At this time, in the Zhao State court, all the Wenchen generals who could speak were basically called over, and even Tian Dan and Le Yi, who had been dying for a long time, appeared.

King Zhao on the throne had a blue face, and under the table were several broken treasures.

But no one feels sorry for those priceless treasures, and they are all frowning.

"Your Majesty, your subordinates feel that this matter is still strange and needs to be investigated carefully." Seeing that no one dared to speak first, Xiang Guolin was the first to speak.

King Zhao waved his hand: "Xiangguo, this is the words of Lao Cheng to seek the country." But now, whether to change the coach is the focus at the moment. ”

It turned out that Zhao Kuo asked Zhao Cong to lead the army back to help, which immediately made King Zhao furious.

It's just that Zhao Cong's statement is different from the deputy generals' statement.

Of course, Zhao Cong's meaning was that Zhao Kuo took the initiative to let him bring his soldiers and horses back to help, and the news of Wei's attack on Handan was told to him by Zhao Kuo.

The version of the lieutenant generals is that Zhao Kuo's vanguard has successfully crossed the river and has made small gains, at this time Zhao Cong came and asked Zhao Kuo to divide his troops to help.

Zhao Kuo was almost angry, but he was still loyal and patriotic, let most of the troops come back to help, and swore that he would destroy Wei in the future.

It can be seen that Zhao Kuo still has some ability, and he has won over the hearts of his generals in a short period of time.

For King Zhao, no matter who brought the troops back, the offensive calculation was yellow.

This is what makes him most angry, a young king who does not allow anyone to challenge his authority, nor does he allow his will not to be carried out.

Especially since he has just become pro-government, the previous court situation was grasped by the Queen Mother.

At this time, an old general at the forefront of the military generals came out and said loudly: "The matter of the assembly of the Wei army is indeed a fact. Since our army went to Changping, the Wei army has gathered men and horses in Yecheng and Daliang. According to the minister's opinion, the Wei army should wait for us and the Qin army to separate the victory and defeat, and then pick up a bargain. ”

The person who spoke was the prestigious veteran Pang Xuan, and after he finished speaking, everyone nodded one after another.

Lian Po, who was deprived of his handsome position, said: "I think this is obviously Zhao Kuo'er's usual boastful talk, the cowhide is blowing up to the sky, and when he arrives at the front line, he is frightened, so he finds a reason to avoid the enemy and not fight." ”

"That's not true." Shangqing Yu Xin came out and said: "Zhao Kuo is the queen of the general, although he has not led the army independently, but he has followed his father to fight in the south and north for several years, how can he go to the front line to fear the enemy and war. I remember that before, when Zhao Hao attacked Qiren Maiqiu City, he couldn't attack it for a long time, and it was Zhao Kuo who offered a plan to attack his heart and forced the Qi army to kill the head of the commander Xiancheng. Then in the battle of Yanhe, Zhao Kuo followed his father, faced the Qin army, and beheaded countless people, how could such a wise and brave general be cowardly. ”

A young general in the group of generals also stood up and said: "Ma Fuzi said before he set out on the expedition that if it was Bai Qi on the other side, he might not be able to completely annihilate the Qin army, but on the opposite side was Wang Yu, and he would definitely kill through the Qin army and cross the Hangu Pass." Wherever there are some people, Wang Yi can't beat them. ”

The person who spoke was called Sima Shang, and he was also a young general who was recommended by Pingyuan Jun like Zhao Kuo, and it was the age when the blood and qi Fang just couldn't get used to the late style of his ancestors, and when he saw Lian Po actually saying that Zhao Kuo was afraid of war, he immediately stood up.

"Military affairs, how can you speak like a yellow-mouthed child." Lian Po was nearly sixty years old, but he was still short-tempered, and when he saw that a young man dared to accuse him, he immediately became angry, but Sima Shang was not afraid and looked at him.

Another young general, who had always regarded Lian as a teacher, immediately stood up and blocked Sima Shang's front, with the intention of making a move if he didn't agree.

"This is the court, and it is here to discuss matters, not to let you quarrel." King Zhao couldn't stand it, and slapped the table angrily.

"The king forgives sins."

"The king forgives sins."

King Zhao ignored it and looked at Tian Dan.

Tian Dan understood and said: "Ma Fuzi is the person with the strongest desire to fight, and I heard that this person is different from Ma Fujun, and believes in mercy and does not command soldiers. Not only did he not attach importance to the lives of soldiers, but he didn't even care about his own lives, which meant that he regarded the conquest as child's play. I believe that he is greedy for merit and rashness, but I believe that he is cowardly and avoids the enemy, not to mention that I don't believe it, no one in Handan City will believe it. ”

Le Yi also said on the side: "Ma Fuzi's military attainments are known to everyone here. Otherwise, the king would not have sent him to lead his troops into battle. There must have been some misunderstanding in public. I don't think we can change the commander in a hurry at this time, I should take down Zhao Cong immediately, ask the truth, and return Ma Fuzi a clean slate. ”

Another Xiangguo Touchlong expressed a different opinion: "I heard that Ma Fuzi not only withdrew the army, but also gave up the entire Changping battalion, hmph, this is more than General Lian Po's retreat." ”

Zhao Kuo was given the order to attack, no matter what happened, instead of attacking, he lost more land, which of course made King Zhao angry.

Touching the dragon, like Zhao Bao, is the main and faction, and he is against the attack, and Zhao Kuo is recommended by Pingyuan Jun, of course they don't want Zhao Kuo to continue to be the boss.

At this time, Zhao Sheng understood that he couldn't be silent any longer, so he stood up, took a piece of linen, and said loudly: "Yesterday, the minister received a copy of Zhao Kuo's blood book. ”

"Bloody book?" Everyone was amazed.

Zhao Sheng continued: "Ma Fuzi said that he was fully prepared, and he was only about to break through the camp of the Qin army and capture Wang Ji alive, but he was stopped alive by Zhao Cong's attack on Handan with the Wei army. He was grief-stricken and indignant, but he still felt that the safety of the king and the kingdom was the most important thing. But he swore in his heart that even if he only had 200,000 horses on hand, he would hold Changping and let the invading Qin army go and never return. ”

Zhao Bao said on the side: "It's just a bloody mouth." ”

Zhao Sheng didn't entangle with Zhao Bao more, and continued: "In the letter, Ma Fuzi said that he also doubted the truth of the news of the Wei army's attack. He said that Zhao Cong and Qin Guo's proton won the alien very closely, maybe he was bought by the winning alien to say so. ”

"Nonsense. Qin Guo's proton has always been honest, and he doesn't dare to do anything beyond the norm. Zhao Bao responded.

Zhao Sheng still ignored it and continued: "At first, the minister didn't believe it, but when the minister's disciple tracked down Win Yiren, he was killed by several masters in his family. ”

"There is such a thing." King Zhao was shocked.

Not only that, but the minister immediately sent a doorman to arrest people, and notified the city guards to block the city gate, but he didn't expect that Win Yiren took his wife and children to escape directly with the help of a businessman named Lü Buwei, and also took out six hundred catties of gold to bribe the officials guarding the city to escape from Zhao State. The city guards sent people to chase and kill, but they were attacked by a soldier halfway through. ”

Hearing this, King Zhao said: "There must be something wrong with this winning person. ”

"Not only that, but the minister's disciples searched for countless account books and booklets in the house of Ying Yiren, which recorded in detail the deployment of our army and the political situation. Some of the confidential information of our army, the subordinates themselves do not know, but the winner of the alien actually knows. The king, the subordinates thought that this winner must be the work of the Qin State. ”

"I guess that's it."

"Win Yiren and Zhao Cong are very close, and they all know it in Handan City. Zhao Cong is the same clan of the minister, and he is also cultivated by the minister, and the minister is guilty of negligence, so please punish the king severely. After speaking, Zhao Sheng knelt on the ground.

Zhao Bao said beside him: "Even if winning a different person is a meticulous work, it doesn't mean that Zhao Cong must have a problem, and there is a suspicion of guilt, I think it's better to change the commander as soon as possible." ”

Outside the door, a messenger suddenly came in, holding a military newspaper.

"The Qin army attacked Changping Pass, and the guards of Changping Pass surrendered the city, and Changping Pass fell into the hands of the Qin army."

"Huh?" When King Zhao heard this, he almost fainted.

Lian Po was also full of sadness when he heard this: "Since Changping Pass has been lost, half of our army's rear road has been cut off, let alone attacking now, it would be good to be able to retreat with the whole army." The king, the minister asked for orders and went to the front line to replace Zhao Kuo'er. The minister did not ask for a change of commander for the sake of his own face, but for the 200,000 troops of my Zhao State, Your Majesty. ”

Lian Po knelt on one knee and burst into tears. A lot of troops on the front line, but his old subordinates.

Although Lian Po was recommended by Zhao Sheng, he has always been defense-oriented, which is in line with Zhao Bao's ideas. Seeing this scene, Zhao Bao said: "The major affairs of the soldiers, An Neng pinned on a Huangkou child who can only talk about rhetoric, no matter whether the withdrawal of the army is Zhao Kuo's deception or Zhao Kuo's cowardice, now Changping Pass is lost, and the lives of thousands of soldiers are pinned on the commanders of the three armies. ”

Touching Long also said: "General Lian Po is a general, not confined to the art of war, and uses troops steadily, which is the best choice for the commander." My son Shu Qi, who has been on duty in the black-clothed guard for a long time, is also familiar with the art of war, and is not under Zhao Kuo'er. The virtuous do not avoid relatives, and his subordinates are willing to protect my son as the deputy general of Lian Po, and lead the army to withdraw at the old pass to protect the vitality of our Zhao country. ”

Some people glanced at the dragon with disdain, but did not speak, after all, the loss of Changping Pass shocked them too much.

Regardless of whether Zhao Kuo faked the king's order and fabricated the Wei army's attack on Handan. Zhao Kuo's loss of territory is a certainty.

Even if the army withdraws back this time, Zhao Kuo will not die if he is lucky, and he will not want to lead troops in this life.

A thousand years later, when everyone mentions him, they still think that he is just talking on paper.

"General Lian quickly prepares, and Shu Qi, hurry up and straighten out the people and go to pick them up." King Zhao waved his hand weakly.

But there was a messenger who hurried in.

"Report, General Zhao Kuo, behead the commander of the Qin Army, Wang Di!."

Yes!? When King Zhao heard the news, he stood up from his throne on the spot.

"This matter must have been made up by Zhao Kuo Xiaoer in order to cover up his incompetence. Hmph, he even dared to tell the lie about Wei's attack on Handan, and what else could he not do. Touching the dragon said disdainfully.

Zhao Bao also stared at Zhao Sheng, and said gloomily: "Hmph, kill the commander of the Qin army, why didn't he say that he killed the king of Qin." I think this matter must be fake, and the matter of Wei's attack on Handan has nothing to do with Zhao Cong, it was fabricated by Zhao Kuo. ”

Zhao Sheng had the heart to reply, but finally sighed and lowered his head. Zhao Kuo is his most optimistic young general, skilled in the art of war, but after this incident, I am afraid that he will not be able to lead troops for the rest of his life.

Tian Dan, Le Yi, Sima Shang and others also bowed their heads and were speechless.

"Report! General Zhao Kuo has sent people to send Wang Yu's battle armor, military flag, and honor guard to Handan. Wang Di's head will be sent as soon as the three armies are circulated. ”