"I know General Lian Po well. With his character, I'm afraid he won't come to Qin." Zhao Kuo shook his head and gave a simple answer. Zhao Kuo had worked with Lian Po for many years, and he
I know this old general very well. The old general has an arrogant personality and few people can think highly of him. However, he is indeed loyal to Zhao State. Lian Po left Zhao State in anger. He can go to Wei State and Qi State.
State, even Chu State, will never come to Qin State.
Zhao Kuo was sure of this. When Lu Buwei heard this, he sighed helplessly. Lu Buwei really wanted Lian Po to come to Qin. Someone could invite Lord Xinling to Qin before, but Lu Buwei rejected such an offer.
, because Lord Xinling, as the son of the Wei State, is absolutely impossible to surrender to the Qin Dynasty, which wants to destroy the Wei State, but Lian Po is different. Lian Po is not a clan member, so he can win over it.
However, now it seems that Lu Buwei feels that his thinking is still a bit too simplistic. As a veteran of Zhao State, Lian Po may not help Qin State to destroy Zhao State. Qin State is now powerful and preaching about one king in the world, so
Everyone in the world knows the thoughts of Qin. The reason why the coalition was born and Lord Xinling was able to command the armies of the five countries to attack Qin was also because of this and the fear of the princes.
Lu Buwei was a little disappointed, but no matter what, Lian Po's departure from the State of Zhao is a matter worth celebrating, especially for the State of Qin. The State of Zhao without Lian Po will definitely be easier to deal with in a long-term war.
Here, the Qin people are still very afraid of Lian Po, because this general Lian Po is almost an all-powerful commander. Whether it is offense, defense, support, encirclement and annihilation, he can fight in any battle, and he has fought in all battles.
.
At first Lu Buwei said that Zhao could not be defeated because of three treasures.
There was the treasure Pingyuan Jun, who had died of illness, and there was the treasure Lin Xiangru, who had also left the acquaintance, and the last treasure, Lian Po, had no choice but to leave the State of Zhao. The three treasures that protected the State of Zhao finally disappeared. At this moment, Lu Buwei already felt
, Zhao State has lost all its barriers, and he no longer has any ability to resist Qin State.
In fact, after Zhao State lost three treasures, it still had the last Great Wall. That Great Wall was on the frontier fortress at the moment, protecting Zhao State's frontier fortress and making the barbarians afraid to look south. When the Great Wall was also destroyed,
One day, Zhao State really had no ability to resist Qin State.
Lu Buwei sent Zhao Kuo away with some disappointment, but he was not in a hurry about this matter... This new King Zhao seemed to be much easier to deal with than King Xiaocheng. This was a big deal for the Qin State.
Good thing, next, we have to find a way to plot against the State of Zhao. Lu Buwei quickly called a minister. This minister was his previous Prime Minister, Cai Ze. However, Cai Ze had no reason to think about it because of his previous status.
Without showing any airs, he lowered his head and bowed to Lu Buwei.
Lu Buwei stopped him in a hurry and said with a smile: "You don't have to be like this... I called you here because I have something important to discuss with you." Cai Ze nodded and then said: "Please give me your instructions."
Lu Buwei frowned and looked at the map on the wall. He thought for a long time and then said: "If you want to plot against Zhao, you must be quick and divide the coalition forces... I know you are from Yan. I want to
Let you rush to the State of Yan and persuade the King of Yan. The State of Zhao occupies many cities in the State of Yan and has the idea of annexing the State of Yan... The State of Qin is willing to help the State of Yan to deal with the State of Zhao, as long as the State of Yan can send protons...
"
Cai Ze laughed and said: "Okay, the prime minister's idea is very good. King Yan is a short-sighted person. He has been helping him in other countries to take back his city from Zhao. Especially in the
After the new king came to the throne and Lian Po left... King Yan's desire to defeat Zhao became more and more powerful..." Cai Ze stood up and said seriously: "I will definitely accomplish this.
!”
Lu Buwei nodded and said: "If things don't work out, I still hope that you can return to Qin directly. Don't take risks. I still need your assistance."
Cai Ze immediately left the State of Qin, took a carriage, and rushed towards the State of Yan.
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Handan
The news of Lian Po's departure caused a huge sensation in the Zhao country. As a veteran of the Zhao State for three dynasties and a famous warrior of the Zhao State, the departure of such a general was really unacceptable to the Zhao people. Among the soldiers
After learning the news of General Lian Po's departure, many deserters suddenly appeared. Even many generals secretly left Zhao State. They said to the people around them: General Lian Po's merits are such that he should be treated like this.
, let alone us?
King Zhao didn't pay attention to the chaos in the country, but the ministers' advice was something he couldn't avoid. Kong Bin stood in front of the palace for several days, wanting to meet King Zhao. King Zhao naturally knew that he wanted to
No matter what happened, he refused to go to see him. After being anxious for several days, Kong Bin did not give up. He drew his dagger in front of the palace and said to the warriors: "Now, as a minister of Zhao State, I can't
Do your duty.”
"I heard that anyone who accepts the emperor's salary but fails to remonstrate with him can be punished by death. I don't need the emperor's order, so I will do it myself."
The warriors were frightened, and hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade Kong Bin from his behavior, and then reported it to King Zhao again. When King Zhao heard the warriors' report, Guo Kai said angrily: "He wants to use his own power."
Threatening his own king with his life? I heard that Confucianism attaches great importance to etiquette. As a descendant of Confucius, is this how he learned etiquette?" King Zhao shook his head and said: "He wants to do it at the cost of his own life.
Come here to admonish a poor man, you shouldn’t say such things to him.”
"You're right. It's just because you were threatened that I got a little excited. Please don't blame me."
King Zhao then asked the warriors to call Kong Bin.
Kong Bin stood in front of King Zhao, bowed to King Zhao, and then said seriously: "Your Majesty, please send someone to the Kingdom of Wei immediately to pardon General Lianpo's crimes and ask him to return to the Kingdom of Zhao.
, continue to serve as commander-in-chief..." King Zhao was not angry. He frowned and thought. This surprised Guo Kai. He quickly said: "I heard that you are a descendant of Confucius, but why?
So rude?"
Kong Bin then looked at Guo Kai, but he didn't speak.
Guo Kai continued: "Lian Po is a general, and the superior is a king. Can a monarch bow his head to a general and admit his mistakes? What's more, Lian Po attacked and killed his colleagues, and General Lecheng is still missing. This is Lian Po's fault in the first place.
Do you want your superior to bow to him and invite him back again? If so, then the generals in the future will follow Lian Po's example and ignore the king!!"
Kong Bin smiled and said: "Although I am a Confucian scholar, it is a pity that I do not have the abilities of my ancestors... I have been weak and sick since I was a child, and my shooting skills are not good..."
"What does this have to do with archery?"
"If my shooting skills were better, I could look for opportunities to shoot a villain like you to death with my own hands! If that were the case, I would have repaid the late king's kindness..." Kong Bin said with a smile, and
But Guo Kai only felt horrified and his back felt cold.
"First you threatened the Lord, and now you want to threaten me?"
Guo Kai looked at King Zhao. King Zhao had obviously made a decision. He shook his head and said to Kong Bin: "I know that General Lian Po is a warrior of Zhao State, but there is absolutely no reason in the world for a monarch to bow his head to a minister and admit his mistakes. If
He realizes his mistakes, and I am willing to let him come back and serve as general again, but if I want to send someone to invite him, this is something I cannot do, so please don't persuade me any more."
Kong Bin stood up and looked at King Zhao. He sighed helplessly, then took off the seal from his waist and placed it on the case in front of him. He said seriously: "Your Majesty, I will stay here.
, I can’t fulfill my duties, I can’t capture a city for you, I can’t accomplish anything for you, I can’t accept your salary in vain, and anyone who accepts your salary but can’t do anything for you is a villain.
The behavior of a traitor."
"I have three things to tell you."
"Please trust people like Pang Gong and Wu An Jun more, listen to their advice, and stay away from villains like Guo Kai around you... The strength of a country does not depend on whether there are many talented people in the country, but depends on
Whether the king can trust them and whether he can reuse them...The decline of the country is because of villains like Guo Kai."
"Please be careful of the State of Yan. King Yan keeps asking for help from Qi and Wei, hoping to regain the city... Now that Wei has lost to Zhao, Yan is likely to surrender to Qin, which is very important to Zhao.
The disadvantage is that if Qin and Yan send troops at the same time... among the princes, no one will come to help Zhao except Chu."
"Please do not interrupt the benevolent and righteous policies implemented by the late king. Many of the policies of the late king have restored the national strength of the Zhao State and continued to increase the cultivated land. Since the Changping War, the Zhao State has finally gradually prospered. You must continue to implement these policies.
, Otherwise, the late king will definitely not forgive you."
After Kong Bin finished talking about the three things he wanted to explain, he stood up and left. King Zhao stood up to persuade him and said: "My father respects you very much, and I have never been rude to you. How can you leave at such a critical time?"
Where is the widow?"
"Alas, even if I stay here, I can't help you."
Kong Bin left the palace, and King Zhao did not persuade him again. When he returned to the mansion, Kong Bin hurriedly ordered his retainers to pack their things, then got on the carriage and hurriedly left Handan. The carriage had just arrived at the city gate of Handan.
Then he saw an old man. The old man was wearing a cane and standing in the wind. His whole body was shaking. His back was stooped and he looked so thin. Kong Bin sighed helplessly and got off the carriage.
"Pang Gong...why are you here?"
Pang Gong looked at him, gasped and said: "We have worked together for several years, how could you leave without saying goodbye? Don't you regard me as your friend?" Kong Bin left with some sadness.
When they got to his side, someone brought a thicker fur coat and hung it on Pang Gong's body. Then he said, "That's not the case. I just don't know how to face you."
Pang Gong laughed, with tears in his eyes, and asked, "Do you have to leave?"
"Pang Gong, follow me and leave..."
Pang Gong shook his head and said: "I have lived here for more than eighty years... I won't leave, I won't leave." He looked at Kong Bin in front of him, stretched out his hand tremblingly, and held it.
Taking his hand, Pang Gonggong said seriously: "I wish you a safe journey and reach your destination safely. I also hope you can find opportunities to display your talents... You are a talented person."
"After you say goodbye to me today, you don't know if we will see you again... I am already very old... Please take care of yourself."
Pang Gong said, and pointed to a carriage in the distance. He said: "The things on this carriage are all the art of war and other things I wrote when I was young... I will give them to you." Kong Bindi
He raised his head and rummaged for a moment. Finally, he took off his sword and said seriously: "This sword was passed down from my ancestors... I want to give this sword to
To you."
Pang Gong was stunned for a moment, then he took the sword and said, "This is a bit too precious."
"No, this is a gentleman's sword. Only a true gentleman is qualified to carry it. In my opinion, there is no gentleman in the world who can compare with you."
After the two exchanged gifts, Kong Bin finally left. He sat on the carriage and turned around. Far away, he saw the lonely old man standing under the city gate, waving towards him.
For a moment, Kong Bin felt so bitter in his heart. He wiped his tears and continued driving towards the distance. He regretted leaving in a hurry several times, but he was firm in his thoughts again and again.
At this moment, Kong Bin saw the sound of horse hooves suddenly appearing in front of him.
The driver drove out of the way, and Kong Bin saw a group of knights appearing in the distance. The leading knight looked young but experienced. He was riding a horse, covered with armor, with a quiver on his back and a companion on his waist.
Holding a sword and leading more than 20 knights, he rushed over, and the knights behind him raised the flag of "Jun Wu'an" high. The flag was constantly swaying in the strong wind, and the knights quickly
Rushed past Kong Bin.
The Zhao people on the side of the road looked at the flag and exclaimed: "Jun Wu An! It's Jun Wu An who defeated the Hu people!"
Kong Bin stood on the carriage and watched these knights rushing towards Handan. He did not speak, but watched seriously. These knights were fully armed and strong. They just looked at the front coldly, their clothes covered with
The wind picked up, and they charged like this, and then charged towards the Handan city gate!
He saw the knights reining in their horses at the gate of Handan City. The young people jumped off their horses. The rest of the people also dismounted, held their horses and stood around. The young people rushed to the old man's side in a few steps. They laughed.
After greeting him, the young man put aside his roughness and carefully supported the old man. The old man and the young man turned around and walked into Handan City talking and laughing.