Zhao attacked Zhongshan, and Ma stepped on Lingshou. After several battles, Zhao Sheng, Zhongshan was defeated.

Zhao Yongxian oppressed Zhongshan by force and eliminated the living forces of the Zhongshan state. Secondly, with the technique of attacking the heart, the fighting spirit of the Zhongshan people was disintegrated. Seeing that the general trend had gone, the Grand Si Kou of Zhongshan had no choice but to ask Zhao Yong to surrender. Zhao Yong stayed in Zhongshan Palace and accepted the invitation of Zhongshan people. However, Zhao Yong did not take advantage of the situation to destroy Zhao Guo's century-old trouble. On the contrary, Zhao Yong supported Gongzi Shang as the new king of Zhongshan.

Zhao Yong's move, don't say that Gongzi Shang and the subjects of Zhongshan Kingdom can't understand it. Even the subjects of Zhao couldn't figure out the mind of Lord Zhao's father.

After Zhao Yong controlled the situation in Lingshou, after stabilizing Gongzi Shang and others, he lived in the Zhaoyang Hall of Zhongshan Palace.

Zhao Yong saw that the military general Wenchen was displeased in the Chaoyang Palace, and said with a smile: "Lone knows what you are thinking in your heart. If you have something to say, you might as well speak up. ”

Tian Buli was the first to hold back and said: "Swing the Zhongshan, blood wash Lingshou." This is the mission of the ancestors of the Zhao family in the past dynasties. Today, Zhongshan has been beaten by us and is powerless. The ministers, represented by Gongzi Shang and others, asked us to surrender. Chen really couldn't figure it out. Master father, why did you let go of this opportunity to annex Zhongshan and eliminate the trouble in your heart? ”

As soon as Tian Buli's words came out, Zhao Guowen's generals expressed dissatisfaction.

"Lonely, instead of taking advantage of the situation to annex Zhongshan, he supported Gongzi Shang as king. Lonely, I understand your feelings at the moment. Lone also knows what is in your heart. As you said, it is the long-cherished wish of the ancestors to step on the Lingshou and level the Zhongshan. It is also the shame of Xue Xianjun being trapped in the city. This is also the mission that Lone wants to complete" Zhao Yong looked at everyone's eyes, and replied with a quiet look in his eyes: "Lone made such a move, and there are deep-seated considerations. I hope you can understand Lone's intentions. ”

"Now is the best time to destroy Zhongshan and clear the troubles in the heart of our country." Tian Buli mistakenly thought that after the death of the queen of the king, the master's father's mind declined, and his tone was full of complaints: "The master's father will not destroy Zhongshan, and he will support the prince to be the king." Once, the Zhongshan people gathered people's hearts under the call of Gongzishang. Isn't the act of the master father a tiger for trouble? We have conquered Zhongshan and cleared the troubles of our hearts, but we have failed again. Next time, we want to attack Zhongshan, I don't know how long we will have to wait. ”

Gongzi Zhang also said: "The actions of the master father, the child does not understand. ”

The ministers also said, "The ministers don't understand either. ”

Zhao Yong looked at the dissatisfied crowd calmly, and he didn't feel half annoyed in his heart. It was easy to conquer Zhongshan, but it was difficult to deal with the aftermath. Especially in the world of great disputes, it is not easy to annex a country with 800 miles of mountains and rivers. Not to mention whether the annexed country will rebel. The princes of the Central Plains will not sit idly by.

As the king of a country, if you want to annex a country for hundreds of miles, you will retreat. It is necessary for the monarch to have a big-picture view and a long-term vision. Otherwise, it will not be a blessing to conquer Zhongshan. On the contrary, it will be jointly attacked by the princes, which is the beginning of disaster.

Qi Tunyan and Chu annihilated Yue, all of which were jointly attacked by the princes, and their national strength declined. If you want to retreat in the world of great contention, you need to take every step and not take a wrong step. One wrong step, and you lose the whole game.

"Lonely, there are four reasons why you don't go to Zhongshan in one fell swoop." Zhao Yong said calmly: "First, although we break through Zhongshan, we will step on Lingshou. However, the people of Zhongshan are fierce, and the people's hearts have not returned. The people of Zhongshan are still loyal to the country of Zhongshan, and there is still a strong fighting power in the country. ”

Tian Buli said disdainfully: "If the Zhongshan people are not convinced, we will suppress them by force." ”

A few more people supported Tian Buli's view. The Zhongshan people were not convinced, so they suppressed it by force.

"Force is frightening, it inspires rebellion, and it never yields. The Wei State attacked Zhongshan by force, and it took three years to break it. Twenty years later, Zhongshan was restored again. What is lonely is not only to break through Zhongshan, but also to have no Zhongshan from now on. Zhao Yong paused and said: "Attacking the country and losing its people will not strengthen the country, but it will be weak and useless." ”

Gongzizhang looked at Zhao Yong, and said excitedly: "After today, there will be no Zhongshan." ”

"That's the result of loneliness." Zhao Yong said slowly: "We broke through Zhongshan, and the Zhongshan people rebelled. We will spend a lot of manpower, material and financial resources to quell the rebellion. This is also the reason why Qi State broke through Yandu Jicheng, but could not gain a firm foothold. The Zhongshan people destroyed the country several times and restored the country several times. The tenacious spirit of Zhongshan people is really amazing. If it is to be destroyed, it cannot be allowed to revivenation. ”

"What the Lord Father said is true, if you want to destroy it, you can't resurrect it." Tian Buli asked: "The Wei State broke its country in three years, and restored it twenty years later. Father, how can we completely destroy it? ”

That's the second reason for loneliness. Lonely, he plans to annex Zhongshan by way of whale swallowing. Zhao Yong's tone was clear, and he said fiercely: "The Qi State attacked the Yan State in less than sixty days, and that was because the Yan State was separated from Germany. Lonely, if you want to destroy Zhongshan, you must Zhongshan people to detach from morality. Lonely Zhongshan people are completely dead to their country. Lonely, on the one hand, suppress the rebellion by force, and on the other hand, praise them with virtue. ”

Gongzizhang pondered for a moment, nodded and asked, "Master, what is the third reason?" ”

Zhao Yong was very relieved when he saw that his son began to think about things, and there was a little more love in his eyes, "My country's annexation of Zhongshan is a double-edged sword. The advantage is to expand China's territory, connect Daijun and Handan, and improve China's overall combat effectiveness. What evil consequences will we cause if we attack Zhongshan? ”

Gongzi Zhang hurriedly said: "The princes see that our country is powerful, and they are bound to interfere in the internal affairs of the mountains. Especially the Qi State. ”

"What Zhang Er said is good." Zhao Yong nodded and said, "The back of the Qi country is against the sea. Today, there is a feud with the Yan State in the north, the powerful Chu State in the south, and the Sanjin Kingdom in the east. There is no hope for Qi to go north, and there is no way to go south, so it can only choose to go west. If Qi wants to go west, it doesn't want to watch our country become strong. What to do with Qi Congress. ”

"We used to deal with the Qi State in Yandi with 'counterinsurgency and driving Qi'. The state of Qi will also deal with us in Zhongshan with 'counterinsurgency and expulsion of Zhao'. Tian Buli said: "The existence of Zhongshan can not only weaken the overall strength of our country, but also contain Yan State. The existence of Zhongshan is crucial to Qi Kingdom. ”

"What is Qi Guo's thoughts, how can Lone not understand." Zhao Yong said with a solemn expression: "According to the news sent by Zhao Jue. The state of Qi ended the war in Southern Chu, gathered heavy troops on the border of Qi and Zhao, and was ready to move, waiting for an opportunity to meddle in the internal affairs of the mountains. Lone, still in that sentence, Qi Guo must not be given this opportunity. ”

When the crowd heard this, they laughed. Yan Di gained and lost, this is a pain in King Qi Xuan's heart. King Xuan of Qi failed to attack Yan and formed a feud with Yan. In order to avenge the revenge of Zhao State, he misjudged the situation and caused Chu State to attack and destroy Yue State. Although King Xuan of Qi united with Han and Wei to attack the Chu State, he finally died with hatred.

Tian Buli saw that the master father who had taken precautions came back, and said busily: "What is another reason for the master father. ”

Zhao Yong let out a heavy breath, "Lonely, I received a battle report from Northern Xinjiang. The momentum of Beihu is not extinguished, and it wants to make a comeback. Lonely, it was not easy to defeat Sanhu, and thousands of miles of mountains and rivers were extended to the three counties of Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, and Yanmen. Lonely, how can you let the momentum of Sanhu thrive. ”

Tian Buli answered: "The monarch means to stabilize and consolidate the situation in northern Xinjiang first, and then try to destroy Zhongshan. ”

"At present, the top priority is to stabilize the northern Xinjiang and consolidate and digest the newly opened territory. Let the three counties of the Northland be integrated with our country. The existence of Zhongshan can not only hide the true strength of our country, but also confuse the eyes of the princes. Zhao Yong paused, and said: "After this battle, Zhongshan has no ability to organize a large-scale military force to compete with our country. We want to destroy Zhongshan, and it will be effortless. Zhongshan exists in name only, so why worry about it. Lonely, let Zhongshan survive for the time being. ”

The next day, a grand court meeting was held in Zhongshan Palace. Gongzi, with the support of Zhao's father, became the king of Zhongshan Kingdom. After Gongzi Shang succeeded to the throne, he challenged Zhao Yong and said: "Master Zhao, if I am the king, I will definitely regain the old mountains and rivers." ”

Zhao Yong saw that the son still had the spirit of a man, and encouraged: "Lonely, wait for that day." ”

Gongzi Shang saw that Master Zhao's words did not regard him as a qualified opponent at all, and said disrespectfully: "I believe that this day will not be too long." ”

"Lonely, I'll give you another chance." Zhao Yong said solemnly: "You, don't let Gu down." ”

Three days later, Zhao and Zhongshan concluded a peace agreement again. Zhao Yong also kept his promise and took the initiative to withdraw his troops. The states of Zhao and Zhongshan returned to their pre-war levels.

Before leaving, Zhao Yong glanced at Lingshou City, and proudly threw down a sentence, "Lonely, when you come to Lingshou, it will be the day of Zhongshan's death." ”

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When Zhao attacked Zhongshan, Qin again sent troops to attack Chu. Because Qi people Jing Guo Jun was not far away, he came to Qin as a minister. The king of Qin wantonly spread the news of Qi and Qin's friendship.

One is to convey a signal to the princes, with the alliance of Qi and Qin, to deter the princes who are disrespectful to Qin; Second, prepare for Vachu. Because the three kingdoms of Han, Wei, and Qi united to attack the Chu State three times. The three countries maintained an alliance militarily. The king of Qin could not go east to attack Han and Wei, so he had to swing his long sword towards Chu again.

300 BC. Qin took advantage of the defeat of the Chu army by Qi, Han, and Wei at Chuisha and killed the Chu general Tang Yu, and sent troops to Chongqiu. In the first battle of Chongqiu, Qin won and Chu was defeated. Qin took advantage of the victory to pursue, killed the Chu general Jing Que, and beheaded 20,000.

Qin and Chu fought again, occupying five cities of Chu and beheading 50,000.

Qin Wangji won all three battles, his confidence increased greatly, and he was overjoyed: "Jing Guojun help me, our army can break the Chu army and behead 50,000." ”

"It's all due to the king's blessings." Jing Guojun said again in his heart: "Is King Qin showing off his military exploits to me?" ”

Qin Wangji didn't know what Jing Guojun was thinking, and said with a smile: "Jing Guojun, my country has hit the Chu army hard, what should we do next." ”

Jing Guojun said in a soft tone: "The major military affairs are also decided by the king." ”

"The widow beat the state of Chu. Chu will definitely not be convinced. Qin Wangji looked at Jing Guojun's eyes, and said in a cheerful tone: "The widow continues to beat Chu Guo." Qin and Chu will be completely evil. It's time for peace talks with the state of Chu. ”

Jing Guojun hesitated: "Your Majesty, what does the Chu Kingdom have to talk about with our country?" ”

"The King of Chu is old. It has long been without the ambitions of the past. Qin Wangji's tone was a little regretful, "The widow repaired a book and went to the Chu State." If the king of Chu does not give face to the widow, the widow can ask the king of Chu for sin. The widow sent troops to attack the state of Chu, and it can be regarded as a famous division. ”

Jing Guojun smiled and said, "What the king said is very true. ”

Qin Wangji asked, "There is no shortage of talented people around Su Wenjing Guo Jun. Can Jing Guojun help the widow repair a book and send it to the Chu State. ”

Jing Guojun received the order and said: "The king has an order, and the ministers should obey it." ”

"Widows like Jing Guojun to talk quickly." Qin Wangji changed his words and asked, "Jing Guojun, there is something unknown about the widow. ”

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"The widow received a letter of state from the state of Zhao. Zhao Jun is over forty years old, and when he is in the prime of life, why would he take the Zen position in advance. ”

"Since Zhao Jun succeeded to the throne, his style of acting will always be puzzling, but it will always surprise people. Zhao Jun's life, almost no one can understand. Jing Guojun said sadly: "Zhao Jun took the Zen throne in advance, for what purpose, the minister couldn't figure it out. ”

"Zhao Jun is on the throne, deposing the prince, and passing on the throne to the prince He." Qin Wangji couldn't figure out the reason, "Zhao Jun's actions have always been unfathomable, and no one can understand them. The widow really couldn't figure it out. ”

"The king doesn't understand, so why think about it." Jing Guojun comforted: "Zhao Jun advanced the Zen throne and abolished the elder and the young, but there was no great chaos in the Zhao Dynasty. It is enough to see that Zhao Jun's personality charm, courage and strategy are very incomparable. The king wants to make friends with Zhao State. ”

"Jing Guojun doesn't say it, the widow will also be good friends with Zhao Guo. Father King and King Yan once said that Zhao Jun was an immortal monarch and a terrible opponent. The widow didn't want to be an enemy of Zhao State. Qin Wangji calmed down and said: "The widow can become the king of Qin, thanks to Zhao Jun's support." The widow and Zhao Jun had already concluded an alliance, and for thirty years between Qin and Zhao, the two countries remained friendly and never quarreled with each other. ”

"Today's Zhao Jun has attacked Zhongshan several times, attacked Sanhu in the north, made Beihu surrender, and opened up thousands of miles of Hu territory. For thousands of years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there have been people who have made great achievements in Zhao Jun. Jing Guojun's eyes yearned for him: "Zhao Jun is the spiritual leader of the Zhao people and the Hu people. We are enemies of Zhao Jun, and we will suffer a big loss. If the king is friendly with Zhao, we will be able to attack Chu. ”

"Zhao Guo is currently a friend of the widow. How can a widow be an enemy of Zhao Jun. Qin Wangji said again: "The current task of the widow is the state of Chu. Jing Guojun, the widow has an idea, that is, without abandoning a single soldier, he can get the Qianzhong County of Chu State. ”

Jing Guojun asked, "What can the king do?" ”

"The widow invited the king of Chu to come to Wuguan to join the alliance." Qin Wangji said lightly: "The widow detained the king of Chu on the grounds of the alliance. The widow asked the king of Chu for territory, and the king of Chu was afraid of death, and he was not afraid that he would not cede Qianzhong County to give the widow. ”

Although Jing Guojun knew that King Qin's move was tantamount to burying the faith of the Qin State, he did not leak his voice and echoed: "The king's move is really clever. ”

When Qin Wangji heard this, he was overjoyed.

The next day, Jing Guojun repaired a letter and presented it to Qin Wangji.

Qin Wangji read Jing Guojun's document and praised: "Jing Guojun's article is so well written. This book was sent to the state of Chu, and the king of Chu had to come if he didn't come to the alliance. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise." Jing Guojun asked again: "Your Majesty, invite the King of Chu to join the alliance, do you want to tell the Queen Mother." ”

"I'm in charge of the affairs of the Qin State." Qin Wangji's face instantly turned cold, "The widow will send someone to envoy Chu State." The day when the king of Chu came to the alliance was the time when the widows opened up their territory. ”