In 260 BC, the famous Battle of Changping broke out in Chinese history, a decisive contest between Qin and Zhao. The famous general Lian Po of Zhao was initially in command, and was later taken over by Li Mu, but unfortunately, Zhao was defeated and suffered heavy losses. The Battle of Changping not only marked the serious weakening of Zhao's military strength, but also heralded the gradual opening of the iron curtain of Qin's unification of the six countries. As the top general of the Zhao State, Li Mu was praised by history for his military talent and accurate grasp of the battle situation, but his fate and the future of the Zhao State were also changed by this battle.
In Yanmen County, Li Mu stood on the city wall, his eyes pierced through the cold wind on the margin, and looked at the northern grassland. Biansai's life made his face appear more composed. His lieutenant Zhang Yao stepped forward and said worriedly: "General, the Huns have been active a lot in recent days, should we send troops to demonstrate?" ”
Li Mu shook his head lightly and said expressionlessly: "Yaozi, the war is not about how often you attack, but about winning the attack. If the Huns really attack, we will have a plan to deal with it. ”
Back at the command tent, Li Mu inspected the soldiers' food and weapon reserves in detail, each of which was required to be accurate to the smallest unit. He knows that the morale of a soldier is closely related to the daily treatment. He told the trainers: "Make the training of the archers a little more intense, so that the soldiers do not have time to feel cold." ”
A few months later, the Xiongnu did attack on a large scale. Li Mu ordered the soldiers to withdraw to the fortress and hold on. He was on the city walls, quietly observing the movements of the enemy. Although the Huns were rampant, they failed to break through the defenses of Zhao.
"General, when can we attack?" A young general asked, puzzled.
Li Mu replied calmly: "To win, you need to be patient and wait for the best time. ”
In this way, Li Mu took defense as an attack, so that the Xiongnu failed to succeed in several attacks, and finally retreated in disgrace. And all of this is in Li Mu's calculations.
Finally, on a late autumn night, Li Mu summoned his generals and announced, "It's time for us to prepare a large-scale counterattack." "He laid out in detail the lines of action and battle plans of each unit, each accurate to the hourly action.
On the day of the battle, Li Mu's army launched a fierce attack with lightning speed. The Huns were taken by surprise and returned defeated. This victory not only consolidated the border security of Zhao, but also greatly boosted the morale of the army and the confidence of the people.
In the years that followed, Li Mu continued to maintain a stable border, and his policies and tactics were widely praised by Zhao both inside and outside the country. Despite this, his worries about Zhao's future have never diminished. He knew very well that after the Battle of Changping, the vitality of Zhao State was greatly damaged, and it was difficult to defeat the strong national strength of Qin State after all.
In his later years, Li Mu discussed state affairs with his staff, and he often sighed: "The reason why I use troops is because the country is stable and the people live in peace." But the general trend of the world is difficult for us to reverse. His words were full of helplessness and deep worry.
In the end, Li Mu died of old age, and the state of Zhao was destroyed by the state of Qin soon after. Although he failed to see the ultimate fate of the Zhao State, his efforts and sacrifices to defend the country and protect the people will not be forgotten by history.
Li Mu's life is a legendary war epic, and he used his wisdom and courage to win victory after victory for Zhao State. In the torrent of history, even the most heroic generals could hardly turn things around single-handedly. His story tells us that true heroes are not only warriors who charge forward on the battlefield, but also guardians who silently undertake and selflessly dedicate themselves to the country and the nation in troubled times. Li Mu's career, like a tragic epic, reminds us that although heroes are respectable, peace is the eternal pursuit of mankind.