Chapter 24: The Battle of Yan and Zhao Begins

Suffering is the best teacher, and King Qi Xiang has developed a resolute character during this time.

Throughout the history of the world, there are few dynasties in the world that can restore the country, and King Qi Xiang is one of the rare ones. Dr. Jimo has been killed in battle, and the Qi people and Qi Chen, who are thinking of their homeland, found the king of Qixiang, helped him to be the king, and elected Tian Dan, who knew military affairs and was full of wisdom, as a general, rebuilt the administrative system, and led everyone to resist the Yan army.

Tian Dan took advantage of the deep hatred of the broad masses of the people for the Yan army and the high mood of actively participating in the war, and won the victory that decided the fate of the Qi country. "Book of Qi" commented on Tiandan: Anpingjun is worried about Jimo, the city of three miles, the Guo of five miles, the pawn of 7,000, the bird (capture) its Sima (referring to the Yan will ride and rob), and the anti-thousands of miles of Qi, Anpingjun's merit is also.

After recovering the old capital Linzi, King Xiang inherited the tradition of his ancestors respecting the Magi, recruiting talents, recruiting good people, respecting intellectuals and meritorious people, and the Qi State was established again from the ups and downs.

As a fully elected leader of the Qi State, the word "trust" is vividly displayed at this stage of his life, and his absolute trust in Tian Dan has brought him a new Qi State.

As the saying goes, success also trusts, failure also trusts, and in the last few years of his life, King Qi Xiang changed from an idealist to a materialist. He chose to stop believing in the so-called loyalty of man, and for the sake of future generations, to trust in the real threats. As a result, Tiandan was snubbed, and Nengchen was centrifuged again, adding a stain to King Qixiang's life.

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Zhao Guo, Handan, a fast horse galloping fast on the main road.

"Emergency military situation, idlers evade!" After a year, the peace of Zhao was broken again.

It is said that the fierce struggle in Zhao was known to the king of Yan, and the king of Yan was ambitious and tried to attack the state of Zhao. With the secret instruction and support of the Qin State, the King of Yan made a decision: take advantage of the fire to rob and send troops to the Zhao State.

Since the reform of King Yan Zhao, the strength of the Yan State has made full progress, and at its peak it even led the war to destroy Qi. Although today's Yan Kingdom has declined, its strength should not be underestimated. It is rumored in the world that the army of Yan has hundreds of thousands of armor, thousands of cars, 10,000 horses, and Su Zhi for several years. In the face of such a strong enemy, the whole Zhao State did not dare to ignore this war.

"Who can you recommend?" On the Qinzheng Palace, Zhao Dan asked eagerly.

"Erchen recommends..."Zhao Jie came out to speak, but he could interrupt him with a shout of "The Queen Mother has arrived".

"Your respect, the mourning family has understood, and it is a serious matter to come here today, and there is no need to salute." Zhao Weihou took the lead in snatching humanity, and his tone was majestic and not to be taken lightly.

"No!" The ministers replied respectfully, and even Zhao Dan and Zhao Jie had to wait respectfully for the appearance of the old queen mother. For a moment, the air on the Qinzheng Hall seemed to freeze.

Three or two minutes later, an old man on crutches slowly walked into the main hall. "The old body heard that the Yan Kingdom had invaded my Zhao Kingdom, and he was deeply worried. The major affairs of the country, in Rong is worshipping, today I am here to listen to the government, you don't have to care about the old body, just as usual. After finishing speaking, Empress Zhao Wei walked straight behind the throne under the gaze of everyone.

Although Empress Zhao Wei asked the ministers not to care about his existence, how could the ministers not have any scruples when they were performing, so the atmosphere of the court meeting quickly declined.

"Erchen has two favorite candidates, please make a choice!" Zhao Jie bowed respectfully, and then continued.

"Come on!" Zhao Dan was sitting precariously and said in a flat tone, but Zhao Jie could still clearly feel his father's nervousness from his words.

"One person is Yan Zhou, a veteran general who has been through many wars." Zhao Jie said eloquently: "The old general Yan Zhou once outwitted the Tang City of Qi and has a lot of experience; After many years of mixed in the battle array, he has sufficient experience, and now he is living in Handan, but he can be reinstated as a general, specifically responsible for the war against Yan State.

As soon as Zhao Jie's words were finished, a coughing sound came from behind the bead curtain. At the same time, Handan's defense made Yan Ju suddenly come out and said: "The minister does not agree with the suggestion of His Royal Highness the Prince, General Yan Zhou is now old, and he is presiding over such a big battle, I am afraid that he will be unable to do it, and forget the king to think twice!" ”

Zhao Jie did not argue with Yan Ju, he continued: "The second is Pang Nuan, a famous man and soldier in the past, in recent years, he has been lecturing in my Zhao country, and has thousands of disciples. ”

After Zhao Jie's words were finished, a coughing sound came from behind the bead curtain. Yan Ju once again came out to oppose it, he said: "The prince is too gullible to believe people's words, how can he take hearsay to this hall to speak." That Pang Nuan has never fought in his life, and it is not too much for Meng Lang to hand over such a battle related to the danger of the country to a scholar! Think again, my lord! ”

"Since the general is not satisfied with the candidate recommended by this prince, then please recommend one!" Zhao Jie was quite upset by Yan Ju's repeated opposition, so he said with a little anger.

"Weichen hasn't thought about it yet!" Yan Ju bowed to Zhao Dan and Zhao Jie, and then said humbly.

At this moment, Zhao Weihou's voice came from behind the bead curtain: "Since you don't have any good candidates, the old man has a suggestion." ”

"Queen Mother, please speak!" Zhao Dan turned to the bead curtain and said respectfully: "Let's all listen!" ”

So Zhao Weihou said without anger. "Soon after the death of King Qi Xiang, his son Jian was still young, and his mother was an assistant to the government, known as the queen. The Qi dynasty was unstable, and the queen intended to remove Xiang Guotian and expel him from Qi. A few days ago, the old man got the news: Tian Dan intends to take political refuge in my Zhao State, it is better for us to accept him, and he will lead the troops to the enemy, what do you think? ”

As soon as Zhao Weihou said this, everyone instantly understood her intentions. "I think that's a good suggestion." Yan Ju, who was sent later, immediately came out of the ranks.

"The minister seconded the proposal!" Ma Fuzi Zhao Kuo came out of the line. As an important figure of the clan faction, his statement represents the statement of the clan faction to a certain extent, so the national lieutenant Xu Li and others have responded to support it.

In the face of the joint support of the clan faction and the later faction, coupled with the proposal of the queen mother, even Zhao Dan had to make concessions. As a result, the resolution to accept Tiandan was passed smoothly without any exception.

"What is the requirement for Qi Guo to let go of Tiandan and send it to Zhao." Zhao Jie continued the question.

"Dozens of miles around Pingyi City! Feng Du Pingjun! Ren Zhao Xiang! Yan Ju no longer concealed it and said bluntly.