Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Zhangtai Palace

At this time, Ying Zheng also received the good news from Wang Jian.

The Qin army captured ten cities of Zhao.

Ying Zheng's powerful laughter was heard from the Zhangtai Palace.

"As expected of my favorite general, Wang Jian has never let me down."

"Such good news must naturally be made known to the ministers."

"Go, summon the ministers to come here to discuss important matters."

"promise."

The king was so happy that Shi Yi walked with a much lighter pace.

He went to inform the court officials with a smile on his face.

Soon, all the ministers gathered in Zhangtai Palace.

"General Wang Jian has led his army to capture ten cities from the State of Zhao. This is victory news. Please take a look, everyone."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. May God bless you and the Qin Kingdom."

After reading it, the ministers were all smiling as they saw that the territory of Qin had expanded again.

"Now Yecheng, Yanyu and other places need to be governed. Does anyone have any recommendations?"

"Your Majesty, I think you can send Wang Wu and some officials to assist him."

Wei Zhuang stepped forward and proposed.

Wang Wu was a man of profound knowledge and outstanding talent, but he had not yet had the opportunity to demonstrate his talents in front of the King of Qin.

Wei Zhuang knew this person because he had participated in the revision of Qin Law with Li Si.

His talent left a deep impression on Wei Zhuang.

"Your Majesty, I second the motion."

Li Si also recognized this person's talent. If he had not been a step slower than the Right Prime Minister, Li Si would have recommended this person.

"Your Majesty, I once worked with this man when I was working with the Right Prime Minister. He is extremely talented and can be of great use."

Recommended by two of his capable ministers, Ying Zheng also took a fancy to Wang Wu.

"allow."

"Order Yang Qiumu and Wang Wu to govern Zhao together."

"The king is wise."

Yang Qiumu and Wang Wu were excited when they learned that they were being sent to Zhao by the king.

This is a good time to display your talents.

The two carefully studied the previously collected information about Zhang Yuanqing's governance of the old Han land, and finally finalized their own plan.

Then he listed the required items one by one and reported them to Ying Zheng, and then took his men to Zhao first.

A few days later, Zhang Yuanqing received news of Wang Jian's army's victory.

"Sir, General Wang Jian is truly a talented general. He was able to capture ten cities of Zhao State so quickly."

Fusu took the victory report and looked at it carefully, wishing he could see from it how Wang Jian commanded the army.

Unfortunately, there were only a few words on it, unable to fulfill his wish.

"General Wang Jian is naturally a master of military tactics. Think about it, are there any other reasons why our army was able to capture the city so quickly this time?"

"other reasons?"

Zhang Yuanqing nodded, and Fusu began to think seriously.

Zhang Yuanqing waited quietly without making any noise to disturb them.

After a long while, Fusu looked at Zhang Yuanqing and said, "Sir, Fusu thinks there is another reason why Zhao is at war with Yan."

"Talk about it."

"Zhao and Yan are at war, and Zhao has sent General Pang Nuan to lead an attack on Zhao. Zhao must be depleted of troops at this time."

"General Wang Jian, if he dispatches his troops swiftly, will surely catch the State of Zhao off guard."

"By then, even if Zhao sends troops to fight, it won't be able to deploy them immediately, which will buy time for General Wang Jian and his men."

"If the generals chosen by Zhao are no match for General Wang Jian's military prowess, then Zhao will surely be defeated."

"It seems now that King Zhao did not choose the wrong general."

"Hahaha"

After hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing laughed heartily.

With a smile, Fusu put his knowledge into practice.

Erxiao, the Qin Dynasty will definitely not perish in the second generation as it did in history.

"cough cough"

Zhang Yuanqing was so excited that he couldn't help coughing.

Fusu nervously patted Zhang Yuanqing on the back, but Zhang Yuanqing stopped him with a wave of his hand.

Stopping his cough, Zhang Yuanqing looked at Fusu seriously, "My lord is so smart, this is very good, very good."

Although Fusu still didn't understand why the gentleman was suddenly so excited, he was still very happy to receive the gentleman's praise.

When she smiled, two rows of white teeth were exposed.

No, the master praised Fusu. Fusu should write a letter to tell his father as soon as possible.

Also, tell A-di and the others.

Just now, the gentleman praised Fusu again and said that Fusu was a good person.

"Sir, Fusu remembered that there are still some things to do. Fusu will take his leave first."

Seeing Fusu anxious, Zhang Yuanqing was puzzled.

Does the child have anything urgent to do today?

Why don't I know?

However, Zhang Yuanqing did not stop him.

"Go."

Zhang Yuanqing was very happy, but King Yan of Zhao, who was far away in Zhao State, was very angry.

"Come, pass on my order. Command General Pang Nuan to attack Yan with all his might. Gongzi Jia is responsible for recruiting 50,000 soldiers to assist General Pang Nuan."

"promise."

The eunuch left in a hurry. King Yan of Zhao seemed to have run out of strength and lay on the bed for a long time without saying a word.

How could Zhao Yan not resent the fact that the territories conquered by previous kings were now lost in his hands?

"King Qin, Ying Zheng, I cannot kill you with my own hands."

There was another coughing fit, and the eunuch quickly brought a handkerchief and handed it to King Yan of Zhao.

Zhao Yan covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed continuously.

"My king, would you like to summon a physician?"

King Zhao did not say anything. After stopping coughing, he took away his handkerchief, only to see a bright red spot on it.

"Your Majesty, I will call the doctor right away."

The eunuch was horrified and ran out in panic.

Zhao Yan lay on the bed, seemingly unconcerned about coughing up blood.

Soon, the doctor came in trotting.

"Meet the king."

After getting the consent, the doctor stepped forward to take King Zhao's pulse.

"Your Majesty, you must not be angry in this state."

After he finished speaking, the doctor's back was covered in sweat, and he lowered his head, not daring to look at Zhao Yan's expression.

"Tell me, how much time do I have left?"

Zhao Yan was like a withered old tree, and even had difficulty speaking.

But he looked at the doctor with eyes that retained his royal dignity.

The doctor was concerned, but he didn't dare hide it.

"My king, if you take good care of it, you'll have more than a month left."

If it is stimulated, it will probably take three to five days.

Of course, the doctor would never dare to say this.

He just told Zhao Yan not to get angry and to keep a good mood.

It was not until the doctor came out of King Zhao's bedroom that he felt alive again.

When Prince Qian learned that King Zhao had invited another doctor, he hurried over.

Inside Handan City

Yao Jia has been in Zhao State for two days. During these two days, Yao Jia sent people to inquire about the current situation in Zhao State.

Now that King Zhao is ill, the government is in the hands of Crown Prince Qian, who trusts Guo Kai particularly. It can be said that in the current Zhao State, once King Zhao Yan dies, Guo Kai will have control of the power of the Zhao State.

But Li Mu is now in the north guarding against the Huns.

Cannot be seen for the time being.

Yao Jia could only infer Li Mu's ability from some of his deeds.

"Go and investigate Li Mu carefully. Be careful not to get targeted. Investigate as much as you can."

"promise."

These people are spies trained by the Qin State over the years.

Yao Jia contacted them as soon as he arrived in Handan.

Only in this way can we know Zhao Wangyan's current situation so quickly.

In just five days, Yao Jia got a general idea of ​​Li Mu's situation.

In recent years, Li Mu was known as a good general. He surrounded the northern border of Zhao State, killed more than 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry, destroyed the Qiang La, defeated the Donghu, and subdued the Linhu, and made numerous military achievements.

In the second year of King Yan of Zhao's reign, he led his army to attack the State of Yan and captured Wusui and Fangcheng.

Such a talented general is surprisingly unknown to the world.

If Zhang Yuanqing hadn't mentioned it this time, I'm afraid we would have to wait until Li Mu and the Qin army faced off before we would know who this person was.