In 260 BC, Bai Qi defeated Zhao in Changping, Zhao Kuo was killed, and 400,000 Zhao troops were brutally killed by the Qin army.
This battle completely weakened the military power of Zhao and laid the foundation for Qin to unify the world.
After the Battle of Changping, Bai Qi hoped to take advantage of the victory to pursue, capture Handan City, and completely eliminate the Zhao State. However, out of jealousy of Bai Qi's exploits, Qin Prime Minister Fan Sui agreed to Zhao's request for a truce between Liucheng, Qin, and Zhao on the grounds of fatigue of the Qin army.
In the Battle of Changping, Qin's national strength was greatly damaged, so King Zhaoxiang of Qin accepted Fan Sui's suggestion. However, King Xiaocheng of Zhao, who had initially agreed, changed his mind after the Qin army retreated, believing that ceding the six cities would strengthen the Qin state and hasten the fall of the Zhao state.
As a result, King Zhao Xiaocheng united with Chu, Han, Wei, Yan and other states to fight against Qin.
In 258 BC, King Zhao of Qin sent his general Wang Ling to attack Handan in Zhao, triggering the Battle of Handan.
Although Zhao suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Changping, the people of the whole country worked together to defend the city in the Battle of Handan.
Although the grain and grass in Handan City were running out, and even the situation of "changing children and eating", Zhao **min still resisted bravely and never surrendered. Wang Ling besieged Handan for several months, and although the situation was critical, Zhao's stubborn resistance led to heavy losses for the Qin army.
King Qin Zhao saw that Wang Ling could not capture Handan, so he sent Wang Ji to replace him and continue to storm Handan City. In terms of military strength, Zhao was no longer an opponent of Qin.
King Zhao sent Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng to ask for help from Chu, Wei and other countries, and Pingyuan Jun decided to bring twenty talented disciples there. These doormen were a group of special people in the society at that time, who were supported by the nobility and had certain knowledge and skills.
During Pingyuanjun's selection process, a doorman named Mao Sui took the initiative to express his willingness to accompany him, which aroused Pingyuanjun's doubts.
Although Mao Sui claimed to have spent three years in Pingyuanjun's house, Pingyuanjun knew nothing about his talents. Convinced that he had hidden his strength, Mao Sui finally persuaded Pingyuanjun to become one of the messengers for help.
In the process of going to Chu to ask for help, Pingyuanjun, Mao Sui and others were received by the king of Chu, but the king of Chu was skeptical about sending troops to rescue Zhao. Pingyuan Jun argued for a long time, but the King of Chu still hesitated.
Seeing this, Mao Sui suddenly spoke out to persuade him, pointing out the benefits of conniving against Qin and criticizing the hesitant attitude of the Chu State. His words shocked the king of Chu, and he finally agreed to send troops to rescue Zhao. After leaving the state of Chu, Pingyuan Jun led Mao Sui and others to the state of Wei and successfully persuaded the king of Wei to send troops to support.
Although the king of Wei was a little hesitant, he finally agreed to send troops. Xin Lingjun "stole talismans to save Zhao", and while defeating the Wei general Jin Contempt, he led the Wei army to the city of Handan.
Under the reinforcements of Wei and Chu and the Zhao army in Handan, the Qin army was heavily damaged and forced to retreat, and Zhao won the battle of Handan.
Mao Sui played an important role in lifting the siege of Handan, and his words influenced the decision-making of the king of Chu, and ultimately saved the state of Zhao from crisis.
Mao Sui's self-recommendation showed his eloquence and extraordinary wit.
Pingyuanjun's misunderstanding of Mao Sui caused him to miss out on a talent with great potential. Although Mao Sui was full of self-confidence in the war, he eventually fell into trouble due to his lack of military experience and committed suicide.
This tragedy reflects the disastrous consequences that can be achieved if talent is not used properly. Mao Sui's later descendants, especially Mao Chang, made outstanding contributions to the preservation of the Book of Songs.
The descendants of the Mao clan of Shaoshan in Hunan have left a glorious chapter in history.