Chapter 565: The Four-Nation Alliance will secrete water
Looking at Zhao Kuo's arrangement, it is not difficult to see that his purpose is not to rescue the Zhou Dynasty at all.
Otherwise, the army sent should not be only 80,000, let alone make a detour to Wei, and attack together with Wei.
Neither in terms of the number of troops nor the route of the march, this is not what an emergency rescue should look like. Even, starting from the Wei State, it is inevitable that this battle will be dominated by Han and Wei, which further shows that Zhao Kuo is "not careful" about this rescue at all.
The reason is very simple.
Whether it was out of rudeness to the envoys of the Zhou Dynasty at his enthronement ceremony, or out of consideration for the interests of the Zhao State, the Zhou Dynasty should not continue to exist in this world.
Even if the Qin State is not destroyed, and the Zhao State wants to be unified, the Zhou Dynasty is a hurdle that cannot be passed. And no matter how corrupt the Zhou Dynasty was, it was always the suzerainty of all countries.
Rather than let Zhou Chao die under his own long knife and tarnish his reputation at that time, it is better to take this opportunity to let Qin Guo take off this damn hat.
Of course, the Zhou Dynasty could be destroyed, but the rich and strategically valuable territory of Zhou Wangji could not fall into the hands of the Qin army.
For this goal, Zhao Kuo, who was not very strong, had to arouse the confidence and passion of Han and Wei to resist Qin, and for this reason, Zhao Kuo was even prepared to take no advantage in this battle.
But then again, as long as the Qin State returns in vain, it will be the greatest interest of the Zhao State.
What's more, other countries occupied the land of Zhou Wangji, although there were short-term benefits, but it was equivalent to blocking the eastward road of Qin and guarding the west gate for Zhao.
In this way, as long as a few countries are not too weak, Zhao Guo can naturally bayonet inward, and after solving the Hu people, slowly swallow and encroach on Yan State.
There is no need to even find another reason - not to send troops to rescue the suzerainty of the Zhou Dynasty, resulting in the destruction of the Zhou Dynasty, which is also discussed by all countries!
The best thing is that this poisonous fruit will not hesitate to swallow by the monarchs of all countries.
Those who are eloquent and strategic, know the necessity of cutting off the road to the east of Qin, and it is imperative to join the coalition army.
The short-sighted could not resist the temptation brought by the large land of Zhou Wangji, smelling the fragrance of the land in the air, and also wanted to join the coalition army and seize more land. Especially Han Wei, these two countries that have lost too much land, although Zhou Wangji's territory is not too large, but they both have a fatal attraction to them, and it is imperative to send troops.
Of course, although Zhao Kuo's plan is very good, the key is to win the battle with the Qin army.
It is not impossible to defeat the Qin army and enter Hangu, but it is obvious that the generals and soldiers of the Qin army are not easy people, and this possibility can only be said to be better than nothing.
Even if you can't win big, you can't lose big.
A small victory, regardless of victory or defeat, or even a small defeat to Qin, as long as it can consume a large number of troops of the Qin army, so that it cannot swallow the land of Zhou Wangji alone, Zhao Kuo can accept it.
Therefore, this battle is not too difficult to fight! One simple word: "consumption" is it.
That's right, it's exactly what Qin Jun is best at-consumption.
Historically, the Qin army laid the final word for the Battle of Changping, which used the method of attrition; Completely clear the last obstacle, and in the battle to destroy Chu, the method of attrition is still used.
This method, although cumbersome, is almost incomprehensible.
Soon, Zhao Kuo's instructions were transmitted to the hands of their respective personnel through various channels, and Zhao Guo's young machine was instantly activated.
Troops, grain and grass, and envoys were frantically running around in the land of Zhao.
However, in just two or three days, the envoy to Wei had already sent the Qin army east again, and the news that the sword was pointed directly at Zhou Wangji was transmitted to the court of Wei.
And with the arrival of the urgent news on the border, the Wei court quickly confirmed the accuracy of Zhao's news.
For this news, the court of Wei was first shocked, then happy, and then entangled.
Astonished, it is a frightened astonishment. The wolf-like Qin State finally showed its fangs again after five years of silence, which naturally shocked the Wei State, which had been bullied countless times.
Happy, naturally there is no need to say much, the opponent selected by the Qin State is not himself, which is naturally gratifying.
The final entanglement is whether to rescue the Zhou State, or whether to become an enemy of the Qin State again.
Although most of the courtiers knew the truth of the cold lips and teeth, once Zhou Wangji was lost, the Qin army and the Wei State were no longer only connected by a Cuihan passage, and the long border line, the Qin State had countless points that could be broken through.
It can be said that once the Qin army occupies the Zhou state, the Wei state will completely fall into military passivity. is even more passive than Zhao Guo lost the party.
But the problem is, Wei Guo is really scared!
Since Gongzi Wei fought against the new army of Qin in Hexi, almost every time he fought with the Qin army, he lost to Wei, from Hexi to Hedong, and then to Hanoi, in one defeat after another, Wei has lost most of its territory.
Even in the Battle of Changping, the Qin army lost, but Wei did not win, except for the nearly 100,000 troops, Wei did not gain anything.
Today's Wei State can no longer afford to lose, and even a draw is unacceptable.
On the one hand, they have to be saved, and on the other hand, they can't afford to lose or draw, so it's no wonder that the courtiers of Wei have to be entangled well.
The envoy of Zhao was naturally aware of this problem, and immediately threw bait to the king of Wei and the courtiers, and said: "In the past Changping War, Wei helped Zhao, and I should have thanked him a little, but it is a pity that the land of Shangdang and Hanoi is the barrier of Handan, and it must not be lightly treated." Now, if Wei has the heart to rescue Zhou Guo, Zhao can send troops to help. Moreover, our king promised that after this battle, Zhao State would not take an inch of land from Zhou Wangji, and all the land occupied by the participating countries would be distributed according to the size of their contributions, and our Zhao State would not interfere. ”
Hearing this, the King of Wei and the courtiers suddenly lit up in front of them - and this good thing?!
What is Wei most afraid of? Lost soldiers and generals, returned in vain!
Obviously, the words of the envoy of Zhao State were very good at dispelling the scruples of the Wei court. What's even worse is that the attitude of King Zhao towards the Zhou Dynasty inadvertently revealed by the envoy of Zhao State really made King Wei very satisfied.
Defeat the Zhou Dynasty and occupy its territory, let alone return to the top of the Wei State, at least it will not be easy for the Qin State to easily control itself.
Immediately, the king of Wei agreed to the request of the envoys of Zhao and decided to send troops to aid Zhou.
And this candidate to lead the troops shocked everyone's jaws, including the envoys of Zhao State.
Shin Ling Jun!
That's right, the king of Wei chose Xinling Jun, who stole talismans to save Zhao and lost 100,000 soldiers, to serve as the chief general of the Wei army.
King Wei is very aware of the talent of his younger brother, it can be said that the entire Wei State is unparalleled, and the reason for suppressing it is also because he is afraid that his high achievements will shock the master, and with the Changping War, Xinling Jun can no longer threaten his throne, so naturally King Wei will give him greater rights and trust!
Xinlingjun, who was appointed, did not shirk, and Xinlingjun also understood that the talents of the Wei State were withering, and only he could pick up this burden.
Immediately, because the king of Zhao had a word first, this battle was willing to be attached to the tail Ji, and naturally after the king of Xinling got the permission of the king of Wei, he quickly sent an envoy to invite all countries to join forces to fight against Qin in the name of Wei and Zhao!
The state of Chu, which had already received the letter of state of Zhao, was naturally the first to jump out in favor, and the letter of alliance promising to send troops was sent to the king of Wei and the king of Xinling in the shortest possible time, and even on the second day of the arrival of the envoy of Wei, he would return to the front line of the water with the 50,000 army of the state of Chu. The envoy sent to the state of Chu felt very unaccomplished.
That's right, in a short period of time, the state of Chu has mobilized 50,000 soldiers and horses, and they can go north to participate in the war at any time. Of course, this is far from the limit of the Chu State. However, limited by the sub-feudal system of the Chu State, coupled with the fact that the army of 50,000 is far away, it is already quite sincere.
After all, the state of Chu was not in danger of dying like the three kingdoms of Han, Wei, and Zhao.
Compared with the pleasure of Chu, Han Zhiguo was a little hesitant, and the reason was almost exactly the same as Wei's entanglement.
Zhou Wangji Ke is next to Han Zhiguo. In case Qin Jun is in a mood and cleans himself up, it really has no place to reason. But even so, South Korea, which has been repeatedly defeated by the Qin army, is now suffering from Qinphobia.
King Han said that it was not that the widow didn't want to send troops to help, but he really didn't dare to send troops! It's okay not to send troops, isn't sending troops equivalent to giving the Qin army an excuse to destroy themselves! If the coalition is defeated again, he doesn't want to be stabbed for Zhou Tianzi!
Fortunately, the Wei envoy was also prepared.
Immediately, the envoy of Wei was the output of a meal:
One illustrates the great relationship: no troops? Then wait to die! Zhou Tianzi, the Qin army can be killed without guilt, what about the country of Han? When Qin destroyed the Zhou Dynasty, it would be strange if the next step was not the weakest Han Zhiguo.
The second points out the way forward: there are nearly 100,000 Zhao troops participating in the alliance! Don't you believe in your own Han army, don't you believe in my Wei army, and don't you believe in the ability of Zhao Jun? Not to mention, the Qin State has returned to Hangu Pass, at least let the Qin army return in vain.
After being beaten by the envoy of Wei, King Han also thought clearly, and immediately took out his family wealth - 50,000 troops to join the anti-Qin alliance.
Yan Guo, who had just been ruthlessly repaired by Zhao State, said: His country is weak and weak, and he is unable to participate in the Central Plains battlefield.
Of course, Wei Envoy didn't think about pulling this little brother of Qin to his side, but just hoped to intimidate, so that King Yan could settle down during the Central Plains War, and not give Zhao Guo's flank a knife.
It's just that today's King Yan has long been intoxicated in the wine pond and meat forest, and all the military and political affairs have been entrusted to the prime minister, and the prime minister's chestnut belly has long been scared by Zhao Jun.
For this situation, the envoys of Wei were still very satisfied.
It's just that the envoy of Zhao State seemed to be crazy and asked King Yan to join the coalition army, and in the end, under persuasion, he even put down cruel words: King Yan, you will regret it.
As for the last Qi country, the king of Qi calmly said: Do not disturb while fishing!
In a word: As long as Qin Guo doesn't come to the door, don't disturb everything!
Even if the envoys of Wei were good at talking, Qi refused to send even a symbolic soldier to support the great cause of resisting Qin in the Central Plains.
It's not bad, everyone who should have come came, and those who shouldn't have come didn't come.
In just ten days, a temporary Anti-Qin Alliance Co., Ltd. was established.
Among them, the chairman: Zhao Wangkuo.
Vice Chairman: Da Wei Wang;
Directors: Chu Wang, Han Wang
CEO: Xin Lingjun;
Director: Generals!
Of course, the competition for this CEO is not very fierce, and without him, Xinlingjun brought a full 100,000 troops to the alliance.
In this way, the Wei army accounted for the majority of the coalition forces, and even the combined forces of Han and Chu. And Lian Po, the only Zhao army commander who could compete with Wei, was ordered to have no intention of competing for the position of commander, and Han and Chu were even more powerless to compete.
Therefore, even though Xinlingjun was defeated in the hands of the Qin army, he still sat on the throne of the commander of the coalition army.
As a result, an army of 280,000 with Xinlingjun as the commander and composed of Wei, Zhao, Chu, and Han launched an alliance on the east bank of the water, and then followed the footsteps of the Qin army to Luoyang......
Some people died, but not completely......