Gao Ya, the king of Gaochang Kingdom, saw that Zhao Jun accepted the gift he had given, and said kind words to comfort him. At this time, he was a little relieved. In his opinion, in such a situation, the Great Chu and Great Yan Dynasty in the past all did so. As long as the countries of the Western Regions are willing to annex, the Han court will not hesitate to accept it and appease it with kind words.

Wait for your Zhao army to withdraw, this Gao Changguo is not my decision? Although Liangzhou can no longer be plundered, the caravans can also make up for the losses.

I have to say that the elegant wishful thinking played very loudly. The former Great Chu State and the Great Yan Kingdom were all like this. It's a pity that it is Zhao Jun who is here now, and it is King Zhao who is in charge......

Zhao Xun never thought about asking Gao Changguo to surrender, especially after knowing that after the civil strife in Dayan, he invaded the land of Liangzhou many times and plundered the people of Liangzhou, so he no longer had the heart to accept him. Of course, Zhao Xun did not just restore the Central Plains Imperial Court and establish the Western Regions Protectorate in the Western Regions.

In addition, from knowing that Gao Changguo was preparing to fight against him first, and then seeing that the situation was not good, he immediately repeated it, and knew that the king of Gao Changguo was a capricious villain, how could such a person let him exist? Once there is a crisis in his rear, a country of villains like Gaochang will become a fatal scourge.

More importantly, Gaochang is the Western Regions near Yiwu Mansion, and together with Yiwu Mansion, it has become the northern defense line of the entire Liangzhou and the Western Regions, and north of Gaochang Kingdom, it is the Western Turkic Tribes, no matter what happens in the future, this Turkic people are the great enemies of the Han people, and Zhao Xun cannot but strictly control it in the north in case of accidents.

And Bai Yan, the king of Yanqi, saw that Gao Changguo not only did not send troops to rescue, but walked with Zhao Jun, and immediately panicked. So, he turned to Zhao Jun to sue for peace.

In Bai Yan's thoughts, this Zhao army is nothing more than to restore the old Western Regions Protectorate, and the promise is that it is not a big deal to surrender to the Zhao army, as for the Zhao army's attack, isn't it just to establish authority? Now that the situation is clear and Liwei is established, surrender is not a difficult matter.

But the reply given by Zhao Jun made Bai Yan unacceptable. Zhao Jun's reply was that Zhao Jun still enshrined him as the King of Yanqi, but Zhao Jun took over all kinds of domestic affairs and assisted Zhao Jun in building cities in various places. Moreover, the army of Yanqi must be reorganized according to the meaning of the Zhao army, and the Zhao army must also garrison troops in various places.

Lin Lin finally summed up Zhao Jun's reply requests, totaling more than 100 items. But in the end, it can be summed up in one sentence, he, the king of Yanqi, is an empty shelf. The king of Yanqi enfeng, Zhao Junen, only has the title of king, but he does not govern the people, does not lead the people, does not lead the army, and does not care about wealth. Everything is under the jurisdiction of Zhao Jun, and it has nothing to do with him, the king of Yanqi.

How can King Yanqi accept such conditions? Seeing that there was no hope of surrender, he gathered all his forces and prepared for a decisive battle with the Zhao army. On the one hand, he passed Zhao Jun's reply to the surrounding small countries, and to the neighboring countries such as Gaochang and Qiuzi. Let them know that Zhao Jun is not just here to restore the position of the Han court here.

He hoped that after learning these news, the surrounding countries would be able to help him and fight against the Zhao army. And the country of Guizi behind him also stopped doing it to himself, of course, it would be great if he could send troops to help.

However, the small countries around the Qi Kingdom have long been frightened by the strength that Zhao Jun is showing now, no matter whether this news is true or not, they don't dare to participate in it, as for the Qiuzi Kingdom, although they received the news, they didn't dare to be hostile to Zhao Jun. They don't quite believe in the words of the current Yanqi Kingdom, and even if they do, how can they be Zhao Jun's opponents?

Therefore, King Yanqi waited for a month and a half, and no one from the surrounding countries, large and small, showed any hostility towards Zhao Jun. As for the country of Qiuzi, not only did it not stop its actions, but it attacked more fiercely.

So what is Zhao Jun doing? The Zhao army did not continue to advance, but began to build a large number of buildings in various places, built cities, and began to tuntian. However, the Zhao armies of all walks of life began to continuously advance to the central region of the Yanqi Kingdom, constantly attacking the Yanqi army and residential areas, and constantly plundering the population of the Yanqi Kingdom before moving to the place where the city was built.

Zhao Xun stopped the army from advancing, but also in order to stabilize the place it occupied, and in this chaotic situation, first lay a solid foundation for the Zhao army to rule here. The logistics team of the Zhao army sent a steady stream of grain and grass from the east of Liangzhou, and at the same time began to relocate some displaced people caused by the war in the south and took root here. At the same time, the soldiers who had been gathered after the attack on Liangzhou were reorganized to form the Tuntian Army, which was located in Tuntian.

In this way, it can not only solve the problem of the resettlement of non-commissioned soldiers who do not meet the regular soldiers after the reorganization, but also better deter these places, so that the burden of the town army can be liberated, and there is no longer a need to stick in various places to monitor the places.

"My lord, the places where cities were built in various places have begun to be guarded by our Tuntian army, and the regular soldiers have all been replaced. In addition, in the past month and a half, we have basically stabilized the territory we occupied, and the newly built cities have begun to take shape gradually. ”

"Oh? In other words, we can take the final action. Zhao Xun said with a smile, "By the way, this Yanqi King has spread our plans everywhere, how is the reaction from all over the world?" ”

Situ Liang said with a smile: "On this northern line, east of the Tianshan Mountains and north of the Beihe River, the big countries are the three countries of Qiuci, Gaochang and Yanqi, and the rest are all small countries. Now, Gao Changguo has been frightened by our recent move to the west and the north, and he does not dare to think anything about us. ”

"As for the Guizi Kingdom, it was also shocked by the strength shown by my Zhao army, not only did it not stop because of the message of King Yanqi, but the offensive became more fierce. And those small countries, even if they have ideas, do not dare to make a move. ”

Zhao Xun nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, then the whole army will be dispatched." In this battle, it is necessary to take down all the Yanqi Kingdom and the thirteen small countries around it in one fell swoop. ”

The Zhao army, which had been repaired for a month and a half, showed its sharp teeth again, and more than 80,000 troops attacked at the same time, and the soldiers were divided into three ways, like three sharp arrows shooting forward. The Yanqi army had already lost its morale by the previous war, and now the Zhao army's rapid offensive was suddenly crushed at the touch of a button. By the beginning of June, an earth-shattering news reached the ears of Bai Yan, the king of Yanqi. Zhao Jun has already appeared outside the capital.

What made Bai Yan even more frightened was that before the Zhao army was killed outside the capital, five of the more than ten countries such as Shache, Weitou, and Wensu were destroyed by the Zhao army, and the rest of them all asked the Zhao army to surrender one after another, and the monarchs of various countries were escorted by the Zhao army to the territory of Yiwu Mansion in Liangzhou. The original borders of the countries were all taken over by the Zhao army, and the domestic residents were also scattered and resettled by the Zhao army, and lived with their own people in various newly built cities by the Zhao army.

And at this moment, even if he Bai Yan wanted to surrender, Zhao Jun would not accept it. Since then, he rejected Zhao Jun's conditions and ordered the army to fight a decisive battle with Zhao Jun, and Zhao Jun gave him a killing order.

Regarding the current situation, Yanqi Wang Bai Yan began to hesitate a little, whether it was time to escape, his own generals had no morale, and they were far from being the opponents of the Zhao army. And himself, Zhao Jun is determined to use himself to establish his authority. But Bai Yan is still a little reluctant to take his position, and he doesn't want to become a lost dog.

Just when Bai Yan, the king of Yanqi, hesitated, another piece of news came back, which immediately made Bai Yan's face look like ashes. The army of the Guizi Kingdom from the west broke through several cities in the west and appeared directly to the west of the capital.

What does this message mean? In other words, the Zhao army and the army of the Qiuzi Kingdom have surrounded themselves from both sides, and the Yanqi Kingdom has no city except the capital. Fleeing has become a luxury at the moment.

"A bunch of fools, do you think that by attaching to Zhao Jun, you can continue to be your own position? Ha ha...... You're all just going to follow in my footsteps! After Bai Yan learned that the army outside the city had surrounded the capital, he couldn't help but cry out and curse.

And as the Qiuzi Kingdom and the Great Zhao coalition forces outside the city were pressing forward step by step, the ministers in the city also began to suggest to Bai Yan that it would be better to go out of the city and surrender, even if it was to bear the guilt of Jing Plea, than to be slaughtered, but Bai Yan angrily refused. In his opinion, he is the lord of a country, how can he bind himself to surrender? Of course, Bai Yan knew better that even if he surrendered, he was afraid that Zhao Jun would not pardon him. Those ministers of their own are just for themselves. Moreover, it is not a problem for Zhao Jun to set up a king in addition to himself.

It was night, and the entire Yanqi Capital City was completely chaotic overnight. After getting drunk, Bai Yan, the king of Yanqi, killed his wife and children, and finally killed himself in the palace.

So far, after more than a year of preparation, the war on the northern front has been carried out for half a year, and with the death of Bai Yan, the king of Yanqi, the curtain has come down. Of course, this is only the end of the first game, and it does not mean that it is over.

"My lord, what will happen to the royal family in the city? Now that the King of Yanqi has committed suicide, we still need to set up a King of Yanqi. "In the palace of Zhao Jun in Yanqi Capital, Situ Liangyu reported.

After the war, Zhao Xun also rushed here in person and used this place as the new central camp of the Zhao army. Hearing this, Zhao Xun said in a deep voice, "Choose the youngest one among them and inherit the throne of Yanqi." So that there may not be any more trouble. The rest of the royal family, depending on the situation, whether to kill or stay, you have to make up your mind. In addition, the former important ministers of the Yanqi Kingdom in the city can be used by us, and they can stay, and they can continue to serve as officials in the Yanqi Kingdom to stabilize the place. If they cannot be used by us, they will be killed without mercy, lest they be used against us. Is it normal for the war to be chaotic or for the king to cause chaos and kill and injure some people. ”

Situ Liang nodded and said, "The minister understands, and the minister will definitely make proper arrangements." ”

Zhao Xun nodded, and said, "What is the situation in the city now?" ”

"After three days of pacification and rectification, the city has calmed down. However, the Yanqi people in this city do not have a good opinion of us. Situ Liang frowned and said in a deep voice.

Zhao Xun said coldly: "It's okay, since they are so uninteresting, the army will move them and arrange them to other places." Then move the people from other cities to live here. ”

"However, this will cause quite a riot." Wei Zilin on the side said slowly.

Situ Liang sneered: "Riots? How can they be completely subjugated without rioting? If you dare to riot, you will be killed! ”

"King Qiqi, the envoy of the Qiuzi Kingdom asks to see you." The guards outside the house reported.

"Oh? An envoy of the Kingdom of Guizi? Zhao Xun frowned slightly, "Where is the army of the Qiuzi Kingdom stationed now?" ”

Situ Liang said: "After this Yanqi City was conquered, our army was stationed in it. The army of the Kingdom of Qiuzi was stationed ten miles west of the city. In addition, before the lord came here, the envoy of this Qiuzi country also asked for an audience many times. Saying that, Situ Liang told Zhao Xun some information about the envoy of the Qiuzi Kingdom.

"Guizi Country! It seems that he is very anxious about our next move! Zhao Xun muttered softly to himself.

"Let him in!"

"Li Yan, the minister of the lower kingdom, meet the king of the upper kingdom." A middle-aged man in his mid-thirties was ushered in by the guards.

"Excuse me!" Zhao Xun looked at the slightly fat messenger in front of him, and from the flickering eyes, it could be seen that this person was also sleek.

"Li Yan? Who are you? Zhao Xun remembered that in the country of Qiuzi, the Xiangguo who was bought by his own people with a large amount of money was also surnamed Li.

Li Yan said with a smile: "Back to the king, Li Shu is the uncle of the ministers of a small country. ”

"Uncle Clan? Very good, this time, your Qiuzi Kingdom and my Great Zhao Alliance Army are crusading against the Yanqi Kingdom, and your uncle has made a lot of contributions. Go back and tell your uncle, the people who have contributed to my Da Zhao, my Da Zhao will not forget. In the future, my big Zhao merchant will go west to trade, and your Li family can have preferential treatment. In addition, as far as I know, your Li family is also a business master, and in the future, if you trade in the land of Zhao as I do, you can reduce some taxes. ”

"Li Yan represents the clan uncle and the Li family, thank you king!" Li Yan immediately knelt on the ground and said happily.

Zhao Xun smiled: "This is what you deserve, I, Da Zhao, will not treat meritorious people badly." By the way, what is the important thing for you to come to see this king this time? ”

Where can Li Yan not understand, King Zhao said one after another that Da Zhao would not treat meritorious ministers, isn't it just to let him get closer to Da Zhao. Suddenly, my heart couldn't help but think of the words of my uncle. Compared with Da Zhao, the country of Qiuzi is not worth mentioning at all. Remember, the interests of my Li family are higher than those of the Qiuzi country.

He immediately replied, "Returning to the king, my king sent me to show his submission to the king." My king is willing to become a vassal of the Great Zhao, pay tribute year after year, and never turn his back. Our king is willing to cede half of the Yanqi territory he occupies to Dazhao as a congratulatory gift for the vassal state and the victory in this battle. ”

After a pause, Li Yan said again: "In addition, it is also to ask the king, this battle has ended, can I withdraw the army of the Guizi Kingdom and return to China?" The soldiers have been fighting abroad for half a year, and they miss their families very much. ”

After Li Yan finished speaking, Zhao Xun didn't answer directly, laughed, and said: "The battle for Yanqi is over, but it doesn't mean that we will be too peaceful." As for the congratulatory gift of your great king, this king has accepted it. Tomorrow the king will send someone to take over what you have given away. ”

Li Yan was surprised and said: "The conquest of Yanqi has ended, is there still a change in this battle?" ”

Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "When you and I joined forces to fight against Yanqi, the Gaochang Kingdom in the north was preparing to send troops to rescue and wanted to be our enemy, did you know?" ”

Li Yan's heart was shocked, and he said: "The ministers already know, but hasn't this Gao Changguo already expressed its submission to the king?" Could it be that something has happened again? ”

Zhao Xun said coldly: "Surrender? Will they surrender? Did you ever know that this Gaochang Kingdom was in collusion with the Turks? Why did he, Gao Changguo, think that he could withstand the counterattack of our coalition forces? Why did he think he could save the Yanqi Kingdom? Isn't it because he has the Turks behind him? ”

"If it weren't for the internal problems of the Turks, he would have led his army south and fought with us a long time ago. The reason why Gao Changguo surrendered was nothing more than his delaying tactic. ”

"What does the king mean?"

Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "This Gaochang State is ostensibly subservient to this king, but in fact, it is still contacting the Turks, preparing to fight with us after the Turks solve their internal problems. If it weren't for the sudden dispatch of this king's army, if it weren't for the unparalleled combat strength of my Great Zhao, I am afraid that in the future, when we crusade against Yanqi, we will also face a sudden attack by Gaochang and the Turks. Therefore, this Gaochang Kingdom cannot be stayed, and the Turks must not be allowed to stretch their hands to the land of the Western Regions, do you understand? ”

Li Yan was stunned for a moment, and said: "The king's intentions, the ministers have already understood, but this matter, it's not that the ministers can't make any decisions, this is for the king of my family to make a decision." ”

Zhao Xun nodded and said, "Go back and tell you the king, just say that this king needs you to give an answer as soon as possible." Of course, it is up to your king how to choose, but if you miss the opportunity this time, and in the future, Gaochang Kingdom will go south and attack you under the pretext of Yanqi Kingdom, this king will not send troops to help you in time. ”

When Li Yan heard this, he was shocked, Zhao Xun's words sounded simple, but they all revealed a strong threat. What foot will give the answer as soon as possible, if you don't send troops, Gaochang will go south in the future? In other words, I, Da Zhao, can unite you to crusade against the Yanqi Kingdom, and now I can also instruct or coerce the Gaochang Kingdom to attack you in the south. Even, we can unite with Gao Changguo to take direct action against you.

Sure enough, as the outside world said, this Da Zhao is definitely not as simple as simply wanting to protect the Western Regions Protectorate, conspiring with Zhao Jun is to seek skin with the tiger! Li Yanxin couldn't help but think of some rumors in the court hall of Qiuzi Kingdom and the words of Bai Yi of the Right Prime Minister.

"By the way, I also sent a message to your uncle on my behalf, and this king hopes that he can persuade your king to send troops. If it happens, this king will not forget your Li family. Zhao Xun said again.

Looking at Li Yan's departing figure, Zhao Xun said slowly: "Gaochang Kingdom and Qiuzi Kingdom, the last two big countries on the northern front, without them, there will be no more accidents on this northern front." However, I wonder if this Guizi country will send troops? ”

Situ Liang said: "The country of Qiuzi is now unstoppable, either send troops or wait to be destroyed. The only difference is how much we give. ”

Zhao Xun smiled indifferently, "You're right, no matter what, the big war is together, and there is no result, so you can't stop there." Now, this Yanqi country is now stabilized. The construction of the city must be carried out continuously. In addition, send someone tomorrow to take over the congratulatory gifts of this turtle country. ”