On Zhao Kuo's side, he had just sent away the envoy Zheng Zhu when he heard the good news that the Qin people had stopped attacking.
This news was told to him by Di. Di had many friends and could always hear a lot of news. He entered the courtyard excitedly, pushed aside the few diners in front of him, and squeezed in front of Zhao Kuo. , said happily: "Young Master! Zheng Jun has completed his mission! I heard that the Qin people have stopped attacking the Zhao people and retreated five miles. The war seems to be over!"
Di said, looking at everyone triumphantly, waiting for their questions.
However, he did not expect that instead of asking him more about the war, everyone snorted with disdain and continued busy with their own affairs. Even Zhao Kuo looked at him calmly, pondered for a moment, and then Said: "I have heard about this matter in the morning, and the second and third sons also know about it."
When Di heard this, he became furious and asked: "Who is so talkative? Can confidential matters like war be spread casually?"
Zhao Kuo ignored the guy, glanced at him angrily, turned around and went back to the house. Di was still scolding him angrily. Fortunately, he couldn't stand it anymore, so he pulled Di aside and said, "He lives next door." Mr. Ping, his child sent another letter. Mr. Ping asked Shaojun to help read the letter. The news of the armistice was learned by Shaojun from this letter. You guys, you are usually the most talkative. Dare you complain about others talking too much?"
Di was still a little unhappy, snorted coldly and looked away.
Zhao Kuo sat indoors, frowning. He began to doubt his memory in his previous life. He knew about the war on paper and the Battle of Changping, but he didn't remember that Qin had ceased war with Zhao and negotiated peace? Is the story of the entrapment and killing of 400,000 soldiers of the State of Zhao a fabrication by later generations?
This morning, Ping Gong came to him in a hurry and said that his child had sent another letter. Zhao Kuo looked at it and just learned the news about the truce between Qin and Zhao. Ping Gong's son was very excited. It was said that he would be back soon, and Ping Gong was naturally even happier. He had not seen his son for a year. Perhaps he was too happy. He picked up his mulberry stick and danced in Zhao Kuo's courtyard, looking at every corner. Beating it was regarded as exorcising evil spirits from Zhao Kuo's courtyard and blessing him.
Ping Gong is a well-known ghost exorcist in Mafu Township. If any children or elderly people have strange situations, they will ask Ping Gong to exorcise ghosts for them. At first, Zhao Kuo hated this old man who pretended to be a ghost, but after he personally After visiting Ping Gong to exorcise ghosts once, he gradually began to respect this elder. Ping Gong did not charge money to exorcise ghosts, and he would not force the patients to drink any talisman water.
He would take his mulberry stick and gently tap these people to tell them that the ghost in you has left and you are safe. In Zhao Kuo's view, Ping Gong is more like a psychiatrist. He can He gives spiritual encouragement to patients. When he meets some old people who are sick from overwork because they miss their children, he will sit down and talk to others and persuade them. You can see him holding his blind patient all day long. My old wife goes around exorcising ghosts and blessing people.
Zhao Kuo liked this kind old couple very much. Their happy and gentle smiles could heal many people.
As the news of the armistice spread, smiles were everywhere in Zhao State. Old, young, women and children gathered at the gates of villages and towns, singing Zhao songs, waiting for the return of their relatives. Seeing such a joyful and happy scene, Zhao Kuo's mood also changed.
It's much better. Regardless of whether I remembered it wrongly, as long as we can avoid the war, it will be a great joy for everyone.
Three or four days passed like this, and Zhao's mother came back from Mafu Mountain.
When Zhao Kuo heard the news, he was both happy and sad. The reason for happiness was of course because his mother was back, but the reason for sadness was because the annoying old guy Ge also came back. Zhao Kuo went out to greet his mother in person.
She got off the carriage with a smile. Zhao Kuo's reputation in the Zhao Kingdom was getting bigger and bigger. Although Zhao's mother knew how capable her child was, she always felt very happy when she heard other people praising her child.
As soon as Zhao's mother got off the bus, there were more than a dozen diners around, who bent down and said: "Greetings to the mistress!" Zhao's mother was startled, and then she said with a smile: "Please get up, my second and third children. My child is useless. There is such a thing."
It is his blessing that so many people are willing to follow him through life and death. I want to thank the second and third sons on his behalf." After hearing Mother Zhao's words, the guests were very frightened, and someone immediately said:
"There is no such thing as a mistress in the world to thank her disciples. Besides, it is the luckiest thing for us to be able to follow Shaojun. We will respect you as our own mother. Please also treat us as your own children and discipline us."
, if you have any unreasonable behavior, please correct it and we are willing to comply."
Zhao's mother smiled, looked at Ge who was standing aside and said, "Take them all out." Ge looked at the three retainers who were following him. They all had packages in their arms. They stepped forward,
She gently placed the package in front of Mother Zhao and opened it herself. Only then did everyone see clearly what was inside the package. They were all daggers. There were five or six daggers in each package. Mother Zhao just said
: "These are Ma Fujun's daggers. They have been hidden at home and have no use."
"Today, I will give these swords to you."
"Mother!", the guests were shocked and knelt down in front of Mother Zhao. In this era, when facing the head of the family, or even the monarch, they only need to bow down and bow, but the angle of worship is a bit wide.
Bend down completely. The kneeling ceremony is only used when facing parents and elders. The diners were so polite that they regarded Mother Zhao as their own mother, so Mother Zhao did not let them get up and acknowledge her.
These "sons".
The swords were distributed, and everyone got one. Zhao's mother sighed with emotion: "Before arriving, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to share them all. Now it seems that this is God's will."
Zhao Kuo was also a little surprised and took Zhao's mother into the room. The guests were happily testing swords in the courtyard. There were only mother and son in the room.
"Jun Yan, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Everyone here respects me all the way. Just because I'm your mother. This kind of situation only happened when your father defeated Qin. I was very worried before.
, I was afraid that you would be arrogant because of these reputations, but I didn’t expect that you could maintain a humble attitude and treat others politely, so I don’t worry about it anymore!” Mother Zhao said happily.
Zhao Kuo smiled shyly and said nothing.
Zhao's mother added: "I heard that the war between Qin and Zhao has ended. When I entered the horse uniform, there were many people waiting for their relatives at the door. They are all our countrymen, and their relatives are fighting for Zhao.
You can send people to give them seats and let them sit and wait."
"I understand, Mr. Yan."
The two talked for a long time, and Zhao Kuo sighed with emotion: "When you took out the sword just now, mother, I was worried that some of them would be resentful because they didn't get the reward. I didn't expect that the sword was just enough.
Is this really God's will?" Hearing her son's doubts, Mother Zhao couldn't help but laugh. She looked around and then whispered: "We have more than thirty swords at home. I'm just asking.
I brought it here after knowing the number of people, so of course it will be enough."
Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I understand."
"I almost forgot..." Mother Zhao said, took out two fresh peaches from her sleeves, handed them to Zhao Kuo, and said: "You eat first, I also brought some peach and yun."
, I'll make millet rice for you." Zhao Kuo stopped her in a hurry and said: "Jun Yan, there is a cook at home, how can I keep you busy? You can just rest at home." Zhao's mother was a little a little worried.
Angry and unhappy, he said:
"Back then, your father was just a rent collector, so I cooked for your father and you. Even after he was named Ma Fujun, he didn't dislike my cooking. Now that you don't have the same military exploits as your father, do you want to
Do you dislike my food?"
"I'm afraid that Lord Yan will be tired..." Zhao Kuo said helplessly, but unfortunately he couldn't persuade Zhao's mother. His father, Zhao She, was a feudal lord who rose from the bottom. When he was young, his family was not rich, and
Zhao's mother also suffered a lot. After becoming Ma Fujun, the two of them did not change their past diligent and frugal style. Zhao's mother often did the cooking. Zhao Kuo was the cook at home because Zhao's mother was getting older.
Invited.
As soon as he walked out of the door, Zhao Kuo heard familiar shouts.
