As time goes by, this originally prosperous city has gradually become depressed. Few young people can be seen on the road. Occasionally, a few elderly people walk by carrying corn with their heads lowered. This only makes this city
It became more lifeless and lost a lot of vitality. Suddenly a group of people appeared on the road. They were sitting in the car and talking loudly, bringing some vitality to this old city.
The passers-by looked at them in surprise. After seeing the red Chu robe of the leader, they shook their heads in disdain and ignored them. This group of people was none other than Ying Yiren and his friends.
After Lu Buwei left, Ying Yiren also followed her instructions, put on a luxurious Chu suit and a tall Chu crown, and used the money Lu Buwei left for him to continue to make friends in Zhao.
When Ying Yiren makes friends with others, he never cares about the identity of the other person. No matter whether the other person is a prince of Zhao Kingdom, a knight errant warrior, or a scholar from hundreds of schools, he will always come to him. This makes Ying Yiren have friends everywhere.
He has a good reputation, he often helps the poor, and he can treat his friends with kindness. In the eyes of the generous Zhao people, this is already the standard of a sage.
This time, he will go hunting with his friends. Hunting is required in autumn and winter. This is the most basic entertainment activity for nobles. Of course, unlike later generations, nobles at this time do not go hunting on horseback, but sit in carriages.
To carry out this activity and successfully hunt, you need a good carriage and a skilled driver. Not everyone can be a driver in this era.
The skills that a gentleman should master as a royal are not menial jobs at this time.
Ying Yiren paid a lot of money to hire a driver, so he happily went hunting with everyone. When he was in Qin, he didn't even have a carriage, let alone a driver, because he was not favored.
After the Zhao Kingdom, his life was not easy. Every autumn and winter, when he saw other nobles sitting in carriages, laughing and rushing to hunt outside the city, he was indescribably envious, and vaguely jealous.
Now, he was finally able to sneak into the ranks of these young men and go hunting together.
The carriage had just arrived at the city gate, and the young masters roared out, leaving only shouts of surprise at the city gate. Only Ying Yiren ordered the driver to stop. The driver was a little strange, but he still obeyed.
After listening to Ying Yiren's words, he stopped the carriage. Ying Yiren hurriedly got out of the carriage and came to a young man. This young man was not in the carriage. He was holding the big horse and was waiting for the soldiers.
of interrogation.
The young man was probably just crowned and looked very immature. Although he was young, the heroic spirit on his face could not be concealed. Even when he saw the young men who were out hunting just now, he did not take a second glance and looked ahead, not thinking about it.
Moved, Ying Yiren happened to see him like this, and felt very happy, so he stopped the car and wanted to make friends with this young man in person. Ying Yiren came to him and leaned down to salute.
Only then did the young man become a little surprised, and he leaned forward to return the greeting. Ying Yiren liked him even more, and he said: "I am Zhao Yiren from Xianyang. Seeing your heroic spirit, I can't help but want to come and make friends with you. Please forgive me."
That's rude." The young man returned the greeting and said, "I am Li Mu from Bai Ren. I have no talent and am not worthy of your friendship."
"Li Mu?" Ying Yiren secretly wrote down the name. Just as he was about to continue speaking, the driver on the side reminded him helplessly: "Master, if you don't catch up, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with your friends."
, Ying Yiren frowned and said with some displeasure: "It's rare for me to meet a friend I can truly make. Can't I delay the hunting a little?"
The driver immediately replied: "I heard that a person who does not keep his faith will be abandoned by his friends and despised by the people of the country. Today you are going to use the excuse of making friends to violate the agreement you made with other friends. How can others be willing to do so?"
Do you want to make friends?"
When Ying Yiren heard this, he trembled and did not dare to delay any longer. He said to Li Mu: "My residence is in Handan South City. You can come and visit me at any time. I have something important to do today. Please don't blame me."
After saying that, he got in the car and left the city to catch up with his friends. Li Mu stood at the gate of the city, squinting his eyes and thinking for a long time before entering the city.
Handan Xicheng is home to many Zhao ministers and some prominent nobles. Even Zhao Kuo has his own courtyard in Xicheng. Of course, this also makes Xicheng the place with the best security and the smoothest roads in Handan.
This is an area where the officials are the most friendly. As soon as Li Mu walked in with his horse, he was stopped by two officials. After interrogating him for a while, they bid him farewell with a smile.
Li Mu came to an inconspicuous courtyard. This courtyard seemed a bit out of place and lonely among the many mansions in the West City. However, the value of a house has never been based on its decoration, but on the people who live here.
On the body, Li Mu led the horse to the door and knocked on the door. After just waiting for a moment, an old retainer came out. He was very happy to see Li Mu and greeted him for a few words before taking the hand from him.
The horse led him into the courtyard.
This is the residence of Lin Xiangru. In the State of Zhao, Lin Xiangru was regarded as the first warrior. The people of Zhao admired Lin Xiangru's courage very much. Lin Xiangru would not be afraid even if he faced the powerful King of Qin. Such courage is what Zhao
What people admire the most is that now, the warrior in the hearts of Zhao people is gradually getting older. As soon as Li Mu entered the courtyard, he heard the violent coughing sound, which was almost uninterrupted.
"Do you dare to ask Mr. Lin if he is okay?"
Li Mu hurriedly leaned over to pay homage. Lin Xiangru was sitting on his knees under a mulberry tree. The mulberry leaves had turned yellow and even dropped a lot. Lin Xiangru was sitting on the mulberry leaves. There were even a few on his shoulders. He kept coughing.
, the yellow leaves on his shoulders also fell off as he coughed. Sometimes Lin Xiangru often lamented that people are really different. Lian Po was sixty-five this year, but he could still fight on the battlefield and resist powerful enemies.
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And he was only fifty-four, but he couldn't even get on the carriage. At this time when Zhao State needed him most... cough cough cough... Lin Xiangru coughed again. He slowly raised his head and looked at
The young man in front of him was the son of his old friend. He personally enlightened the young man. However, he was more interested in military affairs than classical poetry. Lin Xiangru also saw this and gave him a gift.
There were many books on the art of war for him to read.
Now, he serves as the county captain in Dai County, Taiyuan County. After he took office, the public security in Dai County was very good. Whenever there was a war, when the prefect summoned the soldiers from various counties, Li Mu always got the reward, because the soldiers he led were the most brave.
, and he was able to achieve military exploits every time. Lin Xiangru once wanted to recommend him to Lian Po, but Lian Po rejected his request.
It's not that Lian Po doesn't like Li Mu, it's just that Lian Po said: I heard that real generals need to be sharpened. You asked him to give up the opportunity to personally command hundreds of people, but instead sent him to my side to learn from me. The ability to command tens of thousands of people is a way to cultivate another Lian Po, not to cultivate Li Mu.
Lin Xiangru seemed to understand this. From then on, he never paid attention to Li Mu again, as if he didn't know such a young man. He was afraid that the local officials would take care of Li Mu because of his relationship. Li Mu lost more opportunities to hone his skills. Li Mu was not unhappy. He continued to serve in Taiyuan, Yanmen and other areas. Although contact was lost, Lin Xiangru never doubted Li Mu's ability. He believed in this young man immensely. This ambitious and talented young man.
"I wonder what orders Mr. Lin had when he called me from afar?" Li Mu asked respectfully.
"When you were in the border county, did you ever hear that there was a young talented person from the State of Zhao?" Lin Xiangru asked with a smile. Li Mu's face froze, and then he asked: "Are you talking about the horse who was highly praised by the people of Qin? Are you convinced? If you are talking about him, I have heard of his virtuous reputation." Even though Li Mu acted very indifferent, Lin Xiangru could see that Li Mu was still a little unhappy. After all, he was still young and energetic. Sheng, this is a normal thing.
Lin Xiangru nodded and said: "It's Ma Fuzi who is highly respected by the Qin people. Originally, I didn't care about him. He can only read the military books left by his father and is not a talent that can be developed. However, Xu Li is here After I recommended this person to you and was rejected, I went to find Zhao Kuo myself. Do you know what Zhao Kuo said?"
"He said there is nothing to fear from Wang Lu. As long as he is a general, he can win with one blow?"
"No, he said that he was not talented enough to be a general. He also said that this was a plan of the Qin people. He also told Xu Li about his great mother's death, and asked Xu Li to put an end to the rumors and not to let the king change easily. Get rid of General Lianpo." Lin Xiangru said.
Li Mu was stunned, lowered his head and said nothing.
"I also heard that Zhao Kuo had a retainer who often criticized him in front of him and showed disrespect to him, but Kuo was able to encourage himself with King Qi Wei's affairs and rewarded this retainer."
"I really can't believe that this is what the arrogant Zhao Kuo can do. I want you to help me test him to see what kind of person he is. I am already old. Any person with mediocre talents can deceive me, but you are still young and will not be easily deceived." Lin Xiangru said seriously.
