Sima Xi returned to the official post, and Sima Ziqi and others greeted him. Before Sima Xi entered the Zhao Palace, and after leaving the Zhao Palace, his expression was in stark contrast. Sima Ziqi came up with the answer based on Sima Xi's face, that is, Zhao Guo did not accept Zhongshan Guo's conditions.

Although Sima Ziqi already knew the answer, he couldn't help but ask: "Sima Xiang, can things go well?" ”

Sima Xi shook his head and sighed: "I can't understand why Zhao Jun refused. ”

At that moment, Sima Xi took out all the things that happened in Zhao Guocongtai Palace.

When Sima Ziqi and the others heard this, they exclaimed: "Don't want the extra hundred miles of territory, and don't accept the extra compensation." Zhao Guojunchen is not stupid. ”

Sima Xi was stunned for a moment, raised his head to look at Sima Ziqi, and asked, "What did you just say?" ”

Seeing Sima Xi's face full of horror, Sima Ziqi hurriedly said: "Let's give Zhao Guo more than 100 miles of territory." ”

"Not that."

"I don't accept the extra compensation."

"Next sentence."

"Zhao Guojunchen is not stupid."

"Yes, that's it."

"Sima Xiang, is there anything wrong with what I said?"

"That's a reminder of yours." Sima Xi's eyes were pale, and he suddenly changed as if he were a person, "Zhao Guojunchen is not stupid. Especially Zhao Jun, who is the wise lord of the Zhao family for a hundred years. There is a prophecy in Zhongshan country, and the person who dies in my Zhongshan country will also have the surname Ying. Now it seems that this sentence will be on Zhao Jun's body. ”

Sima Xi softened his tone and said, "Zhao Jun, a young hero, has great courage and strategy. Today's Zhao State, under the leadership of Zhao Jun, is thriving in national strength. Zhao Guo made a northern expedition to Zhongshan, but was not defeated. Cross the river to the west and take the northwest of the river. He went north to defeat the Linhu people, and the king of Linhu surrendered to the Zhao state. Zhao State, a terrible country. ”

"Whoever destroys my mountain, Yingye. What does Sima Xiang mean by saying this. Sima Ziqi tasted these words, his face was full of surprise, "Zhao Guo promoted Hufu cavalry shooting, and the national strength increased greatly. However, the Zhao State did not have the strength to destroy the Zhongshan Kingdom. Zhongshan is less than 1,000 miles, but there are 9,000 military vehicles and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. ”

"One time, another time." Sima Xi took a deep breath, "Zhao can raise 300,000 troops to attack our country from the south, north, and west. Our country has lost two thirds of its territory in successive wars. Quyang, Dongyuan, a north and a south, Gongwei Lingshou. Shiyi is also an important passage for us to go west out of Taihang, and it is also the eastern barrier of Gongwei Lingshou. Quyang, Dongyuan, and Shiyi fell one after another, and Zhao Guojian pointed to Lingshou, and it was just around the corner to set foot in Zhongshan. The Zhongshan Kingdom has been restored several times and destroyed several times. The current situation is like a hundred years ago when Wei sent troops to attack our country. If Zhao Jun is here, Zhongshan is not far from the fate of the country. ”

"Zhao can't win Qi in the east, Qin in the west, and Wei in the south. Today, although the Zhao State is strong, it is also far from the strength of the Wei State back then. Sima Ziqi said contemptuously: "Zhao Guo wants to destroy Zhongshan, but it is not qualified enough. ”

Several other ministers also seconded the motion. Zhao Guo was able to destroy Zhongshan Kingdom, they would never believe it.

Sima Xi looked at the self-righteous minister in front of him, and he didn't have the spirit of being prepared for danger in times of peace. If Zhongshan continues like this, the fate of the country will not be far away.

"Sima Xiang, the minister has a question." Sima Ziqi asked: "Zhao Guo implements Hufu cavalry to strengthen the country, we learn from the Central Plains and the country is weak." Could it be that the art of the Central Plains can't compare to us. ”

This problem not only plagues Sima Ziqi. It also puzzles many people. Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo and Zhongshan Wang Zi two generations of kings, governing the country with Confucianism. The national strength of Zhongshan is not strong, but it has a tendency to decline, which is why.

Could it be that the civilization of the Central Plains is really inferior to the steppe people.

However, the people of the Central Plains have advanced civilization and etiquette. All the people in the Quartet yearn for the Central Plains civilization. Although Zhongshan got rid of Wei and regained the country. Zhongshan successively defeated Wei, Zhao, Yan and other vassal states, and finally survived in the cracks. However, Zhongshan is an alien identity and has always been regarded as an alien by the princes of the Central Plains. The successive monarchs of the Zhongshan Kingdom wanted to move closer to the Central Plains, but the princes of the Central Plains never looked at him squarely.

Zhao Su Hou Yong, Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne. Wei invited Qi, Qin, Chu, and Yan to attack and destroy Zhao. Zhongshan also wanted to join the Wei camp to attack Zhao. However, the envoy of Zhongshan went to the Wei capital of Daliang, and King Wei Hui did not even see him. Qi and Yan also ridiculed Zhongshan.

In order to compete for hegemony among the princes, Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo to increase China's influence. Actively responded to the call of Sun Yan, the Duke of Wei, and the movement of the prime minister of the Five Kingdoms. King Qi Wei was arrogant, how could he be on an equal footing with Zhongshan Kingdom. King Qi Wei even planned to divide the territory to Yan and Zhao and conquer the Zhongshan Kingdom. Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo to naturally disagree, united with Yan and Zhao, and resisted with the strength of the country.

Subsequently, the king of Yan took the throne, which led to the chaos of the Yan Kingdom. Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo to support the order of Qi Wang Tian Piyi and sent troops to Yan State. And broke through dozens of cities in the Yan Kingdom to defeat the enemy. Since the founding of the Zhongshan Kingdom, how has it ever been so brilliant. Even Zhou Tianzi, who was far away in Luoyi, sent an envoy to congratulate Zhongshan on his righteous act. Although Zhongshan Kingdom broke through the Yan Kingdom, it was also commended by Prince Zhou. However, the princes of the world still treated Zhongshan as barbarians and did not want to be with it.

King Zhongshan was disappointed in his heart, and he tried his best to get closer to the princes of the Central Plains. Why, the princes of the Central Plains still despise him.

In terms of national strength, Zhongshan has 800 miles, 9,000 military vehicles, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers, which is also considered to be a strong country; In terms of force, Zhongshan attacked the three kingdoms of Yan, Zhao and Wei without defeat, and was not afraid of the might of Qi, and became the king together with the country of ten thousand times. He also broke through the Jicheng of the Yan Kingdom and occupied the land of the country of hundreds of miles and thousands of times. A few years ago, he first defeated Zhao and occupied Juancheng; Go north to attack Yan and kill Yan General. Zhongshan used the strength of one country to fight against two countries without defeat. Its strength should not be underestimated.

However, why do the princes of the Central Plains still despise it?

Zhongshan Guo Sima Chouyong died, Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo was very sad, with a grand funeral, for his funeral. Subsequently, Sima Xi, the son of Sima Chou, inherited all his titles. Sima Xi is proficient in scheming and good at observing words and feelings. Sima Xi knew that Zhongshan provoked King Wenzhi and martial arts. His greatest wish is that Zhongshan can be integrated into the Central Plains.

Therefore, Sima Xi suggested to King Zhongshan that Confucianism should be used to govern the country in order to be recognized by the Central Plains.

Integrating into the Central Plains and being recognized by the princes of the Central Plains is also the greatest wish of Zhongshan Provoking Wang Cuo.

Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo to accept Sima Xi's policy despite everyone's opposition. Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo and was also the first foreign king to take the initiative to learn from the Central Plains. However, Zhongshan provoked Wang Cuo to let go of his barbarian attitude and learn from the princes of the Central Plains, until he died, he did not see Zhongshan become rich and powerful. On the contrary, it was disturbed by the iron cavalry of 10,000 people of Zhao State that the southern Xinjiang was not peaceful.

King Zhongshan couldn't figure it out, and Sima Xi couldn't figure it out either. Is it wrong for Zhongshan to learn the art of the Central Plains?

Zhao Jun promoted Hufu riding and shooting, learning barbarians, and everyone laughed. However, the efficacy of Zhao Guo's Hufu has achieved world-renowned achievements. Sima Xi also often wonders why this is.

Could it be that the civilization of the Central Plains really can't compare to the style of Hufu.

However, Sima Xi firmly believes that the Central Plains, whether it is the gorgeous clothes, the etiquette and civilization, as well as the elixir and jade dew, and the delicacies are all incomparable to the Zhongshan and grassland people. The land of the Central Plains is a paradise on earth, and it is also a place of yearning for barbarians from all over the world.

Sima Xi took a deep breath and said in a melancholy tone: "If it is not a civilization of the Central Plains, it can't compare to the style of Hufu. ”

Sima Ziqi asked: "We learn from the Central Plains and weaken the country, and Zhao Jun implements Hufu cavalry and archery to strengthen the country." Sima Xiang, doesn't this mean that the style of Hufu is far better than that of the Central Plains civilization. ”

Everyone in the world laughed at Zhao Jun's implementation of Hufu, which was absurd and ridiculous. They all thought that Zhao Jun did not carry forward the advanced etiquette of the Central Plains, but took the initiative to learn from the Hu people, and forgot his ancestors. The princes of the Central Plains also regarded Zhao Jun's actions as an anomaly. They foolishly thought that Zhao Jun wanted to restore the country and strengthen the army if he was in Hu Fu and Xi cavalry, which was simply wishful thinking. No one thought that these people who thought they were smart would be the most stupid. Sima Xi looked at everyone, his eyes bright, "They only know how to make fun of Zhao Jun, but they don't see Zhao Jun's courage and strategy." ”

Sima Ziqi said confusedly: "I don't understand what Sima Xiang said." ”

"The reason why Zhongshan failed so badly is not because we learned Confucianism." Sima Xi sighed: "The world is famous for learning, and it is not Confucianism. Confucianism is a manifestation of the world, and naturally there is nothing wrong with it. Confucianism can govern the country and strengthen the country. But we don't learn the right way. We also don't have Zhao Jun's courage and courage to study comprehensively. We only see the benefits of Confucianism, but we forget that Confucianism also has dross. We forgot to ride and shoot in order to promote Confucianism, which led to the weakness of our country. Our country is a country of mounted archery, but unfortunately, we have forgotten it. ”

Sima Ziqi pondered for a moment and asked, "Sima Xiang means that what we are learning is right, but the direction of learning is wrong." ”

"Not bad. We're learning in the wrong direction. The Central Plains is a country of etiquette and civilization. It has survived for thousands of years without being extinguished, but the wind of obedience has disappeared in the long river of history in less than a hundred years. Sima Xi watched Zhao Jun promote Hufu cavalry and archery to strengthen the country's strength. Before, he couldn't figure it out, but today he figured it out, and he also figured out what he was wrong, "Zhao is a country of etiquette. They implemented Hufu riding and shooting, and did not forget the Chinese etiquette system. Zhao Jun saw the benefits of Hufu riding and shooting, and at the same time, he did not forget the advanced civilization of China, let alone the wisdom left by the ancestors of China. Zhao Jun effectively combined Chinese wisdom and Hufu cavalry and archery with his country's national conditions. Zhao Guocai has achieved today's glory. ”

Sima Ziqi exclaimed: "Zhao Jun's implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting is to enrich the country and strengthen the army, not to break away from the Central Plains. ”

"I didn't figure it out until today. Zhao Jun ignored the infamy of the world, and boldly promoted Hufu cavalry shooting. Why did Zhao State grow by leaps and bounds in the past two years? It turned out that we used our own limitations to understand Zhao Jun, but in fact, we didn't understand Zhao Jun at all. Sima Xi recalled the past and continued: "When Zhao Jun was young, he became famous and resounded among the princes of the four seas. The princes all walked the royal road to fight for the world. Only Zhao Guo is not called king. Do you know what Zhao Jun said. ”

Sima Ziqi shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

"The Battle of Hangu Pass, the Battle of Xiuyu, the Battle of Guanze, the Battle of Zhongdu and Xiyang, the Battle of Lishi and Lin Cheng, Zhao Jun was defeated again and again. In these battles, Zhao lost to the princes. But it also woke up Zhao Jun. Zhao Jun disregarded the will of everyone, issued an edict of sin, and went to the king to claim the king. Sima Xi said in a steady tone: "In fact, An dares to be called the king." ”

"In fact, An dares to be the king." When Sima Ziqi heard this, his face was full of astonishment, "Zhao Jun would say such world-famous words. ”

"Yes! Not only do you not believe it, but neither do the princes. The princes all thought that Zhao Jun didn't even dare to be called the king, so naturally he had no ambition to dominate the world. Sima Xi took a heavy breath and exhaled slowly, "Zhao Jun's words and deeds also tell us that before we have strength, we must not show our ambitions. We don't understand Zhao Jun, and even despise Zhao Jun. Zhao fought in the Central Plains to avoid falling into war, accumulate strength, and develop national strength. ”

Sima Ziqi asked: "In the past few years, Zhao Jun has not achieved anything except for the three expeditions to Zhongshan. ”

"Zhao Jun is not a hit, and he is a blockbuster. Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne, and for more than 20 years, he has never had a bad relationship. In the world of great contention, no prince can do it. Sima Xi looked at everyone and said: "Zhao Jun first supported the position of Yan Wang and interfered in Yan's internal affairs; Later, he supported Qin Wangji and intervened in Qin's internal affairs. Zhao Guosan attacked Zhongshan without defeat, crossed the big river to the west to collect the west of the river, and attacked Linhu in the north. Zhao Jun achieved these achievements, that is, the princes should not ignore but chose to ignore them. Zhao Jun is an amazing person who can handle the princes with ease! ”

"We all think that Zhao is still that weak and bullying country. According to Sima Xiang, this is really the case. When Sima Ziqi heard this, his pupils widened, "Zhao Jun is clever, knows how to be obscure, and hides from the princes. Zhao Junzhen is an amazing character. ”

Sima Xi said: "If Zhao Jun has another twenty years, the princes of the world will not dare to compete with him." Zhao Jun will also be the most virtuous monarch after Wei Wenhou. ”

Sima Ziqi also agreed with Sima Xi's words, and today's Zhao State has a good internal and external situation. In less than twenty years, the state of Zhao will stand above the princes and become a powerful country, far superior to the state of Qi. Sima Ziqi instantly understood why Zhao Jun did not accept the conditions offered by King Zhongshan, and exclaimed: "Zhao Guo does not want our donated territory, and does not want double compensation from our king. What exactly does Zhao Jun want to do. ”

"Zhao Jun's intentions are not yet obvious. Zhao Guo does not want to give away the territory, and we don't want double compensation. Sima Xi's face was heavy, and his eyes were full of unprecedented worry, "Zhao Jun wants to learn from Wei Wenhou and die in Zhongshan." ”

"Kill me." When Sima Ziqi heard this, his chest rose and fell sharply, and Zhao Jun's ambition was really not small, "Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne, Zhao State was weak, and the princes bullied." Today's Zhao State, not only has the Three Jin Dynasty not fought infighting for more than 20 years. Zhao Jun first intervened in the internal affairs of Yan, and then in the internal affairs of Qin. Under the leadership of Zhao Jun, Zhao Guo not only came out of the difficult situation at home and abroad. Zhao is also in the forest of powerful countries. Our opponent is Zhao Jun, and Zhongshan Guo is in danger. ”

"Yes! Zhao Jun is a wise lord who has not been born for a hundred years. Its great achievements are also incomparable with the monarchs of the Zhao family. Sima Xi sighed: "Our opponent is Zhao Jun, the king of Zhongshan is in danger. Dead country Zhongshan, Yingye. Nakayama, it's dangerous. ”