With the situation of the alliance leader, Tian Pi, the king of Qi, invited Han and Wei to attack the state of Chu.

Han and Wei were afraid of the power of Chu, and once again took Qi as the core, supported Qi Wang Tian Piyi, and attacked Chu. This battle was also the third expedition of Qi, Han and Wei to Chu State.

In recent years, Qi Wangtian Biqi's health has deteriorated, getting worse day by day. Tian Piqi realized that this was a signal from heaven calling him. People can't fight with the sky, let alone change their lives against the sky. Before leaving, he wants to lead the competitive division of Daqi to create new brilliance. He wants to defeat the state of Chu and make the state of Qi proudly above the princes.

The attack on the State of Chu was not only for his own eternal merits, but also for the century-old foundation of the State of Qi. The scale of this operation and the number of troops invested in this operation also exceeded the previous two times. In order to avoid the recurrence of the situation of being interfered by the princes. This time, he also made a good strategy to deal with Yan and Zhao.

In this battle, Tian Biqi is bound to win.

The king of Qi took Kuang Zhang as his general, led 100,000 troops, and went south to attack Chu. Han and Wei also wanted to take the opportunity to weaken the power of Chu and seek to gain the territory of Chu. The king of Wei took Gongsun Xi as his general and sent 80,000 troops. King Han took the violent kite as his general and led 70,000 troops. The combined strength of Qi, Han, and Wei was 250,000. This battle was huge, and it was also a life-and-death decisive battle between Qi, Han, Wei and Chu.

The state of Qin and the princes of the Central Plains reached an alliance. Qin Wangji took Shu Changhuan as his general, led 100,000 troops, and attacked the Chu State.

When the king of Chu heard that Qi, Han, and Wei had sent troops again, he had a headache and resolutely decided to fight back by force. More than ten years ago, the king of Chu dared to face the three kingdoms of Qin, Han, Wei, Yue and Qin's territories of Tho, Ba and Shu at the expense of his weak national strength. More than ten years later, the king of Chu also had the confidence to face the princes of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin.

On the one hand, the king of Chu took Tang Yu as his general and led 200,000 troops to fight against the three kingdoms of Qi, Han and Wei. On the other side, Jing Que was the general and led 80,000 troops to meet the Qin State. The king of Chu asked Zhao Ju and Zhao Hua to lead 150,000 people in Jiangdong County to prepare to go north to invade the Qi State. He also asked Jing Cui to lead the 50,000 people left behind in Danyang to support Jing Quan. The power of Chu was a country, facing the princes of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin. The scale of the two sides' investment, the combat strength, and the open battle line have almost swept the entire Central Plains.

Zhao Yong saw that the Central Plains was once again in a scuffle, and seized this favorable opportunity. It is allied with Yan in the north and Song in the south. The state of Zhao launched the fifth battle of destruction against the state of Zhongshan.

The rapid and long drum beat resounded through the sky. When the civil and military officials of Zhao Guo heard the sound of drums, they rushed in and came to Congtai Palace.

Zhao Yong looked at the ministers in the palace, not angry and arrogant, "The four kingdoms of Qin, Qi, Han, and Wei have united to fight against the Chu State, and the third Central Plains War is about to break out. The Central Plains is in turmoil, and where should our country go? ”

"The state of Chu fought against the princes of the four kingdoms of Qi, Qin, Han, and Wei with the strength of one country. The state of Chu did not measure its own strength and hit the stone with an egg. The day of the defeat of the state of Chu is not far off. Gongzi Cheng said with a smile: "The minister thinks that we should join the ranks of attacking Chu in order to seek the territory of Chu." ”

Several more clan ministers supported it: "The ministers seconded it." ”

Zhao Yong was not in a hurry to express his thoughts, and asked, "Li Dui, tell me what you think." ”

Li Dui pondered for a while, "Qi, Qin, Han, and Wei attacked Chu in order to carve up the vast territory of Chu. The minister also believes that we should join the camp of attacking Chu, and then divide the territory of Chu to strengthen our country's strength. ”

Zhao Jue answered: "Your Majesty, we can also take advantage of the opportunity to attack Chu to show the princes the results of our implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting. ”

Zhao Xi's eyes were excited, and he said with a yearning expression: "The division of Shen Xi of the Chu State is fighting against Qin Ruishi, Wei Wushu, Qi Jingjing, Han Jin's crossbow at the same time, plus Zhao Tieqi. This battle is a great war that has never been fought before. Thinking about this picture, the minister was all fierce and intense. ”

Xu Jun also said: "This battle has gathered the elite of the world. Chen was also very excited when he thought about it. ”

Gongsun Pu also said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are in favor of joining the ranks of attacking the Chu State. ”

Several more ministers chimed in: "The ministers seconded it." ”

Zhao Yong's eyes were calm, he glanced at the ministers in the hall, and asked in a calm tone, "Do you all mean this?" ”

Gongzi Cheng looked left and right, and when he saw that no one spoke, he replied: "The minister advocates attacking Chu to strengthen the country's prestige." ”

Zhao Yong asked, "Tian Buli, what do you mean." ”

Tian Buli felt that there were many pairs of eyes staring at him, but he didn't feel that Rumang was stinging, and replied calmly: "Minister, I don't advocate attacking Chu. ”

Gongzi Cheng asked: "This is the best opportunity to conquer the territory, and you can't miss it." ”

Tian Buli replied: "The four kingdoms of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin attacked Chu because they bordered Chu. The power of the Chu state will threaten their interests. In order to survive and strengthen, the princes of the Central Plains can only unite and conquer the Chu State to weaken it. We joined the ranks of attacking the Chu State, even if we obtained the territory, there was Han and Wei in the middle, and it would not be beneficial to the Zhao State. ”

Zhao Yong thought for a long time, and then said, "Le Yi, what do you think?" ”

Le Yi didn't expect the monarch to ask for his opinion, so he restrained the emotions in his heart, and replied righteously: "The minister is not in favor of attacking the Chu State either. ”

Zhao Yong frowned and asked, "Why." ”

Le Yi replied: "The four kingdoms of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin are powerful and unrivaled. However, the territory of Chu is vast, with thousands of generals and millions of soldiers. The four kingdoms of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin could not defeat the state of Chu, and the state of Chu could not defeat the attack of the four countries. The four kingdoms of Qi, Han, Wei, and Qin were fierce tigers, but the state of Chu was also a fierce tiger. More than ten years ago, the power of Chu was a country that faced Han, Wei, Qin, Yue and Tho Bashu without defeat. The soldiers of the State of Chu came to Lantian and almost killed the State of Qin. It is enough to prove that the division of the state of Chu is the strongest force in the world. The minister believes that we should let the two tigers compete and reap the benefits. Whether it is the victory of the four countries or the victory of the Chu country, it is beneficial to us. ”

Fei Yi also said: "Le Yi is right. When two tigers fight, one will be injured. More than ten years ago, Qin and Chu fought against each other, triggering the Second Central Plains War. At the end of the war, Qin and Chu were both defeated, Qi was defeated by the princes, and Han and Wei were also injured. We took advantage of the good situation to meddle in Yan's internal affairs. Today, the four kingdoms attacked Chu, triggering the Third Central Plains War. We should also not join the Four Kingdoms to attack Chu, but let the Chu State contain the forces of the princes. ”

Tian Buli continued: "After the First Central Plains War, the Qi State rose and the Wei State hegemony declined. Our country is also in the midst of a great war and has suffered heavy losses. After the Second Central Plains War, there were five strong countries in the world... There is Qi in the east, Qin in the west, Chu in the south, Zhao in the north, and Wei in the north. After the Third World War, what will happen to the Central Plains? Whether it is Chu Sheng, or the victory of the Four Kingdoms, they will lose their troops and lose their national strength. We can take advantage of the situation to embark on a strong state, be proud of the princes, and then challenge Qi and Chu. ”

The Minister of Civil and Military Affairs of Zhao had a heated discussion on whether to join the ranks of attacking Chu. Zhao Yong saw that the atmosphere was almost over, and stopped the two parties from continuing to discuss. When everyone saw that the king had something to say, the hall fell silent.

Zhao Yong saw that the ministers of civil and military affairs were fighting for each other, but the situation was still under his control, and said in a calm tone: "Everyone, Qi, Han, and Wei united for the first time to attack the Chu State. The widow said a word, do you remember? ”

Everyone remembered for a moment, but they were silent.

Gongzizhang replied: "Father, the child remembers. ”

Zhao Yong looked at his child with loving eyes and asked, "What did the widow say, Zhang'er, you say it out loud." ”

Gongzi Zhang raised his voice and said: "Attacking the Chu State, that is the matter of the three kingdoms of Qi, Han and Wei. ”

"Do you remember what the widow said?" Zhao Yong saw that there was silence in the hall, and said: "The three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei jointly attacked Chu for the second time, and what did the widow say?" ”

Gongzizhang replied: "The original intention will not change, and I will destroy Zhongshan." ”

Zhao Yong nodded and asked, "Have you forgotten these eight words that the widow said?" ”

In 306 BC, Chu conquered the Yue Kingdom.

Qi, Han, and Wei united to attack the state of Chu. Zhao Guo seized this opportunity and promoted Hufu cavalry shooting. Subsequently, he went north to attack Zhongshan. Zhao Guo was ashamed and not only recovered the city occupied by Zhongshan State. Zhao Guotie rode also to Zhongshan, turning the southern Xinjiang of Zhongshan upside down. The Jingcheng main road out of the east of Zhongshan was also in the hands of Zhao State.

In 305 BC, Zhao took advantage of the chaos in the Central Plains to raise nearly 300,000 troops and once again invaded Zhongshan in the north, breaking two-thirds of Zhongshan's territory. Cross the Great River to the west and reclaim the northwestern part of the river occupied by the Qin state. Zhao went north, defeated Lin Hu, and recruited Lin Hu warriors. Subsequently, Zhao intervened in Qin's internal affairs and supported Yan Proton Gongzi Ji to return to Qin and succeed him as King of Qin.

Qin and Chu married and formed an alliance, and Qi, Han, and Wei united to conquer Chu for the second time. Zhao Guo knocked Zhongshan on the one hand, and the soldiers were on Lingshou, forcing Zhongshan Wang Zi to cut off the territory; On the other hand, in Zhao State, the Hufu Order was implemented to expand the effect of Hufu.

The three kingdoms of Qi, Han and Wei attacked the Chu State twice, and the Zhao State did not lose in foreign wars, and the Zhao family has achieved such a brilliant effect since the founding of the country. The effects of hitting Zhongshan, collecting Hexi, breaking Linhu in the north, entering the princes of the five envoys, and supporting the King of Qin are also obvious to everyone. Now, Qin and Chu are at loggerheads, and the three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei have united to attack Chu three times, how can Zhao Yong join the chaos in the Central Plains.

Zhao Yong was silent for a long time and did not speak.

After a while, Fei Yi took the lead and said: "The will of the king, the minister dare not forget." ”

Tian Buli also followed: "Don't dare to forget." ”

Zhao Xi, Xu Jun and others also said: "Minister, don't dare to forget." ”

Wave after wave of voices came, and everyone said: "The minister dare not forget." ”

Zhao Yong said: "Qi, Han, and Wei attacked the Chu State, and the princes of the world fell into a melee. The widow still said the same thing, neither helping the princes of the Central Plains nor helping the Chu State. The matter of attacking the state of Chu was handed over to the princes of the Central Plains. Conquering Zhongshan, the original intention did not change. ”

Gongzi Cheng asked, "The king is planning to attack Zhongshan five times. ”

"Yes, that's what the widow wants." Zhao Yong's eyes were bright, and his tone was calm, "The widow has not yet solved the problem of Zhongshan's heart. and failed to open up Hujiang to strengthen the national strength. The widow has not yet realized the great cause set in his heart to fight for the world. How can the widow forget his original intention because of the chaos in the Central Plains. The original intention did not change, and he swore to destroy Zhongshan. ”

Gongzizhang asked: "Father Jun wants to take advantage of the melee in the Central Plains to send troops to conquer Zhongshan. ”

"In the Second Central Plains War, although the widows did not join the princes to attack Chu. However, the widows opened up a new battlefield in the Yan Kingdom, facing the Qi and Zhongshan States. This time, although the widow did not join the Third Central Plains War, the widow can take advantage of this situation and also open up a new battlefield... Break through Lingshou and level Zhongshan. Zhao Yong raised his voice and said: "The five expeditions to Zhongshan have officially begun." ”

When the ministers heard this, they were enthusiastic and asked for battle to attack Lingshou and set foot in Zhongshan.

Three days later, Zhao Yong led a total of 100,000 infantry and cavalry to attack Zhongshan Kingdom.

The Third Central Plains War officially began.

Wang Zi of Zhongshan was drinking and having fun in the palace, accompanied by the ministers. Suddenly, a soldier galloped in and shouted, "Your Majesty, urgent military situation." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi waved his hand and said, "Read." ”

"Zhao raised 100,000 troops and invaded our country."

When Zhongshan Wang Zi heard that Zhao Guo had sent troops again, his face turned pale with fright, and he roared: "Zhao Jun really loves to toss widows!" Ladies and gentlemen, Zhao has sent troops, what should we do. ”

Sima Xi replied: "Your Majesty, we are not the opponents of Zhao State, let's negotiate peace!" ”

Wang Zi of Zhongshan angrily reprimanded: "The widow would rather fight with Zhao Jun to the end than negotiate peace." ”

Gongzi Shang knew that the power of Zhongshan State could not compete with Zhao State. Gongzi Shang saw that the king was arrogant, and dissuaded: "Your Majesty, we can't have a hard fight with Zhao Guo. We might as well send an ambassador to ask for help from Qi State. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked, "How can Qi Guo save us." ”

Gongzi Shang proposed: "We will dedicate our territory to the Qi State. The state of Qi will be drawn into the war. Qi and Zhao are contending, and we can take advantage of the situation to develop in order to seek the world. ”

Wang Zi of Zhongshan said angrily: "This is, an incompetent move. The widow will not agree. ”

Gongzi Shang shot back: "Does the king want to watch the inheritance left by his ancestors ruined? ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi glared at him and roared: "Since the widow succeeded to the throne, Zhao Jun has attacked me several times. The widow's act of dividing the territory has insulted the wisdom of the ancestors. The widow is not willing to continue to be cowardly. Since Zhao Jun wants to fight, the widow will fight. The widow would rather die fighting for the country than bow to the Zhao country. ”

Sima Xi snorted coldly and said, "Your Majesty, the matter of conquest is not trivial. Please put the overall situation first and think twice. ”

Sima Ziqi echoed: "Please, the king thinks twice." ”

Yin Jian is fair: "Please think twice." ”

Tian Jian also said: "Please think twice." ”

The crowd also said in unison, "Please think twice, the king." ”

"What do you mean, trying to force the widow? Zhao Jun has a temper, and the widow also has a temper. Needless to say. Zhongshan Wang Zi said angrily: "Since the widow succeeded to the throne, Zhao Jun has attacked me several times. It's tolerable, it's unbearable, there's no need to endure it. The order went down and poured all the national strength into a battle with the Zhao State. ”