There is no doubt that in 268 B.C., the summer in Daliang was a little hotter than usual. Half an hour ago, several fast horses rushed straight through the downtown area, because they did not slow down at all, and injured many people in the girders. But when all the people saw the three small fiery red flags on the backs of these knights on horseback, they could only consider themselves unlucky. Because, in the Wei State, anyone who carries three small fiery red flags transmits vital emergency military information, even if they kill a pedestrian in the way, they are not responsible at all, let alone injured.

Soon, a hurried bell rang from the deepest part of the Wei Palace, and Daliang City immediately became in a commotion. Everyone knew that this was a signal for the King of Wei to urgently summon his ministers. Thinking of the messenger carrying three small fiery red flags rampaging in Daliang City, people with a heart have vaguely guessed that most of it is a big event in the Wei State, and it is very likely that it is related to Xinling Jun, who set out a few hours ago.

It wasn't long before the number of soldiers on the streets suddenly increased, and all the people who were still lingering in the streets were driven home. They were followed by the officials with whom the people were most familiar and dealt with the most. The officials issued the order of the King of Wei from street to street, and the whole city of Daliang was immediately put under martial law and a curfew was enforced. Seeing the blood-red remnant sun gradually drooping, everyone's hearts hung in the air. Even the most stupid person realized at this time that something must have happened to the Wei State.

Of course, something big happened to the Wei State, and after the army led by King Han himself approached the Xitang Ferry, Xinling Jun could only leave with hatred. In the end, only 40,000 of the 100,000 troops led by Xinling Jun returned to Daliang safely. Counting the 30,000 Wei troops at the remaining two ferries and the 50,000 troops that Daliang had not used, there were only 120,000 Wei troops in the entire Daliang City. This is also all the elites that Wei can use in the short term!

Knowing that the Korean army of more than 300,000 was approaching Daliang, King Wei completely lost his previous elegance and demeanor, and sat directly on the ground and fainted. The ministers were in a hurry and finally woke up the King of Wei. King Wei was stunned for a moment, then he smiled stupidly and said the first sentence after learning about the expedition of King Han.

"It's all the fault of the widow! It's all the fault of the widow! If it weren't for the widow's promise to unite the Qin State and let the Qin army "cross the border," if it weren't for the widow to let Wei Qi go, it would have annoyed Korea. How could there be so many incidents?! ”

"The ministers are guilty!" Seeing King Wei's strong self-blame, the ministers knelt down one after another, and bowed their heads.

"It was the widow who harmed General Jin, and it was the widow who harmed Lieutenant Wei Lang!" King Wei choked up and said in a tone full of self-reproach.

Xin Lingjun's eyes were red, and he didn't know whether he was tired or anxious or too ashamed, he raised his head slightly, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty! The minister was incompetent and did not complete the task assigned by the king. Please, the king, punish you! ”

After a pause, the King of Wei did not react, and Xinling Jun had to add another sentence, saying: "At the beginning, the monarch and ministers discussed and agreed to unite the Qin State to attack Luoyang. Letting Wei Qi run away is also the meaning of the ministers, and the king is just a good stream. If the responsibility is discussed, it should not be borne by the king alone, and the minister is the prime minister of Wei. It is our duty to accept the king's punishment! It's just that now the king of Han is on the line. The South Korean soldiers are pressing the border, and the top priority is how to retreat the South Korean troops to protect the beams! Please take care of your health for the sake of Wei, for the Liang, and for the 100,000 people of the Liang! Lead Wei through this difficulty! ”

Only then did King Wei wake up from the blow. Said eagerly: "Prime Minister, can Wei still be saved?" ”

Seeing that King Wei finally cheered up, Xinling Jun couldn't fight too hard, so he could only say with a determined face: "Save!" Can be saved! Our Wei State is one of the most powerful countries in the world, how can it be wiped out lightly?! The state of Qin besieged our Daliang twice. Isn't it every time it doesn't work?! ”

A glimmer of hope welled up on King Wei's face, and he said to himself: "Yes! Wei is not only the southern barrier of Zhao, but also the western barrier of Qi, the northern barrier of Chu, no matter from which point of view, other countries will not let Wei be destroyed by Korea! You can't panic, you can't panic! The more dangerous it is, the more you need to be calm! King Wei kept cheering himself up.

"Is there martial law in the whole city? How many more soldiers and horses are available in the girder? How much more grain and grass is there? King Wei asked three questions in a row.

Xinlingjun had long expected that the war might be unfavorable, so he asked his guests to gather a lot of information about the beams. Now, the work done in advance also came in handy, so Xinlingjun said calmly: "The whole city has been under martial law, and now there are 4,000 elite soldiers guarding each city. Now there are 120,000 elite soldiers in Daliang City, and if the king relaxes the conditions for conscription, he can recruit another army of about 60,000. The grain and grass in the city are enough for the whole city to eat for two years! Don't worry, Your Majesty! ”

King Wei's nervous mood eased slightly, and he said: "Now that the king of Han is on his own expedition, the envoys sent to Xinzheng by the widow will definitely not see the king of Han. In order to test the ultimate goal of Korea, the widow wanted to send someone out of the city to meet the king of Han, and Chen said the benefits. As long as South Korea is willing to withdraw its troops, is it appropriate for the prime minister to cede the two hundred miles of land north of the river to South Korea, and to cede the land already occupied by South Korea to South Korea? If South Korea insists on destroying our Wei State, we will have no choice but to break the net with South Korea and ask for help from Zhao, Qi, Chu, and Yan! ”

Xin Lingjun nodded, agreed, and said: "The purpose of trying out Korea is very important, if Korea only wants land, the minister thinks that it is worth it for Wei to cede even three hundred li, or even four hundred li." As long as the Wei State is not destroyed, we will have the opportunity to turn defeat into victory and be ashamed! Momentary gains and losses are not important, the important thing is to keep the king's Wei state. The minister is willing to take credit and go to the Korean army camp outside the city! ”

When King Wei heard this, he shook his head again and again, and refused in an extremely firm tone: "It's not proper! Inappropriate! The prime minister is the pillar of the Wei country, and the widow has to rely on the prime minister to solve the problems of the widow! If South Korea is unwilling to agree to our request for peace, take the opportunity to detain the prime minister, or even use the prime minister to blackmail Wei, how should the widow deal with himself?! ”

After speaking, King Wei turned to the ministers and said, "Everyone, Aiqing! The widow wants to appoint a minister to go to the Korean army camp to spy on the reality of South Korea instead of the widow! Which Aiqing is willing to go for the widow? ”

The ministers in the audience immediately looked at each other with hesitation. It's not a good job! The danger is quite high, although the wealth is in danger, but success is a great achievement, and failure will be a head. Because he needs to represent the king of Wei, his status is too low. If it's too high, you can't do it, because you may be taken hostage, and if you are not careful, you will become a sacrifice for the flag. More importantly, it also requires sufficient intelligence and courage to face various complex situations. There are very few people who can meet this requirement. The rest either cherish their lives and are reluctant to be rich in front of them, or they are shallow and unable to take responsibility.

No matter how you look at it, Doctor Duan Ganchong should be the most suitable candidate. In terms of status, he was the superior doctor of Wei and the confidant minister of King Wei; In terms of distance and proximity, he is not the clan of the Wei State, and most of the South Koreans will not use him as a threat, and even because he has been to South Korea and has dealt with all the people in South Korea, he can be regarded as having some friendship; In terms of intelligence, he was already known for being good at observing words and feelings, seeing the wind and steering the rudder, and he was quick and wise. Judging from these three points, he is the most suitable candidate!

But the problem is that Duan Ganchong cherishes his life and power too much and doesn't want to take risks. If he succeeds, he has become the doctor of Wei, and then he is a feudal monarch, in a country like Wei that is extremely difficult for non-clans to be crowned, it is too difficult for him to get South Korea to agree to Wei's sue for peace. failed, either under house arrest or returned to Daliang in a gray manner, which did not benefit Duan Ganchong at all.

But when the eyes of the entire hall were focused on Duan Ganchong, Duan Ganchong deeply realized that what was a thorn in the back and an arrow on the string, and he had to send it! The so-called food of the king, the matter of loyalty. Raise soldiers for a thousand days, and use soldiers for a while. Duan Ganchong knew that the more he was at such a critical moment, the more he could not admit it and live up to the trust of King Wei. Otherwise, if the Wei State escapes this catastrophe and the King of Wei settles the accounts after the autumn, he will definitely be in the Wei State in a difficult step. The truth that a companion is like a tiger has been true for thousands of years. The deeper the love, the more serious the responsibility. The higher the status, the greater the responsibility. Duan Ganchong now regrets a little, his previous limelight was a bit big!

Just when Duan Ganchong hesitated again and again, straightened up and wanted to accept it, a voice appeared even earlier-"The minister is willing to go on behalf of the king!" Spying on South Korea's Fiction and Reality! ”

When everyone looked at it, they found that the owner of the voice was the middle doctor!

Duan Ganchong breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but he also showed an expression of looking at death as if he were at home, and then said: "The minister is also willing to send an envoy to Han Ying on behalf of the king to persuade the king of Han to withdraw his troops!" ”

King Wei made a mistake for a while, and he originally intended to let the senior doctor Duan Gan Chongdai go on his own, after all, he was the minister of Wei second only to Xinling Jun, and he could show the sincerity of Wei! But Doctor Zhong opened his mouth first, and he couldn't say to Shrink Gao, "Your status is too low, let's let Doctor Duan go on behalf of the widow!" "This will chill the hearts of the ministers.

King Wei made a mistake for a while, and he originally intended to let the senior doctor Duan Gan Chongdai go on his own, after all, he was the minister of Wei second only to Xinling Jun, and he could show the sincerity of Wei! But Doctor Zhong opened his mouth first, and he couldn't say to Shrink Gao, "Your status is too low, let's let Doctor Duan go on behalf of the widow!" "This will chill the hearts of the ministers.

King Wei made a mistake for a while, and he originally intended to let the senior doctor Duan Gan Chongdai go on his own, after all, he was the minister of Wei second only to Xinling Jun, and he could show the sincerity of Wei! But Doctor Zhong opened his mouth first, and he couldn't say to Shrink Gao, "Your status is too low, let's let Doctor Duan go on behalf of the widow!" "This will chill the hearts of the ministers. (To be continued......)

PS: Let's make up for two to three more tomorrow!