Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

However, Lu Buwei naturally wouldn't say anything about this matter, only to see the Qin State Wucheng Jun said seriously: "General Sima's words are wrong. Whether it is fighting for the country on the front line or defending the country in Xianyang, then They are all working for the King and the Great Qin, so how can there be any difference between superior and inferior?

After a pause, Lu Buwei continued: "However, in my opinion, this Sima Xing is a great talent. If he is a mere general, he will be a little overkill. I plan to recommend Sima Xing to the king. I wonder what General Sima thinks, Deputy General of the Xianyang City Defenders?"

Sima Xin was refreshed when he heard the words, and a pair of old eyes suddenly burst into light: "Wu Chengjun is serious?"

Lu Buwei said solemnly: "Does General Sima think that I am a person who likes to joke?"

After hearing Lu Buwei's words, Sima Xin felt joy in his heart.

You must know that Sima Xin has always hoped to push Sima Xing to the top, to be able to have a certain official position like Sima Xin himself, and then inherit the position of Patriarch. In this way, it will be very important for Sima Xing to control the Sima clan in the future. helpful.

But the problem is that now that Sima Xing can't go to the battlefield, it is not so easy to get promoted.

After all, although the current Sima family is still deeply rooted in the Qin army, these things cannot help Sima Xing who is not on the battlefield, and the political top of Qin is something that Sima, who has been away from the core for many years, cannot touch.

Under such circumstances, the olive branch offered by Lu Buwei was actually very difficult for Sima Xin to refuse.

But even though he was quite moved, Sima Xin did not make a decision immediately, but said to Lu Buwei: "So how does Wu Chengjun want Sima to help?"

In the political arena, there is always an exchange of interests, and there is no such thing as a free hand. Sima Xin is naturally very clear about this.

Lu Buwei heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Sima Xin's words, and said with a smile: "I only hope that General Sima can tell the king how bad he is when he meets the king, and let General Wang Jian attack as soon as possible to fight for the front line for Daqin." vitality!"

Sima Xin shook his head and said, "Wu Chengjun, even if General Wang Jian really attacks as soon as possible, our army's chances of winning are still extremely low."

Lu Buwei snorted and said in a more emphatic tone: "But if Wang Jian doesn't attack, it will be too late when Pang Nuan goes south! At that time, you, me and all the ministers will be the sinners of Daqin! "

Sima Xin was silent.

After a while, Sima Xin said: "If possible, Sima also hopes to get the positions of two generals and one general."

Lu Buwei said decisively: "One general and one general, there can't be more!"

Sima Xin nodded and said in a deep voice, "Good."

The next day, an envoy from the palace came to Sima Xin's mansion and read out an order from King Qin Chu: "General Sima, Your Majesty ordered you to enter the palace to have an audience!"

Sima Xin, who had been prepared for a long time, followed the envoy into the carriage and entered the palace.

Together with Sima Xin, there are several other Qin veterans.

It was not until dusk that Sima Xin finally returned to his mansion with a tired face, and then called all the core members of the Sima Clan to hold a secret meeting.

"The decisive battle is about to start, and the fate of the Great Qin depends entirely on this battle. If it loses, Great Qin will be in danger! Our Sima family has long received the kindness of King Qin's family, and we should serve King Qin. But the blood of the family cannot be cut off from me! Fanger, Zuo Er, Linger"

Sima Xin called the names of more than a dozen members of the Sima clan in one breath, and then said, "Go back immediately and get ready. Set off from the south gate tomorrow morning, go to the land of Bashu, and look for Li Bing, the prefect of Shu County!"

"No!" A young man from the Sima family stood up with an excited expression, and said very impassionedly: "Now that our family and country are in trouble, how can we be deserters?"

"Crack!" A loud slap sounded.

Sima slowly withdrew his palm, and said word by word: "If you don't want the Bai clan's today to be the Sima clan's future, then now, go back and pack your bags!"

Chapter 961 Zhao Dan Godson (Second Change)

It is another spring plowing season, and the fields outside Handan City are full of busy people.

A carriage was driving slowly on the main road, and the people sitting on the carriage were none other than Zhao Dan and Zhao Heng and his son.

Looking at the lively scene on both sides of the road, Zhao Dan couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

Speaking of which, Zhao Dan hasn't come out to observe the people's sentiments for so many years.

Even in the process of observing the people's sentiments, Zhao Dan did not forget to educate the future successors of his empire.

"Heng'er, you have to remember that the people depend on food. If you want to rule stably in the future, then feeding the people is the most basic requirement. As long as the people can eat enough, then no matter what rebels want to raise troops and cause chaos , is a very difficult thing.”

Zhao Heng nodded again and again, then seemed to suddenly think of something, and said softly: "But father, I actually have a problem. What if it is not the people who want to rebel, but those generals who hold military power in their hands?"

Zhao Dan couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

"This question is actually a very interesting question. I ask you, do you know why I can safely hand over hundreds of thousands of troops to Wu Xinjun and the chief governor without fear of their rebellion?" ?”

Zhao Hengdao: "Because whether it is Lord Wu Xin or the governor, they are all very loyal to the father."

"No." Zhao Dan shook his head and said, "It's not like this."

The young Prince Zhao was stunned.

Zhao Dan looked at the endless green on both sides of the road, and said leisurely: "People's hearts will change. How can there be a sincere heart that will never change in this world? Remember, as a king, you should never repay anyone. Unconditional trust. The reason why the widows can safely hand over the army to them is because they have no ability to rebel."

"But" Zhao Heng couldn't help but said, "Isn't the army in their hands the biggest reason for their rebellion?"

Zhao Dan nodded and said: "That's right. But don't forget, that army belongs to the widow, not their army. The soldiers of these armies received the widow's land and military merits, and received the widow's kindness and rewards." , The hearts of the soldiers are all on the side of the widow, so how could they betray the widow?"

After a pause, Zhao Dan said meaningfully: "And even if they really have rebellion, the widows don't have other means."

Zhao Heng looked even more dazed, and after a while he said, "How did the father do it?"

Looking at his young son, Zhao Dan couldn't help laughing and said: "It's actually very simple. When you become a king in the future, you must also remember that whenever you reward soldiers, you, as a king, must be present. In this way, all The soldiers will understand that everything they have comes from you, so they will naturally support you. Because to support you is to support their military achievements, and it is to support the good life they have worked so hard on the battlefield!"

"The only thing you can do is to give favors to others, do you understand?"

Zhao Heng pondered for a moment, seemed to understand something, and nodded slowly.

Zhao Dan did not explain further.

When they were young, many people have heard their parents' advice "don't fall in love early", but there are still many people who have not done this, so when these people grow up in the future, they will tell their children "don't fall in love early". ".

It's a cycle.

Sometimes talking too much, it is better to let him think for himself, to experience what he gets is more impressive and more memorable.

Zhao Dan continued to ask: "You have been to Qi State for a while, how do you feel there?"

In fact, Zhao Heng was specially called back by Zhao Dan to participate in the spring plowing ceremony a while ago.

As soon as Qi State was mentioned, Zhao Heng's face revealed an expression of excitement, and he obviously talked more.

"Father, I didn't realize until after I went to Qi that the wealth of Qi is comparable to that of Zhao. It's just that after going through the war, it will take time to recover."

During the process of Zhao Heng's growth, Zhao country has almost always been the most powerful country in the world, and Handan is also the most affluent and developed city in the world, which makes Zhao Heng somewhat proud.

But when Zhao Heng went to Qi State and came into contact with some people and things, the prince of Zhao State suddenly discovered that in fact, the people of Qi State also have his uniqueness. There are reasons for this.

Zhao Dan nodded with a smile and said, "That's natural. Qi State has been a powerful country in the Central Plains since Huan Gong Xiaobai, and it has survived for hundreds of years. The production of salt and its handicraft industry in Shangqi are also among the top among all countries, and its commerce is very developed, so it can continuously generate tax revenue for Qi. In fact, the prosperity of Qi has a lot to do with the prosperity of Qi. You should know Bar?"

"Yes." Zhao Heng nodded with certainty, and said: "My son has checked the financial files of Qi State for a while, and found that Qi State was strong before the Five Kingdoms conquered Qi, and the treasury was abundant. The rewards can be paid on time, so the Qi army is always fighting every time. But since the Five Kingdoms defeated Qi, the treasury of Qi State began to be empty. The bounties are often not paid out in full, which makes the combat effectiveness of the Qi army go from bad to worse."