Lin Xiangru admitted that he had always underestimated the king of his family.
"Fortunately, the coach of Qin is Wang Lu. If it had been Bai Qi, I'm afraid the king would have missed it." Lin Xiangru shuddered in his heart.
If people were massacred, I'm afraid Zhao's army of more than 400,000 people would not have many people left.
At that time, it will no longer be a question of how to dump the blame, but how to make up for it.
"Kuo would like to ask you something, sir." Zhao Kuo bowed and said.
"What's the matter?" Lin Xiangru decided to help Zhao Kuo with all his strength.
How King Zhao shirks the blame is his business, and he cannot just watch Zhao Guoerlang die.
"Please sir, raise food and fodder for me," Zhao Kuo said.
"Zhao has no more food and grass." Lin Xiangru sighed, the wrinkles on his face piling up.
As the Minister of State of Zhao, how could he not know that the front line was short of food, but Zhao State really had no food and grass.
If the state of Zhao continues to forcibly collect grain, the state of Zhao will be destroyed without Qin's attack.
"The common people have no food and grass. But the ministers, nobles, and... the king, all have food and grass." Zhao Kuo said in a deep voice.
The King of Zhao is the largest nobleman in the Zhao Kingdom.
"You want the king and nobles to donate food and grass? This is impossible." Lin Xiangru shook his head resolutely.
He has watched King Zhao grow up, how can he not understand King Zhao?
It is more difficult to get him to dig out from the inner treasury than to cut off flesh.
And among the nobles, none of them would donate food and grass unless a knife was held to their necks.
"Sir, don't worry. I have already met with the king. The king agreed to take the lead in donating food and grass. In addition, Mr. Pingyuan also promised me that he would convince the nobles in the country. Sir, you only need to convince the ministers of the court except the nobles." Zhao Kuo was calm.
said.
Most of Zhao's ministers were nobles, but some were from poor families like Lin Xiangru or talents from other countries who had taken refuge in Zhao.
Most of these people don't have much property, so it's best to persuade them.
"Really?" Lin Xiangru couldn't believe it.
He couldn't understand how this young man, less than twenty years old, managed to convince King Zhao and Lord Pingyuan Zhao Sheng.
Could it be that in addition to being familiar with military literature, he also has extraordinary eloquence?
"At that time, sir, all you have to do is cooperate with your Majesty." Zhao Kuo nodded firmly.
"In this case, let me persuade the ministers of the DPRK." Lin Xiangru said.
He is still confident in convincing others.
"Thank you sir."
Zhao Kuo bowed deeply, which was the most sincere.
Then, the two talked for another half an hour.
Zhao Kuo stood up and left, and Lin Xiangru sent him outside.
After returning home, Zhao Kuo prepared some gifts and went out again, taking Liu Ping and Ben to visit Zhao Sheng, Lord of Pingyuan.
Zhao Sheng is the uncle of the current King of Zhao and the younger brother of the previous king. His status in the Zhao Kingdom is very unusual.
Along the way, Liu Ping kept telling Zhao Kuo what Pingyuan Jun had done in the past.
"Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng cherishes his reputation very much. You should have heard about Pingyuan Lord killing his concubine. He originally looked down on the lame man and didn't take it seriously at all. Later, because most of the retainers left one after another, he learned that
After the reason, he killed his concubine without hesitation."
"Because of this incident, his reputation became very great, and he was as famous as Lord Xinling of Wei, Lord Chunshen of Chu, and Lord Mengchang of Qi."
"In his heart, reputation is more important than anything. Back then, the old master worked as an official collecting land taxes for a period of time. When the tax was collected from his family, his family refused to pay the tax. The old master dealt with it according to the law and killed Lord Pingyuan.
The nine stewards of the house.”
"Mr. Pingyuan was very angry and wanted to kill the old master. The old master persuaded him that only if Zhao became stronger, your reputation would be greater and more respected, so he released the old master and recommended him to be an official."
Zhao Kuo frowned slightly, he did not expect that the famous Fourth Young Master of the Warring States Period would be such a person.
Liu Ping's words completely shattered the glorious image of the Fourth Young Master of the Warring States Period in his mind.
"By the way, Mr. Pingyuan doesn't like people with great reputations. My master's reputation has almost caught up with his. I'm afraid he will make things difficult for you." Liu Ping said again.
"It's all the good deeds of Qin State." Zhao Kuo said in his heart.
"I understand, is there anything else?" Zhao Kuo asked.
It is far more difficult to convince Lord Pingyuan than to convince Lin Xiangru.
Lin Xiangru was born as a retainer, not a nobleman of the Zhao Kingdom. His family had limited money and food, so even if he spent all of it, it wouldn't be much.
But Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng is different. He belongs to the royal family of King Zhao and is also the uncle of King Zhao.
There are thousands of diners in the house alone, and there are even hundreds of Mei Ji.
There are fertile fields, beautiful ponds, countless gold, silver and jewels, and mountains of grain.
It's not easy to get him to donate it.
The purpose of Zhao Kuo's trip was not only to ask him to contribute food, but also to help persuade other Zhao nobles to contribute food.
It is even more difficult.
"If the Lord wants to convince Lord Pingyuan, he must exaggerate the crisis in Zhao State. He is a virtuous man and understands the principle of leaving the eggs intact after the nest is overturned. Then he tells him that helping Zhao State overcome the crisis can gain a very great reputation. Lord Pingyuan can
Will willingly help Zhao Guo."
"There is no need to exaggerate the crisis in Zhao State." Zhao Kuo smiled inwardly and did not explain.
Just said: "I understand."
In this world, probably no one except him and Bai Qi would believe that Zhao Guoguo would lose so miserably.
…
When Zhao Kuo arrived at Lord Pingyuan's mansion, Lord Pingyuan was already waiting in front of the door.
Mr. Pingyuan is tall and tall, wearing a leisure cloud crown on his head, a brocade black bird red robe, a gentleman's jade pendant around his waist, and a sword. He is surrounded by dozens of people.
Standing among the crowd is very conspicuous.
"Kuo pays homage to Mr. Pingyuan." Zhao Kuo quickly stepped forward and bowed before him.
To Zhao Kuo's expectation, Lord Pingyuan did not embarrass him, but instead held his hand very intimately.
"This is my Qilin son of the Zhao family."
Mr. Pingyuan said happily and introduced him to the guests.
The guests greeted him warmly, mostly with compliments.
In this era, fame can be eaten as food.
When a person with a high reputation travels around the world, he will not only be cared for by food and accommodation, but will also be provided with concubines to warm his bed.
Thanks to the Qin State, Zhao Kuo's reputation has surpassed that of everyone present except Lord Pingyuan.
Pingyuan Jun's Mansion is very large. You pass through rockeries and flowing water, cross several small bridges, pass through pavilions and pavilions, and finally arrive at the living room.
Lord Pingyuan held Zhao Kuo's hand until they entered the banquet, leaving Zhao Kuo a little flattered.
Perhaps it was because of Zhao Kuo's current reputation, or perhaps because Lord Pingyuan valued Zhao Kuo, or perhaps because Lord Pingyuan knew that Zhao Kuo was about to go on an expedition.
All in all, this banquet was very luxurious.
Lord Pingyuan sat in the main seat, Zhao Kuo sat on the right, and the guests sat on the left.
Liu Ping and Ben also had seats, sitting with Zhao Kuo.
A variety of meats and fruits were placed on the banquet in front of everyone.
Waitresses kept bringing new dishes and taking away leftover plates.
Due to the existence of spiritual energy, the fruits in this world are sweeter and more delicious.
In order to better preserve these fruits, the nobles invented ice cellars.
Store ice cubes in winter and save them for summer use.
You can also put the fruit in the ice cellar and take it out when you want to eat it.
Meat is also more delicious.
A tiger with inner energy is made into various delicacies by a chef who is proficient in cooking.
The milky white tiger soup is fragrant and the meat is delicious, making you want to stop eating.
Everyone ate delicious food, drank fine wine, and talked about national affairs.
It feels like guiding the country and inspiring the writing.
As they drank wine and drank wine, the melodious sound of the piano and harp came, and the musicians began to play music.
A group of beauties dressed in light gauze walked into the hall, dancing gracefully and gracefully, with longing eyes that captivated people's hearts.
On a whim, guests can go up and hug Mei Ji and dance together.
No one will mind, but will applaud and call it true nature.
If Mr. Pingyuan is happy, he will reward him with the beauty.