Zhao left 20,000 people to garrison Jingcheng, and the army withdrew from the territory of Zhongshan. The war between Zhao and Zhongshan came to an end for the time being. Acting Prime Minister Zhao Gu had already welcomed the triumphant return of Zhao Yong and others at the place seven months ago. In this battle, Zhao not only recovered Juancheng, eliminated several generals and tens of thousands of soldiers of Zhongshan State, but most importantly, Zhao completely mastered the Taihang Passage... Jing Chen. When Dai County learned of these news, the people of the whole county were all overjoyed and enthusiastic.

Zhao Gu had already prepared wine and food in the palace of the Dynasty for Zhao Jun's return.

In the palace, the lights are flickering and the figures are moving. Zhao Yong raised the wine bottle and smiled at everyone: "The widow respects you." ”

Everyone raised the wine bottle and greeted Zhao Jun.

Zhao Yong faced everyone and said: "In this battle, we won a great victory, all thanks to everyone. The widow respects you a bottle. ”

Everyone said in unison: "Your Majesty, please." ”

"Please." Zhao Yongyi raised his hand and drank the wine in the cup.

Zhao Yong smiled: "Everyone, just drink with an open heart. Tonight, if you don't get drunk, you won't return. ”

When the crowd heard this, they cheered in unison.

Fei Yi asked Zhao Xie, "Dai Xiang, we haven't drunk for a few days. I'm afraid you don't have enough wine here! ”

Zhao Xie said: "This time, I have been prepared. All you have to do is drink with your hearts open. ”

Zhao Yong laughed and said: "More than ten years ago, the widow went on an expedition to Yan Kingdom, returned with a great victory, and drank a lot of wine from you. Today, the widow is here again. Zhao Gu, you have a grudge in your heart. If you don't have enough wine here, the widow pays for it. ”

Zhao Xie smiled: "As long as Zhao Xie's drunkard is not there, I have enough wine here." ”

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter.

More than ten years ago, Zhao Guoguo was implementing a new policy. Yan sent troops to attack Dai County in the northern Xinjiang of Zhao State. Zhao Yongli ignored the opinions of the people, and personally led the troops to the north to defend the northern frontier. Yan Zhao fought a bloody battle, with casualties on each other. Subsequently, the two countries concluded peace under the city. After this war, the two countries of Yan and Zhao were at peace for more than ten years. It was also in this battle that Fei Yi and Zhao Gu saw a different Zhao Jun.

Zhao Yong said with a smile: "Today I only care about drinking, regardless of the monarch and the minister." You have to toast Zhao Xiang well, if he doesn't drink, he won't give face to the widow. ”

When Fei Yi heard this, he was stunned for a while, and in the depths of his mind, he thought of Xiangbang Zhao Bao. On that occasion, a celebration banquet was also held. Zhao Bao, who has always been not good at drinking, was drunk in the face of everyone's persuasion, and he didn't wake up for several days. Tonight, in this case, Feiyi will also get drunk. Fei Yi said bitterly in his heart: "I finally understand Xiangbang's mood that day." ”

Zhao Gu also came to smoke the fun, "Xiangbang, don't worry, I won't let you get drunk." ”

Fei Yi said proudly: "Drink it, drink it, who is afraid of whom." ”

The banquet did not end until dawn, when everyone was drunk.

Five days later, Zhao Yong summoned the local officials in the Dai Palace and asked, "The work of Hu Fu should not be underestimated. The widows carried out Hufu cavalry and archery, and defeated Zhongshan completely. This is something that few people dared not think of before. The widow disregarded the etiquette system and implemented the Hufu riding and shooting, which seems to be correct today. ”

Fei Yi also said: "Yes! The effect of Hufu riding and shooting is indeed extraordinary. In this battle with Zhongshan, we not only recovered Juancheng, but also annihilated tens of thousands of Zhongshan soldiers, and we suffered less than 20,000 casualties. The most celebratory thing is that we have taken control of the main road of Taihang Mountain... Jing Chen. Zhongshan wanted to send troops to harass Daijun through Taihang, but we strangled him. We have mastered Jingcheng, just as Qin has controlled Hangu Pass. We have the initiative in the war, and Zhongshan can only be beaten passively. ”

Since the founding of the Zhao family, He has achieved such a record. Zhao not only cleared the shame of Zhongshan State's siege of Shancheng, but also severely damaged Zhongshan State at the lowest cost. In the face of such a big record, how can everyone not be proud. This battle also made Zhao Guojunchen see the benefits of Hufu cavalry shooting.

Zhao Gu said: "Zhongshan was founded on horseback and archery, but it lost to us. Zhongshan Wangzi's face shouldn't be good-looking! ”

Tu Yi said: "As soon as Zhongshan Wang Zi succeeded to the throne, he was hit by a heavy military blow from our country. When Zhongshan Wangzi learned of the defeat in this battle, he would definitely jump like thunder and reprimand the ministers. At this moment, maybe Zhongshan Wang Zi is in Zhongshan Palace, clamoring and shouting, taking revenge. I would like to see what kind of expression Zhongshan Wang Zi will have. ”

Sima Wangzu said: "Zhongshan Wangzi's angry appearance, what is there to see." The appearance of the gentleman being angry, that is what is scary. Tu Duwei, you might as well take a look at the angry appearance of the king. ”

In the depths of Tu Yi's mind, Zhao Jun's angry appearance instantly appeared, swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva, and hurriedly said, "Forget it." If the king is angry, it will cost people's lives. ”

"How can you say that about your lordship? Is the king a man who loves to be angry? Fei Yi's words changed, "The king is not angry and arrogant, it is already scary enough." If the king is angry, Zhao will have an earthquake. You see, in order to be brave for a while, Zhongshan Wang Cuo sent troops to attack me. The Zhongshan Kingdom occupied the city of Shancheng and offended the king. Zhongshan Wang Cuo did not expect that his move would bring a catastrophe to his son. As soon as the king was angry, he sent troops to Zhongshan Kingdom. The city was lost and recovered, and the southern Xinjiang was not quiet by us, and tens of thousands of soldiers were lost, and Jingcheng also fell into our hands. ”

Zhao Gu saw that these people described Zhao Jun's angry appearance, and said in his heart: "You are too bold. ”

When Zhao Yong saw the three guys in front of him, he described himself as presentable, and he really couldn't find the right words to refute it. Seeing that Jun Shang's face was gradually losing his smile, Fei Yi coughed, restrained Sima Wangzu and Tu Yi and continued. Suddenly, there was silence in the hall.

Tu Yi said embarrassedly: "Your Majesty, just now the minister seemed to have said the wrong thing on a whim. ”

Sima Wangzu also replied: "Your Majesty, the minister also said the wrong thing. ”

Zhao Yong looked at Tu Yi and Sima Wang, then looked at Feiyi, and asked, "Feiyi, don't you have anything to say?" ”

Fei Yi looked left and right, pretending to be stupid and asked, "Your Majesty, did the minister say anything?" ”

Zhao Yong asked everyone, "What did Feiyi say, did you hear it?" ”

Everyone looked at each other and remained silent.

Zhao Yong shouted: "Zhao Gu, did you hear it?" ”

Zhao Gu pretended to be confused and said: "Your Majesty, the minister's wine strength has not woken up yet." What Zhao Xiang said, the minister didn't hear clearly. Alas, drinking is a mistake, drink less in the future. ”

Zhao Yong asked: "Don't you also tell the widow that the wine is not sober yet." ”

Everyone said in unison: "The ministers have not yet sobered up, and they have not heard what Zhao Xiang said clearly, please punish you." ”

Tu Yi was dumbfounded, and said in his heart: "Fei Yi dares to be blatant, open his eyes and say nonsense, and there are so many people helping him." I want to learn from him in the future. ”

Seeing Zhao Jun's helpless expression, Sima Wangzu secretly gave a thumbs up, and said in his heart: "Zhao Xiang, I will serve you with the ability to talk nonsense seriously." ”

Fei Yi asked blankly: "Your Majesty, did the minister say anything?" Alas, when I am old, I don't have a good memory. ”

Zhao Yong didn't care about the offense of the three of them, and said heavily: "You are right. The character of the widow should also be changed. ”

Fei Yi arched his hand and said: "The sage said, knowing mistakes can improve greatly. Your Majesty, you are really a saint. ”

Zhao Yong wrinkled his nose and sneered: "Feiyi, you are right. ”

Zhao Gu diverted the topic and said: "The effect of Hufu riding and shooting is remarkable, and the king intends to increase the intensity of promoting Hufu riding and shooting." Then, completely solve the problem of Zhongshan's heart? ”

"Not bad." Zhao Yong said: "The widow has this meaning. ”

Zhao Gu said: "Your Excellency's idea is good. But it can be difficult to implement. ”

Fei Yi also said: "Zhongshan Country has a territory of 800 miles, the people are fierce, and the riding and archery are even more powerful. It is indeed difficult for us to completely solve the problem of Zhongshan's heart. ”

Zhao Yong said: "Zhongshan is very powerful in cavalry, and the widows have forged an iron horse that is more powerful than them." ”

Zhao Gu frowned and said, "To defeat Zhongshan, you need to temper at least 100,000 iron horses. But..."

Zhao Yong asked, "But what." ”

Zhao Gu replied: "Your Majesty, do you need a good horse to train iron horses?" The good horses of Daijun are not enough to supply 100,000 iron horsemen. ”

Zhao Yong said with a smile: "There are not enough good horses in Daijun, we can buy them from the Hu people." ”

Zhao Gu said: "Your Majesty, the Hu people saw that our country was training iron horses, which threatened their safety. They definitely won't sell horses to us. Ten days ago, the minister ordered people to go to Loufu and Donghu to buy war horses. Donghu directly refused to provide us with war horses. Although Lou Fu is provided, they are all inferior war horses. ”

Zhao Yong also realized the seriousness of the matter. Without a war horse, how can we temper a formidable iron horse. Without war horses, how can we consolidate the frontier and open up Hudi. Zhao Yong was confident that if he had 100,000 iron horsemen in his hands, he could attack Zhongshan and settle the northern frontier. Zhao Guoneng competed with the princes of the world.

Tu Yi saw that everyone had a bitter face and had no idea, so he couldn't help but say: "Let's give money to the Hu people to buy war horses." If the Hu people don't give it, we can go to them and grab it! We have won the battle against the Hu people, and they will naturally provide us with war horses. ”

Tu Yi's words woke everyone up.

Zhao Gu clapped his hands and said, "That's right! How I didn't think of this method. If you don't give it, we can grab it. ”

Everyone thought it was a good idea and nodded.

Sima Wangzu asked weakly: "Dai Xiang, Tu Duwei, what is the difference between robbing other people's things and robbers." Our country is a country of etiquette, and if this is a legend, it is not good! ”

"What's wrong." Tu Duwei said: "They don't want us to give money." ”

Zhao Gu echoed: "That's it." If you can't come soft, give them hard ones. If we defeat the Hu people, we can force them to hand over their horses. If they don't fight the horses, we'll rob them. ”

Fei Yi saw that Jun Shang's face was hesitant, and he seemed to think that it was not good to grab this word, so he hurriedly coughed a few times to stop everyone from discussing this topic.

Tu Yi asked, "Zhao Xiang, what's wrong with you." ”

Fei Yi replied: "My throat has entered something, and it is uncomfortable." ”

Tu Yi asked, "What do you think of my proposal just now?" ”

"Zhao is a country of etiquette, robbing, this word is indeed not very elegant." Fei Yi sighed: "It's insulting. ”

Tu Yi said: "What can Zhao Xiang do to make Hu Ren willingly provide us with war horses." ”

Fei Yi said: "Let them give." ”

When everyone heard this, there was a lot of discussion. The Hu people will take the initiative to sacrifice horses, which is absolutely not a thing. Fei Yi said again: "Your Majesty, we will use force to defeat the Hu people, open up the Hu land, and let them take the initiative to sacrifice horses to sue for peace." ”

Tu Yi asked: "The Hu people are not willing to sacrifice horses, so what should I do?" ”

Fei Yi spat out a word, "Hit." ”

"Fei Yi is right. Robbing, after all, is not very decent. Let's let the Hu people sacrifice their horses. The widows attacked the Hu people, and they also opened up the territory of the Hu people. Zhao Yong said: "Prince Lou Fu once said that all the horses in the world are in Linhu. ”

Zhao Gu said worriedly: "Your Majesty, Lin Hu is in the west of the building. We attack Lin Hu, and Lou Fu will not take advantage of it. ”

"The Qin State has occupied our land west of the river for too long. If Zhao wants to become a strong country, a great power must regain lost territory. Zhao Yong clenched his fists and said, "It's time to return to the land of Hexi." ”