Lian Po, the word Hongye, hometown in Zhao State Kucheng County (now southeast of Dingzhou, Hebei). During the Warring States Period, Kucheng County originally belonged to the Zhongshan Kingdom, but after the fall of the Zhongshan Kingdom in 296 BC, it was incorporated into the Zhao Kingdom. Born in 327 BC, Lian Po was originally a native of Zhongshan, but he later took pride in the Zhao people and served the Zhao State with all his heart.
In 283 B.C., Lian Po ushered in the glorious moment of his first independent leadership. That year, the pattern of the world changed dramatically due to a major event, and Le Yi led the five-nation alliance to launch a fierce attack on the Qi country. As a neighbor of Qi, Zhao had long been dissatisfied with Qi's strength and aggression, and now seeing a good opportunity to defeat Qiang Qi, Zhao gladly joined the battle.
King Zhao Huiwen sent Lian Po on the expedition because he was not only brave, but also because he and Le Yi had a friendship with the same country and could cooperate better. Lian Po was very heroic in the battle of the Five Kingdoms, and led the elite cavalry created by Zhao Yong, the king of Zhao Wuling, Hu Fu Jing Cai, and penetrated deep into the territory of Qi with great momentum. They were invincible and brave, killing the enemy all the way, and successfully captured the city of Yangjin (now west of Yuncheng, Shandong), and captured real results for the Zhao State. This battle also fully demonstrated Lian Po's bravery and resourcefulness.
After Le Yi won a decisive victory in the Battle of Jixi, Zhao Jun returned home with a rich trophy. King Zhao Huiwen was very happy, rewarded him greatly, and appointed him as Shangqing. The position of Shangqing has a supreme position in the country deeply influenced by Zhou Li, which is equivalent to the Xiangguo. However, at the end of the Warring States Period, Shangqing's status declined, and although his condition shrank a little, he was still an important part of the country. Despite this, Lian Po, who was promoted to Shangqing, was still a noble official with a prominent position and reputation.
Lian Po and Lin Xiangru worked closely together, playing the movement of peace in Zhao State. After the alliance in Michi, Qin's targets were like fluttering leaves, unpredictable, and Zhao was able to enjoy a period of tranquility.
In 279 BC, he marched eastward and defeated the Qi army, making the Qi state's ambition to reclaim the Yang Jin come to naught. The following year, in the battle to attack the Wei state, General Lou Chang failed to conquer the city as he wished, but as soon as Lian Po came out, he descended like a tiger and captured several towns from the hands of Wei Wushu. This victory not only extended Zhao's territory to the south, but more importantly, it left a profound lesson for the Wei army that had conquered Handan that year.
In the second year, Lian Po made persistent efforts and continued to advance into the depth of the Wei State. The Zhao army attacked the fortified tomb, where he built a city and demarcated the new Zhao-Wei border. On the way back to the division, he easily captured Anyang City, all of which showed the strength and majesty of Zhao. In the face of Lian Po, a heroic general, Wei could only be overshadowed and flee.
In 269 BC, the state of Qin sent the general Hu Shen to lead more than 100,000 Qin troops to attack Zhao Diyan. Zhao Hao, a famous general of Zhao State, defeated the Qin army and achieved a rare victory since the exchange of troops between Qin and Zhao. However, the King of Qin was not reconciled to defeat and instead marched into attack Jiyi. A few towns were gained and lost, and naturally Lian Po had to send troops to protect them. Lian Po won another great victory in Jiyi, and once again taught a lesson to the Qin State, which was far away.
In 262 BC, the Qin army attacked Shangdang County in South Korea, wanting to pocket this piece of fat, and then targeted Da Zhao with great eyesight. At this time, Feng Ting, the Taishou of the Shangdang, who was intent on provoking trouble, gave this strategic place that Qin had coveted for a long time to Zhao State. After Zhao Guoren took over this hot potato, he had to face the surging fire of the Qin people. This protracted and unprecedented Changping battle between Qin and Zhao kicked off a tragic prelude.
However, at this critical moment, Zhao Hao died suddenly, and Lin Xiangru also fell ill. The military responsibility of Zhao State can only be undertaken by Lian Po. Lian Po knew that the battle situation was severe, and did not hesitate to take over the command of Zhao Jun, and resolutely rushed to the battlefield that devoured living beings like a meat grinder.
On the battlefield of Changping, the Qin army defeated the Zhao army several times, occupied Yewang, attacked Shangdang in the north, and completely cut off the north-south connection of Changping. Faced with this scene, Lian Po led the tired and outnumbered Zhao army over the Taihang Mountain and hurried over. He was flexible and decided to build a fortification in the mountainous terrain around Changping, exhausting the enemy army and waiting for an opportunity**. Under the wise command of Lian Po, the Zhao army built three lines of defense, of which the third line of defense along the Danshui was the strongest and was also the last barrier of the Zhao army.
On the one hand, Lian Po mobilized the people of the party to assist in the guards, building the fortifications, and transporting the transportation, and was very busy. Under the leadership of Lian Po, Zhao **min was single-minded, so that after the Qin army broke through the two lines of defense of the Zhao army, it could no longer break through, and had to stop in front of the third line of defense, and its vigor gradually wore off.
This tug-of-war between Qin and Zhao lasted for three years, making Zhao unspeakably miserable. To make matters worse, Qin threatened other vassal states by forbidding them to supply grain to Zhao, making Zhao's grain unsustainable. In this case, the monarchs and ministers of Zhao began to have doubts about Lian Po's protracted war strategy, and the young and vigorous King Zhao Xiaocheng was even more worried, constantly urging Lian Po to attack.
When the Zhao army was increasingly short of food, Lian Po, who was patrolling the area of Motianling, found a large amount of yellow sand on the mountainside. He had an idea and ordered Zhao Jun to build several granaries in the mountains with cowhides and reed mats, and transport yellow sand into the warehouses at night, and only put some grain on the surface. When the Qin army spies saw the Zhao army's grain and grass piled up from a distance, they were too frightened to attack easily. It was not until the end of the Battle of Changping and the defeat of the Zhao army that the Qin army, which was also short of grain, entered these granaries and found that there was a mystery in them, which was later called "Great Grain Mountain".
If the Qin army did not fight to the end, Lian Po's trick of filling grain with sand is similar to the famous general Tan Daoji of the Southern Dynasty Liu and Song Dynasty, singing the amount of sand, if it is consumed again, it is not known who will kill the deer, but it is a pity that the battle of Changping, which lasted for three years, was replaced at the last moment, although Lian Po failed to achieve brilliant results, but in the face of the strong attack of the new generation of Qin State's famous general Wang Di, it is not easy to maintain his undefeated, but it is a pity that this Lian Po, who could have been able to renew the life of Zhao State, can only sigh helplessly in the face of the rapidly changing war situation." It is not a crime of war, and the enemy is too strong and cunning, and the ministers have done their best."
In 251 BC, Yan decided to dispatch 200,000 troops and 2,000 chariots from all over the country to attack Zhao's Yanyi and Daiyi in two ways.
In the face of the invasion of Yan, King Zhao Xiaocheng sent the already aged veterans Lian Po and Le Cheng to lead more than 100,000 troops to meet the enemy. Lian Po analyzed the battle situation and believed that although the Yan army was numerous, it was proud and underestimated the enemy, and lacked cooperation, and it was exhausting from the long journey. He decided to let Lecheng stick to Daiyi and contain the Yan army on the North Road, while he personally led the army to meet the Yan army on the South Road in Yanyi.
Under the skillful command of Lian Po, the Zhao army hated the enemy, resisted bravely, and soon defeated the Yan army of the South Road. Unwilling to fail, Chestnut attacked again, but his plan was learned by Zhao's army. Lian Po skillfully set up an ambush, lured the enemy deep with light troops, and ambushed the main force behind him. Chestnut eventually fell into a siege and was killed by the rebels. Subsequently, Lian Po turned north and fought with Lecheng against the Yan army on the North Road. After learning the news of the defeat and death of the chestnut belly, the morale of the Yan army plummeted and they fled one after another. Lecheng took the opportunity to attack and won a big victory.
In the end, Lian Po and Le Cheng joined forces and went deep into the Yan Realm for 500 miles to surround Jicheng. In desperation, Yan Guo ceded the land and sued for peace. Zhao Jun returned victoriously. The Battle of the Yan Dynasty was the pinnacle of Lian Po's military career, and he relied on an army composed of young and old to win more with less, writing a legendary story of defending his family and country.
In front of everyone's eyes, Lian Po turned the tide with his weak body and won a battle that seemed to be a definite defeat. This battle not only terrified the enemy, but also made the people of Zhao admire him. For a time, his prestige was like the rising sun, and no one could match it. At the right time, Zhao Sheng, the senior Xiangbang Pingyuan Jun of Zhao State, passed away. After careful consideration, King Zhao Xiaocheng decided to appoint Lian Po, who had just been promoted to Xinping Jun, as the best minister. This appointment made Lian Po's status in the Zhao State skyrocketing, and he became the second person after King Xiaocheng.
When the resolute King Zhao Xiaocheng died, his son Zhao Mourning King Zhao Yan hurriedly ascended the throne. The history books do not have a high opinion of this new monarch, and the crisis of the country is like a snowball in his hands. He pampered women, was close to villains, and the hope of the country gradually disappeared in his hands. Lian Po, a veteran who has dedicated his life to the country, will also come to an end in the hands of this faint king.
King Zhao Mourning Xiang had long been dissatisfied with Lian Po, and he was disgusted with the old minister's harsh accusations. However, Lian Po's prestige made him have to endure it, and he could only signal to Guo Kai, the favorite minister around him. Guo Kai and Lian Po have had a long history. As the male partner of King Zhao Mourning Xiang, his influence on King Zhao is not trivial. At a banquet, Lian Po reprimanded Guo Kai in public, making him hold a grudge. Now that he has an opportunity, Guo Kai will naturally not let it go. He falsely accused Lian Po of being disobedient, although he knew that Lian Po was old and weak, but King Zhao Mourning Xiang was convinced of this, and immediately sent Le Cheng to the army to take over the command of Lian Po.
When Lian Po heard the news, the grief and indignation in his heart erupted like a volcano. He paid his life for Zhao Guo, and just because of a few words of advice, he suffered this catastrophe? Driven by anger, he made a bold decision to lead his troops to find the Theory of Lecheng. Knowing Lian Po's prestige, Lecheng didn't want to get involved in this dispute, so he chose to flee and disappeared without a trace.
Lian Po came to his senses, and he couldn't let himself be charged with being a traitor. So, he followed Lecheng, bid farewell to the Zhao ** team, and took his relatives to Daliang to be a duke. The state of Wei was in the midst of a talent shortage, and the king of Wei welcomed the arrival of Lian Po. However, under the persuasion of other ministers, the king of Wei became suspicious of Lian Po. He felt that Lian Po was old, and it was difficult to trust the glory of the past. So, he was put aside and left unattended.
Zhao lost two generals in a row, Qin was overjoyed, and the Qin army organized a large army to go to Handan for a safari. At the time of the national disaster, King Zhao Mourning Xiang couldn't help but miss the good general Lian Po in the past, so he sent an envoy with valuable armor and fast horses to Daliang to comfort Lian Po, and by the way to see if he could still serve the country. This was a good thing, but King Zhao's kindness made Guo Xingxing unhappy. Guo Kai disregarded the interests of the country and only wanted to exclude dissidents, and he decided to give the envoy a rich gift to prevent Lian Po from returning.
The envoy was a guy who saw Qian Ming, and he also knew Guo Kai's power, so he had a plan and deliberately brought back the news that Lian Po was already old and unbearable to King Zhao. He said: "General Lian Po is very grateful for King Zhao's concern, he ate a bucket of rice and ten catties of meat in front of me, put on his armor and danced a big sword on his horse, showing extraordinary food and martial arts. However, within half an hour, General Lian went to the toilet three times! King Zhao was overjoyed at first, but then dismissed the idea of using Lian Po in disappointment.
Lian Po, who was waiting for a long time in the Wei State, had been waiting for King Zhao's summoning for a long time to no avail, so he had no choice but to accept the invitation of the Chu State and go to the Chu State to serve as a general. However, at that time, the Chu State was powerful, and the three households of Zhao, Qu, and Jing held great power, and they did not allow foreign generals to emerge at all. Although Lian Po had great ambitions, he was never able to display his talents in the Chu State. He often sighed: "I want to use Zhao people", but Zhao never used his intention again.
In the last years, Lian Po lived in longing and depression. For an octogenarian, how cruel such torture is. Eventually, he died in 243 BC. Soon after, the state of Zhao, which he had in mind, also went to ruin.
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