Zhao attacked Zhongshan twice, first occupying the important Jingcheng passage from Taihang in the west of Zhongshan State, squeezing the Zhongshan people to live in the plain area. Subsequently, he took advantage of the joint attack of Han, Wei, and Qi on the Chu State, and the civil unrest in Qin. Zhao Jun seized the opportunity and raised nearly 300,000 troops to carry out a devastating blow to the Zhongshan Kingdom.

In this battle, Zhongshan Kingdom fell two-thirds of its territory, and countless soldiers were lost. Even the Zhongshan Kingdom Turin Shou was also within the attack range of the Zhao Army. Seeing the rout of the whole line, Zhongshan Wang Zi fell into panic all day long, and he was afraid that Zhao Guo would enter Lingshou. He didn't want to see the country ruined and the family destroyed, so he took the initiative to cut off the four cities to seek peace.

The state of Qi attacked the state of Yan, leading to a crusade of the princes. The state of Chu destroyed the state of Yue, which also led to the crusade of the princes. If Zhao destroyed Zhongshan, he would also face the problems encountered by Qi and Chu. Ten years ago, Tian Piyi broke through Jicheng in less than 60 days with the troops of the five capitals and annexed the Yan Kingdom. In the name of 'counterinsurgency and expulsion of Qi', Zhao Jun supported the Gongzi to revive the Yan Kingdom.

Zhao Guotu destroys Zhongshan, and the princes will take advantage of the opportunity. Qi Guo will not choose to sit idly by. In order to avenge Zhao Jun's revenge, Tian Bibi will also treat him in the way of others. Zhao was able to 'quell the rebellion and drive out Qi', and Qi was also able to 'quell the rebellion and drive Zhao.' ’

Zhao Junyong hid the strength of Zhao State in order to maintain his glory, and he didn't want to give Qi a chance to intervene in the internal affairs of the mountains, let alone give Tian Bibi a good opportunity to take revenge. At the same time, it was also in order to meddle in the internal affairs of the Qin State. Zhao Junyong did not take advantage of the victory to pursue, and the horse stepped on Lingshou and leveled the Zhongshan Kingdom. Instead, I chose to accept it when I saw it.

Zhao Junyong accepted the four provinces of Zhongshan Wang Zi and negotiated peace with Zhongshan.

In 305 BC, the Zhao state was rich in war.

Zhao Yong personally led the troops to the Northern Expedition to Zhongshan, took Siyi, and collected tens of thousands of people in Zhongshan; Subsequently, Zhao Yong sent Le Yi and Zhao Gu to Yan Guo. Unite with the Yan Dynasty and jointly interfere in Qin's internal affairs. Gongziji also became the king of Qin with the support of Yan and Zhao. Zhao Jun implemented Hufu riding and shooting, which achieved unexpected effects.

Hufu riding and shooting, not only made Zhao Yong famous in history. At the same time, Hufu cavalry archery has also become synonymous with the rich country and strong soldiers in the Warring States Period. Once, when someone mentions the words Hufu riding and shooting, it will first make people think of that young man. That young man, in order to enrich the country and strengthen the army, dared to be the first in the world, and was the first to break the etiquette system, regardless of the Chinese nobles and the inferior races; That young man disregarded the eyes of the people of the world and dared to learn the strengths of the Hu people; In the words of the young man, "Educate the people with Hufu, and strengthen the country with cavalry." Although the world laughs at me, Hudi and Zhongshan, I will have it. ”

Zhao Yong, regardless of the secular etiquette system, was the first to implement Hufu cavalry and shooting, which also allowed Zhao to embark on the forest of powerful countries. Zhao Guo is not letting the princes bully. Zhao Guo emerged in this world of great contention.

On this day, Zhao Yong led Prince Zhang, Xiangbang Feiyi, palace guard envoy Tu Yi, Yunzhong general Sima Wangzu and Yousi Kou Tian Buli and others to the Hanshan camp to review the newly recruited knights. As the saying goes, if you kill a thousand enemies, you will lose 800 yourself, especially in siege battles, the losses will be even greater. Zhao fought against Zhongshan, although he achieved significant results. But Zhao Guo was also not lightly injured in this war. In particular, Zhao Guotie's cavalry and war horses were the most seriously damaged.

Zhao Gu sent an envoy to the Yan Kingdom, one was to persuade the King of Yan to support Gongziji to return to China as the king. Second, on the order of Zhao Jun, he purchased a large number of war horses from Yan State and reorganized the iron cavalry.

In order to thank Zhao Jun for his kindness back then, Yan Wangzhi generously presented 10,000 good horses. King Linhu also paid tribute to Zhao with a large number of horses. In addition, Zhao Gu purchased war horses from Lou Annoying and Donghu people. Zhao Guotie cavalry finally recovered to before the war.

Zhao Yong especially cherishes this new type of troops... Iron Ride.

Zhao Yong gave this iron horse an extraordinary name... A man of 100 gold.

The commanders of the Hanshan battalion, Zhao Yuan, Xu Jun and others were discussing the cavalry formation. Suddenly, I heard that the soldiers were coming, and Zhao Jun came. Zhao Yuan, Xu Jun and others came to the camp gate and greeted each other.

Zhao Yuan asked for guilt and said: "Minister, I don't know that the king is coming, and I will miss the welcome." Please condemn your sin. ”

"He who does not know is not guilty." Zhao Yong walked into the camp and watched the knight practicing, "The widow thinks the palace is too stuffy, so come out for a walk and breathe fresh air." The widow also wants to see how the re-recruited trained Iron Riders are doing. ”

Zhao Yuan replied while leading the way: "Your Majesty, the iron cavalry has been trained and formed, and it can fight for the country at any time. ”

"Okay." Zhao Yonghao said angrily: "Sun Wu led 30,000 troops, and he was invincible in the world. Wu Qi led 70,000 troops, and the princes did not dare to compete with him. If there are 200,000 people who control the strings, the princes of the world, who dares me to compete. If the world is unified, will it not belong to Zhao. ”

Everyone saw that Zhao Yong's implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting was not only for the sake of enriching the country and strengthening the army, but also for greater ambitions... Eminence.

Everyone said in unison: "I am willing to serve the king." ”

"Training a rider is a hard, long road. The widow trains the iron horseman, that is, to believe that one day. The iron cavalry will definitely make the princes of the Central Plains fearful. Zhao Yong looked at Zhao Yuan and asked, "The palace is boring, there is a place for recreation here." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister has been practicing with the soldiers recently." Zhao Yuan pleaded: "The formation of soldiers is formed, please review it." ”

"Okay." When Zhao Yong heard about the cavalry formation, he immediately became interested, "The widow also wants to see what power the iron cavalry has when it hits the military formation." ”

Not long after, Zhao Jun and others came to Jiangtai to watch the iron cavalry formation. After Zhao Yuan gathered a thousand iron horses, he came to Zhao Jun and said, "Your Majesty, the iron horses have been assembled." ”

Zhao Jun looked at his majestic subway ride, waved his big hand, and said loudly: "Let's start!" ”

"Whoa." Zhao Yuan took the order and left, facing a thousand iron horses, and shouted loudly: "The drill begins." ”

Zhao Yuan holds a colorful flag in his left hand and a black flag in his right hand. Zhao Yuan waved the colorful flag, and the iron horse spread out neatly in all directions, without the slightest noise, let alone superfluous movements. Zhao Yuan raised the black banner and rode forward. Zhao Yuan raised the colorful flag, and the iron horse retreated. Zhao Yuan crossed the black and colored flags, and the iron horse quickly changed camps.

Mu Jian looked at the ever-changing camp in front of him and shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty, it's ten thousand words." ”

Zhao Yuan congratulated: "Long live you." ”

The iron knight also said in unison: "Long live the king." ”

Zhao Yong smiled: "Okay." ”

Zhao Yuan separated the black and red flags and sent them forward.

The Iron Rider has changed factions again. A new formation appeared in front of Zhao Yong and the others. Mu Jian looked at the formation for a while, but he didn't see what kind of formation this was, and asked, "Sima Wang, do you know what kind of formation this is?" ”

Sima Wangzu replied, "Yan Xing Array." ”

When Tu Yi heard this, he asked, "What is the Yan Xing Array." ”

Tian Buli interjected: "This formation is like a neat row when the wild geese fly, so it is called the Yan Xing Formation." ”

Zhao Yong asked, "What is the effect of this formation?" ”

"Your Majesty, the Yan Xing Array is to give full play to the power of the Iron Cavalry." Xu Jun replied: "This formation is used to encircle and annihilate the enemy. ”

Zhao Yuan kept changing the flag, and the iron riders sometimes divided and sometimes merged. Sometimes they surround the enemy, sometimes they charge forward. After half an hour, Zhao Yuan put away the banner, and the iron cavalry resumed its initial formation.

"Okay." Zhao Yong high-fived and said, "Today, the widow opened his eyes. The power of the iron horse really can't be underestimated. ”

Fei Yi and others also gave fierce applause.

Zhao Yuan was overjoyed when he saw that his efforts were recognized by the king. Zhao Yuan calmed his emotions and handed over the command flag to Xu Jun; The other side came to Zhao Jun to reply, "Your Majesty, the minister is ugly." ”

"Yan Xing Array, the widow is also the first time to see it." Zhao Yong looked at each other appreciatively, "Zhao Yuan, it's hard work." ”

Although Zhao Yuan was happy in his heart, his face was calm, "This is the duty of a minister, and I dare not say bitterness." ”

Sima Wangzu thought about it, and finally asked, "General Zhao, I don't know if I should say something." ”

Zhao Yuan hurriedly said: "General Yunzhong, please speak." ”

"I beg your pardon for being abrupt." Sima Wang's demeanor was humble and his tone was calm, "There is a fatal flaw in the Yan Xing Array. ”

When Zhao Yuan heard this, not only did he not get angry, but his eyes bloomed with fine light, and he asked, "I also think that Yan Xingzhen, what's wrong." But I can't think of a way to crack it. General Yunzhong, please give me advice. ”

"General Zhao is serious, and he doesn't dare to give advice. There is a foolish opinion. Sima Wangzu came to Xu Jun, saluted, spread his hands and said, "Please General Xu, borrow the general's flag." ”

Xu Jun glanced at the flag in his hand, and handed it over to the Sima Wang clan without hesitation.

"Thank you." Sima Wangzu took a few steps forward with the banner in his hand, looking at the thousand iron horsemen under the stage. Sima Wang, waving the flag left and right with both hands. When the iron rider sees the flag, if he gets the order, he will follow the order.

Mu Jian saw Sima Wang's teeth and claws, and asked, "Tu Duwei, what are the Wang clans going to do?" ”

Tu Yi shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know.

Fei Yi and Tian Buli understood in their hearts that this was Sima Wang's intention to teach by word and deed, and broke the Yan Xing Formation.

The Sima Wang clan first divided the 1,000 iron cavalry into two teams of 500 people. Subsequently, the Sima Wang clan used five hundred iron horsemen to set up Zhao Yuan's Yan Xing array. Zhao Yuan and Xu Jun were shocked when they saw it, and looked at each other. They never expected that the Yan Xing Formation, which they had worked so hard to practice, would be learned by Sima Wang's clan at a glance. Zhao Yuan and Xu Jun practiced the Yan Xing Formation, and it took half a month to master the essence. Sima Wang's Yan Xing Array used fewer troops than him, but the formation was more exquisite and perfect.

Subsequently, the Sima Wang clan ordered the remaining 500 people to form a new formation. After the Sima Wang clan finished forming a formation, he let out a sigh of relief, turned around and came to Zhao Jun, and returned the flag to Xu Jun.

Zhao Yuan looked at the two formations and asked, "General Yunzhong, what kind of formation are you?" ”

Sima Wangzu replied, "Cone Formation." ”

Zhao Yuan exclaimed: "This is the conical formation of one of Sun Bin's ten formations. ”

Xu Jun also said: "General Yunzhong, the cone formation is an ancient formation. This formation is used to charge and break the enemy. This kind of formation is rarely used by people today, but I didn't expect General Yunzhong to do it. ”

Sima Wangzu replied: "I have the honor to read the classics of many soldiers, such as Sima Sui Tho's Art of War, Wu Qi's Art of War, Sun Wu's Art of War, and Sun Bin's Art of War. By chance, I found a record of the conical position in the fragments of Sun Bin's Art of War. I once asked people who are good at using soldiers, such as rhinoceros, about this art of war. In the end, with the help of the Chu people's Guanzi, the cone formation was deduced. ”

Zhao Yong exclaimed: "The widow can do the work of Hu Fu, which is the credit of the Crane Guanzi." The widow didn't expect that the crane crown would still be able to pass the army. ”

"The minister deduced the military path on the sand table. When the crane saw it, he ordered the broadcaster. It was only then that the minister learned that the crane was proficient in the way of war. It was only with the help of the Crane Crown that the conical formation was formed. Sima Wangzu paused a little, and then said: "Crane Guanzi told his ministers that he would form a cone formation, all because of his ancestors. Tian Ji and Sun Bin were suspicious of the monarchs and ministers of Qi and left Qi to Chu. Sun Bin returned to the mountains and forests and wrote books to cultivate the art of war. The division of the crown of the crane once discussed the way of the military with Sun Bin. Subsequently, the cone formation was passed to the Crane Crown. ”

Zhao Yong sighed: "Crane Guanzi is really a strange person! ”

Zhao Yuan and Xu Jun are also people who cherish the art of war. However, they did not have the same good fortune as the Sima Wang clan, and they were exposed to many art of war, as well as learning the way of war with those who were good at using soldiers. Zhao Yuan asked, "General Yunzhong, can you hand over this array to me?" ”

Sima Wangzu replied, "Naturally. ”

Zhao Yuan and Xu Jun were overjoyed when they saw that the other party did not refuse.

The cone-shaped array, the Yanxing array, Feiyi is not the first time I have seen it. Fei Yi said, Sima Wangzu asked: "General Yunzhong, to capture King Lin Hu alive, could it be this kind of formation." ”

"The cone formation must be sharp in front and quick in response, and strong on both wings in order to attack the enemy from the front, break through and cut through the enemy's formation. This formation is used to attack and charge. Sima Wangzu replied: "The Yan Xing Array is used to annihilate the enemy. On that day, I captured King Lin Hu alive, and first attacked King Lin Hu head-on with a conical formation, breaking through, splitting, and disrupting Lin Hu's formation. Subsequently, the Yanxing array besieged King Linhu. It was also the first time I used this formation on the battlefield, but I didn't expect to be lucky enough to capture King Lin Hu alive. ”

"First use the cone formation to disrupt the enemy, and then use the Yanxing formation to capture the enemy's main general alive." Tian Buli saw that Jun Shang's face was overjoyed, and he complimented: "General Yunzhong defeated the Lin Hu people with this formation for the first time, and also captured King Lin Hu alive. General Yunzhong is worthy of being a person who makes good use of the way of war. ”

Tu Yi smiled: "Good boy, you will have so much, and you won't teach me." You're so much better than your father. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Wang Clan, why do you say that the Yan Xing Array has a fatal flaw?" ”

What Zhao Jun asked was also what Zhao Yuan and Xu Jun thought.

"Yan Xing Formation, against the cone formation, will definitely be defeated." Sima Wang's clan didn't care about everyone's shocked expressions, and said: "The Yanxing array covers a large area, which is suitable for encircling the enemy army and capturing the enemy generals alive. But there is a flaw in this formation, that is, the charging ability is not strong. If the enemy general is also proficient in military fire, use a cone formation to face the Yan Xing formation. If the enemy breaks through our Chinese army, it will lead to chaos in our entire army. ”

Zhao Yuan thought for a while and replied, "I also think that Yan Xing Array has drawbacks, it turns out that this is the case. ”

Xu Jun also said: "It turns out that the Yanxing array is rarely used against the enemy, just in case it is broken by the enemy's cone formation, resulting in the annihilation of his entire army. ”

Zhao Yong saw the pros and cons of Yan's marching formation, which was very similar to his implementation of Hufu cavalry and archery, looked at everyone and said: "The way to use soldiers is to win, not to risk." The Yan Xing Array has advantages and disadvantages. We just need to make proper use of the advantages of the Yan Xing Array and make up for the disadvantages. The Yan Xing Array will definitely be extraordinary. ”

Fei Yi is also a person who understands soldiers, and said in his heart: "The key to the success of the cone formation lies in whether the main general is brave. General Yunzhong single-handedly defeated Lin Hu, captured King Lin Hu alive, and changed the tide of the battle. The person in front of him, how powerful is it. ”