Another estrangement

The wind blew across the ground, bringing with it a deafening whistling sound that hurt people's faces, as if they were being cut by a knife.

The north wind blows and the white grass breaks on the ground, and the sky is full of snow in August.

Only the Central Plains in the world is a paradise with a suitable climate.

No matter heading north or south, it is not suitable for human survival. This is the consensus of everyone.

To the north of Qin Zhaoyan, there lived a group of ethnic groups that were very different from those of Zhuxia.

Zhu Xia called them Hu.

The Hu people are completely different from the Xirong and other tribes that were wiped out by Bang Zhou in the old years.

Many of the barbarians that Bang Zhou defeated in the past had civilizations, and even their research on bronzes was not bad.

But the Hu people are truly barbaric, nomadic people who live in pursuit of water and grass.

It is really unrealistic to want to develop civilization.

"Dong dong dong."

As the sound of horse hooves sounded like a drumbeat, everyone knew it.

The barbarians are coming.

The entire border moved into action instantly, but no one was nervous.

In the past, Li Mu guarded the border town. At first he could not get out, and then he lured the enemy deep into the town and defeated the barbarians.

Although Li Mu is now transferred to the court and has left here, he has left behind ways to fight against the barbarians.

Wang Jian led the Qin army with 400,000 troops to attack Zhao.

The entire Zhao Kingdom fell into panic.

Handan City.

Above the court hall, the monarchs and ministers of the Zhao Kingdom sighed.

After King Zhao was incompetent and lost an outstanding politician like Lin Xiang.

The entire Zhao Kingdom fell into a state of leaderlessness.

King Zhao said with fear on his face: "My lords, the Qin people are pressing the border, what should we do now?

Qin Wangzheng was the son of a foreigner who was a hostage to the Qin State. After Bai Qi killed him and surrendered, although he did not kill him, they did not treat him well. His life was quite miserable, and he must have hated the Zhao State very much.

He was a king like a tiger, leopard and jackal. He had no enmity with Han and Wei, but he raised troops to destroy Han and Wei.

If Zhao Guo offended him, could he escape unscathed?

Now that life and death are at stake, I ask all the ministers to come up with a clever plan to save Zhao."

The ministers were silent. The gap in national power was too big. Chu State at least had huge depth and could still fight with its familiarity with the terrain.

But why is Zhao State a withered youth or a narrow territory?

At this time, a loud voice echoed through the hall.

"I am willing to go to war to fight against Qin and try my best to protect Handan."

The majestic Li Mu stood up. King Zhao was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Jun Wu An is indeed the pillar of our Zhao Kingdom.

Let the general lead the army to fight against Qin."

The nobleman who was on good terms with Li Mu stepped forward and whispered: "Jun Wu An, why do you want to come forward?

Have you forgotten the old story of Lian Po?

In the past, King Zhaoxiang of Qin asked Bai Qi, Lord Wu'an of the Qin State, what reward he wanted. Bai Qi said that he wanted King Zhaoxiang's trust.

And this is exactly what the foolish king cannot give you. I dare to say that once you leave Handan City, rumors will spread.

King Su said that if the monarch does not regard his ministers as his confidants, then the ministers do not need to worry about the monarch's country.

You have a character that would rather break than bend, so I am very worried about you."

The so-called old incident of Lian Po is that the current King of Zhao and his favored minister Guo Kai changed generals before the battle, which ultimately led to the death of hundreds of thousands of people in the Zhao Kingdom in the battle.

Although Lian Po had long expected that he would be replaced, when it actually happened, he still left Zhao State and did not return to Zhao State until his death.

Li Mu was silent for a moment after hearing this. He thought of the days when he was galloping on the battlefield in the Northland.

There aren't so many distractions now, it's enough to just fight and win.

He looked in the direction of Qin and said resolutely: "You are right, but Mu is not fighting for the king, but for the country of Zhao and the people.

The Qin State encircled and killed hundreds of thousands of Zhao State's surrendered soldiers. This is such a deep hatred.

Even if Taihang was overthrown, it could not stop the Zhao people from wanting revenge.

If Qin Wangzheng is allowed to enter Handan City, Mu really doesn't know what kind of hell Handan City will become."

When the friend heard this, he said with emotion: "Perhaps this is the reason why the soldiers and civilians of Zhao State love you."

Li Mu led the Zhao army to fight the Qin army in a losing battle.

He is a general as talented as Wang Jian, but Zhao's national strength is not worthy of carrying Qin's shoes.

Wang Jian led 400,000 troops to attack Zhao, including numerous elite troops.

And Li Mu didn't even have 200,000 troops at his disposal.

He secretly calculated, "Relying on the city's defense is enough to withstand the Qin Kingdom for several years. This is what I can do. The rest will be left to King Haotian Su to protect him."

It's a pity that Li Mu didn't know that he wanted to fight Wang Jian in an honest and fair manner.

But Wang Jian was not just a general, he directly resorted to off-board moves.

Before Wang Jian went on an expedition, there was a conversation between him and Qin Wangzheng, the monarch and his ministers.

Qin Wangzheng asked: "General, are you sure of victory against Zhao?

If you have any requests, put them forward as much as possible, and I will satisfy them all."

Wang Jian replied: "Your Majesty, don't worry, God is with you, this battle will be won.

However, there are different types of victory. There are quick victories, slow victories, complete victories, miserable victories, great victories, and small victories.

I don’t know which kind do you want, Your Majesty?

Depending on your choice, what I need will be different."

Qin Wangzheng heard this and said: "I want to win quickly, completely and with great victory.

Zhao has always been a strong enemy of Qin, this must be extremely difficult, I don’t know what you need.”

Wang Jian smiled and said: "Your Majesty.

Zhao is a strong enemy of Qin, but King Zhao is not your strong enemy.

If I go to attack Zhao, King Zhao will definitely ask Zhao's famous general Wu'an Jun Li Mu to lead his troops to resist.

You have lived in Zhao State for many years, so you must know Li Mu's reputation.

If Li Mu had led his troops, I would still be able to win, but after defeating Zhao, I might not be able to organize an attack on Luo immediately.

I need you to send an envoy to Handan City with a lot of money at the right time to bribe the traitor Guo Kai and follow the example of Lord Wu An.

Let Zhao change his general.

A saint will not make a second mistake, but a fool will.

King Zhao is such a stupid person. Last time he replaced Lian Po, this time he will definitely replace Li Mu.

Li Mu's prestige is too high. If he is replaced, the Zhao army will definitely have uneasy feelings, the army will be dissatisfied, the soldiers will have no fighting spirit, and the minister will be able to win in one battle.

The Zhao army is strong because of Li Mu, but will decline because of the loss of Li Mu. This is not only a principle in the art of war, but also a principle of rise and fall.

I have full confidence.

Your Majesty, a monarch as fatuous and without virtue as King Zhao was born in the same place between heaven and earth as a holy king like you.

Isn’t this what God wants to give the world to you?”

Among the four generals of Qin and Zhao, Bai Qi, Lian Po, Li Mu, and Wang Jian, Wang Jian was truly an anomaly.

The other three were all typical generals, invincible on the battlefield, unable to fight for power, and even aggressive when their tempers flared up, but Wang Jian was as sophisticated as a veteran in officialdom.

Qin Wangzheng patted Wang Jian's shoulder gently and agreed to his request.

…

"Bang the drum, come in!"

"Blow the drum again and advance again!"

"Projection!"

The Qin army came like a tide, and Zhao Jun could not resist it.

The Qin army was already very brave, but they also received powerful bows and crossbows from South Korea, which combined with Qin Mo's skills.
To be continued...