In the nineteenth year of King Xian of Zhou and the twelfth year of Duke Xiaogong of Qin, Duke Qin ordered: as Xianyang, build Jique and migrate the capital.

The so-called Ji Que refers to the gate outside the court. The meaning of this sentence is to establish a gate outside the royal city of Xianyang and move the capital here. That is, from this year, the Qin State moved its capital from the original Yongcheng to Xianyang, and made a huge cloth pair of the regulations for changing the law, which was hung on the Jique outside the Xianyang Wangcheng, showing the determination of the Qin State in the world to change the law. It was also from this year that Xianyang became the new capital of Qin.

The fief of the Qin people was just beginning in Qin, so it was called the Qin State. Later, due to the strength of the Dog Rong tribe, the Qin people had to move east to the hometown of the Western Zhou Dynasty, where they multiplied and multiplied, and obtained a plain formed by the impact of the Wei River, that is, the Wei River Plain. Because the Qin people live here, it is also called Qinchuan, known as the Qinchuan of 800 miles.

Qin Xiaogong used Shang Ying, with him as the head of the left, and later reformed the military merit system, promoted to Daliangzao, and was fully responsible for the reform of the Qin State. However, this move was opposed by the native nobles of the Qin state. Therefore, Qin Xiaogong chose to build the capital in a new place, hoping to get rid of the influence of aristocratic forces. Therefore, the Shang martingale was ordered to build a new capital city in the south of Jiuzhi Mountain and the north of the Wei River, because the south of the mountain and the north of the water are yang, so the name of the new city is Xianyang.

Xianyang has a very special meaning for the Qin State. First of all, the design style of Xianyang is different from the previous Qin city architecture, but adopts the construction method of high platform, and the overall building is towering, with layers of mountains and mountains, which is very imposing. Standing on top of the city, overlooking the south, eight hundred miles of Qinchuan is in full view. The various functional intervals or periods are distinct; Secondly, Shang Ying, the presiding builder, was the number one contributor to the Qin State's strength, and he was also the first person to promote the reform of the law, so this new city was very closely related to the reform from the beginning of its birth.

Although later, after Qin Wangsi succeeded to the throne, the Shang Dynasty was split, but the law of the Shang Dynasty was retained, and the Qin State continued to unswervingly implement it, maintaining its vitality and vitality. This vigor and vitality of the formal state prompted the Qin state to continuously attract talents from other countries. Zhang Yi is one of them.

"Master, the royal city has arrived."

"Hmm." The curtain of the ox cart opened, revealing Zhang Yi's tired expression. He slowly stepped out of the ox cart and looked up at the majestic royal city, the sense of conquest when he first came to Xianyang had gradually faded. Maybe it's because he's older, and he often wants to return to his homeland of Wei recently, and this kind of plot of falling leaves returning to his roots, I don't know why it happened to him.

"Master, go slowly."

Zhang Yi nodded, got permission through the inheritance, and slowly walked forward in the royal city. Seeing the Qin soldiers standing around, a different kind of pride arose. He shook his lips and puffed up, and tried his best to seek benefits for the Qin State in order to sit in this position. What's more, Gongsun Yan is still fighting with himself, how can he take the lead in retreating? That would be tantamount to admitting that he was inferior to him in disguise. Stop dreaming!

Qin Wangsi flipped through the silk book in his hand three or four times, always frowning and not saying a word. It's just that the surging feelings in my heart are not superficial.

The news that Zhao invaded Shangjun of Qin and that the defender Wei Zhang was defeated and captured finally reached his hands. For Wei Zhang, Qin Wangsi still attaches more importance to it. Although Wei Zhang's talent is not so outstanding, compared to other Qin clan generals, he still has talent, and there is no problem in leading troops to fight. Although it is not known whether it was life or death, the reason for this defeat is not all in Wei Zhang. is in his heart, for Wei Zhang, between killing or not killing.

The key is Zhao Guo.

Shangjun is related to the safety of Xianyang, and Zhao Guo dared to cross the river at night at this time and sneak into Shangjun. Although he didn't know that his target was originally Qin State, or whether he used Daoshang County to attack the Linhu people, it was a kind of humiliation to Qin State, and this kind of humiliation had not been tasted by Qin State and him for many years. And the person who humiliated himself was nothing more than a young man. That's what hurts him the most.

"King Zhao." He muttered.

"What did you say, my lord?" Sima Cuo, Yinghua and Zhu Lijian looked at him with subtle expressions, and they didn't dare to say much, so they could only be there, waiting for King Qin to speak. Seeing him muttering to himself at this moment, he didn't know if there was anything he hadn't said clearly, so he hurriedly asked.

Qin Wangsi shook his head, and just as he was about to speak, he heard the eunuch outside the palace announce that Zhang Yi had come to see him, so he immediately let him in.

"Mr. came just in time, there is a military situation here, and please take a look at it." As he spoke, he handed the military information to Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi took a closer look, shocked while watching, but he was very good at the city, and after reading it, his mood calmed down.

In fact, Zhang Yi was able to guess a little bit about Wei Zhang's defeat and capture. Before the news came from Shangjun, there was a Zhao army crossing the river at night and invading Shangjun, and Wei Zhang had already sent a warning signal, but the news had not arrived. At this moment, the ministers in the palace looked melancholy, and it must be for this matter, so it is conceivable what the battle situation in Shangjun is.

"How?" Qin Wangsi asked.

Zhang Yi put away the silk book, leaned over and said, "The minister asks the king to forgive Wei Zhang's sins." ”

As soon as Zhang Yi said this, Zhu Liji and others glared angrily, accusing Zhang Yi of ignoring Qin Law. Wei Zhang was defeated and captured, he was already guilty, and if he did not investigate his family's crimes, he would be convicted in a row, which was already a big face. At this moment, Zhang Yi still wanted King Qin to forgive his sins, it was really confused. Zhang Yi is arrogant and conceited on weekdays, and he is good at taking advantage of his tongue, and it is inevitable that he will speak ill of these people.

"Wei Zhang should be damned, there is no doubt about it." Zhang Yi suddenly raised his voice and didn't look at these people, "But if one Wei Zhang dies, how many Wei Zhang will never dare to come to the Qin State again?" How many people will fear the Qin State and call it the country of tigers and wolves? ”

Zhang Yi didn't wait for them to refute, and continued: "King, Wei Zhang is guilty and should be punished according to the law, and the minister has no objection to this. However, what Wei Zhang represents is the thousands of talented people who defected to the Qin State. Although it is said that without them, the Qin State will still be strong, but if it gets them, it will also weaken the strength of other countries. In war, there are winners and losers. Moreover, Wei Zhang did not run away from dereliction of duty, but fought hard and failed. How can he be condemned before his life and death are known? ”

"I don't think it's appropriate." Zhu Li was sick on the side, and he was already eager to try, he was also a famous general of the Qin State Sect, so he naturally had the courage to refute Zhang Yi. "If you talk about the meritorious person who has contributed to the Great Qin, Shang Ying is also the first person, he became the great good creation of the Qin State, and he doesn't know how much of the meritorious achievements of the Qin State are greater than that of Wei Zhang. However, as soon as the overtaking car cracked, the body was killed and the clan was wiped out, and it never broke off all the talents to defect to the Qin State. Didn't Mr. Zhang come to Qin after that? Didn't you feel scared at the time? ”

"The chariot of Shang Yang is split, and the crime is in its rebellion, but it is its own fault. And Wei Zhang's crime, the crime was captured in the battle. How can it be the same? Zhang Yi retorted, "What's more, it is not clear whether Wei Zhang is alive or dead now, if he has defected to Zhao State, he should be executed, if he is only captured in battle, and he is not dead." Once we wait for this side to destroy their family, they will definitely block Wei Zhang's back road and completely betray the Qin State. With Wei Zhang's talent and familiarity with the Qin State, whether to force him to surrender to the enemy, or let him return to the west safely, what do you think? ”

Zhang Yi is worthy of being a master of debate, and soon discovered the fault of the argument of Zhu Liji. In fact, whether Shang Ying took the initiative to rebel or not is still between the two, and many people feel that he was also forced to rebel, and his guilt is not at the same level as Wei Zhang. Therefore, Shang Ying can die, but Wei Zhang does not have to.

Zhu Liji and the others were dumbfounded, and they were about to refute, but they heard Qin Wangsi cough lightly twice: "What the widow means is how to deal with Zhao's invasion of our country." ”

As soon as Qin Wangsi said this, the expressions of several people were very different. Zhang Yi was suddenly surprised, in fact, he also knew that saving Wei Zhang at this time was definitely not Shang Jia's choice. But he had to work hard, firstly, for the sake of his friendship with Wei Zhang, and secondly, it could be regarded as a test of King Qin's patience with him.

Yes, he has contributed a lot to the Qin State and the King of Qin over the years, and the King of Qin also has a lot of confidence in himself. However, since he resigned from Wei and fled back, the King of Qin has been very cold to him, which makes Zhang Yi feel a lot of resentment in his heart. What's more, during this period of time, Zhu Liji and others were also sneering at themselves, and they did everything they could to ridicule, which also made their reputation more impactful. Although he Zhang Yi can't say anything small-bellied, he still has this kind of conceit. is because of the indifference to King Qin, and there are many dissatisfactions.

And this time, King Qin still chose to believe in himself, although he didn't say that Wei Zhang was punished, but it was also considered to be hanging high, and he would not pursue it for the time being, which was already very satisfying to Zhang Yi. As long as Wei Zhang himself does not defect to the enemy, then the crimes of him and his family can be mentioned from the beginning.

It was Zhang Yi who hurriedly took over the words of King Qin, and did not let Yu Liji and the others come back to their senses: "The minister thinks that the affairs of Zhao State should be delayed rather than rushed. The king could send an envoy to ask the king of Zhao about the details of this matter, secretly prepare for war, and raid Lin City on the border of Zhao to be a deterrent. ”

Zhu Liji and the others changed their minds, but they had already finished all the words for Zhang Yi, but everyone had a general mind, and it was useless to say it at this time, so they could only agree with Zhang Yi while resenting Zhang Yi.

"Is it just a small punishment?" Qin Wangsi hesitated, "If you enter Zhao from the land east of the river, can you take the Jinyang of Zhao to cut off the land in the northwest of Zhao and use it for my use?" ”

"The minister has already broken down for the king before. The purpose of my Qin State should be to be friendly to Chu Wei, take the three rivers of Korea, attack Xincheng and Yiyang, take the suburbs of Erzhou, and punish the crime of the king of Zhou. Why bother with a Zhao country? ”

Qin Wangsi nodded, indeed, if he can hold the Son of Heaven hostage and order the princes, not only can he succeed, but he will definitely be incomparable. For this matter, I thought a little more.

"I don't think it's appropriate." Sima Cuo waited for Zhang Yi to finish speaking, but he didn't expect King Qin to faintly agree, so he hurriedly came out and said: "The minister thinks that it is really inappropriate to attack Sanchuan at this time. ”

"Why is that?"

"Dare to ask the king, which is stronger and weaker than South Korea?"

Qin Si thought for a while and said, "Naturally, my Great Qin is much stronger. ”

"Great Qin is better than the righteous Qu Rong, which is stronger and which is weaker?"

"It's similar, but Yiqu seems to be more courageous than my Great Qin."

"Compared with the six countries in the East, which one is stronger and which is weaker?"

"Naturally, the six countries of the East, there is no doubt about it."

"Since the king doesn't even have the confidence to win, how can he have the confidence to fight against the six eastern kingdoms?" Sima Cuo said, "The six countries of the East, the six countries, the lips and teeth depend on each other, and the lips and teeth are cold. My Great Qin lives in the middle of the pass, and there are natural dangers to rely on, and the six countries can be attacked by the six countries, so that they can resist the enemy outside the pass, but they cannot completely destroy their countries. If an army is sent to attack Korea, there will definitely be other princes to help, and with the power of Qin, can it resist the other countries? ”

"It is because of the weakness of the Qin State, not that there are not many soldiers, that the generals are not wide, and the people do not do their best, but because of the geographical advantages and the number of households. Once it causes the six countries to turn against each other, they can only retreat to Guanzhong, as a limit. It is not too late to expand the territory, reward the cultivation and warfare, and then rely on natural hazards to send troops to Hangu, and then destroy Korea. ”

Qin Wangsi frowned, he actually didn't agree with Sima Cuo's opinion, but what he said didn't seem to be wrong.

Just when everyone in the hall fell into contemplation, there was a sound of eager footsteps outside the main hall, and everyone looked and saw a person kneeling under the main hall, holding a box in both hands, and shouted:

"Tell the king, Hangu is in urgent military situation!"

(End of chapter)