This battle was the first battle between Zhao and Zhongshan. If he wins, Zhao Guotieqi can not only prestige the Zhongshan Kingdom, but also the princes of the Central Plains. Iron Cavalry, this new class of troops, will cause a huge sensation among the princes of the Central Plains. Iron Rider will also lead the arrival of a new era. Since then, the Central Plains will not only have car battles and foot battles, but also the birth of iron horses.

The husband must establish a thousand years of meritorious deeds and make a name for himself at home. No matter how many thorns and obstacles lie ahead. He had to use the sword in his hand to cut a bloody path. Zhao Yong wants to witness with his own eyes, belonging to the exciting moment before the arrival of the Iron Cavalry Era. With the first rays of sunlight in the east, shining on the earth. The battle between the Zhao State and the Zhongshan State officially began.

After a fierce battle. Several soldiers of Zhongshan Kingdom hurriedly came to the general's mansion and shouted, "General, it's not good. ”

"What's the noise?" The closed door was opened, and a sleepy-eyed man walked out of the room, "Last night, General Ben didn't sleep all night in Zhao's territory. General Ben drank some wine and finally fell asleep. What kind of mess are you coming? Unless Zhao State is attacking the city, don't disturb General Ben's rest. ”

The leading soldier said hesitantly: "General, it's not good. Zhao Guo... Zhao Guo..."

"What's wrong with Zhao Guo." The man shouted impatiently: "Don't tell General Ben that Zhao is attacking the city!" ”

"Exactly."

"Don't talk nonsense." The man's face was full of disbelief, and he said in a casual tone: "General Ben got a letter from Zhao Guo the day before yesterday. Zhao Guo will be hunting in Juancheng in the near future, and I hope we will not cause misunderstandings. The handwriting of the covenant is not dry, how can Zhao State tear up the agreement and send troops to attack our country. You will be punished severely for lying about the military situation. ”

"General, it's not us who lie about the military situation. Zhao Guo is already about to break through the city. ”

"What did you say?"

The soldiers were tossed by Zhao Guo and didn't sleep all night. I finally managed to stay up until Zhao Guo calmed down and just rested for a while. Zhao attacked the city gate with lightning speed. After Zhao breaks the city, he will definitely kill the general. Run Shogun! It's late, and we can't even run away. ”

Suddenly, shouts of killing erupted.

The man asked, "What is this sound?" ”

"The Zhao army has already broken through the city."

"As the commander-in-chief, I fled from the battle and lost the city and land, which is a capital crime." The man shouted, "All the soldiers will fight with me against the Zhao army." ”

When the man saw that the soldiers bowed their heads and were silent, he shouted angrily: "Why, are you all afraid of death? ”

"General, we are not afraid of death, but the Zhao army has 150,000 horses, and the defenders in the city are less than 30,000. We fought hard with Zhao Jun, isn't this hitting a stone with an egg? ”

"What are you talking about, Zhao has 150,000 soldiers."

Suddenly, a shout of killing came from all directions.

"Come, protect the general and leave." Many soldiers supported him and escorted him from the battlefield.

Zhongshan Wang Cuo was sitting and talking with the Great Confucian, and the bells in the palace came one after another. Zhongshan Wangcuo's face turned pale suddenly, and this bell represents the invasion of the enemy country. Zhongshan Wang Cuo coughed violently and said, "There is a war in the south. Zhao Guo went to war with us. ”

Sima Xi hurriedly said: "Zhao Guo and Zhongshan Guo are on good terms, how can they start a war." Do not be troubled, your king. ”

"Sima Xiang, don't tell the widow that this bell is fake."

"The bells are real. But maybe it's not the war in the South. Maybe it's the north. ”

"The bells in the royal city have not rang for years." Zhongshan Wang Cuo said vigilantly: "The widow wants to return to the palace." ”

Sima Xi said embarrassedly: "The great Confucians are waiting for the king. ”

How could Wang Cuo of Zhongshan be in the mood to listen to the Great Confucianism, "Whether it is Zhao Guo or Yan Guo." The country of the widows can't be saved, so what qualifications do they have? ”

Not long after, the civil and military officials of Zhongshan Kingdom heard the bell and rushed in. An old minister knelt down and cried bitterly: "Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Zhao has started a war with us. ”

When Zhongshan Wang Cuo heard this, his breathing fluctuated violently, "What do you say." Zhao Guo went to war with us. ”

"The 150,000 troops of Zhao attacked my southern border. The southern border has been occupied by the Zhao state. Please send troops quickly to resist the Zhao State. ”

Everyone heard that Zhao sent 150,000 troops, and there was a riot in the hall. During the Marquis of Zhao Su, Zhongshan and Zhao, after the First Battle of Shancheng. Although the two countries were hostile, there were also skirmishes. But after Zhao Yong succeeded to the throne, Zhongshan and Zhao got along peacefully. First, Han, Zhao, Wei, Yan, and Zhongshan were the kings of the five kingdoms. Subsequently, the state of Qi sent troops to attack the state of Zhongshan, and Yan and Zhao also supported the state of Zhongshan. Yan was in turmoil, and Zhao acquiesced to Zhongshan to send troops to Yan. Zhongshan Wang Cuo was relieved to boldly take Sima Chou as his general, and with the strength of the whole country, he attacked Yan State.

When Wang Cuo of Zhongshan heard that Zhao Guo had violated the agreement, he was so angry that a stream of blood spurted out of his mouth, and asked, "Where is the southern border guard." ”

Sun Gudao, the left envoy: "Your Majesty, Zhao State raided, and in less than a day, he broke through my country's border defense. The southern border guards rushed to meet the battle and died fighting for the country. ”

"What." Zhongshan Wang Cuo's face was gloomy, "When did Zhao Guo's combat strength become so good." ”

Sima Xi smiled treacherously and asked, "General Sun, the Southern Border Guard will be the person you recommend." If the southern border is lost, what crime should you be guilty of? ”

Sun Gu has not yet answered. Zhang Deng took the lead in stepping forward, "Your Majesty, now is not the time to ask for guilt. We should send troops as soon as possible to defend against Zhao. ”

The crowd echoed in unison.

"Your Majesty, you don't punish Sun Gu for dereliction of duty. If many soldiers are not convinced, they will not really serve the king. Sima Xi raised his voice and said coldly: "Sun Gu, you are guilty." ”

Sun Guang replied: "It's not appropriate for me to recommend people." It's true..."

Sima Xi cut off: "Now that the matter is over, you don't have to quibble. ”

"Hahahaha." Sun Gu saw that Sima Xi wanted to take advantage of this incident to make trouble, and asked: "How can the 30,000 defenders in the south be able to defeat the 150,000 army of Zhao." In the world of great contention, the vassal states are all fighting hard to survive and be strong. What are we doing, governing the country with Confucianism. Confucianism, abandoned by the princes of the Central Plains, was regarded as a treasure by us. Your Majesty, in the past few years, we have ruled the country with Confucianism, has the country become strong? ”

Sima Xi saw Sun Gu targeting him, and scolded: "Sun Gu, what do you mean by this." ”

"What do I mean, the Prime Minister still doesn't understand? The Prime Minister of State, if you don't speak loudly, it means that what you say has majesty. Sun Gu said-for-tat: "Your Majesty, Confucianism is a science, but it is not enough to govern the country. Qi and Lu are the birthplaces of Confucianism, why is Lu weak with Confucianism, and strong without Qi. Why did the Confucian scholars not be regarded as guests by the princes of the Central Plains, but instead served as legalists, soldiers, vertical and horizontal scholars, and famous scholars. ”

"Sun Gu, at this moment, it is to cure you for the crime of recommending negligence, and you don't want to talk about Confucian scholars." Sima Xi said: "Your Majesty, please treat Sun Gu for his crimes." ”

Zhongshan Wang Cuo looked at Sima Xi, and then at Sun Gu, "Sun Gu, the widow lets you speak freely." ”

Sima Xi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty..."

Zhongshan Wang Cuo shouted: "Let him continue." ”

"We are honored by the people of Confucianism and empty talk, light warriors. There are many resentful soldiers, and the soldiers are not willing to serve the country. Confucian scholars did not come to Zhongshan, and Zhongshan was united. When the Confucian scholars came, the entire court was full of smoke and complaints. We continue to reuse Confucianism, light and strong, and the national disaster is not far from us. Sun Gu raised his voice and said: "Please give an order to the king, depose the prime minister, expel the literati, and reuse the strong men to strengthen the army." ”

Everyone also said in unison: "Please give an order from the king to depose the prime minister, expel the literati, and reuse the strong men to strengthen the army." ”

Sima Xi shouted, "What do you want to do?" Do you want to rebel and force the palace? ”

Sun Gu Zhengse said: "Protecting the family and defending the country also requires soldiers to fight with their lives. You people only know how to talk. Can the kingdom that you keep talking about survive in this troubled world? The 150,000 troops of Zhao are attacking us, can you use your mouth to repel the enemy army? ”

Sun Gu's words were also a resounding slap in the face to Zhongshan Wangcuo. Zhongshan Wang Cuo looked at Sun Gu with cold eyes, "Are you saying that the widow and the person are unknown?" ”

"I don't dare."

"What else do you dare not do, governing the country with Confucianism is advocated by widows." Zhongshan Wang Cuo said sharply: "Come on, take Sun Gu down and put him on death row." ”

Zhongshan Wang Cuo waited for a long time, but no guards stepped forward, and said angrily: "Do you want to rebel and force the palace?" ”

Zhang Deng said: "Your Majesty, the great enemy is present, and we should be prepared to meet the enemy. If General Sun Gu is put on death row, it will chill the soldiers. Please, think twice. ”

Everyone said in unison: "Please think twice, the king." ”

"Zhongshan is a widow. Without Sun Gu, the widow would be able to repel the Zhao State. Zhongshan Wang Cuo said sharply: "Zhongshan Kingdom is up to the widow to decide. ”

Sun Gu saw that the king was obsessed and did not regret it, and laughed wildly in the hall.

Zhongshan Wang Cuo's eyes narrowed into a slit, and he said angrily: "Sun Gu, what are you laughing at." ”

"I laugh at the king, and the more I live, the more confused I become. Zhongshan was located between the three great powers of Qi, Yan and Zhao. The king does not think about the merits of his ancestors, and does not know how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Sun Gu's tone was full of sadness, "The achievements that Zhongshan Kingdom has built with great difficulty will be destroyed in the hands of the king." The minister didn't want to see the day when Zhongshan Kingdom was broken by Zhao State. The king, the minister, left the palace and never entered the palace again for the rest of his life. ”

"Sun Gu, you have despised the power of the widow." Zhongshan Wang Cuo showed a strong murderous aura, "Can you walk out of the main hall?" ”

"Jun, you can choose the best and serve the country. If the king is not virtuous, the minister can also leave on his own. Your Lord, why don't we make a bet. The minister walked out of the main hall, what should he do? Sun Gu was imposing, and walked towards the mountain king house step by step. Except for a few people in the main hall who angrily scolded Sun Gu for his rebellion, no one stepped forward to block in front of Zhongshan Wang Cuo. No one drew his sword and slew the guilty courtiers.

Zhongshan Wang Cuo was frightened by Sun Gu's arrogance, "What do you want to do." ”

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The minister will not kill you. Sun Gu bowed three times, and after performing the courtesy of the monarch and ministers, "The king wants to kill me, please do it!" ”

Zhongshan Wang Cuo looked around the hall, he was no longer able to control the court. In recent years, he has promoted Confucianism. Many of the most successful generals were killed or exiled because they opposed him. In this cold and empty hall, there was no one to serve him. Zhongshan Wang Cuo didn't know why he ended up where he is today. Governing the country with Confucianism is to get closer to the princes of the Central Plains and to be recognized by the princes of the Central Plains. Was he wrong to do so?

Zhongshan Wang Cuo said: "Sun Gu, if you want to go, let's go!" Once you're gone, never come back. The widow remembers your merits, but does not kill you. ”

"Thank you, the king's grace not to kill." After Sun Gu finished speaking, he laughed and strode out of the hall.

Zhongshan Wang Cuo shouted: "Who is willing to lead the troops, go to the south, repel the Zhao army, and regain the lost territory." ”

There was silence in the main hall.

Those who really know how to march and fight are all sent to the frontier by the king of Zhongshan. The only person who could command the army against the Zhao army also left the main hall.

"General Leju, where is it?"

Above the main hall, there was silence again.

Zhongshan Wang Cuo shouted several people in a row, "General Lehan, General Che Cai." ”

Zhang Dengbai said: "Leju, Lehan, Che Cavalry General and other generals were sent by the king to garrison the northern frontier. Today, there is no one in the DPRK and China who can serve as a general and lead the army to resist the Zhao army. ”

'There is no general in the court' Zhongshan Wang Cuo instantly realized the seriousness of the matter, and his heart was in turmoil, "Why don't you go and call them back quickly." ”

Zhang Deng said: "Your Majesty, recall them." But, I want to give you an explanation. Otherwise, the generals will not return. ”

Zhongshan Wang Cuo said in a trembling voice: "Are you trying to force the widow? ”

"Your Majesty, the war is urgent." Zhang Dengbai said: "Please put the king first. ”

The crowd echoed in unison.

"What you want, the widow will give it." Zhongshan Wang Cuo understands that the ideal in his heart is more important than the safety of the country, and he naturally knows which is more important. After a moment of silence, Zhongshan Wang Cuo closed his eyes and compromised: "Dismiss Sima Xixiangguo from his position, expel Confucian scholars, and never hire him." Zhongshan returned to the old system. ”