Qin Emperor Ziying

Chapter 63 Capture Li Mu
For Li Mu, retreating to defend the Bairen was a helpless move. In the previous battle, it was very hopeful that he would kill Wang Jian in one fell swoop and end this war.

However, because of Ziying's sudden appearance, Li Mu's plan was disrupted, resulting in the loss of Zhao Jun's troops.After losing the mobility of the cavalry, the remaining infantry would definitely die if they encountered the Qin army in the wild.

Therefore, for Li Mu, defending Bairen City is the last, best, and most helpless choice.

However, the biggest problem in defending is how long Zhao's national strength can last.

During the previous battle between Qin and Zhao Changping, why Zhao Guochaotang insisted on replacing Lianpo who could not defend himself? The [-] troops were exhausted on the front line, and only a few old and weak women and children were left behind to engage in production. If the stalemate continued, Zhao Guo might not even be able to supply enough food and grass.

This was the case when Zhao Guo was strong and prosperous back then, not to mention that Zhao Guo is now a small country and experienced a rare severe drought last year.

Li Mu's biggest worry is not whether he can defend Bairen City, but how long Handan can wait for his avoidance of war.In Li Mu's view, with Zhao's current accumulation, short-sighted people in the court will inevitably ask Zhao Wang to order him to fight the Qin army.

If you do not obey, refuse to surrender military power.It is inevitable that he will end up in the same fate as Lian Po.

Li Mu is still unaware of the changes in Zhao Guochaotang. In Li Mu's view, the most serious situation is to cut off his own military power and replace the general of the army.As long as he insists not to fight the Qin army, this will almost inevitably happen, it's just a matter of time.

"I just hope that this day doesn't come too early. Later, I will be able to see the general situation clearly. Don't act rashly, just wait for the right time!" Li Mu said with emotion as he looked around the dilapidated land of Zhao State on the Bairen City Wall.

Just as I was feeling emotional, there was a cloud of smoke from the south coming in the direction of the Bairen. The person from the south must be the emissary of Handan!

"Could it be that Chaozhong couldn't bear it just a few days ago?" Li Mu thought.

According to common sense, the first time should be just urging, and it should be able to cope with it.

Immediately, the sergeant was ordered to set up the table, clean up the military account, and prepare to meet the king's order.

When the group arrived in Bairen City, Li Mu felt that something was wrong when he saw that Zhao Cong was leading the team.

If it was just to convey the king's orders, he could send any envoy or even eunuchs, but none of them came. Instead, Zhao Cong, the general of the army, came with a group of soldiers.

Even so, Li Mu didn't care too much, no matter what, he never thought that such an earth-shaking change would happen in Handan in just a few days.

What's more unexpected, the ruler of Zhao country that he desperately saved wanted to put him to death.

"Zhao Cong, although he doesn't know anything about warfare now, but he has been sharpened, and he is a standard general." This is Li Mu's current thinking. It must be that Zhao Cong came to be his lieutenant general again, and he has mixed military qualifications. The country is in the midst of employing people, so we must teach him well this time.

Zhao Cong's preparations were completely redundant.

From the very beginning, Li Mu had no idea of ​​rebellion at all. If he didn't respect the king's order and didn't have the supplies from Handan, an army like a lonely ghost would never last long.If there is no good time, I will definitely not lead the army out to die.

In the future, if Handan insists on changing generals, he can only surrender his military power.

"Mr. Wu'an has worked hard and made great achievements. The defeat this time is not due to the king, but to the cunning of the Qin army. The king ordered me to come here this time, and specifically asked me to tell the general, don't worry about temporary success or failure.

Your Majesty trusts Lord Wu An so much that even I, an outsider, feel jealous. "When the two met, Zhao Cong first pretended to flatter Li Mu according to the previous plan.

Zhao Guo's situation won't last long, everyone knows this, if he never raises the question, Li Mu will definitely become suspicious.So Zhao Cong continued to say, "There are not many military supplies in the capital. The king ordered me to ask the general when I can send troops to expel the Qin army and restore Zhao Tu."

When Zhao Cong mentioned this, Li Mu was really suspicious.He explained the reason for Zhao Cong in great detail.Hope to have something to say about it.

When the matter was not completed, Zhao Cong naturally showed extreme humility and tried his best to give the appearance of accepting the teaching.

The two of you talked to each other, and they entered Li Mu's handsome tent.

Although the layout of Li Mu's commander's tent is simple, it is extremely spacious, not only the dozen or so sergeants led by Zhao Cong followed in, but also some generals from Li Mu's army.

Zhao Cong first scanned the generals carefully.Being able to follow Li Mu in, these generals are naturally Li Mu's confidantes, and now remember that when he takes over the military power in the future, these people will naturally be eliminated as soon as possible.

With these people around, it is inevitable that something will happen when Li Mu is captured.Zhao Cong took out the bamboo slips with King Zhao's order and said
"Your Majesty has another important trust in this trip, which is related to the country and the country. I can only say that it is only with Lord Wu An. General, look..."

"Leave first!" Li Mu immediately ordered without doubting him.

In this way, only the guards brought by Zhao Cong and Li Mu himself remained in the entire tent.

"Li Mu listens!" Zhao Cong said pretendingly.

Li Mu didn't think that the Zhao Guoguo, which he wholeheartedly maintained, would be harmful to him, so he immediately clasped his fists with his hands and raised his forehead to listen to the order.

He didn't notice at all that the group of guards brought by Zhao Cong had already taken advantage of the movement of the schoolmen going out just now, and moved slowly to surround themselves in a circle, all holding the long sword in their crotch tightly with their right hands, He stared at Li Mu expressionlessly.

Zhao Cong slowly stretched out the bamboo slip in his hand, while staring straight at Li Mu's movements, seeing that Li Mu seemed completely unprepared, he felt relieved.

"I just heard that our army was defeated in the previous battle. Erlang suffered heavy casualties, and my heart hurts." As soon as he finished reading a sentence, Zhao Cong quickly gathered the bamboo slips together.

There was a sound of "slapping" bamboo joints, and Li Mufang raised his head in doubt.

The guards around Li Mu pulled out their swords and placed them on Li Mu's neck in a swift and unhurried manner.

Although Li Mu was brave, he was easily captured by Zhao Cong when he was caught off guard.

The incident happened suddenly, and Li Mu was not prepared. He glanced sideways at the long sword that was close to his neck and said in a deep voice, "What does General Zhao mean?"

"Don't you know what you did yourself?" Zhao Cong asked back, first ordered the guards to tie up Li Mu, then pulled the bamboo book in his hand to the sides and continued to read. "Li Mu, the Lord of Wu'an, acted recklessly and acted arbitrarily, causing our army to lose troops and lose generals, which is a heinous crime.

Thinking of his military achievements in the past, he wanted to forgive him, but Li Mu disregarded the favor of the emperor and colluded with the enemy general, and even conspired against Zhao Jia, which was a heinous crime.

He ordered to cut Li Mu's Wu'an title, search Li Mu's mansion, and kill all his family members.The Bairen Zhao army is led by Zhao Cong, and Zhao Lin is the assistant. Li Mu is about to escort Li Mu to Handan and divide his body by five horses. "

(End of this chapter)