Chapter 288: Zhao Po Fuliu

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared, and there is nothing wrong with this saying. Zhao attacked Zhongshan five times, broke through the outer city of Lingshou in Zhongshan Kingdom, and Bingfeng arrived in Miyagi. Wang Zi of Zhongshan took advantage of the night and the two armies were fighting to flee the Qi country.

Break through Lingshou and level Zhongshan, Zhao Guo is just around the corner. However, considering that the Qi Congress interfered in Zhongshan's internal affairs in the name of 'counterinsurgency and expulsion of Zhao'. Under the condition of winning the battle, Zhao took the initiative to stop the war with Zhongshan and conclude an alliance under the city. For Zhao, the defeat of Zhongshan is only a matter of time. For Zhongshan, a crisis of national extinction was avoided.

The allied armies of Qi, Han and Wei defeated the state of Chu in the Battle of Chuisha. The sudden death of Tian Bibi, the king of Qi, disrupted Qi's plan to attack Chu. The state of Qi lost its lord, and the new monarch succeeded to the throne. In order to consolidate the royal power and establish his own majesty, the national policy of the Qi State changed from external to internal. Han and Wei were not opponents of Chu, and at the same time, in order to consolidate the newly opened territory, they did not take the initiative to provoke Chu.

Due to the indecision of King Chu Huai's foreign policy, it finally led to a situation of isolation and passive beating. The state of Chu was defeated in the Battle of Shuisha, and the main general Tang Yu was killed in battle. After Tang Yu's death, his subordinate Zhuang Ji saw that King Chu Huai was incompetent and appointed traitors, causing the great rivers and mountains of Chu to fall into other countries. Zhuang Ji did not accept the king of Chu, and took Kuang Fujundao as the banner to lead his generals to revolt and lead the 'robbers' riot. Subsequently, Qu Zhuang, Yinggan and others led the Chu army to leave.

As the saying goes, Tang Yu died, Zhuang got up, Qu Zhuang left, and Chu was divided into three or four.

The king of Chu was stubborn and self-serving, relying on the vast territory, with thousands of generals and millions of soldiers, and contempt for the princes of the world. The battle of Hanging Sand shattered the seemingly powerful Chu State. In the face of the division of mountains and rivers, the king of Chu was heartbroken and repented of his moral and political mistakes. In order to make up for the mistakes he made, the king of Chu recalled Qu Yuan and other loyal and filial people to govern the country; on the other side, Zhaoju and Zhaohua, who were stationed in Jiangdong County, were transferred back to Yingdu to quell the rebellion; And let Jing Cui and Jing lack two generals to resist the Qin State.

Qin saw that Qi, Han, and Wei defeated Chu, triggering a rebellion in Chu. This led to the fragmentation of the territory of the Chu State. The Qin State will not let go of this golden opportunity and raise troops to attack the Chu State.

The country of Qi is in mourning, and the eyes of the new lord are in the country, so naturally there is no time to interfere in the internal affairs of Zhongshan. Qin's eyes are on Chu, and he will not interfere in Zhao's internal affairs. Since Zhao Yong succeeded to the throne, he maintained peace with Han and Wei for nearly 30 years. In order to consolidate the newly opened Chu land, Han and Wei would not choose to make enemies with Zhao. Yan Guo was reluctant to meddle in the war in the Central Plains, but he was in full swing to learn from Zhao State, and he rode and shot in Hufu to strengthen his strength.

Zhao Yong seized the opportunity given by God to Zhao to attack Zhongshan and issued a decree to attack Zhongshan six times.

In this battle, Zhao did not destroy Zhongshan in a war, but to seize the important cities in the east of Zhongshan State... Fuliu.

Fuliu was not only a military powerhouse in the eastern part of the Zhongshan Kingdom. At the same time, it is also the only transportation hub from Zhongshan to Qi. When Zhao captured Fuliu, he cut off the connection between Zhongshan and the outside world, and he was able to completely block the news of Zhongshan. The Zhao State can encroach on and digest the territory of the Zhongshan Kingdom, and then completely solve the problem that has existed for a hundred years.

Zhao Yong seized this God-given opportunity, decisively ordered to gather 80,000 troops, and marched to Fuliu, a military town in the east of Zhongshan Kingdom.

Fuliu City, 'there is Fuze in its land, and there are many willows in Ze'. Because of the large rivers, the terrain is low-lying, the lakes are rippling, and there are many willow trees. The wind is strong and the willow branches are swaying, which is intoxicating. Walking between the willows, and being able to hold the willow branches, it is unforgettable. Therefore, it was named Fuliu City.

The defenders of Fuliu Castle are the general of the Zhongshan National Chariot Cavalry, Che Qiangfu and the Old Riman. These two are also one of the eight generals of Zhongshan Guoneng to fight well.

Zhao attacked Zhongshan five times, and Zhongshan was defeated and retreated, and several territories were ceded. However, Fuliucheng was able to be at an absolute disadvantage, neither broken by the Zhao State nor occupied by the Qi State. In addition to the precipitous geographical location of Fuliucheng, and the attention of Zhao State in the southern, northern and eastern regions of Zhongshan State. It is Che Qiangfu and Old Riman who are good at using soldiers, and can skillfully maneuver between the two great powers of Qi and Zhao.

On this day, Che Qiangfu was handling military affairs, and the adjutant general Jiu Riman ran in and said, "General, it's not good. Zhao Jun is here. ”

As if he hadn't heard, the coachman continued to deal with government affairs. Old Riman mistakenly thought that he was speaking too quickly, so the main general didn't hear him, "General, tens of thousands of Zhao soldiers are coming to the city." ”

Che Qiangfu put down the military affairs in his hand, looked up at the other party, and said in a calm tone: "Don't panic, what should come will always come." ”

Seeing that the lord did not realize the seriousness of the matter, the old man hurriedly said: "Tens of thousands of Zhao troops are attacking the city, what should we do." ”

Che Qiangfu glanced at the other party, and his tone was heavy, "The soldiers are coming to block, and the water is coming to cover the earth." The old man can only fight to the death to repay the king's kindness. Live up to the king, live up to the man's body. ”

After the Che Qiang Fu finished speaking, he ordered someone to take the battle armor, carry the war sword, and climb the castle tower to personally supervise the battle. Che Qiangfu stood on the city tower, looking at the dense Zhao army outside the city, and he couldn't see the end at a glance. He had already learned that there was a lot of luck in this battle. All he could do was repay the king's favor with his own death.

Zhao Yong pointed at the city in front of him and asked, "Everyone, how can we win this battle." ”

Seeing that everyone was silent, Fei Yi took the lead and said: "Your Excellency, the minister thinks that attacking the heart is the best." ”

Everyone chimed in: "The ministers seconded it." ”

Zhao Yong looked at Fei Yi and asked, "How to attack the heart." ”

Fei Yi replied: "We have attacked Zhongshan five times, and Zhongshan has become a frightened bird. Our tens of thousands of troops besieged Fuliu City. Although the terrain of Fuliucheng is dangerous, the defenders are less than 10,000. All we have to do is attack the heart, and the enemy will surrender. We can conquer this city without bloodshed. ”

Prince Zhang asked, "What if they don't descend?" ”

Fei Yi said sharply: "We will break this city by force." ”

"It is best to break through this city without bloodshed and sacrifice." Zhao Yong met everyone with sharp eyes, and shouted: "If sacrifice cannot be avoided, the widow has no choice but to use force against him." ”

Che Qiangfu stood on the city wall, seeing that the Zhao army was besieging but not attacking, and did not take the initiative to go out of the city to retreat from the enemy. At this time, a tiger general of Zhao State came to the city and shouted: "General Che, the general trend of Zhongshan has gone, you might as well surrender to our country." ”

Che Qiangfu snorted coldly: "I am deeply favored by the previous king, how can I betray the country and descend to you." ”

Sima Wangzu replied: "My monarch is benevolent and does not want the two countries to fight each other, so that the blood will flow like a river and corpses will be scattered all over the field. General Che, who loves the people like a son, is he really willing to watch them die. ”

Che Qiangfu looked a little hesitant, he died for the country, and he died a well-deserved death. But there were 10,000 soldiers in the city, and tens of thousands of people. Once, the two countries were at war. Zhao State will not break this city and will never retreat. In recent years, after Zhao implemented Hufu cavalry shooting, a new army has sprung up. Zhao Guo attacked Zhongshan five times, and the Zhongshan State was powerless.

The purpose of Zhao's troops this time was to capture Fuliu. If he doesn't break the willows, Zhao Jun will naturally not return empty-handed. When the city was broken, the Zhao army slaughtered the people in the city. Fuliu City is full of blood, and corpses are everywhere, and it will become a hell on earth. It is the supreme honor of a soldier to die in battle for his country, but the people are not guilty, how can they die because of it.

"General, Hugh will listen to their nonsense." Seeing that the Lord's mind was shaken, the old man scolded angrily: "Even if we die fighting for our country, we will not surrender to you." ”

Sima Wangzu said: "You are fighting for the country, where is your country." Where is your king? ”

Old Riman shouted: "You don't want to talk nonsense and reverse right and wrong." Zhongshan is our country. As Zhongshan people, we should die fighting for the country and the king. ”

"It's me talking nonsense, and I'm talking nonsense." Sima Wangzu replied sharply: "The king of Zhongshan has abandoned his own country and abandoned you. For such a person you will die for him. ”

Old Riman roared, "You don't want to talk nonsense, the king has not abandoned us. ”

"The king of a country, when faced with the survival of the country, should stand up and fight to the death for the country. The upper is worthy of the heroic spirit of the ancestors, the lower is worthy of the people of Limin, and it does not live up to the body of a man. Sima Wangzu asked, "The king in your heart, in order to survive, does not hesitate to abandon Lingshou and abandon his own country and people. Such a merciless and unrighteous king is worthy of your death. ”

Che Qiangfu looked lonely, but his tone was sonorous and powerful, "My king has not left his kingdom and his people behind. My king was forced to flee Lingshou in order to accumulate strength to fight against you Zhao people. ”

Sima Wangzu asked: "How can the King of Zhongshan explain that he did not accumulate strength in the country and recover his homeland, but fled to the Qi State." ”

Che Qiangfu was speechless when asked by the other party, and was speechless for a while.

At this time, there were a few more tiger generals under the city.

"Che Lao Pifu, do you still recognize me?"

Che Qiangfu saw the faces of the people under the city clearly, and exclaimed: "Old General Shi, you are deeply favored by the first king, how can you betray the Zhongshan Kingdom and surrender the Zhao people." When someone says that you surrender to the Zhao people, I never believe it. I know very well that General Shi Lao is loyal and courageous, and he will not betray the first king. ”

"There is a saying in the Central Plains that a good bird chooses a tree to perch on, and a good minister chooses the master to serve." Shi Lou asked, "Now in the Zhongshan Kingdom, what else is worth fighting for it?" ”

"Old General Shi, you have changed." Che Qiangfu said coldly: "The old general Shi I know would not say such a thing. ”

"Che Lao Pifu, you are right. I've changed. Shi Lou took a deep breath, "When Prince Lan was reincarnated, what a beautiful scenery we were. We not only fought with the princes of the Central Plains, resisted the Qi State, and attacked the Yan State. We are united in our efforts to rejuvenate the country. Zhongshan State, with the assistance of good ministers and virtuous generals, is politically clear. Zhongshan is so beautiful. After the death of Prince Lan, what did Zhongshan become like? ”

Che Qiangfu was also dissatisfied with the fact that in recent years, under the rule of the former king and the king, the glory of the Zhongshan Kingdom has disappeared, and said in a sympathetic tone: "Even if there is something wrong with the first king and the king, they are the king. Zhongshan is sick, we should save it, how can we abandon it. ”

"Zhongshan is terminally ill, how to save it." Shi Lou asked rhetorically, "Sun Gu, Ji Xin, and Leju didn't want to turn the tide. Sun Gu was forced away, Ji Xin was killed, and Leju resigned. The sun sets in Zhongshan Country, and there is no cure. Now that the country we are familiar with and the world we want is no more. Let it perish! ”

Ji Qian also said: "Zhongshan Xiao'er, it's not worth our allegiance to him. ”

Sun Qian also said: "General Che, it is inevitable that the lives will be ruined and the innocent will be harmed, so it is better to descend as soon as possible." ”

Shi Long, Shi Leopard, Shi Hu and others shouted in Zhongshan: "Zhao Jun is benevolent and will treat you well." Ladies and gentlemen, why don't you hurry up?"

When Che Qiang heard this, he recalled familiar people and things in his mind. Lan Chujun Sima Chou, the former left envoy Sun Gu, the left envoy Ji Xin, the right envoy Leju, the secretary Zhang Deng and Gongsun Hong. In order to revitalize the Zhongshan country, they have devoted their whole lives to the country. They have also worked together to expand their territory. At that time, the Zhongshan Kingdom was sandwiched between the three kingdoms of Qi, Zhao and Yan. However, the elite soldiers of Zhongshan are strong enough to compete with the great powers of Wancheng.

Called the king, hit Qi, break the Yan, and Yu Zhao, Zhongshan is such a dazzling scenery.

If the blue prince is here, Zhongshan Guoan can be like this.

Lan Chujun died first, Sun Gu was forced to leave, Ji Xin was killed, Leju resigned, Zhang Deng and Gongsun Hong also abandoned Zhongshan Kingdom. Nowadays, Zhongshan attaches great importance to Confucianism and ignores military force, empty talk is the style, and politics is dark. Those who are capable, or demoted, exiled, killed, and empty talkers, are in high positions, which leads to the absence of generals in the country. Now that Zhongshan is gone, there is no way to return to the sky.

Seeing the familiar faces under the city, Che Qiangfu thought for a while, and sighed: "Old General Shi, I am willing to surrender." ”