"Madam, there are so few people coming to the mansion these days."

This is what Zhao Kuo’s concubine Qiuer said to Zhao Kuo’s wife Tian Wan.

Tian Wan shook her head and said, "This guy is all so snobbish."

When my husband became the Grand Sima, even if he moved to the manor outside the city, there were still a steady stream of visitors. Now..." Qiu'er said again: "Madam, I also heard that many families that originally worked with our family did not cooperate with us after this incident. Now the manor is very difficult to live."

Tian Wan didn't say anything anymore, just sighed.

This is the reason why the wall falls and everyone pushes it, and the tiger falls and the sun is bullied by a dog.

The experiences that Zhao's family came from these days are enough to describe in two words - frustration.

Whether in Handan or in various parts of Zhao State, the Zhao Mansion's industry has encountered great difficulties, and many partners have suspended or even directly ended their cooperation with the Zhao Mansion.

The prospects are worrying.

Qiu'er was obviously a little angry: "They don't help us now, and we won't help us when our husband rises again in the future!"

Zhao Kuo's hearty laughter came: "Qiu'er is right!"

Zhao Kuo walked over and touched Qiu'er's belly with a doting look on his face: "Remember, don't be too tired."

After Tian Wan gave birth to a son for Zhao Kuo, Qiu'er also wanted to give birth to another one for Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo's appearance undoubtedly made the two wives and concubines feel much more at ease. Tian Wan couldn't help asking: "Husband, we have moved to the manor for almost ten days. There is still no movement from the King of Handan. It should be fine, right?"

Zhao Kuo was silent for a moment and said, "It's not clear yet. It mainly depends on when Yu Xin was appointed."

Tian Wan said aloud and said in surprise: "Hasn't Yu Xin been dismissed?"

Zhao Kuo laughed: "My stupid lady, since your husband has a chance to rise again after I was dismissed, how could Yu Xin, who is more trusted by the king, not have a chance?

It's just a matter of time sooner or later."

Zhao Kuo didn't say anything in his heart.

It is precisely because of knowing this truth that the last touch of affection for King Zhao in Zhao completely disappeared and he made up his mind to replace him.

If you treat me as a tool person, don’t blame me for letting you taste the anger of the tool person.

At this moment, Xu Li appeared: "Master, Guo Zong is here."

Zhao Kuo raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled: "It's really a bit slow."

A moment later, in the manor lobby, Zhao Kuo met Guo Zong.

Like every month before, Guo Zong brought five large boxes.

"Zhao Qing, this is the income from selling ginseng last month, and the deposit for custom weapons next month. Guo, the one who went to the good iron ore, has sent someone to the smelter in the manor."

The smile on Guo Zong's face was as pleasing as ever, and his attitude in front of Zhao Kuo was as humble as ever.

Zhao Kuo looked at Guo Zong and suddenly said, "Don't you know that I'm in trouble and still dares to do business with me now?"

Guo Zong was stunned for a moment and smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect Zhao Qing to speak so quickly."

Zhao Kuo said lightly: "In business, this is actually part of the business, isn't it?"

Guo Zong's eyes lit up because of the four words "in business" by Zhao Kuo, and after a brief hesitation, he said: "Since Junhou has said that, then Guo is bold and blunt."

Zhao Kuo said: "But it's okay."

Guo Zong said seriously: "Actually, the truth is very simple. It is better to help you in time than add icing on the cake. Although Zhao Qing is in trouble now, it is inevitable that Zhao Qing's talent will rise again.

Guo now only needs to maintain the previous deal with Zhao Qing to get more affection from Zhao Qing, why not do it?"

Zhao Kuo exclaimed and looked at Guo Zong in surprise: "I originally thought you would hide it, but I didn't expect you to be a straightforward person."

Guo Zong smiled and said, "Zhao Qing is one of the smartest people in the world. If Guo Zong dares to tell any lies in front of Zhao Qing, wouldn't it seem too stupid?"

Zhao Kuo nodded slightly. As expected, there is no such thing as a famous scholar. Guo Zong was able to become a great master who was as rich as a king and a prince in the world. How could his intelligence and wisdom be so bad?

If you are smart, many things will be easier to deal with.

Zhao Kuo stared at Guo Zong and said slowly: "Since Mr. Guo is a smart person, then Zhao Kuo can have a good chat with Mr. Guo."

Guo Zong seemed to realize something and smiled bitterly, "Zhao Qing, can you not chat?"

Zhao Kuo shook his head and said, "No."

Guo Zong was silent for a while, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Zhao Qing, please tell me."

Zhao Kuo nodded and said, "Actually, I have always been very curious. With Mr. Guo's family background so ordinary, how could he go from a penniless small businessman to a rich man in the world in just a few decades?

There must always be some noble people behind it, right?"

Guo Zong sighed and said, "Zhao Qing really won't give Guo a way out."

Zhao Kuo said lightly: "Who made me a person who has no way out?"

Guo Zong nodded, as if he had made up some decision, and said, "I'm not hiding Zhao Qing, I really have a noble person to help me."

Zhao Kuo asked, "Where is the noble man from? Is it Pingyuan Jun Mansion?"

Guo Zong shook his head and said, "Pingyuan Jun Mansion... is just a cover, the real nobleman comes from the Handan Palace."

When Guo Zong said this, his eyes were always on Zhao Kuo's face.

Zhao Kuo's face was extremely calm.

Guo Zong smiled bitterly again: "So Zhao Qing already knows it."

Zhao Kuo said lightly: "This is not difficult to guess."

Guo Zong said: "Why did Zhao Qing repeatedly force Guo?"

Zhao Kuo didn't say anything, but picked up a bamboo slip from the table and signaled to Guo Zong: "This is the report of an official from Zhongshan County, our Great Zhao. It shows that in recent years, someone has been quietly sending a large number of iron weapons to the Yan State Armory in the name of transporting cloth to Yan State for sale in the name of transporting cloth to Yan State for sale. I wonder what Mr. Guo has explained this?"

When Guo Zong heard this, his face suddenly changed. He looked at the bamboo slips in his hand and said for a long time: "Zhao Qing, this is a misunderstanding. Guo is loyal to Zhao..." Zhao Kuo interrupted Guo Zong lightly: "I have already said just now that we are doing business today, aren't we?

The price of selling a weapon to Yan State is more than ten times the cost price to sell it to the Da Zhao army. It is natural that Mr. Guo would be moved with such a huge profit.

After all, although your wealth seems amazing, it is actually the king's, and it has nothing to do with you."

Zhao Kuo's words made Guo Zong's face extremely defeated, and his face showed a look of panic and frightened expression.

Zhao Kuo looked at Guo Zong and said lightly: "Okay, Mr. Guo, don't pretend in front of me."

The fear on Guo Zong's face suddenly disappeared.

This wealthy businessman, who is known as the world's wealth, looked at Zhao Kuo and sighed deeply.
Chapter completed!