Chapter 336: Swinging the Sword to Fight the Clouds
When Zhao Kuo put on a military uniform, he felt as if he had returned to the past.
Yi sat aside and watched his beloved man put on his former armor. Time had taken away nothing from him. He was still as strong and tall as before. When Zhao Kuo put on the sword, his right hand
Holding the hilt of the sword and looking at Yi, Yi's eyes were already filled with little stars. The impulsiveness and impatience of his youth had faded away, and Zhao Kuo now looked more stable and more trustworthy to others.
When Zhao Kuo walked out of the inner room, Kang who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard saw his father in military uniform. Suddenly, his eyes straightened and widened, and he looked at his father in surprise. Zhao Kuo walked over with a smile.
Beside him, he took off the scabbard of his sword, pointed it at Kang, and made an offensive posture. Kang immediately understood and hurriedly pointed the wooden sword in his hand at his father. Yi shouted with some worry: "Be careful, don't
It’s hurt…”
Kang took the lead in launching the attack. He raised his wooden sword, jumped forward suddenly, and stabbed Zhao Kuo in the abdomen with the sword in his hand. Zhao Kuo shook his head in disdain, and took out the scabbard, directly hitting Kang's hand.
Then Zhao Kuo put the scabbard on Kang's forehead. Kang was a little aggrieved and shouted: "Come again! Come again!" Zhao Kuo simply put away the scabbard and fought with bare hands. Kang was a little angry. Suddenly
He rushed forward, bent down, and attacked his father's right leg.
His father was tall and could not necessarily bend down. However, Zhao Kang just felt a strong wind, and then his father's right leg took the lead in kicking his hand. Kang's wooden sword flew down, and Zhao Kuo stepped forward and grabbed it.
Kang's head was pressed directly to the ground. Zhao Kuo then laughed and said: "You have been practicing sword dancing in the courtyard all day, but you haven't accomplished anything. If I were ten years younger, I would
I can blow you away with just one breath!"
Kang struggled and couldn't get up, so Zhao Kuo let go. He sat on the ground panting, looked at his father, and said, "The main thing is that I'm still young!" Zhao Kuo shook his head and said seriously: "I heard this.
You have been pestering your brother all these days, wanting to go to the battlefield. If you are like you, what is the use of going to the battlefield? Your sword looks good? Can you defeat the enemy with good swordsmanship? "
"From now on, you can practice stabbing, throwing, riding, and shooting. These are enough. There is no need to expend energy on practicing the rest."
"I understand, father."
Zhao Kuo nodded and left the courtyard. Looking at his father leaving, Kang sat on the ground and looked at his mother again. He said, "I feel that father is a little weird today. He usually practices swordsmanship with me.
I never use my full strength, what happened today?" Yi smiled, and then said: "Because you have all grown up."
When he learned that Zhao Kuo was coming, Lu Buwei was not surprised. He probably understood why Zhao Kuo came, because of the migrating victims. This migration order was personally issued by Lu Buwei. He knew that such a migration order was issued in winter.
It is a very cruel thing, because many people will die on the road, but this kind of migration is different. If they cannot be arranged on suitable farmland before spring planting, more people will die.
Lu Buwei was thinking about how to face Zhao Kuo's questioning, but when he saw Zhao Kuo, he was a little confused, because Zhao Kuo was wearing a military uniform, which was of course a standard dress for Qin people, but
For Zhao Kuo, it seemed a little abnormal. Zhao Kuo looked very solemn. He and Lu Buwei sat down face to face, and then Zhao Kuo asked about domestic affairs.
Lu Buwei answered very seriously. The arrival of Zhao Kuo has indeed brought great changes to the Qin State. Under Ma Fujun's subtle influence, the internal affairs of the Qin State have developed rapidly, and the popularization of medical care, schools, etc. has basically been completed.
, medical officers and schools were set up in various places. In terms of foreign wars, they also began to change their original strategies. As for the theory of the unity of all countries in "Ma Fu Shu", it had already spread in the country. With Ma Fujun's
Disciples held official positions in various countries, and these ideas became more and more popular.
Today's Qin State is quite similar to the Cuba of later generations. It has completed domestic medical education, and the people will not starve to death or freeze to death, but they are not very happy and relatively poor. Lu Buwei even expanded the number of hidden officials to accommodate those
Orphans, the disabled, and those under punishment. He also ordered each county magistrate to set up a food reserve to ensure that the people under his command would not starve to death, have no way to see a doctor, or freeze to death due to cold.
This barbarian in the eyes of the Six Kingdoms gradually developed towards the template of a unified dynasty. From internal affairs to local systems, it gradually showed the figure of the unified dynasty of the Western Han Dynasty.
Zhao Kuo listened to Lu Buwei talking about the systems he implemented, and then he asked: "I heard that you want to send troops to conquer Wei. Is there such a thing?"
"That's true. Next year, General Meng Ao will lead his soldiers to conquer Wei..."
Lu Buwei said helplessly: "Please don't dissuade me. This is also for the sake of one king in the world..." Zhao Kuo shook his head and said: "I will not dissuade you from sending troops to attack Wei. However, Qin's attack on Wei must be
We have to pass through South Korea, which is located in the middle of all countries and has a dangerous terrain. If we can capture South Korea, we can save a lot of roads, which will be beneficial to the future annexation of Wei."
"What do you mean?"
"Please let me serve as a general, and I will be responsible for the conquests of various countries." Zhao Kuo said seriously. Lu Buwei opened his mouth wide and was stunned for a long time before asking: "What did you say?"
"Let me be the general."
Lu Buwei laughed. He stood up excitedly, a little at a loss. He knew Wu Chengjun's combat effectiveness best. When Wei Wuji entangled the princes to attack Qin, even Meng Ao was defeated by him. After Wu Chengjun commanded the army, he was stunned.
After defeating the allied forces and almost annihilating them, Lu Buwei often thought about how great it would be if Wu Chengjun could lead the Qin army and deal with other countries ruthlessly.
Lu Buwei himself did not expect that this day would come so quickly.
When Zhao Kuo really proposed to be the commander-in-chief, Lu Buwei felt it was so unreal. He didn't know where to put his hands. He looked at Zhao Kuo excitedly, but felt a little strange in his heart. He smiled and said: "You
Being able to serve as the commander-in-chief is what I dream of, and it is also a blessing for the Qin people, but I don’t understand why you suddenly...want to be a general?"
"When I was very young, I knew that the Qin State wanted to rule the world. I originally just wanted to stay at home and not participate in these things, but I couldn't stand the Qin State's random massacre of people, so I chose to resist
...I once swore to save the people of the world, but the longer I stayed in Zhao State, the less able I was to face the future trend. I wanted to end the war, but that meant that I had to fight with Zhao State.
The common people of my country have severed ties with my friends in various countries..."
"Even my mother will definitely not be able to accept it."
"I can only pretend that I can't see the suffering of the people, comfort myself, and use other methods to change everything. But no matter how hard I try, I can't change it. Everything still happened, and those who shouldn't die
The person left anyway. If I hesitated for one more day, tens of thousands of people would die in pain. This is all my fault. I can no longer hesitate. I must fulfill my promise."
"I don't want much. It's enough for the people in the world to be able to afford food, to wear clothes, and not to die in despair like the people of Qin."
"Even if Zhao people hate me because of this, even if my friends leave me, even if my family alienates me because of this, I will not hesitate anymore." Zhao Kuo said extremely seriously: "I have hesitated for twenty years.
This year, Zheng is seventeen years old, and I am thirty-eight... If I hesitate any longer, I will definitely leave with hatred... I must see with my own eyes the realization of one king and the world, I must see the world be peaceful,
Only when the people are rich can I sleep!"
Lu Buwei suddenly stood up and bowed in the direction of Zhao Kuo.
"Wu Chengjun, I have always longed to be someone like you, but today, I just know how big the gap is between me and you. You are a real wise man, because of your words today, I must
I will fully support you. I swear that as long as I am alive, the army you lead will never be short of food, and the land you capture will be better managed. I will not allow a single person in Qin’s territory.
Starve to death!"
And when Lu Buwei worshiped Wu Chengjun as a general and commanded the Qin army, even Ying Zheng was shocked. Sitting in the palace, he looked at his majestic father. For a moment, he forgot what to say.
Lu Buwei spoke in time and asked Wu Chengjun to sit next to him, the place closest to Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng originally wanted to discuss the affairs of the victims this time, but looking at his father sitting next to him, he was always a little uneasy.
It was as if his father was strictly monitoring him. He didn't dare to say a wrong word. This feeling was very uncomfortable. After Ying Zheng said a few words, he couldn't help but look at his father before continuing.
This feeling is just like when a parent comes to listen and the teacher happens to ask you to get up to answer a question. It makes people feel uneasy. Ying Zheng talked about the victims from outside this time and sternly told the ministers that these people cannot be persecuted.
, make sure they have enough food and winter clothing.
Ying Zheng even asked to borrow agricultural tools from these victims so that they could use them for farming first and then compensate them when the harvest was harvested. At the same time, various ministers also added their own views on the victims. Wu Chengjun sat here, feeling uneasy.
It was just Ying Zheng, including Zhao Kuo's disciples, and those young people who wanted to establish a good image in front of Zhao Kuo, they were all a little panicked.
After they finished talking, Zhao Kuo finally said: "I know a way, which is the best way to relieve the victims. This method is called work-for-relief..." Then he told what he knew.
When the method was explained, all the officials listened attentively. It was not until Zhao Kuo finished speaking that everyone couldn't help but praise him. Lu Buwei sighed with emotion: "The disaster relief method we thought of can only be used for a short time.
But what Wu Chengjun said can be used for thousands of generations!"
Zhao Kuo shook his head and just said that this was what he had read in ancient books.
This is certainly considered Zhao Kuo's humility.
After talking about these things, everyone talked about next year's campaign. Meng Ao and Wang Jian had some disputes about being the commander-in-chief. King Qin wanted Wang Jian to be the commander-in-chief. Of course, Lu Buwei was leaning towards Meng Ao. At this moment, Wang Jian did not have the strength to challenge Meng Ao. Only because of the support of King Qin, he could barely compete with Meng Ao for the general position. However, as soon as Zhao Kuo came, they both would shut up.
This position is no longer up for grabs.
The most embarrassing person here is of course Fan Yuqi, the general of Lu Buwei's faction. When Wang Jian and Meng Ao were competing for the general position, Fan Yuqi had been jumping up and down in order to get Lu Buwei's attention. On the one hand, he scolded Wang Jian for not However, he received heavy rewards for his military merits. On the other hand, he advocated the prime minister's political achievements and wanted to delay the reign of King Qin.
It's a pity that Lu Buwei and the King of Qin did not break up. The relationship between the two parties is still very friendly, especially after Zhao Kuo got involved, Zhao Kuo became a buffer zone for both parties. Neither party dared to make any moves, and the original jump Fan Yuqi, who was a bit ruthless, fell into an embarrassing situation. Lu Buwei didn't want to see him because he didn't ask him in advance and started to take some measures against the King of Qin, making him passive in front of the King of Qin.
At this moment, it doesn't seem like a good idea to turn to King Qin again.
Sitting in front of the Prime Minister, Fan Yuqi frowned and said seriously: "Everything I have done is for the Qin State. Wang Jian has no military exploits, and his ability is not as good as General Meng Ao. Although the king is smart, he is not as good as General Meng Ao." I am not as good as you in terms of ability to govern the country. The reason why I do this is because..." Lu Buwei interrupted him angrily. Lu Buwei asked back: "What is your duty? You have done more than your duty. I can already kill you! Don’t you know the law?”
Fan Yuqi's face turned a little pale and he did not dare to speak anymore.
"Do you know how ashamed I was when the king told Wu Chengjun about you? I don't even have the face to see Wu Chengjun again. This is all your fault! You should not continue to be a general! You should read it carefully Law!" Lu Buwei cursed, and then said: "Get out! If I didn't summon you, you don't have to come to see me again!" Fan Yuqi was reprimanded and then kicked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. His title was reduced by two levels.
In the sixth year of King Qin's reign, the State of Qin sent troops to South Korea with Wu Chengjun as general, Meng Ao as deputy general, and Wang Jian as deputy general. They led 150,000 elite troops.
Countries immediately panicked.
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