"It is still unclear whether Zhao is at its weakest now, but I can say that this is definitely not the best time for our army to attack Zhao." Le Jian decisively replied.
"Mr. Chang Guo, what do you mean by this?" King Yan frowned slightly, apparently not understanding how Le Jian separated Zhao's weakness from the timing of his attack.
Seeing King Yan's question, Lejian clasped his fists and replied: "My king, although Zhao State won the victory of Changping, it won the two counties of Shangdang and Hanoi. However, one of these two counties was the location of the great war between the two countries. The first is the place where Qin's grain and young people are transported. Therefore, the fields in these two counties are barren and the population is depleted. They are no longer as prosperous as they were three years ago. If Zhao wants to restore its old system, it will take three to five years. also."
Afterwards, Lejian looked at Li Fu who was aside, and continued: "Although Qin was defeated by Changping, it is still rich in Guanzhong, rich in Shu, and its national power is still the first among all countries. How can it sit back and watch? Is the State of Zhao powerful? And with the Qin State watching eagerly, it is unknown whether the State of Zhao can manage the two counties of Shangdang and Hanoi well and use them for its own use."
"My old saying goes: It is still unclear whether the Zhao Kingdom is at its weakest now." Le Jian concluded.
"Then what's the explanation for the theory of timing?" King Yan asked again.
"If we were to fight at this time, our Yan State's military strength would only be less than 100,000. If we attack Zhao State, we will lose more but win less." Lejian continued to answer: "It is better to wait for the right time to move."
"Mr. Chang Guo knows that with just these more than 100,000 troops, our national treasury is already stretched thin. As time goes by, our army will not be able to expand. Only by taking over the land of Zhao can we gradually strengthen our country of Yan." Seeing the joy. When he was about to turn the situation around, General Qing Qin on the side quickly interjected.
"The so-called heavenly time is not the time of our Yan country!" Lejian shook his head and said, "It is actually the time of the Qin country."
"As I said before: Although Qin was defeated, it did not damage its roots; although Zhao defeated Qin, it was not sure of winning again. Although Qin lost one county, Zhao gained two counties, but Qin The national power is still higher than that of Zhao State, at least until Zhao State fails to further expand. Does the Prime Minister think so?" Before King Yan could continue to ask questions, Le Jian began to explain.
It's just that this explanation is borrowed from the Prime Minister of the country - don't you like to make your own opinions based on my words? Let me give you a try.
Li Fu didn't know Lejian's plan yet, but he couldn't refuse. After all, Lejian just followed his own words and analyzed a lot.
Li Fu's face looked a little ugly, but after much deliberation, he could only forcefully hold back two words: "Ran Ye!"
Although it was just two short words, Le Jian was already very satisfied.
"That's the case." Immediately, Lejian turned his head again and stated to King Yan: "My king, why don't we wait a little longer! Wait for the day when Qin State recovers its strength, wait for Qin State to go east again, and wait for Qin Army When the battle with the Zhao army was in full swing, our army once again launched a direct attack on Handan?!"
After hearing this, King Yan hesitated again, as if what Le Jian said made sense.
Although there must be a battle between Yan and Zhao, there is even more blood feud between Qin and Zhao! Zhao State does not want to attack Qin State, but Qin State will not let Zhao State go! Wouldn't it be great if we could let these two countries fight first again, and we would have the advantage of being the fisherman on our left? !
At least it's better than trying to fight Zhao Guo alone now!
"Mr. Chang, you are ridiculous!" Seeing that King Yan hesitated again, Li Fu immediately went out to stop him.
"My King Rongzhen, what Lord Chang Guo said seems to be reasonable, but in fact it is a big fallacy.
Said: Although the battle between Qin and Zhao is inevitable, it will not be after the battle between Yan and Zhao!
Zhao has no intention of defeating Qin, so how can Qin have any hope of defeating Zhao? Now Qin's King Wu'an and General Sima Cuo have fallen one after another, and dozens of generals have been lost. On the other hand, although Zhao has lost troops, Zhao Kuo is still there, and Lian Po is still there. How can Qin easily attack Zhao?
Although I am not talented, I am willing to follow the advice of the King of Chang. Let me discuss the current situation of Qin.
Qin wanted to go east and dominate the Central Plains, but there were only three ways out. First, go south to attack Chu; second, go east and attack Hanoi and Shangdang; third, take the middle road out of Han Valley and enter Xiaohan to attack Han and Wei.
Based on the theory that Zhao Guo wanted Yan but not Qin, Qin should move from south to north, whether it is to attack Han and Wei, or to destroy Chu.
The country will be more beneficial! Moreover, Qin's defeated divisions should take the weak ones first and replenish the vigor of the soldiers. How can it be difficult to abandon Yi Zai?
This is the view of the Qin people!
Looking back at the State of Zhao, there is a famous general named Zhao Kuo, and we must know that he has killed hundreds of thousands of people including Lord Wu An and Sima Cuo of Qin, and has become extremely hostile to Qin, even if it is difficult to explain for ten generations. Therefore, the battle between Qin and Zhao is inevitable.
With Zhao Kuo's ability, he must take advantage of the fact that Qin's strength has not yet recovered to eliminate the hidden worries in the rear. Like the Northern Hu, like our country of Yan! Now that Zhao Kuo is heading north, this can also be proved.
It can be seen from this that from Zhao's perspective, it is still necessary to fight Yan first and then Qin.
Now, Zhao Kuo, Lian Po, Tian Dan and other generals are all sent abroad. If we don't take this opportunity to fight, we may all be captured by them. Please let me, the king, think deeply about this. "
"Well, what the Prime Minister said makes sense!" King Yan again sided with the Prime Minister.
"Rather than miss this opportunity, we should attack decisively!" General Qing Qin, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly spoke again: "My king, although I am not sure of victory, I am willing to lead two or three sons to fight for my great Yan. Open up the territory and expand the territory, extend the country to Zuo! Please give me your permission, the king!"
If Prime Minister Li Fu's analysis just now had deeply moved King Yan, then Qing Qin's impassioned speech was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Jiang Qu and Le Jian still wanted to argue, but they didn't know where to argue.
How could Lejian not know that the battle between Yan and Zhao would most likely precede the battle between Qin and Zhao, but was that something that Yan could decide? As the weakest among the Three Kingdoms, Yan State has no right to choose at all.
The only hope of victory was wiped out when King Yan refused to send troops in the Battle of Changping.
Now the Yan State can only hope that the war between Qin and Zhao will start early, so that it may still have a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, even if Qin sent troops to assist immediately after the war between Yan and Zhao, Yan would definitely be the one most injured.
There is no way, the upper limit of national power has destined Yan State to be passive.
Of course, if the Yan State could have a magical general like Zhao Kuo, it might be possible to create miracles. But Lejian knows very well that he is not that material, Qing Qin? Stop making trouble, it's better than doing it yourself!
There are no such talents in the entire Yan Kingdom's court, and there are not many generals who can actually fight and can be regarded by Le Jian.
But these words cannot be explained to this King Yan!
how to explain? Say you give up, Yan country is hopeless? Or criticize King Yan for wasting three years of prime time?
Obviously, neither can!
Since it can't be explained, there is no other way to say it.
say what? What else can be said? As soon as Qing Qin's words came out, anything he said was disloyal and unjust to the Yan Kingdom!
A court debate finally seemed to have its outcome.
Seeing that King Yan was about to make up his mind, General Qu was unwilling to go out, clasped his hands in his fists and said, "My King Rongzhen, in order to increase our army's chances of victory, I would like to ask my King to postpone the war for a while. I invite you to come out." Enable the State of Qin and persuade the King of Qin to send troops to aid me."
"Oh?" When King Yan heard this, a glint flashed in his eyes. Obviously, if the Qin State assisted in the war, even if they just sent troops to station in Hedong, the troops of Shangdang and Hanoi County would not dare to leave easily! It's not a bad idea.
Hearing this, a flash of light flashed in Le Jian's eyes. This general was not asking for reinforcements. This was clearly in the name of asking for reinforcements, which turned out to be a delay! Faced with the desperate measures taken by the Prime Minister, this is no other solution.
It's a pity that Jiang Qu and Lejian are smart, and they can be the ministers of the country. How can they be mere people? They understood Jiang Qu's intention almost instantly.
Immediately, Li Fu went out and asked, "May I ask the doctor, how long will it take to get to Xianyang? How long will it take to convince the King of Qin? When will the Qin army be ready to set off?"
"How can we rush into such a big battle? If the Qin army helps, the chances of winning will be much higher!" Le Jian immediately said in support.
"That's right!" Qing Qin on the side also reacted and sneered: "We are going to Xianyang, a thousand miles away. Even if we work hard, we can overcome the doctor's weak physique."
, say less and it will take twenty days! Entering Xianyang, meeting the King of Qin, and convincing the King of Qin, another ten days have passed! The Qin army regrouped, and when they arrived at Hedong, our Yan land was already covered in heavy snow. How would our army go south?
In the spring of next year, the Qin army, which was short of military supplies, would not dare to miss the spring plowing again. After this back and forth, this battle cannot be fought until next summer! The doctor is good at planning, but at that time, Zhao Kuo had already destroyed the barbarians and moved south. Can our army still fight? "
When King Yan heard this, he became angry. Originally, everyone was discussing it together. It didn't matter how they said it or how they discussed it. But what you did was that if the Prime Minister hadn't discovered it in time, everyone would have fallen into your trap. This is not a conspiracy. person?
You think I'm easy to talk to, right?
"I have made up my mind." King Yan's face suddenly darkened.
Jiang Qu immediately knew that his clever plan had backfired.
Sure enough, King Yan took a deep look at Jiang Qu first, and then announced: "The king's order: raise troops, prepare for war, and attack Zhao!"
"yes!"
"I am Wang Yingming!"
Li Fu and Qing Qin on the other side immediately bowed and accepted the order.
Facing King Yan's profound eyes, both Lejian and Jiang Qu sighed deeply, cupped their fists and said, "I accept my order."
Seeing everyone taking the order, King Yan nodded with satisfaction.
"The plan to attack Zhao has been decided. However, the goal of our army in this battle still needs to be discussed." King Yan glanced at the ministers and continued: "The Prime Minister of the country, since I am the leader of Ai Qing, admonishing me to attack Zhao. , I must have made a comprehensive plan! Please ask the Prime Minister to speak first."
"How dare you disobey me!" The Prime Minister raised his hands and bowed, "My king, please explain with a map!"
