Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 128
Xue Qian looked at Zhao Wuming's expression, knowing that Zhao Wuming had already guessed his intention, and then smiled embarrassingly.

Zhao Wuming felt that he had already understood the matter, so he changed the topic and asked himself the most concerned question: "Last year I went to your house for a banquet, and I heard that you followed the captain of the state to go to Loufan. I don't know how much you know about Loufan."

"Why did the Fourth Young Master mention Lou Fan so well?"Xue Qian didn't react for a while, subconsciously asked Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming thought for a while, and then explained: "My son went to the north, and heard that Lou Fan and Lin Hu would sometimes go south to plunder the people of our country. The custom of Lou Fan country is that the son succeeds the father and takes his father's wives and concubines by force. The women of the Lin and Hu tribes and the plundered Chinese women all live a life that would be worse than death. Every time I think of this scene, my heart is as painful as a knife."

Hearing Zhao Wuming's words, Xue Qian felt silent in his heart, and his face gradually darkened: "If those people who were plundered by the barbarians knew what you said, I think they would be relieved. If it weren't for the containment of the Zhongshan Kingdom, our country would How can Lou Fan and Lin Hu be so arrogant."

"Zhongshan country?".Zhao Wuming was a little surprised, he always thought Zhongshan was a small country in his image.But from Xue Qian's tone, it feels that Zhongshan is a strong enemy.

Thinking of Zhongshan Kingdom, Xue Qian couldn't help feeling a little emotional: "In the past, when King Wen Wen of Wei was in power, he sent a large army through our country to attack Zhongshan Kingdom. Zhongshan Kingdom was destroyed immediately and its people and tribes fled. Ji Heng of Zhongshan Kingdom secretly accumulated strength and recuperated for 20 years. Twenty-six years ago, Ji Heng raised his troops to attack the Wei army in the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom, and Zhongshan Kingdom has been restored. After the restoration of the country, Ji Heng worked hard to govern, and Ji Heng died three years ago, and his son Ji Xi succeeded. Zhongshan Kingdom has been recuperating for many years , the current strength is almost comparable to that of my Zhao country."

"Ji Xi?".Zhao Wuming's gaze was full of doubts, and he looked at Xue Qian puzzled.

Speaking of Ji Xi, Xue Qian expressed admiration: "When Ji Heng was in power, he appointed Le Chi as his prime minister. During these 26 years, he and Ji Xi had many enmities. After Ji Xi came to the throne, not only did he not pursue him, but instead kept him as his prime minister. At the same time, Sima Wei was promoted to be Minister of the Palace Guard, and he was in charge of the military power of the Zhongshan Kingdom. Facts have proved that these two men are indeed talented. They lived up to Ji Xi's expectations in the struggle against our country, Yan, Qi and other countries. The status of Zhongshan Kingdom has been continuously improved. Ascent, there is a tendency to be on an equal footing with the Seven Kingdoms."

"From this point of view, as long as the Zhongshan Kingdom exists, our Zhao Kingdom will not be able to take care of Lin Hu and Lou Fan. We can only watch them robbing our people."After listening to the analysis, Zhao Wuming looked directly at Xue Qian, intending to find the answer.In this way, even if Brother Bao ascends to the throne.It will also be because of the Zhongshan Kingdom that Zhao Guo cannot hoard heavy troops at the border with Linhu.It seems that the situation is more complicated than I thought.

Xue Qian nodded, and sighed helplessly: "There are priorities. Our enemy is the Zhongshan Kingdom, and Lin Hu and Lou Fan can only be ranked second."

"Those people who were looted from the north, you just watched?"There was a hint of anger in Zhao Wuming's tone.

Xue Qian thought of the scene when he went out with his father to rescue Xincheng, and countless people cried bitterly.There was no pain in my heart: "If our country sends troops to those barbarians, once our army falls into the land of Loufan or Linhu, the army of Zhongshan Kingdom will be dispatched, and our Zhao Kingdom will be in danger."

"Leaving aside the matter of the Zhongshan Kingdom, you may know the details of Lou Fan and Lin Hu."Zhao Wuming was silent, and then changed the topic.Regardless of whether Zhao Guo can send troops or not, his own Seoul must first destroy Lou Fan before he has a chance to break through the crisis.

Xue Qian listened to Zhao Wuming changing the topic, so he didn't ask any more questions.Think about the news about Lou Fan and Lin Hu in your heart, and explain to Zhao Wuming in detail: "The Lou Fan clan has about 40 soldiers and horses, most of whom ride alone. The Lin Hu clan has the same military strength as Lou Fan, and they are dominated by archers." The north. The two countries have their own specialties and geographical advantages. Although their military strength is not as large as that of our country, they occupy a geographical advantage and at the same time they have fewer enemies. Therefore, our country is difficult to defeat in a hurry. What's more, at this time, there is Zhongshan This is a serious problem for our country. So often when they attack, our country just repels them and ignores them.”

"More than 40 soldiers and horses?"Zhao Wuming fell into deep thought, it might be feasible to attack Lou Fan.But it must be ensured that Lin Hu will not send troops to help, otherwise the loss outweighs the gain.Now that Seoul is being repaired, this matter is not in a hurry.

Xue Qian filled the wine bottle and respected Zhao Wuming: "Since the king took the throne, the southern and northern wars have almost never stopped. In addition, the Wei State raided our Handan a year ago, which prompted Handan to fall into the hands of the Wei State. At that time, our country and its national power were not as good as before. So we can only tolerate those barbarians for a while and run rampant for a few years."

"It's been crazy for a few years, Brother Xue knows how many tears of the people on the border are contained in this sentence."Zhao Wuming didn't pick up the wine bottle, at this moment he suddenly remembered the words Lan Zhengqing introduced his mother, and felt a trace of anger for no reason.It was first plundered by Lou Fan, and then presented as goods to the Xiongnu Shanyu.It was given to Lan Zhengqing's father by the Xiongnu Chanyu.In the end, Lan Zhengqing's father died and his elder brother succeeded him.Lan Zhengqing's mother was forcibly married by his elder brother. Although he never saw it, Lan Zhengqing's description is enough to imagine what kind of pain a woman has endured.

Seeing that Zhao Wuming didn't pick up the wine bottle, Xue Qian immediately put his own wine bottle on the table, showing a wry smile: "Fourth Young Master said something disrespectful, don't mention you and me to those barbarians. Even the prince and the king What can I do with them."

"I lost my composure just now, and please brother Xue Haihan."Zhao Wuming looked at Xue Qian's wry smile, and immediately realized that he had really lost his composure just now.

Seeing Zhao Wuming's apologetic gaze, Xue Qian smiled at him: "It's okay, the people in the northern border are miserable, and the fourth son is so kind-hearted, so there's nothing wrong with it."

"Have a kind heart?".Zhao Wuming showed a wry smile, and then changed the topic: "As far as I know, the south of Lou Fan is my country of Zhao, the east is the Donghu. The north is the Xiongnu, and the west is the Linhu."

"The north of Loufan is the Xiongnu, but I don't know how the fourth son knew it."Xue Qian looked at Zhao Wuming suspiciously, they had never found out any news about Lou Fan's further north.

Seeing Xue Qian in a daze, Zhao Wuming understood instantly, and quickly looked for an excuse in his mind: "After returning the soldiers and horses of those remote monarchs last year, my son went to Loufan country and talked with the local people. I got this news by accident."

"I see".Although Xue Qian was puzzled, he heard that Zhao Wuming didn't want to say more, so he didn't continue to ask.

Seeing Xue Qian's demeanor, Zhao Wuming immediately changed the topic: "I don't know who is connected to the west of Linhu."

"Qian only knows that the south of Linhu is my country of Zhao, the county of Wei, and Yiqu. As for who is connected to the west of Linhu, I don't know."Xue Qian shook his head, and told Zhao Wuming what he knew.

Zhao Wuming was planning in his mind, but due to the lack of information, he couldn't make the point: "I don't know if brother Xue knows, the internal situation of the two countries, Lin Hu and Lou Fan, is more specific."

"I just know that the two countries, Lin Hu and Lou Fan, have a very close relationship, and they often go south together. The people in the northern border of Zhao and Wei are miserable. As for the more detailed..."After Xue Qian finished speaking, he fell into deep thought. After all, the main enemy of Zhao State was Zhongshan State, so naturally he didn't pay much attention to Lou Fan and Lin Hu.

Zhao Wuming looked at Xue Qian in deep thought and didn't dare to disturb him too much, looking at him expectantly.

Xue Qian thought for a while, then looked at Zhao Wuming: "I heard a rumor that there is a lot of enmity between Lin Hu and Yiqu. Since Yiqu is too far away from our country of Zhao, it is impossible to determine the authenticity of this news."

"Yi Qu?".Zhao Wuming felt that today's conversation had broadened his horizons a lot, and he seemed to understand the familiar and unfamiliar countries of Zhongshan and Yiqu.

Seeing Zhao Wuming pondering, Xue Qian explained to him: "Yiqu, Linhu, Loufan, and Donghu, these alien races are in a line. They are always threatening the people in the four kingdoms of Qin, Wei, Zhao, and Yan in the north. Many times they attacked each other and united with each other. But we found that in the matter of going south, they were surprisingly consistent. Let me wait for the people on the northern border of the four countries, and suffer unspeakably."

"As long as they attack each other, maybe Yiqu will be a good breakthrough."Zhao Wuming's thoughts are instantly clear, as long as it is proved that Yiqu and Linhu have enmity.At that time, only a little provocation is needed to make the two clans fight.At that time, Han Xin and others were ordered to go to Loufan to break the crisis.

Xue Qian looked at Zhao Wuming, and a trace of doubt spread: "How could Yiqu be a breakthrough? Could it be that the fourth son is counting on Yiqu to rescue the people of my country of Zhao who were looted by them."

"If Yiqu sends troops to Linhu, maybe they can really save the people who were looted by them in our country of Zhao."Zhao Wuming heard Xue Qian's question, so he simply told the truth.

Xue Qian smiled, and an air of disbelief permeated the air.Zhao Wuming only thought that he was joking, and then changed the subject: "Fourth Young Master, Qian Qian plans to hold a banquet in three days, and wants to invite Fourth Young Master to participate. I wonder if Fourth Young Master has time."

"banquet?".Zhao Wuming suddenly thought of the banquet in Xue's mansion, and was almost shot by Zhao Fan during the hunting.If it weren't for the guards, Sun Bu'er and Qingque who fought to protect each other, they would have become a pile of dead bones by now.

Seeing Zhao Wuming pondering, Xue Qian obviously thought of last year's banquet, and quickly persuaded him: "Don't worry, fourth son, after the banquet, it's just a normal hunting, there shouldn't be any crisis."

"crisis?".Zhao Wuming suddenly felt a sense of arrogance, and looked at Xue Qian: "At the beginning, my elder brother asked me how to enter the mansion for a banquet, and my son answered me. Is it possible to stop me from a mere banquet? At this time, my son still said the same thing, and the mere banquet has another Don't be afraid. After three days, brother Xue, I will definitely participate on time."

"Four sons...".Hearing Zhao Wuming's tone, Xue Qian regretted what he said just now, but he saw Zhao Wuming's arrogance and changed his words immediately: "After three days, Qian will meet you outside the mansion."

Zhao Wuming stood up from his seat and bowed to Xue Qian: "Since the banquet has been agreed in three days, I want to go back to the mansion to settle down first. While it's still early, I can go to the East Palace to intercede for my nephew."

"The fourth son cares about the king and grandson, and Qian is not good at forcing him to stay, please...".Thinking that his son was already Zhao Yong, Xue Qian immediately smiled and led Zhao Wuming out of the mansion.

(End of this chapter)