Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

At the entrance of the lobby, the three princes of the Zhao family of Zhao State shook hands very affectionately.

Mr. Pingyuan laughed and said: "I heard that Mr. Wu Xin presented four lines of poems at the opening ceremony today, which directly shocked the entire academy and made the Grand Master feel ashamed. It's really amazing, amazing!"

Lord Pingyang also expressed emotion: "When I heard Lord Wu Xin's words, I also felt a deafening feeling, Lord Wu Xin is a great talent!"

It is very rare for these two princes who have stood in the court of Zhao Guo for a long time to say sincere praise.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "I didn't expect Junhou to know about this.

In fact, it’s nothing, poetry is just a small way, what Benhou really hopes is to end this chaotic world, let me, Great Zhao, rule the world, and let the people of the world no longer suffer from wars and chaos every year! "

Mr. Pingyuan and Mr. Pingyang looked at each other and laughed out loud at the same time.

"Wu Xinjun's thoughts are also our thoughts!"

Lin Xiangru's mansion.

Lin Xiangru, Lian Po, and Zhou Shaofen, three scholars sent giants to sit opposite each other.

After a while, Lin Xiangru sighed: "These four words of Mr. Wu Xin are really majestic and intoxicating.

This kind of bearing with the world in mind, the old man really can't match him! "

Lian Po frowned, and said in a rough voice: "Lin Qing, Zhao Kuo is our enemy, how can you grow his ambition and destroy our prestige?"

Lin Xiangru laughed: "Although Wu Xinjun is our political enemy, he is indeed worthy of admiration.

If Wu Xinjun is just a trash full of nonsense, then we and those who have been suppressed by Wu Xinjun are not trash among trash? "

Lian Po was speechless, and closed his mouth with a muffled grunt.

Lin Xiangru put away his smile, looked at Zhou Shaofen and said slowly: "What's more, the more popular Mr. Wu Xin is, the more he will arouse the jealousy of others.

Zhou Qing, since the queen mother said that to you, then my chance to fight back against Wu Xinjun should come soon! "

There is unquestionable confidence in Lin Xiangru's words.

As a veteran minister of the three dynasties who had already gained fame in the time of King Zhao Hui, Lin Xiangru might fail, but he was definitely not defeated so easily!

Chapter 226

Zhao Kuo didn't know that the impact of his four sentences was far more than that.

These four sentences spread throughout Zhao State at an astonishing speed, then Daliang, Linzi, Chencheng, Xinzheng, Jidu, Xianyang and then the whole world!After hearing this sentence, countless scholars suddenly realized as if they were enlightened.

That's right, we scholars are traveling between countries, is it for some country?

Actually not.

Wu Zixu, a native of Chu State, fled to Wu State to assist King Wu in attacking the capital of Chu State, and whipped the corpse of his former king of the motherland, King Chu Ping.

Fan Wei, a native of Wei State, served as Prime Minister of Qin State, and his motherland Wei State was forced to cede land to Qin State every year.

Xiang Shou, a native of Chu State, was a general in Qin State. He blocked the army of his motherland Chu State in the most critical Qin-Chu battle, and made great contributions to Qin State's defeat of Chu State, which was in full swing at that time, and destroyed Chu State's hegemony.

Mengchang Juntian, a native of the state of Qi, was the prime minister of the state of Wei. He united the five countries to attack Qi, and pushed the allied forces of the five countries to break through the state of Qi under the leadership of General Yan and Le Yi from Zhao, causing Qi to be almost destroyed.

Throughout the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, such examples abound.

Criticism of these scholars is not without exception. Many people feel that these people have betrayed their motherland, and many people cannot pass this psychological barrier because of this, and are unwilling to serve in other countries.

But when they heard these four sentences from Zhao Kuo, the fog in front of them suddenly dissipated, and they suddenly became enlightened.

Yes, why bother to stick to any national opinion?

Isn't what I, the scholars, have to do is to establish a life for the people and create peace for all generations, as Wu Xinjun said?

For the sake of future generations, what is a mere country?

As a result, a large number of scholars who were not very interested in Zhao Guoxue Palace bid farewell to their families and embarked on the journey to Handan.

They want to see what kind of person Wu Xinjun is who can say such warning words, and they want to work under such Wu Xinjun, because they feel that Wu Xinjun is the lighthouse in their lives, shining Follow the direction they are going!The nightingale branches in various countries that Zhao Kuo spent a lot of resources to cultivate are naturally not vegetarians, and immediately reported this situation one after another.

Back and forth, more than half a month passed.

After Zhao Kuo learned of this situation, he couldn't laugh or cry for a while: "This Marquis actually did a small thing, and can he be so loved by the scholars in the world?"

Standing in the position of Zhao Kuo, Li Si said from the bottom of his heart: "How can it be such a small thing that the king has pointed out the way for countless scholars in the world!"

Zhao Kuo was silent for a while, and said, "If Ben Hou said that these four sentences were not originally written by Ben Hou, would you believe me?"

Li Si was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed: "Your Majesty, don't make fun of me. Who else in this world can have the courage to say these four warning words?"

Suddenly, a few autumn leaves whirled in from the open window and landed on Zhao Kuo's desk.

Zhao Kuo stopped explaining, picked up a withered yellow leaf casually, and said with emotion: "It's the new year coming again."

It will soon be "New Year's Day" and the first day of November, which is also the first year of the young Zhao Yan's ascension to the throne.

The arrival of New Year's Day heralds one thing, that is, Zhao Guo's conquest goal for the next year will be set again.

For this matter, the two princes, Lord Pingyuan and Lord Yuan, came to Zhao Kuo's mansion to discuss with Zhao Kuo.

"Wu Xinjun, which country do you think we should fight this time?"

Mr. Pingyuan humbly asked for advice.

Zhao Kuo pondered for a moment and said, "It's good to fight Qin."

Mr. Pingyuan was stunned for a moment: "You are still fighting Qin?"

Since the Battle of Changping, Zhao State has been at war with Qin State for three consecutive years. If it fights Qin State next year, it will be four consecutive years.

Zhao Kuo said seriously, "It's good to fight Qin.

Mr. Pingyuan, I have signed an alliance with Chu. As long as we attack Qin with Han and Wei, Chu will join us.

When the four countries join forces, Qin will definitely not be able to defend Guanzhong! "

As the saying goes, take advantage of his illness to kill him.

After being beaten by Zhao Kuo for three consecutive years, Qin State has now weakened to a very dangerous stage. As long as it can take down the Guanzhong area on which Qin State relied to make a fortune, it is tantamount to breaking the real backbone of Qin State. The powerful country of China will never have a day of revival.

Mr. Pingyuan nodded repeatedly after listening to Zhao Kuo's analysis, and said, "Since Mr. Wu Xin said so, let's do this when the time comes for the palace meeting!"

In terms of military affairs, Zhao Kuo is now recognized as the best in the world!Of course Mr. Pingyuan could not have any objection.

Pingyang Lord Zhao Bao, who had not spoken all this time, also gritted his teeth and slapped the table with a fist: "When this Marquis was envoy to Qin State, he was humiliated by the people of Qin State. This time, we must get back to this place!"

Zhao Kuo looked at the two princes who were eager to try, hesitated for a while and then said: "You two princes don't need to be so excited. From my point of view, I'm afraid we won't be able to win against Lin Qing and Taishi in this court meeting. It's over."

Lord Pingyuan and Lord Pingyang were stunned and said, "Why?"

Of course, it was because Zhou Shaofen secretly reported the empress dowager's fear of Zhao Kuo, so that Zhao Kuo could clearly understand that the empress dowager now wished for Zhao Kuo's death.

Under such circumstances, how could the queen mother agree to Zhao Kuo's plan to attack Qin?

If Zhao Kuo's guess is right, no matter which country Lin Xiangru and Han Xu propose to attack this time, their proposal will be approved by the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother will definitely let Lian Po be the main general.

But because Zhou Shaofen, Zhao Kuo's secret son, is involved in this, it is naturally impossible for Zhao Kuo to tell the truth to the two princes, so he can only say vaguely: "I will tell you two, I always have a feeling recently It's just that the queen mother is too guarded against us.

And Mr. Pingyuan also said last time, I have been too sharp recently, which is also a hidden danger. "

Mr. Pingyuan and Mr. Pingyang looked at each other and said nothing.

After a while, Lord Pingyuan and Lord Pingyang left Zhao Kuo's mansion in the same car.

In the car, Lord Pingyang couldn't help asking: "Brother, do you think Lord Wu Xin's prophecy is really accurate? Are we going to lose in the next court meeting?"

Mr. Pingyuan was also dubious, and after thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "No, this is a good opportunity to overwhelm Lin Xiangru.

As long as we win the court meeting this time, Lin Xiangru's momentum will be completely lost in the future. In the future, we will be the dominant faction in the Great Zhao Dynasty, so we must fight for it!Since Wu Xinjun is unwilling to stand out, this time, Ben Hou will come forward to have a verbal battle with Lin Xiangru and the others! "

Mr. Pingyuan was full of confidence when he spoke.

Zhao Kuo is just a descendant brought up by Lord Pingyuan, and the veteran of the three dynasties of Lord Pingyuan is also Zhao Guoxiangbang. Is it more difficult to win a blowout than Zhao Kuo?

Mr. Pingyuan doesn't believe in this evil!

Chapter 227 Fight Qin or Qi

The first day of November, New Year's Day.

On this day, Zhao Guozhong held a grand court meeting, and the six-year-old Zhao Wang Zhao Yan officially entered his first full year of ruling Zhao Guo.

For this reason, Zhao Guozhong also amnesty the world, and sent many death row inmates and criminals who were originally in prison to the newly conquered Shangdang County, Hedong County, and Shang County to reclaim land for Zhao Guo and guard the border, and some people He was assigned to the school and became a coolie to build the school.

In addition, there are a group of ministers in the State of Zhao who have been rewarded for promotion and promotion, the most notable of which are the two important ministers of the State of Zhao.

Shangqing of Zhao State and Lin Xiangru, the internal historian, were formally canonized by King Zhao as Wen Xinjun, and he was enfeoffed as Shangdang County Chief and County.

Lieutenant Zhou Shaofen of Zhao Guo was canonized as Shangqing by King Zhao, and he was only one step away from the position of Junhou.

The two important ministers of the scholar faction were simultaneously canonized by King Zhao, which undoubtedly boosted the morale of the scholar faction.

On the other hand, Zhao Kuo and Mr. Yuan, although they also received some rewards such as money and fields, compared to the scholar faction, this gain is almost negligible.

In this regard, Mr. Pingyuan seemed a little angry in the chat with Zhao Kuo after the great court meeting: "Governing the country should be polite and proper. We have many talented people here who have performed well, but the Queen Mother actually rewarded Lin Xiangru and others. It is really shocking." This Marquis is heartbroken!"

Not only Lin Xiangru and Zhou Shaofen, but also a large number of Zhao officials were promoted from King Zhao's subsequent list. There are less than [-]% of them, so it's no wonder Mr. Pingyuan is so angry.

Zhao Kuo seemed quite calm about this, after all, it was already expected.

Zhao Kuo in turn persuaded Mr. Pingyuan: "Your Honor, the current situation is not on our side, let Lin Qing first, oh no, Wen Xinjun and the others can be proud for a while."

When Zhao Kuo said this title, he felt a little weird.

Zhao Kuo himself was Wu Xinjun, but the Queen Mother appointed Lin Xiangru as Wen Xinjun. No matter how you look at it, it was intentional for Lin Xiangru to fight Zhao Kuo.

Mr. Pingyuan looked at Zhao Kuo, and seemed a little strange: "Mr. Wu Xin, you are not angry at all?

It's really not your style. "

Zhao Kuo was silent for a while, then sighed.

Things have come to this point, if Zhao Kuo further conflicts with the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother is afraid that she will just try to meet Zhao Kuo and fight to the death.

Considering that there are still a large number of people such as Lord Pingyuan, Lin Xiangru, and Lian Po, if the queen mother is really determined to fight against Zhao Kuo, even if Zhao Kuo can win, Zhao Guo will inevitably have to go through a very tragic civil war. One hundred percent will be taken advantage of by other countries.

The time has not come.

So Zhao Kuo can only give in temporarily so as not to irritate the Queen Mother. Women are always more likely to go crazy, and it is easier to ignore them when they go crazy.

After a pause, Zhao Kuo said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, listen to me.

Which country will we go to war this year, this time we will not argue with Wen Xinjun and the others. "

Mr. Pingyuan was silent for a while, and left without saying a word.

Zhao Kuo couldn't help shaking his head as he watched Mr. Pingyuan leave.

The good things have already been said, if Mr. Pingyuan still doesn't hit the south wall and doesn't look back, Zhao Kuo has nothing to do.

Mr. Pingyuan actually didn't understand these truths, this Zhao Guo Xiangbang was angered by the Queen Mother.

Back in the mansion, Mr. Pingyuan said to his confidants: "This old man is a dignified veteran of three dynasties, he is the uncle of the king and the uncle of the queen mother, how could she be so rude to this old man?

This time, the old man must fight for his breath! "

On the third day of November, that is, two days after the Great Court Meeting, the first court meeting of the Zhao State New Year was held in the main hall of Congtai.

As soon as Zhao Kuo entered the hall, he found that the little king of Zhao had appeared with the queen mother, so he followed the etiquette very strictly, and saluted the little king: "I have seen the king."

Although he doesn't like the father of this little Zhao Wang very much, Zhao Kuo still has a good impression of this little Zhao Wang.

After looking at Zhao Kuo, Little Zhao Wang first smiled, but then he didn't know what to think of, and the smile disappeared immediately. He just nodded seriously at Zhao Kuo and didn't speak.

After a while, everyone arrived, and this time the court meeting officially began.

The queen mother didn't talk nonsense, and she came straight to the point: "Masters, it's time for Da Zhao to decide the target of the war again, so come and express some opinions."

Some people may ask, can the country's national strength be able to bear the Zhao country's battles every year?

I can stand it.

The Warring States period was not like the great unification period of later generations. There might be a major war only in a few years or even decades.

In this era, it is common to fight every year. For example, in the 100 years since Shang Yang's reform, Qin State has launched more than 90 wars, which can be called a war madman, and Zhao State also followed closely with more than 70 wars. thereafter.

How can a powerful army come from?

Those are all the elites who have been killed in the sea of ​​corpses and blood through battles like the two countries!What's more, in the past few years, Zhao State has successively obtained Shangdang County, Hedong County, and half of Shang County through wars. Not only did the war not cause the treasury to be empty, but it made a lot of money. more willing to go to war.

This is just like the Qin State in history, with nine victories out of ten battles, each victory can obtain the land, population and wealth of the enemy country, under the pretense that Qin State will become stronger and the other six countries will become weaker and weaker, and finally Qin State will rule the world .