Dieyi's instigation seems to be difficult to change the final fate of Chu State.
Zhao Yong will not comment on whether King Chu is stupid or not, but his operation is really confusing.
Perhaps a state of Chu that changes its orders overnight will not be harmful to Zhao in the long run.
However, the ceasefire between Qin and Chu has forced Zhao Yong's plan to speed up again.
The Zhongshan Kingdom, an invincible little power, has always been forbidden to move lightly. If it launches troops rashly, it may be rebounded and hurt itself. beat! Then with the power of thunder.
Now he hopes that Yan Guo can resist for a while longer.
Zhao Yongsishen said for a long time: "We, Zhao State, will not fight with Qi State for the time being regarding the affairs of Yan State. However, the matter in Northern Xinjiang may be settled."
The expressions of all the ministers below suddenly perked up.
Pang Nuan came out immediately, bowed and said: "I am willing to be the vanguard. If I cannot defeat the enemy chief, my power will not be returned."
Zhao Yong nodded slightly, then turned to Zhao Cheng and said, "The cabinet has drafted a battle plan in the past two days. This battle is bound to completely eliminate the evil intruders in the northern frontier of our Zhao country."
"Here." Zhao Cheng bowed.
The cabinet now has only three assistant ministers: Zhao Cheng, Fei Yi, and Su Qin, representing national affairs, military affairs, and royal power respectively.
Since Feiyi became the military commander, he has gradually stepped down from his responsibilities in state affairs. Now he is in the cabinet in name only. He still spends most of his time in the military camp training soldiers.
Those who actually handled political affairs were the chief situ Zhao Cheng and the imperial censor Su Qin.
However, the latter cannot completely ignore the influence of the former. The three parties can be said to check and balance each other and cooperate with each other, becoming the royal secretaries in the true sense.
In fact, the kings and ministers of Zhao State had discussed this battle plan once since the end of the Three Jin Dynasty's attack on Qin Dynasty. The Hu people and Zhongshan had always been their original goals.
Zhao State started a large-scale conscription a hundred days ago, and it was not targeted at Yan State or Qi State.
Hu Talent is Zhao Guo's first goal and the most important step for Hu Fuling's success.
Because the essence of Zhao Yong's Hufu riding and shooting is not to "learn from the barbarians and develop skills to defeat the barbarians", but to be more precise, it is to "use the barbarians to control the barbarians". Because only three to five years of military training cannot have any significant effect on soldiers who are not familiar with horseback riding. And if you start from a baby, it will be even more impossible. Zhao Yong may not be able to achieve it in his lifetime, and the enemy's spears will not wait for him.
Therefore, the fastest and most effective way is to recruit ready-made nomadic cavalry.
The results of the Battle of Hexi proved that his idea was correct.
Only by increasing their sense of identity can the people of Daidi truly identify with the State of Zhao.
The next step is to attack Rong Di with Dai Di cavalry, defeat them with advanced Dai Di cavalry, and then recruit them. Then use Rong Di cavalry to attack other Rong Di, defeat them, and recruit them, just like a snowball. , as long as there is logistical support and cultural recognition, Zhao's Hufu cavalry force will become stronger.
And then implement the unification of thought in a true sense.
On the day of success, Zhao Yong will not only be the king of Zhao, but also the master of the grassland. Zhao will also become a country of mixed farming and nomadic people, with the whole country practicing martial arts. Assimilate more and more nomadic tribes and let them accept the influence of China.
That is to say, those who recognize me, China, should be my people, China.
Hufu riding and shooting is not only a military reform, but also an ideological reform and a cultural reform.
Advanced thinking is Zhao Yong’s real backing.
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Quiet candlelight, dense swords and swords.
The Chu army camp in the south (Xixia County, Shaanxi Province).
In the commander's tent, all the generals were silent.
Qu Yuan had a surprised look on his face and was stunned for a moment. He rubbed the corners of his eyebrows again and slapped his forehead heavily. After some manipulation, he was finally sure that he had heard correctly.
The moment he reacted, he felt that his breathing was a little difficult. He was confused and unwilling. It was clear that the return to the ground was imminent, and the destruction of the enemy was clearly in sight.
Why does the king do stupid things again and again! The five countries united just before the war, and immediately another one retreated from the battlefield.
Qu Yuan panted heavily and asked with a complicated expression to his superior Ling Yin, who was showing his age: "Your Majesty, do you really want us to withdraw our troops?"
Zhaoyang lowered his eyes and said nothing. His eyes were closed tightly, his elbows were propped on the desk, and his forehead was supported by his hands. His originally straight back seemed to be overwhelmed by the armor he had worn for more than ten years, and his waist became rickety.
"Hey!" Zhi Gui Jingcui clenched his fists and slammed the cases in front of him. He said with a sad and angry tone: "We who are leading the battle have all left Yingdu, and the remaining people who are greedy for money and traitorous to the country have begun to move around. Hateful, hateful!"
"We, Chu, are attacking quickly and fiercely, and the Qin army is defeated. Besides, Qin has already ceded Xihe and the Three Jin Dynasties, so why not return to Chu?" General Qu Gai comforted himself.
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the tent looked at Qu Gai.
Qu Gai swallowed his saliva and said in a tone that he didn't even believe: "Perhaps... Qin is really sincere in making peace with Chu."
Zhaoyang, who was at the top, smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Qin could cede Hexi and Shangjun, but he knew that it was absolutely impossible to cede Shang to both places. Moreover, the Weihan channel has been lost.
Now, Shang Yu on the front line of Wuguan is Qin's last barrier against the southeast.
If the Chu State gets it, it can connect with Danyong. By then, the Qin State will be completely reduced to the fish of the Guandong countries.
The King of Qin would be willing to cede unless he was stupid.
The geographical location of this land is so important. How can it be easily obtained without the collision of flesh and blood!
The cession of territory, such an obvious delaying method, couldn't the King of Chu see it? After Qin takes over Yiqu in the north, will Chu still have a chance? King Chu was really confused.
"Qu Gai." Zhaoyang Weng said.
"The general is here!" Qu stood up and bowed to him.
The rest of the people in the tent also looked at the old commander expectantly.
After a long silence, Zhaoyang Fang slowly said: "You and your 20,000 infantrymen will stand behind the army to prevent the Qin army from sneak attack. Tomorrow there will be a scandal and the whole army will withdraw back to Wancheng."
"Your Majesty, if you withdraw your troops now, all our hard work over the past few months will be in vain!"
"If we withdraw our troops, those dead men of our Chu country will really have died in vain."
"I hope your Majesty Yin will think twice. I will return to Yingdu today to meet with the King and beg the King to take back the king's orders!"
Every word spoken in the tent made the depression in Zhaoyang's chest gradually rise. He didn't want to refuse his orders in dialect, but he was Zhaoyang, he couldn't...
"Poof!" A mouthful of hot blood suddenly sprayed out, and the old handsome man's body fell heavily on the banquet like a dead tree.
The big tent, which was originally bustling with people, suddenly stopped.
After a brief silence, there was an even bigger explosion.
"Your Majesty!"
"Go to the country!"
Qu Yuan, who was nearest, quickly stepped forward, tremblingly helped the old man up, and shouted outside the tent: "Hurry up and send the doctor!"
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On the evening of the 10th, it was still raining non-stop in Handan.
The full candlelight quietly lit up the pavilion and palace, and the shadows climbed up the eaves of the drizzle. Zhao Yong put down the simplified book he had finished reviewing in his hand and pinched the corners of his eyes that were already a little sore.
"Your Majesty, you still need to rest, it's time for dinner." Chen Zhong reminded from the side.
Zhao Yong nodded and told the palace attendants on the side: "Return the certificate of credence of Yan State to Da Situ."
"First Evolution"
"Here." The palace attendant on one side leaned forward, folded up the memorial, and put it into a cloth bag.
The envoy of Yan knelt outside Zhao Wang's palace today and cried for the whole day.
Zhao Yong felt that it was okay to keep waiting for Yan Guo not to reply.
But it is unlikely that Zhao will send troops at this time.
After much thought, Zhao Yong chose a compromise method and approved 20,000 shi of grain as support.
After all, Zhao State cannot give up Yan State now, and now Zhao State still needs Yan State to withstand a wave of Qi army's front.
Zhao Yong was not in a hurry to eat. The army was about to go on an expedition, and the backlog of political affairs needed to be dealt with as soon as possible. He casually picked up another brief letter and glanced at the mark on the outside. It was sent by Shangjun. He couldn't help but look at it seriously.
However, the description in it is unremarkable and seems to be a progress report on Li Dui's implementation of Zhao's new system in Shangjun.
Just when Zhao Yong thought that it might be the cabinet's neglect that allowed such a memorial to come to him, the last message in the memorial suddenly made Zhao Yong happy.
Wei State sends more troops to Hexi! I looked at the time again, half a month ago.
Zhao Yong thought for a while. Half a month ago, wasn't it the time when the Qin and Chu armies were fighting fiercely?
It seems that Wei State occupies the westward passage and will not be lonely for long.
The plan to use Chu to lead Qin was completely ruined, but now Wei and Han seem to have the momentum to pressure Qin again.
This is good news for Zhao Guo.
As for the Chu State... there is no border dispute, and for the time being we should focus on good relations.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he thought of the Kingdom of Chu, a graceful and charming woman, Zheng Xiu, suddenly popped into Zhao Yong's mind. Immediately afterwards, there was a throbbing in the body.
The sudden desire caught Zhao Yong off guard. He put down the brief note in his hand and ordered to the little palace maid beside him: "Go and ask Mrs. Yao if she has eaten."
"Here!"
Chen Zhong stopped the palace maid and said to Zhao Yong: "The princess invites Mrs. Mi and Young Master Ji to the palace for dinner. Mrs. Yao is dining with them in the greenhouse hall."
"Oh?" Zhao Yong was stunned for a moment: "Mrs. Mi?"
"Princess Mi and Young Master Ji of Qin." Chen Zhong reminded with a smile.
Only then did Zhao Yong suddenly remember that if he hadn't been so lustful, he would have forgotten about it for a moment.
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... Zhao State is indeed a good place. At least during the period when Mi Bazi came, except for some political unwillingness, she lived a comfortable life, especially in the prosperous city of Handan. Here she can buy anything she wants, including rouge and fur from the north, Shu brocade and tea from the south, as well as pickled sea fish from Qi and Yue, and a salt as fine as white snow.
During this time of war between nations, Handan did not seem to be affected in any way. This place is indeed much better than Xianyang.
Ying Ji seemed to think so too. After all, he was a five- or six-year-old kid, and curiosity was always the nature of this age group. Although this was not the first time he came to Zhao Wang Palace, every time he came, Ying Ji jumped up and down with joy.
Because he knows that he can eat delicious food again.
As the palace attendant entered the Greenhouse Hall, Mi Bazi first bowed to Princess Ji Yao who was looking up to him.
Next to him, Ying Ji bowed respectfully to Ji Yao like an adult.
The beauties in the palace pursed their lips and smiled when they saw the little baby's deliberate movements.
The hall was filled with laughter. For a moment, Mi Bazi didn't pay much attention to Ji Yao who was sitting directly above him, and subconsciously looked at Mrs. Yao who was sitting next to her.
Yao Lan can be said to be the most beautiful woman here. Her appearance is very eye-catching. Anyone who is not blind can see it. Not only men like to look at beautiful women, but women are no exception.
Just looking at Yao Lan's skin color, which is like the white snow in winter, she immediately calls all the women next to her a bit dull. The woman's skin is like jade. Just one comparison will make the good or bad self-evident. The slightly exposed skin on her neck lined with jet-black silk stockings became increasingly whiter, her pupils were curved with a smile, and her red lips were dotted with rouge. She really looked like a person who had stepped out of a painting. Moreover, her figure is quite impressive, especially her chest that looks like that. Mi Bazi feels even more powerful than a woman who has given birth.
Sometimes Mi Bazi really envies these concubines in Zhao Palace, because there seems to be no intrigue here.
Although she thought it was strange at first, because the woman who was more beautiful than the others had a lower status, so it was impossible for the hostess to like her. Although it is said that this Mrs. Yao is the daughter of a powerful minister of Zhao State, no matter how you say it, she can only be regarded as a concubine.
Just like when Mi Bazi first entered Xianyang Palace, although he was favored by the King of Qin, he was often bullied and suppressed by the Queen of Qin. It was not until he gave birth to Ying Ji that the situation got better. In the past, if Ying Si suddenly doted on that A woman will also be wary.
However, over the past two or three months, Mi Bazi discovered that the relationship between Mrs. Yao and Princess Zhao was really very good.
And this was when King Zhao had no heirs. This is extremely abnormal. So Mi Bazi was very curious.
But as a woman, she could feel that their smiles were not mixed with any jealousy.
"Mrs. Mi, please have a seat. Master, please have a seat." Ji Yao pointed to the banquet aside.
Mi Bazi came to his senses and hurriedly saluted, "Thank you, Princess." Ying Ji followed suit and said, "Thank you, Princess."
Ji Yao's red lips slightly opened: "Ten days ago, merchants from Qi State brought some fine sea fish. I originally wanted the palace servants to send some to Madam Mi, but after thinking about it, I still invited Madam to have a meal with her. good."
"My concubine, thank you for your concern, Queen." Mi Bazi replied softly.
There was a small cauldron in front of both of them, and bursts of alluring aroma were emitting from the cauldron. Ying Ji stared at the steaming aroma, and suddenly said to Ji Yao: "Mom is at home. As the saying goes, the queen is so kind that when Ji'er returns to Qin, she will definitely give her a lot of delicious food."
If an adult said such words, it would seem a bit flattering, but if it came from a child, it would seem extremely sincere.
All the girls in the hall immediately covered their mouths and started laughing softly.
Yao Lan said with a smile on the side: "Young master, I have agreed that the queen will wait to eat Qin's delicacies."
"Ji'er will never lie." Ying Ji said seriously with a small face.
"Mrs. Mi is so lucky to have a child like Young Master." A voice suddenly came from outside the palace.
