Chapter 08 The Savior
The news that Wu Chen was captured was concealed by Zhang Erji's thunderous means, but the fire could not be suppressed. The news finally spread throughout the army after Zhao Guoliu sent out envoys. Zhao army was like a leaderless army at this time.
The dragon flies aimlessly, bumping around aimlessly.
Zhao Jun's military morale was unstable at this time, and Zhang Er was anxious. What made him even more unbearable was that the six envoys he sent were either killed or captured. Only one came back, but he brought a letter from Han Guang, demanding
The State of Zhao has redeemed half of its land from its military officials.
Zhang Er was so angry that he threw Han Guang's letter to the ground angrily to vent his dissatisfaction.
At this time, there was silence in the handsome tent, and everyone bowed their heads in silence. At this time, everyone was more or less considering their own retreat, and thinking about what they should do if the Zhao Kingdom was in civil strife.
At this time, Zhang Er also suppressed the anger in his heart, and he said angrily: "Our land in Zhao is not rich either. If half of it is given away, we will not be called a country anymore!"
Having said this, Zhang Er once again suppressed the anger in his heart. He sat back on the soft seat. Now, it is not the time to complain. He must find a way to rescue the military minister. If it is not possible, Zhang Er can only consider ceding the territory to the savior.
But to cut off half of Zhao's land, Zhang Er believed that he would never be able to obey.
Just when Zhang Er was deep in thought, Chen Yu on the side slammed the table and said angrily: "Our country of Zhao has been independent for more than a day or two. The country is strong and the people are rich, and the army and horses are strong. It is far from being comparable to that of the Yan country. If it really can't be done,
, I am willing to gather troops and horses, kill across the Daqing River, and rescue the king."
Chen Yu's method was too radical and would threaten the safety of military officials. Zhang Er shook his head in the negative, "This matter needs long-term consideration."
"Are we just going to watch the king being imprisoned in the Yan camp and just sit there waiting to die?" Chen Yu's face was filled with veins, and he was extremely angry. If the peace talks were fruitless, it would be better to fight vigorously against the Yan State. Perhaps, he was defending his glory.
In one battle, he could defeat the Yan State in one fell swoop and rescue his military officials.
Although Chen Yu knew that this hope was slim, it was still much better than cutting off half of the land. Moreover, once the Zhao State cut off half of the land, even if they welcomed back the military ministers, they would ultimately have no choice but to beg for surrender from the Yan State or be attached to the Yan State.
Underfoot, otherwise, the State of Zhao will be swallowed up by the State of Yan. This is the way of the world where the weak eat the strong and the winner is king.
Thinking of this, Chen Yu argued again: "Brother, why are you so stubborn? I think this matter is settled. I will immediately gather troops and go to war against Yan!"
"Nonsense!" Zhang Er was completely angry this time. No matter what, he could not allow Chen Yu to go to war with Yan State. Just when the two of them were blushing and insisting on their own opinions, Zhang Yan, Li Zuoche and others had no choice but to sigh.
He said: "Be polite first and then fight. We have done our best to be benevolent and righteous. It is really not possible. We are trying to summon Li Liang to come and join forces. We are asking the left prime minister Shao Sao for instructions whether to start a war?"
Although the two hesitated, they had already acquiesced to Chen Yu's strategy of starting a war, and the tent became extremely quiet. Zhang Er saw that everyone advocated starting a war, and he could no longer insist on it. After thinking for a short time, he could only sigh.
: "Since everyone thinks so, there's nothing I can do about it, so let's leave it at that."
Zhang Er turned around and picked up the Zhao Wang Seal on the desk, and continued: "I will draw up an edict when I get back and invite Li Liang and Shao Sao to come to discuss it. You should prepare yourselves. We will start a war with the Yan army in three days at the latest!"
Everyone nodded, Zhang Er wanted to leave, but a soldier guarding the barracks came in, cupped his hands and said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, there is a man who claims to have a way to save the king, and he is asking for an audience outside the tent!"
Hearing that he could save the king, Zhang Er's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but said anxiously: "Quickly, bring him in!"
Zhang Er was very excited at the moment. He walked back to his seat and sat down. At this time, Chen Yu and others also sat back one after another. Soon, a soldier walked in with a man. He was wearing a Zhao army uniform and had a waist and a waist.
With a short blade in his hand, Zhang Er looked at this man intently. He was clearly a pawn in the Zhao army.
Zhang Er couldn't help but get angry: "You brave little thief, what ability do you have? You dare to speak arrogantly and rescue the king!"
This is a consistent habit of literati, who like to use their identity to prove a person's ability. At this time, Zhang Er committed such a problem, but the pawn did not panic because of Zhang Er's scolding. He thought for a moment and couldn't help but sneer.
He said: "Don't you, Prime Minister, want to rescue the king?"
Seeing that the other party was neither humble nor arrogant, Zhang Er thought that this person must have some knowledge, so he softened his tone and asked with a smile: "Tell me, how can you save the king?"
"I can save the king with just my sharp tongue, so why bother asking?" the pawn sneered.
Seeing that the other party was rude, Zhang Er asked again: "Do you have any position in the army?"
"It's just a group of men in the tent." After the soldier finished speaking, everyone was stunned, but Zhang Er said angrily again: "I, the great Zhao State, sent a group of men to go, won't they be laughed at, and there will be no one available for me in Zhao State?
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"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, what you said is wrong. The vast country of Zhao only needs a few men to welcome back the king. This is enough to show that our country of Zhao is full of talented people. How can we insult the country?" The soldier's answer was reasonable. Zhang Er
This time he didn't look down on the pawn, he smiled and said, "What's your name?"
"Shen Yang!"
"If you can't save the king, do you know what will happen to you?"
"It's just death. If I can't welcome the king back, I am willing to kill myself by the Daqing River!" Shen Yang answered so decisively that Zhang Er couldn't help laughing and said: "Okay, come here, change Shen Yang's clothes and allocate fifty people.
Elite soldiers, escort him to Yan Kingdom!"
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Shen Yang's self-recommendation was recognized by Zhang Er, and the envoy was handed over to Shen Yang to go to Yan State. However, Zhang Er did not make concessions on the land issue. He told Shen Yang that he was only allowed to cede at most one land.
The land of the county, otherwise, we can only fight with each other.
But since Shen Yang recommended himself to Yanying, he naturally had his own methods. He did not consider whether he needed to cede land or lower his head to rescue King Zhao.
At this time, a team of more than 50 people took a boat to the bank of the Daqing River. Along the winding path, everyone went straight to the Yan Army Commander's Camp. After about half a stick of incense, everyone arrived at the Yan Army Camp.
The soldiers in charge of patrol blocked the way of Shen Yang and others. At this time, more and more Yan troops surrounded them.
An officer wearing black leather armor rode a horse up to him, drew his sword, and shouted: "Who is this!"
"Can't you see that I am the envoy of the State of Zhao?" Shen Yang snorted coldly and looked at the officer in front of him, but the officer was a little bit arrogant. In the past few days, Han Guang had killed no less than five envoys.
Can the person in front of me escape the fate of death?
Thinking about this, the officer snorted coldly, glanced at the envoy in Shen Yang's arms, and scolded: "The two countries are about to start a war. I advise you not to exert any effort and go back as soon as possible, so as not to die here without even your bones."
receive!"
The officer's words did not arouse Shen Yang's anger. At this time, he had already picked up the envoy, cupped his hand and said: "I have written down your words. Now can you please tell me that Zhao State's envoy Shen Yang wants to see you!"
Seeing that Shen Yang was so stubborn, the officer became interested. He no longer tried to persuade Shen Yang, but turned around and shouted to the soldiers: "Take him, let's go to the camp!"
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In the past few days, Zang Tu has been worried about the border issue between Yan and Zhao. He is very worried that Han Guang's wanton massacre of Zhao's envoys will lead to an endless war. Although Yan is not weak and its strength is not
It is very powerful, but compared with the long-developed Zhao State, Yan State's power is still slightly inferior.
Moreover, Han Guang inadvertently captured the military minister. He could have used this opportunity to ease the deadlock between the two countries and reach a consensus. This would also give Yan a chance to breathe and prepare for the future attack on Zhao, but Han Guang
Guang, however, refused to reconcile because the military officials wanted to march northward and raise troops to enter the country.
This will form a deadlock. Once the Zhao State breaks out and strives to move north, Yan State will suffer heavy losses regardless of whether it can resist Zhao State. This is a nightmare for the developing Yan State.
Just when Zang Tu was thinking wildly and was extremely irritable, an officer walked into the tent carelessly, cupped his hands and said: "General, an envoy from the State of Zhao has arrived."
"Messenger from the State of Zhao?" Zang Tu was slightly surprised. This was already the seventh envoy.
But he no longer cares about such issues at this time. Anyway, Han Guang has killed five envoys, and this sixth one is not missing. Thinking of this, Zang Tu coldly snorted, looked at the officer, and said displeased: "
Just bring him to the king with an envoy, why are you taking me here?"
Seeing that Zang Tu was not interested, the officer was a little disappointed, but he still liked the envoy quite well, so he had to add: "This envoy seems to be different from the previous ones. The general might as well meet him, and it won't waste too much time."
Seeing what the officer said, Zang Tu thought to himself that it would be okay to meet him, so he ordered: "Bring him here."
The officer was overjoyed and said, "I have the order!"
The officer left, and Zang Tu returned to his position. He deeply felt that he had lost his temper just now. At this time, after calming down, Zang Tu thought that he could find out from the messenger's tone that Zhao Guo was at this moment.
attitude, if they are really ready to break out and fight hard, they should be prepared in advance. At least, the Yan State will not easily let the Zhao army cross Zhuoxian and launch an attack on the hinterland of the Yan State.
Just when Zang Tu picked up a cup of herbal tea on the table and was about to take a sip, there was a rush of footsteps outside the tent. Soon, the officer led Shen Yang into the tent, and the officer raised his hand to Zang Tu.
He bowed and said with a smile: "General, he is the envoy of the State of Zhao."
After listening to the officer's introduction, Zang Tu couldn't help but look at Shenyang attentively. Shen Yang had already taken a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "I'm going to Shenyang to pay my respects to General Zang."
Zang Tu was interrupted by Shen Yang. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Shen Yang? That's a good name. Come, sit down and chat."
Zang Tu pointed to the soft mat aside and motioned for Shen Yang to sit down. At this time, Shen Yang had already taken out the envoy and placed it in front of him. Then he smiled and said, "This time I am sent as an envoy to the State of Yan, not to welcome the king back, but actually to rescue the Yan State."
The people are in water and fire, and the two countries are at war with each other!"
Chapter completed!