In 306 BC, the three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei attacked Chu, and Qin fell into a struggle for the throne of the princes. The state of Zhao formed an alliance with the state of Yan and the state of Song. Zhao Junyong carried the crown prince Zhang, the prince He Hejun's wife Meng Yao, and the minister of civil and military affairs in Congtai Palace to personally review the results of the implementation of Hufu cavalry archery. In the middle were 5,000 chariots, followed by 80,000 infantry, and on the flanks were 70,000 cavalry. After reviewing the results of Hufu's cavalry shooting, Zhao Yong took the shame of Shancheng to fiercen the morale of the three armies, and sent a large army to attack Zhongshan. Among them, Zhao Jue led 3,000 chariots with Zhao Jue as the general, 50,000 infantry with Zhao Xie as the general, and Zhao Yong himself personally led 70,000 cavalry, pressing towards Zhongshan Kingdom.

It is said that because Wang Cuo of Zhongshan adopted Sima Xi's strategy, he was a noble Confucian scholar and a cheap warrior, causing the soldiers to be sluggish in the battle and the farmers to be lazy in the fields. The army of Zhongshan was weaker than the enemy, and the country was poor. True legal scholars cannot be introduced to govern the country, and talented people in their own countries are also excluded, and most of the Confucian scholars who are reused are mediocre and empty talkers. As a result, when Zhao Guo's 10,000 iron horses crisscrossed the southern Xinjiang of Zhongshan Kingdom, Zhongshan Country had no generals.

Wang Cuo of Zhongshan realized his mistake, deposed Sima Xi, and expelled the Confucian scholars. The dream of a great country and a strong country in the heart of Zhongshan Wang Cuo was also completely shattered when more than 10,000 iron horses of Zhao Guo were crisscrossing southern Xinjiang. Zhongshan Guocuo also understood a truth... In the world of great controversy, Confucianism cannot govern the country or strengthen the country.

Throughout the life of Zhongshan Wangcuo, the ancestors of Zhongshan Kingdom left him a territory of 800 miles, a large number of virtuous generals and hundreds of thousands of people with armor. The Central Plains suddenly changed, and the king of Zhongshan and the four kingdoms of Han, Wei, Zhao and Yan shared the royal road. Zhongshan Wang Cuo attacked Zhao, Po Yan, and Yu Qi. A few months ago, Zhongshan Wang Cuo Nan broke through the Zhao State and occupied Juancheng; Attack Yan in the north and kill the general of Yan State.

With the strength of a small country, Zhongshan conquered two large countries. However, before Zhongshan Wang Cuo realized his hegemony of Wang Tu, and before he could see Zhongshan embark on the road of becoming a strong country and a great country, he suddenly fell seriously ill. Before his death, the king of Zhongshan ordered that the bronze artifacts of the Yan Kingdom would be plundered and the treasures of the Zhenguo would be cast... Iron foot copper tripod, square pot, and their own great achievements, engraved on it.

The king of Zhongshan wants his descendants to remember the ancestors of Zhongshan and his merits, and wants his descendants to work hard and know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. He wants to warn his children and grandchildren not to forget state affairs, to be diligent in government and love the people. In the same year, Zhongshan Wang Cuo passed away with regret, and his son Zi succeeded to the throne. In order to commemorate the merits of the previous king, Zhongshan Wangzi added Zhongshan Wangcuo as the king of Zhongshan.

After Zhongshan Wang Zi succeeded to the throne, he also planned to emulate the achievements of his ancestors, make great efforts, open up the territory, and complete the unfinished Wang Tu hegemony of the ancestors. The king of Zhongshan was diligent in government and loved the people, reused virtuous ministers, and restored the old system. Zhongshan Wang Zi also made a bold decision to re-enable Sima Xi as the prime minister. The conceited nature of Zhongshan was able to harness Sima Xi and use his talent to develop national power and balance the domestic situation.

As soon as the king of Zhongshan sat on the throne, Zhao sent troops to attack Zhongshan. Zhongshan Wang Zi was not afraid when he got the news, but thought that it was time to establish meritorious deeds and establish majesty, "Who is willing to lead the army and crusade against the Zhao State." ”

Ji Xin looked left and right, and said, "The minister is willing to go." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi knew Ji Xin's name and asked, "How are you going to repel the Zhao army." ”

"A few months ago, the minister broke through the city of Zhao and set up three checkpoints to prevent the Zhao army from counterattacking. The minister estimated that it would take at least 15 days for Zhao to attack me in the north before he could reach Juancheng. There are 20,000 soldiers of our army stationed in the city. Ji Xin said confidently: "The minister immediately led the army south, supported the defenders of Yancheng, and defeated the Zhao army." ”

"Okay." The king of Zhongshan was overjoyed, "The widow is waiting for the news of your victory." ”

Shancheng was originally the territory of Zhao State, and it was also a military center for Zhao State to defend and attack Zhongshan. Seven months ago, Zhao Yongqin led more than 10,000 iron horsemen to set off from here, crisscrossing the southern Xinjiang of Zhongshan Kingdom, as if entering a no-man's land. Zhao Guotie's cavalry invaded the hinterland of Zhongshan and engaged the enemy's main force at the house. After the war, the king of Zhongshan was humiliated, and Ji Xin was the general and led the southern Xinjiang.

Ji Xin led 80,000 troops south to attack the important town of Zhao. Ji Xin broke through the city of Juan, and Zhao killed Gongsun Pu in battle for the country. Zhongshan also paid for the lives of 20,000 soldiers. After Ji Xin occupied the city, he built three checkpoints to prevent the Zhao army from counterattacking. And let Ji Kui of the Ji clan garrison Juancheng.

On this day, Ji Kui was watching the beauty singing and dancing, and he was very interested. Suddenly, a person crawled in and shouted, "General, it's not good. ”

Ji Kui reprimanded with a calm face: "Ji Ning, you are also a person with status, how can you panic." ”

"The general forgives the sins." Ji Ning stabilized his thoughts and replied, "The scout is coming to report, Zhao Jun is coming." ”

Ji Kui Huoran got up and said angrily: "What are you talking about, Zhao Guo is not promoting Hufu cavalry shooting?" ”

"General, it's not me talking nonsense." Ji Ning pointed in the direction outside the city, "The Zhao army has broken through the three checkpoints we have set up, and the troops will soon be under the city, please prepare as soon as possible." ”

When Ji Kui heard this, he put on his armor and rushed to the city to inspect the situation. Seeing that there was no movement outside the city, he said angrily: "You lie about the military situation, you can be guilty." ”

As soon as the words fell, only a rumbling sound was heard. Ji Kui looked ahead, but saw that the dust was flying, covering the sky like a dark cloud. Suddenly, Ji Kui's face stiffened, and he looked at the generals around him, silent. The rumbling sound, getting closer. Obviously, a large number of Zhao troops rushed in. Judging from the sound, the Zhao army had at least tens of thousands of horses.

There were still 700 steps away from Yancheng, and Zhao Xie raised his hand to stop the advance of the army. Zhao Jun, who was at the head of the front, stood his shield on the ground, shaking the earth, and the soldiers of the three armies let out a roar like a raging wind. The defenders of Zhongshan saw that the Zhao army outside the city was densely packed, and they couldn't see the bottom at a glance. At the front of the Zhao army was the shield bearer. This was followed by the crossbowmen of the Zhao State. Behind the crossbowmen, there were chariots. The chariot was followed by the infantry. The whole earth shook like thunder with the sound of neat footsteps and horses' hooves. From the point of view, the scene is so spectacular and terrifying. When the defenders of Zhongshan Kingdom saw the strong lineup of the Zhao army downstairs in the city, they were immediately in turmoil.

In fact, the Zhongshan scouts had already sent back the news that Zhao sent troops to attack Zhongshan, and also told the defenders of Juancheng. But no one expected that Zhao Guo would be able to break through three checkpoints in half a day and approach Yancheng. Ji Kui is also a person who can fight well in the Ji clan, standing on the city tower and seeing the neat and powerful appearance of the Zhao army outside the city, he sighed: "I haven't fought with Zhao for several months. Zhao Guojun's appearance was completely new and reborn. In this way, a big war is inevitable. ”

Ji Ning had already been frightened by the lineup of the Zhao army, and the sweat on his forehead was dripping, "General, the Zhao country is prepared, and the situation is extremely unfavorable to our army." It's a battle, it's a surrender, and the general is asked to make an idea. ”

Ji Kui scolded: "The Ji family, all of them are big husbands, how can they surrender." Zhao Jun is willing to fight, and we will accompany him to the end. ”

Ji Ning pointed to the Zhao army outside the city and said timidly: "There are at least 60,000 Zhao troops outside the city. How can we contend with it? I am not a person who is afraid of death, but if I die worthily, how can I sacrifice in vain. Most of the soldiers in the city are good men of the Ji family, and they are also our capital based in Zhongshan. If we all die here, Zhongshan Kingdom will not have the status of the Ji clan. For the sake of Ji's future, the general should think twice. ”

"What are you afraid of?" Ji Kui shouted: "There are 20,000 soldiers in the city, with sufficient grain and grass, and complete armaments. We waited for help, and there was no problem in supporting us for a month. When the king learned that Zhao had sent troops, he would also send a large army to support us. ”

"What if the king wants to borrow the hand of Zhao Jun and get rid of us."

"If the king doesn't rescue us, the left envoy won't watch us die." Ji Kui knew that there was a lot of luck in this battle, and he didn't want to lose the morale of the Ji boys, so he shouted: "The soldiers of the three armies obeyed the order and prepared to start a war with the Zhao State. Long live the country of Zhongshan. ”

The defenders of Zhongshan shouted: "Long live the Zhongshan Kingdom." ”

Zhao Xie raised his voice and shouted: "Zhongshan child, don't be rampant." and so on, according to my territory, and not return it. ”

Ji Kui said: "If you have the ability, you will come to recapture the territory of Zhao State." ”

"Today, I will let you see the power of the Zhao man." Zhao Xie shouted: "The Great Zhao soldiers obeyed the order, took back the territory, killed the Hu people, and shamed the country." ”

Zhao Jun responded in unison: "Take back the territory, kill the Hu people, and be ashamed of the country." "The sound shook the four fields, the valley rang, and the sound soared into the sky. The Zhongshan army was all trembling when they saw that Zhao Jun was so powerful. Zhao Xie's long sword in his right hand was raised high, and Zhao Jun was immediately silent, except for the neighing of war horses, there was no other sound. Ji Kui swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, pulled out his battle knife, and personally supervised the battle.

However, Zhao Xie did not give the order to attack the city, but said loudly: "Crossbowmen prepare." ”

The crossbowman drew his arrow, bent his bow and waited for the commander to give the order.

Zhao Xie swung his long sword forward and said coldly, "Release the arrow." ”

Thousands of arrows headed for the Zhongshan army. When the defenders of Zhongshan saw that Zhao Jun shot an arrow at 800 steps, it was impossible to shoot themselves, so not only did they not choose to dodge, but they laughed at Zhao Jun for being stupid. The Zhongshan army paid a heavy price for its carelessness. One after another screams came one after another.

Ji Kui pulled out his long sword, swept away the arrows he shot, and bent down to dodge, but saw many soldiers lying on the ground wailing. The rain of arrows in Zhao Jun stopped, and Ji Kui, in order to take revenge, shouted: "Give me a return shot." ”

Because the Zhao army was far away from the city wall, the arrows of Zhongshan fell to the ground before they were ten arrows away from the Zhao army. In the position of the Zhao army, there was not a single casualty. Zhao Xie ordered his soldiers to shoot a second wave of arrows, and the Zhongshan army suffered heavy losses.

Ji Kui was not convinced, and said sharply: "Fight back." ”

The two armies shoot at each other, arrows, you come and go. Zhao Guo's arrows shot up the city, and Zhongshan Guo's arrows shot down from the city tower. I only saw the soldiers on the Zhongshan State position being hit by arrows, falling down from the city tower, and wailing. The position of the Zhao army was full of cheers. The arrows of Zhongshan Kingdom could not shoot the Zhao army, but the strong bow and crossbow of the Zhao army could shoot the Zhongshan army.

Seeing that he had suffered a big loss, Ji Kui shouted, "Stop shooting." ”

The Zhongshan army at the head of the city shouted in unison, put away their bows and arrows, and erected shields on the city tower.

Zhao Xie laughed and said, "Why are you hiding?" If you have a kind of shooting, shoot at us! ”

Ji Kui knew that the other party was provoking him, and although he gritted his teeth, he didn't dare to shoot at Zhao Jun. Zhao Xie ordered people to shout at the city, insulting the Zhongshan army. Ji Kui could still bear it, but the soldiers around him couldn't bear it, so he pulled out his bow and arrows again and shot a few arrows. The arrow also fell to the ground when there were still ten arrows away from the Zhao army. Zhao Xie ordered people to shoot arrows to fight back, and dozens of Zhongshan soldiers were hit by arrows, and there was a wail.

"Whoever dares to shoot an arrow without my orders, kill." Ji Kui said sharply: "There is a kind of siege of you. ”

Zhao Xie was unmoved, because when he attacked Juancheng. Zhao Yong gave him an order that the city must not be forcibly attacked. The city is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are 20,000 Zhongshan soldiers in the city. If Zhao attacks strongly, he will pay a heavy price.

Ji Kui saw that the Zhao army did not attack the city, and looked at the Zhao army's camp, there was no siege equipment. Zhao Xie did not attack the city, presumably because the siege equipment did not arrive. Ji Kui thought to himself, the other party was waiting for reinforcements. He's also waiting for reinforcements. So, a strange phenomenon arose. Every two hours, Zhao would shoot a wave of arrows to greet the defenders of Zhongshan.

The defenders of Zhongshan could only be beaten passively and take defense.

Three days later, Ji Kui saw a cavalry coming, and the Zhao army was in chaos. Ji Kui saw that the costume was from Zhongshan Kingdom, and saw that reinforcements were coming. Ji Kui ordered the city gate to be opened and went to meet the Zhao army. The gate of the city was wide open and rushed towards the camp of Zhao State.

After a burst of killing, Ji Kui found out that the iron cavalry was Zhao Jun, and it was too late. Ji Kui organized troops to try to forcibly clash with the layers of the Zhao army. I tried several times without success. The Zhao army seized the initiative on the battlefield. Zhao Guo's iron cavalry also broke through Juancheng. Ji Kui saw that the general trend was gone, and said angrily: "Your Majesty, the ministers are incompetent. ”

Then, with a swing of his sword, he killed himself.

Defeating the defenders of Zhongshan, Zhao Yong climbed to the top of the city, looked at the soldiers of the two armies lying on the ground inside and outside the city, looked at the remnant sun like blood, and said sharply: "Attack Zhongshan, start here." ”