While developing internal affairs, external wars cannot stop naturally.
However, the Qin State has eaten up too much land in the past few years. Things such as integrating the local situation and arranging officials have not yet been completed. If they rush to attack the Zhao State and destroy the Zhao State, this seems to cause even greater consequences.
The ministers are still discussing the strategy for the Zhao State. If they want to rule the world, the first thing they have to do is to destroy the three Jins. Now there is only one Zhao State left in the three Jins. This greatly stimulated the Qin State officials'
attack**.
As long as Zhao State is captured, the world of one king will really be within reach.
The more exciting news is that Zhao's prime minister defected to Qin, and he himself lost Li Mu. Outstanding generals such as Sima Shang were vulnerable. It was Wei Liao who told King Qin about attacking Zhao.
At that time, everyone thought that as long as Wu Chenghou brought 50,000 soldiers, he could capture the entire Zhao Kingdom... If in the past, someone said that 50,000 soldiers could capture the Zhao Kingdom, then he must be crazy.
But now is different from the past. Zhao Guo has reached his weakest time. It can only be said that Pang Gong is relatively lucky. If he were still alive and saw Zhao Guo today... I am afraid that life would be worse than death. Zhao
The country lost its external support and its domestic pillars. King Zhao was young and ignored government affairs and only thought about how to have fun all day long. The queen was ignorant and secretly kept a male pet for fun day and night.
Guo Kai, who was dealing with state affairs, only thought about how to destroy Zhao.
Historically, it was King Yan's brother Chunping Jun who handled government affairs during this period. Unfortunately, due to Zhao Kuo's influence, Chunping Jun died of illness in the Qin State and did not return to the Zhao State as historically. Therefore, Zhao
The domestic political affairs of the country fell into the hands of a villain like Guo Kai. Chunping Jun had previously served as a hostage in the Qin State. After Zhao Kuo came to the Qin State, the Qin State did not lose to Wei Wuji as before, and Meng Ao was still the leader of the Zhao State.
The huge threat he faced led Chunping Jun to take the risk to assassinate Meng Ao and was caught.
A small action caused such a huge change.
Because of Guo Kai's contribution, the State of Yan enjoyed a period of peace. Originally, Li Mu wanted to destroy the State of Yan and increase Zhao's national strength to fight against Qin. However, after Guo Kai successfully forced Li Mu away, the State of Yan escaped.
Disaster. The Yan Kingdom has not had such an opportunity for a long time, but the Yan people were not so happy. King Yan was so happy that he conscripted 150,000 people from Liaodong in order to build a palace and a mausoleum for himself.
Probably because there were no external threats, King Yan felt that he could sit back and relax and live a better life.
Regardless of the dissuasion of his ministers, he asked the people of Yan State to pay for the construction of royal palaces and royal tombs. This was called the King's Royal Tax. Although there was no war, the heavy corvee and taxes made the people of Yan State miserable.
In just two years, six civil uprisings broke out in the Yan Kingdom. King Yan forcibly suppressed these rebels, and those ministers who tried to dissuade him were directly killed by him.
This is no longer a coward, this is a tyrant.
Prince Dan of Yan wanted to visit King Yan several times to ask him to stop such harmful behavior to the people, but King Yan was unwilling to meet him and ordered the warriors in front of the palace not to let Prince Dan enter the palace. Dan was already a little desperate.
The Yan State, which was already weak, became even weaker under the scourge of King Yan. The people hated this King of Yan very much. In Liaodong and other areas, barbarians met on the road and asked each other: Why did Qin's army still exist?
Didn't come?
The construction of royal palaces and mausoleums not only delayed the busy farm work, but also exhausted many people to death. The heavy taxes caused a large number of people to flee to Qi State. King Yan arranged for troops to be stationed at the border. When he saw the fleeing people, he would
They kill.
Once again blocked from the palace, Prince Dan lowered his head and got into the carriage in a daze. The road was empty, and there were basically no pedestrians. Even if there were children who saw his carriage, they would flee in a hurry.
This made Prince Dan feel even more painful. He returned to his mansion, which was also empty. In these days, Dan made friends with many warriors and wise men.
Unfortunately, because Dan tried to dissuade the King of Yan many times, the King of Yan drove away his retainers in anger. Dan became alone again. Dan had not smiled for a long time. Wei Zeng passed away.
A good friend has officially become an enemy. Perhaps, they have always been enemies. Yan Dan pulled out his sword and started swinging it in the courtyard. His speed was getting faster and faster, the sword light flickered, and he seemed to want to use his own sword.
All the pain is released, and the sword technique is fierce and powerful.
Yan Dan didn't even notice the person coming. When he put away his sword out of breath and his whole body was soaked with sweat, he raised his head and saw the burly man standing in front of him. Dan was shocked at first and recognized this man's face.
After identifying himself, Dan leaned over and saluted. The visitor also returned the salute respectfully. Then Dan invited him to sit down, forced out a smile and said: "I didn't know you were coming and didn't go out to greet you. It's my fault. Please
You forgive."
The visitor was called Ju Wu. He was the Sikou of the Yan State and had a very good relationship with Dan. He was Dan’s first teacher. Ju Wu sat in front of Dan and said with a smile: "I saw your swordsmanship, so I
I have understood your thoughts. You draw the sword quickly and use all your strength every time. What makes you so angry?" Dan frowned and looked at him for a moment before saying: "I just came from the palace.
return."
Ju Wu nodded, sighed, and said, "This is all because of Zhang Tang."
Zhang Tang was a general of the Qin State. At first, the King of Yan wanted Qin to send someone to the Yan State. Gan Luo successfully persuaded Zhang Tang and made him willing to go. However, Qin State later supported Zhao State, which affected the relationship with Yan State.
The relationship between the two countries forced Zhang Tang to stay in the Qin State. After the war, the King of Yan once again made a request. He was afraid of being beaten by the Zhao State and was anxious to improve relations with the Qin State. Lu Buwei thought for a long time before finally
He sent Zhang Tang to Yan State.
Today Zhang Tang is the Prime Minister of Yan State.
After he came to the State of Yan, he ignored the government affairs. He just kept flattering the King of Yan and praising the great achievements of the King of Yan. The King of Yan liked him very much and believed that if Zhang Tang was in the Yan State, the Qin State would never do anything to the Yan State.
However, Zhang Tang later persuaded King Yan to build a palace and a royal mausoleum to increase his prestige. He also slandered those ministers who spoke uprightly, saying that they had evil intentions, and alienated the relationship between King Yan and Dan.
It can be said that he has become Guo Kai of the Yan State. The King of Yan, who had no talent to begin with, committed many disgusting atrocities under his advice. All the officials of the Yan State hated this king.
The same is true for Ruingu, including Prince Dan. At this moment, when he heard his enlightenment teacher express his dissatisfaction with Zhang Tang, he hesitated for a moment and said to him: "I have a way."
Ju Wu was not surprised. He said seriously: "I know that you sent your disciples to pretend to defect to Zhang Tang and wanted to take the opportunity to kill him."
Dan was shocked, looked around, and then asked: "How did you know?"
"Alas, although you are ambitious and courageous, you are still too young. Although Zhang Tang has no talent, he is cautious and cherishes his life. At first, he would rather offend Lu Buwei than come to the Yan Kingdom. It was Gan Luo
After persuasion, he agreed. How could a person like him be killed so easily? Even I can find out the origins of those people, why can't he?" Ju Wu asked rhetorically.
Dan looked pale and looked a little scared.
"Don't worry, as long as they haven't taken action yet, it doesn't matter even if Zhang Tang knows their origins. I'm here to visit you today because of this matter. Please stop your followers and tell them not to assassinate Zhang Tang.
Regardless of whether your move is successful or not, it will cause chaos, you may be killed or expelled, and Qin will definitely send troops to attack Yan!"
"No, Zhang Tang came to Yan State with the idea of destroying Yan State. No matter what, I will kill him. If he doesn't die, Yan State will be destroyed in his hands sooner or later!", Prince Dan of Yan
Said firmly.
"No, the King of Qin is already very violent. If he was angry with the Yan State because of this incident, it would be enough to frighten people. What's more, you are going to openly fall out with the Qin State? This is called "leaving meat in a hungry place"
"If the tiger passes by on the path, the disaster will be irreversible! Even if there are Guan Zhong, Yan Ying, and Zhao Kuo, they can't give you any advice. I hope you can quickly put a stop to the thoughts of your retainers, so as to eliminate Qin's excuse to attack us."
Dan asked displeasedly: "Are we just going to let Zhang Tang do whatever he wants?"
"Zhang Tang is not a serious problem for the Yan State. At present, the Yan State cannot stop the Qin State. Please go west to form an alliance with the Zhao State, go south to contact Qi and Chu, and go north to make peace with the Xiongnu Chanyu. Then you can think of
We have a way to deal with Qin... Only when you are strong enough to resist Qin can you kill Zhang Tang."
"Alas, the teacher's plan takes too long. I am so depressed and troubled that I may not be able to wait for even a moment. Moreover, it is not just for this reason. Zhang Tang is in Yan State, and his father obeys him. He is still alive in Yan State.
Any plan to make friends with other countries will definitely be ruined by him, and we cannot persuade my father to implement our plan, so I hope the teacher will not dissuade me."
Ju Wu shook his head and said: "Choose dangerous actions to seek safety, create disasters to pray for happiness, have shallow plans and deep resentment, and ignore the great disasters of the country in order to get rid of an enemy. This is what is called accumulating hatred.
And it is contributing to disaster. If you put the feathers of wild geese on the coals of the stove, they will be burned up in an instant. What’s more, the Qin State, which is as ferocious as the eagles of prey, vents its hatred and cruel anger against the Yan State. Is there any need to say it? "
Yan Dan said angrily: "It's not that I don't know this truth, it's just that if Zhang Tang is in Yan State, the people of Yan State will suffer, and Yan State will not be able to implement its own strategies. My father will not even see me. If this continues, until
Qin has destroyed Zhao, and the next step is to attack Yan and destroy Yan! Please stop opposing it!"
Ju Wu was also helpless and had no choice but to say: "There is Mr. Tian Guang. He is a man of profound wisdom, bravery and calmness. If you want to kill Zhang Tang, you can discuss it with him."
After hearing this, Dan immediately stood up, bowed to Ju Wu, and said, "I hope I can make friends with Mr. Tian Guang through my teacher."
"only."
Ju Wu left Dan's mansion and went to visit his friend. Tian Guang was a knight in Yan country. He made mistakes when he was young and wandered around. When he returned to Yan country, he had made many famous friends.
A moral friend, he helped many people and had a great reputation. The ministers of Yan State also wanted to make friends with him. However, Tian Guang was not willing to be an official. He just entertained friends from all over the country, drank and chatted with them.
Hearing the news of Ju Wu's arrival, Tian Guang was very happy and ran out to greet him. The two returned to the mansion. Ju Wu was not polite and said directly: "The prince hopes to come with you to plan state affairs." Tian Guang was a little hesitant.
, looked at him and asked: "What kind of state affairs are they?" Ju Wu was a little surprised. Normally, his friend was a chivalrous person and never asked too many questions. As long as someone asked for help, he would help.
Ju Wu bowed before him and said, "Please meet the prince, and then you will know."
Tian Guang thought for a moment and then said: "I dare not refuse my friend's request, so I will do as you say."
So Tian Guang followed his friend to visit Prince Dan. Prince Dan stepped forward to greet him, walked backwards to guide him, knelt down and wiped his seat to make way for Tian Guang to sit. After he sat down, there was no one around, and Prince Dan left his seat.
Bowing to Tian Guang, he said: "Zhang Tang of Qin State bewitched the king and acted against the will, making the people of Yan miserable. I want to kill him, please help."
Tian Guang looked a little hesitant. He smiled bitterly and said, "Ju Wu came to me and said that the prince had some state affairs to plan with me. I asked him what it was about. It was not because I was afraid, but because I couldn't help you deal with Qin.
Country." Prince Dan was a little surprised. He asked, "Why do you say that? They say you are a knight. Do knights also fear the tyranny of Qin?"
"not like this."
Tian Guang recalled: "When I was young, I acted arbitrarily and did something wrong. I was hunted for it. I fled the State of Yan and went to the State of Zhao. At that time, I did not understand the Zhao language and almost starved to death. I met
When I met a young gentleman, he gave me food to keep me alive...I swore at that time that I would repay his kindness. That gentleman is now Marquis Wu Cheng of Qin."
"I haven't been able to repay his kindness until now, so how can I help you deal with Qin?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Dan looked a little pale. He shook his head and said helplessly: "Well, since this is your idea, I won't force you to help me. Please leave."
"There are many heroes in the Yan Kingdom. You can find others to help you."
After Tian Guang finished speaking, he confessed to him and was about to leave. Just as he reached the door, Prince Dan said again: "What I said and what you heard are all important matters of the country. I hope you will not leak them!", Tian Guang
He smiled and agreed to him.
After returning to the mansion, Tian Guang dismissed his retainers and friends and immediately visited Ju Wu.
"I heard that an older and mature person should not let others doubt him. Now the prince warned me: 'What I said is a national matter, I hope you will not leak it.' This is because the prince doubts me. A person who is alive has let
If others doubt him, he is not considered a moral and loyal person! Please tell the prince that I am dead and I will not reveal the secret!"
Immediately, Tian Guang cut his neck and committed suicide.
ps: This Tian Guang is the person who recommended Jing Ke to Prince Dan.