Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

But as things continued to develop, the situation began to change.

After about a month, Mai Bo suddenly felt that someone was slowly not wanting to carry out his order.

So, in order to deter these unwilling local officials, Mai Bo took the initiative to replace a group of people immediately.

But what Mai Bo didn't expect was that after replacing this group of people, the remaining people tended to be more alienated from Mai Bo, and became more perfunctory in various matters.

Now, not only is there a shortage of personnel in the entire Zhao State government office in Daliang City, but there is also a complete lack of control.

Administrative orders were also basically unable to be released, and even if they were released to other places, there was almost no feedback back to Maibo.

Mai Bo wiped the sweat off his head, and said to Zhao Kuo, "The ability of the lower official is indeed insufficient, and you must laugh at Mr. Wu Xin."

As Zhao Kuo listened, the smile on his face slowly disappeared.

After a while, Zhao Kuo said very seriously to Mai Bo in front of him: "I can't really blame you for this incident. It seems that the remaining forces in Daliang City are stronger than we imagined." More."

If it is only a part of Lord Xinling's retainers, it is actually impossible to do it. Like now, it is almost a matter of completely emptying Maibo, the county guard.

You know, Mai Bo is not just a sheriff, he also has thousands of Zhao soldiers stationed there, as well as hundreds of officials sent by Zhao.

Zhao Kuo said to Mai Bo again: "Think about it carefully, and report all the officials who may have the Wei State in their hearts during these days."

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, Mai Bo was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but said to Zhao Kuo: "If this is the case, then there are a lot of people involved in this list."

Zhao Kuo smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, you just need to submit the list carefully, and I will naturally send someone to carefully screen it."

Mai Bo thinks so, no matter how vigorous and resolute Zhao Kuo is, Mai Bo feels that it is impossible to retaliate against all the hundreds of officials in Daliang City in one breath.

So Mai Bo said: "Don't worry, Junhou, I will do this immediately after I go back, and the list will be sent up tomorrow at the most."

Zhao Kuo nodded and said: "That's it. You probably still have a lot of work to do. If you want to be busy, go back and do your work. I'll take a look around Daliang City during this time, maybe I can grasp some other things. Condition."

After hearing what Zhao Kuo said, Mai Bo naturally left very tactfully.

After Mai Bo left, Yi Quwei walked out.

For Zhao Kuo, this matter is actually not a big deal, so he didn't keep Yi Quwei secret, basically all the information Yi Quwei knew very clearly.

This is mainly to relieve Yi Quwei's boredom. After all, Yi Quwei's nature is more lively, and it is not good to hold back for too long.

Yiquwei blinked her eyes, and couldn't help but said: "Husband, aren't you being too kind?

If you want me to say, just arrest all the Wei people on his list, interrogate them carefully, and would rather kill the wrong one than let them go. "

Zhao Kuo laughed, looked at Yiquwei with great interest and said, "If it's really according to your idea, don't you think too many people will die?"

Yiquwei snorted and said with her fists raised: "These people are all against Zhao Guo, that is, against your husband.

Since they want to oppose their husband, what is the use of them living in this world? "

This sentence finally made Zhao Kuo laugh out loud.

"It's just too good to say, I like your way of saying it.

Alright, let's go out and see what kind of secrets are hidden in this Daliang City. "

After a while, Zhao Kuo's carriage slowly drove out of the mansion and headed towards the streets of Daliang City.

What Zhao Kuo didn't know was that all his every move was being monitored by someone with a heart.

Zhao Kuo had just left the mansion, and someone immediately reported his whereabouts to the secret base of these Wei officials.

"Does Zhao Kuo actually want to wander around in Daliang City?

I'm afraid this guy has no other options. He wants to have a blind cat and a dead mouse! "

Immediately, someone taunted Zhao Kuo bitterly.

The very calm voice before said: "Wu Xinjun is Wu Xinjun after all, his level cannot be only a little bit, we still have to be careful."

With a rough voice, he said disdainfully: "His level of fighting is indeed good, but in terms of channels such as this kind of secret fighting level, he is more than 10 blocks behind us.

Let me tell you, Zhao Guo's ministers are a bunch of idiots, otherwise, it would be impossible for people like Zhao Kuo to suppress them for so many years, and he even took the position of Xiangbang. "

After some discussions, these Wei ministers also came to a unified opinion, that is, to continue to observe Zhao Kuo's whereabouts.

He said in a calm voice: "Since Wu Xinjun really can't find any movement for a while, then the next food cut-off plan can be fully launched. You are all ready, right?"

The rough voice said with a smile: "It's been prepared a long time ago, just waiting for your words, let's teach Zhao Kuo an unforgettable lesson!"

Chapter 949 Crisis erupted

Zhao Kuo walked around Daliang City, and the point was to go to the market to have a look.

It has to be said that Maibo is actually quite capable.

Although it was said that his orders could not leave Daliang City, the entire city had begun to become very prosperous in this Daliang City alone.

Various vendors have reopened their shops, and at least 8% of the shops on the entire street are in normal business conditions.

The shop assistants stood enthusiastically at the door of the shop, inviting customers loudly.

"Everyone, hurry up and buy it. This is strong wine from Handan. It is the best wine to drink this year. As long as you drink Handan wine, you will definitely be promoted and rich next year!"

"Everyone, take a look, this is paper from Handan. As long as you can use Handan paper, you will definitely be able to become an official of our Zhao State next year!"

"Everyone, come and take a look. This is a hammer from Handan. As long as you use this kind of hammer, you can definitely repair everything in your house without any problems!"

Zhao Kuo couldn't help but feel a little funny when he heard these advertisements to attract customers.

It can be seen that the products from Handan have become the object of everyone's pursuit.

This is actually understandable. After all, Zhao Guo is now the owner of Daliang City, so it is very normal for these businessmen to tout Handan products for their own benefit.

Although it was already winter at this time, for the people in Daliang City, their enthusiasm for shopping did not seem to diminish.

Yiquwei was also very happy. She walked around and looked around, and bought a lot of things in a short while.

The key is that Yiquwei didn't just buy it for herself, she bought three sets of almost every kind of clothes, saying that she would go back and wear them for Tian Wan and sister Qiu'er.

On top of that I bought a bunch of other kids' clothes and that's even more.

For Yiquwei's crazy shopping performance, Zhao Kuo said that it doesn't matter at all, anyway, if I have money, you can buy whatever you want.

Fortunately, this time Zhao Kuo also brought several entourages, and these entourages were carrying big bags and small bags one by one, but Zhao Kuo didn't need to take the goods by himself.

This is the benefit of being a master in the old society.

At this moment, several people who seemed to be ordinary people walked past Zhao Kuo dejectedly.

What they said caught Zhao Kuo's attention.

"Why is food so expensive this year? If this continues, we will not be able to afford food."

"Maybe it's because of the war. Daliang City, which has been guarded for so long, has already run out of food in the city."

"It's not right for you to say that. Autumn has just passed. Besides, those officials from Handan, can't they have some snacks on food?"

Zhao Kuo's eyes lit up slightly when he heard these ordinary people's complaints, and he immediately said: "Please stay a little longer, I have something to ask."

The people who spoke followed the voice and saw Zhao Kuo, a beautiful woman with attendants, and expensive clothes, and immediately knew that Zhao Kuo belonged to that kind of rich and powerful type.

Therefore, their attitude towards Zhao Kuo was naturally very polite, and they hurriedly said, "I don't know what your lord wants to ask. We are just ordinary people who are struggling, and I am afraid it will be difficult to answer your question."

Zhao Kuo smiled, and said to the Wei people in front of him, "It's about the food shortage in Daliang City that you mentioned just now, can you talk about it in detail?"

Several Wei people looked at each other in blank dismay, and then told Zhao Kuo the whole matter in detail.

In fact, it is quite simple to say this matter, that is, during this period of time, the price of grain in Daliang City began to rise slowly.

The original grain price was 30 yuan a load, but recently it has risen to 50 yuan a load.

Speaking of this, one of the Wei people complained: "50 a load is still the price of yesterday. We asked about it just now, and the current price is already 58 a load. I really don't know if it continues to rise like this, we will How can we survive this winter?"

Zhao Kuo frowned involuntarily after hearing these people's complaints.

Today's Zhao Kuo's official position is Zhao Guoxiang Xiangbang, so he knows a lot about Zhao's internal affairs.

The most important thing in this era is food. After all, there is a saying that people depend on food.

Therefore, the prerequisite for any local official to be a good official must be to ensure the smooth flow of food.

Zhao Kuo didn't believe that Mai Bo didn't understand this, so he said there must be something wrong.

Zhao Kuo thought for a while, and said to the Wei people in front of him, "Can you tell me, which grain store did you just go to?"

Several Wei people said in a hurry: "Just walk from here, the one on the corner of about [-] or [-] steps will be it."

"The grain shops in Daliang City are actually owned by certain noble families behind the scenes, but it's not clear which nobles they are."

Zhao Kuo also smiled when he heard these words, and with a flip of his hand, a bag full of money appeared.

"Your words have helped me a lot. If anyone asks, please forget about our conversation today, okay?"

Several Wei people looked at the heavy money bag in Zhao Kuo's hand, with surprised expressions on their faces.

They are just the low-level people in Daliang City. Although the money in this bag is only about a hundred, it is definitely a lot of money for them.

You must know that under normal circumstances, an ordinary person in the Wei State could only farm for a year, and all the grain could only be sold for a few thousand dollars.

So they took the money and left with gratitude.

Zhao Kuo looked at the backs of these Wei people leaving, and suddenly said softly to a follower beside him: "Have we been followed?"

This seemingly unremarkable entourage is actually Su Li, who is now the leader of Nightingale.

After Xu Li was transferred to be the Chief Sima, the position of the highest person in charge of the entire Nightingale system was handed over to Su Li.

After all, Su Li was the younger brother of the famous Su Qin, and he himself had been a spy in Qi State for many years, so it was logical for him to control Nightingale.

After hearing Zhao Kuo's question, Su Li replied very easily: "Someone has been following us since we first came out. They are two rookies, and their tracking methods seem relatively immature."

After all, Su Li has been a spy for so many years, and he is absolutely handy in tracking and anti-stalking. In addition, after joining Nightingale, he has also received the blessing of modern spy knowledge from Zhao Kuo, so he can be called a spy. Today, he is one of the best veterans in the entire Chinese world.

After listening to Su Li's answer, Zhao Kuo said with the same smile on his face, "If my guess is correct, there may be some problems with the food in Daliang City in the next winter. .

Well, I have something to tell you, you send someone to do it right away. "

Another half an hour later, Zhao Kuo returned to his mansion with Yiquwei.

After a whole day of shopping, Yiquwei was also very satisfied. She smiled at Zhao Kuo and showed off the clothes she just bought.

"Husband, look quickly, is my dress good-looking?"

Zhao Kuo said without hesitation: "It's beautiful, it's really beautiful, it's completely beautiful, it's beautiful, it complements each other, it's mouth-watering."

Yi Quwei's expression became more and more surprised as she listened, and finally couldn't help but spit: "Husband, what are you talking about, it's just a mess!"

Zhao Kuo laughed loudly, hugged Yi Quwei in his arms, and said very seriously: "You should have enough shopping today, don't go out for the next period of time, because the real trouble It's about to start."

Yi Quwei nodded obediently immediately after hearing these words.

Although she is very playful, as a woman, Yiquwei knows when to reassure her man.

Yiquwei thought for a while, and then said: "Husband, do you need me to help you go into battle and kill a few more enemies?"

For her own skills, Yi Quwei is quite confident.

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing after hearing this sentence.

"I brought 3000 Chi You troops this time, and there are thousands of defenders in the city. I can slaughter this city several times at will, so why do I need a woman from you?

You just wait and see how your husband slaughtered all these ulterior motives! "

In the next few days, the situation in Daliang City was calm, as if nothing happened.

On the second day, Mai Bo sent a list to Zhao Kuo as promised.

When Zhao Kuo accepted the list with a smile, he let Mai Bo continue to work hard.

After hearing these words, Mai Bo could only nod his head again and again, and then left in a daze.

Until 6 days later, Mai Bo finally came to find Zhao Kuo again.

"Your Majesty, the situation is not good, something serious happened in the city!"

Looking at the anxious Mai Bo, Zhao Kuo was very calm in his heart, and said slowly, "Don't worry, just say what you need."

Mai Bo sighed and said, "I don't know why the price of grain in Daliang City has suddenly risen rapidly in the past few days, and it has actually reached 100 yuan a load."

Zhao Kuo knew this would happen a long time ago, so he was not surprised at all, and continued to ask: "Is there no warehouse in Daliang City?

You open a warehouse to release food. "

Mai Bo said helplessly: "Your Majesty, you don't know, the warehouse in Daliang City has already been transported a large amount of food during the previous war, and the remaining food is only enough to survive the war. this winter.