Chapter 42: The Price of Unification
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Qin Yiren, Wang Ling, Meng Fu, Huan Qi, Wang Qian, Huang Shigong and Wei Yi were all stunned, with a look of disbelief.
Qin Yiren had obviously said that he had moved these Zhao people, and successfully aroused their hatred for the nobles of Zhao State, it stands to reason that they should not act like this, they should lay down their weapons and not go against the Qin army.
However, not only did they not intend to lay down their arms, but their hearts against the Qin army became even more intense.
Wise people like Qin Yiren, Huang Shigong, Wei Yi and Wang Jian had to be confused.
"Why? Am I ignoring it? "What Qin Yiren said is reasonable, and everyone has to agree, however, at this time, Qin Yiren had to ask.
"You're right! But we are Zhao people! No matter how the nobles oppress us, it is our own business, and you tiger wolf Qin people will not be punished! A gray-haired old man, panting, relieved Qin Yiren's doubts.
"That's right! That's our own business! The Zhao people echoed in unison, and the sonic boom was in the sky.
This is the backbone of the Zhao people!
This is the heroic character of Zhao Ren!
The land of Yan Zhao, many heroes since ancient times, this is how it came!
This heroic character is the inheritance of the men in the land of Yan Zhao and is praised by others.
It can be said that in history, the reason why the Zhao State was able to hold the Battle of Handan was because of the heroic character of the Zhao people, they were not afraid of death, they would rather die in battle than give in. It is precisely because of this unyielding majesty that the Zhao people succeeded one after another, and finally held Handan.
Of course, in the Battle of Handan, the Zhao people paid an extremely heavy price, and its tragedy was no less than that of the "Battle of Stalingrad", which was shocking.
In the period of Qin Shi Huang, the heroic character of the Zhao people caused a tragedy, and Handan was reduced to ruins.
As we all know, the reason why Qin was able to destroy Zhao was because Qin Shi Huang adopted Wei Yi's strategy. used Guo Kai to remove Li Mu's military power. The Qin army took advantage of the situation to attack fiercely, and the momentum was like a bamboo, reaching the city of Handan. However, when they arrived at the city of Handan, the Qin army was met with stubborn resistance from the Zhao people, who would rather die than give in, and finally went through a bitter battle. Handan is half-destroyed.
You can imagine that when Li Mu was killed and the Zhao army was leaderless, the Qin army was approaching Handan with the mighty army of victory, what kind of combat power was that? It's in this situation. The Zhao people were still unyielding and still resisted, although they failed in the end. But it caused great trouble for the Qin army.
However, the trouble is not over. Some Zhao people were unwilling to give in, and set a fire to burn Handan to the ground.
Later generations counted this incident on the head of Qin Shi Huang, believing that it was evidence of Qin Shi Huang's brutality. Miss by a mile. In the final analysis, it is caused by Zhao Ren's unyielding heroic character.
"How can you lay down your arms?" Qin Yiren asked very depressedly.
"Unless we die!" Zhao's answer was short and powerful.
"General Lian Po. Do you really want to burn all the jade? Qin Yiren's eyes widened, and he yelled at Lian Po: "If you start fighting." They will die without a place to be buried! There won't be even any seeds left! Are you so ruthless? ”
"I ......" Lian Po hesitated and was speechless.
According to his character. He would rather die in battle, and he really wanted the Qin army to kill him. However, these Zhao people are innocent, let them die in vain, he doesn't have such a hard heart.
"General, you don't have to hesitate, I'm willing to die!" Zhao Ren saw Lian Po's hesitation in his eyes and said in unison.
"You don't have to die." Lian Po regretted a little, he shouldn't have let them come.
At that time, he only thought about how to save Zhao Guo, but he didn't think about it, and it was really a mistake to think about it at this time.
"Kill!" I don't know which Zhao people were the first to roar out, Zhao people rushed over as if they had eaten gunpowder, and everyone's eyes flashed with hatred.
"Stop! Stop it! Stop it! Wang Ling was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
He has fought all his life and looked down on life and death, but in the face of such a group of defenseless people, it made him palpitate for a while. It was the first time in his life that he had suffered such a shock.
"Kill!"
"Revenge! Avenge! What answered Wang Ling was the roar of the Zhao people, and they did not hesitate at all, and rushed forward resolutely.
"I beg you, stop! Please, stop! Wang Ling was about to cry.
If these were strong and strong, he would not hesitate to give the order to attack, however, these were old and weak women and children, and he couldn't afford to be ruthless.
Don't say it's Wang Ling, even if Bai Qi, who killed more than 1.6 million people in Shandong, is here, he won't give an order.
If you really had to give the order, it would be a massacre, no one would do it, only demons would do it.
Zhao Ren didn't have the slightest intention of stopping, but rushed faster.
"How?" Wang Ling said to Qin Yidao in a begging tone: "Childe, you quickly think of a way." ”
"What can I do? Unless my heart is as hard as stone. Qin Yiren spread his hands, very helpless.
There is only one war!
This is the best way to solve the immediate problem, but no one dares to say it, so it can only be buried in the heart.
"To fight or not?" Sergeant Qin, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know what to do.
It's very simple, but the question is, can they do it?
"Whew!" Wang Ling gritted his teeth and took a long breath, his face hideous.
"This is the price of unity!" Qin Yiren knew that Wang Ling would give the order to attack.
Reunification always has to pay a price, and if there is really no way, the Qin army can only attack.
"Ugh!" There was a strange grinding sound from Wang Ling's mouth, and there was no movement for a long time.
The Qin soldier looked at him, waiting for his order.
"Withdraw!" Wang Ling thought viciously in his heart, "Abominable Zhao people, since you want to die, I will fulfill you and let you die a happy death", however, the order he gave was the opposite.
"Withdraw?" The Qin soldiers were surprised, looking at Wang Ling's vicious appearance, they couldn't wait to slaughter the Zhao people.
"Withdraw!" Wang Ling roared like rolling thunder.
Although the Qin soldiers were unwilling, they had to carry out the military order and retreat backwards.
It didn't matter if the Qin army retreated, but it boosted the arrogance of the Zhao people, they were very happy, and shouted: "The tiger wolf Qin people have retreated!" The tiger wolf Qin people retreated! Come on! Kill! It's time for revenge! ”
Everyone was excited, as if they had been beaten with chicken blood, and ran faster.
Qin Yiren closed his eyes in pain, the retreat of the Qin army had a bottom line. It is impossible to retreat indefinitely. These Zhao people are so unreasonable. Seeing Qin Jun's kindness as deceitful, this is their own death.
It is impossible for the Qin army to let go of this opportunity to destroy Zhao, as long as they retreat to the point where they can no longer retreat, they will kill the killer. By then, there will be rivers of blood.
"The price of unity! This is the inevitable price to be paid for reunification! Qin Yiren comforted himself in his heart.
"Stop, stop, stop. We're going on the offensive. Wang Ling raised his throat and roared loudly, and the green tendons on his forehead, neck, and the backs of his hands came out, like the roots of old trees.
"The tigers, wolves, and Qin people are afraid of us! Kill! "Zhao Ren is even more cheerful.
"Lian Po, you don't restrain them anymore. We're going on the offensive. Wang Ling was very depressed, and shouted at Lian Po.
"Stop! Stop it! Of course, Lian Po knew that the Qin army was determined to win Handan, if these Zhao people touched the bottom line of the Qin army. It must be a massacre, busy to stop it.
At this time, Zhao was very excited, which could Lian Po stop: "General, if you don't kill at this time, when will you wait?" ”
"The Tiger Wolf Qin people are afraid of us, kill us!"
"General. You promised to lead us to revenge. You can't talk without words. ”
Not only did they not stop, but they counted and fell.
Hatred blinded them.
"Smack!" Lian Po slapped himself. It was painful: "Why didn't I think of this at the time? ”
When receiving the news that Handan City was about to be destroyed, Lian Po thought about how to save Zhao Guo. If you want to save Zhao Guo. Only do your best to unite the Zhao people, that's right. However, this will be slaughtered by the Qin army, and he can't afford to be ruthless at this time.
"You all stop, we don't attack." Wang Ling had to take another step back.
The Qin State was determined to win Handan, and when it was about to occupy Handan, Wang Ling promised not to attack, which was a great concession, and no matter how much praise was given, it could not be overstated.
Zhao Ren still ignored it and just rushed over.
In this way, the Qin army was forced to retreat again and again by a group of unarmed Zhao troops, and soon retreated to the city wall. If you retreat any further, you will have to abandon the walls and retreat to the city.
If this is really the case, the efforts of the Qin army will be in vain, and this battle will be fought in vain.
Retreating here, Qin Jun invariably stopped, his eyes seemed to erupt with fire, staring at the rushing Zhao people, and roared: "Zhao people, don't go too far!" Stop! ”
Killing the Qin army is unwilling to withdraw from Handan, the city wall is their final bottom line, and the Qin army has no patience and is angry.
"Tiger wolf Qin people, you invaded my Da Zhao and attacked my Handan, it was you who went too far, and you are embarrassed to say it." Zhao Ren's angry accusation was justified.
This is the contradiction of unification, and if the Qin State wants to end the war, it must be done in one day. In one day, there will inevitably be resistance, and it must be solved with iron and blood.
Qin Jun is right, Zhao Ren is not wrong, in this case, only iron and blood can be solved!
"You say, do you want to fight?" The green tendons on Wang Ling's neck were about to burst, and they roared loudly at Meng Qi, Huan Qi, and Qin Yiren.
"......" Meng Fu and Huan Qi pursed their lips tightly, for fear of making a little noise.
"The road to reunification is not smooth, it will not be smooth sailing, there will inevitably be a price, it is inevitable!" Qin Yiren gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "We have done well enough, we can't expect us to do better!" Teach them a lesson first, don't fight too hard! ”
Reunification and an end to the war must be resolved with iron and blood. These Zhao people have repeatedly violated the bottom line of the Qin army, let iron and blood solve it!
Of course, Qin Yiren still didn't want to bleed too much, he just wanted to fight first, warn and warn the Zhao people, and ask them to retreat in the face of difficulties.
"Kill!" Wang Ling pulled out the Qin sword violently and swung it forward, like a thunderbolt and lightning, full of might.
"Kill!" The Qin army erupted into a terrifying roar, brandished his weapon, and rushed towards the Zhao people, like a wolf and a tiger.
"The price of reunification is always so heavy! It's suffocatingly heavy! Qin Yiren sighed. (To be continued.) )