It’s the ninth day of June, it’s summer, but the weather in Handan has been rainy for several days, so the temperature doesn’t make people feel too hot and intolerable.
Queen Yan Boying, who lives in a secluded house as a widow, has already put on summer clothes that are more refreshing and thin.
If she stayed in the house in the past, she would prefer to wear that soft silk robe because it was more close-fitting and comfortable.
But today it doesn't work.
Somehow, seeing the busy figures of the palace maids walking back and forth in the palace, Boying suddenly felt a little bored.
The maids did not know the strange psychology of the woman, they were just busy with the work in hand. He put the luxurious dark robe in his hand on the woman, then took a few gold and jade ornaments and seals that symbolized supreme power and status and put them on the waist of the robe for her. Finally, he decorated her with simple but essential embellishments. Less refined makeup.
In a short time, the young woman who originally had some resentment became the Queen Yan who could not be looked at directly in the eyes of the world.
As soon as Boying stood up, the eunuch's high-pitched voice came from beside him: "Queen, the driver is waiting outside the mansion."
Boying nodded slightly and responded, but his steps did not move. The palace people on the side had no choice but to stop and wait.
It was obviously the opportunity that I had been looking forward to for so long, but when it came time to go back, I felt like escaping. Perhaps it was the fire in Jidu and the hardships of escaping across the mountains that made her a little reluctant to face it.
But Boying himself knew that she had no choice compared to her aunt who was just a corner away.
Thinking of this, she immediately stopped hesitating and walked towards the outside of the hall.
Walking out of the courtyard, one side of the broad avenue was guarded by two rows of Zhao soldiers holding weapons and armor. When the soldiers saw Queen Yan coming out of the palace, they all bowed their heads and saluted.
Prince Ji Ping, who was waiting beside the carriage, also hurriedly came forward, bowed and saluted, saying, "My son, I pay my respects to the queen."
Looking at his son, who had not seen him for ten days, there was a hint of timidity on his face. Boying nodded with complicated eyes and ignored the other party.
After she got on the carriage, the motorcade quickly headed out of the city. Hearing the noise, she couldn't help but lift the car curtain again, wanting to take another look at this temporary residence in Handan. She looked at the familiar but unfamiliar cornices and brackets in the distance, and slowly retreated behind her. At this time, she suddenly saw the autumn moon on her aunt's mansion.
Qiuyue was standing on the street at this time, silently watching this huge convoy. Soon Qiuyue seemed to see Boying, and she bowed in the direction of the carriage.
Boying hesitated for a moment, looked at the other person and nodded silently, then lowered the curtains. The large convoy continued to move forward, and the only sounds left in her ears were the "grunt" of wheels turning and the "clack" of horses' hooves on the brick floor.
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Located up and down the big river (Yellow River) on the border of Yan and Qi, the battles at this time were also huge.
Qi troops and horses stretching for several miles were marching on the road. This large-scale military brigade is only the Chinese army where Kuang Zhang is located. The troops of the former army have already crossed the river in early June, and now more troops are gathering towards Pinglu.
Qi State completely gave up its rule over Yan.
Kuang Zhang really felt bad, but there was nothing he could do about it. In fact, in the second month after capturing Jidu, he had already discovered something was wrong. He didn't pay attention to the army's atrocities at first. After all, the capital of Yan State had been captured and the King of Yan was dead. According to the usual rules, Yan State Already dead, the land of Yan will eventually become the land of Qi.
But the final result is not necessarily the case. Clearly he was wrong.
Kuang Zhang, or rather King Qi, they are not aware of the current rules of war and the people's hearts!
When Kuang Zhang realized it and wanted to control it, he realized that the situation was no longer controllable.
Instigated by thoughtful people, the Yan people rioted day after day, starting with more than a hundred people, then more than a thousand people, until finally the Yan land was on fire.
Qi's situation was completely broken.
Looking at the slightly decadent army in front of him, Kuang Zhang couldn't help but sigh.
General Pi next to him bowed his head and said: "General, why did your Majesty suddenly order us to withdraw our troops at this time?"
Kuang Zhang glanced at him, but still explained: "Qin and Zhao had a conspiracy for a long time, intending to expel the Yan State and attack the Qi State; Wei and Han were still clinging to the Qi State; the Song State had both sides. , the work was done without any effort, and now the war on the southern front has been defeated. If we don't withdraw our troops, Linzi may be in danger. Alas, Qin State is using its old tricks again, and the situation is reversed!"
Until now, Kuang Zhang still thought that this was a trick played by Qin State on Qi State. However, on the surface, this is indeed the case. After all, according to the intelligence currently available to the Qi army, although Wei, Zhao, and Han in the Zhuzao front line surrounded the Qi army from the side, the main force fighting Qi and Chu was still Ying Hua The Qin army led by Qin.
Moreover, the main reason why Qi State is in the current predicament is because of the dispute between Qin and Chu. Qi State invested in the wrong allies.
Kuang Zhang did not conceal his marching distance, and a march of this scale could not be concealed at all. However, he had already reached the hinterland of the Qi army, and he did not think that the Qin army could reach here quietly.
Speaking of which, it is not that Qi State failed to take into account Zhao State's final intention. However, judging from Zhao State's external performance these days, the main force of Zhao Army should still confront Zhongshan State in Daijun or Jingxing.
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Moreover, Kuang Zhang did not receive news that Zhao Jun had crossed the river.
However, it seemed that it suddenly occurred to me that Zhao Guo had often made some unusual actions in recent years, and that Zhao Guoben was one of the masterminds of this plan. Although the probability that the opponent will turn around and launch an attack on the main force of the Qi army is very small.
But after Kuang Zhang was careful, he still ordered to the side: "Send the order to the front army, do not march carelessly, and beware of enemy surprise attacks."
...Former army commander Tian Pan had already rushed to more than ten miles away from Rao'an City (Yanshan County, Hebei) when he received the news.
Tian Pan, who has been stationed in Gaotang all year round, can be regarded as dealing with the Zhao army all year round. This is why King Wei of Qi and King Hui of Wei once said when they were "discussing treasures", "My minister who hopes to have a son will guard Gaotang." , then Zhao people would not dare to fish in the river."
Tian Pan boasted that he had some understanding of the Zhao people's marching style, but he didn't think that Zhao would dare to fight against Qi at this time.
However, Tian Pan was not a reckless general. After thinking for a moment, he sent two groups of light cavalry to Pingyuan and Gaotang respectively to detect military reports from the front line. And he himself led the army straight to Rao'an City.
Rao'an is the junction point between Yan, Zhao and Qi. Long before Qi State planned the land of Yan, Rao'an had been quietly stocking grain here. Moreover, it was originally a fertile plain, so Qi State stocked a large amount of grain here. Among them, Rao'an and Wudi (Haixing County, Shandong Province) have the most grain stores because they are close to the sea and have convenient sea transportation.
The army of Qi State returned north from Yan State. Due to the hasty evacuation and the fact that they were traveling through the territory of Qi State, they did not search or carry much baggage.
Therefore, Qi's 100,000-strong army now urgently needs supplies.
ps: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, book friends!
