Chapter 1 Introduction

For Zhao Hu in Pingshu City, the past half year has been a treacherous half a year. At the beginning of the year, he followed the 500 soldiers of Pingshu City to the south to attack the Qi State. After conquering the city of Wusui of Qi, he suddenly received an order to strike the war with Qi.

What surprised Zhao Hu even more was that within half a month, Qi State, which was originally an enemy, became an ally of Yan State in a blink of an eye, and the two countries joined forces to fight against Zhao State. Then it was a cessation of war with Zhao State, and then it was sent to Fuliu City to provoke Zhao State again. It was not until a month ago that he received an order to withdraw his troops. The war, which lasted for more than half a year, finally ended in the long-awaited wait of the Yan army, who had been away from home for a long time.

Originally, there were still 500 soldiers in Pingshu City when they set out, but when they withdrew their troops, only 200 people remained. Zhao Yong, the most courageous commander, died, in a small encounter with the Zhao army. Zhao Jun's archers shot Zhao Yong into a hedgehog, and Zhao Hu saw Zhao Yong's nostalgia for this earthly world, but he couldn't do anything about it. Zhao Hu could only choke back tears and rush towards Zhao Jun desperately, completely ignoring the weapons handed over by Zhao Jun, and fighting with Zhao Jun in a life-threatening way. If it weren't for the reinforcements of the Yan army on the left and right, if it weren't for the robes behind Zhao Hu who followed up quickly, Zhao Hu would have died in battle. But Zhao Hu, who wanted to repay the other party with his life, survived after all.

Zhao Hu will not forget Zhao Yong's life-saving grace to him. If it weren't for his own captain, he would have died in Wusui City a long time ago. If it weren't for his own captain, he would have died countless times under the spears, swords, and spears stabbed by the enemy from behind. This is an elder like a father and brother, although the requirements are stricter on weekdays, but Zhao Hu knows that the other party is for his own good!

If it were possible, Zhao Hu would rather die in battle than himself, a person who had nothing to worry about. After all, before joining the army, he left enough money for his family. The father's illness will be cured, and after he is cured, he will be able to raise another son. After losing Zhao Yong, the pillar of the family, Zhao Hu couldn't imagine how Zhao Yong's family would survive this winter and the longer days ahead.

The blacksmith Chen Qiao and the farmer Li Guang also died. Died in a night attack launched by the Zhao army. Zhao Yong watched as the two of them were killed by the Zhao cavalry in front of his eyes, and their huge heads flew into the air. The robe that was still talking and laughing with himself an hour ago turned into a cold corpse in a blink of an eye. Although Zhao Yong shot the Zhao cavalry like crazy, the person died and could not come back to life after all. That night, the Yan army lost 5,000 men and horses under the sneak attack of the Zhao army.

Tulangzhong is still alive, but Tulangzhong crippled a leg in this night attack, and he was dismissed to return to his hometown after losing his combat strength. Looking at Tulangzhong's lonely figure when he left, Zhao Hu really didn't know whether to be happy for him or sad for him. Fortunately, the other party saved his life. This is the luck that all those who died in war hope for but can no longer get. The sad thing is that the other party's life will be difficult, difficult in the future! Military service is not required, but conscription cannot be avoided. And sometimes, it's not necessarily better to live than to die.

Because of his bravery in battle and killing more than ten enemies, Zhao Hu was promoted to chief. Half a year of fighting has long turned the immature teenager into a cold-blooded tough guy. Looking at the new army that had just been recruited from China, Zhao Hu tirelessly pointed out these recruits and taught them how to save their lives on the battlefield. Some stunned young people are naturally dissatisfied. clamoring to learn the skill of killing the enemy, not the means of saving life. Zhao Hu just sneered at this. said coldly, if you can't save your life, you won't even have the qualifications to kill the enemy!

Later, after seeing Zhao Hu's full of trauma, the recruits unconsciously became afraid of Zhao Hu. Coupled with Zhao Hu's lack of words, everyone was consciously unwilling to say a few more words to Zhao Hu. Zhao Hu finally knew. Why is his captain always silent, maybe, there is really not much common language, perhaps, he also remembers the former robe like himself! Those who live and die with themselves. You can entrust your life and the robe on your back!

Waking up from a nightmare in the middle of the night, but holding back the weapon that never leaves his hand, holding the weapon that never leaves his hand, letting the cold sweat wet his back and hanging all over his cheeks, what kind of mourner and happy person is this?!

Zhao Hu politely rejected the uncle's offer to leave him as a professional soldier, although Zhao Hu knew that even if he could hide for a while, he would not be able to hide for a lifetime. As long as the world is not yet peaceful, as long as the four seas are not united, it will be absolutely impossible for you to get rid of the damn war! But being able to steal half a day of leisure and accompany his family is enough for Zhao Hu.

On the way back to Pingshu City, Zhao Hu finally knew the reason why Yan Guo had repeatedly sent troops, stopped wars, sent troops, and stopped wars. I finally know why this war, which could have ended in two months, lasted for half a year!

The news that Wei had lost a large part of its territory and was only a hundred miles away from Anling was attached to Korea was shocking. But what shocked the world even more was that the King of Wei surrendered to the king, which meant that the Wei State had actually existed in name only. How can a man who is just a marquis deal with other kings? Even if South Korea did not restrict Wei's actions, what kind of storm could a country with only 3,000 troops set off? Compared with this, Xinlingjun's trip to Linzi is not so eye-catching. Even if the Qi State pretended to worship Xinlingjun as a guest secretary and sealed the monarch of An, it only seemed that Wei was more tragic and Xinlingjun was more lonely!

Everyone realizes that the Central Plains is already the horse race of South Korea. No matter how unwilling other countries are, they dare not accuse Korea of annexing Wei! In terms of morality, Wei has repeatedly treacherously teased South Korea, but it is really self-inflicted! In terms of strength, South Korea is proud of the world, and when other countries have strength, it doesn't hurt to blame South Korea again! What's more, South Korea appeased the sensitive Chu State with a hundred miles of land, and promised at the funeral of King Qin Zhao not to take the initiative to attack the Qin State, and was willing to stop the war with the Qin State. South Korea's threat from the West and the South collapsed suddenly.

As for the north, Korea kept its promise and returned Zhongmu's 100 li land to Zhao, and automatically gave up the three cities ceded by Zhao, and Handan's minister, who advocated taking it when it was good, had the upper hand. The two countries formally reached an agreement that north of the river (Yellow River), the two countries will be divided by Chaoge and Taihang Mountain; To the south of the river, the two countries are divided by the line of Binh Duong and boiled dates. It's just that for no reason, or a tacit understanding, the two countries began to repair the border cities, although they did not hoard heavy troops, but the intention of vigilance has been obvious.

The only subtle thing is the East, you know, King Han has ordered the arrest of Xinlingjun, and also issued a rich reward, and now the news of Xinlingjun in Linzi is spreading, but South Korea has no intention of pressuring the dignitaries of Qi. Because of this, many people are speculating and waiting to see if South Korea will give in to the Qi State if it will relent, or whether the Qi State and South Korea will tear their faces. Rumors about this incident were rife throughout July, but in July, South Korea seemed to have forgotten about the pursuit of Shin Lingjun, much to everyone's disappointment.

Wave after wave of students came out of the academies from all over Korea and went to Hedong, Dongjun, Dangjun and the newly established Hanoi County to shepherd the people in place of King Han. And more students came out of Yingchuan College to teach in the countryside for the future ruling party and observe the people's feelings.

In the year 268 B.C., Korea was undoubtedly the biggest winner. The princes of the world witnessed the rise of a behemoth-like state in the Central Plains. In terms of region, South Korea has a radius of 4,000 miles, from Bashu in the west, to Dangjun in the east, from Shangdang in the north, to Nanyang in the south, and South Korea already has twelve counties. In terms of population, the Central Plains has always been an outstanding people, rich in products, and the seven counties of Yingchuan, Sanchuan, Hanoi, Dong County, Dang County, Nanyang and Runan in the heart of the Central Plains alone have a population of more than one million households. Counting the population of 350,000 households in the five counties of Hedong, Shangdang, Hanzhong and Bashu. South Korea's population has exceeded 1.3 million households, which is more than one-third of the world's population.

At this time, the population of Qi was only 400,000, 450,000 in Qin, 500,000 in Zhao, 455,000 in Chu, and 350,000 in Yan. Under such circumstances, any country must take into account the interests of the ROK when making decisions.

Some people who are well versed in the current situation have to sigh that the most promising thing for reunifying the world has now become South Korea. Korea seems to be the destiny of heaven, otherwise, how could Wei State annoy South Korea again and again! Originally, his strength was not as good as that of South Korea, and Wei Guosheng was afraid that he would not die fast enough, so he repeatedly opposed South Korea. At this time, King Qin Zhao died, King Qi Xiang died, King Zhao Huiwen died, and the only state of Chu that could support Wei in time was offended by Wei and died. There is only one weak Yan State left, and it is strange that Wei State can survive!

However, just as when the Qin State was strong, the six countries of Shandong partnered to deal with the Qin State, and now South Korea's sense of oppression to various countries is too strong, and the Zongheng family has seen that the next time is to show their talents and seek wealth! Whether it is to persuade other countries to unite against South Korea, or to go to Xinzheng to help South Korea deal with other countries, your talents can always be displayed!

An undercurrent, in the autumn of 268 B.C., began to surge! (To be continued......)

PS: First update!