Zhao Li looked up to the sky and said: "The emperor is above and the earth is below. If we cannot behead the King of Zhongshan this time and appease the people of Zhongshan, Zhao Li will resign from all official positions and swear not to be a worm." He took out his waist. The arrow feathers in between were broken, and the arrow shaft was broken. The old man standing aside nodded happily and said: "General Zhao is loyal and brave." Then he helped Zhao Li up and said: "If General Zhao does not give up, I am willing to lead the way for General Zhao." Zhao Li kowtowed and said: " Thank you for your help." The old man said: "There are not so many etiquettes in the mountains, so General Zhao doesn't need to be restrained." The woman stood aside, seeming a little unhappy, and said with a serious face: "Zhao Li, you Come here." Zhao Li looked a little embarrassed and walked up. The old man said happily: "You guys talk first. Today I hunted some game in the mountains and went to give you a midnight snack. I won't disturb you." Then he walked in.
Zhao Li stood in front of the woman and was about to speak when the woman covered his mouth with one hand. Then he lowered his head and pondered for a long, long time. He suddenly raised his head and said: "Zhao Li, I want you to tell the truth, do you like me?" Zhao Li was not surprised and replied cheerfully: "Yes." The woman said: "Okay, I'll wait for you to pick up the King of Zhongshan Come and marry me." Zhao Li said: "Zhao Li will definitely marry you and propose marriage to your family, and he will marry you back to Zhao Kingdom." The woman said, "You must remember my name, Ba Tuo Mu Yun ." Zhao Li said silently: "Batuo Muyun, I have written it down." Muyun said: "You have to remember me in your heart, I am just a cloud in your heart." Zhao Li said: "Okay, remember it. In my heart.”
The next day, Zhao Li led the army to set off from Jingxing and marched rapidly day and night. They are like insects that cannot take off their armour, and horses that cannot take off their saddles. Even in the dark night and the storm, they led the horses forward with difficulty. Zhao Li called the old man and asked: "Old man, when will my army arrive at Gucheng?" The old man, wearing a bamboo hat on his head, stood in front of Zhao Li in the heavy rain and replied: "General Zhao, at your marching speed, , we can reach Gucheng at dawn tomorrow." Zhao Li said to the army behind him: "The army continues to move forward and strive to reach Gucheng before dawn." The army continued to run forward, walking hand in hand along the plank road, with the rapid river below. , if you are not careful, you will fall into the rushing river. They walked carefully along the plank road. These soldiers are holding hands. If one soldier accidentally steps into the air, another soldier will pull him up and take care of each other. Mud even splashed all over him. Arrive at Gucheng, the capital of Zhongshan Kingdom, before dawn.
The army camped outside the city and took a short rest. At dawn, the army formed an array outside the city and surrounded the capital. The army has arrived in Gucheng and is stationed in Zhongshan Kingdom. The first person to get the news was a spy sent by the Qin State. A Qin soldier entered the Qin Army's camp and said: "General, the Zhao army has already attacked Gucheng." General Slaughterer Bee was suddenly startled and said: "What? Isn't Zhao Jun still blocked at Jingxing?" They didn't get any news before, so they sat down and pondered again. After a long time, they said: "Soldiers are so quick!" The general stepped forward and said: "General, let's attack. The Zhao army in Gucheng is facing enemies from both sides." General Slaughterer Feng thought for a long time and said: "No, this King Zhao knows how to use troops. The elite of Zhao State is still at Jingxing. If Jingxing is lost, the Zhao army at Jingxing will be defeated. If it goes deep, our Qin army will not be able to escape, and may be completely wiped out." Then he stood up and said: "Move quickly and order the withdrawal." The Qin army stationed in Zhongshan Kingdom was gathered, and the front team changed to the rear team. , withdrew from the border of Zhongshan State and returned to Xianyang, the capital of Qin State.
Zhongshan State became an abandoned son of Qin State, Gucheng became an isolated city, and King Qin's army was blocked by the defenders of Jinyang. The Zhao army was arrayed outside the city, and now they were approaching the city. King Zhongshan was caught off guard and said: "Isn't the main force of the Zhao army still in Jingxing? Where did the army come from outside the city? Is it a divine soldier descended from heaven?" Prime Minister Zhongshan stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the main force of Zhao State is indeed still in Jingxing. Hold back our army in Jingxing and send another army deep into our capital." King Zhongshan said angrily: "What are Una and Mu Sang doing? Food, didn't they notice it? Didn't you notice the Zhao army outside the city? Prime Minister, I want you to tell me." The Prime Minister was suddenly startled and broke into a cold sweat. He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know either! I observe that most of the Zhao troops outside the city are cavalry, and the cavalry is good at attacking." King Zhongshan sat down again, his anger still lingering, and said, "I don't know, what is the use of raising ministers like you?" Standing on the temple The ministers knelt down together and said tremblingly: "I am guilty." The Prime Minister raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, aren't there still Qin troops stationed in our Zhongshan Kingdom? If they send troops, the Zhao army outside the city will be attacked from both sides. ." The King of Zhongshan showed a few evil smiles and said: "The Prime Minister is still talking about the widow's heart. Prime Minister, you should go to the Qin army's camp." The Prime Minister said with some embarrassment: "The Zhao army surrounded me in the city. The water is blocked, how can I get out of the city?" King Zhongshan said: "As for how to get out of the city? That is the matter of the Prime Minister, otherwise, you know your fate." King Zhongshan was violent, bloodthirsty, and many The courtiers were tortured to death with various tortures. When the Prime Minister thought of those tortures, he was frightened and frightened. He raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I have a plan to get out of the city." King Zhongshan pressed the hilt of the scimitar on his waist. , walked down and leaned over to stare at it, saying: "What's the plan? You tell me." The Prime Minister did not dare to look directly at it. Its eyes were like deep pools, which made him tremble. He said tremblingly: "I lurked out of the city late at night and rushed out. Go to the Qin army camp to ask for reinforcements to relieve our siege of Gucheng."
Xiang Guo returned to his mansion and sat quietly in front of several cases, with beads of sweat streaming down his forehead. I finally came back with my life after going to court this time, and I felt a chill running down my spine, like a sharp sword hanging above my head. I don't know when this sharp sword will fall down and kill it. He secretly took out a sweat towel and wiped the sweat on his forehead. He was feeling guilty! It was caused by being well aware of the methods of the current King of Zhongshan and being frightened by him.
At nightfall, I climbed up the city tower and looked at the Zhao army camp outside the city. There were still large numbers of troops coming in and out of the camp. It seemed that the Zhao army was about to attack the city. I was worried about the future of the Zhongshan Kingdom! A retainer standing behind him came forward and said: "Master Prime Minister, I have been in the Prime Minister's Mansion for many years. At present, I have not made any achievements. Please let me lurk out of the city and rush to the Qin Army's camp to invite reinforcements to relieve the siege of Gucheng." This was what the Prime Minister wanted, so he immediately agreed and said: "Okay, I am worried about not being able to find a suitable candidate. You, Sangta, are here to ask for my help. Well, you can go ahead."
Late at night, it was another dark and windy night. The doorman Sangta took advantage of the cover of night and sneaked out of the capital city of Gucheng. When Sangta sneaked out of Gucheng, he was discovered by Zhao Jun who was ambushing around. Zhao Li said, "Let it pass." The old man stepped forward and advised, "It seems inappropriate for the general to let the enemy's insect pass." Zhao Li sat in front of several cases, focused his eyes on the old man and said: "What's wrong? Please tell me." The old man said with some worry: "If this insect rushes to the Qin army's camp to rescue troops, the general will know that there are still Qin troops stationed in Zhongshan Kingdom. If they send troops, the army outside the city will But it is attacked from both sides. This is not good for our army. Please think twice, general." Since the old man had such insight, Zhao Li decided that it was not an ordinary hunter. Maybe it was using its identity as a hunter to cover up. This was also a disservice to itself. protection of. When Zhao Li thought of this, he smiled and said: "A country that is about to perish has no useable value. What reason does Qin have to send troops? According to reports from the scouts, the Qin army stationed in Zhongshan has withdrawn from Zhongshan." I worry too much about the borders of the country." After hearing this, the old man laughed and said: "When it comes to war, the Qin army can run faster than a rabbit."
Menke Sangta stood in front of the Qin army's camp. There were no patrolling troops in the camp, and there were no sentries on the watchtower. It was already an empty camp. The retainer Sangta rushed to the Qin army's camp, entered the commander's tent, and sat slumped on the ground. His eyes were full of despair, and he didn't know how to go back to the Prime Minister. Even if he goes back, his life will not be saved and his head will be in a different place. He took out the dagger and put it under his eyes, closed his eyes and began to think, shaking his head. Opening his eyes, he clenched the dagger with both hands, pulled it out and inserted it into his house. He stirred it back and forth, causing death pain. He threw it on the ground and blood seeped out.
The army gathered outside the city and prepared to attack the city. King Zhongshan was even more furious. He stood up and said, "Prime Minister, where is the Qin army that I sent you to invite? You tell me." The Prime Minister stood up and knelt down, looking up in horror and said: "Your Majesty." King Zhongshan stepped down and stood in front of the Prime Minister. He looked outside the palace gate and said, "Prime Minister, before you entered the palace, did you see the oil pan outside the palace gate? This is the widow. It is specially prepared for you." The Prime Minister shouted: "Your Majesty, minister, minister, even if you have no merit, you still have hard work! Your Majesty, just because I have served you loyally for many years, spare my life. Come on." The Prime Minister kept kowtowing and begging for mercy. The King of Zhongshan leaned down and said: "Since you can't share my worries for me, then die for me."
The soldiers rushed in and carried the Prime Minister out. The King of Zhongshan ran out excitedly, and his laughter was extremely perverted and terrifying to hear. The King of Zhongshan laughed and said: "The widow likes to hear your screams. The sound is as beautiful as music." Then he shouted excitedly: "Throw it in." Xiangguo was thrown into the hot pot. Oil pan, screams could be heard endlessly. Standing in front of the palace gate, King Zhongshan closed his eyes and listened, as if he was enjoying it, as bones floated and rolled in the hot oil pan.
King Zhongshan led the civil servants and generals to the tower and looked down at the Zhao army under the tower. Zhao Li rode up on his horse, looked at the city tower, pulled out the long sword from his waist, pointed and shouted: "The army is attacking the city." King Zhongshan stood in front of these civil servants and generals, holding the battlements with both hands, looking down and said: "Wait a minute." Then he left the city accompanied by a military general, stood in front of the army, and said, "Please come forward and talk to your general." Zhao Li rode forward and said disdainfully: "You are the king of Zhongshan Kingdom." At this time, the King of Zhongshan no longer had the majesty of the past. He bowed and said: "As long as your Zhao Kingdom withdraws its troops, our Zhongshan Kingdom is willing to cede Jingxing for peace. From now on, the Zhongshan Kingdom will be a dog raised by your Zhao Kingdom. Whoever your king wants to attack, Zhongshan Kingdom It is your duty. General, you can do it." Zhao Li said sarcastically: "You Zhongshan State is already a dog of Qin State, how can you be my dog of Zhao State? Now Qin State does not want you, just like a bereaved dog. I Zhao Li will tell you that the Zhao State will destroy your Zhongshan State and take your life as a dog to comfort the souls of the subjects of the Zhongshan State." The King of Zhongshan buried his head and said: "Okay, okay, since peace cannot be achieved, then the only choice is to be defeated. We have to fight." King Zhongshan raised his head and said: "I am issuing a letter of challenge to you, and we will decide the outcome tomorrow. General, you think it is feasible." Then he looked at the army behind Zhao Li and said: "General, if there is no chance of our army If we attack the capital without any preparation, I'm afraid there will be some criticism that the general will win without using force." Zhao Li immediately agreed and said, "King Zhongshan returns to the city and prepares for the battle. We'll just wait for the battle tomorrow." Zhao Li waved his hand upward and said : "Withdraw the troops." The army under the city withdrew.
King Zhongshan returned to the city and began a large-scale massacre, killing all the people in the city. The capital city, Gucheng, was filled with thick smoke. They shot the people gathered in the city to death with random arrows. There were piles of corpses and rivers of blood. Are these beasts standing among the corpses one after another? The cavalry rushed into people's homes, and when they saw young and beautiful women, they raped and killed them. They did all kinds of evil. In the end, they burned, killed, and looted like a group of robbers, cutting off people's heads for fun. A child over one year old sat on a mountain of The corpses were crying uncontrollably. They couldn't even let go of the children. They raised the butcher knife in their hands and chopped them off. Blood spurted out and stained the setting sun.
