Sitting at the banquet, King Zhao was still enthusiastically introducing his distinguished guest to Zhao Kuo. Sitting in front of Zhao Kuo, he raised his head high. The strong man with a burly figure was the distinguished guest of King Zhao. He was Linwu Jun, from Chu. King Zhao said happily that Chu learned about the danger of Zhao, so he sent Linwu Jun to help him. He said that Linwu Jun was proficient in military tactics and would definitely help Zhao get rid of danger. Even Zhao Kuo thought that King Zhao wanted to recruit Linwu Jun.

However, Zhao Kuo ignored Lin Wujun, who was proficient in military tactics and a talented general, which made Lin Wujun a little unhappy. The rest of the people were the ministers who accompanied King Zhao these days, including Lou Chang, who looked very elegant and gentle. He smiled and nodded at Zhao Kuo. He was Siko of Zhao and was in charge of criminal law. However, looking at his appearance, he could not tell that he had the majesty of a law enforcement officer.

Then came Yu Qing, the prime minister of Zhao who had originally replaced Tian Dan's position. However, because of Pingyuan Jun's affairs, he gave up the prime minister and wanted to help Wei Qi escape to Chu. But things failed. He returned to Zhao and now serves as the false prime minister, that is, the deputy prime minister. In addition, there is also a censor named Zhao Hui, who manages documents and records. Xu Li is also here. He was no longer the official responsible for construction in Zhao Kuo's impression, but the lieutenant of Zhao State, that is, the official responsible for recommending capable people.

Almost all the important ministers of Zhao State were here. Everyone was very curious about this Ma Fuzi, who was famous in Zhao State, and was willing to make friends with him. After Zhao Kuo took his seat, King Zhao said to Linwu Jun happily: "Linwu Jun, I heard that you are proficient in military art. Over the past few days, my ministers have never been able to say that they will beat you. But this Ma Fuzi, like you, is proficient in military art and is the most outstanding young man in Zhao State. I wonder if you can beat him?"

Lin Wujun looked at Zhao Kuo. Since he came to Zhao State, everyone respected him very much, but Zhao Kuo's ignorance of him made him very unhappy. However, seeing such a handsome and majestic young man, he couldn't help but praise him, what a young man in Zhao State. These days, he has been listening to rumors about Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo's status in Zhao State is very high, and even the King of Zhao loves it very much and is proud of it.

Lin Wujun really didn't dare to underestimate him. It is said that Zhao She was not his opponent in the debate back then. If he was defeated by such a young child, wouldn't the face of Chu be lost by himself? Looking at Zhao Kuo who was particularly calm, Lin Wujun smiled and said, "I have heard of Ma Fuzi's name for a long time. However, I have been talking to you for three or four days, and my mouth is dry. I'd better fight with Ma Fuzi another day. Otherwise, I can't have a good time with Ma Fuzi."

King Zhao looked at him deeply, then laughed and said, "Okay, just follow what you said." He seemed very happy, so he looked at Zhao Kuo and said, "I heard that you have important things to come to see me, I wonder what it is?"

Zhao Kuo then stood up with a solemn expression. He said, "The Battle of Changping is in danger. I want to ask you to appoint Pingyuan Jun to go to various countries for help." King Zhao was stunned, and the smile on his face quickly disappeared. He looked at Linwu Jun beside him and said, "The State of Chu sent Linwu Jun to help, why bother to let Pingyuan Jun run around? Pingyuan Jun is not young anymore, and I really don't want to see him continue to work hard for the affairs of the country."

Zhao Kuo said seriously: "If Linwu Jun led an army of Chu and attacked Qin from Nanyang, Pingyuan Jun did not need to ask for help. But Linwu Jun came only. Changping had serious shortage of food, and Zhao's young and strong country was in Changping. If there were no reinforcements and no countries lend us food, hundreds of thousands of soldiers would die in Shangdang, and millions of people would starve to death in Zhao."

King Zhao's face gradually became solemn. Lou Chang, not far away, saw King Zhao's thoughts, stood up, and said, "There are nearly 400,000 soldiers in Shangdang, and General Lian Po is here to lead them. I heard that you have sent hundreds of thousands of stones of food to Shangdang today. Why do you say this? I heard that only by being the generals can the soldiers fight hard. Will your fear of the Qin people affect the morale of the army?"

Zhao Kuo said angrily: "I asked General Lian Po, Shangdang's food is only enough for the soldiers to eat for half a year. What should I do after half a year?"

"Can't the soldiers of Zhao defeat the Qin people within half a year? Why did Ma Fuzi look down on the warriors of Zhao like this?!" The censor asked angrily, and Zhao Kuo shouted: "There are more soldiers of the Qin people than us! They occupy favorable terrain, and only a few small valleys can enter and exit. How to repel the Qin people? The Qin people have been attacking all the time, and General Lian Po is just barely able to guard it. If you trust the warriors of Zhao so much, what can you do to repel the Qin people?"

"I heard that wise people come to manage counties, righteous people come to directly advise the king, and brave people come to repel the enemy, so that the country can prosper. Shouldn't General Lian Po find a way to repel the enemy?" said the censor righteously.

"It makes sense. Besides, we have sent envoys to various countries long ago, but we were insulted. Pingyuan Jun is a member of Zhao's royal family. If he also suffered such insults, Zhao would have no face!"

"What if Pingyuan Jun is arrested by others again, taken as a hostage, and threatened Zhao State, then what can we do?"

"Why should I bother the old Pingyuan Jun with a young talent in Zhao State with Ma Fuzi? Why do I need to let Ma Fuzi replace General Lian Po? I heard that the Qin people are most afraid of Ma Fuzi as general!"

The ministers started talking nonsense, but Zhao Kuo couldn't speak at all.

Zhao Kuo looked at them quietly. Now, he was able to confirm that among these people, several of them might have been bribed by the Qin people. They were just messing around and were not willing to let King Zhao accept his proposal. Zhao Kuo sighed and asked before he asked: "How much has the Qin people given you to you to watch the innocent people of Zhao starve to death and endure such pain? I want to know, how much is the lives of these millions of people worth?"

"Random!!", Lou Chang suddenly blushed, pointed at Zhao Kuo, and asked, "The people sitting here are the same age as your father. We love you like our younger generations, but you want to be so rude. What is the reason?"

Zhao Kuo ignored him and looked at King Zhao and said, "Shangjun, please look outside the palace. I don't know how many parents miss their children, how many children are waiting for their fathers, how many innocent people starved to death. In Changping, the soldiers mustered up the courage to fight for you. In Handan, the people would rather be hungry than give out their food. Don't believe the slander of these people, please send Mr. Pingyuan to ask for help."

King Zhao was silent for a long time before saying, "I heard that only by accepting advice can the country be peaceful. I am not an arbitrary person, so I still have to listen to the advice of the wise and talented people..."

Zhao Kuo felt a little chilled all over, and a sudden feeling of despair appeared in his heart. The coldness of despair frozen his body.

"What you said is reasonable... Cough... Cough... Cough... Of course, Shangjun has to listen to the advice of the wise men... but I don't know... Cough... can we be considered wise men." Suddenly, a familiar voice came from the door, and everyone looked at the door. The elderly Lin Xiangru lived with a crutch and walked into the palace step by step. Beside him was Tian Dan. Tian Dan had a cold face. He and another old man Zhao Kuo didn't know, supporting the older Le Yi.

Behind them was the handsome old man Zhao Kuo helped on the road. The old man stroked his beard and followed behind them.

Everyone jumped up suddenly, and even King Zhao hurriedly got up.

"Mr. Lin! Mr. Tian! Mr. Le! Mr. Pang! Xunzi??!!" King Zhao looked at them in surprise, especially the old man on the last side, which scared King Zhao so much that he almost fell from the upper position. The ministers who reacted had already bent down and respectfully paid homage to them.

Zhao Kuo looked at them blankly, what was going on? Mr. Lin? Mr. Le? Even Tian Dan came? And the old man? Xunzi? He was stunned and couldn't speak.

Everyone was about to pay homage to King Zhao. King Zhao was at a loss and hurriedly asked them to get up. These were antiques from Zhao State and people like Xunzi, so how could he dare to accept their gifts with peace of mind? Lin Xiangru coughed and slowly looked at Lou Chang in the distance. Lou Chang also widened his eyes at the old men, as if he was stunned.

Lin Xiangru shouted angrily: "The people standing here are the same age as your father. We love you like our younger generations, but you want to be so rude. What is the reason?"

Lou Chang was so scared that he leaned over to pay homage. The elderly Le Yi was supported by two people. He looked at Zhao Kuo and showed a gentle smile. The old man surnamed Pang next to him was also smiling and nodding at this moment. Tian Dan seemed a little cold and raised his head proudly. Xunzi looked a little resentful, and looked at the eyes of the ministers with disgust.

Lin Xiangru ignored the horrified Lou Chang. He turned his head and looked at Zhao Kuo not far away. He smiled and blinked.

Look, I said that your affairs will definitely succeed.

Because, you are never alone.
Chapter completed!