Zhao State launched a large-scale external expansion war, and the Chu people also seized the time and started a series of actions at the turn of spring and summer in 301 BC -
First of all, Zhao Guoren's offensive was overwhelming, which put considerable psychological pressure on Xiong Wuliang.
If the fight continues like this, it is estimated that Qin will not be able to withstand it for long.
Going forward, Wei and South Korea may not be able to withstand the fierce Zhao army.
Xiong Wuliang, Qu Yuan, Zhao Hua and others all knew clearly in their hearts - even though the three countries of Zhao, Chu and Qi are now allies, as we all know, the covenants of the Warring States Period, although they are not just waste paper for wiping butts, have never been considered binding. high……
Once Qin, Wei, Han and other countries are wiped out, Chu will definitely be next.
The advancing speed of Zhao Yong's army made Xiong Wuliang deeply uneasy!
Therefore, the unscrupulous Marquis Quyang made a decision without any moral bottom line - regardless of the covenant just signed two months ago, he immediately sent an envoy to secretly visit Wei and South Korea.
As a secret envoy, Zhao Hua first stayed in Daliang, the capital of Wei Dynasty, for three days, and then stayed in Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, for five days.
The secret conversations contained therein are not enough for outsiders to understand.
After reaching an unspeakable tacit understanding with Wei and South Korea, a certain Marquis of Quyang, who was regent in the Chu State, quickly issued a series of transfer orders—withdrawing all the garrison troops on the borders of Qin, Wei, and South Korea. The Chu soldiers who guard and garrison the mission.
The external claim was that after the war, money and food were insufficient and it was difficult to maintain the size of the border army.
But judging from the final actual effect, this operation undoubtedly made the three countries of Qin, Wei and Han very comfortable... Qin State had no worries, and immediately withdrew all the troops stationed in the south of Qin State, concentrating the entire country's strength to resist Zhao State of invasion.
The two countries, Wei and Han, also knew the truth of the situation. They quickly dispatched all the troops they could muster - some of them were displayed on the border of Zhao State to continue to put pressure on Zhao State, and the other part were sent directly into Qin State to help in the war!
Zhao Jun, who was advancing at a rapid pace, finally encountered considerable obstacles!
On the one hand, the increase in the number of defenders in front of them made the Zhao army's all-conquering cavalry advance tactics less effective - Qin, Wei and Han hoarded heavy troops to fight against each other, and Zhao's 'blitzkrieg' could no longer be easily penetrated. The enemy's line of defense.
Every step Zhao takes to advance has to pay a heavy price.
Wei and South Korea have deployed a considerable number of troops on their borders, frequently mobilizing and transporting grain and grass... which even made Zhao Yong feel a chill down his spine.
The people of Zhao angrily sent envoys to Chu.
Zhao Yong's close comrade-in-arms Fei Yi drove straight to Yingdu and asked for an audience with the King of Chu for three days in a row, but could not see him at all... He could only settle for the next best thing and choose to pay a visit to the king of Chu. Qu Yanghou of Tian'.
"Why did Chu withdraw its troops from the border?" Fei Yi was so angry that he couldn't suppress a sharp explosion...
Fei Yi, like his own monarch Zhao Yong, the 'King on Horseback', was originally a warrior who had experienced countless bloody battles in the army. At this moment, he was so angry that his voice shook the whole room and shook the dust...
"Could it be that the people of Chu are interoperating with the Wei and South Korea? Are they intending to betray their alliance?" Fei Yi roared and slapped a big hat on him mercilessly.
Thinking of the sudden increase in casualties of Zhao's army... Fei Yi's big face kept twitching.
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Xiong Wuliang smiled and looked honest and reliable. He first poured a cup of tea for Fei Yi diligently: "General, calm down... You have come from a long journey, so you might as well drink tea first to get rid of your fatigue..."
Fei Yi deliberately threw the cup of tea heavily on the ground... Maybe throwing it directly on the young face in front of him was a better choice?
However, after all, this guy is also an important minister of the State of Zhao and a trusted envoy of Zhao Yong - he cannot be a completely brainless and reckless man.
Forcibly suppressing his anger, Fei Yi glanced at Xiong Wuliang who was smiling and snorted softly.
Whatever.
The dignified Marquis Quyang poured himself tea himself, which was a great honor.
Thinking of this, Fei Yi's fire also dissipated a little. He picked up the tea cup and drank the tea in one gulp along with the dregs. He placed it heavily on the table, and his tone was still sharp: "Marquis Quyang, don't change the subject!"
"Today, you have to give me an explanation for the Great Zhao Kingdom! Give me an explanation for the 200,000 elite warriors of the Great Zhao Kingdom!"
"If I can't give a reasonable explanation... Humph!" Fei Yi narrowed his eyes and as he spoke, his anger began to rise again.
Xiong Wuliang was still smiling 'sincerely', and seemed not to have heard Fei Yi's barely concealed scolding and threats... He only heard Xiong Wuliang laugh long and brightly: "Looking forward to the stars and the moon, finally I’ve been looking forward to seeing you!”
Feiyi had a lump in his throat.
Hold the grass?
Why did Xiong Wuliang behave like this?
It’s different from what I expected!
Shouldn't he be ashamed, even angry?
What the hell?
While Fei Yi was dumbfounded, Xiong Wuliang began to gnash his teeth and accuse the three kingdoms of Qin, Wei, and Han: "The three kingdoms of Qin, Wei, and Han attacked our country, Chu, and harmed our late king... I am inseparable from them! Great Chu and them are inseparable. Dai Tian!”
"I heard that Zhao's allies are invincible..." Xiong Wuliang wiped his eyes and was about to shed tears for a moment: "I am so happy in my heart..."
As he spoke, Xiong Wuliang's expression suddenly changed again, he glared at Fei Yi fiercely, gritted his teeth and shouted: "Fei Yi! How dare you say that I and Wei, Han and other countries 'interoperate with each other'? This is unreasonable! I hate them deeply, how can I collude with them? You... you, you, this is simply a humiliation to me!"
"You are so rude!"
"Extremely wanton!"
Fei Yi is confused!
Seeing that Xiong Wuliang's expression didn't look fake... Fei Yi didn't know what to say for a moment.
Not only has the momentum of raising an army to investigate the crime is gone... Looking at the young prince in front of him, he looks like he has been humiliated, and he seems to be about to draw his sword and kill someone... Uh, could it be that I have misunderstood?
Xiong Wuliang was still scolding Fei Yi angrily: "I value loyalty the most in my life, don't you know?"
"How could I betray my alliance?"
"You are so ignorant of etiquette - how dare you openly humiliate me! Could it be that you think our country is weak and want to despise our country?"
Fei Yi was stunned, his arrogance had been completely suppressed by Xiong Wuliang... After being stunned for a long time, he finally realized... Seeing that Xiong Wuliang's face was already 'red with anger' from him, he hurriedly started to remedy it——
"The Lord's words are serious... The Lord defeated the coalition army of 300,000 people, and his prestige shocked the countries... How dare Feiyi dare to humiliate the Lord?"
"The Kingdom of Chu is in the south and is my sibling ally with Zhao... How can the Zhao people despise the Kingdom of Chu?"
"The foreign minister's words were inappropriate and I apologize to you... I hope you will forgive me for my reckless mistakes..." Fei Yi began to apologize sincerely...
Xiao Hei, who had been guarding Xiong Wuliang, was already a little stunned at this moment.
I could only turn my head slightly... I couldn't bear to look directly.
Marquis Quyang, who is "famous in the world", is still continuing to perform - Xiong Wuliang's eyes are slightly red, and his body seems to be trembling slightly... After a long while, he took a long breath and said coldly -
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