Gu Cheng lifted the curtain, looked at Zhao Gao who had arranged everything in order, and nodded.
During the Battle of Changping, other attendants were scared to death, but Zhao Gao kept his eyebrows submissive, served wholeheartedly, and fulfilled his duty as a servant. It was not without reason that he was able to gain Hu Hai's full trust in history.
Of course, in this world, Zhao Gao is not just the head of internal affairs, so Gu Cheng ordered: "Go and see who Zhao Guo has sent to greet you."
Zhao Gao received the order, but within an hour, he came back and reported: "Master, it is Li Mu who is here to greet you."
"oh?"
Gu Cheng's brows raised slightly.
In the future, when the Qin Dynasty swept through the six kingdoms, the only ones that could be considered as obstacles were Zhao and Chu.
Corresponding to the generals, they are Li Mu and Xiang Yan.
Not to mention Xiang Yan, Li Mu is a world-famous general who is indistinguishable from Bai Qi.
The battle of Changping actually ended Zhao's national destiny. The frontal battlefield was completely invincible. They had to send lobbyists to bribe Qin Prime Minister Fan Ju (j) with heavy sums of money to make him slander the King of Qin, so that the King of Qin did not use Bai Qi's move.
The proposal to destroy Zhao allowed Zhao to cede territory and seek peace.
Bai Qi had no choice but to retreat, but Zhao used a delaying tactic. As soon as the Qin army retreated, they broke their promise and refused to deliver the city. The King of Qin was furious. At this time, he ordered the Qin army to attack Handan, which was a missed opportunity.
The other five kingdoms were deeply in despair. Lord Xinling even stole talismans to rescue Zhao and sent troops to help. In addition, Handan City, as the capital of a country, was easy to defend and difficult to attack. With the battle line stretched, the Qin army was at a loss to advance and retreat, and suffered a heavy defeat.
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This defeat also indirectly led to Bai Qi's death. The peerless general did not die on the battlefield, but died at the instigation of a traitor. Chang Ping's hard bones were chewed, but he fell at the feet of the weak. It also delayed the unification of the Qin Dynasty for several years.
ten years.
Of course, although the unification was delayed, Zhao was no longer a powerful country. When Qin and Yan formed an alliance, it was even afraid of Qin's power and did not dare to attack Yan too much. In recent years, it had never been victorious until the battle of Yi'an commanded by Li Mu.
Historically, the battle broke out in the early fourteenth year of the Qin Dynasty. At that time, the Qin army crossed the Taihang Mountains and penetrated deep into the rear of Zhao State. They defeated the Zhao army, beheaded 100,000 people, and once again entered Handan. When Li Mu was defeated, he was ordered to fight in the crisis.
Facing the invincible Qin army in the field, they avoided their elite troops and attacked their inert troops. They used their tactics to draw fuel from the bottom of the cauldron, and finally won a complete victory.
With that battle, Li Mu, who had already made great achievements in battle, was awarded the title of Lord Wu'an and reached the pinnacle of his life. Later, when Wang Jian confronted him, he also used countermeasures and asked King Zhao to kill Li Mu and destroy the city wall, so that he could be destroyed quickly.
Zhao Guo, reduce casualties.
They were both the four famous generals of the Warring States Period, and were both named Lord Wu'an by their respective countries. They also expanded territories, conquered cities, and won hundreds of battles. They never lost a single battle in their lives. Their endings were surprisingly similar. Li Mu and Bai Qi are really amazing.
Sighing.
Now that Bai Qi is dead and Li Mu is still around and has not yet been knighted, Gu Cheng is very interested in meeting this famous general.
"Li Mu is ordered by the king to welcome the envoy of Qin!"
Not long after, a group of elite Zhao soldiers came forward.
The leader was in his fifties, with a broad face and an air of travel that could not be concealed. Although his expression was tired, his pair of deep eyes were still looking forward to the light, showing power without being angry.
This is Li Mu.
Facing this veteran general who had defeated the Huns and sent Shan Yu fleeing in embarrassment, the arrogant Gan Luo respected him, dismounted early, and Gai Nie also stepped forward.
"General."
"I have met two deputy envoys."
Li Mu followed the etiquette of receiving envoys throughout the whole process, neither arrogant nor humble, but the Zhao Bing and Qin Bing behind him looked at him coldly, showing obvious hatred.
These soldiers were all young, generally no more than thirty years old. They were still children twenty years ago and watched their father and brother rush to the battlefield and never came back. Now that they saw the Qin people, they naturally couldn't suppress the hatred in their chests.
"Hey!"
How could Gan Luo allow the loser to be arrogant? His eyes shot out a light that was as solid as substance and swept past him.
Zhao Bing trembled all over and looked away.
"I've met the young master."
Li Mu did not stand up for his men and came to the carriage.
"General, you are polite!"
Gu Cheng glanced at Gan Luo. Gan Luo restrained his skills and sneered: "The general's men are indeed soldiers who have fought against the Xiongnu in hundreds of battles. They are full of fighting spirit!"
"Cowardice and lack of strategy are taboos for military strategists. How can these men talk about a hundred battles? It's ridiculous!"
Li Mu spoke, but his heart moved.
The one he was most wary of was Gai Nie, the descendant of Guigu, followed by Gan Luo, who was accepted as a disciple by Lu Buwei. As for the prince of Qin, he was just a status symbol.
Unexpectedly, it seems that the most prestigious among these three people is actually the youngest Prince of Qin.
If it is possible for Gai Nie and Gan Luo to disguise themselves, then there are nearly a thousand Qin soldiers, but not everyone can hide it, but their eyes are clearly filled with awe from the bottom of their hearts.
Is it because of the superiority and inferiority of the people of Qin that are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, or is there really something extraordinary about this Prince of Qin?
Just as he was thinking about it, Gu Cheng had already returned to the carriage, and Gan Luo forced him over, probing again and again.
Li Mu dealt with it, his eyes calm again.
Under his escort, everyone entered the city.
The first impression of Handan, the capital of the Zhao Kingdom, is that it has tall halls, deep buildings, and numerous terraces. Compared with the buildings in Xianyang, it is obviously more luxurious.
This is the difference between east and west. The six eastern countries have always paid attention to appearance and looked down on Qin in their hearts. They were beaten by the Qin army and howled, so they could only denounce it as a country of tigers and wolves.
After arriving at the mansion dedicated to entertaining envoys, a group of maids in gorgeous clothes were waiting for them. When they entered the hall, they saw that the decoration was even more elegant.
There are silk paintings hanging on the walls with bright colors. The floor is covered with a large rug with cloud patterns and plain colors. The cabinets against the wall are filled with curios.
"The Fire Rain Agate from Baiyue is so clear, it should be worth thousands of gold, right?"
Gan Luo picked it up and played with it.
Li Mu was silent.
Gan Luo smiled and asked again: "I wonder when King Zhao will see us?"
Li Mu replied: "The kingdom is busy with affairs and may have to postpone it for a few days."
Gan Luo said calmly: "Then I hope the general will report it. Yan State can't wait that long!"
"good."
Li Mu cupped his hands, turned around and strode away.
"The general is a famous general, but it's a pity that the king is mediocre. Let's see how long you can protect Zhao!"
A hint of coldness escaped from the corner of Gan Luo's mouth.
The Luowang organization not only monitors the Qin State for Lu Buwei, but also spreads all over the world to collect intelligence and cultivate secret lines. Before he went on the mission, he designed a detailed plan. The most critical person for the success of this trip was not King Zhao, but the doctor
Guo Kai.
When the current King of Zhao was the crown prince, Guo Kai was his companion. According to the information from Luowang, King Zhao was a man of both genders, and Guo Kai had a soft appearance. The relationship between the two was a real one, and they had a warm relationship.
Of course, Long Yang's good fortune is nothing in this era. The key is that some rumors about Guo Kai and King Zhao cannot be accepted by anyone.
Gan Luo rolled his eyes and looked at the young master.
When an envoy visits a senior official, it is natural for the prince to do so.
However, after Gu Cheng listened to the beginning, he waved his hand: "I can rest assured that you are doing the work!"
Gan Luo looked at Gai Nie again, and Gai Nie cupped his hands: "Sword practice, farewell!"
"He is still a child!"
Seeing Gan Luo's little body disappear in the cold wind, Gu Cheng gave a moment of sympathy and looked at Zhao Gao: "Are you familiar with Handan City?"
Zhao Gao bowed and said, "Young master, if you give me orders, I will do my best!"
Gu Cheng asked: "How many places in Handan City can spend a lot of money?"
Zhao Gao said without hesitation: "Three places, Feixue Pavilion, Zuimeng Tower and Siyue Casino."
"Go and find out more about it."
Gu Cheng smiled: "It won't be long before we need it."