Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Therefore, Zhao Kuo, as the head of the empire, naturally has a lot of free time.

On this day, Zhao Kuo brought a young man in front of the second prince: "This is my adopted son, Zhao Zheng."

The young man bowed to the second prince: "Zhao Zheng has met Uncle Shi."

When the boy saluted, he was neither humble nor overbearing, with a calm expression. He looked polite enough, but also confident enough.

The second prince looked at the teenage boy in front of him in surprise, and said after a while: "Frankly speaking, I even think he is your brother Zhao's son."

Zhao Kuo laughed loudly: "If he is really my son, it may be a good thing."

Who doesn't want to hear Qin Shihuang in history call his father?

Yes, this Zhao Zheng is the one who was secretly kept by Mao Sui when he left Handan, and was finally renamed "Zhao Zheng" by Zhao Kuo, and then adopted in the mansion as a model, His Majesty Qin Shihuang in history.

In this time and space, Zhao Zheng is obviously no longer able to become the eternal emperor, but Zhao Kuo doesn't mind letting this adopted son continue to make more contributions to China.

As Zhao Kuo's adopted son, Zhao Zheng certainly has some conveniences that others cannot.

For example, at the age of enlightenment, he had already paid homage to a master who was extremely envied by others, Xuegong Jijiu Han Fei.

Now that so many years have passed, Han Fei's evaluation of Zhao Zheng is: "If this son can concentrate on his studies, his academic achievements in the future will be higher than mine, and I am afraid that he will not be inferior to Confucius and Mencius."

Regarding Han Fei's evaluation, Xun Kuang, the Grand Priest of the Academy, agreed.

Zhao Zheng's academic level can be imagined to be evaluated by the two academic masters Xunzi and Han Feizi in history.

In this regard, Zhao Kuo is naturally quite happy.

In the palace, everyone knew that Zhao Zheng was not Zhao Kuo's own son, but both the queen and the two noble concubines were very kind to Zhao Zheng, and it could be said that they treated Zhao Zheng as their own.

They thought it was Zhao Kuo's illegitimate son. Even though Zhao Kuo had explained it several times, the three women still didn't believe it.

In the words of Empress Tian Wan: "The concubine knows that it may not be convenient to disclose the identity of the child's mother, but please rest assured, Your Majesty, the concubine will definitely take good care of this child."

Zhao Kuo couldn't laugh or cry after hearing this sentence.

So, on Zhao Zheng's 13th birthday, Zhao Kuo asked Zhao Zheng a question: "Zheng'er, what do you want to do in the future?"

Zhao Zheng's answer was beyond Zhao Kuo's expectation: "I want to tell my father, if possible, my son wants to go to the intelligence department."

The Ministry of Intelligence, that is, the Nightingale system.

For this answer, Zhao Kuo was naturally very surprised. After a while, he said: "Are you really sure to go to the Intelligence Department, do you know where it is?"

Zhao Zheng looked at Zhao Kuo, and asked a question: "I want to ask, is the child the emperor's child?"

Of course Zhao Kuo knew the meaning of Zhao Zheng's words, so Zhao Kuo replied: "You are not my flesh and blood, but I am ashamed of your parents, so I have always raised you as a child."

In fact, for Zhao Kuo, the "parents" he is ashamed of are not Zhao Zheng's biological parents Yingzi Chu and Zhao Ji, but "Huaxia".

In the history of Huaxia Ming Dynasty, there is a famous emperor through the ages. This is the reason why Zhao Kuo said "ashamed".

After getting this answer, the young Zhao Zheng's expression was quite complicated, it seemed a little regretful, but more relaxed.

Afterwards, Zhao Zheng continued to insist: "Father, my son really wants to go to the intelligence department."

Regarding this, the Queen immediately expressed her objection: "No, places like the Ministry of Intelligence are too dangerous, and Zheng'er must not go there."

Qiu'er, who has always been very gentle, became even more anxious: "Zheng'er is a good boy, how can he go to a place like the Intelligence Department?"

Yi Quwei directly picked up the beef-cutting knife: "Did that blunt guy Mao Sui cheat our Zheng'er secretly?

I just incited him! "

Zhao Kuo couldn't laugh or cry: "Mao Sui is very loyal, so stop messing around."

All eyes turned to Zhao Zheng, who continued to insist: "Father, the boy wants to go to the intelligence department, not because of anyone's temptation or deception, but because the boy really wants to go."

Zhao Kuo was silent for a while, then sighed: "You and I will meet someone in two days."

A few days later, Zhao Kuo brought Zhao Zheng and appeared in front of the second prince, and the situation just now happened.

The second prince has lived in the imperial capital for several months. Under the teaching of Miss Luliu, he has basically become very proficient in elegant words, so he smiled and said to Zhao Kuo: "Brother Zhao Kuo, where are we going today?" ?”

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "Let's go ice fishing."

Ice fishing is a very old pastime, and it is also very suitable for nobles.

Elegant enough not to break a sweat, while allowing for a more intimate conversation.

An hour later, Zhao Kuo and the second prince were fishing side by side on an ice surface outside the imperial capital, with a very relaxed expression, chatting with each other.

Zhao Zheng was standing behind Zhao Kuo. The young man's expression was very calm and his body was straight. If he didn't look over, he would hardly feel his presence.

Looking at the world wrapped in snow and ice in front of him, the second prince let out a sigh of satisfaction, and slowly said to Zhao Kuo: "Brother Zhao, to tell you the truth, I have lived for more than twenty years. These few months in the Imperial Capital City are the most comfortable and enjoyable time for me."

Zhao Kuo glanced at the second prince and said with a smile, "Brother, do you have a bad life in the Seleucid family?"

The second prince paused for a moment, and then said: "Actually, it's not that I'm unhappy, it's just that the pressure of competition is relatively high.

You also know that our family is the most eye-catching family among the Seleucids, so our family's every move is watched by many people. "

When Zhao Kuo heard the words, he immediately understood, and said: "I understand, people from a family like yours must be careful about everything, and always be alert to not make any inappropriate actions, right?"

The second prince patted his thigh and said with a smile: "That's how it is, and besides, I am recognized as the next generation who is more likely to succeed my father, so I have to be more careful about what I do at home."

Speaking of this, the second prince obviously hesitated for a moment, but he still said: "Not long ago, I committed another thing that caused a lot of loss to our family, and it also made my father very angry, so I have no choice. The next thing I can do is to come all the way to the Great Han Kingdom, just hoping to get some opportunities in the Great Han Kingdom, to see if I can make my father look at me with admiration when I go back."

When Zhao Kuo heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Then you have come to the right place.

Just think about it, as long as you go back and start this silk and porcelain business, you will be the richest person in the family by then.

It's not my brother, I'm boasting. Many people who cooperate with my brother have become rich in the end. As long as this person is rich, he will walk sideways in the family, and no one can do anything about him! "

The second prince said bluntly: "Brother Zhao, you don't know that our family actually doesn't value money very much."

Zhao Kuo laughed and said, "No, no, brother, you made a mistake. It's not that your family doesn't value money, but that before this, the amount of money you had was not enough to be valued by your family. Simply put, it's you There is not enough money!"

The second prince choked for a moment, and suddenly felt that what Zhao Kuo said seemed quite reasonable.

If everything is really as described by Zhao Kuo, and the second prince can easily earn gold and silver by doing business in silk, porcelain, ginseng, etc., could Antioch II really be able to treat him at that time? So indifferent?

The second prince was silent for a while, and said sincerely to Zhao Kuo: "Really, every time I chat with Brother Zhao, I can always get new gains."

Zhao Kuo laughed loudly and said: "Then you can talk more in the future, I am not bragging with you, you must know that there are many people who want to chat with me in the Han Kingdom, and I usually don't bother to pay attention to them!"

The second prince also laughed, and said seriously: "Indeed, how can ordinary people deserve to chat with someone like Brother Zhao?"

Suddenly, Zhao Zheng, who was behind Zhao Kuo, spoke to remind: "Father, the fish is hooked!"

Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment, and quickly turned his gaze to the fish float on the ice, and sure enough, he found that the fish float had moved.

After a while, Zhao Kuo's surprised voice sounded: "It's hooked, what a big fish!"

A big fish landed on the ice with a snap, its head and tail frantically swaying and bouncing.

This day's fishing operation can be said to have achieved a complete success!After a lot of eating and drinking, Zhao Kuo happily bid farewell to the second prince, and returned to the palace with Zhao Zheng.

On the carriage back to the palace, Zhao Kuo smiled and said to Zhao Zheng: "Come on, tell me what you have observed today."

This is Zhao Kuo's small test for Zhao Zheng. He wants to see what his adopted son has learned over the years, and he wants to see what level Zhao Zheng's observation and analysis skills have reached. .

Obviously, Zhao Zheng had already made preparations, and after a moment of contemplation, he answered: "I report to my father, and I feel that this person is most likely a member of the Seleucid royal family. Most likely it is the prince of the current emperor of the Seleucid Empire."

Zhao Kuo's eyes lit up slightly, and he said with a smile, "Tell me your reason."

The young Zhao Zheng said: "First of all, this person is quite graceful in his gestures and actions, and his skin is fair and his fingers do not touch the spring water, so he is obviously from a very noble family.

Secondly, through the conversation, I learned that this is not the first time that this person and the father have met, which is enough to prove that the father attaches great importance to this person.

If these two points are combined, this person must be the royal family of the Seleucid Empire, and there is absolutely no other possibility. "

Zhao Kuo nodded slightly and said, "You are right, he is indeed the royal family of the Seleucid Empire.

Besides, what else did you notice? "

The young Zhao Zheng thought for a longer time this time, obviously not very sure about the judgment he was going to say next.

But in the end Zhao Zheng still spoke: "I think, father, you are very likely to want to persuade the prince of the Seleucid Empire to surrender.

Moreover, father, your plan should be to infiltrate the Seleucid Empire and the prince step by step through business, and finally achieve the elimination of the Seleucid Empire, and subdue the prince for use by our Han Dynasty. "

Zhao Kuo was really surprised now: "How did you guess it?"

Zhao Zhengdao: "Report to my father, my son believes that you, my father, cannot be satisfied with just one western expedition, so you should launch another western expedition against Seleucus in the future.

However, Erchen also heard from his mother and the two concubines when chatting, that in the past few years, there should be no large-scale use of troops against the West.

Under such circumstances, father, you have been talking about business cooperation and making a fortune with this prince. My son thinks that it is very likely that it is for the purpose of infiltrating through business, and finally realizing the spying on the intelligence of the Seleucid Empire. control over the prince. "

Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Zheng who was talking eloquently, his expression changed again.

Sure enough, it is indeed you.

Even if you change your identity, your ingenuity is still unstoppable after all.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "What you said is very correct, and you have indeed stated my goal.

Then, next, you only need to answer my last question correctly, and I will agree with you to join the intelligence department in the future. "

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, a trace of excitement flashed across the face of the young Zhao Zheng, and he said, "Excuse me, Father."

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "What I want to ask you is, if you are in charge of implementing this plan, what will you do next?"

After hearing this question, the young Zhao Zheng fell into long thought.

Zhao Zheng didn't give an answer until Zhao Kuo got off the carriage when he returned to Miyagi.

Just when Zhao Kuo was about to ask Zhao Zheng to go back and think about it slowly, Zhao Zheng suddenly seemed to understand something, and said, "Father, my son understands."

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "What do you understand?"

Zhao Zheng let out a long breath, smiled, and said to Zhao Kuo: "If I'm the person in charge of this plan, I don't need to do anything next, I just need to get in touch with the prince more when I have time." , let the prince feel that this son is indeed a good friend worthy of deep friendship, that's enough!"

Zhao Kuo couldn't help being taken aback when he heard the words, and suddenly burst out laughing a few seconds later.

"Okay, very good, worthy of my son!"

Chapter 1154 Farewell banquet with the second prince

After laughing, Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Zheng in front of him again.

"You are doing very well. Starting today, after you finish your studies, you can go to the intelligence department for an internship every seven days.

As for what specific work to do, let Minister Mao of the Ministry of Intelligence arrange it for you. "

This is the formal recognition of Zhao Zheng's wish.

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng also showed an excited expression on the young man's face, and said to Zhao Kuo respectfully, "Thank you, Father, my son will definitely learn from Minister Mao well, and strive to do my part for Father as soon as possible."

Zhao Kuo looked at Zhao Zheng in front of him with a kind expression, and patted Zhao Zheng's face: "You are a person who can achieve great things, I hope you can guard against arrogance and impetuosity, in the future Han Kingdom, there are places where you can play your best! "

Winter is finally over.

For the Seleucid missions, the Imperial City is certainly a super big city, and indeed they have gained many completely different experiences here, but it is not their home after all.

So just after the beginning of spring, Seleucus was making Doros eager to explain his desire to return to the country to Su Li, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Great Han Kingdom.

In this regard, Zhao Kuo naturally approved it directly.

The day before the Seleucid mission left, Zhao Kuo met the second prince again.

Compared with before, the atmosphere this time is more or less sad about parting.

The second prince raised the wine glass in his hand and sighed: "I really regret that I will not be able to listen to Brother Zhao's teachings all the time after I go back."

Although the two of them didn't spend much time together, the second prince really respected Zhao Kuo, the "brother Zhao".

For the second prince, this old brother Zhao is not only a good friend who can talk to him, but also a mentor on his life journey!Zhao Kuo was calm and said with a smile: "Brother, in fact, I think you are a very interesting person, but everyone must return to their own track after all.

Just like you, you will definitely fight for the position of patriarch of your father in the future. If you stay in the imperial capital, how can you fight for this position?

So, brother, I hope you can look forward, after all, no one can tell, maybe we can meet again in the future. "

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, the second prince's expression relaxed a little, and he said with a smile: "My brother is right, I am too sentimental."

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "Brother, you are in the imperial capital these days, and you have made great progress in learning the elegant dialects of our Han Dynasty. Now you are so proficient in using these four-character idioms."

The second prince was taken aback when he heard the words, and then he laughed: "Yayan is really a very interesting dialect, but to me, the more interesting ones are actually the characters of your Great Han Kingdom.

This kind of character is completely different from all the characters I have ever seen, it is simply amazing.

If it wasn't for me, I would have already left the Han Kingdom, I really want to study these characters carefully, and understand the civilization of the Han Kingdom. "

Zhao Kuo laughed and said, "Isn't this simple?