Sitting in the banquet, King Zhao was still enthusiastically introducing his guests to Zhao Kuo, sitting in front of Zhao Kuo, raising his head high, the burly man was the guest of King Zhao, he was Linwujun, from Chu State. King Zhao said happily that Chu State learned of Zhao's danger, so he sent Lin Wujun to help, he said, Lin Wujun is proficient in the art of war, and he will definitely be able to help Zhao State save the day, and even, Zhao Kuo saw that King Zhao still has some ideas about recruiting Lin Wujun.

However, Zhao Kuo didn't pay attention to Lin Wujun, who was proficient in the art of war and could be called a general, which made Lin Wujun a little displeased, and the rest of the people were all ministers who accompanied King Zhao these days, there was Lou Chang, this minister looked very elegant and gentle, he smiled and nodded at Zhao Kuo, he was the secretary of Zhao State, in charge of criminal law, but, looking at his appearance, he couldn't see that he had the majesty of a law enforcer.

followed by Yu Qing, who was originally the minister of Zhao who took over the position of Tian Dan, however, he gave up his phase because of the matter of Pingyuan Jun, and wanted to help Wei Qi escape to Chu State, but it didn't work out, he returned to Zhao State, and now serves as a fake minister, that is, the deputy state minister, in addition, there is also a royal history called Zhao Hui, managing documents and notes, Xu Li is also here, he is not the official in charge of construction in Zhao Kuo's impression, but the lieutenant of Zhao State, that is, the official responsible for recommending capable people.

The important ministers of Zhao State are almost all here, and everyone is also very curious about this famous horse suit of Zhao State, and they are willing to make friends with him, after Zhao Kuo took his seat, King Zhao said to Lin Wujun with some happiness: "Lin Wujun, the widow heard that you are proficient in the art of war, these days, many ministers of the widow, have not been able to say that they won you, but this Ma Fuzi, like you, is proficient in the art of war, is the most outstanding young man in Zhao State, I don't know if you can win him?" ”

Lin Wujun looked at Zhao Kuo, since he came to Zhao State, everyone respected him very much, but Zhao Kuo's ignorance of him made him very unhappy, but seeing such a handsome and majestic young man, he couldn't help but praise in his heart, what a young man of Zhao Guo, these days, he has been listening to rumors about Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo's status in Zhao State is very high, even King Zhao is very fond of it, proud of it.

Lin Wujun really didn't dare to underestimate him, it is said that Zhao Hao was not his opponent in the debate back then, if he lost to such a hairy child, wouldn't the face of this Chu State be lost by himself? Looking at Zhao Kuo, who was extremely calm, Lin Wujun smiled and said: "Ma Fuzi's name, I have heard of it a long time ago, but I have been talking with you for three or four days, and my mouth is dry, so I should argue with Ma Fuzi another day, otherwise, I can't have fun with Ma Fuzi." ”

King Zhao glanced at him deeply, then laughed and said, "Okay, just follow what you say." He seemed to be very happy, so he looked at Zhao Kuo and said, "I heard that you have something important to come to see the widow, I don't know what it is?" ”

Zhao Kuo stood up at this time, his face was solemn, and he said: "The Battle of Changping is dangerous, I would like to ask you to appoint Pingyuan Jun to go to various countries for help. King Zhao was stunned for a moment, the smile on his face quickly disappeared, he looked at Lin Wujun on the side, and said: "Chu State sent Lin Wujun to help, why bother to let Pingyuan Jun go out again?" Pingyuanjun is not young anymore, and the widow really doesn't want to see him continue to work hard for the affairs of the country. ”

Zhao Kuo said seriously: "If Linwujun led an army of Chu to attack the Qin people from Nanyang, Pingyuanjun does not have to ask for help, but only Linwujun is alone, Changping's food is seriously insufficient, and Zhao's young and strong are in Changping, if there is no reinforcements, no countries lend us food, hundreds of thousands of soldiers will die in Shangdang, and millions of people will starve to death in Zhao." ”

King Zhao's face gradually became solemn. Lou Chang, who was not far away, saw King Zhao's thoughts, stood up, and said: "Shangdang still has nearly 400,000 soldiers, and there is General Lian Po to lead them, I heard that you have sent hundreds of thousands of stones of grain to Shangdang today, why do you want to say this?" I have heard that only when a general is not afraid of the enemy can the soldiers fight hard, and you are so afraid of the Qin people, won't this affect the morale of the army? ”

Zhao Kuo said a little angrily: "I asked General Lian Po, the party's food is only enough for the soldiers to eat for half a year, what should I do after half a year?" ”

"Could it be that the soldiers of the Zhao State can't defeat the Qin people within half a year? Why does Ma Fuzi look down on the warriors of Zhao State like this?! But it was Yushi who asked angrily, and Zhao Kuo shouted: "There are more soldiers of the Qin people than us!" They occupy a favorable terrain and only a few small valleys can be accessed, how can they repel the Qin people? The Qin people have been attacking, and General Lian Po is barely able to defend it, you trust the warriors of the Zhao State so much, so what can you do to repel the Qin people? ”

"I have heard that only when wise men come to manage the county, upright people come to admonish the king, and brave men come to repel the enemy, can the country prosper. , Yushi said righteously.

"It makes sense, what's more, we have already sent envoys to various countries, but we have suffered insults, Pingyuan Jun is the clan of Zhao State, if he also suffers such an insult, Zhao State will lose face!"

"If Pingyuanjun is arrested by others again, taken as a hostage, and blackmails Zhao Guo, what can he do then?"

"Zhao has a young talent like Ma Fuzi, why bother the old Pingyuan Jun? It's better to let Ma Fuzi replace General Lian Po, I heard that the Qin people are most afraid of Ma Fuzi as a general! ”

The ministers talked nonsense, and Zhao Kuo couldn't interject at all.

Zhao Kuo looked at them quietly, and now, he was already sure in his heart that among these people, there might be several people who had been bought by the Qin people, and they were completely messing around, and they were simply unwilling to let King Zhao accept his proposal. Zhao Kuo let out a long sigh before asking, "How much money did the Qin people give you to make you watch the innocent people of Zhao State starve to death and endure such pain?" I want to know, how much are the lives of millions of people worth? ”

"Presumptuous!!" Suddenly, Lou Chang's face was red, he pointed at Zhao Kuo, and asked: "The people sitting here are the same age as your father, we love you like our own juniors, but you want to be so rude, what is the reason?" ”

Zhao Kuo didn't pay any attention to him, looked at King Zhao, and said: "Shangjun, please look outside the palace, I don't know how many parents are thinking about their children, how many children are waiting for their fathers, I don't know how many innocent people are starving to death, in Changping, the soldiers have plucked up the courage to fight to the death for you, in Handan, the people would rather be hungry, but also give food, don't listen to the slander of these people, please send Pingyuan Jun to ask for help." ”

King Zhao was silent for a long time, and then said: "The widow has heard that only by being able to solicit advice can the country be peaceful, and the widow is not an arbitrary person, so naturally he still has to listen to the advice of the virtuous..."

Zhao Kuo felt a little chill all over his body, and a wave of despair suddenly appeared in his heart, and the cold of despair froze his body.

"Makes sense... Ahem... Ahem... Of course, the Emperor has to listen to the advice of the wise men... I just don't know... Ahem... Can we be considered virtuous? Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the door, everyone looked at the door, the elderly Lin Xiangru, living on crutches, walked into the palace step by step, beside him, it was Tian Dan, Tian Dan had a cold face, he and another old man Zhao Kuo didn't know, supporting the more elderly Le Yi.

Behind them was the handsome old man Zhao Kuo had helped on the road, the old man stroked his beard and followed behind them.

Everyone jumped up suddenly, and even King Zhao hurriedly got up.

"Lin Gong! Tian Gong! Le Gong! Pang Gong! Xunzi ??!! King Zhao looked at them with a look of surprise, especially the old man at the back, which made King Zhao so frightened that he almost fell from the top, and the ministers who reacted had already bent down and respectfully greeted them.

Zhao Kuo looked at them blankly, what's the situation, Gong Lin? Le Gong? Even Tian Dan is here? And the old man? Xunzi?? He was dumbfounded and speechless.

Everyone immediately wanted to meet King Zhao, King Zhao was at a loss, and hurriedly asked them to get up, these are all antiques of Zhao State, and people like Xunzi, where does he dare to accept their gifts with peace of mind, Lin Xiangru coughed, and slowly looked at Lou Chang in the distance, Lou Chang's eyes widened at the moment, looking at these old men, stunned.

Lin Xiangru shouted angrily: "The people standing here are the same age as your father, we love you like our own juniors, but you want to be so rude, what is the reason?" ”

Lou Chang was so frightened that he hurriedly leaned over to greet him. The elderly Le Yi was supported by two people, he looked at Zhao Kuo, showing a gentle smile, the old man surnamed Pang next to him was also smiling and nodding at the moment, Tian Dan looked a little cold, raised his head arrogantly, Xunzi looked a little resentful, and looked at the eyes of those ministers, full of disgust.

Lin Xiangru ignored the frightened Lou Chang, he turned his head and looked at Zhao Kuo not far away, he smiled and blinked.

You see, I said, your thing will be successful.

Because you're never alone.

You still have us.