Chapter 7 Zeng's mother throws
When Zhao Kuo first heard the words made by Handan, he was still a little afraid, afraid that he was sent by King Zhao to let him go to the battlefield. Listening to the words made by Handan, Zhao Kuo realized that it was not the same at all. This was not appointed by King Zhao, but a few passionate young people in Handan City. Because they could not stand the military defeat of Zhao State, they were filled with righteous indignation, and Zhao Kuo's appearance brought them great hope!
So they thought about taking their disciples to follow Zhao Kuo to defeat Qin. Well, there were a lot of visitors to these people, with more than 300 people. Yes, they asked Zhao Kuo to lead these more than 300 people to the battlefield, kill Wang Yan, break through Hangu Pass, and capture the King of Qin.
Hohoho.
Just as Zhao Kuo was thinking of asking his disciple to fork the madman out, Xu Qing walked into the courtyard again. He lowered his head and tried not to let others see the black blue on his face. His right eye could not be opened, and he said, "A guest is here, call him Xu Li."
Zhao Kuo was shocked, and the memory in his mind told him that Xu Li had always been very big. He was Zhao She's friend and was almost Zhao She's disciple. Now he is a Shangqing in Zhao State. It is said that he is an official in charge of military construction. Zhao Kuo can't remember it. After Zhao She's death, Xu Li took good care of Zhao Kuo and often came to take the exam for his knowledge. Of course, when talking about military tactics, Xu Li never beat Zhao Kuo.
Every time he came, he was refuted by this young man who was a teenager younger than him and could not speak. This made the number of times in Xu Lilai's Zhao Mansion gradually decrease, and in recent years, there was no news. But even so, Zhao Kuo respected this elder very much and treated him with his children. Zhao Kuo quickly stood up and wanted to greet Xu Li himself. Handan Zao was still waiting for Zhao Kuo to reply, but when Xu Lilai heard that he didn't dare to say much, he sat among the guests and was not ashamed of him.
When Zhao Kuo walked out the door, he saw the elder. Xu Li frowned, with a firm face, stood upright and majestic. Zhao Kuo hurriedly paid a visit. Xu Li looked at Zhao Kuo in front of him, but without saying anything, he walked into the courtyard directly. Zhao Kuo followed him and walked into the courtyard. Many guests in the courtyard stood up to pay their respects. Xu Li did not return the greetings, and coldly glanced at everyone present, and suddenly stared at Handan Zao.
Handan Zao lowered his head. In Handan City, the person he feared the most was Xu Li. Xu Li was just an official who managed public security at that time. He strictly enforced the law and hated evil. Handan Zao fell into his hands many times. Now when he saw him, Handan Zao felt a little panicked. Fortunately, Xu Li did not scold him. He just pulled Zhao Kuo and walked into the inner room with him. Several guests wanted to follow him. Zhao Kuo shook his head and signaled them to stay.
After entering the room with Xu Li, Zhao Kuo hurriedly found a seat, and the two of them sat facing each other.
"Kuo, it's not the time to greet and get close to each other. Everyone knows the Qin people's intention to destroy Zhao State. Yesterday, a businessman came to visit me. His name was Lu Buwei. He told me that Zhao State has reached the critical moment of life and death. The only one who can save Zhao State is you, Zhao Kuo. He wants me to make a message and use you as a general." Xu Li said seriously.
Zhao Kuo was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Did you agree to him?"
Xu Li sighed and said, "I didn't ask for the money he gave. At this time, a businessman spends money on the affairs of the country. How can I ignore the affairs of the country just because I have a close relationship with you? I recommend you to Shangjun."
"What?!" Zhao Kuo almost jumped up, but Xu Li said with some regret: "How come, Shangjun refused to listen to me, and he didn't use you as a general." Zhao Kuo then breathed a sigh of relief. Can't you finish speaking at once? Zhao Kuo was also confused. Although he didn't know why King Zhao did not use himself as a general like in history, this was a good thing.
He said helplessly: "You don't know that I suddenly became famous in Zhao State and was praised by everyone because the Qin people wanted to use me to replace General Lian Po to destroy Zhao State. You shouldn't recommend me to King Zhao."
Xu Li widened his eyes, thought for a moment, and then shouted: "It's my fault! I almost put Zhao State in danger!"
Zhao Kuo also understood that his elder might have some ability to fight a war, but in politics, he really has no strategy at all. Such unreliable rumors, coupled with an eloquent Lu Buwei, scared his elder. Fortunately, King Zhao did not agree, otherwise something big would really happen.
Xu Li reacted and was immediately upset. He hurriedly stood up and said, "I will go back to Handan, find that Lu Buwei, and kill him again."
By this time, Zhao Kuo, who had already passed the confusion period, was not so anxious. He calmly asked Xu Li to sit down, "The root of this matter is not Lu Buwei. The reason why the Qin people did this was because they were afraid of General Lian Po and not afraid of me. The most important thing now is to make Shangjun trust General Lian Po and not let Shangjun have the idea of abandoning General Lian Po."
"Otherwise, even if I didn't replace General Lian Po, there would be others to replace him. In Zhao State, only General Lian Po could resist the Qin people."
Xu Li was overjoyed and then said, "You can rest assured that Shangjun treats General Lian Po like he treats his elders. Shangjun will not remove General Lian Po's general."
If I hadn't learned history, I would have really believed in your evil! Zhao Kuo cursed in his heart, realizing that Xu Li did not take this matter in his heart. He put on the airs of Zhao for the first time and said seriously: "I have heard a story. A fellow villager with the same name as Zeng Zi killed someone. Someone found Zeng's mother and told her: Zeng Shen killed someone. Zeng Zi's mother said: My son will not kill people, and continue to weave them as if nothing happened."
"Someone came to Zeng's mother again and told her: Zeng Shen killed someone. Zeng Zi's mother was a little confused and stopped weaving. A third person came to find Zeng's mother and told her: Zeng Shen killed someone. Zeng Zi's mother threw down the Shun in her hand and fled over the wall."
Xu Li looked at Zhao Kuo thoughtfully, and Zhao Kuo said again: "Now Shangjun trusts General Lian Po, can he be as trusted as Zeng's mother and Zengzi?"
"cannot."
"Can General Lian Po's reputation be comparable to Zengzi?"
“No, either.”
"Even with Zengzi's reputation, Zeng's mother's trust in him cannot stop rumors. So what can happen to Shangjun and General Lian Po?"
Xu Li stood up solemnly and bowed to Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo hurriedly stood up and avoided his big gift. Xu Li smiled and said, "I didn't expect that Kuo you have grown to this point. Perhaps, if you are a general, you can really defeat the Qin people. I will prevent these rumors from entering Shangjun's ears. I will definitely tell Shangjun about your words."
"Don't tell Shangjun, lest he really have the intention of replacing General Lian Po with me!" Zhao Kuo reminded him, Xu Li nodded, and then walked out of the room. Zhao Kuo sent him to the door. Fortunately, he was standing at the door. Seeing him going out, he hurriedly avoided him. Xu Li remembered his affairs and said to Zhao Kuo unhappily: "When Ma Fujun is here, he often told me that only those who stay away from villains and close to gentlemen can achieve success. What is the reason for you to use villains like him now but ignore the talents of the same hometown?"
Zhao Kuo was stunned, "Why did you say that?"
"This man asked me for a bribe when I entered the door. He knew that he was a villain. The horse-dressed prison gate could stop my car and do things impartially. He knew that he was a gentleman. I hope you can stay away from villains and value a gentleman like the prison gate." Xu Li ordered, and then got on the carriage. Zhao Kuo frowned, recalling the gate gate with a smile on his face, bent down and bent his knees...
Could it be that the prison gate in our town has been replaced??
He doesn't look like a gentleman no matter how he looks. Zhao Kuo was thinking, but Qiu was kneeling on the ground, lowered his head in shame, and said, "I lost Shaojun's face, I hope Shaojun can execute me."
Zhao Kuo looked at him and sighed. He also realized these days that only one of his subordinates could be appointed. In these days, he had a great effect on entertaining all kinds of visitors or blocking some bold and arrogant liars. Therefore, Zhao Kuo asked him to be responsible for the reception. If he was gone, he thought about Ge's head held high and his chest was held high, and Zhao Kuo still felt that it would be better to stay.
"I don't blame you for your behavior this time, but ethical people like money and they need to obtain it in the right way. I hope you can remember this."
Fortunately, I bowed to Zhao Kuo again, my eyes turned red.
"I have recorded it, because of the kindness of Shaojun to me, I am willing to die with Shaojun."
Zhao Kuo smiled, helped him up, and returned to the yard. He didn't know that it was not just empty talk to be willing to die with the head of the family at this time.
During the reign of Duke Mu of Qin, he set up a banquet to entertain his ministers. During the meal, he said, "We are so happy when we are alive. It would be great if we can be together after death." So, the three ministers, Yanxi, Zhongxing and Zihu, said to him, "We are willing to die with you." Later, Duke Mu of Qin died, and the three of them immediately committed suicide and went to enjoy themselves with Duke Mu of Qin.
Chapter completed!