"I heard that Qin is a country like a tiger. Since they have mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, they are ready to destroy Zhao. How can they withdraw their troops and negotiate peace just because of one person's words? That's what you are doing.
Only those idiots would believe their words!" Ge raised his head and looked at the many disciples in front of him with disdain. His words offended all the disciples, and everyone drew out their daggers angrily.
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Di Qi's face turned red, and he shouted: "As a human subject, you want to slander Shaojun repeatedly; as a Zhao native, you want to curse your own country. A villain like you is really not worthy of being by Shaojun's side!"
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Ge was not afraid at all and sarcastically said: "Why do you need me to slander Shaojun? I am just a person with no morals. I dare not discuss important national affairs, but if Shaojun is surrounded by people like you
, then the day when Young Master will die is not far away!"
"You are a villain who was kicked out by Mr. Pingyuan!"
"You barbarian!"
Di's dagger was about to stab out suddenly, Zhao Kuo angrily shouted: "Stop!" Di's dagger had already stabbed in front of Ge. Ge remained unmoved and looked at Di in front of him mockingly and said: "What if?"
If you think you are a warrior, then go ahead and stab him."
"Ge! Shut up!" Zhao Kuo shouted, quickly walked up to them, and asked with a cold face: "What happened?" Di then said angrily: "We are talking about the war.
, this guy came to insult us and Shaojun. We all came to follow you because of your virtues, Shaojun. How can you tolerate such a villain by your side and constantly slander you?"
Zhao Kuo also heard Ge's words just now. He frowned and asked again: "Why do you say that the war will not end?"
"It will be the autumn harvest soon. If the Qin people want to negotiate for peace, then why don't they let the soldiers go back to work on the farm, but continue to be stationed in Shangdang County? This shows that they do not want to negotiate for peace, but
I have made up my mind to attack Zhao State rather than delay the autumn harvest. Shaojun, you are called a wise man of Zhao State, why don't you understand such a simple truth?" Ge Weng asked angrily.
Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment, and his face gradually became solemn.
Di said angrily: "Please, Master, let me kill him!" Ge glanced at him and laughed and said: "When I followed Ma Fujun to kill the Qin people, you were still riding a bamboo horse, even if there are ten
A warrior like you is no match for me."
Zhao Kuo interrupted their quarrel and said: "The second and third sons are all my disciples. I heard that the disciples all want to defend the lord against powerful enemies. How can they fight with each other? Please don't point your swords at each other.
This is unreasonable." Hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Ge didn't say anything. Di said again: "But how can Shaojun tolerate his slander?"
Zhao Kuo added: "In the past, King Wei of Qi accepted the advice of the Prime Minister Zou Ji and issued an order: All the people of the country who can criticize his faults in person will receive high rewards and can criticize him in letters.
Those who are able to criticize and discuss their faults in crowds can get low-level rewards. So the state of Qi gradually became stronger and stronger, and after the princes heard about it, they all came to the state of Qi to pay homage."
"King Qi Wei, as a prince, is able to face criticism from others. Am I, Zhao Kuo, more noble than King Qi Wei?"
"Not really."
"The state of Qi can become stronger because King Qi Wei accepts criticism. Shouldn't I keep Ge so that he can face those who criticize me?"
"Should...should."
"I want to give you Ge the best reward." Zhao Kuo said, bowed to all the disciples, and said: "I also ask the second and third sons to tell me my faults face to face."
Even Di was speechless at this moment and bowed down. Zhao Kuo took off his sword, handed it to Ge in front of him, and said respectfully: "I hope you can continue to do this and point out where I am wrong." , Ge looked at Zhao Kuo in front of him blankly. Suddenly, he turned away and rubbed his eyes. Alas, the wind and sand are a bit strong.
Zhao Kuo did not expect that what he said to the disciples would spread. Of course, with Di at the scene, he should have thought of it. However, within three or four days, many places already knew about it, so As a result, Zhao Kuo's reputation as a virtuous person became even greater, and more people came to visit him.
Everyone said that the State of Zhao produced a truly wise man.
This is very inconsistent with Zhao Kuo's plan to continue to keep a low profile. Sometimes, he really wants to slap himself a few times. Why do he talk so much nonsense? Isn't it enough for the Qin people to help him promote his reputation? Even Ying Yiren in Handan also I feel very strange. It’s wrong. Didn’t Lu Buwei leave Zhao Guo? Why is Zhao Kuo’s reputation getting bigger and bigger? Could it be that the people Lu Buwei left behind are continuing to implement his strategy?
For several days, Zhao Kuo did not dare to go out. He wanted to keep a low profile.
Six or seven days passed like this. After meeting many visiting guests, Zhao Kuo became a little bored at home, so he decided to go out for a walk, just walk around in the horse suit. Nothing should happen. stop?
After walking out, Zhao Kuo saw many villagers. They were all very busy, carrying heavy bamboo baskets. When they saw Zhao Kuo, they would raise their heads and force out a smile. After a simple greeting, they continued. On the way, Zhao Kuo noticed that their bamboo baskets were full of corn, that is, millet. The golden millet had not been separated yet. They packed so much that their whole bodies were bent.
Zhao Kuo looked at these people and couldn't help but smile and said: "What a great harvest year."
"Ha..." Ge suddenly snorted coldly.
Zhao Kuo glanced at him helplessly and asked: "Am I wrong?"
Ge looked into the distance and said in a low voice: "All the young people in Zhao State are in Shangdang. Some have been away for a year, and some have been away from home for three years. The farming has fallen on the old, young, women and children. Grain production is getting worse year by year, and people have died of starvation in many places... Three old people died of exhaustion on the farmland in Mafu this year, and I don't know how many people will starve to death. Shaojun can actually say this. Any good words?"
Zhao Kuo looked in a daze. He looked at the villagers on the road again. This time, he saw something different on their faces. They had no joy of harvest at all, and everyone was frowning. There were even people wiping their face constantly on their brows. Zhao Kuo thought it was sweat at first, but it turned out that it was tears soaked in sweat.
"Why is this happening...Don't Qin people need farming?" Zhao Kuo murmured.
"Even if the people of Qin sent hundreds of thousands of young men, there would still be people who could work on the farmland, there would still be enough food in the granaries, and the people of Qin would be able to obtain titles for their hard work, but what about the people of Zhao? Zhao people have nothing." Ge shook his head and repeated, "Zhao people have nothing."
Zhao Kuo's face turned red from holding back. He wanted to yell, "Zhao people still have me." However, he couldn't tell. He was just a useless person. Zhao people regarded him as a savior, but he was nothing more than a savior. He couldn't do anything about the Qin people's vicious plan. He turned around angrily and returned to the courtyard. Ge looked at Zhao Kuo's back and sighed helplessly.
"Alas... Zhao Ren has nothing."
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In the next few days, Zhao Kuo's face was not very good and he never smiled again. The diners did not ask too much. Under the leadership of Di, the diners all went to help the people in horse uniforms collect the food. Corn is harvested, and corn needs to be harvested in time. Otherwise, if it gets caught in the rain or something, it will be a huge loss.
On this day, Zhao Kuo had just left the door when he heard Ping Gong's pleading voice.
An official stood in front of the gate of the courtyard next door and said something forcefully to Duke Ping. Duke Ping just lowered his head and kept begging. There were several baskets of corn beside him. Zhao Kuo was furious, stepped forward and grabbed them. The official asked, "What are you doing?"
The official was shocked and didn't say anything. Duke Ping hurriedly stepped forward and asked Zhao Kuo to let go of his hand. The official bowed to Zhao Kuo and then said helplessly: "Ma Fuzi, I'm here to collect military rations, but this old man insists on "Give more, I won't listen no matter what you say." Zhao Kuo was about to scold him, why should he accept more, but when he heard his words clearly, he was stunned and looked at Ping Gong again.
Ping Gong lowered his head and begged: "Please help Ma Fuzi and let me pay more food. We have enough food at home. My children are still in the party. All these food are sent to the battlefield. I don’t want him to go hungry and fight for Zhao. We have enough food, so please help me.”
Zhao Kuo was silent for a long time, then looked at the officials and said, "Take it."
"I also have a lot of corn in my house. You can take it with you too."