"Everyone in the world has noticed that the Zhao Kingdom has regained its strength over the years. Why does Mr. Luonan say that the Zhao Kingdom is not coming back from the dead but returning to glory?"
Yang Duanhe was a little confused as he listened. Although he did not think that the Qin State could not defeat the Zhao State, he could not figure out why the Zhao State, which had become increasingly powerful in military power in recent years, became so unbearable in Zhang Ji's words.
Not only Yang Duanhe, but also many civil servants and generals could not understand.
In the eyes of the Qin government and the public, Zhao, the sworn enemy, has recovered from the semi-coma state after the Changping War and has regained its strong strength. Otherwise, how could it have defeated the Yan army several times, and even defeated the Yan army in the Hezong Battle? All performed well.
"I know you all have doubts, and let me help you clear them up."
Zhang Ji bowed his hands to Ying Zheng, took a wooden stick from the old eunuch Ling, and pointed it on the huge hanging map of the Zhao Kingdom.
"Today's Zhao State seems to have a strong military, but in fact it is just a strong force on the outside. The second reform of Zhao State also happened when Pingyuan Jun, Lin Xiangru and others died of illness or lost power, and the people died and the government disappeared.
The State of Zhao drained the people's power to restore its military strength. Although it restored its military strength for a time and forged countless weapons and armors for the army, the excessive exploitation of the people's power destroyed the livelihood of the people of Zhao State, and the tax revenue was only what it was before the Changping War. Less than half of that. "
"There are sufficient ordnance, but the food and grass cannot support the Zhao State to fight a protracted war. If it were not for the borrowing of food from various countries in the previous joint war, the Zhao State would not even be able to sustain the expenses of that war."
Zhang Ji waved his hand and signaled Zhenri to distribute the information in his hand to every civil and military official. It recorded in detail the taxation and population changes of many cities in Zhao State in the past few years, as well as the storage of granaries in the city. The amount of food.
From the data listed in these intelligence reports, even those reckless men who do not understand political affairs can see that Zhao State is strong on the outside and cadres on the inside. Then Zhang Ji continued to analyze: "Secondly, the talent of Zhao State has withered over the years, and it is no longer what it used to be. It was such a grand occasion during the reign of King Hyo-seung.”
"In the past, the Zhao State had many talented people, gathered under the command of King Zhao Xiaocheng, such as Xinping Jun Lianpo, Mafu Jun Zhao She, Xiangbang Jun Pingyang Zhao Bao, Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng, Shangqing Lin Xiangru, Shangqing Yuxin, Shangqing Zheng Zhu , Master Zuo, Chu Long and so on were all talents of a lifetime, but none of them are alive today."
"Who are the people left in the Zhao court now?"
"Zhao Cong, Yan Ju, Hu Zhu and other generals are mediocre generals. They cherish their lives when doing great things, and forget their lives when they see small gains." Zhang Ji faced Wang Jian and said, "Although it was the Qin army that defeated the thieves in the battle of Wucheng. Army, but it is dangerous and the general should know it."
Wang Jian narrowed his eyes and recalled the battle in Qicheng. He is still a little scared from that battle to this day.
After all, Ying Zheng entrusted Xianyang's safety to him. If Xianyang failed, he really couldn't imagine what impact it would have on the war situation.
"At the beginning, although I knew Lord Luonan's plan,... I still had the intention of serving my country with my own death." Wang Jian smiled bitterly, shook his head, and patted the somewhat astonished Wang Bi lightly on the shoulder, "If I hadn't been blinded, The old general personally led the Meng family's golden fire cavalry to rush to the battlefield to support them. I'm afraid that in half an hour, my army will be defeated."
Even though he knew that Zhang Ji would enter the Yan camp to persuade the Yan army to retreat, Wang Jian did not dare to be careless at that time. In the final analysis, a plan is just a plan. No one can guarantee that it will come true until it is realized. Everything is risky.
"But even if the Meng family's Golden Fire Cavalry attacked the enemy's general Pang Nuan, if the Zhao army did not retreat, the outcome would still be uncertain. After all, the only reinforcements that arrived at that time were the Golden Fire Cavalry." Wang Jian sighed. He took a breath and said, "If the Zhao army does not withdraw and the coalition forces fight to the death, then I will not dare to determine the outcome."
"Even if the army is defeated, I am confident that the elite retaining structures of the coalition forces will be withdrawn at the minimum cost."
Suddenly, a shout came from outside the hall, and the voice was full of unwillingness and resentment.
The person who came had gray hair, a face full of wrinkles, and red eyes. He exuded a strong killing aura, which was obviously formed after many years of experience on the battlefield.
"It seems that General Pang has figured it out."
Zhang Ji walked forward with a chuckle and helped Pang Nuan into the hall.
Pang Nuan glanced at Zhang Ji. He didn't feel much resentment towards the person who ruined his plan.
Although Zhang Ji knew about Yan Dan's plan by obtaining information from him and made a pocket for him to dive into, the soldiers were cunning and as long as it was not through assassination or other bottomless means, he would acceptable.
What's more, given Zhang Ji's reputation after destroying Han and his reputation as the successor of Bai Qi, losing to Zhang Ji would not ruin his reputation.
What he really resented was Yan Dan, a hypocrite who betrayed coalition intelligence.
That's all for Zhao Cong. In the final analysis, it was the discord between Zhao people and Dai people and Zhao Wangyan's suspicion, but Yan Dan...
In this world, if there is anyone who is more hated than an enemy, it must be a traitor!
Pang Nuan replayed the battle in his mind more than once in prison. If the Qin State did not know about his plan to enter from Hedong and bypass Hangu Pass to surprise Xianyang, then what would be the outcome?
He felt that his chance of winning was 60% no matter what!
It's all Yan Dan, those Yan dogs caused his defeat!
When he thought of this, the hand holding Zhang Ji's arm couldn't help but use a little more force.
"Old General, please slow down, don't be in a hurry."
Zhang Ji seemed to sense the resentment in Pang Nuan's heart and signaled to Pang Nuan that there was no need to worry.
These days, he has been persuading Pang Nuan to serve Qin, so much so that even his good daughter was taken away by Chao Shi, his nominal mother.
Chao Xiang seems to really like this daughter, and Zhang Ji can sense this.
Facing this pink-carved little cotton-padded jacket, he blinked his big watery eyes, waved his pink hands and smiled, shouting "mother" and "mother" over and over again as if tirelessly. Which one? How can women not like it?
As for persuading Pang Nuan, it was actually not difficult.
Pang Nuan had already given up on Zhao Guo, but he did not choose to give in. He seemed to have no desires and no demands. He ate and drank well every day, and the jailer had to send him whatever books he wanted to read.
This is not Tingwei Prison, it is clearly a luxury hotel.
But who would let people have anything to do with it?
Can the Qin State really kill the Taoist Supreme Master He Guanzi's disciple?
Taoism, which is located in Taiyi Mountain in the Qin Kingdom, has always been on good terms with the Qin State. It is the first school of thought to establish diplomatic relations with the Qin State. The Qin State will naturally not be at odds with the Taoists because of Pang Nuan, who has been imprisoned.
What's more, He Guanzi just asked Qin to treat Pang Nuan leniently without releasing him or undoing the seal on his cultivation. Qin would naturally be able to satisfy this request, and with good wine and food, the jailer would diligently clean the cell every time. , quite at ease.
Therefore, Pang Nuan also had an indifferent attitude, and even planned to spend his remaining years in Tingwei Prison.
The arrival of Zhang Ji actually ignited a fire in Pang Nuan's heart, a raging fire that exploded with just one click, a fire of revenge against Yan and Zhao!
However, he was still a little worried about Pang Nuan's body. After being pierced through the Pipa bone and temporarily blocking his body's cultivation, he was imprisoned for more than a year. Although he ate and drank well every day, he had no fighting spirit and was depressed every day. At ten years old, he was naturally very weak.
You know, just last month, Lian Po, who was in his eighties, died of illness even though he lived several years longer than in history. Who knows what the old general's health is like.
"If you don't kill Yan Dan, I will never die in peace!"
After saying that, Pang Nuan coughed violently. Although his face was pale, the persistence and anger in his eyes could even be detected by Ying Zheng, who was sitting high on the throne.
Ying Zheng, who was bent on destroying Zhao, knew that Pang Nuan would be a big help to him in destroying Zhao. He quickly got up and came to Pang Nuan, bowed and said: "Old general, please give me a helping hand. If I can destroy Zhao, if there is any future, If we have the chance, we will definitely kill Yan for the old general to vent his anger!"
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