Handan Prime Minister's Mansion

As one of the top nobles in the Zhao Kingdom, the gate of the Zhao Mansion has always been full of people.

It's just that this scene, which has lasted for nearly 20 years, finally changed more than half a year ago.

Of course, Zhao Shu, as the head of the hundred officials above the Zhao court, still has huge authority. It's not to the point that no one cares.

The Han army broke through Kan Yu, and the Daijun in the north was in danger, and the Qi army was stagnant, which made the entire Zhao State panic and did not know what to do.

For these things, Zhao Shu, who is nearly sixty years old, has not had a good rest these days. All day long, I go back and forth between the palace and the house.

"Sangkook is back!"

Hearing the sound of carriages and horses, the servants at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion immediately shouted.

Soon, the housekeeper ran out in a hurry.

Zhao Shu, who has been in the court for more than 20 years, although he may not have much talent, but he is a thief when he is old and does not die, and he still has a good eyesight.

Looking at the steward's hurried appearance, Zhao Shu walked forward and asked casually, "What's the matter, what's going on in the house?" ”

"Back to Xiangguo, there are distinguished guests at home."

"Oh? Guest? Zhao Shu's footsteps paused slightly.

This is the Xiangguo Mansion of Zhao State, which can be called a distinguished guest, but there are very few.

"King Zhou has sent someone to ......," the steward said in a deliberately low voice.

"Hiss......" Zhao Shu frowned, then stretched out slightly, and continued to ask, "How many people are here?" ”

"Just one person."

"Have you ever brought a servant?"

"Never."

"Hmm." Zhao Shu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Take me to see him." ”

"Whoa."

The steward in the Prime Minister's Mansion is also a person with a clear eye, and he did not place the person sent by Xia Huan in the main hall, but in Zhao Shu's study.

When Zhao Shu pushed the door in, he saw a man holding a book and looking at it with relish.

Zhao Shu frowned. In the future, the owner will look through the things of the master's house at will, which is really against the way of hospitality.

The attitude of the person in front of him made Zhao Shu's heart feel a little disgusted.

"Zhao Xiangguo......" The man heard the movement, raised his head, and made a non-standard salute.

Zhao Shu ignored the man, but walked to the main seat, and after sitting down, he spoke: "Ben Xiangsu asked King Zhou Aicai, and I have heard a little about the Golden Terrace. I want to come to King Zhou's command should be full of talents, why did I send you today? ”

Zhao Shu looked at the man with naked contempt in his eyes.

The man was stunned for a moment, but then laughed.

"What are you laughing at, sir?"

"The meaning of Xiangguo, I don't understand."

"Heh, what's so hard about this." Zhao Shu's contempt became even more obvious.

"I heard that when Yan Zi saw the king of Chu Zhuang, he had no choice but to make Chu. As Xiangguo said, His Royal Highness has a lot of talents, so I came. ”

"Are you mocking your incompetence?" Zhao Shu's eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of danger.

"How could it be!" The man showed surprise and said again and again: "Your Highness has the wisdom to know people, so he sent it down, is it possible that Xiangguo thinks he is incompetent?" ”

Zhao Shu opened his mouth slightly, and then sneered and said, "Mr. is very eloquent." ”

"Don't dare."

"Since Mr. thinks he is talented, dare to ask the name?"

"I don't have talents, Xu Shuchang." Xu Shuchang still said with a casual look.

"Since Sir thinks he is a great talent, why hasn't he heard your name before?"

"Hehe, if Xiangguo has heard the name below, then Xiangguo has to worry about it."

"Oh? I would like to hear about it. ”

"If Xiangguo knows the name of Zaixia, then wouldn't Xiangguo be the king of Zhao?" After Xu Shuchang finished speaking, he laughed out loud, as if it was funny.

Zhao Shu's face turned a little colder, and he could see that although the person in front of him was arrogant, his kung fu was really good.

"Did King Zhou send you here just to mock your true appearance?" When the fight failed, Zhao Shu completely cooled his face and said in a faintly threatening tone.

"Naturally not, but to save Xiangguo's life."

When Zhao Shu heard this, the sneer on his face became even stronger, however, he still said in his mouth: "In this case, Mr. might as well talk about the danger of being like this, and what can you do to kill me." ”

"Doesn't Sangkook know? In this battle, Zhao will be defeated! ”

"Presumptuous!" Zhao Shu finally couldn't bear it anymore, slapped the table, stood up, and scolded angrily.

"Qi Xiang has fallen ill, Xiangguo knows this better than me. Mo said that the backbone of the main body of Qi was crumbling, but no, did Xiangguo think that the Qi army could easily repel the Han army? ”

Xu Shuchang no longer looked as graceful as before, but finished speaking in one breath.

"So what, can the Han Kingdom still destroy my Zhao Kingdom!"

"It is impossible for the Han Kingdom to destroy the Zhao Kingdom, but without the Daijun, the Zhao Kingdom is probably like the dried meat on the chopping board of the Han Kingdom, you can eat it whenever you want."

Zhao Shu grimaced and didn't speak, because this is the truth.

"Therefore, the State of Qi can't help the State of Zhao, and now the plan, only my Chu State can help the State of Zhao, and only My Royal Highness can help the State of Zhao!"

Xu Shuchang is as imposing as a rainbow, as if he is the master here.

"Hmph, if that's the case, then why can't I, Zhao Guo, defect to the Han Kingdom!"

As soon as Zhao Shu finished speaking, Xu Shuchang's eyes widened in surprise, which made Zhao Shu quite uncomfortable.

However, Xu Shuchang didn't say anything, but turned around and left.

Looking at Xu Shuchang's appearance, Zhao Shu's heart suddenly abruptly became abrupt. The previous words were just his angry words, and he didn't even think about it, but now that he thought about it, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Zhao is nominally a vassal of Qi, and now that Yan has betrayed Qi, if Zhao betrays again, Qi will definitely use the power of the country to beg for it.

As an ally of the Qi State, the Chu State naturally would not just watch it. At that time, the Han State may not be willing to help the Zhao State fight against Qi Chu, who joined forces.

Seeing that Xu Shuchang had already stepped out of the door with one foot, Zhao Shu hurriedly put down the shelf, hurriedly ran up, and stopped Xu Shuchang in front of the door.

"Don't blame you, sir! It's a word that doesn't choose to speak! ”

"Don't dare, please let me go quickly, I'm afraid that if I stay for a long time, I won't be able to get out."

"How dare you! How dare you! Zhao Shu hurriedly smiled. At the same time, he said to the steward who was probing his brain not far away: "Quickly arrange a banquet, and the prime minister will personally entertain Mr." ”

"Whoa!" The steward in the distance answered from afar.

"Please move to the main hall, sir!" Zhao Shu respectfully bowed to Xu Shuchang and lowered his posture.

"Thank you, Lord Sangkook!" Xu Shuchang showed his original smile again, and returned the same respectful salute.