Daqin: I can become stronger by killing the enemy

The news about Li Mu was quickly sent back to Handan.

When Zhao Wangqian learned that the Qin army was coming again, he divided his troops into two groups and attacked Handan from the north and the south. He immediately called everyone over to discuss countermeasures.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that we ask the State of Wei to send troops to help us, and join forces to repel the Qin army like last time."

"Although South Korea is gone, Wei is still there. King Wei will definitely not see our Zhao country in danger."

"If Zhao dies, Wei will not be able to hold on for long."

First, there was a rare initiative from a minister.

King Zhao thought it sounded pretty good and thought the plan was feasible. When he was about to speak, he was interrupted by another minister.

The minister said: "Last year when Qin attacked Han, the King of Han asked us, Zhao and Wei, to help, but we were the only ones to send troops, and we lost General Zhao Cong. No one of the 80,000 reinforcements survived. Wei was already afraid of the Qin army, and we assisted Han."

We failed, I think the King of Wei did not dare to send troops to help!"

These words were like a basin of cold water poured down on Zhao Wangqian's face.

"What should we do?"

The Qin army is about to invade again. If it cannot be stopped, Zhao Guoguo will be wiped out like South Korea. Zhao Wangqian said anxiously: "You guys quickly come up with a solution. If you can't think of anything, don't go back today."

"Your Majesty, I believe that reinforcements are not important at the moment. What is important is food and grass."

At this moment, a man who was one or two years older than Zhao Wangqian stepped forward and said: "Last year, General Li Mu defeated the Qin army in the north, which boosted the morale of our Zhao army. As long as General Li Mu is here, everything will not be a problem.

But now we are suffering from a severe drought, and there is no grain harvest. How can the starving soldiers still have the strength to fight? The Qin army took advantage of our severe drought to invade. If the problem of food and grass can be solved, our Zhao army will definitely not be afraid of the Qin army."

Zhao Wangqian thought for a while, clapped his hands and said: "Brother is right, come and buy food quickly, go to Qi State to buy it. If it doesn't work, Chu State can do it!"

The man whom Zhao Wangqian called his uncle was called Zhao Jia, also known as Gongzi Jia. He was originally the eldest son of King Zhao Youxiang, but because his father liked Zhao Wangqian more, he could not inherit the throne in the end. Later, Handan was conquered by Qin

When the army was defeated, Gongzi Jia led his men to kill him, and when he arrived at Dai, he proclaimed himself the king of Dai.

Later it was also called Daiwangjia.

"It's not possible to buy grain. Yao Jia went to Qi as an envoy and has convinced the King of Qi not to sell grain to us anymore."

"It's a long way to buy grain from the Chu State. I'm afraid Handan has already been conquered if the grain is transported back."

Another minister shook his head helplessly and rejected the idea of ​​buying grain.

"This won't work, and that won't work. What else can I do?"

Zhao Wangqian said angrily.

Everyone in the main hall fell silent at the same time.

If they had a way, they would have proposed it long ago.

Prince Jia Zuo bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have more than three thousand stones of grain in my house. I only keep part for my own use and donate the rest."

Although his throne was robbed, but now that the country is in crisis, he can put aside his previous grievances and gather all his strength to drive the Qin army out.

Zhao Wangqian was so moved that he suddenly thought that Li Mu's report also contained content about the expropriation of grain. He quickly opened it and read it, and immediately said: "Guo Kai!"

"I'm here!"

Guo Kai had no choice but to stand in the main hall and pretend to be dead.

Now I can no longer pretend, so I bite the bullet and respond.

Zhao Wangqian shouted: "Immediately donate all the food in your house to help me resist the Qin army."

"My family is poor and we don't have much food. We will starve to death if we take it out!"

Guo Kai could not be as selfless and dedicated as Gongzi Jia, so of course he refused.

Zhao Wangqian said angrily: "Do you think I will believe it?"

Guo Kai: "..."

I will definitely not believe it. As the prime minister of Zhao State, he definitely has a lot of food stored at home. This cannot be concealed.

Zhao Wangqian added: "Li Mu said in the report that your family definitely has a lot of food reserves, as well as everyone here. There is definitely a lot of food reserves at home. All of them should be donated to the few to drive away the Qin army. If you don't take them out,

,No one is allowed to leave here, brother uncle!"

"I'm here!"

Gongzijia said.

Zhao Wangqian had already risked his life. If he were not cruel, Zhao would not be able to hold on. He said sternly: "Take my personal guards, leave Guo Kai and others here, and then take people to collect food from their houses. First,

To supply the army, I...I also brought half of the food in the palace."

"only!"

Mr. Jia was overjoyed.

I feel that this younger brother has finally become sensible, no longer greedy for pleasure, and knows that the country is the most important thing.

Zhao Wangqian cannot be ignorant. Ying Zheng has destroyed South Korea, and now he is coming fiercely. He will definitely destroy Zhao. If he doesn't do something, the country will be gone. How can he enjoy himself?

All the ministers in the main hall were frightened at this time.

But he wanted to object, but he didn't have the courage, so the guards were mobilized, for fear that they would not be able to leave the hall.

"Li Mu!"

Guo Kai had to obey the arrangement, but he already hated Li Mu in his heart.

Li Mu had refuted him many times in the past, and he was already very unhappy. Now his hatred has reached its peak, so he can only endure it for now, so that Li Mu can look good in the future.

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In the military camp in Hedong, all the troops were dispatched.

The prisoners in the army, the son-in-law and others first escorted the grain and grass and set off across the Taihang Mountains.

Wang Jian led an army of 200,000 and followed behind him. The army was mighty and powerful, walking on the road to Zhao that Yang Duanhe had opened in advance.

"The attack this time is Jingxing. General Yang found out that Li Mu is in Jingxing."

While resting on the way, Wang Jian opened a map, but it only had simple lines and drew the specific location of Jingxing. He continued: "The only person in Zhao Guo who can lead the army to resist us is Li Mu. Sima Shang is still far behind Li Mu. The rest

The people are basically useless. As long as Li Mu is defeated, the morale of the Zhao army will plummet, and the Zhao general will no longer have anyone to use. What do you think?"

"feasible!"

Bai Zhong, Yang Duanhe and Wang Ben agreed at the same time.

Wang Jian thought for a while and asked: "General Yang, are you sure that Li Mu already knows the news about our dispatch of troops?"

Yang Duanhe affirmed: "Li Mu definitely knows. According to the latest news, various fortifications have begun to be built outside Jingxing City. Li Mu continues to follow Lian Po's method back then and build fortifications to prepare to delay the war with us."

Wang Ben smiled and said: "Zhao is suffering from a severe drought and the army has no food. How long can we delay it?"

"uncertain!"

Wang Jian analyzed and said: "The famine in the Zhao Kingdom is also a matter of the common people. If Li Mu dares to suggest that King Zhao Qian collect the grain stored by the nobles of the Zhao Kingdom and invest a large amount of it in the army, as long as it lasts until the second half of the year, if there is no drought in the autumn harvest, he will still

It can be relieved, but these are things for later and are not important yet."

Bai Zhong asked: "The general is worried that Li Mu will set up an ambush on the Taihang Mountains when he learns that we have sent troops?"

"The one who understands me is General Bai!"

Wang Jian laughed and said: "The grain transport team is ahead. If Li Mu destroys our grain and grass, or even takes it away, we will have to go back first and wait for the next batch of grain and grass to arrive. I don't know how long we will have to wait.

It will be beneficial to the morale of our army. I would like to send a group of forwards to explore the road. Is General Bai willing to take over?"

"no problem!"

Bai Zhong agreed immediately.