Chapter 802 King Wuling of Zhao and Zhao She

But no matter what, as the famous "King Wuling of Zhao" in the Warring States Period, Zhao Yong was far-sighted and promoted the use of Hu clothing and horse riding. He was the first among the Central Plains countries to create cavalry units as an independent branch of the military, which promoted changes in combat methods. His enterprising spirit of innovation had a far-reaching impact.

Liang Qichao even called him "China's first powerful ruler" since Emperor Huangdi!
Among the Zhao family in Ruizhou today, apart from King Wuling of Zhao, other members of the clan are also full of talented people.

Under Zhao Yong, there was another peerless commander - Zhao She. This man was a master of military strategy, both wise and brave. It was rumored that he had single-handedly quelled several rebellions in Ruizhou, and his military exploits were outstanding and his reputation spread far and wide.

And this Zhao She is naturally also one of the famous generals of the six eastern countries in the Warring States Period in history, Marquis of Mafu - Zhao She!
In the Battle of Yanyu, the army defeated a larger force with a smaller one, beheaded tens of thousands of Qin soldiers, and became famous in one battle!
In the past, King Zhaoxiang of Qin sent General Hu Yang to lead an army to attack the important city of Yanyu in Zhao State on the grounds that Zhao State did not fulfill the agreement to exchange cities.

King Huiwen of Zhao urgently summoned famous generals Lian Po and Le Cheng to ask if they could be rescued, but both of them believed that the road to Yanyu was long and steep, making it difficult to rescue.

Only Zhao She believed that "when two brave men meet in a narrow road, the brave one wins", so King Huiwen of Zhao appointed Zhao She as the chief general to lead the army to rescue Yanyu.

Zhao She adopted the tactics of showing cowardice to confuse the enemy and launching surprise attacks with surprise troops. He first set up camp 30 miles outside Handan City, pretending to be determined to defend Handan. At the same time, he issued a strict order that anyone who dared to speak about military affairs would be executed.

After the Qin spies learned about this, they thought that the Zhao army would not send troops to rescue and relaxed their vigilance.

Zhao She took the opportunity to lead his army on a rapid march, arriving at the front line in two days and one night, seizing the Beishan Highlands. He eventually defeated the Qin army and lifted the siege of Yanyu.

In addition to Zhao She, the Zhao family also had a number of talented people such as Zhao Yu, Zhao Sheng, Zhao He, Zhao Jianzi, and Zhao Dan. Some of them were brave and good at fighting, while others were resourceful. They were all Zhao Yong's right-hand men and the backbone of the Zhao family's hegemony.

At this moment, the candlelight was flickering in the Zhao family's hall, but the atmosphere was extremely warm.

Zhao Yong sat upright in the main seat, his face calm and his eyes flashing with sharp light. He looked around and saw Zhao She sitting upright with a serious expression, while Lin Xiangru was quietly thinking with his eyes closed, and his brows revealed the calmness unique to wise men.

"Clan leader, the world is in chaos right now. The Yellow Turban Army of Luzhou is marching north on a large scale. The Daqian Dynasty is in turmoil. This is a godsend opportunity!"

"If our Zhao family takes advantage of this situation, first seizes Ruizhou, and uses it as a foundation, and then slowly expands, we may be able to fight for the great land of the Daqian Dynasty!"

Zhao She spoke first, his voice steady and powerful. He stood up and drew an arc on the map with his finger.

"In recent years, the Night King and the Flame King have rebelled one after another in Daqian. The Daqian Dynasty is already in turmoil. This is a good opportunity for my Zhao family to rise."

As the chief commander of the Zhao family army, Zhao She has unique insights into the situation in the world.

"What Zhao She said is absolutely right. My Zhao family has been dormant for many years. Now the time has come. If we don't act now, when will we act?"

Zhao Yong nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Chief, the land of Ruizhou is strategically important and is a place that must be fought over by military strategists."

"If my Zhao family wants to rise, we must first seize Ruizhou and use it as a foundation, so that we can slowly plan to conquer the world."

Lin Xiangru stroked his long beard and spoke slowly.

"Yes, the Ruizhou garrison has now been transferred to another place by the Daqian Dynasty. This is a good opportunity for us to take action."

"As long as we take over Ruizhou, our Zhao family will be able to gain a firm foothold here and then seek greater development."

Zhao Yu took over the conversation, his tone revealing a hint of ruthlessness.

The rest, including Zhao Sheng, Zhao He, Zhao Jianzi, Zhao Dan, etc., also nodded in agreement. The hall was in an uproar, and everyone was full of anticipation and confidence for the upcoming battle.

Zhao Yong looked at his fellow tribesmen who were united in purpose, and a sense of heroism surged in his heart.

"Everyone, whether our Zhao family can rise or not depends on this one move."

"Ruizhou, we must take it!"

He stood up, looked around, and spoke in a loud voice.

"Zhao She, in my Zhao family, you are fully responsible for commanding the army, formulating battle plans, and ensuring victory in one battle." As he said this, he looked at Zhao She.

"Don't worry, clan leader. I, Zhao She, will fulfill my mission and take back Ruizhou!"

Zhao She bowed and accepted the order, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"Xiangru, you will be responsible for the logistics and ensure that the army has sufficient food and fodder and that the weapons are sharp."

Then, Zhao Yong looked at Lin Xiangru again.

"Don't worry, my lord. Xiangru will do his best to provide the best logistical support for the army."

Lin Xiangru nodded slightly, looking calm.

After the instructions were given, everyone took up their duties and the atmosphere in the hall became even more lively.

Zhao Yong looked at the clansmen in front of him, his heart full of expectations. This battle not only concerned the future of the Zhao family, but also the fate of each of them.

"Everyone, we must not only win this battle, but also win beautifully. We want to let everyone in the world know that our Zhao family is not an ordinary family, but has the strength and determination to conquer the world!"

Zhao Yong's voice was excited. After taking this step, it would be up to them whether the Zhao family would prosper or be exterminated.

Zhao She, who was sitting below him, also clenched his fists and secretly swore in his heart that he must lead the Zhao army to capture Ruizhou in one fell swoop and lay the foundation for the Zhao family's hegemony.

"Brothers, we, the Zhao family army, have never been afraid of sacrifice. In this battle, we swear to take Ruizhou to the death!"

He looked at the generals and shouted loudly.

"Swear to seize Ruizhou!"

Everyone shouted in unison, the sound was so deafening that it seemed to shatter the crystal windows in the hall.

At this time, it was already late at night, but the Zhao family's hall was brightly lit and full of people.

At the same time, Zhu Di was leading the Yellow Turban Army and rushing towards Ruizhou City.

They were also eyeing Ruizhou covetously, but they had never expected that within Ruizhou, a powerful force had already been secretly gearing up to deal them a heavy blow.

After the discussion was finalized, the Zhao family began to make intensive preparations.

Zhao She personally led the elite troops of the Zhao family, prepared for war, and planned to take Ruizhou with a thunderous force.

Lin Xiangru stayed in the rear, making plans and strategizing for the Zhao family to ensure that nothing could go wrong.

Although there were not many defenders in Ruizhou City, they were all elite soldiers. Upon hearing that the Zhao family wanted to take advantage of the chaos to seize the city, they were all on high alert, wanting to defend the city and prevent the Zhao family from succeeding.

However, they did not know that the Zhao family at this time was no longer the same as it used to be. There was now a fierce man named Zhao She in the Zhao family who was an expert in using troops. The Zhao family cavalry that had been trained by him during this period of time was extremely elite, and had some of the shadow of the Zhao border cavalry that used to wear Hu clothes and ride and shoot.

A few days later, Zhao She led the elite troops of the Zhao family and arrived at the city of Ruizhou.

On the city wall, the few remaining Daqian defenders were on full alert, with arrows raining down and forming a black cloud that shot towards the Zhao army.

However, Ruizhou, which had been extremely empty for a long time, was not taken seriously by Zhao She at all. He simply waved the command flag and ordered many generals under his command who were recruited by the Zhao family to lead the charge and rush towards the city wall.

For a moment, shouts and screams were deafening, the scarlet blood instantly dyed the city walls red, and also ignited the fire of war in the hearts of the Zhao family's men.

(End of this chapter)