Baiqi did not lead his army directly to Xianyang City. Instead, he passed by many large cities in the State of Zhao.
After all, the State of Zhao had just been destroyed, and many cities had just been conquered by the State of Qin. Baiqi was worried that people would cause trouble, so he brought his army to walk around these cities as an invisible warning.
However, Baiqi's actions were still somewhat effective. When those restless people in the Zhao Country saw Baiqi personally lead the 100,000 or so soldiers of the Qin Country out of the city, they all became obedient.
At this moment, Baiqi led his army into Handan City.
Handan City was the capital of Zhao State and was also the economic and cultural center of Zhao State. Whether it was the population or the size of the city, it was the largest in Zhao State.
Of course, this was also where the anti-Qin ideology was the most serious.
It was also because of this that Baiqi was most worried.
However, when Baiqi led his army into Handan City, the city was extremely calm and there was no major commotion.
Baiqi knew that it was all thanks to Lianpo.
If it was another general of the Qin army who came to defend Handan City, it would definitely cause many people in Handan City to rebel.
However, Lianpo was different. He was from Zhao, and the 20,000 surrendered soldiers were guarding the city, so the resistance of the people of Handan City was not that serious.
Of course, Baiqi also knew that if he wanted the people of the State of Zhao to completely submit, it would take a long time to weaken and eliminate the influence of the State of Zhao.
As long as the Qin country could make the lives of the people of the Zhao country better, as for who ruled them, most people did not care too much.
Moreover, the constant war in Zhao had already made the people of Zhao tired. What they yearned for more was peace.
I would rather be a dog in peace than a man in troubled times.
"Lianpo greets Great General!"
In the Lianpo Residence, Baiqi sat in the main hall. Lianpo bowed respectfully.
However, Lianpo looked at Baiqi with shock and admiration.
During this period of time, Baiqi had led his army to various cities in the State of Zhao. The news of Li Mu surrendering and the destruction of the State of Zhao had already reached the ears of Handan City and Lianpo.
When Lianpo received the news, he was shocked.
Although he knew that with Baiqi's strength, it was only a matter of time before he destroyed the State of Zhao, he did not expect it to be so fast. In such a short period of time, he destroyed the State of Zhao and even wiped out the 200,000 soldiers of the State of Wei and the State of Chu. He was simply too ferocious.
In truth, after Baiqi left, many people from Handan City came to find him, hoping that he could lead the 20,000 soldiers of Handan City to rebel against Qin and recover Zhao. However, they were all rejected by him.
He felt that Baiqi was willing to let him lead the 20,000 Zhao soldiers to defend Handan City, which was a great trust in him. He could not let Baiqi down.
After the news of the defeat of the Wei and Chu reinforcements came, the number of people who came to Lianpo decreased. Especially when the news of Li Mu surrendering came again, the number of people who came to Lianpo decreased even more.
The State of Zhao had already been destroyed, and many of those people had become well-behaved.
"Thank you for your hard work, General Lianpo." Baiqi smiled at Lianpo.
Fortunately, Lianpo didn't disappoint him.
"This is also my hometown. I hope that he can become better.”Lianpo said sadly.
After all, the State of Zhao was his homeland. Now that the State of Zhao was completely destroyed, he still felt an indescribable sense of loss.
"I will return to Xianyang City tomorrow, so I will leave Handan City to General Lianpo.”Baiqi stood up and patted Lianpo's shoulder, speaking with a serious expression.
"I will not disappoint you.”Lianpo said solemnly.
Baiqi only stayed in Handan City for a day. After the army restocked their supplies, they set off once again towards Xianyang City.
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In the palace of Xin Zheng, the capital of Han Country, the King of Han and his ministers were discussing.
"Report, urgent military intelligence has come from the border ahead!”At this moment, a soldier hurriedly entered the hall and spoke with an anxious expression.
"Could it be that the Qin country has sent an army to attack the Han country?”When the King of Han and his ministers heard this, they were all shocked.
Ever since the Battle of Changping, when the 450,000 Zhao troops were defeated by Baiqi, the Han Country had been terrified.
Because the Battle of Changping was caused by the Han Country's Shangdang County's generals disobeying the Han King's orders and refusing to surrender to the Qin Country and instead relying on the Zhao Country, it eventually led to the Battle of Changping.
Therefore, Han was naturally involved.
Hence, after the Battle of Changping, Zhao and Han sent envoys to Qin to sue for peace.
Back then, the agreement between Zhao and Qin was to cede six cities, while the agreement between Han and Qin was to cede another city in addition to Shangdang County that was occupied by Qin.
At first, the King of Han and the Han officials thought that this matter would end here.
However, some time ago, the King of Han received news that the Qin army did not retreat. Instead, they had arrived at Handan City. This made the King of Han and the officials of Han feel uneasy. They were worried that the Qin army would break their promise and attack Han.
Thus, the King of Han had sent an envoy to the Qin Country some time ago. Firstly, he wanted to find out why the Qin Country still wanted to attack Handan City. Secondly, he wanted to test if the Qin Country had the intention of attacking their Han Country.
However, the emissary had just been sent out and there was an urgent military report. This made them think that the Qin army was going to attack the Han border.
"What emergency?" King Han frowned.
"A few days ago, the Great General of the Qin Country, Baiqi, led tens of thousands of Qin cavalry to chase a group of Chu cavalry to the pass at the border of Zhao and Han.”The soldier continued.
This soldier had been sent back by the general of the Korean army who had borrowed a lot of food from Baiqi.
"What is it? Why would the Chu cavalry appear there?”When King Han heard this, he was instantly shocked.
"It is said that this Chu army was led by Chun Shenjun of the Chu Country to reinforce the Chu army of the Zhao Country. A total of 100,000 soldiers were shocked and were defeated by Baiqi, chasing them all the way to the border.”the soldier explained.
"Chun Shenjun brought that Chu army and wanted to use our Han Country's border to enter the country and return to Chu Country.”The soldier continued.
"What is it? Did they allow the Chu army to enter the country?”King Han hurriedly asked.
The King of Han and his ministers felt their hearts tighten. If things were not handled well, this might once again cause the Han and Qin countries to fight.
This was not what they wanted to see. They did not want to start a war with the Qin country. After all, it was not easy for them to make peace with the Qin country and even ceded their cities.
"At that time, the Great General of the Qin Country, Baiqi, threatened our General. He said that if our General dared to let the Chu army pass, he would attack our pass.”The soldier continued.
After the King of Han and the Han officials heard this, they could not help but heave a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the general did not let the Chu army pass.
Even so, their expressions did not look too good. Thinking about it, it made sense. Their generals at the border were actually so frightened by Baiqi's words that they did not dare to let the Chu army pass. This was truly a great humiliation.
However, they could only accept reality. Who asked the Qin country to be so powerful?
"General has sent this subordinate to report that Baiqi has already broken through the Zhao capital, Handan City.”The soldier continued.
"What is it? Handan City has been breached?" When the King of Han and the Han officials heard this, they were shocked.
They obviously didn't expect Handan City to fall so quickly.
"Isn't Lianpo in Zhao? How could it be broken through so easily?”Someone immediately asked.
Back then, it was because Lianpo was stationed in Changping that they were able to face off against the Qin army for three years. They thought that with Lianpo around, Handan City would be able to hold on for a long time.
"General Lianpo of the Zhao Nation surrendered as well. Even the King of Zhao died.”the soldier replied.
"What is it? Lianpo has surrendered and the King of Zhao is dead!" The King of Han and his ministers were once again shocked.
"Yes, even the 100,000 Wei and 100,000 Chu troops that went to support Zhao were wiped out by Baiqi.”The soldier continued.
"What is it? The 100,000 Wei and 100,000 Chu troops were also wiped out by Baiqi?”The King of Han and his ministers were more and more shocked.
Was this Bai Qi still human? Not only did they take down Handan City, but they also wiped out the 100,000 Wei and 100,000 Chu troops that had gone to rescue Zhao. They were too ferocious.
"That's right. Back then, we personally saw Baiqi lead tens of thousands of cavalrymen and kill the ten thousand Chu soldiers who had escaped. At that time, the empty space outside our pass was filled with the corpses of the Chu army.”The soldier couldn't help but shiver when he said this. When he thought of the scene that day, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
After the King of Han and the Han officials heard this, they all fell into deep shock and were speechless for a long time.
However, the only fortunate thing was that Baiqi was attacking the Zhao Country and not the Han Country.
However, those far-sighted ministers knew that once Zhao was destroyed, Han would be next.
"Your Majesty, there is important news from the State of Zhao.”At this moment, another soldier rushed in and reported to the King.
"What news?" King Han frowned and asked.
"Li Mu, the general of Yanmen County, was persuaded by Baiqi to surrender, and the entire country of Zhao was destroyed!”The soldier hurriedly said.
"What is it? The State of Zhao is dead?"
When King Han received this news, he stood up from his seat with a look of disbelief.
The Han officials in the hall were also shocked.
They did not expect the State of Zhao to be destroyed so quickly!
In other words, they had never thought that Zhao would be destroyed in this war.
This news was undoubtedly like a bolt of lightning, shocking them to the extreme and causing them to be unable to recover for a moment.
The State of Zhao, which was even stronger than them, had actually perished!
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