Chapter 53 Plotting to burn the grassland
When the news that Yang Feng led the army to exterminate the Xiongnu reached various countries, the attitudes of various countries were different. After all, the strength of Zhao is not the strongest, and Zhao has just experienced one war and started another war. Most countries are looking at this.
The Wei court had already discussed that if Zhao was defeated, they would take this opportunity to divide up Zhao. If Zhao is victorious, Wei will unite Chu, Yan, and Qi to attack Zhao.
In addition to the 30,000 recruits taken away by Yang Feng, Zhao recruited another 70,000 recruits to start training.
After the rebellion, Zhao's change was unhindered, and the change made the law more thorough, as long as it was recuperated for a few years, Zhao became a strong country after all. At that time, it will definitely become a strong enemy of the Qin State to dominate the Seven Kingdoms.
This Zhao State's action may change the pattern of the Central Plains countries, I don't know if it will have an impact on the Qin State. After all, the Qin State had just begun to change the law, and it couldn't withstand the turmoil of the war, otherwise the change would lose its effect. Shang Ying ordered his subordinates to pay attention to the situation of Zhao and other countries at any time, and report any situation immediately.
While Yang Feng led the army to the north, he asked Kong Xuan to be the main and Han Le to be the auxiliary, and the two of them represented Zhao to envoy Qi. After all, when Zhao was fighting the Huns, the backyard couldn't catch fire. Otherwise, how can you realize your plan?
For Yan, Chu, Wei, Qi and other countries, Yang Feng made a detailed analysis. Wei practiced hegemonism and had always been deliberately seeking the demise of Zhao, Han and other countries. And the state of Chu is separated from the state of Zhao by a state of Wei, so there is less of a threat. Yan and Qi are adjacent to Zhao, and they may also give Zhao a painful blow. Yan and Qi are also adjacent to each other, and as long as one of them does not move, then the other country will not move. So just move one of them.
The state of Qi was dominated by commerce and trade, and merchants made the state of Qi the richest of the seven kingdoms. And the merchant is the most profitable, as long as he is given a huge profit, the Qi State will definitely not be able to form an alliance, and the Yan State will not dare to act. Then there is only one country, Wei State, and when the time comes, as long as you defend the city wall and wait for Yang Feng to rescue.
Yang Feng's strategy is to fight against Wei. Zhao Suhou agreed without thinking about Yang Feng's strategy, and ordered Han Le and Kong Xuan to bring generous gifts and go to Qi as soon as possible according to Yang Feng's words.
Kong Xuan and Han Le hurried and came to the country of Qi in five days. And King Qi Xuan, the monarch of Qi State, also received a report and decided to receive Zhao envoys in the main hall. At the same time, Zou Ji, Tian Ji, Sun Bin and other staff officers were ordered to do this.
However, after the king of Qi made all the preparations, he ordered people to announce Kong Xuan and Han Le to enter the palace.
"King Qi Xuan Zhao envoy into the palace. β
"Zhao envoy Kong Xuan and Han Le visited the king of Qi. Kong Xuan and Han Le just arched their hands at King Qi Xuan.
"Bold Zhao envoy, when he saw my king, he didn't even bow down. Zou Ji shouted loudly on the side.
Kong Xuan understood that this was the king of Qi who wanted to give them a dismount.
"Hehe, the people say that King Qi is a virtuous king. But I think it's just a faΓ§ade. It seems that the people have been deceived by the king of Qi. Kong Xuan said loudly.
"Presumptuous, you dare to be so rude to my king. Come on, take them down. Zou Ji shouted loudly.
"Okay, okay, let's all step down. King Qi Xuan waved his hand impatiently, and then pointed at Kong Xuan and said, "Tell me, why am I not a virtuous king." β
"First, we are the envoys of the Zhao State, and since we are the ministers of the Zhao State, we only salute the King of Zhao. And the king of Qi asked me to salute you, that is to say, the king of Qi sees that my Zhao country is strong and prosperous, and wants to be the king of my Zhao country, and gives up the people of Qi country? If the king of Qi has this idea, my king will also agree to exchange kings with Qi country. β
Listening to Kong Xuan's words, everyone was stunned, including Han Le, who didn't expect Kong Xuan to say such a thing. At the same time, he was also admired by Kong Xuan's intelligence. It seems that famous teachers produce high apprentices. Yang Feng is so talented, his disciples will not be bad, it seems that after going back, telling the news to King Zhao will also be important to Yang Feng's disciples and others. I didn't find it before, and it seems that they are all covered up by Yang Feng's image.
"Zhao Envoy said with a smile," King Qi Xuan said with a haha, "What about the second one?"
"Second, this time, King Zhao ordered us to reconcile with the Qi State and send a business opportunity. β
"How do you say it?"
"Because of the trouble, the Zhao State suffered countless casualties, and the number of Zhao people decreased dramatically, and the land was barren, so my king wanted to buy slaves from the merchants of the Qi State, at least more than 100,000. In order to show the sincerity of our king, if the king of Qi agrees, my king is willing to send a pair of precious jade, five silk cotton, 1,000 war horses, and 10,000 liters of grain and grass. β
"This," King Qi didn't expect Zhao Guo to give such a big gift, he didn't believe that King Zhao would be so generous, "I don't know what King Zhao wants?"
"My king only asks that when the Wei State asks for an alliance, the King of Qi will not join. β
"This" King Qi Xuan didn't speak, just looked at Zou Ji, Tian Ji, Sun Bin and others.
"Zhao Envoy, this matter is very important, please also ask Zhao Envoy to rest in the side hall, I will wait for the monarch and ministers to discuss, and then give a reply. β
After Kong Xuan and Han Le left, King Qi Xuan said to everyone, "What do you think?"
"It seems that King Zhao is determined to take action against the Xiongnu, and at the same time he has done a good job of defending the Wei State. At the same time, the lifeblood of Yan and Qi has been grasped, and it seems that Yang Feng is very human. Sun Bin said.
"Would you like Mr. Wen to tell me in detail?" King Qi Xuan said to Sun Bin with great respect.
"The Qi State is the richest among the Seven Kingdoms, and this is because there are many merchants in the Qi Kingdom, and the merchants have too much influence on the Qi Kingdom. What the temple heard today reached their ears, after all, it would cause a strong reaction. If they reach some agreements with the merchants in private, with the generous hand of the King of Zhao, the merchants will be more yearning for the transaction of the Zhao State, and the amount of Xiongnu in the transaction of the Zhao State is large, they will not let it go, it is estimated that at most tomorrow will go to the court, they will ask you to agree to the request of the Zhao State. When the time comes, my king will have no choice but to do it. β
Sun Bin paused for a moment, allowing King Zhao to react. And continued:
"If Zhao fails this time, then it will be divided, and if it succeeds, it will definitely affect the overlord of Wei. It seems that King Zhao has confidence in the victory of this crusade against the Xiongnu. Once the king of Zhao succeeds, then Wei will definitely unite Yan, Qi, and Chu to attack Zhao. For Chu and Wei, Zhao had already done a good job of defense, and for Qi, they followed the policy of Huairou. It is estimated that the same is true for Yan Guo. When the time comes, Yan and Qi will form an antagonistic situation and will not be able to participate in it. This plan is also flawless. β
"Then according to Mr. 's words, I can only agree?"
Sun Bin nodded helplessly: "King Qi agrees, and then we will see the situation of Wei, Chu, and Yan."
"Okay. King Qi Xuan said to his attendants: "Xuan Zhao envoy enters the palace"
"King Qi Xuan Zhao envoy into the palace. β
"Envoy of Zhao State, I agree to form an alliance with you, and I hope you can keep your promise. β
"Congratulations to King Qi, and I am willing to form an alliance. β
After Kong Xuan and Han Le reached an agreement with King Qi Xuan, they took the 50,000 slaves they bought to chase Yang Feng and met Yang Feng on the border of Zhao State.
"Han Le, you led 20,000 elite soldiers to ambush on the bank of the Yellow River, just waiting for the Huns to cross halfway and send troops to attack. β
"Yes, sir," Han Le left with 20,000 soldiers and horses.
Yang Feng ordered Kong Xuan to take another 10,000 soldiers and horses to collect grass, wheat ears and other flammable things.
Then he gathered the slaves together:
"I'm Zhao Guo Yang Feng. Everyone is a slave bought by my king, but my king is merciful, as long as you wait for two years of service, you can become a commoner in Zhao State, and everyone can get ten acres of fertile land. β
"Ah, is that true?"
"It's like, it won't lie to us. Let's be cannon fodder. β
"Okay, naΓ―ve, don't doubt it. I don't want you to go to war, but I want you to cultivate good land. Construction of fortifications. β
"Long live King Zhao, long live Mr. All the slaves shouted in a loud voice.
At this moment, it is also very lively in the big tent alone,
"Shan Yu, it is estimated that Zhao Guo is shocked by your majesty, Yang Feng has been stationed at the border for a month, and there is still no movement. Zhao Cheng respectfully bowed to Shan Yu. No one would have thought that Zhao Cheng would become like this, and he would be respectful to a Hun.
"Hehe, I just love to listen to what you say. Shan Yu Mao Chan said, "If you want me to help you restore the throne of King Zhao, you will give me half of the land of Zhao, this sentence is true." β
"Shan Yu, do you think I still have a choice now? I can only rely on Shan Yu. Zhao Cheng said very sincerely, no one knows if he is sincere, what he is thinking.
"Okay, it seems that you are quite knowledgeable, in that case, I will help you take down the Zhao Kingdom. Shan Yu said with a smile. In fact, he had already wanted to annex Zhao State, and this time he had the opportunity, of course he would not let it go.
On Yang Feng's side, the soldiers are resting.
"Master, the wind has changed, and now it's southeast. Kong Xuan said to Yang Feng.
"Well, God help me. Order everyone to take what they have collected in front of them, enter the grassland, spread them out, and wait for my orders. β
10,000 elite soldiers and 50,000 slaves were busy, and half an hour later,
"Master, it's all done. β
"Okay, order everyone to step back a mile, and order the archers to prepare to drop the rockets at the place where they were placed. β
After a while, Yang Feng saw the thick smoke billowing in front of him, the fire was shining, and it continued to spread towards the grassland, the fire became bigger and bigger, coupled with the wind to help the fire, the entire grassland seemed to be shrouded in a sea of fire.