Taking stock of what Zhang Yu gained when he entered Zheng, he was both happy and worried. Fortunately, Zhang Yue's trip was well worth it because he obtained highly reliable information about South Korea's movements. Worryingly, Han Qin's connection, which had been under suspicion, was actually confirmed. The Koreans not only used small border towns to transport supplies to Qin, but even mobilized the entire country in Zhengcheng to transport grain from waterways to Qifeng. This cast a huge shadow on everyone's confidence in defeating the Qin army.
In the midst of the excitement, Zhang Noi suddenly said that he bought a whole pig from Zheng Di and could have a delicious meal tonight, which suddenly aroused everyone's interest. Everyone was discussing how to share the pig; Zhong Yue even mentioned that Lord Xinling had fainted yesterday and should drink more meat soup to replenish his body.
Speaking of Lord Xinling's fainting yesterday, Zhang Ye was reminded and asked Mr. Zhongyue: "Your Majesty fainted in the formation, what was the reason?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "It cannot be said, it cannot be expressed, it cannot be explained!"
Zhang Ye said: "Why?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The Master said: Do not look at what is not propriety, do not hear what is not propriety, do not speak what is not propriety, do not do what is not propriety. Therefore, it cannot be spoken, it cannot be said, it cannot be taught!"
Everyone understood at once, Lord Xinling blushed and said, "It's so shameless to be dishonorable, I'm ashamed of you all!"
A guest said: "No, no, the courtesy of Duke Zhou is not polite; the way of Duke Zhou is not the way. Your Majesty is young and in the prime of life. It should be like this. It should be like this. You can't support it with meat soup." If we complement each other, we will succeed!" Everyone laughed again. Lord Xinling had no choice but to say: "How dare you take what you say!" Afraid that the disciples would make trouble again, he quickly asked the disciples to invite the third division and Jin Bi to come to the house to discuss matters. Everyone resigned. Lord Xinling subconsciously looked towards the East Pavilion, but did not see Xiao Nu and Gai Nie.
Si Mang came soon, saw the ceremony solemnly, and sat down upright. Lord Xinling asked straight to the point: "A gentleman has found out the truth. Han Fei stopped transporting grain and fodder by car and unsealed it, and then used waterways to carry it in boats in order to make huge profits. With Zheng as his support, the people of Qin were as safe as a rock. What could Ru Zhi do? ?”
Si Mang pondered for a moment and said: "I am willing to fight to the death with the Qin people!"
Lord Xinling asked: "Is there a way to win?"
Si Mang said: "Ten thousand people will die, and they will run rampant in the world. If you are willing, I am willing to go forward."
Lord Xinling said: "If we persist for a long time, how long will it last?"
Si Mang said: "How much do you think our food expenditure will be?"
Lord Xinling said: "It lasts for a month."
Simang said: "It is extraordinary to stand against Qin. The city must be strong and well-supplied, so that there is no danger. The beams are so strong that it can hardly last a month. Moreover, if the army is in the field, with insufficient food and clothing, and is suffering from cold and exhaustion, there will definitely be Change."
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that Zhao was able to defend the isolated city of Jinyang for two years, but how could the beams be so strong that menstruation would be difficult?"
Simang said: "The times are different. At that time, in Jinyang of Zhao, the city was strong and the land was remote. The Zhao family had been in business for many years and was prepared for danger. In the capital of Liang, a great country, merchants gathered together and the world gathered. There were differences between the distance and the three families. The allied forces seem to be in harmony but are separated from each other, and they are working hard to go on an expedition; but Qin has been working together, and the top and bottom have the same desire; there are differences in strength and weakness. Jinyang is backed by mountains and faces water, and the terrain is steep. Daliang is open in all directions, and there is no danger to rely on. There are differences in the dangers. The three families have gained Gaining nothing from Jinyang, losing nothing from losing Jinyang, Qin gained Daliang by gaining a city; there are differences in gains and losses. Due to these differences, Daliang is not as good as Jinyang in battle and defense. Although, borrowing one city from behind, it is still It can be a battle. But our army is exposed in the wilderness, digging ditches to make trenches, and piling earth to make walls, let alone!"
Lord Xinling saw that Si Mang was heading in a direction that he could no longer hold on to, so he stopped him and said, "If you insist, what do you think?"
Si Mang was stunned and said: "If I get his order, I will restrain my troops and work tirelessly day and night to treat the Qin people."
Lord Xinling said: "The connection between Qin and Han cannot be broken overnight. It will take a long time and the situation is inevitable. I hope you will prepare it well." Si Mang left with a heavy heart and polite words. Before leaving, Lord Xinling warned: "This matter only lies in your heart, do not express it with your mouth." Si Mang responded: "You must not dare to speak nonsense."
The second person to come was Zuoying Sisheng. His attitude was a little more positive and he said: "There are thousands of soldiers in the border town of Huayang, and they are guarding for as long as the moon, let alone a hundred thousand troops! I am afraid that if the food supply is insufficient and the foreign aid is cut off, we will die." Lord Xinling also asked him to do so. Secretly "prepared and reported", do not say it openly.
Mr. Liang Wei and Sikong came together and dragged the pig over and handed it over. After hearing Lord Xinling's question, both of them took a deep breath and said, "No way. Soldiers have heard about clumsy speed, but they have never seen cleverness for a long time. One hundred thousand soldiers are all organized into households. Houses look at each other, and they always lean on the door. Hope; the fields are barren, waiting to be conquered. Those who go on a campaign without paying attention are fighting for the king. Today we are not fighting, we are not making peace, and we are wasting our efforts on useless land. When spring comes next year, how will we feed the people?"
This reasoning made Lord Xinling feel uneasy. One hundred thousand households and tens of millions of acres of land are important sources of national tax revenue; if a month is wasted, next year's spring plowing will be affected. "Don't miss the farming season", ancient sages have taught you earnestly, but Lord Xinling didn't know whether it would be a gain or a loss if he missed the farming season because of his resistance to Qin.
After seeing off Mr. Liang Wei and Sikong as usual, Lord Xinling felt very melancholy. On the one hand, he hopes to make achievements on the battlefield, and on the other hand, he hopes that the people of Wei can live and work in peace and contentment. Now, he was in a dilemma when it came to choosing one of them. What he especially didn't expect was that none of the three divisions he had given great hope to supported him, and no one could come up with an idea for the current crisis; everyone just said "no" and "no". So what? How can it be "OK"? this is the key of the problem. The building is about to collapse, who will be the mainstay?
Jin Bi arrived last. After entering the mansion and seeing the ceremony, he first asked with concern: "How is the young master today?"
Knowing that he asked about his fainting yesterday, Lord Xinling felt a little embarrassed and said, "It's not a problem."
Jin Bi asked: "What is the reason for what Mr. Zhongyue said?"
Lord Xinling's face turned red, but he tried to answer as calmly as possible: "If you lose your virginity, the doctor will laugh at you!"
Jin Bi glanced at Dongge, understood, and said: "If it is true, you will be cured after resting."
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, you said the same thing." Then he quickly changed the topic and said: "This morning, Mr. Zhang secretly spied on Yu Zheng and obtained a letter from the Korean people: Han and Qin colluded for more than one day; Han Yishui Road, Transport grain and fodder secretly to achieve the goal of unsealing the seal. The master is Chen Zhen, the lobbyist."
Jin Bi said: "I have heard about it, but I can't say for sure. Mr. Zhang's personal investigation is sure to be true. I would like to hear the details."
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, I have been traveling in many directions to know this. The reason started on the last day of the month, when Chen Zhen met the king, and Chen carried out the affairs of Wei and Qin. He showed kindness and power at the same time, and the king of Han was at both ends. The moon looked at the sun, and the Qin people After leaving the customs, I reported to the king of Han that the king died of illness. The prince and the ministers were in charge of the country, so they secretly invested in Qin in order to make huge profits. Qin had Zheng's help and it was difficult to retreat suddenly, so I asked the doctor to teach me."
Jin Bi said: "My plan is to support each other in Korea and Wei to fight against the strong Qin. Without Korean assistance, Wei cannot defeat Qin, but how can we help Qin? How can I repay Doctor Jia?"
Lord Xinling said: "Last night, Dr. Jia came to report that the king was ill and could not see anything. All Wei envoys were stranded in Zheng and could not return because they were drowned. The doctor gathered his strength and visited all the ministers and officials one by one. Maybe he got his door. Come in."
Jin Bi said: "When I hear the words of the young master, one is happy and the other is afraid. Those who are happy are because Wei's mission has not been fulfilled, and Han has not refused. Those who are afraid, the king has no intention of aiding Wei."
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that the King of Han said: Those who ally with Wei are righteous; those who are close to Qin are benefited. With these righteousnesses and interests competing, it is difficult to decide who is superior and who is in a dilemma."
Jin Bi said: "That's why the opportunity is not in front of the formation, but in the ancestral temple. It doesn't go out between the Zunzu, but breaks thousands of miles away. This is what it means."
Lord Xinling said: "What can Fang Qi do at that time?"
Jin Bi said: "Be still and wait for the time, don't move rashly."
Lord Xinling said: "Is it enough to support it for a month?"
Jin Bi said: "But if there is no shortage of food and fodder, why worry?"
Lord Xinling was overjoyed and said: "The Qiancheng of Dafu Zhenguo is also the central pillar of the ancestral temple."
Jin Bi was a little puzzled and said: "Young master only said one month, can you say anything?"
Lord Xinling said: "As a stratagem, although Han is helping Qin, he will not turn his back on Wei. We can order him to help Wei. With one country and two armies, it will not last long. If you wait for only one month, you will definitely turn your back on Qin."
Jin Bi was silent for half a minute and said: "If you follow the wishes of the young master, it is a blessing to Wei!"
Lord Xinling said: "Is this a legacy plan?"
Jin Bi said: "There are hundreds of thousands of troops in the two armies. They are exposed in the wild and are connected for hundreds of miles. There is no way to collect wood and there is no cover from wind and rain. There will be many hardships and diseases. Moreover, there will be treacherous and deceitful people in the middle. I'm afraid that after a month , things have changed.”
Lord Xinling said puzzledly: "The doctor has said it well, but there is no shortage of food and fodder, so why worry about it for a month? Again, I am afraid that things will change after one month. I don't know what to do, but I hope the doctor can teach me."
Jin Bi said: "It's difficult to drive soldiers to fight, and it's even more difficult to be quiet. It must be that the top and bottom are consistent, the inside and outside are in love; the inside is attached, and the outside is fearless, then it is a common person. Although it is said that there is no danger, it is actually difficult to do it. . Although he and I are equal. However, if Han turns his back to Qin in one month, it is not what he wants. Who is it? Han is not unbiased and must have a direction. If he goes to Qin, Qin will win, if he goes to Wei, Wei will win, Qin and Wei They all wanted to get their relatives and bribed each other. Who would win, Wei or Qin? If Han turned to Qin, Qin would win, and if he turned to Wei, Wei would win. Han had Qin and Wei in his hands. Which one, Qin or Wei, could endure it? After vying for bribes, they couldn't. Forbearance, where will the Han general go? Therefore, it is a blessing for Han to turn his back on Qin and face Wei."
Lord Xinling said: "What if Han does not want to be toward Wei but toward Qin Ru? What if Han does not want to be toward Qin but toward Wei Ru? What if Han is unbiased toward Qin and Wei?"
Jin Bi said: "Han does not go toward Wei but toward Qin, and Wei should attack Han; Han does not go toward Qin but toward Wei, then Qin will retreat; Han has no bias against Qin and Wei, and his situation is the most difficult. If he attacks, he will have no way, and if he defends, he will have no choice. At that time, life and death depended on people, and they were unable to control themselves. However, over time, things will change."
Lord Xinling said: "I hope the doctor will find someone who is particularly difficult!"
Jin Bi said: "The situation is uncertain and cannot be planned in advance. At that time, I was in Huayang and the king was in Daliang. They were hundreds of miles apart, and they were pinching the Qin people. Although they couldn't communicate with each other, their forces were connected. They echoed each other from a distance. The horn means being invincible. The Koreans secretly help Qin with food and fodder, but it is only a small help and does not go against the general trend. If the king of Han is moved, sending Korean soldiers to aid Wei is a victory. However, he will win if he gives up. If the prince has one month of resources, the minister will order Qin not to attack Liang in one month; if he has two months of resources, he will not attack Liang in two months. When Qin is exhausted under the fortified city, he will be captured by the king. .”
