Zhao Xi replied: "I don't know if General Zhou has heard the story of Zhao Xiangzi, the founding monarch of Zhao State, guarding Jinyang?" ”

Zhou Shao nodded and replied: "I've heard of it, Zhao Xiangzi was originally besieged in Jinyang City by Zhi Boyao and Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi, and was trapped for more than three months, when Jinyang City was almost breached, Zhao Xiangzi instead united Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi to fight back against Zhi Boyao, defeated Zhi Boyao, and divided his territory. ”

Zhou Shao added: "This story Zhao Guo is even clear to children, of course I am familiar with it." Why did Dr. Zhao mention this past? ”

Zhao Xi looked at Zhou Shao, and then asked, "Then do you know why Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi turned against Zhi Boyao in a good manner, but instead joined forces with Zhao State?" ”

Zhou Shao didn't know much about this inside story, he looked at Zhao Xi and asked, "Yes, what is this for?" ”

Zhao Xi replied: "At that time, Zhi Boyao had not attacked Jinyang for a long time, so he took advantage of the topographical characteristics of Jinyang's proximity to Fenshui, and brought Fenshui to the city and irrigated the city with water, but unfortunately the city was flooded with water at that time, but the soldiers led by Zhao Xiangzi still resolutely refused to surrender. Later, Zhi Boyao kept raising the water level, and the water at the head of Jinyang City overflowed to a height of less than three plates from the top. Jinyang City is in danger, and the time when the city is broken is in front of you. ”

Zhou Shao listened with wide eyes, he had also heard of this past, but it was not as detailed and critical as Zhao Xi's story today. Zhou Shao couldn't help but interject and asked, "Then what happened later?" ”

Zhao Xi continued: "At this time, Zhi Boyao felt extremely happy and proud, he led Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi, stood on the high ground outside the city, pointed to the head of Jinyang City, and said to the two: 'Come and see, won't this Jinyang City be at your fingertips immediately?' Originally, I just thought that this Fenshui could block the enemy's attack, but today I realized that the water of this river can also destroy a country! ’

Then Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi were so frightened that their faces changed dramatically, they glanced at each other, and understood each other. Because Anyi, the capital of Wei Huanzi, and Pingyang, the capital of Han Kangzi, both have a river nearby, and Zhi Boyao can lead Fen water to irrigate Jinyang and destroy Zhao Xiangzi, of course, he can also concoct the same method to destroy Anyi and Pingyang. Therefore, these two people secretly became wary of Zhi Boyao and had antipathy. ”

Coincidentally, that night, Zhao Xiangzi sent his guest Zhang Meng to the military camp outside the city to persuade Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi to fight back. The two men immediately agreed. So, the three of them secretly agreed to raise troops at the same time the next night, one mile and one away, to jointly attack Zhi Boyao under Jinyang City. Poor Zhi Boyao was still in the dark, and was secretly attacked by the Zhao, Wei, and Han families, and was defeated and killed. ”

After listening to Zhao Xi's story, Zhou Shao felt that this past was very thrilling, but he didn't know what Zhao Xi's intention was when he said it at this time, he frowned slightly, thinking about it, and didn't know what it was.

Zhao Xi spoke dryly, he paused for a while, looked at Zhou Shao, and found that he didn't react, Zhao Xi thought: "Maybe Zhou Shao still doesn't know what he means, otherwise he wouldn't have to be in a hurry?" ”

Zhao Xi decided to share his worries, he said: "It is autumn now, the autumn water is coming, hundreds of rivers are irrigating the river, and the flood season has not yet passed. Fenshui is also in the period of rising water, which is consistent with the timing of Zhi Boyao's army attacking Jinyang City that year. ”

"If the enemy outside the city is like Zhi Boyao back then, building a dam in the upper reaches of the Fenshui River, raising the water level, and then attracting the Fenshui to the city of Jinyang and flooding the city, I am afraid that Jinyang City will fall into a desperate situation again immediately. Who will act as Wei Huanzi and Han Kangzi who rebelled in the battle this time? ”

When Zhou Shao heard this, he completely understood why Zhao Xi talked about this past, it turned out that he was worried about repeating the mistakes of the past. After Zhou Shao understood, he was also anxious, and blurted out: "Listen to your Dr. Zhao tell the story of the year, like a number of treasures, it is clear. However, you, Doctor Zhao, know that Jinyang City is not resistant to water attacks, so why did you ask the prince to hide here? Isn't there nothing to do! ”

Zhao Xi heard Zhou Shao's complaints rise again, he was also very unhappy, and replied: "I have repeatedly stated to you that I did not know in advance that the Linhu people of Ludao colluded with the princes of the Central Plains, and with the habits of the Linhu people and their wisdom, they would not come up with the idea of diverting water to irrigate the city. But there are now people from the Central Plains princes in their camp, and many of those people are aware of this past. ”

Zhou Shao shouted: "This is a bad thing, we have just entered Jinyang City, and we have broken through the siege, I am afraid that we will be surrounded by the enemy, and it is not a way to be trapped in the city." It's not a breakout, it's not a city defense, how can this be good? ”

Zhao Xi sighed and said, "For today's plan, we have no choice but to send someone to send a letter to Zhao Hou in Handan urgently, asking him to come to the rescue as soon as possible." Otherwise, the crown prince is in danger. However, Zhao Hou is currently busy preparing for the Gathering Conference, where can he have time to take care of this. ”

Zhao Xi glanced at Zhou Shao, lowered his voice a little, and said: "Unless Zhao Hou stops the so-called joint vertical conference and concentrates on the crisis in Jinyang, the prince will have hope of getting out of the encirclement." ”

When Zhou Shao heard this, he thought: "This joint vertical meeting is a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh for you Zhao Xi, if you don't stir it up, you won't give up." ”

Thinking of this, Zhou Shao said to Zhao Xi hatefully: "If something happens, you have to find the monarch to solve it, your doctor Zhao is the minister plenipotentiary who escorts the prince to worship his ancestors, are you so responsible?" If you want to report the news, you can report it yourself, I still need a little face, so let's think of a solution to the dilemma first. ”

When Zhou Shao said this, he seemed to be upright and confident, and his words were mocking, which stimulated Zhao Xi's face to turn red. Zhou Shao's confidence came from the second bag delivered by him, Qu Xin and Su Qin, Su Qin explained before leaving, and he could take it apart and look at it at the moment when it was difficult to solve.

The current situation has fallen into a state of stalemate, and Zhou Shao thought of it. He couldn't wait to open it immediately, but unfortunately Jinniang was in Qu Xin's hands, and Qu Xin was also stationed in Jiyi Town, south of Jinyang City. However, this is a place of hope after all.

Zhao Xi eased his feelings of shame and indignation, and he said: "In this way, it seems that your General Zhou has a way to solve this crisis, but I don't know what the way is, can you tell me?" ”

Zhou Shao didn't want to provoke Zhao Xi too much, if he really sent an emergency military information to Zhao Hou in Handan, then it would inevitably interfere with the Hezong Conference. Didn't Su Qin send himself and Qu Xin over the mountains and mountains to the plateau of this Jin land to eliminate the crisis here so as to facilitate the smooth holding of the Hezong Conference?

Zhou Shao also eased his tone and said: "If Doctor Zhao reduces some complaints in the future and actively thinks of ways to solve the problem, then we will unite and definitely come up with a good way to bring the prince out of Jinyang City safely." Now that you are in crisis, you first think about how to exonerate yourself from responsibility and blame others, which obviously does not help. ”

Zhao Xi listened to Zhou Shao's words and felt that his words were still very harsh, but Zhao Xi also had the idea of protecting the prince, and of course he didn't want to miss the opportunity because of internal disputes. When Zhao Xi thought of this, he endured his unhappiness.

He said: "If General Zhou can come up with a way, I, Zhao Xi, am willing to completely obey your arrangement and fully cooperate, after all, the safety of the crown prince comes first, and our personal grievances are insignificant compared to this major matter." ”

Zhou Shao nodded at this time and replied, "I love to hear what you say, and we want to go together." At the moment, ensuring the safety of the prince is the most important, and I will do my best. Let me go back and think about it, and I'll talk to you again tomorrow." ”

Zhao Xi heard that Zhou Shao really had a way, his heart swelled with hope, and his mood became a lot more relieved, Zhao Xi bowed his hand to Zhou Shao and said: "Then there is General Lao Zhou, I will go back and continue to settle the prince, and listen to General Zhou's good strategy to break the enemy tomorrow." ”

Zhou Shao also surrendered to Zhao Xi, and the two said goodbye to the city. On the way back to his army, Zhou Shao was still thinking about the critical situation in Jinyang at this time, and he told Zhao Xi that he would find a way to rescue him, but in fact, Zhou Shao's way was nothing more than to go to Qu Xin, open the second trick, and discuss a safe plan.

That night, Zhou Shao put on his armor and led a dozen or so personal school guards to go out of the city from the south gate of Jinyang City, and took advantage of the night to go to Jiyi to find Qu Xin to discuss matters. He quietly went out of the city gate, avoiding enemy reconnaissance as much as possible, and passed by the camp of the Linhu people stationed at the south gate.

Zhang Yi himself led nearly 20,000 people to garrison outside the east gate of Jinyang City, which was the most likely escape route chosen by the prince of Zhao, because from the east gate of Jinyang, along a wide avenue, straight to the Zhending City of Zhao north of Handan. This is the best escape route.

Because this route was very critical, Zhang Yi was not worried about others, so he led his army to defend the east gate. However, all the troops led by Zhang Yi, Gongsun Yan and Mantuo had less than 50,000 men, and with these forces, it was almost impossible to surround the huge Jinyang City and arrange the troops to a post of five steps and a post and a sentry at ten steps.

Even if the 50,000 soldiers under his command were lined up hand in hand under Jinyang City, they couldn't be closed. Wouldn't it be child's play if we really distributed the troops according to the number of troops, regardless of the number of troops? When you start a battle and let the opponent have a dozen or so people rush through the thin defense line in one round, what kind of siege technique is that?

said that there were 10,000 ways and 10,000 troops, but the troops were still insufficient, so Zhang Yi promised to give tens of thousands of corn to the Linhu people, and asked the Linhu people to increase their troops in Jinyang nearby. If the reinforcement of the Linhu people arrives, then besieging Jinyang will be like an iron bucket.