54. The traditional performing arts of the Zhao Kingdom
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It's just a mess.
Up and down the entire Zhao court, no one would have thought that Zhao Kuo, a general who has won many battles since his debut, would entrust Mao Sui to write to King Zhao and advise King Zhao to stop the war and stop the army and accept the peace.
The positive impression that King Zhao had just established about Zhao Kuo disappeared in an instant.
This Zhao Kuo should not have accepted a bribe from the Qin people, this turned out to be King Zhao's first thought after hearing the content of Zhao Kuo's book.
He would definitely not have thought that Zhao Kuo was actually one of the very few courtiers in the entire Zhao State who had never been bribed by a foreign country.
"King, I think this Zhao Kuo thinks the reward is too little, and I want to use this to blackmail you and ask for a reward." Lin Xiangru was the first to react, and said things that were unfavorable to Zhao Kuo, but the meaning of the words was to excuse Zhao Kuo.
For the monarch, it is far more reassuring for a general to ask for a reward than to buy a general who has won the hearts of the army.
Of course, the timing of Zhao Kuo's request for a reward is indeed not very good, and it is very likely to be self-defeating.
"King, I think Zhao Kuo means that he wants to raise his own respect. As long as the Qin army has been on the border, he can always lead the army, this son is really a wolf ambition. He must have thought that there was no second general who could defeat the Qin army in our Zhao Kingdom. Touching the dragon said compassionately.
"That's right, Zhao Kuo is proud of his merits and harbors evil intentions, and the minister asks the king to immediately order the removal of this person from the position of handsome, so as to set the record straight." Another Shangqing, Lou Chang, also said.
Qin State Heibing Observatory in Zhao State Office, in order to replace Zhao Kuo, the family funds were hollowed out, so that today's court, the two ministers of Zhao continued to suggest that King Zhao replace Zhao Kuo.
King Zhao was also very entangled in his heart.
First of all, he must continue to fight, at least to recover the Kongcangling defense line and advance the front until the start of the Battle of Changping.
This is the bottom line in King Zhao's heart, if he has the opportunity, he even thinks about whether he can go all the way west, knock on Hangu, and recreate the glory of King Zhao Wuling in the old days.
And Zhao Kuo, who has repeatedly defeated the Qin army, is the best candidate to serve as the commander to achieve the goal of King Zhao from a military point of view.
But Zhao Kuo didn't want to fight, and for King Zhao, the reason was very ridiculous, he was afraid that if he continued to fight, the people would not be able to stand it.
Are you kidding! When, the Duke of Zhao will take these ant-like people into account.
Zhao Kuo's behavior, in the eyes of King Zhao, is an out-and-out pride in his achievements and self-esteem.
Could it be that without Zhao Kuo, Zhao State would not be able to win the battle and defeat Qin.
King Zhao's face was gloomy, obviously very angry.
He slapped the table and said, "Since Zhao Kuo doesn't want to continue fighting, then the widow doesn't plan to force him." It's just that Shangdang is an important barrier to the west of our country.
In order to win the party, my Zhao State has countless soldiers in the past hundred years, and my nephew Zhao Ru even threw his life there, and it is absolutely impossible to negotiate peace at this time.
Now our army is newly victorious, morale is strong, and the enemy commander Bai got up and died, and the deputy commander Zheng Anping surrendered after being captured by our army. Let's discuss who will be in charge! ”
The words are sharp and the tone is cold. After defeating the Qin army twice, King Zhao finally had sufficient confidence to speak.
Everyone present understood that it was impossible to let Zhao Kuo continue to be in charge now.
However, the current situation is too favorable for Zhao State, and many people feel that the goal of recovering Kongcangling proposed by King Zhao is too conservative. But thinking of the current poor logistics of Zhao State, this goal is extremely reasonable.
Now the morale of the Zhao army is like a rainbow, and the morale of the Qin army is low.
Now to be a marshal in the past is simply a godsend.
Therefore, after Zhao Kuo was excluded from the coach by King Zhao, a competition immediately began.
Countless personal candidates were thrown out, Lian Po, Pang Xuan, Le Yi, and Tian Dan. There are even people who recommend Zheng Anping, who has just surrendered, on the grounds that he knows himself and knows his opponent and will not be defeated in a hundred battles.
"My son Shu Qi, who has experienced the battle of Changping Pass, has grown up, and has experience in leading troops, so he is really the best candidate for the command this time." The first one to jump out turned out to be the Touch Dragon.
What a shame!
This was the first reaction of everyone in the court, including King Zhao.
He didn't even want to admit that he knew Touchdragon.
What soldier would follow the orders of a commander who abandons his soldiers and flees?
Zhao Sheng, the king of the plains, glanced at the dragon, took a step, and said strictly: "Meritorious work must be rewarded, and punishment must be punished, this is an iron example of my Zhao army." Shu Qi has had no reactive power, if he is handsome again, what will the soldiers under him think. Ma Fuzi's hard work to fight for a good situation will be immediately ruined by this incompetent child. ”
After hearing this, Touch Long said angrily: "Zhao Sheng, who are you talking about being an incompetent child." ”
Zhao Sheng was not afraid, raised his head and looked at the dragon, and said loudly: "I said that your son, Shu Qi, is a deserter in front of the battle, and he is incompetent." ”
After all, Touch Long was still a little jealous of King Zhao's uncle, Ping Yuan Jun Zhao Sheng, and after looking at each other for a while, Touch Long finally lowered his head and said helplessly: "Then Ping Yuan Jun thinks who can be handsome." ”
"I think General Lian Po is upright, loyal and brave, and he is on the front line, so he can be a commander. My lord, although our army is now going to take an offensive posture, it still needs to be garrisoned for the rear of our army.
I think that although Zhao Kuo asked for peace, he could no longer be made a marshal. However, he has been operating in Changping for a long time, and he is impregnable, so letting him continue to garrison the rear can not only allow him to calm down and reflect on his mistakes, but also ensure the smooth rear road of our army. ”
Before King Zhao could think about Pingyuanjun's words, Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao said sympathetically beside him: "What, Pingyuanjun means that our army will lose this battle, and Zhao Kuo is asked to ensure the smooth retreat road?" ”
"The minister has no such intention, our army will win a great victory in this battle, and the prestige of our king will spread to every inch of the land of China." Zhao Sheng, the king of the plains, arched his hand and said: "The meaning of guaranteeing the back road is not to retreat, but to ensure the timely arrival of logistics and transportation.
Although Zhao Bao is my brother, he is usually only brave and ruthless, and he knows nothing about military affairs. As a feudal lord of the country, this is not right. Your Majesty begs my king to send him to the clan academy to return to the furnace for reform. ”
"You!" Zhao Bao was furious when he heard this, and before he could speak, King Zhao spoke.
"Pingyuanjun's words make sense, but if Zhao Kuo is dissatisfied and secretly takes refuge in the enemy country, how about it."
"Your Majesty is willing to take the head of the Master to vouch for Zhao Kuo." As soon as King Zhao's words fell, Zhao Sheng, Lin Xiangru, and Yu Xin all took a step forward and spoke.
Lin Xiangru glanced at the two people who stood up together, and secretly screamed in his heart. There are three important ministers in the court who want to speak for Zhao Kuo, this is not to help Zhao Kuo, this is to harm Zhao Kuo.
How to do it.