I’m The King Chapter 1194: : Carrying forward the past and ushering in the future (84) New Year’s bell (middle)

Eastern Zhao was taken over by the Han Kingdom. This is something everyone knows, but it will be sooner or later, but this time point makes everyone a little surprised. According to Qin Chu's judgment, the Han Kingdom is undergoing internal political conflicts. A series of reforms, including the reorganization of the army, the division of military regions, the establishment of various new state offices, and the issuance of new currencies by the central bank, no matter what it is, it is a big event that hurts Qin and Chu's bones, enough to make the country It has been turbulent for a long time. I originally thought that Han would stop for a year or two to digest the unstable factors caused by this series of major changes, and would not stir up new incidents.

However, the Han Dynasty always did things beyond everyone's expectations. At the time when everyone felt the safest, the Han Dynasty announced the annexation of Eastern Zhao in a shocking manner. middle.

In addition to being astonished, Qin Chu became even more vigilant. This can only explain one thing. Han's internal affairs and stability are beyond everyone's expectations. Everyone thought that they would be unstable because of a series of changes. For Han, it was nothing at all, and they could easily digest these unstable factors. This reflects the strong control of the Han court over the country and the prestige of the King of Han in the hearts of the Han people.

You must know that the Han Kingdom is not simply a country with a single ethnic group. Now within the territory of the Han Kingdom, not to mention the other few hundreds of ethnic groups, the two major ethnic groups, the Donghu and the Huns, used to be kings and hegemons It's been a while, and now it seems that they are completely obedient.

The Western Zhao court reacted most violently. After Han announced the annexation of Eastern Zhao and King Zhao Wuji abdicated, Western Zhao immediately issued a harsh statement, claiming that this was the Han State’s indictment of Zhao State. Naked aggression, every single person in Dazhao will not just sit back and watch this happen. All the people of Zhao will be soldiers and fight to the death with the invaders.

When it comes to Xi Zhao's voice. The Han court ignored them at all, and began to answer them directly with actions. A large number of troops from the First Army marched into Dongzhao and took over the important cities of Dongzhao. The military camp, while the army of Eastern Zhao began to move into the Han Kingdom, and they will go to Daijun to accept the reorganization and adaptation of the First Military Region.

The mobilization of all troops seems reasonable, and there is no flaw at all.

In Hangu Pass. However, Lu Chao did not dare to take it lightly. After the big Han announced the annexation of Eastern Zhao, he immediately mobilized the army. When the Han State just started to send troops to take over the important cities of Eastern Zhao, the army led by Lu Chao had already left Hangu Pass. Drive into Jinyang.

He must guard against the possibility that the Han State might strike while the iron is hot and attack Xizhao directly. Lu Chao doesn't think that the current Xizhao army can withstand Han's all-out attack. No one knows the Xizhao army better than him. The status quo of Qin State, but as a barrier before Hangu Pass. Lu Chao must ensure the existence of the Western Zhao regime.

Lu Chao led a total of 20,000 troops from Hangu Pass. After entering Jinyang, he set up a camp at Lubin, which is more than 50 miles away from Jinyang City.

It's freezing cold now, the roads are blocked by heavy snow, it is difficult for the army to move forward, and it is even more difficult to supply supplies. Although there are more than 100,000 Qin troops stationed in the camps inside and outside Hangu Pass, it is impossible for Lu Chao to mobilize them all. Come to think of it, after all, when the army moves, the consumption of food and silver is an astronomical figure. But now, the economy of the Qin people is really difficult, and it is really not worthwhile to mobilize large-scale troops in order to demonstrate to the Han people.

In Lu Chao's heart. This is nothing more than a demonstration. I sent troops to Jinyang just to show Han that Qin would never sit back and watch the Han people stretch out their demons to Western Zhao after taking Eastern Zhao. As for the ownership of Eastern Zhao. It is not within the consideration of the Qin people at all. The existence of the Eastern Zhao puppet regime is no different from the formal annexation of it by the Han Dynasty. It is enough to ensure the temporary existence of the Western Zhao regime to relieve the pressure of Qin to directly confront the Han on a large scale over the frontier defense.

Of course, by sending troops this time, you can also take back the things you asked for from Xizhao. Lu Chao doesn't care how difficult they are, whether it's real or fake, they have to hand over what they need. As for how to start the topic and get something, that's Zhao Qi's business.

My 20,000 troops stationed in Lubin will put strong pressure on Zhao Qi. If he dares not to hand over, then he has to consider the deterrent power of his 20,000 troops.

Sure enough, when he arrived in Lubin and set up camp, Zhao Qi rushed to Lubin before his **** warmed up. Not only did he come, but his son Zhao Xilie also followed him to Lubin.

"I've met the general." In front of Lu Chao, Zhao Qi bowed deeply, without any dignity of a country's chief minister, "The general has worked so hard for Zhao's affairs, and Zhao Qi is very grateful."

Lu Chao waved his hand, "Zhao Shoufu is very polite, please get up, please get up."

"The weather is so cold, and General Lu personally led his troops here to build momentum for my Great Zhao. Zhao Qi deserves to express his gratitude. This time, Zhao brought some supplies to reward the army, to thank the General for his support." The righteousness of solidarity." Zhao Qi said humbly.

Lu Chao raised his head and glanced at the convoy that was slowly approaching here in the distance. Compared with what he had requested, the number was far too big. He didn't say much, and smiled lightly, "It's too cold outside, Zhao Shoufu, let's talk in the camp, please!"

Lu Chao’s big tent is as warm as spring. Although the army has traveled a long distance, there are four braziers in this huge Chinese army tent, and carefully selected smokeless charcoal is breathing silently. The light blue flame is simmering in the small copper stove next to the charcoal fire, and the steam rises up, which is very different from the coldness outside the big tent.

Zhao Xilie took a deep breath, looked here, and then thought about the desolate scene in his big tent of the Chinese army, and remembered Li Mingjun lying on the ground puffing his cheeks and blowing the charcoal fire that was about to go out, a fire of ignorance So he got up from the bottom of his heart, but he couldn't express it, so he could only lower his head and try his best to suppress the anger in his heart.

Lu Chao's enjoyment is based on the pain of the Xizhao people and the starvation of the entire Xizhao army. Judging from his attitude just now, it seems that he is still disgusted by his father. There are too few things, you must know that even these things are patched together.

"Please sit down. Zhao Shoufu, General Zhao." Lu Chao invited the two to sit down with a smile on his face. "I have heard that Zhao Shoufu's tea ceremony is profound, but it is a pity that Lu was born in a poor family. There is really no research on this one. , It’s rare that Zhao Shoufu came to my camp today, and it happened to be idle, so let’s talk and enjoy Zhao Shoufu’s tea ceremony?"

Hearing Lu Chao's rude request. Zhao Xilie was furious, do you think my father is an entertainer in a teahouse? To ask him to make tea for you himself? The anger in his heart could no longer be tolerated, and his face couldn't help but look very ugly.

Lu Chao glanced at the other party coldly, "What's wrong with General Zhao, you look so ugly?"

Before Zhao Xilie had time to answer, Zhao Qi rushed to say: "My son is worried about the current situation, worrying day and night, and has not had a good rest, so his face is a bit ugly, the general should not blame him."

"That's right. General Zhao is young, so I'm afraid he still can't see the situation clearly. Don't worry, the Han people are unlikely to attack aggressively now. General Zhao should put his heart in his stomach." Lu Chao chuckled. road.

Zhao Xilie said in a muffled voice: "Since the general thinks so, why do you want to lead troops out of Hangu Pass? It's freezing cold and tens of thousands of troops are braving the wind and snow. Could it be that the general wants to take advantage of this opportunity?" Do you train soldiers?"

Listening to Zhao Xilie pushing himself back with one mouthful, Lu Chao laughed out loud. "Attitude, this is an attitude. We must show our attitude to the Han people. It is also a warning. If they are too greedy, then war will break out, that's all. As for what you said about training the army while taking advantage of the blizzard , It’s not bad, a forced march under such a weather. It’s a big test for our army’s ability, and I’m very satisfied with the result. The Daqin army is still the strongest army in the world. I believe that the two of you will go all the way My camp has seen the morale of our army."

"That's that, that is!" Zhao Qi hurriedly intervened to ease the atmosphere: "The Great Qin Tiger Ben has always been the strongest soldier in the world. With the Great Qin as Zhao's backup, Han will surely retreat in spite of difficulties."

"Even if it is a tiger in today's world, it is still a meal, and you have to pay, Zhao Shoufu, I have not received the supplies listed on the list I gave you last time. Whether it’s something else, they spare no effort to think about Zhao Guo, but Mr. Zhao doesn’t seem to be active in our request.”

"It's not that I'm not active, it's just that I can't do what I want, but Zhao is still doing his best to raise money."

"It's almost the Chinese New Year. If I can't get these supplies in time, my soldiers will be very disappointed." Lu Chao looked at Zhao Qi with a smile.

Zhao Qi gritted his teeth, "Don't worry, General, Zhao will definitely send all the supplies to the General's camp before the New Year."

"It's so good, it's so good, this time there's no need to send it to Hangu Pass, I'm right next to Lubin, at that time Master Zhao just sent it here, it also saves Master Zhao to go back and forth again .” Lu Chao said.

"Don't worry, General, come, General, try Zhao's craftsmanship." Zhao Qi held a cup of brewed tea in both hands, and handed it to Lu Chao.

Lu Chao took the tea offered by Zhao Qi, took a sip, and nodded again and again, "Okay, good tea, it's not at the same level compared to my usual teasing."

"The general has a lot of things to do every day, but the tea ceremony is just a small skill. The general just doesn't want to waste time on it. If he wants to do it, the general will be able to do it to the extreme." Zhao Qi's attitude has almost become flattered.

"That's true. If I want to do something, I will definitely do it best." Lu Chao nodded in satisfaction, holding a teacup, and savoring it carefully.

Zhao Qi handed a cup of tea to his son Zhao Xilie, and at the same time passed him a stern look, because the expression on Zhao Xilie's face was really hard to hide.

Zhao Xilie lowered his head~IndoMTL.com~ and slowly drank tea one by one. In the silence, he suddenly raised his head: "General, I actually have an idea in my heart. I don't know if the general wants to hear it or not." Listen?"

"Oh, what does General Zhao think, Lu will listen carefully." Lu Chao nodded.

"General Lu said earlier that the general's dispatch of troops was nothing more than a demonstration against the Han people. Zhao also wanted to carry out a large-scale military exercise in Jinyang County. First, as the general said, he checked the army's preparations for war. , morale, secondly, it is to show the courage of our army and the determination to regain the lost land to the people of Dazhao, thirdly, it is to awaken the people's sense of resistance and inspire people's hearts. Fourthly, it is also to show the Han people that we have made all preparations. If they dare to attack, we will give them a head-on blow, what does the general think?"

Listening to Zhao Xilie's eloquent talk, Zhao Qi couldn't help being dumbfounded, because Zhao Xilie hadn't communicated with him at all beforehand. Where did he get the money for such a large-scale exercise? What's more, now Lu Chao is pressing so hard for supplies.

"General Zhao's proposal is very good, but this is Zhao's internal affairs, I will not interfere, you can decide for yourself."

"At that time, we will invite General Lu to come and guide us!" Zhao Xilie said with a smile. (To be continued.)