Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Zhao Yong told the ministers what he had just guessed.
The coolness of the clear water seemed to dispel the slightest impulse brought about by the huge benefits in the minds of some Zhao officials.
They are all people in high positions, and any conflicts between interests can naturally be revealed at a glance.
Li Dui and others, who had just advocated sending troops to assist Qi, now had a look of shame and annoyance on their faces.
Fei Yi responded to Zhao Yong with a pleased tone: "The king is so generous, but I have already been worried about it."
Zhao Yong was not the only one who could see through the conspiracies of Qi and Wei in the great state of Zhao.
The reason why Zhao Guo did not reject Gongsun Yan's suggestion at that time was not because of anything else, but because this alienation strategy was indeed beneficial to Zhao Guo.
Proclaiming the king of Zhao is just one thing to enhance its prestige and link up with the three Jins.
It is also inevitable to divide Zhongshan State and Qi State.
Fei Yi said slowly to Kan Yutu: "If the Qi State sends troops just to intimidate Zhongshan, we, the Zhao State, can easily resolve this crisis just by sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger!"
Of course, if Qi's troops are really bent on overthrowing Zhongshan, we, Zhao, can also imitate Qi's method of besieging Wei and use his strategy to defeat him. "
The eyes of everyone present lit up, and they heard Fei Yi continue to say: "It is not easy to conquer Zhongshan. In the past, when the Wei State was so strong, it also took three years to defeat the State of Qi. How does the State of Qi compare with the State of Wei in the past? ?”
As he spoke, Fei Yi turned his eyes to Zhao Yong, and the meaning behind his words seemed to be hidden.
Zhao Yong replied truthfully: "I'm afraid it's not as good as that."
"As the king said, Zhongshan is a gold mine for Zhao, but it is a pile of mud for Qi.
The King of Qi is the master of discernment. Why does he have to let himself get stuck in a pile of mud and be unable to extricate himself? Gu Chen believed that the intention of Qi State was not in Zhongshan, but in the Three Jin Dynasties and our State of Zhao. Fei Yi said slowly.
"Is it okay for our country of Zhao to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers?" Zhao Yong was a little unwilling.
How could he be willing to accept it after seeing it through but not being able to use it to expand the results of the battle?
Wu Guang on the side suddenly said: "I have something to say, I don't know whether to say it or not."
Wu Guang seems to have a special opinion in his words.
Zhao Yong was stunned for a moment: "It's okay to say it once you love me."
"What the Lieutenant said just now woke me up." Wu Guang cupped his hands towards Fei Yi and continued: "The State of Qi came to our State of Zhao, and now it is confronting Zhongshan in Fuliu (now Hebei Province). County (northwest of the county), neither army has taken any rash action now, and seems to be waiting for Zhao's attitude. I think that Zhao will simply accept the Ping and Huang ceded by Qi and directly send troops to Zhongshan."
Zhao Yong wondered: "Assisting Qi to attack Zhongshan, our Zhao country has really fallen into a trap."
However, the prime minister, Zhao Bao, laughed and said: "Your Majesty's words are wrong. I think what the Handan Order means is that our Zhao country only needs to deploy troops to the front line and stand still."
Wu Guang bowed to Zhao Yong and said, "My plan is just as the Prime Minister said. We, the State of Zhao, can send envoys to Qi, inform the King of Qi, and agree to send troops to attack Zhongshan together.
At the same time, he sent envoys to Zhongshan and promised that Zhongshan would help Zhongshan resist Qi. Seeing that Zhao has taken the bait, Qi may change its original plan and attack Zhongshan.
At that time, our Zhao State's army was a powerful line of defense to strengthen the heart of King Zhongshan against Qi. If the two countries faced off for a long time, this move would consume the national power of both countries, and our Zhao State could wait for the opportunity. "
Since Zhao Guo has set Zhongshan and Qi as its first imaginary enemies, it is not afraid of offending the two countries, even if it means to death, as long as there is no real damage.
He went up to attack the enemy and expanded the results without spending a single soldier. In this way, Zhao Guo can turn passivity into initiative.
Zhao Yong couldn't help but secretly praise him again. Wu Guang was worthy of being the commander-in-chief who had been managing Northern Xinjiang for many years, and his strategic vision was unique.
Zhao Yong looked around again and saw that the ministers had no words to refute. Then he ordered: "I will punish the envoys immediately and enter Qi and Zhongshan, and they must seek to divide the two countries."
"Here!" the ministers replied.
"Li Dui, you will rush to Xingxiang from now on to assemble the troops of Xingxiang's fifth battalion. I will personally lead the Handan standing battalion to meet you and others in the sand dunes soon." Zhao Yong turned to Li Dui and said.
"Here!" Li Dui bowed and said.
Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. Zhao Yong is planning to go to the front line this time. Firstly, he can be familiar with the form of war and the advantages and disadvantages of battle formations. Secondly, it can also enhance his personal prestige, and at the same time, it can also confuse the two countries.
Moreover, there is no danger in going to the front line this time, and the possibility of a fight between the two countries is also very low.
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After the court meeting, Zhao Yong was not in a hurry to return to Longtai Palace.
He summoned Fei Yi, Zhao Bao, Zhao Cheng and other important ministers and marched out of Zhao Wangcheng.
There are four foundry arsenals belonging to the Zhao State in Dabeicheng, Handan, named Zuo, You, Ren and Xia respectively.
Zhao Yong also couldn't understand why the ancestor of the Zhao family gave him such a name.
Ninety-nine percent of weapons casting, especially military equipment casting, is state-owned in Zhao.
The remaining handful, except for some special nobles, are built privately.
If there is a country with the strongest military force in the world, it is undoubtedly Qin. The country with the greatest wealth is undoubtedly Qi, and the country with the strongest handicraft industry is undoubtedly South Korea.
But when it comes to which country has the best weapons, Zhao Guo has to take the lead!
"The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs." Especially in today's world where there are many wars and military supplies are increasing year by year, the strength of military power is a matter of life and death. Weapons are an important part of military power. Therefore, all countries attach great importance to the manufacture of weapons. Among them, the weapons of the Three Jin Dynasties are the most outstanding, and the smelting and casting handicraft industry is even more developed.
It is said that strong bows and powerful crossbows came out of Xinzheng. In fact, the crossbows of the Zhao State are not bad at all. Among them, the Zhao Guo Zhang Nu is the most famous. It is the most widely equipped light machine crossbow in the Zhao State army. It can be used by an adult with the strength of both arms. When it is wound up, it can be thrown up to more than 250 steps.
The reason why Zhao's equipment casting was so powerful was that its management system was mature.
The arsenal of the State of Zhao was originally under the jurisdiction of the internal history when it was first established.
However, during the period of Zhao Chenghou, the area of instrument casting was separated separately. Now, except for the capital Handan, every major city in Zhao has an independent foundry, and these arsenals are managed by the state.
The personnel who cast instruments are also divided into three levels.
The first level is called 'Ye disciple', which is the craftsman who is directly involved in the manufacturing of instruments.
The second level is called the 'engineer', who is the chief creator and the manager of each arsenal.
The third level is the supervisor, which is held by senior central and local officials. For example, in the four major arsenals in Handan, the highest supervisor is Xiangbang Zhao Bao.
Local counties are generally held concurrently by the local magistrate or county governor.
A batch of new weapons built by Zhao Yong in the arsenal of Japan some time ago should be produced.
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