Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Seven: The Xiangyu That Only Will Understand
Many people were happy for Zhao Kuo's return, and the happiest among them was probably Zhao's mother.
Zhao's mother was reluctant to let Zhao Kuo go to Changping. She was not just worried about her son's safety. She was worried that his defeat would dust Ma Fujun's flag. Zhao She was upright, strong-willed and good at fighting. Zhao people loved him.
If Zhao Kuo were defeated, it would also be a huge blow to Zhao She's reputation. But now, she was not worried that Zhao Kuo would damage her father's reputation. Instead, he made the title Ma Fujun even greater.
Zhao Kuo's courtyard cannot accommodate so many people. Fortunately, most of his guests have their own courtyards in Mafu, which can help entertain them. The people are also very willing to stay with these friends of Mafu. In this way, they are busy until the night
, everyone finally found a place to stay. Zhao Kuo returned home and had a very comfortable sleep. At noon the next day, he got up to eat.
The end of the war seemed to be a relief for everyone. Except for Di, everyone else got up very late.
Zhao Kuo was not willing to talk too much about the war with his mother, but he was very willing to listen to his mother talk about the little things that happened in Mafu after he left. The thing Zhao Kuo talked about the most was Zhao Zheng, and Zhao Kuo completely regarded Zhao Zheng as his
She was her biological grandson, but she had a big prejudice against Zhao Ji. She complained unhappily: Zhao Ji didn't want to feed the child herself, and she didn't pay much attention to the child on weekdays. The child kept crying at night, but she let her maid take care of it.
Take your child outside without disturbing her rest.
Zhao Kuo didn't take this to heart. In later generations, there were many mothers who fed their children with milk powder. This didn't seem to be a big deal. However, it was still winter a few days ago, and because the crying of the children affected his rest, he asked his maid to
It seemed a bit excessive to coax children outside in the cold winter. However, Zhao Kuo had heard that women after giving birth would suffer from various psychological diseases, and he was not angry.
Because Zhao Zheng always cried at night, Zhao's mother would hold him and walk back and forth in the courtyard. Sometimes, she would walk for a whole night. Zhao Zheng would only sleep in the courtyard. Once he returned to the house, he would sleep again.
She started to cry. After Zhao Ji was able to walk, she often came to visit Mother Zhao with gifts, but Mother Zhao's attitude towards her was very cold, so Zhao Ji stopped coming, but Zhao Zheng stayed with Mother Zhao.
Here, she will take care of it.
The people in Mafu also liked Mafuzi very much. Every time Zhao's mother took him out, someone would always give him all kinds of food. Zhao Zheng didn't have teeth yet, so he couldn't eat these, so he could only look at them.
If the delicious boy cried, Mother Zhao would chew up the food and feed it to him. According to Mother Zhao, this child must be successful in the future. She has never seen such a noisy child, that is Zhao Kuo.
I never tormented her like this back then.
Zhao Kuo looked at the sleeping little guy in his mother's arms and couldn't help but smile.
An emperor for all eternity, he became his own son in a daze.
He looked at the little guy, seemed to have thought of something, and said: "Mother, please don't tell others who his father is... I'm worried that the relationship between Zhao and Qin will become worse, and other children will
Bullying him." Mother Zhao was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Zhao Kuo took Lord Xinling around in the horse suit for a few days. Lord Xinling had never been to Zhao before, so he happily followed Zhao Kuo to experience the customs of Zhao. Zhao Kuo took Lord Xinling and was about to leave.
He called Ge and said seriously: "I sent someone to invite Du before. I have to leave for something. If he comes, please take him to the side room to wait. But please don't tell him these instructions of mine. You
He just said that I had something to do and left in a hurry, and asked him to wait in the side room."
Ge frowned, but despite his confusion, he nodded in agreement.
Walking on the road, Zhao Kuo carefully observed the buildings, courtyards, and even the roads. Wei Wuji stood aside and complained helplessly: Those who didn't know thought you were from another country! Zhao Kuo just smiled and said, He looked at the simple world in front of him, but he was thinking about what he could do for them. Although he didn't know how to invent and create, he still knew about many good systems in later generations.
As far as the current people are concerned, the State of Zhao can actually follow the example of the State of Qin, encourage mulberry farming, and mobilize the enthusiasm of the people for farming.
"I heard that Lord Xinling has friends all over the world. There are all kinds of sages among your friends. Is this true?" Zhao Kuo suddenly asked.
Wei Wuji was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile and said, "That's it." Wei Wuji, like Zhao Sheng and Huang Xie, has many followers and friends, but Wei Wuji admits his friends directly and simply They are all wise men, but he is the only one. He is free and easy and does not like to be secretive. This is especially true when dealing with friends. His words are sincere and undisguised.
"Then do you have any farm friends?"
Wei Wuji shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I heard that wise men from farmers gathered in the Qin State, and even helped the Qin State write laws to stipulate farming matters for the people..." Zhao Kuo smiled, Said: "Yes, farmers and Qin, the most agricultural country, are really a good match."
In his previous life, Zhao Kuo knew that there were Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Mohism, etc., but after coming to the Warring States Period, he realized that in addition to these schools, there were many, many more schools, including this farmer's family. The representative of the farmer's family The characters, Xu Zixing, Xu Xing, and hundreds of schools of thought seem to represent different classes. Among them, the lowest peasant class is represented by the peasant family.
Zhao Kuo actually wanted to make friends with wise men from the farmers. He himself did not know how to farm, so he needed the children of the farmers to help him.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo was slightly depressed, Wei Wuji smiled and said: "Although I can't recommend you, but I know a person who can definitely help you introduce a wise man from the farm."
"Mr. Pingyuan?" Zhao Kuo asked curiously.
Wei Wuji shook his head and said seriously: "Pang Nuan."
The two chatted for a long time. Zhao Kuo walked towards his courtyard calmly this time. When he returned to the courtyard, Ge told him that Du was waiting for him in the side room. Zhao Kuo pretended to be panicked. He hurriedly walked into the side room. As soon as he entered the side room, he saw Du Zheng sitting on his knees not far away, looking blankly in front of him. Zhao Kuo frowned and deliberately stared at him with an unkind look. After a moment, he finally said: "Du, I kept you waiting for a long time."
"Ma Fujun."
Du stood up in a hurry and bowed to the front. Zhao Kuo smiled and sat in front of him, and asked him to sit down too. Then they talked about the wheelbarrow. The two chatted for a long time. Du looked very happy. The success of the unicycle made him very excited. Zhao Kuo chatted with him for a long time, thanked him for his help, gave him some food, and then sent him away.
After Du left, Zhao Kuo took out a bamboo slip from under the wooden case where Du was kneeling. After unrolling it, the bamboo slip clearly read: "I have found out that Du is related to the state of Qin. Please hurry up." Come here." Zhao Kuo smiled, then picked up the knife and carefully crossed out the content on the bamboo slips.
After resting in the horse service for a few days, Zhao Kuo got up and headed to Handan again.
King Zhao was still in Handan, waiting for the army to return in triumph.
Zhao Kuo did not let his disciples accompany him, but took Ge, Li Yu, and Zhao Fu with him. The same was true for Wei Wuji. He left behind many of his disciples, but took Hou Ying with him to follow Zhao Kuo to Handan.
Lian Po, Li Mu and other generals must all go. On the road to Handan, Zhao Kuo still didn't want to be too ostentatious, and he didn't bring a flag, and he didn't even ride in a chariot. He just took a carriage and rushed to Handan.
At this time, the news that Zhao Kuo was about to arrive in Handan also reached the ears of King Zhao.
King Zhao was very happy and hurriedly called his ministers. He was going out of the city to greet the victorious Lord Ma Fu. King Zhao also knew about Zhao Kuo's private dismissal of the army, but he was not angry or blamed. Yu Qing told him
: Now is the busy time for farming. Let the soldiers go back to work in time. This is a good thing and an act that should be rewarded. King Zhao agreed with Yu Qing's statement. When he saw the approaching carriage from a distance, he was happy.
Almost jumped up.
Although Zhao State failed to gain Shangdang, they defeated Bai Qi and removed the myth that was weighing on the Six Nations.
He can also be defeated, and whoever can be defeated is not a god.
Just like when Zhao Kuo defeated the Yan people and returned, Zhao Kuo was once again warmly welcomed by King Zhao. When the two met, King Zhao grabbed Zhao Kuo's hand and was unwilling to let go. Bai Qi once
When they reached the Great Wall, King Zhao was really scared, and the tragic rumors in Zhao made King Zhao even more worried. It was not until news came that Zhao Kuo had repelled the Qin people that King Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.
From Lou Huan, King Zhao saw the Qin people's fear of Zhao Kuo. He firmly believed that as long as Zhao had horses to serve as king, the Qin people would not dare to use troops against Zhao anymore, and he would not have to fear anyone or worry about anything.
Inside and outside Handan, the people gathered and cheered for Lord Ma Fu. Zhao Kuo rode with King Zhao and walked into the palace with the cheers of the people. King Zhao was still comforting Zhao Kuo and said seriously: "We can't capture Bai Qi alive."
It's not your fault, and I will never blame you for this. Please don't blame yourself." Zhao Kuo was speechless after saying this and was stunned for a long time.
The people of Handan looked at their heroes and cheered for victory. Just as Xunzi said, the people of Zhao needed a hero, and Fan Ju gave them one. Facing these fanatical people, the officials were a little uneasy.
Whispering, Yu Qing looked at them disdainfully and shook his head, but King Zhao didn't seem dissatisfied at all. He was also very happy to see that the people loved Ma Fujun so much.
Everyone walked into the palace, and sure enough, King Zhao had already prepared a banquet.
King Zhao just looked at Zhao Kuo and kept asking him about the war. The others were left out in the cold. King Zhao ignored them completely. Zhao Kuo looked helplessly at Wei Wuji not far away and said to King Zhao: "
Lord Xinling of Wei State also followed me to Handan..." King Zhao woke up and quickly looked at Wei Wuji. Wei Wuji was a little depressed at first. As a member of the royal family of Wei State, he should not be treated as such in Zhao State.
Such disregard.
But after King Zhao saw Zhao Kuo, his thoughts were all about Lord Ma Fu, and he completely ignored him as an honored guest. This made Wei Wuji, who was always treated politely wherever he went, very embarrassed. King Zhao looked at Lord Xinling passionately, and suddenly
Laughing, Wei Wuji was startled by him. Before he could react, he saw King Zhao walking down, walked to Wei Wuji's side, and grabbed his hand.
"I don't know that Lord Xinling is here, so I couldn't meet you in time. Please forgive me."
King Zhao held Wei Wuji's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that he would run away, but would not let go, making Wei Wuji unable to bow to him. King Zhao drank with Wei Wuji enthusiastically, and then said sincerely: "I have heard of you a long time ago.
Dai Ming, I am very happy that you can reach Handan... I have many things I want to ask you for advice..." Zhao Kuo looked at the bewildered Wei Wuji and laughed.
After most of the banquet, Zhao Kuo said goodbye to King Zhao and prepared to leave the palace.
At this moment, King Zhao was still holding Wei Wuji's hand. He was very grateful to Zhao Kuo for sending him Lord Xinling. He also knew that Zhao Kuo was not good at drinking, so he did not persuade him to stay. Zhao Kuo pulled Li Mu out of the palace, and Li Mu followed.
When Zhao Kuo left the palace, Li Mu just asked: "Eldest brother, what do you want to tell me?" Zhao Kuo glared at him and said: "Go and see Duke Lin."
At this moment, the sky was a little dark, Li Mu nodded, followed Zhao Kuo, and rushed to Lin Xiangru's mansion.
Zhao Kuo had always been worried that Lin Xiangru would not survive the cold winter. After all, his health was really poor. Fortunately, after he returned to the horse uniform, he did not hear any bad news. He and Li Mu rushed to Lin Xiangru's courtyard.
In front of the door, he found a carriage parked nearby. Li Mu looked at the carriage seriously, and then said to Zhao Kuo, "It's General Lian Po."
"Isn't General Lian Po still at the banquet?"
"He left just as the party started."
Zhao Kuo nodded and knocked on the door. Soon, Lin Xiangru's retainer came out. Seeing Zhao Kuo and Li Mu, he was very happy and took them into the courtyard. Zhao Kuo heard the sound coming from inside the room.
The retainer did not report the laughter that came out, and led them directly into the room.
Lin Xiangru was lying on the bed, his face was extremely pale, as if there was only a skeleton left in his whole body, without any flesh, and he was terribly thin. The burly Lian Po was sitting next to him, saying something loudly to him, and Lin Xiangru saw it.
The person came, his eyes lit up, he stretched out his hand and called Zhao Kuo and Li Mu. Only a few months later, Lin Xiangru's words were somewhat unclear.
He was vague and his face was not as shrewd as before.
Seeing this scene, Li Mu immediately cried. He knelt down next to Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru wanted to lift his thin hand, but couldn't. Li Mu quickly grabbed his hand, with tearful eyes and
Lin Xiangru looked at each other, and Zhao Kuo also approached him and stood aside. Lin Xiangru said something quickly, but he was too weak, his voice was small and unclear, Lian Po listened carefully for a moment, and then looked at
Zhao Kuo said: "He is happy for you."
Zhao Kuo smiled and looked at Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru nodded and showed a gentle smile.
Lin Xiangru's current appearance is not as good as the original Le Yi. He can no longer move, can't hear anything in his ears, and can't speak clearly. He lies on the bed all day long, talking to himself, and no one can hear this except Lian Po.
If he didn't understand, Zhao Kuo and Li Mu couldn't even communicate with him. Only Lian Po could chat with him, laughing and scolding.
When Li Mu asked him how he knew what Lin Gong was talking about, Lian Po proudly told him: He has been my friend for decades. I can tell what he wants to say with just one look from him.
With Lian Po acting as translator, they just started chatting. Lin Xiangru opened and closed his mouth, smiling as he watched them chat.
Suddenly, he looked a little uneasy. He shook his body and waved his hands, wanting to say something.
As a stench spread, Lin Xiangru cried helplessly.
The former warrior was reduced to the point where he could no longer control his body.
Lian Po stood up. He was tall and lowered his head. He held Lin Xiangru's hand tightly with one hand, "Don't cry... you will all grow old. Don't cry..."
Suddenly, he turned his head, his face changed, like a furious lion, pointed at Zhao Kuo and Li Mu, and shouted: "Get out!!" When he saw Lian Po's red eyes flashing with tears under the candlelight, he
Zhao Kuo took Li Mu and walked out of the inner room without saying a word.