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Chapter 235 Mutiny(1/2)

Zhao He's speech caused a huge response that even he himself did not expect.

First of all, it is the private conversation between the Lord’s father.

"Wang'er, of course, the widow's father understands your thoughts. To be honest, the widow's father had such ideas before, and most of the other princes also had such ideas, but... is it a bit too straightforward to say this?"

Although the Lord's Father's words are implicit, their meaning is still quite obvious.

The seven major warring countries have been fought until now. Who doesn’t want to kill others and take over China?

However, such words are actually not easy to say. On the one hand, it is because the Zhou emperor is there, and on the other hand, it is because the gun is used to shoot the bird.

It is one thing to think of, and it is another thing to say it, and it is another thing to make it public to the world openly. It can be expected that after Zhao He said this, the other vassal states would feel about Zhao State.

Zhao He smiled at replying: "The Lord's father is too worried. With the current national power of Da Zhao, wouldn't the other princes target Da Zhao without saying these words?"

The Lord Father was stunned.

If you think about it carefully, it seems to be true.

Before, the State of Zhao was the top three powerful countries in the world. Now it has annexed nearly 70% of Qi's territory and population, and they are all core areas under the rule of the former overlord Qi.

Such a Zhao State is even more terrifying than the previous overlord Qi State!

The State of Qi even attracted five countries to attack Qi, so what about Zhao, which was even more powerful than Qi?

Zhao He looked at the silent master father and smiled, "And if I say this, in fact, to some extent... the benefits to Da Zhao will only be more!"

One thing Zhao He said is right, that is, since the concept of the Huaxia tribe was established, the Chinese tribesmen have been living in wars.

In normal times, they farmed, paid taxes, and followed the army during wartime. They either went to the battlefield to fight or transported military rations and supplies from the rear.

Chinese people have most of their lives to deal with war. As for those who die because of war, there are countless people.

This also leads to one thing, that is, the lifespan of Chinese people is generally very short.

So much so that when people of this era can call themselves old men at the age of thirty.

Because there are really not many people who can live beyond thirty years old, especially for the civilian class.

Compared with the average lifespan of 60 or 70 years later, the average lifespan of any country among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period does not exceed 30 years!

Many people have disappeared before they reach the age of thirty. What is the reason why they know the destiny of heaven is not confused or fifty? That is too far away.

The noble nobles and officials may not have any feelings about this, but the scholars and ordinary people at the bottom should not feel too profound.

The heavy labor service and taxes, and at least three months of training every year, almost every household has the experience of dying on the battlefield, which is enough for people who are not educated to realize what kind of catastrophe is war!

People are always the most practical. Whoever can make them live a better life will definitely support such people from the bottom of their hearts.

When a king finally stands up and announces to this world where wars are frequent, how tempting will these words have for those who are poisoned by war?

Peace is always the most valuable thing.

...

In the darkness, a grand celebration banquet is underway.

Because there are too many people, this celebration banquet was held in the palace garden.

Although the late autumn night is already quite cold, the heat from the heart and the heat brought by the wine are enough to completely offset all this.

Music and beautiful dancers are necessary, but this time the dancers from Qi have become the mainstream.

Many of the dancers came from the families of officials who did not surrender but did not punish the entire clan. There were also dozens of surrendered ministers from Qi, and envoys from other countries in Handan City were invited to watch the ceremony.

Fei Yi, who specially arranged such a dance, believes that if Zhao State can destroy other countries in the future, the educational significance of this dance should be reflected at that time.

Qiu Ye and others even made suggestions that they could make some unmarried women from the Tian family members be part of the dancers, but Zhao He finally refused considering the queen's feelings.

The captured King Tian Di of Qi attended the banquet very rarely, but he sat next to Zhao He with expressionless face throughout the whole process, like a puppet.

As a winner, joy and celebration are necessary, and the usual strict rules naturally relax a lot in this kind of thing.

In addition, the early departure of the Lord's Father undoubtedly made everyone relax.

Many generals drank too much and even started dancing. If Zhao He hadn't been sitting on it, he would have been fooled in public.

Zhao He sat on the head with a smile, raised his wine name from time to time, and drank a few drinks with a flattered minister and surrendered ministers, perfectly acting as the role a king should have at this moment - majesty, but close enough to everyone.

At this moment, Zhu Xian suddenly appeared and said a few words beside Zhao He.

Zhao He's face changed slightly and he whispered: "This is true?"

Zhuxian nodded very seriously: "I guarantee the lives of the whole clan!"

Zhao He sighed softly, stood up, and whispered: "Two and three sons, I'm a little tired. Go back and rest for a while. You guys take care of the banquet, there are no taboos!"

Suddenly, the cheers went to a higher level.

A moment later, in the side hall of Xingong, the master father, who had just accompanied the queen mother to sleep, appeared in a nightgown, with an uncovered anger on his face: "What are you going to disturb the widow's father?"

Zhao He glanced at Zhu Xian.

Zhuxian walked up and said in a deep voice: "Return to the master's father, General Xinfei of Yecheng suddenly led his 5,000 cavalrymen to leave at noon today and came towards Handan!"

Zhao He added: "Master, I have never known about the fact that Xin Fei was dispatched to the army before."

"What?" The Lord's Father's face changed suddenly: "This Xinfei...what does he want to do?"

Such a large-scale mobilization of troops without the consent of the Zhao central government is absolutely very unusual.

Zhao He glanced at Zhuxian again.

Zhuxian took a deep breath and said seriously: "Master, the censor Xinqi and Neishi Lou Yan often made remarks dissatisfied with the king. I suspect... These two people are actually imitating Anyang Jun Zhao Zhang's intention to rebel!"

The expression of the Lord Father finally changed completely.

A moment later, Xiangbang Feiyi, Siko Zhou Qi and other important officials of Zhao were urgently summoned.

At the same time, the Inner History Building that should have appeared was no longer in the palace.

The Lord's father looked at the two seats that were vacant in the building, and his face looked extremely ugly.

Soon, after Zhao He informed everyone about the news, the faces of several important officials also changed drastically.

Speaking of which, it is not actually no one noticed that Lou Wenhe's letter was absent during the banquet, but these two people were not rewarded today. Those who noticed this naturally thought that these two people had surrendered in advance in depression. As important officials of Zhao State, they could still show their faces occasionally.

But no one thought that these two guys were not as simple as posing for a look.

"They want my life." Zhao He said with a very calm expression.

Just like Lou Yanhexinqi wants to get rid of Zhao He, hasn't Zhao He already wanted to get rid of these two people?

Lou Yan is because this person and his son Lou Chang are generally "Zhao Jealous". Although the father and son did not have any abnormalities when Zhao He was thinking about it, just this "crime" in history is enough to make Zhao He decide to take him down.

The words of Xinqi are even simpler. Who makes this guy like to argue?

The deeper reason is that if these old guys are not carried down, how can those "own people" become the leader of Zhao He's true confidants?

So Zhao He had already secretly asked Jingxian to stare at these two people, but Jingxian obviously wanted to be a little worse. He did not expect that Lou Yanhe Xinqi would actually invite foreign aid. So it was not until his subordinates from Yecheng that they realized something was wrong and immediately entered the palace.

This also made Yu Xian, who was standing aside, feel very ashamed, and always feels that he has made a huge negligence.

Zhao He's words caused another small commotion among the ministers, but those present were all old people in the political arena, and they had seen strong winds and waves, and the expression on their faces quickly recovered.

Fei Yi frowned, opened his mouth and sniffed out with a sip of alcohol: "We must stop Lou Yan, Xinqi's stupid behavior!"

Several ministers opened their mouths and condemned the behavior of the Lu eased the letter, especially those who had a good relationship with the two on weekdays, and their voices were particularly loud at this moment.

Everyone turned their eyes to the master father, and the master father looked at Zhao He.

Zhao He asked back: "What do you think of the master father?"

The master's father snorted softly, as if he was dissatisfied with Zhao He's question: "If you rebel, then kill me."

Zhao He glanced at the waiter standing next to him and said, "Are these two people no longer in Handan City?"

Wangxian nodded.

Zhao He said: "What about their servants?"

"There were no signs of leaving in large numbers."

Zhao He nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then you immediately inform Handan to order Zhao Zhi to send troops to capture these two families and wait for interrogation. If there is any resistance, kill him or her."

Zhuxian hurriedly left to pass the order.

The ministers looked at each other, and finally Fei Yi asked: "King, the five thousand rebels outside the city..."

It takes only one day to get from Yecheng to Handan, and the cavalry must be faster. Based on time, the rebels should have arrived at Handan City at this moment.

Zhao He laughed: "Just 5,000 rebels, can it be considered a matter?"

Lian Po and Zhao She walked into the wide palace aisle. When they were blown by the cold wind in late autumn, they seemed a little dizzy because of drinking. They quickly became much more awake.

Lian Po looked around and found that there were no other ministers of Zhao except him. He couldn't help but feel a little upset. He couldn't help but mutter to Zhao She beside him: "Old Zhao, what did this king suddenly summon us to come?"

Zhao She thought about it and said with a serious expression: "Didn't you notice it?"

Lian Po was stunned for a moment and said, "What did you notice?"

Zhao He said: "Short long after the king left the seat, Fei... Gao Tangjun and others were also summoned to leave. I'm afraid something big will happen!"

"A big deal?" Lian Po couldn't help but look suspicious, but immediately felt a little eager to try. He patted Zhao She on the shoulder: "If this is true, is the time for us to stand out?"
To be continued...
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