Zhao Junyong held a big wedding, after telling the heavens and worshipping his ancestors. Summoned Fei Yi, Li Dui, Tian Buli, Gongzi Cheng, Zhao Ding, Zhao Jue, Gongsun Pu and other important ministers to Congtai Palace to discuss state affairs.

Zhao Yong asked, "What is the current situation in Zhongshan Kingdom?" ”

Fei Yi replied: "Sima Chou died of illness, and the king of Zhongshan took his son Sima Xi as his appearance. Sima Xi inherited all the titles of Sima Chou. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "What kind of person is Sima Xi?" He is the minister of state, will it be unfavorable to Zhao Guo. ”

Seeing that everyone didn't answer, Li Dui took the lead in replying: "Sima Chou is a native of Wei State, and he once followed the Zhongshan Le clan and the Li clan to jointly manage Zhongshan Kingdom. Sima Chou can be a martial artist, a civil can be a country, and a martial artist can be an anbang. His son likes power and is good at scheming. is jealous of talents, and his ability is less than one-ten-thousandth of Sima Chou. The king of Zhongshan takes him as his appearance, and the country of Zhongshan will definitely be made into a miasma by him. ”

Zhao Yong asked, "How can you see it?" ”

Li Dui replied: "Sima Xi can be the prime minister, relying on the kindness of his father Sima Chou. After Sima Xi was the prime minister, he vigorously changed the customs of Zhongshan and the internal and external government affairs. Zhongshan did not learn from the four kingdoms of Qi, Wei, Qin, and Chu to change the law and try to become strong, and even chose to govern the country with Confucianism. In the world of great controversy, let alone benevolence and righteousness, Zhongshan Kingdom will be finished sooner or later under the governance of Confucianism. ”

Guozhu Zhao Ding also sighed: "Yes! Confucianism is the manifestation of learning. In the world of great contention, no country dares to use the country of Confucianism. Zhongshan ruled the country with Confucianism, and I am afraid that it is really sick. ”

Tian Buli also said: "Confucianism adheres to the principles of 'kissing' and 'respecting,' upholds 'rule by etiquette,' and advocates 'rule by virtue'; The princes do not pay attention to courtesy, nor do they worship relatives. The situation in the world is volatile, and for the princes, the opportunity to realize their own interests is fleeting. As long as the opportunity comes, if you don't seize it, you will never meet it again. In troubled times, the law should be followed, and the legalists, columnists, and soldiers will naturally become the guests of the vassal states. Confucianism is a matter of respect, but not reused. ”

Gongzi said: "Your Majesty, Sima Chou is dead, and there is no one in Zhongshan who can command the three armies." The state of Zhongshan called the king to marry Yan Zhao Wei and fight against the state of Qi. The king of Yan gave way to the country, and the rebellion of the son. Zhongshan followed Qi to conquer Yan. There were gaps between Qi, Yan and Zhongshan. Our country sent troops to attack Zhongshan State, and the two countries of Yan and Qi will not help it. Today, the king of Zhongshan is old, and he governs the country with Sima Xi, who worships Confucianism. Zhongshan does not value samurai, but literati. There will be chaos in this country, and it is the perfect time for us to attack it. Attacking Zhongshan is also a shame for the ancestors. ”

Zhao Ding and Zhao Jue also chimed in: "Your Majesty, the ministers are also in favor of attacking Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Li Dui also said: "The minister also agrees." ”

Fei Yi silently did not speak, and Tian Buli also remained silent.

Zhao Yong looked at everyone and said, "The widow is unwilling to attack Zhongshan. ”

Gongzi Cheng was shocked: "Why did you want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. ”

Zhao Ding also said: "Yes! Jun Shang missed this opportunity, and it will be difficult for us to attack Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Zhao Jue said: "Please give the order to attack Zhongshan." ”

Li Dui also said with a straight face: "Please give the order to attack Zhongshan." ”

Gongsun Pu also said: "The minister is also in favor of seizing Zhongshan Kingdom to repay the shame of the ancestors." ”

Zhao Yong was unmoved in the face of everyone's voices asking for war, "Zhongshan and Zhao are good friends. The widow is unwilling to take up the oath of breaking the covenant. The peace between Zhongshan and Zhao was not easy to come by, and we must cherish it. ”

Li Dui said anxiously: "Your Majesty, we will not attack Zhongshan Kingdom. When Zhongshan recovers its national strength, it will also attack us. We should take advantage of the enmity between Zhongshan and the princes and attack it in one fell swoop. ”

Zhao Yong beckoned and refused: "Zhao and Zhongshan have finally lived in peace. Once the war resumes, the two countries can never return to the current situation. ”

"You don't need to worry." Zhao Ding said: "Zhao is a strong country, and Zhongshan is a weak country. How could Zhao Guo be afraid of Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Zhao Jue arched his hand and said: "The last general is willing to lead the army to attack Zhongshan Kingdom, and if Zhongshan is not broken, it will not be returned." ”

Gongsun Pu also said: "Although the minister is old, he is also willing to attack Zhongshan. ”

"Your heart, the widow understands." Zhao Yong paused and said in a low voice: "The widow is unwilling to start another war and ruin the lives of the people. The matter of attacking Zhongshan Kingdom will not be mentioned again. After Zhao Yong finished speaking, he announced that he had dispersed the court meeting and went to the harem. Zhao Ding, Zhao Jue, Gongsun Pu, Li Dui and others didn't understand what the king meant. Sima Chouyong died, the king of Zhongshan was old, Sima Xi was in turmoil, Zhongshan and the vassal states were at odds, and this was the best time to attack Zhongshan. However, Zhao Jun did not take the opportunity to attack Zhongshan, but made friends with Zhongshan. This is something that no one can think of and understand.

Gongzicheng shrugged his shoulders and looked at the back of Zhao Jun leaving, feeling very helpless! Zhao Jun's thoughts, he has never thought through thoroughly.

Zhao Jue snorted and said, "The king is no longer the sharp-spirited person he used to be? ”

Zhao Ding said: "What do you mean by this." ”

Zhao Jue said: "The monarch succeeded to the throne, and he dared to go toe-to-toe with the five kingdoms of Qi, Chuyan, Wei and Qin, regardless of his weak national strength. Yan Guo committed a border. Regardless of everyone's opposition, the king personally led the army to the north. The king of Qin walked on the royal road, and the king also dared to go to the Qin country to congratulate him. Qin used Han Wei to attack Qi and defeated Sanqiu. Our country is longitudinal Wei, Han Chuyan, and the soldiers send letters to the valley. The state of Qin went east and attacked Korea. China sent troops to aid South Korea, fighting with Qi in Guanze in the east and Xiuyu in Xiuyu with Qin in the west. Despite two battles, we lost. But those two battles played the arrogance of the Zhao boy. Han Wei couldn't resist the pressure of Qin, and the king did not ask for peace with Qin. The Qin State came back to attack me and took away my Xiyang and Zhongdu. Lishi and Lin Cheng were also trampled on by the Qin people. General Lin Lao, General Zhao Zhuang and many other soldiers stood up for the country. In the battle of the Valley of No Return, we won a complete victory before we could recover the lost territories such as Lin Cheng and Lishi occupied by the Qin people. Being able to fight well and being unyielding in defeat is the backbone of my Zhao family. ”

Li Dui also said unwillingly: "Qi and Zhongshan have broken through the Yan Kingdom. The monarch did not hesitate to offend the two countries, but still chose to support Yan Guoyuan's proton son in South Korea to return to the country and compete for the throne. After returning to China, the prince did not live up to his mission, and with the strength of the princes, he not only inherited the throne and recovered the Yan State, but also expelled the Qi State and the Zhongshan State. The state of Zhao concluded an alliance with the states of Yan and Qin without conquest of each other. It also further consolidated the relations between South Korea and Wei. Since the founding of the Zhao State, it has never achieved such a good situation. The attack on Zhongshan is not only to wash away the shame of the ancestors, but also to break the heart of our country. Zhongshan is like a cancer, if it is not removed, it will harm our country sooner or later. ”

Gongzi Cheng said coldly: "The king's mind is all on Mrs. Jun. It is understandable that the king does not want the two countries to go to war again. ”

Zhao Ding said indignantly: "Zhongshan and Zhao will fight sooner or later." Whether the king wants it or not, the war between the two countries will be rekindled. ”

Gongzi Cheng sighed: "Yes! Zhongshan and Zhao fought early and late, and they had to fight sooner or later. At this time, attacking Zhongshan Kingdom, we have the upper hand in the situation. ”

"Your Majesty, for the sake of a woman, you don't care about state affairs." Zhao Ding looked excited, "I let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I'm afraid it's difficult to break through Zhongshan Kingdom!" ”

Hiyoshi and Tian Buli didn't want to join them, and quietly left the main hall. Fei Yi asked: "Right Sikou, do you think our lord is really confused by Mrs. Jun?" ”

Tian Buli glanced at the hall and said with a smile: "Your Excellency is really as they say, then they really don't know your majesty at all." ”

Fei Yi looked up at the clouds floating on the ground and asked, "What kind of person do you think our monarch is?" ”

Tian Buli stroked his chin and said, "Ambition is hidden in my heart." ”

Fei Yi turned his head to look at him, took a breath and said, "People's minds also change with age. At the beginning of the succession to the throne of King Wei, he was also ambitious to revitalize the national strength of Wei. Taking advantage of the defeat of Qin to Qi, with Gongsun Yan as the general, he united the soldiers of Han, Wei, Yan and Chu to send a letter to Gu and attack Qin together. However, attacking Qin is not overcome. Xiuyu was defeated by Qin, and Guanze was defeated by Qi. The defeat in the three battles had already worn out the ambition of the heir of the king of Wei. The monarch succeeded to the throne, broke the Five Kingdoms, pacified the civil strife, the Northern Imperial Yan Kingdom, and was a young hero. However, the Five Kingdoms attacked Qin and did not conquer it. Xiuyu was defeated by Qin, and Guanze was defeated by Qi. Xiyang and Zhongdu defeated the Qin State again. Lin Cheng and Lishi were defeated by the Qin State, and General Lin Lao, General Zhao Zhuang and others were also killed in battle. In recent years, my country has fought foreign wars and repeatedly lost to Qin and Qi. I'm afraid there is not much arrogance left! ”

Tian Buli pondered for a moment and replied, "My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours. ”

"Oh." Fei Yi said: "What do you think?" ”

Tian Buli looked down at Handan City, and said as he walked: "The king and the heir of the prince of Wei are not the same people. ”

"What's the difference?"

"Jun Shang is a descendant of the Zhao family, and he has never been afraid of fighting. The style of the Zhao family is known to all princes in the world. The Five Kingdoms conspired against Zhao, and the monarch did not hesitate to compete with the weak national strength. This is the Zhao family's bones, and they would rather not give in. Han, Zhao, Wei, Yan, and Chu sent a letter to Gu and attacked Qin Buke. In the battle of Xiuyu, we lost to the Qin State; In the battle of Guanze, we lost to the Qi State. Both Han and Wei sued for peace with Qin. The monarch would rather lower his own edict and admit his mistakes rather than ask for peace with the Qin state. This courage and courage are incomparable to those of the heirs of the King of Wei. Tian Buli continued: "Zhongdu, Xiyang, the battle situation is not good for us. Lin Cheng and Lishi were also trampled by the Qin people. However, the king was not afraid of the Qin State and personally led the troops to Taiyuan County to resist the Qin people. We have a great victory in the Valley of No Return and expel the Qin people from the country. As soon as our country ended the war with Qin, Yan was attacked by Qi and Zhongshan. It stands to reason that after Qin Zhao and Zhao, China's national strength is weak, and we should recuperate and watch the chaos in the Central Plains. However, Jun Shangli overrode public opinion and went to Korea with General Lechi to escort Yan Guo's proton back in Korea and revive Yan Guo. In the past few years, we have lost many foreign wars and won few victories, but we will always see hope. The Valley of No Return repelled the Qin people and saw hope. Supporting Gongzi's career to restore Yanguo also saw hope. The 300,000-strong army tested the Zhongshan Kingdom and divided the relationship between the Zhongshan Kingdom and the Qi Kingdom, which was also a hope. In the midst of failure after failure, Jun Shang saw hope again and again, and rekindled his fighting spirit. The gentleman I know is broad-minded and swallows the world, and he will never be fascinated by women. ”

Fei Yi nodded and asked: "Sima Chouyong died, Zhongshan Wang Cuo is old, Sima Xi did not succeed in governing the country with Confucianism, but misled the country." Zhongshan and Qi Yan were at odds. Our country has no worries about the outside world and is stable at home. At this moment, it is the best time for us to attack Zhongshan Kingdom. Is it confused that the king doesn't attack Zhongshan? ”

"Your Excellency is not confused." Tian Buli said: "Sima Chouyong has passed away, but the generals of Zhongshan who can fight well are there. Zhongshan Wang Cuo is old, but he is not confused about state affairs. Sima Xi is a country of Confucianism, and he will not necessarily mislead the country. Confucianism has been around for hundreds of years, and its disciples are thousands in every vassal state. Once, Zhongshan ruled the country with Confucianism and spread it. There will also be a large number of Confucian disciples who will go to Zhongshan to stretch their hands. If the Confucian trial is successful, the princes of the world will follow suit. ”

"Hmm. You're right. "Feiyi does not step down the stairs," Confucianism can survive for a hundred years in troubled times and carry forward and grow, which is enough to see that the status of Confucianism is very important. Perhaps, Confucianism will not only not mislead the country, but will make the country govern. ”

"The monarch did not attack Zhongshan Kingdom, not because he was confused, nor because Mrs. Jun." Tian Buli said: "It's that the monarch thinks that this is not the best time to attack Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

After dispersing the court meeting, Zhao Yong went to the harem. Sima Wangzu asked, "Your Majesty, I have something to say. ”

Zhao Yong stopped and asked, "What do you want to say?" ”

Sima Wangzu pointed to the pavilion and said, "Please move up." ”

The pavilion is surrounded by water on all sides, and the environment is elegant. Zhao Yong stared at the calm water and asked, "What do you have to say?" ”

Sima Wangzu asked: "Your Majesty, Zhongshan is a problem in the heart of our country. Why don't we take this opportunity to attack it? ”

Zhao Yong still stared at the water, turned his back on him, and did not speak.

Mu Jian interjected: "Sima Wang, to capture Zhongshan, the king has his own arrangements. ”

Sima Wangzu arched his hand and said, "The Wangzu doesn't understand. Please give me advice. ”

Zhao Yong turned around, looked at him, and asked, "What kind of person is the widow in your heart?" ”

Sima Wangzu's eyes hesitated, and he didn't know how to answer.

Zhao Yong seemed to see something from his eyes, "The minister doesn't understand the widow's intentions, don't you understand it either?" ”

Sima Wangzu said decisively: "No matter what decision the king makes, the Wangzu swears to follow." ”

The corners of Zhao Yong's lips showed joy, "More than ten years ago, the rhino head came to Handan, and it was said that the widow was the king and gave the widow a big gift. This gift is... Zhongshan is not destroyed, and Zhao is difficult to prosper. The destruction of Zhongshan has always been hidden in the hearts of the widows. But the rhino head said that Zhongshan Mingjun, virtuous ministers, and famous generals are still there, and Zhongshan cannot be captured. ”

Seeing that the monarch was not depressed, Sima Wangzu asked, "Sima Chou is dead, and it is the best time for us to attack Zhongshan." ”

"Although Sima Chou is dead, the good generals of Zhongshan are there. The more chaotic the Zhongshan country is, the more beneficial it is to the widows. The widow has waited for more than ten years, so what does it matter if he waits for a few more years. Now, the situation seems to be favorable to our country, and it is also the time to attack Zhongshan. Zhao Yong's eyes showed a decisive look, "However, the widow doesn't think this is the best time." Unless, the widow can strike at Zhongshan with one blow, and the princes have no ability to intervene. Otherwise, the outnumbered will not start a war easily. Attacking Zhongshan is the means, and the ultimate goal of the widows is to dominate the grassland in the north. ”

Sima Wang's pupils widened, "Your Majesty, you are going to change the national policy formulated by the ancestors of the past dynasties to go south and dominate the Central Plains. ”

"Not bad." Zhao Yong's eyes were bright and his voice was loud, "Ancestor Jianzi has gone through a lot of hardships to create a foundation. Xiangzi succeeded to the throne, defeated the Zhi clan in the battle of Jinyang, and was plundered of Hudi, so that there is today's Dai County and today's Zhao State. Subsequently, the ancestors of successive dynasties focused on the struggle for hegemony in the Central Plains and moved the capital to Handan.

Zhao not only failed to compete for hegemony in the south, but the road to hegemony was blocked, and there was no half of the achievement. Handan was catastrophic, and Zhao's wisdom was almost buried by the princes. Today, the situation in the world is uneven, and Zhao does not have the strength to dominate the Central Plains. It is better to learn from the ancestors and plundered the land of Hu in the north to strengthen the territory of Zhao. ”

"Going south can't make Zhao strong. Only by going north can Zhao State stand as princes. The widow could not be the overlord of the Central Plains, so he went north to plunder the territory of the Hu people. If you want to plunder the north, you must cut down the middle mountains. The widow must not only become the eagle on the northern grasslands, but also the overlords of the northern grasslands. The widow wants to let the Hu people serve me and submit to the Zhao State. The widow wants peace in the north, and there are no more Hu people. ”