The territory of Zhongshan was embedded between the three kingdoms of Yan, Zhao and Qi, and it was a state established by the Xianyu people following the example of the Chinese princes, and it was also the first country to survive for hundreds of years without being destroyed by the princes of the Central Plains. In 380 B.C., Zhongshan Henggong restored the country and set the capital of the country to Lingshou. Because there are mountains in Lingshou City, and there are cities in the mountains, it is named Zhongshan.

Although the Zhao army broke through the outer city of Lingshou, Bingfeng arrived at Miyagi. However, the Zhongshan army relied on the geographical advantage to intercept the Zhao army. Although Zhao Junbing Feng resisted Miyagi, he was also met with stubborn resistance from the Zhongshan army, and his troops were defeated. However, Zhongshan Wang Zi took advantage of the night when the two armies were fighting and fled eastward.

As the sky grew brighter, the first rays of sunlight shone into Lingshou. The battle between the Zhao army and the Zhongshan army came to an end.

Zhao Yong took Li Yan as an envoy and went to Zhongshan Palace to persuade him to surrender.

Li Wei entered the palace city, came to Zhongshan Palace, and met the king of Zhongshan. However, the person Li Ban saw was not Wang Zi of Zhongshan, but the son Shang who acted as the king. Li Jian naturally recognized Gongzi Shang and asked, "Da Sikou, I came on the order of Zhao Jun to invite the King of Zhongshan to see me." ”

Childe Shang got a message from the other party's words. That is, Zhao Jun did not know the news of the escape of King Zhongshan. Gongzi Shang replied with a steady mind: "My king is not in good health and cannot preside over the government. In the government affairs of Zhongshan Kingdom, everything is in my hands. If the ambassador has anything to say to me, it's enough. ”

In recent years, Zhao has conquered Zhongshan several times. The news that Zhongshan Wang Zi was seriously ill has already been spread. In this battle, Zhao Guo broke through the outer city of Lingshou, and Bingfeng arrived in Miyagi. When Zhongshan Wang Zi heard the news, he was naturally frightened and bedridden. Li Yan didn't have the slightest doubt, and asked, "Can the opinion of the Great Si Kou replace the King of Zhongshan?" ”

Gongzi Shang said calmly: "Ambassador, let's tell me your intention first!" ”

Li Bin stared at Gongzi Shang's eyes, wanting to penetrate what the other party was thinking from the other party's eyes, "Zhao Guobing is strong and strong, and the army of 100,000 is outside the palace. However, the Zhongshan national army was outnumbered and difficult to fight. The country of Zhongshan is declining, and the number of qi has been exhausted. If the two countries continue to fight, it will only increase casualties. My monarch is benevolent and kind, and I don't want to see Lingshou City ruined, corpses all over the field, and rivers of blood. Zhongshan is better than surrendering to our country. My monarch promised that the king of Zhongshan is willing to surrender, and he will tear the earth and treat him well in order to continue the Zhongshan Temple. ”

"Although Zhongshan is weak, it is not so determined to defend it to the death." One shouted, "We would rather fight to the death of a soldier than surrender." ”

"The city is there, the people are there. The country is broken, and the family is ruined. We will die and be willing to shed blood for Zhongshan. ”

"We would rather die than be humiliated."

"We live and die with Zhongshan."

Li Jian calmly asked, "Da Sikou, this is also what you mean." ”

Gongzi Shang replied calmly: "Ambassador, do you want me to say it?" ”

Li Wei said: "To say it or not, for the big priest, there is no meaning. But for me, it's very important. ”

"Oh." Childe Shang pretended not to understand, and asked tentatively, "What does the ambassador want to hear?" ”

Li Weisu said: "Whether the temple of Zhongshan Kingdom can continue depends on the words of the great priest. ”

Childe Shang smiled: "Is the ambassador threatening me?" ”

Li Yan also smiled: "So far, you have a better choice." ”

"It's true that we don't have a better choice." Childe Shang said: "However, we can choose whether we live or die. ”

Li Jian looked at the other party's peace, revealed a murderous look, and asked, "Da Sikou, do you want to live or die." ”

"Ants are still greedy, let alone humans?" Gongzi Shang changed his tone and said, "But, sometimes death is more meaningful than life. As you Central Plains people say, fish, I want it, and bear paws do what I want; You can't have both, and you can't have both, and you can give up the fish and take the bear's paw. Life is also what I want, and righteousness is also what I want; You can't have both, and those who sacrifice their lives to take righteousness are also. ”

Li Jian asked lightly: "It seems that the Great Sikou has already given the answer." ”

"If a man is made to want more than to live, then why not use those who can live? If there is no worse thing for a person than for the dead, then if you can cure the sick, why not? From what is, there is no need to be born, and from what is, there can be troubles and there are not actions. Therefore they desire more than the living, and evil more than the dead. Childe didn't answer, but continued, "I often don't know what these words mean. Can the ambassador help me with any questions? ”

"It is known that among the sons of the king of Zhongshan, the son is still smart and studious. Today, I heard that it was true. The king of Zhongshan is also a hero, but it's a pity! He passed the throne to the Zhongshan Wangzi. If you are the king of Zhongshan Kingdom, what will happen to Zhongshan Kingdom? Li Yan stopped the topic in moderation, "Da Sikou chose to sacrifice his life for righteousness, what else can I say." ”

Li Wei looked around at everyone in the hall and shot back: "Everyone is willing to fight, and Zhao Guo will fight." The day when the Zhao State broke the city was the time when the heirs of the other children were cut off. ”

Li Yan's words are not only provocative, but also threatening and intimidating. As the saying goes, when a country is about to die, there must be loyalty. Within ten miles, there will be loyal and righteous men. Since, Zhongshan is unwilling to surrender, but willing to fight for the country. Zhao Guo tried his best to fight against it, which can be regarded as the achievement of their reputation for loyalty.

However, Li Yan also knows. In the troubled times, there are inevitably many people who sell their reputations. Although there are people who died fighting for the country in Zhongshan Palace, there are also people who are afraid of death.

Gongzi Shang saw that Li Yan left after speaking, and he had no intention of continuing to persuade him to surrender. In order to buy time for himself, Gongzi Shang shouted, "Ambassador, wait." ”

Li Jian stopped, and did not look back and said: "The Great Sikou has decided to follow the example of the saint and sacrifice his life for righteousness, and there is no need for us to talk about it." It's useless to talk too much, let's go to war! ”

Gongzi Shang hurriedly said: "The matter of surrender is a major national matter, how can I be the master." Let me tell my king that I will reply to Zhao Jun in three days, it is feasible. ”

Li Jian saw that the other party was weak, and he lost his manly spirit, so that he was a little contemptuous of the other party. O man! It's always nice to say, but it's hard to do! At the moment of national crisis, all of them are loyal ministers, good generals and patriots. However, when faced with a real choice, there are a few people who are willing to die for the country. In the face of broken mountains and rivers, broken countries and broken families, those who know that they can't do it when they are in danger. A person who is full of patriotic enthusiasm and would rather die than give in is admirable.

A country without heroes has no bright future. A country without integrity is destined to be hopeless.

"We're limited to three days." Li Wei threw down three words and walked out of Zhongshan Palace.

Gongzi Shang saw that the envoy of Zhao State was proud, and his tone was compelling. Looking at the minister in the palace, he said in his heart: "In the past few years, Zhao Guo has been enriching the country and strengthening the army, and what has Zhongshan Guo done. At this time, how could Zhongshan State compete with Zhao State. Three days later, if there is no help from the princes, if no miracle happens, it will be the time when Zhongshan will die. ”

Gongzi Shang watched the ministers in the palace frightened by Zhao Envoy's words, and said in a calm tone: "Three days later is the deadline for us and Zhao Guo. You are fighting and surrendering. What do you have to say? ”

In the Zhongshan Palace, the ministers had different opinions.

Some people feel that the general trend has gone, in order to protect the temple and society, in order to avoid the destruction of the souls in Lingshou City and the flow of blood, they advocate the surrender of the city. Some people feel that they have a grudge with Zhao for nearly a hundred years. When they descended to the state of Zhao, they became the people who lost the country. Isn't the person who has no country and no home and the most pitiful person in the world?

They surrendered the city and became slaves of the Zhao State. Rather than living in the world without honor and identity. It is better to have a final decisive battle with Zhao and fight for the last battle for the country. Wouldn't it be a great husband to die for the country?

In the Zhongshan Palace, there was a heated discussion between the surrender and the battle.

"What is your opinion, Grand Priest?"

Gongzishang's eyes were a little confused, he couldn't see the direction in front of him clearly, he was stunned for a while, and spit out eight words in his mouth, "Fight for the country, I'd rather die than give in." ”

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Zhao Yong sent Li Jian to Zhongshan to persuade him to surrender, firstly, in order to test the final bottom line of Zhongshan Kingdom, and then disturb the unity of the monarchs and ministers of Zhongshan Kingdom; The second is to observe the strength of Zhongshan Kingdom.

Li Jun returned from the envoy and met Zhao Jun and said, "Your Excellency, the minister is back." ”

Zhao Yong asked: "Li Yan, this trip can be rewarded." ”

Li Wei replied: "Your Majesty, there are tens of thousands of armor-armored soldiers in the palace city of Zhongshan Kingdom, which is enough to fight with us. ”

Zhao Yong asked: "We have a chance of winning a battle with Zhongshan Kingdom." ”

Li Wei replied: "When the country survives, there must be loyal ministers. We will fight against it, and even if we win, we will pay a heavy price. ”

Zhao Yong pondered for a little and asked, "You go and persuade you to surrender, what does the King of Zhongshan mean." ”

"The minister didn't see the king of Zhongshan."

Zhao Yong was shocked: "You didn't see the King of Zhongshan? ”

"Yes. The minister did not see the king of Zhongshan. Li Jian saw what was happening in Zhongshan Palace and said it again.

Zhao Yong asked everyone, "Do you know who Gongzi is?" ”

Fei Yi replied: "Gongzi Shang is the son of King Zhongshan and the half-brother of King Zi of Zhongshan. Among the kings of Zhongshan, Gongzi is still the most intelligent, and he is also a person who advocates the use of force against our country. ”

Li Wei answered: "The son is still willing to sacrifice his life for righteousness and fight with us. The tragedy of this battle is no less than the attack on Lingshou. ”

Tian Buli shouted: "We have captured the outer city of Lingshou. How could you be afraid of Miyagi? Your Majesty, the King of Zhongshan is unwilling to submit to us. We will defeat them by force. ”

Zhao Xi, Xu Jun, Zhao Yuan and other generals said in unison: "Please give orders and start a war with it." ”

The crown prince said: "Father, the child thinks that we can't attack Zhongshan immediately. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Why?" ”

"Since Zhongshan Guo promised to give us an answer in three days. Before the deadline expires, we will lose our morality if we send troops to attack. Seeing that his father did not object, Prince Zhang said: "The terrain of Zhongshan Country is dangerous, there are mountains in the city, and there are cities in the mountains. Not to mention, how many troops will be lost if we attack the city. Even if we capture Lingshou, Zhongshan will not accept it. Wei defeated Zhongshan by force, but the Zhongshan people never stopped resisting. We cannot ignore the tenacious fighting spirit of Zhongshan people. The child thinks that the siege is the bottom, and the heart is the top. We have to defeat them spiritually so that the people of Zhongshan can be used by us. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Feiyi, Le Yi, Sima Wang, what do you mean." ”

Everyone said: "The ministers seconded it." ”

"Alright! And the widow gave them three days. Zhao Yong said: "When the three-day deadline arrives, the king of Zhongshan will not give a satisfactory answer to the widow. The widow waved his army to level Lingshou and sweep away Zhongshan. ”

In the blink of an eye, three days have passed.

At noon, a letter came from Zhongshan Palace.

Zhao Yong looked at it and said with a smile: "King Zhongshan is willing to die for the country." Ladies and gentlemen, what do you say to do? ”

Fei Yi opened the letter, there were only four words, and read it aloud: "I'd rather die than surrender." ”

"This is the answer that King Zhongshan gave to the widow." Zhao Yong shouted: "Pass the order." Step on Lingshou and cleanse Zhongshan. ”