Chapter 266 Zhao Kuo is here, what should I do?
Handan, Zhao State Palace Hall.
Compared with the sad and fog some time ago, the atmosphere in the hall is very relaxed and pleasant at this moment, which makes several important officials of the Zhao State feel that their youth has returned.
This is the atmosphere that Zhao State should have! The Empress Dowager looked at the ministers of Zhao State present, smiled on her face, and said slowly: "Ji, I just received a memorial from Wu Xinjun. He said that he wanted to continue attacking Wei State. I wonder what you think?"
Perhaps because of victory, the Empress Dowager today seems to have become much more gorgeous, and she looks more and more dazzling.
Pingyuan Jun was the first to speak: "Empress Dowager, the old minister thinks what Wu Xinjun said is very reasonable.
The victory of the Battle of Lingqiu is only able to compete with the Battle of Gaotang. If you want to show the power of the Great Zhao, you have to continue attacking until the princes know they are afraid!"
When Pingyuan Jun spoke, his face showed a rare appearance of murderous intent and anger.
As the famous "Four Gentlemen of the Warring States Period", Pingyuan Jun has been competing with the powerful Qin throughout his life, and now he is in charge of the political affairs of Zhao, the world's most powerful country. Such people live in their hearts, a tiger, and it was completely released at this moment.
It was not just Pingyuan Jun who was angry.
Wen Xinjun Lin Xiangru agreed with Pingyuan Jun’s opinion with rare words: “Empress Dowager, the old minister thinks that what Pingyuan Jun said is extremely true. We must teach these traitors a lesson so that all the princes will know the consequences of betraying Da Zhao!”
Lin Xiangru also hated the two traitors of South Korea and Wei. If it weren't for the sudden betrayal of these two countries, how could Lin Xiangru's close friend Lian Po be defeated in Gaotang?
Han Xuwei also said in a deep voice: "The Empress Dowager, the old minister also feels that he should continue to attack!"
At this moment, the three important officials of Zhao reached a consensus without any quarrel.
The Empress Dowager nodded and said lightly: "Since that's the case, let Wu Xinjun continue to attack the Wei Kingdom."
After a pause, the Empress Dowager said again: "Wu Xinjun said another thing on the memorial. He hopes that General Lian Po can make meritorious and continue to fight with him as his deputy general. I wonder what the ministers think?"
As soon as this sentence was said, everyone was surprised.
Lin Xiangru's eyes flashed for a moment and asked tentatively: "I wonder what the Empress Dowager thinks of the general?"
The empress dowager lowered her face and said coldly: "The general, as the commander, is to blame for the defeat of Gao Tang! How to discuss the crime, should we wait until he returns to Handan before discussing it."
Although these words seemed very harsh, Lin Xiangru felt relieved.
If the Empress Dowager really wants to deal with Lian Po for such a big defeat, it would be a matter of one word. Even if Lian Po is really executed, Lin Xiangru has nothing to say.
Therefore, the "control" mentioned by the Empress Dowager, to put it bluntly, isn't it just a chance to get rid of Lian Po's allies such as Lin Xiangru and Lian Po's crime?
Why get rid of sin?
This is even simpler. Of course, it is because we need to establish a person in the army to fight against Zhao Kuo, so that the Zhao army will not be controlled by Zhao Kuo.
Lin Xiangru coughed lightly and said, "The old minister thought General Lian Po was not suitable to continue leading the troops at this moment. Let him return to Handan to reflect on it first."
Lin Xiangru's suggestion was mainly based on the idea of protecting Lian Po.
Lin Xiangru and Lian Po are old friends for many years. They know very well that Lian Po is arrogant and arrogant. Now that Lian Po has lost the battle, he still has to be the deputy general of Zhao Kuo. Isn’t this a humiliation to Lian Po?
If Lian Po causes trouble in the army, Zhao Kuo, as the main general, could even kill Lian Po directly! So Lin Xiangru decided to let Lian Po return to Handan in a short time.
Since Lin Xiangru, who is Lian Po’s biggest ally, said this, Han Xuwei, who is very close to Lin Xiangru and Lian Po’s faction, certainly would not object. Pingyuan Jun was happy that Lian Po would not have to steal Zhao Kuo’s military achievements when he came back. So this time Lin Xiangru’s proposal was passed without any objection.
Five days later, the Zhao army camp in Lingqiu City.
Lian Po changed into a simple dress that he usually looked like an ordinary tall man, and walked to Zhao Kuo: "Wu Xinjun, I want to say something to you alone."
Zhao Kuo nodded, signaled to retreat left and right, and said, "Please speak with great general."
Lian Po bowed to Zhao Kuo and said, "First of all, I want to thank you for your kindness for helping me this time, and I also want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to make meritorious contributions to my subordinates.
If I am dismissed after returning to Handan this time... Then I would like to ask Wu Xinjun to command the Da Zhao troops to sweep the countries and make the Da Zhao troops rampant in the world!"
Zhao Kuo nodded, waiting for Lian Po's next words.
Lian Po coughed a few times and continued, "Secondly, I want to tell you that if I can still gain a foothold in the political arena of the Great Zhao this time, then I will never admit defeat.
Next time I have another chance, I will still compete with you for the position of this general!"
In the late spring wind, the old general's temples were blown up and kept floating.
Zhao Kuo was stunned for a while, then laughed out loud: "Okay, I am waiting for the general's next competition!"
Lian Po bowed to Zhao Kuo, then turned around and got on the carriage, and slowly left under the escort of hundreds of personal guards.
Looking at Lian Po's leaving figure, Zhao Kuo was silent for a moment and shook his head.
If it weren't for this soul that traveled through time, Lian Po would indeed be the number one general in Zhao State, but...will that really be a good thing for Zhao State?
Zhao Kuo let out a sigh of relief, put aside all the distracting thoughts in his heart, and issued an order calmly: "Send the order and the whole army will attack."
At the order of Zhao Kuo, the 130,000 troops reintegrated after the Battle of Lingqiu and the 50,000 reinforcements who had arrived from various parts of Zhao over the past five days, a total of 180,000 troops went south directly and rushed straight into the territory of Wei.
One day later, the Zhao army entered the territory of Wei State's vassal state, and three days later, it conquered Puyang, the capital of Wei State.
Five days later, the Zhao army crossed the Yellow River and officially entered the territory of Wei.
The news came out and the world was shaken, and the palace in Daliang City, Wei State was even more sad and misty.
King Wei took a deep breath and looked at Jin Bi and Xinling Jun kneeling in front of him. He was extremely irritable and wanted to draw his sword and kill people directly.
But in the end, the supreme ruler of Wei reluctantly suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly: "Tell me, what should I do now?"
Silence fell into the hall.
After a while, the King of Wei finally couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the table and roared: "Zhao Kuo is about to hit Daliang. Aren't you both good at talking about each other on weekdays?
Now, tell me what to do!”
Chapter completed!