Zisang stood up and kowtowed: "Thank you, King Qi." Then he walked out and stood in the court hall and said: "Qi State is bordered by the sea in the east and Taihang in the west. It is a dangerous place. It is profitable for fish and salt production and produces iron ore. It is located in the south. Chu was open to trade, and Xian Gong reformed and became the overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period. He allied with other countries and supported the Zhou Dynasty. After Xian Gong, Qi was in internal strife, which made it unable to recover. Under the pressure of the strong Qin, internal and external troubles, the only option was to unite and resist Qin. The State of Wei is willing to renege and form an alliance with the State of Qi to jointly fight against Qin. This is a strategy to eliminate the strong and support the weak, and I offer it to the King of Qi." The King of Qi stood up and said, "My army will withdraw from the territory of Wei and renew the alliance." Zi Sang bowed to the King of Qi, Exit Qi Palace.
Wei Gongzi Jing was released and stood outside the Qi Palace when he saw Zi Sang walking out of the Qi Palace. Standing in front of it, Wei Gongzi Jing looked at Zi Sang with great confusion and said: "Prime Minister, how could it be you?" King Qi walked out of the Qi Palace and said: "Okay, you all go back." Zi Sang again He kowtowed and said, "Thank you, King Qi." Then he clasped his hands and faced Young Master Jing of the State of Wei, and said, "Sir, please get in the carriage." After opening the curtain, Young Master Jing of the State of Wei got into the carriage and ran back to Daliang, the capital of Wei. On his way back to Daliang, the capital of Wei, Zisang drove to Maling Road. The caravan stopped at Maling Road, stood under the valley, and looked at the surrounding mountains and cliffs. There was only one path that could pass through, and it was a dead place. He said: "The terrain here is dangerous, surrounded by mountains, and there are large mountains and cliffs connected to the outside world." Blocking is a good place for an ambush. My army was so eager to win that the whole army was wiped out, which is painful to think about." He climbed to the top of the mountain again and looked away from the distance.
Fa Zhang was reformed in the Qin State. Within five years, the Qin State became rich and powerful. King Qin and Fazhang trained troops in Lantian and entered the Lantian military camp. In Lantian, large armies were mobilized frequently, with swords and spears standing everywhere and millions of soldiers in armor. The King of Qin faced Fazhang and said, "Prime Minister, look at my millions of troops. This is all the work of the Prime Minister." Fazhang kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, Fazhang's success in reforming the Qin Kingdom is all due to the king's wisdom and martial prowess." The King of Qin looked at the army and said proudly: "Prime Minister, do you think my million-strong army can recover Hexi?" Fazhang said: "We can send out troops." The King of Qin smiled and said: "Prime Minister, please tell me, I am listening. Listen." Fazhang said: "The Wei State's successive conquests in recent years, including the attack on Zhao and the defeat of Guiling, and then the attack on Han, where they were defeated at Maling Road and their military strength was greatly damaged. It is no longer the same as when we fought with the Qin Army in Hexi. It’s time to show off the heroes of the Wei State. Today’s Wei State has been severely damaged and cannot compete with our great Qin.” King Qin began to worry and said: “If Wei Xiangzi Sang is guarding Hexi, I heard that you and Wei Xiangzi Sang are from the same family. ." Fazhang said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have a clever plan in my mind." King Qin then relaxed and said: "I will take the Prime Minister as the commander of the army and lead a million troops to Hexi." Fazhang stepped forward and bowed. He paused and said: "I accept the decree."
Fazhang personally led the army out of Lantian base camp and set out for Hexi. The number of troops in Hexi is less than 500,000, and the defense of the city can still be sustained for a while. If they take the initiative to attack, it is likely that the entire army will be annihilated, and Hexi is in danger. At this time, a scout came to report, standing under the city and shouting: "Open the city gate, open the city gate, there is an urgent military information report to the general under the sign." The defenders on the city lowered the drawbridge and opened the city gate. The scouts rode across the suspension bridge, rushed into Hexi City, and entered the general's mansion. The general asked: "What military information does the scout want to report to me?" The scout knelt down on one leg, clasped his fists and faced the general and said: "Back to the general, the Qin army has left the Lantian base camp and rushed to the west of the river." The general asked again. : "How many troops does the Qin army have?" The scout replied: "The army is one million." The general stood up and asked, "Who is leading the army?" The scout replied: "Qin Xiang Fa Zhang." The general sat down again and said, "I know, the general Now, you go down and have a rest." The generals stepped forward and said, "General Feng, our Hexi army is less than 500,000, and the disparity in strength is huge. It seems that Qin is bound to take back Hexi." A general stepped forward and said, "I heard that Qin Prime Minister Fazhang and Prime Minister Guo are from the same school and are very resourceful. How should our army meet the enemy?" General Feng said very annoyed: "It seems that I have no choice but to write to the king, asking Prime Minister to come and guard Hexi with the other generals." The general said: "This is very good." The general announced a military order and said: "Close the city gates. The army cannot go out of the city to fight. Anyone who dares to fight will be killed!" The generals stepped forward and said: "I will obey the order." Then they all Exit the general's mansion, prepare for war, and wait for the arrival of the Qin army.
The Qin army marched to the west of Hexi. They came to the city and arranged their troops in a square formation, divided into left and right wings and the Chinese army's formation. The shield soldiers stepped forward, slapped their swords on their shields and shouted: "Mighty, mighty." The flags were fluttering, and the armored soldiers raised their long spears, and there were many spears and spears, covering a large area of darkness. The horns are blown, the drums thunder. The Qin general rode his horse forward slowly, stood in front of the army, and shouted: "The crossbowmen come forward." The crossbowmen came out of the formation and stood behind the shield soldiers. Looking at the top of the city tower, the dark wind is howling, black clouds are pressing on the top, and the army is approaching. The army on the city rushed forward, preparing to fight. It seems that the army under the city is planning to attack the city, and there will be a fierce battle in Hexi. General Qin pulled out the long sword from his waist and shouted: "The army is ready." The army under the city drew their bows and set arrows upwards, then rushed up to the crossbow bed. There was a big bow on the crossbow bed, and nine bows were arranged on it. An arrow as long as a spear. The crossbowmen were arrayed in the center of the archers. There are twenty or thirty crossbow beds like this. The long sword shouted forward: "Fire the arrow." The arrows were shot out densely, like a dark cloud covering the sky, towards Hexi City. Seeing the situation, the defenders could only hide behind the battlements, or the shield soldiers stepped forward and erected their shields between the two battlements. Zisang implemented reforms in the Qin State, which strengthened the Qin army's combat effectiveness. Crossbowmen are good at long-range shooting, making it impossible for other vassal states to compete. The chariots line up behind the crossbowmen and are good at running attacks. The spears and long swords kept the enemy at bay. This time the Qin army was well-equipped and specifically targeted at the Wei soldiers in the Wei state. The feathers of arrows are like rain, shattering rubble, destroying battlements, piercing shields and piercing armor. Facing this offensive, the Wei army retreated collectively, protected by shield soldiers in front. The Qin army under the city shouted: "Retract the troops." The army under the city retreated, and the dust was flying.
In the Qin army camp, Prime Minister Fa Zhang and a Qin general were playing chess. The general asked in confusion: "Xiangguo, why don't you capture Hexi in one fell swoop?" Xiangguo Fazhang concentrated for a long time and said: "No, I came from the same school as Master Wei. I was waiting for my senior brother. I have to fight with it." He looked at the sunspot held by the general, but he still didn't move. Fazhang smiled and said: "General, hurry up and make a move." The general looked at the chessboard and saw a dead end, and said: "I didn't expect that Xiangguo's chess skills were so superb. I lost." Fazhang said: "Playing chess and using troops It's the same, you must not rush to win, you need to keep a clear mind and flexible judgment, so that you can use your troops successfully." The general stood up and kowtowed: "The general has learned a lesson." Then he exited the military tent.
King Wei ascended the throne with a heavy heart and sat in front of several cases. Under the court, all the ministers knelt down and shouted: "Your Majesty, for ten thousand years, my Kingdom of Wei will never be able to survive for ten thousand years." The King of Wei looked up at these ministers and said, "My lords, please be free." At this time, the King of Wei was A sad look on his face. Zi Sang stepped forward, looked at King Wei and said, "Your Majesty." King Wei had something to say in his heart and didn't know where to start. Zi Sang said, "Your Majesty, Qin is attacking Wei's land west of Hexi, and my ministers are incompetent. , willing to rush to Hexi and repel the invading enemy." King Wei suddenly raised his head and said: "The Prime Minister rushed to Hexi, how long will it take to repel the Qin army in Hexi?" Zi Sang hesitated for a long time and said, "This It's hard to say, it's hard to say. There are many enemies in Hexi and we are few. The enemy is strong and we are weak. This has many disadvantages for Wei." The king of Wei said discouraged again: "Since there is no certainty of repelling the Qin army in Hexi, what is the need for the prime minister? Are you rushing to Hexi?" Zisang took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, the State of Qin is good at using estrangement tactics to drive a wedge between the monarch and his ministers. As long as your Majesty does not listen to slander, and supports me unswervingly, I promise you, your Majesty will succeed. The Qin army in Hexi will be defeated within a year." King Wei stood up, his eyes were so firm, and said: "Xiangguo, go ahead." Zisang then withdrew from the palace of King Wei.
Outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, it was windy and rainy. Inside the Prime Minister's Mansion, Wei Guofu Chong and Prime Minister Zi Sang were lying on the couch together, lingering. Under the dim light, Wei Guofu Chong leaned on Zi Sang's chest. Zi Sang put his arm around Wei Guofu Chong's shoulders and said, "Fuchong! I don't know when I will see you again if I go to Hexi. I'm afraid I'll be here all night." After that, you and I will be separated by yin and yang." Wei Guo Fu Chong looked at Zi Sang beside him and said, "What do the Prime Minister's words mean? Why can't I understand?" Zi Sang lamented: "In the court hall Above, there are many nobles who resent me, and they will put me to death at any time. The old master secretly gathered those old forces, and these old forces are getting stronger day by day. After I go to Hexi, the Qin State will definitely send detailed instructions to invade Wei country, bribe those old powers and nobles, spread rumors, and alienate the relationship between the king and me. The king is still very young, and the relationship between me and the king is delicate. The king cannot withstand the instigation of these ministers. " Wei Guofu began to worry about it, and said: "The prime minister had known about this, why didn't he give the old master a crime to get rid of him?" Zi Sang said: "No, the old master lives in seclusion and has not violated the law. I If we get rid of the Grand Master on unnecessary charges, then Wei's laws will be a piece of paper, and some law enforcement officials will use me as a starting point to use the law for personal gain and create more unjust, false and wrong cases. This will cause chaos. "Wei Guofu Chong said: "With me in the court, the Prime Minister will return safely." Zi Sang said: "Fuxing Chong is not allowed, this will only increase the king's resentment towards you. If mother and son are separated, Fu Chong should think carefully." "Wei Guofu Chong said anxiously: "You can't do this or that, so the prime minister shouldn't go to Hexi." Zi Sang said helplessly: "Qin attacked me in Hexi, and I was born to be the prime minister of a country. I have no choice. This may be the last time I will be loyal to Wei and to my husband Chong. Fucheng, I have something to say to my husband Chong." Fu Chong of Wei State said: "You tell me." Zi Sang said: "I slaughtered Su in Ye. I have done meritorious service in governing Ye, and this insect is selfless and steady. I can kill Su and become the prime minister. If I kill Su and become the prime minister, our country of Wei will not be in chaos, and the foundation of the country of Wei will continue." Then he got up and sat down in front of several cases, writing. write. Fu Chong sat on the couch and looked at Zi Sang under the light. After Zisang finished writing, he walked up to Fu Chong and handed it to Fu Chong and said, "You can leave this letter to Tu Su. Fu Chong must keep it." Fu Chong stood in front of Zi Sang and looked at Zi Sang affectionately. : "Zi Sang." Zi Sang just nodded silently, without saying anything, burying each other's feelings in their hearts. When Wei Guofu Chong left the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zi Sang stood behind Wei Guo Fu Chong and called out: "Fu Chong." Wei Guofu Chong looked back and said: "Zisang." Zi Sang said: "We must help the king to become the king. I am the true king of Wei." Then he kowtowed. Wei Guofu Chong nodded and said with a smile: "Okay."
When Wei Guofu Chong returned to the harem, the palace maids came forward to greet them and saluted: "Queen Mother." Wei Guofu Chong faced them and said: "You are all exempt from the courtesy." Then he entered his palace, called in a personal maid, and said: "Xiao Hong , what happened in the palace after I left?" The maid pondered for a long time, and seemed to remember something, and said: "Oh, the king came just now." Wei Guofu asked anxiously: "You told the king What?" The maid said: "The slave told the king that the Queen Mother went to Taishang Temple to pray for the King." Wei Guofu Chong asked: "What did the King say?" The maid replied: "The King said that the Queen Mother was really thoughtful. Then he left." Wei Guofu Chong said: "The Ai family knows, please retreat." The maid Xiaohong exited Wei Guofu Chong's palace.
