What Lu Buwei didn't know was that in Zhao Kuo's plan, this mutual trading strategy was not just to attract the attention and strength of the Hu people, so as to gather them and annihilate them. In the future, this city will become a base for assimilating the barbarians and a bridgehead for Zhao Kuo's forces to extend into the vast grasslands.
Of course, these are all things for later.
"Since the military advisor thinks it's okay, then tomorrow, the military advisor will set off with me. In the future, this city will still focus on business, so it will naturally be entrusted to the military advisor for management. I still have some experience in selecting the generals who defend the city, but I have to choose To conduct business in the city, we still have to rely on the wisdom of military advisors." Zhao Kuo also entrusted him sincerely.
"I dare not invite you as I wish." Lu Buwei immediately replied.
Lu Buwei knew that although he was a businessman, he was by no means the only candidate to manage the city and open trade routes for barbarians.
The reason why the general entrusted such a matter to himself was, on the one hand, out of trust in himself, and on the other hand, it was also a disguised form of subsidy for himself. After all, the benefits of mutual trading are self-evident.
"If you have the courage to believe in others, and even more use the methods of others, what more can you ask for when you have such a master?!" Lu Buwei sighed in his heart again.
"It's not too late." Zhao Kuo ignored Lu Buwei, who was sighing in his heart, and continued to assign tasks, saying: "Now that we have made up our mind, and Zhao Wei and other departments do not need to work day and night. Let me tell you , you come and write."
"Yes." Lu Buwei agreed immediately.
Lu Buwei knew that if he was just making suggestions and suggestions to the general just now, now that he is writing, he is truly a counselor on military affairs. Perhaps from now on, I will really be like the general said - one person is inferior to ten thousand people.
Night fell quickly, and with the cooperation of Zhao Kuo and Lu Buwei, a secret order quickly spread from Daicheng, rushing to Shangdang, Hanoi and Handan...
The night passed quickly, and when the sky turned around, Zhao Kuo had already mounted a tall horse, followed by General Chen Xun, the supervisor of Daidi, and General Wu Pi of Ma City, who was about to go, and behind him were the newly appointed soldiers. The leader - General Sun Gu.
As for Zhou Qi, he was kept by Zhao Kuo. On the one hand, he wanted to continue training the heavy cavalry, and on the other hand, he could temporarily take charge of the troops and horses of Dai City. In this way, he could hold the military power in his hands in disguise.
General Chen Xun didn't understand anything about Zhao Kuo's operation. But as the saying goes, "One emperor, one courtier." As a general, Zhao Kuo wanted to open up the situation, so he naturally wanted to use "one of his own people."
What's more, not only did he not show the will to cooperate, but he persuaded him to give up taking the initiative. Under such circumstances, it would be considered merciful to not directly take away his position as acting guardian.
Although Zhao Kuo wanted military power, he did not want to panic the generals in Dai. He used the excuse of patrolling the border to transfer Chen Xun from Dai City and hold the main force of the cavalry stationed there in his hands. enough.
Of course, this does not mean that Zhao Kuo's border patrol trip is just a cover.
After all, Zhao Kuo came here to fight with the Hu people. It was important to win the military power, and the defense of the front line was equally important! What's more, in the horse city that he is going to now, there is also Li Mu who Zhao Kuo has longed for!
Zhao Kuo even thought about directly giving the three cities on the sideline a "four-no-two straight", but this idea was quickly dismissed by Zhao Kuo.
The reason is very simple. Today's Daichi is not completely under control, and it is simply impossible for him to be "straightforward". Even if you conduct a private visit incognito, it is simply not feasible in this era of minimal population movement and household registration checks everywhere.
Simply, Zhao Kuo simply didn't care so much and just led the people there.
The clattering horseshoes trampled the tranquility of Daibei, and at the same time, in Yanbei, which was almost at the same latitude, the country that should have been peaceful was also about to move at this time. Just as Zhao Kuo thought at the beginning.
"I report to my king: The plan of the Prime Minister is really a big mistake!"
A fierce debate was going on in the Yan Palace.
The guests present are: King Yan Xi, who is sitting on the main seat, standing on the right hand side of King Yan is a group of people headed by Prime Minister Li Fu and the general, and standing on King Yan's left hand is
They are a group of people led by the senior official Jiang Qu and Changguo Jun Lejian.
The two parties are in tit-for-tat opposition, with no one giving in to the other.
And this round, it was obviously the doctor's turn to take his side.
"Zhao first defeated the Qin army in Shangdang territory and expanded the territory to more than a thousand miles; then he forced the Qin army to death and killed the Qin general Sima Cuo. This was an opportunity for high morale. I don't know how to attack Zhao at this time. Why would the Prime Minister have such a weird idea? This is tantamount to humiliating himself!" The senior official of Yan State said to the Prime Minister unceremoniously.
Before Prime Minister Li Fu could counterattack, Lord Changguo Lejian, who was standing in front of Jiang Qu, also stood up.
"My King Rongzhen: If Qin and Zhao are facing each other in Danshui, or if Qin and Zhao are fighting fiercely, or even when the Qin army is trapped by the Zhao army, our army will still have something to do." Lejian gave a slight pause. He paused and sighed deeply, seeming to regret that the Yan Kingdom had lost an excellent opportunity. A pair of eyes full of disappointment seemed to say: When it was time to advance, I refused to listen to my advice and refused to advance, but now... ....
Then he looked at Li Fu, the Prime Minister, and continued: "Now Qin and Zhao have rested their troops for a long time, and Zhao, as the victor, not only has the morale and morale of the army as Dr. Qu said, but also its weapons and equipment and even its food supply may have been completely replenished." , attacking the State of Zhao at this time is tantamount to hitting an egg with a stone, and it is definitely not advisable!"
Seeing that the opponent was about to gain the upper hand, Prime Minister Li Fu knew that he had to fight back immediately, otherwise once the king was persuaded, it would be extremely difficult to change his mind.
Immediately, Prime Minister Li Fu came out and bowed slightly to King Yan.
Then he looked at Lejian and Jiangqu, and said slowly: "To my king: Since Lord Chang wants to settle old scores, let us settle the old scores.
But he said that when Qin and Zhao were fighting in Shangdang, Qin sent envoys to the DPRK to invite our army to fight against Zhao. Can our army be able to leave?
I say: You can’t!
Those who go to the land of Dang are the gateway to Handan of Zhao State! If our army comes from the north and has an almost smooth journey, it will take less than ten days to reach the gates of Handan City. If you are the king of Zhao, how can you defend it? "
No need for Le Jian to answer, Prime Minister Li Fu had already begun to ask and answer his own questions.
“Handan has been lost, what’s the use of the remaining gate?
As long as King Zhao still has a shred of sense, he will withdraw the main force of the Zhao army from Shangdang and fight our army at the foot of Handan City. According to what General Qu said, our army will definitely be defeated by the Zhao army. At that time, it may not be Qin but Yan who will cede territory to seek peace.
Therefore, whether it was during the confrontation with Danshui, the fierce battle on the west bank, or even after Qin fell into siege, it was all in favor of Qin and not in favor of Yan, and even the damage to Zhao was not great. Qin can gain the land of Shangdang, while Zhao regains the land of our Yan country. This is what is called losing the land and reaping the mulberry trees in the east.
The country of Yan is left to lose its troops, generals, and territory. At such an opportunity, how can our Yan army send troops? "
It has to be said that Prime Minister Li Fu is still a bit clever, and he actually used his own spear to attack his son's shield. Of course, behind the seemingly reasonable words, there are actually huge logical loopholes.
Very simple reason: Why did Qin allow Zhao to withdraw its troops easily? Once Qin gains the upper hand, how can it stop at Shangdang? It was King Qin's plan to join forces with the Yan army at Handan.
In this way, there is no situation where the Yan army cannot defeat the Zhao army.
Under the attack of the two countries, even if the Zhao State survives, it will still have to suffer a lot. The Yan army, which has been suffering from no way to go south, can naturally ask for the cession of a few areas in the east that are not too big and even some barren. city.
And once there are these barren cities, the passage to the south of Yan State will be completely opened! Yan State will be able to make the best use of everything.
However, such logical loopholes are not something ordinary people can discover.
And the King of Yan was exactly the one who couldn't find any logical loopholes. Even because of the trick of using his own spear to attack the son's shield, the King of Yan was obviously more willing to believe the words of the Prime Minister.
"In this case, our army is still no match for Zhao's army at this time. Why does the Prime Minister suggest that I send troops to attack Zhao at this time? You must know that it is difficult for Qin to send troops to increase its numbers at this time!" King Yan did not Xie Di asked: "What's more, what Chang Guojun and General Qu said is also true. Zhao Jun's current military morale is not as good as it is today."
Same as before. "
When Li Fu heard this, he already knew what King Yan meant: he wanted to fight, but he was afraid of defeat.
King Yan needed a ladder to transport him and make it easier for him to go up and down.
Li Fu immediately turned around, looked at King Yan, and said slowly: "My King Rongchun: What Dr. Qu and King Lechang said are true. After the battle with Qin, the morale of the Zhao army improved. Huge, and there may also be weapons and equipment.
But my king needs to know that regardless of military morale, weapons and equipment must have an effect on people! In the battle of Changping, although Zhao Jun won, it was not a complete victory or a great victory, but a tragic victory! "
"A tragic victory?" Yan Wangxi asked cooperatively.
"The so-called tragic victory means that the enemy was injured by one thousand and himself suffered eight hundred losses! Although Zhao won today, he lost more than 300,000 troops. It can be said that the elite was wiped out. The current army in Zhao's territory is only a mere 100,000." Li King Yan explained.
"More than 100,000!" King Yan was obviously still a little disappointed. After all, the number of more than 100,000 was already the entire Yan army. And if they were to face Zhao with one-on-one strength, King Yan would not feel that his own army There would be no chance of winning.
"Hahaha..." Li Fu, the Prime Minister, obviously understood King Yan's show of weakness and couldn't help but laugh.
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Zhao Guoxin has acquired Shangdang and Hanoi. The Qin army is coveting these two places, and there are refugees inside who are causing trouble. How can there be no army to suppress them?" Li Fu had obviously expected this, and he wanted to attack the two counties. He also found out the situation quite clearly: "Up to now, General Lian Po and Tian Dan of Zhao State are still stationed in it with their large armies!"
