Wang Zi of Zhongshan dispatched the left envoy Ji Xin and led the army south. And let him lead the military affairs of southern Xinjiang and intercept the Zhao army at all costs. Zhongshan Wang Zi even wanted Ji Xin to counterattack Zhao and break through Handan. Ji Xin received the order and led the army to the south. Riding a fast horse with a black flag on his back, he entered Zhongshan City and shouted: "Northern Xinjiang is in an emergency." ”

Wang Zi of Zhongshan saw that the soldiers in southern Xinjiang were not peaceful, and the war in northern Xinjiang broke out again, and said angrily: "Damn. ”

Zhang Deng exclaimed: "Your Majesty, Yan Guo took advantage of Zhao State to attack me in the north, and also led the army south?" ”

The Zhao State in the south was enough to give them a headache, and now the Yan State also sent troops. Southern Zhao and Northern Yan are both countries of ten thousand times, how can Zhongshan resist it. Zhongshan Wang Zi held the Chinese book still on the ground and said, "It's not Yan Guo, it's Zhao Guo." ”

Zhang Deng picked up the paperwork on the ground, didn't look at it, looked grim, and exclaimed: "Your Majesty, this is impossible. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi said: "What is impossible. ”

"Zhao gathered an army of 150,000 in the south. How could Zhao State still have extra military strength to attack my northern frontier. ”

"Urgent military intelligence." Suddenly, another shout pierced the sky and entered the Zhongshan Palace. When the King of Zhongshan heard this, he said angrily, "What's the matter? ”

A soldier entered the main hall and said sharply: "Your Majesty, Zhao Guo is out of the well and attacks us." ”

Zhongshan Wang Cuo wondered: "How much military power did Zhao use to attack us. ”

The ministers of Zhongshan did not dare to meet the king's reproachful gaze, and they all bowed their heads and were silent. Seeing that these ministers usually point out the country and talk endlessly, but they didn't say a word in the face of the national disaster, they scolded: "Aren't you usually quite able to speak? When encountering national events, they keep silent. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted: "Sima Xi." ”

Sima Xi replied respectfully: "The minister does not know, please forgive the king." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi ordered a few more ministers, but everyone said they didn't know. The king of Zhongshan was so angry that he jumped like thunder, and scolded: "Raise soldiers for a thousand days and use them for a while." What use does the widow want from you? ”

Zhang Dengdao: "China's southern, northern, and western Xinjiang were attacked at the same time, and there were still enemy troops in the rear. The king, Zhao used at least nearly 300,000 troops. ”

"Three hundred thousand." Zhongshan Wang Zi's face was suspicious, and he asked: "Zhao has so much military strength. ”

"When there are five of the strongest countries today... Eastern Qi, Western Qin, Southern Chu, Northern Zhao, and Middle Wei. Eastern Qi united with Zhongwei to attack Southern Chu. Western Qin was in civil strife, and he was too busy to take care of himself. Zhao is a country of ten thousand times, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers. The state of Zhao has the strength to concentrate 300,000 troops and attack us in three directions: south, north, and west. Zhang Deng didn't care about the stiffness of the king's face, and said: "Zhao sent 300,000 troops, and the one who came was not good!" ”

Sima Ziqi said: "Zhao Guo sent 300,000 troops to attack me, what should we do." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked: "Zhao has 300,000 troops, how many troops can we organize." ”

Da Sima Zhanqian replied: "Our country can organize a military force, up to 300,000. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked again: "How many people can fight?" ”

"We faced Zhao in three directions at the same time: south, north and west. The combat strength is less than 100,000. ”

"Less than 100,000." Wang Zi of Zhongshan swept into the hall with cold eyes and asked, "Zhao Guo is coming, is the widow fighting or peace." ”

There was silence in the hall, and no one wanted to be the first to speak.

Zhongshan Wang Zi sneered: "The Wenchen Lord and the military generals are the main battle, why is there no one to speak." ”

Sima Xi saw that the king's eyes fell on him, and said tremblingly: "Compared with the Zhao Kingdom and the Zhongshan Kingdom, who is stronger and who is weak. I don't need to say it, everyone knows it. Zhao dispatched 300,000 yuan, obviously taking precautions. Our haste to meet the battle will only cost us more soldiers. The minister thinks that it is appropriate to make peace, not to fight. ”

Sima Ziqi also said: "The minister also advocates peace with Zhao State. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi didn't answer, and asked again: "Zhang Deng." ”

Zhang Deng pondered for a moment and replied: "We are not the opponent of Zhao State, and it is not appropriate to start an all-out war with Zhao State. We had better take advantage of the contradictions between the princes to balance the Zhao state. Your Majesty, we are facing the Kingdom of Zhao on one side; On the one hand, he sent ambassadors, carrying heavy money, to the princes to ask for assistance. ”

"Which prince will come to our aid today?" Sima Xi asked, "Our country is located between the three kingdoms of Qi, Yan, and Zhao. The State of Qi is fully facing the State of Chu, and naturally it will not offend the State of Zhao for our sake. We attacked the kingdom of Yan, destroyed its cities, plundered its wealth, and moved its sacrificial vessels. Yan Guo hated us to the core. Do you think that the Yan Kingdom will go to war with the Zhao State for us. ”

Sima Ziqi also said: "Both the Qi Kingdom and the Yan Kingdom have been offended by us. They don't care if we live or die. Asking the princes for help, this strategy was not destined to work. Fight, we can't win against Zhao Guo. For today's plan, the only way to negotiate peace is to cut the land with Zhao State. ”

Zhang Deng thought for a while and said: "Zhongshan is sandwiched between Qi, Yan, and Zhao. We could have taken advantage of the contradictions between the three countries to check and balance them. Our country is the king, offending the Qi country in front, attacking Yan and withdrawing troops first. Even if the Qi State does not deal with Southern Chu, I am afraid it will not support us against the Zhao State. We broke Yan, and Yan hated us to the core. They will definitely not let go of their grievances and save us from offending Zhao Guo. King Yan is also supported by Zhao Jun, so he is naturally willing to maintain friendship with Zhao Guo. King Yan is a smart and ambitious person, and his heart is on reviving the Yan Kingdom, and he is unwilling to get involved in the Central Plains dispute too early. Zhao attacked me, and there was no rescue from the princes. O king, it is better for us to sue for peace. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi took a breath of cold air, Zhang Deng said this, the situation is indeed unfavorable to Zhongshan Kingdom. war, and can't win. If he doesn't fight and asks for peace, he is unwilling. Wang Zi of Zhongshan looked at every minister in the hall with cold eyes and asked, "You all mean this." ”

A few more ministers stopped and said, "The minister seconded the proposal, and the Lord made peace." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi felt helpless, and no one came forward at the moment of the national crisis. Among this group of ministers, the person he trusted and relied on the most was Da Sima Zhanqian. Zhongshan Wang Zi asked, "What does Da Sima mean?" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister has a sentence that is not unpleasant." Zhan Qian stepped forward, glanced at the ministers of the Lord and He, and reprimanded angrily: "Although the Zhao State is strong, our country is not weak. The country of Zhao is a country of ten thousand times, and we also have nine thousand times, how can we surrender without a fight. This matter has been spread out, and what will the world think of us? The ministers may descend, and the ministers may also surrender, but the king cannot surrender. The king is the king of a country, and he is sorry for the heroic spirit of his ancestors, and he is sorry for the expectations of the people. ”

The prince of the Great Si Kou Shang said: "Your Majesty, the Great Sima is reasonable. We surrendered without a fight, insulting the wisdom of our ancestors. We can negotiate peace, but we must not surrender. Zhao Guo's troops are pressing the border, and if we go to negotiate peace, Zhao Guo will not agree. Only when we go all out to fight with Zhao Guo can we have the capital and confidence to negotiate peace. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi listened to the words of Zhanqian and Gongzi Shang, swept away the depression in his heart, and raised his voice: "The princes have never been trustworthy. If the country wants to survive and become strong, it must rely on itself. Two years ago, with the strength of one country, we fought against Yan and Zhao undefeated. Zhao raised 300,000 troops to attack me, and we will fight with the strength of the country. Zhongshan Wang Zi saw that Zhao Jun was serious about himself, and if he didn't fight back, he would only be laughed at. Thinking of this, Zhongshan Wangzi's eyes gradually brightened, and he issued an edict: "Le Right Envoy, you are in charge of the war in Northern Xinjiang." ”

Leju said, "Huh." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi said again: "General Lehan, you are responsible for intercepting the Zhao army in the west." ”

Leban said: "Huh. ”

"Da Sima, Da Si Kou, the two of you mobilize all the forces that can fight and prepare to defend the national capital. Zhao is willing to fight, and we will fight. Zhao Jun wanted to destroy the Zhongshan Kingdom, it was a dream. Even if the widow is defeated, Zhao Guo will have to pay a heavy price. Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted: "We must call on all our forces to fight a decisive battle with Zhao State." Those who dare to speak out and shake the hearts of the army will be beheaded. ”

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Zhao Junyong dispatched 300,000 troops from Jinyang, Handan and Dai three counties to attack Zhongshan in three directions at the same time. One is to let Zhongshan take care of itself, so that Zhao Guo was defeated. Second, Zhao Junyong dispatched such a large formation to achieve it.

This time, the use of troops against Zhongshan was not to accept it as in the previous two times, but to move the Zhongshan country seriously. Zhao Junyong's intention was not only to destroy the living forces of Zhongshan in a war, so as to achieve the inability of Zhongshan to organize troops to counterattack Zhao. Zhao Junyong asked Zhongshan to tremble when he heard the words Zhao Guo, completely shattering the spirit of resistance of Zhongshan people.

If Zhao Yong wants to solve the problem of his heart, he must break through the Zhongshan Kingdom, occupy its territory, and win its people. For the people of Zhongshan to be used for himself, Zhao Yong had to defeat them by force and force them to submit. and then influence them with kindness. Crossing the river in the west and attacking Lin Hu in the north greatly increased Zhao Yong's confidence. In this battle, he wants to completely remove the hidden danger of Zhongshan Kingdom. In order to achieve victory, the route of the march and the goal of the attack were finally settled after repeated pondering, deliberation, and drills.

This time, the direction of Zhao's attack was very clear. The northern fortress of Zhongshan country... Hung Shang Plug. The gateway to the west of Taihang, the barrier of Lingshou in the national capital... Shiyi. A military town on the south bank of the Hutuo River... Higashigaku. These three places are in the hands of Zhao Guo, and Zhao Jian can go straight to the heart of Zhongshan Guoguo... Lingshou.

Zhao Yong led the left, middle, and other armies of the South Road, and approached Gaoyi, an important town in the south of Zhongshan Kingdom, with great momentum. Gaoyi has a dangerous terrain and is backed by the Great Wall. It is not conducive to the attack of the Zhao army. There were more than 10,000 defenders of the Great Wall and Gaoyi. Gaoyi guards Zhang Tuo and Zhang Ruo are also famous generals in Zhongshan State. It is not an easy task for Zhao to capture Gaoyi and break through the Great Wall.

Zhongshan repelled several attacks by the Zhao army in succession. Zhang Tuo saw that the Zhao army could not break through his own defense line, and said contemptuously: "It is said that the Zhao clan can fight well, and today is the battle, but that's it." ”

Zhang Ruo was also complacent, and said disdainfully: "Zhao Jun wants to break through the defense line we guard, it's just a fool's dream. ”

Zhang Tuo stuck his long sword on the ground and shouted, "Let's let the Zhao people see the military might of Zhongshan Kingdom." ”

Zhao Yong saw that Gaoyi and the Great Wall could not be attacked for a long time, so he summoned generals such as Feiyi, Tian Buli, Sima Wangzu and Le Yi to discuss: "How can we fight in order to break through Gaoyi and break through the Great Wall." So as to preserve our strength to the maximum. ”

Tian Buli raised his hand and said sharply: "The garrisons of Gaoyi and the Great Wall add up to 10,000 people. We will fight with three times as much force, and we will win. ”

Fei Yi shook his head and replied: "Although the Zhongshan army only has 10,000 troops, they take advantage of the dangerous terrain of Gaoyi and the Great Wall, and we will attack with five times the strength, I am afraid that we will not be able to attack it." Even if we take it, we will pay a terrible price. ”

Sima Wangzu also said: "Zhang Tuo and Zhang Ruo are strict in governing the army, brave and good at fighting. If we use a strong attack, we will surely suffer heavy losses. ”

Everyone was speaking and offering ideas. However, Le Yi hid aside and didn't say a word. Zhao Yong felt a little strange in his heart and asked, "Le Yi, why don't you speak." ”

Le Yi saw that he couldn't hide, and said: "Zhongshan Country takes Le's as the general. Minister, after thinking about it, chose to take the initiative to avoid. ”

Zhao Yong didn't expect Le Yi to even take this meaning into account. The Le family is a general in Zhongshan Kingdom, and Le Yi's advice will indeed cause many people to be suspicious. Zhao Yong suddenly understood why Le Yi didn't say a word in the court when he gave the order to go to Zhongshan Kingdom.

Zhao Yong looked at each other with admiring eyes, "The widow remembers when your ancestor Le Yang led the Wei army to attack Zhongshan. Leshu, the son of Le Yang, is a general in Zhongshan Kingdom. Many people say that Leyang attacked Zhongshan and collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country. Zhongshan Jun was also afraid that Le Shu would betray the country, so he killed Le Shu and made meat soup to disturb Le Yang's mind. Le Yang used to eat meat to prove his allegiance to the Wei State. You Leshi, who you are loyal to, will be loyal to. ”

Le Yi asked: "Zhao Jun is not afraid that I will collude with Zhongshan Kingdom and ruin the major affairs of Zhao Kingdom." ”

Zhao Yong's eyes said confidently: "Widows have always been suspicious of people, and they are not suspicious of employing people." Wei Wenhou still ignores the words of everyone and believes in your ancestors. Although the widow does not have the wisdom of Wei Wenhou, the widow believes in Le's style and bones, and believes in you even more. What is there to be afraid of the widow. ”

Le Yi asked, "Why does Zhao Jun believe me." ”

"The widow does not believe that a man who does not rely on the name of his ancestors and seeks fame will be a man without faith." Zhao Yong said with a smile: "If you believe it, why do you need a reason." Le Yi, you have a strategy to break the enemy. ”

Seeing that Zhao Jun did not doubt his intentions at all, Le Yi was also infected by Zhao Jun's mind, and replied: "If you want to break through Gaoyi and the Great Wall, we have to change our previous tactics. It took three years for the ancestors to break through the Zhongshan Kingdom, and they adopted the tactics of flat pushing, besieging the city, and fighting steadily. Although Zhongshan was breached, it also lost a lot of troops. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Do you have a good plan?" ”

Le Yi pointed to Kanyu and said: "The reason why the ancestors used the tactics of flat push and siege to break through the Zhongshan Kingdom is because the ancestors are good at chariot warfare and foot warfare. The king has an iron horse, why not play the role of an iron horse. We have an army of 150,000 men, and we cannot give full play to the superiority of our forces around Gaoyi and the Great Wall. We can divide the army into three routes and attack Zhongshan from three directions. ”

When Zhao Yong heard this, he felt that this plan was good, and hurriedly said, "You continue." ”

Le Yi said: "Jun Shang used the left army to attack Ningyi, Zhaoyi, Jinyi, Xiaquyang, Fei and other places. Use the Right Route Army to attack Fang, Shangyuan, Shicheng, Ningjia and other places. Use the middle route army to attack the defenders of Gaoyi and the Great Wall head-on without a fight and the car formation, and contain the enemy's forces. We attacked it in a roundabout way with cavalry. The Zhongshan garrison attacking the Great Wall and Gaoyi from inside and outside. The Zhongshan army of the Great Wall and Gaoyi will be defeated. We took advantage of the situation to attack Yuan and Fenglong in the north. The three armies of the South Road converge at Dongyuan; The army of the North Road converged in Quyang; The soldiers of the Western Route came out of the well. The three armies besieged Lingshou and set foot in Zhongshan, which was just around the corner. ”

Zhao Yong was a little bit by him, and said happily: "Why didn't the widow think of it." ”

Fei Yi also said: "We use the advantage of cavalry to change the tactics of flat push and siege. In an all-out war, Zhongshan will definitely show its flaws. When we broke through one side, we disrupted the defense line of Zhongshan Kingdom. Le Yi, you have such a good plan, why don't you say it. ”

"It's not his fault, he also has a hard time." Zhao Yong said: "Le Yi, the widow handed over the 10,000 iron cavalry of the Chinese army to you." ”

Seeing that he hesitated, Sima Wangzu must have cared about his own opinion, and hurriedly said: "The cavalry is handed over to you to command, I can rest assured." ”

Le Yi couldn't refuse, so he had to accept the order.

Fei Yi smiled: "Zhongshan Country has a hard life! First there is Le Yang, and then there is Le Yi. It's time for Zhongshan Wangzi to have a headache. ”

"If the king of Zhongshan doesn't have a headache, he should have a headache. Wei Youle sheep, and break Zhongshan. The widow has Le Yi, and An can not break Zhongshan. First there is Le Yang, and then there is Le Yi, this is the catastrophe of Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Le Yi didn't dare to hold it up, and hurriedly said: "Wei has a wait, and the ancestors can break through Zhongshan." Zhao Youjun, we can defeat Zhongshan. ”

Le Yi compared Zhao Jun and Wei Wenhou, which made Zhao Yong's heart really comfortable.

Zhao Yong pointed to the Lingshou of Zhongshan and said: "We will attack Zhongshan together." ”