The two brothers had not seen each other for more than ten years since Zhao Kuo left the State of Zhao. Zhao Kuo himself probably did not expect that the first time he returned after leaving the State of Zhao was because of Li Mu. Previously, Zhao Kuo learned from Di
The news of Li Mu's murder made him very entangled. He really wanted to save his friend. Therefore, he came to Lu Buwei's mansion, hoping that Lu Buwei could change his strategy against Li Mu and not kill him, but just kill him.
Forced away.
Unfortunately, Lu Buwei was very determined in this matter. He would never give in. Li Mu was the biggest threat to Qin and he must be eliminated. Then, Lu Buwei asked Zhao Kuo about Lian Po, why Lian Po
Quo can die, but Li Mu can't die? Zhao Kuo pondered for a long time, Li Mu can't die, Li Mu is different from Lian Po, the Zhao State that Lian Po defends is the Zhao State of those nobles, he does not make changes, no
Compromises will be made.
Li Mu is different. What Li Mu cares about is the people of Zhao. What he wants to protect is the people of Zhao, not the King of Zhao. Moreover, Lian Po died on the battlefield. For an old general like him, this is probably
The most decent way to die is to be many times luckier than those like Le Yi, and Li Mu, he shouldn't die like this, he shouldn't die in the hands of those villains, under the conspiracy.
Zhao Kuo prepared to drive to Yunzhong. When he was almost in Yunzhong, Zhao Kuo felt that someone seemed to be following him. Zhao Kuo hid the carriage and hid on the side of the road, waiting for the people behind him.
Sure enough, he successfully caught Zhao Kang. When Zhao Kuo tripped the horse with a rope, then rode on the fallen knight, and pointed the dagger at his neck, Zhao Kang was so frightened that he said no
Speak up.
When had he ever seen Zhao Kuo be so violent that he almost killed him?
Later, Zhao Kang drove for his father, and Zhao Kuo scolded him along the way. Zhao Kang learned something from his mother, and soon after Zhao Kuo left, he quietly followed his father, wanting to go with him.
Going to Yunzhong, he didn't expect that Zhao Kuo would be so alert that he almost died in the hands of his father.
"What are you doing following me?"
"You think I'm just going to play?"
"Do you know how dangerous it is?"
"When you get to Yunzhong, just stay in the city for me. If you follow me out again, I'll break your legs!"
No matter how tall and brave Zhao Kang is, in Zhao Kuo's eyes, he is just a child, a child who doesn't understand anything. This is probably the legendary parental filter. Zhao Kang lowers his head, regardless of Zhao Kuo's eyes.
No matter what, he didn't reply. It wasn't until night, when the father and son were sitting in front of the campfire to keep warm, that Zhao Kang said: "Father... I have grown up and I know what I am doing...
"
"Over the years, you have been protecting me, my mother, and Zheng Heshan... Now, it is my turn to protect you... You went to the land of Zhao alone to take away their commander. This
It is not an easy thing. I will protect you. As long as I am here, no one can hurt you!" Zhao Kang said seriously. When he looked at his father, Zhao Kuo had already closed his eyes and whirred.
Big sleep.
Zhao Kang smiled helplessly and then closed his eyes.
However, he didn't notice the smile on Zhao Kuo's face.
From the next day, Zhao Kuo did not let Zhao Kuo go back. However, he was still scolding Zhao Kang, saying that he was arrogant and had a bad personality. But of course Zhao Kang was used to it, growing up.
, that’s what the father said. When the father and son arrived at Yunzhong City, Yang Duanhe, who was guarding here, naturally hurried to see the teacher, because the Yunzhong area is next to Linhu, and the roads here are somewhat dangerous.
Hu thieves often come out to plunder.
Zhao Kuo also encountered him twice on this road. However, Zhao Kang could chase a dozen thieves all over the place. These two times did not bring much danger to Zhao Kuo. It was just that the environment here was windy and sandy.
, making Zhao Kuo a little uncomfortable, Yang Duanhe welcomed the teacher into his house, and then asked the teacher about the purpose of coming here. Zhao Kuo frowned and just said calmly: "I came here for
Look at the situation of the herdsmen here."
Zhao Kuo was not good at lying. Yang Duanhe saw through it at a glance that Zhao Kuo was not telling the truth, but he did not dare to question or press... It was not until night, when Zhao Kuo went to rest that Zhao Kang secretly found him
Yang Duanhe, speaking of it, Yang Duanhe still likes Zhao Kang very much. Many generals of Qin State like Zhao Kang very much, because Zhao Kang is a straight-tempered person and may seem rude, but he will not make trouble behind his back.
, is a friend you can make.
Zhao Kang said: "I heard that the teacher's kindness can be repaid with his life... My father heard that Li Mu was going to be killed, so he went to save him, but he didn't want to involve other people, so he actually wanted to break in alone.
Zhao Guo, I want to ask about Li Mu's situation." Yang Duanhe was a little surprised. He was silent for a moment and then said: "I shouldn't have told you these things... But I can't watch the teacher in danger.
..”
Here, Yang Duanhe can always get intelligence from Zhao State. The spies in the army will send him the information they have so that he can respond in time, because he has to cooperate with Guo Kai.
Therefore, he knew that Yan Ju had arrived at the military camp, and also knew that they were about to take action. After learning this information, Zhao Kang said: "Okay, then go to the military camp and arrest Li Mu before they take action.
come out!"
"I can lend you some troops..."
Zhao Kang thought for a moment and then said with a smile: "I just wanted to know Li Mu's situation from you. If you send troops to Zhao State privately, you will be executed. I can't let you do such a thing!"
, but when Zhao Kang told Zhao Kuo the information he had, after the two left Yunzhong City, Yang Duanhe followed them with an army of his.
Therefore, when Zhao Kuo met Li Mu who was being chased and launched an attack, Qin soldiers quickly appeared behind them and scared away the Zhao knights. But the problem was that the soldiers brought by Yang Duanhe
There are only more than a thousand soldiers. If we wait for the Zhao people to react, there will be problems. In addition, this Zhao army is Guo Kai's confidant, and Guo Kai has already surrendered to Qin. It is unreasonable for the two sides to fight.
of.
Yang Duanhe was really helpless. His order was originally to cooperate with Guo Kai to kill Li Mu, but now he helped the teacher save Li Mu.
Li Mu was sitting on the carriage, still unable to recover. Zhao Kuo was sitting next to him, and Zhao Kang was driving the carriage. Li Mu was silent for a long time, and then he said: "Brother... why did you come to save me?"
"I just think it's a pity that the Great Wall of Zhao State died like this due to conspiracy..."
"Brother, you are getting older." Li Mu raised his head, looked at Zhao Kuo's hair that was somewhat mixed with gray, and said suddenly.
"Yeah, I'm old... I'm already a big father... Zheng, do you remember? He's already going to be a father..." Zhao Kuo said and looked at Li Mu again.
Li Mu has also changed a lot. The young man who was a bit rebellious, arrogant and stubborn has now matured. After these years of hard work, Li Mu has become the real Great Wall of Zhao, with an exceptionally determined face.
, stern and unsmiling, completely unable to see the appearance of the young boy back then.
"Tell me, how are the friends of Zhao State?" Zhao Kuo asked suddenly. Li Mu thought for a moment and then said: "Ping Gong is gone. He has been gone for almost ten years. He misses you very much and also
I miss the government very much. Before leaving, he was very sad. He said that he would never be able to see you and your family again... Xu Gong also left. There was a problem with the new canal built by Li Ren. He went to save people.
...and never came back. Xu Gong’s wife shed tears every day and is still in Handan..."
Zhao Kuo stopped talking. He looked sadly into the distance without saying a word.
"Father...who is Mr. Ping?"
Zhao Kang asked inappropriately, but Zhao Kuo did not answer him.
Li Mu then talked about horse uniforms, many situations in Handan, and the situation in Zhao State. Li Mu also had the same sadness on his face. He thought of the people of Zhao State who were suffering so much now, and he thought of those who wanted to kill people with weapons.
The Zhao soldiers who killed him, and the aloof king, the sanctimonious Guo Kai... Li Mu was really at a loss. In a short period of time, he had experienced too many things.
The two fell silent at the same time, neither speaking.
It wasn't until he reached the border of Yunzhong County that Li Mu said, "Please take good care of Sima Shang and Tian Yue."
Zhao Kuo was stunned, shook his head and asked: "Where are you going? Do you want to go back and die? Or do you plan to remain anonymous?"
"I have no idea..."
"Then what do you know?!"
"Why did we fight off Bai Qi in the first place?"
"For the State of Zhao."
"No, it's for the Zhao people. Because Bai Qi massacred the Zhao people and the people were in dire straits, so we went to resist his attack. What are you protecting now? What are you protecting? Are you protecting the status of King Zhao? Are you protecting those who surrounded Guo Kai?
Wealth? Or are you protecting the people of this land? They can't hold their heads high because of heavy taxes. A large number of people are starving to death and being killed everywhere... But you tell me that you don't know anything?
", Zhao Kuo was a little angry.
Zhao Kang lowered his head and did not dare to speak again. Li Mu's expression became even more confused. Zhao Kuo then sneered and said: "If you choose to escape, then I will regret that I came to save you. I thought
, you are still the passionate young man from Bairen who wanted to protect your family and the people of Zhao... Now it seems that you are just a dog raised by King Zhao and Guo Kai!"
"Help them bite people and ensure their status..."
Li Mu clenched his fists tightly, his whole body trembling.
The quarrel here made the surrounding soldiers couldn't help but lower their heads. Zhao Kuo glared at Li Mu in front of him, his eyes full of disappointment. He shook his head and said: "Then get off the car, get off the car."
After that, you have two choices, either return to Handan and continue to help King Zhao to ensure that he can live the same life as before, or you can simply stay anonymous and watch the people of Zhao continue to suffer like a coward.
"
"I know, you are using this method to provoke generals. You have used it against Tian Gong before. Do you want me to betray Zhao and go to Qin?"
"betray?"
"No, it's salvation."
Zhao Kuo shook his head and said seriously: "The Kingdom of Zhao must be destroyed... If this continues, heavy taxes will kill all the Zhao people... The longer the delay, the more people will die. Over the years,
, I don’t even want to mention the destruction of Zhao State, because Zhao State has too many beautiful memories for me, but now, after hearing this from your mouth, I know what to do... I want to save Zhao State.
These people of this country.”
"If you think this is a betrayal of Zhao, then get off the carriage, go back and organize an army, and use the supplies stolen from the people to resist my army. I promise, I will kill them with my own hands.
you."
Li Mu took a deep breath. He looked into the distance but remained motionless.
The carriage continued to drive forward. When the carriage left Yanmen and came to Yunzhong, Zhao Kuo saw Li Mu tremble all over. He wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything. Zhao Kang was a little surprised in his heart.
Didn't his father tell Li Mu to go back? Why was he still sitting on the carriage? When they arrived at Yunzhong City, the officials here looked at Lord Wu An of Zhao in surprise and whispered.
They never thought that when Marquis Wucheng went out with thousands of people, he would capture Lord Wu An of Zhao.
Zhao Kuo looked at Yang Duanhe who was not far away and waved him over. Yang Duanhe stood in front of Zhao Kuo a little uneasily. Zhao Kuo then said: "You have completed the order very well this time...
." Yang Duanhe was stunned for a moment, and then he realized what he was doing. He bowed deeply to the teacher and said, "Teacher... you don't have to..."
"Okay, no need to say more, I will write a letter to Marquis Wenxin personally."
Zhao Kuo said, and then drove Yang Duanhe away. Then he jumped off the carriage, looked at Li Mu on the carriage, stretched out his hand, Li Mu held his arm, and limped off the carriage, he
The previous injury was still very serious. Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Kang and said, "Take your father-in-law to rest."
"Father Zhong?? What..." Zhao Kang saw his father's serious face and hurriedly swallowed the next sentence. He helplessly stepped forward to help Li Mu and walked to the opposite courtyard. Li Mu looked at him and helped him
The young man asked as he walked: "You seem to dislike me very much? Why is that? I have no enmity with you."
"Oh, I just don't like you. Although you are my second-father, I still don't like you. What ability do you have that makes you worthy of my liking?"
"When I recover, I'll show you what I'm capable of."
The two gradually left. At this time, Sima Shang slowly opened his eyes. He saw a doctor helping him treat his wounds. He was not dead? He looked around again... He woke up suddenly.
"Ah?! Where is this?! Why are there so many Qin people?!"
