The battle between Qin and Zhao Changping

During the Warring States Period, Qin General Wang Bi led hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses to surround Shangdang City in South Korea like billowing dark clouds. There was a general in the city who fought his way through the city and fled to Zhao State for help. King Zhao immediately sent General Lian Po to lead more than 200,000 troops to suppress the Qing Dynasty. No, the two armies of Zhao and Qi met in Changping. General Lian Po immediately shouted, and saw horses and chariots rolling up, raising yellow dust, war drums beating in unison, and heat waves rolling. The two armies fought together, killing all over the world. common people. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. Seeing that Lian Po could not save the siege of Shangdang, in order to preserve his strength, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops at the expense of gold. He wants to build dozens of camps and wait for him if he can't hold on.

On the day when the Qin army attacked the Zhao army's camp, they were all repulsed by Lian Po's archers. After four months of continuous fighting, they still could not be broken. It was like a dog biting a hedgehog, so anxious that King Qin sat on his horse and spit at him.

Why is Wang Bi so anxious? Because he knew that Qin State was too far away from Changping and the transportation of grain and grass was very difficult. Once food and grass are not available, the morale of the soldiers will be shaken. If Lian Po led his army to counterattack at that time, the Qin army would be completely defeated, so he had to fight quickly. Just when Wang Bi was imminent, he suddenly reported that Zhao had sent another 200,000 troops. Zhao Kuo had led a division to defend the battle with Lian Po. Lian Po returned to his hometown Handan.

Wang Bi was shocked when he suddenly heard that so many enemy troops were coming again. When I listened again, it was Zhao Kuo. He couldn't help laughing: Haha, it's Zhao Kuo, the armchair!

Why is Wang Neng laughing? It turns out that King Zhao was deceived by Qin.

You must know that Lian Po is a veteran who has experienced hundreds of battles. You can never imagine attacking Zhao's defense line with him. In order to quickly reverse the situation, Qin secretly sent spies to infiltrate King Zhao's officials, bribe several counselors around him with boxes of gold, and asked them to spread rumors and speak ill of Lian Po.

Really smart. Within a few days, there were people inside and outside Zhao's palace, in the streets and alleys, who were most afraid of Zhao She. It is said that Zhao Kuo, the son of Zhao She, was proficient in the art of war, resourceful, and highly skilled in martial arts. When Qin Bing heard his name, he was scared to death. If he was the marshal who attacked Changping, Qin Bing would have been scared away long ago. Also, Lian Po said that the old man was dying, and the older he got, the more timid he became. Chi scolded the class leader, but he didn't dare to answer? In short, Lian Po was far inferior to Zhao Kuo, and the battle between Qin and Zhao had to be fought against Zhao Kuo.

The rumors were like a nasty evil wind, and soon blew into his ears, and he suddenly became suspicious: No wonder Lian.

It has been quite difficult to get out of the relationship these past few months. It turned out to be timidity. No wonder fighting too many wars only makes you less courageous. After wasting several months of troops, horses, and food, he secretly blamed himself for improper hiring. Later, he asked several counselors around him: I heard that Zhao Kuo was a rare general. Did you know?

How did he know that these people around him had long been bribed by Qin; when they heard King Zhao asked about this matter, they hurriedly recommended Zhao Kuo to King Zhao and plausibly said Bragging about Zhao Kuo's military prowess. Zhao was overjoyed when he heard this, so Bian Ding decided to replace Lian Po with Zhao Kuo. He quickly asked someone to call Zhao Kuo. When Zhao Kuo heard that King Zhao was affectionate, he rolled his black eyes and touched the gray beard on his chin. God urges the horse to enter the palace.

Zhao met Zhao Kuo, asked him to sit down, and asked: Can Ai Qing help me fight back? Zhao Kuo stood up and said smugly: "I have been familiar with military tactics since I was a child. I know everything

Zhao asked: "Qin has two generals, one named Bai Qi and the other Wang Bi. It is said that Bai Qi's martial arts skills are unparalleled and he kills people like crazy. All the generals are afraid of him. Don’t know whether it’s true or false? "

Tian Lei, knowing that Zhao Kuo is not in front of T

Smile: To be honest, Tian Lei is not my opponent. I don't care about Wang Bi at all, but this kid is very lucky. He happened to When I met Lian Po, who was as timid as a mouse, he wanted to change me. Huh, he must be swept back to Qin like Qiu Feng!

After hearing this, Zhao Yi was overjoyed and immediately decided to appoint Zhao Kuo as marshal. , and transferred the timid Lian Po away from Changping. Before leaving, King Zhao rewarded Zhao Kuo with boxes of gold and silk, and sent 200,000 additional soldiers to accompany him on the expedition. Wang Zhao personally accompanied him in reviewing 200,000 soldiers.

Zhao Kuo stood on the reviewing stand and looked up. He saw the soldiers and horses in front of him, like rolling clouds in the sky, rushing towards his feet with the sound of howling wind; the swords flickered like bright stars in the night sky. When he turned around and looked again, boxes of gold and satin reflected an alluring brilliance in the sunlight, and he was ecstatic.

At this time, the soldiers of all sizes standing at the front of the parade on war horses were blinded by boxes of gold cars and silks, thinking: These treasures will be given to them soon. We are. So, they stood in front of 200,000 soldiers. They stood motionless on their tall horses with swords, spears and halberds. They waved their swords in unison and cheered. They stood still with swords and guns, holding their chests and heads high.

But none of them expected that after watching the expedition team frugally, Zhao Kuo waved his hand and told people to turn yellow.

All the gold, silk and satin were shipped home. Zhao Kuo said to King Zhao, I want to go home and say goodbye to my old mother. Zhao nodded in agreement.

Zhao Kuo rode home triumphantly. His mother was so angry that she told him to stop eating ice.

I quietly persuaded Zhao, son, your father told me before he died that you were not material to lead troops in war. Just skimming on paper and learning some military tactics and tactics is of no use. Now you command an army of 200,000 men. You are fighting against the Qin army, which is like a wolf and a tiger, and you don't think about yourself. Where is General Lian Po's strategic martial arts? Listen to me, report to King Zhao quickly, resign from your important position, don't let everyone laugh at you!

Looking at the room full of gold and brocade, Zhao Kuo proudly said to his mother: "It's the child who refuses to quit."

Go find the commander-in-chief of the army. No one was better than a child, a nobleman, a civil and military official throughout the country. National crises should prioritize national affairs. If I don't take this responsibility, who will?

Bang! Zhao's mother slapped her son in the face, stamped her feet and shouted: "You have only known how to count soldiers since you were a child."

Your tactics and martial arts are mediocre, how can you still be so arrogant and boastful? High reputation? She left Zhao Kuo behind and went to see King Zhao, saying that since ancient times, when soldiers come to block the enemy, water comes and the earth covers them. However

National affairs are no joke. My son is a mediocre person, but he only talks about military skills on paper. He has little knowledge and mediocre martial arts skills.

Defending enemies is difficult. Zhao smiled and said: Your son is very capable of being a leader. I've heard about this a long time ago. I met you late yesterday.

As the marshal's mother, I hope you can fully support him in defeating the enemy Zhao for the country. Zhao Kuo's mother waved her hands hurriedly: No, no! My son is nothing like his dad who can be with the military.

We share the joys and sorrows, and we always have to discuss things with the soldiers. Now, my son has brought home all the rewards you gave me. You see, such a person commands hundreds of thousands of troops to face the enemy. It would be strange if they didn’t lose! Therefore, I think that since His Majesty the King is concerned with national affairs, he had better choose a good general.

Wang Yi didn’t like it and shook his sleeves: I have decided! When Zhao Kuo's mother saw Wang's anger, she no longer dared to say anything, and her career fell back to the bottom.

Zhao Kuo led an army of 200,000 to Changping. When the King of Qin heard the news, he laughed loudly and immediately announced the appointment of Bai Qi as the commander-in-chief of the army. He secretly went to the front of the two armies to reinforce General Wang Bi, and emphasized that if anyone leaked the secret, he would be beheaded immediately. The first pavilion that Zhao Kuo visited in Changping was to change all Lian Po's combat tactics and combine large and small armies.

Become a camp. Lian Po's former army veterans did not agree with this because hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were concentrated in their village, so they tried their best to stop it. As a result, Zhao Kuo's people quarreled in the military camp. Zhao Kuo had always been headstrong and ruthless. He immediately ordered the old soldiers who had different opinions to be killed and became his confidants. Zhao Kuo called the generals to the tent and gave them a lesson in military tactics. He read aloud Sun Tzu's Art of War, "False and Real", and then asked the generals if they were listening. Some nodded and shook their heads, while others stared at his face with wide eyes. Zhao Kuo felt very proud and a little dissatisfied when he saw this situation.

He put the military book on the table, paced in front of them, and explained: The enemy's troops are scattered in ten places, and our army is concentrated in one place. In this way, we can concentrate our superior forces to attack the enemy, creating an advantageous situation of being outnumbered. The enemy our army fights head-on will be restricted.

The general nodded after hearing this. Zhao Kuo walked to the case and read the book. He turned around and told everyone about Lian Po's mistake in arranging his troops. There are just too many large and small military bases, so that the troops on the left and right wings are very weak. Defend on the right, but be weak on the left; defend everywhere, and the troops are weak everywhere. Now I want to assemble large and small camps and use my strength advantage to force the enemy to be on guard at every turn. People listened to Zhao Kuo's great speech and cheered.

Qin Marshal Tian Lei arrived secretly before and after. He changed the way he guarded the base. When he saw Zhao Kuo's arrival: his heart was dark.

Xi, he tried to send three thousand soldiers and horses to challenge, but he was observing the movement from a distance on the high wall. Zhao saw the enemy coming and immediately led an army of 10,000 to fight. The two armies fought together, stabbing each other with knives, and there were clashes, shouts, and groans. The Red Army was outnumbered, and Zhao Kuo came over like a tide, leaving a large number of corpses behind. After the Qin army retreated, Zhao Kuo followed closely behind.

Marshal Tian Lei on the opposite side saw all this and couldn't help laughing at his thighs on the high wall.

Tao: Great, I have a way to deal with Zhao Kuo! Then, he led the troops back ten miles. Zhao Kuo won a huge victory in this battle, which made him laugh heartily: Bi was no match for me.

He ran alone to the Qin army's stronghold, shot a letter with a bow and arrow, entered the village, and opened it with Wang Bi.

It turned out to be a fierce challenge letter. I couldn't help but look at each other and smile. Bai Qi said, General Wang, just write about the decisive battle against Japan. With a stroke of his pen, Wang Bi immediately tied the letter to his bow and arrow and shot it out. He then pointed out that he had withdrawn all his troops and was encamped ten miles away.

After winning the letter, Zhao Kuo was even more elated: Look, Wang Bi was frightened by me. He passed right away.

He made a big fuss and told his men to have a good sleep after eating. Tomorrow he would personally capture Wang Bi alive. Where did he know this? Tian Lei and Wang Bi had already arranged a tight siege waiting for him to get in.

At dawn the next day, Zhao Kuo and Chi fought bloody battles. They saw that the soldiers and horses were in the wrong position, and the sword blades were in the wrong position.

There is a clanging sound. Before the battle began, Wang Bi held the sword in one hand and Zhao Bing's arm in the other, but when he heard the clang, Zhao Bing's arm was broken. Wang Bi killed more and more fiercely, cutting off Zhao Bing's arms continuously. Multiple arms. In the army, Zhao Kuo jumped on his horse and brandished his sword at Wang Bi. The two fought for twenty rounds. Wang Bi pretended to be defeated, turned his horse and ran back, with Zhao Kuo chasing after him. Some of Zhao's generals thought it was strange to lose, and I was worried that there was fraud involved. Everyone rushed to Zhao Kuo's side and persuaded: "Qin Bing has many tricks and tricks. It's really incredible that he lost so quickly. Is there any other tricks? I think it's better for the marshal not to pursue him!"

Zhao Kuo has always been self-righteous. He fought two battles in a row and was dazzled by the victory. He couldn't listen. I saw him with a red face, riding on a horse, shouting loudly: Get on! kill! When he arrived in front of Qin, Chi rushed into the village like a gust of wind, and the gate of the village was immediately closed. As soon as Zhao Jun reached the entrance of the village, he was shot to death by an arrow. Zhao Kuo stood at the entrance of the village and cursed, "Wang Bi, come out and die!" There was no sound at all

Zhao Kuo suddenly broke into a cold sweat and was furious. "What a king!" he said. "He stabbed me in the back with a knife. "Soldiers, go back and save me. However, it is said that Li led his troops to march less than thirty miles, and was killed by Qin soldiers all the way. In just one battle, tens of thousands of people were killed and wounded. At this time, the general of the Qin army shouted: Zhao Kuo, listen to me, you were deceived by our Marshal Tian Lei. Surrender quickly!

Listening to Tian Lei leading his troops into the main formation, Zhao Kuo seemed to have been hit in the head and heart. He immediately sat there as if his soul had left his body and was speechless for a long time. If you think about it carefully, the battle letter says: Soldiers are dishonest. Yes, Qin Bing deliberately used Tian Lei's name to threaten me. Wang Mi, Wang Mi, can you deceive me with this little plan? Thinking of this, he shouted at the top of his lungs and rushed his troops forward. When the soldiers heard the name of the enemy, General Tian Lei, they were so frightened that their legs became weak and they did not dare to continue fighting.

After rushing forward for a while, tens of thousands of corpses were left behind. Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Kuo rang the golden bell to withdraw his troops. One of the lieutenants stopped him quickly and said: Marshal, you cannot withdraw. You have to fight to the death and get out. When surrounded by enemies, it was too late to rush out.

However, Zhao Kuo feels that there is a passage in the military book that is very applicable: the deeper into the enemy's territory, the stronger the morale will be, and the less the enemy will be able to defeat me. The most important thing now is to settle down in the village to stabilize the morale of the troops and recharge their batteries. At the same time, an army was sent back to Zhao to mobilize troops. When the time comes, the enemy troops will be defeated without attacking. Now, the enemy confuses our army and deliberately claims that Tian Lei mobilized troops and horses before the battle, but this is actually impossible. Will Tian Lei fall from the sky?

So he ordered the camp to be set up, and sent a team of troops to rush out and go straight to Zhao's mansion to mobilize troops. Yellow

Faintly, Tian Lei led a heavy army to surround Zhao Junli on three levels inside and three outside. The siege lasted more than two months. Zhao Kuo had no food and no reinforcements from outside. After the soldiers finished eating, they dug up grass roots to find wild vegetables. Some people peeled bark from trees to satisfy their hunger. After more than ten days, all the roots and bark of the wild vegetables were eaten away, and the hungry soldiers were killing people in the tents. First the old, weak, sick and disabled were killed, and then the elite soldiers and strong generals began to fight. At this time, Zhao Kuo finally knew that Tian Lei was indeed in front of the two armies. An unspeakable fear came over his heart, and he felt that a catastrophe was inevitable. In those days, he slept almost day and night, and dreamed day and night, including scary dreams and sweet dreams. Suddenly, he dreamed that the gold box given to him by King Zhao turned into a gorgeous palace. Sometimes I dream about field thunder, white horses and white shirts. Suddenly, a cold sword was placed on his neck. He desperately shouted for help, but there was no one around, only heavy snow falling silently. He slapped him in the face, and when he lifted his head, he saw his mother holding offerings, incense and paper, crying and patting his grave, which woke him up from his sleep several times.

Marshal Bai led the army to narrow the encirclement of Zhao Kuo, and attacked the weak and the strong in Zhao's camp.

The killings intensified. Under the severe situation of internal and external troubles, Zhao Kuo had no choice but to bite the bullet and issue orders and try his best to carve out a bloody path.

On the dim morning of the waning moon, Zhao Kuo led five thousand elite troops to break out in four directions. Unexpectedly, the Qin army was well prepared and ambushed the archers in advance. When Zhao Jun appeared in front of the formation, he immediately fired arrows and killed four of Zhao Kuo's men. Zhao Kuo's mount was poked with several holes. Suddenly, Zhao Kuo was thrown into the air from its back and fell to the ground. Zhao Kuo got up and wanted to run to the camp. Unfortunately, it's too late. The Qin army took bows and arrows and shot Zhao Kuo all over his shoulders, knees, elbows, crotch, front and back. The armchair general staggered and finally fell to the ground. Bai Shouqi picked up the sword and chopped off Zhao Kuo's head. He chose it over the flag of surrender. The Zhao soldiers in the camp were so hungry that they were skin and bones. Seeing that the lord's prince was dead, they all surrendered.

In the first battle, there were tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, swords and swords like mountains, and 450,000 prisoners surrendered to the Zhao army.

Although they won, Tian Lei and Wang Bi felt a little worried when they saw the crowd cascading like waves. After careful consideration, they believed that once someone instigated a rebellion, it would be difficult to control the situation and there must be a foolproof method. On this day, Tian Lei ordered the Zhao army to surrender to ten military camps, which were dispatched by ten generals of the Qin army. At the same time, 200,000 Red Army troops were dispersed to ten military camps of 450,000 Zhao troops for surveillance. At night, Bai Qi issued another secret order: All Qin soldiers must have their heads tied with white cloth. Those without white cloth must be Zhao soldiers, and all soldiers will be executed at midnight. After receiving the secret order, Qin Bing sneaked into Zhao Bing's tenth camp. At that point, they slaughtered the unarmed captured Zhao troops like chopping vegetables. Overnight, corpses piled up like mountains, and the blood of 450,000 people dyed the rhododendrons all over the mountain red, forming a gurgling red stream. From then on, the water in Yanggu turned red, and later generations called it fresh water.

This was the largest battle of Changping in China during the Warring States Period in 262 BC.