Qin Gong

Chapter 249 Guo Kai's bid, after the quarrel, Bai Yan's unintentional words.

Inside the restaurant.

Bai Yan led the man to the attic of the private room, and as soon as he entered the private room, he saw the 35-year-old Guo Kai.

At first Bai Yan looked at Guo Kai who had never met before, and frowned slightly.

But next.

When he heard the man's introduction, Bai Yan was shocked.

"Mr. Xu, this is Lord Xiangguo Jianxin!"

The man introduced it to Bai Yan.

When Bai Yan heard the name Jian Xinjun, he immediately knew that the man in front of him was none other than the Prime Minister of Zhao Guo Kai whom he had been thinking about for a long time.

Duke Jin once said at the beginning that Guo Kai was born in the Guo family of Jinyang, Taiyuan.

The background of this Guo family is not ordinary, and its ancestors can be traced back to the period of King Wu of Zhou.

King Wu of Zhou named his uncle Guoshu in Dongguo. It was originally in Xingyang. Before and after Zhao Jianzi opened up Jinyang, the descendants of Uncle Guo moved to Jinyang. big family.

This is why Guo Kai was able to be the companion of Zhao Mourning King Zhao Yan at the beginning, not a slave.

Being able to read with the son of Zhao Guo, one can imagine the status of the Guo family in Zhao Guo.

"Xu Zixiao, I met Zhao Xiang!"

Bai Yan raised his hands and saluted Guo Kai slowly.

Bai Yan did not expect to meet Guo Kai in this way.

Looking at Guo Kai, who is in his thirties, with a round face and a mole between his nose and mouth, Bai Yan is full of curiosity.

It's hard to imagine that the ugly Guo Kai in front of him, who was just in his 30s, not only got rid of Lian Po, but also made Guo Kai the prime minister of Zhao after two generations of Zhao kings ascended the throne.

"Don't be too polite!"

Seeing Xu Zixiao, Guo Kai smiled and bowed his hands in return.

Thinking that what happened just now under the restaurant may have attracted some people's attention.

"When I saw you today, I wanted to have a few drinks with Xu Junzi in this restaurant, but I never wanted to forget the old wine from the mansion."

After Guo Kaili finished, he looked at the young Bai Yan, and after explaining to the surroundings, he cupped his hands again: "I don't know if Xu Junzi will show you some face, and follow Guo Kai to the mansion to drink and have fun!"

When Bai Yan heard that he was about to leave when he came here, he felt strange, but soon thought of the noise he had just made.

"Guo Xiang is so kind, Zi Xiao never dares to resign!"

Bai Yan cupped his hands at Guo Kai.

Seeing this, Guo Kai nodded in satisfaction and made a 'please' gesture.

Bai Yan raised his hand to return the salute, watched Guo Kai walk in front, and also left behind.

Sitting on Guo Kai's carriage.

Bai Yan looked at Guo Kai, knowing why Guo Kai came to him, obviously the matter of Liangsu had already reached Guo Kai's ears.

Although it was unexpected that Guo Kaihui appeared in this way, it was a good thing instead.

Because of Guo Kai's presence, where is Young Master Jia?

Listen to the movement outside the carriage.

Bai Yan didn't believe it.

Knowing that he has [-] shi of food and grass, the son Jia will not send someone to watch.

Although Cai didn't know it was Guo Kai just now, it's impossible for Young Master Jia not to know about the movement he made.

along the way.

Bai Yan was chatting and joking with Guo Kai, but when Guo Kai asked where the Xu clan was from, Bai Yan just changed the topic and kept silent.

Guo Kai was also a sensible person, seeing that Bai Yan didn't say anything, he didn't ask any more questions.

Half an hour later, Dang arrived at Guo Kai's mansion.

Bai Yan followed Guo Kai out of the carriage, and after entering the mansion, this spacious mansion gave Bai Yan the first feeling that he was rich.

Compared with Zhang's mansion in Xinzheng, Guo Kai's mansion does not have the heritage accumulated over decades like Zhang's mansion, but Guo Kai's mansion is superior in that the workmanship of the courtyard, gazebo, and promenade along the way is very exquisite and novel .

After a while.

Bai Yan followed Guo Kai to the main hall of the mansion, after some politeness, Bai Yan came to a wooden table and knelt down.

"I don't know if Guo Xiang asked Zi Xiao to come here today, but there is something important?"

Bai Yan sat down on his knees, looked at Guo Kai, and asked with cupped hands.

In the main hall.

Guo Kai, who was kneeling, heard Bai Yan's question, and smiled on his cheeks, looking at Bai Yan.

"Hey, I heard that Junzi Xu came to Handan for the purpose of selling grain!"

Guo Kai said slowly, while speaking, he looked at Bai Yan three times calmly, obviously he was observing.

After seeing all the beautiful concubines in the mansion come up, Guo Kai stretched out his hand to signal four of them to go to Bai Yan's side.

"Guo Xiang's news is really well-informed! Zi Xiao is amazed!"

When Bai Yan heard Guo Kai's words, he pretended to be surprised, then cupped his hands and said with a smile.

However, when he saw four young women approaching him with thin shirts and naked bodies, Bai Yan was still a little emotional, this Guo Kai was really as good as the rumors said, in terms of beauty, he was quite accomplished.

"Handan is only that big!"

Guo Kai smiled and shook his head slightly.

This sentence is quite suspected of showing off, but I have to admit that Guo Kai is absolutely well-informed in terms of news to know that Bai Yan has food when Young Master Jia has blocked the news.

Otherwise, as Guo Kai, he would never meet Bai Yan in person.

"Gentleman, drink!"

When Bai Yan was about to speak, a pure-looking woman came to lean on Bai Yan's ear and whispered.

Ears are the most memorable parts, even Bai Yan is no exception.

However, Bai Yan was interrupted, and the beautiful women on the left and right leaned on Bai Yan's arms one after another.

"Yes, I'm curious, Mr. Zhao Jia, what price will you give Xu Junzi!"

Hearing Guo Kai's question, Bai Yan came back to his senses and looked at Guo Kai.

Facing Bai Yan's gaze, Guo Kai didn't care.

"I invite Xu Junzi to come here today, just to ask, there is no malice!"

Guo Kai said.

Bai Yan thought for a moment, looked at the pitiful woman on the left and right, and met the woman's weak eyes.

"If you send it to Zhao Guo's army, it will cost you five hundred qian per stone, and if you send it to Daidi to the people, you will get 350 qian per stone."

Bai Yan said.

After finishing speaking, Bai Yan was also thinking about how to use Guo Kai to add fire to this situation.

"Oh? Why is there such a big difference between the same grain and millet?"

Guo Kai put his arms around the two concubines, frowned slightly, and looked at Bai Yan in surprise.

"Guo Xiang didn't know that the price of this grain depends on whether it offends the Qin State. If it does not offend the Qin State, the Xu family is willing to only take some hard money."

Bai Yan explained.

Hearing Bai Yan's words, Guo Kai was very surprised, and then couldn't help laughing.

"Wonderful, very wonderful!"

Guo Kai smiled and sighed, then put away his smile and looked at Bai Yan who was being served by the girls.

"I heard that for this trip, Xu Junzi brought a full five thousand shi of grain and millet."

Guo Kai said.

When Bai Yan heard Guo Kai's words, it was only then that he realized that Guo Kai still didn't know how much food he had here.

"This is Guo Xiang?"

Bai Yan looked at Guo Kai with great interest.

Guo Kai on the other side smiled when he saw Bai Yan's appearance.

"It's not a villain, it's actually the young master Zhao Jia who only cares about the people of Daidi. However, Guo Kai, as the Prime Minister of a country, besides Daidi, has to consider other places in the entire Zhao Kingdom. Not to mention, even the city of Handan needs food. millet."

On Guo Kai's face, he seemed very helpless, and seemed to be exhausted, and finally raised his hand towards the Handan Palace.

"Adhering to the principle of devoting oneself to Zhao Guo and sharing worries for my king, today Guo Kai wants to invite Mr. Xu to sell grain and grass to Guo Kai."

Guo Kai said while putting his hands on his chest, and then signaled to Bai Yan.

The words have been said to this extent, and they can already be said openly.

"Of course, Guo Kai will not let the Xu family suffer. Guo Kai is willing to buy the Xu family's five thousand shi grains for five hundred yuan a stone. What does Xu Junzi think?"

Guo Kai asked with a smile.

Inside the main hall.

As Guo Kai's voice fell, it gradually became quiet.

Bai Yan didn't speak in a hurry.

Looking at Guo Kai's appearance, Bai Yan didn't even have to think about it, Guo Kai would definitely not hand over all of this grain to Zhao Wangqian, even if he could hand over half of it, it would be impossible.

If Guo Kai could hand over grain and millet to King Zhao, how could Zhao Guo die in the future like Zhao Xiang.

Just when Bai Yan felt that Guo Kai had made up his mind to grab food from Young Master Jia.

Suddenly a servant came hurriedly.

"My lord, Young Master Zhao Jia is outside the residence and wants to see your lord!"

The servant came to the main hall and bowed his hands to Guo Kai to salute.

"what?"

Guo Kai was very surprised when he heard the servant's words, he didn't expect Young Master Jia to come so fast.

Guo Kai looked at Bai Yan suspiciously.

Facing Guo Kai's gaze, Bai Yan shook his head, indicating that he did not inform Young Master Jia.

see.

Guo Kai was even more puzzled.

"Let son Zhao Jia come in."

Guo Kai said softly, and then looked at Bai Yan: "Please Xu Junzi to go to the back room to do a little work, there will be a maid to serve Xu Junzi."

Guo Kai originally wanted to ask Bai Yan to avoid him for a while, but right now he doesn't want to have a confrontation with Young Master Jia.

However, just as the voice fell, a sound came from outside the main hall.

"No need!"

The one who spoke was none other than King Zhao's son Jia, who had had several encounters with Bai Yan.

Under Bai Yan's gaze, Young Master Jia strode towards the main hall from outside the courtyard, and the servants dared not stop him along the way.

Even though Guo Kai is the prime minister of Zhao Guo, he is also the trustworthy king of Zhao Guo, but compared to Gong Zijia, although Guo Kai has status, but in terms of blood, he is far inferior to Gong Zijia.

Young Master Jia is the royal family member of King Zhao, who represents the royal family behind him.

"Young master, why is this so?"

Seeing Young Master Jia, Guo Kai clasped his hands and saluted, then asked softly, frowning.

Young Master Jia heard Guo Kai's words, glanced at Bai Yan who was surrounded by all the girls, and turned to look at Guo Kai.

"Then ask Xiang Guo!"

Young Master Jia's tone refused to budge.

At this time, Bai Yan pulled out his arms from the arms of the girls, stood up and saluted the young master Jiaji.

"Zi Xiao, I've seen you, Young Master!"

Bai Yan saluted.

When Young Master Jia saw this, he looked displeased, but he also saluted Bai Yan back.

"I am Zhao Xiang. I heard that Xu Junzi brought grain into Zhao, so I made a special inquiry. Dare to ask you, what's wrong?"

Guo Kai glanced at Bai Yan, then looked at Young Master Jia and asked.

"Ask Guo Xiang if it is inappropriate, is Guo Xiang collecting grain for Zhao Guo, or collecting grain for his own self-interest!"

Young Master Jia looked at Guo Kai with a strange look.

Others are afraid of Guo Kai, but his son Jia is not.

"The truth is, of course, to relieve my king's worries and buy food for Zhao."

Guo Kai cupped his hands in the direction of Handan and said.

At this moment, Guo Kai looked at Young Master Jia rather unkindly, but behind Young Master Jia stood the royal family members, and many civil and military officials in the court were heartbroken to Young Master Jia, so he had no chance.

"If you are buying grain for the Zhao country, why did Guo Xiang cover it up and invite Xu Junzi to the house, and then deliberately avoid Zhao Jia?"

Young Master Jia laughed absurdly when he heard Guo Kai's words.

"If Prime Minister Guo paid for it privately to buy food for the Zhao country, can Zhao Jia take a look today and be a witness?"

Young Master Jia said.

As soon as these words came out, Guo Kai's expression changed, and even Bai Yan looked at Young Master Jia in surprise.

Bai Yan didn't expect that young master Jia's words and deeds would be so 'hard', really merciless.

Guo Kai knew that if he really paid for the five thousand shi grains in Bai Yan's hands at the price just now, then he would lose 250 gold for nothing.

"Today, Guo Kai just heard that Xu Junzi has food, asked about it, and reported it to the king at a later date, just because he was worried that the young master might misunderstand."

Guo Kai did not take the words of Young Master Jia, and emphasized that Xu Zixiao was invited to come here today, just to ask if there is any food.

"Then dare to ask Guo Xiang if there is any result. If there is nothing wrong, Jia has something important, and wants to invite Xu Junzi to the mansion, can Guo Xiang make it easier?"

Young Master Jia looked at Guo Kai and asked,
"It's natural!"

Guo Kai said four words simply.

"Then thank you Guo Xiang!"

Young Master Jia bowed to Guo Kaiji, after Guo Kai returned the gift, he turned around and bowed to Bai Yanji.

Bai Yan also hastily returned the gift.

"Please!"

Young Master Jia said to Bai Yan.

Bai Yan nodded, before leaving, Bai Yan saluted Guo Kai.

"If there is time in the future, Zi Xiao will visit Guo Xiang again!"

Bai Yan said to Guo Kai.

Seeing this, Young Master Jia did not blame him, because Young Master Jia also knew that Guo Kai was Zhao Guo's prime minister, if Xu Zixiao offended, there would be countless troubles.

Therefore, Young Master Jia can also understand Xu Zixiao's principle of not offending both sides.

"In the future, open, I will definitely prepare it with fine wine!"

Guo Kai faced Bai Yan, said with a smile, and bowed his hands in return.

After the ceremony.

Guo Kai stood at the same spot, watching Young Master Jia leaving with Bai Yan, his smile gradually disappeared, but his face was filled with anger instead.

After a while.

Guo Kai bent down, picked up the jug on the table and threw it on the ground.

Accompanied by a loud noise.

Guo Kai's two beautiful concubines, as well as the women who had just served Bai Yan, were all trembling with fright.

"Zhao Jia!"

Guo Kai gritted his teeth and said the name of Young Master Jia, his eyes were fierce.

Handan city.

The sun was scorching, Bai Yan was sitting in Young Master Jia's carriage.

"Young master came fast enough!"

Bai Yan looked at Young Master Jia's warm and angry face, and joked with a smile.

As soon as these words came out, Young Master Jia's face changed, knowing about the surveillance, it was obvious that Bai Yan had sensed it.

"The matter is of great importance. Jia dare not be careless, and I hope Mr. Xu will not blame him!"

Young Master Jia sighed and said to Bai Yan.

Bai Yan cupped his hands in return, expressing his understanding.

Looking at Young Master Jia, after getting in touch with him, even though he has never met Zhao Wangqian, Bai Yan can still feel that if Young Master Jia succeeds as King Zhao, and Li Mu leads the army.

If Qin State wants to destroy Zhao State, it may be as difficult as reaching the sky!
"Just now, Guo Kai only knew that Zi Xiao had five thousand shi grains in his hand, and Zi Xiao never told Guo Kai that he had [-] shi!"

Bai Yan said to Young Master Jia.

When Young Master Jia heard this, his face became happy, not only because he knew that Guo Kai didn't know much, but more importantly, he could feel that Xu Zixiao was inclined to him.

"Thank you Zixiao!"

Young Master Jia cupped his hands and said.

However, before Young Master Jia could finish speaking, after Bai Yan returned the gift, he pretended to sigh casually.

"Fang Cai Zi Xiao looked at Guo Kai's behavior and really couldn't believe it. The King of Zhao actually ordered such a person to be a chancellor. If the son had succeeded to the throne, how could the Zhao Kingdom have fallen into such a situation?"

Bai Yan sighed, shaking his head full of pity.

As the saying goes, the speaker has no intentions, but the listener has intentions. Young Master Jia couldn't help feeling so emotional when he heard that even Xu Zixiao, a descendant of the Xu family, who had just come to Handan to do business, met himself and Guo Kai.

It would be false if Young Master Jia didn't feel touched.

After all, as the son of Zhao Guochang, he was the one who should succeed to the throne. If he succeeded, how could he use such a villain as Guo Kai.

Now Zhao Guo, how can there be no food available!

Think of the tragic situation in Zhao Guo today.

Young Master Jia's eyes were red, and a look of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

"How dare Jia refuse to follow the father's will."

Young Master Jia said pretending not to care, but how stiff and embarrassing that smile was, how could Bai Yan not see it.

Bai Yan knew what Young Master Jia said, so it could be interpreted as other meanings.

But on the surface, after hearing what Young Master Jia said, Bai Yan didn't say much anymore, as if he had just inadvertently sighed, he turned his head and stretched out his hand to open the curtain, looking at the street and pedestrians outside the window.

(End of this chapter)