Pushing open the door, the sunlight poured into the long-sealed hall.

In the dust and mist, a slightly sturdy old man was standing in the center of the main hall, and in the sun, his wrinkled face was flushed with a little ruddy.

Everyone stepped forward to take a look, it was Lin Xiangru, who was supposed to be sick at home, Lin Shangqing.

The people behind Zhao Kuo, including Pingyuan Jun, were a little surprised, they knew Lin Shangqing's body, but they were all miserable and weak on weekdays, why did they suddenly have a red face, isn't it......

While everyone was speculating, Zhao Kuo had already walked in front of Lin Shangqing, but he didn't wait for Zhao Kuo to salute, Lin Shangqing actually saluted Zhao Kuo first: "General." Chinese Net

Zhao Kuo did not doubt that he had him, and immediately greeted Lin Shangqing and said, "I have seen Shangqing."

The ministers behind him also saluted Lin Shangqing and said, "I've seen Shangqing."

Lin Xiangru nodded, and then ordered the ministers to return to their positions by dividing the civil and military forces, and then said: "The general has worked hard all the way, and he should have taken the lead for the general, but now the Zhao State is still in a stormy time, many major events, a thousand things, today the general returns, the people are also neat, and he should sort out a clue, please don't blame the general."

"Where is Shangqing, this general's duty is also." Zhao Kuo replied immediately.

Everyone obviously understands what the so-called many major events are talking about, in addition to the position of King Zhao, what else needs the presence of the general to decide?

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but be a little excited.

It was Zhao Kuo, although he was a little surprised by Lin Shangqing's eagerness, but Zhao Kuo still remained calm. Although Lin Shangqing is also his own ally, he even has a tacit understanding of seven or eight points. Zhao Kuo is also willing to believe that Lin Shangqing really wants to support him.

But, after all, Zhao Kuo still prefers to believe in his own strength.

As he spoke, he glanced faintly in the direction of Wen Chen on the opposite side, and Zhao Kuo's eyes also quietly glanced at Lu Buwei in the scan.

Lu Buwei, who glanced at Zhao Kuo lightly, immediately understood, and took advantage of the presence of many bigwigs, Lu Buwei, who was in the middle of the queue and was unnoticed, immediately quietly left his position.

After touching the token, Lu Buwei took three steps and made two steps, and quietly disappeared into the main hall and palace.

Why Lü Buwei and not Zhao Wei?

It's very simple, because Zhao Wei is a general, and Lü Buwei is just a civil servant. At the same time, Lü Buwei's sense of existence is also lower, at least compared to Zhao Wei, Lü Buwei is obviously much smaller in target.

On the other hand, Lü Buwei also knows much more and is much smarter than Zhao Wei.

With just one look, Lu Buwei can know what he wants to do, which Zhao Wei beside him can't do.

At the same time, the matter of transferring troops seems simple, but it is not so simple to do. If it is done roughly, it will inevitably be true, so those who deal with it must be bold and careful.

In the end, all Zhao Wei could mobilize was the 3,000 troops who followed Zhao Kuo's return, but Lü Buwei, who carried Zhao Kuo's token, could mobilize almost all the soldiers and horses in Handan City.

Therefore, Lü Buwei is clearly the best candidate.

In fact, Lu Buwei also did a good job, at least in the matter of withdrawing from the main hall, he almost did not alarm anyone around him, but unfortunately, he was still able to escape Lin Shangqing, who was facing the ministers.

It's just that Lin Shangqing didn't want to stop Lu Buwei's departure at all, and he was even a little happy in his heart - always be suspicious and always be prepared, this may be the scheming that a king should have.

Listening to Zhao Kuo's words, looking at Lu Buwei who was quietly leaving, Lin Shangqing did not continue the topic that everyone cared about.

Lin Shangqing immediately looked at Zhao Kuo and said lightly, "General, let's talk about the situation of the Yan army now."

When everyone heard this, they were speechless, everyone was waiting for you to climb high and shout, but you came to ask about the situation of Yan Jun again? What is this about?

Not only the courtiers such as Pingyuan-kun, but even those who were thinking about it quickly

Zhao Kuo, who was delaying time, couldn't help but be stunned.

Didn't Lin Shangqing want to discuss the promotion of the king? Why did you talk about the war situation in Yan again, and the situation on the front line, didn't you report it to the imperial court in an urgent document? Need to say more?

For a while, everyone couldn't figure out what Lin Shangqing wanted to do.

However, seeing Lin Shangqing tear the topic away, even someone impulsively said: "Shangqing, the general has already reported this matter, why don't you say it again?!"

Lin Shangqing, who heard the words, smiled faintly, and did not blame the person who spoke out, but continued to say slowly: "The Yan army was defeated and retreated, we know it, but the general still had an army of nearly 50,000 horses in his hands at that time, why didn't he immediately pursue it to the north?"

"You must know that although the first king was injured by a random arrow, there is no doubt that the initiator was the Yan army. Why don't the generals raise a large army and go north, break through the city of Ji and capture the king of Yan, and snow the hatred of my Zhao country?" Lin Shangqing continued to complain.

The ministers who heard the words immediately talked about it.

"What's wrong with Shangqing, suddenly targeting his general?"

"Yes, why didn't the Admiral continue the pursuit? Didn't Yan Jun say that there were only twenty or thirty thousand left?"

"Destroying Yan is just a matter of thought, why did the general withdraw his troops? Don't you want to avenge the former king, do you?"

Obviously, there are all the discussions below, including those who are confused by Lin Shangqing's behavior, and those who question Zhao Kuo, and even ......

It's just that when Zhao Kuo heard these discussions, he already knew Lin Shangqing's intention in his heart: this was to clear the last trace of doubt for his superiority.

The decision of his class teacher is certainly right, and it is also the most beneficial choice for Zhao Guo, but such a choice is not correct in the eyes of everyone. Especially in the eyes of the clan and those who covet the throne of King Zhao, it is definitely the best weapon to attack themselves.

Needless to say, just one sentence of not taking revenge on the former king is enough to pull down Zhao Kuo's image in the minds of the ministers by three points.

Therefore, Lin Shangqing simply put this matter on the table, let himself explain the causes and consequences of the withdrawal clearly, and then make a final evaluation of this practice through official channels.

In this way, if people with intentions want to make a fuss about this matter, it will not be of much effect.

It seems that Lin Shangqing is really still his own person!

It's just that what Zhao Kuo doesn't know is that Lin Shangqing is doing this, but he is also buying time for his henchman, Lü Buwei, and time for him to transfer troops to control the overall situation.

Immediately, Zhao Kuo replied, "There are three reasons for the retreat.

First, although our army has the advantage of strength, more than half of the army is a long-term battle and urgently needs to rest, and although the army that fled into the Yan Kingdom is outnumbered, it is a local battle, especially if our army attacks Jicheng, it will be trapped and sworn to fight. If it is attacked, it is feared that although there are many dead and wounded, it will be useless to return;

Second, Qin, Wei, Han, Qi, Chu and other countries, regardless of their position, will not want me to destroy Yanye, if they attack, they are afraid of repeating the story of the five countries to fight Qi, after the war of our army, it is really incapable of facing the attack of many countries;

Third, although our army could not destroy the Yan Kingdom, the general also ordered Li Mu to lead 20,000 troops and attack along the way, and the target was Wuyang City of the Yan Kingdom. If it can be obtained, the Yan State will always be under the surveillance and suppression of our army, and when my Zhao State recuperates in the coming year, when the national strength is restored, he can come out in one fell swoop and avenge my king. But you don't have to rush it."

"The General's Words." Lin Shangqing pondered slightly, and then nodded, "It's reasonable."

Without waiting for everyone's reaction, Lin Shangqing quickly made a basic conclusion about Zhao Kuo's reasoning, and then immediately asked, "It's just that I don't know what the general thinks will be the external environment of my Da Zhao next, how to recuperate?"

"In the end, I think that it is for the current situation of Zhao State." Zhao Kuo immediately replied: "On top of diplomacy, it is necessary to cooperate to resist Qin; In the military, you need to defend yourself and wait for the time."

"How?" Lin Shangqing continued to ask.

"Together, as we all know, the weak are the ones who attack the strong." Zhao Kuo continued to reply, "The current situation, Qin Zhao Erqiang's words

However, although our army has won the victory of Changping, in fact, the inside has already been hollowed out, and it can be said that the outside is strong and the middle is also dry. We must not be strong on ourselves, and we must not be arrogant to the state of brothers.

When the allies are respected as younger brothers, the allies are also the Chu of the alliances, and the road to the south of the Qin army is contained; Han Wei of the alliance restricted the way of the Qin army to the east, and the alliance was Qi to ensure the safety of the back road.

Although our army does not have the strength to fight, it can contain the combat power of the Qin army, as long as the combat power of the Qin army is firmly contained, in the rest of the directions, the states of Han, Wei, and Chu can carry out the battle of weak Qin."

"That's right."

This time, without waiting for Lin Xiangru to speak, the ministers on the side had already nodded and agreed with Zhao Kuo's statement, obviously, the soldiers who surrendered without a fight were still very marketable among the ministers of Zhao State.

It's just that they clearly don't understand: all the free ones are actually secretly marked with a price already indicated.

Lin Xiangru naturally did not object, and then continued to ask, "What is self-discipline and waiting for the right time?"

"The so-called self-defenders are those who come into contact with the enemy in Dai County in the northwest, Wuyang City in the northeast, Shangdang County and Hanoi County in the south, and they can cut off their armies when necessary for the production of food.

The so-called time of the day is the time when the population of our Zhao country is multiplying endlessly, waiting for a new batch of young people to grow up and the granary is full.

This side is the time when we defend and attack, and at that time, the party is the time when the two powers compete for hegemony." Zhao Kuo also continued to answer.

Hearing this, all the ministers were obviously a little excited. The two power compete for supremacy! What a long-ago topic, since King Zhao Wuling, it seems that Zhao Guo has never been so close to the position of overlord! Even if it is a battle for hegemony, there is no chance at all.

Of course, although Lin Xiangru was also attracted by the scene depicted by Zhao Kuo, he knew that what Zhao Kuo wanted was probably more than just fighting for hegemony.

What he wanted, from beginning to end, was ......