In 305 BC, Zhao Junyong was twenty-one years old. Zhao gathered 250,000 troops from Handan, Jinyang and Dai counties, and attacked Zhongshan in three directions: south, north and west, and pointed at Lingshou. The North Route Army was divided into two routes, one with Zhao Xi as the general commander Hu and Dai soldiers and horses; The other is an iron cavalry recruited by Niu Jian as the commander. The Western Route Army, with Zhao He as the general, commanded 10,000 troops, and went out of Jingcheng to Kuchengyi to contain the military strength of Zhongshan and support the armies of the north and south. The Southern Route Army was divided into three armies: left, center, and right. The left army took Zhao Yuan as the general, the right army took Xu Jun as the general, and the Chinese army took Taizizhang as the general. Zhao Junyong led an army of 150,000 troops on the South Road and headed north.

In 307 B.C., 10,000 people of Zhao rode across the southern frontier of Zhongshan Kingdom, as if entering a no-man's land. In the face of such a heavy blow, Zhongshan Wang Cuo couldn't afford to get sick. For the sake of shame, Zhongshan Wang Cuo sent a large army to attack Zhao and occupy the city of Shancheng, the northern frontier of Zhao. Zhongshan Wangcuo has not yet realized the dream of a big country and a strong country, and closed his eyes with regret and remorse.

The king of Zhongshan passed away, and his son Prince Zizi succeeded to the throne and became the second king of Zhongshan.

After Zhongshan Wang Zi succeeded to the throne, he continued to implement Confucianism as the prime minister. In 306 B.C., Zhao Junyong sent a great gift to Wang Zi of Zhongshan, and personally led Zhao Xie, Feiyi, Tian Buli, Sima Wangzu and Tu Yi and other civil and military ministers to re-attack Zhongshan. This battle was also the first time that Zhao Junyong fought against Zhongshan after overcoming all difficulties and implementing Hufu cavalry shooting. Zhao not only recovered the city occupied by the Zhongshan State, but also went north to the hinterland of the Zhongshan State, broke through Ningjia and captured Jingcheng.

Zhongshan Wang Zigang succeeded to the throne, and there were many high-ranking generals in the country who did not obey him. Wang Zi of Zhongshan wanted to establish his prestige and consolidate his power and position through this war. However, the king of Zhongshan is arrogant and arrogant. What he got was that Zhao Guo killed several generals and tens of thousands of soldiers in Zhongshan State, and also lost Jingcheng, the main road to Taihang in the west, and the loss of Shancheng.

Wang Zi of Zhongshan was furious and wanted to raise troops to the south to break through the city of Yancheng, capture Handan, and ask Zhao Jun for his guilt. Zhang Deng and other ministers thought that Zhongshan had just been defeated and their morale was low. The commander of northern Xinjiang, Leju, could not be transferred, and the commander of southern Xinjiang, Ji Xin, was seriously wounded. Zhao was a great country with strong military force. If the army is organized to start a war with the Zhao State in an all-out war, it will still be the Zhongshan State that suffers.

Zhongshan Wang Zi couldn't bear this anger, and scolded the minister for his incompetence in the main hall.

Zhang Deng and the others were angry when they saw the king. They were worried that Zhongshan Wang Zi would ignore the national strength and the actual situation, and choose to go to war with Zhao instead. Dissuade Zhongshan Wang Zi can't swallow it, who says that the national strength of Zhongshan is not as good as that of Zhao State. The most important thing at the moment is to rectify the military strength, recuperate, develop national strength, and wait for the opportunity to fight a decisive battle with Zhao. Zhongshan Wangzi is not a foolish person, and he also understands that the foundation of Zhongshan is not easy to come by, so he chooses to focus on the overall situation and endure the humiliation imposed by Zhao for the time being.

Wang Zi of Zhongshan was also unwilling, shouting in the main hall that Zhao and Zhongshan had started a war, and if the widow could not be ashamed, he would be sorry for the ancestors. From today on, Zhao is the enemy of Zhongshan. The outnumbered men and horses were strong, reorganized the armament, and fought a decisive battle with the Zhao State. One day, today's shame will be doubled.

When the news of Zhao Guo's second northern expedition reached Zhongshan. The Minister of Civil Affairs and Military Affairs of Zhongshan State was in a panic. Wang Zi of Zhongshan remained calm and scolded: "You are all highly respected ministers of Zhongshan State, and when you hear that Zhao State sent troops, you will make a mess, what kind of system will you become." What kind of crime should you be guilty of dishonoring the country? ”

Seeing that the king was angry, Zhang Deng took the lead in replying: "Your Majesty, don't be angry. When the ministers heard that Zhao sent troops, they looked nervous and messed up the etiquette. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi scolded: "Zhao Guo has nothing to be afraid of. Look at what you look like now. As soon as they heard that Zhao Guo had sent troops, everyone was frightened. Zhongshan National State to the present, how can there be today's phenomenon. You are not ashamed of your deeds. The widows are ashamed. In the last two words, Zhongshan Wang Zi deliberately raised his voice in order to humiliate these ministers.

The ministers were reprimanded by the king, and they felt that their faces were disgraced, and they pleaded guilty: "Please condemn the king." ”

The look in Zhongshan Wangzi's eyes was so cold that people shivered a little. Zhongshan Wang Zi snorted coldly, looked at the chaotic courtiers in the main hall, and asked, "You tell the widow how the widow should punish you." Look at each other, how can there be any courtiers. The widow is ashamed of you. ”

The ministers pleaded guilty and said, "Please condemn the king." ”

Sima Xi fanned the flames and said: "Don't be angry, these people have already been frightened when they heard that Zhao Guo sent troops, why should they be angry for them." ”

Zhang Deng said sharply: "Sima Xiang still thinks the situation is not chaotic enough? ”

Sima Xi sneered: "You don't keep saying that you want to contribute to the country and defend the territory. Why did you hear that Zhao Guo sent troops, and every inch was in chaos. Not even the etiquette of a courtier. How unfortunate it is for you to have Zhongshan and how unfortunate it is for the king. ”

Ji Zhan said sharply: "Charging into battle, attacking the enemy to protect the country, and it is us who shed blood and sacrificed." It is you who get the credit. You're just going to pay lip service, and what else are you going to do. If you have a kind of decisive battle with Zhao Guozhen, you will go to the real gun. Don't talk about it here. ”

Ji Zhan's words, a few more people echoed and scolded Sima Xi.

Sima Xi understood the art of power and conspiracy, and asked calmly: "You are the king's courtiers, shouldn't you serve the king?" Or do you say that the king rewards and punishes unjustly, and you are resentful. What, do you want to send troops through Zhao State to force the palace? Do you have a king in your eyes? ”

Ji Zhan was rude and said, "You don't talk nonsense here." We are absolutely faithful to the King. ”

"Faithful. I think it's a lot of complaints! Sima Xi shouted: "Do you want to be disrespectful to the king and want to rebel?" ”

"That's enough." Ji Xin looked at Ji Zhan and shouted, "You don't have to say a word." ”

Ji Zhan shouted: "It's really Sima Xiang who deceives people too much. ”

Ji Xin cut off: "Don't hurry up and ask the king for guilt." ”

Ji Zhan's face was displeased and he arched his hand: "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty." ”

Ji Xin also said: "The ministers are not strict in discipline, and I ask the king to forgive me." ”

Sima Xi said coldly: "Ji Zuo, you know the crime. According to the law, the following sins are just what sins they should be? ”

Ji Zhan was in a hurry, how could he listen to Sima Xi's insult, and shouted: "I do things alone, and it's not about Ji Zuo's envoy." ”

Ji Xin shouted: "Enough, don't say it again." There is no place for you to speak, and stand down. ”

Although Ji Zhan couldn't get used to Sima Xi and other clever words, and even looked down on Zhongshan Wangzi, he admired Ji Xin's personality very much. Ji Xin has a life, he doesn't dare to disobey, even if he wants him to give his life, he will not hesitate. Ji Zhan saw Ji Xin's reprimand, and bowed and stepped aside.

In order to keep Ji Zhan, Ji Xin had no choice but to do this, so he pleaded guilty: "Those who commit the following offenses will be removed from all official positions and will never be hired." According to the law, the servants should be co-sinned. ”

Sima Xi didn't want to let go of the opportunity to suppress Ji Xin, how could he let him retreat, and said in a cold tone: "Ji Zuo, if I am not mistaken. The following offences are capital offences punishable by capital punishment. ”

Seeing that Sima Xi wanted to put himself to death, Ji Xin sneered in his heart: "Thinking of me as a hero, I would... Pathetic! ”

Zhang Deng couldn't bear it anymore, and said sharply: "Your Majesty, the enemy is at present, and I am afraid that it will cause a riot in the army." Everyone in the army is in danger, and the people are not in harmony, how to resist Zhao Guo's attack. Ji Zuo made the following crimes, and there was a reason for the incident, but the crime did not lead to death. I implore Wang Shangnian to give Ji Zuo a chance to atone for his sins, for the sake of Ji Zuo's loyalty to the country and his great achievements. ”

Sima Xi sneered: "Can you ignore the law and ignore the king with great military achievements?" ”

"Sima Xiang, it's not enough for you to force out a Sun Gu. Do you still want to force Ji Zuo to leave? Zhang Deng said angrily: "Sima Xiang, if you are sowing discord and discord from it, we can remove you for the first time and the second time." ”

When Sima Xi heard this, he was furious. Those blazing eyes, the flames released, wanted to devour the opponent in front of them.

Zhongshan Wang Zi is not a confused person, and quickly saw the direction of the court. If he follows Sima Xi's words, the situation will definitely be chaotic. The former left envoy Sun was able to persecute the first king, but the first king did not dare to kill him and left the Zhongshan Kingdom. With Ji Xin's strength, he can also do it. If Ji Xin is not convinced, he will not be able to control him. Zhongshan Wang Zi also understood that Sima Xi was powerful and good at governing the country, and he could also help him suppress and balance his courtiers. But to repel Zhao State, it also requires Ji Zuo's envoy and many soldiers to use their lives.

Zhongshan Wang Zi didn't want the court to stiffen, and hurriedly said: "Ji Zuo, you are guilty." ”

When Ji Xin heard this, his heart was sad, "The minister is guilty." ”

When Ji Zhan heard this, his face turned pale and said: "The following offenses are the fault of the ministers, and they have nothing to do with Ji Zuo's envoys." The minister was willing to die to apologize. ”

A few more generals asked for guilt: "The ministers are willing to apologize with death." ”

Although Ji Xin was grateful to his comrades for their righteous words, he didn't want them to give their lives for nothing, so he shouted: "What do you want to do." Nonsense, step down for me. ”

Ji Zhan said: "The king wants to kill one person." General, let me die for you. ”

The crowd followed, "Let us die for the general." ”

Ji Xin shouted: "Stand down for me." ”

"Live and die together, you are worthy of being a good son of Zhongshan Kingdom. Since you are not afraid of death, the widow will give you a chance to atone for your sins. Zhongshan Wang Zi raised his voice and said, "You want to give the widow a blow to Zhao Guo." Double the shame that Zhao Guo inflicted on the widow. ”

"Whoa." Ji Xin said.

The generals also said, "Oh." ”

"Zhao Guo sent troops north to attack me, and the widow is worried that he has no chance to fight with him. Ladies and gentlemen, we have been fighting for some time. Recuperate, train soldiers, these widows have done it. This time, Zhao Guo is coming, you have to teach the widow a good lesson. Zhongshan Wang Zi shouted angrily: "The lost face of the widow, and the dignity you have lost. All of them must be recovered for the widow. ”

Everyone said in unison, "Wow." ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked, "Zhang Deng, how long do you think this battle will last?" Zhao will not fight us to the death. ”

Zhang Deng pondered for a moment and replied: "This time Zhao sent troops, just like last time, to test us. The minister estimated that within a month, the fighting would be over. ”

"Zhao Jun bullied the first king and the shame of the widow, and the widow did not go to Zhao Guo to ask for the guilt. Today, Zhao Guo has to enter an inch again and find it himself. It's okay, doesn't Zhao Jun want to start a war with us? The outnumbered are to meet the battle. If the widow does not face the battle, I am afraid that the Zhao people will say that we are cowardly and can be bullied. We will also return all the humiliation inflicted by Zhao to them. King Zhongshan's eyes were full of murderous aura, "Ji Zuo, you command all the troops in southern Xinjiang and intercept the Zhao people." The widow not only wants you to repel the Zhao army, but also take advantage of the situation to attack the Zhao realm and go south to Handan. The Zhao people have provoked us many times, which is tolerable or unbearable, and there is no need to endure it anymore. The widow wants you to use all your strength to destroy the Zhao State at any cost, and establish the prestige of the widow in the name of Zhengzhongshan. The widow wants the Zhao people to be terrified when they hear our name. ”

This battle was not only a life-and-death contest between Zhao and Zhongshan, but also the most critical battle between Zhao Junyong and Zhongshan Wang Zi. In this battle, both sides are bound to win and neither side can lose. Zhao Guo and Zhongshan, Zhao Jun and Zhongshan King, who will be the ultimate victor.