Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

Mao Sui said: "My lord, there are actually three factions among Qin Mo, namely Moshi, Mogong and Moxia. Among them, Moshi is an official in Qin State, Mogong is a craftsman, and Moxia is It's Ranger.

Chen had been a ranger for many years before, and he was somewhat famous, so this time, someone among the Mohists secretly contacted Shang Chen to see if Jun Hou and Da Zhao were willing to accept them. "

Zhao Kuo raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is it Mo Xia or Mo Gong?"

Since Mo Shi can be an official in Qin State, no matter how he thinks about it, he will not come to Zhao State. He can only be a member of the other two factions.

Mao Sui said: "There are Mo Xia and Mo Gong."

Zhao Kuo nodded, and said in a deep voice: "That's good, you will continue to follow Lu Buwei to Qin State next spring, on the one hand, you will act as a channel contact for the ginseng business, on the other hand, you will secretly contact Mo Xia and Mo Workers, tell them that as long as they are willing to come to Dazhao, I, Zhao Kuo, will accept them as my retainers!"

Mao Sui nodded sternly and took the order to retreat.

Zhao Kuo sat in the room, took a deep breath, and suddenly felt a little emotional.

The contribution of Mohism to China is not limited to the ideological aspect. In fact, the creative ability of Mohism is second to none among all schools of thought.

At that time, Mozi, the founder of the Mohist School, once helped the State of Song defend the attack of the State of Chu. You must know that the State of Chu was assisted by Lu Ban, known as "the most skilled craftsman in the world", which is enough to prove the ability of the Mohist School in siege and defense equipment. .

Moreover, Mozi is also a physicist and mathematician. He has described in detail light and shadow, pinhole imaging, the definition of force, the definition of a circle, the principle of leverage, the relationship between time and space, and decimal arithmetic.

Mozi even made wooden airplanes!These talents are what Zhao Kuo urgently needs.

Zhao Kuo is full of modern scientific theories, but he needs someone who can help him turn these theories into reality, and Mohism is undoubtedly a very good choice.

Gunpowder, steam engines, textile machines, and ocean-going ships are all essential things in the future. Zhao Kuo wondered if the Mohists could help him create all these things, but Zhao Kuo knew very well that with the help of the Mohists, he could manufacture The time for these things must be greatly shortened!Think about one day, when the giant ships and cannons from China sailed to France, to England, to Spain, and to the coast of Portugal, leaving those Europeans stunned by the two battles, Zhao Kuo thought it was beautiful. !

Chapter 154 The country with Zhao Kuo must guard against

Although all kinds of judgments, responses and preparations have been made, winter is winter after all. In winter in this era, the whole society is basically in a state of isolation. This is a fact that no one can change.

So in the next half of the winter, Zhao Kuo became somewhat idle.

In fact, not only Zhao Kuo, but men all over the world will appear to be doing nothing at this time.

Therefore, the probability of a woman getting pregnant in winter will be very high! "Husband, do you think we should give you another concubine?"

This is what Tian Wan said to Zhao Kuo.

This sentence made Zhao Kuo stunned for a while, before he said, "That's not necessary."

Tian Wan sighed, moved lightly in Zhao Kuo's arms, and said in a low voice: "But my husband only has one concubine now, if word spreads, people may think that I am a jealous woman.

There are a total of 34 concubines in Mr. Pingyuan's mansion! "

Zhao Kuo was taken aback by this number: "34 people?

Can he cope with not having one turn for everyone this month? "

Tian Wan looked at Zhao Kuo with some reproach, and quietly pinched a certain part of Zhao Kuo's body with her jade hands: "That's not the point! The point is that our house is indeed too deserted."

Zhao Kuo chuckled, and slightly tightened his arms around Tian Wan, saying, "Then we can work harder."

"But wouldn't it be better if a few more concubines could work together?"

"No, that would make you exhausted.

Well, don't say any more, it's such a happy decision!Now, let's get down to business! "

With a bang, the door was shut tightly.

And in another mansion in Handan City, Ying Yiren hugged Zhao Ji dotingly, watching Xiao Yingzheng who was sleeping soundly in the swaddle on the bed.

"Look, Zheng'er looks like me, right, Mr. Lu?"

Lu Buwei, who was standing aside, coughed, couldn't help but glance at the position of Ying Yiren's right hand from the corner of his eye, and said rather embarrassedly: "Master Hui, it's really quite similar.

The minister still has some things to prepare, so he stepped back first. "

As soon as Lu Buwei closed the door, Ying Yiren couldn't wait to fall down on the couch with Zhao Ji.

"Husband, Zheng'er is awake and wants to drink milk."

"Let Weifu taste it first!"

During the activities of the men and women, the wind and snow just fluttered down and landed on the magnificent corner of the Xianyang Palace Hall.

In the main hall, Ying Yiren's grandfather, the King of Qin, Ying Ji, was discussing military affairs with several important officials of the Qin State, including the Prime Minister of the State of Qin, Fan Sui, the Crown Prince An Guojun, and Lord Yangquan.

"King Zhao is dead. This may be an opportunity for the widow and Daqin. What do you think?"

The momentum of Zhao State has been rising since the battle of Yan Yu 11 years ago, when one hundred thousand Qin troops were wiped out. The Battle of Changping was officially frozen, and the Battle of Lichen was at its peak. Now King Zhao suddenly died suddenly at a young age. It is undoubtedly very gratifying news for Qin State, which has been under the pressure of Zhao State for a long time.

Logically speaking, Xiangbang Fan Sui should be the first person to answer when the King of Qin asked, but today Fan Sui was a little lost in his thoughts, and didn't speak immediately.

Therefore, Prince An Guojun Yingzhu said: "Father, my son thinks that since the new king of Zhao Guozhong has just been established, and Han Xuwei, who has always had old grievances with Ping Yuanjun and Lin Xiangru, was recalled to Zhao Guo, I want to come here. The civil strife in Zhao State will definitely last for two or three years, this is a good opportunity for us Great Qin to rise again!"

King Qin nodded and said, "Zhu'er, tell me your specific thoughts."

An Guojun Yingzhu said: "I think, on the one hand, we should send spies to spread rumors in Handan City, so that the Queen Mother Zhao will have doubts about Lord Pingyuan and Lin Xiangru, and it is best to trigger a life-and-death relationship between them. struggle.

On the other hand, Daqin should also take this opportunity to make good friends with Yan, Qi, Wei and other countries to see if they can form an alliance to attack Zhao, just like the five kingdoms defeated Qi in the past. The momentum is beaten down fiercely! "

Listening to Ying Zhu's words, King Qin nodded thoughtfully: "It sounds quite reasonable, what do you think?"

Several important ministers of Qin State immediately agreed.

The King of Qin is 66 years old this year. In this era, he is at an age where he may die at any time. In other words, King An Yingzhu may take over the throne at any time and become the new King of Qin. The opinion of the "Quasi-Qin King".

This made Mr. An unavoidably proud, and raised his head slightly.

The atmosphere in the hall is also much more relaxed. The pressure brought by Qin's successive defeats in these years is from all aspects. The top officials of Qin are actually looking forward to a victory under Zhao's coercion. Respite.

King Qin's gaze was still moving, and finally fell on Xiangbang Fan Sui: "Yinghou, tell me your opinion."

Fan Sui is King Qin's right-hand man, and the policy of "distanced friendship and close attack" proposed by King Qin has won the heart of King Qin. It is the main national policy of Qin State in recent years. Naturally, King Qin will seek Fan Sui's opinion on such a major matter.

Generally speaking, Fan Sui, like other ministers, seldom disagrees with An Guojun on this kind of issue, but this time Fan Sui came back to his senses and answered: "Your Majesty, I feel that Zhao Guo may not will stop the pace of war."

As soon as Fan Sui said this, the atmosphere in the hall was suddenly tense.

An Guojun's face was obviously a little bit embarrassing, and he immediately retorted: "Yinghou are you kidding, Zhao Guo has just changed a new king, and he is only a six-year-old king! With Han Xuwei around, the distribution of power is not so easy stop!"

Fan Sui sighed, and raised a hand: "Of course, the old minister understands what An Guojun said, but the old minister hopes that An Guojun will not ignore one person."

"Which one?"

"Zhao Kuo!"

The name seemed to have magical powers, instantly quieting the hall.

After a few seconds, Mr. An said, "Ying Hou thinks that Zhao Kuo can solve Zhao's political troubles?"

Fan Sui said: "Others may not be able to do it, but Zhao Kuo should have hope."

An Guojun sneered and laughed: "Although Zhao Kuo is the best in the world in marching and fighting, he is fighting in the political arena haha."

Fan Sui shook his head seriously, and said, "Mr. An, don't forget that Yu Xin died at the hands of Zhao Kuo."

An Guojun became more and more disapproving: "Others don't know how Yu Xin died, don't we know?"

Fan Sui sighed, and said: "In any case, the old minister still feels that he must be on guard against the Zhao State next year."

Qin Xiangbang and the prince had a rather rare dispute around Zhao Kuo.

Finally, King Qin, who couldn't bear it anymore, coughed heavily, interrupting the argument between the two: "Okay, shut up for the widow."

Everyone fell silent, waiting for King Qin's final verdict.

The King of Qin thought and hesitated for a while, but finally felt that the young Zhao Kuo could not solve the two big problems of Han Xuwei and Xinjun at once, so he said slowly: "Just do what An Guojun said."

Chapter 155 Retainer Guo Zong!

To Zhao Kuo's surprise, he, Master Zuo, really wanted to attend class!Needless to say, the object of the class is the little king Zhao Yan who is more than five years old.

Looking at Zhao Yan who looked at him with a bright face, Zhao Kuo couldn't help being a little speechless. Benhou has never been a kindergarten teacher in his life.

Fortunately, Zhao Kuo has another way.

Zhao Kuo coughed and said seriously, "Your Majesty, have you heard of the Three Kingdoms?"

The Three Kingdoms may not be the most exciting time period in China, but it is definitely the most well-known historical time period in later generations. If such a popular story with more than one billion people is used to deal with a child, it is like using nuclear weapons to fight mosquitoes!Therefore, after the two-hour lecture was over, Zhao Yan was obviously very unsatisfied. If the Queen Mother Han Ji hadn't sent a female officer to summon Zhao Kuo, I am afraid that the little King Zhao would use his power as a monarch to force Zhao Kuo to stay for the first time. .

Following the female officer in the promenade where the wind and snow drifted, Zhao Kuo couldn't help but feel a little puzzled and curious. What is the Queen Mother looking for with him, or is this another confrontation with Han Xuwei?

There is only the queen mother Han Ji in the apse, and there is no Han Xuwei.

"I have seen the queen mother."

Zhao Kuo saluted.

Today's Han Ji is not wearing a fence, which makes her young and slightly mature pretty face fully present in Zhao Kuo's sight, and her voice is very soft: "Wu Xinjun, sit down."

Zhao Kuo sat down and waited for Han Ji to speak.

Han Ji looked at Zhao Kuo, and asked, "How is the relationship between Wu Xinjun and Guo Zong?"

Zhao Kuo was taken aback by this unexpected question, and then replied: "There is no close relationship between Chen and Guo Zong."

Han Ji's wonderful eyes flickered slightly, and said: "I heard that Guo Zong was Wu Xinjun's first partner when he was in the ginseng business."

Zhao Kuo said: "Back to the Empress Dowager, Guo Zong was the largest businessman in Zhao at that time, and Guo's business spread all over the country. It happened that Guo Zong's father-in-law was helping the minister's retainer Xu Li to heal his injuries, so the minister chose Guo Zong as a partner.

If Chen had known Guo Zong's true identity earlier, he would not have made such a choice. "

Han Ji said: "Guo Zong helped Wu Xinjun get rid of Miao Xian, it is a life-saving grace for Wu Xinjun."

Zhao Kuo nodded and said, "This is indeed the case."

Han Ji said: "The old lady doesn't like this Guo Zong, and is going to replace him, what does Wu Xin-jun think?"

Zhao Kuo said: "Why does the Empress Dowager need to ask her ministers?

The minister naturally fully supports the queen mother's decision. "

Han Ji laughed: "Really?

If this is the case, then what happened to the court meeting a few days ago? "

These words clearly showed Han Ji's anger.

Zhao Kuo said: "For major military and state affairs, I will still make suggestions in the direction that I think is most beneficial to Da Zhao."

The moment Zhao Kuo finished speaking, he felt that Han Ji's face on the opposite side changed obviously.

Women are always more irritable than men.

Zhao Kuo did not continue to speak, but sat there quietly.

After a few seconds, Han Ji said slowly, "The old woman is tired."

Zhao Kuo stood up and said, "The minister will leave."

Until he left the entrance of the main hall, Zhao Kuo could feel that Han Ji's gaze was firmly locked on him.

Back in the mansion, Zhao Kuo called Xu Li: "Go and tell Guo Zong, prepare to withdraw from his current position."

Xu Li came back within 2 minutes of going out, bringing Guo Zong with him.

Guo Zong's face looked a little sad, but more angry.

"Your Honor, Guo Zong is now a useless person."

Zhao Kuo looked at Guo Zong in surprise: "The Queen Mother moves so fast?"

Guo Zong nodded, and said: "This morning, a team of officers and soldiers rushed into my mansion, removed all the materials, and took away all the accountants.

As for those workshops, although it is not clear, they should all be taken over soon. "

Zhao Kuo recalled the time when he came back from the palace, and found that it should have happened when he was talking with the Queen Mother.

Zhao Kuo said: "With your shrewdness, those things that should not be known by others will surely not be known by others."

Guo Zong raised his chest slightly, and said seriously: "Although Guo has been a marionette for 20 years, he can still cultivate some confidantes."

Zhao Kuo laughed, and stretched out his hand towards Guo Zong: "Mr. Guo, my position as minister of the Ministry of Commerce is still vacant."

Guo Zong knelt down on the ground respectfully: "I think, now is indeed the time to serve the lord."

Zhao Kuo's happy laughter came from the study.

The sudden withdrawal of Guo Zong did bring some troubles to Zhao Kuo, which was mainly reflected in the supply of iron ore from Zhao's government in the future, but it did not have much impact on money.

Zhao Kuo thought for a while, and said: "Mr. Guo, you are still not suitable to officially join my mansion, otherwise, it will cause some troubles for you and me."