Everyone looked at Zhao Kuo with obvious surprise in their eyes.

Rest and recuperate?

It’s nothing to say this from the other people’s mouths, but from Zhao Kuo’s mouth... Wu Xinjun, the world’s number one general, Zhao Kuo, actually said that he didn’t want to fight and wanted to rest! At this moment, several people in the hall had the same thoughts in their minds: “Did Wu Xinjun take the wrong medicine today?”

The Queen Mother also looked at Zhao Kuo with surprise: "Cultivate and rest?"

Zhao Kuo nodded and said for granted: "To be honest, the Empress Dowager said that although Da Zhao did defeat Qin under the leadership of Chen last year, the problem is that Da Zhao lost too much troops in the battle of Jidu, so this year I believe that we should no longer take the initiative to start war with other countries."

As Zhao Kuo spoke, the regret in his heart also arose.

That was a total of 200,000 elite troops of the Zhao State's standing army, and Lian Po paid half of it outside Jidu City.

Lian Po is definitely the biggest prodigal son of Zhao! Since he has lost money, what Zhao has to do next is obviously to rest for a while, train the army before getting rid of war with others! Lin Xiangru couldn't help but say, "Wu Xinjun, if you follow your statement, wouldn't Qi ignore it?"

Zhao Kuo said calmly: "Don't worry, but we don't take the initiative. Do you understand what I mean?

If Qi comes, we will gather troops to counterattack.”

Lin Xiangru said: "How do you know that Qi State will not come?

The State of Qi has clearly been secretly building momentum for such a long time."

Zhao Kuo said: "That's right, Qi is indeed now in an aggressive manner to unite the princes, but who can guarantee that Qi will start war immediately after the beginning of spring?

Preparing for war also requires a large amount of manpower and materials, but what if Qi State does not come after it is ready?

That is a typical waste of money and money.

Instead of waiting for Qi nervously, it is better to let the army and civilians of Zhao cultivate for a period of time first.

Even if Qi State really sends troops by then, with the strength of Da Zhao, there will be enough time to summon the army to fight against the Qi people."

After hearing this, everyone understood what Zhao Kuo meant.

The Empress Dowager hesitated for a while and said, "If you don't take the initiative, wouldn't the princes in the world feel that Da Zhao is afraid?

This may damage the reputation of Da Zhao's overlord."

At the Handan League meeting that ended not long ago, the Empress Dowager kept saying that she wanted to solve the threat of Qi. Now she heard that she did not take the initiative to attack, she was obviously a little unsatisfied.

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing and said, "I dare not agree with the Empress Dowager's words.

How did the reputation of the overlord of the Great Zhao come from? Could it be that the princes recognized it?

No, it was obtained by countless soldiers from our Great Zhao fighting bloody battles on the battlefield.

So the real key is not how other countries view Da Zhao, but whether the army of Da Zhao is strong.

As long as we are strong enough, which country dares not recognize our hegemony?

A blacksmith must be strong himself!"

After Zhao Kuo's words, the hall fell into silence again.

Although it sounds quite strange, after careful consideration by the Zhao king and his ministers, they found that what Zhao Kuo said was indeed very reasonable.

After a while, the Queen Mother said, "The old woman understands.

Instead of losing national strength and taking the initiative for this illusory overlord status, it is better to give up this idea of ​​resting for the sake of face.

Even if the war really comes, at least it will relieve Da Zhaoduo, right?"

Zhao Kuo praised: "The Queen Mother is indeed wise and she immediately understood what she meant."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she was a little proud and smiled and said, "It's great, so let's do it!"

The Empress Dowager made the final decision, and several important officials of Zhao looked at each other, but none of them expressed opposition.

After a while, sitting in the carriage leaving the palace, Zhao Sheng, the prime minister of the Zhao Kingdom, had a very serious expression.

Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao sat opposite Pingyuan Jun and said dissatisfiedly: "Brother, Wu Xinjun has become more and more overreached since he has Pang Nuan's support. Today, he didn't communicate with us in advance about such an important matter. Instead, he proposed some rest and recuperation!"

Pingyuan Jun was silent for a moment and said, "It seems that you can't treat Wu Xinjun as your own in the future."

Pingyang Jun snorted and said, "He has never been our own people. We are the noble royal family of Zhao. Who is Zhao Kuo? He is just a down-and-out scholar."

Pingyuan Jun shook his head and said, "Brother Bao, you are too one-sided to speak like this.

Although Wu Xinjun is indeed a bit too much, in order to compete with Lin Xiangru in the future, we still need to join forces with him and we cannot just break up."

Pingyang Jun said angrily: "Do you just let him continue to be proud and arrogant?

Today he can make his own decisions, and he may be on the verge of yourselves and behave as a blessing in the future. He will even take away your position as the prime minister!"

This sentence obviously hurt Pingyuan Jun, making his face change, and he said in a deep voice: "No one can take away my lord's position as prime minister!"

After a pause, Pingyuan Jun waved his hand and said lightly: "Okay, don't continue to discuss this matter.

Wu Xinjun can tell the Empress Dowager, that is his ability, but we also need to learn from the lessons, and he will not have such a good opportunity in the future!"

On the other hand, Lin Xiangru also sat in the carriage, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Next to Lin Xiangru was a curious Zhou Shaofen, who thought to himself: "What is Wen Xinjun doing?

Suddenly I asked me to drive the same car with him, but after getting in the car, I didn't say a word."

The wheels squeaked and moved forward in the snow with difficulty, pressing out extremely deep ruts, making the carriage quite slow.

Lin Xiangru suddenly spoke, "Zhou Qing, maybe...it's time for you to find a way to repair the relationship with Wu Xinjun."

This sentence made Zhou Shaofen's heart beat. Could it be that the secret contact between him and Wu Xinjun and Zhao Kuo was discovered by Lin Xiangru?

Zhou Shaofen showed shock and confusion on his face, and said, "What Jun Hou means..." Lin Xiangru smiled and said, "From the situation of the palace discussion today, Pingyuan Jun obviously did not expect that Wu Xinjun would actually say a completely different strategy. What do you think this means?"

Zhou Shaofen thought about it and said tentatively: "This shows that Wu Xinjun and Pingyuanjun are not the same as one?"

Lin Xiangru smiled and said, "That's it.

As Wu Xinjun continued to grow, he was obviously no longer satisfied with being under Pingyuanjun.

Moreover, with Pang Nuan's support, Wu Xinjun has the capital that truly becomes a unique sect in the political arena of the Great Zhao.

Since Wu Xinjun wants to be his own school, let us let him become his own school.

In the future, we can join forces with Wu Xinjun to fight Pingyuanjun. Do you understand what I mean?"

After listening to it, Zhou Shaofen couldn't help but take a breath.

Lin Xiangru actually wanted to cooperate with Zhao Kuo?
Chapter completed!