Zhang Ye described in detail his meeting with Chen Zhen and the whole process of their conversation. Lord Xinling and others listened attentively, only occasionally adding a sentence or two, and spent the rest of the time savoring it carefully. Chen Zhen's meaning is very clear. The Qin people entered Wei not for victory, but for balance. Han Han has secretly promised Lian Heng, and King Wei seems to be tempted. So what should Huayang do in the future? So far, Huayang's actions have been to resist to the end or even defeat the Qin army. Will it continue to be the case in the future?
Everyone here has a heavy heart. Mr. Zhongyue said: "This dispute is not on the battlefield, but in the court. I think that the emperor can report back to the court to determine the big plan. The military here can only be paid to the officials and Daliang Wei."
Lord Xinling said, "Let me consult with you two."
When the porridge is ready in the cauldron, everyone fills the porridge one by one and spreads out to sip it. The core guests such as Mr. Xinling, Zhang Zhen, and Mr. Zhongyue were naturally the first to serve the porridge. They served it in one place and talked while sipping it.
Mr. Jin said: "Sir, you go down from the Jishui River and turn around the chasm, which is very suitable for geography. The chasm comes out of Jishui, along Daliang and Qifeng, and leads to the Huaihe River. Zheng Rendao and the Wei River lead to the grain road in Kaifeng, which saves effort and cost. , it is a good strategy not to be judged by Wei again."
Lord Xinling said: "What can I do to stop it?"
Mr. Jin said: "If you go deep into a distant place, it is difficult to hide your traces, and you will be harmed. Moreover, Han and Wei are allies, so it is inconvenient to capture them."
Lord Xinling asked: "How can Han and Qin Tong be invincible?"
Mr. Guo said: "We still rely on the help of Han soldiers, so how can we be enemies?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "If Han and Wei are connected, Qin is also a friend, so why should Han Yan be alone?"
Lord Xinling said: "Mr. Chen said to me with Lian Heng, whether it is appropriate or not? I hope you will teach me."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The relationship between all countries is based on righteousness and benefit. The Qin Dynasty, Qin, Mu Chu, and Chu have existed since ancient times. How strange is it to unite with verticality and balance? It is only about benefit and righteousness."
Lord Xinling said: "What are its benefits and justice?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "You should know what Qin wants and what Wei benefits. I think I should meet Duke Chen again to hear his words and understand his meaning."
Lord Xinling said: "But what I am confused about is that the Qin Dynasty was unyielding in hundreds of battles. It sent out troops every year and conquered every year without a break. But what? Wei won in one battle and did not fight for three years; it was defeated in one battle. , raising troops for ten years. How can the strength and weakness change like this?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Mr. Zhang found out that Qin's prisoners are all in the field, and they are all soldiers. They fight to support them, and they raise them even if they don't fight. How to fight. Therefore, those who conquer every year have no choice but to fight."
Zhang Noi said: "Both Brother Zeng and Mr. Chen have said this, and I'm sorry."
Lord Xinling said: "If he makes an alliance, how can the Qin general support his prisoners? Is there no need to fight?"
Zhang Ye said: "This is difficult to know."
Lord Xinling suddenly said angrily: "Qin has humiliated Wei countless times, but Wei has never retaliated. This is why I am unjust. I want to humiliate Qin by unsealing a land, and that is my wish!"
The people around him all fell silent and stopped talking. Lord Xinling knew that he had lost his composure, so he calmed down for a while and said: "In the art of war, the master must not raise an army in anger, and the general must not attack in anger. Sir, don't blame me for my mistakes. However, if I wish to see Mr. Chen, The way to strengthen the army and enrich the country is not to rely on alliances and balances. This is not the case today. Qin Yao is showing off his strength in Wei territory, while Wei lowers his eyebrows and obeys his eyes. It is extremely difficult to calm him down!"
After the porridge was gone and everyone dispersed, Lord Xinling tried his best to calm down his emotions and said goodbye to everyone one by one. Then he said: "I would like to visit Captain Daliang, sir, and I hope you can help me."
A retainer ran to report the news, and not long after, Lieutenant Daliang came over in person. Lord Xinling led all the guests to the door, lowered the steps to greet them, and said, "Guzheng wants to visit Captain Daliang, why bother to do it in person?"
Daliang Wei said: "I hate that I can't share my worries for you, because my illness is so difficult. I dare not miss you when you call me now."
Lord Xinling asked Daliang Wei to go to the hall. He personally added a layer of mats, placed a few cases, and said, "Please lie down, so as to clear up the doubts."
Captain Daliang thanked him and said, "How dare you!"
Sit on either side. Lord Xinling said: "The Qin people have not fought for several days and are alone, so I invite you."
Lieutenant Daliang said: "Qin's army is ten thousand, and our enemy is one hundred thousand. If we are not defeated, we must win. I don't expect him."
Lord Xinling said: "Is there another plan?"
Captain Daliang asked: "Is there any movement in unsealing?"
Lord Xinling said: "I haven't seen him yet."
Daliang Wei said: "Without the support of Qifeng, the Qin people can't do anything."
Lord Xinling said: "What can I do?"
Lieutenant Daliang said: "I thought that if a hundred thousand people attacked ten thousand Qin soldiers in one attack, they would be able to defeat the enemy. So why should we worry about it? Can Qin compare one to ten?"
Lord Xinling said: "The people of Qin are good at fighting, and their soldiers are skilled and well-trained. They are afraid that if they fail to win a battle, they will suffer disaster. If we don't make it invincible first, we can get rid of it."
Daliang Wei said: "If you think about the way to eliminate the plan, the first thing is grain. How about the grain method of Qin and Wei?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The food in Huayang can last for a month. I need Dr. Jia to come to South Korea and say that South Korea will help me with food and is willing to pay double the price."
Captain Daliang said: "It is very powerful to raise troops at double the price of Jia's grain. I would like to hear about it."
Zhang He said: "We have been holding a stalemate with Qin for several days. When the troops are ready and the formations are proficient in fighting, we can't fight with him."
Lieutenant Daliang said: "To station troops in the field and to stalemate with the enemy consumes the most military strength. How can it be complete? What is Qin's food route like?"
When asked about the key point, no one dared to say anything. Lord Xinling had no choice but to bite the bullet and replied: "Han used the waterway to transport grain to Qifeng, seeking huge profits!"
Lieutenant Daliang was very surprised and said: "Why don't you Ning Junshi? Why Han Wei?"
Lord Xinling said: "At the beginning, there was a military market, and Han An secretly inspected it and opened the seal with grain, fodder and water to support the Qin Dynasty."
Captain Daliang said: "Water transport is unsealed? If so, Wei is in danger!"
Lord Xinling said, "I would like to hear the details."
Daliang Wei said: "This is easy to understand. If Wei wants to defeat Qin, it needs help from South Korea. Now Han Fei stopped aiding Wei and instead aided Qin. It is twice as powerful as the enemy, and I am half-strength, so I am invincible. They will be defeated." "
Lord Xinling asked, "What can I do?"
Daliang Wei said: "It's just a matter of cutting off the city to seek peace. However, Qin has entered the suburbs of the country, and it may be difficult for small towns in the border areas."
Lord Xinling said: "Is there no other way?"
Lieutenant Daliang said: "The only way to have diplomatic relations between my husband and my country is through war and peace. If we can't fight, we should be able to make peace. I'd rather have him!"
Lord Xinling's face was ashen. I wanted to attack Qin and make a meritorious service, but I didn't expect that the battle was defeated before the troops were engaged. I returned without success, and I couldn't help but feel discouraged.
Daliang Wei said: "I hope that the young master will go to Daliang immediately to explain this matter and urge the king to seek peace. If you delay, you will lose more!"
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that Daliang is also doing business with Qifeng, so I'm afraid that the peace talks have already been concluded. I hope that Daliang Wei will come to the court despite his illness and speak for the country, but I must take the king's wishes into consideration and have no other concerns."
Daliang Wei said: "What are you talking about? I would like to stay in the army while the young master enters the court."
Lord Xinling said: "You are young and ignorant, and it is difficult to do anything when you enter the court. The Qiancheng of Daliang Weiguo is an old man who seeks to conquer the country, and everyone expects it. The peace talks have been started, and the war will cease. I am as safe as a mountain alone in the army. I hope you don't have to worry about it. .”
Wei Daliang thought for a while and said: "I am uneasy. I went out to the battle on the king's order, and I am the son of this generation. I have not been able to follow my heart, and I have been ill to this day. I cannot share the worries of the son. Now that I have returned to the court, I have left the son in the army. This is How can I bear it!"
Lord Xinling said: "It is really possible for Daliang Lieutenant to enter the dynasty, protect the ancestral temple, and preserve the country. He is not alone. If the military is at ease, there is no other danger. Even if it is unpredictable, there are officials and ministers to protect it, and it will be sure It’s okay.”
Captain Daliang said: "My little boy, Boji, is weak but brave. Now that he is in charge of a school, he feels very uneasy. I hope you will always take care of me."
Lord Xinling said: "I will order the young master to serve Daliang Wei and return to the country..."
Captain Daliang said: "No! I have already committed disloyalty by abandoning the young master and returning to my country. How dare I trap my son in the disloyal situation again? I am willing to stay in the army and die in service!"
Lord Xinling said: "How dare you disobey Lieutenant Daliang?"
Captain Daliang said: "If you are willing to serve on the young master's side, you will be very lucky!"
Lord Xinling said: "What's so difficult about this? I just order the young master to protect all the soldiers and accept your mission. What do you think?"
Captain Daliang said: "I deeply feel the kindness of the young master!"
The two agreed that without further delay, they would prepare tonight and set off tomorrow morning. Before leaving, Daliang Wei asked to see Mr. Liang Wei and asked him face to face. Lord Xinling agreed and immediately sent someone to invite him into the city.
After seeing off Daliang Wei, Lord Xinling prepared his chariot and sent someone to invite Jin Bi to the city for discussion.
Suddenly, Jin Bi entered the city and after the ceremony, Lord Xinling asked: "Qin Yu and Wei Lianheng, what do you think, sir?"
Jin Bi was startled and said: "Master, how do you know? Is there any order from the king?"
Lord Xinling said: "Yesterday, Mr. Chen secretly met with Mr. Chen, and Mr. Chen said this. He also said that both Han and Liang belonged to Yiyan."
Jin Bi said: "Without the king's order, the discussion will not be completed. This important national matter is beyond the scope of ministers. I hope you will not listen."
Lord Xinling said: "I would like to hear the doctor's teachings."
Jin Bi said: "Qin and I are facing each other in the countryside. We are trapped, we are exhausted, we are cold and exhausted, and the one we rely on is angry. The three armies can seize the commander, but the soldiers cannot seize the ambition. Those who want to destroy the enemy's ambition will spread the peace talks in the wind, which will disturb the morale of our army." Even if there is a problem, wait for it to be decided before you can do it. If the situation is not decided yet, the army will lose its morale, and even if it wants to resume the war, how can it be achieved! This cannot be said lightly and not listened to. "
Lord Xinling said: "How could I know what the doctor said? What can I do now?"
Jin Bi said: "Since there is no order from the king, we are still with Qin Zhi. We will wait for the opportunity to attack it, and many ways will be used to mislead it. Don't reduce it a little. Even if there is a peace agreement, we can also increase the help of Zun Zu. I hope you will watch it!"
Lord Xinling was a little nervous and said: "I would like to invite Captain Daliang to return to the country, yes or no?"
Jin Bi asked: "What is the request?"
Lord Xinling said: "There is no other way, but to dedicate it to the temple for discussion."
Jin Bi said: "Although Lieutenant Daliang entered the camp, many people didn't know it; when he left, people didn't know the reason. Maybe he returned home after being ill for a long time, so it was no serious problem. But don't spread the word about him in the army, for fear of depressing everyone's feelings. "
Lord Xinling said: "Young man is ignorant and has learned too much from the great master's teachings. Those who are still confused today, should we make peace or fight with Qin?"
Jin Bi said: "The business of the country is nothing but war and peace. Now when Qin enters the suburbs of Wei, the first thing to do is to talk about war. If he wins in battle, Qin will not dare to come back; if he makes peace without fighting, Qin will know what it means, and he will count the consequences. If we attack, how can we make peace again?"
Lord Xinling said: "If we make peace with Qin, will Qin attack again?"
Jin Bi said: "The so-called peace is not an alliance. In fact, it is to cede territory and bribe it in order to seek temporary peace. If the encounter is not satisfactory, Qin will attack him again and ask for bribes. If he cannot fight, he will inevitably make peace again. Although Wei is big , how many peaces can there be?"
Lord Xinling said: "The doctor's wishes are very close to my heart. Now that there is no order from the king, I am stalemate with Qin in the countryside. I hope that the doctor will secretly find the gap between Qin and win the battle. This is my only wish."
Jin Bi said: "Young Master's words are true. Although there was a peace proposal in Liang, it has not been concluded. Don't let your guard down during the military formation. It is better for you to send more of your disciples to carefully investigate the enemy's situation in order to prepare for war!"
Lord Xinling said: "Here you go!"
