General Kong Ying led the army out of the city, took advantage of the chaos to enter the Wei army camp, rescued General Fengjie, and then led the army back to the city. This night attack on the Wei army's camp caught the Wei army in the camp by surprise and forced them to retreat and camp ten miles away.
General Kong Ying stood on the city tower, as if asking questions, and said: "You Qi State did not send troops." General Fengjie stood beside General Kong Ying and said: "The army is resting and reorganizing. These are the provisions and stones to assist you. Only your army can hold on for half a month, and our Qi State will definitely send troops in more than half a month." This sentence gave them a reassurance and gave the Korean army who was holding on to the isolated city a hope. General Kong Ying turned to face General Fengjie and said, "Okay, General, I will record your words and hope that your country can abide by the promise you made."
The Wei army had no choice but to retreat to the mountains and set up camp to avoid another sneak attack by the enemy. This time, the Wei army chose a good place to camp, with the mountain behind it and the stream facing it. The camp is built around the mountain, and the view is wider. There are two watchtowers built in the front camp and the back camp. There are two soldiers on the watchtowers taking turns to watch. There are soldiers patrolling the camp 24 hours a day. General Ding Dian stood in front of the military tent and called a deputy general and said: "Go and inspect the army, count the casualties of the army, and then report to the general." The deputy general kowtowed and retreated. Then, General Ding Dian entered the military tent, sat in front of several cases, reported the military situation on the front line to the King of Wei, and asked the King of Wei to send reinforcements and food and fodder. Then he put the letter in the brocade bag and called in a The scout said: "Pass this military information to Daliang, the capital of Wei, and it must be handed over to the king." The scout withdrew. The deputy general entered the military tent and said: "General, according to the last general's statistics, our army suffered 18,000 casualties, and among the dead there were 15,000 worms who were all soldiers." Obviously, those who attacked them tonight It was a Qi army, but all the 15,000 Qi soldiers led by General Fengjie were killed. General Ding Dian has been thinking about a question, is Qi State without soldiers and generals? Just this amount of reinforcements. Although we were ambushed by the Qi army in the battle of Guiling and defeated our army, the Qi army also suffered considerable losses. After thinking about all this, he smiled and said: "We, the soldiers of the Wei Dynasty, attacked the thunderbolt and defeated the powerful Qin State in Hexi. The other princes were all afraid of it. Our army marched eastward and westward, and was invincible in all battles and conquered all attacks. Qi State This is cowardice." The deputy general stood aside and said: "The Qi State succeeded in encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao last time. This time our Wei State will not make the same mistake again. Once the Qi State sends troops, it will be attacked from both sides and be completely annihilated by our army, so Qi State will The state definitely does not dare to send troops." General Ding Dian said confidently: "General Yun is right, these 15,000 Qi soldiers are probably Qi's grain transport army to assist South Korea." Deputy General "The general is also investigating," said Ding Dian. "According to the detailed information sent out, Qi State sent more than 20,000 grain transport troops this time, and there are still 5,000 Qi troops in the city." Ding Dian looked outside the camp with vacant eyes. , did not pay attention to the more than 20,000 Qi troops at all, and said: "They are struggling to the death. As soon as the reinforcements arrive, we will capture Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, in one fell swoop. After that, we will conquer the Qi State. The kings and ministers of the Qi State will surely surrender." To me, the great king of Wei."
The scouts galloped into the main beams of the Wei capital and rushed into the Wei palace. The King of Wei stood up and asked: "Where have our Wei army reached now?" The scout replied: "Back to your Majesty, our army has attacked Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea." After hearing this, the King of Wei was very excited and said: "The army is mighty. "The scout presented the military information from the front and said: "Your Majesty, this is the military information from the front. Please take a look at it." King Wei sat in front of the table again and said: "Send it up." King Wei looked at the battle report from the front with a smile on his face. He couldn't help laughing and said: "My army fought fiercely with the enemy in Runan, forcing the enemy to the upper reaches of the Ru River. Our army took advantage of the cover of night to sneak across the Ru River, beheading 300,000 enemy soldiers, and led the entire Ru River. South." The old master stood up with his staff and said: "As soon as the enemy's main force is lost, our army will be able to attack Xinzheng, the capital of the enemy." King Wei said happily: "Our army has already attacked Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea." The old lady The master knelt down with his staff and said: "Korea is about to die, and its territory will be included in the territory of our Kingdom of Wei. The king's hegemony has been completed. I would like to congratulate the king." Everyone in the court congratulated the king of Wei. The king of Wei said: "All the ministers are safe."
The King of Wei asked again: "Old Master, what are the movements of Qi State?" The old Master replied: "Qi State has not seen any sign of sending troops." King Wei finally let go of his hanging heart and said: "Our army will attack everyone. Ke, Qi State is afraid and does not dare to send troops. The army is blocked outside Xinzheng City. Who do you think you should send as a general to assist Xinzheng?" The old master said: "Your Majesty, there is a retainer Qiusheng in the old minister's house. He often discusses the art of war with me. He is familiar with military affairs, so let him be your general." The King of Wei said: "Okay, let Qiu Sheng enter the palace." The retainer Qiu Sheng entered the palace of the King of Wei and paid homage to the King of Wei. "I pay my respects to the King," said the King of Wei. : "Qiu Sheng's life." Qiu Sheng stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." King Wei asked, "Qiu Sheng! What is your opinion on the current war situation?" Qiu Sheng stood in front of the ministers and boasted, "Your Majesty, we have a large army. Runan has been captured, and now South Korea is at the end of its war effort. The army only needs to fight quickly. If I lead the 500,000 troops in the city, I can capture Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, in one fell swoop. This will strengthen our country's power and approach the capital of Qi. Linzi, make the king of Qi surrender to my king." After hearing this, King Wei praised him greatly and said: "Qiu Sheng is so courageous, good, I will make Qiu Sheng the general, replacing Ding Dian." Tu Su's face was always a little unhappy. , with some doubts in his heart, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, no." King Wei asked: "Master, why is this?" Tu Su said: "It is a taboo in the army to change generals before the battle, and it is not conducive to a large army fighting." King Wei looked at the old lady The master asked, "What do you think of this?" The master said, "Master, what you said makes sense." King Wei could only say this: "Then the only thing that can be wronged is Qiu Sheng. The army of 500,000 people led by you , are all under the control of General Ding Dian." King Wei thought for a long time and said, "Qiu Sheng, you are their military advisor and can participate in major military and political affairs." Qiu Sheng kowtowed and said, "The last general will obey the order."
The King of Wei sent 500,000 troops to aid Xinzheng in Hancheng. This still made Tu Su feel vaguely uneasy. This was Wei's last elite army of 500,000 troops. Although it was so anxious in its heart, it still remained calm. When it entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, it called out: "Prime Minister, Prime Minister!" Prime Minister Zisang walked out to greet him and said, "Master, what good news do you have to tell me today?" ." Tu Su said: "The army ahead has received good news and has captured Runan. It is now besieging Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea." Then Tu Su said hesitantly: "I always feel that there is something wrong with this matter. As for what is wrong, I I can't tell you." Zi Sang understood after hearing this and said: "If we want to capture Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, it will be impossible to capture it without ten times the enemy force. The king ordered 500,000 elites in the city to go out to support the attack. Xinzheng, the capital of South Korea, is like this." Tu Su showed a sad look and said: "That's it, this is the last force of the Wei State. What if, if something goes wrong, what can we do to resist the powerful Qin State." Zi Sang said: "This is not an accident. The Qi State has just lured these 500,000 elite soldiers to lure our army into an ambush. Our Wei State will be in danger. Our generals must think that the Qi State will not fight because of its cowardice." If you dare to send troops, you will become more and more arrogant, and you will definitely fall into the Qi army's plan. Even if the king regrets it, it will be too late." After saying this, he stood up and said: "I want to go to the palace to meet the king."
Zi Sang couldn't care less, so he went out of the Prime Minister's Palace and entered the Wei Palace with Tu Su, standing outside the palace gate. The personal guard entered the palace of the King of Wei and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and the senior minister are outside the palace gate asking for an audience." King Wei asked, "What is it doing here again?" He was very bored and said: "Just say that the widows are busy with government affairs. Please ask them to go back and summon them another day." The guard said helplessly: "If the king doesn't see you, the Prime Minister will break into the palace." It seems that Zi Zi Sang was ready to risk his life. He and Tu Su broke into the Palace of Wei and suddenly appeared in front of King Wei. He kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty." King Wei also endured his temper. He sat in front of several cases and said, "Prime Minister." , If you have anything to do, please tell me quickly." Zi Sang said: "Your Majesty, retreating now can preserve the strength of Wei State." The King of Wei immediately interrupted and said, "I already know, is there anything else that the Prime Minister has to do? Zi Sang became verbose at this time, like an old woman, and said: "These five hundred thousand are the entire strength of our Wei State. If we are not completely sure of victory, please withdraw the military order, withdraw the army, improve the laws of our Wei State, and restore it as soon as possible." As for the production of the Wei State, once we have grain reserves or granaries with surplus grain every year, and when the Wei State becomes rich and powerful, and the three countries of Han, Zhao, and Qi are surrendered, there will be no need for conquests at all, and other countries will naturally feel the influence of our Wei State. National power, if any country is dissatisfied, it will gather other princes to fight against it. This is the true hegemony of the king." Tu Su stood aside and said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is right!" At this time, King Wei simply listened. If there is no advice from Zisang, King Wei will be disgraced if he withdraws his troops at this time. The current King of Wei is young and vigorous. He is a king who cares about face and is eager to win, so he said perfunctorily: "I know, if the Prime Minister has nothing else to do, please step down." The Prime Minister Zi Sang further said: "Your Majesty. ." Tu Su stood aside and advised: "Your Majesty, this is the policy of the Prime Minister to strengthen the country. Please think twice before taking action." King Wei stood up and said angrily: "You guys go out, this Wei Kingdom is a Wei Kingdom with few insects, and you are not needed. Come and worry about the widow." Zi Sang raised his eyes and looked at King Wei, who was a little disappointed that he could say these words. He pressed forward and said: "Your Majesty." King Wei said angrily: "Zisang, what do you want to do?" Zisang took a few steps back, knelt down and said, "I don't dare." King Wei stretched out his hand He pointed his finger at the palace gate of Wei Palace and said: "Zisang, Tu Su, Widow Chong asked you to get out, didn't you hear?" Zisang and Tu Su had no choice but to exit Wei Palace. After exiting the Wei Palace, Zi Sang said: "Even if I die, I will not let the king destroy this elite army. This elite army is the last barrier of our Wei Kingdom." Zi Sang was still a little unwilling.
On the day when King Wei sent troops. The king of Wei stood on the tower to see off the army. Military advisor Qiu Sheng stood on the chariot, kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty." The soldiers behind him all knelt down and shouted, "The Kingdom of Wei will last for ten thousand years." The King of Wei stood on the tower and shouted, "I am here. The Palace of Wei is waiting for the triumphant return of the army, and I will be proud of you." Then a voice called out: "No, you can't! You are going to die!" Prime Minister Zisang ran out in mourning clothes and faced the army in mourning. , shouted: "Old king, early king! Open your eyes and take a look." King Wei stood on the tower and scolded: "Xiangguo, are you trying to confuse the army?" Xiangguo Zisang stood up and looked up at where he stood. The King of Wei, who was on top of the city tower, said: "Your Majesty, your dispatch of troops this time is exactly what Qi's military advisors planned. Qi is worried that you will not send troops. Your Majesty sent troops this time, and the Qi army pretended to be defeated, leading our army to go deep, and then ambush them." After annihilating all my army, I, Zi Sang, came to mourn for the army. Don't you, Your Majesty, still not allow it?" The Grand Master stood beside the King of Wei and said, "Your Majesty, the prime minister has evil intentions in bewitching my army in this way." Zi Sang. Looking at the top of the city tower, he said: "Your Majesty, you listen to the words of treacherous people so much. How can we, the State of Wei, not die?" The King of Wei angrily pointed at the prime minister, Zi Sang, and said, "Zisang, you cursed my army to death like this. You What crime should be committed?" Zisang stood under the city tower, walked in front of the army, and said, "Even if I die, I will stop the king from sending troops." The king of Wei said angrily: "This Wei is a Wei with few insects, isn't it? Your son, Sang, is in the Wei Kingdom. You don’t need to worry about what I want to do.”
