Donghu, Linhu, Lou Fu and Zhongshan were allied by blood, first breaking through the Zhao State Dynasty, going south to Handan, and finally plotting the entire Central Plains. In vain, they tried to realize the great cause of their ancestors, and went south to conquer the Central Plains, turning the rich land into their pasture.

Zhao Yongliu attacked Zhongshan, conquered Fuliu City without blood, and also won 10,000 soldiers and tens of thousands of people. Zhao Yong held a feast in the palace of Fuliu City to reward the meritorious ministers. Three days later, Zhao Yong arranged the affairs of Fuliucheng, arranged for 5,000 soldiers to guard the city, and returned to Handan.

At this time, Zhao Yong's eyes were fixed on the map in front of him.

Zhao and Zhongshan fought for seven years. Under the fierce attack of Zhao, the Zhongshan Kingdom declined. At this moment, the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom was surrounded by Zhao State on all sides. The princes were also powerless to interfere in Zhao's internal affairs. Zhao Guo broke through Lingshou and leveled Zhongshan just around the corner.

Zhao Yong stared at Kanyu for a long time, and the past time flashed in the depths of his mind. In recent years, he has attacked Zhongshan several times, crossed the river to attack Linhu, and intervened in Qin's internal affairs. Now, the Wang Tu hegemony in Zhao Yong's heart is getting closer and closer to the goal he set. The destruction of Zhongshan is the first step; Pioneering Hujiang is the second step; Competing with the princes for the world is his highest goal. At this moment, the state of Qi changed masters, Han, Wei, and Yan recuperated, and the battle between Qin and Chu continued.

Zhao Yong saw that the princes were unable to interfere in Zhao's internal affairs, and it was the critical moment to realize the first step. ”

Suddenly, Yan Zhou, the envoy of the Yan Kingdom, and Niu Jian of Daijun came to Congtai Palace. Niu Jian presented the urgent paperwork and said with an uneasy expression: "Your Majesty, according to the report from the Malays, Lou Fu and Lin Hu are gathering their troops on a large scale. ”

Yan Zhou also handed over the national letter of King Yan and said: "Donghu is also gathering troops to conquer grain and grass. When my king learned of this, he sent me to inform Zhao Jun. ”

Zhao Yong relied on the support of foreign ministers such as Feiyi, Lou Zhuan, and Qiu Li, coupled with the support of the leaders of Zhao Yunshu, Zhao Xie, and Zhao Gu. The Zhao State implemented Hufu cavalry archery, which required a large number of war horses and knights. Zhao Yong suddenly heard that the Linhu people in the north of the northwest county of the river were good at grazing. The Linhu people herd horses, fat and strong, and they are all good horses in the world.

In order to seize good horses, promote Hufu cavalry and establish an iron cavalry that will make the princes fearful. Zhao Yong led his army north to fight the Linhu people. In this battle, although Zhao defeated the Linhu people, it did not expel the Linhu people. Zhao Yong wanted to recover the Linhu people and provide him with war horses and knights. The strategic goal of Zhao was to destroy Zhongshan first, and then march to Linhu, Donghu, and Loufu, open up Hujiang, and subjugate the Hu people for his use. However, the documents sent by Zhao Guodaijun and Jicheng caught Zhao Yong off guard.

Zhao Yong looked at the national letter handed over by Niu Jian and Yan Zhou with deep eyes. From these two letters of state, Zhao Yong learned a piece of news... The Hu people in the north began to get restless. In recent years, the princes of the Central Plains have been in a panic, and they have mainly appeased and stabilized the Hu people.

Zhao Yong summoned officials of more than 500 stones and generals above the commander of a thousand commanders to come to Congtai Palace to discuss state affairs.

Although the generals couldn't guess why the monarch summoned them, from Zhao Jun's eyes, they concluded that something big must have happened in Chu. Zhao Yong saw that the generals above the commander of a thousand commanders and the officials above 500 stones were coming, and said straight to the point: "According to the letters sent by King Yan and Zhao Gu, Beihu is gathering troops on a large scale. What this signal says. ”

When Fei Yi heard this, he was shocked: "Beihu has gathered his troops on a large scale, this is a big move. Your Majesty, we must not be on guard. ”

"Beihu is entrenched in the north of our country, and its hidden dangers are no less than those of the princes of the Central Plains." Tian Buli realized the seriousness of the matter, and looked uneasy, "The princes of the Central Plains have died in our society, but they will save the temple." However, the death of Beihu is to completely destroy us. Your Majesty, Beihu has assembled a large number of troops, and it is possible that he will attack me in the south. ”

Sima Wangzu asked, "Since the monarch succeeded to the throne, there has been no conflict with Beihu. Lin Hu and Lou Fu live in harmony with us. Why did Lin Hu, Lou Fu and Dong Hu suddenly gather their troops on a large scale. ”

Tian Buli said with a smile: "We promoted Hufu cavalry shooting, cut down Zhongshan, descended Lin Hu, and interfered in Qin's internal affairs. The momentum of our country is growing rapidly. Lin Hu and Lou were annoyed when they saw it, so they would naturally be frightened. They are worried that their territory will be occupied by us, and of course they will unite to suppress our development. ”

Gongzizhang asked, "It is said that the Hu people are simple-minded and have well-developed limbs, and they will even join forces to attack us." Lin Hu, Lou Fu, and Donghu united and invaded our country in the south. The situation in my country is critical. ”

Li Dui replied: "Lou Fu and Lin Hu have always been dissatisfied with each other, and they can't come up with such a good idea. They will only live by water, grazing and chasing deer. In recent years, the land of Beihu has been smooth in wind and rain. They did not encounter natural disasters, and when the mountains and rivers were exhausted, they did not dare to go south to invade our country. ”

Prince Zhang asked: "Zuo Sikou means that when Sanhu joins forces, someone is sowing discord. ”

"Not bad." Li Dui replied: "The Sanhu are entrenched in the north of the Central Plains, but the Sanhu have their own territory and are also full of contradictions. In order to compete for the king of the grassland, Sanhu often goes to war. This time, they put aside their past grievances and united to prepare to invade our country in the south, presumably someone is sowing discord between our country and Sanhu. ”

Prince Zhang said angrily: "Who has such a vicious mind and has the ability to instigate Sanhu to invade our country in the south. ”

"It doesn't matter who separates the relationship between our country and Sanhu." Zhao Yong's eyes were dark, "Sanhu gathered a large-scale group of people to prepare to do something to us. Sanhu showed us his sword, and we should also fight back. ”

Everyone listened to Zhao Jun's intentions and had already made up their minds to start a war with Sanhu.

Although Fei Yi was in favor of starting a war with Sanhu, he did not choose to rush forward, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, we have a war with Sanhu, and the stakes are very high. ”

Gongzi Cheng also said: "The matter of the conquest is related to the fortune of the country, please think twice." ”

Li Dui also said: "Your Majesty, the temperament of the Hu people is to fight if they win, and run away if they can't win." The Hu people are attacking me in the south, and if they cannot break through our defenses, they will leave. Chen believes that we should focus on defense against Sanhu. What we have to do now is to destroy Zhongshan and deal with the princes. ”

Zhao Xiang also said: "The trouble of the Hu people has threatened the Central Plains for nearly a thousand years. Your Majesty, we can't attack Sanhu and cause trouble. ”

Several other clan ministers said: "The momentum of Sanhu should not be underestimated. They're good at riding and shooting, we're going head-to-head, we're not their opponents. ”

"Yes! If we start a war with Sanhu, we will face the destruction of the country! ”

"Qi Henggong invited the princes of the world to jointly crusade against the Hu people, but he only drove them away. The prince of Qi Heng respected the king, and the princes of Jiuhe could not cure the troubles of the Hu people. The Jin State was also unable to compete for hegemony because of the troubles of the Hu people. ”

"Jin Wen gathered the power of the three Jin Dynasty to assist the princes and small countries to repel the Hu people. The strength of our country is not as good as that of the Jin State, how can it compete with it. ”

The words of many ministers in the hall were filled with panic, timidity, and ridicule.

Zhao Yong shouted: "Are you finished?" ”

Seeing that Zhao Jun was angry, the minister in the palace was silent.

"The widow not only has to expand the territory and solve the problem of the Hu people." Zhao Yongsu said: "The deeds of the widow are far beyond the ancestors, far beyond Qi Heng and Jin Wen. ”

Gongzi Cheng saw that Jun Shang had attacked Zhongshan several times, his tone was arrogant, and he sneered: "Your Excellency, neither Jin Wen nor Qi Heng can rely on the power of one country to defeat the Hu people. The state of Qin was almost destroyed by Rong Di and Xirong. The strength of our country is far inferior to that of the Jin Wen and Qi Heng periods, how can it be the opponent of Sanhu. Whether it is the previous dynasty or the Zhou state, which was established for hundreds of years, I have never heard of anyone defeating a foreign race. Doesn't the gentleman want to be the first person? ”

"The widow is the first person to carry out Hufu riding and shooting. The widow also has to be the first to defeat the Hu people. Zhao Yong saw that many people in the hall were restless, and his tone was sonorous and powerful, "The widow must do what he says, and he must do what he does." ”

Since the implementation of Hufu cavalry archery in Zhao State, there has been no defeat in foreign wars. But that's because no real opponents have been encountered. Everyone thinks that Zhao Jun took the initiative to attack Sanhu, which is too arrogant. Qi Heng and Jin Wen can't eliminate the trouble of the Hu people, and how can Zhao Jun and He De far surpass the Ming lord of the previous generations. Besides, Sanhu cavalry shooting far surpasses Zhao Guo. Zhao Guo and Sanhu went to war, wouldn't it be self-defeating. Everyone also knew that if they spoke to dissuade at this moment, they would definitely suffer the wrath of Zhao Jun's thunder.

Fei Yi asked, "Your Majesty, how should we face Sanhu." ”

Sima Wangzu frowned and said, "Running long distances to attack the Hu people, we are not as good as them." In this battle, how does the king plan to fight. ”

Tian Buli was also worried: "Your Majesty, General Yunzhong is right. Running long distances will only exhaust us and drain our energy. The power of the Hu people's riding and archery is far better than that of Zhongshan. When we attack Sanhu, we can't use the tactics of attacking Zhongshan. We use cavalry against Hu cavalry, and the odds of victory are unpredictable! ”

Li Dui also said: "Sanhu is not our opponent, far away from the desert." How we go about finding them. If we fail to defeat them in a battle, they will flee the desert and regain their strength, and they will attack us in the south. We are entangled with the Hu people, how can we compete for hegemony among the princes in order to seek the world. The Qin State and Yiqu fought for hundreds of years, and this is a clear example. Attack Sanhu, please think twice. ”

Gongzi Cheng also said: "Among our iron horsemen, there are many people who are Hu people. When we fought the Sanhu decisive battle, the Hu people did not listen to our decree and attacked me, so we should do this. ”

"A few years ago, we defeated the Linhu people by recruiting the Dihu Iron Cavalry. It is enough to prove that the Hu people are loyal to the widows. The Hu people are loyal to the widow and will not betray. Sanhu is powerful, and he is fighting with us head-on, and there are few people to be afraid. Zhao Yong's tone was not afraid of the might of the Hu people, "The widow once said to the prince of Lou Fu that he would use the way that the Hu people were most proud of... Ride and shoot and beat them. The widow wanted them to submit to the state of Zhao and be used by the widow. Today, Sanhu took the initiative to attack me head-on, which is exactly what the widow wants. At this time, it is also the time for the widow to fulfill his promise. ”

Fei Yi said: "The king really plans to compete with Sanhu. ”

"Destroying Zhongshan, opening up Hujiang, and dominating the grassland are strategies formulated by widows." Zhao Yong's eyes were bright, "I don't fight Hu, but Hu goes south to attack me." Since Lin Hu, Dong Hu, and Lou Fu took the initiative to start a war with us. In one fell swoop, we will solve the hidden dangers in northern Xinjiang, open up Hujiang, and dominate the grassland. The widow wants to make the prestige of Zhao State sound and shake the grassland. Beihu did not dare to go south to herd horses, let alone attack Zhao in the south. ”

Zhao Yong planned to take advantage of the Hu people's southward attack on Zhao, let Zhongshan go for the time being, and start a war with the Hu people. Since Zhao and Hu people will have a battle sooner or later, then he will personally lead the iron cavalry to attack Sanhu and open up Hu Xinjiang.

Seeing that the monarch insisted on starting a war with Sanhu, the minister of Zhao strongly opposed it. They can't persuade Zhao Jun to take back his fate by saying that the Hu people are far superior to Zhao Guo and Zhao Guo is weak. Because they knew that if they did so, it would only backfire and inspire the king's belligerence. As a result, these opposing ministers cited insufficient military spending, difficulties in supplying food and grass, and so on.

Zhao Yong was silent in the success of several expeditions to Zhongshan, the recovery of Hexi County in the north, the reduction of Linhu, and the intervention in Qin's internal affairs. Destroying Zhongshan, expanding Hujiang, and fighting for the world, these nine words aroused Zhao Yong's ambition. Zhao Yong didn't want to prevent him from fighting Sanhu and establishing a meritorious career for all generations because of these problems.

Seeing that the king was determined to attack Sanhu, the generals also supported the king's decree.

Regardless of the obstruction of opponents, Zhao Yong issued a decree, led the Hufu cavalry to temper the subway cavalry, and gathered the troops of the three counties of Hebei Prefecture, Handan County, and Dai County to meet the Sanhu.

The Central Plains civilization fought against the wind of the grassland, and with Zhao attacking Beihu, the curtain officially kicked off.