By the time the sacrificial ceremony was over, two hours had passed. During the entire process, Zhao Kuo was in a daze and had no idea what he was doing. He only felt sore and achy all over his body and could hardly stand up straight. He was more tired than fighting.
Fortunately, Zhao Sheng kept reminding him and he just followed it without making any mistakes.
On the contrary, the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs was extremely excited, with a solemn face, and was meticulous, fearing that there would be the slightest mistake. When it was over and there were no changes, everyone was relieved.
The civil and military ministers surrounded Zhao Kuo and walked towards the palace, and the soldiers also lined up and returned to the military camp outside the city. In the next few days, someone would come over to check the reward. After it was distributed, everyone went home for the holidays.
Wealth and wealth are like walking at night in brocade clothes. Most people fight to the death on the battlefield, waiting for this day. Not only can they get money and honor, but their families can also raise their heads in the future.
"What's the big deal?" Zhao Kuo was walking and found that the group of people were still following him, so he turned around and asked.
"...No." Wei Wuji said with his hands raised. Zhao Kuo had been away from Zhao Kuo for such a long time, and there were many things that he had to look at, but there really weren't any big things that Zhao Kuo could handle.
"Then let's talk about it tomorrow." Zhao Kuo waved his hand, indicating that everyone should go back to their homes, and then quickly walked towards the palace.
"...Nuo." Wei Wuji hesitated for a moment and decided not to disturb Zhao Kuo's reunion with his family. He bowed his hands and left with the civil and military ministers.
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"Is mother's health okay?" Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Mu next to him.
"It's okay. It's just that when nothing happens, my mother will always worry about you. My mother now takes two little guys, Po Nu and Zheng'er, with me every day. This little guy Bin often makes my mother angry, and sometimes makes her happy. My mother likes it best.
That's him." Zhao Mu said.
"As long as you are healthy, I will go to see my mother right away." After arriving outside the palace, Zhao Kuo handed the war horse to Ben and walked quickly towards his mother's residence.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, a man suddenly came out from behind and hugged Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo subconsciously pulled out his sword and relaxed after hearing the sound.
"Brother, you are finally back." Zhao Tong hugged his brother and said excitedly.
"Quickly let go, you are a big girl now, how can you behave like this?" Zhao Kuo said with a straight face.
"I won't." Zhao Tong grabbed Zhao Kuo's arms, shook them, and said, "Brother, shouldn't all the meritorious soldiers come back this time? Why didn't I see General Li Mu?"
"Have you gone to see it outside the city?" Zhao Kuo asked.
"Yes, it's not just me, my mother and several Wang's sisters-in-law also went, but the time for the sacrifice was really too long, so we couldn't wait any longer, so we came back first," Zhao Tong said.
Zhao Kuo triumphantly returned, how could they stay in the palace with peace of mind? This was not the era when women were not allowed to leave the palace. Naturally everyone went to watch, and someone would naturally prepare a place for them, so they did not have to crowd with everyone.
"Li Mu was sent by my brother to attack Donghu. He will definitely be back before winter," Zhao Kuo said.
The Xiongnu and all the barbarians have been destroyed. There is no need to leave too many troops in the north. The militiamen in each county are enough. There is no war in the north. Li Mu will definitely come back after defeating the Donghu.
Although there are still enemies in the north and east of Monan County, Zhao Guo cannot control them now.
In fact, although Zhao State established Monan County, it did not form effective jurisdiction. At least before large-scale cotton production, Monan could only be regarded as a Jisi District. Zhao State could only rule for half a year in summer and winter.
We can only retreat to the south of Yinshan Mountain.
After the large-scale production of cotton, the down problem was solved, and the fire kang was set up, then Monan would really be regarded as the territory of Zhao State.
As long as the winter problem is solved, Zhao will be able to rule even further north, let alone Monan.
If it can house people and has continuous profit output, no matter who becomes the monarch of Zhao in the future, they will not give it up.
"Where is Donghu? Is there any danger?" Zhao Tong looked anxious.
"I told you to study more, but you just don't listen." Zhao Kuo stretched out his hand and tapped Zhao Tong's forehead, "Donghu is in the north of Yan State, and the danger is not that dangerous. At most, he will return without success, and Donghu can't do anything to Li Mu."
The most difficult thing on the grassland is to find and retain the enemy. Defeating the enemy is not difficult, at least for Li Mu.
It's not that Zhao Kuo looked down on Donghu, but he was just a mess, and his cohesion was not as good as that of the Xiongnu. Even if his strength was twice as strong, he would not be Li Mu's opponent.
"By the way, why do you suddenly care about Li Mu?" Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Tong with a look of scrutiny in his eyes.
"Ah? Brother, go see your mother first, and I'll tell the Wangsao that you're back." Upon hearing this, Zhao Tong immediately turned around and ran outside, a little panicked.
"When did it happen?" Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Mu and asked in a deep voice. Li Mu had been stationed in Northern Xinjiang all year round, and Zhao Tong had been in Handan. He didn't remember that the two knew each other, and it was obvious that it was more than just acquaintance.
Damn it, Li Mu has been hiding this from me for such a long time without revealing any clues. Zhao Kuo clenched his hands into fists and vowed to beat Li Mu when he came back.
"It should have been when the eldest brother got married last year." Zhao Mu thought for a moment and said.
"Co-author, you also know about this?" Zhao Kuo suddenly looked at Zhao Mu, a little angry in his heart. He was not angry at Zhao Tong and Li Mu, but angry that only he did not know about this matter.
"I just made a guess because the two met at that time," Zhao Mu said.
In this era, it was normal for men and women to meet. Every year, a large number of boys and girls would fall in love together by the river. Of course, nothing more happened.
Princesses and daughters sometimes participate in such activities to meet the leaders of the country. They know that those who are qualified to marry them basically come from these people, so it is important to choose the one they like as early as possible.
As the saying goes, strike first to gain advantage, strike later to suffer disaster. If you don't strike early, your favorite one will be taken away by others, and you will regret it later.
Pre-Qin women were not shy about speaking out in this regard, but were very bold.
Therefore, it was normal for Zhao Tong and Li Mu to meet. Zhao Mu didn't think about it and didn't realize it until just now.
"When Li Mu comes back, I'll ask him for his opinion." Zhao Kuo waved his hand, somewhat uninterested.
"Brother, don't you object to this?" Zhao Mu asked cautiously.
"Men should marry when they are young, and women should marry when they are young. As long as they are in love, why should we object?" Zhao Kuo asked rhetorically.
Li Mu was a general of Zhao State, and any monarch would try to win him over, but Zhao Kuo never thought of relying on marriage to win him over.
One is that there is no need, and the other is that he will not do such a thing at the expense of his sister's happiness.
Of course, if they were in love, he would naturally facilitate this matter. Li Mu happened to not be married either, so he was already quite young according to his age.
Zhao Tong will get married sooner or later. Zhao Kuo cannot always keep her by his side. It is also difficult to find a younger generation in Zhao who can surpass Li Mu. And with Li Mu's strength, unless he wants to die, he is unlikely to die.
On the battlefield, life safety is also guaranteed.
"That's what the elder brother said." Zhao Mu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Zhao Kuo agrees, the rest will be much easier to handle.
