Le Yi was ordered by Zhao Jun to lead a thousand iron horsemen to the north, cross Jingcheng, cross Taihang, and arrive at Daijun. Zhao Gu was dealing with government affairs, and suddenly heard that the king had sent a messenger to come, and there was a secret letter to him. Zhao Gu put down the government affairs in his hand and went to greet the envoy. Zhao Gu saw that it was Le Yi who came, and said in surprise: "General Le, why are you here." ”

Le Yi replied: "On behalf of the prime minister, the minister is here on the order of the king. ”

"Attacking Zhongshan, you fought too beautifully. What a pity! I was not able to personally attack the city and plunder the land, and to fight and kill the enemy. Zhao Gu's eyes showed remorse, and he asked, "Le Yi, did the monarch send you to Daijun to deal a fatal blow to Zhongshan Kingdom?" ”

Le Yi replied: "On behalf of the Prime Minister, we have made peace with Zhongshan State. ”

"What do you say, peace has been negotiated." Zhao Gu said unhappily: "We attacked the city and plundered the land, and the Zhongshan Kingdom had no power to fight back. How do we negotiate peace with the Zhongshan State. ”

"It's a long story." Le Yi took out a secret letter from his bosom and held it high above his head, "Prime Minister, this is what the king asked me to hand over to you." ”

Zhao Gu stretched out his hand to take the secret letter, opened the secret letter, looked at the contents on it, and exclaimed: "Your Majesty, I plan to meddle in Qin's internal affairs." Your Majesty's courage is too big! ”

Seeing the look of the prime minister, Le Yi was not surprised at all, and replied calmly: "Your Excellency said that it is not interesting to bully Zhongshan Kingdom. It is better to meddle in Qin's internal affairs before the end of Qin's internal strife. ”

Zhao Gu looked worried: "We are not the opponent of the Qin State. It's too risky. ”

"The Qin State has gone through the rebellion of the princes, and its national strength has declined greatly. At this moment, it is the best time for us to intervene in Qin's internal affairs. Ten years ago, the monarch intervened in the internal affairs of Yan, supported Yan Proton to return to China, and revived Yan Guo. and help the Yan people repel the Qi State. After Yan Wangzhi succeeded to the throne, he has always maintained friendship with us. On the border of Yan and Zhao, there is no longer any trouble with soldiers. If we take advantage of the turmoil in Qin, meddle in Qin's internal affairs, and support a pro-Zhao Qin prince as king. We don't have the trouble of Yan in the north, and we don't have the danger of Qin in the west. The south is friendly with Han and Wei. The situation in my country is very good. Le Yi paused a little, and then said: "This time we attacked Zhongshan, and we had the chance to win. However, the state of Qi was ready to send troops to interfere in the internal affairs of Zhongshan, resulting in our return in vain. ”

"Qi interferes in Zhongshan's internal affairs." Zhao Gu wondered, "Isn't the State of Qi attacking the State of Chu?" ”

"Qi and Chu have ceased fighting. The state of Qi stationed a large army on the border and was ready to attack. Once we attack Lingshou, we will set foot in Zhongshan. In the name of 'counterinsurgency and expulsion of Qi', the state of Qi will intervene in the internal affairs of the mountain. Le Yi eased his tone, "Zhao State's attack on Zhongshan will definitely fight with Qi State." ”

"I'll just say how could the king let go of the great opportunity to attack Zhongshan, it turned out that the Qi State intervened." Zhao Gu's eyes were deep and he said: "Ten years ago, we supported Gongzi to return to Yan Kingdom, which led to the failure of the Qi people's annexation of Yan Kingdom. If we attack Zhongshan, the Qi State will also take the opportunity to take revenge on us. ”

"If we fight with the Qi State, there can be no Qin State in the west." Le Yi said: "If Qi and Qin form an alliance, we will fall into a two-sided war between the east and the west, and the situation will not be favorable to our country." Therefore, we must take advantage of the end of Qin's civil strife to support a prince of Qin to succeed him as King of Qin. Consolidate the alliance between Qin and Zhao. ”

"Having said that, the Qin State is a strong country after all. It's easier said than done. Zhao Gu took a deep breath and stabilized his mind, "Although the Qin State has experienced turmoil, it has not hurt its vitality. If we underestimate the Qin State, we will suffer a big loss. ”

Le Yi said sharply: "We interfere in Qin's internal affairs, whether it is success or failure. As long as we try and try. Even if you fail, you have a clear conscience. I believe that hard work pays off, as long as we are good at seizing the opportunity, why not meddle in Qin's internal affairs. ”

"Ten years ago, we intervened in the internal affairs of Yan and defeated the Qi people. Ten years later, he intervened in Qin's internal affairs, also to defeat the Qi people. Your Majesty, support King Yan and King Qin. Thousands of years from now, this will surely be a story of pride and glory. The eldest husband can be like this, and he has no regrets or regrets in this life. Zhao Gu asked: "Your Excellency asked me to fully cooperate with you, presumably your lord already has a suitable candidate." I don't know if the king is ready to support the prince of Qin. ”

Le Yi replied: "Gongziji." ”

Zhao Bao asked: "Who is Gongziji?" ”

"Gongzi Ji is the concubine of King Qin Hui and the eldest son of Mi Bazi. Before his death, Qin Hui Wang Si unilaterally sent Gongzi Ji to Yan State as a hostage. Le Yi said: "The monarch plans to let us escort Gongziji back to China and succeed him as King of Qin." ”

"This move by the king is really wonderful." Zhao Gu couldn't help but high-five: "If we support Gongziji, we can make Yan Guo stand in the same camp as us." At the same time, the ministers of Chu nationality such as Mi Bazi will not have great resistance. The ministers of the Qin State saw that Yan and Zhao were intervening, and they also compared the gains and losses of interests. The ministers of the Qin State, once they refused Gongzi Ji as the king of Qin. Yan and Zhao can use force to force them. If Han and Wei joined the camp attacking Qin, the Qin state would be in danger. ”

"That's what the king meant." Le Yi licked the corners of his dry lips, "King Yan is established by our country. We went to Yan Kingdom to greet Gongziji, and King Yan would not hinder him. Instead, they will send an elite army to escort Gongziji back to China with us. Childe is our best candidate. ”

When Zhao Gu heard this, his eyes rippled and said: "The Qin State has bullied us for many years, thinking that we can interfere in Qin's internal affairs. I was so excited. General Le, without further ado, tomorrow we will go to Yan Kingdom to welcome Gongziji's return. ”

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Gongzi was once held hostage in Korea, because the king of Yan gave up the country, the rebellion of the son and the invasion of Qi and Zhongshan. With the support of Han and Zhao, Gongzi returned to Yan State, expelled Qi people and Zhongshan people, revived Yan State, and became the 39th monarch of Yan State. However, the Yan Kingdom experienced the rebellion of the son, the disasters of the Qi State and the Zhongshan Kingdom, and the vitality was greatly damaged. Yan Wangzhi did not slack off in the face of broken mountains and rivers, but worked hard.

Yan Wangzhi looks forward to the day when he can regain the style of a man surnamed Ji and attack Qi Xue shame.

After Yan succeeded to the throne, he became friendly with the princes of Qin, Zhao, Han, and Wei. He also tried to reduce friction with Qi to avoid war between the two countries. As for the Zhongshan Kingdom, the Yan Wangzhi directly broke off diplomatic relations with it; Internally, recuperate and accumulate national strength. In order to recruit capable people in the world, the king of Yan helped him govern the Yan Kingdom. With the assistance of Guo Kui and others, Yan Wangzhi personally built a golden platform next to Yishui to recruit talents from all over the world. In the past few years, the Central Plains has been in turmoil, Yan Guo has stayed out of the matter, recuperated, and its national strength has been recovering little by little.

On this day, Yan Wangzhi was handling government affairs in Zhangtai Palace. Yan Xiang Guo Kui and other five important ministers came to salute and said, "Minister, meet the king." ”

"Everyone, please." Yan Wangzhi put down the government affairs in his hand and asked the five people in the hall: "Didn't the widow say that he will not go to the court to govern these days. How did you guys get here. ”

Guo Kui looked left and right, and took the lead in saying: "There is one thing that the minister can't decide." The minister was afraid of delaying the national affairs, so he came with several ministers. And ask the king to forgive his sins. ”

Yan Wangzhi asked, "What's the matter, you can't handle it yourself." I have to come to see the widow. ”

Guo Kui replied: "Your Majesty, Zhao Guo is coming." ”

"Zhao Guo is coming." Yan Wangzhi asked, "Is Li Wei here again?" ”

"Hui Junshang, it's not Li Fang." Yan Xiang said again: "It's Zhao Gu, the acting minister." ”

"Generations." When Yan Wangzhi heard these words, the memory of resisting the Qi people many years ago surged in his mind, and he asked, "The Zhao State attacked the Zhongshan Kingdom. The acting minister was stationed in Dai County on the order of Zhao Jun to monitor the movements of the Hu people. How could he suddenly come to our country? ”

The Great Priest Kou Jiwang asked, "A month ago, Zhao envoy Li Jian came to our country to discuss with us, the king will not forget it!" ”

Yan Wangzhi reminisced for a moment and replied: "Li Fang deliberately leaked the matter of Zhao Jun's attack on Zhongshan Kingdom to the widow, and tested the widow's attitude. The widow expressed his attitude on the spot, and the Zhao State attacked the Zhongshan State, and the widow would never intervene. If Zhao Jun attacks the Zhongshan Kingdom, he needs the help of the outnumbered. Yan Guo will definitely send troops to help. ”

Guo Kui saw that the king had not forgotten the agreement with Zhao Guo, nodded and said: "The minister guessed that the prime minister came to our country to borrow troops and attack Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Yan Wangzhi asked: "It is reported that the Zhao State raised 300,000 troops to attack Zhongshan. Zhongshan lost two-thirds of its territory. Zhao won successive battles, and Zhongshan was defeated and retreated. Zhao Jun's three-way army approached Lingshou. Zhao Guo broke through Lingshou and set foot in the mountains, which is just around the corner. How could Zhao Jun ask the widow to send troops to help. ”

Ji Wang replied: "Zhongshan Kingdom sits on a territory of 800 miles, and there are many people who can fight well. Although Zhao occupied two-thirds of the territory of Zhongshan. But Zhao Jun's injuries were also quite heavy. If Zhao Guo wants to break through Zhongshan Kingdom, it will not be so easy. The acting prime minister came to our country in person, one is to want us to abide by the agreement and send troops to help. Secondly, the generation is to buy war horses from us. ”

Yan Wangzhi said suspiciously: "War horse? ”

Ji Wang hurriedly said: "Zhao Guo promoted Hufu cavalry and tempered an iron horse. How many people there are in this iron horse, we don't know. Zhao Guo bought war horses from us in order to expand the iron cavalry. ”

"You didn't say that Zhao Jun promoted Hufu riding and shooting, and everyone was angry and resentful. Zhao Jun could not control the court situation and was forced to give up Hufu cavalry shooting. You don't say that Zhao Jun failed to implement Hufu cavalry and shooting, because Zhao Jun was mediocre and confused, and did not learn from the Central Plains, but wore Hufu, rode and archery, and forgot his ancestors. Is it shameful for Zhao Jun to implement Hufu riding and shooting, violating the etiquette system? You also said that Zhao Jun will be precarious and will be stinking for 10,000 years. Yan Wangzhi asked, "Why did Zhao Guo buy war horses from us?" ”

"The king is a foolish minister, and he can't see the merits of Hufu clearly. Zhao Jun not only promoted Hufu cavalry archery in Zhao State, but also trained an iron cavalry that made the Hu people fearful. Ji Wang said ashamedly: "Last year, Zhao Jun led the iron cavalry to attack Zhongshan. not only recovered Juancheng, but also wiped out tens of thousands of soldiers in Zhongshan. Zhao also occupied Jingcheng and controlled the main road to the west of Taihang. Zhao Jun led his army to the west and recaptured Hexi, which was occupied by the Qin state. Zhao Jun led the army north again and defeated Lin Hu. The Linhu people surrendered to the Zhao State, and many Linhu warriors joined the Zhao State Iron Cavalry. In this battle, Zhao State broke two-thirds of the territory of Zhongshan State, and it was also because of the implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting"

"The troubles of the Hu people have plagued us for hundreds of years. Our country almost perished at the hands of Rong Di and Hu people. The people of Donghu today are also so oppressed that we can't kick our breath. We can't help the Hu people, we can only passively take the defensive. Zhao Jun carried out Hufu cavalry shooting, abused Zhongshan, attacked the Qin people, and defeated Lin Hu. Yan Wangzhi exclaimed: "Hu Fu's riding and archery skills can be so powerful. If the widow also has Zhao Jun's courage and courage, he will implement Hufu riding and shooting. Hu people, An dares to invade my territory. ”

Ji Wang asked, "Your Majesty, did Zhao buy war horses from us?" How do we do it. ”

Yan Wangzhi said: "Zhao Guo wants to give as much as he wants." If Zhao Guo's iron cavalry can be famous among the princes, it will shock the Hu people of the grassland. The widows can follow suit. ”

Ji Wang asked again: "Acting Prime Minister, does the king see it or not?" ”

Yan Wangzhi stood up and said: "Dai is relatively widowed and Yan Guo is kind, he is our guest, how can we not see it." ”

Zhao Gu and Le Yi saw King Yan coming, and arched their hands and said, "Foreign minister, see King Yan." ”

Yan Wangzhi looked at Zhao Gu, felt very cordial, and said in a calm tone: "On behalf of the prime minister, he has been in the palace for several years. The widow often does not forget the grace of helping Yan from generation to generation. ”

"Yan and Zhao are brothers, and it is appropriate to support each other." Zhao Gu politely said a few words and cut to the chase, "Your Majesty, the ministers have something to ask for." ”

"Zhao Jun has the grace of reinvention for the widow, if you have anything, just ask." Yan Wangzhi knew what the other party was going to say, and in order to show his sincerity in befriending Zhao Guo, he said for him: "The widow heard that Zhao Jun carried out Hufu cavalry archery, and lost a lot of war horses in attacking Zhongshan. The widow prepared 10,000 war horses, all of which were given to Zhao Guo free of charge. to repay Zhao Jun's kindness in the past. ”

Zhao Gu said excitedly: "Thank you King Yan for your generous gift. ”

Seeing the other party's expression, Yan Wangzhi was very satisfied, "Yan and Zhao are brothers, and they should support each other." What else is there to do on behalf of the prime minister, as long as the widow can do it, he will definitely help you. ”

Zhao Gu saw that King Yan was talking quickly, and said directly: "King Yan, we want one person, please agree." ”

King Yan asked, "Who do you want?" ”

Zhao Gu replied: "Qin State Proton." ”