Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

On the surface, Zhao Kuo seemed to be indifferent, eating and drinking, chatting and laughing with the King of Chu from time to time, everything seemed very normal.

And not too far away from Zhao Kuo, Jingyang had already geared up, waiting for the order of the King of Chu.

After drinking for three rounds, the king of Chu felt that the time should be almost up, so he nodded towards Jingyang while Zhao Kuo was not paying attention.

So Jingyang stood up immediately and said, "I want to tell you, the old minister, I have something to say."

The king of Chu pretended to be surprised and said, "I don't know what Da Sima has to say?"

Jingyang said: "As we all know, Mr. Wu Xin came this time to discuss peace talks with our Chu State, but the veteran feels that Zhao State is currently at war. Without the support of the army, this peace talk is impossible to talk about.

So the old minister wants to let the soldiers under his command demonstrate it, and ask Wu Xinjun to give some pointers. How does the elite of our state of Chu compare with that of the state of Zhao? "

On the surface, Jingyang seems to be making a suggestion, but everyone present knows that this is actually Jingyang demonstrating to Zhao Kuo.

There has always been a saying in the Chu State that the soldiers and horses of the Chu State are no worse than Zhao Kuo, and the real difference is only the gap between the commanders.

Although Jingyang himself is one of the candidates for the commander of Chu State, Jingyang still agrees with this point of view.

It was from this point of view that Jingyang had the courage to send the elite soldiers of Chu State to demonstrate in front of Zhao Kuo, just to warn Zhao Kuo that our Chu State still has the strength to fight.

If you want to negotiate peace with our Chu State so that our Chu State will not participate in the war in South Korea, you will have to pay more.

Chun Shenjun's heart was in his throat, he was very worried that a conflict would break out soon.

After Zhao Kuo heard Jingyang's words, he didn't have any surprises. After all, Zhao Kuo had already figured out what would happen today through Li Si's intelligence.

Zhao Kuo smiled lightly, nodded and said, "No problem, I just want to see how the soldiers and horses of Chu State are at the present level in the past two years."

After hearing these words, Jingyang was immediately overjoyed, and immediately summoned troops to go.

Since preparations had already been made, a 3000-strong elite army immediately drove to the high platform of the banquet after a while, and began to perform martial arts in the open space there.

Zhao Kuo's expression was very serious, and he began to watch this elite martial arts.

Like the style of the Chu State all the time, this army is quite tough, and it is very disciplined when attacking. When the chariot charges, it makes people feel very shocked. When the infantry follows up It also appears to be quite quick and decisive.

After looking at it for a while, Zhao Kuo was able to make a judgment in his heart. This is definitely one of the strongest troops in Chu State today.

Jingyang looked at Zhao Kuo with obvious complacency in his eyes.

"I don't know what Wu Xinjun thinks, what about our Chu army?"

Zhao Kuo smiled and answered very calmly.

"In terms of the quality of the soldiers alone, they are indeed very good, but it is a pity that this army is doomed to be impossible to be led by a truly outstanding general, so it is useless to say that he is strong, he can only be a shadow cast.

I can say that if this army is used to fight against other countries, it will basically win 10 times in 9 fights, but if it is against our country Zhao, then we will win 100 times or even 1000 times. . "

As soon as Zhao Kuo finished speaking, the faces of the kings and ministers of Chu, including King Chu and Jingyang, were quite exciting.

Chapter 982 Zhao Kuo Shocked the King and Officials of Chu Kingdom

Zhao Kuo's words are really very, very shameless.

To put it bluntly, the Chu people will definitely lose!If this is said on other occasions, then forget it.

But now, this is the territory of Chu State, the capital of Chu State, the palace of Chu State, and the place where the King of Chu State and many core ministers are located.

Then, Zhao Kuo downplayed it so lightly, as if telling a truth, and said this sentence that was extremely contemptuous of the Chu people.

The cup in King Chu's hand trembled, and some wine came out, but King Chu didn't get angry because someone had already had an attack early.

Jingyang was furious, and directly patted the table: "Wu Xinjun, what you said is too much, right?

How could the army of our Chu State be so unbearable? "

Jingyang stared at Zhao Kuo with a hideous and terrifying expression, as if he was about to eat Zhao Kuo at any time.

Zhao Kuo was unmoved by Jingyang's words, which were almost threatening, and said calmly: "Dr. Sima Jingyang, the most important thing in the army is to perform martial arts?

It's going to the battlefield to fight.

If you can't win, what's the use of performing martial arts, no matter how good-looking it is?

So let me ask you now, if I let you lead this army, I will fight with you with the same number of Zhao troops, 100 or 1000 times, can you win once?

If you think it's okay, then I'll send a memorial to Handan right now, and let's do it right away, how about it? "

Zhao Kuo calmly challenged Jingyang.

Didn't you Jingyang say that your troops are very strong?

Bragging is useless, whether it works or not, you have to practice it yourself to know.

So, let's practice now.

Just ask if you dare?

Facing this challenge from Zhao Kuo, Jingyang's face turned pale.

Does Jingyang dare?

Actually dare.

But the question is, can Jingyang win?

But anyone with a little IQ can come up with the answer that you can't win.

For so many years, the people of Chu State have watched Zhao Kuo's battles every time, and the battle between Zhao Kuo and Chu State has been deeply hurt by Chu State every time.

Jingyang wanted Zhao Kuo to die, but Jingyang also knew very well that if he used the same troops to fight Zhao Kuo on the battlefield, then Jingyang would only die.

What Jingyang wants is revenge, not being killed by Zhao Kuo if revenge fails!Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Jingyang to agree to Zhao Kuo's condition.

Looking at Jingyang's appearance, Zhao Kuo smiled.

"So, after talking for a long time, Da Sima, you can only be tough with your mouth, and you don't dare to fight me at all?"

From Zhao Kuo's point of view, he really doesn't mind having a real fight with Jingyang.

It would be even better if he could use this opportunity to kill Jingyang.

After killing Jingyang, Zhao Kuo can vigorously support the "old friend of Zhao Guo" Chunshen Jun, making Chu go further and further on the road of appeasement, and finally be destroyed by Zhao Guo!With such benefits, why would Zhao Kuo not do it?

It's a pity that Jingyang refused to fight, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

The King of Chu looked around and was speechless.

This Jingyang, who had promised to show off his prestige in front of Zhao Kuo, turned out to be fine now, and was slapped in the face by Zhao Kuo without saying anything, and he didn't even dare to talk back?

This is because Zhao Kuo was still present, otherwise the King of Chu really wanted to scold Jingyang severely.

Forget it, after all, it's my own.

The King of Chu suppressed the anger in his heart, and said slowly: "You don't have to be angry, Mr. Wu Xin. This martial arts show is just a lively show. The relationship between our Chu State and Zhao State is quite friendly. How about going to war right away?

Da Sima Jingyang, do you think this is the case? "

Jingyang also knew that the king of Chu was going down the stairs, even though he was unwilling in his heart, but the situation was stronger than others, so it was impossible to really start a war with Zhao Kuo, right?

So Jingyang could only nod stiffly.

The King of Chu turned his head to look at Zhao Kuo again, and said with a smile, "Mr. Wu Xin, this matter is over, how about it?"

Zhao Kuo laughed, and said: "I am a guest, and as the saying goes, the guest can do as he pleases. Since the king has already spoken, I naturally have no objections."

Zhao Kuo is not stupid. After all, this is the territory of Chu people. Although it is said that the two countries will not fight each other, what if the king of Chu goes crazy?

So, a slap in the face of Jingyang is enough, and King Chu still needs to give a little face.

After Zhao Kuo spoke, the originally tense atmosphere quickly dissipated, and everyone continued to eat and drink as if nothing had happened.

Jingyang sat up and couldn't hold back.

The scene just now was too embarrassing for Jingyang.

First, he was suppressed by Zhao Kuo with the principle of governing the country, and then he was despised and slapped in the face by Zhao Kuo on the spot during the martial arts performance.

That is to say, there is no ground seam here, otherwise Jingyang would have to get in on the spot.

This happened only three times, and Jingyang wanted to do it again.

At this time, Chun Shenjun suddenly smiled and said: "My lord, the old minister thinks that Sima Jingyang's face is so red, it may be because he is too drunk, why don't you ask the lord to let him go home and rest.

Mr. Wu Xin is a distinguished guest, if something happens while entertaining distinguished guests, it will always be a little unfavorable to our Da Chu's face. "

Lord Chunshen's words were heard by the king of Chu, and he immediately knew the elegant meaning by hearing the stringed songs.

This Chunshen Jun is hinting at the king of Chu, don't let Jingyang do anything wrong, we have lost all of Chu's face today, let him go home quickly.

In normal times, it would be impossible for the King of Chu to listen to Chun Shenjun's opinion, but today, the Chu King suddenly felt that Chun Shenjun's opinion was quite reasonable.

So the King of Chu coughed, and said to Jingyang who was about to challenge again: "Sima, I also think you are tired, so you should go back to the house to rest."

Jingyang: "" At this time, Jingyang really wanted to say something from the bottom of his heart: "I'm not tired, I'm really not tired, and I want to continue to have another three hundred rounds with Zhao Kuo."

But Jingyang couldn't, because if he really said that, he would refute King Chu's face on the spot.

This is not an internal occasion of Chu State, but a diplomatic occasion where Zhao Kuo, a foreign envoy, is present. Once something happens on this occasion, it will be known to the whole world in minutes.

If the story of "Jingyang contradicting the King of Chu in public" spreads throughout the world, then Jingyang's political career will come to an end.

The reason why the three major families have been able to exist stably for so many years is, on the one hand, that they are indeed powerful, and on the other hand, it is also because the three major families have enough security and respect for the lineage of King Chu.

If Jingyang really broke his face with the King of Chu, then the strength of the Jing family would definitely not be able to fight against the King of Chu, and the other two of the three major families, the Zhao family and the Qu family, would not help Jingyang in this matter. .

Therefore, after thinking for just two seconds, Jingyang completely deleted the option of contradicting King Chu from his mind.

Jingyang said: "What the king said is that the old minister is indeed drunk, so I will leave now."

After finishing speaking, Jingyang stood up directly, cupped his hands towards the King of Chu, and then strode away.

This is Jingyang's last stubbornness.

Zhao Kuo looked at Jingyang's leaving figure and smiled playfully.

What about the three tricks that made Zhao Kuo ashamed?

That's it?

Zhao Kuo even had the urge to laugh out loud on the spot.

This Chu people, not only can't fight wars, but even engage in these small diplomatic means, have they been weak to the point where they are now?

I can only repeat an old saying, the decline of Chu is really not without reason!After Jingyang left, the King of Chu was obviously not interested.

Today's banquet was originally intended to make Jingyang slap Zhao Kuo in the face, so as to take the initiative in the entire diplomatic negotiation.

Fortunately, Jingyang was slapped in the face instead, and was even forced to leave the field. Chu State, which was supposed to have the initiative, has now become the passive side.

How can you drink this wine if it's like this?

So, after a while, the banquet this time will be over.

When the monarchs and ministers of Chu State left the banquet scene, their moods were quite complicated.

They couldn't figure it out, this was obviously their home game, how could it be so easily turned by Zhao Kuo?

Seeing this scene, Li Yuan, the uncle of the state of Chu, was even more shocked.

Li Yuan thought it was enough to have an estimate of Zhao Kuo's ability, but he suddenly found that the previous estimate was still far from enough.

Wu Xinjun's strength was beyond everyone's expectations, including Li Yuan himself.

This man seemed like the incarnation of miracles, wherever he went, miracles appeared there.

As a result, Li Yuan became more determined to cooperate with Zhao Guo.

Today's Zhao Kuo is the Xiangbang of the Zhao State, and if he cooperates with the Zhao State, isn't that the same as cooperating with Zhao Kuo?

This simply cannot be too stable!Not only Li Yuan alone, many ministers of Chu State had more thoughts in their hearts after witnessing Zhao Kuo's suppression of Jingyang.

To put it simply, they think that Jingyang is really not good, and it seems that Chu State is not good either.

These days, everyone is actually working in any country, and it doesn't matter which country they work for.

Since the state of Chu is not very good, can you consider going to the state of Zhao?

Of course, many ministers of the Chu State would not be able to make up their minds immediately if they directly betrayed the Chu State and directly abandoned their power in the Chu State.

However, since Zhao Guo is really so powerful, it seems to be a good choice to get in touch with Zhao Guo first, and get on line with Zhao Guoxiang Bang Wu Xinjun first, so as to leave a way out for the future.

The impact of this banquet was even greater than Zhao Kuo's own imagination.

The next day.