Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Considering Zhou Shaofen, who was secretly buried by Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo now has three and nearly half of the seven important ministers of Zhao State, while Lord Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru only have two seats respectively.

Therefore, Zhao Kuo is now the most powerful person in Zhao Guo, stronger than Lord Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru!The road to the pinnacle of Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo is still moving forward step by step with incomparable steadfastness!

Chapter 500 Hou Sheng Started to Make Trouble Again

This time, Zhao's internal struggle has officially come to an end.

In this struggle, Zhao Kuo not only succeeded in discrediting Le Cheng, but also gained such a firm ally as Pang Nuan, and even gathered the hearts of the academy. He is the biggest winner who deserves it.

As time passed day by day, the result of the war between Qin and Chu was finally announced.

The young Qin general Wang Jian led the Qin army to defeat the Chu army led by Chunshen Jun Huang Xie in Wancheng. Negotiate peace with Qin.

Chu State's dream of regaining Nanjun and Nanyang counties once again came to naught, and this year's war in the Chinese world has officially come to an end.

But the old war has just ended, and the new war has begun to surge under the tide.

Autumn has arrived.

Autumn is the season of harvest, and it is also the season of Zhao Guo's plan.

Driven by the government, many private industries also use this time as a time to take stock of their business for a year, and Zhao Kuo is no exception.

At this moment, Zhao Kuo is listening to Guo Zong's report in the study.

"This year's industry has a total of 80 workshops, through the output of ginseng, papermaking, smelting, breeding, etc., as well as the 5000 mu of land owned by you, the Lord, plus the food towns of the three counties, all the total income obtained A total of [-] million yuan."

Even though money is just a number for Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo couldn't help being a little shocked when he heard this sentence.

Ben Hou actually has so much money?

With an annual income of [-] million, even in modern times, he can be regarded as a big man who has achieved a small goal.

Zhao Kuo thought for a while, and said, "This money, why does Ben Hou feel that compared with last year, the improvement is not much?"

If Zhao Kuo's words were heard by any of the nobles of the Zhao Kingdom, they would definitely faint from anger.

Ordinary aristocrats can earn several million a year, and those who can earn 1000 million can laugh until their mouths are crooked. Your Wu Xinjun's several hundred million a year is still too little?

But what was surprising was that Guo Zong nodded in agreement and said, "To tell the truth, my lord, it is true.

The reason is mainly because the arms smuggling business in Yan and Qi has stopped, and the ginseng tax in Yan has not been paid this year, and Qi Housheng has hardly purchased ginseng from us this year. "

Zhao Kuo narrowed his eyes and said, "Is it because of the Battle of Jidu?"

Guo Zong said: "I guess it should be.

The failure of the Battle of Jidu probably made Yan Guo more courageous, and he was no longer willing to abide by the ginseng treaty signed with Junhou.

As for why Housheng didn't buy from us, I think it's because Yan people sold Liaodong ginseng to Qi. "

After hearing this, Zhao Kuo was somewhat speechless, Lao Lianpo, Lao Lianpo, if you lose a battle, it can affect the profit of the Marquis. You really deserve to be a good political enemy of the Marquis.

Zhao Kuo tapped the table with his hands regularly, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Go and send someone to meet with Hou Sheng, and say that we can give him an extra [-]% of the profit, on condition that he is willing to abide by it." The previous agreement with Benhou."

Guo Zong hesitated for a while, and said softly: "Your Honor, based on my understanding of Hou Sheng, this person is greedy and won the victory of Qi State. I am afraid he will not agree to such a condition."

Zhao Kuo laughed: "Of course Benhou knows the greed of this uncle, Benhou, but then again, if he is not so greedy, where would Benhou find an excuse to teach him a lesson?"

Qi State Linzi, Xiangbang Mansion.

Hou Sheng narrowed his eyes and stared at the person in front of him: "You mean, your Wu Xinjun Mansion is willing to sell [-]% of the profits?"

Zhao Kuo's envoy said calmly: "That's exactly the case, as long as the Prime Minister is willing to abide by the previous ginseng agreement."

Hou Sheng laughed, and waved his hands: "Go back and tell Mr. Wu Xin that at this time and at that time, today's Da Qi is no longer the past Da Qi, and today's Zhao State is not the previous Zhao State! Let him think about this In a word, then think about how to deal with the old man in the future!"

Zhao Kuo's envoy left peacefully without any argument.

Looking at the figure of the envoy leaving, Hou Sheng snorted: "I don't know what's in my heart. Before that, it was because of Zhao Guo's strength. Now Da Qi has defeated Zhao Guo twice. Is the old man still afraid that you Zhao Guo will fail?"

You must know that according to the agreement signed between Hou Sheng and the people of Yan State, [-]% of the profits from the sale of Yan State ginseng in Qi State will belong to Hou Sheng, and Hou Sheng can also use his contacts to take these Yan State ginseng to the nearby Chu State and Wei State. If you sell it in countries and other places, the profits will be [-]% better than yourself.

Under such conditions, why does Hou Sheng continue to cooperate with Zhao Guo? Isn't he good to eat alone?

"However, you still have to take some precautions."

Hou Sheng muttered to himself, then stood up, and said, "Come on, prepare the chariots and horses, the old man is going to enter the palace now!"

An hour later, in the palace hall of the Qi Kingdom, Hou Sheng made an impassioned speech.

"My lord, Da Qi can be said to be the overlord of half of the world now, Yan Guo, Wei Guo and other countries have surrendered, and it is only one step away from restoring the hegemony of your ancestors King Qi Wei and King Qi Xuan.

Now that Zhao State has been defeated one after another, it is already the weakest time, Da Qi should take the initiative to unite with the princes to strike at Zhao State's heart again, and completely let Zhao State decline, so that Da Qi can truly become the overlord of the world! "

Hou Sheng's voice was full of temptation, which made King Qi's heart skip a beat.

Which monarch does not want to expand the territory, which monarch does not want to dominate the world?

As long as Zhao Guo is defeated, all these will be available.

The king of Qi took a deep breath and said: "My lord, although I really want to defeat Zhao Guo, but Zhao Guo has Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo.

This person is victorious in every battle, and he is not an easy person. "

Hou Sheng laughed and said, "Your Majesty's words are wrong.

As the saying goes, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. No matter how strong Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo is, can he conjure up a strong army for Zhao Guo out of thin air?

The real elite of Zhao State has already been completely defeated by Lian Po. On the contrary, our Daqi has really cultivated and trained an elite team over the years. When Zhao Guo fights down! "

King Qi thought for a while, then looked at Kuang Liang at the side: "Da Sima, what do you think about this matter?"

Kuang Liang said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I also feel that it is time to contact the princes and start a war with Zhao.

Otherwise, in a few years, with Wu Xinjun's ability, he might not be able to retrain a new strong army, and then Daqi would be reduced to a disadvantaged party. "

Hou Sheng and Kuang Liang, who hadn't been dealt with in the past few years, also achieved an unexpected unity of opinion on the matter of dealing with Zhao Guo this time.

King Qi didn't hesitate any longer, and said: "Okay, then immediately send envoys to other princes, and let other princes and widows unite to attack Zhao!"

Chapter 501 King Qi made a plan, Zhao Kuo proposed an alliance

Envoys from the State of Qi began to visit other countries intensively.

Subsequently, the replies of the monarchs of various countries came out one after another, and they were known to the King of Qi through a secret letter.

Qin State and Chu State were both severely injured in this year's war, and Qin and Chu were wary of each other, so they rejected the proposal of joining forces with Qi State.

Yan State was naturally the first country to raise its hands in favor of Qi State, and Wei State was the second country to reply and sign the covenant.

South Korea's attitude was quite ambiguous. Although the envoys of the Qi State had visited the King of Han many times, the King of Han never made a statement.

In this regard, Qi's monarchs and ministers also conducted some analysis.

Kuang Liang said: "My lord, now we have the three kingdoms of Qi, Wei and Yan on our side, and their strength is strong enough."

King Qi frowned and said, "There are only three countries, isn't it enough?

Now there are seven great powers. "

Kuang Liang smiled and said, "That's what I said, but not every country is willing to join the war, is it?

Qin State will definitely not join Zhao State's side, and may even attack Zhao State after the winner is decided.

Although Chu State was an ally of Zhao State, but after losing a series of battles, it was seriously injured. Coupled with Qin State's containment, it was impossible for Chu State to support Zhao State.

In this way, the only one who may support Zhao is South Korea.

South Korea is a weak country like Wei and Yan among the Seven Kingdoms. The king only needs to send an envoy to explain his interests, and the king of Han is still very likely to win over, at least he will remain neutral. "

Hou Sheng also said: "Your Majesty, what if South Korea joins the Zhao Kingdom?

In that case, Qi Weiyan still has the advantage over Zhao Han! "

After listening to this analysis, King Qi asked another question: "Is Lord Wu Xin really all right?"

The king of Qi was most afraid of Zhao Kuo, Lord Wuxin.

If it were another country, King Qi had already made a decision, but the existence of Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo's brother-in-law really made King Qi extremely headache and fearful.

That is Wu Xinjun who is invincible in all battles!Kuang Liang sternly said: "Your Majesty, Lord Wu An Bai Qi was also victorious in every battle back then, what about now?

Looking forward, Wu Qi of the State of Wei and Sun Bin, the military commander of the Great Qi State, were also victorious in all battles, so what?

Wu Xinjun Zhao Kuo is indeed a famous general of the generation, but if he dared not go to war with Zhao Guo because he was afraid of Zhao Kuo, Da Qi's two victories against Zhao Guo in the past would be impossible to talk about.

Now is the best opportunity for Daqi, please don't hesitate, the king must seize it! "

These words finally completely moved King Qi and made him make a decision.

"All right.

First let the local officials pay attention to secretly mobilizing supplies, and wait until next year's spring plowing to recruit troops and start a war against Zhao! "

Handan.

In autumn, the land was golden, and countless fallen leaves fluttered and fell from the trees, and then were deeply ground into the ground by the wheels of the carriage, and finally rejoined with the land that raised them.

Zhao Kuo's carriage drove into the palace city and stopped outside the main hall of Congtai.

Zhao Kuo got off the carriage, just in time to see Pang Nuan's carriage coming from behind, so he waited for a while.

After a while, Pang Nuan happily got off the carriage and greeted Zhao Kuo: "Your Majesty!"

Zhao Kuo laughed, and said to Pang Nuan, "I heard that Pang Qing just had a son recently. Congratulations, congratulations."

Don't look at Pang Nuan's hair is all white, but this person is probably a little panicked after living in seclusion with his master in the mountains for many years. The first thing he did after leaving the mountain was to find a wife before coming to Handan.

After coming to Handan, it took several months to meet Mr. Pingyuan, and then it took another three or four months to become a Daxingren. The time back and forth was just right, avoiding the suspicion of wearing a hat.

When Pang Nuan heard this, his whole body was beaming with joy, and he said with a smile, "We are happy together, Mr. Wu Xin, please."

The two walked up the steps side by side.

Pang Nuan looked around to see if there was no one around, and said softly, "Wu Xinjun, is it because the Queen Mother called the court meeting this time for the war next year?"

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "It should be so."

Pang Nuan whispered: "Then what should we do?"

Zhao Kuo rubbed his chin and said very calmly: "This year is difficult.

But Ben Hou has an idea, and Pang Qing can mention it to the Queen Mother later. "

A moment later, the seven important ministers of the Zhao State saluted the Queen Mother in the hall, and then took their seats.

The Queen Mother coughed lightly, and said: "Zhu Qing, although Da Zhao has won many times in recent years, he also suffered a lot of defeats.

Although the Qin State is settled now, the Qi State is about to make a move, which really makes the old woman a little worried. "

Zhao Guo itself also has a large number of spies in other countries. Naturally, it is impossible for Qi Guo to send envoys to the vassal states to hide from Zhao Guo's hidden eyes and ears in various countries. one meeting.

After listening to the queen mother's words, Zhuqing also began to speak one after another.

Pingyuan Jundao: "Queen Mother, the veteran feels that Qin State should not agree with Qi State's ambitions, and Chu State is an ally of our Great Zhao. The key now is how to control South Korea and Wei State.

As long as Han Wei can stand by Da Zhao's side, then Qi State will actually have nothing to fear. "

The Queen Mother nodded slightly.

Lin Xiangru said: "Empress Dowager, this veteran thinks that we can take advantage of the relationship between Da Sima Le Cheng and Yan Guochang's Jun Le, who belong to the Le clan, to find a way to get some information from Yan State, and maybe even be able to instigate Yan State and let Yan State Stand by Da Zhao's side."

The queen mother's eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly, obviously thinking that this was a good idea.

If it was before, the discussion can basically set the tone here.

But today, both Mr. Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru have a tacit understanding and set their sights on Zhao Kuo.

After gaining Pang Nuan's support and following, Zhao Kuo now has a very strong right to speak, and it is impossible to pass a resolution without giving Zhao Kuo an opinion.

Zhao Kuo nodded towards Pang Nuan.

After all, Pang Nuan had just taken office, so he was given the opportunity to show off, and let him make more contributions to stabilize his position.

At Zhao Kuo's current state, credit is already dispensable to Zhao Kuo.

If you really want to talk about credit, which minister in the world can compare with Zhao Kuo?

Pang Nuan stood up and said, "Queen Mother, the old minister also has an idea.

It is actually very simple to distinguish who is Da Zhao's friend and who is Da Zhao's enemy. "

The queen mother was a little surprised: "How do you say that?"