Chapter 79 In the first quarter, the young general is full of pride

The rumor that Qin Jun was afraid of Ma Fuzi actually aroused extraordinary repercussions among Zhao Guojun and his ministers. When King Xiaocheng heard it for the first time, he just smiled.But in just ten days, more than 20 ministers successively reported the news about the market in Xianglu to him.That day Lord Pingyuan entered the palace to discuss matters concerning Shangdang's supplies, and King Xiaocheng asked with a smile, "It is said that the Qin Army is afraid of Mafuzi, has Uncle Wang heard of it?"Mr. Pingyuan pondered for a while and said: "The old minister has heard about it for a long time, but he was afraid that the rumors would be deceitful, so he dared not report to the king." Do some investigation?" Lord Pingyuan said: "The king has this intention, the old minister should arrange the investigation."

Within ten days, there were scouts reporting back from Shangdang one after another. There were indeed stories about fathers and sons in horse suits circulating among the soldiers of the Qin army. The soldiers gossiped by the campfire at night, and they also talked about how horse suits were. , But I never heard the saying that I was afraid of Ma Fuzi.Only one scout who sneaked into the Qin army camp disguised as a Hanoi grain transporter said that he heard the Qin general Wangling yelling loudly: "Bird! Ma Fuzi didn't come to retreat! Can the old Lian Po know how to fight? Pass!" Xia captured this old man alive!" Another ten days later, the secret envoy sent to Xianyang reported: People in Xianyang also talked a lot about the fact that Lord Mafu was better than the Qin army back then, but now Lord Wu'an is no good, but as long as Lian Po leads the army, what about the Qin army? Even a general can defeat this old soldier, and Qin will still destroy Zhao!The most important thing is that the secret envoy had several drinks and conversations with the officials of Qin Guo Guowei's mansion through the great merchants of the Chu State; the officials all sighed for the imminent death of Lord Wu An, but when it came to the battle situation, they were all relaxed and casual , Said that Wang Lu may be comparable to Ma Fuzi, but it is more than enough to deal with Lao Lianpo!

Mr. Pingyuan pondered over and over again, but he didn't know how to make a decision. In all fairness, Mr. Pingyuan is very disapproving of Zhao Kuo's various styles, and he really has no bottom for Zhao Kuo's military skills.However, after three years, the confrontation between the armies of the two countries must come to an end, and long-term defense is not the way out. In addition, Qi Qi will die in vain. Could it be that the time has really come to turn things around?If there is such a good opportunity through the ages, but he buried a good general because of his own likes and dislikes, wouldn't he be a sinner of Zhao Guo?At least, Mr. Li Mu Pingyuan recommended by Zhao Kuo was highly appreciated and valued. After a long night of talks, he immediately appointed Li Mu as General Yunzhong.If Zhao Kuo had Li Mu's majestic demeanor, what would the husband say?When it comes to selecting generals, Mr. Pingyuan instinctively likes Li Mu.But looking back, Li Mu was not as passionate and creative as Zhao Kuo, and he was as calm and calm as Zhao Kuo; besides, Li Mu was younger than Zhao Kuo, and he had no prestige in the army.In contrast, most of the generals of the Zhao army are the generals of the Ma Fujun in those days. Almost everyone admires the major general Zhao Kuo three points.But what does the old general think?Three years ago, I made an appointment with the old general in front of the army, and vowed to be the foundation of Handan for Lao Lianpo. Once I retired, what would the old general do?

After tossing and turning all night, still unable to decide what to do, he left the bed at 3:00 Yin Shi in the morning, and Mr. Ping Yuan entered the palace in time for Mao Shi.King Xiaocheng was listening to Lin Xiangru's report on the situation of the countries. Seeing Lord Pingyuan entering the study, he waved his hand and asked Lin Xiangru to wait a while, then turned around and smiled at Lord Pingyuan.Mr. Pingyuan explained the reports of all parties one by one, and finally said: "It is difficult for the old minister to decide the authenticity of this matter, but it is up to King Zhao to decide." King Xiaocheng was excited when he heard this, and said: "If it is so, it is God's will!" "My king It’s bad!” Lin Xiangru, who had been sitting quietly and listening, suddenly interrupted, “The rumors in Handan, the minister also heard about it. Let’s not say that these rumors may be used by the Qin State, but in terms of the facts, Ma Fuzi can’t be a general. .”

"But why?" King Xiaocheng was a little displeased. But Lin Xiangru said calmly: "Although Zhao Kuo is famous, he only talks about military affairs based on books, and he doesn't know how to respond according to the facts. Using Zhao Kuo as a general is like a stick of glue." "Gum pillars and zithers? How do you say that?" "The tuning column is glued, and the harp can't make a sound. Zhao Kuo, as a general, is like glueing a half-million-strong army's flexible way, but Yu fights fiercely to the death, and the consequences will be disastrous!"

King Zhao Xiaocheng was silent for a while, thought for a while and smiled: "Shangqing's theory of Zhao Kuo is too biased." "Old ministers talk about their talents, but with a public heart, God can learn from them!" "Alright, I will discuss it with Uncle Wang before we discuss it." King Xiaocheng waved his hand, obviously asking Lin Xiangru to stop talking.Lin Xiangru had already become an old minister who had faded from generation to generation, and King Xiaocheng was far from being as loyal as he was with King Huiwen. Moreover, King Xiaocheng had clearly concluded that his evaluation of talent was unfair, so it would be counterproductive to comment on Zhao Kuo.After all, Lin Xiangru was sharp, so he thought clearly, so he said goodbye as soon as he bowed his hands.

On the next day, another news spread in Handan: Lin Xiangru and Lian Po had a close relationship, so they slandered Ma Fuzi and sought personal gain for his cronies!Rumors were raging, and within a few days, it was known to both the government and the public.Mr. Pingyuan felt that the rumor was really strange, so he went to the palace to remind King Zhao to make a decisive decision, otherwise the Shangdang army would be unstable, and the hearts of the people in Handan would also be unstable.Although he didn't say it clearly, Mr. Pingyuan obviously hoped that King Zhao would regard the rumors of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru as the use of Qin, dispel his thoughts about using Zhao Kuo, comfort Lian Po and quell the rumors.Unexpectedly, King Xiaocheng had already summoned Zhao Kuo for a secret talk at night when the rumors spread, but at this moment, he had another plan. As soon as Lord Pingyuan urged him, he immediately issued an edict: worship Zhao Kuo, the son of Mafu, as the general and commander in chief. The Shangdang army will fight against the Qin State!

When the news came out, the people of Handan rushed to tell each other, and the city was full of joy for a while, and all the subjects of the government and the opposition generously asked for the battle.King Xiaocheng was very excited. For the first time, he felt that he had made a wise decision to obey the heavens and respond to others. He immediately issued another edict: Three days later, he will personally lead the ministers who raised the court to march for the general in Jiaoting! After the edict was issued, King Xiaocheng immediately called Lord Pingyuan into the palace, and asked Lord Pingyuan to go to Shangdang to sit in the township, one to supervise the army, and the other to serve as the general backup of Zhao Kuo's army's food, grass and supplies.In fact, Zhao Kuo replaced Lianpo, Pingyuan Jun replaced Zhao Kuo, and King Xiaocheng sat in Handan to make the final decision.Mr. Pingyuan agreed without hesitation.King Zhao has been on the throne for seven years, and many things have shown signs of arbitrariness. If he insists on staying in Handan and resigning from the army, it is really inappropriate.Just when the monarch and his ministers were discussing all the details of coordinating the grain and grass, the old servant came to report that Mrs. Ma Fujun was sick and asked to see her.

"Please." King Xiaocheng had already stood up and walked towards the hall. Zhao She's widow is already a gray-haired old lady, leaning on a bamboo stick to salute, but was supported by the smiling King Xiaocheng.Even so, the old lady insisted on bowing slightly to King Xiaocheng before sitting on the embroidered pier brought by the servant. "Old madam, it's a matter of well-being!" King Xiaocheng smiled and said a blessing speech loudly. "My lord, did you use Zhao Kuo as a general?" The old lady asked abruptly, but her expression was exceptionally sober.

King Xiaocheng nodded and smiled, "That's right. Mr. Ma Fu has a tiger in his door!" "Your Majesty is in trouble." The old lady shook her head, gasped for a few breaths and then calmed down, "Mr. Ma Fu told me several times during his lifetime that if Zhao Kuo were to become a general, he would destroy the army and humiliate the country. I asked him how he saw it? Mr. Ma Fu Said that Zhao Kuo's three illnesses are incurable." "Three diseases?" Mr. Pingyuan couldn't help laughing, "Which three diseases?" "Reading military books to find chapters and excerpts, you have talent but you don't know."

"Mr. Ma Fu has been questioned by his son many times, and his angry words don't count!" King Xiaocheng laughed. "Excessive arrogance, reckless plotting, easy to talk about military affairs. This is two things." "Such assertions are big and useless, why should the old lady take it seriously!" The old lady kept shaking her head, and said earnestly to herself: "When my father was there, he was ordered by the king to be a general, so he joined the army without asking about family affairs; all rewards from the royal family were shared among the soldiers; there were hundreds of relatives and friends, and none of them took a single person with them." Entering the army. Now Zhao Kuo is a general, and the royal family rewards are hidden at home to buy a lot of land; in the army, if you are not a soldier, the soldiers will not dare to look up... This father and son are not the same, I hope my king will take back his life, and not get it Wrong country." King Xiaocheng was silent for a while, and finally couldn't help saying: "Old lady, even if there are mistakes in these details, it is not for the sake of the general's great integrity. People are not sages and sages, who can do nothing? Why is it that Zhao Kuo's nature is so meticulous that he must be punished? In this way, Lian Po's old man has no literature, and Lin Xiangru was once a beggar, so he can't be a pillar?" The old lady was silent for a long time, then panted and said, "There is no one who knows a son like a parent. Your Majesty insists on using Zhao Kuo as a general, so I ask you to allow me and my family members not to be punished." "Please!" King Xiaocheng clapped his hands enthusiastically, "Mr. Ma Fu has the merit of defeating the Qin army for the first time, so the old lady and the family should be exempted from sitting. On the day of Zhao Kuo's achievement, the old lady and the family will be rewarded together!" "The heart of parents is only known by God!" Mr. Pingyuan sighed and came to comfort him, "Old lady, this is all I have said, so don't say any more. Once the order is made, the hearts of the soldiers and the people must not be disturbed." The old lady stopped talking, just nodded while wiping her tears, and was helped away by the maid.King Xiaocheng looked at the thoughtful Lord Pingyuan, turned around and ordered: "Xuan Zhaokuo enters the palace!" When the Shangdang stalemate entered the third year, Zhao Kuo's military affairs decreased day by day, and later it was simplified to one thing: going back and forth between Handan and Shangdang once a month, coordinating the transportation of grain and grass at the Guowei Mansion in Handan, Quite a large tent to hand over grain and grass.Although they never had any troubles with Lian Po, Zhao Kuo and Lian Po almost never discussed their battlefield experience.But Zhao Kuo is by no means idle, let alone without knowledge, on the contrary, he is busier.This busyness is due to all kinds of military affairs outside of his own military affairs.As long as he was in Shangdang, Zhao Kuo would always visit Zhao Jun's fortifications one by one, and draw a map of the fortifications when he returned to Xingyuan.After more than two years, Zhao Kuo has surveyed all the forty-six barriers in the two major defense zones, and has drawn all the forty-six large maps.Just when the rumors of Wu An Jun Bai Qi's death were circulating, Zhao Kuo surveyed all the barriers again, and went back to Xingyuan to compare the barrier maps, and found that all the barriers had not changed in the past three years!Zhao Kuo became angry immediately, and immediately rushed back to Handan with a large scroll of fortress maps, begging to see King Xiaocheng overnight.This is the secret talk between Zhao Kuo and King Xiaocheng at night.King Xiaocheng was greatly shocked by Zhao Kuo's words: "Old Lian Po once said to Lord Pingyuan: But if there is a chance to attack Qin, he should attack Qin! Since this is the case, he should make preparations for attacking the enemy year by year, or set up equipment, or move forward. Or secretly dig out the tunnel. However, all the barriers have not changed for three years, how can the Zhao army have the heart to attack the enemy? With such a solid defense, I really don't understand what the old general will do!" Looking at the fortress map full of several major cases, and looking at the young general who has become dark and thin, King Xiaocheng was very moved, and couldn't help sighing: "Ma Fuzi, Bai Qi, this evil spirit is going to kill him in the end." In the end! If you are a general, what should you do?" But Zhao Kuo let out a long sigh: "It's a pity that Zhao Kuo was born at an untimely time, and he couldn't compete with Bai Qi!" King Xiaocheng's eyes suddenly brightened: "Ma Fu I look forward to confronting Bai Qi, how strong and strong!" Zhao Kuo then said calmly: "The country should not be built with the danger of mountains and rivers, and the enemy should not be defeated with weak generals. If our people place their hope of victory on Bai Qi's death It's just a matter of luck. It's really not worth it. The army should attack when it's attacking, and when it's defending, how can it be based on who the enemy is in command of? If this is the case, Tian Dan, as a merchant, cannot fight Le Yi! Even though Bai Qi is the god of war today, he must fight on the battlefield, so why not be afraid of it!" It was this night talk that made King Xiaocheng suddenly have a heavy feeling for Zhao Kuo.Not everyone possesses the bearing of a decisive battle, and for generals, it is even more precious.Lao Lian is quite courageous to hear from the princes, but he is not without fear of fighting and defending success.When the Qin army's iron cavalry invaded Yanyu and Wu'an, Lao Lianpo was afraid and dared not go out to fight. How can he say no today?The Qin army was also invincible back then, and the six Shandong countries had no victory against the Qin army.According to ordinary talent, Zhao Jun can only defend according to the danger.However, it was precisely the father Wang Huiyan who made the decision not to use Lian Po or the famous Le Yi two sons, but resolutely used Zhao She who shouted "Meeting on a narrow road and the brave wins". Stand shoulder to shoulder with Qin!If there is no such action, Zhao Guo'an will be out of the world?Now facing Bai Qi, who fears the world like a god, Zhao Kuo can only face him with the heart of war, and the battlefield survey is so solid, can it be said that he is mild-tempered and arrogant?To have Zhao Kuo is another great opportunity for Zhao Guo. If you, Zhao Dan, do not have the decisive courage of your father Wang Huiyan, you will lose this eternal opportunity that will never come again! However, King Xiaocheng's determination did not waver at all. At this moment, what King Xiaocheng has to do is to comfort Zhao Kuo so that he will not be disturbed by his mother's words.When Zhao Kuo hurried into the palace, he laughed easily when he heard King Xiaocheng Pingyuan's words: "My father despised me all his life. Everyone knows that. My father said this not only to my mother, but also to the previous kings. Zhao Kuo If you care about it, what kind of system is it?" Mr. Pingyuan couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Ma Fu and his son are also a miracle in the world! Father and son treat each other lightly, speak out to each other, and even involve the mother, but no one cares about it!" But turned And he laughed in a low voice, "If the major general wants to buy real estate, don't be too busy. I will help you with such matters. Let's fight the war first!" Zhao Kuo laughed loudly: "It's awesome to be honest! I'm in Wu'an Gudi bought 600 mu of grassland, which is specially used for my thousand cavalry team to train horses. When it was heard by the old mother, it became a private property purchase. What can I say?" Mr. Pingyuan couldn't help being surprised: "General The guards of thousands of riders have their own military horses, why bother to buy land and train horses?" Zhao Kuo said with a smile: "Last year, Li Mu was entrusted by me to buy 600 untamed wild horses for me from the Linhu tribe in Yinshan. I want to tame them out as soon as possible, to replace the old horses of the Thousand Cavalry Team, and make the Thousand Cavalry Team into a storm cavalry! You don’t know Bai Qi, but in the army, will you lead three hundred Iron Eagle Swordsmen?” King Xiaocheng was shocked. Excited, he immediately ordered the old servants around him: "Commit the edict: Give the general a thousand pieces of gold!" Zhao Kuo was not humble, and he bowed generously: "Thank you, my king!" Lord Pingyuan burst out again Laughter: "Ma Fuzi is so strong! This old man will be your military governor!" The three monarchs and ministers laughed at the same time. Three days later, when the early autumn sun was about to hang over the cornices of the majestic archery tower, there was already a flood of vehicles, horses, and pedestrians outside the west gate of Handan.Prince Zhao Xiaocheng led a hundred officials to come from the west of the official road, and the common people of Handan were empty alleys. They flocked from all directions to the simple and huge welcome and see-off stone pavilion. Looking at the stone pavilion and the official road, you have to see the demeanor of the young general who is proud to fight against Bai Qi! In the middle of the mountain in the sun, I heard the sound of drums and horns in the distance, and saw the flags of the military camp outside the west gate of Handan flying, and a big army and horse swept over the ground like flames!In a short while, a big red flag and a big "Zhao" came into view.Under the banner of the banner, a dark and tall handsome general sat on a snow-white horse, with a red rust-gold cloak loosely curled up, a handsome spear shining brightly on his head, and a brown tight-fitting beard and leather armor, he was as mighty as a god.Behind Qianqi was a red-maned Yinshan strong horse. Just the sound of the horse's hooves rumbling as neatly as a war drum made the Zhao people, who were riding and shooting, applaud.When the cavalry came rushing in like lightning, they suddenly stood up like a mountain outside the pavilion, and cheers of "Long live the general!" and "Long live the horse suit!" resounded all over the mountains and plains. The courtiers lined the road, and the music was melodious. King Xiaocheng stepped forward on the thick red felt, facing Zhao Kuo who was striding towards him, and picked up a huge and heavy bronze wine bar from the tray of the servant behind him.Zhao Kuo cupped his hands and said, "The minister is in armor, so I can't fully salute", then he took the bronze prince with both hands and gurgled down a swig.Zhao Kuo's cheeks flushed immediately after a series of three lords chilled Zhao Jiu, and he said generously: "My king leads the people in the court and the people to act bravely for my ministers, and I invite you to sing a song to show your ambition!" "Okay!" King Xiaocheng turned around and waved his sleeves, "Le Gong, Zhao Feng!" The Warring States proverb says: Qin and Zhao are of the same clan.Zhao Ren's Le Feng is exactly the same as Qin Ren's Le Feng, they are both generous and heroic like screaming, and they are both full of sorrow and pain. Together with "Zhao Feng", I heard Huang Zhong Da Lu's string pipe excited, Zhao Kuo Qiang pulled out the crescent saber, and saw a clear, high-pitched voice burst out of the sky amidst the flashing blue light: With a loud voice from Xiang Ye Xingyun, Zhao Kuo's scimitar was sheathed.All the people in the audience were silent, but King Xiaocheng was in tears and bowed deeply to Zhao Kuo.Suddenly, cheers flooded the countryside of Handan like earth-shattering.Zhao Kuo stood up and bowed to King Xiaocheng, then flew on his horse.With a sound of drums, a piece of flying flame rolled away with a little bit of snow and white dust.King Xiaocheng looked at the horse team going away, but actually stood there for a long time.