Chapter 146: Forcing Zhang Yi Again
King Hui of Qin offered 15 counties to Qin the year before, and obtained the promise that Qin would not attack Wei. Qin set up Shangjun here. At Zhang Yi's suggestion, Qin spent countless money and food to mobilize manpower, money and grain to build a road to isolate Wei in Shaanxi, that is, Sanmenxia in later generations. Shangjun, which can attack and defend itself, and protect the land of Wei that they have seized, is also called Hexi.
Here, the water is surrounded by the Yellow River (Yellow River) and the intersection of Qinling Mountains, Funiu Mountain, Xionger Mountain and Wushan Mountain. It is surrounded by the Yellow River on three sides and is shaped like a peninsula. It is known as "surrounding mountains and three sides". Zhang Yi has a good vision. As long as the city is 100, the Qin State behind him will be as stable as Mount Tai.
However, when Zhao Xing arrived, the place was still under construction and had not been formed. When a group of civilians saw the fierce Zhao army coming, they immediately broke free from the guards and scattered, which made Zhao Xing feel embarrassed. Should they take advantage of this great opportunity to rush over to occupy this pass directly, or continue to form an offensive formation here.
Xu Jie smiled and said, "Occupying the pass, we just regained the lost territory for Wei, which is of no benefit to us, and it also puts us in a situation of attack on both sides, unable to advance or retreat. But here we are a plain, and when Zhang Yi's army crawls over, we will leave and end the war."
Zhao She also thought it was very correct: "The 100,000 Qin troops brought by Zhang Yi will probably not be able to return to Wei State. With the reminder of the veteran General Yin Qi, the Wei State could not take this risk again. This war between the two countries and Zhao Zhao was over. Our soldiers have been traveling outside for nearly three months, but they are exhausted and have become the last of their strength. If there is any encounter, our losses will be too great and we cannot make up for it."
Zhao Xingshen agreed: "Based on time, Lin Hu should also attack the Hetao of Qin. The 100,000 troops could not go back. He had to go to the north of Qin to resist Lin Hu's attack. My goal has been achieved, so let Lin Hu and Qin hurt each other." Then he looked at the surrounding terrain: "We are here to oppress the dilapidated construction site. While resting and recuperating, waiting for Zhang Yi's army to come back. When the 100,000 troops returned, we would go away and go back to our hometown to carry the children." Then he pinched his chin and thought: "My little cotton jacket should be toddlers. If he could call me dad when he went back, how happy it would be. Well, it's time to go back, I miss home."
Yin Qi lay in front of King Wei, exaggerating the judgment he had obtained from Zhao Xing. In fact, it was not necessary to exaggerate him as he said, as long as he reminded him, everyone would understand.
At that time, the ministers were trembling, and the King of Wei sat on the couch and carved wooden sculptures.
Shangqing Gongsun Yan stepped forward: "Now we must issue a mobilization order to defend the Wei State, and we must reject Zhang Yi outside Daliang City."
Gongsun Yan, whose name was Yan, was from Yinjin, Wei State (now east of Huayin City, Shaanxi Province) during the Warring States Period. He was appointed as the official of Xishou of Wei State. He was called "Xishou".
What kind of official is Xishou? This official is only owned by Wei State, and is the nickname of Huya General, which is the commander of the capital city garrison in later generations.
A famous politician, diplomat, and military strategist in the Warring States Period was the first to advocate Zongheng before Su Qin. At that time, he was an official in Qin State at the same time. At that time, Zhang Yi was a guest minister of Qin, and Gongsun Yan was a great master, and was the main opponent of Zhang Yi's Lianheng strategy. In order to ensure that Wei was not annexed by Qin State in Zhang Yi's Lianheng, the King of Wei was appointed as a tiger-tooth general, which was the rhinoceros head, which means to control the ox horns in the army.
When Gongsun Yan was appointed as the Great Liang of Qin, he led his troops to capture Wei. Wei was forced to cut off Yin Jin and Qin to repair it, and pulled out a nail for Qin to advance eastward to the Central Plains. After that, Gongsun Yan led his army to attack the Hexi Fortress again, capturing the Wei general Long Jia and beheading 80,000. After this battle, Qin had actually occupied the land of Hexi. King Hui of Wei followed the flow and ceded the Hexi area to Qin, asking for peace from Qin.
The King of Wei really admires Gongsun Yan's talent.
After King Hui of Wei ceded Hexi, he sent a large amount of money to bribe Gongsun Yan. So Gongsun Yan proposed to King Hui of Qin to take advantage of the temporary reconciliation of Qin and Wei to attack other countries.
At this moment, Zhang Yi came to Qin. He told King Hui of Qin, "Wei was attacked from all sides, which was a good opportunity to attack Wei. Gongsun Yan took personal interests and forgot justice, and let Qin attack the Yiqu Kingdom in the west, which was a mistake. Wei had the foundation of the overlord. If it recovered and attacked Qin with all its strength, Qin would probably be difficult to deal with."
King Hui of Qin was said to wake up from a dream and immediately appointed Zhang Yi as a guest minister. Gongsun Yan was rejected and had to leave Qin.
When Qin State ran back, the King of Wei was overjoyed and went directly to the suburbs and appointed him as General Xishou. He also trusted Gongsun Yan very much, almost to the point of obeying his will.
This is very weird, there is no need to be weird, this era is like this.
Last time Zhang Yi talked about Wei, Gongsun Yan became ill and was recuperating in his fiefdom. When Zhang Yi made a plan, Gongsun Yan heard that he hurriedly ran back to the capital from his fiefdom despite his illness and said to the King of Wei that he would dismiss Zhang Yi. But it was too late and it was difficult to collect the water.
This time, I finally got the opportunity and prepared to completely drive Zhang Yi away. Whether he is a member of Qin or not, or both public and private, he must fight against him.
Regarding Gongsun Yan's plan, the King of Wei, who had long been desolate, nodded quickly. "Yes, yes, do this immediately."
"Now ask the king to order Zhang Yi, tell him that Zhao Xing had raided his Shangjun Pass, and let him put down our Wei army, and then take his Qin army to rescue Shangjun."
"Yes, yes, do it immediately."
"Please tell Zhang Yi that the national policy of our Qin and Wei alliance will remain unchanged, to calm down, and then form a large army. Please lead the left army, Sun Cheng, and then suppress the Qin army in the name of aiding in the future, so as not to suddenly return to the army to attack Daliang."
"Yes, yes, do it immediately."
"Please kill Prince Jie and present his head to Zhao State to relieve Zhao State's resentment, and call Zhao Lord the king and Han Lord the king to show goodwill between the two countries. Call Qin Lord the king to calm his heart."
The King of Wei pondered: "The Prime Minister of the Five Kingdoms, this is OK, but killing Prince Jie is unkind."
Gongsun Yan stamped his feet: "When is this? We have just been wiped out a hundred thousand army, and to support the 100,000 Qin army, we have consumed countless money and food, and a Zhao army is rampant in the country. If Zhao accuses us of supporting rebellion, we will become famous. When their army is approaching, our Wei State will be in danger. The head of Gongzi Jie to appease Zhao State in exchange for our Wei State's breathing and stability. Which is more important, the king should weigh the trade."
The serious consequences and the immediate crisis eventually made the King of Wei abandon his benevolence. When Gongzijie hurried into the city to continue asking for help, a group of soldiers rushed forward and chopped off his heads and cut off his followers. Then Gongsun Yan personally went to Zhao State to serve the heads, explaining that King of Wei was deceived by Zhang Yi, a man from Qin State, and asked King Zhao to forgive him.
The King of Wei believed that Gongsun Yan had great talent and appointed him as the Prime Minister of Wei.
From then on, Gongsun Yan, who was in a mortal world with Zhang Yi, stepped onto the political stage of Wei's power and preserved the foundation of Wei's country.
At this time, the King of Wei remembered Zhao Xing's goodness. After a long time, the King of Wei sighed: "Zhao Xingjun has solved the embarrassment for Wei in this way. He has made contributions to saving Wei. How could I not agree? If I don't agree, I will be ungrateful."
Gongsun Yan's eyes turned: "Please grant Zhao Xing the land of Hexi in Wei State to thank him for saving Wei."
The King of Wei thought for a moment and agreed: "Okay, since Xingjun attacked Hexi in order to attract the Qin people away, that is, the current Qin Shangjun."
What a great favor this is, what a cunning reward this is. Mediocre people also have the cunning of mediocre people.
Chapter completed!