It has been raining heavily for several days in Handan, and after the sky clears, the air is particularly fresh. Zhao Yong was in the square of Congtai Palace Nuoda, and inspected the soldiers of his three armies. Qi, Han, and Wei re-attacked Chu, and the Central Plains fell into a scuffle. This is the best time for Zhao Guosi to attack Zhongshan. Therefore, after Zhao Yong inspected the three armies, he made an order to attack Zhongshan.

In this battle, Zhao Yong gathered 100,000 people who fought on foot and with 100 gold. Under Zhao Jun, there are also Feiyi, Lou Zhuan, Tian Buli, Sima Wangzu, Zhao Xi, Xu Jun, Le Yi and other civil and military generals. Prince Zhang, Gongzi Cheng, Li Dui and others sat in Handan and were responsible for supplying the army with grain and grass. Everything was ready, and Zhao Yongqin led 100,000 soldiers to the Northern Expedition to Zhongshan.

Last year, Zhao Jun raised 300,000 troops to attack Zhongshan, dealing a devastating blow to Zhongshan. Today, Zhongshan Kingdom has caused political turmoil because of the rivalry between the two concubines. Ji Xin, the commander of southern Xinjiang, was killed; The commander of northern Xinjiang resigned and left the country. Zhongshan's domestic worries are not endless, and external troubles have not been eliminated. In the face of Zhao's 100,000 soldiers' offensive, Zhongshan retreated in defeat. It took Zhao Yong less than five days to go up from south to north, break through Dongyuan, and cross the north bank of the Hutuo River.

Zhongshan Wang Zi is enjoying the beauty song and dance. Suddenly, Zhao raised 100,000 troops to attack.

Zhongshan Wang Zi pushed away the beauty in his arms, was so frightened that he couldn't give up, and hurriedly said: "Quickly summon the minister into the palace." ”

The eunuch went to ring the alarm bell, and the minister of Zhongshan heard the bell and rushed into the palace.

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked angrily, "Sima Xi, didn't you say that Zhao State would not attack our country in a short period of time?" ”

"Minister, guilty." Sima Xi knelt on the ground, and he didn't expect Zhao Guoguo to suddenly send troops.

"Just confess your sins." Zhongshan Wang Zi said angrily: "Sima Xi, didn't you say that Zhao Jun is greedy for beauty. We carefully selected beauties and sent them to Zhao Palace. Zhao Jun has no intention of focusing on national politics, let alone attacking our country. In this way, we can weaken the national strength of Zhao and recuperate for time. This is how you find a way to weaken the state of Zhao. Has the state of Zhao been weakened? ”

"The minister is guilty." Sima Xi fell to the ground and did not look up.

Zhongshan Wang Zi snorted coldly and said sharply: "Zhao Guo is coming, who is willing to lead the troops to defend against the enemy." ”

The ministers of the palace, you look at me, I look at you, there is no one in charge.

Wang Zi of Zhongshan shouted angrily: "Wenchen is the main peace, and the military generals are the main battle." Usually, when I see you pointing out the country, you are talking about the truth. In times of crisis, you have a word! ”

"The ministers are incompetent." The ministers bowed down and pleaded guilty.

"You guys." The king of Zhongshan trembled, and scolded angrily: "In the face of national disasters, no one is worried about the widows. Do you want the widow to become a prisoner of Zhao State? ”

Gongzi Shang said: "Your Majesty, the Zhao country is powerful, and we are not their opponents. We might as well ask Qi for help. ”

"Qi and Zhao are the same raccoon dogs." The eyes of the King of Zhongshan were full of flames, "Zhao Guo attacked me, and it would be good if Qi Guo did not fall into the well." ”

Gongzi Shang took a breath of cold air and was worried, "If the princes don't come to save me, we will be in danger." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi's angry eyes looked into the hall. The minister buried his head, trembling, and did not dare to look at him.

Zhongshan governed the country with Confucianism, combined with the Taoist concept, and implemented the 'rule by doing nothing'. Zhongshan valued the literati, the samurai, destroyed the army, and abolished the law. I thought that I could establish a powerful Zhongshan State, and then get the approval of the princes of the Central Plains. But he never thought that it would cause chaos in the government of Zhongshan and a great decline in the country. Faced with life and death, Zhongshan Wang Zi realized the seriousness of the problem.

Zhongshan Wang Zi never thought that he would be majestic back then, striking Yan, Zhao, and Yu Qi. How could the Zhongshan Kingdom, which shared the royal road with the princes of the Central Plains and fought for the world, be in such a dilemma. In today's Zhongshan Kingdom, there is no friend in the Central Plains. Zhongshan Wang Zi stared at Sima Xi, who he believed was the culprit for the weakening of the Zhongshan State.

Zhongshan Wang Zi said coldly: "Sima Xi misled the country, and the widow abolished your position as the prime minister. ”

Sima Xi didn't fight, calmly bowed his head to the ground, and didn't say a word.

Zhongshan Wang Zi saw that Sima Xi's reaction was too calm, and he couldn't see the other party's expression buried on the ground. I can't guess what the other party is thinking. It stands to reason that Sima Xi was abolished as Xiangguo, and the other party should fight to the end. It wasn't until now that Zhongshan Wang Zi realized that he didn't know anything about the person in front of him.

Seeing that no one in the palace came forward, Gongzi Shang asked for an order: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to go." ”

Gongzi Shang is the second son of King Zhongshan and the younger brother of Zhongshan Wang Zi. Gongzi still often made friends with virtuous people, and the name of Aixian was also widely spread in Zhongshan Kingdom. The people in China are also very supportive of Gongzishang. If Zhongshan Wang Zi was not the eldest son, he would not be able to sit on this throne.

Zhongshan Wang Zi saw that his son was still taking the initiative to ask for his life, and he was also suspicious of his younger brother. Zhongshan Wang Zi's first reaction was not whether this younger brother was capable of defeating Zhao Jun, but was worried that this younger brother would threaten his position if he made military achievements.

Gongzi didn't understand what Zhongshan Wang Zi was thinking, so he asked again: "Minister, I am willing to serve the king." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi suppressed the injustice in his heart, and said with a soft face: "The widow has decided to go to the army." ”

When Gongzi Shang heard this, his face was shocked, and he dissuaded: "The king is the king of a country, and he should sit in the palace and win a thousand miles." How can you take the risk yourself. For the sake of the century-old cause of Zhongshan Kingdom, the matter of personal conquest, please think twice. ”

The crowd chimed in, "Please think twice, the king." ”

"You don't have to say much, the widow has already made up his mind." Zhongshan Wang Zi said: "Zhao Jun can personally recruit, why can't the widow." ”

"The Zhao clan can build a country with literature and Anbang with martial arts." Gongzi Shang said: "Zhao Jun has been fighting all year round, stepping on every inch of the mountains and rivers of Zhao Kingdom. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi was furious, "You mean to say that the widow is not Zhao Jun's opponent. ”

"That's not what the minister meant." Gongzi Shang hurriedly said: "Zhao Jun's words and deeds cannot be compared with the princes of the world. The minister means to be cautious. The king personally fought against Zhao Jun, and his courage and courage were admired by the ministers. The king is concerned with the long-term security of the country and the safety and survival of the century-old foundation. The king should sit in the palace and win a thousand miles. ”

"What you say is not unreasonable." Zhongshan Wang Zi thought for a moment, "So far, do we have a better way to break the enemy?" If you are outnumbered, you can boost morale. We will be able to defeat Zhao in one battle. ”

At this time, a scout walked quickly to the temple, "Your Majesty, urgent military situation. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi stabilized his mind and said sharply: "Read." ”

"Zhao raised 100,000 troops, broke through Dongyuan, and crossed the north bank of the Hutuo River."

"What. The state of Zhao had already broken through Dongyuan and crossed the north bank of the Hutuo River. Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted angrily: "Isn't there anyone in southern Xinjiang who can fight? ”

The scout hesitated and said: "The soldiers of Southern Xinjiang heard that the commander was put on the throne..."

"Ji Xin killed the father and son of Zhan Qian and Zhan Ai. People and gods are angry, and there is no wrong thing to do with a widow to kill him. Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted: "You told the widow the words of the soldiers in southern Xinjiang word for word. ”

"The soldiers of southern Xinjiang said that the king disrupted national politics for a woman, and killed Ji Xin. They all said that the king was stupid, and that he appointed rebel ministers and killed loyal ministers, and they did not want to serve the king. Ji Jie led the soldiers to surrender to Zhao first, and the soldiers of southern Xinjiang also surrendered. Zhao Guocai was able to capture Dongyuan and cross the Hutuo River without bloodshed. ”

"The widow remembered Ji Xin's merits and did not kill Ji Qian and others. Now these people dare to disobey the edict of the widow and surrender to the Zhao people. Zhongshan Wang Zi glared angrily, and the green tendons on his neck burst out, "These people are deeply favored by the country, and they don't know how to serve the king and the country." The widow thought that he could influence these people with kindness, but now it seems that he is aiding and abetting. The widow killed Ji Xin without remorse. The widow regretted not killing these rebels. ”

Wang Zi of Zhongshan kicked the case, pulled out his long sword, and roared: "These rebellious ministers and thieves deserve to die, they all deserve to die." ”

"Your Majesty, please be angry." Gongzi Shang said: "Zhao Guo broke through Dongyuan, crossed the Hutuo River, and stationed in Jiumen, an important town on the north bank. Nine gates, less than 100 miles away from Lingshou. Zhao Guotie rode and could reach the city in less than three days. We must deal with it as soon as possible, otherwise, Zhao Guo will point to Lingshou and level our country. ”

"Zhao Jun wants to level the Zhongshan Kingdom, it's just wishful thinking." The king of Zhongshan said sharply: "The widow will go to meet Zhao Jun in person." The order went down and used all the military strength to meet the Zhao State. ”

……

Wang Zi of Zhongshan led an army of 80,000 and marched south to resist Zhao. The State of Zhao and the Kingdom of Zhongshan encountered on the north bank of the Hutuo River, in the area of Zhengding.

The two armies faced each other, and even the air emanating from them was filled with the smell of death.

Zhao Jun stepped out and shouted, "King Zhongshan, the widow has thought that we will meet in the Zhongshan Palace countless times. But the widow didn't expect us to meet in this way. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi stood in the carriage and shouted, "Who are you?" ”

Sima Wang's voice sent over, "This is my monarch." ”

"Thou shalt deceive the widow." Zhongshan Wang Zi saw the man on the horse, "The widow heard that Zhao Jun promoted Hufu riding and shooting, but I didn't hear that Zhao Jun could ride a horse." ”

"King Zhongshan, do you think that the widow's promotion of Hufu cavalry is just for fun." Zhao Yong asked rhetorically: "Mo Fei, do you think that only the Hu people can ride horses, the Zhao people can't ride horses, and the widows can't ride horses." ”

"I see." Zhongshan Wang Zi laughed and said: "The widow once thought that Zhao Jun was promoting Hufu riding and shooting, and he wanted to change his clothes, so he wanted to change the state of Zhao. I saw it today, and I woke up. Zhao Jun promoted Hufu to educate the people and enhance national strength with cavalry and archery. Zhao Jun vigorously reorganized the military strength and personally carried it out. It's no wonder that in recent years, widows have always lost to you. ”

"You can figure out why you lost to the widow, it's enough to see that you're not a fool." Zhao Yong smiled and said: "King Zhongshan, you are fifteen years younger than the widow, you are not ashamed to lose to the widow." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi felt that Zhao Jun's words were too harsh, "Zhao Jun made an alliance with the widow. The widow is not guilty, why do you attack me? ”

"This is a world of great strife, if you don't attack me, I will kill you. If Zhongshan is stronger than Zhao today, you will also attack Zhao. Zhao Yong asked, "King Zhongshan, you are still satisfied with this reason." ”

Zhao Jun is right. The outnumbered country is stronger than you, and it will also attack the Zhao country. The widows will also go south and force Handan. Zhongshan Wang Zi sighed: "It's a pity! God favors Zhao Guo and Zhao Jun. If Heaven gives the widow ten years. How will the widow be afraid of you? ”

"King Zhongshan is right, if you have ten years, you will definitely threaten the Zhao Kingdom." Zhao Yong smiled: "So the widow can't give you this opportunity." King Zhongshan, you are exactly the same age as when you were young. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi laughed at himself: "It is difficult for Zhao Jun to be bullied by the princes. ”

Zhao Yong replied: "The widow succeeded to the throne, and the five kingdoms of Wei, Qi, Chu, Yan, and Qin all sent a big gift to the widow. Zhongshan also sent troops to harass Daijun. The widows are embattled, and they almost can't even protect the country. The mood of the widow and you is not much different. Non-heaven favors Zhao Guo and prefers widows. The widow was also beaten by the princes and was powerless. The Battle of Hangu Pass, the Battle of Xiuyu, the Battle of Guanze, the Battle of Zhongdu and Xiyang, the Battle of Lishi and Lin Cheng. The experience of these fiascos is vividly remembered. It took the widow more than 20 years to achieve his current achievements, because the widow believes in eight words. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked: "I don't know those eight words that make Zhao Jun determined to strengthen the country." ”

"God rewards diligence and virtue." Zhao Yong said sharply: "The widow does not believe in the mandate of heaven, and dares to break the mandate of heaven." Therefore, the widow can have today. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked, "Zhao Jun, there is a doubt in the widow's heart. Why did you promote Hufu cavalry to shoot to learn from the barbarians, and the national strength increased greatly. The widow learns from the Central Plains, and the country is weakened. ”

Zhao Yong pointed to the soldiers behind him and replied: "Zhongshan has always been a fierce people, and it is a country based on cavalry and archery. Zhongshan Wangzi, you can ride and shoot. Although the widow was born in the country of clothes in the Central Plains. The widow promoted Hufu riding and shooting, and did not forget the fundamentals. ”

"I see." Zhongshan Wang Zi said: "The widow is bent on relying on the Central Plains, and forgets the foundation of the country. ”

"King Zhongshan, we're pretty much done. Since you succeeded to the throne, the widows have sent troops to fight twice. Plus this time it's already the third time. The widow believes that you hate Zhao Guo, and hates the widow even more. Zhao Yong said coldly: "The widow is in front of you, whether you can take revenge depends on whether you have the ability to do it." ”

"The widow has been waiting for this day for a long time." Zhongshan Wang Zi stopped talking with Zhao Jun in moderation, and shouted: "The soldiers of the three armies listen to the order, kill Zhao Jun, and seal the marquis of ten thousand households." Kill me. ”

The Chinese soldiers made a deafening noise and rushed towards the Zhao army's position.

The king of Zhongshan was unable to understand the battle formation, and indiscriminately commanded the chariots and infantry to rush to the position of the Zhao army. Zhao Yong saw that the formation of the Zhongshan army was scattered, and he could not take care of the front and back. Zhao Yong laughed at the people around him: "Ji Xin and Leju are not there, and Zhongshan will not be able to form an army." Sima Wang, you lead 20,000 iron horsemen and make a detour behind enemy lines. ”

Sima Wang's clan commanded: "Huh." ”

"Le Yi, you lead 10,000 iron cavalry to disrupt the enemy's formation."

"Whoa."

"Fei Yi led the infantry, held the camp, and destroyed the enemy in a circular formation."

"The rest of the men and horses, waiting for the opportunity to move, annihilating the enemy."

"Whoa."

"All the soldiers obey the order." Zhao Yong pulled out his long sword and shouted, "Go to war." ”

The three armies of Zhao also made a thunderous sound, like a storm and waves hitting the Zhongshan army.

As soon as the Zhongshan army came to the front, it suffered from the rain of arrows like locusts in the Zhao army, and the damage was serious. Then, Le Yi raised the long sword in his hand, "Kill." After speaking, Le Yi took the lead and led the iron cavalry to rush towards the enemy formation. The iron cavalry was highly mobile and impactful, and soon the Zhongshan army camp was thrown into chaos. The Zhongshan army that surrounded them was also annihilated by the circular formation of the Zhao army.

Seeing that he had been defeated, Wang Zi of Zhongshan scolded angrily: "Kill me." ”

Suddenly, the earth shook.

Sima Wang led 20,000 iron horsemen and rushed over.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Tian Jian shouted: "Your Majesty, we are surrounded by the Zhao army. If we don't retreat, we'll be wiped out. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted: "The outnumbered people have retreated, and the Zhao army is bound to pursue, and we are really defeated." ”

Tian Jian said: "Stay in the green mountains without worrying about no firewood." If the king wants to keep this army, we will have the courage to resist the Zhao State. ”

Seeing the situation on the battlefield, Wang Zi of Zhongshan leaned towards Zhao Guo, and sighed: "Withdraw the troops." ”

An hour later, the earth was at peace. In this battle, Zhao won and Zhongshan was defeated. Wang Zi of Zhongshan led the remnants of the army to defeat in the war and fled back to Lingshou. Zhao Jun took advantage of the situation and pointed at Lingshou with a sword.

Tian Buli stared at the tall Lingshou city wall and said happily: "Your Majesty, we will take Lingshou in one go and level Zhongshan." ”

All the soldiers also followed and asked for battle, leveling Zhongshan.

Zhao Yong shook his head and was unmoved, "Let's make peace with Zhongshan Kingdom!" ”

Everyone was puzzled, Zhao Guo's attack on Zhongshan was just around the corner. Why did Zhao Jun give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to level Zhongshan. The envoys of the Zhao State had not yet entered Lingshou, and the envoys of the Zhongshan Kingdom came out of the city.

Zhao Yong met with Zhongshan's envoy Yin Jian and said fairly: "The widow agreed to negotiate peace, but the widow has one condition. Except for Sima Xi, no one came to negotiate peace, and no one accepted it. ”

Yin Jian Gong quickly returned to the palace to resume his life, and when Zhongshan Wang Zi heard this, he said angrily: "Zhao Jun deceived people too much. ”

Gongzi Shang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Jun's soldiers are coming to the city, and we still agree to Zhao Jun's conditions." ”

Everyone agreed.

Zhongshan Wang Zi said impatiently: "Sima Xi, you go to negotiate peace with Zhao Guo instead of the widow." ”

"I am a criminal minister, how can I negotiate peace in the place of the king." Sima Xi said calmly: "In what capacity did the criminal minister go to negotiate peace with Zhao Guo. ”

"You." Zhongshan Wang Zi saw that he meant something, but he couldn't have a seizure. For the sake of the overall situation, he had to endure this anger, "The widow restores your position as the prime minister." Sima Xi, now you are satisfied! ”

"Thank you, the king." Sima Xi was the prime minister three times, and his heart was happy, "The minister immediately went out of the city and negotiated peace with Zhao Jun." ”