Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Seven: The Xiangyu That Only Will Understand
There are many people who are happy about Zhao Kuo's return, and the happiest one is probably Zhao's mother.
Zhao's mother was not willing to let Zhao Kuo go to Changping. She was not just worried about her son's safety. She was worried that her son would lose his battle, which would cause Ma Fujun's flag to be covered with dust. Zhao She was upright, strong, good at fighting, and Zhao people loved him. If Zhao Kuo was defeated, it would also be a huge blow to Zhao She's reputation. But now, she was not worried at all that Zhao Kuo would damage his father's reputation. Instead, he made the title of Ma Fujun even greater.
Zhao Kuo's courtyard could not accommodate so many people. Fortunately, most of his guests had their own courtyards in Mafu, which could help with entertainment. The people were very willing to stay at these Mafujun's friends. In this way, they were busy at night, and everyone finally had their own place to settle down. Zhao Kuo returned home and slept with great comfort. It was not until noon the next day that he got up to have a meal.
The end of the war seemed to be a relief for everyone, except Di, the rest of the people also got up very late.
Zhao Kuo was not willing to talk too much about war with his mother, but he was willing to listen to his mother's small things that happened in the horse costume after he left. Zhao's mother liked to talk about Zhao Zheng the most. Zhao's mother completely regarded Zhao Zheng as her biological grandson, but she had a great prejudice against Zhao Ji. She complained unhappily: Zhao Ji was unwilling to raise her children herself, and she didn't care much about the children on weekdays. The children cried nonstop at night, but she actually asked the maid to take the children outside without disturbing her rest.
Zhao Kuo did not take these into consideration. In later generations, there were many mothers who used milk powder to raise their children, which seemed not a big deal. However, it was still a cold winter a few days ago. Because the crying of a child affected his rest, it seemed a bit too much to let the maid coax the child outside the house in the cold winter. However, Zhao Kuo once heard that women after giving birth would develop various psychological diseases, and he was not angry either.
Because Zhao Zheng always cried at night, Zhao's mother hugged him and walked back and forth in the courtyard. Sometimes, she walked for a whole night. Zhao Zheng only slept in the courtyard, and when she returned to the house, she started crying again. After Zhao Ji was able to walk around, she often came to see Zhao's mother with gifts, but Zhao's mother was very indifferent to her attitude, so Zhao Ji stopped coming. However, Zhao Zheng stayed with Zhao's mother and was taken care of.
The villagers in the horse costume also liked this horse costume. Every time Zhao's mother carried him out, someone would always give him all kinds of food. Zhao Zheng had no teeth and could not eat them. He could only cry at these delicious foods. Zhao's mother would chew the food to him and feed him the food, according to what Zhao's mother said: This child must have achieved success in the future. She had never seen such a noisy child. Even Zhao Kuo did not torture her like this back then.
Zhao Kuo looked at the little guy sleeping soundly in his mother's arms and couldn't help but smile.
The emperor of the ages became his own son in a mess.
He looked at the little guy, as if he had thought of something, and said, "Mother, please don't tell others who his father is... I'm worried that the relationship between Zhao and Qin will become worse and worse, and other children will bully him." Zhao's mother was stunned and nodded.
Zhao Kuo took Xinlingjun and walked in the horse suit for a few days. Xinlingjun had never been to Zhao State, and he also followed Zhao Kuo happily to appreciate the style of Zhao. Zhao Kuo took Xinlingjun and was about to leave, but he called Ge again and said seriously: "I sent someone to invite Du before. I have something to leave. If he comes, please take him to the side room to wait. But please don't tell him these instructions. Just say, I'm in a hurry to leave and try to keep him waiting in the side room."
Ge frowned, and despite his confusion, he nodded in agreement.
Walking on the road, Zhao Kuo was carefully observing the buildings, courtyards, and even roads. Wei Wuji stood aside and complained helplessly: Those who don’t know thought you came from another country! Zhao Kuo just smiled. He looked at the simple world in front of him, but was thinking about what he could do for them. Although he did not know how to invent, he still knew many good systems in later generations.
As for the current people, Zhao State can actually follow Qin State, encourage farming and sericulture, and mobilize the people's enthusiasm for farming.
"I heard that Xinlingjun's friends are everywhere in the world, and there are all kinds of wise men among your friends. Is this true?" Zhao Kuo suddenly asked.
Wei Wuji was stunned, then nodded with a smile and said, "That's right." Wei Wuji, like Zhao Sheng and Huang Xie, have many disciples and many friends, but like Wei Wuji, he directly and simply admits that his friends are all wise men, but he is the only one. He is free and easy and does not like to cover up. When treating friends, especially when he speaks sincerely without hiding them.
"Do you have friends from the farm?"
Wei Wuji shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I heard that all the wise men of the farming family gathered in Qin, and even helped Qin write laws to stipulate farming for the people..." Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "Yes, the people of the farming family are really compatible with Qin, which values agriculture the most."
In his previous life, Zhao Kuo knew that there were Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Mohism, etc., but after coming to the Warring States Period, he realized that in addition to these schools, there were many schools, including this farmer. The representative figures of the farmer family, Xu Zi and Xu Xing, and various schools of thought, seemed to represent different classes, among which the farmer family represented the lowest peasant class was the farmer family.
Zhao Kuo actually wanted to make friends with wise men from the farmer's family. He didn't know how to farm himself, so he needed the children of the farmer to help him.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo was a little depressed, Wei Wuji smiled and said, "Although I can't recommend you, I know that a person can definitely help you recommend a wise man from the farmer."
"Pingyuan Jun?" Zhao Kuo asked curiously.
Wei Wuji shook his head and said seriously: "Pang Nuan."
The two chatted for a long time, and Zhao Kuo walked towards his own courtyard calmly this time. When he returned to the courtyard, Ge told him that Du was waiting for him in the side room. Zhao Kuo pretended to be panicked and hurried into the side room. As soon as he walked into the side room, he saw Du Zheng kneeling not far away, looking in front of him blankly. Zhao Kuo frowned and deliberately stared at him with an unkind look. After a moment, he said, "Du, let you wait for a long time."
"Ma Fujun."
Du hurriedly stood up and saluted him in front of him. Zhao Kuo smiled and sat in front of him, let him sit down, and then started talking about the wheelbarrow. The two chatted for a long time, and Du seemed very happy. The success of the wheelbarrow made him very excited. Zhao Kuo chatted with him for a long time, thanked him for his help, and gave him some food before he sent him away.
When Du left, Zhao Kuo took out a bamboo slip from the wooden table where Du Fang had just knelt down. After the roll was opened, the bamboo slip clearly stated: "I have found out that Du is related to Qin, please come quickly." Zhao Kuo smiled, then picked up the knife, and carefully crossed out the contents on the bamboo slip.
After resting in the horse suit for a few days, Zhao Kuo stood up and went to Handan again.
King Zhao is still in Handan, waiting for the army to return triumphantly.
Zhao Kuo did not let his disciples go, but took away Ge, Li Yu, and Zhao Fu. Wei Wuji was the same. He left many of his disciples, but took Hou Ying with him and followed Zhao Kuo to Handan, Lian Po, Li Mu and other generals. He must all go. Walking on the road to Handan, Zhao Kuo did not want to be too arrogant, nor did he carry a flag, and even did not sit in a chariot, but just took a carriage to Handan.
At this time, the news that Zhao Kuo was about to arrive in Handan also reached King Zhao's ears.
King Zhao was very happy and hurriedly called the ministers to go out of the city to welcome the triumphant horse man. King Zhao also knew about Zhao Kuo's behavior of privately dismissing the army, but he was not angry and did not blame him. Yu Qing told him: It is the busy farming now, so it is a good thing to ask the soldiers to go back to work in time. This is a good thing, and it is an act that should be rewarded. King Zhao agreed with Yu Qing's statement. When he saw the carriage coming from afar, he was so happy that he almost jumped up.
Although Zhao State did not get Shangdang, they defeated Bai Qi and removed the myth that was pressing on the six countries.
He can be defeated, and if he can be defeated, then he is not God.
Just as Zhao Kuo defeated the Yan people and returned, Zhao Kuo was once again warmly welcomed by King Zhao. As soon as the two met, King Zhao grabbed Zhao Kuo's hand and was unwilling to let go. When Bai Qi once hit the Great Wall, King Zhao was really scared. The tragic rumors on Zhao ground made King Zhao even more worried. It was not until Zhao Kuo repelled the Qin people that King Zhao breathed a sigh of relief.
From Lou Yan, King Zhao saw the Qin people's fear of Zhao Kuo. He firmly believed in his heart that as long as Zhao State had a horse to serve the king, the Qin people would not dare to use troops to Zhao State again, and he would not have to be afraid of anyone or worry about anything.
Inside and outside Handan, the people gathered to cheer for the horses. Zhao Kuo and King Zhao rode together and walked into the palace with the cheers of the people. King Zhao was still comforting Zhao Kuo, and he said seriously: "It is not your fault that you cannot capture Bai Qi alive, and I will never blame you for this matter. Please don't blame yourself." Zhao Kuo said this sentence and was speechless and stunned for a long time.
The people of Handan looked at their heroes and cheered with great victory. As Xunzi said, the people of Zhao needed a hero, and Fan Ju gave them one. Faced with these fanatical people, the ministers were a little uneasy and whispered. Yu Qing looked at them disdainfully and shook his head. The King of Zhao did not seem to be dissatisfied. He was also very happy to see the people love horses and serve the king so much.
Everyone walked into the palace, and sure enough, King Zhao had already prepared a banquet.
King Zhao just looked at Zhao Kuo and kept asking him about the war. The rest were neglected, and King Zhao ignored them at all. Zhao Kuo looked at Wei Wuji not far away with some helplessness, and said to King Zhao: "Mr. Xinling of Wei State also followed the minister to Handan..." King Zhao woke up and hurriedly looked at Wei Wuji. Wei Wuji was originally a little depressed. As a royal family member of the Wei State, he should not be ignored in Zhao State.
But after seeing Zhao Kuo, King Zhao was all concerned about Ma Fujun and ignored him, the distinguished guest, which made Wei Wuji, who would be treated courtesy everywhere. King Zhao looked at Xinling Jun passionately and suddenly burst into laughter. Wei Wuji was startled by him. Before he could react, he saw King Zhao walking down, walking to Wei Wuji, and grab his hand.
"I don't know that Xinling Jun is here, so I can't meet you in time. Please forgive me."
King Zhao grabbed Wei Wuji's hand tightly, as if he was afraid that he would run away, so he would not let go, which made Wei Wuji unable to pay homage. King Zhao drank enthusiastically with Wei Wuji, and then said sincerely: "I have heard of your name for a long time. I am very happy that you can arrive in Handan... I have many things to ask you for advice..." Zhao Kuo looked at Wei Wuji who was at a loss and laughed.
After most of the banquet, Zhao Kuo said goodbye to King Zhao and prepared to leave the palace.
At this moment, King Zhao was still holding Wei Wuji's hand. He was very grateful to Zhao Kuo for sending Xinling Jun to him. He also knew that Zhao Kuo was not good at drinking, so he did not try to keep him. Zhao Kuo pulled Li Mu out of the palace. When Li Mu followed Zhao Kuo, he left the palace. Li Mu asked, "What's the matter with you, brother?" Zhao Kuo glared at him and said, "Go to pay homage to Mr. Lin."
At this moment, the sky was a little dark, Li Mu nodded, followed Zhao Kuo, and rushed to Lin Xiangru's mansion.
Zhao Kuo was always worried that Lin Xiangru would not be able to survive this cold winter. After all, his health was too poor. Fortunately, after he returned to the horse uniform, he did not hear any bad news. He and Li Mu rushed to Lin Xiangru's courtyard and found a carriage parked aside. Li Mu looked at the carriage seriously and said to Zhao Kuo: "It's General Lian Po."
"Aren't General Lian Po still at the banquet?"
"He left when the banquet just started."
Zhao Kuo nodded and knocked on the door. Soon, Lin Xiangru's retainer came out. Seeing Zhao Kuo and Li Mu, he was very happy and took them into the courtyard. Zhao Kuo heard the laughter coming from the room. The retainer did not report and took them into the room directly.
Lin Xiangru lay on the bed, his face was extremely pale, and he seemed to be left with a skeleton without any flesh. He was terrible thin. The burly Lian Po sat aside and was talking to him loudly. When Lin Xiangru saw the visitor, his eyes lit up. He stretched out his hand and shouted Zhao Kuo and Li Mu. Just a few months later, Lin Xiangru couldn't explain clearly.
He was vague and his face was no longer as smart as before.
Seeing this scene, Li Mu immediately cried. He knelt beside Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru wanted to raise his thin hand, but he couldn't do it. Li Mu hurriedly grabbed his hand and looked at Lin Xiangru with tears in his eyes. Zhao Kuo also approached him and stood aside. Lin Xiangru said something quickly, but he was too weak, his voice was very small, and he was vague. Lian Po listened carefully for a moment before looking at Zhao Kuo and said, "He is happy for you."
Zhao Kuo smiled and looked at Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru nodded and showed a gentle smile.
Lin Xiangru's appearance is not as good as Le Yi now. He can no longer walk, he can't hear things in his ears, and he can't speak clearly. He lay on the sickbed all day long and talked to himself, saying these things that no one except Lian Po could understand. Zhao Kuo and Li Mu could not even communicate with him. Only Lian Po could chat with him with laughter and scolding.
When Li Mu asked him how he could know what Mr. Lin was talking about, Lian Po proudly told him: He is my friend for decades, and with a look on his face, I knew what he wanted to say.
With Lian Po as the translator, they started chatting just now. Lin Xiangru opened his mouth, opened and closed, and watched them chat with a smile.
Suddenly, he looked a little uneasy. He shook his body and waved his hand to say something.
As a foul smell came, Lin Xiangru cried helplessly.
That former warrior even fell to the point where he could not control his body.
Lian Po stood up, and the tall one lowered his head, holding Lin Xiangru's hand tightly with one hand, "Don't cry... I will grow old, don't cry..."
Chapter completed!