The person that General Pang Juan talked about was none other than Zhao's life-and-death enemy, Zhongshan.

In fact, as early as when the Zhao army crossed the Zhang River south, Zhongshan Gong Ji Heng had already gathered an army at home, preparing to attack Zhao while the main force of the Zhao army moved south.

However, just as the Zhongshan Kingdom was making intensive preparations for the coming war, the envoys from Anyi, the capital of Wei State, had already arrived in Lingshou of Zhongshan Kingdom.

The arrival of the envoys from the State of Wei did not exceed the expectations of the monarchs and ministers of the Zhongshan State, and they had already made plans to fight side by side with the State of Wei again.

However, what the Zhongshan Kingdom did not expect was that the Wei envoy's mission was not to ask the Zhongshan army to move south as soon as possible, but to ask them to hold their troops temporarily and wait for the opportunity.

Zhongshan Gong Ji Heng did not understand the Wei envoy's request at first.

However, under the repeated requests of the Wei envoy and the remonstrance of Zhongshan Prime Minister Lechi, Zhongshan Duke Ji Heng finally issued an order that was not followed.

It was not until Pang Juan led the main force of the Wei army to Yecheng, and after successive battles broke out between Wei and Zhao on both sides of the Zhang River, that Duke Ji Heng of Zhongshan finally received the news that he could attack.

In an instant, Zhongshan's army, which had been waiting on the border for a long time, shot like an arrow from a string at the vital point of Zhao's old enemy.

Cross the Sophora River, occupy a house, and capture people from Bai...

Almost in a very short period of time, the 30,000-strong army of the Zhongshan Kingdom had appeared outside the city of Xi where King Zhao Yu was located.

Having just suffered defeats one after another at the hands of the Wei army, and now hearing the news that the Zhongshan Army was approaching the city, the anger in the heart of King Zhao Yu suddenly surged out.

Not only for Zhao King Zhao Yu personally, Zhongshan State's offensive at this time also plunged Zhao State into a dangerous situation in the capital, where all the kings were besieged by different enemies.

Standing on the wall of Pi City, looking at the Zhongshan Army who was setting up a stove for cooking outside the city, King Zhao Yu's face was full of resentment at this moment.

"Wei State, Zhongshan State..."

"Okay, very good!"

…

Zhao Xianggong Zhong Le in Handan City knew nothing about the predicament of King Zhao Yu in the city of Xi.

But even after he learned about it, Gong Zhongle didn't have time to take it into consideration, because just now a messenger sent him the news that the Wei army was gathering outside the city.

Although the walls of Handan City today are strong, the number of defenders is very insufficient. This situation can be said to be extremely beneficial to the Wei State.

Gong Zhongle knew that if he were Pang Juan, he would definitely assemble the troops more quickly, strive to capture Handan in one go, and write this incredible achievement in his record book.

Perhaps in the next moment, powerful and numerous Wei soldiers will climb the city wall of Handan, and the capital of Zhao will also fall into the hands of Wei.

The scene in his mind reappeared in front of his eyes over and over again, and Gong Zhongle slowly closed his eyes.

It was not until a long time later that Gong Zhongle slowly opened his eyes. At this time, only perseverance remained in his eyes.

"Come here, put on your armor for me."

With the help of his personal guards, Gong Zhongle, an important minister who had assisted the Zhao court for decades, became a veteran on the battlefield wearing armor.

Amidst the clash of armors, Gong Zhongle slowly walked to the sword stand and took off the long sword given to him by the late king Zhao Zhong.

With a sudden force of both hands, the unsheathed long sword was already cold and gleaming, and its edge had not been eroded by the years.

Thinking of the late king Zhao Zhong, and of Zhao Yu's trust in entrusting Handan to him, Gong Zhongle's eyes became a little more firm.

It’s still the same sentence, when the city is there and people are there, when the city is broken, people are there...

The long sword in his hand was quickly sheathed and hung on his waist. Gong Zhongle slowly walked towards the door under the gaze of a group of Zhao army generals.

"All officers and men, follow me to meet the enemy."

"Follow orders."

"Woo..."

Amidst the long sound of the horn, Gong Zhongle and his party climbed up the city wall of Handan and looked out. Everything they could see was red.

Looking at the boundless red ocean in his eyes, Gong Zhongle didn't feel the slightest fear in his heart at this moment.

"My late king, your great king, I will definitely live up to your great trust."

When Gong Zhongle was in a state of mind, the Wei army formation in the distance suddenly moved, which immediately sounded the alarm for the Zhao army above the city.

"Archers prepare..."

With an order, Zhao Jun's archers on top of the city immediately moved into action, and their sharp arrow clusters were aimed downwards in an instant.

Just as the Zhao army was waiting for the formation, the Wei army's formation opened a big hole, and a dozen knights quickly galloped out.

"Xu..."

"Xilulu..."

The neighing of the war horses and the sound of the knights controlling the horses intersected. The Zhao Jun general who was leading among the knights stopped his horse and looked up towards the top of the city.

"Pang Juan is here. I wonder if the old prime minister is here?"

"Pang Juan!"

"It's Pang Juan, General of Wei!"

When the visitor announced his identity, there was an uproar at the top of Handan City, and some even fired arrows from the strings.

"Whoosh!"

Amidst the sound of piercing the air, a sharp arrow shot out, heading straight towards Pang Juan in the distance.

It's just that the distance between the two sides is really far, and the arrow landed about ten steps away from the opponent.

"Who ordered you to shoot the arrows?"

Taking everything that had just happened into his eyes, Gong Zhongle, who was on top of the city, yelled loudly, and then looked outside the city, towards the general Pang Juan who was leading a dozen knights.

"I am none other than Gong Zhongle."

Hearing Gong Zhongle reveal his identity on the top of the city, and looking at the arrows in front of him, Pang Juan's face showed no trace of anger but a smile instead.

"Gongzhong Prime Minister, is this the way Zhao Guo treats guests?"

"To be honest, General, our country, Zhao, has always been generous in hospitality. As long as friends come, our Zhao people will definitely treat them warmly. But what if..."

Looking at Pang Juan, Gong Zhongle's voice became cold and hard, "But if an evil neighbor comes to visit, I, the Zhao army, will not lack sharp weapons in our hands."

Gong Zhongle's attitude was expressed very clearly through this sentence. After all, Pang Juan, who led nearly 100,000 troops to the door, was obviously not a friend but a proper bad guest.

"color!"

After listening to Gong Zhongle's words, Pang Juan burst out with a hearty smile, but in his heart he respected the Zhao State veteran on top of the city even more.

Pang Juan did not say the words to persuade him to surrender. He knew that such a person would not be swayed by a few words.

"Pang Juan admires what the old prime minister said."

"However, this time King Zhao of your country is trapped in Pi City. The defenses in Handan City are extremely empty, and we, the Wei Dynasty, have hundreds of thousands of elite troops approaching the city."

"How to deal with it is up to the old Prime Minister to think about it."

"Walk……"

After saying these words, Pang Juan turned his horse's head and galloped towards the main formation.

Watching Pang Juan gradually walk away, Gong Zhongle stood speechless for a long time, his eyes filled with complex expressions.

…

On the Hanoi battlefield, the Wei army could be said to have sealed the victory in advance. After a series of battles, the main force of the Zhao army was directly trapped in the two cities of Handan and Picheng by Pang Juan and Zhongshan.

That is to say, when the war in Hanoi was raging, there was peace in Anyi, the capital of Wei State.

In the palace, Wei Wang Wei Feng was sitting behind the chessboard, staring at the black and white in front of him, thinking hard about his mastery of chess.

Just at this moment, a sound of footsteps suddenly came over.

"Report to your Majesty, your Majesty, the battle report has been sent to you."
Chapter completed!