The news that Zhao Wangdan took Zhao Kuo as his general and replaced Lian Po quickly spread throughout Handan. When Pingyangjun heard the news, he was even more uneasy. Zhao State fought against Qin State and had already lost the fighter. The Qin State cannot win quickly, and the Zhao State will not be defeated quickly. In this way, Qin and Zhao could only fight a war of attrition.

Lian Po defended the siege and consumed the Qin army, and if the Zhao State was defeated, it would not lose very badly. Lian Po was replaced by Zhao Kuo, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

Pingyangjun's face was full of urgency, and the doorman couldn't do anything. Suddenly, Pingyang Jun thought of a person, and that was Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru and Lian Po are not only the right-hand men of King Zhao Huiwen, but also the model of Zhao Guojun and his generals.

Pingyangjun came to Lin Xiangru's mansion, and he didn't send a post, and broke in directly. Pingyangjun shouted: "Lin Xiangru, where is it." ”

Lin Xiangru heard the noise outside and asked, "Who, so rude." ”

One said: "It must be the villager from somewhere." ”

Lin Xiangru coughed a little and said steadily: "There are not many people who can call me by name. You go and see who is coming. ”

The man had not yet departed, when he saw a man enter.

Lin Xiangru saw that the person who came was Pingyang Jun, who had been given the title by the previous king, and at the same time, he was surprised and asked, "Pingyang Jun is looking for me, what's the matter?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "I've seen Lin Shangqing." ”

Lin Xiangru saw that he was short of breath, and it must have been a big incident in the country, so he beckoned: "What is Pingyangjun coming to me for?" ”

"Something big has happened to our country." Pingyangjun shouted with a miserable expression.

Lin Xiangru chuckled in his heart, a bad feeling emerged, and asked, "Qin State has fought the Dan River?" Capture Changping? ”

"The position is still in our hands." Seeing this, Pingyangjun hurriedly replied.

Lin Xiangru looked at him and asked, "The position is still there, something big has happened in my country." ”

Pingyang Jun said: "Wang, I plan to replace Lian Po with Zhao Kuo." ”

"What did you say?" When Lin Xiangru heard this, he was a little emotional, "The king plans to replace Lian Po with Zhao Kuo?" ”

"The king summoned some ministers to discuss military affairs, and summoned Zhao Kuo to debate." Pingyang Jun said everything he knew, "Today, it is rumored in Handan City that the king intends to replace Lian Po with Zhao Kuo. ”

"It's just rumors." Lin Xiangru said: "You don't have to worry. ”

"There is no wind and no waves, and there must be a reason for everything." Pingyang Jun saw that Lin Xiangru had not lived in the court for a long time, and he didn't know the current situation of Zhao State, "The king saw that Lian was not conducive to Qin's war, and he didn't fight. Wang Shang had long wanted to replace Lian Po. Nine times out of ten, this is true. ”

Lian Po was replaced, and the situation in Zhao was not optimistic. Not to mention, whether Zhao Kuo can defeat the Qin army. For the general, it is a great shame to be replaced casually. Lian Po has a hot temperament, and if he learns that King Zhao will exchange him for a vertical son, he may do something out of the ordinary.

Lin Xiangru had a steady breath and asked, "Pingyang Jun, why don't you dissuade the king." ”

"I have to persuade you to move!" Pingyang Jun said: "I opposed the king's change of generals in the court, and the king didn't let me set foot in the court." ”

"It's broken, it's broken." Lin Xiangru coughed a few times, "The king has changed generals, and the soldiers of the three armies are cold." Lian Po is also not easy to appease. Our country is still resisting the Qin army, and new chaos has arisen. Our country is in danger! ”

"The king is young, and he loves to be competitive, and his temperament is not calm." Pingyang Jun said angrily: "The king's move, if you are not careful, it will cause a big disaster." We will also become sinners of the Zhao Kingdom. How can we be worthy of the grace of the previous kings? ”

Lin Xiangru remembered the kindness of the previous king, and his eyes were a little moist. Zhao Wangdan's temperament, he still understands something. King Zhao Huiwen and Zhao Weihou are still there, and he doesn't dare to make a mistake. However, King Zhao Huiwen and Zhao Weihou passed away one after another, and Zhao Wangdan wanted to prove himself, so it was easy to go his own way and make big mistakes.

Pingyang Jun saw that Lin Xiangru, who had always had a lot of ideas, did not speak at this time, and said with panic in his heart: "Lin Shangqing, how can we calm this storm." We can't let the foundation of Zhao State be destroyed in our hands. ”

Lin Xiangru coughed non-stop, waited until his breath stabilized, and said tiredly: "Pingyang-jun wants me to do something." ”

"You are the right-hand man of the first king, and you have dealt with the Qin State. The meeting of returning to Zhao and Michi, that is the work of a big husband, is all exciting. In the face of a crisis, you will have an idea. ”

"Whether it's a return to Zhao or a meeting of Michi. We were able to overwhelm the Qin State and retreat with our whole body. Except for the time when the previous king was alive, the state of Zhao was strong. There is also the fact that Qin's strategic focus is on Chu and cannot be at odds with Zhao. Lin Xiangru remembered the past events, and the corners of his eyes became even moister, "The Qin State defeated Han and Wei, broke through the Chu Capital, and also went on an expedition to the Qi State. Our country fought against the Qin State and also suffered a lot of losses. King Qin imprisoned the empress dowager, expelled the four nobles, and dictated the situation. Qin's internal affairs were peaceful, and there were no external troubles. This bureau is not easy to solve! ”

As soon as Pingyang Jun thought of the foundation of the previous king, if he was not careful, it would be ruined, and he shouted sadly: "Could it be that we are watching the king act arbitrarily and do nothing." ”

Lin Xiangru didn't have a better way, and sighed: "The king has not yet appointed Zhao Kuo as a general to replace Lian Po. We need to stop the king before the edict is given. ”

The news that Zhao Wangdan intends to use Zhao Kuo as a general spreads. The ministers of the courtiers, instead of opposing it, supported it loudly. Zhao Wangdan never expected that Zhao Kuo's prestige would reach a point where he could convince the minister.

Seeing that the desired effect was achieved, Zhao Wang Dan summoned the courtiers to enter the palace to discuss the change of generals.

Before Zhao Wangdan could express his position, the eunuch walked in and shouted: "Your Majesty, Lin Xiangru asks to see you." ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't expect Lin Xiangru to appear at this time, although he had doubts in his heart, he didn't dare to slack off, and shouted: "Xuan, Lin Xiangru, enter the hall." ”

The eunuch shouted: "Xuan, Lin Shangqing, enter the palace." ”

After a short time, Lin Xiangru dragged the sick body, trembling into the main hall, came to the front, and saluted: "Minister, Lin Xiangru, meet the king." ”

"No need to be polite." Zhao Wangdan stood up to greet him, "Lin Shangqing is the right-hand man of the first king." His father once talked to the widow about Lin Shangqing, defending Zhao and bullying Qin. Lin Shangqing, regardless of his illness, came to discuss politics, and the widow was really pleased. Lin Shangqing, please take a seat. ”

"Thanks, Your Majesty." Lin Xiangru looked at Zhao Wangdan and thought: "He has the appearance of his father, and he also has the name of Aixian." What a pity! It's just that I'm younger, and I don't have enough experience. In time, he will become a qualified king. ”

Zhao Wangdan sat down, looked at Lin Xiangru and asked, "Lin Shangqing is not in good health, and he hasn't come to the court for a long time." Today, how did it come. ”

Lin Xiangru knew the meaning of Zhao Wangdan's words, and said with a smile: "My country and the Qin State are in a stalemate. The state of Qi did not ally with us to fight against Qin. Even if the minister is unwell, he must go to the court to discuss military affairs. ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't believe that Lin Xiangru entered the palace because of this incident. Although Lin Xiangru didn't tell the truth, Zhao Wangdan guessed the intention, and he didn't break it, and said with a smile: "Lin Shangqing, sincerity for the heart of the country moved the widow." My father often compared Lin Shangqing to a think tank. Dare to ask, Lin Shangqing, can the national crisis be solved? ”

Lin Xiangru coughed a little and asked, "Minister, there is nothing to do." ”

Zhao Wangdan frowned and asked, "The situation in our country is difficult, and we can't fight a protracted war of attrition with the Qin State. The widow and the incorruptible are in the battle, and the incorruptible is disobedient. Someone sent a secret letter to the widow, saying that Lian Po had an affair with the Qin State and plotted for my Handan. Lin Shangqing, what should the widow do. ”

Lin Xiangru didn't expect Zhao Wangdan to say such a thing, and he was suddenly frightened. Lian Po refused to fight, and fornicated with the Qin State, this is a big crime! No wonder Zhao Wangdan wants to replace Lian Po, it turns out that this is the reason.

Lin Xiangru is good friends with Lian Po, and he still knows him very well, so he said righteously: "Lian Po is a good person, the minister still knows." The minister didn't believe that he would fornicate with Qin and betray Zhao. ”

Zhao Wangdan knew that Lin Xiangru had a very good personal relationship, and he also left a good story of Jing pleading. When Lin Xiangru said these words, Zhao Wangdan was not surprised at all, and asked coldly: "Lian Po refuses to fight, how to explain it." ”

"If Lian Po fights, he will succeed. If you keep it, no one can break it. Lin Xiangru said in a relaxed tone: "Lian Po refuses to fight, presumably it is not suitable to fight." ”

"Not fit to fight?" Zhao Wangdan couldn't accept these four words, and his tone was cold, "I don't want to fight!" ”

Lin Xiangru felt the murderous aura in Zhao Wangdan's eyes, and said in shock: "Your Majesty, where do you say this." ”

"Since the widow succeeded to the throne, there is not enough merit and prestige. They are not convinced by the widow, and all these things are known to the widow. Zhao Wangdan's eyes erupted with strong flames, "What the widow does, they are all against it." In their eyes, the widow has nothing to do. They say they can't do it, but they want to do it. The widow wants to tell them that the widow is the king of Zhao. Whoever dares to stop the widow will be killed. ”

Lin Xiangru never thought that the gentle and elegant prince back then, the humble and polite King Zhao, would become so suspicious and angry.

Zhao Wangdan said: "The widow decided to replace Lian Po, Lin Shangqing, what is the opinion." ”

Lin Xiangru kept coughing violently and couldn't speak for a long time. While coughing, Lin Xiangru was also constantly thinking about what words should be used to answer this suspicious and angry King Zhao.

"The king is the king of a country, not only in charge of the fate of the Zhao State, but also shoulders the mission of carrying forward the Zhao State. With whom, with whom. The king has the final say. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "What the widow is asking about is replacing Lian Po, what is Lin Shangqing's opinion." ”

Lin Xiangru said calmly: "The king feels that Lian Po is useless, so he can be dismissed." ”

Zhao Wangdan pondered Lin Xiangru's sentence, no, it can be dismissed. At the same time, he also told him that he could not kill him if he did not use it. Zhao Wangdan thought that Lin Xiangru would oppose fiercely, but he didn't expect him to say such a thing.

Lin Xiangru saw that Zhao Wangdan didn't speak, and asked: "Lian Po, conquering the princes, and making great military achievements." The king wants to remove Lian Po and who he wants to replace him. ”

"Mafuko." Zhao Wangdan saw that the words were broken, and he didn't hide it, "How about the widow who wants to replace Lian Po with the son of Ma Fujun." ”

When the courtiers heard this, they talked a little, and said in unison: "The courtiers are in favor of replacing Lian Po with horses." ”

Lin Xiangru heard that what he was afraid of was still going to happen. At this point, he had no choice. For the sake of Zhao Guo, even if the words made Zhao Wangdan unhappy, he had to express his opinion.

Lin Xiangru coughed incessantly, arched his hand with difficulty, faced Zhao Wangdan, and objected: "The king can't." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked expressionlessly, "Why not?" ”

Lin Xiangru didn't know how Zhao Wangdan wanted to replace Lian Po with Ma Fuzi, so he didn't answer and asked: "Your Majesty, why did you choose to replace Lian Po with Ma Fuzi." ”

Zhao Wangdan said loudly: "Ma Fuzi once had a debate with Ma Fujun. Ma Fujun loses every time he argues, and he is ashamed that the art of war is not as good as Ma Fuzi. Ma Fuzi debated with the generals, and there was no defeat. From this point of view, Ma Fuzi uses soldiers, and Ma Fuzi is not weak. The widow replaced Lian Po with a horse suit, why not. ”

"Ma Fuzi and Ma Fujun debated, and the minister also heard of it. Ma Fuzi is familiar with military books and knows the art of war. Lin Xiangru changed his words and said: "But, in the matter of the battle formation, not only do you know the art of war, but also rely on strategy and courage. Sit and talk about the Tao, and you can become a counselor. Only by fighting and killing the enemy can you become a generation of famous generals. ”

"Lian Po's refusal not to fight will damage the prestige of Zhao Guo." Zhao Wangdan said: "Back then, Ma Fujun didn't kill the enemy in battle, he went through battles, didn't he also defeat Qin in a battle and became famous among the princes. ”

"Famous generals originated in the army, and all those who were generals were polished out of the battle formations in the four counties of northern Xinjiang in our country." Lin Xiangru saw Zhao Wangdan mention the past of King Zhao Wuling, and still couldn't help but say more: "Ma Fujun was not worshiped by the first king, before he attacked Qin, he experienced the battle formation in the era of King Wuling, and made great contributions. The Dune Palace was difficult, and it was affected by the fish pond and fell into the Yan Kingdom. Ma Fujun is not a general, how can he be entrusted with a heavy task by King Yan Zhao and become a county guard. ”

Zhao Wangdan said unhappily: "What do you mean by this?" ”

Lin Xiangru didn't care whether Zhao Wangdan didn't understand, or pretended not to understand, and said bluntly: "Ma Fujun has gone through battles, and during the period of King Wuling, he was with rising stars such as Le Yi, Ju Xin, Pang Xuan, and Lian Po. Ma Fuzi is in Handan, has not experienced the battle array, and does not understand the feelings of robes. The minister was worried that the king's use of horses as generals would be counterproductive. ”

Zhao Wangdan fell into deep thought, and didn't know how to respond.

Seeing this, Lou Chang said: "Lin Shangqing, this is a bad word. Ma Fuzi argued with us, and we were all defeated. A person who knows the art of war will not know the battle formation. The name of Ma Fujun made the Qin State tremble. When the Qin State heard that we had the son of Ma Fujun as our general, wouldn't it be afraid. Ma Fuzi is good at the art of war, and he will definitely be able to come up with a strange plan to defeat the Qin State. ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he had confidence. Seeing that Lin Xiangru was coughing and weak, he was relieved: "Lin Shangqing, if you are not in good health, don't worry about these trivial things." ”

Lin Xiangru's face was shocked when he heard this. Zhao Wangdan's meaning, how could he not understand. Suddenly, Lin Xiangru felt extremely cold! He was dedicated to the country, but he received such an answer.

Lin Xiangru didn't care about his physical condition, and said strongly: "The king is like a rubber pillar and drummers in his name. The disciples can read the biography of their father, but they do not know the mutation. If the king replaces Lian Po with a horse suit, Zhao will not be far away. Please, think twice. ”

"This matter is well known in the hearts of the widows, and it is not bothering Lin Shangqing to worry about it. Lin Shangqing is not in good health, please recuperate with peace of mind. Zhao Wangdan's heart was full of anger, and his tone was still calm: "Come on, send Lin Shangqing down to rest." ”

Lin Xiangru saw that Zhao Wangdan couldn't listen to his opinion, got up and saluted Zhao Wangdan, and dropped a sentence: "If the king doesn't listen, disaster will not be far away." ”

Zhao Wangdan looked at Lin Xiangru's distant figure and asked, "Lin Xiangru, why do you want to dissuade the widow from replacing Lian Po with a horse suit." Could it be that there is no one in our country except Lian Po. ”

Lou Chang said: "Lian Po and Lin are like friends. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Lin Xiangru was for personal relations, regardless of the interests of the country, and even more disregarded his feelings, and said coldly: "Lin Xiangru, old." ”