"I understand General Lian Po. With his personality, I am afraid I will not come to Qin." Zhao Kuo shook his head and gave a simple reply. Zhao Kuo has worked with Lian Po for many years. He knows this old general very well. The old general is arrogant and few people can be regarded by him. However, he is indeed loyal to Zhao. In anger, Lian Po left Zhao. He could go to Wei, Qi, or even Chu, but he would never come to Qin.

Zhao Kuo was sure of this. When Lu Buwei heard this, he sighed helplessly. Lu Buwei really wanted Lian Po to come to Qin. Someone could have invited Xinling Jun to Qin before. Lu Buwei refused such a proposal, because Xinling Jun, as the prince of Wei, would never be able to compete with Qin who wanted to destroy Wei. However, Lian Po was different. Lian Po was not a royal family and could fight for it.

However, now it seems that Lu Buwei felt that what he was thinking was a bit too simple. As an old minister of Zhao, Lian Po might not help Qin to destroy Zhao. Qin is now strong and is promoting a king of the world. Therefore, the idea of ​​Qin is unknown to everyone in the world. The reason why the coalition was born this time was that Xinling Jun could command the army of the five countries to attack Qin was also due to this point, which was caused by the fear of the princes.

Lu Buwei was a little disappointed, but no matter what, Lian Po left Zhao State was a thing worth celebrating, especially for Qin State. Zhao State without Lian Po must have better dealt with. In the long-term war, the Qin people were still very afraid of Lian Po, because General Lian Po was almost omnipotent commander. Whether it was attacking, defense, support, encirclement and annihilation, he could fight any battle, and he had fought all kinds of battles.

At the beginning, Lu Buwei said that Zhao State could not be defeated because there were three treasures.

The treasure Pingyuan Jun has passed away, and the treasure Lin Xiangru has also left his understanding. However, the last treasure Lian Po has no choice but to leave Zhao State. The three treasures guarding Zhao State finally disappeared. Lu Buwei felt that Zhao State had lost all its barriers and he no longer had the ability to resist Qin State.

In fact, after losing three treasures, Zhao State had the last Great Wall. The Great Wall was on the frontier, protecting the frontier of Zhao State, making the Hu people dare not look south. When the Great Wall was also destroyed, Zhao State was truly unable to resist Qin State.

Lu Buwei sent Zhao Kuo away with some disappointment, but he was not in a hurry to do this... The new King of Zhao seemed to be much easier to deal with than King Xiaocheng, which was a good thing for Qin. Next, we had to find a way to plot against Zhao. Lu Buwei soon called a minister, who was his former prime minister, Cai Ze. However, Cai Ze did not put on any airs because of his former identity. He lowered his head and bowed to Lu Buwei.

Lu Buwei hurriedly stopped him and said with a smile: "You don't have to do this... I call you here, there is something important to discuss with you." Cai Ze nodded and then said: "Please give me instructions."

Lu Buwei frowned and looked at the map on the wall. He pondered for a long time before saying, "If you want to plot against Zhao, you must quickly and divide the coalition forces... I know you are from Yan, and I want you to rush to Yan State to persuade the King of Yan State that Zhao State occupied many cities of Yan State and had the idea of ​​annexing Yan State... Qin State is willing to help Yan State deal with Zhao State, as long as Yan State can send a host..."

Cai Ze laughed and said, "Okay, the Prime Minister has a good idea. King Yan is a short-sighted person. He has always helped him to regain his city from Zhao State in other countries. Especially after the new king ascended the throne and Lian Po left... The King of Yan's intention to defeat Zhao State became stronger and stronger..." Cai Ze stood up and said seriously: "I will definitely do this!"

Lu Buwei nodded and said, "If things don't work, I still hope you can return to Qin directly. Don't take risks. I still need your assistance."

Cai Ze immediately left Qin State, rushed towards Yan State in a carriage.

...........

Handan

The news of Lian Po's departure caused a huge sensation in Zhao. As an old minister of the three dynasties of Zhao State, he was a famous warrior of Zhao State. The departure of such a general was really unacceptable to the people of Zhao State. After the soldiers learned about General Lian Po's departure, many deserters suddenly appeared. Even many generals secretly left Zhao State. They said to their left and right: General Lian Po's contributions will be treated like this, let alone us?

King Zhao did not care about these chaos in the country, and the ministers' advice was inevitable. Kong Bin stood in front of the palace gate for several days and wanted to meet King Zhao. King Zhao naturally knew what he came for and refused to see him. After being so anxious for several days, Kong Bin did not give up. He drew a short sword in front of the palace and said to the warriors: "Now, as a minister of Zhao, I cannot fulfill my duties."

"I heard that if I accept the monarch's salary but cannot advise him of his fault, I can be executed without the king's order, I will do it myself."

The warriors were frightened and hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade Kong Bin from his behavior, and went to report to King Zhao again. When King Zhao heard the warriors' reports, Guo Kai said angrily, "Is he trying to threaten his king with his life? I heard that Confucianism attaches importance to etiquette. Is it that he, as a descendant of Confucius, learned etiquette in this way?" King Zhao shook his head and said, "He is willing to persuade me even if he is willing to do his life. You should not say that to him."

"You are right, but I am a little excited because of the threat. Please don't blame me."

King Zhao then asked the warriors to call Kong Bin.

Kong Bin stood in front of King Zhao, leaned over to King Zhao, and then said seriously: "Shangjun, please send someone to Wei immediately to pardon General Lian Po's crimes, and ask him to return to Zhao and continue to serve as commander..." King Zhao was not angry. He frowned and thought, which surprised Guo Kai a little. He quickly said: "I heard that you are a descendant of Confucius, but why are you so rude?"

Kong Bin then looked at Guo Kai, but he didn't say anything.

Guo Kai continued, "Liang Po is a general, and Shangjun is a lord, but there is a courtesy of the monarch bowing his head to the general to admit his mistake? What's more, Lian Po attacked and killed his colleagues, and General Le Cheng still didn't know where to go. This was Lian Po's fault. Should he ask Shangjun to bow to him and invite him back again? If so, then the generals in the future will imitate Lian Po and ignore the king!!"

Kong Bin smiled and said, "Although I am a Confucian scholar, it's a pity that I don't have the ability of my ancestors... I have been weak and sick since I was a child, and my ejaculation skills are not good..."

"What does this have to do with ejaculation?"

"If my shooting skills are better, I can find an opportunity to shoot a villain like you to death! If that is the case, it will be considered as repaying the kindness of the former king." Kong Bin said with a smile, but Guo Kai felt horrified and had a chill behind him.

"You threatened Shangjun first, and now you are threatening me?"

Guo Kai looked at King Zhao, and King Zhao obviously made a decision. He shook his head and said to Kong Bin: "I know that General Lian Po is a warrior of Zhao, but there is absolutely no reason why the monarch bows his head to the ministers and admits his mistakes. If he realizes his fault, I am willing to let him come back and serve as a general again. But if I ask me to send someone to invite him, this is something I cannot do. Please don't persuade me again."

Kong Bin stood up and looked at King Zhao. He sighed helplessly, then he took off the seal on his waist and placed it on the desk in front of him. He said seriously: "Your Majesty, I can't fulfill my duties, can't seize a city for you, can't do anything for you, can't accept your salary for you, can't accept your salary for you, can't do anything for you, can't accept your salary for you, can't do it for you, can't do it for you, can't be the act of villains and traitors."

“I have three things I want to tell you.”

"Please trust people like Pang Gong and Wu'an Jun, listen to their suggestions, and stay away from villains like Guo Kai around you... The strength of the country is not because of the many talents in the country, but depends on whether the king can trust them and whether they can reuse them... The decline of the country is because of villains like Guo Kai."

"Please be wary of Yan State. The King of Yan constantly seeks help from Qi and Wei State, hoping to regain the city... Now that Wei State has been defeated by Zhao State, Yan State is likely to surrender to Qin State, which is very unfavorable to Zhao State. If Qin and Yan State send troops at the same time... Among the princes, no one will come to help Zhao State except Chu State."

"Please do not interrupt the benevolent and righteous policies that the previous kings wanted to implement. The many policies of the previous kings have restored the national strength of Zhao and continued to increase the cultivated land. Since the Changping War, Zhao finally gradually flourished. You must continue to implement these policies, otherwise the previous kings will definitely not forgive you."

After Kong Bin finished speaking the three things he wanted to explain, he got up and left. King Zhao stood up to persuade him. He said, "My father respects you very much, and I have never been rude to you. How can you leave me in such a dangerous time?"

"Oh, even if I stay here, I won't be able to help you."

Kong Bin left the palace, and King Zhao did not persuade him anymore. When he returned to the mansion, Kong Bin hurriedly ordered his servants to pack up his things, and then got on the carriage and hurriedly left Handan. As soon as the carriage arrived at the gate of Handan, he saw an old man. The old man lived in a crutch, standing in the wind, trembling all over. His back was hunched and looked so thin. Kong Bin sighed helplessly and got off the carriage.

"Pang Gong...why are you here?"

Pang Gong looked at him, gasped and said, "We have worked together for several years. How could you leave without saying goodbye? Don't you regard me as your friend?" Kong Bin walked to him with some grief, and sent someone to bring a thicker fur and hung it on Pang Gong. Then he said, "It's not like that, I just don't know how to face you."

Pang Gong laughed, tears shining in his eyes. He asked, "Do you have to leave?"

"Pang Gong, follow me to leave..."

Pang Gong shook his head and said, "I have lived here for more than 80 years... I won't leave anymore, I won't leave anymore." He looked at Kong Bin in front of him, stretched out his hand tremblingly, and held his hand. Pang Gong said seriously: "I wish you a safe and safe way on the road, and I hope you can find an opportunity to display your talents... You are a talented person."

"After you say goodbye to me today, I don't know if there is still time to meet again... I'm very old... Please take care of yourself."

As Pang Gong said, he pointed to a carriage in the distance, and said, "The carriage is all about the military tactics I wrote when I was young... I will give it to you." Kong Bin lowered his head and searched for a while. Finally, he untied his sword. He said seriously: "This sword was passed down from my ancestors... I want to give this sword to you."

Mr. Pang was stunned, then took the sword and said, "This is a bit too seriously."

"No, this is the sword of a gentleman. Only a real gentleman is qualified to carry him. In my opinion, no gentleman in the world can compare to you."

After the two exchanged gifts, Kong Bin finally left. He sat in the carriage and turned around. He saw the lonely old man standing under the city gate and waved his hand at him. At that moment, Kong Bin felt so sad. He wiped his tears and continued to drive towards the distance. He regretted that he was in a hurry to leave, but he firmly determined his thoughts again and again.

At this moment, Kong Bin saw the sound of horse hooves suddenly appearing in front of him.

The driver drove away the road. Kong Bin saw a group of knights appearing in the distance. The knights in the lead looked young but vicissitudes. He rode a horse, wearing armor, an arrow bag hanging on his back, and a sword around his waist. He led more than 20 knights. The knights behind him raised the flag of "Wu'an Jun". The flag kept swaying in the strong wind, and the knights rushed past Kong Bin quickly.

The Zhao man on the side of the road looked at the flag and then exclaimed: "Wu'an Jun! It was Wu'an Jun who defeated the Hu man!"

Kong Bin stood in the carriage and watched the knights rushing towards Handan. He didn't speak, but just looked seriously. The knights were fully armed and strong. They just looked ahead coldly. The clothes were buoyed by the wind. They charged forward like this and then charged towards the Handan city gate!

He saw the knights reincarnate their horses at the gate of Handan City. The young man jumped off the horse's back, and the rest of them dismounted and stood around them with their horses. The young man rushed to the old man in a few steps. They smiled and greeted him. Then the young man put down his roughness and carefully supported the old man, one old and one young, turned around and walked into Handan City with a smile.
Chapter completed!