Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

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"Son, how's your homework going?"

The young Zhao Wang put down his chopsticks and said respectfully: "After returning to my mother, my son has recently learned the theory of governing the country from two grandfathers, Master Lin and Master Zhou, and has gained some experience."

The two grandfathers are the second grandfather Pingyuanjun and the third grandfather Pingyangjun of the young King Zhao, and Master Lin and Master Zhou are of course Lin Xiangru and Zhou Shaofen.

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Very good.

But you also have to remember that it’s not enough to just learn these literary matters. In a few days, Da Sima Lecheng will also teach you.

As the Lord of Zhao, you must be proficient in martial arts.

The queen mother doesn't require you to be able to lead the army to fight, but at least you can't let the generals in the army act recklessly, understand? "

Zhao Wang nodded obediently, then seemed to think of something, and stopped talking.

The queen mother said indifferently: "If you have something to say, just say it."

Zhao Wang hesitated a little, but still said: "Mother, isn't the most famous general in the world today, Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo?

Maybe you can learn from him too. "

Upon hearing the name Zhao Kuo, the Empress Dowager's face immediately darkened.

After several seconds, the queen mother said coldly: "Have you forgotten how the queen mother warned you?

Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo is available, but must not be reused.

If you learn from him and are led astray by him, it will be the disaster of Zhao! "

Zhao Wang, who was a child a few years ago, once studied with Zhao Kuo for a period of time, but as Zhao Kuo's achievements became more and more prosperous, the queen mother has long since stopped Zhao Kuo from teaching Zhao Wang.

If it was a few years ago, Zhao Wang would not dare to have any objection to the Queen Mother's words, but now that he is a teenager, it is inevitable that he has some rebellious psychology.

So King Zhao couldn't help but said: "Queen Mother, in fact, I have always had the feeling that Lord Wu Xin is loyal to Da Zhao and should not suffer such suspicion.

If we can treat Wu Xinjun sincerely, he should try his best to assist the Dazhao royal family. "

"enough!"

The Empress Dowager's complexion changed drastically, and she yelled: "What nonsense are you talking about?

Zhao Kuo was promoted by your father, and his loyalty to Da Zhao is a matter of course!As for how the royal family treats him, how dare he complain as a courtier? "

The queen mother severely reprimanded King Zhao, and then ordered King Zhao to go back to the back hall to reflect.

After King Zhao left, the Empress Dowager sat alone in the hall with an uncertain expression on her face.

She also thought of the recent rumors that Handan City was in the ascendant.

Why are there more and more markets for the rumors that should have been quelled long ago?

Is it true?

The Empress Dowager finally couldn't calm down, and said: "Come here, let Da Sima Le Cheng enter the palace!"

An hour and a half later, Le Cheng hurried to the palace: "I have seen the Queen Mother."

At this moment, the Empress Dowager's complexion had already returned to normal, and she said calmly: "Grand Sima, you are the leader among the generals of Great Zhao.

The old lady called you here today, mainly because she wants to hear your opinion on the First Battle of Linzi. "

After hearing the Queen Mother's words, Le Cheng's heart suddenly moved.

The queen mother summoned Le Cheng alone today, and asked Le Cheng's opinion on the battle of Linzi.

The person who commanded the battle of Linzi was Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo, and it is impossible for the queen mother to be ignorant of the tension between Zhao Kuo and Le Cheng.

Could it be that in just a few seconds, Le Cheng already had a plan in mind, and immediately said: "Back to the Queen Mother, I feel that the battle of Linzi is actually very problematic!"

The Empress Dowager cheered up, and quickly asked: "What's the problem, please tell me quickly!"

Seeing the queen mother's expression, Le Cheng became more and more sure that his thoughts were not wrong.

The Queen Mother really began to doubt Zhao Kuo again!With confidence in his heart, Le Cheng smiled calmly, and said: "To tell the truth from the Queen Mother, I have always wanted to report this matter to the Queen Mother.

Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo has been besieging the city for four months, but I heard that he did not do anything at all other than pretending to attack the city in the first few days, which is really suspicious. "

The Empress Dowager said: "Why is there a law that makes people suspicious?"

Le Cheng said: "The Empress Dowager should know, who was the last famous general who attacked Qi and defeated Qi and almost destroyed it?"

The queen mother said without thinking: "It's your elder brother Le Yi!"

Le Cheng not without a smug smile, said: "It is Le Yi, the elder brother of the minister.

When the minister's clan brother attacked Jimo, he was actually the same as Wu Xinjun today. He clearly hoped to capture Jimo, but in the end it was delayed for a long time.

Please think about it, Queen Mother, why is this? "

The Queen Mother thought for a while, then frowned and said, "Why?"

Le Cheng said in a deep voice: "The reason is actually very simple.

Qi is so rich, who is not tempted?

The elder brother of the minister was not only responsible for attacking Jimo, but also responsible for governing other territories of Qi State captured by Yan State.

And at that time, the army of Yan Kingdom was in the hands of Le Yi. If Le Yi suddenly turned his back on him and wanted to be the King of Qi, would the King of Yan at that time have anything to do?

There is no way!When King Yan Zhao was alive, Le Yi naturally did not dare to act rashly, but when King Yan Hui ascended the throne, how could the young King of Yan dare to bet on Le Yi's loyalty?

So he sent Qi Jie to replace Le Yi, the minister's elder brother. "

The queen mother listened, and suddenly understood something: "You mean, Wu Xinjun is likely to become the second Le Yi?"

Le Cheng shook his head and said: "No, Lord Wu Xin is already there! Now Lord Wu Xin has 10,000+ elites in the hands of Great Zhao, and his subordinate Li Mu is in the heart of Qi State. Many cities in Qi State have asked Lord Wu Xin to surrender and completely obeyed Lord Wu Xin. orders.

Isn't this the same situation as Le Yi, the minister's elder brother?

As long as Lord Wu Xin is not stupid, he will definitely continue to procrastinate outside Linzi City for a year, a half, or even three to five years, waiting for Li Mu, a partial teacher, to help him completely conquer Qi!Among the Zhao army, Wu Xinjun's prestige was already very outstanding.

Once the land of Qi is completely under the control of Lord Wu Xin, Lord Wu Xin can calmly conquer Linzi and win the love of all the soldiers.

At that time, if Lord Wu Xin ascended the heights and proclaimed himself the King of Qi, I would like to ask if the Queen Mother, Da Zhao, can do anything about him? "

Le Cheng also thought about it, hit the snake to hit seven inches, since he wants to get Zhao Kuo, then let Zhao Kuo guess at the most vicious place!After all, everyone knew that this was what the former King Zhao and the Queen Mother feared most about Wu Xinjun.

Sure enough, when Le Cheng finished speaking, the Empress Dowager's expression changed drastically.

Chapter 536 Le Cheng's Strategy Against Zhao Kuo

This Empress Dowager Zhao actually has an obvious shortcoming, but she has never realized it herself.

This shortcoming is that the queen mother knows almost nothing about military knowledge.

Whether it is Zhao Kuo or Le Cheng, what they say in the military is like a college student discussing calculus with elementary school students to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother can't understand anything!Since you don't understand anything, it's natural that what others say is nothing.

So as soon as Le Cheng finished speaking, the Queen Mother immediately believed it.

After the letter, the queen mother suddenly became extremely regretful.

Zhao Kuo shouldn't be allowed to lead the army to Qi State in the first place!If Zhao Kuo really took 10,000+ Zhao Jun as the new King of Qi, then the queen mother would really die of anger on the spot.

So the queen mother said: "Then according to Da Sima's opinion, how should this matter be resolved?"

Le Cheng said without hesitation: "Actually, the Empress Dowager, it is very simple to break Wu Xinjun's move.

Just urge him to attack the city directly. If he can't attack for a long time, just like King Yanhui replaced Le Yi with Qi Jie, just send others to replace Wu Xinjun! "

The queen mother nodded again and again, and suddenly froze.

Why do you think this strategy is a bit familiar?

Wait, isn't this what Le Cheng did before the Battle of Luoshui?

"Let Wu Xinjun attack and defeat the Qi, Wei and Yan coalition forces within ten days, or change generals!"

At that time, Le Cheng's words still lingered in his ears.

Thinking of this, the Queen Mother suddenly felt that this Le Cheng was not very reliable.

So the Empress Dowager asked tentatively: "If Lord Wu Xin really conquered Linzi City within the time limit, what should we do?"

Le Cheng couldn't help laughing, and said: "The queen mother is worrying too much, how could it be possible for Wu Xinjun?" Le Cheng also paused.

Since the Queen Mother's question this time was very sudden, Le Cheng's plan was also thought up in a short period of time, and he didn't have time to deliberate over and over again.

So it wasn't until this time that Le Cheng realized that he had made a mistake that he had made before!After a moment of silence, Le Cheng couldn't help but smiled bitterly and said: "Back to the queen mother, although I really want to say that Lord Wu Xin should not be able to conquer Linzi before the deadline, I really can't say it."

Of course, Le Cheng can swear that Zhao Kuo will not do it as before, but he has already been slapped in the face by Zhao Kuo in front of 10,000+ Zhao soldiers, Le Cheng really doesn't want to bet a second time.

After listening to Le Cheng's words, the queen mother was a little disappointed, but her trust in Le Cheng came back.

At least Lecheng really didn't brag about it.

So, the queen mother said again: "Da Sima, do you think there are other ways?

If you can't think of it for a while, then you can go to the palace with Xinjun and Zhou Qing to discuss it tomorrow. "

When Le Cheng heard it, he secretly screamed in his heart that something was wrong.

If you come with Lin Xiangru and Zhou Shaofen tomorrow, even if you come up with an idea, the three of you will share the credit equally.

If I figured out a way now, it would be a great achievement, wouldn't it be better?

Le Cheng hurriedly said, "Don't be impatient for the Queen Mother, please think about it again."

Le Cheng tried his best to think about it.

Not to mention, after thinking for a while, Le Cheng actually came up with an idea.

"Empress Dowager, I have come up with a method that should be able to restrain Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo!"

When the queen mother heard the words, she was overjoyed again: "What is the plan, tell me!"

Le Cheng became confident again, and said with a smile: "Actually, this plan is very simple, it is to negotiate peace with Qi!"

The Queen Mother was stunned.

After a few seconds, the queen mother said: "A peace talk?"

Le Cheng nodded and said: "It's the negotiation.

Please think about it, the queen mother, the biggest problem for Wu Xinjun now is actually the military power in his hands.

If Da Zhao chooses to negotiate peace with Qi, then Wu Xinjun must surrender his military power, and everything will be settled? "

The queen mother frowned and said: "The reason is such a reason, but Linzi doesn't want it?"

From the perspective of the ruler of Zhao State, the queen mother still hopes to break through Linzi.

Le Cheng said seriously: "If Linzi can be captured, of course we will conquer it.

But in the current situation, conquering Linzi is not the most critical thing for Da Zhao, but Wu Xinjun's military power is!Moreover, the Qi army's main force had been completely lost in the Battle of Luoshui, and it could not pose any threat to Da Zhao in a short period of time. Da Zhao's goal for this war has been perfectly achieved.

Therefore, negotiating peace is now completely feasible, and continuing to fight is nothing more than gaining more benefits, but what about the troubles brought about by Wu Xinjun's control of military power?

Please think twice, Queen Mother! "

After listening to Le Cheng's words, the Queen Mother fell into deep thought.

After a long time, the Empress Dowager finally said, "Da Sima, what you said makes sense.

After two days of the court meeting, let's discuss this matter of peace. "

Le Cheng was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Please don't worry, Queen Mother, I will go back and communicate with Xinjun and Zhou Qing, and they will definitely agree to this matter!"

When leaving the palace, Le Cheng held his head high.

Wu Xinjun, Wu Xinjun, although I admit that I am not as good as you in fighting, but this does not mean that I cannot defeat you!Two days later, during Zhao Guoting's discussion, Le Cheng proposed a peace proposal in public.

This proposal was immediately opposed by Zhao Kuoming's only ally, Pang Nuan: "It's a nonsense! Now Wu Xinjun can conquer Linzi at any time, and once he conquers Linzi, he can take the opportunity to expand the results of the war and even destroy Qi! This is the right time. It is necessary to continue to increase troops in order to occupy Linzi as soon as possible, how can we retreat at this point?"

Regarding Pang Nuan's doubts, Le Cheng was completely right, and said coldly: "Pang Qing's words are meaningless, can you predict the future and know when Wu Xinjun will conquer Linzi?

It has been four months now and it has not been captured. If I say that continuing to fight will only increase the casualties.

Da Zhao's losses in the past two years have been enough, and there is no need to continue to lose in Linzi! "

The two men were at war with each other, and had a dispute in the hall.

Afterwards, everyone showed their positions one after another. Lin Xiangru and Zhou Shaofen naturally supported Lecheng's peace negotiation, while Lord Pingyuan and Lord Pingyang had an ambiguous attitude, neither expressing support nor opposition.

In the end, the Queen Mother made the final decision.

"Okay, stop arguing! The old lady thinks what Da Sima said is indeed very reasonable. Since Da Zhao has already won the victory, continuing to fight will only result in more casualties in vain.