Chapter 43: The Death of Bai Qi

Zi Chu said: "The ministers failed to fight. In the general's opinion, the Wei army attacked Qin, how should it be attacked? ”

Wang Di thought for a while and said: "The Wei army will also take the mouth...... Wang Yi was immediately shocked by his own speculation, and said: "If it is, then our army is in danger!" ”

Zi Chu said: "The general must have a way to save it!" ”

Wang Yu then sent an envoy to Wu'an, informing the five doctors that they were not injured and that they should be especially vigilant against the surprise attack of the enemy in the direction of Fukou. During the night, the military envoy sent by Wu Xian reported that the Wu'an army had sent patrol posts in the direction of Fukou and Yecheng, and the patrol posts were 30 miles, and no signs of a large army were stationed. The secret agent who went to Yecheng has also set off, and it is estimated that he has arrived in Yecheng, and there will be a report about tomorrow.

Zichu has been out of food in Handan, and only eats half a day; After entering the Zhao army's barracks, there were only two meals of porridge a day, no other non-staple food, and his clothes were thin, and his body almost collapsed. Now he is lying in a farmhouse, in a coma. Zichu's entry into the camp undoubtedly increased Wang Di's responsibility: he also had to take on Zichu's safety. The Qin people all know that Zichu will definitely become the crown prince in the future.

If it was judged that the Wei army had taken the most threatening offensive line - attacking Fukou, the retreat of the Qin army would have been cut off, and Shangdang would have been directly exposed to the blows of the Wei army. The Qin army's countermeasures were nothing more than to do their best to defend the prison and protect the Qin army's lines of communication. However, due to the limited terrain of the prison, there are not many troops that can be deployed, and it is difficult to support, so it is not an impregnable position. If the fortifications are carried out layer by layer from Yecheng, Fukou, and Pijiao, Wu'an's troops will definitely be insufficient, and Handan's troops must be used. But if you retreat to Wu'an...... That almost meant a complete retreat of the Qin army, and it was a retreat from the terrifying Taihang Mountain Road. With Lian Po's ability, he will not let go of this good opportunity to strike at the Qin army!

In any case, this must be reported to Xianyang. That night, Wang Yi immediately ordered someone to write a military newspaper and send it to Xianyang urgently. At the same time, it was reported that Gongzi Chu had infiltrated Handan and was currently in the army.

The military newspaper arrived in Xianyang, already ten days later. In the following days, almost every day, Wang Di's military envoys arrived, frequently reporting the movements of the princes: the Wei army in Yecheng gradually increased; The Wei army in Yecheng began to rectify, "The father and son are in the army, and the father returns; Brothers are in the army, brothers are back; An only son without a brother, adopted"; The Yecheng Wei army began to move; The Wei army of Yecheng went against the water; The Qin army's defense on the Zhangshui-Fushui line was broken through, and the Qin army retreated to Fukou to defend it; The Wei army attacked Fukou along the water with one part, and the other part still traced the Zhangshui River, and it seemed that it would attack Jianzi City!

The King of Qin sent Zhang Lu to visit Bai Qi again, but Bai Qi was still turned away. The king of Qin had no choice but to send someone to recall Sima Jin on the one hand, and on the other hand, he ordered Bai Qi to go to the penal colony immediately and not to live in Xianyang again.

Sima Jin received the summons and immediately led several followers to rush back to Xianyang. On the night he arrived in Xianyang, he immediately sent his retainers to visit Bai Qi, explaining that he had been called back to China and would visit the government every day. Unexpectedly, the retainer reported that Bai Qi had been forcibly ordered to leave Xianyang. A family member who stayed behind in the Baiqi Mansion and cried to Sima Jin when he brought it back: "My lord is sick, and the king's order does not allow it, so I travel by car, and my family follows it in vain." The family wealth is only ten cars, I don't know if I can help it! ”

Sima Jin was shocked and asked: "Xiamen will collapse, and the beams and pillars are not there, what can I do, what can I do?" Immediately ordered someone to prepare a car, let Bai Qi's family take it, and drove to catch up with Bai Qi.

Bai Qi dragged his family with his mouth, more than 100 people accompanied him, as well as women and children, and few cars, so he could only walk on foot, and he couldn't walk fast. After walking for a day, I only walked out of Xianyang for ten miles and arrived at Duyi. The Qin State has a post booth in Duyi, so it is also called Du Post.

Although Bai Qi was a sinner, he was ordered by the king to move to the secret and was eligible to live in Du You's pavilion and receive the corresponding food. According to the law, sinners are exiled, and their families can go with them. However, the so-called family is limited to women and minor children. Bai Qi is over half a hundred years old, and his children are all adults, so he can no longer be regarded as Bai Qi's "family"; As for those retainers, they are naturally eligible to have them when they are crowned kings, and if they do not have a title, they cannot have a retainer either. Therefore, among Bai Qi's entourage, strictly speaking, the only people who are eligible to stay in the pavilion are Bai Qi and his few wives and concubines; No one else, including Bai Zhong, was eligible to move in. And at present, Bai Qi is just a soldier without a knighthood, the food ration standard is very low, and others are not eligible to receive food! But Du You's post official recognized Bai Qi, gave food to everyone who accompanied him, and let Bai Qi and his party live in a large compound, although it was a little crowded, but they were barely able to stay.

Bai Qi and his entourage had dinner, it was already dark, and it was the middle of winter, except for the retainers on duty, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. At this moment, the sound of a rolling carriage was heard and stopped in front of the pavilion. When I was young, I heard someone outside the door preaching: "Fifth Doctor Sima Jin, I would like to see Wu Anjun!" ”

When the retainers heard Sima Jin's name, they immediately opened the courtyard door and led Sima Jin to the main hall. Wu Anjun was lying on the seat, and the retainers reported: "The five doctors Sima Jin are visiting!" ”

Sima Jin didn't wait for Bai to speak, took a few steps forward, bowed down in front of the banquet, and said: "Qin will be defeated, when the righteous monarch is working hard, how can he come out?" ”

Bai Qi sat up with the support of his retainers and asked Sima Jin, "What is the war?" ”

Sima Jin said: "Wang Ji's army of 100,000 stopped under the fortified city, and the princes rescued the troops, and attacked the ...... Just like you say! ”

Bai Qi said: "Its helpers, still Wei and Chuhu? ”

Sima Jin said: "Yes, not others." ”

Bai Qi said: "Wei and Chu sent troops early, and those who did not arrive for a long time will be injured by Qin and Zhao, and the rest of the profits will be collected." Now Handan is not broken, the national strength is not injured, why should I advance lightly? ”

Sima Jin said: "Or words are the responsibility of the soldiers, and if you don't see righteousness, you are not a gentleman!" ”

Bai Qi said: "If Qin has spare strength, things can still be done." He attacked Handan and Wu'an, Yecheng will be empty, but I will go to Yecheng, out of Zhangshui, and out of Hanoi, such as Hu Qing's story, it can be carried out. If you fight with the Jin and Chu soldiers under Handan, it will not be harmonious! ”

Sima Jin said: "The king has a plan, it can be said to be the king, and the king will accept it!" The encounter is meritorious, not a minister, and Qin is full of virtue! ”

Bai Qi said: "I don't want to live under the scumbag!" ”

Sima Jin said: "Ying Hou, Qin Xiangye; Jun, Qin Jiang also. will not be able to do so, and the country will be in great trouble. May you seek the greatest! ”

Bai Qi said: "The king has ordered his ministers to go out of Beijing every day and night, and my life will not be long!" ”

Sima Jin said: "The minister is willing to ask the king to stay in Xianyang to consult on important matters!" ”

Bai Qi said: "The king does not distinguish between the virtuous and the foolish, and does not accept advice, but there is a disaster today, what can the husband say!" ”

Sima Jin said: "Gai Wen, if you are a minister, the king will worry about the ministers, and the king will humiliate the ministers to death." The king and the king, the king and the minister, the king is humiliated, the king should obey his work, and he cannot be at ease with his will. ”

Bai Qi still hated himself. Sima Jin's persuasion was ineffective, so he had to tell Bai Qi's retainers and post officials that he would temporarily live in the pavilion for one day, and the king had another life! When the post official saw that there was an order from the five doctors, he naturally had nothing to say.

Sima Jin rushed back to Xianyang, discussed with his retainers all night, hurriedly changed into court clothes, and went to the morning court.

Sima Jin's arrival attracted the attention of the ministers, and everyone saluted him, and some acquaintances would come up to talk to him. Sima Jin didn't dare to be careless, and replied with clichΓ©s.

In the early court, only some routine matters were discussed, and no special decrees were issued, and the court was soon dispersed. After the dispersal of the dynasty, Zhang Lu, Sima Jin, Wei Yi, and Meng Fu were asked by the King of Qin to stay. People know that these four people are the real protagonists of today's political discussion!

In front of a large map, Wei Yi first introduced the military reports that Wang Ji had reported for several days: the Wei army had officially launched an attack on the Qin army, and the Qin army was currently defending with all its might; The Chu army was also on its way to Handan.

According to Wang Yi's report, the Wei army seems to have divided its troops into two routes: one along the Fushui to attack Wu'an, and the other along the Zhangshui, rushing up to Jianzicheng and Licheng. Wei Yi finally concluded: "Wei out of Zhangshui, the most dangerous! Jian Zicheng does not have a large army, and the party is also empty, if he comes out of this, he will attack the party in the west and Wu'an in the east, all of which can be from the heart, and the way to the party will be broken! ”

King Qin asked: "The army of Wu'an retreated to Jianzi City and Li City, what can it be?" ”

Wei Yi said: "Jianzi City is thin and shallow, and there are few cities, so it is difficult to solidify. If it must be kept, it will be tens of thousands of people, and then all the people of Wu'an will also. And the road is too narrow, and it is not easy to retreat. ”

Sima Jin said: "If it is difficult to retreat, how can you hit it!" The people of Wu'an, all out of Handan, the Wei army is useless; Handan was heavily armed, and King Zhao would do his best to recruit the Wei army to rescue him, and then he would be able to go to the party; Qin went south of the Great Wall with heavy troops, took Ye, and returned through Hanoi. In the past, Hu Qing's plan was also. ”

Zhang Lu said: "No." The return of Xi Huqing was also, the army was no more than 10,000 people, trapped in Heze, did not come out for several months, and many soldiers died. Lai Wei Nai came to the conclusion. Now Wei is an enemy country, and it will not be able to come out. The crowd of 100,000 will not gain anything from plundering, and if they cannot pull it out, they will be defeated. ”

King Qin said: "Qing and the others don't see Tao Hu? In the past, the Marquis camped pottery, and the cover wanted to go eastward. It has been idle for a long time, but now it is also useful. ”

Sima Jin said: "Therefore, Wu Anjun, although he is guilty, and his knowledge is high, he is willing to forgive him and use his scheme!" ”

Sima Jin's sudden suggestion made everyone present stunned. Zhang Lu said: "What do the five doctors think? ”

Sima Jin said: "When the minister entered Xianyang, he heard that Wu Anjun was sent, so he chased Du Post and visited him. He offered a plan and said: 'If they attack Handan and Wu'an, Yecheng will be empty, but I will go to Yecheng, go out of Zhangshui, and go out of Hanoi, such as Hu Qing's story, it can be carried out.' If you fight with the Jin and Chu soldiers under Handan, it will not be harmonious! 'That's what he sees! ”

Zhang Lu said: "Wu Anjun is a soldier, and the doctor has seen it in person." It is not because Wu Anjun is not good at planning and planning, and he is also against him. For the sake of rebellion, according to the law, the clan will be exempted from merit; Demoted to the soldiers, moved to the secret, the doctor and the minister discussed. But repeatedly? ”

Sima Jin said: "The Qin tyrant is outside, and the princes are attacking inside, and this autumn of survival is also." Wu Anjun, the dry city of the country. When this is about to fall, I am willing to forgive his small mistakes and get the use of his minions! ”

Zhang Lu asked: "If you have a rebellious word, what do you regret?" Or is it unconvinced? ”

Sima Jin said: "If you start a martial artist, you can't wait with a gentleman." May it be forgiving! ”

Zhang Lu said: "The husband is the commander of the people, and the society depends on it!" Its meaning is that it is a tiger and a wolf, and it is wide! ”

Sima Jin wanted to say something more, and King Qin said: "From the way of migration, I still don't regret it, complain about the sky, and my words are chaotic. Give the sword to cut yourself! ”