Lord Pingyang nodded, and suddenly said: "Shouldn't Zhao Kuo also pay attention?

After all, after what happened before, maybe he also has some opinions about us in his heart. "

Mr. Pingyuan narrowed his eyes and said after a while, "Zhao Kuo should have no major problems.

Back then, his father Ma Fujun was promoted by Benhou, and now he is also promoted by Benhou. Benhou's kindness to the two fathers and sons is enough for him to repay for a lifetime!It's just that he was wronged in some things. He is a person who knows the general situation, so he should not betray him just like that.

What's more, the hatred between him and Lin Xiangru and Lianpo is even deeper! "

Pingyang Jun shook his head and said: "Brother, what you said is wrong.

What hatred is there in the political arena?

It's nothing more than profit.

Once the king dies and Lin Xiangru lures Zhao Kuo with profit, it is hard to guarantee whether Zhao Kuo's attitude will waver.

What's more, although he belongs to the Zhao family, he is not a close branch of the royal family after all, and he is still different from you and me. "

Mr. Pingyuan slapped the table with a bang: "He dares! That's all, the old man will go to Zhao Kuo tomorrow, educate him, and tell him the priorities."

Only then did Pingyang Jun show a smile, and said: "This is the best."

The two brothers settled their disputes, Lord Pingyuan stood up and said, "Then follow me into the palace to visit the king.

Alas, I really hope that the king will wake up, then everything will be back on track. "

As soon as Mr. Pingyuan's words fell, the head of Mr. Pingyuan's mansion rushed into the hall with a pale face, and said in a broken voice: "My lord, my lord, the big thing is not good, the king is dead!"

Chapter 145 The new king ascends the throne

It took only two days from Zhao Wang's illness to his death, and the speed of time was beyond everyone's expectations.

When Zhao Kuo heard the news and arrived, the palace of King Zhao was already completely empty, and mourning was everywhere.

Zhao Kuo looked at Mr. Pingyuan firmly, and said in a deep voice, "Your Honor, what is going on?"

Mr. Pingyuan, who had already put on his filial piety, sighed, and said softly: "The palace doctor is saying that the king's demand for women is too strong, and his body is broken.

In addition, it is now the season of autumn and winter, when the wind and evil enter the body, causing the lack of qi and blood, the internal organs and the six internal organs are retrograde, and this is what happened today. "

Zhao Kuo was silent for a moment, then said, "Understood."

In short, as long as what he heard was not the conclusion that Zhao Wang died of poisoning, Zhao Kuo was relieved.

Thinking about it, the one responsible for the poisoning was Gong Yizheng himself. Would he still come to a conclusion that was not good for him?

Mr. Pingyuan waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and change into your filial piety clothes, there are still many things to do in a while!"

Soon, all the important officials of Zhao State, and even all the officials of Zhao State arrived one after another. There was a lot of crying inside and outside the hall, and many people didn't know whether it was because of excessive grief or realistic acting skills, they cried and fainted. The air was full of sadness. .

Zhao Wang's body has been covered with a thin layer of silk cloth, and various funeral arrangements are also under intense preparation.

Beside the body, Zhao Guo Xiangbang Pingyuan Jun looked seriously at several Zhao Guo's important ministers, including Zhao Kuo.

"Everyone, since your Majesty is gone, the country of Zhao must not be left alone for a day.

Although the prince was young, he was the heir appointed by the king during his lifetime.

Do you have any opinions on taking the crown prince as the new king? "

After a brief silence, Zhao Kuo took the lead and said, "Since the prince is a prince, he should inherit the throne no matter how old or young he is."

Zhou Shaofen immediately said, "That's true."

Lin Xiangru said slowly: "The old man also agrees that the crown prince will inherit the throne."

Lian Po nodded and said, "I have no objection either."

Pingyang Jun also agreed.

Mr. Pingyuan took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "In this case, the old man will ask the queen and the prince to come out, let the prince ascend the throne in front of the king's spirit, so as to reassure the hearts of Zhao's millions of soldiers and civilians!"

None of the six people noticed that in a corner not far away, an eunuch quietly left.

Longtai, the apse.

A young, beautiful, dignified woman in luxurious clothes was sad, holding a five-year-old child in her arms who was also dressed in luxurious clothes, sobbing softly.

This is Han Ji, the current queen of King Zhao, and Zhao Yan, the prince of Zhao.

A eunuch hurried in and said in a low voice: "Queen, Mr. Pingyuan and others have already called a meeting to discuss the new king."

Queen Han Ji raised her head, her wonderful eyes fell on the eunuch, and she said in a cold voice, "How is it?"

The eunuch said: "The old slave heard what they meant, and it should be to welcome the crown prince!"

Han Ji breathed a sigh of relief at this answer, nodded, and said, "Very good."

The dead are gone, and the living must continue after all.

Han Ji is a Korean princess, and the marriage with King Zhao is a political marriage and there is no emotion at all. Naturally, it is impossible for Han Ji to show any heartbreak after the death of King Zhao.

Of course, Han Ji is more concerned about the child she gave birth to, that is, whether the prince Zhao Yan can become the next King of Zhao!Compared with the unreliable husband who knows how to mess around with other women every day, of course only this biological son is the greatest guarantee for Han Ji's future. This is the so-called mother is more expensive than her son.

Han Ji thought for a while, then asked: "By the way, who is the first minister you heard who spoke in favor of Yan'er?"

The eunuch hurriedly said: "I heard this clearly, it is our Great Zhao Junshen and Great Sima Zhao Kuo!"

"Zhao Kuo..." Han Ji had a strange look in his eyes.

Who doesn't know the name of this young Zhao Guojun God?

At this time, the eunuch Ling of Zhao Guo also came in, and bowed respectfully to the queen: "Queen, Mr. Pingyuan and other important ministers please go to the front hall with the prince quickly, and hold the enthronement ceremony for the prince!"

The queen didn't hesitate anymore, she stood up with the prince, and walked towards the front hall.

This is also the first time that Zhao Kuo really focused on the Queen Zhao.

It has to be said that the young queen's slightly mature and dignified style is indeed noble and beautiful.

A quarter of an hour later, in front of King Zhao's body, under the witness of all the officials of Zhao State, Zhao Yan, the five-year-old prince of Zhao State, officially became the youngest in the history of Zhao State under the instruction of the Queen every word. King.

This is a temporary ceremony, and the formal enthronement ceremony will not be held until after the funeral.

"My lord, I have seen the king!"

Headed by Lord Pingyuan, all the officials of the Zhao Kingdom, including Zhao Kuo, knelt down and bowed three times to the young new king Zhao Yan.

At this moment, Zhao Guoxin's era has come!Although the new king of Zhao ascended the throne, the atmosphere in the country of Zhao and even in the palace did not ease because of this.

The late Zhao Wang Zhao Dan was only 25 or [-] years old when he died. His eldest son, the prince Zhao Yan, was just over five years old, and the remaining princes were two or three years old. In such a situation, it is impossible to pose any threat to the throne.

The real problem is that the young Zhao Wang is obviously unable to fulfill the duties of a monarch, so who will take over the important task of ruling Zhao, the most powerful country in the world?

Considering that the previous queen mother, that is, Queen Zhao Wei in the history books, had once served as regent, so the daughter-in-law of Queen Zhao Wei, that is, the queen mother Han Ji Han who had just become the new queen mother of Zhao Guo from the queen, undoubtedly became the best. It's also the only option.

After all, Queen Mother Han is a female generation, so after completing the brief enthronement ceremony of the new king, she took the young new king Zhao Yan back to the apse.

But this does not mean that Han Ji, who has just become the queen mother, is at peace. On the contrary, the next series of actions made everyone in the country of Zhao, including Zhao Kuo, understand that women from the Zhao family are not that simple!The queen mother first summoned Mr. Pingyuan alone, and then summoned Lin Xiangru alone.

These two are the ministers of the humerus of Zhao Guo, but what made Zhao Kuo a little strange was that when they walked out of the apse where the queen mother was, their faces looked extremely serious.

Did something happen?

It was at this time that Zhao Kuo's eunuch Ling stood in front of Zhao Kuo: "Great Sima, the Empress Dowager calls you into the apse for an audience!"

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath, stood up, and followed Zhao Guoeun's order towards the apse.

He knew that from this moment on, the struggle for power in Zhao's political arena after King Zhao's death had just begun!

Chapter 146 Meeting the Queen Mother

Zhao Kuo has visited King Zhao's Palace many times, but this is the first time he has visited the apse.

Surrounded by twelve huge beams and columns in the huge apse, two bronze palace lanterns of different heights are placed on each beam. These palace lanterns were not lit during the day.

There is a copper incense burner in the center of the main hall, from which curls of incense come out, making the air of the whole main hall a faint fragrance.

Han Ji, the young Queen Mother of the State of Zhao, sat in the head seat, watching Zhao Kuo quietly.

Zhao Kuo didn't dare to be negligent, and leaned over to salute: "My minister, Zhao Kuo, has seen the Queen Mother."

Zhao Kuo didn't find Zhao Guoxin Wang Zhao Yan, just think about it, what role can a five-year-old child play in such an occasion?

Han Ji's soft voice sounded: "Don't be too polite, Da Sima, sit down."

Zhao Kuo sat down on the guest seat beside him in a regular manner, without any eye contact with Han Ji.

Because noble women do not need to do any physical work, their skin must be fair; since they were born rich and well-clothed, their nutrition must be sufficient, and their figures are naturally tall; nobles like to marry beautiful women, and their genes have been improved from generation to generation. Without exception, the descendants are all handsome men and women; the nobles also pay great attention to etiquette and education, which makes the descendants, regardless of men and women, all well-educated and well-educated people.

As a Korean princess, Han Ji is such a beautiful, fair-skinned, tall, dignified and polite woman.

But because of this, Zhao Kuo had to be more careful to avoid suspicion. He didn't want to make any pornographic news because of such a woman, which would become an excuse for political opponents to attack him.

Speaking of which, Zhao Kuo's wife, Tian Wan, is also a princess and comes from Qi State, which is more powerful than South Korea. She is stronger than Han Ji in all aspects. Naturally, Zhao Kuo can't have any unreasonable thoughts about Han Ji.

On the other hand, the Empress Dowager Han Ji did not leave a single word in the history books, and she was usually in the deep palace and could not have any contact with Zhao Kuo, which made it impossible for Zhao Kuo to guess Han Ji's character. Also be careful.

Zhao Kuo decided to get straight to the point: "I don't know what orders the Empress Dowager has summoned her ministers?"

Zhao Kuo could feel Han Ji's gaze moving over his body, but the more so, the more Zhao Kuo dared not look up and look at Han Ji.

Mr. Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru are both old men, but Zhao Kuo is about the same age as Han Ji.

So Zhao Kuo didn't notice that Han Ji's gaze on him was gradually softening.

When a woman looks softly at a man, it doesn't mean that the woman has fallen in love with the man, but it must mean that the woman wants something from the man in front of her.

Han Ji said softly, "Elder Sima, now that the king has died, the king is young, and the old woman is a mere weak woman, I really don't know what to do. Please teach me."

The term "old woman" was used by women after the age of 30 in the Warring States Period. Han Ji did not reach the age of 30, but since she is already the queen mother, it is also possible to use this self-proclaimed name.

Zhao Kuo's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the queen mother in front of him was testing himself, he hurriedly said: "Back to the queen mother, Zhao Kuo is just a general who only knows how to fight, so what can he say about governing the country?" ?

Besides, the matter of governing the country should be left to the queen mother and the king. Zhao Kuo only needs to bow his head and obey orders. How can he have the courage to teach the queen mother? "

Does Zhao Kuo know how to govern the country?

Of course I do.

With 2000 years of historical knowledge plus the knowledge of two generations of people, it is an international joke to say that Zhao Kuo does not know how to govern the country.

But I understand, of course it is impossible for Zhao Kuo to tell the Queen Mother what to do at this time, otherwise, wouldn't it make the Queen Mother feel that Zhao Kuo's intention to interfere in state affairs and grab power is clearly revealed?

In that case, Zhao Kuo would really be asking for trouble.

Be humble.

Zhao Kuo's answer obviously satisfied Han Ji, which can be heard from Han Ji's obviously relaxed tone: "Why should Da Sima be humble?

The old woman looked at all the ministers in the court, and only Da Sima could be said to be loyal to the Da Zhao royal family and never waver.

It's a pity that the former king was wronged by traitors, and Da Sima was wronged again and again. This was not the original intention of the old woman and the king. "

Zhao Kuo is not a fool, how can he not hear the intention of wooing in the Queen Mother's words?

Immediately stood up, and solemnly said: "Please rest assured, Queen Mother, even though I am not talented, I am willing to support the Queen Mother and the King, and fight for thousands of people in the Zhao Kingdom!"

After the death of the former king, this pair of orphans and widowed mothers were the true supreme rulers of Zhao State. No courtier of Zhao State would want to be the enemy of this pair of mother and son, and Zhao Kuo was no exception.

Zhao Kuo's allegiance obviously made Han Ji very happy, and her tone became more relaxed: "Of course the old lady and the king know about Da Sima's loyalty, so the old woman also wants to ask Da Sima about one thing."

Zhao Kuo said, "Please tell me, Queen Mother."

Han Ji paused for a few seconds, and then said, "Elder Sima should know that Han Xu is this person, right?"

Zhao Kuo was startled when he heard the words, and after a few seconds he said: "I really know."

Han Xuwei was a minister in the early period of King Zhao Huiwen. He was an official in the same dynasty as Lord Pingyuan, Lin Xiangru, and Zhao Kuo's father Ma Fujun Zhao She for a long time.

Wait, Han Xuwei is from the Han family, which means that he comes from the royal family of Korea, and the queen mother in front of him is also a Korean princess. Could it be true that Han Ji said at the next moment: "Han Xuwei is an old woman who once lived in Zhao Guozhi. Zhong has been an official for many years, and the old woman plans to call him back from South Korea to serve as an official in Da Zhao again, what does Da Sima think?"

It wasn't until this time that Zhao Kuo finally understood why Mr. Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru looked so solemn after their meeting with the Queen Mother.

For this person, Han Xu was kicked out of Zhao State by Jun Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru for political interests!Zhao Kuo fell into deep thought, but the queen mother did not urge her, but waited quietly.

It has to be said that the proposal of the Queen Mother Zhao Guo was indeed beyond Zhao Kuo's expectations.

In Zhao Kuo's vision, Zhao Guo's future political power should be himself, Lord Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru, but if it follows the queen mother's intention, it will become a game of power among the four parties.

As a result, the water in Zhao State became deeper and more chaotic.

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