Handan, the capital of Zhao.
Due to the frequent wars, many Zhao messengers from the border to Handan City rode their horses through the streets of Handan.
"Move aside! Move aside!"
"Emergency report from the border!"
A fast horse entered from the north gate of Handan City and quickly rushed towards the palace of Zhao State.
In the Imperial Palace of the State of Zhao.
Zhao Wangqian was leaning against a maid in boredom. He waved his hands and finally hummed an unknown tune.
The other maidservant at the side would occasionally hand over fine wine and delicacies.
Zhao Wangqian squinted his eyes in enjoyment.
At this moment, a shifty-eyed man with a flattering smile walked in from outside the hall.
"Great King."
The man came forward and hurriedly cupped his hands at Zhao Wangqian. His face was filled with a smile that was difficult to hide.
"Guo Kai…"
Zhao Wangqian raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the man.
The person below the stage was the current Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai, who was known as the God of War of Zhao.
"Your Majesty…"
Guo Kai smiled as he looked at the two maids behind Zhao Wangqian.
Zhao Wangqian immediately understood. He quickly sat up straight and waved his hand.
After the two maids left, he waved at Guo Kai.
Guo Kai immediately nodded and bowed as he ran to Zhao Wangqian's paint and whispered,""Your Majesty, there is a newly opened Nvlu at the south gate of Handan. They are all of the best quality!”
Hearing this, Zhao Wangqian was instantly interested and quickly asked," Really?!"
"How would I dare to lie to His Majesty?" Guo Kai said with a smile.
However, Zhao Wangqian's expression suddenly changed.
"Guo Kai, as the Prime Minister of Zhao, the war at the border of Zhao is intense, but you don't know how to share the country's worries and my worries!”
" What crime should I be punished for?!"
When Guo Kai heard this, he quickly retreated from the stage in fear and trepidation. He knelt down and shouted,"Your Majesty, please calm down. This subject is guilty!"
After doing all this, Guo Kai slowly raised his head and glanced at Zhao Wangqian.
Seeing Zhao Wangqian winking at him, he immediately stood up and ran over.
" Guo Kai, my Zhao State is currently under attack by the Qin State. I…" Wangqian said with a troubled expression.
"My king, war is a matter for the soldiers. You are the king of Zhao and work hard for Zhao day and night. You have to go out occasionally to observe the people.”
When Zhao Wangqian heard this, he was slightly stunned. Then, he smiled and patted Guo Kai's shoulder, causing him to stagger.
"Guo Kai, Guo Kai, your brain…"
"What should I say if the Empress asks?”
"Understand the people's feelings!" Guo Kai insisted.
"You really understand the people's feelings?" Zhao Wangqian hesitated for a moment.
"Your Majesty, those are all ladies from Chu, Shui Ling!”
These words broke the last line of defense in Zhao Wangqian's heart.
"Alright, I will follow the Prime Minister to observe the people's feelings!”
Zhao Wangqian said.
However, before the two of them could walk out of the hall, a loud shout came from outside.
"Report!"
" Your Majesty, the military situation in the north…"
"Let's leave it there first. I want to patrol Handan with the Prime Minister to understand the people's situation.”Zhao Wangqian said impatiently.
"But…"
The messenger looked at Zhao Wangqian with a troubled expression and did not get up.
Zhao Wangqian looked at him in frustration.
The messenger braced himself and said,"Your Majesty, it's urgent for six hundred miles. General Li Mu has sent it over."”
"Li Mu?"
Zhao Wangqian hesitated.
After hesitating for a moment, he took the battle report, opened it, and glanced at it. His face was instantly filled with anger!
Bang!
The bamboo tube containing the battle report was thrown to the ground.
"Your Majesty…"
Guo Kai called out in a low voice.
"Damned Qin country!"
"Damn you, Ying Zheng!"
"Pass down my order, tell General Li Mu to return quickly!”
"We must protect Chi Li and Yi 'an!"
Zhao Wangqian roared.
"Yes!"
The messenger hurriedly cupped his hands and ran out.
"Your Majesty, did something happen to Chi Li and Yi 'an?”Guo Kai quickly asked.
Zhao Wangqian calmed down slightly and gritted his teeth."The Qin army of 100,000 will cross the Taihang Mountains and approach Chi Li and Yi 'an.”
Guo Kai's expression changed drastically when he heard this.
"Your Majesty, we can't lose Chili and Yi 'an. If Chili and Yi' an fall, Handan's northern gate will be gone!”
"I know!"
Zhao Wangqian said with a gloomy expression.
"Didn't I send Li Mu back to help?”
"Your Majesty, the Xiongnu's side hasn't been peaceful recently. I'm afraid…" Guo Kai said with a bitter face.
"What are you afraid of?"
Zhao Wangqian suddenly turned around and asked.
"I'm afraid that Li Mu will take the opportunity to defy the imperial edict again!" Guo Kai hesitated for a moment.”
"He dares!"
Liu Qian, the king of Zhao, was furious.
But then he thought about it, Li Mu might really dare to.
After all, it was not the first time he had defied the imperial edict.
Thinking of this, Zhao Wangqian had a headache.
This Li Mu had repeatedly contradicted him. If not for the fact that Zhao still needed to rely on him, Zhao Wangqian would have killed him!
"I don't care. If Yi 'an and Chi Li are harmed this time, I will definitely kill him!”
……
At the northern border of Zhao, 50 miles outside of Scarlet Beauty City.
Huan He's vanguard army had just crossed Taihang Mountain. After a short rest, they reorganized their formation and prepared to attack Crimson Beauty City.
These things were naturally captured by the scouts.
Among the 100,000 soldiers, Xia Lan led 60 of her subordinates to escort the rations and followed the main force, slowly rushing forward.
"General, this siege shouldn't have anything to do with us, right?”
A dark-faced soldier asked.
Xia Lan smiled and shook her head." I don't know either. Normally, we only need to protect the rations."”
As soon as Xia Lan finished speaking, a messenger on a fast horse ran over.
"General Lan, the general has ordered you to lead your troops to the Right Army under General Wang Ben's command.”
Xia Lan frowned when she heard that.
Wang Ben's right-wing army?
"I accept your orders!"
Without thinking too much, Xia Lan turned around and shouted at the crowd,"
"Everyone, step forward!"
"Run to the right flank!"
"Whoosh!"
"After two to three months of training, his soldiers have been reborn.”
Such a strict side of him made many generals beside him envious.
Xia Lan looked at them with satisfaction and led her soldiers to the right.
Scarlet Beauty City was only fifty li away from the Taihang Mountains.
The goal of the vanguard was to attack Chili Yi 'an and then threaten Zhao's capital, Handan.
Due to their haste and the need to cross the Taihang Mountains, their army did not bring much siege equipment.
To the Qin army, a distance of 50 miles was only about four hours.
At dusk, Huan He's army had already reached two miles away from Scarlet Beauty City.
A great battle was about to break out!
……
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