Walking in the city, Pang Gong looked at the young people beside him, and the heaviness in his heart seemed to have dissipated. Li Mu really did not expect that he would meet Pang Gong here, so he smiled and talked about the situation at the frontier.
After Li Mu defeated the powerful Hu coalition, many herdsmen outside the Great Wall wanted to graze in Yunzhong. Li Mu ordered not to embarrass these people. He turned the inside and outside of Yunzhong into an open pasture.
He also led knights to patrol various frontier fortresses to prevent thieves, which caused the household registration in Yunzhong to increase rapidly. Many herdsmen settled here. Li Mu took out the reward given to him by King Zhao, converted the reward into livestock, and hired local people.
This is because Li Mu discovered that when those who had nothing had a job that could make a living, they would not easily become thieves.
Yunzhong is a very important pastoral area in Zhao State. It produces the most meat and horses. These are very important resources. Li Mu also added several large-scale livestock areas to increase the number of cattle and horses here.
And organize local herdsmen to trade with various parts of the Zhao Kingdom, using local livestock in exchange for needed materials. Because this kind of trade is the official trade of the Zhao Kingdom, it can protect these herdsmen from being deceived by merchants with low prices.
Li Mu was not only guarding the border fortress, but also developing it. When he greeted Zhao Kuo in the clouds, Zhao Kuo had expressed many of his ideas, including such livestock areas and foreign trade. Li Mu
Keeping it in mind, and now, he finally started to implement Zhao Kuo's ideas. Facts have proved that Zhao Kuo's ideas are indeed correct, and Yunzhong has developed rapidly.
There were more and more household registrations, and the number of livestock they raised was also increasing. The people here gradually became richer. At the same time, Yunzhong also reached out to a wider grassland. Li Mu began to build a city outside the Great Wall.
Increase the scope of the cloud. When Li Mu talked about his frontier fortress, Pang Gong was so happy, as if he had seen the groups of cattle and sheep in the wilderness with his own eyes.
"Your approach is not only beneficial to the people in Yunzhong, but also to the people in all parts of Zhao State. The increase of cattle is a good thing... This is a good thing."
"Yes, this is what my brother once told me..." Li Mu suddenly said. He seemed to be recalling something, but his face was full of bitterness. Li Mu added: "He also told me that there are many sheep in the clouds.
We can set up a textile area here and use wool to make clothes to keep out the cold, which can save many people in the winter..." Pang Gong smiled bitterly and just said: "He has always been thinking about those people..."
The two continued walking, and then Pang Gong said: "There are a few things I must let you know..."
Li Mu nodded, and then Pang Gong said: "Lian Po attacked Le Cheng, and both of them left the State of Zhao. I heard that Lian Po went to the State of Wei and was by Lord Xinling's side, and Le Cheng might have been killed.
..", Li Mu sighed, and then said: "I know this matter, and I came here just for this matter. It is impossible for General Lian Po to rebel. I want your Majesty to invite him back.
"
Pang Gong shook his head hurriedly and said seriously: "Please don't mention this matter again. Of course I also know that General Lian Po has no thoughts of rebellion... But he took the lead in attacking Lecheng, causing more than 20,000 people to be killed.
The soldiers of Zhao died in the battle, and it was his fault! The Lord is very angry now. As a general, if you intercede for Lian Po, you will definitely arouse the Lord's fear, so please don't speak."
"What should General Lian Po do?"
"Don't worry, your Majesty will realize sooner or later that it's impossible without General Lianpo. At that time, I will definitely persuade him to send an envoy to bring General Lianpo back. The reason why I am waiting for you here is to tell you
This matter... After General Lian Po left, the only generals in the Zhao Kingdom were you and General Lejian. General Lejian was not in good health and had been recuperating in his mansion these days. If you are also the one because of Lian Po,
And if it is feared, then the Zhao Kingdom will really be destroyed..."
Li Mu really wanted to say something, but the Zhao State in his heart had already perished when Ma Fujun was forced to leave.
However, looking at the gray-haired Pang Gong in front of him, Li Mu really couldn't say anything. He nodded and asked: "Then what is the second thing you want to tell me?"
Pang Gong was silent for a moment, and then asked: "Do you know me?" Li Mu frowned, thought for a long time, then shook his head and said, "I don't know him..." Pang Gong nodded.
He shook his head and said: "He is the Lord's... friend. He was named Lord Jianxin a few days ago. Now he succeeds me as the Prime Minister..."
Li Mu's eyes widened and he asked: "Friend? Prime Minister?"
"However, this Mr. Jianxin still has some talents, and he is not an incompetent person..." Pang Gong said, and then said: "I am old, so I should give up my position to others..." The two of them talked.
After chatting like this, they finally arrived in front of the palace. When the palace warriors saw these two people, they hurriedly came forward to pay their respects without stopping them. The warrior led them into the palace.
King Zhao was also very happy when he learned that Li Mu had come. However, it was still the filial piety period. He could not laugh or hold a banquet. He hurried out and saw Li Mu and Pang Gong. He was stunned for a moment, then walked up to them.
The people saluted King Zhao, but King Zhao hurriedly helped them up. King Zhao grabbed Li Mu's hand with one hand and supported Pang Gong with the other, and led them towards the palace.
Today's close ministers of King Zhao, such as Guo Kai and another Lord Jianxin, are all standing up and waiting at this moment.
Guo Kai smiled. He had a grudge against Lian Po, but he had no grudge against Li Mu. Since King Zhao wanted to reuse him, Guo Kai would naturally not object. Anyway, Li Mu had no conflict of interest with him.
The person who had a conflict of interest with him was actually right across from him. He squinted his eyes and looked at Lord Jianxin, who was smiling not far away. His eyes were full of annoyance. He had been waiting for King Zhao to take the initiative to confer him with the title.
Important minister.
Who would have thought that this man's favorite, who had grown up in six years of age, would directly ask for an official position, and even rise to the top in one fell swoop.
Li Mu also noticed the new Prime Minister. The Prime Minister looked young, tall and tall, with outstanding appearance. He was much prettier than Li Mu... He smiled and leaned slightly towards Li Mu. King Zhao put his
The two beloved generals pulled them into the palace and asked them to sit down. He sat on top and then said: "Jun Wu An, when I was young, I thought you were a rude person and not worthy of reuse.
.When I grew up, I realized that I was wrong. Please forgive me."
Hearing what King Zhao said, Li Mu just said: "I don't dare."
King Zhao then said: "In these years, you have made great contributions in guarding the border fortress. I can't help but reward you. I want to allocate six cities, including my own, to you as food. Please don't refuse!"
, after he finished speaking, he looked at everyone and asked, "Do you have any objections?" Everyone, including Lord Jianxin, agreed with King Zhao and believed that Li Mu must receive such a reward.
Li Mu was a little confused. He probably didn't expect that the new king would value him so much.
He stood up to thank me, but King Zhao pulled him to sit down, and then said: "You don't have to be polite, I want you to lead the army of the country! You will visit me more in the future. When you come to the palace, the warriors
We can't stop you. You don't have to take off your shoes or take off your sword. You don't have to stand outside the hall and shout your name!" Guo Kaixin suddenly felt a little sour. Why does Li Mu get such respect?
???
However, he still did not speak to dissuade him, but kept nodding his head.
To be honest, Li Mu was really moved. Then, King Zhao asked him about the situation at the frontier. Li Mu also talked about the policies he had implemented, and King Zhao became even happier. He said that he would vigorously
Supporting these policies of Li Mu, even if Li Mu is not at the frontier, these good policies will not be abolished. King Zhao then asked about the army, and Li Mu told him his training methods.
As a result, King Zhao also handed over the training of Zhao's army to Li Mu.
King Zhao could not hold a banquet, so Li Mu naturally followed Pang Gong away. Li Mu walked out of the palace and said to Pang Gong: "This new king is not as unbearable as the rumors...", Pang Gong was considered.
He breathed a sigh of relief. It can be said that King Zhao gave him a surprise. He smiled and said: "Don't worry, General Lian Po will be invited back soon!"
After Li Mu left, Jianxinjun and Guo Kai stood beside King Zhao. King Zhao smiled, looked at Jianxinjun, and asked: "Do you think I have given too much reward to Wuanjun?
"Jian Xinjun shook his head, he smiled, and just said: "For such a general, no reward is too much." King Zhao laughed, if it weren't for Guo Kai beside him, he would have
I was afraid that I would have held Mr. Jianxin in my arms for a long time.
This Lord Jianxin, well, he looks pretty good... Also, he is the same as Lord Long Yang.
The current King of Zhao is the same as the King of Wei.
Therefore, although King Zhao loves Guo Kai, he obviously loves Jianxin Jun even more. After all, the nature of the two parties is different. One chats and befriends during the day, and the other chats and befriends at night.
Guo Kai was a little unhappy. He frowned and asked: "I think this reward is a bit too heavy. Lord Wu An is still very young. Just give him such a reward. Then in the future he will make a decision."
How should you reward me for my merits?"
King Zhao smiled and said: "It is precisely because he is young that he should be given such a reward. People like Lian Po and Pang Gong are too old. Even if I take them seriously, they can no longer do much for me.
But Mr. Wu An is different, Mr. Wu An is still young, and with him around, I don’t have to worry about external enemies in the next few decades... And I have the same idea in letting Mr. Jianxin replace Pang Gong."
King Zhao looked at Mr. Jianxin and said, "You should learn more from Mr. Pang...you should respect him..."
Mr. Jianxin nodded and said: "I know... there is one more thing I want to discuss with you, which is Chunping-kun... I wonder what you decide to do?" This Chunping-jun is Zhao.
The prince of the country, it turns out that this Zhao Yan is now the third heir of the Zhao country. The prince who King Zhao worked hard to cultivate died young... died early, and the second successor followed.
, it is this Chunping-kun.
Chunping Jun is the elder brother of the current King of Zhao.
It's a pity that he was sent to the Qin State as a hostage. This Chunping Lord had a more violent temper. When the Zhao State and the Qin State were at war, he had a death wish and wanted to assassinate Meng Ao with a dagger. As a result,
He was betrayed by his disciples and finally detained by the Qin State and kept in a semi-imprisonment state. The Qin State convicted him and stated that he would not be allowed to return to inherit the throne. The throne had just fallen to Zhao Yan.
But now that Zhao Yan has succeeded to the throne, his brother is still imprisoned in Qin.
When the topic turned to the real heir to the throne, Zhao Yan fell silent. He squinted his eyes and looked at Lord Jianxin aside, and then said: "I think that my brother is suffering in Qin, and I feel so sad in my heart."
It's as painful as being cut with a knife. Please find a way to let him return to Zhao." Mr. Jianxin nodded, and then said: "I'm afraid that after he returns..."
He glanced at Guo Kai beside him and did not continue speaking.
But Guo Kai saw something was wrong, but Guo Kai chose to pretend to be stupid. He frowned and said: "Your Majesty, Chunping Jun must be taken back to Zhao State. He is your brother. How can you let him
Was he humiliated in Qin?" King Zhao nodded, looked at Lord Jianxin seriously, and said, "Please let Lord Chunping return to Zhao, and I must rescue my brother."
King Zhao suddenly thought of something and wanted to speak. He glanced at Lord Jianxin and then said, "You go and do your work first. I still have something to discuss with Guo Kai." Lord Jianxin bowed to him.
Then he said: "As for the policy Li Mu just proposed, I will go back and start implementing it in various frontier fortresses..." After Lord Jianxin left the palace, King Zhao looked at Guo Kai and said impatiently: "
You can think of a way to send her to the palace!"
King Zhao didn't even say who it was, Guo Kai already knew it. Guo Kai frowned and said helplessly: "It's still the period of filial piety, how do you want me to send her in? Besides, she is just a prostitute.
Even on ordinary days, it is inappropriate to allow prostitutes into the palace..."
"What's inappropriate about this? Who says a prostitute can't become a princess?"
"Aren't prostitutes my subjects? I want to treat my subjects equally, do you know that?"
It turns out that today's King Zhao has a chaotic personal style and favors both men and women. Because of King Xiaocheng's strictness, he does not dare to misbehave in the palace and can only do it outside... But now that King Xiaocheng is no longer around, he can also follow his own rules
He came up with an idea to do something. But Guo Kai was still hesitant. If others knew about sending prostitutes to the palace during the period of mourning, wouldn't he become a traitor?
King Zhao's face gradually became serious.
Guo Kai said helplessly: "I will send her over tomorrow."