Chapter 44: Daijun

When Zhao Jianzi founded the foundation, the Zhao family only had Taiyuan and Handan fiefdoms. Later Zhao Jianzi disregarded the patriarchal system before his death, abolished the heir and established the concubine, and passed the position of suzerain to the concubine Zhao Wuxian. Zhao Jianzi established his concubine as the prince, and the other is that the princes are gentle, and they are not in the climate; Zhao Wuxian is sensitive, studious, and courageous. Second, Zhao Wuxian inherited his unfinished will. Third, Zhao Wuxian is good at hiding his edge, and can endure humiliation in a complex and changeable environment. The most important thing is that Zhao Jianzi believes that his son Zhao Wuxian can unite the Zhao clan and will not wantonly kill the clansmen for his own selfish interests.

In 476 BC, when Zhao Jianzi was dying, he gathered his sons and retainers to pass on his suzerainty to Zhao Wuxian. At this time, the Jin State, the monarch's power fell, and the government was controlled by the six secretaries. In the midst of internal mergers and wars, the Zhongxing clan and the Fan clan withdrew from the political arena of the Jin state. The six secretaries of the Jin state evolved into the four secretaries. Among the four Qings, the Zhi clan is the strongest, and its leader Zhibo is the general of the Jin State, ranking first among the Four Qings, holding the power of the Jin State and serving as the ruler in the court. During Zhibo's reign, he led the Jin army to the south and the north, and made many meritorious achievements. Therefore, after Zhao Jianzi, Zhibo is another capable person who has risen in the Jin Kingdom. Zhibo often said: "As the secretary of the country, it is my duty to revitalize the country." "His dream is to support the Jin Kingdom and compete for hegemony among the princes.

If a person is too capable, it is easy to ignore the people around him, and he will often make trouble to the people around him. In order to realize his lofty ideals, Zhibo constantly attacked the Han family and the Wei family. The Han family and the Wei family know that their strength is not as good as the Zhi family, but if the Zhi family has something to take, Han Wei will give something. leveled Han Wei and increased Zhibo's self-confidence. Zhibo humiliated the leader of the Zhao clan in front of everyone to test it. However, the leader of the Zhao clan not only did not get angry, but became more and more humble to him. Zhao's humility is cowardice in Zhibo's eyes. Zhibo often said to his disciples that after Zhao Ying, there was no more virtuous person in the Zhao family. Therefore, Zhibo did not take Zhao Wuxian, the leader of the Zhao clan, in his eyes.

Zhao Wuxian faced every time Zhibo made a difficulty, and chose to endure the humiliation. Even the people of the Zhao clan felt that the sect master was acting too cowardly and insulting the wisdom of his ancestors. Zhao Wuxian, retreated, retreated, and retreated, even he looked down on himself a little. Whenever the night was quiet and there was no one around, he would always look up at the stars and ask himself if he seemed to have forgotten his father's legacy. Since he succeeded to the suzerain, his words and deeds have been a good thing to say is to endure humiliation. To put it mildly, it is cowardice. This time, the Zhao clan also believed that the leader would also choose to compromise and would definitely cede 10,000 households.

However, everyone forgot that Zhao Wuxian was not a docile lamb, but a tiger who pretended to be asleep. No one thought that Zhao Wuxian would refuse Zhibo's request to be 'justified'. The ministers of the Jin Kingdom are all scolding Zhao Wuxian for being a thing that doesn't know whether to live or die. When the Han and Wei families learned of Zhao's attitude, they not only admired Zhao's courage and boldness, but also found a natural excuse for their cowardice. Of course? Their excuses convinced themselves, and they persuaded their people. The Han and Wei clans, while choosing to bow their heads to Zhibo and be humble, express their sincerity, and show themselves in the palace of the Jin Kingdom that they are full of worries about the future of the country. On the other side, he was secretly happy in his heart, expecting that the Zhi clan and the Zhao clan were about to start a big battle.

When two tigers fight, one will be injured. Even if the tiger is not injured, its strength will be greatly weakened. If so, the two tigers chose to die together and go to Huangquan together. The world of the Jin Kingdom will be of the Han and Wei people.

Zhibo took Zhao Wuxian's long slip that rejected him, and looked up to the sky and laughed. At the moment when his smile stiffened, he had already made up his mind to give the Zhao clan a good look. Zhao Wuxian's refusal finally gave him a reason to crusade against the Zhao family. Thinking back to the period of Jin Linggong, the military general Tu Anjia tried to destroy the Zhao clan with his own strength. If the Zhao family didn't have the loyal minister Cheng Ying and the old minister Gongsun Jiujiu who spared their lives to protect the young master, how could there be a trace of the Zhao family in the Jin State Palace.

Even if the Zhao family is slaughtered, there is only one orphan left. The minister of the Jin State did not expect that Zhao Wu, the orphan of the Zhao family, not only kept the family business of his ancestors, but also made a name for himself in the political arena of the Zhao State. Far from weakening, the Zhao family has revived. However, there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and Zhao Wu's life has passed. His son, Zhao Cheng, succeeded him in the position. However, Zhao Cheng died early without meritorious service, and it became bad news for the Zhao family. The ministers of the Jin State thought that this was a sign of the decline of the Zhao clan. His grandson Zhao Ying inherited the legacy of his ancestors, devoted himself to state affairs, and devoted himself to reform, creating a precedent for reform. For the rest of his life, he supported the Jin Kingdom and fought for hegemony several times. became a figure in the Spring and Autumn Period, who dominated the situation for half a century.

Seeing that the lord looked down on the Zhao clan, the retainers of the Zhi clan persuaded him: "My lord, the Zhao clan's combat effectiveness is not only tenacious, but also more vigorous. Moreover, the influence of the ancestors and grandchildren of Zhao Wu and Zhao Yang of the Zhao family, there are many people in the Jin Kingdom who openly and secretly support the Zhao family. If you want to destroy the Zhao family, I'm afraid it won't be easy. Moreover, Zhao Wu is an extraordinary person, please think again. ”

"You're saying I'm not as good as a coward Zhao Wuxian." Zhibo was angry when he heard this, and said, "I have made up my mind, don't you say it again?" ”

A few days later, the Han and Wei families came to surrender to Zhibo, denounced Zhao Wuxi's evil deeds, and expressed their willingness to send troops to fight against the Zhao family. With the help of the Han and Wei families, Zhibo was even more carried away and decided to destroy the Zhao family.

In 455-453 BC, the four secretaries of the Jin state once again had infighting. Zhibo led the Han and Wei coalition forces to attack Jinyang, the fiefdom of the Zhao clansmen. Zhibo didn't expect that the powerful Zhi clan and the Han and Wei coalition forces besieged Jinyang for a year, not only did not destroy the Zhao clan, but instead stimulated the bloody nature of the Zhao clan.

The Zhao clan is weak, and the Yi sons cannibalize each other in the city, but there are no rebels. Zhibo, also admired by the bravery of the Zhao family, he thought? If Zhao is not sympathetic, he can still retain the Zhao family; It's a pity that they are not friends, but enemies. Since it is an enemy, it must be eradicated. However, just as Zhibo was celebrating the victory, Han Wei would secretly collude with the Zhao clan and counterattack him. Zhibo failed to destroy the Zhao family, but was united by the Zhao, Han, and Wei families and destroyed himself.

Zhao Wuxian lived up to his father's expectations, went north to destroy the dynasty, and incorporated the territory of the dynasty into the territory of the Zhao family. The battle of Jinyang preserved the foundation of the Zhao family, and the strength of the Zhao State jumped to the top of the three Jins. His intellect was also recognized by his clansmen. After Zhao Wuxian's death, he and his father were called 'Jian Xiangzhi'. The successors of the Zhao Kingdom all remember the glorious years of their ancestors.

Han, Zhao and Wei were divided into Jin, and to Zhao Yong, Zhao had the old capital Taiyuan County, Zhao capital Handan County, Northern Xinjiang Dai County, and Shangdang County four counties. When Handan arrives at Daijun, it has to pass through Shangdang County, walk along the Taihang Mountain, pass through Xiawu Mountain, and arrive at Changshan (Zhao Wuxian attacked Daidai with the danger of Changshan, and the Daidi belonged to Zhao) before he could enter Daijun. Because Daijun is far away from Handan, there is a Zhongshan country established by the Hu people embedded between the two, and the transportation is extremely inconvenient. In addition, the Daijun Naihu people and the Zhao people lived together, and the situation was complex and changeable.

The living habits of Daijun are more close to the Hu people and less close to Handan. Therefore, there was a strange phenomenon in the territory of Zhao State, most of the people living in Handan were Chinese, who were influenced by Zhou rites and engaged in farming. Daijun, on the other hand, has more Hu people than Chinese people, less farming, and more nomadic herding. Once Handan's control weakened, Daijun relied on the advantage of the terrain and the city of Daicheng was strong, and it was possible to become independent from Zhao at any time.

In the past, after Zhao Wuxian's death, he identified Zhao Wan, the grandson of his eldest brother Bolu, as the suzerain of the Zhao family. Who knew that Zhao Wuxian had just died, and his son Zhao Jia stood on his own in Daijun, expelled Zhao Wan, and launched a rebellion. Although the position of suzerain, in the end, according to Zhao Xiangzi's last wishes, Zhao Wan succeeded him. However, Zhao's internal strife greatly consumed the national strength.

Daijun has always been a thorn in the throat in the hearts of the successors of Zhao State.

Shrouded in clouds and mist, the twilight was heavy, and along the steep mountain road, the Zhao army headed north. Zhao Jun walked through Shangdang and traveled a hundred miles north. Zhao Yong looked up at the larks and cranes that crisscrossed the world and looked up at the towering mountains. Zhao Yong has lived in Zhao Palace since he was a child, and he has never seen such a magnificent and intense scene. Pointing to the mountain, he asked, "Where is this?" ”

Fei Yi replied: "Your Majesty, this place is on the summer house. ”

"On the summer house." Zhao Yong nodded and sighed with emotion: "There is such a magnificent scenery in my big Zhao territory. ”

"Your Majesty." Fei Yi said: "This mountain has another name." ”

"Da Sima, please come to the widow." Zhao Yong couldn't wait to know everything about this mountain.

Fei Yi paused, and said, "Thorn Mountain." ”

"Thorn Mountain." Zhao Yong was puzzled in his heart, how could such a good scenery be called so indecently. Before Zhao Yong could speak, Fei Yi pleaded guilty and said, "Your Majesty, please punish the sins of the ministers." ”

Zhao Yong, frowning slightly, said suspiciously: "What is wrong with you, you want to be punished by a few people." ”

Fei Yi, his body was a few points lower than before, and he arched his hand and said: "Minister, I have committed the crime of criticizing the ancestors." ”

Zhao Yong was more puzzled and asked him to get up and speak. Fei Yi still maintained his posture and spoke eloquently.

In the past, Zhao Wuxi, the suzerain of the Zhao family, climbed Xiawu Mountain to view the country. Seeing the territory of Daiguo, he swore in his heart that he would take it. So, the people who accompanied him saw his heart. Offered him a strategy, in order to invite Dai Jun to climb Xiawu Mountain to watch singing and dancing, waiting for an opportunity.

Daiguo and the Zhao family have always been close, and Zhao Wuxian's sister is the concubine of Daiguojun. The acting monarch didn't know what to do, so he led hundreds of officials and concubines to the summer house happily. Because Daijun is rich in good horses, Daijun is good at riding and shooting, so he let Aifei sit in the car and lead the crowd first. In order to show his sincerity, Zhao Wuxian personally welcomed him into the palace at the foot of the mountain. In the palace, Zhao Wuxian asked hundreds of beauties to dance with feathers to help the fun, and filled the wine with a big gold bucket. Dai Jun watched the singing and dancing while drinking in the big bottle, and the wine was hearty.

Suddenly, Zhao Wuxian's face showed murderous aura. The sommelier understood, and slammed the Daijun with a big gold bucket, and hit it with one blow. Before Daijun could understand, he died at the hands of his brother-in-law. Daijun is dead, Daijun's entourage is panicked, and hundreds of beauties take out the weapons hidden in the feathers and kill everyone around Daijun. Zhao Wuxian remembered the love of his sister and brother, so he ordered someone to drive Daijun's car to meet his sister. Seeing that her husband was murdered by her younger brother, the concubine pulled out a flute and stabbed herself in the heart with hatred, stabbing herself to death.

Zhao Wuxi's courtiers around him, seeing that his monarch was ruthless, he was unwilling to serve him, and he retired to this mountain for the rest of his life. Zhao Wuxian was unwilling to make it difficult for others, and secondly, he left these people to pay tribute to his sister who died in his hands, so as to make up for his debt to his sister. In order to commemorate this martyr, the descendants named this mountain Thorn Lu Mountain in the way of her suicide.

Fei Yi stated the past while observing Zhao Yong's expression. He thought? When Zhao Jun understands the methods of his ancestors, what kind of conclusion will he make. If so, the young Zhao Jun can't get over this hurdle, then Zhao Guo is prosperous, I'm afraid there is still a way to go.

The Zhao clan had a bad fate and almost wiped out the clan several times. Zhao has heroic stories that can be sung and cried, as well as sad blood and tears. After a moment of silence, he exhaled slowly. Fei Yi, read the answer on his face.

"Who said that the temperament of my daughter of Zhao Guo is not as good as that of a man. The methods of the ancestors are not very clever. The progress of history will always be accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice. Every inch of land in Zhao was bought by the ancestors with their bitter blood and tears. Zhao Yong's cheeks left two tears and said: "As the descendants of our ancestors, what we have to do is to protect the hard-won inheritance left by our ancestors. There is too much sadness and too much blood in this land. ”

When Fei Yi heard this, his pupils widened and he was shocked. Zhao Jun, say these sad words. Facing Zhao Jun's opinion, Fei Yi felt a trace of comfort in his heart. As the saying goes, you can't have both fish and bear's paws, you must always choose to let go. Since you choose to let go, don't leave the slightest remorse. Fei Yi silently looked at the young monarch and thought to himself? One day, he will reorganize Yu Wei, lead the Zhao State, and embark on the bumpy and tortuous road of the ancestors, and he will eventually be proud of the princes. He swore by mountains and rivers and devoted the rest of his life to serve him.

Fei Yi bent over and bowed deeply to him, "Your Majesty, accept my worship." ”

Feiyi's worship is to identify Zhao Jun as his own monarch. No matter where Zhao will go in the future, he will definitely swear allegiance to him in the future.

Zhao Yong bowed his hand and saluted back: "Da Sima, how long is there to leave Daijun here?" ”

Fei Yi bowed his body and replied: "Go forward a hundred miles, it is Changshan." After Changshan, it is Daigun. At our current marching pace, we will be there before nightfall. ”

"Good. On my orders, the three armies advanced at full speed. ”