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On the contrary, sending troops to attack Wei Wuji would bring some variables to the war.
This matter is not afraid of [-], just in case, what if Wei Wuji really makes a comeback?
Moreover, it has been a few months since the war started, countless food, military salaries and various military supplies have been spent like running water, and Zhao's treasury is already very tight.
If the fight continues, no matter the victory or defeat, Zhao Guo will still pay some casualties.
Calculated in this way, it is not worth the loss to continue fighting.
After all, Zhao Guo has fought three consecutive wars in the past year, each of which was fought with the whole country's strength, which was a very heavy burden and consumption for Zhao Guo's national power.
In such a case, it is better to save some if you can.
Although Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bao's two uncles spoke convincingly, Zhao Dan really never thought of taking advantage of this opportunity to annex Wei State in one fell swoop.
No matter how you say it, Wei State is also a powerful country in the middle of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period.
Although the area of the State of Wei is not as large as that of the State of Zhao, most of the land of the State of Wei is located in the Central Plains, and it is an out-and-out rich land, so the population density is very high. Although the total population is smaller than that of the State of Zhao, it is still But it is similar, about 300 million people.
Using the Zhao State with 400 million people to annex the Wei State with 300 million people will kill people.
You must know that Qi State, the number one overlord in the world, was beaten to death by several other countries just because it annexed a Song State that did not even belong to the ranks of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period.
If Zhao Dan really swallowed Wei Guo, a country that sits in the top five among the seven heroes, then it is not necessary to know that the other five countries will definitely point their troops at Zhao Guo at the same time.
At that time, the country of Zhao, which has been fighting continuously, will have to face the resistance of the Wei people inside and the attacks of the five countries outside. This is even more difficult than the five countries' attack on Qi.
Therefore, after referring to the opinions of many ministers, Zhao Dan made a very happy decision.
Negotiation.
This battle has come to an end.
After Zhao Dan made a decision, Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bao could only bow their heads to express their obedience, although they looked unwilling.
There was a sound of obedience in the hall.
After Zhao Dan paused, he continued to ask, "Where are Zheng Zhu and Su Dai?"
Under the main hall, two courtiers flashed out immediately: "Zheng Zhu and Su Dai are here."
Zhao Dan said to Zheng Zhu and Su Dai: "The widow appointed you two as the principal and deputy envoys for this peace negotiation, to go to the camp of the Wei army to discuss peace with Wei Wuji. I will remember you and others, and this time we must be ruthless Let the blood of the people of Wei be spilled, let the people of Wei and the whole world know the price of betrayal and covenant!"
Zheng Zhu and Su Dai responded in unison.
Zhao Dan thought for a while, then turned his gaze to Lian Po, and said, "Mr. Wu Xin, don't be idle these days. Don't disband after the army returns to Handan. You will lead the army to force Wei Wuji first. If Wei Wuji If you act rashly, hehe, you will kill him for the widow!"
Chapter 452 Meet Duan Ganzi (Fourth Change)
After finishing this meeting, just as Zhao Dan returned to his side hall, Liao Xian appeared in front of Zhao Dan, leaned over and whispered something in Zhao Dan's ear.
"Has he come already?" Zhao Dan showed a look of surprise on his face, then he laughed and said to Miao Xian: "Since this is the case, then the widow will see him now, and you will give him to the widow." Bring it on."
A moment later, a middle-aged man with a somewhat apprehensive look came down to Zhao Dan under the escort of two Zhao court guards.
So it was escorted because the man was still wearing handcuffs and anklets, which was obviously treated like a prisoner.
Zhao Dan looked at the man and smiled happily: "Duan Qing, long time no see."
That's right, it was not other people who appeared in front of Zhao Dan at this moment, but Wei Wangyu's confidant, Duan Ganzi, an important minister of Wei State.
After learning that Duan Ganzi was captured, Zhao Dan immediately ordered people to go to Li Mu's barracks quietly, and quietly sent Duan Ganzi from the prison camp to Handan.
When Duan Ganzi saw Zhao Dan, he showed a look of surprise on his face. After he was stunned for a few seconds, he came back to his senses, and saluted Zhao Dan hastily, with a bit of vehemence in his voice. Visibly trembling: "The foreign minister Duan Ganzi has seen King Zhao."
Zhao Dan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Duan Qing doesn't have to be like this, just sit down. Oh, yes, come here, take everything off Duan Qing's hands and feet."
After a while, Duan Ganzi, who had been unshackled, sat down and looked at Zhao Dan with some doubts.
In fact, Ganzi Duan was very clear in his heart that the reason why Zhao Dan brought himself to Handan City must be a conspiracy.
If these schemes will endanger Wei State and Wei Wangyu, should I agree to Zhao Dan?If he didn't agree, would Zhao Dan behead himself in a fit of rage?
Duan Ganzi's face was changing, and his mind was full of all kinds of wild thoughts.
Of course, Zhao Dan didn't know what kind of thoughts were going on in Duan Ganzi's mind, he just sat there quietly and looked at this important official of Wei State.
Duan Ganzi's face was obviously tired, which should be caused by the haste along the way. Besides, Duan Ganzi's overall spirit seemed to be quite good.
Obviously, Ganzi Duan didn't seem very heartbroken about the flooding of Daliang City.
So Zhao Dan rolled his eyes and said to Duan Ganzi, "Duan Qing, how does Duan Qing feel about what happened in Daliang City?"
The three words "Daliang City" seemed to contain some kind of curse. When Duan Ganzi heard these three words, his body shook involuntarily, and a smile appeared on his whole face. A very frightened expression.
Obviously, the period in Daliang City must have been very uncomfortable for Duan Ganzi.
After a short while, the fear on Duan Ganzi's face disappeared, replaced by timidity and humility.
I saw this officer said to Zhao Dan very respectfully: "Returning to the king, the minister has always opposed the war between Zhao and Wei. It is all because of Wei Wuji who insisted on provoking the king, which finally led to the war between Zhao and Wei. Both countries have suffered heavy losses. Therefore, when it comes to the faults of this battle, it is all on Wei Wuji, my lord."
After all, Ganzi Duan also had contact with Zhao Guo.
Before the outbreak of this great war, the envoys of Zhao State had been trying to influence Wei Wangyu through Duan Ganzi, so that Wei Wangyu would give up his plan to join Qin and Qi to attack Zhao State, but in the end it was unsuccessful. .
So Duan Ganzi is also a little worried, will Zhao Dan hold grudges against himself because of these things this time?
Therefore, Duan Ganzi spoke up to defend himself almost immediately, so as not to be killed by Zhao Dan in a fit of anger.
Zhao Dan shook his head with a smile, and gestured towards Miao Xian.
Liao Xian nodded knowingly, and immediately several palace servants brought all kinds of food and wine that had been prepared, and put them in front of Duan Ganzi.
"Duan Qing must be hungry after a long journey, let's eat something first." Zhao Dan said to Duan Ganzi with a smile.
Looking at the delicious food in front of him, Duan Ganzi couldn't help hesitating for a moment. He was very clear in his heart that it was not a very polite behavior to dine on such an occasion.
But the feeling of hunger in his body quickly overwhelmed Duan Ganzi's desire to be shameless, and he began to pick up the dagger in front of him, and began to eat.
After a while, Duan Ganzi swallowed the last sip of wine in his mouth, hiccupped in satisfaction, then stood up and saluted Zhao Dan with a very respectful tone: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the meal."
Zhao Dan sat there with a smile, watched Duan Ganzi finish eating without saying a word, and then came to a conclusion based on Hu Yiwei's information and what he saw with his own eyes.
Regarding the fall of Daliang City, Duan Ganzi really didn't seem to be too sad. This is certainly related to the fact that he immediately moved his family out of Daliang City after hearing the news, and it is also likely because of his deep love for Wei Guohe. Wei Wangyu was not very loyal.
Such a cadre is exactly what Zhao Dan needs.
It wasn't until Duan Ganzi saluted that Zhao Dan said: "Since Duan Qing is full, I think we should be able to continue the topic just now with the widow, right?"