Warring States Policy

Qin attacked Yiyang, and King Wen Zhaolei of the Zhou Dynasty asked: "How do you think (should) be treated?" (Zhao Lei) replied: "Yiyang will definitely be captured (by Qin). ”

Zhou Jun said: “The city wall of Yiyang has a radius of eight miles. There are countless capable people and enough food for several years. Gongzhong’s army of (South Korea) has 200,000 people. With the help of many people who have gone abroad, Cui can rescue (Yiyang) by rushing to the mountain. The Qin army will definitely return without success."

Zhao Lei said: "Gan Mao is staying in Qin. Once he attacks Yiyang and achieves merit, he will be Duke Zhou of Qin; if he fails to achieve merit, his traces will not appear in Qin. King Qin will not listen to the decision of the elders of the monarch and ministers and insists on sending Gan Mao. ) attack Yiyang, if not, the King of Qin will be humiliated. So I said Yiyang will be captured." Zhou Jun said: "What should I do if you plan for me?"

Zhao Lei replied: "Please tell Jing Cui, Your Majesty: 'Your title has reached Zhigui, your official position has reached Zhuguo, and if you win in battle, there is no better reward (for both officer and title). , failure in the battle is a death penalty. It is better to fight against Qin. If the Qin army captures Yiyang, you will march. The Qin army is afraid that you will seize the opportunity (attack) when they are tired, and will definitely give you treasures; Gong Zhong is grateful to you. For South Korea (Yiyang), if you seize the opportunity when the Qin army is tired, you will definitely give your best treasure.'"

The Qin army captured Yiyang, and Jing Cui indeed entered the army. The Qin army was frightened and immediately sacrificed Zhuzao City, and South Korea also donated valuable treasures. Jingcui obtained land from Qin, treasures from Korea, and had a benevolent relationship with the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.