Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 44

In the Handan Palace, Zhao Zhong took Zhao Yu for a walk in the imperial garden, watching the fallen leaves fall and a smile appeared on Zhao Zhong's face: "Yu'er, do you think autumn is better or spring is better."

"Everyone in the world likes the scene of flowers blooming in spring, but I like autumn even more. Although the fallen leaves are bleak, it is also accompanied by the joy of harvest."Zhao Yu bent down and picked up a large withered yellow leaf, with a slight smile on his lips.

Zhao Zhong stopped and looked at Zhao Yu with a wider smile: "Although autumn is good, it is not beautiful if it is too chilling."

"Falling leaves return to their roots, but they can nourish the big tree in turn, so what's the mere killing spirit?"Zhao Yu stood up and looked at Zhao Zhong. Their words seemed to be full of wit.

The smile on Zhao Zhong's face froze, and he no longer concealed it with Zhao Yu: "This is the end of the investigation of the palace expenses. It is not a good thing that you are the prince who is too murderous."

"Children follow orders".Zhao Yu bowed and sighed helplessly in his heart.It seems that I still underestimated the status of Zhang Gao, a moth, in the heart of my father.

There was a sound of footsteps, and Zhao Yu saw a smile on the two of them: "I will meet my father and elder brother."

"Xiaoer, why are you here?"Zhao Zhong was a little puzzled, the morning court was not long, why did he go and come back.

Zhao Yu bowed to Zhao Zhong: "Father, the minister just heard a news in the mansion, so he had to come."

"what news?".Zhao Zhong's puzzled expression became more intense, what kind of news is it that is worth going and returning.

Zhao Yu looked at Zhao Yu, showing hesitation: "Father, this...".

"Hesitating, look at what the prince is doing, just say it if you have something to say."Zhao Zhong was a little displeased, and looked directly at Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Yu put on a look of reluctance, and turned his eyes to Zhao Zhong: "I just returned to the mansion, and my minister heard a report that the fourth brother Yan gathered an army of 5000 people outside the city. Some of them are by my side, and the other part has been mixed up. People in the city of Handan".

"Impossible, the fourth brother has no money and no land. How is it possible, there will be an army to obey him."Zhao Yu asked back without thinking, this matter is really unbelievable.

Zhao Zhong showed a look of disbelief: "Is there an army obeying Wuming? A fourth son who has no land and no money? Is the widow confused, or are you confused?".

"My son was also dubious about this matter, but it was too important to consider, so I had to come after thinking about it again and again."Seeing that Zhao Zhong didn't believe it, Zhao Yu quickly explained.I was a little annoyed in my heart, I didn't expect Zhao Yu to be here, why my third brother hasn't come yet, it's really worrying.

Zhao Zhong felt that Zhao Zhuo didn't seem to be joking, and gradually began to think: "Did you just say a joke?".

"How dare my minister dare to joke about such a big event."Zhao Yu showed a solemn look, praying in his heart that his third younger brother would come quickly.

Zhao Zhong's eyes gradually became suspicious, and subconsciously asked Zhao Zhen: "An army? How many people are there?"

"I heard that there are 5000 troops."Zhao Yu thought about Gao Zhao's words, and replied respectfully.

Zhao Yu listened to the conversation between the two, and retorted in complete disbelief: "Second brother, five thousand troops want to cause chaos in our city of Handan, isn't it a bit whimsical? If you were the fourth brother, and you had an army of 5000 in your hands, would you do that?".

"Brother, what do you mean by that? Committing rebellion is a death penalty."Zhao Yu hurriedly pretended to be terrified, and stared at Zhao Yu viciously.

Seeing the two staring at each other, Zhao Zhong frowned slightly: "Okay, Xiaoer, your eldest brother is just making a metaphor. And Yuer, as a prince, you also need to be careful when joking with your younger brothers."

"Follow the teachings of the father and king."Hearing Zhao Zhong's reprimand, Zhao Yu and Zhao Yu hurriedly bowed.

Zhao Zhong looked at the two of them a little bored, and raised his head subconsciously.There was a rush of footsteps from far to near, and Zhang Gao ran over in a panic: "My lord, something is wrong."

"Why are you still in this palace because the widow ordered you to leave the palace?"Zhao Zhong was upset, and angrily reprimanded Zhang Gao.

Zhao Fan came slowly from the front and saluted Zhao Zhong respectfully: "Father Wang just now had a whim and took Zhang Gao to play outside the city. It happened that something happened, so Zhang Gao lost his mind." measure".

"Outside the city?".Zhao Zhong's gaze was full of suspicion, and he moved from Zhao Fan to Zhang Gao.

Zhang Gao quickly calmed down and saluted Zhao Zhong: "The fourth son secretly dispatched the army with unknown intentions...".

"Why are you out of town?".Zhao Yu's eyes wandered between Zhao Fan and Zhang Gao. Could it be that they set up a trap? .

Zhao Fan smiled at Zhao Yu: "Brother, what are you suspecting?".

"Just now, Xiao'er has already explained this matter, and then the two of you came running again. Can you explain the connection clearly with the widow? After all, the son's rebellion is not a child's play."Zhao Zhong looked directly at Zhao Fan, the king who has been sitting for so many years, how could he not know this little trick.

Zhao Fan: "Father, if you don't believe me, you can immediately send someone to go to the city gates to lock up those suspicious caravans. It will be clear at a glance whether it is true or not."

"The old slave is willing to guarantee with his life. If this statement is wrong, he is willing to die to make atonement."Zhang Gao thought of what the prince had sued his subordinates just now, so he simply went all out and let out a bad breath.

Zhao Zhong was hesitant, and Zhao Yu took the opportunity to intervene: "My father and son are also willing to guarantee that if this matter is false, I am willing to accept my father's punishment."

"Yu'er, what do you think about this?"Zhao Zhong's gaze suddenly turned to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu bowed to Zhao Zhong: "Since the second and third brothers are so sure, why didn't the father ask the fourth brother to come and question him face to face?".

"Question? Who else in the whole court doesn't know how miserable my fourth brother is. If you can't get all the stolen goods, who in my Great Zhao Kingdom will believe it?"Zhao Yu sneered in his heart, what a prince.Thanks to him being able to figure it out, asking if it was the same as being okay.

Zhao Fan took Zhao Yu's words, and quickly interjected: "Father, my son, please issue an order to mobilize the imperial army to investigate outside the city."

"Your Majesty, don't forget about the ancestor worship ceremony."Seeing Zhao Zhong's hesitation, Zhang Gao quickly reminded him.

Scenes of the ancestor worship ceremony ten years ago and what happened at the city gate half a month ago came to mind.Zhao Zhong was furious: "Bastard, if this matter is false, you Zhang Gao will commit suicide."

"The old slave obeys the order".Zhang Gao hurriedly knelt down on the ground, but he was overjoyed secretly.

Zhao Zhong looked at Zhang Gao coldly: "You go and deliver the decree, let Shen Tuxiu take [-] forbidden troops, and immediately follow the widow to the residence of the nephew outside the city."

"Follow the order".Zhang Gao stood up quickly, turned around and ran to a place.

Seeing Zhang Gao running away, Zhao Fan bowed to Zhao Zhong: "Father, do you want to have sons and ministers, and lead the imperial army to lock up those rebels who have already entered the city?"

"Lock it? Why does the widow want to lock it? You spread the will of the widow quickly. If you find a caravan entering the city, you don't need to interrogate them and let them come and go freely. After the matter is proved to be true, immediately seal the city gate. Tomorrow, all officials will come and go. , The widow is making an order to arrest someone. When the time comes, the widow will have to see who else in the court dares to intercede for this rebellious son."Zhao Zhong looked forward, Nizi and the widow to see who else can save you this time.

(End of this chapter)