The attack on Qin was single-handedly facilitated by Zhao Sheng, the king of Pingyuan, and Wei Wuji, the king of Xinling, especially the latter, who deeply understood that without cutting off the threat of Zhao from the west, it was impossible for Zhao to defeat Korea. If Korea is undefeated, the hope of Wei's restoration will always be far away.

If Lian Po's army is transferred back to Handan at this time, then the destruction of Qin will fall short! Zhao Guo wants to find such a good opportunity again, and he doesn't know when he will have to wait! This is absolutely unacceptable to Xinlingjun, who is eager to restore the country!

Therefore, regarding the rhetoric of Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao to return to Handan with a large army, Xinling Jun Wei Wuji retorted mercilessly: "Pingyang Jun's words are wrong, if the Han army wants to attack the city of Handan as quickly as possible, it must cross the Zhangshui from east to west in Handan, and take the city of people or Feiyi, so as to bypass the Great Wall south of Handan." But in this way, our Zhao State can draw troops from Pingyang, Ye County, Anyang and even Zhongmu and Lin County to cut off the return route of the Korean army! Once the South Korean army runs out of food and grass and cannot attack for a long time, it will inevitably be wiped out! Therefore, the minister thought that Korea would not dare to go north with all its strength until it took all the cities on the south bank of Zhangshui. ”

"What's more," Xin Lingjun's tone changed, and he said meaningfully: "How can the boats needed to cross the river be so easy to raise?" If the Korean army wants to cross the river from the shallow water upstream, it will not be able to bypass our army on the front line of the Great Wall! No matter how the South Korean army chooses, we have a long time to recruit the army! ”

"Xinpingjun (Lian Po) army is only dozens of miles away from Jinyang, and it has the upper hand, retreating at this time, not only is it a pity, but the previous sacrifice is in vain, and it may also be taken advantage of by the Qin State?! After all, the news of South Korea's dispatch of troops must have reached Jinyang, once we withdraw our troops, how can Qin give up?! The Qin army will definitely follow Xin Pingjun's army into Yanmen, Yunzhong, and maybe even Daijun. How are we going to deal with that?! ”

Pingyang Jun shook his head again and again, and said: "The Han army has nearly 200,000, and the soldiers and horses in Pingyang, Ye County, Anyang, Zhongmu, and Lin County add up to no more than 10,000 people, and the Han army only needs to allocate 20,000 troops to ensure its own grain supply." In Zhao's opinion, the ROK army was indeed unable to raise enough boats to cross the river in a short period of time, and it was very likely that they would cross the river upstream. Once the river crossing is successful, it will inevitably face the Great Wall defense line. But although the Great Wall is strong, but the strength is limited, if the Korean army detours, we still have a big flaw! ”

Of course, everyone knows the flaws that Zhao Bao said. Handan has always taken the threat from the south and west seriously. In the past, it was to guard against Wei, and now it is to guard against Korea. To the north is a large territory of the Zhao State, so there is no need to worry at all. To the east is the weak Qi State, which is even less to worry about. Once South Korea has weathered the rising waters. In order to reduce losses, the greatest possibility is to launch an offensive from Handan. If Zhao Guo had enough troops, it would naturally make the Han army jealous and not dare to make a detour. But now that the Zhao State has limited troops, the old and weak soldiers can defend the city, and if they go out of the city to fight, they will win less and lose more. Only by requisitioning Lian Po's army back to Handan can this situation be solved.

Of course. Everyone was also clear about Xin Lingjun's concerns, and Lian Po's army was facing off with the Qin army to the point of a decisive victory. The retreat not only boosted the morale of the Qin army, but also caused a big defeat if not careful. In order to prevent the Qin army from crossing the Fenshui, the Zhao State also had to leave a lot of troops to defend the Fenshui line. How to choose, it's difficult!

"What does the prime minister mean?" King Zhao also had a hard time making a choice, so he asked Pingyuan Jun.

"The minister thinks that those who travel a hundred miles are half ninety. If things go well. Breaking through Jinyang is within a month. If you let Xinpingjun return to the division now, you won't be able to get to Handan in a short time, so it's better to wait! Pingyuan-kun said respectfully.

"Wait?" King Zhao muttered.

There was silence in the hall, no doubt. It's a gamble! If Zhao can defeat Qin, then Lian Po can return to Handan with a great victory and lead his army to repel the invading Korean army, of course, this will require Zhao to hold out for at least two months. If Lian Po defeated Taiyuan, or could not stop the Korean army, it would undoubtedly be a disaster for Zhao State. At that time, what Zhao Guo needs to consider is not to reduce losses, but how to protect the community.

"Your Majesty! Lin Shangqing asks to see! The voice of the eunuch order interrupted the thoughts of the monarchs and ministers in the main hall.

"Isn't Lin Xiangru seriously ill? How to enter the palace at this time to ask for a meeting? King Zhao wondered in his heart, Lin Xiangru's body was getting heavier and heavier, and the days of the previous dynasty this year were numbered, because of this, after King Zhao learned the news of the large-scale invasion of South Korea, he did not send someone to invite Lin Xiangru, who was seriously ill, which can be regarded as sympathy for the old minister. Unexpectedly, Lin Xiangru didn't know how to hear the news, and actually struggled to enter the palace to see him.

Although he couldn't bear it in his heart, King Zhao hurriedly said, "Please!" Please! ”

Not long after, Lin Xiangru, who had gray temples, walked in under the support of the eunuch order, and entered the main hall, Lin Xiangru wanted to salute, but King Zhao took the first step, signaled the eunuch order to stop Lin Xiangru's movements, and said: "Why should Shangqing be like this, the widow is exempt from saluting!" ”

Lin Xiangru wanted to do it several times, but because of his heavy illness and being obstructed by the eunuch order, he could only omit these red tapes, and said respectfully: "The old minister is rude and thanks the king for his understanding!" ”

"Shangqing is not at home to take care of it, how can he run into the palace? If there is anything, just send someone into the palace to inform the widow! The widow must choose the good one and follow it! King Zhao said with a complaining face.

"Ahem, I heard that South Korea sent troops to attack my Zhao State, where can I sit still Now, Xinping Jun is at war with Qin State in Taiyuan County, I don't know what arrangements the king has made?" Lin Xiangru asked intermittently.

King Zhao immediately sent his own Yanmen and Yunzhong elites to the south, and ordered to recruit all men who had reached the age of sixteen and were under the age of fifty in Handan and Julu counties.

Lin Xiangru nodded very happily, and said with a reluctant smile: "This move is very good, South Korea sent 200,000 troops, and there may even be additional troops in the future. The soldiers and horses of Daijun should not be reckless, so as not to give birth to dissent from Yan Guo. However, where will Xinpingjun's army go, can the king have a conclusion? ”

"I haven't thought about this yet! The ministers were in favor of withdrawing the army, and some were in favor of waiting for the Qin State to give in before making plans. King Zhao replied.

Lin Xiangru smiled bitterly in return, and said breathlessly: "Confused, cough, confused! Handan is the foundation of Zhao State. Even if we take Jinyang and the entire Taiyuan County, how can we hold it?! South Korea only needs to send tens of thousands of troops, and it is not lost again?! ”

"At this time, the victory and defeat are not divided, I am afraid it will not be easy!" King Zhao expressed his hidden worries.

Lin Xiangru shook his head, as if this action was being held back. After coughing again and again, he came to his senses and said bitterly: "We can't fight anymore, where is Qin Guo comfortable?!" Qin Guo, after all, there are sensible people! The king only needs to send someone to analyze the pros and cons for him, and let the Qin army let Lian Po return to the division and fight to the death with South Korea, and the Qin State is afraid that he will not be able to ask for it! After defeating South Korea, it's not too late to plot against Qin! If the king is willing to obey the old minister's advice, it is better to befriend the Qin State to resist Korea. Of course, this is an afterthought, and there is no rush now. ”

"The widow knows! Shangqing hurry back to the house to rest! King Zhao looked at Lin Xiangru, whose body was a little shaky, and he couldn't stand it anymore.

Lin Xiangru waved his hand, looked around at the ministers, and said softly: "If you think that Xiangru's opinion is inappropriate, please say that Xiangru is willing to be in front of the king." Make the word clear! ”

Pingyuanjun, Xinlingjun and other cadres were silent, and everyone knew it. If he continues to argue, Lin Xiangru will inevitably faint without supporting his body, and if he dies, he will blame himself! What's more, the premise of Lin Xiangru's plan was that the Qin State and the Zhao State would truce, so that Lian Po's army could withdraw to Handan safely. Once the war started, it was a joke. When Qin rejected Zhao's suggestion and Lin Xiangru was not by King Zhao's side, it was not too late.

Looking at King Zhao's inquiring gaze, Ping Yuanjun took the lead and said, "Lin Shangqing is thoughtful! No objection! ”

"The ministers have no objections!" The ministers said in unison.

"Good! That's it," King Zhao's words were only halfway through. I saw a Lang Zhong burst in in a panic and said tremblingly, "Your Majesty! Big things are wrong! Yan sent troops to attack Julu County! The three cities of Wuyuan, Raoxian, and Anping have been captured! ”

King Zhao couldn't sit still any longer, jumped up, and said in shock: "What did you say? Say it again! ”

"Yan Guo sent troops to attack Julu County! The three cities of Wuyuan, Raoxian, and Anping have been captured! Bitter and urgent! Zhongshan is in a hurry! Lang Zhong said it again!

"When?" King Zhao sat down in his seat.

Unexpectedly, the matter of Yan Kingdom was said by Pingyang Jun Zhao Baoyi. For Zhao Guo, the strictest thing happened! With the Zhao State sending troops to attack Julu County, the Zhao State was in danger of being split in two. Not only the soldiers and horses of Julu County could not go south to rescue Handan. The soldiers and horses of Yunzhong, Yanmen, and Daijun also lost contact with Handan and fell into the predicament of fighting their own battles.

"Just received! The vanguard of the Yan army has arrived in Kucheng, and the leader of the army is Yaqing Rongyi! Lang Zhong quickly replied.

"How many soldiers and horses, how many cavalry?" Pingyuan-kun came back to his senses from the shock and asked.

If there are many cavalry of the invading Yan army, it will be tantamount to a disaster for Handan! The Yan army can use powerful maneuvers to strangle Handan's contact with the outside world. The defenders of the other cities could only retreat into the city. If it's mainly foot soldiers, then there is still room for turnaround.

"The cavalry should be around 10,000 people, and the foot soldiers are 60,000 or 70,000!" Lang Zhong reported a number.

"Got it! Let's go down! Pingyuan Jun looked at the pale King Zhao and the ministers who were talking, and retreated from Langzhong.

King Zhao no longer had the calmness of Fang Cai at this time, and said to the ministers with a bitter face: "Zhong Aiqing! Yan Guo offended me Zhao Guo, what should we do? ”

Lin Xiangru was the first to speak: "The king can only order Julu County to hold on, and let the elites of Yanmen, Yunzhong, and Daijun go south, and we must ensure that the Yan army is unable to go south and cooperate with the Han army!" The envoys who went to Jinyang to persuade the Qin State to send them as quickly as possible, and then ordered Xin Pingjun to immediately prepare to pull out the camp and return to Handan! ”

Pingyuanjun nodded and approved of Lin Xiangru's Jianyi. Since Yan Guo has sent troops, Zhao Guo has really reached the critical point of life and death. At this time, fighting with Qin Guo again is completely looking for death. Whether the Qin State wants it or not, Lian Po's army must quickly return to help. The importance of Julu County is no longer below Handan, fortunately, the Han army has not crossed the Zhangshui yet, otherwise, the Han army and the Yan army can completely cooperate with the outside world, so that Zhao Guo has no power to fight back!

However, Pingyuanjun still added a sentence and said, "The minister thinks." You can send people to Linzi and Jicheng to separate the two countries, although there is little hope, but it is always a possibility! ”

The Han army could calmly capture the plain and go around behind the south of the Zhao River, so that Zhao was so passive, there is no doubt about it. The kingdoms of Qi and Yan played an inglorious role in it. Qi Guo is sure, Yan Guo was only suspicious before, but as Yan Guo entangled an army of seventy or eighty thousand, he was also convicted. The reason why they helped South Korea was that Qi State should be forced by the power of South Korea, and Yan State should be a giant deer plotting against Zhao State, no matter what the reason, if they can make them realize that Zhao State is in danger of destruction. Once the Zhao State is destroyed, then the next target of South Korea will be the Qi State and the Yan State, and there will be a momentary turn for the better. Pingyuan Jun can only hope that the two countries can recognize the shape, if both countries feel that the interests can make up for the losses, then the Zhao State can only hope for the Qin State and the Chu State, as for the Yue State, forget it!

"What the Prime Minister said is very true! If you can make Yan and Qi change their minds. There is a good chance that South Korea will abandon this plan. However, we cannot put all our hopes in other countries. Mobilize the whole country's troops, regardless of the old and weak, if we can make the South Korean army pay enough price, we can also make South Korea give up! Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao also said.

Xin Lingjun hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Your Majesty! The minister has a plan, I don't know if to talk about it! ”

King Zhao had calmed down a lot at this time. If this catastrophe cannot be avoided, it can only be faced bravely. After all, Zhao is the second most powerful country, and South Korea will never conquer Handan without paying a painful price! Those who are as strong as Pang Juan of Wei also spent three years to conquer Handan! Handan is not broken. Zhao Guo is not dead!

"Aiqing, but it doesn't hurt to say it!" King Zhao also knew that at this time, no one's advice could be ignored, brainstorming, maybe someone would be able to come up with an excellent plan with a flash of inspiration.

"The king can send someone to Luoyang to test the heart of Korea! If South Korea is willing to accept the peace talks, then we don't need to be so nervous. If South Korea doesn't want to negotiate peace, then this is a war to destroy the country! Xin Lingjun said softly.

South Korea's attack on Zhao, without considering the factors of Qin, was the first to be rude in South Korea. Whether South Korea wants to take advantage of this golden opportunity to hit Zhao and even destroy Zhao in one fell swoop, or just want to teach Zhao a lesson, this is worth pondering. If someone asks, do you need 200,000 troops to teach others, do you need to collude with the army of Yan Kingdom? Then Xinlingjun is going to ask rhetorically, Zhao State has set up layers of defense lines, Handan is one of the few fortified cities in the world, Zhao people have a tough temperament, and there are not so many troops, how to create pressure on Zhao State? !

The only bad thing about the strategy of sending people to Luoyang is Zhao Guo's face, which is like a person beating someone else's younger brother, and someone else stands up for the younger brother, but this person has to lower his voice to test whether there is a possibility of making peace!

Of course, in the face of the moment of life and death, face is not so important. I lost face today, as long as I am alive, there is a possibility of getting it back! If you lose your life for the sake of face, then the gain outweighs the loss, isn't there no such thing as whipping the corpse? Wu Zixu dug up the tomb of King Chuping and whipped 300 corpses, creating such a precedent!

King Zhao groaned slightly, then nodded and accepted this Jianyì, and said, "That's fine!" The widow sent envoys to the five kingdoms of Qin, Han, Yan, Qi, and Chu respectively and Xinping Jun, and made plans in advance! Regardless of success or failure, we must not let the South Korean army cross the Zhangshui lightly, and if the South Korean army crosses the Zhangshui from the upstream, we must also use the Great Wall to block the South Korean army! ”

"Whoa!" The ministers responded in unison.

At this time, no one proposed to move the capital or let King Zhao hunt for the construction of Daijun, the more this kind of crisis, the more King Zhao, the backbone of the Zhao State, needs to sit in Handan, otherwise, once the Han army comes to the city, the fighting spirit of the Zhao army will collapse!

Although King Zhao was briefly frightened and panicked when he heard the news of the invasion of the Han and Yan armies, he finally calmed down and was willing to live and die with Handan, and did not mean to hunt the north, which obviously made the ministers ignite a trace of joy and admiration. But if you let the ministers know what King Zhao really thinks, they may be surprised!

In King Zhao's view, Handan is the safest place in Zhao at the moment. With a large army to defend and a steady stream of Qinwang's division, the casualties of the Korean army will only get bigger and bigger, and once it reaches a certain level, the Korean army will have the intention of retreating! Even if the South Korean army does not hesitate to suffer casualties and storms Handan, Handan will be able to hold out for a long time! What's more, only each generation of King Zhao knows a secret way to store zài. At the beginning, Pang Juan conquered Handan, but let King Zhao escape, and King Zhao at that time was the secret way to go. It's really not good, King Zhao himself can also escape by clearing the secret passage! Therefore, King Zhao's confidence is still sufficient.

On the same day that there were some chickens and dogs jumping in Handan, and countless envoys went in all directions to deliver the orders of King Zhao, the Han army led by Li Mu and Bai Qi also arrived at Pingyang City on the south bank of Zhangshui, which is also the food of Zhao Bao, the king of Pingyang. Originally, Zhao Bao's food town Pingyang was in Taiyuan County, but as Zhao ceded Taiyuan County to South Korea, and Korea changed places with Qin, Zhao Bao's fiefdom also became this city on the south bank of Zhangshui.

The presence of the South Korean army in Binh Duong also meant that the South Korean army abandoned its original plan to cross the river directly to the east of Handan. Zhao Jun did not act intentionally, and mobilized all the boats and ships on both sides of the Zhangshui River to other places, which fulfilled the Zhao State. Now again, the Zhao army is eyeing the other side of Zhangshui, and there is no doubt that it is impossible to cross the 180,000-strong army with only dozens of small boats that can accommodate dozens of people. In this case, the Korean army can only cross the river from the upper reaches of Zhangshui, although this means that the Korean army will take a lot more time! (To be continued......)