Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

It can be said that if anyone wants to learn from Qin State's advanced experience, then Zhao State must be the most qualified and capable.

In fact, in the past few years, although Zhao Guo did not have such a systematic understanding of war as it does now, he has applied these experiences to war intentionally or unintentionally. After so many wars, it still retains its strong strength for foreign conquests.

As soon as Zhao Dan proposed to start an expedition abroad, the ministers of the Zhao State present immediately became excited. Usually, this time is also the time when they are most active.

Lian Po glanced at Zhao Sheng, and found that Zhao Sheng didn't intend to speak, so he coughed and said, "Your Majesty, in the opinion of the veteran, it is better to conquer Qi."

Zhao Dan glanced at Lian Po, showing an expression of "as expected".

For such a veteran who eats, sleeps and fights Qi, Qi is definitely Lian Po's number one goal.

Zhao Dan didn't immediately comment on what Lian Po said, but asked, "General, why don't you tell me your reasons."

Lian Po said confidently: "Your Majesty, now that Qi's army is difficult to get out of Yan, it is the best time to take advantage of the situation and attack Qi."

Since it is already winter, the war between Qi State and Yan State has already fallen into silence. It is said that the two sides are negotiating peace, but it is not known when the result will be reached

Judging from the past half a year, although the Qi army seized a large area of ​​Yan State's land, it also suffered tenacious resistance and paid a lot of losses.

If Zhao Guo sneaks in at this time, it is really a good opportunity.

After Zhao Dan thought for a while, he still hesitated.

Naturally, there is no psychological obstacle in Zhao Dan's mentality in fighting Qi State. The problem is that Qi State and Zhao State were still allies during the war against Yan just now, and they can be regarded as Zhao State's temporary younger brothers.

But now the war between Qi State and Yan State has not ended, Lian Po suggested that Zhao Dan should attack Qi State.

If you really hit the temporary younger brother Qi Guo, will Han Wei, the two younger brothers, have any bad associations, and will they have any dissatisfaction with Zhao Guo?

This is where Zhao Dan really hesitated.

In order to prevent Zhao Guo from falling into a situation where the whole world is an enemy, it is very important to firmly hold the two younger brothers Han and Wei, so we should pay attention to the feelings of these two younger brothers.

As if seeing Zhao Dan's concerns, Xiangbang Zhao Sheng suddenly coughed and said, "Your Majesty, in fact, I feel that Qi may not be the only choice."

Zhao Dan turned his attention to Zhao Sheng: "What good idea does Mr. Pingyuan have?"

Since Zhao Bao was convicted, Zhao Sheng has been quiet for a while, and rarely speaks during the court meeting. This time, it is rare recently to take the initiative to express his opinions.

Zhao Sheng smiled and said: "I think that Wei Guo is the target that the king must attack!"

Chapter 672 Zhao Sheng's Bet

"Wei country?"

As soon as Zhao Sheng said these words, everyone's faces inevitably showed strange expressions.

The grievances and grievances between the state of Wei and the state of Zhao can be said to have a long history. Even though the two countries have been in an alliance for most of the time in recent years, there have also been many wars.

In fact, it is not impossible to consider fighting Wei, but there are actually many reasons not to fight Wei.

For example, Lian Po was the first to express his objection: "Wei is an ally. If we attack Wei, I'm afraid it will be impossible to clear it up?"

Zhao Sheng smiled and said: "Mr. Wu Xin's words are wrong. Although Wei State is an ally, its geographical location is too close to Handan. If Wei State and I are enemies, Handan is very vulnerable to threat. Besides, although Wei State is an Allies, but now the State of Wei is attacking the State of Chu, once the State of Chu is successfully captured by the State of Wei, Jiujiang, Kuaiji and other counties of the State of Chu, then the State of Wei is likely to rise in the future, and become a big worry for our State of Zhao again!"

When Zhao Sheng said this, he looked around at the colleagues present, and said something meaningful: "I think you don't want to see the same thing as the siege of Wei and rescue of Zhao from back then?"

As soon as Zhao Sheng said these words, the hall fell into a brief silence.

The matter of besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao was a serious pitfall for Zhao Guo back then.

Not only was Handan defeated by Pang Juan, but Zhao Guo was also forced to sign an alliance with Wei Guo in the next alliance, which greatly damaged his face and national strength.

Although the result ended with the defeat of the Wei army by the Qi army, if one has to calculate carefully, then the country that lost the most in this war is the State of Zhao.

After a while, Zheng Zhu broke the silence and said, "What Mr. Pingyuan said is quite reasonable. But what Mr. Wu Xin said just now, I quite agree with it. Although Wei is now a threat, after all, he has not made any If the action that is not good for me is to attack Wei Guo rashly at this moment, wouldn’t it be an unknown cause, and it will chill the hearts of other allies?"

Upon hearing this, even Zhao Dan, who was sitting on the main seat, couldn't help but secretly nodded.

Zheng Zhu's question really got to the point.

According to Zhao Dan's inner tendency, he is actually more inclined to attack Wei Guo.

After all, once the state of Wei achieves the goal of annexing a large area of ​​land from the state of Chu, a neighboring state with the potential to become a hegemon will appear in the south of the state of Zhao.

Considering the close distance between Handan and Wei State, this is of course unbearable for Zhao State.

Things were prioritized. Although Qi State seemed to be an easier target, after all, Zhao State had just become an ally with Qi State, and Zhao Dan was not very happy to stab his ally.

In history, the Qin State was able to turn back on its promises many times. It was because the Qin State was powerful and not afraid of revenge. At the same time, the geographical location of the Qin State was also excellent. As long as Hangu Pass and Hedong were guarded, there was no need to fear attacks from the east.

Although the national power of Zhao State is enough, the geographical location is relatively bad, and there is no such powerful pass as Hangu Pass to defend Handan, so it is best to avoid such risks.

Judging from the current situation, Wei, Han, and Qi can all be regarded as Zhao's allies. If Zhao suddenly makes a private covenant to attack one of them, it will inevitably cause panic and dissatisfaction among the other two allies.

This is a very unfavorable negative impact on Zhao Guo, and it is very likely that Zhao Guo will fall into a passive situation of being alone in the world.

Regardless of whether it is cutting Qi or Wei, these two countries are allies of Zhao Guo at the moment, so Zhao Guo must learn from the famous, so as not to fall into a passive position in international diplomacy.

Zhao Dan stared at Zhao Sheng, waiting for his uncle to give him a satisfactory reason to start the war.

Zhao Sheng tapped the table with his fingers, and said with a smile: "Have you all forgotten that the king sent an envoy a while ago to order Wei Wangyu to stop attacking Chu? This is an excellent reason to start a war."

Lian Po's white eyebrows raised slightly, and he said with a hey, "Mr. Pingyuan, I'm afraid you have misremembered this matter, right? You must know that the king of Wei did follow the king's order and stopped the continued attack on the state of Chu. Woolen cloth."

Speaking of it, Wei Wangyu suddenly changed his temper and accepted Zhao Guo's rather strong truce order. This had surprised Zhao Guojun and his ministers a while ago.

To Lian Po's questioning, Zhao Sheng still responded with a smile, and said calmly: "In my opinion, this is just Wei's plan to slow down the army. You must know that it was the end of autumn when the king sent the envoy. Winter is coming soon, even if there is no emissary from the king, Wei Guo will suspend the war for a while, and continue to attack after the beginning of spring."

Pang Nuan on the side suddenly said, "So Mr. Pingyuan thinks that the Wei people may continue to attack Chu after the beginning of spring?"

"Yes." Zhao Sheng said with certainty: "It's not possible, but the state of Wei will definitely attack the state of Chu in the spring of next year. You must know that as the overlord of the world in the past, the state of Wei was thinking nothing more than To restore the hegemony of the past, now it is only necessary to swallow a large area of ​​Chu State’s land, and there is hope to return to the hegemony position, and Wei State will never let go of such an opportunity.”

At this time, Yu Xin also spoke: "Mr. Pingyuan, although what you said is indeed reasonable, but after all, it is only your conjecture, and it has not become a reality. It is impossible for the king to trade just based on your conjecture. Take rash action?"

As Lian Po's ally, Yu Xin naturally stood on the opposite side of Zhao Sheng at this time.

Zhao Sheng took a deep look at Yu Xin's words, and said unhurriedly: "Well, I am willing to gamble with the position of Xiangbang. If the Wei State does stop attacking the Chu State in the spring of next year, then I will Resign from this position of prime minister."

As soon as Zhao Sheng said this, the whole hall was shocked.

Zhao Dan glanced at Zhao Sheng in surprise, and said, "Mr. Pingyuan, it's better not to be impulsive."

To be honest, Zhao Dan was really worried about Zhao Sheng's superiority.

After all, these days, the Gongzu faction has not been having a good time. Zhao Sheng, as the Prime Minister, was suppressed by Yu Xin and Lian Po, and it would be unhappy for anyone else.

If you're not happy, you're not happy. It's a bit too nonsense to casually take your position as a prime minister as a bet, right?