my brother champion

Chapter 64 Sudden Attack!The eccentric King Zhao
After the convoy set off from Chang'an City, they drove on the road for five days.

This afternoon, I finally arrived at the border of Zhao State.I believe that in the evening, you can reach Handan County.

Huo Guang rode a horse by himself after sharing a carriage with Zhang Tang, the doctor of the imperial censor, since the last time he set off.

"Hey, it's a good thing I can ride a horse!" Huo Guang glanced at Doctor Yushi's dilapidated carriage, and couldn't help but read a few words.

The convoy continued on its way.

after awhile.

Zhang Tang suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage, stretched out his hand to wave at Huo Guang, and said, "Huo Yilang, come in the carriage, this old man has something to tell you!"

"Ha..." Huo Guang snorted softly, and said, "Mr. Zhang, I won't go in. I'm afraid you will teach me how to do things again."

however.

Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, said, "Tell you, that's what His Majesty meant!"

"Oh"

Huo Guang's voice was drawn out, and then he suddenly said: "Let's forget it, I'll be punished at worst, and don't get a few rulers in this carriage!"

Zhang Tang sighed helplessly, and said: "Then you come closer, the old man really has something to say."

Really something?
Huo Guang glanced at the old guy, then leaned over suspiciously, and asked, "Please tell me, Mr. Zhang, what's the matter?"

Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, said at this time: "Have you known King Zhao?"

Huo Guang immediately shook his head.

His understanding of Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu is limited to knowing that there is such a person.

after all.

Who wants to know a king!

Of course, if you want to talk about King Jing of Zhongshan, then he understands it very well.Who made this guy able to give birth, and then became an ancestor who claimed to be the emperor's uncle.

But then again?

It seems that the kings in the period of Emperor Wu were more able to give birth.
Seeing him shake his head, Zhang Tang, the doctor of the imperial censor, immediately said: "King Zhao is a cunning and treacherous man, humble and flattering, and often hurts people with sophistry."

"When the time comes, you will enter the feudal kingdom of King Zhao, so please remember one thing."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Huo Guang frowned slightly, looked at Zhang Tang, the censor, and asked, "How do you know this? Oh, no, I should ask, how dare you say that about King Zhao? I'm not afraid that His Majesty will punish you if he knows what you said. "

Not finished.

He was interrupted by Zhang Tang: "This is what His Majesty told me!"

What did His Majesty say?

Huo Guang was even more puzzled, and asked: "Since your Majesty knows that King Zhao is a man, why didn't you treat him?"

Hear this.

Doctor Yushi chuckled lightly, then shook his head and said, "Huo Yilang, you are too young."

"Why does Your Majesty want to rule your brother?"

"A pot of meat, even if it's boiled, it's still a pot of meat. If a dead mouse didn't fall into it, who would throw away a pot of boiled meat?"

This is over.

Huo Guang also thought about it.

It is indeed as the imperial historian Zhang Tang said!

As long as the vassals below don't have the intention of rebelling, Emperor Wu generally doesn't care what they do.

after all.

There is the Tweet Order of the No. [-] conspiracy in the ages.

The fiefdoms of these kings with feudal states will become smaller and smaller as more and more offspring are born.

And the Liu family's Feng Wang is particularly capable of giving birth.
Under the two additions.

The longer it is delayed, the less able it is to rebel.

The reason why he made up his mind to deal with Prince Zhao Liu Dan this time is mainly due to the things committed by the other party, which are too contrary to human relations and ruin the reputation of the royal family.

After chatting with Dr. Yu Shi about things to pay attention to, Huo Guang went to Zhao Guo with peace of mind.

at dusk.

The group finally arrived at Handan County, where Zhao State was located.

Just didn't expect it!
When they entered the city, they encountered a group of patrolling guards and surrounded them.

This group of guards was stroked, and the leader was dressed in black cloth and came with a torch in his hand. He asked arrogantly and rudely, "Where did you guys come from?"

"and also!"

"What are you going to do in Handan City?"

The servant of the convoy who was questioned had no choice but to explain: "We came from Chang'an City, and we have something to do here in Handan!"

however.

Faced with such an explanation.

The middle-aged man in black cloth said angrily, "He's from Chang'an? Fart!"

"You guys are dressed poorly, so could it be from Chang'an?"

"I read!"

"It must be thieves in the kingdom, come here, arrest them all for me."

As soon as the middle-aged man in black cloth finished speaking, the pawns behind him all prepared to attack.

Huo Guang, who was leading the horse, was also confused by this scene!

I didn't expect that there were such vicious inspectors, and they didn't even ask clearly, so they were going to be arrested as thieves?
Seeing that the two sides are about to clash.

At this moment.

Zhang Tang, the official censor who was sitting in the carriage, came out and said with a smile, "King Zhao, what are you doing?"

"I am following His Majesty's order to investigate Li Xiangguo!"

"Why did you bring someone to arrest the old man just after you entered the city?"

King Zhao?

Is this the Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu?Then why is he wearing a black cloth and leading people to patrol at night!

Isn't this what officials do?
Huo Guang was very puzzled, but he didn't speak, just quietly listening to the conversation between Zhang Gong and Zhao Wang.

at this time.

The middle-aged man in black cloth suddenly frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why don't I remember that there is someone like you in Chang'an?"

Zhang Tang laughed and said: "Of course you don't remember me. When I came to Chang'an last time, I, Zhang Tang, was just a small knife and pen official under His Majesty's hands."

"As for now!"

"Thanks to the emperor's grace, I have been appointed as the imperial doctor."

After hearing this.

The middle-aged man in black, called King Zhao, waved his hand to signal the group of pawns he led to disperse, and said with a smile on his face, "It turned out to be Zhang Yushi. This is really a big flood that rushed into the Dragon King Temple. Hit the family!"

"Eh? No!"

"Your Majesty sent you to investigate the matter of Li Xiangguo, why didn't you inform me in advance?"

Zhang Tang, the censor, laughed and said, "If you have been notified in advance, how can you investigate Li Xiangguo's matter?"

King Zhao raised his eyebrows and said displeasedly, "What does Zhang Yushi mean by that?"

"It depends on what you mean?" Zhang Tangmian replied without changing his expression: "As soon as I came here, you led someone to arrest me, but what do you say?"

King Zhao waved his hand directly, and said, "Hey, it's purely a misunderstanding. Recently, thieves in the kingdom have been rampant. Why don't I bring my pawns to supervise the investigation?"

"I didn't know that I didn't even catch a mosquito for a few days, but I caught you today."

"Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings!"

Upon hearing this, the censor doctor Zhang Tang didn't mind whether what Zhao Wang said was true or not, he just smiled lightly and said, "Since Zhao Wang knows it's a misunderstanding, why don't you let it go now?"

"It just so happens that I have driven my old bones for several days, and I am also tired."

"I also hope that King Zhao can arrange a place for us to rest."

Zhao Wang heard it.

Immediately burst into laughter, said: "It's easy to say, easy to say, you just go with the king's guard."

"I will find a place for you tonight and have a good rest."

"Tomorrow, this king will hold a grand banquet to cleanse the dust for you."

Upon hearing this, Doctor Yushi Zhang Tang immediately said, "Okay, then I would like to thank King Zhao for his kindness."

after that.

A group of people followed Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu's inspection team and went to a side hall to rest.

After all, Handan City is not Chang'an, so the accommodation conditions are naturally the same.

Huo Guang didn't care about the poor conditions.

just.

Looking at the low bed assigned to him, he couldn't help frowning.Since I was a child, I have the habit of not being able to sleep when changing a bed.

It was like this when I first came to Chang'an.

just now.

He is like this again.

I stayed up until around midnight before I felt drowsy.It just felt like I hadn't slept for a while when I was woken up by the knock on the door.

Huo Guang opened the door in a daze. Seeing that it was the accompanying servant, he asked unhappily, "What's the matter?"

"It was Zhang Yushi who asked me to wake you up. He asked you to go to his room immediately, saying that we have something important to discuss!" said the servant.

Have something to discuss?
What the hell is this guy doing!

It's really important, why didn't you call him last night?It happened that I couldn't sleep at that time!
no way.

Huo Guang had no choice but to nod his head and said, "Got it, got it, go back and tell Mr. Zhang that I'll go after I wash my face."

"promise!"

After the servant responded, he retreated.

Huo Guang resisted his sleepiness and washed his face before going to the room of the imperial historian Zhang Tang.

dong dong dong~
After knocking on the door, Zhang Tang's voice came from inside, saying, "Come in!"

then.

Huo Guang pushed the door open, and when they met, he complained: "Mr. Zhang, why didn't you talk about something last night? You insisted on waking me up early in the morning to talk about it!"

Zhang Tang snorted and said, "I'm afraid that the wall has ears at night!"

Afraid of being overheard at night?

Forehead.
This made Huo Guang involuntarily curious, and said, "Aren't you afraid that the wall has ears in the morning?"

however.

Zhang Tang, the doctor of the censor, took a look at him and said: "At this point, most people are sleeping, who has the time to listen to your corner!"

"Speak the truth."

"I'm going to let you investigate the case of Prince Liu Dan alone."

Huo Guang heard it.

People are stupid.

Let him investigate alone?Didn't I, Yilang, accompany the doctor Yushi to investigate the case?

I rub!

Huo Guang immediately asked: "I'm going to investigate the case, what are you going to do with Mr. Zhang?"

"This old man is responsible for holding back King Zhao. On the surface, he went to investigate Li Xiangguo's affairs, but in fact, he is diverting your attention!" Zhang Tang said.

Huo Guang rubbed the center of his brows and asked, "May I ask, can I not do things according to your wishes?"

Zhang Tang touched his goatee and said calmly: "Yes, but the decision just now is not the old man's intention, but His Majesty's intention!"

What does His Majesty mean again?
Why is he so unbelievable!

So Huo Guang stared at Doctor Yushi, and asked tentatively: "Mr. Zhang, can you recount your Majesty's original words?"

"Naturally!" Zhang Tang shook his head and said, "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. How can we, as ministers, say what he said?"

can not say?
Ok!

Then treat it as nothing.

So Huo Guang put on a helpless look at the moment, shrugged and said, "Unfortunately, I don't know how to investigate cases, how do you want me to investigate that prince Liu Dan?"

Doctor Yushi Zhang Tang waved his hand and said, "It's okay, King Zhao hosted a banquet at noon today, and I will find a way to let you get to know Prince Dan. At that time, you just need to find a way to gain trust, and then report and record the things he has committed. Can."

Is it simple?

Do not!
It's not easy, because he still doesn't know what kind of character that Prince Dan is.

With some doubts, Huo Guang asked again: "Mr. Zhang, why are you sure that I can gain the trust of Prince Pill?"

Zhang Tang raised his eyebrows slightly, snorted, and said, "Because of you two."

Not finished.

The Yushi doctor Zhang Tang suddenly closed his mouth and gave Huo Guang a look.

Following Doctor Yushi's eyes, Huo Guang looked out.

I saw a group of plain-clothed servants cleaning outside.

Huo Guang frowned slightly, and said, "It's just a group of servants. You speak in such a low voice, they probably can't hear you outside."

however.

Zhang Tang shook his head and said, "Look carefully!"

Take a closer look?

No matter how you look at it, they are just a group of slaves. Could it be possible that they can become masters?

I thought so in my heart.

Huo Guang opened the door and observed carefully.

As a result, he was really slapped in the face.

"Why is this King Zhao wearing a plain gray cloth and cleaning with his servants?"

Facing Huo Guang's inquiry.

Zhang Tang just motioned him to keep his voice down, and told him to keep quiet.

And this time.

Seeing Zhang Tang's room door opened, a servant came over and asked, "Does Zhang Yushi need us to clean the room?"

"Of course!"

Following Zhang Tang's nod.

The servant who asked the question invited people from outside to come in together. He not only cleaned the room for Zhang Tang, but also tidied up the sheets and clothes made of coarse cloth.

period.

The cleaning servant would ask a few words from time to time.

Whenever there is a reply, it will be secretly recorded by Zhao Wang who pretends to be a slave.

This scene.

It made Huo Guang very strange.

Does Liu Pengzu have any quirks?
If it is to catch people, then send a servant to do these things, why bother to pretend to be a servant?

Huo Guang didn't understand.

But they didn't expose Zhao Wang's behavior. After the room was cleaned, those people also retreated.

Huo Guang then asked: "Mr. Zhang, what does King Zhao mean?"

"Don't worry about him, just do what I said earlier. By the way, don't you say you didn't sleep last night, you can go to bed now." said the doctor Zhang Tang.

Huo Guang nodded, and then went back to get some sleep.

pity.

Lying on the soft couch, he tossed and turned, but couldn't fall asleep anyway.

until noon.

Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu hosted a reception banquet for the arrival of the Yushi doctor, and Huo Guang was also called.

at the banquet.

Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu sat alone in the high position. Below him, apart from Huo Guang and Zhang Gong, there were many officials of Zhao State, as well as the crown prince Liu Dan.

In this Zhao Palace.

now.

It seems that only Huo Guang is the youngest, even the prince Liu Dan is a round older than him.

At this time, Liu Pengzu happened to notice Huo Guang, and asked Zhang Tang: "Zhang Yushi, who is that young man beside you? Why do you keep him with you?"

Zhang Tang chuckled, and said: "This young man is the younger brother of Champion Hou, who is in charge of Yilang, and was specially sent by His Majesty to cooperate with me in handling the case."

Zhao Wang heard it.

Immediately his eyes lit up, and he asked, "Brother Hou, the champion? Is it Huo Qubing, the hussar general who defeated [-] Hun soldiers in the Battle of Hexi last year?"

"Exactly!" Zhang Tang said.

The words fall.

That Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu actually got up, walked up to Huo Guang with a wine glass and looked at it carefully.

This made Huo Guang a little embarrassed.

a long time.

Zhao Wang Liu Pengzu said: "Huo Yilang is indeed a young talent. Come, I will offer you a toast."

Toast?

Huo Guang said embarrassingly: "King Zhao, I haven't crowned myself yet, so I can't drink alcohol!"

He thought that if he said so, Zhao Wang would not embarrass him anymore.

Unexpectedly.

King Zhao suddenly challenged him, saying: "This king raises a toast, how dare you not drink?"

(End of this chapter)