Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

Zhao Kuo rode a steed and led a thousand cavalrymen under his command to gallop on Pujin Road.

Pujin Road is the name of this road in the Three Jin Dynasties including Zhao State, and the name of Qin State is Liyang Road.

Speaking of the origin of this Pujin Road, it really has a long history, and it can even be traced back thousands of years.

This road has appeared as early as the Shang Dynasty. The first ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty, King Zhou, married the daughter of the Xin family in the State of Shen. It also passes through this Pujin Road.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, this Pujin Road became the main transportation route between Qin and Jin. Whether it was Jin's conquest of Qin or Qin's conquest of Jin, the battles between the two sides could not do without this road.

Due to the constraints of terrain conditions, this Pujin Road, which was called Liyang Road in Qin Dynasty, traveled eastward along the north side of the Weishui River, crossed the Yellow River, and then entered the east of the Jin Kingdom.

After that, it can go up along the Sushui River to the Fenshui River Valley, pass through the Jinyang Basin to Mobei, and even reach Yanguo through the North Taihang.

Since taking control of Hedong, most of Qin's military operations against Zhao were from Pujin Road, including the famous Battle of Changping.

In addition, in the historically famous battle between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu Baishan, the main force of the Han Dynasty led by Liu Bang also went north from here to Pingcheng to face the Xiongnu army led by Maodun Shanyu.

It is precisely because this road is so important that Pusaka Pass and Pusaka Ferry in this road have become strategically important places.

According to the information obtained by Zhao Kuo, at most ten or eight days later, the Yellow River will begin to usher in a thawing period.

Therefore, as long as Pujin Pass is captured and Pujin Ferry is controlled, even if there are thousands of troops in Qin Guoguan, they will not be able to cross the surging Yellow River and land in Hedong smoothly.

This is a rare good weather. The heavy snow that has plagued Zhao Kuo and Zhao Jun for a long time has completely stopped on this day, but the whistling cold wind still hits Zhao Kuo's face like a blade, making Zhao Kuo feel a little helpless. Tingling sensation to open eyes.

Although there was some snow on the wide Pujin Road, it did not affect the cavalry's advance. Countless horseshoes came and stepped on the snow, and the sound of hooves was like thunder, stirring up countless snowflakes.

In the wind and snow, a pass gradually appeared in front of Zhao Kuo.

Pujin is closed.

"Woo!" Zhao Kuo pulled the reins vigorously, causing the horse under his crotch to gradually slow down.

After a while, Zhao Kuo and the thousand cavalry under his command all stopped.

Looking at Pujin Pass in front of him, Zhao Kuo sighed in disappointment.

This pass is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the terrain is dangerous. There are dense Qin troops and provocative heads everywhere on the pass wall.

Obviously, Qin Jun has already prepared for Zhao Kuo's arrival.

“Still one step slower”

Obviously, the news of the fall of Anmen has reached Pujin Pass, and the soldiers of the Qin Army here are already prepared.

If Zhao Kuo insisted on charging, he would have been shot into a hedgehog before he could reach the wall.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Kuo issued an order: "All turn around and find a place to camp!"

Since a surprise attack was already impossible, Zhao Kuo could only wait for the Le Cheng army behind him to arrive before continuing to make plans for Pujin Pass.

According to intelligence, there are a thousand Qin troops in Pujin Pass today.

These 1000 people may not sound like a lot, but all of them are serious elites of the Qin State. It is said that there are even several Qin Ruishi among them.

It can be said that if there were not at least 5000 people in hand, then Zhao Kuo would not have any idea of ​​storming Pujin Pass at all.

Of course, if there is a surprise attack, then even if there are five thousand Qin troops in Pujin Pass, Zhao Kuo would dare to try.

It's a pity that the chance of a surprise attack is gone.

Just as he was about to steer his horse and turn around, Zhao Kuo's eyes suddenly fell on a certain Qin officer on the wall.

Although he couldn't see the other person's face clearly because of the distance, Zhao Kuo suddenly felt a familiar feeling in his heart.

I seem to have seen each other somewhere.

Zhao Kuo let out a hey, raised his hand suddenly, and made a gesture of beheading the Qin officer on the city wall.

Although I don't know why, but there is such an impulse in Zhao Kuo's heart to let him do this.

This action of Zhao Kuo was naturally seen by Wang Jian, the two or five hundred lords of the Qin State on the city wall.

Yes, the one who led a thousand soldiers to guard Pujin Pass was Wang Jian who had fought against Zhao Kuo in the Battle of Changping and almost killed Zhao Kuo twice.

Although Zhao Kuo did not recognize Wang Jian, the condescending Wang Jian recognized Zhao Kuo.

"It turned out to be this person." Wang Jian couldn't help frowning.

Wang Jian was deeply impressed by Zhao Kuo's ability.

Not to mention the big trouble that night attack brought to the Qin army, that is, in the subsequent defense of Tunliu, if Zhao Kuo hadn't desperately held back the offensive of Wang Jian's troops at the last moment, then Tunliu would have been destroyed. It fell into the hands of Qin Jun.

Wang Jian did not expect that the two parties would meet again so soon.

Just when Wang Jian was in a trance, Zhao Kuo had already led the cavalry under his command to turn their horses around and turned around to look for a campsite.

With the departure of Zhao Kuo and others, the tense atmosphere in Pu Jinguan became somewhat relaxed.

The fall of Anmen City had already reached Wang Jian's ears a day ago, so Wang Ji was well prepared for Zhao Kuo's arrival, so he was able to make defenses before Zhao Kuo even approached the city wall. measure.

But even so, the moment he saw Zhao Kuo appearing, Wang Jian knew immediately that the main force of the Hedong Qin army in Anyi was in serious trouble.

Even if Pujin Pass will not be conquered for a while, as long as this Pujin Road is cut off, Anyi's side will also be blocked.

Wang Jian let out a long breath, and began to issue a series of orders: "Send the order, and immediately send a centurion to break the ice. Be sure not to let the Zhao people have the opportunity to detour behind the pass! Immediately send messengers to inform Xianyang and Anyi, and inform the king and The situation here, General! The rotation manpower on the city wall has been tripled, and all officers are not allowed to leave without reason, and those who violate the military law will be dealt with!"

Regarding the result of the last confrontation, Wang Jian was actually very unwilling.

Obviously the victory is in sight, but Zhao Kuo escaped alive because of the reinforcements!

The young master of the state of Qin made up his mind that this time, he would never let the people of Zhao state take advantage of him!

Chapter 3 Do you want the widow to sit back and watch Zhao Guo fail to capture Hedong County? (first update)

Xianyang Palace.

Qin Wangji sat at the head, his old face covered with clouds.

In fact, the King of Qin’s mood hasn’t changed for the better during this period of time, even after hearing that Wang Ling’s troops have occupied all the strongholds in the eastern half of Fangcheng’s defense line, cutting off Wancheng of Chu from the rear. The same is true when the army retreats.

"The battle in Nanyang County has been delayed for too long!" Qin Wangqi's roar echoed in the palace: "Wang Yu's mausoleum is at the right time and place, but it still can't defeat the Chu army. How long will we have to wait? When the Zhao State conquers Hedong and the soldiers come to Guanzhong, will the widows come to hear their good news again?"

The entire hall was silent, no one dared to answer at this moment, the king was like an angry lion at this moment, any animal that dared to block him and make a sound would be used by him without hesitation. Fangs and claws tore into countless pieces.

But Qin Wangji's dissatisfaction is actually justified. You must know that the Chu army in Wancheng has been besieged for half a month, but it seems that there is no sign of defeat.

And the war against Chu has been going on for almost a winter, which is a very long period of time for Qin!