Both of them knew very well that the general's words were by no means mere speculation, but were very likely to become reality, or even worse.

The reason is very simple. We can get a glimpse of what the king did when he sent an envoy to recall the general who was in battle, and what this envoy, Lord Pingyang, did after he came to Daijun.

Obviously, compared with the safety of Handan City, the king seems to be more concerned about the general, or the success or failure of the general in Dai County.

But what is frustrating is that what the king wants is not the victory of the general, at least not such a quick victory.

According to this logic, if the general only brings back 10,000 troops to Handan, I am afraid that no matter what the outcome of the battle with the Yan army is, it will become another example of disrespecting the king's order.

Even being imprisoned is just the general's wishful thinking.

"General, what do you think we should do?!" Zhou Qidang asked after understanding the seriousness of the problem. At the same time, Li Mu also looked at Zhao Kuo. The meaning couldn't be more obvious. General, what are you doing?

Just give the order!

Seeing this situation, Zhao Kuo understood that the time had come. He immediately explained his strategic concept on the sand table and said, "This is what I mean! The main force of the army quickly concealed itself and moved southward. When the Yan army arrived,

In front of Yanyu City, they bypassed Yanyu City and went straight into Handan! With lightning speed, they quickly defeated the main force of the Yan army with the troops in Handan City. Then, they returned to Handan City and quickly moved northward to relieve Yanyu City.

"

"In this case, the king really can't grasp the handle." Zhou Qi murmured and nodded. Before Zhou Qi could answer, Li Mu had already taken half a step, clasped his hands and bowed slightly towards Zhao Kuo: "

General, don't worry and go south. The Yan army wants to break the palace and the city.

, Unless you step over the corpse of this general." After Zhou Qi heard this, he also hurriedly stepped forward and clasped his fists and said: "General, it's better for you to stay in the future! General Li can play a greater role by following you. The general has a cross-border card.

The experience of the ridge will definitely ensure that the city and the city are safe!"

"Compared to General Zhou, the last general is more familiar with the city of Lanyu. Please ask the general to defend the city of Lanyu." Li Mu also quickly added to his strength.

"You have to think carefully. There are only three thousand soldiers in Yanyucheng. What we have to face is nearly twenty times the Yan army!" Zhao Kuo was unmoved and said to the two of them calmly: "Twenty times the Yan army."

The difference is that even if the Yan army's combat power is weak, even if they use human lives to pile up, they can still kill a mere three thousand people!"

"Staying here will lead to a narrow escape from death!" At the end, Zhao Kuo did not forget to sigh. However, the two people who heard this did not waver at all. It was not that they did not know the dangers of this battle, nor that they had no regard for death.

Fearlessness is just between life and death, but there are more important things than it - such as righteousness, such as the country!

"I can buy time for the general, die for the state of Zhao and the people of the country, and I will have no regrets even if I die!" Li Mu replied immediately.

"Me too!" Zhou Qi, who couldn't think of so many words, replied not to be outdone.

"Hahahaha..." Zhao Kuo laughed out loud after hearing this. With these two sentences, Zhao Kuo knew that his position in the army could no longer be shaken.

Amidst the laughter, Zhao Kuo helped the two men up again. Listening to Zhao Kuo's wild laughter, the two generals Li Mu and Zhou Qi were naturally confused.

But Zhao Kuo continued to say: "Why, do the two generals think that this general is the kind of general who leaves all dangers to his subordinates and all the merits to himself?"

"I won't dare," they both replied in unison.

"Lanyu City is the place where my father became famous in a battle, so naturally I should protect it myself!" Zhao Kuo looked at the two of them with a smile and said slowly.

"No, General!" the two men immediately wanted to stop him.

"General, the safety of Zhao State is at stake, so you must not take risks easily." Zhou Qi immediately continued: "If the general has bad intentions, how can I tell the general and others to explain to the people of Zhao State?"

"What General Zhou said makes sense." Li Mu immediately became anxious and continued: "The so-called son of a rich man will not sit down in the hall. How can a general with a body of ten thousand gold be placed in a place of ten deaths?"

"Don't be anxious, just listen to me." Zhao Kuo said with a smile: "I will guard Yan and the city. This is necessary, but it is not necessarily very dangerous. There are three reasons. First, the Yan army came from afar.

That is to say, this general is coming south to block him. If he doesn't show up for a long time, he will

Suspicion must arouse, and the move south to Handan has been mentioned before; secondly, the general is about to be in Yanyu City, and since the Yan army knows it, its mission can be regarded as completed. The siege should be the main one, and the preservation of strength should be the top priority.

They may not necessarily launch a forceful attack, even if they are exposed in Handan.

Start attacking the city. As long as the battle of Handan can be resolved quickly, the siege of Yan and the city will be solved. Thirdly, if I lead my army back to Handan, I am afraid that I will not be able to leave Handan City in a short time. Instead,

It is not conducive to solving the siege of Yan and the city." Zhao Kuoliu

Of course, the purpose of coming down is not just that. Although the above is necessary, it is not completely irreplaceable. For example, if you plant your own flag in the city and quietly go south, if it doesn't work, you can find a substitute in the city.

It's not impossible.

Zhao Kuo put himself in danger like this. Obviously, his target was not just soldiers and horses like the Yan army!

The fish he wanted to catch was a half-dead fish from Yan State. King Zhao was Zhao Kuo's biggest obstacle today, and he was also a huge stone that had to be removed for the development and growth of Zhao State.

The ups and downs of the Battle of Daijun have fully proved that without a stable and reliable rear, it is impossible to carry out a large-scale decisive battle, and what Zhao Kuo wanted to do was to disintegrate the Hu people.

The most feared thing in the "mutual market" battle is the restriction from the court. And this is almost inevitable under the current rule of King Zhao.

Therefore, Zhao Kuo needs to break up, or even... and putting himself in Yanyucheng is the bait that Zhao Kuo puts in the mouth of King Zhao. As long as you can't help but bite the hook, you can't blame me.

It will completely destroy your century-old society.

Of course, Zhao Kuo's eloquent talk sounded very reasonable to Li Mu and Zhou Qi, but their minds seemed to be changing a little bit - it seemed that they could only let the general

Leave?

However, in the final analysis, the danger level of staying in Yanyucheng is still too high. This basic point has not changed. No matter how much the general says, it is meaningless.

Immediately, the two wanted to continue persuading them. However, Zhao Kuo over there no longer gave them a chance.

"Now that the situation is urgent, this is the best choice. There is no need for you to persuade me." Zhao Kuo waved his hand, interrupting what the two were about to say.

The two of them looked at each other and understood that the general's order could not be changed, so they could only clasp their hands and accept the order obediently.

"The timing of your trip, the so-called secret of the march, the speed of the attack, and the ferocity of the flanking attack, there is no need for me to say more." Zhao Kuo then continued to emphasize the precautions for the two of them: "But there is one thing that I must emphasize.

Emphasis." The two people who heard this immediately pricked up their ears.

"After the war, you will go to the palace to see my king. However, to ensure nothing goes wrong, one of the two of you must stay in the military camp." Zhao Kuo said lightly: "Have you ever understood?"

"The general's intention is that I, the king, will stay with the army and sit back and watch..." Li Mu was indeed Li Mu, and he immediately guessed Zhao Kuo's worries.

"No way!" Zhou Qi still didn't want to believe it: "The general is still in Yanyu City. If he is stranded, wouldn't it be..." Before he finished speaking, Zhou Qi had already closed his mouth, obviously

, he also thought that this incredible thing was definitely not impossible.

"If the people who entered the city have not come out within one day, the people outside the city will immediately lead their troops to the north without any delay. My life may be in this day." Zhao Kuo continued to order.

"General." After hearing this, both of their eyes turned red.

"The master with great achievements has always been the disaster of his ministers." Zhao Kuo sighed and said helplessly: "If it weren't for the fact that the Hu people in the country were not in peace, this body would be the place where my father became famous, and his fame would be added to his body.

Wrapping one's body in horse leather is a good story. Unfortunately, our country, Zhao, is facing enemies all over the world, and our generals are real. There is no way to die with peace of mind."

"General!" The two of them prostrated themselves in the tunnel.

"Please get up, please get up." Zhao Kuo immediately helped the two of them up, and then said with a smile: "I am just taking precautions. Maybe my king has no intention of harming him, but he is just treating the villain like a villain.

It's just a matter of understanding a gentleman's heart. I just want to hurt you two and offend the king."

"Hahaha..." As he spoke, Zhao Kuoyou laughed heartily. But this laughter sounded so heartbreakingly lonely to Li Mu and Zhou Qi.

The general who only wanted to serve the Zhao Kingdom not only did not get the support of the court and the king, but was constantly restrained, and he tolerated the restraints. Now he is still thinking about his wealth and life. How can this not be disgusting?

Obviously, the battle of Changping and the battle of Daijun were all fought by your general, King Zhao. But even though they were fighting, why couldn't they be tolerated by the court?

The general's strategy is too strong. Is this wrong? Li Mu and Zhou Qi are a little confused. If they are defeated and punished, then they have nothing to say. With a complete victory, they still have to suffer such a misfortune?

If you advance, you will die, if you retreat, you will die! How can you ask the generals to control the army and direct the battle? What is the use of such a court, without caring about the safety of the people, not caring about the hard work of the soldiers, and regardless of the victory or defeat of the war?

Thinking of this, the two people's faces were filled with anger. And this is exactly the result Zhao Kuo wanted!

You must know that anger is contagious. If King Zhao does not move, the army will naturally turn back to Yanyucheng, so it is just a return; if King Zhao really intends to detain the army, he will use a borrowed knife to kill himself.

Then, perhaps, from now on, the army will completely break with the court in Handan! Then will King Zhao move?

!Zhao Kuo believes that it will definitely happen, even if King Zhao knows that this is an act that harms the country, even if King Zhao knows that once Zhao Kuo dies, the blow to Zhao will not be slowed down in one or two years, and may even cause damage to the surrounding countries.

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Chapter completed!