When Zhao Kuo returned home, he learned about Zhao Ji's visit from Congyi.
Of course, Yi did not forget to accuse Zhao Kuo of Zhao Kang's rude words and deeds. At home, Zhao Kang was still very afraid of his father. Whenever Zhao Kuo became serious, he knew that he should run to find his eldest mother.
Zhao Kuo didn't pay attention to Zhao Kang's bastard words. He said that Zhao Kang didn't understand anything at his current age. Zhao Kang was spared a beating because of this, but what Zhao Kuo cared about more was Zhao Kang.
Zheng’s attitude toward his biological mother.
It is never a good thing to treat your biological mother with such indifference.
Even if Zhao Ji didn't raise him, she still gave him life. Even if Zhao Zheng didn't love her, he shouldn't be so rude and cold-hearted towards her.
The father and son sat down. This was the first time that Zhao Kuo discussed this matter face to face with Zhao Zheng. In the past, Zhao Kuo had always avoided it. This was because Zhao Zheng was still young and he was afraid that he would hurt him.
But now Zhao Zheng has grown up to be able to make judgments about various things and have his own opinions. Zhao Kuo's courtyard was relatively empty and there was no shade, so Zhao Kuo took matters into his own hands and used wood and
Bamboo curtains create a "shade".
Zhao Kuo liked to sit here, read and rest.
"I have something I want to tell you."
Zhao Zheng looked at Zhao Kuo seriously.
Zhao Kuo glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Actually, the Zhao Ji who came here today is your mother." Zhao Zheng nodded and said, "Father, King Zhaoxiang is here to deal with this matter.
Before he passed away, he told me, and I already knew everything."
Zhao Zheng's unusual calmness made Zhao Kuo a little at a loss. He didn't know what to say at all. Zhao Kuo looked ahead, thought for a moment, and then said: "Well, okay, you already know."
Zhao Kuo felt a little complicated. Although Zhao Zheng was not his biological son, he raised Zhao Zheng and during these ten years, he completely regarded Zhao Zheng as his own son. Even the birth of Zhao Kang was
Nothing can change this. But now that his son has grown up and knows the truth, Zhao Kuo is worried that such a truth will hurt the relationship between father and son, and is also worried that Zhao Zheng will leave him.
After all, he already knows who his father is and who his mother is.
Yi Fang just told Zhao Kuo that Zhao Ji came to take Zhao Zheng away. She wanted Zhao Zheng to move to the palace and officially become the son of Qin, accompanying his biological parents. Zhao Kuo naturally knew that,
This child has done such great things after he ascended the throne. He cannot be selfish and keep the government by his side. However, he is also very reluctant to leave the government. Everyone in the family is reluctant to leave him.
"Father? Is there anything else?"
"Your mother said, Zhao Ji, your mother came to see you?"
"Um."
"Then why did she come to you?"
"Because she is afraid of falling out of favor, she wants to use me to stabilize her position with King Qin."
"This", Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment. He looked at Zhao Zheng in front of him in surprise. At this moment, he realized that his son had really grown up. Zhao Kuo smiled and then said: "Forget it, you
Go and do your own thing." Zhao Zheng then took the book and continued reading. Zhao Kuo stood up and saw Yi nervously standing at the door of the inner room looking at this, so he walked to Yi's side.
"Why did you come out? You are pregnant and you shouldn't go out."
"What did you tell him?" Yi looked a little anxious.
"He already knew it. He knew it a long time ago."
"Then what if he leaves?" Yi covered her face, tears couldn't help falling. Zhao Kuo quickly grabbed her arm, "Don't think so. His appetite has been getting bigger and bigger recently. It would be better if he left."
"It can save some food." Yi couldn't help but laugh when Zhao Kuo said it. He cried and laughed at the same time. He couldn't help but twist Zhao Kuo's waist and said angrily: "You are the one who eats the most in the house!!"
"
"Hahaha, okay, don't cry." Zhao Kuo wiped away the tears on Yi's face and was about to hug her when he saw a little head sticking out from between them. Zhao Kang raised his head curiously.
He looked at his parents and asked, "What happened?"
Although Zhao Ji was not able to take Zhao Zheng away, King Qin took Cheng Xi away. Well, because King Qin was about to officially ascend the throne, Cheng Xi was going to become the lord of Qin. However, King Qin had no intention of giving Zhao Zheng a title.
, in the eyes of outsiders, there are two possibilities. The first is that King Qin does not want to recognize this son, and the second is that Zhao Zheng has been regarded as the successor. The successor of King Qin obviously does not need any additional food.
.
The entire Qin Kingdom will belong to him.
The prince of each country basically does not have a title, unless the prince dies and another person is chosen to succeed him, such as King An. In this case, the prince also has his own title, but after he ascends the throne,
His original title will be invalidated, and the city will have to be given up. The enthronement ceremony of King Qin was much more spectacular than that of King An. During the year of observing filial piety, strangers renovated the palace and increased the area of the palace.
A little bigger.
After King Qin ascended the throne, the first thing he did was to reward his ministers.
Lu Buwei started to give rewards and titles to them, but his approach did not succeed in winning over all the ministers. Han Fei was very angry because he felt that the king could not reward ministers without reason and had to follow them.
According to their political achievements, they will be rewarded accordingly, and the King of Qin has just ascended the throne. What political achievements have these ministers of the King of Qin achieved during this period?
Han Fei was probably the most disgusting minister in the temple.
None of the ministers were willing to make friends with him because Han Fei was too serious and always emphasized some theories that were not conducive to the ministers. He never made friends with other ministers and even prevented ministers from interacting with each other. He had no friends at all in the court, but the King of Qin did
He respected him very much. King Qin raised his title again, listened carefully to his suggestions, and asked Han Fei to always be by his side to remind him and advise him.
According to the laws of the Qin State, rewards cannot be refused, so Han Fei accepted the rewards from the King of Qin, but he also gave more and more advice.
This made Zhao Kuo very worried. He didn't want his disciple to cause death for him. Fortunately, although the King of Qin was young, he did not have the arrogance of a young man. Faced with Han Fei's offense, the King of Qin was not angry either.
Zhao Kuo accepted it humbly and had complete trust in him. Zhao Kuo could only be happy. Fortunately, Han Fei was an official in the Qin State. If he were in other countries, he was afraid that he would either be murdered by the officials or killed by the king.
And the little guy became a dragon, and he also got the title and became the Lord of Chang'an.
Well, another Chang'an Lord, I hope he can become a different Chang'an Lord.
During this year, the paper-making technology of the Mohists once again made a breakthrough. They used bamboo to create high-quality paper. This kind of paper is not easy to damage and is easy to carry. However, the cost is still expensive, but this kind of paper
But because of its convenience, it quickly became a treasure in the hands of ministers. The content recorded on the bamboo slips that originally required several vehicles to carry was no longer so heavy when written on paper, and it only took one person to carry it.
Gotta move.
This is great news for those who need to organize household registration, carry documents around, and publicize laws. It allows them to get rid of heavy bamboo slips. However, people with low titles still cannot afford such paper.
Only wealthy families could afford paper. The King of Qin immediately ordered that the state control the manufacture and sale of paper, imposed heavy taxes on paper, and prohibited craftsmen from revealing the principles of paper production.
Paper became a luxury product and a symbol of identity and status in the Qin State, which Zhao Kuo did not expect.
Inside the palace.
The newly enthroned King of Qin, Yiren, was looking at the documents sent from various places. These were all recorded on paper. Of course, this was also convenient for the king. Yiren looked at it carefully. Zhao Ji was behind him, gently
Kneading his shoulders, the State of Zhao sent Zhao Ji back to the State of Qin, but the foreigner was not very excited. He even did not feel too affectionate towards his wife, whom he had never seen before, and acted a little indifferent.
Even so, Zhao Ji never complained or was angry with him, and was tired of being by his side all day long.
"I went to see Zheng'er and he was very happy. He threw himself into my arms and cried for a long time. Although Wu Chengjun and his wife were very kind to him, they were not his biological parents after all." Zhao Ji took advantage of the stranger's break to speak.
said.
After hearing her words, Yiren thought for a moment and then said: "It is also a good thing that he is by Wu Chengjun's side. Wu Chengjun is a rare wise man in the world."
"That's why I left Zheng'er by his side and asked him to raise me. I'm just a lowly person with no talent. There's no way to teach him. Besides, when you left Zhao Guo, he had just just
I had nowhere to go when I was born. I wanted to stay with him, but I was worried that when he grew up, he would ask me about his father. Later, Wu Chengjun got married. If I continued to stay with Zheng, Zheng would definitely not
Accepted by Wu Chengjun’s wife”
"So, I left him alone in the Kingdom of Zhao. I have been waiting for you to come back and pick me up, because this is what you promised me." Zhao Ji couldn't help but
She started sobbing and said: "I am very happy to see you again. Even now, I wake up at night, afraid that this is my dream. I have had dreams like today many times."
The stranger was touched, stretched out his hand, and gently held Zhao Ji's hand.
"I know that there is nothing I can do about you suffering. If you had not left Zhao State, we would all have died in Zhao State. After I returned to Zhao State, Qin and Zhao continued to fight, and I did not dare to mention it to others.
Regarding your matter, I am afraid that Zhao people will take revenge on you mother and son."
"When I was in Zhao State, I couldn't be with my children. Now that I've returned to Qin State, why can't I still be with my children?"
"Zheng is your son. You should take him to the palace and let him know what it is like to be with his biological parents. My poor child has never seen his parents at the same time," Zhao Ji cried.
The foreigner was a little hesitant, but soon he became firm. He shook his head and said: "He is in military service at Wu Chengjun's mansion, which is not far from the palace. We can go see him sometime."
, if you miss him, you can go see him, why take him over again? He can learn more things by Wu Chengjun's side, and he himself likes to be there."
"I am busy with my affairs and have no time to teach him. It would be better for him to stay by Wu Chengjun's side." King Qin said seriously, and then said with a smile: "Wu Chengjun is very good to him, so don't worry.
I will continue to read the memorials from various places." He stopped the conversation and continued to read the documents from various places. Zhao Ji did not dare to speak anymore, but continued to rub King Qin's shoulders, not knowing what he was thinking.
something.
When King Qin finished his work and was about to walk out of the hall, he saw a woman walking towards him with a child.
"Father!" Cheng Yu shouted and rushed into King Qin's arms. King Qin hugged him happily and looked at his mother with a smile. They chatted passionately, while Zhao Ji stood awkwardly.
Behind them, looking at their happy family of three, she felt very uncomfortable. She looked at Cheng Yu's mother, who was an honest and gentle person, and hurriedly saluted Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji helped her up with a smile.
, and stretched out his hand to rub Chenglong's head.
“What a cute kid.”
Zhao Ji said with a smile
"You have to find a way to get Zheng back to the palace!"
"That bitch is wandering around in front of me with her cub all day long. She is demonstrating with me! Your Majesty loves that little cub more and more. I gave up my wealth in Zhao State and came to Qin State not for
Bow down to that bitch! Only if Zheng is here can I have a status. At that time, I can become the queen of Qin as the biological mother of the prince! And your position will be more stable!" Zhao Ji looked at it
Lu Buwei in front of him spoke a little eagerly.
Lu Buwei knelt down in front of her, looking so calm. Zhao Ji was dedicated to the King of Qin by Lu Buwei, and the two were natural allies, so Zhao Ji did not hide her inner thoughts when facing Lu Buwei.
"You are wrong. You should not have told the king to take Gongzizheng to the palace!" Lu Buwei said seriously: "No matter how much the king loves Chang'an Lord, the position of the successor still belongs to Gongzizheng, not
Just because Gongzizheng is the eldest son, and also because of his relationship with Wu Chengjun, there are many people behind him, but now you want Gongzizheng to leave Wu Chengjun on his own initiative?"
"Besides, the young master, General Wu Chengjun, regards him as his biological father and you are forcing him to leave. Do you really think he will be willing? He will not blame you for this matter?"
"Then what should I do?"
"You must serve the king well and gain his favor. As for Gongzizheng, you must also please him and make him admit that if your biological mother succeeds Gongzizheng in the future, it is impossible for Wu Chengjun's wife to be the queen mother. She can be the queen mother.
Only you and his wife, Wu Chengjun, will not be a threat to you, nor will they be a threat to me."
"But what?"
"The important thing is not the young master, the important thing is the king. If the king is strong, he may become another King Zhaoxiang. Don't put your thoughts on the young master, but on the king. Getting the king's favor is the most important thing."
The important thing is that I probably won't see the day when Gong Zizheng ascends the throne. Although you are young, as long as you can get the favor of the king, you will not lose your current status when Gong Zizheng succeeds to the throne."
ps: Brothers, I’m not in a good state today. This chapter was originally supposed to be about Zhao Ji’s conspiracy, but it turned out to be inappropriate. It didn’t make sense at all. You can’t write conflict for the sake of conflict, so I kept revising it and made a lot of changes.
Now, I'm still not satisfied with it. Today I'll re-imagine the plot. I'll make up the second chapter tomorrow.