Lin Xiangru walked up to Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Kuo hurriedly bowed down to greet him. Lin Xiangru helped him up and said with a smile, "It's windy outside. Come in with me quickly." Lin Xiangru and Zhao Kuo walked into the mansion.
, while Lin Xiangru's old retainer and Ge were following behind him. Ge frowned and giggled, his expression constantly changing, and both the old retainer and Lin Xiangru were frightened by him.
Lin Xiangru asked suspiciously: "What happened to your charioteer?"
Zhao Kuo shook his head helplessly and said: "I once met an old man with him on the road. I just told him that the old man was Xunzi, and he looked like this."
Lin Xiangru stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I have heard about this matter, and I also heard that you helped him." Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Did Xunzi tell you? This is just a small matter.
That’s all.”
"You can tell a person's character from the smallest things. Don't you know this?"
"Be taught." Zhao Kuo said, entered the inner room, and both of them sat down. Zhao Kuo then solemnly said: "I am very grateful for your help. If you hadn't come to help me, my plan
The chamber will definitely fail." Lin Xiangru said with some displeasure: "Is saving the country just your business? Although we are old, our pursuit of justice is not inferior to yours."
"I really didn't expect that so many people would come to help me." Zhao Kuo said with a smile.
Lin Xiangru laughed and said: "As early as when you couldn't enter the palace, I knew what your Majesty was thinking. If you want to complete this matter, you alone can't do it, so I went to find Le Yi."
General, General Le Yi didn't have much time to wake up, but when he heard that you were in trouble, he woke up again, shouted about robbery and wanted to kill Zhao Kuo, and ordered me to take him to the palace."
Zhao Kuo chuckled and asked again: "What about Mr. Tian? I really don't know how he can come."
"General Le Yi and I went to find him. Originally, he didn't agree. General Le Yi looked at him and said, Zhao Kuo of Zhao State is more like Tian Dan of Qi State in those days, so Tian Dan followed.
Although he didn't speak when he came up, he has already expressed his position to Shangjun by coming with him, which is the greatest help to you. Please don't blame him."
Lin Xiangru said, then smiled and said: "As for Xunzi and Pang Gong, they met on the road. Xunzi originally came to meet Pang Gong this time. They knew about your matter and were willing to help."
Thinking of Xunzi, Zhao Kuo was speechless. In his previous life, he didn't know how many of his works he had learned. Like Mencius, Confucius, and Laozi, he was particularly special in the hearts of descendants of China.
A majestic mountain that needs to be looked up to. They are the first light of Chinese civilization. Facing such people, Zhao Kuo really can't calm down.
There are often ignorant and stupid people who stand on the shoulders of civilized giants, lower their heads, spit on the giant with disdain, and curse: Feudal fool, break my spine! Feeling complacent about their profound knowledge, they ask shamelessly
:Does he understand astronomy? Can he build airplanes? Such people were born on the high towers made of bricks and stones of civilization. Maybe they did fail. At least, they left behind the principles of humility and respect for future generations.
Far from enough.
Zhao Kuo took a deep breath and asked, "Who is this Mr. Pang?"
"His name is Pang Nuan. He is a veteran minister of Zhao State and has very high qualifications. From the emperor to the ministers, everyone disrespects him."
"Oh? Old minister? Same as you?"
"It's different from me. He once discussed war with King Wu Ling... When I was your age, I went to see him. At that time, he was already the age I am now..."
Zhao Kuo's eyes widened. King Wu Ling's confidant? Oh my god, how old is this Duke Pang? Could it be that he is older than General Le Yi? How come the people of Zhao are so long-lived? First there is Pang Gong. Warm and honest, Zhao Kuo stood up in a hurry and said, "I want to see this old general." Lin Xiangru shook his head and said, "He left Handan in a hurry just now and went to Dongwu. "
"Oh, let such an old man run around... this..."
"You don't have to worry about that. The old general's body is particularly strong." Lin Xiangru said helplessly. After the death of King Wu Ling, the old general left the State of Zhao and went to study in the State of Chu. Today, the Lord is particularly fond of talents. So he invited him back to the Kingdom of Zhao. Those who were worried about his health at the beginning, such as Zhao She and Uncle Dong, had been tortured to death by him. Even he probably couldn't survive this old man.
The two talked for a while, and then Lin Xiangru asked Zhao Kuo about his next plan.
Zhao Kuo said seriously: "Zhao State does not lack cultivated land, but it lacks people to cultivate it. I want to mobilize the nobles of Zhao State and send people to work hard on the cultivated land. I heard that the nobles have many Hakka and retainers. , If these people can devote themselves to farming, it will definitely be effective." Lin Xiangru shook his head and said: "Not to mention whether your idea will succeed, how can you farm in this season? If you want to plow, you have to wait until it’s time to sow.”
It is October now. In the Qin State, it is already the first month of the year and the Chinese New Year is coming, but in the Zhao State, we have to wait for another year.
Zhao Kuo said seriously: "It is not easy to let your retainers and retainers work in the cultivated land. It is indeed not suitable for farming at present. Grain is not good, but sunflower, xie, leek, and green onion are all good." Trees can still grow. Wouldn't it be a good thing if you could allow nobles to cultivate more of them in the courtyard to help the people? I heard that in many places in Dai County, people eat tree bark. ."
"The nobles can save a lot of people by saving some millet from their teeth and a few vegetables."
"I know this still can't solve the food problem, but before Mr. Pingyuan asks for help, this is the only way I can think of."
"Well..." Lin Xiangru nodded without saying anything more. He asked again: "Then what are you going to do?" Zhao Kuo said: "I know a young man from Handan City. I heard that he has many friends in Handan City, and I want to ask him for help." Before Zhao Kuo left, Lin Xiangru asked his old retainer to find a piece of his Qiu fur and handed it to Zhao Kuo. He said: "It's windy outside. I see that you are wearing thin clothes. Please bring this fur coat."
Zhao Kuo thanked him, and then left the place wearing the fur coat.
Lin Xiangru stood in the courtyard and looked around. The retainer asked with some confusion: "What are you looking at?"
"I want to see where is suitable for growing vegetables."
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Handan Zao's father was the Ling of Handan. Because they were young, they did not live separately. When Zhao Kuo came to the Handan Ling's Mansion, Handan Zao's father Zhao Li went out to greet him in person. Zhao Li was a kind man. When he heard that Zhao Kuo was visiting, he
Feeling surprised and happy at the same time, Zhao Kuo hurriedly walked out of the mansion to greet Ma Fuzi. Zhao Kuo still underestimated his reputation. Perhaps the treatment in the palace gave him an illusion.
In the State of Zhao, Zhao Kuo's reputation was getting higher and higher. No one in the countryside did not know him. Even the noble officials looked at him with gleaming eyes. Zhao Li was very happy to send Zhao Kuo to Zhao Kuo.
When Kuo arrived at his home, he wanted to hold a banquet in honor of him. Zhao Kuo declined hastily, stating that he was here to see Handan Zao. Zhao Li looked confused and quickly sent someone to call Handan Zao.
When Handan Zao heard that Ma Fuzi was looking for him, he couldn't believe his ears. He jumped up from the bed and ran away. When he rushed in, Zhao Li's face was a little confused and he glared at his son in displeasure.
, Handan Zao restrained himself a little, and hurriedly leaned over to pay homage to Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo stepped forward to help him up. Several people sat indoors, and Zhao Li's retainers were secretly observing the rumored Ma Fuzi.
Zhao Li and Handan Zao looked at Zhao Kuo with burning eyes. Zhao Li had no idea of leaving any space for the young man. He just sat and stared at Zhao Kuo, motionless. Zhao Kuo had no choice but to say: "I'm here this time."
, I have something to ask for your help." Handan Zao heard this and was overjoyed, shouting: "Are you going to lead us to the battlefield? More than 300 of us have been prepared for a long time, please give us your orders!
"
Zhao Kuo added: "This is not the case. You must know that I asked Mr. Pingyuan to borrow grain."
When Handan Zao heard this, his eyes lit up and he said: "I understand what you mean. I will go to the retainers and give you half of the food in the house." When Zhao Li heard this, he became furious and slapped him fiercely.
The head made by Handan scolded: "It is your honor to be able to help Ma Fuzi. How can you give away half of it? Go and collect all the food I have in various places immediately. I want to give all to Ma Fuzi.
!”
Zhao Kuo was shocked and said hurriedly: "I'm not here to borrow food. Previously, it was because Changping didn't have enough food, so I went to Lord Pingyuan for help. But this time, it was because of the people of Zhao State. Zhao State this year
The harvest was very bad, and we collected grain many times and sent it to Shangdang. As a result, the people of Zhao State had almost no food in their homes, and many people starved to death. I want nobles from all over the country to help.
Help the people."
"The State of Zhao has sent envoys to borrow food and ask for help. I know that the nobles of the State of Zhao are all benevolent and righteous gentlemen. They cannot just watch the people suffer such suffering. I would like to ask them to help me... I
I heard that now is the season for planting vegetables. If you nobles can grow some vegetables and use some corn to help the people who cannot survive, this will save many lives. Handan Zao made friends
I have many friends, and I came here just to ask for his help."
Handan Zao hadn't spoken yet, but Zhao Li laughed and said: "Ma Fuzi is a benevolent and righteous person. For things like this, you can just send someone to give instructions. Because of your virtue, from the emperor to the doctor,
, there is no one who does not respect you, there is no one who does not love you, I will write to everyone right now, I can swear to you that there is no one in Zhao who is unwilling to help you, please rest assured."
Zhao Li said confidently.
Zhao Kuo's eyes widened, is my sign already so useful?
But he didn't know that the nobles of Zhao State were extremely eager to become Zhao Kuo's friends, just like Lord Pingyuan in the past, let alone help him. They could show off things like this. How could you miss it?