Winter goes to spring, time passes. The year was 323 B.C.

Zhao Guocheng has been peaceful for a long time, and there is no war in the country. On this day, Zhao Yong had a dream in which he saw a vicious wolf pounce on him. After waking up from the dream, Zhao Yong told the ministers about the dream. Some people say that this dream of the king is a great joy. Some people also say that this dream predicts that there will be a war in Zhao soon, which is a great omen.

Zhao Yong didn't pay attention to this dream, whether it was happy or fierce. He only remembered that Tian Buli, Feiyi, Li Dui and others said that the wolf was from the north. There are wolves in the north, these words are engraved in Zhao Yong's heart.

The northern neighbors are all tigers and wolves. They are all eyeing Zhao Guodaidi. However, this group of tigers and wolves poses the greatest threat to Zhao Guo than Hu Ren Zhongshan Kingdom.

Zhongshan country is only 800 miles in radius. It is located between the three kingdoms of Yan, Zhao and Qi. Zhao's northern Xinjiang Daijun and Zhao's capital Handan were blocked by Zhongshan, and the exchanges between the two places needed to bypass Shangdang and climb over the mountains. Zhao Guodai County, located in the north, is surrounded by Hu people. Therefore, the land is more nomadic and less farming, and the Hu people have a strong atmosphere. Handan, on the other hand, is mainly agricultural, and is deeply influenced by Zhou Li.

Handan and Daijun represent the two cultures and two political forces of the Zhao State. The existence of Zhongshan also led to the situation that the north-south traffic of Zhao remained unchanged and was divided. Han, Zhao and Wei are divided into three families, and Zhao is the strongest. Today, the state is far inferior to the Wei state. First, after the death of Zhao Xiangzi, the Zhao family fell into infighting and consumed national strength. Before Zhao Xiangzi died, Zhao Huan, the grandson of Liberu and the son of Zhao Zhou, the son of Zhao Zhou, became the prince. Zhao Huan succeeded to the throne for Zhao Xianhou. Zhao Xianhou moved the capital of Jinyang to Zhongmu in the hinterland of the Central Plains. Zhao Xiangzi's younger brother Zhao Hengzi expelled Zhao Huan and became independent in Dai County. The Zhao family fell into civil strife, and the national strength was greatly damaged, and it was difficult to return to Jian Xiangzhi. A year later, Zhao Hengzi died. The Zhao family, killed the son of Zhao Heng, welcomed Zhao Huan to re-ascend the throne, and became the monarch of Zhao again.

Secondly, the Zhao State and the princes competed, and the Zhongshan State would always jump out to harm the good things of the Zhao State.

In 409 B.C., Zhao Xianhou Yong, and his son Zhao succeeded to the throne as Zhao Liehou. At this time, Zhao's national strength declined greatly, and it was far worse than before. In the first year of Zhao Liehou, Zhongshan Wugong took advantage of the expansion of the territory of Han, Zhao and Wei to launch an offensive against the hinterland of Zhao. Zhao Liehou saw that he could not defeat Zhongshan Kingdom when he saw the strength of one country. So, I had to ask Wei for help. Wei Wenhou borrowed the Zhao State, with Le Yang as the general, and the prince as the supervising army, and attacked for three years to conquer Zhongshan.

However, Sanjin will live in harmony and will not be for long. The land of the Central Plains is also a sudden change.

In 380 B.C., Zhongshan Henggong took advantage of the bitterness between Wei and Zhao, and the Wei State and the princes competed for power, recovered Zhongshan and moved the capital to Lingshou.

Subsequently, the ancestors of the Zhao clan also used troops against Zhongshan, with little success. In 332 BC, Qi Wei attacked Zhao, and Zhongshan took the opportunity to attack Zhao and dig rivers to irrigate the city. If not, the soldiers of Zhao State would use their lives, and the city of Juancheng would be lost, and Handan would be in danger.

In the quiet of the night, Zhao Yong raised his head and stared at the bright starry sky, muttering to himself, "There are wolves in the north." ”

A breeze blew, Zhao Yong's hair moved slightly, and the corners of his clothes flew.

Thinking of the wolf in the north, Zhao Yong's first thought was Zhongshan Kingdom.

Last year, the Yan State sought Zhao, and the Zhongshan State also hoarded heavy troops on the border of the Zhao State. From time to time, sporadic attacks were launched to test Zhao Guo's attitude. Seeing this, Lou Chuan and Tian Buli resolutely launched a strong posture to promote Zhao Guo's attitude. Zhongshan saw that Zhao Guo was not easy to get, so he could only sit on the mountain and watch the tiger, wait for Yan and Zhao to divide the victory and defeat, and make a decision in action.

Zhao Yong came up with an idea, that is, to go to Shancheng to have a look, and by the way, to understand what kind of country Zhongshan is.

The decision was made, and Zhao Yong did not consult with the ministers, and led Feiyi, Li Dui, Lou Xuan, Tian Buli, Gongsun Pu, Tu Yi and Sima Wangzu and others all the way north. Zhao Yong didn't tell these people what they really thought, but just said that they wanted to go hunting in the north.

Fei Yi, Li Dui and Tian Buli are smart people, they have already guessed the king's mind, and they will not break it.

Zhao Yong and others walked all the way to the north.

Last year, this road was relieved and walked once. Lou Chuan is a rough person, and he doesn't know what kind of rhetoric to use to describe the scenery along the way. Tian Buli is knowledgeable, and he is good at tasting mountains and rivers, pointing out the rivers and mountains, and carefully explaining the northbound scenery for the king. After traveling north for a few days, Tian Buli pointed to a city in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, there is a city ahead." ”

Zhao Yong witnessed the city in front of him, although it was not as majestic as Handan, nor as dangerous as Daijun. However, the city is in a difficult position, and it will not be easy for the enemy to capture it.

Tian Buli arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty, are we entering the city?" ”

Zhao Yong, shook his head, and said to everyone, "No." The widow still wants to go and see. ”

Lou slowed down and said: "Your Majesty, there is nothing to see in front of you except for the mountain and the river." ”

Gongsun Pu also said: "Your Majesty, if you go further, it will be Zhongshan Kingdom." After several days of running, everyone was tired. We still went to Juancheng to rest. ”

Zhao Yong, looking ahead, said, "Widow, I want to go forward and see the scenery of mountains and rivers." ”

Lou slowly heard this, and said with a calm face: "Your Majesty, there is Zhongshan in front." For your safety, don't travel north. ”

Zhao Yong shook his head and continued to walk forward. After walking for a distance, Tian Buli pointed to the checkpoint in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, after passing this checkpoint, it is Zhongshan Kingdom." ”

Zhao Yong looked around, ready to move on. Tian Buli stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, we can't go." ”

Zhao Yong, stopped, looked at him.

Tian Buli said: "Your Majesty, Zhongshan and my country are at loggerheads, and there has been no communication so far. We can't get past this hurdle. ”

This level is difficult to pass. Fortunately, the terrain of Zhao is high and can overlook the territory of Zhongshan. Zhao Yong couldn't see it, climbed to a high place, looked at the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom, and then chose the road to return. After resting in Shancheng for a few days, Zhao Yong and others set off to return to Handan. Before leaving, Zhao Yong said to the guards of Shancheng: "The walls of Shancheng are too low, and they need to be repaired. ”

The guards naturally heard the voice of the king, not only vigorously repaired the city defense of Shancheng, changed weapons and equipment, and built several arrow towers near Zhongshan.

Zhao pressed on Zhongshan, and not only strengthened the city in Shandi, which was close to the border of Zhongshan, but also built several arrow towers to monitor the situation in Zhongshan. When Zhongshan Guo learned about this, he was naturally unhappy, and hurriedly sent an envoy to Zhao State to negotiate.

The Zhongshan envoy came to Handan, Zhao State, and asked to see Zhao Jun in person.

Zhao Yong met with the Zhongshan envoy in the Handan Palace.

The envoy of Zhongshan said arrogantly: "Zhao strengthened the city in Shancheng and built an arrow tower. Zhao Jun, this is your friendly sincerity. ”

Seeing that the ministers of Zhao State did not say a word, the Zhongshan envoy thought that his side was reasonable, and he was immediately arrogant. The ministers of Zhao State did not speak, it was not that they did not have words to refute them. Instead, these courtiers believed that Zhao Jun would reject him politely.

Zhao Yong said with a smile: "Envoy, I don't know something, please advise." ”

The Zhongshan envoy snorted coldly and said: "Zhao Guo has many talents, Zhao Jun has something, why don't you ask them." ”

"Envoy, what you said. I, Zhao Guo, are full of talents. Is there no talent in Zhongshan? Zhao Yong sighed: "Forget it." The envoy was afraid that he would not be able to answer, and he would lose Zhongshan's face, so he didn't ask. ”

When the Zhongshan envoy heard this, his face was unhappy. Zhao Jun's voice was insulting Zhongshan. The humiliation of oneself is small, but the humiliation of the country is great. The Zhongshan envoy said angrily: "Zhao Jun, please speak." ”

Zhao Yong, stroking his forehead, felt a deep headache, and said, "An incident happened in Handan recently. One family sued another family, saying that the house was too high and blocked the sun. Widows, how should they be broken? ”

The Zhongshan envoy smiled slightly and said, "Zhao Jun, this case is too simple. As long as the two families are testified, whoever says it is reasonable, will win. ”

Zhao Yong sighed: "What the two families said is reasonable, which makes it quite difficult for the widow." ”

The Zhongshan envoy raised his head and said: "A family has built a high-rise building in its own courtyard. Another family has the ability to build their own high-rise buildings. ”

"You said that you can't properly handle such a thing for the widow." Zhao Yong, pointing to the ministers of Zhao State, said: "The Zhongshan envoy is worthy of wisdom."

The ministers of Zhao said: "Minister, I am incompetent. ”

The Zhongshan envoy didn't know that it was Zhao Jun's strategy, and hurriedly said: "Zhao Jun, you are smiling." This little thing has also happened in Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Suddenly, Zhao Yong's smile stiffened, his expression was solemn, and he asked, "Is Shancheng the land of Zhao or Zhongshan." ”

The Zhongshan envoy replied casually: "Shancheng is the land of your country. ”

Zhao Yong wondered: "Envoy, isn't it wrong for the widow to repair the city defense and build a few arrow towers on his own land?" ”

When the Zhongshan envoy heard this, his face was extremely ugly, and he said: "Zhao Jun, your intention to approach the city of Yancheng with heavy troops and build the arrow tower. Some things, to put it bluntly, don't make sense. ”

Zhao Yong pretended not to understand, looked at the minister, and then stared at the Zhongshan envoy, and said, "What is the purpose of the widow in his own land." Zhongshan envoy, can you tell the widow? ”

The Zhongshan envoy said coldly: "Zhao Jun, the purpose of building the arrow tower is to observe my Zhongshan realm and spy on the military situation in Zhongshan. ”

"Oh" Zhao Yong asked as if he didn't understand, "And then?" ”

Seeing Zhao Jun's indifferent attitude, the Zhongshan envoy continued: "Based on Juancheng, attack my Zhongshan." ”

"Zhongshan envoy, is the widow really so easy to bully?" Zhao Yong said coldly: "Ten years ago, you dug river water to irrigate Juancheng. Have you forgotten? ”

Zhongshan was stunned in his heart, his tone trembled, and said, "Zhao Jun, what do you mean by this." ”

"It is a matter of course for the widows to fortify the city and repair the city defenses. Widows, you don't have any rights in your own land, and your Zhongshan Kingdom is too presumptuous. Zhao Yong, with a cold tone, said: "I, Zhao Guo, am so easy to bully in your eyes of Zhongshan." ”

The Zhongshan envoy said angrily: "Zhao Jun, I will put down the words today." Your actions have violated the interests of Zhongshan and will bring disaster to both countries. ”

Zhao Yong laughed loudly: "Zhongshan envoy, are you scaring the widow?" ”

"You..."Zhongshan envoy, said: "Zhao Jun, let me ask a question, do you demolish the arrow tower in Shancheng, or not." ”

"Don't dismantle." In order to show his attitude, Zhao Yong said again: "Shancheng is the land of the widow, and everything is decided by the widow. I can't help you Zhongshan to point fingers. According to the widow, you Zhongshan Country is strong and strong, and you can dismantle it yourself. ”

Zhao Jun's words have obvious intentions. If Zhongshan sent people to the land of Zhao to demolish the arrow tower, it would mean that the two countries were at war for so long. The Zhongshan envoy naturally understood, and said stiffly: "I'll go back and bring Zhao Jun's original words to my family." ”

After the Zhongshan envoy finished speaking, he bowed and walked out of the Zhao Palace with a swagger.

Zhao Bao, seeing the Zhongshan envoy, couldn't ask for anything, he was filled with grief and indignation, and said: "Your Majesty, you will transfer your troops to Shancheng and build an arrow tower." This move will not stimulate Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

"So what."

"Zhongshan country, there will be protests."

"Protest is protest."

"If it leads to war." Zhao Bao wanted to speak and stopped, if this incident caused a war, Zhongshan and Zhao would have no peace, "Please order the demolition of the arrow tower and take care of Zhongshan Jun's unfair emotions." ”

"Zhongshan Jun has emotions, and the widow has no temperament?" In front of Zhao Yong, everyone said loudly: "Zhongshan dares to fight, and no one is afraid of it." ”

When Zhao Bao heard this, he thought slightly, is the king planning to start a war with Zhongshan? The land of Zhongshan is not trivial, mixed with the interests of Qi and Yan. If Zhao sent troops to attack Zhongshan. Although Yan signed a peace alliance with Zhao, he would not support Zhongshan reasonably. However, Zhongshan Kingdom is a chess piece planted by Qi and Yan. Zhongshan is in trouble, and the Qi State will not sit idly by, and will definitely send troops to help. In this way, Zhongshan formed an alliance with the Qi State, and the situation of the Zhao State was worrying.

Zhao Bao arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty..."

Zhao Yong understood what he was going to say, and cut off: "Xiangbang, don't say it." The widow's mind has been decided, and Juancheng is the land of Zhao State, and it is also the land of the widow. Shancheng is up to Zhao Guo. ”