It was a big banquet held at Yewu Mansion to celebrate Jing Jun's marriage. By the way, I congratulated Xiang Shaolong on his success in the battle and severely foiled Lu Buwei's plot.
Apart from our own people and Qin Qing, the only outsiders were Chang Pingjun brothers, Wang Chi, Wang Ling, Huan Qi, Li Si, Yang Duanhe and others.
The best thing is that Lu Dan'er also sneaked in to participate, and naturally became the object of everyone's ridicule, adding to the excitement.
While the wine was intoxicating, Wu Yingyuan said cheerfully: "I won a big sum of money recently, and I'm having a headache on how to spend it. Do you have any suggestions?"
Wang Chi smiled and said: "This is the trouble of all gamblers. When you have money, you just want to spend it. When you are short of money, you have to work hard to make money. Of course, Wu Ye is so rich that he can only do the first thing.
I’m troubled.”
Everyone burst into laughter, except Huan Qi who pursed his lips and did not laugh.
Upon seeing this, Xiang Shaolong was moved in his heart and said, "Why don't we spend this money on Xiaoqi's reinforcements?"
Everyone applauded in unison, but felt it was a bit inappropriate.
Changping Jun asked: "Xiaoqi hasn't had the chance to tell how he met Lu Buwei yet?"
Huan Qi sighed for a day and said: "When it comes to playing tricks, I am an old and cunning opponent. Although I agreed to his request to add two lieutenants at the meeting tomorrow morning, he still used the excuse to build the Zheng Guo Canal, so he could only increase the number gradually.
The funding for the army is clearly intended to keep me in trouble and control me."
Everyone felt a headache, because Lu Buwei tightened financial spending, and if the army was indirectly controlled by him, any additional equipment or long-distance mobilization of the army would be difficult to achieve without his nod.
Li Si was most familiar with the country's finances and suggested: "Why don't Mr. Wu donate this huge fortune he won to the prince, and then the prince will keep it in the court treasury? If there are any special expenses, it can be done without going through Lu Buwei."
It can directly meet various needs.”
Wu Yingyuanhao said angrily: "This is easy, I can also donate another sum of money, and the treasury will be quite considerable. As long as it can make it difficult for Lu Buwei to succeed, I, Wu Yingyuan, will never be stingy."
Everyone cheered in unison.
After discussing the details of the operation for a while, Wang Chi sighed and said, "I, Wang Chi, only admire three people in my life, namely Bai Qi, Lian Po and Li Mu. Bai Qi is ruthless and treacherous, while Lian Po is steady and deep."
, But when it comes to using troops like a god and being unpredictable, Li Mu is still the leader. Even though Zhao Guo went to Lianpo, but one day Li Mu is here, we, the Qin Dynasty, still can't talk about destroying Zhao lightly."
Wang Ling asked curiously: "Everyone is in great spirits at the dinner tonight. Why do you suddenly sigh like this, Laoji?"
Under the curious eyes of everyone, Wang Chi smiled bitterly and said: "Because I just received the news from the Wei Kingdom that King Anli fell ill, so I thought that Lian Po's time is running out, so I feel touched."
Jing Jun said in confusion: "I heard that King Anli has been unwilling to appoint Lian Po. If he dies, it will be beneficial to Lian Po. Why is it that his time is running out?"
Tao Fang was also surprised and said: "Lian Po is now living in Lord Xinling's mansion, and he obviously has a close relationship with Lord Wuji.
If King Anli goes, Lord Xinling will become the most influential person in the Wei State. If the tide rises, all boats will be lifted, and Lian Po's situation will only get better but not worse. Why did the general say this?"
Wang Zhi saw that everyone was confused, but Ji Yanran was thoughtful, with a gloomy look in her beautiful eyes, and sighed: "People say that things like themselves, Lian Po and I have been facing each other on the battlefield many times, but we still have no idea what will happen to him."
At the end, I feel regretful. As for why I have this opinion, the talented woman Ji must have understood it in her heart, so she asked the talented woman to tell it on my behalf."
Everyone knew that Ji Yanran had lived in Daliang for a long time and was familiar with the situation in Daliang, so all eyes turned to her.
The beautiful eyes of this world-famous talented woman had a look of melancholy, and she spoke softly with her fragrant lips: "If King Anli is critically ill, Lord Xinling will also die soon. Since Lian Po has lost his backer, he has no choice but to leave Wei and join Chu. Although the people of Chu
There is Li Yuan, but he is accustomed to the peaceful situation, so it is difficult for Lian Po to achieve anything."
Only then did everyone suddenly realize.
With the character of King Anli of Wei, he would definitely kill Lord Xinling before he died of illness, otherwise he would be afraid that the crown prince of Wei would not be able to protect his throne. There is absolutely no room for human relations in this kind of power and throne struggle.
Xiang Shaolong thought of Long Yangjun. He was naturally a member of Prince Zeng's party. It was conceivable that due to Anli's illness, Longyang Jun was trapped in a fierce struggle. It was a situation of total victory or total defeat, and there was no such thing.
The slightest turning gap.
Huan Qi looked up and asked Wang Chi for advice: "Old General Wang just said that Bai Qi is a little inferior to Li Mu Shang. I don't know why he thinks so. You must know that Bai Qi was invincible in all his life. He was famous on the battlefield for thirty-seven years and captured the city for seventy-seven years."
With more than enough, he anticipated the enemy's response and responded in endlessly, without losing a single one. In the Changping battle, he adopted the strategy of retreating to lure the enemy, dividing and encircling him, which was even more successful in the first battle. The Zhao people turned from strong to weak. Who can compete with them in one day?
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Huan Qi obviously admired the famous senior general Bai Qi very much, so he couldn't help but argue for him.
There was a look of nostalgia in Wang Chi's eyes, and he said slowly: "In the battle of Changping, Bai Qi was the main general, and I, Wang Chi, was the assistant general. This matter was the top secret at that time. At that time, the late king had an order: "Anyone who dares to betray Lord Wu An of Bai Qi
Therefore, Zhao Renchu did not know that the person in charge of the overall situation was Lord Wu An. This was Bai Qi's usual method. He would do whatever it took to achieve success."
Xiang Shaolong had a rather special feeling in his heart.
As a person who is the 21st concubine, but in this ancient Warring States era, listening to Wang Chi's generation of famous generals narrate the most critical and tragic offensive and defensive battle, this feeling is indeed indescribable.
declare.
The Battle of Changping could be said to be the most discussed topic at that time. Except for the Zhao people who were unwilling to mention this sad past, everyone else enjoyed it. But when Wang Chi, the Qin Fang general who had participated in the incident, said it himself, everyone
The feeling is even more different, it is both awe-inspiring and full of interest.
Wang Chi sighed: "Lian Po is indeed old and strong. He knows that I am strong and he is weak. If we lose a little bit, we will immediately build forts and defend our troops. This strategy of exhausting our army may seem conservative, but it is actually a wise move. You must know
Changping is surrounded by natural dangers and is an unparalleled solid fortress. Before the Battle of Changping, Bai Qi and I made a plan to attack South Korea first. Bai Qi captured Yewang, a strategic military town at the junction of Han and Wei, while I attacked northward.
The party area is close to Changping, and Lian Po, who is based in Changping at this time, has the foresight to build fortifications and prepare sufficient troops and food to fight a protracted war with us."
Wang Ling nodded and said: "Lian Po is indeed a very resourceful person. Not only did our army have no place to fight in front of a fortified city, but he also kept sending people to disrupt our food aid troops, causing us to have military supplies."
During the difficult crisis, I was responsible for the supply and backup. On the contrary, Lian Po was waiting for work and established a very strong position on the east side of Changping City, which consolidated the communication between the defense army and the capital Handan, putting us in a very unfavorable situation.
Situation. If Zhao Xiaocheng hadn't been young and energetic, thinking that Lian Po was old and timid, so he fell into Wu Anjun's plan to rebel, and replaced Lian Po with recklessness and underestimation of the enemy. The arrogant and self-reliant Zhao Tian might have been defeated. So we won in Changping.
, the cause of the defeat was King Xiaocheng’s mistake in changing generals before the formation, and Lord Wu An’s strategizing was only secondary.”
Wang Chi explained: "I also admire General Bai very much, but only when there is a famous minister, there is a famous minister. At that time, the late king made an exception and favored Bai Qi from the beginning. He was raised from Zuo Shu, and he was promoted to Daliang Zao two years later, and Lord Wu'an also
He did not disappoint the late king. In the second year after leading the army, in the Battle of Yique, he used his world-famous cavalry charge army to defeat the 240,000-strong coalition of Han and Wei with less than one-third of its troops and captured its commander Gongsun.
He was so happy that all five towns in the west of the Wei State fell. In the next year, they successively captured the Wei people's old capital Anyi and 61 nearby cities. At this point, the Wei State, which was originally the most powerful, was only able to survive."
Chang Wenjun's eyes shone with admiration, and he sighed: "Such an achievement is rare in the world, why can't it be as good as Li Mu's?"
Wang Chi shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The reason why Wu'an Lord was able to achieve such unprecedented results is because his methods were cruel and unprecedented. Every time he won, he would kill all the opponent's troops to weaken the opponent's strength. Although this is the most powerful method.
, but it is not something that others can do, and it is harmful to Tianhe, and it is far inferior to Li Mu's calmness and generosity, so in comparison, it is still a little bit behind."
Only then did everyone understand why Bai Qi was still inferior to Li Mu in Wang Chi's heart.
And Li Mu can convince the enemy general, which shows how powerful he is.
Li Si sighed: "The battle at Changping was actually a turning point in the strength of our great Qin. Who would have thought that the son of Zhao She, who had defeated our army back then, would be so useless. The battle with Zhao She should be the only defeat for Lord Wu An."
Huan Qi said in shock: "I never regarded this battle as Bai Qi's defeat."
Wang Chi spoke earnestly to Xiang Shaolong and said: "I am here to propose to the prince that I promote Shaolong to the rank of general because I am targeting Li Mu. Looking at all the generals in the Qin Dynasty, you and Wang Jian are the only ones who can compete with Li Mu for a day. We
Although He Meng Ao has a high status, he lacks your ability to make soldiers sacrifice to death."
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly in his heart. He could still say that to others, but to Li Mu, even if he could harden his heart, he would still be hard to please. Unfortunately, this would happen sooner or later.
Changping Jun nodded and said: "The general's words are not without purpose. Li Mu recently annihilated more than 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry, and surrendered many tribes of Donghu and Linhu.
Zhao, at this time of great chaos in the world, no matter how suspicious Queen Jing and Guo Kai are of Li Mu, they are forced to transfer him back to guard Eastern Border."
Li Si said lightly: "In addition to Li Mu, Zhao State also has two major generals, Sima Shang and Pang Yuan. Therefore, although Guo Kai is trying his best to suppress Li Mu, when both Sima Shang and Pang Yuan are defeated, it should be Li Mu.
It’s time to take action.”
Xiang Shaolong admires Li Mu even more deeply in his heart. Just look at such a fierce general as Wang Chi, and he still feels like a tiger when talking about him. It can be seen that he is indeed brave and extraordinary.
After everyone talked for a while, they finally dispersed.
When he woke up the next morning, Xiang Shaolong practiced a round of sword skills hard before going out with Ji Yanran. The latter was leading people to the Weishui River section of the Spring Festival to make arrangements and rehearsals for the birth of the black dragon. Otherwise, if it happened
If you make a mistake, it will become the biggest joke in the world.
Since Li Si had already informed Xiaopan that financial and personnel arrangements had to be made regarding Wu Yingyuan's donation and Huan Qi's reinforcements, he did not need to meet Xiaopan first and went directly to the court meeting, which saved a lot of time.
Xiang Shaolong suddenly felt extremely relaxed. Since King Zhuang Xiang was killed, first he went hunting in the fields, then went to the Chu Kingdom, and the decisive battle the day before yesterday. Good things and bad things came one after another, overwhelming him.
It was also difficult to take a breath. But at this moment, the pressure was greatly reduced.
At least in the foreseeable future, there is nothing particularly troublesome.
He is also pitiful. Except for the days he spent with the beautiful Canniang when he first arrived in the noble realm, he has never truly enjoyed his strange life in this ancient era wholeheartedly.
While I was thinking wildly, there was the sound of hoofbeats from behind.
Xiang Shaolong and the Eighteen Iron Guards turned back at the same time. It turned out that Miao Du had arrived, followed by Han Jie, who ordered the two of them and a large group of people to clear the way for them.
In terms of style, Xiang Shaolong is truly beyond compare.
Miao Du came to him in an instant and said with a smile: "Mrs. Xiang had a banquet last night, why did she miss my younger brother?"
Xiang Shaolong felt greatly embarrassed. He bought a little buffer time by greeting Han Jie and Ling Qi. He hurriedly thought of the answer and said with a smile: "That's not a banquet. It's just that Lord Changping is planning to hold a celebration banquet for me."
, I even dragged the two generals Wang here like a ruffian, but they ate the food and wine provided by me, taking advantage of them. So don’t blame me, Mr. Miao. If you do, blame the boy Zuo Xiang."
Miao Du, Han Jie, Ling Qi and the others all laughed loudly when they heard what he said was interesting. The atmosphere was at least on the surface much more harmonious.
Miao Du couldn't stop laughing and gasped: "Master Xiang's literary skills may be comparable to Su Qin and Zhang Yi. It will be difficult for me to find a master to blame. I would like to apologize to Master Xiang. Qiu Risheng acted arrogantly and took his own initiative the night before yesterday."
, I have given my younger brother a severe punishment, I hope Master Xiang will not take it to heart."
Xiang Shaolong secretly applauded, knowing that Miao Duyin had identified Lu Buwei as his number one enemy, so he came to make peace with him so humbly, and said with a smile: "The people below are not so obedient sometimes, why haven't you seen the country yet?"
Are you excited to report to me?"
Han Jie, who was standing behind him, smiled and said, "I know this best. Without the ten-day harvest moon, I can't even think of making official uniforms, seals, ribbons, etc. How dare he report for duty?"
At this time, the palace gate was in sight, and Miao Du said unexpectedly: "To make a long story short, a troupe of singing and dancing girls with all the beauties from all over the world has recently come to Zuifeng Tower. Sir Xiang will definitely go to Zuifeng Tower with me to have a drunken night tonight. If you can dodge it,
Don’t consider me, Miao Du, your friend anymore.”
Xiang Shaolong said secretly: "Lao Tzu has never regarded you as a friend." But of course, he would not show his heart, and smiled bitterly: "If Xiang someone's wife's wife beats me for a meal in the next night, it must be internal history
Your Excellency asked."
Miao Du laughed dumbly and said: "It turns out that Mr. Xiang speaks so humorously. I really wish it would get dark soon so that I can have a chat with Mr. Xiang. I will be waiting for you at Zui Feng Tower tonight."
Xiang Shaolong secretly cried out that he was unlucky. His hope was exactly the opposite of Miao Du's, that is, he hoped that it would always be daytime, so he wouldn't have to spend the whole night with Miao Du in a pretentious manner.