Chapter 53: The Three Jin Men

Zhao Wangdan looked at Pingyuanjun and asked, "Uncle entered the palace, I don't know why." ”

"The king didn't say it, minister, I almost forgot the purpose of entering the palace." Pingyuanjun said with a smile, and on the other hand, he took out a document from his big sleeve, "This is the scout sent back, about the war between Qin and Han." Your Majesty, please take a look. ”

Zhao Wangdan took the national credentials and watched them. After a while, Zhao Wangdan put away the national letter, put it aside, and sighed: "The offensive of the Qin State is really fierce!" It took three years to not only occupy the territory west of Taihang in South Korea, but also break through the Taihang Fortress, and now occupy the Yewang of Korea. South Korea has suffered a big loss. ”

"South Korea is weak, but it can resist the offensive of Qin for three years. Qin has as much power as we imagined? "Pingyuan Jun saw that the Qin State had fought with Korea for three years before occupying the Yewang, and he had to reestimate the combat power of the Qin State. Seeing that Korea had lost several battles and lost a large amount of territory, Pingyuan Jun revealed uneasiness in his tone: "Today, the Qin State occupies the wild king of Korea. South Korea is gone, and I'm worried that South Korea will soon be overwhelmed. ”

Zhao Wangdan also felt that South Korea could not resist the edge of Qin, and asked: "Uncle thinks how the war between Qin and South Korea will end." ”

Pingyuan Jun thought for a moment and replied: "The Qin State occupies the wild king and cuts off Xinzheng's road to Shangdang. The initiative in the war was in the hands of the Qin state. Yewang is less than 100 miles away from Xinzheng. King Han could not withstand the offensive of Qin, and in order to protect Sheji, he would definitely cut the land to extinguish the war. ”

Zhao Wangdan remembered that King Han resisted the Qin State alone despite the weakness of the country, and he didn't believe that King Han was a person who would cut the land if he couldn't win, and chuckled: "King Han is not a weak person, how can he cede the land and ask for peace." Cutting the land, up, sorry for the ancestors, down, can't calm the people's hearts. King Han cut the land, so he is not afraid of infamy? ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan didn't distinguish between priorities and priorities, Pingyuan Jun asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, the infamy and the safety of the society are more important. ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't think about it, and blurted out: "Of course, it's Jiangshan Sheji." ”

Pingyuan Jun was very relieved to see that Zhao Wangdan could still distinguish which was more important, "In front of Jiangshan Sheji, King Han chose to be infamous. ”

Zhao Wangdan was stunned when he heard this, and he also felt that there was some truth, and said with emotion: "Listen to what my uncle said, King Han is still a man." ”

"It's a pity!" Pingyuanjun sighed: "South Korea is weak and can only be bullied. This also shows a truth, weak can only be beaten. China cannot follow in the footsteps of South Korea. ”

"Yes! If you fall behind, you can only be beaten. Zhao Wangdan thought that if South Korea could not withstand the Qin State, the situation in the Central Plains would change with it, and said tentatively: "Uncle, South Korea and the Qin State have been fighting for three years. Should we intervene in the war between Qin and South Korea? ”

"That's why I entered the palace." Seeing that Zhao Wangdan was concerned about the war situation between Qin and South Korea, Pingyuan Jun took the opportunity to say: "South Korea and my country are out of the same three Jins. South Korea can't withstand Qin's offensive, so it will choose to cede land and ask for peace. Qin State fought South Korea, and next, either Wei State or China. We also have to intervene in the affairs of South Korea. Otherwise, the Qin State would think that there were no men in the Three Jins. ”

"That's what Uncle said." Zhao Wangdan's heart swelled with heat, and he said in an excited tone: "Sanjin man, how can he be bullied by the Qin State. ”

Pingyuanjun nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, we must be ready to assist Korea." The men of the Three Jin Dynasty are not bullied by the princes, they can only unite in order to survive and be strong. ”

"The widow also wants to help Han attack Qin, but in what name do we help Han." Seeing that Pingyuan Jun also had the intention of aiding Korea and resisting the Qin State, Zhao Wang Dan asked further: "Now, what can we do?" ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Now, we don't do anything. ”

"Nothing?" Zhao Wangdan didn't expect Pingyuanjun to say this, and he was suddenly surprised.

"If we directly send troops to aid South Korea, we will only provoke a war between Qin and our country. Now, we are doing nothing and waiting for the right time. Pingyuan Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan listened to what he said, and said: "I believe that in the near future, South Korea will ask us for help." ”

In other words, Feng Ting, rushed day and night to the city of Handan. Feng Ting ordered the carriage to stop, and stopped to look at the two words 'Handan' written in front of him. In 386 BC, Zhao Jinghou moved the capital from Zhongmu to Handan, and planned it into two major areas, Miyagi (administrative center) and Dabeicheng (commercial center). Handan has been the capital of Zhao for more than 100 years. However, this place in Handan, in the Spring and Autumn Period, already belonged to the Zhao family's fiefdom.

Handan witnessed the Zhao family's determination to dominate the Central Plains, and also witnessed the Handan catastrophe given to the Zhao family by the Wei State, and also witnessed the Zhao Su Hou seizing land to quell the rebellion, conquering the princes, and King Wuling of Zhao to implement Hufu cavalry shooting.

Feng Ting looked at Handan, these two words, thought of many proud men of the Three Jin Dynasty. It's a pity that those men who are sought after by Sanjin are all in the past. Feng Ting stared at this city for a long time, came back to his senses, and said in his heart: "Three Jin boys, can you regain the glory of your ancestors." ”

Feng Ting sat back in the car and gave the order to enter Handan City.

Feng Ting entered Handan and ran towards the Congtai Palace of Zhao State. Feng Ting looked at this palace built in the time of King Zhao Wuling, and sighed a little, and said in his heart: "The high platform pavilion is still there today, and I don't see the father of Zhao back then." ”

Zhao Wangdan had just finished holding a court meeting and was learning to ride and shoot. At this time, the eunuch Ling came to him and said, "Your Majesty, the Korean Shangdang County Shou Feng Ting asks to see you." ”

Zhao Wangdan shot the bow and arrow in his hand and asked, "Han Shangdang County Shou Feng Ting, what are you doing in Handan?" ”

"Minister, I don't know." The eunuch Ling took out a national letter, handed it to Zhao Wang Dan and said: "This is the document sent by Feng Ting to the palace, please take a look at it." ”

Zhao Wangdan shot another arrow, and then handed the big bow to the eunuch Ling. Zhao Wangdan washed his hands, wiped off the water droplets on his hands with a clean handkerchief, and took the national letter to read. I saw that the national inscription said, 'The county guard of the Shangdang of South Korea, Feng Ting, brought the seventeen yi of the Shangdang to the king of Zhao. ’

Zhao Wangdan's face changed suddenly, suppressing the joy welling up in his heart, and said in his heart: "Could it be that the dream of the widow has really come true." ”

Zhao Wangdan put away the national letter and asked, "Feng Ting, where is it?" ”

The eunuch replied, "I am waiting at the pavilion, and the king has summoned me." ”

Zhao Wang Dan saw that Feng Ting came with seventeen yi, this big gift was too heavy, and shouted: "Gather the ministers and Feng Ting into the palace." ”

After a while, the drums in the sky over Handan came out one after another. After a short time, Zhao Guowen's military generals rushed in. After King Wuling of Zhao implemented Hufu cavalry shooting, there were also differences in the clothing of civil officials and military generals of Zhao State.

Standing on the left are civil officials, among which are headed by Du Changjun and Pingyuan Jun. Standing on the right is a military general of Gao Xun, wearing a crown of cranes. King Wuling of Zhao promoted Hufu cavalry shooting, and the Chu people had a hermit who offered advice to him, but he did not know his name. King Wuling of Zhao saw that the Chu people always wore a crane crown, which was very good-looking, so he called him a crane crown. In order to commend the contribution of the crane crown to the Hufu cavalry shooting, King Wuling of Zhao added the martial crown, added a double crane tail, and erected the left and right, calling it the crane crown.

They are aggressive and resolute, and they will not die until they die. King Wuling of Zhao inserted a samurai crown with a feather to show his bravery.

Zhao Wangdan saw that the ministers were coming, and said softly: "Xuan, Korean envoy, Feng Ting enters the palace." ”

Wave after wave of voices, sent out. After a short time, Feng Ting had a dignified demeanor and a steady gait, stepped into the palace, and walked among the military generals of Zhao Guo. Feng Ting came to the front, saluted King Zhao, and said in a loud voice: "The county guard of Shangdang County of South Korea, Feng Ting, meet King Zhao." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "Feng Junshou, what is the purpose of coming to Handan to meet the widow." ”

Feng Ting took out a national letter from his big sleeve, raised his head, and said in a loud voice: "Foreign minister, bring the seventeen towns of Shangdang County and dedicate it to Zhao State." This is the map of Shangdang County, Seventeen Yi. Please, King Zhao accepts. ”

Zhao Wangdan leaned forward, and said in a somewhat excited tone: "Feng Junshou, what are you talking about." The widow did not hear clearly. ”

Feng Ting said in a loud voice: "Foreign minister, bring the seventeenth Yi of the party and dedicate it to King Zhao." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought he had heard it wrong. At this moment, he realized that he had heard correctly. Zhao Guowen's military generals, hearing this, were also discussing. Territory is the foundation of a country, and no one will give it. Feng Ting's dedication to the Seventeenth Yi of the Party was indeed shocking.

Seeing Zhao Wangdan's signal, the eunuch Ling hurriedly stepped forward to take the Kanyu map and forward it to Zhao Wangdan. Zhao Wangdan took the map and slowly unfolded it. The city of Shangdang Seventeen Yi, the shape of the mountains, the distribution of rivers, and the number of people are clearly written. Zhao Wangdan looked at Feng Ting, and the other party's eyes told him that this was true.

Zhao Wang Danbing's soldiers were able to get the seventeen towns of Shangdang County in South Korea without bloodshed, a hundred miles of territory. It's a dream. Zhao Wangdan put away the picture and pinched his fingers with his fingernails. The pain hit Zhao Wangdan and made Zhao Wangdan understand that everything in front of him was real, and this was not a dream.

Zhao Wangdan calmed down, looked at Feng Ting and asked, "Territory is the foundation of the country. Thou shalt offer it to the widow. Does King Han know about this? ”

Feng Ting puffed up his chest and said in a loud voice: "King Han, I don't know for the time being. ”

When Zhao Guojun and his ministers heard this, they were in an uproar. It is really bold that the Shangdang county guard dared to hide from the King of Han and dedicate the territory of Shangdang to Zhao State.

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he was a little uneasy. Shangdang County guarded the King of Han and dedicated Shangdang to Zhao Guo, will this be a trap. Zhao Wangdan stabilized his mind, his tone was steady, and he said tentatively: "You will dedicate the party to the widow, if the widow accepts." Will the relations between Cho and South Korea deteriorate, and there will even be a military disaster? Feng Junshou, you tell the widow. Widows, should not be accepted. ”

Feng Ting never expected that King Zhao, who was in his twenties, not only did not show joy in the face of the temptation of a hundred miles of territory, but also asked this question calmly. Feng Ting thought to himself, if he didn't tell what happened in South Korea. Zhao Wangdan was afraid of the relationship between Han and Zhao, and would not accept the party.

Feng Ting figured out this section, and he didn't intend to hide it, and told the truth: "Qin invaded Han, my country lost several battles and lost a lot of territory. Today, the state of Qin occupies Yewang and severs the connection between Shangdang and Xinzheng. In order to stop the war, King Han decided to cede Shangdang to Qin. ”

Zhao Wangdan had long been aware of the war between Qin and Han. But he never thought that King Han was bullied by the Qin State, and without the blood and courage of the man, he could only cut the territory to stop the war. Zhao Wangdan pondered for a moment and asked, "King Han ceded Shangdang to the State of Qin, how can you, as a Han minister, disobey King Han's orders." ”

Feng Ting said indignantly: "Not a foreign minister, disloyal to the king of Han, disloyal to Korea." It is really to cede the land to Qin, up, sorry for the wisdom of the ancestors, and down, ashamed of the people. King Han's move was unpopular. The foreign minister is an eight-foot hot-blooded man, and he does not dare to seal the edict. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "In this case, you should fight with the Qin State to the end and live and die with Shangdang County." Why did you dedicate Shangdang County to the widow? ”

Feng Ting said sadly and indignantly: "The Qin country is powerful, and South Korea can't win." Shangdang County, how can it resist the army of tigers and wolves. The princes of the world, the only one who can fight with the country of tigers and wolves is the Zhao country. ”

Zhao Wangdan was unmoved, and said: "Feng Junshou, the princes of the world, as well as the Qi State, the Chu State, and the Wei State. These three kingdoms can all fight with the Qin State. ”

Feng Ting sneered: "The Qi State chooses to be on the sidelines, how can it fight with the Qin State." ”

Pingyang Jun interjected: "The territory of the Chu State is vast, and there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers, can't it fight with the Qin State?" ”

Feng Ting sneered: "The state of Chu has been broken by the state of Qin, the tomb of the king of Chu has also been trampled on by the state of Qin, and the king of Chu Huai has also died in the state of Qin. In the face of national hatred and family hatred, the state of Chu did not dare to kill Qin Xue's shame, but chose to flee. Chu State, dare to go to war with Qin State? ”

Du Changjun answered: "Xinzheng, South Korea, is less than two hundred miles away from the Great Liang of Wei State. Wei's national strength was not as good as Qin's, but it was still able to fight Qin. ”

Feng Ting shook his head and said, "King Wei is jealous of the Qin State, like a tiger. King Qin's words scared King Wei so much that he couldn't even keep Wei Xiang. Wei State, dare to compete with Qin State? ”

Pingyuanjun asked, "Feng Junshou, why did you choose our country?" ”

Feng Ting said solemnly: "If you can resist the country of tigers and wolves, you must be the country of Zhao." ”

Pingyang Jun answered: "The national strength of the Zhao State is not comparable to the Qin State. Feng Junshou, this sentence is a bit too big. ”

"It's not up to me." Feng Ting said again: "Not to mention, more than ten years ago, the Qin State used its own force to oppress the princes. Ma Fu Jun fought with the first battle, defeated the Qin State, and boosted the morale of the men of the Three Jin Dynasty. The Qin State did not dare to bully the Three Jin Dynasty for more than ten years. Closer to home, the King of Wei was afraid of the Qin State and did not dare to take in the King of Wei. Zhao Guo dared to take Wei Xiang in. Qin took advantage of Zhao's national funeral, attacked Zhao, and took five cities, but was repelled by Zhao. Doesn't it still mean that the Zhao State was able to resist the Qin State. ”

Pingyang Jun said: "Feng Junshou said so much, not because he wanted my country to accept the party, and then get involved in the dispute between Qin and Han. Feng Junshou, what are you thinking in your heart, how can I not understand. You betrayed the king of Han, betrayed Korea, and dedicated the party to our country, just to transfer the disaster of Qin to Zhao. ”

When Feng Ting heard this, he laughed loudly.

"What are you laughing at?" Pingyangjun asked.

"The princes all laugh at me, and there is no boy in Korea. Smell, Pingyang Jun's words. Don't you know that after Ma Fujun, Zhao still has men. ”

When the courtiers of Zhao State heard this, they criticized Feng Ting one after another. Feng Ting's face was calm in the face of the words of the courtiers of Zhao State, and he said: "King Han asked me to cede Shangdang to Qin State, and I will dedicate Shangdang to Zhao State." By doing so, I have indeed violated the king's order and betrayed Korea. My dedication to Zhao Guo is not my own proposition, but the common wish of all people in the party. ”

Seeing that what the other party said was not a lie, Ping Yuanjun asked: "Feng Junshou said that it is the common wish of all the people in the Shangdang to dedicate the Shangdang to our country. ”

Feng Ting's eyes were firm and said: "Yes, it is my common wish to be a party boy." ”

Pingyuanjun asked again: "Shangdang boy, why do you want to do this." ”

"The Sanjin boy, known as an arrogant man, how can he bow his head to the Qin State." Feng Ting took a breath and said compassionately: "That's it! That's it! You say that my Korean boy is bloodless and brave, or do you say that I harbor evil intentions and endanger Zhao Guo, or do you say that I harbor evil intentions and endanger Zhao Guo! Or rather, I betrayed Korea. Zhao was afraid of Qin and did not dare to accept the party. The descendants of the Zhao family do not have the blood and courage of their ancestors! ”

"Shangdang boy, I'd rather be a ghost, swear to live and die with the city, and never cut the land to surrender to Qin, let alone be a citizen of Qin." Feng Ting breathed steadily, and said sadly: "Sanjin boy, how can you be arrogant? ”