"It's not surprising that a snake swallows an elephant, but it's huge. Guo Kai is greedy."
Gu Cheng held a scroll of bamboo slips and said: "Haste makes waste, since we want to attack Yan and Zhao and reap the benefits, we naturally have to be more patient!"
Now ten days have passed and they are still in the embassy and have not been summoned by King Zhao. After Gan Luo visited Guo Kai for the third time, his face was already very ugly.
Because Guo Kai wants three thousand gold.
There is no doubt that this is the lion's mouth. Relying on the favor of King Zhao, Guo Kai raised the price. Anyway, he really angered the Qin State, and there were generals such as Li Mu to resist him. He could still make a pledge of loyalty to the country, so why not
for?
This is a real villain. He only has interests in his eyes. Even if he has a sharp tongue and speaks with emotion and reason, it is useless.
"well!"
Gan Luo sighed. It's not that he didn't understand this truth, but the position of minister was beckoning. Compared with the dashing Gu Cheng and the cold Gai Nie, he naturally couldn't calm down. The situation in the Seven Kingdoms was unpredictable. If he couldn't quickly
If you win this game quickly, there may be changes.
"Isn't it possible that Lord Xiangguo can't afford three thousand gold?"
Gu Cheng put down the bamboo slips and asked.
In this era, gold does not necessarily refer to gold, but it does not replace bronze as later generations thought, but it needs to be distinguished.
The "gold" used by ordinary people is actually bronze. Bronze is the earliest alloy in the history of metal casting. After being buried in the soil, its color turns blue-gray due to oxidation, so it is called this. The real copper-tin alloy looks bright.
Yellow, similar to gold.
Of course, what is exchanged between nobles is different. It is real gold, so a thousand catties of gold is equal to the city of ten thousand households and the land of a hundred miles. Otherwise, a thousand catties of bronze should be exchanged for a land of a hundred miles? I'm afraid it's not a dream!
Now what Guo Kai wants is naturally three thousand gold. He just blew the wind in King Zhao's ear and made such a profit. He really has a big appetite.
"The prime minister has three thousand guests, and his expenses are huge. I only brought one thousand gold with me this time to Zhao."
Gan Luo smiled bitterly.
Lu Buwei was born into a wealthy businessman and had rare things to live in. He spent more than ten thousand yuan to invest in Ying Yiren. After becoming the Prime Minister of Qin, he openly recruited followers and secretly formed a snare organization. All of this cost money.
This time I was sent as an envoy to the State of Zhao. To put it more clearly, I came with nothing. Qin did not send a single soldier and obtained the city from Yan and Zhao. Lu Buwei gave Gan Luo one thousand gold, which was already valued, and three thousand gold was considered important.
There really isn’t…
"Ha! How about I give you an idea?"
Gu Cheng smiled.
"Please give me some advice, Master!"
Gan Luo's eyes flickered slightly and he immediately cupped his hands.
Snap! Snap!
Gu Cheng clapped his hands, and Zhao Gao's thin figure turned out from the back of the hall, holding three jade tablets. They were all in the shape of shovel-shaped coins from the Three Jin Dynasties, made of fine jade, and painted with different patterns.
"This token belongs to Siyue Casino!"
Gu Cheng took the first gold-patterned jade medal and said calmly: "As the largest casino in Handan, making money every day, who do you think its owner will be?"
Gan Luo raised his eyebrows: "Now the most favored minister of the Zhao Kingdom is Guo Kai. Could it be that..."
"good!"
Gu Chengdao: "Siyue Casino is Guo Kai's property, half of the monthly income goes to King Zhao's treasury."
Gan Luo suddenly realized.
Sure enough, the person who can become the number one favorite is not just a jester. Guo Kai is a man of wealth. He also knows that the king is arrogant and extravagant, so he specially offered gold. How could King Zhao not be happy?
Gu Cheng took the second jade plaque that smelled of rouge: "This is Zuimeng Tower, the largest place for female concubines in Handan, and the owner behind it is General Lecheng."
It was a bit weird for the two teenagers to talk about the land of fireworks, but Gan Luo didn't care at all, and there was deep thought in his eyes: "So, it is Guo Kai who is behind Le Cheng's rise to power?"
Le Cheng was originally a general of the Yan State, and he was very good at adapting to the wind. After a defeat, he was captured by the Zhao army and went directly to Zhao State. The previous generation of King Zhao named him Wu Xiangjun to show his kindness, but he was not reused.
Unexpectedly, the first ridiculous thing that the current King of Zhao did after he ascended the throne was to replace Lian Po with Le Cheng as the commander of the army.
Lian Po was also one of the four famous generals of the Warring States Period. He fought in all directions throughout his life and made countless contributions to the Zhao State. However, he was replaced by a subordinate general. He attacked Lecheng in a rage, but Lecheng was defeated. Lianpo also knew that he could not tolerate today's situation.
King Zhao went into exile in Wei.
There is a question in this: who persuaded King Zhao to order Lecheng to replace Lian Po?
The intelligence from the Luowang organization speculated that it was Guo Kai, but now it seems to be confirmed.
Because if Le Cheng hadn't colluded with Guo Kaihang, Guo Kai would have taken down gold-selling caves like Zuimeng Tower by himself, and no one else would have had their turn.
Recommending Lecheng to the top was Guo Kai's first step in controlling the power in the army. It's a pity that Lian Po left and Li Mu was gone. Otherwise, Zhao would have been struggling and would have almost perished without Qin's attack.
"Young Master just said that if a snake swallows an elephant, it's no big deal. I guess Guo Kai's heart is weak and the snake wants to swallow the elephant."
Gan Luo looked at the last jade medal: "Guo Kai has been thinking about this third piece of fat for a long time!"
"Zhao Guo's music and dance are unparalleled in the world, and the top dancers all come from Feixue Pavilion!"
Gu Cheng nodded and said: "Whether it's influence or rewards from the nobility, Siyue Casino and Zuimeng Tower combined are less than half of Feixue Pavilion!"
There is an idiom called Handan learning to walk. In fact, this "step" is not a walking posture, but a dance step.
There is a popular tiptoe dance in the Zhao Kingdom, which involves dancing on the tips of the toes. The posture is very graceful and the difficulty is extremely high. Therefore, there is a saying that a young man from the Yan Kingdom learned to walk in Handan, but did not learn the essence, and it became a joke among the Seven Kingdoms.
"I have also heard about Feixue Pavilion, but now although Guo Kai and Le Cheng are not in power, with the trust that King Zhao has in them, they are enough to run rampant in Handan City. Feixue Pavilion is coveted by these two people, but
You can still be safe and sound, so what’s the background behind it?”
Gan Luo looked like he was asking for advice.
Gu Cheng looked at Zhao Gao, who said: "Sir, Feixue Pavilion was built by Lord Xinling."
"What!"
Gan Luo's eyes are moved.
Wei Wuji, Lord of Xinling, was the most capable among the four princes of the Warring States Period.
In the battle of Changping, Zhao's army was completely wiped out, and the world was shocked. The other five countries felt deeply ashamed and wanted to send troops to rescue. However, Bai Qi killed too fiercely, and they were frightened, fearing that they would not save Zhao and would let Qin kill the next one.
Target them.
At that time, the king of Wei who was closest was intimidated by the false words of the king of Qin. He was so frightened that he ordered the reinforcements to stay put. Seeing that the situation was not right, Lord Xinling made a prompt decision and stole the military talisman. He also sent powerful men to kill the general, took control of the army, and defeated the Qin army at the foot of Handan City.
This battle made Lord Xinling admired by the world, but it also showed his sharpness and greatly angered the King of Wei. He was unable to return home and stayed in Zhao for more than ten years. It was not until Lord Pingyuan died that he returned to Wei.
"As expected of Mr. Xinling, even if he lives in Handan, he can still purchase this key industry. The dancers sent to various countries over the years may have become his eyes and ears, a good means!"
Gan Luo touched his palms in admiration, then shook his head and said: "It's a pity that Lord Xinling can't protect himself now."
Lord Xinling is indeed a serious problem for the Qin State. In recent years, Qin has attacked the three Jin Dynasties, and every setback has been related to Lord Xinling. In order to target this person, Wei Liao sent lobbyists to pay heavily to persuade the ministers around the King of Wei, and then
Order envoys to Wei to congratulate the new King of Wei on his accession to the throne.
The King of Wei was furious. He was at the peak of his power in the Spring and Autumn Period. There was no new King of Wei. The envoy said that he had received a message that it was Lord Xinling Wei Wuji who was about to ascend the throne. It turned out to be a misunderstanding...
This kind of instigation could not be more clumsy, but due to Lord Xinling's great achievements and the slanderous words from the people around him, the thorn in King Wei's heart became deeper and deeper, and he began to guard against suppression. Now Lord Xinling no longer goes to the throne.
In the morning, if you indulge in drinking and sex every day, you are not far from death.
Every country is doing the self-destruction of city walls. Even Qin killed Bai Qi. How do you expect those kings who are far more stupid than King Zhaoxiang of Qin to make the most rational judgment?
"If Lord Xinling falls, Feixue Pavilion will be in danger. I already know the master's intention!"
Gan Luo stood up and bowed his hands. Just as he was about to find out the source of the three thousand gold, he heard Gu Cheng say calmly: "You don't know!"
"Um?"
Gan Luo's face changed slightly, and he met Gu Cheng's eyes: "The sick tiger's power is still there. Although Lord Xinling has lost power, he will not allow Guo Kaile to take advantage of such a villain and manipulate his subordinates at will. Feixue Pavilion can still
Continuation is just a change of place!"
Gan Luo was puzzled: "The State of Zhao cannot accommodate them, and they cannot return to the State of Chu. Where else can these dancers go?"
"seeing is believing!"
Gu Cheng waved, and Zhao Gao retreated to arrange the carriage: "I have reserved a seat in Feixue Pavilion, let's go and enjoy the world-famous Zhao Wu!"
Gan Luo took a deep breath: "I've heard about Zhao Wu Qingcheng for a long time, I'll wait and see!"
…
…
At the same time, outside Feixue Pavilion.
Yan Lingji, whose body became more burly and whose muscles contained explosive power, looked up at the magnificent pavilion, twisted her soft waist, and walked in.