Chapter 1080: Success in the East and Success in the West (Seventy-Three)

In the Wencheng Hall, the banquet to welcome King Zhao Zhao Wuji was finally officially held on the third day after King Zhao arrived in Jicheng. What comforted Zhao Wuji was that the standard of this welcome banquet was extremely high, and all the people in Jicheng All the high-ranking officials and dignitaries came out, and the King of Han Gaoyuan personally welcomed him out of the palace, which gave King Zhao enough face. This finally relieved Zhao Wuji's resentment due to the previous neglect.

Needless to say, the banquet was luxurious. Wang Wu of the Han Dynasty was stingy. This issue related to the face of the king still cannot be ignored. There were singing and dancing, beautiful clothes and beautiful scenes, and even the dancers that Kou Shuguang had just brought back from overseas. They all appeared one by one. All of this was for one purpose, to make Zhao Wuji realize how powerful the big man was now.

The banquet is just a prelude, but the theme of the meeting between the two parties comes after the banquet.

In the Palace of Qinzheng, the only people on both sides who are qualified to sit in this city are Liao and Liaoji. Zhao Wuji only brought Zhou Changshou. It’s not that Zhao Wuji didn’t want to bring more people, but the famous figures in Zhao Guo were in the last time. In the turmoil, not much was left, and all the protons and seals were killed by the rebels. In the end, the only one who could get on the stage was Zhou Changshou, and Zhou Changshou was because of his work in Wei State. In the past few years, he had many interactions with the Han army. On the Han side, in addition to Gao Yuan, there were also four members of the Yizhengyuan who discussed politics, Jiang Jiaquan, Yan Shenghao, Li Can, and Wu Qi. Among these four, except Wu Qi, they were newly affiliated. In addition, the other three are said to have deep qualifications, not to mention the Jiang family, Yan Shenghao took Hejian County to Gaoyuan, and Li Can's voice in the Council has greatly increased because of the success of the voyage. In addition to these Among the three people, only Ye Chong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Xun Zha, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, were qualified to attend. As for Zhao Wuji's understanding of the situation of the Han Dynasty, Xun Xiu was not included in the real influence on the national policy of the Han Dynasty.

"Your Highness, the King of Han, the Kingdom of Zhao is currently in dire straits. The traitor Zhao Qi has cut off Juju Shanggu, Hedong, Jinyang and other places, and is constantly plotting against Handan. However, Zhao's military strength is now weak and the defense is insufficient. He is even more worried about launching a counterattack to regain the lost territory. , Wuji came here this time to plead with the Han army to turn the tide, help Zhao regain the lost territory, defeat Zhao Qi, and also ask His Highness the King of Han to send troops generously out of the deep friendship between the two countries. " In order to defeat Zhao Qi and regain his lost ground, Zhao Wuji made up his mind not to lose face. Facing Gao Yuan, who was more than half his age, he begged in a low voice.

"What the King said is clear to us in the Han Dynasty, but for now, we in the Han Dynasty also have hidden things that are hard to explain!" Gao Yuan showed sympathy on his face, spread his hands, and looked helpless.

"Now our Han Dynasty is using troops against the Chu State. We have invested hundreds of thousands of troops so far. But the king also knows that the Chu State is a big country in the world. It has a vast territory and a large number of people. Even the Qin State cannot compare with it. We also need to prepare several backup troops to go to the Chu State at any time. Now our big Han Beiye is on the way to the Chu State. Adding them up, our troops deployed in the battle with Chu will exceed 200,000, and other troops, We have just finished the battle with Qin and suffered heavy casualties and are exhausted. It is really difficult to go to the battlefield again without a long period of rest and recovery."

"Please, Your Majesty, have mercy on me, the State of Zhao. Zhao Qi is now backed by the State of Qin and is very aggressive. As far as we know, many Qin troops put on their clothes and joined Zhao Qi's army. The two sides fought several times. , our Zhao army has all been defeated. If this continues, we will inevitably fail. If we are defeated by Zhao Qi, Zhao will directly become a vassal of the Qin people, which will also be a great disadvantage to the Han Kingdom!" Zhao Wuji said.

"I also know what the king said, but it's true that I can't draw out the army now. Can I ask the king to give me a few months of grace so that my troops can rest for a while before committing to it?" Gao Yuan said awkwardly.

Seeing Gao Yuan's expression of indifference, Zhao Wuji turned his head, glanced at Zhou Changshou, and coughed twice.

Seeing Zhao Wuji's signal, Zhou Changshou stood up with a grimace on his face, cupped his fists with both hands, and bowed to Gao Yuan: "Your Majesty, as far as the general knows, your country's Young Guards Corps did not participate in the war this time. I don't know. Can you send one of them to support me, Great Zhao?"

Gao Yuan chuckled, "General Zhou is very clear about the organization of our Han army. The Young Guards did not experience a war this time, but you two must also know that the two cavalry corps of the Young Guards were sent to Jishi County. , although the war there has ended, they still have to station there for a while, in case the Qin general Wang Jian suddenly kills a carbine, they don't have to count on it, and the other two infantry armies are even more immobile, that is the guard. I, the King of the Han Dynasty, sent out Jicheng before, because I had no choice but to do it now. Naturally, I can't do what I did before. I can't leave the capital of the Han Dynasty without a single soldier. This army cannot be moved."

Seeing Gao Yuan's repeated refusal, King Zhao looked miserable and lowered his head silently. Zhou Changshou glanced at King Zhao and suddenly said loudly: "If the king is willing to send an army to our country, Zhao, to help in the war, then I will do it." Zhao not only provides all the needs of this army, but also the military pay is paid by me, Zhao. You don’t need to worry about it. If someone is killed or disabled in battle, all the compensation will be converted into silver and paid by me, Zhao. .”

When Zhou Changshou said this, a bright light flashed in Gao Yuan's eyes, "General Zhou, do you really mean what you said?"

"Seriously!" Hearing Gao Yuan's relaxed tone, Zhao Wuji was immediately overjoyed and said before Zhou Changshou.

Gao Yuan smiled slightly, looked at Zhao Wuji and said, "Does your Majesty know the amount of pay and pensions for our Han army?"

Zhao Wuji turned to look at Zhou Changshou. Zhou Changshou whispered a few numbers. Zhao Wuji's expression suddenly became extremely wonderful.

"This, so high?" he said with a smile.

"Yes, it is a bit high, but this is also the reason why our Han army is invincible on the battlefield and the soldiers are not afraid of death. Because we cannot let the soldiers have no worries, how can they risk their lives for the cause? How about I, a big man, fight hard? If the king is in trouble, there is no need to force him." Gao Yuan said.

"Give it, I'll give it!" Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth and said.

"Ye Zhen, can we still draw out that army now?" Gao Yuan turned around and looked at his Minister of War, Ye Chong.

Ye Chong stood up and said: "Back to the king, now our armies, except for those who are repairing, are still fighting on the front line, or those like the third and fourth armies of the Young Guards Corps cannot come back in time. Therefore, there are really no extra troops that can be mobilized. Although Zhao Guo is willing to provide this money, I really have no troops to send!"

"Is there no other way to think of it?" Gao Yuan asked.

"There is really no other way." Ye Zhong spread his hands, shrugged, and looked at Gao Yuan with an apologetic look.

"Your Majesty, there are five cities along the Yishui River!" Zhou Changshou suddenly shouted loudly.

"Five cities along the Yishui River?" Gao Yuan had a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Yes, if the Han Dynasty is willing to send troops, we, the Great Zhao, will permanently assign the five cities along the Yishui River to the Han Kingdom. Moreover, we will also send a message to the world to officially recognize that Daijun belongs to the Han. We, the Great Zhao, will no longer control the land of Daijun. There are territorial claims." Zhou Changshou said with certainty.

Zhao Wuji opened his mouth, but finally said nothing and lowered his head in pain.

The land of Daijun declared independence during the reign of Zilan. Later, after Zilan died, his son Zhao Yong led Daijun to defect to the Han Kingdom. However, Zhao State has never recognized this. On the territory map of Zhao State, it will still be Daijun is the territory of the country. Now Daijun is controlled by Zhao Qi, but Qin Lei still leads an army to resist tenaciously in Hecheng. So far, Zhao Qi still has not taken down this nail stuck in his side.

Now that Zhou Changshou said this, Daijun successfully separated from the Zhao Kingdom and officially became the territory of the Han Dynasty, and there would be no dispute.

"Send troops, I will send troops!" Gao Yuan ignored the embarrassment on Ye Zhong's face and stood up, "If there are no troops, I will squeeze them out even if I squeeze them. Ye Shangshu?"

Ye Chong still looked embarrassed. At this time, Jiang Jiaquan, who had been sitting aside without speaking, suddenly said slowly and calmly: "Your Majesty, tomorrow, He Dayou, the high councilor of Jishi County, will go with his family to pay a visit to the minister."

Hearing Jiang Jiaquan's words, Gao Yuan's eyes lit up, "You mean Gu Li? Isn't she seriously injured?"

"Your Majesty, it has been several months since she was injured. This woman's recovery ability is amazing. After arriving at Jicheng, Ke Yuanshan and Qiu Debao wheeled into battle, and now they are alive and kicking again. Why don't we take her as our general and embark on the journey without hesitation? Of the tens of thousands of herdsmen who came out of Jishi County to fight the Qin army, there are still five thousand who have been recruited and have not dispersed." Jiang Jiaquan said.

"A few herdsmen? And they are led by a woman?" Zhao Wuji shook his head like a rattle.

"Your Majesty, don't underestimate women." Jiang Jiaquan said with a smile: "I think most of the cavalry in our Han Kingdom were trained by Princess Helan. Moreover, this Guli battle is not only fierce, but also makes many men feel inferior. What's more, women are careful and have no flaws to teach when fighting. Back on the prairie, Gu Li led these herdsmen, leaving Qin General Li Xin helpless. Is it possible that Zhao Qi can still compete with Li Xin? "

Gao Yuan nodded and said: "That's right. In my Han Dynasty, it is not uncommon for women to be officials and generals. Moreover, Guli is not only brave in battle, but also has a strategy in her heart. She is really a rare general. Since she has been injured, Well, I happened to send him to lead his men on an expedition. This is also your luck, Your Majesty. If Gu Li has not recovered yet, it will be really difficult for me, a big man, to send out an army for a while! It's settled, Ye Chong , after you get down, you will give the order to Gu Li and ask her to prepare and lead the army to go on an expedition."

"I obey my orders!" Ye Zhong said loudly.

Seeing that it was a foregone conclusion, King Zhao knew that he was powerless to change this, so he could only nod in agreement. Seeing King Zhao nod, Jiang Jiaquan stood up and said: "In this case, Han and Zhao have reached an agreement. As for the content, we still need to sign a formal document to finalize it."

He smiled like a cunning fox, feeling extremely proud when he saw his prey fall into his trap. (To be continued)