In 279 B.C., the thirty-ninth monarch of the Yan State, who was also famous in the Yan State, died with the weak Yan journey, and the king of Yan Zhao, who broke through the Qi State. King Yan Zhao died, and Prince Yan succeeded to the throne, this person is the 40th monarch of Yan State, King Yan Hui.

King Yan Hui succeeded to the throne and also insisted on cutting Qi. However, King Yan Hui did not have the degree of employment of King Yan Zhao, let alone the discernment, because of his suspicion of Le Yi, he listened to the provocation of Qi General Tiandan, and replaced Le Yi with robbery.

Le Yi was suspicious of the new king, and he also knew that the mind of the new king was far inferior to that of King Yan Zhao. In order to avoid disaster, and also live up to the grace of the ancestors, he handed over his military power and fled to Zhao. As soon as Le Yi left, Yan Guojun's heart was in turmoil. Tian Dan used a plan to mess with the Yan army, and broke it with the fire bull array, killing the Yan generals.

The Yan army was defeated and had to withdraw and return home. Tian Dan chased the defeated troops of Yan State, chased north to the river, recovered all the lost territory of Qi State, and recovered Qi State. The Yan Kingdom lost all the land that occupied the Qi State. King Yan Zhao spent more than thirty years of strength to cut down the shame of the snow, and finally destroyed it in one fell swoop.

King Yan Hui didn't know what was wrong, but instead put the responsibility for the failure of Vaqi on Le Yi. King Yan Hui resented Le Yi's surrender to Zhao State, and was even more afraid that Zhao State would appoint Le Yi, so he took advantage of Yan State's fiasco to unite with Qi State to attack Yan. So King Yan Hui sent someone to reprimand Le Yi and apologize to him at the same time. The correspondence between King Yanhui and Le Yi is the famous "Book of Reporting King Yanhui" during the Warring States Period.

In 271 BC, that is, the seventh year of King Yan Hui. Yan Cheng Anjun and Yan Xiang's grandson rebelled, killed King Yan Hui and his descendants, and established the Yan family as the new king, this is the current Yan King of Yan State, that is, the later honored King Yan Wucheng.

King Yan Wucheng's succession to the throne is a mystery, and his name is not justified. I don't know if he united with Gongsun Cao to kill King Yanhui and took the initiative to sit on the throne, or was forced to sit on the throne. King Zhao Huiwen saw that there was turmoil in Yan and that northern Xinjiang was unstable, so he decided to meddle in Yan's internal affairs. King Zhao Huiwen was extremely dissatisfied with the new king of Yan and sent troops to fight against him. The peaceful years of Yan and Zhao also came to an end, and the two countries fought each other and fought constantly.

In the same year, Zhao Guo was like Lin again. In the following year, Qin and Zhao fought each other, and the battle of Yan and Yan took place. Qin was defeated, and Zhao was victorious. Zhao broke the myth of the invincibility of Qin, and Zhao made Zhao Hao famous in a battle and was named Ma Fujun.

The state of Zhao and the states of Qi, Qin, and Yan were at odds, which was not conducive to the long-term development of the country. In order to break this situation, Zhao took the initiative to improve the relationship between Yan and Zhao. King Zhao Huiwen married his daughter to the Yan Kingdom. Yan and Zhao got married, and relations between the two countries began to improve. However, King Zhao Huiwen married his daughter to Yan Kingdom, and it didn't take long for him to come to the end of his life.

When today's King Yan succeeded to the throne, King Zhao Huiwen was dissatisfied and interfered in Yan's internal affairs. Today, Zhao Huiwen Wang Yong has passed away, Qin sent troops to attack Zhao, and Yan did not want to miss this opportunity. So, King Yan saw this opportunity and sent troops south to attack Zhao.

Zhao Wang Dangang united with the Qi State, repelled the Qin State, and recovered the lost territory. Yan went south, sent troops to attack Zhao, and the northern Xinjiang was in danger. Zhao Wangdan summoned some important ministers and asked: "Yan Guo attacked me, with Rong Yi as the general, who is this person?" ”

Pingyuan Jun still has some understanding of the affairs of Yan Kingdom, and he was the first to come out and say: "Your Majesty, Rong Yan is from the Song Kingdom. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "This is, the person who died in the country." How did he go to Yan Kingdom, and he was worshiped by Yan Kingdom. ”

Pingyang Jun answered: "The Song State was destroyed by the Qi State, and the people of the Song State were displaced. King Yan Zhao took Le Yi as his general and led the army of the five kingdoms to attack Qi. The exiled people of the Song State also joined the Yan State to conquer Qi. The alliance of the Five Kingdoms defeated the Qi state, and the territory of the Song state was divided among the princes. Seeing that there was no hope of recovering the country, Rong Yan and others wandered away, went to Yan State, and took root in Yan State. ”

Zhao Wangdan cleared his thoughts and asked, "What is this person's ability to take root in a foreign country." ”

Pingyuan Jun also heard about this person's deeds, and said in an unhappy tone: "This person can fight well, and because of his outstanding merits, he was named Gaoyang Jun." Cheng Anjun and Gao Yangjun were in power, and they encouraged King Yan to go south to attack me. When King Yan succeeded to the throne, he had an unpleasant quarrel with our country, and he also had the intention of destroying our country. Today, King Yan took this person as his general and sent troops south to attack me, which is enough to see that King Yan is determined to win. The years of friendship between Yan and Zhao have come to an end. We have a tough battle to fight with the Yan Kingdom. ”

When Zhao Wangdan saw that Yan Guo sent troops to attack Zhao, he did not show weakness, and he did not take Yan Guo to heart. It doesn't matter if he was bullied by King Qin, how could he be bullied by King Yan, and he was silent and asked: "When the Yan Kingdom is attacking, who is willing to lead the troops to meet the battle." ”

Pingyuan Jun saw that the king had the intention of conquering the Yan Kingdom, but he didn't think much about it, and persuaded him: "General Yan is a brave and good fighter, king, we must not be careless." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that no one stepped forward, led the troops to attack Yan, and defended the territory, where could he listen to what Pingyuan Jun said, and asked: "Who is willing to serve the country and lead the troops to battle." ”

After half a ring, no one took the initiative to ask.

When the king of the plains saw the major event of the expedition, the king wanted to make a decision about the situation, so he forgot the queen mother, and coughed and reminded: "Your Majesty, do you ask the queen mother about this matter?" ”

King Dan of Zhao attacked Qin and recovered the territory, which was too inflated. At this moment, Zhao Wangdan suddenly woke up to the fact that the national affairs of Zhao were governed by the queen mother. These ministers are unwilling to offer advice, and the generals are unwilling to give orders, but there is no queen mother to speak. However, Empress Dowager Zhao's health deteriorated, and she had no energy to deal with national affairs, so she recuperated in the harem. So, Zhao Wangdan, Pingyuan Jun, Pingyang Jun, Zuo Sikou and others came to the Empress Dowager Zhao's dormitory together.

Empress Dowager Zhao was low in energy and depressed, so she sat on the soft collapse and closed her eyes to recuperate. The ministers came to the Empress Dowager Zhao and shouted softly: "The Empress Dowager, the king, Pingyang Jun, Pingyuan Jun and other ministers are here. ”

When Empress Dowager Zhao heard this, she opened her tired eyes and asked, "What happened to my country again?" ”

The minister said: "The Yan Kingdom sent troops to attack me. ”

"What." When Empress Dowager Zhao heard this, she coughed violently and said, "We finally repelled the Qin State. The Yan Kingdom sent troops to attack me again. I can't think of it for a while. ”

The minister said: "Queen Mother, the king and the ministers are waiting?" ”

"Go ahead! Call them in. "Yan Guo is fighting Zhao, this is a big deal. Although the Empress Dowager Zhao is not energetic, she also has to support the sick body to deal with national affairs.

Empress Dowager Zhao saw everyone, exchanged a few words, cut directly to the topic, and asked, "Yan Guo is coming, what are you going to do." ”

Zhao Wangdan took the lead and said: "Queen Mother, the child thinks that force should be used to control force. To treat Yan Guo, we should fight with it. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao was obviously dissatisfied with Wang Er's words, and she didn't rush to answer, but asked: "Wang Er thinks that force can solve the problem, who should we use as the general, the Northern Expedition to Yanguo." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while, and a person appeared in the depths of his mind and asked, "How is Lian Po." ”

Seeing Empress Dowager Zhao's eyes looking at him, Pingyuan Jun asked for his opinion, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Lian Po is in the western border to guard against the Qin State. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Lian Po couldn't be mobilized, and thought of one person again, "What about Lecheng?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "Le Cheng and Yan Guochang Guojun Le Jian are people of the same clan. Let him be a general, and the Northern Expedition to Yan will probably not do his best for our country. ”

Zhao Yu proposed: "How about Lou Chang." ”

Ping Yuanjun shook his head and said, "Lou Chang is in Yanmen County. ”

Zhao Wangdan said again: "What about Xu Li? ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Xu Li blocked the Yan army in Daijun. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that there were so many people who were good at fighting, and for some reason he couldn't be generals, so he went north to Yanguo, and said hurriedly: "Above my country's court, it is difficult that there is no one who can be a general." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao also said: "When the first king was alive, we repeatedly resisted Qin without defeat, conquered the princes, and raised the prestige of the country in the world. The first king is gone, how can there be no generals who can fight. Zhao Guo would be so decadent. ”

Pingyuan Jun was not as pessimistic as the Empress Dowager Zhao, and replied: "Empress Dowager, the Zhao State is full of talents and strong martial arts. Although the first king is gone, the national strength still exists. Today, Lin Xiangru, Ma Fujun, and Lian Po are all there, and my country's national strength is not weak. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao also felt strange, although the people who were good at fighting were old, they were still there, why didn't they even have a person who could be a general and cut down Yan. Could it be that these meritorious Wencheng generals look down on her as a bad old woman, as well as the young and vigorous Zhao Wangdan. Empress Dowager Zhao asked gently, "Then what, no one can fight with General Yan." ”

"There are people who can fight. But there are not many people who can fight against General Yan. Pingyuan Jun continued: "Yan General Rong is a person who died in the Song Kingdom, but because of his great military achievements, King Yan took the land as Gaoyang Jun. This person is brave in battle, and he is not comparable to ordinary generals. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao understood the meaning of his words, and said lightly: "In this way, no one can fight with a general." ”

"The Queen Mother, the minister recommends Lin Xiangru." Pingyang Jun saw that the Empress Dowager Zhao mentioned Wen Youlin Xiangru and Wu Youlianpo, these two were the right-hand men of the former king, and they overwhelmed the princes. Lian Po was on guard against the Qin State and could not be mobilized. Then Lin Xiangru is highly respected and has no problem cutting down swallows.

"Lin Xiangru is old, and he is also guarding the spirit of the former king." Empress Dowager Zhao also has some friendship with Lin Xiangru, and recognizes his ability. But Empress Dowager Zhao also had to consider a problem, that is, Lin Xiangru was dying, although she had the heart to serve the country, she was not energetic.

Zuo Sikou Zhao Yu recommended: "Queen Mother, the minister recommends Ma Fujun." ”

Pingyuan Jun hurriedly said: "The battle between Ma Fu Jun and the First War broke the myth of the undefeated Qin State, and also brought more than ten years of peace between Qin and Zhao. He is the god of our country, and he must not be easily mobilized. We use horses to serve the king and cut the swallow, which is overkill. Today, Ma Fujun is very old, and if there is an accident against Yan Jiang, it will not ruin the prestige of Ma Fujun. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Yan Guo was bullying his head, but there was no one to lead the troops to fight, so he couldn't suppress the displeasure in his heart, and asked, "Who else in my country can fight against it." ”

Pingyang Jun thought about it, and also felt that Lin Xiangru and Ma Fujun were not up to the heavy task of cutting Yan, and recommended: "Queen Mother, it is better to ask all the gentlemen to come out of the mountain." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that there was a suitable candidate, and said excitedly: "I hope where you are." ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "The king must have forgotten. King Yan Hui was jealous of Le Yi, changed the general to rob, and the great cause of Yan Guo's expedition to Qi failed. Le Yi died in Zhao and was named the king of Wangzhu by the first king. Le Yi ran for the peace of Yan and Zhao. Six years ago, after the death of Yanhui Wang, Wang Zhujun chose to go into hiding. The first king sent people to search for him many times, but he did not find any trace of Wangzhujun. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Zhao Guo could fight people, old and old, dead and dead, secluded and secluded, or in important places, unable to mobilize. Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Wang Er's temperament was too anxious and she was not calm at all, so she said: "The matter of conquest will involve the whole body." As the king of a country, Wang Er should be thoughtful and not rash. ”

Zhao Wangdan forcibly suppressed the displeasure in his heart and said respectfully: "The words of the queen mother are remembered by the child. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao saw that her prince could still listen to it, so she said a few more words, "Force can exalt the princes, but it can't be kind to the world." In that year, the Wei State established the first hegemony and conquered the princes. What about today's Wei State. King Qi Wei, King Qi Xuan, and King Qi Min are heroes, and what are they. The strength of the Chu State to resist the princes of the Central Plains must be strong, and how. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "If you forget to fight, you will be dangerous, and if you are warlike, you will die." These eight words, you must keep in mind. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Huh." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Pingyuan Jun wanted to speak and stopped, she must have something to say, but she had some scruples, and she didn't dare to tell her. Empress Dowager Zhao understood her intentions deeply, and said in a slightly tired tone: "Wang'er, Pingyuan Jun stay." ”

Pingyang Jun, Zuo Sikou and others, seeing that the Queen Mother had the intention of expelling the minister, bowed and retired.

When Empress Dowager Zhao saw that there were only three people in this hall, she, Zhao Wangdan and Pingyuan Jun, and no one else. Empress Dowager Zhao had something to say in her heart, and she didn't hide it, she looked at Pingyuanjun and asked, "Pingyuanjun, do you have someone to recommend." ”

Seeing that Empress Dowager Zhao saw through his inner thoughts, Pingyuan Jun said respectfully: "Minister, there is a candidate in my heart. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "Who?" ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "This person has just made a great contribution to our country. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao said: "You're talking about An Pingjun." ”

"Exactly." Pingyuan Jun said with a smile: "The name of Anping Jun has spread all over Yan Kingdom. can deal with Yan Guo, naturally it is him. ”

Zhao Wangdan complained: "An Pingjun has returned to the country, he is a Qi person, how can he resist the Yan country for my country." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao also felt that Wang Er was right, and asked, "Yes!" How could An Pingjun resist the Yan Kingdom for us. ”

Pingyuan Jun had already prepared, and he had also thought of a response, "We might as well follow the example of Yan State, give the city to Qi State, and reach an agreement with the King of Qi in exchange for An Pingjun as a general to attack Yan State." ”

Zhao Wangdan pondered for a while and denied: "We exchange land for generals, and all the ministers have complaints. ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "As long as the king agrees to exchange land for generals, the rest will be handed over to the ministers to do." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao also thinks that Pingyuanjun's method is indeed good. Pingyuanjun didn't say it in front of the minister, presumably there was something else hidden, and asked: "Pingyuanjun has already thought about it, why is he saying it now." ”

Pingyuan Jun said generously: "The Queen Mother has seen through my intentions, and I won't hide it." ”

Seeing that he was refreshed enough, Empress Dowager Zhao asked: "There are not many generals in Zhao State, you exchange land for generals, and the courtiers will complain when they learn about it." ”

Pingyuan Jun's eyes were calm and said, "These, I know. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao said gently: "You know, why do you still do this. ”

"I did this for the sake of the Queen Mother."

"Think about me."

"If the Yan Kingdom goes south to attack me, and our country raises troops to resist, the two countries of Yan and Zhao will be completely hostile. Yan Wang wins, and he is naturally overjoyed. If King Yan loses, he will definitely be dissatisfied, and it will lead to a full-scale war between Yan and Zhao. King Yan will also vent his anger on Queen Yan. Empress Yan's position in the Yan Kingdom is not guaranteed. ”

When Empress Dowager Zhao heard this, she was silent for a long time, and she also thought a lot. Empress Dowager Zhao naturally didn't want to harm the life of her hard-working daughter because of the war between the two countries. However, if Yan sent troops south, if he did not resist, he would also insult the national prestige. Qin Guo attacked Zhao, she had already sent her favorite son Chang Anjun to Qi State. Yan Guo attacked Zhao, and if he didn't handle it well, he would lose a daughter. Family affection and family and country were once again placed in front of Empress Dowager Zhao.

As the saying goes, in the king's house, it is difficult for the family and the country to coexist.

Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Pingyuanjun was full of confidence, and there must be a way to solve this problem, and asked: "Pingyuanjun can think about me, and there must be a way to retreat Yan and protect Yanhou." ”

Pingyuan Jun said in a slow tone: "Yan Guo takes the Song people as generals, and those who come are not good. If we use our own generals, we will only escalate the war and increase the hatred between Yan and Zhao. Yan Guo attacked me, not to kill me, but because the first king interfered in Yan's internal affairs, and King Yan was angry in his heart. In dealing with the Yan Kingdom, we focused on deterrence and made it retreat. ”

"You're not bad. The only person who can make Yan Guo afraid is An Pingjun. Empress Dowager Zhao said in a steady tone: "An Pingjun is not only famous for the princes, but also a nightmare for the Yan Kingdom. With An Pingjun as the general, we can not only alleviate the contradictions between Yan and Zhao, but also solve the national crisis, and effectively deter Yan from going south and make it retreat. ”

Seeing that the Queen Mother was thinking more deeply than himself, Pingyuan Jun complimented: "What the Queen Mother said is exactly what the minister thinks." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked, "Where does Pingyuanjun plan to exchange for An Pingjun." ”

Seeing that the Queen Mother agreed to change generals, Pingyuan Jun hurriedly said: "The three cities of Jidong." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao was stunned for a moment and asked, "Will this be too much sacrifice?" With so many cities, in exchange for Anping Jun and Yan, is it worth it? ”

"We use An Pingjun alone to shock the Yan Kingdom and maintain peace between Yan and Zhao for decades. can also make friends with the Qi country. In the long run, it's a good deal. Pingyuan Jun said again: "If we don't use a huge bait, how can the King of Qi agree to change generals." Moreover, where can we get compensation from Yan Country for the land we have lost. ”

"Alright! Plains-kun's plan, I agreed. Empress Dowager Zhao said again: "An Pingjun is the pillar of Qi State, will King Qi let him come to Zhao?" ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "The queen mother can rest assured, the minister has an idea." The minister believed that An Pingjun would definitely come to Zhao. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao believed in Pingyuanjun's ability and let go and said, "Okay! I'll leave this matter to you. ”