Wei Ran stayed in Handan in vain and waited for Lord Zhao's father to return. Since you have come to Zhao Kingdom, why do you have to bring some information about Zhao Kingdom back.

Wei Ran also wanted to know that Master Zhao's father disregarded the worldly vision and etiquette, and resolutely implemented Hufu cavalry shooting. What puzzled Wei Ran was that Zhao State's implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting was absurd and ridiculous, which was not tolerated by the princes. Lord Zhao's father should also become the king of chaos and the country of Zhao.

However, Zhao Jun not only did not become the king of chaos, but also caused disaster to Zhao Guo. On the contrary, Zhao Guo was in the process of promoting Hufu cavalry and shooting, and his national strength grew rapidly. Count the middle mountains, and do not fall behind; crossed the river to the west and broke through the forest and hu; Taking advantage of Qin's civil strife, he not only recovered the land of Hebei County, but also supported Gongziji as the king of Qin and interfered in Qin's internal affairs; Hit Sanhu, settle the northern frontier, and expand thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. After Zhao Guo implemented Hufu cavalry shooting, it took on a new look. The state of Zhao also went from being weak and being bullied by the princes to becoming a strong state. After Hu Fu rode and shot, Zhao Guo's future is immeasurable.

The deeds of Zhao's master father far surpass Qi Heng and Jin Wen. Hufu cavalry archery has not only become synonymous with Zhao's father's establishment of eternal meritorious service. It is also a spiritual symbol of the heroes of this era to open up Hu Xinjiang and establish meritorious deeds.

The footprints of Zhao's father were also the first Chinese monarchs to pioneer and understand Hu Jiang. Suddenly, the heroic deeds of Zhao's father in attacking Sanhu and expanding Hujiang were recited among the princes. There are even proverbs ... The Son of Heaven came out of Handan, and the world was unified.

Could it be that Master Zhao's father is really a new son of heaven who ended the war and made the world unified.

Whoever doesn't know Lord Zhao's father is in vain to call him the master. This sentence has spread all over the streets and alleys of Zhao Kingdom.

The princes ridiculed Zhao's father for vainly trying to change a piece of clothing and learn to ride and shoot, so that the weak Zhao State could become strong. However, after Master Zhao implemented the Hu Fu cavalry shooting, he really defeated them in a way that the Hu people were proud of. Lord Zhao's father also proved to the princes of the world that who said that the riding and shooting of the Central Plains boy was not as good as Beihu on horseback.

What kind of man is Master Zhao, a man who makes the princes jealous and makes Beihu submit.

When Wei Ran came to Handan, Zhao State, he wanted to know more about Zhao State, Hu Fu Cavalry and Archery, and the Zhao master who was shocked by the world.

The best place to get to know Zhao is of course Jiuliju. This is not only the most lively street market in the flowery Great North City of Zhao Kingdom, but also a window to understand Zhao Kingdom. Wei Ran has nothing to do, he will always come here to drink a few glasses of Zhao wine and listen to the voices from the scholars.

On this day, Wei Ran came to Jiuliju to drink as usual. Wei Ran had just drunk a few bottles, and a person came in and said something in his ear.

Wei Ran asked, "King Zhao summoned me into the palace. ”

The man nodded.

Wei Ran pondered for a while, and thought: "King Zhao summoned me into the palace, could it be that Lord Zhao's father returned from Daijun." ”

Seeing that Wei Ran had no intention of leaving for the palace, the man urged: "General, it's time to enter the palace." ”

Wei Ran sighed: "I've waited for so long, and I've finally arrived." ”

When the man saw Wei Ran, he said to leave, and he was not rigid at all. But seeing that Wei Ran planned to enter the palace to meet King Zhao like this, he reminded him: "Should the general's outfit be changed?" ”

Wei Ran stretched out his sleeves and examined it for a moment, but he didn't feel anything wrong, "That's good." ”

Wei Ran entered the Zhao Palace, met King Zhao, and saluted: "Foreign minister, meet King Zhao." ”

Zhao Wanghe raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite." ”

Wei Ran asked, "King Zhao summoned me to the palace, I don't know why." ”

When King Zhao saw Wei Ran's vague footsteps, he looked drunk, and asked, "Have you drunk?" ”

"I have heard good wine, and all of them are out of Handan. If you don't drink Zhao wine when you come to Handan, you are a person who loves wine. Wei Ran burped and said with a smile: "I drank a few bottles, and I couldn't put it down." ”

Zhao Wanghe quipped: "It's boring to drink alone." ”

"Foreign minister, when you come to Handan alone, how can anyone be willing to drink with me." Wei Ran sighed: "The minister has something on his mind and can't let go, so he drinks a few bottles." ”

Zhao Wang He also knew what he was expressing, smiled faintly, and changed his words: "The widow summoned you to the palace because the master father sent the news. ”

When Wei Ran heard this, he sobered up a little. After staying in Zhao Guo for many days, he finally got the news about Master Zhao's father, and his eyes were admired: "Master Zhao's achievements in hitting Sanhu and opening up Hu Jiang far surpass Qi Heng and Jin Wen. The deeds of Lord Zhao's father spread throughout the Central Plains. Is the minister fortunate enough to witness the hero Zhao Zhu's father. ”

When King Zhao saw that the Qin people's evaluation of Lord Zhao's father actually used the words "hero", he said with a smile: "Lord Zhao's father is still in Daijun to deal with the affairs of Hu Jiang." ”

When Wei Ran heard this, he was a little disappointed in his heart and sighed: "It's a pity! If you come to Handan and don't know Master Zhao's father, don't you know the hero. Not being able to see Master Zhao's father is a lifelong regret. ”

Zhao Wang He said: "Although Master Zhao's father is in Dai County, there is news from Lord Zhao's father. ”

"My country's invitation to Lou to slow down into Qin is the prime minister, what does Master Zhao mean." Wei Ran held his breath and waited for King Zhao's answer.

Zhao Wang He heard that the Qin people were all Master Zhao's father when they opened and closed their mouths, and a faint unhappiness appeared in his heart, and he said with a smile on his face: "Master Zhao is approved." ”

Wei Ran's expression slid with a hint of joy, and he hurriedly said, "Great." The foreign minister traveled to Handan and lived up to his mission. ”

Zhao Wang He said: 'Zhao's father also said that he hopes that Qin and Zhao will be friendly for generations to come, and they will never fight each other. ’

Wei Ran hurriedly said: "Lord Zhao's father has the grace to help King Qin, and Qin and Zhao are the same ancestor. The two countries should help each other and form an alliance, so how can they fight again. ”

Zhao Wang He said: "Lou slow." ”

Lou slowly lined up and said, "The minister is here." ”

"The State of Qin invited you to join Qin as the prime minister, Qin and Zhao are good, so the widow will ask you."

Lou Xuan Zhengse said: "The ministers will do their best to promote the good of Qin and Zhao. ”

"That's very good." Zhao Wang He said again: "This is the envoy sent by the widow to make friends with the Qin State. ”

Master Zhao's father came out and saluted: "Minister, meet the king." ”

Zhao Wanghe stabilized his breath and said busily: "No need to be polite. ”

Wei Ran saw that King Zhao was too polite to an envoy to the Qin State, and a trace of doubt flashed in his heart. Wei Ran turned to look at the messenger and said in his heart, "This is the posture of a king. ”

Seeing that Qin Envoy was looking at him, Master Zhao also looked at Wei Ran, and said in his heart: "Qin Envoy's appearance is not simple!" ”

Wei Ran was impressed by Master Zhao's demeanor, and saluted: "The foreign minister has seen the ambassador. ”

Master Zhao's father hid it deeply, and said busily: "Please take care of the ambassador all the way." ”

King Zhao was afraid that Master Zhao would leak out the clues, and he was noticed by the Qin envoy, so he hurriedly said: "Qin and Zhao are on good terms, please everyone." ”

Although King Zhao promised Qin and Zhao to make friends, he also sent Lou to slow down into Qin. But the alliance of Qin and Zhao kept silent about the affairs of the princes. Wei Ran had already thought that this was intentional by King Zhao. However, seeing that the king of Zhao sent Lou to slow down into Qin, he also sent envoys into Qin to conclude peace. Lou slowly entered Qin as the prime minister, and when the princes saw it, they would also doubt the relationship between Qin and Zhao.

Wei Ran said: "Foreign minister, I wish Qin and Zhao friendship for generations, and they will not fight." ”

The ministers of Zhao also said: "I wish Zhao and Qin friendship for generations, and they will not fight against each other." ”

Three days later, Wei Ran, Master Zhao, and Lou Slow left Handan and embarked on the road west to Qin.

Zhao Wanghe stood on the tower of Handan City, witnessed the sight of the three of them leaving, and asked, "Taifu, will it be dangerous for Master Zhao to enter Qin?" ”

Fei Yi said: "Master Zhao's lonely ambition into Qin, there will be no danger. ”

Zhao Wang He said: "What should the Qin people do if they find out the identity of Lord Zhao's father." The Qin State would not imprison Lord Zhao's father. ”

"The Qin people have seen through the identity of Master Zhao's father, and they don't dare to do anything to Master Zhao's father." Fei Yi paused a little, and then said: "The Qin people imprisoned Master Zhao's father, and he was the enemy of Zhao State. The three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei attacked Qin, and Qin was no longer an opponent. When the Qin State offends our country, it pushes us to the princes. We joined forces with the princes to attack Qin, which is naturally not what Qin wants to see. ”

"What Taifu said is good. The Qin State is unable to parry the princes, how dare it offend our country. He said sharply: "If the Qin people dare to imprison Lord Zhao's father, the widow will definitely raise troops to attack Qin." ”

"For the sake of Zhao's long-term cause, Master Zhao entered Qin alone, and did not hesitate to risk his life." Fei Yi glanced at the outskirts of Handan City and said with relief: "Your Majesty, we are quietly waiting for the news of Lord Zhao's father's return. ”

Master Zhao and others marched westward, arrived at Jinyang, and then went south from Jinyang to enter Hedong County of Qin.

After a few days of walking, a Xiongguan fortress appeared in the field of vision of Master Zhao's father.

Master Zhao asked softly, "Where is this place?" ”

Lou Fu lowered his voice and said: "This place is the first pass of the Qin State, Hangu Pass. ”

Zhao Yong got out of the car, looked at this Xiongguan fortress, and sighed in his heart: "Here, the west is based on the plateau, the east is bordered by the Jiejian River, the south is connected to the Qinling Mountains, and the north is connected to the Yellow River. I finally understand why the Five-Nation Alliance can't break through the Hangu Pass. ”

Wei Ran saw that Zhao Envoy and Lou Chuan both got out of the car, and he also got out of the car and walked over, "This place is Hangu Pass, after Hangu Pass, it only takes a few days to reach Xianyang." ”

Lou Xuan knew the mind of Master Zhao's father, he wanted to know more about the terrain of this dangerous pass, and prepare for the attack on Qin in the future, so he hurriedly said: "In the past few days, I have been on the road, and my bones are a little disobedient. Can we hike into Hangu Pass. First, I can move my muscles and bones, and second, I also want to see the dangers of the famous princes. ”

Master Zhao asked: "The princes attack Qin, this place is the only way!" ”

Lou was shocked when he heard this. How could Master Zhao ask such a question.

Wei Ran didn't notice the slightest abnormality, and for some reason Zhao Envoy gave him a strong sense of oppression, "Exactly." ”

Master Zhao took a few steps forward and asked, "More than ten years ago, Gongsun Yan first advocated the joint longitudinal and invited Chu, Han, Wei, Zhao, and Yan to attack Qin. The momentum of the five countries is huge, but they are blocked by this pass. The Qin State occupies this pass, which can be attacked and defended. The princes could not help the Qin state. ”

Wei Ran's eyes showed arrogance and said: "The Qin State has the Hangu Guantian Danger, and it is not so easy for the princes to cut down Qin. ”

Master Zhao asked casually: "The alliance of Qi, Han, and Wei invaded Qin, I don't know if I can break through Hangu?" ”

"None of the five countries can break through Hangu, how can Qi, Han, and Wei break through this pass." Wei Ran deliberately raised his voice in order to let the envoys of Zhao State understand that it was not easy for the princes to want to cut down Qin.

Master Zhao asked: "Jing Guojun has been in Qin for more than a year, and he is in a high position, and he knows the Qin State well. Jing Guojun called on the princes to attack Qin, could they not break through the Hangu Pass. ”

Wei Ran said with a smile: "More than ten years ago, the king of Chu raised the army of the six countries to attack Qin, and Qin relied on the natural danger of Hangu, so that the army of the six countries 'ambushed millions of corpses and bled and drifted'. Although Jing Guojun obtained the secrets of the Qin State, he could not break through the Hangu. ”

"If the princes want to cut down Qin, and the horses set foot on Xianyang, they must break through the Hangu Pass." Master Zhao asked lightly: "If Jing Guojun can come out of Hangu Pass, can't he attack it?" ”

Wei Ran sneered: "If Jing Guojun didn't rely on the rooster and dog thief, how could he go out of Hangu Pass." ”

"It is said that it is easy to enter Qin, difficult to get out of Qin, and even more difficult to send a letter to Guguan." Master Zhao looked into Wei Ran's eyes and asked calmly, "We went to the Qin State, and we couldn't get out of Hangu Pass!" ”

Wei Ran was shocked: "Zhao Envoy, where do you say this." ”

"Thinking about Gongsun Martingale and Zhang Yi and others, I just feel it." Master Zhao asked seriously: "Let's go, can we still return?" ”

"Zhao Envoy really loves to laugh. Qin and Zhao are allies, how can Zhao envoys return. Wei Ran laughed and said, "Gongsun Ying, Zhang Yi and others have contributed to Qin, which is good." However, these two people are also guilty of Qin. ”

"I don't understand what Qin Envoy said."

"What does Zhao Envoy think Gongsun Martingale is?"

"It is said that the Qin State became stronger, and it was all because Gongsun Martingale changed the law."

"Zhao envoy's words are fallacious." Wei Ran looked at Hangu Guan and said: "The law of the concubine is harsh and tyrannical, and everyone in the people is in danger. The concubine will not die, and Qin will not die if he does not die to the princes, but also to the people. The strength of the Qin State is the way of Qin Xiaogong, the work of the father and son of King Qin Hui and King Qin Wu. Gongsun Martingale was a sinner of the Qin State. ”

"Gongsun Ying is a sinner in the Qin State? Where does this begin? ”

"Gongsun Ying is a meritorious hero of the Qin State, why did he die?" Wei Ran said again: "The first king killed Gongsun Marting, why didn't the Qin State be chaotic, but ruled greatly." ”

"I'm also curious about this question."

"Gongsun Martingale was split by the former king, and he deserved it. When the people learned this, they all clapped their hands and applauded. If you don't kill your concubine, how can you be angry? ”

"Zhang Yi is dedicated to Qin, and King Wu of Qin abandoned it, why did he end up like this."

"Zhang Yi deceived Chu, not only made the Qin State lose its trust. In the Battle of Lantian, Qin almost died in the Chu State. The first king also fell ill because of the war between Qin and Chu. ”

While everyone was talking, they came to the city of Hangu Pass. The general of Hanya shouted, "Who is coming?" ”

Wei Ran took out the token from his arms, and the Hangu guard looked at it and said busily: "General Wei has returned from his envoy to Zhao State." ”

Wei Ran put away the token and advised: "Pay attention to vigilance, don't let the princes and scouts get in." ”

The guard of Hangu said, "Oh." ”

Wei Ran said slowly to Zhao Envoy and Lou: "Both, please follow me into the customs." ”

Lord Zhao's father saw Hangu Pass, the Qin people were well defended, and if the princes wanted to break through Hangu from the front, it would be difficult to succeed. If the princes want to attack Qin and set foot on Xianyang, is there only this way?

Lou slowly saw that Master Zhao was distracted, and coughed to remind.

Master Zhao woke up from his thoughts, glanced at Hanguguan again, and a bright voice came out in his heart, "Qin Guo, I'm alone." ”