Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Now Zhao Guo under Zhao Kuo's rule has the same area as the original Qin Dynasty because of the conquest of Monan and Mobei.

After Zhao Kuo destroyed Qin and Chu and went south to conquer Baiyue, the area of ​​Zhao State under Zhao Kuo's rule could easily reach 600 million square kilometers.

However, this is not enough!For Zhao Kuo, 960 million square kilometers is the bottom line.

Beyond 960 million, the more the better!Therefore, after the unification, Zhao Kuo will continue to launch conquests.

Not only continue to conquer foreign countries, but also fight on different battlefields at the same time!The Qin Dynasty in history did not have that capital and strength, but Zhao Kuo was different.

Zhao Kuo is a time traveler!As a traveler, developing productivity is not difficult for Zhao Kuo.

I didn't do it before, it was because Zhao Kuo hadn't controlled the highest power yet.

But now?

Now Zhao Kuo has asked Fuzhen to raise the research of steam engine to the highest level.

As soon as the steam engine comes out, Zhao Guo will enter the steam age in a short period of time, and Zhao Guo will be able to build a lot of things such as railways, trains, and ships.

How much has the steam age improved Zhao Guo?

You can look at other countries in history.

In the age of steam, the most powerful empire was the British Empire, and what was the size of the British Empire?

More than 300 million square kilometers!Zhao Kuo felt that as a time traveler, if he could not even compare with the British Empire, it would be a bit embarrassing.

If only one Li Mu can conquer the world, how long will it take to conquer these 300 million square kilometers?

Adding one more Xu Li and one more Sima Shang would not be enough.

Xiang Yan is only one step away from the "Four Great Generals of the Warring States Period" in history, and is considered by many people to be the "No. 5 General of the Warring States Period". It is absolutely impossible for Zhao Kuo to let it go so easily.

This is not to conquer a Xiang Yan, but to conquer millions of square kilometers in the future.

So Zhao Kuo is of course very patient, and even prepared a small routine for Xiang Yan in order to achieve his goal.

Zhao Kuo said to Xiang Yan: "Well, since you don't want to surrender to me, General Xiang Yan, then of course I won't force you.

But frankly speaking, I really appreciate you, so I want to make a bet with you.

If you win, then I will let you go.

If you lose, then you have to play for this marquis, how about that? "

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Xiang Yan fell into deep thought.

If someone else said this, Xiang Yan would definitely be skeptical, or even outright not convinced.

But when Zhao Kuo said this, Xiang Yan had no doubts, knowing that Zhao Kuo would keep his promise.

But the problem now is that Xiang Yan is a little worried, can this bet win?

After all, Xiang Yan was betting with Zhao Kuo.

Xiang Yan said: "Your Majesty, can you tell me what is the content of this bet?"

Zhao Kuo smiled slightly and said, "The content of the bet is very simple, that is, whether the king of Chu will trust you or not!"

Xiang Yan was stunned: "Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

Zhao Kuo said indifferently: "To tell you the truth, my target this time is the capital of your Chu Kingdom, Shouchun!"

Although he already had a guess in his heart, after hearing this sentence, Xiang Yan's eyes flickered involuntarily.

Zhao Kuo continued: "Tomorrow, the Marquis' army will arrive outside Shouchun City.

At that time, this Marquis will let you go and let you return to Shouchun City. "

This was completely beyond Xiang Yan's expectation, and Xiang Yan couldn't help being shocked.

Zhao Kuo continued: "My lord, your bet is that after you return to Shouchun City, you must go to see the King of Chu immediately.

Then tell the king of Chu everything exactly.

If the king of Chu believes in you, seals you an official position, and lets you participate in the defense of Shouchun, you will win.

However, if the king of Chu doesn't believe you, doesn't let you participate in the Shouchun defense battle, or even imprisons you directly, then you will lose.

The content of the whole bet is like this, do you dare to bet with this marquis? "

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, Xiang Yan fell into deep thought again.

In Xiang Yan's mind, there is really no suspense in this bet.

Xiang Yan's loyalty to Chu is beyond words.

Xiang's loyalty to Chu State lasted for hundreds of years.

So, how could King Chu doubt Xiang Yan's loyalty?

Suddenly, Xiang Yan raised his head and said: "Could it be that the Lord has arranged some ministers in our Chu State to speak ill of Xiang Yan?"

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

"Xiang Yan, Xiang Yan, is this marquis so unbearable in your heart, just an unscrupulous villain?

I can tell you that I do have some friends in your country of Chu, but this time, I promise that those friends will not say a word, how about it? "

Looking at the smiling Zhao Kuo, Xiang Yan suddenly felt a little ashamed.

That's right, this is Wu Xinjun, who is famous all over the world. How could he spend so much time on this kind of thing to deal with such a small person as Xiang Yan?

Xiang Yan took a deep breath and said, "If Mr. Wu Xin can guarantee that what he said is true, then Xiang Yan will accept this bet!"

In terms of emotion and reason, Xiang Yan has no reason not to answer.

Looking at Xiang Yan's expression, Zhao Kuo smiled again: "Okay then, Li Si, you can take General Xiang Yan down later to have a good rest.

When Shouchun arrives tomorrow, prepare a horse for him and let him go! "

Looking at this scene, Li Si didn't know what to say for a while.

As a confidant who has followed Zhao Kuo for many years, Li Si knows very well that Zhao Kuo's performance shows that Zhao Kuo is really determined to win Xiang Yan.

But Li Si himself has been in the state of Chu all these years. From Li Si's own point of view, he really doesn't think Xiang Yan is so good.

Li Si, the second generation of many big families in Chu State, has come into contact with Li Si, and there are a few who left a deep impression on Li Si, but Xiang Yan is definitely not one of them.

"Could it be that the lord has misjudged this time?"

Li Si whispered in his heart.

However, Li Si didn't dare to say anything in front of Zhao Kuo, so he responded directly and left with Xiang Yan.

After leaving the tent, Xiang Yan suddenly said a word to Li Si: "If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you for your kindness in the assassination!"

When he said this, Xiang Yan's tone was very serious. Obviously, he will be very heavy when he "repays his kindness" in the future.

Li Si was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily, "Then I'll wait for you to come!"

Li Si didn't like a reckless man like Xiang Yan, and he didn't think that Xiang Yan would have any great achievements in the future.

The two sides parted unhappily.

The next day, Zhao Kuo led [-] Zhao cavalry to overwhelm the sky.

On the grassland in the northwest of Shouchun City, countless Zhao cavalry rushed in like a tide, directly frightened the unsuspecting Shouchun defenders, and frantically sounded the alarm.

The entire Shouchun City raised its vigilance to the highest point in an instant, but Shouchun City is deep in the interior of Chu State after all. From the king of Chu to the common people, they never thought that the Zhao people would travel hundreds of miles to fight all the way here, so It was also caught off guard in the true sense.

This news was also reported to the king of Chu immediately, and at this time the king of Chu was still listening to the quarrel of the ministers.

The quarrel among the ministers of the Chu State is actually very simple, that is, whether Zhao Kuo is really going to hit Shouchun City.

The supporters were headed by Patriarch Xiang. After all, the news was brought by Xiang Yan. Patriarch Xiang certainly supported his son.

But there are also many opponents, mainly the ministers of the three major families, who believe that it is impossible for Zhao Kuo to hit Shouchun City.

The reason is also very simple. The elites of the three major families are now fighting against Zhao Kuo in Chencheng in the north. If Zhao Kuo really appeared here, wouldn’t it mean that the elites of the three major families would either be defeated by Zhao Kuo or be defeated by Zhao Kuo? Did Zhao Kuo play it like a monkey?

This is of course unacceptable.

Fortunately, the timely appearance of Zhao Kuo's army helped the ministers of Chu State to end this quarrel.

The King of Chu patted the table angrily, and said, "You know now, right?

Zhao Kuo is indeed here!Tell me, how to deal with Zhao Kuo? "

After the king of Chu finished speaking, no one could answer, and there was a complete silence.

You must know that this time Chu State sent all capable fighters to fight against Zhao Kuo, and those who stayed in Shouchun City were a group of ministers who could not fight.

Now let these guys who don't know how to fight come up with ideas to fight against Zhao Kuo, isn't it difficult for a strong man?

The king of Chu also knows this truth, but the problem is that it is useless to understand the truth. You have to find a way to solve the problem, right?

Just when King Chu was about to get angry, another news came.

"Your Majesty, a man came out of Zhao Jun's camp outside the city gate. He claimed to be General Xiang Yan. He has something important to report to the King!"

After hearing the news, King Chu stopped immediately, with a strange expression on his face.

Not only the King of Chu, but also the Patriarch of the Xiang family who was on the side was also stunned.

How did Xiang Yan get into Zhao Guo's army?

The King of Chu immediately raised a question: "Xiang Family Aiqing, how do I remember that Xiang Yan of your family was still in Shouchun City a few days ago to meet the widow, how did he become a prisoner of the Zhao people in a blink of an eye? "

Patriarch Xiang's face turned green and pale, he was very embarrassed.

After a few seconds, the Patriarch of the Xiang family said: "This old minister really doesn't know, maybe there is something hidden in it?"

The King of Chu snorted, and said: "I don't want to know any secrets, come here, bring Xiang Yan in, I will see what he wants to say!"

Half an hour later, Xiang Yan stood in the hall and bowed respectfully to the King of Chu: "My subject, Xiang Yan, has seen the King!"

The King of Chu looked at Xiang Yan with strange eyes: "Xiang Yan, what's going on with you these days?"

Xiang Yan didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly told the king of Chu the whole story, including the bet between Zhao Kuo and Xiang Yan.

After finishing speaking, Xiang Yan said earnestly: "Your Majesty, I have personally witnessed the power of Wu Xinjun's so-called explosives, which are absolutely destructive.

Last year's Linzi City Wall was not able to stop the Zhao people, and the Shouchun City Wall this time may be the same.

The minister thinks that we should dispatch soldiers and horses to make arrangements in the city and prepare for street fighting with Zhao's army. In that case, we Dachu can still have a chance! "

After all, Xiang Yan is Xiang Yan, even the younger version of Xiang Yan also has unique views on war.

After listening to Xiang Yan's words, the King of Chu's face flickered, and after pondering for a while, he asked, "What do you think about the things General Xiang Yan just said?"

The king of Chu wanted to hear other people's comments.

At this time, a minister of the Chu State stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the story Xiang Yan told is too bizarre, and most of them are lies. Please learn from me, Your Majesty!"

After the minister of Chu State finished speaking, Xiang Yan's face changed immediately, and he subconsciously looked at him.

The minister who spoke was named Xiong Zheng, he was the cousin of King Chu and a former prince of Chu.

Obviously, as Xiong Zheng, it should be impossible to collude with Zhao Kuo.

But this discovery surprised Xiang Yan even more, because Xiang Yan didn't understand why Xiong Zheng accused Xiang Yan?

Xiang Yan hurriedly said: "Lord Xiong Zheng, everything Xiang Yan said is true, there is absolutely no falsehood!"

Xiong Zheng snorted, and said coldly: "Xiang Yan, what you said is just like the stories made up by those families, too bizarre and coincidental, and it doesn't seem like what should happen in real life.

The old man just said it bluntly, the old man suspects that you and Zhao Kuo are in collusion, and that you are a traitor specially sent by Zhao Kuo to disturb the morale of our Great Chu army! "

Xiong Zheng's accusation made the head of the Xiang family unable to sit still, and stood up directly: "It's nonsense! Xiang Yan is the son of this old man, and I don't know his character?

Xiang Yan is absolutely loyal to Chu and the king.

Please also ask the king to learn from it! "

Xiong Zheng stared at the Patriarch of the Xiang family, and said indifferently: "In this war, all the major families sent their main force to the front to fight against Zhao Kuo. On the contrary, not only the Patriarch of your Xiang family did not go to the front, but even the future successor of Xiang Yan The defenders only guarded places like Juyang City, which is hundreds of miles away from the front line.

The reason why Zhao Kuo was able to conquer Juyang City in a short period of time is absolutely impossible to be some so-called explosives. It is because your Xiang family secretly communicated with Zhao Kuo and betrayed Juyang City! "

Xiang Yan was completely dumbfounded after hearing what Xiong Zheng said.

No, I, Xiang Yan, am clearly dedicated to serving the country, so why am I suspected of being a traitor to Da Chu?

Chapter 1055 The King of Chu Does Not Trust Xiang Yan

At this moment, Xiang Yan suddenly recalled the conversation with Zhao Kuo not long ago.