A New Strategy
The Qin sent agents into Zhao and Han to spread accusations that Lian Po was too cowardly and old to fight. King Xiaocheng of Zhao was already dissatisfied with Lian Po's strategy. Lian Po was replaced by Zhao Kuo, son of famous and deceased Zhao general, Zhao She. At the same time, the Qin secretly replaced Wang He with the renowned general, Bai Qi.
According to legend, a dying Zhao She told his wife never to let Zhao Kuo command an army. When Zhao Kuo was appointed general, Lady Zhao and minister Lin Xiangru could not persuade King Xiaocheng to cancel the appointment. However, Lady Zhao extracted a promise from the king that the Zhao clan would not be punished if Zhao Kuo failed.
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