Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Lin Xiangru is Pingyuan Jun's old opponent, and it is the first choice that everyone can think of to find Lin Xiangru for this kind of thing.

Lin Xiangru was obviously not surprised by this question, and even had a well-thought-out plan, and immediately answered: "Queen Mother, the old minister feels that although the Grand Master has made some mistakes, the crime is not worthy of death.

Moreover, the grand master has always been loyal to Da Zhao, so he should be allowed to take the blame and make meritorious service, and continue to serve Da Zhao and the Queen Mother. "

At the court meeting that day, all kinds of evidence Zhao Kuo produced made Lin Xiangru realize that it was impossible for Han Xuwei to clean up the matter directly, so he did not choose to come forward to protect Han Xuwei so that he would not be implicated.

But the current situation is obviously different. Although Lord Pingyuan's attack on mobilizing power did shock Lin Xiangru a little, it also gave this veteran Zhao Guo three dynasties a hint, letting him know the time to rescue Han Xuwei arrive.

Sure enough, after Lin Xiangru's words fell, the Empress Dowager's face immediately became more and more gentle.

Zhou Shaofen observed the words and expressions from the side, and echoed without losing the opportunity: "Queen Mother, I also feel that what Xinjun said is right."

Of course, Zhao Kuo had already secretly communicated with Zhou Shaofen about such a big matter. Zhou Shaofen knew that Zhao Kuo would not participate in this matter, so he naturally stood firmly on Lin Xiangru's side and played his role as an important scholar.

With the support of the two important ministers, the queen mother was naturally happy, but soon a trace of worry flashed across her face, and she said: "But the grand master made a mistake after all, so what should I do?"

Lin Xiangru smiled slightly and said, "Queen Dowager, I do have some suggestions. I wonder if the Queen Mother would like to listen to them?"

After a while, the Empress Dowager showed joy on her face: "I believe what you said is very true, so let's do this!"

Another three days passed.

With a snap, Zhao Kuo put the pen heavily on the table, rubbed his sore shoulders, and let out a sigh of relief: "It's finally done."

Yes, with Zhao Kuo's unremitting efforts, the entire ginseng industry will finally get back on track.

By Zhao Kuo's side, Li Si and Han Fei also looked like they had survived the catastrophe. As Zhao Kuo's staff, they also undertook a huge amount of books and business affairs during this period, and the pressure was definitely overwhelming. unimaginable.

But as the saying goes, you can only gain if you exercise. During this period of time, the two of them have also gained enough growth. The way of looking at affairs and the way of handling affairs are obviously mature and sophisticated.

Looking at Li Si and Han Fei, Zhao Kuo said with a smile: "You have worked hard during this time, and New Year's Day is coming soon, and I will give you a few days off when the time comes, so you can stay at home with your wife and children."

Li Si had already been a minor official in the state of Chu before following Xun Kuang, so he was naturally married long ago.

On the other hand, Han Fei became a hot commodity after becoming Zhao Kuo's retainer, and also married the daughter of a doctor in Handan City, officially getting married and starting a business.

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Li Si and Han Fei were naturally overjoyed, and praised Jun Hou for being wise.

At this time, the door of the room was knocked suddenly, and then Xu Li's voice came: "My lord, someone from the palace has just sent an order to let you enter the palace immediately to participate in the court meeting!"

As soon as this sentence was said, the smile on Zhao Kuo's face disappeared immediately and became serious.

"It seems that Han Xuwei's fate should be decided today.

Alright, this Marquis enters the palace, you just do your work well. "

Half an hour later, Zhao Kuo's carriage stopped under the main hall of Congtai.

Zhao Kuo stepped out of the carriage, and happened to see Mr. Pingyuan in front of him. This Zhao Guo Xiangbang arrived ahead of time, and seemed to be here specially waiting for Zhao Kuo.

After the two met, Zhao Kuo said softly: "Your Majesty, what Han Xu did today will come to fruition."

Lord Pingyuan nodded and said, "That's right, today is Han Xuwei's death day."

Zhao Kuo couldn't help but shook his head and said, "Your Honor, listen to my advice, it's still too late to give up now."

Mr. Pingyuan looked at Zhao Kuo with some disappointment, and said, "Mr. Wu Xin, are you really unwilling to help this old man?"

Zhao Kuo arched his hands and said: "It's not that I don't want to help Junhou, it's really impossible to do this matter, please forgive me."

There is a big hole in front of you, you Pingyuan-jun can jump into it by yourself, why do you always want to drag Benhou to jump together?

Mr. Pingyuan's face turned gloomy, and he said lightly: "Since Mr. Wu Xin has made up his mind, the old man will not force it."

After speaking, Mr. Pingyuan walked straight up.

Looking at Mr. Pingyuan's back, Zhao Kuo felt quite helpless.

These days, how can you tell the truth but no one will believe it?

Chapter 301 Is This The Great King For You?

The autumn wind had already blown, and there was a faint coolness in the hall.

After everyone was seated, there was another sound of footsteps, and the Empress Dowager appeared again with Little Zhao Wang.

In the recent period of time, the appearance of Little Zhao Wang has almost become a sign. Once he arrives in person, something big must happen.

Everyone didn't dare to be negligent, they stood up one after another to salute the Queen Mother and King Zhao, and then took their seats.

The queen mother spoke calmly: "Zhu Qing, I have called you here today to discuss how the Grand Master Han Xuwei should deal with it."

The empress dowager's straight-forward attitude made everyone present feel a little surprised, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned cold for a moment.

Zhao Kuo sat very calmly. Today, his mentality is actually very relaxed, and he just came to watch the show.

To Zhao Kuo's surprise, the first person to speak was not Zhao Sheng, Bang Pingyuan Jun, but another important minister of Zhao Guo, Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao, who was in charge of Zhao Guo's Sikou system.

Lord Pingyang stood up and said slowly: "Queen Mother, I have fully investigated.

Han Xuwei was the main criminal in the case of falsifying the account books, and there were four other major accomplices, one of whom was the person who took the initiative to expose evidence for Wu Xinjun that day.

There are also 110 secondary criminals.

Among them is the case of Han Xu extorting bribes from 34 businessmen in order to force the death of three officials." Pingyang Jun talked for a long time, not only the expressions of the people changed again and again, but even Zhao Kuo couldn't help but take a backlash. Cool.

Of course, Zhao Kuo didn't let the nightingale under him keep an eye on Han Xuwei, but Zhao Kuo knew very well that in this society ruled by man, the most fundamental evidence of being able to bring down a person does not lie in whether the person has done anything illegal, so The collection of evidence of Han Xuwei's bad deeds has indeed been done all the time, but it is the first time I heard what it looks like from Pingyang Jun today.

In other words, Han Xuwei's ability to involve so many things in a short period of time is really a talent.

Finally, after Mr. Pingyang finished speaking, the real master came on stage.

Mr. Pingyuan bowed slightly, and said, "Queen Dowager, the veteran thought that Han Xu, who was trusted by the Queen Mother, forged the account books knowingly against the law, and did so many bad and wrong things. Contempt, even more contempt for the queen mother and the king.

He should be beheaded and ransacked, as an example to others! "

Mr. Pingyuan came up to kill Han Xuwei.

This is not beyond everyone's expectations. After all, Mr. Pingyuan has mobilized so many forces to build momentum in the past so many days, and today's general attack is also inevitable.

Zhao Kuo sighed secretly, sat quietly, still did not speak.

Lin Xiangru objected almost immediately: "Mr. Pingyuan's words are wrong! Han Xuwei may be lacking in ability, but his loyalty to the queen mother, the king and the great Zhao has always been impeccable. The bill case was only fabricated because Han Xu was eager to win, and it did not cause too much loss to Da Zhao.

The veteran thought that Han Xu would not die for his crimes! "

Lin Xiangru had no choice. After Yu Xin's sudden death, Lin Xiangru's reputation as the leader of the scholar faction had dropped a lot, and Lian Po's defeat was another serious blow. If even his ally Han Xuwei's life could not be saved this time If so, it would be really difficult for Lin Xiangru to continue to compete with Mr. Yuan.

Mr. Pingyuan laughed, and said, "Han Xuwei's bet with Mr. Wu Xin is known all over the world. If Mr. Wu Xin did not see through his deceit, if Han Xuwei really controlled the ginseng, how much loss would it cause to Da Zhao?" ?

From the very beginning, the ginseng state-owned plan was Han Xu's conspiracy to eliminate dissidents and attack political enemies. How could it have anything to do with loyalty?

Wu Xinjun, tell me, is there any truth to what the old man said? "

After Mr. Pingyuan's words fell, everyone's eyes immediately fell on Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo: "" No, you quarrel when you quarrel, why suddenly bring the topic to Ben Hou?

But Zhao Kuo also understood what Lord Pingyuan meant. This man just wanted to force Zhao Kuo into the water and force Zhao Kuo to stand on the side of Lord Pingyuan.

Zhao Kuo coughed and said unhurriedly: "Queen Dowager, I think Han Xu's crime of making fake account books is indeed a heinous crime, and he must be punished as he should! But the specific punishment should be determined by the Queen Mother's decree. Lord, I don't have any opinions."

After Zhao Kuo said this, Lord Pingyuan frowned, and Lin Xiangru and the Queen Mother relaxed at the same time.

Zhao Kuo's meaning is also very obvious. Han Xuwei must be punished, but it doesn't matter whether he is punished or not.

Then contacting the collective silence of officials from Zhao Kuo's lineage before, this made everyone's character come out. Zhao Kuo didn't want to participate in this matter!Lin Xiangru laughed, and said: "Wu Xinjun is right. Whether Han Xuwei should be punished or not is of course based on the Queen Mother's order. I don't know what Pingyuan Lord thinks?"

Lord Pingyuan used Zhao Kuo to enter the arena just now, and now Lin Xiangru also used Zhao Kuo's remarks to fight back against Lord Pingyuan.

Mr. Pingyuan's face was ugly, and he said coldly: "The queen mother is the current master of Zhao, and of course no one can object to the queen mother's decree.

However, because Han Xu made Da Zhao's officialdom so corrupt, now the official circles are already raging, and it is right to kill Han Xu to calm the anger of the public! "

While speaking, Mr. Pingyuan cast a look at Zhao Kuo, with obvious anger and warning, Zhao Kuo just pretended not to see it.

Mr. Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru argued for a while, you came and went, the white beards of both of them kept turning up, and their faces were red.

But in general, Mr. Pingyuan still has the upper hand.

After all, Mr. Pingyuan mobilized half of the officials of Zhao State to write a letter of impeachment this time, and the momentum was extremely huge.

When a person is standing behind half an official of the State of Zhao, everything he says seems to be so emboldened!Finally, the Empress Dowager coughed twice, and said calmly, "Stop arguing, both of you."

Everyone fell silent, waiting for the Queen Mother's decision.

The queen mother's eyes swept over everyone in the hall, stayed on Zhao Kuo for two more seconds, and finally landed on Mr. Pingyuan.

"Grand Master Han Xuwei, making false account books and oppressing officials and businessmen is a serious crime.

He cut his title to be a minister, deprived all food, deducted five years' salary, and ordered him to contemplate at home for three months! "

This is the Queen Mother's final decision.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuo's heart trembled, but he immediately regained his composure.

Sure enough, when the queen mother realized that she had begun to lose power, she would never give up on Han Xu as the only person she trusted.

Mr. Pingyuan, after all, he went astray!This decision shocked Mr. Pingyuan, and he couldn't help but said: "Queen Mother, how can you let Han Xuwei go so easily?

It must be beheaded! "

The queen mother glanced at Mr. Pingyuan, and said coldly: "Why, does Mr. Pingyuan want to order the old woman now?

Otherwise, this old woman on the throne let Yan'er retire, and let you sit down? "

After saying these words, the faces of everyone in the hall changed drastically.

This is a blatant remark!As long as this word spreads, the entire country of Zhao, no, the entire Chinese world will have great doubts about Mr. Pingyuan's loyalty.

Mr. Pingyuan's face suddenly turned pale, and he said in a trembling voice: "Why did the queen mother say such a thing?

The old ministers, the old ministers are loyal to Da Zhao, and they have never changed. "

The queen mother stood up and said coldly: "In this case, then follow what the old woman said! Well, today's court meeting is over, let's go!"

After speaking, the queen mother stood up and left without looking back.

Chapter 302 Zhao Kuo Getting Ready

Mr. Pingyuan did not stop the queen mother from leaving, nor could she.

Looking at Mr. Pingyuan who was sitting there in despair, Zhao Kuo couldn't help but secretly sighed.

It can be predicted that if the Queen Mother's words spread today, it will deal an incomparably huge blow to Mr. Pingyuan's reputation.

Lord Pingyuan, who has always been known for his wisdom, actually forced the Queen Mother of Zhao to say "otherwise I will be the king for you", and everyone would think that Lord Pingyuan was a powerful and evil minister.

The queen mother launched a moral attack on Mr. Pingyuan at all costs based on the authority of the Zhao royal family for hundreds of years.

Don't underestimate this flirtatious attack, you must know that in this world where a person is judged by reputation, this is almost a death sentence for Mr. Pingyuan morally.

Many ambitious people with lofty ideals will leave Lord Pingyuan, and many officials who are loyal to Zhao will take the initiative to break away from or alienate the relationship with Lord Pingyuan.

That's why Zhao Kuo couldn't help Mr. Pingyuan in this matter.

Once Zhao Kuo also wants to kill Han Xuwei, then Zhao Kuo's reputation will only be the same as that of the current Lord Pingyuan, who will be stigmatized and brought down by the Queen Mother's lore.

This has actually pushed Mr. Pingyuan into a corner.

It is not that Mr. Pingyuan has no chance of resistance and comeback. The queen mother's words are actually tantamount to completely turning against Mr. Pingyuan, so Mr. Pingyuan can choose to rebel directly with all his eggs in one basket!Yes, the Queen Mother is actually forcing Mr. Pingyuan to rebel!Will Mr. Pingyuan rebel?

Zhao Kuo didn't know.

Zhao Kuo didn't go to comfort Mr. Pingyuan, because Zhao Kuo knew very well that if he really went up to talk to Mr. Pingyuan, even if he only said a single word, Mr. Pingyuan would think that Zhao Kuo's subtext was "Look, I told you earlier. Han Xu wanted to move you because he couldn't move, and now the queen mother has punished you."

Therefore, Zhao Kuo just left the palace calmly, returned to his mansion, and then called his confidants to discuss matters.

After Xu Li heard all the information, he couldn't help showing a gloating expression: "It's all right now, Jun Hou reminded Lord Pingyuan a long time ago but he didn't listen, and now he has to blame himself for this fate."

But Zhao Kuo's other two retainers frowned.

Han Fei said: "Master, this, this is not a good thing."

Due to his stutter, Han Fei's speeches were generally brief.

Li Si went into more detail: "My lord, Lord Pingyuan is our greatest ally after all, and many people even think that Lord Wuxin's mansion is still a follower of Lord Pingyuan's mansion.

Once something happens to Mr. Pingyuan, those who want to come to us may also be affected. "

Facing the doubts of the two subordinates, Zhao Kuo smiled: "It's okay.

Mr. Pingyuan is Zhao Xiangbang after all, even if it is the queen mother, it is not so easy to hurt him.