Gongsun Yan and others walked along the mountain road for less than twenty miles. The surroundings had become dark. The air was damp and the sky was extremely dark. At this time, they vaguely saw a group of people coming towards them in the distance, approaching.

Only then did they realize that they were descendants of the Mohist family led by Gao Sheng.

Gongsun Yan asked Gao Sheng about the pursuit, and Gao Sheng gave a brief report. It turned out that they were chasing along a small road until they reached a large town. However, when they got there, they found that the footprints were mixed and there were many forked roads. They didn't know which way to go.

In which direction to go, he had no choice but to turn back and meet Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan felt a little unhappy, secretly blaming Gao Sheng for not pursuing him, but he couldn't say it clearly. Gao Sheng was a secret envoy sent by the monarch, and he was a general of the Qin army, belonging to two different ranks, and he couldn't control it.

Gao Sheng.

However, the depression in Gongsun Yan's heart could not be eliminated for a while. He was originally on a combat mission in Quwo, more than 200 miles away. He received a letter from Gao Sheng from Fei Ge and urgently led his men to come to support him.

Along the way, he disguised himself as a farmer and a businessman and marched secretly day and night. He originally thought that through a silent surprise attack, he would be able to capture Mr. Gui Gu alive and achieve a miraculous feat. Unexpectedly, he fell into the trap many times and fell into a trap.

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When Gao Sheng saw the captured Su Qin, he was very angry. This time he came out and had bad luck again and again. First, his daughter was injured, so he had to arrange for his disciples to be sent back to the Qin State for treatment. Flying pigeons sent a letter to recruit the Qin army to help, but unexpectedly he was implicated again.

If you play with your nose, you will suffer heavy losses.

How could he not be filled with anger and hatred when his whole life of wisdom was ruined at the hands of these few people? He pulled out his sword and without saying a word, stabbed Su Qin in the chest.

Su Qin's body was tied and he couldn't escape. He thought to himself: "My life is at stake." He simply closed his eyes and let Gao Sheng handle it.

At the critical moment, the scimitar in Gongsun Yan's hand swung, and with a "ding" sound, it hit Gao Sheng's sword, swinging the sword's edge away. Gao Sheng did not expect that Gongsun Yan would stop him, and asked loudly with his eyes wide open.

: "Why did General Gongsun save him?"

Gongsun Yan looked at Gao Sheng coldly and said: "We didn't catch Mr. Guigu, but if we catch an apprentice and go back, we can have an explanation. How can we execute him immediately?"

Only then did Gao Sheng understand Gongsun Yan's intention. He glanced at Su Qin hatefully and said in his heart: "I'm risking your life this time. I'm not afraid that I won't have a chance to take revenge in the future."

Su Qin observed Gao Sheng's expression and knew that this man was thinking about him, but now that he was a prisoner and at the mercy of others, it was better to be a little more detached, so Su Qin closed his eyes slightly and looked nonchalant.

Gongsun Yan ordered the Qin army to rest on the spot for an hour. After that, he led everyone overnight and headed west toward Quwo, preparing to join the Qin army.

Because they were in a hurry to return to Quwo, Gongsun Yan ordered his troops to march all night. The Qin soldiers climbed mountains and ridges, exhausted and miserable.

Su Qin was already injured, and after a whole day of fighting and running, his body was almost exhausted. His wound was in great pain, his head was drooping, and he was pushed forward by the Qin soldiers.

Su Qin was in a daze all the way, and fell asleep several times while walking. The Qin soldiers who were escorting him shook him violently, and he woke up.

Su Qin reluctantly stared at the soldiers pushing him, muttering: "It's too barbaric, and you can't let anyone live!" The soldiers pushing him ignored what he said and continued to push him expressionlessly.

Follow him forward.

Su Qin observed the marching Qin soldiers and saw that although they were extremely tired, they were still marching in order and could not help but admire their military discipline.

In fact, the soldiers of the Qin State did not want to rest, but the general had orders and they must obey them unconditionally. The good sense of discipline of the Qin soldiers was rooted in Shang Yang's reforms in the Qin State.

Shang Yang's reforms were not limited to agriculture. He also made very bold changes to the military system of the Qin State: he abolished the hereditary titles of the nobility, and all titles were determined by the military merits of the soldiers. Merits must be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished. Farming wars

Combination, military and political integration.

Although Shang Yang's reforms were less merciful, they were extremely effective. Su Qin had just witnessed the Qin army's extremely strict military discipline today and had a personal experience of it.

The team marched throughout the night and day, and finally arrived at the foot of Quwo City at dusk.

Quwo has been the central city of the Three Jin Dynasty since the Western Zhou Dynasty. It is located more than 150 miles east of the Yellow River. In the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Wu of Jin used this as a stronghold to occupy his nephew's country. The side branch replaced the authentic one, and the Jin Dynasty began to dominate.

The world.

This place has been owned by the Wei State since the Warring States Period. At this time, the city was actually besieged by the Qin Army, and the Qin Army invaded the Wei territory deeply.

Su Qin glanced at the dark Qin army camp under Quwo City, took a breath of cold air, and said to himself: "The military power of the Qin State is indeed extraordinary."

Gongsun Yan and Gao Sheng escorted Su Qin into the Qin army camp and went straight to the Chinese army's tent. Su Qin saw that the tent had a wide round dome with a diameter of three feet. The entire tent was covered with black cloth from top to bottom.

The whole body was wrapped tightly, and the surrounding area of ​​the big tent was cleaned and tidy.

Gongsun Yan came to the door of the big tent and asked the guard to inform the inside. The guard nodded in agreement, turned around and went into the tent. After a while, he came out and reported in a sonorous voice: "General Wei Yan has invited General Gongsun and Mr. Gao Sheng to come into the tent."

See."

Gongsun Yan and Gao Sheng, one on the left and the other on the right, pushed Su Qin into the tent. Su Qin looked up and saw that there was a table at the back of the center of the tent. A general in his fifties was sitting at attention behind the table.

His face was as heavy as water, with three long locks of beard fluttering, he was thin, his eyes were shining, and his expression was calm and intimidating. His actions revealed a capable and commanding spirit that had experienced many vicissitudes of life.

Gongsun Yan and Gao Sheng pushed Su Qin down to the ground with a bang, then they clasped their fists and bowed in salute, reporting: "The last general will see the Chief General of Wei."

The old general sitting behind the desk raised his hands and arched them slightly, returned the salute, and said calmly: "I wonder what military information your two comrades can tell me?"

Therefore, Gongsun Yan and Gao Sheng, one in charge and the other in charge, reported their actions to General Wei in detail. The old general listened to the report and interrupted from time to time to ask for details.

Su Qin was kneeling on the ground, listening to their conversation. He vaguely guessed that the person sitting behind the table should be General Wei Han, who was known as the Young Master.

conform to.

There is also a well-known story about Wei Han: In the 22nd year of Qin Xiaogong, Shang Yang was granted the title of Daliang of Qin State and led his troops to unite with the Qi State in the east to attack Wei State. Wei Han was ordered to defeat the Qin army in the west in times of crisis.

Shang Yang and Wei Han were good friends in their youth. On the battlefield, Shang Yang deceived Wei Han into negotiating a peace. As a result, Wei Han risked his way to the appointment because he trusted his friends. However, he was ambushed by the Qin army on the way and became a prisoner.

King Hui of Wei was furious and executed all of Wei Han's close relatives. Wei Han was filled with resentment and despair, so he had no choice but to stay in Qin and never return.

Su Qin thought: "No wonder the Wei army was defeated again and again. It turned out that Wei Yan was leading the Qin army to fight. Wei Yan was a famous general, proficient in the art of war, and familiar with Wei's troop formations, topography, and the bravery of the Qin army.
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