Lin Xiangru walked to Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Kuo hurriedly leaned over to pay homage. Lin Xiangru helped him up and said with a smile: "It's strong wind outside, hurry up and follow me." Lin Xiangru and Zhao Kuo walked into the mansion, while Lin Xiangru's old servant followed Ge. Ge frowned and giggled. His face changed constantly, and the weather was uncertain. The old servants and Lin Xiangru were both frightened by him.

Lin Xiangru asked suspiciously: "What happened to you, the master?"

Zhao Kuo shook his head helplessly and said, "I met an old man on the road with him. I just told him that the old man was Xunzi, so he looked like this."

Lin Xiangru stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I have heard of this, and I have also heard that you have helped him." Zhao Kuo was stunned and then said: "What Xunzi told you? This is just a trivial matter."

"Only by small things can a person's character be seen, don't you know this?"

"Get the teachings." Zhao Kuo said, and entered the inner room. Both of them sat down. Zhao Kuo then said solemnly: "I am very grateful for your help. If you hadn't come to help me, my plan room would have failed." Lin Xiangru said with some displeasure: "Is it just your own business to save the country? Although we are old, our pursuit of justice is not inferior to you."

"I really didn't expect that so many people would come to help me." Zhao Kuo said with a smile.

Lin Xiangru laughed and said, "I knew Shangjun's idea long before you could enter the palace. If you want to complete this, you alone would not work, so I went to General Le Yi. General Le Yi didn't wake up for much time, but when he heard that you were in trouble, he woke up again, shouting something about the riding robbery and ordered me to take him to the palace."

Zhao Kuo chuckled and asked again: "Where is Mr. Tian? I really don't know why he will come with me."

"General Le Yi and I went to find him. Originally, he did not agree. General Le Yi looked at him and said, Zhao Kuo from Zhao was like Tian Dan from Qi back then, and Tian Dan followed. Although he didn't speak, he had already expressed his position to Shangjun. This has helped you the greatest help. Please don't blame him."

Lin Xiangru said, and smiled and said, "As for Xunzi and Pang Gong, they met on the road. Xunzi originally came to meet Pang Gong this time. When they knew about you, they were willing to help."

When Zhao Kuo thought of Xunzi, he felt a little speechless. In his previous life, he didn't know how many works he had learned. Like Mencius, Confucius, and Laozi, he was an extremely majestic mountain in the hearts of descendants of China. They were the initial light of Chinese civilization. Facing such a person, Zhao Kuo really couldn't calm down.

There are often ignorant and stupid people standing on the shoulders of civilized giants, lowering their heads, spitting at the giants disdainfully, and cursing: Feudal fools, cut off my spine! They are complacent because of their extensive knowledge and ask shamelessly: Does he understand astronomy? Can he build planes? Such people are born on the towers of civilized bricks and stones. Perhaps they have indeed failed. At least, the truth they left to future generations about humility and respect is far from enough.

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath and asked, "Who is this Pang Gong?"

"His name is Pang Nuan, an old minister in Zhao State, with high qualifications. From the Supreme Lord to the ministers, there is no one who disrespects him."

"Oh? Old minister? Just like you?"

"It's different from me. He once discussed military affairs with King Wuling... When I was so old with you, I went to see him. At that time, he was already my age..."

Zhao Kuo widened his eyes. King Wuling's confidant minister? Oh my god, how old is this Pang Gong? Could it be even older than General Le Yi? Why are the people of Zhao so long? First there were Pang Nuan and Lian Po. Zhao Kuo hurriedly stood up and said, "I want to pay homage to this old general." Lin Xiangru shook his head and said, "He hurriedly left Handan and went to Dongwu."

"Oh, let such an old man run around...this..."

"You don't have to worry about this. The old general's body is particularly strong." Lin Xiangru said helplessly. After King Wuling's death, the old general left Zhao State and went to Chu State to study. Now Shangjun is particularly fond of talent, so he invited him back to Zhao State. Those who were worried about his health, such as Zhao She and Uncle Dong, have been killed by him. Even himself may not be able to withstand this old man.

The two talked for a while, and Lin Xiangru asked Zhao Kuo about his next plan.

Zhao Kuo said seriously: "The State of Zhao does not lack arable land, what is lacking is the people who cultivate. I want to mobilize the nobles of Zhao and send people to work hard on the arable land. I heard that there are many Hakka holders from the nobles. If these people can devote themselves to the farming, it will definitely play a role." Lin Xiangru shook his head and said: "Not mentioning whether your idea can be successful, it is just in this season, how to cultivate? Even if you want to cultivate, you have to wait until the seeds are sown."

It is October now. It is the first month of Qin. It is the first month of the Chinese New Year, and in Zhao, I have to wait another year.

Zhao Kuo said seriously: "It is not easy to let the nobles' disciples work in the farmland. It is indeed not suitable for farming at present. Grains are not good, but sunflower, leeks, onions, etc. can still grow. If the nobles can cultivate more in the courtyard to help the people, isn't this a good thing? I heard that in many places in Dai County, people feed on tree bark."

"The nobles save some millet from their teeth, plus a small amount of vegetables, can save a lot of people."

"I know this still cannot solve the problem of food, but before Pingyuan Jun asks for help, this is the only way I think of."

"Well..." Lin Xiangru nodded without saying anything more. He asked again, "Then what are you going to do?" Zhao Kuo said, "I know a young man from Handan City, called it Handan Made. I heard that he has many friends in Handan City, and I want to ask him for help." Before Zhao Kuo left, Lin Xiangru asked his old minister to find a fur of his own and handed it to Zhao Kuo, saying, "It's very windy outside. I see that you are wearing thin clothes, please bring this fur with you."

Zhao Kuo thanked him and left here wearing this fur.

Lin Xiangru stood in the courtyard, looking around, and the retainers asked in confusion: "What are you looking at?"

“I want to see where to grow vegetables.”

............

Handan Zao's father was Handan Ling. Because he was not old, he did not live separately. When Zhao Kuo came to Handan Ling Mansion, Handan Zao's father Zhao Li went out to greet him in person. Zhao Li was a kind person. When he heard Zhao Kuo's visit, he was surprised and happy. He hurried out of the mansion to welcome the horse couzi. Zhao Kuo still underestimated his fame. Perhaps the treatment in the palace gave him an illusion.

In Zhao State, Zhao Kuo's reputation was getting higher and higher. None of the people in the countryside knew him. Even these noble officials looked at him with a glimmer of light. Zhao Li was very happy to welcome Zhao Kuo to his home and wanted to hold a banquet to entertain him. Zhao Kuo hurriedly refused and stated that he was here to find Handan Zao. Zhao Li's face was a little confused and quickly sent someone to call Handan Zao.

When Handan Zao heard that Ma Fuzi came to find him, he couldn't believe his ears, so he jumped up from the bed and ran away. When he rushed in, Zhao Li's face was a little unhappy and glared at his son unhappily. Handan Zao then restrained himself and hurriedly leaned over to pay homage to Zhao Kuo. Zhao Kuo stepped forward to help him up. Several people sat indoors. Zhao Li's retainers were secretly observing the rumored Ma Fuzi.

Zhao Li and Handan Zao looked at Zhao Kuo with even more eyes. Zhao Li had no idea of ​​leaving space for the young people at all. They just sat and stared at Zhao Kuo without moving. Zhao Kuo had to say, "I came this time, I want to ask you to help you." When Handan Zao heard this, he was overjoyed and shouted, "Are you going to lead us to the battlefield? The more than 300 of us have been prepared long ago, please give me instructions!"

Zhao Kuo said again: "It's not this. You must know that I borrowed grain from Pingyuan Jun before."

When Handan Zao heard this, his eyes lit up and said, "I understand what you mean. I will go to the retainers and give you half of the food in my family." Zhao Li was furious when he heard this. He slapped Handan Zao's head and scolded, "It's your honor to help Ma Fuzi. How can you give half of it? Go and gather all the food I have in various places. I want to give it to Ma Fuzi!"

Zhao Kuo was shocked and hurriedly said, "I was not here to borrow food. I used to ask Pingyuanjun for help because Changping did not have enough food. But this time, it was because of the people of Zhao. Zhao's harvest this year was very bad. He collected many times of food and sent it to Shangdang. This made almost no food stored in the people of Zhao's family, and many people starved to death. I want the nobles from all over the country to help relieve the people."

"Zhao State has sent envoys to borrow grain for help. I know that the nobles of Zhao State are all kind and righteous gentlemen, and they cannot watch the people suffer such suffering. I want to ask them to help... I heard that it is the season for them to grow vegetables. If the nobles can have a variety of vegetables and take out some corn to help those people who cannot survive, this will save many lives. Handan Zao has made many friends, and this time I came to ask him to help."

Before Handan Zao could speak, Zhao Li laughed instead. He said, "Ma Fuzi is a kind and righteous person. If you send someone to give me a command in such a thing, because of your virtue, from the Shangjun to the doctor, there is no one who disrespects you or loves you. I will go to everyone to write a letter. I can swear to you that there is no one in Zhao who is unwilling to help you, please rest assured."

Zhao Li said confidently.

Zhao Kuo widened his eyes. Is my sign so easy to use?
Chapter completed!