You treat me as a national scholar, and I should repay you as a national scholar.
After patting the prisoner's shoulder to show his closeness, Zhao Kuo then asked, "How is the defense here? You know there are not a few people outside who want to take my head."
"Ah?" The cell leader was a little confused by Zhao Kuo's sudden question, but he quickly came to his senses, raised his hands and said seriously: "Don't worry, General, if you want to attack this place, you need to go through at least three layers of blockade. There are at least five people guarding each level of blockade. In addition, the cell next to this cell has been vacated. The humble officer will lead ten of his men to live next door and protect General Zhou Quan to the death."
Zhao Kuo asked casually, just because he wanted to test the cell leader's courage with the words of an assassin, but he didn't expect the cell leader to actually give him a surprise. Not only was he well prepared for safety precautions, but he was also thoughtful. It could even be said that he had done his best within the scope of his authority.
When Zhao Kuo saw this, he actually developed a love for talents and immediately said: "Not bad, very good."
Immediately, Zhao Kuo comforted the cell leader and said, "There is no need to be nervous. The general's soldiers have taken over the perimeter. It is difficult for the enemy to come in. Even if there are thieves who attack, there is no need for you to fight hard. You just have to fight." Just hide and protect yourself.”
"Yes. Thank you, General." The cell leader immediately bowed.
"What's your name? Where do you live? How many people are there in your family?" Zhao Kuo looked at the cell leader with a smile on his face and asked, "Would you like to join the army?"
As soon as these words came out, the prison chief didn't know Zhao Kuo's promotion and important role, so he immediately leaned down and worshiped: "My name is Ping. I am from the suburbs of Handan. He has been neglected since he was a child. He has two elder brothers, both of whom died in Qin Dynasty." In the hands of the army, there is only one mother in the family. Because he inherited his elder brother's merits, he has the job of jailer. What he thinks about every day is to go into battle to kill the enemy and take revenge, so he is willing to join the army! Especially he is willing to follow the general."
The excited prison boss could hardly speak.
"Okay!" Zhao Kuo immediately patted Li's shoulder again and continued: "In that case, I will accept you as a retainer and give you the surname Zhao! You are quite attentive and not afraid of danger. Wait until I return to camp. , and come into my account to plan the scouting and intelligence matter. I hope you will live up to your expectations and make great achievements in the killing field. Please encourage me."
The prison boss is crazy with joy! It was a great joy to be favored by the general. The general also accepted him as a retainer and gave him the surname Zhao. What a privilege! ? It is no exaggeration to say that he reached the sky in one step. From then on, he could call himself "Zhao", and his sons also became people with the same surname! What is this? It’s a class crossing!
"No! Thank you, General!" The prison chief looked excited and immediately bowed firmly to Zhao Kuo three times, which was regarded as the courtesy of a master.
Zhao Kuo was also very satisfied with this. He didn't expect that he could receive a talent even though he was a prisoner. At the same time, the prison head's family background also confirms the reason why the prison head took the risk to provide Zhao Kuo with a spacious and bright residence. And such a person with a deep hatred for Qin was indeed the retainer Zhao Kuo wanted.
Of course, it will take time and events to verify whether the cell leader is a slightly smart kid or a great talent buried at the bottom. And the reason why Zhao Kuo named him as a retainer was that he did not hesitate to give him a "surname". What was more important was the publicity effect of buying horse bones with thousands of gold.
I believe that soon, the news that Zhao Kuo will take the prison leader as a retainer and give him a surname will spread. Think about it, Zhao Kuo, a mere prison boss, can be polite to a corporal, let alone other talents?
Of course, this is also because Zhao Kuo's foundation is too weak, and there is almost no one available, especially the lack of capable people who can be trusted. Xu Li and Zhao Wei, whom he was slightly close to, were both left in Hanoi and Shangdang by him. In Handan City, he had almost no one available to him. This is really not good.
Regardless of whether the cell leader is a big talent or a small talent, Zhao Kuo is willing to give him a chance to show himself.
After a few words of explanation to the jailer, Zhao Kuo then stepped into the room and got into the bed. Because there was a bonfire nearby, the bed was already warm. For Zhao Kuo, who had been frozen all the way, this was extremely comfortable!
In the warm quilt, sleep naturally and quickly came over me. As Zhao Kuo fell asleep, everything inside and outside the house suddenly became quiet, leaving only a few bonfires crackling.
And after such a beautiful sleep, Zhao Kuo slept until midnight!
It's not that Zhao Kuo was completely full from sleep, he was just - hungry! Zhao Kuo had never had a serious meal since he put on the chains in the morning. When he arrived in Handan in the evening, after being "greeted" by his mother, he didn't feel hungry for a while. But after this sleep, I was awakened by hunger - I wonder if there are any midnight snacks in this damn place!
As Zhao Kuo turned over and got up, there was a knock on the door not far away. He must have been paying attention to himself and waited until he woke up before knocking on the door.
"Those who are discerning have a bright future." Zhao Kuo was very satisfied, and even more satisfied with the retainers he had just accepted.
"Come in!" Zhao Kuo straightened up his appearance and said slowly to the door.
The cell leader Zhao Ping immediately pushed the door open and stood at the door with his hands clasped in fists and a slight bow. He said slowly, "General, your minister, Lin Xiangru, has been waiting outside for a long time. The general has not woken up, so he did not dare to disturb you. Should you let him in?"
"Huh?" Zhao Kuo was a little confused, why is Lin Xiangru here? Didn't he already reach the unanimous goal of the offensive and defensive alliance through Zhao Yu and Lin Xiangru? Why did he come to find him again? Didn't that expose the goal in advance? Moreover, shouldn't Lin Xiangru be having a good conversation with Mr. Pingyuan at this time? Why did he come to Tianlao to see him?
No matter what, if people come to see you, you can't ignore them.
"Please come quickly," Zhao Kuo immediately ordered.
"No! In addition, I prepared some food and wine for the General. During this period, I watched the purchases and made them. I have also tasted them myself. Do you want to send them in too?"
"You're interested! Send it over!" Zhao Kuo nodded and praised without hesitation. The subordinates who think about what the leader thinks and worry about what the leader wants are good subordinates! Zhao Kuo raised the rank of the prison chief by another level in his heart - maybe he had really found a treasure...
Not long after, the food and wine and an old man were brought in at the same time, and the dim lights around them were all re-lit. The stars above their heads shone down, and against the swaying lights, two people, an old man and a young man, faced each other. And sit.
"Thank you, Lin Shangqing, for waiting for a long time. It's really my fault. You should punish yourself with a glass of wine!" Zhao Kuo broke the silence first, picked up the wine glass and drank a glass of wine.
The old rice wine is a little sweet!
