The state of Qi did not exchange views with Han and Wei, and privately attacked the army of the state of Chu, and took the initiative to withdraw to its own country, avoiding the war. Although Han and Wei couldn't understand the true intentions of Qi, they couldn't win against Chu. Han and Wei saw that Qi did not take the alliance seriously at all, and it was obvious that Qi meant to despise the two countries. Han Wangcang and Wei Wanghei were also temperamental people, on the one hand, they insulted the king of Qi for his treachery, and on the other hand, they shrank their forces and quickly withdrew their own defenses to meet the stormy attack of Chu.

However, Qi, Han, and Wei withdrew their troops, and Chu did not fight back. Qu Yuan and others suggested that the king of Chu should attack the Three Kingdoms. The king of Chu was concerned about the stability of Jiangdong County, and he had no intention of starting a war with the Three Kingdoms.

Qu Yuan said: "The withdrawal of the Qi State was because the Zhao State attacked Zhongshan and attracted the attention of the King of Qi. This is also our best chance to break through the defense of the three countries. We fought a battle and broke through the defense line of the three countries. The princes of the world, how dare they compete with our Chu State. ”

The king of Chu said: "My country and the Three Kingdoms have fought back and forth, but they have not been bargained. The Qi State intends to stop the war, so why should the widows compete with them. ”

Seeing that the king of Chu did not see the situation clearly, Qu Yuan hurriedly said: "The king suddenly withdrew his troops and did not attack the Three Kingdoms." The State of Qi will then attack the State of Zhao. If Zhao is defeated, he will definitely hate Chu for betraying the alliance. If Zhao joins the camp of the Three Kingdoms, we will be in danger. Did the king want to break the alliance with the north and south of the Zhao State? ”

"Zhao Guo's life and death, how can a widow care. Zhao Jun felt that the outnumbered people betrayed the alliance, so he joined the Three Kingdoms to attack the Chu State. The king of Chu said angrily: "How can the widow be afraid of the princes of the world." ”

Qu Yuan sighed: "Your Majesty, the King of Qi has stabilized the Zhao State, and he will definitely make a comeback to war with us." Without the containment of the Zhao State, how could we fight against the princes of the Central Plains. Please think again. ”

The king of Chu didn't listen at all, and said angrily: "Qu Yuan, you are a courtier of the Chu State, and you have to be a widow." You open and close your mouth to Zhao Guo, do you still have a widow in your eyes? Without the Zhao State, the widow can destroy the Central Plains and drink the Yellow River. ”

Qu Yuan sneered: "In this case, Qu Yuan left on his own. Minister, looking forward to the king, drink the Yellow River. ”

After Qu Yuan finished speaking, he walked out of the hall without looking back.

The king of Chu said angrily: "The day when the widow drinks the Yellow River, it depends on what you say." ”

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Qi Wang Tian Bibi asked, "What is the movement on the side of the Chu State?" ”

"As the king expected." Tian He replied: "We took the initiative to withdraw the troops and release goodwill to the Chu State. The state of Chu also retreated to its territory and did not launch a new offensive against us. ”

"The withdrawal of the widow is to give face to the king of Chu. The king of Chu will naturally go down the steps. Seeing that he was completely guiding the direction of the battlefield, Tian Bibi snorted coldly: "The King of Chu attacked and destroyed the Yue Kingdom. But he did not have the guts to go to all-out war with our country. Although the territory of the Chu State is vast, it looks powerful on the outside. But there are really many fatal flaws in the Chu State itself. Now the state of Chu is also in chaos, how can the king of Chu have the energy to compete with the widows. ”

"Although the state of Chu is large, it is not strong overall. If we take a step back, the King of Chu will also take a step back. Tian He's tone changed, and he said: "Your Majesty, the state of Chu is appeased. However, Han and Wei violated the alliance when they saw that we were the first to withdraw their troops. There will be emotions in South Korea and Wei. ”

"Han and Wei are just uncomfortable in their hearts. They dare not speak out, they can only be stuffy in their hearts. The widows firmly believe that they do not have the courage to go to war with us, let alone do anything against the interests of the Qi country. Tian Bibi said contemptuously: "As long as there is a threat from the Chu State, Han and Wei will not dare to offend the widows." ”

Tian He saw that everything was under the control of the king, and catered to him: "The king is far-sighted, and the ministers can't reach it." ”

Tian Bibi smiled and asked with a stiff face, "What is the movement of Zhao Guo and Zhongshan Guo." ”

Tian He replied: "According to the king's instructions, the minister has prepared soldiers and horses. As long as Zhao sets foot on Zhongshan Kingdom, we will send troops to Zhongshan in the name of 'counterinsurgency and driving Zhao'. Help Zhongshan defeat Zhao and support Zhongshan Wang Zi to restore the country. ”

Tian Bibi laughed and said: "A few years ago, Zhao Jun hindered the annexation of Yan by the widows in the name of 'counterinsurgency and expulsion of Qi'. Yan Land, the widow gained and lost, and also formed a hatred with Yan Guo. Zhao Jun wanted to annex Zhongshan, how could the widow let him get his wish. The widow also wants Zhao Jun to taste the taste of breaking through the clouds and falling into the abyss. ”

"Zhao Jun interfered in the internal affairs of Yan back then and obstructed us from annexing Yan State. Today, it is also our turn to meddle in the internal affairs of the Zhongshan State and obstruct the annexation of Zhongshan by the Zhao State. Come out and mix, sooner or later you have to pay it back. Tian He couldn't help but smile and said: "In the past, Zhao Jun gave Wang Shang a headache and Qi Guo a headache. Today, the king should also double the headache for Zhao Jun. ”

Tian Bibi laughed and said, "When the widow thought of Zhao Jun's headache expression, all the unhappiness was swept away. ”

Tian He asked, "Your Majesty, we sent troops to interfere in the internal affairs of Zhongshan. Qi and Zhao formed a hatred. We have to deal with Yan in the north, Zhao in the east, and Chu in the south. If Han Wei defects to Yan Zhao, they will be hostile to us. The state of Qin in the west also joined the Five Kingdoms. We will face the princes of all the world. Your Majesty, is it worth it for us to fight against the princes of the world for the sake of a Zhongshan country? ”

"No matter whether it's worth it or not, as long as Zhao Jun is not happy, he will revenge Zhao Guo's past revenge. The widow would rather offend the princes of the world. Tian Bibi said domineeringly: "The princes of the world, how can they help the Qi country." ”

Tian He saw that the king overestimated the strength of the Qi State and looked down on the princes of the world, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, we don't have the strength to face the princes of the world. ”

Tian Bibi replied: "The princes of the world want to attack the Qi State together. But will the princes of the world be able to unite? ”

Tian He asked blankly: "The king's meaning, the minister can't understand it. ”

"The three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Wei all went out of the Jin Kingdom. They were able to join forces against the princes, and the widows naturally believed it. But Qin and Chu united with the Three Jin Dynasty to attack Qi, and the widows would not believe it. Tian Bibi snorted coldly, and said: "The state of Chu lives alone in the middle and lower reaches of the great river, and it is eyeing the princes of the Central Plains on the entire great river. If Qin wants to go east, it must attack the Three Jins. In today's world, how can the three Jin Dynasty be able to influence it. The Three Jin Dynasty not only had to deal with Qin and Chu, but also had to deal with the State of Qi. The power of the Three Jin Dynasty was able to challenge the three kingdoms of Qi, Qin, and Chu. ”

Tian He thought for a while, shook his head and said, "More than ten years ago, Zhang Yi proposed that the three families of Qi, Qin, and Chu should divide the world equally. The king's plan, isn't it also Zhang Yi's strategy. But, will Qin and Chu promise us? ”

"Qin and Chu also don't want to see a powerful Sanjin appear around them. For their own benefit, they will naturally choose to join forces with us to deal with Sanjin. If the widow makes good use of the chess piece of Zhongshan Kingdom, Sanjin will be in danger. Tian Bibi said: "The widow interferes in the internal affairs of the mountain, and Han, Wei, and Chu will choose to stay out of the way." Qin's internal turmoil was not settled, and he was too busy to take care of himself. At most, we will offend Yan and Zhao. How could Yan and Zhao help Qi Guo. ”

Tian He asked, "The king once said that Zhao Jun is a powerful character. We interfere in Zhongshan's internal affairs, even if we have a mortal enmity with Zhao Jun. ”

Tian Bibi replied: "Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne as a young man and broke the plan of the funeral of the Five Kingdoms, and he can be regarded as a young hero. After Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne, he first led a large army to block the invasion of Yan and forced Yan to conclude an alliance under the city. Later, Zhao joined Gongsun Yan's strategy of combining and longitudinal, and the five kingdoms of Han, Zhao, Wei, Yan, and Zhongshan were called kings, and the three kingdoms of Qi, Qin, and Chu divided the world equally. Zhao also elected the king of Chu as the commander of the joint column, and Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, and Yan joined the column, and sent a letter to the valley to crusade against the Qin state. The battle of Xiuyu, the battle of the Three Jin Dynasty in Qin; The battle of Guanze, Wei Zhao fought in Qi. ”

Tian Bibi licked the corners of his dry lips, and said: "Qin Guo went out of Hangu to the west and captured the central capital of Zhao and Xiyang. In the following year, the Qin State crossed the Great River to the west and broke through Lin and Lishi. The king of Qin tried in vain to force Zhao to sue for peace. In the face of many defeats, the battle situation was unfavorable to Zhao. Zhao Jun not only did not seek peace, but instead issued an edict to the king, and fought a bloody battle with the Qin State. Tian Bibi's eyes showed admiration, "Zhao Jun's life can be regarded as colorful. ”

"All the princes of the world are kingly. Including the Hu people, they also set themselves up as kings. Zhao Jun issued an edict to be the king, and did not want the king's name. This courage is incomparable to us. Tian He admired: "Zhao Jun will never admit defeat to the princes, but will rise to the occasion." Perhaps, this is Zhao's arrogance. ”

Tian Ying interjected: "Today's Zhao Kingdom is not the Zhao Kingdom we were familiar with in the past. Under the governance of Zhao Jun, the national strength of Zhao was thriving. In the past ten years, the development of Zhao has been amazing. Especially after Zhao Guo implemented Hufu cavalry shooting. Zhao crossed the river to the west, regained the lost territory from the Qin state, and went north to defeat the Hu people. Zhao attacked Zhongshan three times, but there was no defeat. We cannot ignore the potential threat of Zhao. ”

"Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne, and Han and Wei were married in the south. For more than 20 years, there has been no infighting. In the north, he made friends with Yan and supported Yan to return to the throne. The situation continues to evolve. The Hu people in the north should respect the Zhao State. The princes of the world will also respect Zhao. Tian Biqi sighed helplessly: "The widow doesn't want to fight with Zhao Jun, so he has to fight!" Before the Zhao State is strong, we must restrain them. It's late, and the world is Zhao Guo's final say. ”

"Your Majesty, while Zhao Guo's wings are not yet full, we will beat them hard." Tian He said: "Zhao's attack on Zhongshan is also our best opportunity to test Zhao's country. After the First World War, how much strength Zhao has will be completely exposed. ”

Tian Ying also said: "We deliberately lost to Zhao Guo. Once the princes of the world see that Zhao has defeated our country, they will panic. At that time, Zhao will also face the siege of the princes of the world. The world will be in complete chaos. ”

"The more chaotic the world, the better it is for our country." Tian Bibi said: "The widow just wants to use Zhongshan Kingdom to make a big fuss. ”

At this time, Tian Ying, the envoy who monitored the Zhao State, returned to Linzi and came to the palace to meet the King of Qi.

King Qi asked, "Can the Zhao Kingdom break through the Zhongshan Kingdom?" ”

Tian Ying said: "Your Majesty, Zhao did not defeat Zhongshan Kingdom, but made peace with Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

"What do you say. Zhao and Zhongshan sued for peace. Tian Bibi was stunned for a while, "Zhao Guo's army is approaching, the victory is in hand, and the level of Zhongshan is just around the corner." How did they meet and be. ”

Tian Ying said: "Zhao Jun accepted Zhongshan Wang Zi Siyi, and all the troops of Zhao withdrew from the border of Zhongshan State. ”

"Zhongshan Wang Zi is too spineless. It is insulting to cut the land and seek peace. Tian Bibi calmed down, thought for a while, and said contemptuously: "The widow thinks that Zhao has the strength to destroy Zhongshan, is it because the widow is too worried." ”

Tian He asked: "Zhao Guo, will you hide your strength?" ”

Tian Ying said: "The cities of Quyang, Dongyuan, Shiyi, and Ningjia in Zhongshan Kingdom have fallen. Zhao Guo's army of several roads, the sword pointed at Zhongshan. Zhao Guodang leveled Zhongshan, and the victory was in hand. Zhao Jun, how could he miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perish Zhongshan. Getting rid of the trouble of Zhongshan is the wish of the Zhao family for a hundred years. This great moment is about to become a reality in front of Zhao Jun. Zhao Jun will not miss the opportunity. ”

Tian Bibi also said: "The state of Chu has broken through the country of Yue, and the victory is in hand. Why didn't the king of Chu stop and sue for peace with the Yue Kingdom. ”

Zhongshan Country has an eight-hundred-mile territory, this is a piece of fat, and anyone wants to take a bite. Tian He also couldn't understand why Zhao Guo accepted Zhongshan's request for peace, and asked: "If you open up the territory and expand the territory, you can be recited by future generations." It was a temptation that no king could resist. If there is chaos today, the princes are fighting. There was no time to interfere with the devouring of the Zhao State. Zhao Guo can swallow Zhongshan alone, why doesn't Zhao Jun swallow it alone. The minister couldn't understand why Zhao Jun chose to negotiate peace and withdraw the army. ”

"The widow thought of the answer." Tian Bibi said: "Zhao Jun chooses to negotiate peace and withdraw the army, as long as there is one explanation. Zhao's attack on Zhongshan paid a heavy price. ”

Tian He said: "The king means that the Zhao State does not have the strength to destroy Zhongshan. Could it really be that we overestimated the strength of Zhao Guo. ”

"Zhao is a victorious country, Zhongshan is a defeated country. If Zhao Jun has the strength to take Zhongshan, he will break Zhongshan in one fell swoop. But Zhao Jun chose to ask for Siyi and sue for peace, don't you think it's strange. Tian Biqi paused and asked, "If we unite Han and Wei to defeat the Chu State, we can't destroy the Chu State." The king of Chu could not compete with us and asked us for peace. What will you do. ”

Tian He did not hesitate at all, and blurted out: "We will cross half of the country's territory as a condition for peace." ”

Tian Bibi said: "In order to expand the results of the war, the victorious country will definitely strive for the greatest interests of its own country. Although the defeated country does not have much to say, it will also try to reduce its own losses. We will break through the state of Chu and ask for half of the territory, and the king of Chu will not hesitate to agree. However, Zhao was the victorious country, so why didn't he take the opportunity to ask Zhongshan for half of the territory, but instead for Siyi. ”

Tian He said: "If Zhao Guo asks for half of the territory, Zhongshan Guo will definitely not agree. The two countries will go to war again. It is inferred from this that Zhao did not have the confidence to win against Zhongshan. Zhongshan was a fiasco, and Zhao was also a fiasco. ”

"Well, the widow thinks so too." Tian Bibi said: "Two years ago, Yan and Zhao attacked Zhongshan Kingdom. Zhongshan attacked Yan in the north and killed the general of Yan State. Went south to capture the city of Zhao. Yan and Zhao are two countries that can't help Zhongshan. In just two years, how could Zhao destroy Zhongshan with the power of one country. It seems that the widow overestimated the strength of Zhao State. ”

"Zhao Guo can't even help the mere Zhongshan Kingdom. How could Zhao State shake the status of Qi State. Tian He asked, "Your Majesty, we don't have to keep our eyes on Zhao Guo. Chen believes that we will continue to suppress the state of Chu next. Among the princes of the world, only the State of Chu can challenge the State of Qi. ”

Tian Bibi pondered for a while and replied: "If Zhao State does not destroy Zhongshan, how can it compete with our country for the world." Since Zhao is not afraid, it cannot threaten our country. We don't have to waste too much time on Zhao Guo. Tell Kuang Zhang to continue the attack on Chu. We want Chu to become the hegemon of the south, and we dare not covet the heart of the Central Plains. ”

Tian Ying asked: "To attack the Chu State, it is natural to unite Han and Wei. We withdrew our troops privately, how can Han and Wei explain it. If we don't talk about the reason for withdrawing troops, Han and Wei Zhijun are not confused and mediocre, and they will not attack Chu with us. ”

"How to unite Han and Wei Huachu, and how to tell the king of Han and the king of Wei about the withdrawal of the army, that is your business. The widow only needs the result. Tian Bibi said sharply: "Pass the order down and start a war with the Chu State." ”