Zhao Kuo felt that the haze of despair was swept away, and courage was suddenly injected into his heart. He straightened his back and looked at Lou Chang provocatively.
Lou Chang felt horrified. He couldn't understand why so many people came forward for a mere brat.
Zhuangzi felt angry, Zhao Guo was far more disappointed than when he left.
King Zhao felt ashamed because he had not prepared enough cauldrons. According to the specifications, most of these people could eat five cauldrons. What if they lost etiquette and refused to stay in the Zhao Kingdom?
The atmosphere of the banquet became a bit strange. The veterans were sitting on both sides. Le Yi could not sit. The old man surnamed Pang sat next to him and put an arm around him from behind. Le Yi reluctantly leaned on his arm to sit.
No one felt that such behavior was inappropriate. Lin Xiangru coughed, raised his head and looked at King Zhao. He broke the silence and said: "Your Majesty, I heard that war is a major matter related to the survival of the country.
, we must pay close attention to it.”
"Zhao Kuo has been to Changping and knows the situation there. You refuse to believe him, but instead listen to the nonsense of some villains who have never left Handan City. Is this something that a monarch can do?
" King Zhao hurriedly lowered his head and said: "You are right, this is not something that a king can do." Lin Xiangru said again: "Your Majesty, you studied with me, and I told you so.
Things about the kings who brought disaster to themselves because they did not listen to advice."
"Zhao Kuo, he is a wise man of Zhao State. The people love him because of his virtues, and the people of Qin fear him because of his talents. How can you despise him because of the words of a villain? You are a lover of wise men.
I know this, but if you can't listen to the advice of the wise, what can you do if you gather the wise in the world around you? The strength of a country does not depend on how many people are around the king.
Talent depends on whether the king can listen to their advice."
After Lin Xiangru finished speaking, he coughed violently again.
King Zhao hurriedly said: "I remember, please don't blame me." Tian Dan closed his eyes and said nothing, but since he arrived here, he could explain his position, while Le Yi was at a loss.
Looking at everyone, he was always awake and in a trance. The old man beside him wiped the saliva from his mouth several times. King Zhao looked at Xunzi, his eyes burning with desire for talents again.
He smiled and said: "I heard that Xunzi was coming, but I didn't expect that he would come so quickly. I couldn't come out of the city to greet you. This is my fault. Please forgive me." Xunzi had a cold face, even facing Zhao.
There was no change in the king's courtesy. He said: "When I was in Jixia, someone said that you long for talents as you long for clear water in the desert. I just came back from Jixia to see you, but I didn't expect that.
Even people like Zhao Kuo will be ostracized in the palace."
"Then who else dares to come to serve you?"
King Zhao was shocked, stood up in a hurry, looked at Zhao Kuo, and said sincerely: "I listen to the villain's words and cannot use your strategies. I really shouldn't. I will never do this again."
Lou Chang, whose face was red, looked at King Zhao in surprise.
Zhao Kuo also stood up. If he could correct his mistakes, then this King Zhao would be a wise king. From the conversation just now, he also vaguely noticed the hobbies of this King Zhao, so he fell in love with him.
Hao said: "If your Majesty can even accept the advice of an insignificant person like me, then there will definitely be more truly talented people to assist you in the future and provide you with strategies to govern the country and stabilize the people."
When the King of Zhao heard this, he grinned and was very happy, and said: "You are the treasure of the State of Zhao. Today, people like Xunzi praise your virtue. Who dares to say that you are a humble person?", he said with a big hand.
With a wave of his hand, he said: "I agree to your proposal!" He looked at Yu Qing aside. Ever since King Zhao hosted a banquet for Lord Linwu, he had been sitting here without saying a word, drinking bitter drinks all day long.
liquor.
"Yu Qing, I know that you are friendly with Lord Pingyuan. Please go to Dongwu. Zhao State is facing a huge crisis. I hope Lord Pingyuan can send envoys to other countries to ask for reinforcements for Zhao State." King Zhao said, at this time, he continued to
The old man who was supporting Le Yi raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say." Zhao Kuo didn't know this old man, but he still had a good impression of him, not just because of him.
He was able to support him because of his care for General Le Yi.
Judging from his age, this old man is probably no younger than General Le Yi, but he insisted on holding General Le Yi to sit for so long without any complaints on his face. This is a tough and kind old man, Zhao
Kuo made his first evaluation in his mind.
Zhao Kuo discovered that King Zhao valued the old man no more than Xunzi. When the old man spoke, King Zhao lowered his head respectfully and asked cautiously: "I wonder what your orders are?", Zhao Kuo
For a moment, everyone else seemed very calm, as if King Zhao should be so respectful. The old man was very old, but his voice was loud and not as heroic as General Lian Po.
He smiled and said seriously: "As Mr. Lin said, the war is related to the survival of the country and is a very important matter. Please send me to follow Lord Pingyuan to go to various countries to ask for help." King Zhao said a little embarrassed: "Every country
We are far apart and you are old, how can you endure this traveling? I don't want you to suffer."
The old man laughed, his eyes were extraordinarily bright, and he said: "I heard that rotten wood is of little use, but if it is lit on fire, it will burn brighter... I am old, please allow me to give you the last breath.
Just burn it again."
Everyone present was immediately speechless. King Zhao looked at the determined old man and finally nodded and said: "Then please go to Dongwu and go to various countries with Mr. Pingyuan to ask for help."
Lou Chang also understood in his heart that King Zhao had already made a decision in his heart. He would never go against any of King Zhao's decisions. No matter what King Zhao thought, he would agree with it. Because of this, he has always been
Even if King Zhao's confidants harmed the State of Zhao several times, King Zhao would not hold him accountable, because these strategies were actually King Zhao's own ideas, and Lou Chang only spoke them out for him.
He forced a smile and said, "I think Mr. Pang is right..."
"Shut up!" Le Yi, who was leaning on the old man, suddenly shouted. He looked at Lou Chang angrily and said, "If you dare to say one more word in front of me, I will hit you on the head with my crutch!
", the angry Le Yi vaguely revealed some of his past domineering power, his brows were furrowed, his eyes were full of murderous intent, Lou Chang was like a frightened rabbit, his whole body trembled, he lowered his head in fear, almost shrinking into his clothes.
I feel guilty and dare not speak anymore.
Zhao Kuo finally breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know what the result of asking for help would be, but he always had to try. King Zhao didn't seem to care about Le Yi's threat to Lou Chang. There were so many wise men. They gathered in his palace, and he was very happy. OK, Xunzi, Leyi, Lin Xiangru, Tian Dan, Pang Nuan, Zhao Kuo, Linwu Jun, Yu Qing, Lou Chang, Xu Li, Zhao Hui, which princes can How about letting so many talented people become your guests?
King Zhao spoke cordially to everyone. He seemed to have the idea of letting Le Yi, Tian Dan, Pang Nuan, Zhao Kuo, Linwu Jun, Xunzi and others discuss the war. However, Le Yi finally couldn't hold on for too long. When he needed to go back to rest, Zhao Kuo stood up and said, "Please let me send General Le Yi back." King Zhao wanted to persuade him to stay and said, "I still have many things I want to ask you about."
Xunzi looked at Zhao Kuo, saw the urgency in his heart, and said: "If your Majesty, if you have anything to do, just ask me for advice. Although I have no talent, I often help people solve their problems in Jixia, so I can still help them." Come to you." With Xunzi accompanying him, King Zhao naturally no longer tried to persuade Zhao Kuo to stay, and accepted Zhao Kuo's farewell with a smile. Tian Dan didn't seem very happy to continue to stay here, so he also made excuses Leave.
The two of them supported Le Yi and walked out of the palace. Ge was waiting outside the palace. When he saw Zhao Kuo coming out, he couldn't help but smile, but said nothing. Zhao Kuo smiled at him. Ge understood what was going on. Having succeeded, he helped Le Yi onto the carriage. Just as Tian Dan was about to leave, Zhao Kuo hurriedly stopped in front of him and said, "I did something wrong before. I shouldn't have insulted you like that. Please forgive me."
Tian Dan ignored him, looked at him deeply, sighed, turned and left, his back looking slightly lonely.
Ge drove, General Le Yi lay on the carriage, and Zhao Kuo followed on foot. Along the way, Zhao Kuo was thinking about the next plan. The matter of asking for help was ready, so he had to handle the matter of the wheelbarrow. He didn't know how to do it, but it shouldn't be difficult to find a craftsman and ask him to make a wheeled cart? Zhao Kuo didn't know what to do, so when he returned to Mafu Township, he found a craftsman and asked him to try it. Tried it.
General Le Yi was too tired and was in a daze all the way. He didn't say anything. When he was sent to the mansion, General Le Yi's driver came out, looked at them helplessly, and said with a smile: "Earlier, when Duke Lin came to visit General Le Yi, he prepared a carriage and asked me to wait. Now you have sent the general back in person. Do you want me to lose my position as the driver? ."
He helped General Le Yi into the house and asked him to lie down, "Thank you." Zhao Kuo said and walked out of the inner room. The driver was talking to Ge and saw Zhao Kuo. The driver turned toward him. He paid a long visit and said: "In these days, your retainers have come to see General Le Yi every day with gifts. General Le Yi is very happy and can chat with them for more than half an hour. I have followed the general for such a long time. I have never seen him look so happy today, thank you for your kindness."
The driver was a little choked as he spoke and wiped his tears.
"Please don't say that. After I finish my own business, I have to come to thank the general in person. I just did what I should do, and he helped me a lot."
After bidding farewell to the driver, Zhao Kuo got into the carriage, while Ge drove the carriage and said happily: "Young Master, you don't know, just now Lin Gong and others came to the palace gate, and those warriors stopped them and refused to let them in.
Duke Lin was so anxious that he raised his cane and chased them and started beating them, but the warriors did not dare to fight back, and their noses and faces were bruised and swollen after being beaten..."
Zhao Kuo slowly raised his head after listening to Ge's words, with a smile on his face.
