The date of the expedition is gradually approaching, and Zhao has many government affairs that Zhao Yong needs to deal with personally, such as the deployment of troops, the supply of grain and grass, and the selection of the main general of the expedition. This busyness, he temporarily forgot the grief hidden in his heart. In the past few days, news has been coming from northern Xinjiang... The Yan State attacked rapidly, and the Zhao State fell several more cities. Zhongshan, Lou Fu and other Northern Hu also mobilized heavy troops and entrenched themselves on the border line of Zhao State. If the Yan State continues to win victories and conquers the cities of Zhao State. When the neighboring countries see this, they will definitely make a judgment and take the opportunity to carve up the territory of Zhao.

Faced with the battle situation on the front line, Zhao Yong fell into deep thought. If the situation continues like this, Zhao Guoke will really be finished. Zhao Yong pondered that only by fighting a quick battle and fighting against Yan could we ensure peace in northern Xinjiang and deter neighboring countries.

Zhao Yong's tired eyes soothed, and suddenly Mu Jian rushed into the dormitory recklessly, stood stupidly in place, motionless, put down the bamboo slips and pen in his hand, and said indifferently: "What's the matter?" ”

Mu Jian stretched out a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty, guess what good news I brought you." ”

Zhao Yong looked disgusted, what good news could he bring. He doesn't add to his troubles, that's the best news. Mu Jian saw that Jun Shang didn't pay attention to him, and held the bamboo slip high with both hands, "Junshang, this is sent by Da Sima Gang." ”

"Oh." Zhao Yong's gaze paused, "Present it." ”

"No."

Zhao Yong took the bamboo slip and slowly unfolded it. As soon as I read half of the content on the bamboo slip, I patted the case and said, "Great." Da Sima is neat. In less than three days, the grain and grass supplied by the army of 50,000 were collected. ”

Zhao Yong finished reading the bamboo slips, and then looked at another roll of bamboo slips in Mu Jian's hand. The day before yesterday, the main battle of the Zhao Palace and the main peacemaker, the two factions fought for each other, and the blood was almost splashed in the court. On this bamboo slip, it is the Lord and the people on the table, supporting Zhao Yong's decree. After Zhao Yong read it, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Yong put down the bamboo slip, looked at Han Zhong, and said, "Great Order, Yan Zhao fights, what do you think?" ”

Han Zhong's eyes rolled, and he said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that I cannot participate in national politics. ”

Zhao Yong, staring into his eyes, "Widow, let you speak." ”

Han Zhong saw that he couldn't dodge, so he arched his hand and said: "Yan Zhao fights, the battle won't last long." Victory, belonging to the state of Zhao. ”

"Daling, you have made things simple." Zhao Yong, with deep eyes, said: "The general of the Yan State is Zizhi, and the supervising army is the Yan prince Ji Xu." Zizhi is in favor of Ji Xu. Ji Hao went south in order to establish his prestige in the court and stabilize his position as the crown prince. Ji Hao went south, did not achieve results, and would never retreat easily. The widow thinks that Yan Zhao's battle will last longer. ”

Han Zhong saw that Jun Shang could think of this level, which was enough to see that the young man in front of him was no longer the person who caused a headache.

"The widow wants a quick victory, not a victory." Zhao Yong continued: "Da Ling, who do you think is more suitable to be the commander. ”

"This..."Han Zhong, who was silent for a moment, spoke: "Your Majesty, I really don't know how to answer this question. ”

In the past few days, Zhao Yong has also been worried about the commander. As a commander-in-chief, he must not only be civil and martial, but also have prestige, not to mention, the key is to convince everyone. Han Zhong glanced at Jun Shang, and saw that he was full of worries, and said in his heart: "Is Jun Shang planning to do it in person?" ”

"The widow decides, pro-conscription."

Mu Jian, Tu Yi and others said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you can't go to the land of Northern Xinjiang." ”

"Widow, why can't you go?" The corners of Zhao Yong's lips flashed with sadness in an instant, and said, "The ministers don't understand the hearts of widows, don't you understand either?" ”

"Your Majesty, the battlefield is not child's play. It is to leave blood, to die. Tu Yi, his tone was heavy and his words were fierce, "The king is the king of a country, the foundation of the country." If you make a mistake, where should Zhao Guo go? For the sake of the big picture, please think twice. ”

"Northern Xinjiang is in danger, and only by being outnumbered can we boost morale and win in one fell swoop. Only a quick victory can relieve the danger of the northern frontier and deter the princes. ”

"Your Majesty, the situation in Handan City is complex and changeable. You're gone, Handan, what to do. Who will preside over the big picture. ”

"Xiangbang can sit in Handan for the widow."

Mu Jian saw that Tu Duwei couldn't convince the king, so he took out a box from his big sleeve. Zhao Yong looked at the exquisite box and asked, "What's in it?" ”

"Taifu gave it."

"What do you mean?" Zhao Yong said with anger in his heart: "Are you planning to use Taifu to press me?" ”

"The king's expedition involves a wide range of issues." Tu Yi answered: "We have to ask Taifu to take the idea." ”

Mu Jian opened the box, and there was a white cloth towel in the box. Zhao Yong picked up the cloth towel and saw that there were nine big characters written on the cloth towel, Shangdang County Guard, and Gongzi was the general. Zhao Yong pursed his lips and said, "That's right!" Widow, how did you forget him. ”

"Taifu, don't leave anything for the widow."

Mu Jian said: "If you want to use it, don't rush it." ”

Zhao Yong calmed down and thought about the meaning of Taifu's words.

At this time, Zhao Bao, Fei Yi and others walked in. Seeing this, Han Zhong led Mu Jian to bow and retreat to the side. Zhao Yong, after listening to what the ministers played, asked: "The deployment of soldiers and horses, the problem of ordnance and grain and grass has been solved. Let's ask Xiangbang, who can command the three armies. ”

Zhao Bao looked around at the generals in the palace and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, these people are all experienced in a hundred battles, and they are enough to take on a great responsibility. ”

When many generals heard this, they did not actively respond to the call, and nodded with embarrassed faces.

Zhao Yong naturally understood the deep meaning behind that vision.

These generals in front of him, pointing out the country, are more powerful than the other. Once there is a real war in the country, they will never be able to count on it. First, although these people are in high positions, most of them are budding by the kindness of their parents. Secondly, from the hunting, it can be seen that they are not familiar with bows and horses, and they are even more amateurs in arranging troops. Its ability and strength are not enough to command the three armies.

Zhao Yong, looking at the faces of many generals. All the military generals did not have the confidence and confidence to look at the king, and they hung their heads one after another, choosing to dodge. At this moment, Zhao Yong seemed to understand the meaning of Taifu's words, and said, "If any of you are willing, take the initiative to invite Ying and lead the troops to the battle." ”

The generals discussed, and after a quarter of an hour, no one stepped forward and took the initiative to ask for help.

"Raise soldiers for a thousand days and use them for a while." Zhao Bao, seeing that no one took the initiative to ask for help, encouraged: "Everyone, it is time for you to serve the country and contribute to the country." ”

"Lord Xiangbang, I am not willing to contribute to the country. But..."

"Something to say."

"My talent is not enough to share the worries of the king, I am afraid that I will live up to the expectations of the king."

"Yes! Although we are willing to share the worries of the king, our ability is limited. ”

"You..."Zhao Bao, pointing at them, flicked his long sleeves, and said indignantly: "The country is in trouble, my generation is an athlete, and I will not hesitate to serve the country." You enjoy the benefits of the country, you are in a high position, and you should stand up. How can we... Push three and resist four. ”

Zhongwu was choked by Zhao Bao's words, his face turned red, and he felt ashamed.

Seeing this, Zhao Yong's face was as pale as ice, and he looked towards the military general Wenchen. A few days ago, these civil ministers and military generals were just in peace. Today, although it is the main battle, most people only talk about it, and no one has taken actual actions. It is really hateful to see this group of people who are in high positions but have no dedication to the country.

Zhao Yong glanced at the crowd and said, "General Zhao Shu, you have gone through three dynasties. The status is noble and prominent, and you have been on the battlefield for a long time, and the widow regards you as a general, how about leading the troops to the battle. ”

"Your Majesty." Zhao Shu bowed down to the king, his face was haggard, and said, "Minister, if you are ten years younger." If the country is in trouble, it will definitely die with all its might. ”

"You are a veteran of the battlefield, and you have fought with your grandfather and father, and you have made outstanding achievements. Today, the country is in trouble. You are not old, but you lack the enthusiasm and pride of the year. Zhao Yong, hearing the meaning of the words, his voice was like ice, "Where is the widow sorry for you." ”

"The minister is incompetent, please punish the king."

"What about you? No matter how you don't speak. Zhao Yong shifted his gaze to everyone, and his tone was cold, "Widow, where am I sorry for you." When the national crisis is at hand, you choose to stand by and watch. ”

"The ministers are old, and it is difficult to mobilize troops to meet the enemy. Hopefully, the king forgives sins. ”

Tian Buli, raised his eyebrows, and sneered: "Wu Zixu is nearly sixty years old and still refuses to accept his old age, but he can still lead troops to break through the Yingdu of Chu and dig the tomb of the king of Chu to avenge his father and brother." Subsequently, Gusu City was built to help Wu establish a hegemony and establish meritorious deeds. Ladies and gentlemen, how can you speak of old age when you are in the prime of life? ”

"Wu Zixu is a handsome talent, and we naturally can't compare with him."

"Great wars are bloodshed. Some people just make a big deal of it. ”

"That's right! Since Mr. respects Wu Zixu, why not join the army and serve the country. ”

In the face of the cold words of the generals, Zhao Bao really couldn't listen to it, as a general, the best fate is to die in battle. However, these people have lived in Handan for a long time and seem to have forgotten their mission.

Zhao Bao, with a calm face, said, "Everyone, don't you think you have lost enough face?" ”

The generals hurriedly stopped talking and buried their heads in silence.

The generals are in high positions and have a wide range of contacts. He also has many military exploits, and he is also a member of the clan. Although Zhao Yong was disgusted with their actions, he could not break with them. They are not willing to contribute to the country, and they cannot be persecuted. After all, these people are also elders.

"Everyone, get up! It's too cold on the ground, so be careful of hurting yourself. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The crowd staggered to their feet, trying their best to show that they were very old.

Zhao Yong's eyes fell on Gongzicheng, and said, "Uncle, who do you think can be a general." ”

Gongzicheng looked at the people around him and shook his head.

"Widow, there is a candidate in my heart. Ladies and gentlemen, you refer to the widows. Zhao Yong, deliberately paused, watched everyone's reactions, and said casually: "Shangdang County, how is the son." ”

Zhao Bao, pondering for a while, the king was silent, it turned out that there was a candidate in his mind. Everything just now was just to test the attitude of the crowd. Although Gongzi Xie is a member of the clan, his relationship with the clan is like a separation. Gongzi stayed away from Handan, and after a long time, he was forgotten by the clan. If it weren't for Zhao Yong mentioning this person, Zhao Bao probably wouldn't have remembered this person. Zhao Bao thought about it before and after, and seemed to understand the reason why the forgotten Gongzi Xie was in Handan during this spring hunt. Zhao Bao weighed the pros and cons, and he had no opinion on letting people with foreign surnames control the military power and letting Gongzi rest to lead the troops.

"General Zhao Xie, where is it?"

Among the ministers, one person walked out and bowed down and said, "The minister is here." ”

"The widow takes you as a general and leads the troops to the northern frontier."

Zhao Xie hesitated for a while before he was ordered: "No." ”

Zhao Yong took Zhao Xie as his general, and everyone was dissatisfied with it, and they didn't want to lose the power in their hands, but they didn't dare to come forward to argue. Zhao Jun gave him a chance, but they didn't cherish it. Moreover, they felt that when they went to the northern frontier, the battlefield was changeable, and they accidentally lost their lives, and the gains outweighed the losses. So, they echoed Zhao Jun one after another.

"The Yan State sent troops, and the northern frontier lost several cities. Loufu, Zhongshan and other countries are also eyeing the land of northern Xinjiang. Zhao Yong, changing his tone, continued: "Northern Xinjiang needs a quick victory, and the widow thought twice and decided to go on a personal expedition. ”

Zhao Bao arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, you are the king of a country, how can you run to the land of war."

Fei Yi also arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, you only need to sit in Handan and coordinate the overall situation." ”

Others also stepped in and stated the pros and cons.

Zhao Yong said coldly: "The widow has made up his mind, you don't have to say it again." ”

In this court meeting, Zhao Yong took Gongzi Xie as the general and led the troops to the northern Xinjiang. The important task of staying in Handan, the capital of Zhao, was handed over to Zhao Bao and Gongzi Cheng, the chief priest. Zhao Bao happily accepted the order and swore in front of everyone that during the monarch's absence in Handan, he would not only protect Handan, but also raise food and grass for the army.

Zhao Bao is a serious person, and Zhao Yong is the most assured of him.

In order to defend the neighboring countries, taking advantage of the fact that Zhao sent troops to rescue the Daijun crisis, Zhao's troops were weak and empty. Zhongshan Jun sent his army south and went straight to Handan. Zhao Yong also appointed Tian Buli, the chief doctor, and Lou Yan, the general of Handan, to lead 10,000 troops to garrison Shancheng to prevent a sneak attack from Zhongshan. Although Wei, Qin, and Qi established peaceful diplomatic relations with Zhao, they could not relax their border defenses in the slightest. Zhao Yong also dispatched capable generals to garrison important towns in case the princes changed.

After careful arrangements, Zhao Yong waited for tomorrow's arrival.

At noon the next day, Zhao Yong wore a general hat, armor, a bronze sword on his waist, and combat boots. Zhao Yong's sharp eyes exuded vigor. Looking down at the soldiers of the three armies in the audience, his heart was even more passionate, and he said loudly: "Soldiers, Yan Guo has invaded my territory. Wait, as a Zhao athlete, what should I do? ”

The officers and men of the three armies shouted in unison, "Defend the territory." ”

Zhao Yong's expression was also rendered by the soldiers of the three armies, and he raised his arms and shouted, "God bless Zhao Guo, this battle will be won." ”

"God bless Zhao Guo, this battle will be won."

Zhao Yong, seeing that the officers and men of the three armies were high-spirited. The blood in his chest was surging, and he couldn't stop it for a long time, he pulled out his long sword, raised it to the sky, and said: "The soldiers of the three armies obeyed the order and went out with the widows. ”