Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 129
Footsteps sounded, and Gao Zhao hurriedly walked towards the fourth prince's mansion.Seeing Fan Shun sweeping the courtyard, a look of worry flashed across his eyebrows: "Some time ago, Qi State increased its troops at the border between Qi and Wei. There were rumors that Wei State intended to use Handan to negotiate peace with our country. Book, the envoys of the State of Wei are about to enter Xindu."

"Isn't this a good thing?".Fan Shun didn't look up, just took a broom to sweep the fallen leaves in the courtyard.

Seeing Fan Shun's completely disinterested look, Gao Zhao couldn't help complaining: "If it's really a good thing, I would come to you in such a hurry."

"Qi State is about to send troops, and Wei State wants to return Handan. I can't figure out what's wrong with it."Fan Shun didn't bother to look back, and still focused on cleaning the withered and yellow leaves.

Gao Zhao decided not to talk to Fan Shun anymore, and directly explained his intention to Fan Shun: "Wei Guo, the letter of credence has already been delivered to the king, and the news just came from the palace. After seeing the letter of credence, the king suddenly fainted. The crown prince and the second son have rushed to the palace."

"The king fainted?"Fan Shun was taken aback by the broom in his hand, and one of them fell to the ground unsteadily.Over the past year, King Zhao's health has been deteriorating.Zhao Guo has long been undercurrents, if the king dies suddenly, the consequences will be disastrous.The young master has something to say, if he asks others to protect the crown prince, it may be difficult to complete the task.

Seeing Fan Shun in a daze, Gao Zhao suggested to him: "Do you know the whereabouts of the young master? This is a serious matter that can only be decided by the young master."

"The whereabouts of the son".Fan Shun shook his head slightly at Gao Zhao.

Seeing Fan Shun shaking his head, Gao Zhao became anxious: "Your Majesty is seriously ill and your son is missing. Let us wait and see how to deal with the stormy waves that are coming. Could it be that this year's hard work and the hopes of my poor family will be turned into water."

"When the young master left, he made it clear that the affairs of the court will be handled by you Gao Zhao. How can you blame the young master when the matter comes to an end?"Fan Shun looked at Gao Zhao with some displeasure.

Gao Zhao sighed, and explained to Fan Shun: "It's not that you don't know that the Handan defenders supported me because of the son. But after all, the son has never stepped forward. Under this dangerous situation, I am afraid that the poor family will and the Handan garrison, it is difficult to become a force."

"Gao Zhao, are you gathering poor families for yourself, or for your son?"Fan Shun frowned, with contempt in his eyes.I really don't understand why the young master would agree to this villain's refuge.

Gao Zhao's lips moved, but he felt that he couldn't answer Fan Shun's words, so he just kept silent.

Fan Shun felt the silence, and sneered at Gao Zhao: "Don't forget, you waited for the poor family to gather because of the name of the young master. The reason why you waited for the poor family to gain a firm foothold is because the young master gathered the defeated army, and with one knife It was shot with one shot. If you want to cross the river and demolish the bridge, I, Fan Shun, will be the first to spare you. At the same time, those soldiers who were kindly saved by the son will not let you wait."

"Gao Zhao did not dare to forget the virtue of the son, and he must be the leader of the son in this life."Gao Zhao listened to Fan Shun's words of warning, and bowed heavily to Fan Shun.

Fan Shun ignored it, picked up the broom on the ground, and continued to sweep the fallen leaves: "Gao Zhao remember your own promise."

"Never dare to forget".Gao Zhao quickly assured Fan Shun.

A piece of fallen leaves fell from the sky, Fan Shun swept one and came again: "If you want me to have something to say to the soldiers of the Handan defenders, just say it."

"Your Majesty is seriously ill, and it seems that every day is getting worse. I hope that the Handan garrison will make up their minds to join the prince with my poor family as soon as possible. This matter should be done sooner rather than later."Gao Zhao knew that he couldn't hide it from Fan Shun, so he told him the ultimate purpose of the trip.

Fan Shun didn't want to talk to Gao Zhao, he was used to his villainous face for more than a year.Although he is talented, he is incompatible with his own personality: "Young master, to help and protect the crown prince, this matter is exactly what you want. I will take your words to the soldiers of the Handan defenders."

"In this way, Brother Lao Fan mediates among the soldiers of the Handan defenders."Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Gao Zhao bowed again and then turned around.

Zhao Wuming and Sun Bu'er appeared in front of him, Gao Zhao was taken aback and then realized, he quickly bowed to Zhao Wuming: "Gao Zhao sees the young master, I don't know the young master is coming back today, I hope you will forgive me for failing to welcome you."

"Gao Zhao?..."Zhao Wuming suddenly showed a playful smile.

Hearing Zhao Wuming's voice, Gao Zhao thought of the conversation he had with Fan Shun just now.With a tremor in his heart, he quickly knelt down on the ground: "I just said something indiscriminately, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Forgiveness? What is the crime?"Seeing Gao Zhao kneeling down, Zhao Wuming didn't go to help him, instead he asked with a smile.

Gao Zhao bowed deeply to Zhao Wuming: "The villain comes from a poor family, so naturally he is more inclined to the poor family, but other than that, he has absolutely no intention of betrayal."

"Get up".Zhao Wuming doesn't want to investigate too much, sometimes between using and being used, who can tell clearly.

When Fan Shun heard Zhao Wuming's voice, he turned around quickly.Seeing Zhao Wuming was overjoyed, he quickly bowed and said, "My lord, you are finally back."

"I'm back, by the way, where is Qingque?"Zhao Wuming looked around and saw that there was no Qingque, so he asked Fan Shun.

Fan Shun's smile froze instantly, and he looked at Gao Zhao, as if he was in deep thought.

A trace of ominousness rose in Zhao Wuming's heart, and he looked directly at Fan Shun and Gao Zhao: "What's going on?"

"Qing Que and I went to Anyang together, where we made many inquiries, and finally got news of his younger brother."Fan Shun said that he took a look at Zhao Wuming here, and seeing that he was listening carefully, he continued to say: "At the same time, we also learned that when the king's condition worsened, Anyang began to secretly recruit troops, as if he was plotting something In order to go to the army to find his younger brother, and to find out what the second son Zhao Yu was doing in Anyang, Qing Que concealed his identity and went to Anyang to join the army."

"Nonsense, if Zhao Yu knows Qingque's identity, then he will be dead. Why don't you stop him."Zhao Wuming hurriedly scolded Fan Shun and Gao Zhao.

Gao Zhao smiled wryly, and explained to Zhao Wuming: "Young master doesn't know something, Qing Que misses his younger brother with a firm attitude, how can Fan Shun and I stop him?"

"This blue sparrow..."Zhao Wuming thought of the experience when Handan was raided by Wei State, his heart softened, and his tone became less angry: "You can still contact Qingque now."

"In the past two months, our contact with Qingque was still smooth, but for some reason, it seems that it is not as convenient to contact him in the past month. We guess that he may have encountered some trouble."Fan Shun thought of Qingque's situation and showed a worried look.

Zhao Wuming fell into deep thought, looking at Gao Zhao: "We are in Anyang, do we have any manpower left?"

"have".When Gao Zhao heard the question, he answered it quickly.

Zhao Wuming turned around and looked at Sun Buer: "Later, you will transfer five hundred troops, secretly go to Xindu, and contact the manpower left by Gao Zhao and the others. There must be no mistake in bringing Qingque back forcibly."

"The subordinates are in charge of the lord's personal guards, and they cannot stay away from the lord. If the subordinates suggest this matter, they can be handed over to a general and take five hundred personal guards."Sun Buer proposed to Zhao Wuming that, as the commander of the personal guards, he would hold [-] personal guards.Some things do not need to be done by oneself, after all, at this time, both the city of Seoul and the scale of the guards are not what they used to be.

Zhao Wuming was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that last year there were only three thousand personal soldiers at most, but now there are thirty thousand.For some things, it may be better to leave it to your subordinates: "Then I will leave this matter to you, and let them go tonight."

"promise".Sun Buer bowed to accept the order.

Fan Shun listened to the conversation between the two, and quickly stopped him: "My lord, Anyang is the fiefdom of the second son Zhao Yu after all. It's too big a goal to lead five hundred soldiers. Why don't you let me take a hundred soldiers to take Qing Bring back the sparrow."

"You want to go?".Zhao Wuming looked at Fan Shun in surprise.

Fan Shun smiled: "Qingque is in trouble, how can Fan Langzhong stand by and watch?"

"Alright, after all, the rest of the people may not be able to say anything about Qingque, and you can feel relieved if you go to me."Zhao Wuming nodded after a little thought, and then made arrangements: "If there are only a hundred soldiers, I still feel a little worried. Why don't you send a general to lead a thousand personal guards to station secretly outside Anyang. If you run into trouble, Call them for help immediately."

"One thousand personal guards?"Gao Zhao looked at Fan Shun with a puzzled expression. It's not that the young master lost his military power, so where did he get the soldiers.Could it be that he wanted to ask the Handan garrison for help, but how could the soldiers of the Handan garrison do such an unwise thing under the eyes of the king.

Fan Shun thought of the sudden appearance of three thousand soldiers outside the city of Handan, and he didn't feel confused: "If those thousand soldiers were outside the city, they could go to Anyang with your son's token in hand. If those thousand soldiers were outside the city, Xindu, in order to avoid twists and turns, it is better not to adjust."

"Naturally outside the city, Mr. Ming RB asked Sun Buer to hand over those soldiers and horses to you."Seeing Fan Shun's appearance, Zhao Wuming showed a smug smile.

Gao Zhao felt confused for a while, and looked at Zhao Wuming in puzzlement: "Aren't those soldiers and horses of the young master the Handan garrison?".

"How could it be the Handan garrison?"Fan Shun glared at Gao Zhao: "Don't you think, my lord, only Handan defenders can't do it?".

Gao Zhao was stunned and looked at Zhao Wuming in disbelief: "The son has no fiefdom, so naturally he has no people and troops. Could it be?...The son didn't return the three thousand soldiers and horses of those remote clans?".

"Some things are better not to know than to know, Gao Zhao, don't you think so?"Zhao Wuming didn't answer directly, but warned Gao Zhao instead.

A trace of cold sweat suddenly appeared on Gao Zhao's forehead: "It's a low-level official who overstepped, and dare you forgive me."

"The sun is about to set, and I need to go to the Prince's Mansion, or else someone will feel uncomfortable."Zhao Wuming ignored Gao Zhao and looked up at the sky.Seeing the sun slanting west and thinking of Zhao Yong, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Gao Zhao hurriedly bowed to Zhao Wuming: "Since the young master has something to do, then I will leave as an official."

Zhao Wuming nodded, and Gao Zhao walked directly outside the mansion.

Seeing Gao Zhao go away, Fan Shun asked Zhao Wuming, "Do you need me to accompany you, my lord?"

"You're leaving for Anyang tomorrow, so make good preparations today. If you're going to the Prince's Mansion, you only need to have a grandson."Thinking of Qingque, Zhao Wuming rejected Fan Shun's kindness.

Fan Shun bowed to Zhao Wuming: "In this case, I will go to the room to clean up first."

Zhao Wuming nodded slightly, Fan Shun turned and walked towards a room.

(End of this chapter)