'First set the northern frontier, and then take Xianyang', this is the Zhao lord's father summoned the ministers and generals to formulate a strategy to attack Qin.

The next day, Zhao's father held a court meeting, and courtiers with more than 500 stones entered the court.

Zhao Wang He got up and faced Lord Zhao's father, and said sincerely: "Please Lord Father preside over the government." ”

Master Zhao nodded, and said in a gentle tone: "Lou annoys people and troubles the northern Xinjiang, in order to protect the descendants of the eternal solid, lonely, I feel that I go to the north to inspect the newly opened territory, look for the Lou trouble, and clear the border troubles." ”

Master Zhao's father said a word, and the ministers hurriedly said: "Lord Zhao is Shengming." ”

Zhao Wang He said: "Lord Zhao's father worked hard for the country. ”

Master Zhao's father smiled: "I can ensure that the Zhao family is forever, lonely, what's the matter if you work hard." ”

Zhao Wang He said respectfully: "Lord Zhao's father is looking for trouble in the north and clearing the border troubles. After Zhao's father left, what about the national politics. ”

"You are the king of Zhao, and the state affairs should be handed over to you. You don't want to ask for everything. After leaving alone, Handan will be handed over to you. ”

"The child is young, please ask Lord Zhao to designate a virtuous minister to assist."

Master Zhao smiled: "Feiyi, Lone will hand over Wang Er and Handan to you." ”

"Huh", although Fei Yi wanted to follow Master Zhao to find trouble, clear the border troubles, open up Hu Jiang, and spur horses, but Lord Zhao handed over the heavy responsibility of Handan and Zhao Wanghe to him, and he couldn't refuse.

Another day later, Master Zhao led Sima Wang, Le Yi, Zhao Xi and other military generals and three thousand iron horsemen to Daijun.

Acting Prime Minister Zhao Gu suddenly heard that Zhao's father came to Daicheng, led Daicheng's civil ministers and military generals, and went out of the city to greet him personally.

A scout said sharply: "Master Zhao is coming." ”

Suddenly, the horse's hooves thundered and dust flew up.

Zhao Gu saluted and said, "Minister, meet Lord Zhao's father." ”

Everyone also said in unison: "Minister, meet Master Zhao." ”

Master Zhao's father saw Zhao Gu and said with a smile: "Prime minister, you are old." ”

Zhao Gu replied: "The king is over forty years old, and the minister, the age will naturally rise." If the minister is not old, he is not a monster. ”

Master Zhao looked at the old ministers and veterans of Daicheng and sighed: "Yes! We're all old. Lonely, it has been almost 30 years since he succeeded to the throne. ”

"Master Zhao's father is in the prime of life, how can he say that he is old." Zhao Gu smiled and said: "When Lord Zhao's father succeeded to the throne, Zhao was weak and was bullied by the princes. Under the governance of Zhao's father, the state of Zhao became strong. We took back Hexi, attacked Beihu, and expanded Hujiang. The minister followed Zhao's father to fight on the battlefield, and this life was enough. ”

Everyone also said: "I am willing to serve Lord Zhao's father." ”

Master Zhao looked at the familiar face and sighed, "Yes! Lonely, I didn't expect that it took us more than 20 years to make Zhao Guo strong. Northern Xinjiang Daijun, with you, lonely, can sit back and relax, in order to establish a world-famous cause. You are all lonely right-hand men, great heroes of the Zhao State. ”

Zhao Gu sighed: "It's a pity! The minister's body is not day by day, and the minister cannot fight with Zhao's father, open up Hujiang, and promote the prestige of my Zhao family. ”

"Lonely, in the prime of life. You are not old. Lonely, I still have to rely on you to continue to open up Hu Jiang and raise the prestige of my Zhao clan. Master Zhao looked at the old ministers and veterans with gray sideburns, and said with a smile: "Wu Zixu is getting old, and he can still lead the weak Wu, break the strong Chu, and whip the corpse of the king of Chu to avenge the revenge of his father and brother." Lonely, who has just raised his prestige in Hujiang, has not yet gone south to compete for hegemony in the Central Plains, how can you say that you are old. ”

Zhao Gu and others said in unison: "Minister, I am willing to serve Lord Zhao's father, raise the prestige of Hujiang, go south to fight for hegemony in the Central Plains, and become a king." ”

Master Zhao's father was high-spirited, and raised his voice: "If you are alone, how can you not raise your authority in Hujiang and compete for hegemony in the Central Plains." ”

Zhao Gu greeted him respectfully: "Please, Master Zhao enters the city." ”

Everyone also said in unison: "Welcome Lord Zhao to the city." ”

Entering the city, Zhao Gu arranged a banquet to entertain Zhao's father. Master Zhao watched the singing and dancing on the one hand, and on the other hand, he talked with the old ministers and veterans of Daicheng about attacking Northern Yan, collecting Hexi, breaking through the forest and Hu, cutting down the Central Plains, supporting the King of Yan and King Qin, and attacking Sanhu to expand thousands of miles of Hu territory.

Master Zhao also knew that these people who followed him to expand the territory and fight the Sanhu were still able to get together to drink today, and tomorrow, they might not have the opportunity to talk and drink freely. Therefore, in this banquet, there was no gift from the monarch and ministers, everyone drank happily and pointed out the country, and the banquet did not end until dawn.

Zhao Gu also knew that Lord Zhao's father came to Daijun, not to enjoy the mountains and rivers, let alone to catch up with the old ministers and drink and talk about the world. Zhao Gu wanted to say and ask at the banquet several times, but when he saw that Master Zhao only cared about drinking and pointing out the country, he had to put what he wanted to say in his heart.

After another day, Zhao Gu woke up, went to the palace alone, and asked, "Has Master Zhao woken up?" ”

Sima Wang saluted and said, "Master Zhao is waiting for the prime minister. ”

Zhao Gu returned the salute and followed Sima Wang's family into the palace.

Master Zhao's father was watching with both hands on the military affairs of Northern Xinjiang. Sima Wangzu hurriedly said: "Master Zhao's father, the prime minister is here." ”

Zhao Gu saluted and said, "Minister, meet Lord Zhao's father." ”

Master Zhao put away the bamboo slips, put them aside, and said with a smile: "The prime minister is here, sit down." ”

Zhao Gu thanked and said, "Thank you." ”

Master Zhao asked: "Dai Xiang, you don't have to ask why Gu came to Dai County." ”

Zhao Gu saw that Master Zhao was easy-going, and replied: "Minister, although I want to ask, I am afraid that Lord Zhao will blame him." Therefore, I can only hold it in my heart. ”

Master Zhao smiled: "Lonely, in your eyes, you are a stingy person." ”

Although Master Zhao said that he had no intention, the listener had a heart, "Minister, talking nonsense, please punish Lord Zhao." ”

Seeing that he was restrained, Master Zhao smiled and said, "Lone is just a joke, you don't have to be nervous." ”

Zhao Gu has always been unable to figure it out, and he doesn't know if there are other meanings hidden in Master Zhao's words.

Sima Wang's clan didn't know what was wrong with the prime minister, the older he was, the more he thought about it, and said busily: "Prime minister, Lord Zhao's father came to Daijun this time for military affairs. ”

Zhao Gu knew that Master Zhao's father would not come to Daijun in Northern Xinjiang for no reason. In recent years, a lot has happened in Zhao Guo.

Master Zhao's father couldn't afford to fall ill because of Meng Yao's death. Subsequently, Zhao's father abolished the crown prince's chapter and supported his son to be the king, Zhao changed the lord, and the court was turbulent.

Although Zhao Gu didn't know why Zhao's father made such an order, he didn't know why Zhao's father chose to abdicate in his prime and pass on the throne to Gongzi He. But Zhao Gu believes that Zhao's father's actions will have deep meaning and will lead Zhao to a new level.

Whether it is to break the strategy of the Five Kingdoms, or to depreciate himself to the king, or to promote Hufu cavalry and archery, or to use the power of one country to meet the Sanhu. Zhao's father's actions seem confusing, but Zhao can thrive in adversity in order to achieve today's achievements.

This time, Zhao Gu also believed in the decision made by Master Zhao's father. Because this man is the father of Zhao, the hero who made Zhao stronger.

Master Zhao's lonely entry into Qin also made him worried. He was also worried that Lord Zhao's father would enter Qin and never return, ruining his reputation. Lord Zhao's father's actions to discuss the princes in Xianyang made him enthusiastic.

Zhao Gu often said: "A man is like Zhao's father, and he lives up to his youth." ”

Today, when Lord Zhao's father returned from Qin, he came to Daijun, and Zhao will definitely make a big move. Although Zhao Gu had already guessed the purpose of Lord Zhao's visit to Daijun, he still restrained the pride that welled up in his heart and asked, "Lord Zhao didn't know what he came to Northern Xinjiang for."

Master Zhao's father did not hide it from the confidant in front of him, and spit out two words, "Kill Qin." ”

"Var Qin." Zhao Gu never thought that Master Zhao would go to Qin State for a trip and would attack Qin State's idea.

Sima Wangzu said with a smile: "When I first heard the words Lord Zhao's father and Qin, I had the same expression as Dai Xiang. ”

Master Zhao smiled: "Don't look at Gu with this kind of eyes. Lone's decision to attack Qin was naturally a decision made after careful consideration. ”

Zhao Gu asked: "Master Zhao entered Qin alone, and the harvest must be not small. ”

"Not bad." Master Zhao's father Zhengse said: "Lone understands the Qin State, and also understands the King of Qin and the eighth son. Today's Qin State is far inferior to the era of King Qin's father and brother. The current Qin State does not have the likes of Yingji, Zhang Yi, or Yinghua and Ganmao. Qin has no generals, can be attacked, and can be destroyed. ”

"Qin has no famous general, he can be attacked and destroyed." Zhao Gu's heart was agitated, and he asked, "How does Master Zhao plan to destroy Qin." ”

Master Zhao didn't answer, but asked, "Zhao Gu, what do you think of how to cut down Qin." ”

Zhao Gu thought for a while and replied: "Naturally, it is the princes of Hezong, and the second time the soldiers sent a letter to Gu. If Zhao Xie's kid knew that Lord Zhao would join forces with the princes again and raise troops to attack Qin, not to mention how happy he would be. ”

Master Zhao shook his head and replied, "Lone will not join the princes, and the soldiers will send a letter to the valley." ”

Zhao Gu was shocked: "Master Zhao is planning to go to war with the Qin State alone?" ”

"The situation of Hangu has been personally inspected by Lone. It is not suitable for large-scale operations. Attacking the Qin State was handed over to the three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei. If you are lonely, you will not join in the fun. ”

"If you don't compliment the princes, don't send a letter to the valley, how can Lord Zhao's father destroy Qin." Zhao Gu naturally knew that there was only one way to attack Qin, and that was Hangu Pass. Lord Zhao's father is not in line with the princes, and he does not send a letter to Gu, how can he destroy Qin.

Seeing that his face was full of doubts, Master Zhao replied easily: "There is a second way to break through the Qin State. ”

"The second way." The more Zhao Gu listened, the more confused he became.

Sima Wangzu replied: "On behalf of the prime minister, Master Zhao plans to go south with the troops of Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, and Yanmen, and use cavalry to attack Qin and take Xianyang directly. ”

Zhao Gu asked, "Master Zhao's strategy, will it be too risky?" ”

Sima Wangzu replied: "Don't worry! Master Zhao's strategy was repeatedly deduced and verified. This plan will definitely succeed. ”

Zhao Gu asked again: "Master Zhao decided to cut down Qin, why didn't he prepare to cut down Qin, but instead came to Dai County." ”

Sima Wangzu replied: "Lord Zhao's plan is to let the Qin State and the princes go to war, and both sides will be defeated. Then, make a surprise attack and take Xianyang directly. Before cutting Qin, first stabilize the northern frontier and look for traces of Lou's annoying. ”

Zhao Gu hurriedly said: "The building is annoying. ”

Master Zhao nodded and said: "Although the Lou annoyance people were defeated by us, a large number of troops fled far north of the desert and went deep into the grassland. We will send troops to attack Qin, and we must not let the annoying people of Lou take the opportunity to invade our territory. ”

"In the past few years, the minister has also been looking for Lou Annoying, but there is no news of them." Zhao Gu was shocked: "Master Zhao's father is not going to go north to Mobei, go deep into the grassland, look for the annoying people, and completely solve the border troubles." ”

"Lonely, that's what I mean." Zhao Yong said sharply: "If you want to settle the northern Xinjiang, there will be no more troubles." ”

"We raised troops on an expedition to find people in Lou, which is extremely unfavorable to us."

"Lone decided to raise 70,000 troops, go north to Mobei, go deep into the grassland, and fight a decisive battle with Lou Annoying." Master Zhao's father saw that Zhao Gu was frightened by his thoughts, and said: "Lone must completely eliminate the border troubles, and forever protect the descendants of the country." ”

When Zhao Gu heard this, his expression was agitated, and he asked, "What does Master Zhao want his ministers to do?" ”

"You have to defend the city for Lone and guard the three newly opened counties in northern Xinjiang." Master Zhao's father advised: "The lonely party can climb the Great Wall, guide the country, lead the troops to Mobei, look for Lou Fu, and clear the troubles." ”