King Zhao's body was a little puffy, his eyes were dull, and his complexion was blue. Chen Kang immediately judged that King Zhao was suffering from lack of sleep and excessive indulgence.
With a body like King Zhao's, if he doesn't restrain himself and continues to indulge in extravagance and lust, he will not live long.
Wu Yingyuan introduced Xiang Shaolong to King Zhao.
King Zhao has no interest in Xiang Shaolong. Just to give Wu Yingyuan face, he said a few words to Xiang Shaolong and promised Xiang Shaolong a minor official position.
However, Xiang Shaolong refused.
Xiang Shaolong did not want to be an official. He was focused on completing his mission and witnessing Ying Zheng ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor so that he could return to the modern world two thousand years later.
King Zhao's attitude towards Chen Kang was much better.
King Zhao said: "Mr. Chen Kang, do you know the art of immortality?"
The pursuit of immortality is everyone’s long-cherished wish.
Why doesn't King Zhao want to live forever?
Chen Kang shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, Chen is from the Mountain Sect, not the Immortal Sect. I don't understand the art of immortality."
Chen Kang himself has not been able to seek longevity and immortality, so how can he be qualified to teach others about immortality?
King Zhao's body was drained by alcohol and sex, and he was weak and short of breath. Even if Chen Kang promised to teach him Wu Qin Xi and breathing techniques, he feared that King Zhao would not have the willpower to persist in training.
King Zhao looked disappointed and said, "I wonder what Mr. Chen Kang is capable of?"
Chen Kang knew that he had to show his hand, otherwise he would not give King Zhao face.
"Back to your Majesty, Chen learned martial arts from his master." Chen Kang said.
King Zhao said: "So, Mr. Chen Kang is a master of swordsmanship like Lian Jin?"
Chen Kang secretly thought that he was talking about martial arts, but he did not say that he was a swordsman. However, Chen Kang did not argue with King Zhao. If you say use a sword, then use a sword.
Chen Kang cupped his fists and said, "Exactly."
King Zhao said: "Then please invite Mr. Chen Kang to dance with the sword and let me experience the legendary swordsmanship of Shanmen."
Chen Kang said: "Please lend me the sword."
King Zhao asked the eunuch to bring him a long sword.
Chen Kang is not a swordsman, and he is not professional in playing swordsmanship. However, Chen Kang can imitate the clear heart of the sword and the integration of human and sword, and perform a set of swordsmanship, which is more than enough to fool King Zhao.
When martial arts skills reach Chen Kang's level, they can be said to be able to master all martial arts.
If he is not a warrior at the same level as Chen Kang, there is no way to tell that Chen Kang is a fake swordsman.
Clang.
Chen Kang pulled out his long sword and held a few sword flowers at random.
Lian Jin's eyes lit up.
Although Chen Kang just flicked his wrist, it actually required a very deep foundation of skills. To make a long sword speak like a snake, it is not something that ordinary people can do.
Lian Jin thought to himself: "I thought Mr. Chen only knew boxing, but I didn't expect that he has such profound attainments in swordsmanship."
Chen Kang began to dance with his sword.
Chen Kang's fighting philosophy is simple and direct, killing with one blow.
But now it's a performance, so you have to be as fancy as you want, and as beautiful as you want to dance.
Chen Kang dances the sword in a state where the sword's heart is clear and the human sword is one, which can be said to be truly as graceful as a giant.
When the long sword left his hand, it spun around Chen Kang, like a sword-controlling spell.
In fact, when Chen Kang left the sword with his hand, he only used fine control to make the sword fall into his hand again at the right time. It was not as magical as imagined.
But in the eyes of King Zhao, Wu Yingyuan, Zhao Mu, Xiang Shaolong and others, it is a miraculous skill.
Chen Kang did two somersaults in a row and landed smoothly. He stretched out his hand and the hilt of the sword fell accurately into his hand.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Kang shook his hand, flicked his strength, and buzzed, the sword was returned to its sheath.
Chen Kang's sword dancing movements are clean and smooth, without any stagnation.
King Zhao said happily: "Okay, okay, okay. Mr. Chen Kang's swordsmanship is really an eye-opener for me. From my perspective, Mr. Chen Kang can be said to be the immortal among swordsmen."
King Zhao's praise will soon spread throughout Handan.
Chen Kang is also known as the "Sword Immortal".
Chen Kang said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. Chen's swordsmanship has not yet entered the palace."
Chen Kang is not being modest, but being honest.
Compared with the real master of swordsmanship, Chen Kang's fake swordsmanship is not elegant at all.
Seeing that King Zhao was in a good mood, Wu Yingyuan immediately brought up the matter of He's Bi and directly accused He's Bi of being taken away by Julu Hou Zhao Mu.
Of course Zhao Mu refused to admit it: "Wu Yingyuan, you are slanderous. You and I have different political opinions, but you don't need to frame me, right? You said that the Heshi Bi is in my hands, do you have any evidence?"
Wu Yingyuan said: "Of course I have evidence."
Chen Kang secretly shook his head.
The argument between Zhao Mu and Wu Yingyuan was meaningless.
The two families had deep grudges and were sworn enemies. Arguing in the court at this time is destined to be fruitless.
King Zhao had no patience to listen to their argument and stopped the two from continuing to argue.
Wu Yingyuan said: "Your Majesty, He's Bi is worth fifteen cities. The King of Qin promised to return He's Bi to the State of Zhao, so that our Zhao State would release Prince Ying Zheng back to the State of Qin. Now that He's Bi has entered the State of Zhao, we must Let Prince Yingzheng return to Qin."
Zhao Mu said: "Wu Yingyuan, you said that He's Bi has arrived in Zhao State, but has He's Bi fallen into the hands of the king? We have not seen He's Bi. Yingzheng must not let it go!"
Wu Yingyuan said angrily: "Juluhou, if you don't let Ying Zheng return to Qin, do you want to provoke a war between Qin and Zhao?"
Wu Yingyuan was really right.
Zhao Mu just wanted to provoke a war between Qin and Zhao.
If the two countries go to war, Chu will definitely be able to take advantage.
Zhao Mu was eating the salary of the State of Zhao and serving as the marquis of the State of Zhao, but he was deliberately seeking benefits for the State of Chu.
It is quite remarkable that a spy can reach the level of Zhao Mu.
Zhao Mu sneered: "But we haven't seen He's Bi. This is a fact. Without seeing He's Bi, Zhao will never let him go."
Only then did Chen Kang understand. He's Bi returned to Zhao in exchange for Prince Ying Zheng returning to Qin.
But now that He's Bi is in the hands of Zhao Mu, King Zhao will definitely not let it go unless he sees He's Bi.
King Zhao said: "What Marquis Julu said is right. As soon as I see He's Bi, I will release him. Wu Aiqing, let's not mention the matter of returning the prince to Qin for the time being."
Wu Yingyuan sighed and said unwillingly: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Under the current situation, Wu Yingyuan could not convince King Zhao.
Wu Yingyuan glared at Zhao Mu fiercely, blaming this damn Zhao Mu. If it hadn't been for him, why would so many things have happened.
The rescue of Prince Yingzheng will cause complications.
If the task cannot be completed, the Wu family will not be able to explain to Prime Minister Lu Buwei and the King of Qin.
Wu Yingyuan said secretly: "We can only think about it in the long term and then find a solution."
…
After going to court.
Zhao Mu returned to Juluhou Mansion with Chen Kang and Lian Jin looking excited.
Zhao Mu not only obtained the most precious treasure and the clan jade, but also destroyed the proton Yingzheng returned to the country, and also disgusted Wujiabao.
It can be said that it kills three birds with one stone.
Zhao Mu said: "Lian Jin, Mr. Chen Kang, did you see the face of that old guy Wu Yingyuan just now? Wu Yingyuan's expression was distorted. Haha, Wujiabao has always been against me, this time , Your Majesty will no longer favor him."
Chen Kang shook his head secretly. King Zhao was so blind that he reused someone like Zhao Mu.
The major vassal states have always called Qin's soldiers tigers and wolves, which is very scary.
In fact, what is terrible is not Qin's military power, but its treacherous officials.
The fate of Zhao State was bad because of people like Zhao Mu.
Zhao Mu was digging at the foundation of Zhao State.
Wu Yingyuan was another person placed by Lu Buwei in the State of Zhao.
The two important ministers of Zhao State did not seek the interests of Zhao State.
If the State of Zhao does not perish, it will be unbearable.
Lian Jin said: "Master Hou, that Wujiabao is just a group of grooms. They know nothing but raising horses. What qualifications does Wu Yingyuan have to fight with Master Hou?"
Lian Jin liked Wu Tingfang, the eldest daughter of Wujiabao, but when it was time to slander Wujiabao, he showed no mercy.
Love the house and the bird? It will not appear in Lian Jin's body.
Lian Jin likes Wu Tingfang, but not Wujiabao.
Even if Wujiabao really perishes one day, as long as Wu Tingfang is not dead, even Jin will not feel the slightest regret.
It cannot be said that Lian Jin is heartless and unrighteous, but that Lian Jin understands it clearly.
The struggle for power is very cruel. If you lose, your family will be destroyed. You have to admit it.
Seeing that Chen Kang was silent, Zhao Mu asked, "Mr. Chen, you are a disciple of Guigu and you are very wise. I want to defeat Wujiapu. Do you have any clever ideas?"
Chen Kang shook his head: "I studied martial arts, but I'm actually not very good at strategy. The most important thing about the situation in the court is balance. The Marquis and the Wu family are the king's right-hand men, and they are indispensable. If the Wu family is at a disadvantage, the king It means favoring the Wu family. If the Marquis falls into a disadvantage, then the king will favor the Julu House. Only in this way can the king sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and watch the tigers fight from the mountain. Mr. Hou, you want to defeat the Wu family with power and tactics. Home, I’m afraid it’s impossible.”
Unless there is a change of dynasty.
King Zhao may not have much wisdom, but he is not stupid. King Zhao is definitely better at playing power than Chen Kang.
Zhao Mu sighed. Of course he knew that Chen Kang was right. He had been fighting with the Wu family for decades, no matter what tactics he used, but in the end, the Wu family still stood firm.
It turned out that King Zhao did not want the Wu family to collapse, let alone the Julu Hou family to become dominant.
Of course Zhao Mu understands such a simple truth. But he is a fan of the authorities, and sometimes he is not as clear as Chen Kang, a bystander.
Zhao Mu said: "Mr. Chen, your martial arts are superb and your swordsmanship is unrivaled. Why don't you take action and help me get rid of Wu Yingyuan."
As long as Wu Yingyuan dies, the Wu family will gradually come to an end.
After all, the entire Wu family is supported by the head of the family, Wu Yingyuan. Wu Yingyuan's son and daughter were too immature to support the whole Wu family, and Zhao Mu didn't take the children seriously yet.
Sneaking into Wujiabao to carry out assassinations, Lian Jin's martial arts and swordsmanship may be a bit weak.
If Chen Kang is willing to take action, nothing will go wrong.
Chen Kang glanced at Zhao Mu and said to himself, Zhao Mu is really unruly. If the Wu family cannot be defeated in court, assassination will be carried out.
However, this is precisely the scary thing about Zhao Mu.
There's a reason good guys can never fight bad guys.
Chen Kang said: "Master Hou, I am your retainer and can do things for you. But I am not a killer. If Master Hou wants to kill people, he can send death soldiers."
Zhao Mu did not seem angry at Chen Kang's rejection. He nodded and said, "Mr. Chen is right. He is a disciple of Guigu and has a distinguished status. How can he commit an assassination? I am the one who acted abruptly."
Chen Kang returned to the study to continue searching for information.
After Chen Kang left, Zhao Mu's expression turned gloomy.
Who among the disciples of Juluhou Mansion dares to refuse Zhao Mu’s order?
Zhao Mu was a man of his own words and could not tolerate disobedience from others. However, Chen Kang refused him.
Zhao Mu felt that Chen Kang was a little out of his control.
Chen Kang is very capable and his martial arts is too strong. But no matter how powerful Chen Kang is, what's the use if he can't use it for himself?
Zhao Mu secretly asked: "Are all the people in the mountain sect as unruly and unruly as Chen Kang? How can I control Chen Kang?"
Zhao Mu respected Chen Kang and was very polite.
Respect is respect, politeness is politeness.
Zhao Mu's desire to control Chen Kang and let Chen Kang be used by him has never changed.
If Chen Kang can be used by Zhao Mu, then Chen Kang will become the sharpest knife in Juluhou Mansion.
When the time comes, Zhao Mu is confident that he can take charge of the entire Zhao Kingdom through Chen Kang!
…
The next morning.
Lian Jin came to the small courtyard and saw Chen Kang practicing boxing.
Chen Kang's fists and kicks are simple, and every move is clean and neat, but it gives people a strong sense of power.
Chen Kang's boxing moves have abandoned all fancy styles and reached the level of returning to nature.
Lian Jin could feel that Chen Kang's seemingly weak body actually contained huge power.
Finished practicing boxing.
Chen Kang wiped the sweat from his face with a towel and said, "If you have anything to do, tell me."
Lian Jin said: "Mr. Chen, Mrs. Ya has sent an invitation. There will be a banquet tomorrow. I would like to invite you to the banquet."
Chen Kang was stunned.
Lian Jin thought that Chen Kang didn't know who Mrs. Ya was, so he explained: "Zhao Ya is the king's biological sister, and her relationship with the Marquis... is very good."
Chen Kang smiled slightly.
Zhao Ya and Zhao Mu have a good relationship?
Zhao Ya's reputation in Handan is not good. Who doesn't know that she is secretly the woman of Julu Hou Zhao Mu.
Most of those nobles would scold Zhao Ya as a wanton woman.
What does Zhao Ya mean by inviting herself to the banquet? If Zhao Mu knew what the result would be, would she not know?
Chen Kang was Zhao Mu's retainer and was living in Juluhou Mansion. Chen Kang didn't want to have anything to do with Zhao Ya.
Knowing Zhao Ya will not be of any substantial help to Chen Kang's practice and martial arts. In Chen Kang's opinion, going to Mrs. Ya's banquet was just a useless social interaction and a waste of energy.
Chen Kang shook his head and said, "Forget it. I won't go. Lian Jin, please help me reject Mrs. Ya."
Lian Jin said: "Mr. Chen, Mrs. Ya also said that she has a lot of books in her house. If you don't want to go, I will refuse her now."
There are many collections of books!
Chen Kang said quickly: "Wait a minute. Since Mrs. Ya is so kind, how can I refuse? Tell Mrs. Ya that I will be there on time tomorrow."
Chen Kang has almost finished reading the books in Juluhou Mansion.
Chen Kang found a lot of valuable information.
There are books in Zhao Ya's house, so Chen Kang must not let them go.
As for going to the banquet to offend Zhao Mu?
As long as he can understand the various skills and ideas of the pre-Qin period, Chen Kang doesn't care even if he offends the king of Zhao, not to mention offending Zhao Mu.
Chen Kang puts his skills and knowledge first, and puts aside all other things.
(End of chapter)
