Zhao State made a comprehensive attack on Zhongshan for the third time and won a complete victory. Zhao Yong accepted the peace between Zhongshan Wang Zisi and Zhongshan State. Zhao Guo's army took the initiative to evacuate the territory of Zhongshan State. The kingdoms of Zhao and Zhongshan entered into a brief period of peace again. Zhao Yong led the army south, and held a grand banquet in Shancheng to celebrate the results of the attack on Zhongshan with all the soldiers. Everyone was happy and lively.

Halfway through the banquet, Zhao Jue came from Handan.

Before the conquest of Zhongshan, Zhao Yong fully deployed the strategy. In order to prevent Zhao from attacking Zhongshan State, Qi State suddenly sent troops to intervene. The state of Zhao was in a passive situation. Zhao Yong formed an alliance with Yan and Song to contain the Qi state. Secondly, an additional 10,000 soldiers were sent to be stationed on the border of Qi and Zhao under the leadership of Zhao Jue.

Zhao Jue stepped forward and saluted: "Minister, congratulations on your great victory." ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Zhao Jue, why are you here?" ”

Zhao Jue hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, there is a truce between Qi and Chu. ”

When Fei Yi heard this, he exclaimed: "A truce between the Qi State and the Chu State? ”

Zhao Jue replied: "What is the specific reason, the minister is not clear. The state of Qi suddenly increased its military strength on the border. For some reason, Qi suddenly withdrew its troops. ”

"Qi Guo's move is definitely not goodwill." Suddenly, Tian Buli asked with a shocked expression: "The state of Qi and the state of Chu have ceased war, and they have sent additional troops on the border. Could it be that Qi Guo wants to do something to us. ”

"The Qi State sent additional troops on the border in no way to test the hunting ability of the competitive division." Sima Wangzu replied, "This is the signal that Qi has released to us. If we attack Lingshou, we will level Zhongshan. In the name of 'countering the rebellion and driving out Zhao', the State of Qi will rescue the Zhongshan State and fight with us. But why Qi withdrew its troops, I don't understand. ”

"You don't understand, but the widow knows it very well in his heart." Zhao Yong met everyone's eyes and said: "The armistice between Qi and Chu is to free up his hands from the war in the south and take the opportunity to interfere in the internal affairs of Zhongshan. King Qi is not a foolish person, he doesn't want to weaken the state of Chu, and a powerful state of Zhao appears next to him. King Qi wanted to use the hand of Zhongshan to suppress and weaken the strength of our country. The widows do not have the ability to break through Zhongshan, and the State of Qi will definitely not send troops to fight with us. Once we break through Lingshou, we will level Zhongshan. It is the beginning of our competition with the Qi State. ”

Gongzizhang asked: "We attack Zhongshan, and the Qi State is also in favor." The child couldn't understand why Qi would betray the alliance. ”

"When princes fellowship, the focus is on interests. The alliance between the two countries is just to take advantage of each other. The king of Qi formed an alliance with us, and even lured us to attack Zhongshan, because he was worried that we would form an alliance with the state of Chu and attack the state of Qi in the north and south. King Qi firmly believed that the current strength of Zhao State was impossible to conquer Zhongshan Kingdom within three years. Zhao Yong looked at his son with soft eyes, and said: "King Qi didn't expect that the widow would send 300,000 troops, divided into three large armies, and attack Zhongshan Kingdom from three directions at the same time. Zhongshan was defeated one after another, losing two-thirds of its territory. The king of Qi sensed that Zhongshan was in danger of losing his country and readjusted his strategy. King Qi would not watch the Zhongshan Kingdom be destroyed and choose to stand by and watch. ”

Fei Yi said with a wry smile: "The Qi State annexed the Yan State, and we used the banner of 'counterinsurgency and Qi expulsion' to support the Yan Proton to return to the country and succeed to the throne, and helped the Yan State drive out the Qi people." The king of Qi hated Zhao to the core. The king of Qi saw that Zhongshan was in danger of losing his country, and he also wanted to use his own way to govern him, and helped the people of Zhongshan to restore the country under the banner of 'counterinsurgency and drive Zhao'. King Qi never thought that we were obviously victorious, but we did not choose to pursue the victory, but chose to ask for peace between the four provinces. The king of Qi decided that our strength was not good. King Qi also believed that China was not capable of breaking through Zhongshan. ”

"The widow makes King Qi unhappy." Zhao Yong said with a smile: "King Qi will not make the widow happy. What a pity! The widow did not give the king of Qi a chance to intervene in the mountain country. ”

Sima Wangzu said: "In the case of a complete victory, we did not take advantage of the victory to pursue and level the Zhongshan Kingdom. Instead, he asked for the four towns of Zhongshan and made peace with them. We showed weakness and bewitched the king of Qi. The king of Qi saw that we could not break through Zhongshan, let alone shake the status of the Qi country. King Qi didn't take us seriously, and he relaxed his vigilance against us from the bottom of his heart. ”

Tian Buli pleaded guilty and said: "Seeing that Zhongshan is at a disadvantage, the minister advocates attacking Lingshou and leveling Zhongshan. The ministers ignored that the princes of the Central Plains would adjust their strategy and interfere in our internal affairs. The minister's proposition almost put Zhao Guo in danger. Please, your lord's punishment. ”

Zhao Yuan, Xu Jun and other people who were in charge of the battle also pleaded guilty: "Please punish the king." ”

"Zhongshan is a problem in the heart of our country, and it must be eliminated. At that time, the widow's heart was also full of struggle. The widow wants to attack Lingshou and level Zhongshan. The widow also wants to expand his territory and become famous. Zhao Yong's tone sank and said: "As soon as the widow thinks of the death of the Qi State, the destruction of the Chu State, and the interference of the princes, he must control his reason. The indecisive personality of the widow actually succeeded in deceiving King Qi. An even greater catastrophe was also averted. If the widow is like this, how can he chastise you? ”

When everyone heard this, they followed the king and laughed.

Zhongshan Kingdom, Quyang, Dongyuan, Shiyi and other important cities fell into the hands of Zhao State one after another. The three-way army of Zhao State, pointing at Lingshou and leveling Zhongshan, is already a victory. Zhao demanded peace between Siyi and Siyi in the face of a complete victory. From a closer look, Zhao lost an opportunity to destroy the Zhongshan Kingdom. From a distance, Zhao Guo accepted it when he saw it, not only preserving the fruits of victory, but also beating Zhongshan Guosheng. Zhao showed weakness and also confused the princes, and retreated from this war.

As the saying goes, blessings and misfortunes depend on each other.

Zhao Guojian pointed to Lingshou, and it seemed to be a blessing to step on Zhongshan. However, the princes saw that Zhao had attacked and destroyed the Zhongshan State, which had a territory of 800 miles, 9,000 military vehicles, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. The princes did not want to see the Zhao State become stronger, and they would definitely send troops to intervene. This also became the beginning of Zhao's troubles.

The State of Qi attacked and destroyed the State of Yan, and it was able to slowly and slowly plan it. How can the Yan Kingdom gain and lose. The defeat of the Yue State by the Chu State was not decided by a war, how could it make the princes on the great river feel afraid. The princes of the Central Plains will not unite and crusade against the Chu State.

Zhao Guo can stop at the right time, and accept it when he sees it. not only hid his strength, but also confused Zhongshan Kingdom. Even the State of Qi believed that the State of Zhao did not have the strength to destroy the State of Zhongshan. In this great battle, Zhao not only broke through many cities in Zhongshan and confused Qi, but also reviewed Zhao in Hufu cavalry.

Zhao has gone from a weak country to a strong country.

"Our conquest of Zhongshan has come to an end for the time being. Ladies and gentlemen, our contest with the Qin State began at this moment. Zhao Yong saw everyone's frightened expressions, took out a document and said, "Lou Shu sent a message to the widow." The civil strife in the Qin State will end in no more than twenty days. Everyone, guess who will win between Mi Bazi and Qin Huihou. ”

Fei Yi said: "The minister thinks that the final winners are Qin Huihou and Qin Wuhou. ”

Tian Buli and others also believe that the final winners of Qin's civil strife are Qin Huihou and Qin Wuhou.

Zhao Yong did not announce whether this result was right or wrong, and looked at the Sima Wang clan. Sima Wangzu replied, "Since you all think that Empress Qin Hui and Empress Qin Wu will win. I guess it's Mi Bazi who will win. ”

When Zhao Yong heard this, he asked quietly: "Le Yi, who do you think will win?" ”

Le Yi replied firmly: "Mi Bazi." ”

Zhao Yong saw that his eyes were bright, and he didn't hesitate for a moment, and asked, "Most of the people present think that Empress Qin Hui and Empress Qin Wu will win. Sima Wang's clan was also undecided, and guessed one randomly. Le Yi, why are you so broken that Bazi will win. ”

Le Yi knew that the monarch would ask such a question, and he had already thought of the wording, "Although Empress Qin Hui and Empress Qin Wu have noble status, they have a lot of influence in the Qin State. Qin Wuhou is young, and in the face of chaos, he will definitely have no idea. Qin Hui later killed the Qin generals Wu Shu and Meng Ben, and imprisoned the left prime minister Gan Mao. It has already chilled the hearts of the soldiers of the three armies. In addition, Qin Huihou has a good personality and is destined to be a ruthless Mi Bazi. ”

Zhao Yong asked: "How do you know that Mi Bazi is ruthless." ”

Le Yi replied: "Mi Bazi's status is low, what to compete with Qin Huihou." ”

Zhao Yong said: "Mi Bazi has Chu ministers such as Mi Rong, Wei Ran, and Xiang Shou around him, doesn't he have the strength to compete with Qin Huihou?" ”

Le Yi said: "King Wu of Qin died with no heirs. Empress Qin Wu could not preside over the overall situation. Empress Qin Hui has a noble status, and she is the mother of the Qin State, occupying the name of righteousness. The Qin clan and princes would also support Empress Qin Hui's edict. After Qin Hui, Gongzi Zhuang was appointed as the king of Qin, and the eighth son of Mi was not convinced, and wanted to welcome the second son, Gongzi Fu, as the king. Mi Bazi's own status is quite humble, what qualifications does she have to support her son. Gongzi Fu is not a virtuous person, how can it be convincing. If Mi Bazi wants to win in this power struggle, he can't compete with Mi Rong, Wei Ran, Xiang Shou and others. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Why do you conclude that the winner is Mi Bazi?" ”

Le Yi said: "Because her methods are ruthless enough, and she is also good at winning people's hearts." In order to achieve the goal, Mi Bazi will do whatever it takes. Qin Huihou respects etiquette and will not do anything that violates the etiquette system. Mi Bazi is the opposite of her, contrary to her. Mi Bazi will definitely use foreign forces to help her defeat Qin Huihou. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "In addition to the Chu minister who will support her, is there anyone else who will support her?" ”

Fei Yi said: "Mi Bazi is a Chu person, and the Chu Kingdom is her backing. ”

"The minister of Chu nationality has no real power. Their strength was not enough to compete with Empress Qin Hui. Le Yi said again: "Although Mi Bazi is a Chu person, she has no status at all in the Chu country. Otherwise, with the status of the state of Chu, the king of Qin named her the eighth son. Isn't this a slap in the face of Chu State? The state of Chu was busy fighting the three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei, and would not provide any assistance to Mi Bazi. Mi Bazi was isolated and helpless, so he could only ask the Yiqu people for help. ”

Zhao Yong said with a smile: "The Yiqu people are a foreign race, the sworn enemies of the Qin State. How could they help Mibazi? ”

The minister said. In order to achieve the goal, Mi Bazi will do whatever it takes. You can even sell your beauty. Le Yi sighed: "Hero, it has been sad to pass the beauty pass since ancient times. ”

Sima Wangzu couldn't wait and asked, "Your Majesty, who will win?" ”

Everyone also looked at Zhao Yong with expectant eyes and asked, "Your Majesty, who will win." ”

Zhao Yong replied: "Lou Huan said in his heart that the winner is Mi Bazi. ”

When everyone heard the three words Mi Bazi, they immediately made a mess. None of them believed that what they heard with their ears was true. The royal family of Chu is the Xiong clan, and Qu, Jing, and Zhao are the three major princes of Chu. Mi Yue is not the daughter of the King of Chu, nor is she the daughter of the three major princes, but only the daughter of an ordinary clan. Mi Yue married to the Qin State, and because she gave birth to three sons, she was named the eighth son of Mi by Qin Wangsi.

Mi Bazi's status is low, and he can't even compare to the concubines around Qin Wangsi. Mi Bazi was able to defeat Empress Qin Hui and Empress Qin Wu, who had the reputation of righteousness and the support of the Qin clan, and won from this power struggle.

When Zhao Yong heard the news, he also had the same expression as the ministers. Whether the monarchs and ministers of Zhao believed it or not, Mi Bazi defeated Qin Hui through his own scheming and finally won the victory.

Fei Yi asked: "Your Majesty, how did Mi Bazi win?" Although Qi Rong, Wei Ran, and Xiang Shou had military power, their strength could not compete with the Qin clan. Unless there is a miracle happening, it is impossible for Mi Bazi to win. ”

The king of Qin is called the king, and Zhao Yong has seen Mi Bazi. Zhao Yong didn't expect that the arrogant and charming woman would be able to win from the predicament. It is enough to see that Mi Bazi has scheming, strategy, and means. Mi Bazi was able to use her delicate face to hide her ambitions for decades, deceiving King Qin Hui and King Qin Wu, which was really amazing.

No one thought that this woman would be able to influence the situation of the Qin State.

Zhao Yong took a breath of cold air, "Le Yi is right, this woman is indeed ruthless!" In order to achieve the goal, unscrupulous means. The widow didn't know what means this woman used to make Yiqu people work for her. ”

Hearing this, Fei Yi took a breath of cold air and shouted: "Mi Bazi colluded with Yiqu people. The Qin clan will be wiped out! ”

"Those who oppose the clan with the surname Win, the princes and ministers are basically killed. The Qin clan suffered an unprecedented catastrophe. Zhao Yong shuddered and said: "The most poisonous woman's heart is nothing more than that." ”

"The sage has a saying, it is better to offend a gentleman than to offend a villain and a woman." Sima Wangzu lamented: "After hundreds of years in the Qin State, the descendants of the surname Ying were killed by a woman. It's scary to think about. King Qin Hui of the Hero I will also make fatal mistakes. ”

"Don't talk about this woman." Zhao Yong asked: "Ten years ago, we intervened in Yan's internal affairs and supported Yan's return to the country. Zhao and Yan made peace for ten years. We have no way to meddle in Qin's internal affairs. ”

Tian Buli said: "All the princes of the Qin State were killed by the eight sons of Mi. If we want to meddle in Qin's internal affairs, there is no one to support. ”

Fei Yi also said: "If we can find a virtuous son of Qin and support him as the king of Qin." The alliance between Zhao and Qin will be further consolidated. Zhao and Qin were also able to maintain peace for decades. But, where do we go to find a wise son? ”

Everyone is also at a loss.

Le Yi replied: "Your Majesty, the State of Qin has a proton in the State of Yan. His name is Gongziji. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Who is Gongziji?" The widow has not heard of it. ”

Le Yi replied, "Gongziji is a hostage sent to Yan by the Qin State. He is also the eldest son of Mi Bazi. Now that we are friendly with Yan Guo, we have said that King Yan welcomes Gongzi Ji to return to China to succeed to the throne. We can meddle in Qin's internal affairs. ”

Zhao Yong pondered for a while and said, "Le Yi, I will leave the matter of welcoming Qin Proton back to China." You will depart tomorrow for Daishire. went to Yan Kingdom with Zhao Gu, and it was said that King Yan welcomed Qin Proton to return to China to compete for the throne. The widow will never let go of the opportunity to meddle in Qin's internal affairs. ”