Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Zhao Guo

Since Pang Nuan was appointed as the commander-in-chief by King Yan of Zhao to prepare for the attack on Yan, he looked at the maps of Zhao and Yan every day, and often called his followers to discuss the matter together.

Pang Nuan knew that he could only win this battle.

For several days, Pang Nuan lived and ate in the study.

The retainers also expressed their opinions, and Pang Nuan always listened carefully to everyone's suggestions.

After everyone left, he looked at the map and pondered for a long time.

Seeing how hard their father worked, Pang Nuan's children followed him around and reminded him to eat on time every day.

After Pang Nuan was fully prepared, he led the army out.

The relationship between Zhao and Yan has been very tense in recent years.

The State of Yan had a superior geographical location, but its national strength was relatively weak.

Zhao was stronger in military and economy.

Wars frequently break out between the two countries over territorial resources and political interests.

Pang Nuan led his army at a rapid pace and attacked Yan before the country was fully prepared.

The military strength of the Zhao army has increased since the reign of King Wuling of Zhao. Now the Zhao army is well-equipped and well-trained. Pang Nuan commanded the army to quickly win the victory. The morale of the Zhao army was greatly boosted, and they pursued the victory.

Yan Guo

"Report, Your Majesty, the Zhao army has captured two cities of our Yan State."

The King of Yan was extremely angry, but he had no choice but to discuss with his ministers and send a general to fight Pang Nuan.

At this time, Dun Ruo arrived in the State of Yan.

"The foreign minister, the Minister of Qin, has met the King of Yan."

"Why did the Qin envoy come to Yan?"

Because the Yan army had suffered defeats recently, the King of Yan looked a little tired.

"King of Yan, my King of Qin intends to help Yan attack Zhao, and I have come to establish an alliance with you."

The king and his ministers of Yan were puzzled.

How could the King of Qin come to help them?

"Oh? How does the King of Qin plan to help the State of Yan?"

"King of Yan, Qin and Yan have long enjoyed friendly relations. My king is deeply saddened to learn of Zhao's sudden attack on Yan. He cannot bear to see Yan humiliated by the Zhao army, and intends to send a general to attack Zhao to save Yan from this crisis."

After hearing this, the King of Yan was delighted.

"Is the King of Qin really willing to help the State of Yan?"

When Dun Ruo saw King Yan like this, he knew that everything was safe now.

"King Yan, how could a foreign minister deceive you?"

"Over the years, our Qin State and Yan State have maintained friendly relations, and the King of Yan and his ministers have all seen this."

"Yan is in trouble now, how can Qin not help?"

"My king has said that he is willing to send troops to help Yan State break the siege."

"well."

"I naturally believe the King of Qin."

"I thank the King of Qin for his help. Yan will always be on good terms with Qin."

"This minister will definitely convey the King of Yan's sincerity to my king."

After leaving the Yan Palace, Dunruo returned to the inn, rested for a night, and returned to Qin the next day.

After leaving the capital of Yan State, Dun Ruo sent a fast horse to deliver a message to Ying Zheng.

When Ying Zheng received the news, he immediately sent Wang Jian to lead an army to attack Zhao.

Wang Jian and Meng Wu had already discussed the strategy.

This time, the two men led their troops to attack Zhao from two locations.

Xinzheng

Since Zhang Yuanqing hand-drew a simple map of Yan, Zhao and Qin, he sat in his study all day looking at the map and thinking.

"Sir, why have you been looking at the map these days?"

Every time Fusu came to see Zhang Yuanqing, he saw him staring at the map, and he was curious.

Is there any secret hidden in this map?

"Come."

Zhang Yuanqing waved to Fusu, and Fusu came over and looked at the map with Zhang Yuanqing.

"Look, here, Zhao and Yan are fighting."

"Pang Nuan of Zhao has captured three cities of Yan."

"This is the Qin and Zhao states. Your Majesty is sending Generals Wang Jian and Meng Wu to attack Zhao."

"General Wang Jian is here, General Meng Wu is here, and they are preparing to attack Zhao from both sides."

"Think about it, is it possible for Zhao to win this battle?"

Fusu has learned a lot from Meng Ao these days and has gained a basic understanding of military tactics. He looks at the map and thinks seriously.

Zhang Yuanqing didn't disturb them and waited quietly by the side.

When Fusu finally made up his mind, Zhang Yuanqing said, "Write down what you think now, then go and ask General Meng Ao for advice, and then go and ask General Heng Qian for advice."

"promise."

Fusu walked away with his short legs, and Zhang Yuanqing smiled.

In modern times, he is still a first-grade child, but here he has to start learning military strategies and how to govern the country.

As expected, he who wears the crown must bear its weight.

No one's excellence comes without effort.

After sighing, Zhang Yuanqing began to think again.

It’s time for Li Mu to show up.

It was this man who defeated Wang Jian and dealt a heavy blow to the Qin army.

It was because of this man that the Qin State was unable to conquer the Zhao State for several years. Finally, it had no choice but to persuade Guo Kai to ask King Zhao to kill this man, and only then was Zhao destroyed.

He is really a ruthless person.

It would be great if I could be used by Qin.

Zhang Yuanqing does not understand military tactics, so now he can only follow the old path in history.

"A'er, go and ask Lord Yao Jia to come over."

"promise."

Outside the door, Er left in a hurry.

Soon, Yao Jia walked in with a smile.

"Why is Lord Zhang looking for me today?"

"Lord Yao Jia is so relaxed today. I'm really envious of him."

Zhang Yuanqing smiled and invited Yao Jia to take a seat.

Yao Jia was not polite either. He sat down and looked at Zhang Yuanqing and said, "Master Zhang, are you envious of my free time and want to find something for me to do?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing laughed.

Sure enough, talking to smart people is easy.

"During the current war between Yan and Zhao, Your Majesty took advantage of the situation and sent Generals Wang Jian and Meng Wu to attack Zhao."

"I already know about this, but what does it have to do with us?"

We don't know how to fight.

"Zhao State has a general named Li Mu. He will be the biggest obstacle for Qin State to attack Zhao State."

Zhang Yuanqing looked at Yao Jia seriously.

Upon hearing this, Yao Jia also took it seriously.

"Is this true?"

"Can I still deceive Lord Yao Jia?"

"Well, then we must report this matter to the king as soon as possible."

Since this was a matter of national importance, Yao Jia dared not delay for even a moment.

"I invited Lord Yao Jia here precisely for this matter."

"King Yan of Zhao is in poor health and I don't think he will have much time left."

"Could Lord Yao Jia please make the effort to travel to Zhao? If you can use Guo Kai to dissuade the King of Zhao from prioritizing Li Mu, and then wait until Crown Prince Qian ascends the throne, find an opportunity to completely disillusion Li Mu with Zhao, and then the King can recruit him, I believe Li Mu will voluntarily defect to Qin."

"If you cannot recruit this person to serve the king, then you must get rid of him."

"Guo Kai is our best helper."

black.

This is much darker than a certain one.

Compared with Zhang Yuanqing, I am just a dwarf compared to him.

Recovering from his distraction, Yao Jia stood up and bowed solemnly. "Don't worry, Master Zhang. I will persuade Guo Kai to allow Li Mu to return to Qin. Otherwise, Li Mu will surely die at the hands of King Zhao."

"Okay. I'll write a letter right away, and Minister Yao Jia will take it back to Xianyang and give it to the king."

After saying that, Zhang Yuanqing began to write the letter.

He wrote a few pages in a very eloquent manner, bound them, and gave them to Yao Jia.

"I'll leave everything to Lord Yao Jia."

"promise."

After Yao Jia left, he went back to pack up briefly and hurried back to Xianyang with his men.

Zhang Yuanqing felt a little relieved.

I think with Yao Jia's ability, he will definitely be able to persuade Guo Kai when he goes to Zhao State and prevent Li Mu from being given an important position.

Wait until King Yan of Zhao dies this year.

King Qian of Zhao was a fool.

Listen to Guo Kai in everything.

By then, Yao and Jia will be able to fool us at will.