Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Recently, news came out from the palace, saying that Lord Wu Xin had already submitted a memorial and started to return to Handan, and this matter had to be resolved as soon as possible. "

Zhou Shaoliang was a little puzzled: "Didn't Zhao Kuo just put up a memorial to say that he would stay in Daliang City for the winter? Why is he willing to come back despite the wind and snow?"

Zhou Shaofen shook his head and said, "Brother Wei doesn't know about it, but Brother Wei thinks he may have noticed something."

Zhou Shaoliang snorted and said: "Now that everything is ready, even if Zhao Kuo can come back, it is absolutely impossible for him to change his fate against the sky in just a few days."

Zhou Shaofen was noncommittal, and said: "We don't need to worry about Wu Xinjun, as long as we do our own thing well, we can win, understand?

You tell the people below what you mean, let them keep a low profile during this time, and don't make any trouble for the old man.

As long as Concubine Li can be eliminated, then the grand prince's accession to the throne in the future will be as stable as Mount Tai. If anyone dares to make trouble at this time, the old man will kill him! "

At the end, Zhou Shaofen unconsciously flashed a murderous intent.

For the Zhou family, the attack on Concubine Li this time can be said to be a bottom-line attack. It is a counterattack launched by the Zhou family against Zhao Kuo when the power is not dominant. No matter from any point of view, Even the Zhou family cannot bear the result of failure.

Zhou Shaoliang hurriedly said: "Brother, please rest assured, this time we must let that Zhao Kuo know what failure is!"

The next morning, Handan South Gate.

A carriage, escorted by hundreds of Chi You troops, slowly drove towards Handan from the south.

Pang Nuan, Li Mu, Xu Li and a group of officials had already been waiting here, and rushed up immediately upon seeing the situation.

Zhao Kuo stepped down from the carriage and smiled at the people who greeted him: "It's freezing cold, and you are still waiting at the gate of the city, which really frightens me.

Everyone, go to Benhou's house and wait for a while. When I return from meeting the king, let's all drink together! "

This scene fell into the sight of many people, and it can be regarded as an official announcement of Zhao Kuo's return to the entire political circle of Zhao State.

As for why there was a lot of fanfare when I left, but there were only more than 100 guards accompanying me when I came back. People who didn't pay attention might just ignore this information, but of course some caring people can also taste the unusual atmosphere from it.

The tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps going.

Zhao Kuo met Zhao Wang in the palace of Concubine Li.

Considering that Zhao Kuo was almost "captured" by King Zhao in this palace a few days ago, it was a bit weird to return to the old place this time.

King Zhao was in a good mood, and he smiled and said to Zhao Kuo, "Mr. Wu Xin, I heard that you killed a group of people in Daliang City?"

Zhao Kuo nodded and said, "Exactly.

Your Majesty, these people are clearly under the rule of our country Zhao, but they still think they are from the country of Wei. If they don't kill a group of people well, I'm afraid they will repeat the same mistakes as Yan's. "

There were many rebellions in the old land of Yan State, and it still caused headaches for the local magistrates of Zhao State.

Zhao Wang also nodded slightly when he heard the words, and said: "It makes sense, the population of our Zhao country is still relatively small, and it is unrealistic to rule solely by the advantage of population.

What should be killed is to let these guys know what will happen if they don't obey our Great Zhao! "

As far as King Zhao is concerned, it is impossible for him, who has just become an adult, to make any gesture of kindness. Young people of this age happen to be at their most passionate, and killing people is not a problem at all for King Zhao.

Concubine Li on the side listened to the conversation between King Zhao and Zhao Kuo with a smile on her face. By the way, she asked someone to get hot body-warming soup, first poured a bowl for King Zhao, and then walked towards Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo hurriedly said: "Thank you, Concubine Li, I don't need it."

Concubine Li happened to have her back to King Zhao at this moment, she smiled on her face when she heard the words, and said softly: "Wu Xinjun and Ben Gong can be regarded as our own people, so why bother to treat others like this?"

After finishing speaking, Concubine Li gave Zhao Kuo a wink.

Zhao Kuo was shocked by Concubine Li's boldness, good guy, what are you doing?

King Zhao, who was just a few steps away, didn't notice Concubine Li's little action at all, and said with a smile: "That's right, Mr. Wu Xin, your support for Concubine Li outside the palace is also very important. This small matter is nothing .”

From the perspective of King Zhao, he is also willing to see the relationship between Zhao Kuo and Concubine Li get closer. Of course, the relationship between men and women cannot be brought closer, but King Zhao doesn't think Zhao Kuo has the courage and opportunity. .

King Zhao had already spoken, so naturally Zhao Kuo couldn't slap King Zhao in the face, so he could only helplessly watch Concubine Li bring the warming soup over and put it on Zhao Kuo's desk.

Let Zhao Kuo continue to have unexpected things happen again. After Li Fei put down the soup bowl, she took advantage of the situation and slowly stroked Zhao Kuo's hand, then gently squeezed Zhao Kuo's middle finger, and then He threw a wink at Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo: "?

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That is to say, Zhao Kuo's current concentration is extremely astonishing. Otherwise, if his body is shaken or something else because of this action, then Zhao Kuo will really be aware that something is wrong.

Concubine Li chuckled lightly: "Jun Wu Xin, drink slowly."

Watching Concubine Li twist and turn back to King Zhao, Zhao Kuo was speechless.

He suddenly understood why the historical Concubine Li was able to win the Queen's position with almost nothing.

This woman, for the sake of being the queen, did not hesitate to cuckold King Zhao. In history, I don't know how many cuckolds she has given to King Zhao!According to historical records, the most important concubine of Concubine Li is Changjun, the cousin of the current King Zhao. However, due to the existence of Zhao Kuo, that Changjun is still just an ordinary son of the clan, and he has no relationship with wealth and honor at all. Get involved.

Without Changjun, it seems that Concubine Li is going to target Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath, made his expression completely flawless, smiled and talked with Zhao Wang for a while, and then left.

On the leaving carriage, Zhao Kuo's eyes were shining with light.

"Concubine Li, Concubine Li, if you are going to seduce other people, it's fine, but you came to seduce me?" Zhao Kuo shook his head. He is the one who will sit on the throne of King Zhao in the future, and Concubine Li also wants to make her son the second prince Sitting on the throne of King Zhao, even if Zhao Kuo doesn't mind the identity of Concubine Li, the two will part ways after all!

Chapter 958

Back in the mansion, Zhao Kuo looked at the many allies and confidants who had been waiting for a long time, and smiled: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time!"

Regarding Zhao Kuo's words, everyone present also smiled tacitly.

Everyone knows that a vicissitudes are about to unfold in Handan.

And they are all very confident, thinking that it must be Zhao Kuo's side who will win in the future!A few days later, a routine court meeting was held.

In the morning, Zhao Kuo got into the carriage as usual and headed towards King Zhao's palace.

On the carriage, Zhao Kuo asked Su Li, "Is everything settled?"

Su Li nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "It's all settled, just wait for those people to fall into the trap by themselves."

Zhao Kuo nodded, and said: "That's good, but you must also pay attention, until the last moment, there must be no slack."

After so many years of political struggle, Zhao Kuo learned a truth.

In fact, things often do not proceed as smoothly as previously imagined, because people's ideas are too changeable. Many times, prior inferences can only mean that things will most likely go in that direction, and cannot make people Things must go 100% towards the envisioned result.

In order to avoid this, the more detailed the preparation in advance, the better, so as to be able to respond quickly enough in the event of an accident.

One minute on stage, ten years off stage.

Zhao Kuo has done a lot of work for today's big show.

Today is the time to witness the results!Zhao Kuo thought about it, and suddenly opened the window, watching the approaching King Zhao's Palace.

The coldest part of winter has actually passed, and the snow outside is slowly showing signs of stopping. Although Zhao's palace is still covered with ice and snow, everyone knows that spring is coming soon.

Because of Zhao Kuo's father, Ma Fujun Zhao She, Zhao Kuo actually entered this palace when he was very young.

For more than 20 years, Zhao Kuo has witnessed the palace gradually grow bigger, more magnificent, more majestic and domineering.

The changes in the royal palace are actually a microcosm of the changes in Zhao's national power.

These 20 years are actually the time for Zhao Guo to become stronger and stronger.

Moreover, Zhao Kuo knew very clearly that Zhao Guo's strength is not only in the past 20 years, but will become even stronger in the future, even a kind of strength that is completely unexpected to everyone.

It's just that in such a powerful Zhao country, the person who will control him in the future cannot be the Zhao king in front of him, but Zhao Kuo himself.

In order to achieve this, Zhao Kuo has carefully cultivated his power for more than 10 years, and slowly extended his tentacles to every corner of Zhao State, and finally he has the power he has now.

Now that the highest throne is within easy reach, Zhao Kuo only needs to overthrow the last two political enemies to fully control Zhao's government and realize the overhead of King Zhao.

At this critical time, Zhao Kuo absolutely does not allow any failure.

Finally the carriage stopped slowly, Zhao Kuo got out of the carriage, and looked at the high palace in front of him like a cloud.

Let this storm come more violently.

Zhao Kuo had just walked a few steps, and then heard the sound of a carriage, Pang Nuan and Li Mu also arrived one after another.

The three walked side by side, with Zhao Kuo as the center, walked into the hall.

In the main hall, the Zhou brothers had already taken their seats, and their expressions seemed to be a little excited.

Of course Zhao Kuo knew where their excitement came from, because in the eyes of the Zhou brothers, today was the day to overthrow Concubine Li.

Zhou Shaofen smiled and greeted Zhao Kuo: "Wu Xinjun went to Daliang City and made a great contribution to our Zhao country. It's really hard work."

If Zhao Kuo didn't know the plans of the Zhou brothers today, then Zhao Kuo would feel that Zhou Shaofen was trying to ease the atmosphere.

But now Zhao Kuo already knew what the Zhou brothers were thinking, so he also knew very clearly that it was actually Zhou Shaofen who was vaguely provoking Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo showed a very calm smile, and said to Zhou Shaofen: "Yes, yes, I went to Daliang City this time mainly to solve some Xiaoxiao who can only hide in the dark and carry out conspiracies. It is said that in Handan City There are quite a few people like this, and I want to find them all, and let them know what it means to be powerful."

Zhou Shaofen was stunned when he heard the words.

Zhao Kuo's words sound impeccable, but if you taste them carefully, they seem to be referring to something, and they seem to be referring to the Zhou brothers, which inevitably makes Zhou Shaofen have some associations in his mind.

But before Zhou Shaofen could concretely transform these associations in his mind into an affirmative thought, the voice of eunuch order had already sounded.

"Your Majesty is here!"

As soon as King Zhao came, everyone cheered up immediately, stood up and saluted King Zhao.

Zhao Wang was still in a very good mood, and said to everyone present with a smile: "There is no need to be too polite today, it is just a routine meeting.

The widow looked at it, and there should be nothing too important, so everyone can discuss it casually, and then go home and go to the stove. "

This King Zhao is very young, so he won't put on airs. Although there are shortcomings, of course there are advantages.

The most important thing to discuss this time is of course Zhao Kuo’s experience in Daliang City. Zhao Kuo told everyone the whole story in detail, which also made everyone secretly feel that he was not a good person. admiration.

Zhao Wang couldn't help but slapped his thigh and said: "A few days ago, I listened to Wu Xinjun's general account of what happened, but after hearing all the details of the whole thing today, the widow thinks that you may have killed too few people. a little.

If it is a widow, I am afraid that Daliang City will be stained red with blood. "

Zhao Wang has never concealed his fondness for killing people. For this young man who refuses to accept, he will die.

Zhao Kuo also showed a helpless smile when he heard this, and said to King Zhao: "Your Majesty's words are serious. After all, the old minister is going to solve the matter. If so many people are really killed, I am afraid that I will pay taxes to the King next time." There are a lot fewer people.”

Zhao Wang waved his hand and said disapprovingly, "What is there to be afraid of?

The market in Daliang City is right there. Even if we kill a group of merchants, a new batch of merchants will rise up. People who pay taxes will always be there, so we don’t have to worry about this at all. "

Zhao Wang's words were immediately approved by everyone present, even the Zhou Brothers were no exception.

For the ruling class of this era, the merchant class is not a human being at all in the eyes of the ruling class. Among the four grades of scholars, farmers, businessmen, merchants actually have the most wealth on average, but they are the one with the lowest social status. class.

This is mainly because the agricultural society is still dominant in this era, and food, which is a necessity to maintain the operation of the country, can only be produced through the land. If a large number of farmers abandon the land and go to business, then the interests of the country will be greatly affected. serious damage.

Under such a background, it is not surprising that all Chinese dynasties adopted policies to suppress merchants. Even in the Song Dynasty, which claimed to be the most tolerant of merchants, the status of merchants was still relatively low. Few people are willing to choose between being an official and a businessman to take the initiative to be a businessman.

If this situation changes, it will have to wait until after the Industrial Revolution, when the huge development of productivity has boosted the huge development of food production, so that finally the surplus agricultural population can be invested in commerce, and in addition to gain benefits from commerce The whole thing really changed when the merchants and business aristocrats took control of the state power.

At least at this time, being a businessman is definitely not a decent profession, which is why Lu Buwei has actually become the top ten richest man in the world, but he still has to do everything possible to please Ying Zichu, a down-and-out grandson of King Qin s reason.

Overall, the court meeting this time was quite harmonious.

All the people present have not broken out any new wars recently, and the political struggles are not as fierce as before in winter, so everyone can discuss some things in a neutral manner, and then they can break up, and they will have a meeting with King Zhao As I said before I started.

As time passed, Zhao Kuo quietly glanced over the Zhou brothers, and he found that the expressions of the two brothers were not calm enough.

Because according to the previous plan, Queen Zhou should have appeared at this time.

So the question is, why didn't Queen Zhou appear?

Zhao Kuo also wanted to know the answer to this question. In fact, Zhao Kuo was quite worried. Could it be that Queen Zhou had discovered something wrong?

Fortunately, at this time, what should come has finally come.

A eunuch walked quickly into the palace and reported to King Zhao: "Your Majesty, the Queen has something to ask for an audience, and she said that she must see the King immediately."

Without any psychological preparation at all, King Zhao was stunned immediately after hearing these words.

Generally speaking, as the lord of the harem, it is impossible for the queen to come suddenly to meet King Zhao at such a time when King Zhao started the court discussion, but she should come to King Zhao after the court meeting is over. .

At this time, Zhao Kuo felt that the Zhou brothers' eyes seemed to sweep across his face, so he showed a surprised expression very cooperatively.

Zhao Wang couldn't help but said: "You go and tell the queen what's the matter, and wait for the widow to finish the meeting. It's not appropriate now."

When Zhao Wang said this, his tone was somewhat unhappy.

In King Zhao's opinion, the queen is very ignorant. Why do you, a woman, come here to make trouble when the widows are discussing state affairs?

When Zhao Wang said these words, the Zhou brothers became anxious immediately.