The Great Wei Empire in the Warring States Period

Wei Guodi Court

Wei Lang said happily: "Everyone, the three-year alliance has passed. This spring, we will discuss only one thing, that is, attacking Zhao. What do you think?"

Si Baikonggui stood up and supported: "Your Majesty, attacking Zhao is of great benefit to our Wei. This time, we used nearly 100,000 troops to attack Zhao, but Zhao did not put its main force near Handan, and divided its troops into four places, one in Zhongmu, one in Neihuang, one in Xindu, and one in Handan. Although it forms a horn, the troops divided into four places are definitely insufficient. Our army One hundred thousand people are enough to defeat Zhao one by one!"

Wei Ling was overjoyed and asked Wei Shen again: "Shen'er, what do you think?"

Wei Shen knew his father's thoughts long ago. If he advised him at this critical moment, he would definitely make him unhappy. He could only perfunctorily say: "It's all up to father's decision."

Pang Juan stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the attack on Zhao has been planned for a long time. If we don't attack now, when will we attack? I guarantee that only one hundred thousand troops are needed to break through Handan of Zhao! Even if we can't destroy Zhao, we can occupy Half of Zhao's land!"

Wei Shen was delighted after hearing this and said, "Since the general has already planned it, the general will be the main general of the attack on Zhao, and Gongzi Ang will be the deputy general, leading 100,000 troops to attack Zhao, and Sima Wutong will be responsible for the army's food and grass."

Wei Shen didn't know why, but he always felt that this war was not good. When he thought of Pang Juan attacking Handan of Zhao, he immediately remembered the Battle of Guiling. He quickly stood up and stopped him, saying, "Father, I think it's better for Gongzi Ang to be the main general of the attack on Zhao. I heard that Qin in the west has recently The country is becoming more and more unstable. I think Qin might take advantage of the situation. It is better to let the general stay in Daliang. In this way, Qin and Chu will not dare to take the opportunity to move! "

After hearing this, Wei Ling thought about Pang Juan and Gongzi Ang. He felt that Gongzi Ang was basically competent to attack a country like Zhao, but he was not sure about Chu. He changed his words and said, "Then follow the prince's words. Gongzi Ang will be the main general to attack Zhao, and Baning will be the deputy general. They will lead 100,000 troops to attack Zhao!"

"The king is wise." Everyone shouted.

How much Pang Juan wanted to make achievements at this time. You know, conquering Handan of Zhao would be recorded in the history books, but thinking of the two old rivals of Chu and Qin, he had to obey the king's order.

But after the court session, Pang Juan still wanted to find Wei Shen. After finding Wei Shen in front of the palace gate, he asked, "Your Highness, why don't you let me lead the army to attack Zhao?"

Wei Shen smiled and explained, "There are no good generals in Zhao. We only need Prince Ang to attack Zhao. However, the Qin and Chu countries around our country are not stable. If the army goes to Zhao, Qin and Chu will take the opportunity to attack, then our Wei will be in danger. The general is personally stationed in Daliang. With the general's prestige, the two countries will not dare to attack our Wei. This is why I want to keep the general in Daliang."

After listening, Pang Juan also understood Wei Shen's intention and bowed, "So that's it, I understand!"

At this time, a carriage was driving on the way to Chu. Ji Liang, as the counselor of King Wei, was serving the king.Ji Liang went to Chu to make peace. Along the way, Ji Liang watched the beautiful scenery around him and recorded the local customs.

Suddenly, he saw a carriage passing by his carriage. Several people in the carriage were discussing the affairs of Wei. He didn't know until he heard that the King of Wei wanted to send troops to attack Handan, Zhao.

Ji Liang hurriedly asked the driver to stop the carriage in front, and got off the carriage without any etiquette and asked directly: "Gentlemen, what happened in Daliang, Wei?"

The two men were also good-tempered. One of them replied: "I heard that the King of Wei planned to send troops to attack Handan, Zhao, and we don't know the rest."

Ji Liang was shocked when he heard it, and hurriedly ordered the coachman: "Hurry! Hurry back to Daliang!"

Ji Liang hurried back to the capital Daliang. After two days and two nights, he finally arrived at the Daliang Palace. He didn't care about resting and quickly asked someone to inform the King of Wei that he wanted to see the King of Wei for something.

At this time, Wei Ling was planning to take a good nap, but he heard the guards say, "Your Majesty, Doctor Ji Liang wants to see you."

Wei Ling felt very strange. Ji Liang was clearly sent to the State of Chu, so why did he come back so soon? Did something important happen? Wei Ling quickly asked someone to call Ji Liang in.

When Ji Liang came in, Wei Ling couldn't help laughing. He saw that Ji Liang's clothes were wrinkled and his head was full of dust. How urgent was that?

Seeing this, Wei Lang suppressed his laughter and asked: "Ji Liang, you were ordered to go to Chu State. According to the normal itinerary, you should have walked half of the journey, but now you are rushing back. Is there something important to tell me?"

Ji Liang panted and said: "Yes, I have a very important and urgent matter to report to the king."

When Wei Lang heard it, he knew that something big had really happened, so he urged: "What is it? Tell me quickly."

Ji Liang calmed down a little, but still said with some panting: "King, I met a man driving a carriage halfway, waving a whip, shouting at the horse, and rushing to the north."

Wei Lang laughed after hearing this: "What important matter is this! Is such a thing worth you turning back halfway to report to me?"

"King, don't be anxious! Listen to me first. There is no problem with the driver, the problem is that he is going to Chu State." Ji Liang said hurriedly.

Wei Lang was also surprised when he heard this and said, "You should go south to Chu, why did he go north?"

Ji Liang said, "Your Majesty, I said it is very urgent and important, that's why. I was also very surprised at that time, so I asked the owner of the carriage: 'Why did you go north to Chu?' The man said to me: 'Because I am driving a famous horse, I can run dozens of miles in a blink of an eye, I am not afraid.' I said to him: 'Even if your horse runs very fast, it will get worse and worse, because you are going in the wrong direction. You should go south to Chu, but why did you go north?"

Ji Liang looked at Wei Lang and saw that he was listening carefully, and then continued: "The man listened to me and said, 'Your Majesty, why did you go north?'After hearing Ji Liang's words, he confidently said: 'I have brought enough money for the journey, I don't have to worry about the journey. ' I said: 'Although you have enough money for the journey, you are going in the wrong direction, you will never be able to go abroad. '

"What happened next? What did he say?" Wei Liang saw Ji Liang stopped again, so he asked anxiously.

Ji Liang continued: "He still said confidently: 'It doesn't matter, my driver has many years of driving experience, he can drive any kind of horse, not to mention a famous horse, which can travel a thousand miles a day, what should I worry about? '"

Wei Liang couldn't help laughing and said: "That man is crazy! Even if he has a thousand-mile horse, a good driver, and a lot of money, he is going in the opposite direction. Chu is in the south, but he is going north. Isn't this getting farther and farther away from Chu? ”

Ji Liang took off his hat and said to the King of Wei earnestly: "Your Majesty is right. This man is going against the grain. The further north he goes, the farther he is from Chu. But Your Majesty usually claims to be the king and the hegemon. But today, Your Majesty is relying on the strength of the country, the vast territory, and the elite soldiers, and is preparing to attack Handan and take the land of Zhao to satisfy himself. In my opinion, the more Your Majesty uses troops against neighboring countries, the further away he is from the foundation of being the king and the hegemon. This is just like the driver I saw on the way who was going north to Chu, who was going against the grain!"

After hearing this, Wei Ling suddenly realized it, but it was too late. He said embarrassedly: "But I have already ordered 100,000 troops to go to Zhao. The army left yesterday. I am afraid that chasing them back now will hurt the hearts of the soldiers. ”

When Ji Liang heard this, he felt as if a mountain had collapsed. He asked helplessly, “May I ask who will be the commander of the attack on Zhao this time?”

“Oh, I wanted to ask the general to be the commander, but the prince objected, so I sent Gongzi Ang.” Wei Ling asked again, “Are there any problems?”

“It will be fine if Gongzi Ang goes, but your Majesty, you should send an army to monitor the movements of Qi.” Ji Liang suggested.

Wei Ling said indifferently, “Ji Liang, it’s just Qi, what’s there to worry about? You should go down and have a good rest first. After resting, you can help Sima Wutong plan the food and grass for the army.”

“Yes! "Ji Liang obeyed.

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Prince Ang followed the tactics agreed upon by Pang Juan and him. The army pretended to go to Qi and marched slowly. After two days of slow marching, they took advantage of the night to quickly reach Yecheng.

Zhao was shocked. Zhao knew that Wei was going to attack Zhao, but when they saw Prince Ang leading the army to Qi, they thought that they were attacking Qi under the pretext of attacking Zhao. They gradually relaxed their vigilance. Unexpectedly, the Zhao army on the border woke up and found that the Wei army was stationed in Yecheng, separated from Zhao by only the Zhang River.

Zhao court

Zhao Yu asked anxiously: "Wei is attacking Zhao, and I am afraid that Zhao will not be able to defeat it. What should you do?"

Fei Yi stood up and said: "Immediately assemble 60,000 troops to defend the Zhang River, and strictly defend Feicheng and Lieren to prevent Wei from taking advantage of the situation as before. As long as the Wei army dares to cross the river, our Zhao army can attack them halfway across the river."

"Okay! Just follow the military advisor's advice, Zhao Ke, you immediately lead 60,000 troops to the front of Zhangshui to resist the Wei army."

"Yes!"

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