Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 79

Zhao Wuming walked into the tent slowly, Fan Shun and Sun Buer waited for a long time: "Didn't I tell you to go back? Why are you still waiting here?"

"When the son was leaving, he didn't say that the king wanted to cut the son's military power, and he didn't know what the result would be."Before Sun Buer could speak, Fan Shun asked first.

Zhao Wuming smiled at the two, then shook his head slightly: "King Zhao didn't say a word about cutting military power, maybe he was waiting for an opportunity."

"My lord has just made a military exploit. If King Zhao seizes the military power at this time, it will hurt the morale of the army. The subordinates believe that this matter should be done in private, and they will not say it publicly."Sun Buer thought about it, and told Zhao Wuming his analysis.

Fan Shun was taken aback when he thought about the battle during this period, and then he agreed: "It should be like this, but I don't know what kind of situation the king will carry out in private."

"The four sons can be here, and the next official, Gao Zhao, came here according to the order."A voice sounded outside the tent,
Fan Shun and Sun Buer looked at each other, and Zhao Wuming sneered in his heart: "Please come in."

"The next official, Gao Zhao, has met the fourth son."Gao Zhao walked in and saluted respectfully.

Zhao Wuming looked Gao Zhao up and down, deliberately showing a puzzled expression: "You are rumored in Handan City, Gao Zhao, the villain who knows how to specialize? It's a pity that the world is like chess, but you can't get what you want."

"Gao Zhao is deeply honored that the meager reputation of being a lower official can be heard by the young master."Gao Zhao saluted again to express his gratitude, as if what Zhao Wuming said was not sarcasm, but praise.

Seeing Gao Zhao's generous acknowledgment, Zhao Wuming stopped being too sarcastic: "Why did King Zhao ask you to come?"

"Actually, the official came here because there are two things, one is public and the other is private. That's why I specifically asked for this job, which others dare not take."While talking, Gao Zhao paid close attention to Zhao Wuming's expression.

Zhao Wuming was a little surprised, and became a little interested in Gao Zhao: "It's a bit interesting to have a public and a private one. Let's talk about business affairs first, and talk about private affairs."

"Your Majesty is willing to lift the foot-restriction order on the young master, and will not pursue the matter of gathering troops privately. At the same time, the king is still in Xindu to give a residence for the four young masters."Gao Zhao watched carefully, his heart beating violently.

Zhao Wuming: "What does King Zhao need from my son?".

"Young master, you only need to go to Xindu immediately, and then personally return the three thousand soldiers of the royal family back."After saying this step, Gao Zhao's heart calmed down.

Zhao Wuming smiled, and looked at Gao Zhao whose expression gradually returned to normal: "Where is the confidence of King Zhao? Since he wants [-] military power, why didn't he say it in front of all the officials."

"The second son and the third son have exhausted all their efforts. I learned from the jailer that the son was imprisoned by three thousand soldiers and horses. The evidence for this is solid, and it is also the king's confidence."Gao Zhao told Zhao Wuming exactly.

Zhao Wuming's face was indifferent: "Yes, I will lead three thousand troops to Xindu tomorrow for repairs, and then send them back immediately. After finishing the official business, you can talk about private matters."

"Yes, yes... Young Master, this is a hundred thousand military power."Gao Zhao looked at Zhao Wuming in disbelief, how could he agree so easily, thinking that this matter would be extremely difficult to complete.

Seeing Gao Zhao's surprised look, Fan Shun raised his brows slightly: "Shouldn't you be happy that your son has delegated power to the military?".

"Because of personal matters, the young master also knows that the villain's official career is bumpy. Although he is everywhere, the sky fails to fulfill his wish. Some time ago, the villain accidentally offended the third son, so he was kicked out by the second son. So the villain wanted to take refuge in the fourth son. The court opened eyes for the four sons."Gao Zhao carefully looked at Zhao Wuming again, after countless times of deduction, he would definitely fly to the sky by taking refuge in the Fourth Young Master at this time.

Zhao Wuming showed a look of surprise, completely unexpected that there are still people who would think of taking refuge in him: "Tell me your reason."

"Before that, the villain made an apology first. At the time, the villain was ordered by the second son to monitor the fourth son outside the city day and night. So the day the fourth son gathered troops, the villain informed him."When Gao Zhao said this, he squeezed a cold sweat for himself in his heart, for fear that his head would move in the next moment.

The sound of the sharp sword being unsheathed sounded, and Sun Buer was furious, pointing the sword at Gao Zhao: "So it was you."

"Stop it, since he works for Zhao Yu, there is nothing wrong with it."After Zhao Wuming finished speaking, he looked at Gao Zhao again, and there seemed to be a trace of chill in his eyes: "Gao Zhao, you are not afraid that my son will kill you."

"Since you are determined to take refuge with the young master, you must tell the matter clearly. If the young master wants to kill the villain, the villain will only hate himself for being blind and misidentifying the master."Although there was a trace of fear in Gao Zhao's heart, his face was full of righteousness.

Zhao Wuming: "My son is about to give up the military power of the [-] army, are you sure you will still rely on me?".

"My son, after this battle, his prestige in the army will definitely increase greatly, and all the officials in the court will look at him differently. In addition to the legacy of Lord Anyang in the past, countless officials who have no ambitions will definitely attach themselves to him, my son. The power in the court will also take shape. As for military power, it is dispensable."Gao Zhao expressed his analysis of the situation in the DPRK and China.

The series of actions Gao Zhao made when he entered the tent made Zhao Wuming take a high look again: "I have no land and no money. Even if those officials are attached, I can't bring them money and benefits. Do you think so?" Will it be long?".

"If the son only recruits officials who are unwilling, then this matter does not require money and silk, only the name of the son is enough."Gao Zhao had obviously considered this matter a long time ago, and his tone was very firm.

Zhao Wuming was a little puzzled, and decided to tell the truth to Gao Zhao: "My son will not aspire to the position of King Zhao, and you will still decide to do so."

"As long as you can use the name of the son, I and other unsatisfactory officials from humble backgrounds will only obey the order of the son."Gao Zhao's tone is still so firm, what they need is a banner, a banner that can protect them above the court.

Poor family?This period is an era in which the son inherited the father's business and the class solidified.Although wars were frequent during the Warring States period and the class was a little loose, it was still difficult for poor families to climb up: "Give me a reason to do this."

"The second young master and the third young master made great gestures together, and the position of the crown prince is actually not stable. If the young master accepts the support of the villain, the villain can use the name of the young master to attract officials from poor families who have no ambitions. The villain is willing to serve the young master in the court. At the same time, pay close attention to every move of the second and third sons."Gao Zhao said his bargaining chip, whether he can leap into the dragon's gate depends on whether Zhao Wuming agrees.

Zhao Wei, Zhao Fan?This can be regarded as the lost and occasionally harvested mulberry elm.A smile flickered on the corner of Zhao Wuming's mouth, maybe this Gao Zhao really made them feel uncomfortable: "You Gao Zhao is fully responsible for the affairs of the court, and at the same time, you are under the control of Fan Shun."

"The villain is willing to work hard for the son."Gao Zhao was overjoyed and quickly bowed to Zhao Wuming.

Just when Fan Shun wanted to say something, he was stopped by Zhao Wuming: "Tomorrow my son and Sun Buer will lead [-] soldiers to Xindu, and you, Fan Shun, will stay here and run my son's power in the court together with Gao Zhao." .After I come back, I hope you can let me see certain results."

"Respect and obey the order of the son".Although Fan Shun was a little puzzled, but thinking of the grievances between the young master and Zhao Yu and Zhao Fan, he felt relieved and immediately accepted the order.

(End of this chapter)