Chapter 49: Those who have attained the Tao help more
Sitting in the banquet, King Zhao was still enthusiastically introducing his distinguished guest to Zhao Kuo. Sitting in front of Zhao Kuo, with his head raised high, the burly and strong man was King Zhao's distinguished guest. He was Lord Linwu, from Chu.
King Zhao said happily that the Chu State learned about the crisis of Zhao State, so it sent Lord Linwu to help. He said that Lord Linwu was proficient in the art of war and would definitely be able to help Zhao State avert danger. Even Zhao Kuo saw King Zhao
There are also some thoughts of recruiting Lord Linwu.
However, Zhao Kuo ignored this Lord Linwu who was proficient in the art of war and could be called a general. This made Lord Linwu a little unhappy. The rest of the people were all ministers who accompanied King Zhao these days, including Lou Chang,
This minister looked very elegant and gentle. He smiled and nodded towards Zhao Kuo. He was the secretariat of Zhao State and was in charge of criminal law matters. However, looking at his appearance, there was no trace of him being a law enforcer.
of majesty.
Then came Yu Qing, who was originally the prime minister of Zhao State who succeeded Tian Dan. However, he gave up his position because of Lord Pingyuan's affairs and wanted to help Wei Qi escape to Chu State. When things failed, he returned to the State of Chu.
The State of Zhao now serves as the false prime minister, that is, the deputy prime minister. In addition, there is also a censor named Zhao Hui, who manages documents and records. Xu Li is also here. He is not what Zhao Kuo remembered.
He was an official responsible for construction, but a lieutenant of Zhao State, that is, an official responsible for recommending talented people.
Almost all the important ministers of Zhao State are here. Everyone is also very curious about Ma Fuzi, who is famous in Zhao State, and are willing to make friends with him. After Zhao Kuo took his seat, King Zhao looked at Linwu Lord with some happiness.
He said: "Lord Linwu, I have heard that you are proficient in the art of war. In the past few days, none of my ministers can say that they can defeat you. However, this Mafuzi, like you, is proficient in the art of war and is the best in Zhao State.
Young man, I wonder if you can defeat him?"
Lord Linwu looked at Zhao Kuo. Since he came to Zhao Kingdom, everyone respected him very much, but Zhao Kuo ignored him, which made him very unhappy. However, seeing such a handsome and majestic young man
Lang, he couldn't help but praise him in his heart, what a young Lang from the Zhao Kingdom. These days, he has been listening to rumors about Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo's status in the Zhao Kingdom is very high. Even
King Zhao loved it very much and was proud of it.
Lord Linwu really didn't dare to underestimate him. It was said that Zhao She was no match for him in the debate back then. If he had lost to such a young boy, wouldn't he have brought all the face of Chu State to a standstill?
?Looking at the exceptionally calm Zhao Kuo, Lord Linwu smiled and said, "I have heard of Ma Fuzi's name a long time ago. However, I have been talking to you for three or four days and my mouth is dry.
It’s better to discuss the battle with Ma Fuzi another day, otherwise, we won’t be able to enjoy the debate with Ma Fuzi.”
King Zhao looked at him deeply, then smiled and said, "Okay, let's do what you said." He seemed very happy, so he looked at Zhao Kuo and said, "I heard that you have something important.
You want to come to see me, but you don’t know what the matter is?"
Zhao Kuo then stood up, with a solemn expression on his face, and said: "The battle at Changping is in danger. I would like to ask you to appoint Lord Pingyuan to go to various countries to ask for help." King Zhao was stunned, and the smile on his face quickly disappeared. He looked
He looked at Lord Linwu on the side and said: "Chu State sent Lord Linwu to help, why should Lord Pingyuan travel around again? Lord Pingyuan is not young anymore, and I really don't want to see him continue to work for the country.
I’m tired from all the work.”
Zhao Kuo said seriously: "If Lord Linwu led an army of Chu to attack the Qin people from Nanyang, Lord Pingyuan would not have to ask for help. But Lord Linwu is the only one who comes, and Changping's food supply is serious." We are not enough, and the young people of Zhao State are in Changping. If there are no reinforcements and no countries lend us food, hundreds of thousands of soldiers will die in Shangdang, and millions of people will starve to death in Shangdang. Zhao Guo."
King Zhao's face gradually became solemn. Lou Chang, who was not far away, saw King Zhao's thoughts, stood up and said: "The Shangdang still has nearly 400,000 soldiers, and General Lian Po is leading them. I heard that you sent hundreds of thousands of stones of food to Shangdang today. Why do you say that? I heard that only when a general is not afraid of the enemy can the soldiers fight hard. You are so afraid of the Qin people. , wouldn’t this affect military morale?”
Zhao Kuo said angrily: "I asked General Lian Po that the Shangdang's food is only enough for the soldiers for half a year. What should we do after half a year?"
"Can it be that the soldiers of the State of Zhao cannot defeat the Qin people within half a year? Why does Ma Fuzi look down on the warriors of the State of Zhao so much?!" However, the censor asked angrily, and Zhao Kuo shouted: "Qin They have more soldiers than we do! They occupy a favorable terrain with only a few small valleys to enter and exit. How to repel the Qin people? The Qin people have been attacking, and General Lian Po can barely hold on. You trust Zhao’s warriors so much, so what can you do to repel the Qin people?”
"I heard that only when wise people manage counties, upright people admonish the king, and brave people repel the enemy can the country prosper. Shouldn't General Lian Po be the one to figure out how to repel the enemy? Huh?", Yushi Zhengyi said calmly.
"It makes sense. Besides, we have sent envoys to various countries a long time ago, but they were insulted. Mr. Pingyuan is a member of the Zhao family. If he also suffered such an insult, Zhao State would lose its face!"
"If Mr. Pingyuan is captured by others again, used as a hostage, and threatens the State of Zhao, what can we do at that time?"
"The State of Zhao has a young talent like Ma Fuzi, so why trouble the old Pingyuan Lord? Why not let Ma Fuzi succeed General Lian Po. I heard that the people of Qin are most afraid of Ma Fuzi becoming a general!"
The ministers started talking all over the place, but Zhao Kuo couldn't get a word in at all.
Zhao Kuo looked at them quietly. Now, he was sure in his heart that several of these people may have been bribed by the Qin people. They were completely messy and unwilling to let King Zhao accept his proposal. Zhao Kuo After a long sigh, he asked: "How much money did the Qin people give you so that you can watch the innocent people of Zhao starve to death and endure such pain? I want to know, the lives of these millions of people, How much is it worth?”
"Presumptuous!!" Suddenly, Lou Chang blushed, pointed at Zhao Kuo, and asked: "The people sitting here are the same age as your father. We love you like our own juniors, but you want to do this? What’s the point of being rude?”
Zhao Kuo ignored him and looked at King Zhao and said: "Your Majesty, please look outside the palace. I don't know how many parents are missing their children, how many children are waiting for their fathers, and how many innocent people there are." People starve to death. In Changping, the soldiers mustered up the courage to fight to the death for you. In Handan, the people would rather go hungry than donate food. Don't listen to these people's slanders. Please send Lord Pingyuan to ask for help. stop."
King Zhao was silent for a long time and then said: "I have heard that only by accepting advice can the country be at peace. I am not a dictatorial person, so naturally I still have to listen to the advice of talented people..."
Zhao Kuo felt a little cold all over, and a sense of despair suddenly emerged in his heart. The coldness of despair froze his body.
"That makes sense...cough cough...cough cough...Of course your Majesty must listen to the advice of virtuous people...I just don't know...cough cough...whether we can be considered worthy
Just." Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the door, and everyone looked at the door. The old Lin Xiangru walked into the palace step by step with a cane. Next to him, Tian Dan, Tian Dan
With a cold face, he and another old man whom Zhao Kuo didn't know supported the older Le Yi.
Behind them was the handsome old man Zhao Kuo had helped on the road. The old man was stroking his beard and following behind them.
Everyone jumped up suddenly, and even King Zhao stood up in a hurry.
“Lin Gong! Tian Gong! Le Gong! Pang Gong!
, the ministers who reacted had already bent down and paid homage to them respectfully.
Zhao Kuo looked at them blankly. What's the situation? Lin Gong? Le Gong? Even Tian Dan is here? And that old man? Xunzi?? He was stunned and speechless.
Everyone wanted to pay homage to King Zhao immediately. King Zhao was at a loss and hurriedly asked them to get up. These were all antiques from the Zhao Kingdom, and there were people like Xunzi. How could he dare to accept their great gift with peace of mind? Lin Xiangru coughed and looked slowly towards
Looking at Lou Chang in the distance, Lou Chang also had his eyes widened at this moment, looking at these old men, dumbfounded.
Lin Xiangru shouted angrily: "The people standing here are all the same age as your father. We love you as if you are our own junior, but you are so rude. What is the reason?"
Lou Chang was so frightened that he hurriedly leaned over to pay homage. The elderly Le Yi was supported by two people. He looked at Zhao Kuo and showed a gentle smile. The old man named Pang next to him was also smiling and nodding.
Tian Dan seemed a little cold and raised his head arrogantly. Xunzi looked a little angry, looking at the ministers with eyes full of disgust.
Lin Xiangru ignored the horrified Lou Chang. He turned his head and looked at Zhao Kuo not far away. He smiled and blinked.
You see, I said that your matter will definitely succeed.
