The reason why Zhao Kuo was guarding the south was to ensure that Qin State was not disturbed by the Central Plains in the wars outside the Great Wall. In the Central Plains, only Chu State had the strength to interfere with the war. After defeating Chu State to autism, Zhao Kuo kept walking back and forth between the local people of Chu State to understand their difficulties. Zhao Kuo also had great reputation in Chu State. Not to mention Chu State, he was famous in the Xiongnu. There was even an old fan.

The people of Chu did not like the soldiers of Qin, but their attitude towards Zhao Kuo was not too bad. The people of this era did not have national or national identity, because this was an era that could be ceded at any time. You don’t know which country you will become when you wake up tomorrow, especially in Chu, where local aristocrats are strong, and many people only know their lords but not their kings.

The attitude of the Chu people towards the Qin people now is more like a kind of vigilance caused by different cultural strangeness. Of course, there are also people who hate relatives and friends because they die at the hands of the Qin people. However, in the final analysis, the rumored barbarians of Chu are no different from the people of the Central Plains. They are simple, kind and hardworking... When Zhao Kuo comes to the countryside, people often look at him with hostile eyes, but when Zhao Kuo expresses kindness, they will no longer be rude.

Some people even apologize to Zhao Kuo for his previous rude behavior. Only in such an era can such a people... Zhao Kuo always has a very special charm, perhaps because when he faces the people, he always has a faint smile on his face, or there is no pride of the conqueror in his eyes, or his simple clothes and gentle words, in short, he has a kind of ability.

The Chu people were not bad, and their living standards were not bad at the beginning. Since the King of Chu ascended the throne, their taxes continued to rise and they even had to go to labor service... Zhao Kuo was surprised to find that the Chu people actually missed Li Yuan a little. Li Yuan's willingness gave the people of Chu a period of time to rest, and the relationship with Qin became harmonious, which prompted the Chu economy to begin to recover.

The young master Fuchu became the queen and completely abolished the Li Yuan system. In order to quickly improve the combat effectiveness of Chu, he began to raise taxes and strengthen cities in various places... The people did not like him very much. Zhao Kuo could be said to remember wherever he went. He did not like to stay in the mansion and listened to the officials talking about the singing and dancing in the local area. He preferred to watch it himself. He felt that chatting with these ordinary people was much more interesting than chatting with those officials.

Some old men from Chu sat in front of him, smiling and telling some interesting rumors and myths. Zhao Kuo liked to listen to this very much.

He stayed in Chu for a while and spread a lot of things, including his own theories. He used popular words to tell them his ideas... Fortunately, they could understand them. It was not until Zhao Kang brought the army back to Xianyang that Zhao Kuo decided to leave Chu. Local ministers, such as Xin Wu, Chen Xiao and others, were very reluctant to leave. They really hoped that Zhao Kuo would stay for a while.

Zhao Kuo promised that they would definitely come back to visit them before saying goodbye to them.

Zhao Kuo sat in the carriage and rushed towards Xianyang. Along the way, he was still observing the situation along the way, and occasionally lending a helping hand to the people. On several occasions, Zhao Kuo encountered bandits who came to rob. When the driver informed Zhao Kuo of his identity, these thieves covered their faces and fled here. Zhao Kuo found that the problem of thieves in Qin was somewhat serious, especially in the areas outside the pass, because the Qin State did not allow the existence of the profession of rangers.

Rangers are unwilling to lose their freedom, so most rangers fled from their hometowns, some became bandits, and some moved to other countries.

The rangers respect heroes the most. The first one they worshiped was Xinling Jun, and the second one was probably Zhao Kuo. When they encountered Zhao Kuo during the robbery, they felt so ashamed. Zhao Kuo was also thinking in his heart, how to solve the problem of the ranger and how to let them engage in a legitimate industry? Zhao Kuo had no choice in his heart... Zhao Kuo watched all the way and gradually approached Xianyang.

In order not to attract ideas, Zhao Kuo pretended to be an ordinary official, otherwise his travels at high prices would definitely cause chaos.

Xianyang has always known the news that Zhao Kuo came, and everyone is waiting for him. Zhao Kang has been waiting for Zhao Kuo to arrive these days... When he learned that his father was not far from Xianyang, he could not sit still. He told his family that he was going to pick up his father, and then he rushed out of Xianyang with his horse. Zhao Kuo sat in the carriage, thinking about many issues of governing the country, but vaguely saw a figure appearing in the distance.

The young man rode a horse and rushed to Zhao Kuo happily. The young man suddenly pulled the horse. The horse raised its front hooves high and neighed loudly. The young man jumped off the horse's back handsomely. At that moment, Zhao Kuo was stunned. The memory of many years of dust reappeared at that moment. He looked at the handan in front of him... No, he was Zhao Kang.

"Father!" Zhao Kang led the horse and came to the side of the carriage. Looking at Zhao Kuo, he was extremely excited.

Zhao Kuo finally didn't scold him. He looked at him, was silent for a moment, and asked, "Why are you here?"

"I'll pick you up... You don't allow your brother to bring people to greet you, I can only welcome you in the name of my son!"

Zhao Kuo nodded, and the carriage continued to move forward. Zhao Kang rode his horse and followed Zhao Kuo.

"Father, I have children too...I am a father too!" Zhao Kang grinned.

"It's not that having a child means being a good father. A good father must know how to teach his son. He cannot teach his son to be arrogant and arrogant fools. You should take me as a warning..."

Zhao Kang nodded, but felt something was wrong.

"Father... are you scolding me?"

"Of course not... I hope your son is not as stupid as mine."

"Haha, don't worry, my son must be better than yours... huh?"

The father and son came to Xianyang like this, and did not alarm anyone. This was Zhao Kuo's intention. Zhao Kuo did not allow Ying Zheng to bring people out to greet him. He didn't like the banquet. Following Zhao Kang all the way to his home, Zhao Kuo finally got off the carriage. When he got off the carriage, he looked at his father who was one shorter than him. Zhao Kang was obviously shocked. It seemed that in an instant, his mother was old and his father was old...

Zhao Kuo's return was probably the happiest thing for his family. Yi wiped his tears and said nothing. The benefactor and his son went on the battle at the same time. She was really worried. Now both of them are back safely. This is a good thing... This is a good thing. Due to so many children here, Zhao Kuo could not say anything to Yi. Shan rushed up, hugged his father, and couldn't help crying.

Zhao Kuo coaxed his daughter with heartache, and asked angrily: "Who bullies my daughter?"

"I will definitely not let him go!"

Shan looked at Zhao Kang, but Zhao Kang jumped up in anger.

The family was having fun, and Zhao Kuo picked up his second grandson again. The grandson was chubby, not as quiet as Fusu, and kept twisting his body, like a small caterpillar. In Zhao Kuo's arms, he reached out to grab Zhao Kuo's beard. Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing, looking at Zhao Kang who looked doting in front of him, he asked thoughtfully: "Kang, do you know what retribution is?"

Zhao Kang had no idea what he was about to face.

Zhao Kuo asked about his grandson's name again. Zhao Kang rubbed his head and said, "We went to war together. They had no way to name them. I am not like my brother and I can't choose any good names. Please come and choose one." Zhao Kuo nodded, looked at the little grandson in his arms, and said, "Just take the word Xiu, just call him Zhao Xiu..." Zhao Kang asked in confusion: "Which Xiu? Rest? Shame?"

"Confucius said: Cultivate oneself to comfort the people...just cultivate this..."

Zhao Kang was stunned for a moment, pondered for a long time, and then said embarrassedly: "Oh! It turned out to be the cultivator! I know! I know, what Confucius said! Good name, good name! By the way, father, where is my name from?"

"The people will stop working hard, and they will be well-off... from the Book of Songs..."

Zhao Kang hurriedly said a few words, as if he wanted to remember them in his heart... In this way, Zhao Kuo's second grandson also had his own name. Many years later, Zhao Xiu grew up, and Zhao Kang didn't know which Xiu was.

After seeing these people, Zhao Kuo went to the palace again. He wanted to see his first granddaughter. Yes, Ming gave birth to a daughter for Zhao Zheng. Zhao Kuo was very happy. Zhao Kuo's arrival was also a surprise for Ying Zheng. The happiest thing was Fusu. Fusu grabbed his hand and told him everything that his father had tortured him over the days. Ying Zheng was a little embarrassed, with a smile on his face, but he was sneering in his heart, and waiting for your eldest father to come home...

When Zhao Kuo saw his little granddaughter, he almost burst into tears when he loved him. He was really excited and happy. His life was not just about pain, but also such a happy moment. Zhao Kuo hugged his little granddaughter and refused to leave. After hugging him for more than two hours, his hands were sore and he couldn't hold him anymore. Then he handed the child to Ming and wanted to go home with him with a smile. Fusu seemed to know what his father was thinking and shouted that he wanted to go back with Zhao Kuo.

Ying Zheng did not refuse, but was still smiling, and waiting for the day you came home, I wouldn't beat you up on your butt.

In this way, at dusk, the grandfather and grandson held hands and walked slowly on the streets of Xianyang. Zhao Kuo happily looked at the pedestrians on the road. When these people saw Zhao Kuo, they could recognize some of them and hurriedly leaned over to salute. Zhao Kuo also returned the salute impatiently. Even if they met commoners or children, Zhao Kuo would not ignore their etiquette. Fusu widened his eyes. Looking at all this, he asked curiously: "Big Father?"

"Um..."

"How can we make so many people love themselves?"

"It's very simple, just love these people."

When he returned home, it was a little late. After coaxing Fusu to bed, Zhao Kuo finally came to the inner room. Yi sat on the bed and was carefully sewing Zhao Kuo's clothes under the candlelight. Zhao Kuo sat beside her. He looked at his wife who was concentrating on work, with a smile on his face... He stretched out his hand and stroked Yi's hair. Yi was stunned for a moment, and put down the line in his hand with a smile.

Zhao Kuo held her hand, "You followed me... I suffered too much... I have not been able to accompany you for the past few years...Yi, I am sorry for you in this life."

"Don't say that... I'm very content. We spent all these years together, and every day, I'm very happy..."

"So too... If I have a next life, I am willing to marry you, I must compensate you. I have been busy with my own affairs in this life... I will make up for it in the next life."

“What is the next life?”

"Oh, by the way, Sakyamuni shouldn't be very famous yet..."

"who?"

"No one..."

Zhao Kuo held Yi's hand tightly, Yi put his head on Zhao Kuo's shoulders. The two of them snuggled up. It was probably a kind of happiness to be able to grow old little by little with the person he loved... Zhao Kuo smiled and asked, "When the world is peaceful, I will drive you to play. Throw all these annoying little things in Xianyang. Only the two of us, go all over the world and take a look. The scenery in the south is actually quite good..."

"Okay, I'll go wherever you go."

......

After staying with his family for a while, Zhao Kuo had to report to the King of Qin. The King of Qin convened a court meeting. When Zhao Kuo came to the palace, he suddenly found that the ministers looked at him with a little fear. He didn't know why. Anyway, these people were more polite than before. After the ministers arrived, Ying Zheng first read out Zhao Kuo's military achievements and rewarded Xin Wu and others.

And Zhao Kuo also obtained several more privileges.

The next thing is the highlight. The King of Qin wants to complete the rewards to Li Mu, Sima Shang and Zhao Kang. The first one is Li Mu. After this battle, his title directly leaped to the highest level and became the chief of the Siche... This is a title of seventeenth level, which can be said to be very terrifying. Sima Shang also got the same title as Li Mu, because the two of them have indeed made a lot of contributions.

In fact, Ying Zheng wanted to directly make Li Mu the prince, but the problem was that his achievements were still missing, and the King of Qin could not do it at will.

Zhao Kang was waiting for his reward result until the two rewards were finished, and the King of Qin finally looked at Zhao Kang.

"There is a general Zhao Kang who has a brave battle and outstanding record. He has won more than 80,000 yuan in the head... and is given the Marquis of Guannei... and is the King of Horses."

"What??"

Zhao Kang...Ma Fujun widened his eyes and could not speak for a long time.

Guannei Hou is a nineteenth-level title, second only to Chehou, and can be called Fengjun... This is more rewarded than Li Mu, but in fact, this is because Zhao Kang had made military achievements before. The two were combined and the relationship between the King of Qin and him, so he was able to get this title. Li Mu and Sima Shang were not angry either. They both admired the young Zhao Kang, and Zhao Kang was stunned for a long time, muttering the name Ma Fujun, and couldn't help looking at his father.
Chapter completed!