Hearing Tian Dan’s words, King Zhao couldn’t help but wonder: “Why do you both feel that the Qin army cannot break through? Haven’t they both broken through the first line of defense?”

Tian Dan looked serious and said to King Zhao: "The king doesn't know anything. The so-called first line of defense is not that dangerous, and it is not closely related to the two lines of defense behind it."

"The Qin army is so sharp that everyone knows that if 200,000 Qin troops work together, it is no problem to break through the first line of defense."

"But the two lines of defense behind are completely different. The four main strongholds of Changping Pass, Han Wangshan, Guguan and Qifoshan are connected together through the two valley bottoms of the Dadongcang River Valley and the Xiaodongcang River Valley, which is a tight fit."

"No matter whether Li Jian sent his army to attack any of these four strongholds, Zhao Kuo could immediately mobilize troops from the other three strongholds to support and counterattack, and even in turn, he could encircle the attacking Qin army to annihilate it."

"So, this line of defense is foolproof!"

Listening to Tian Dan’s explanation, the empress dowager’s expression gradually became relaxed.

King Zhao glanced at Li Jian, then turned his gaze to Lian Po: "General, is what Du Pingjun said true?"

Lian Po's expression was extremely serious. After pondering for a long time, he said, "I'm going to tell you that even if I am in charge of the Qin army, there seems to be no good way."

King Zhao said, "So, at this point, the Qin army's attack on Shangdang County has been considered a failure, right?"

Tian Dan nodded with a smile.

Lian Po snorted and said, "Young people are always energetic. Perhaps Dr. Li Jian may not necessarily have any unexpected thoughts."

At this moment, Li Jian said, "After this battle, it is indeed difficult for the 200,000 Qin troops to break through the defense line. Therefore, I will submit a memorial to Xianyang and ask the King of Qin to continue to increase his troops!"

Zhao Kuo was a little surprised, but quickly agreed: "This is indeed a solution. I wonder how many ten thousand troops Li Dutong plans to increase his troops?"

Li Jian looked at Zhao Kuo deeply and said, "Six hundred thousand!"

King Zhao couldn't help but scream: "How could Qin State have 600,000 soldiers?"

King Zhao originally thought that everyone would immediately agree with his words, but to his surprise, no one spoke up.

After waiting for a while, King Zhao said in disbelief: "Chi... can really launch 600,000 troops?"

Lian Po sighed and said, "Qin is the best in the world in terms of population and area. Moreover, Qin has always had a tradition of being a soldier for the whole nation. If the King of Qin really attacked with a army that was full of the country, it would be impossible for 600,000 troops."

King Zhao opened his mouth wide and said for a while: "Then, then I, Da Zhao, also have to resist with the strength of the whole country! Du Pingjun, tell me, how many troops can Da Zhao launch?"

Tian Dan hesitated a little and glanced at the empress dowager.

The Queen Mother said lightly: "But it's okay to say it."

Tian Dan then said: "When you come back to the king, the limit force that Da Zhao can launch now... should be around 400,000."

This is actually also a very amazing number, but King Zhao had no joy on his face, but instead said angrily: "So, is Da Zhao actually 200,000 less troops than Qin? I don't believe it!"

Another silence.

This time, the Queen Mother spoke: "Master, you must learn to face the facts."

King Zhao: "...I understand, my mother."

After King Zhao was quiet, the deduction continued.

Zhao Kuo glanced at King Zhao, then said to Li Jian: "Since you have increased your troops to 600,000, I will also increase your troops to 400,000."

Speaking of this, the minds of the bystanders were completely attracted without realizing it.

Lian Po said slowly: "After deducing this, both Qin and Zhao have done their best."

Tian Dan also spoke: "If Qin lost this battle, then Da Zhao would naturally become the strongest country in the world."

Lian Po said yellingly, "If Da Zhao lost this battle, who else in the world can stop Qin's advance?"

As the two important officials spoke, the atmosphere became more and more tense.

Even Zhao Kuo couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

It was the first time to deduce the battle between millions of troops even for the expert Zhao Kuo who talked about the war on paper.

Li Jian's expression was still calm and said, "So, after the 600,000 troops gathered, Tong Zhao thought I could break through your defense line?"

Zhao Kuo pondered for a long time and said decisively: "If I had 400,000 troops in my hand, then Da Zhao's defense line would still be impossible to be broken!"

Li Jian laughed and said, "You are right."

After Li Jian finished speaking, everyone was surprised.

King Zhao couldn't help but say, "Li Jian, are you giving up now?"

While speaking, King Zhao's face clearly showed a disappointed expression.

King Zhao had great expectations for Li Jian.

After all, Li Jian was the first minister to appreciate and want to promote after King Zhao ascended the throne.

The Empress Dowager said calmly: "Since you cannot defeat it, of course you will lose."

The Queen Mother's tone was obviously happy.

It is true that Li Jian is a talent.

But Zhao State is not short of talents.

For the Empress Dowager, what she needed was a blow to King Zhao.

Don’t King Zhao think Li Jian is a talent? Then let Li Jian lose to King Zhao today.

We must let King Zhao know that when it comes to identifying people and hiring people, governing the country, King Zhao is too young.

If you are young, you must be obedient!

Tian Dan turned his head to look at Lian Po, raised his eyebrows slightly, and it was self-evident.

Lian Po curled his lips and turned his head directly, just pretending that he had never seen Tian Dan.

With the different mentality of the king and ministers of Zhao State, Zhao Kuo looked at Li Jian in surprise: "Di Tong Li...has he admitted defeat?"

Zhao Kuo's tone was not that certain.

In a sense, Zhao Kuo is the one who knows Li Jian the most among everyone present.

Sure enough, the next moment, Li Jian spoke with a smile.

"Of course I didn't admit defeat. Can't I win if I can't break through this defense?"

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned.

Zhao Kuo couldn't help but say, "You can't even break my defense line, what are you going to win?"

Tian Dan laughed: "Dong Li, young people need face, and there is indeed room for discussion on military chess performance, but you can't afford to lose if you are so rude, right?"

Even Lian Po frowned. It was obvious that the old general was quite dissatisfied with Li Jian's choice to be stubborn.

Le Cheng looked at Li Jian coldly and said, "If you continue talking nonsense, then the book will be the host of this deduction, and you can be judged as the loser on the spot."
Chapter completed!