There is no need to say more about Lu Buwei’s abilities. We can only summarize them in the words of Ming Dynasty writer and historian Wang Shizhen: “Those who have used skills to gain wealth and power from ancient times to the present are not as filthy and humble as Lu Buwei, but they are also not as bad as Buwei. It's a clever thing. All the things that are not done by Wei are hollowed out until the difficult stage, but the response is as good as the sound. It is because of his luck and his skill that he can catch it."
Compared with military generals, what Zhao Kuo lacks most now are civil servants like Lu Buwei. Therefore, Zhao Kuo, who was short of manpower, almost immediately turned his attention to Lu Buwei, who was doing business in Handan and was still developing "odd goods" as soon as he returned to Handan.
An ambitious and capable civil servant was exactly what Zhao Kuo needed urgently.
As for the matter of finding someone, Zhao Kuo left it to the younger brother he had just accepted, Zhao Ping. This is why Zhao Ping personally led the way for Lu Buwei.
As the head of Tianlao, Zhao Ping is naturally insignificant in the eyes of Zhao Kuo, Pingyuan Jun and others, but among the lower-class people in Handan, Zhao Ping is already considered to have some weight. People from all walks of life would more or less give the head of the No. 1 prison in Tianzi a bit of a thumbs-down, and Zhao Ping, who was born in Handan, could be considered a local snake-like figure.
Therefore, letting Zhao Ping go find people is a good use of everything. Of course, what Zhao Kuo didn't tell him was that this search was not just a search, it was also a test for him.
Fortunately, Zhao Ping lived up to Zhao Kuo's expectations. Although there was only a few useful information such as "a native of the Wei Kingdom, who once did business in Yangzhai," Zhao Ping was able to lock the character in less than a day. Immediately after getting Zhao Kuo's approval, Lu Buwei was brought outside the small gate of Zhao Mansion.
In order to show his importance, Zhao Kuo led his people early in the morning and waited for Lu Buwei's arrival by the small gate.
Hearing this, Lu Buwei didn't feel any regret at all, and immediately replied: "How dare you! The general is willing to risk manna to personally welcome a mere mortal. Buwei is flattered! He is deeply afraid that he will lose the love of the general by using his own power."
"Haha, Bu Wei, don't worry." Zhao Kuo took Lu Buwei's hand and said slowly: "We all know Bu Wei's abilities and Bu Wei's ambitions. How can you show your great talent in a mere business career?" Yes, there is a vast world now, and I want to use your ability to help the world's aspirations. I hereby promise Bu Wei: When the success is achieved in the future, I will personally go to the middle gate and welcome Bu Wei again. Bu Wei, how about?"
When Lu Buwei heard this, he was shocked again. Is his reputation so famous? Why don’t you know anything? And the ambition in his heart was undoubtedly revealed by Zhao Kuo, and he couldn't help but turn a little red! As the saying goes, "A scholar dies for his bosom friend," a fire has been burning in Lu Buwei's chest.
"I'm here, I'm here." The eloquent Lu Buwei was stuttered by this sudden happiness.
Zhao Kuo knew it was time, and immediately took two steps back slightly, bowed with his hands clasped and said seriously: "I want to hire you as my military advisor, to be in charge of punishments, military supplies, etc., and entrust you with the secrets, so I can persuade you." The ability to advise and plan can be used to accomplish your own affairs and fulfill your youthful aspirations."
When Lu Buwei heard this, he was even more excited. Although I may have some wisdom and a small amount of money in my family, how can a businessman have any status these days? It is said that he is a general. Even if he is a mere Handan Order, or even the government servants under the Handan Order, he has seen it. Everyone must bow obediently. Where have I ever received such respect and preferential treatment?
What's more, what did Zhao Kuo promise? Military advisor! What is a military advisor? A position below one person and above ten thousand people! The kind that would make Handan Ling bow down hard when he saw him!
Can you do it yourself? Can it really be done? ! Lu Buwei was a little uneasy, but he was quickly convinced by his ambition - the young man was Shang Yangzhai, and he worked tirelessly in the wind and rain. Wei Ye was still studying hard, and the sound of writing continued in the cold and heat. Isn't it just that one day I can give the goods to Yi Mingjun?
Ask yourself, are those meat eaters really better than me? Won't!
Is there anyone who understands me better than Zhao Kuo? Is there anyone who knows how to reuse himself better than Zhao Kuo? Not anymore!
Lu Buwei knew that Zhao Kuo was the "wonderful item" he had been waiting for all his life, and this bento was the turning point for him to change his destiny.
Immediately, Lu Buwei no longer hesitated in his heart, and took a step back, clasping his hands into fists, bowing deeply to Zhao Kuo, and said sternly: "Thank you for your kindness.
How dare you violate it. I only wish to use my mere body to smear the general's liver, brains, and body to pieces in order to repay the general's kindness. "
Zhao Kuo was overjoyed when he heard this. As expected, in this era, the "courteous and virtuous corporal" approach is still very popular. Of course, if you want to completely win over someone, you still need to care and trust them all the time, but obviously this meeting is already a very good start.
Immediately, he held Lu Buwei's arms with both hands and said firmly and joyfully: "My Lord's meeting with Buwei is just like King Wen's meeting with Grand Duke and Duke Huan with Guan Zhong!"
Zhao Kuo was really happy, without any deception. Zhao Kuo, who was about to go north, was really short of people around him. Once fighting against the barbarians, he would definitely be at his wits end, and whether it was Shangdang County or Hanoi County, he would need constant contact to ensure that they were always in his hands. Now, the arrival of Lu Buwei has obviously solved this problem very well.
Hearing this, Lu Buwei didn't even dare to pronounce "Jiang Taigong" and "Guan Zhong". They were almost the models of civil servants in this era. One helped King Wen of Zhou to destroy the Shang Dynasty and establish the Zhou Dynasty, and the other helped the Qi State. Having achieved hegemony, although Lu Buwei now thinks highly of himself, he still dares not compare with these two!
However, after thinking for a moment, my heart moved slightly. The master compared me to "Tai Gong Jiang" and "Guan Zhong". Then who is the master himself? "King Wen of Zhou"? "Qi Huangong"? These two people are both famous monarchs in history, and even if the master is popular, he is only the general of Zhao State!
Could it be...
Combined with what Zhao Kuo said just now, Lu Buwei seemed to have already made a guess in his mind.
Of course, as smart as Lu Buwei, he would not ask foolishly, and Lu Buwei, who was already ambitious, would not object to his master's ambition. On the contrary, Lu Buwei only thought that Zhao Kuo's ambition would be even greater. If he could encompass the entire world Get up, that's the best thing.
And Lu Buwei's ability to have such in-depth thoughts and expectations just shows that he has begun to assume the role of Zhao Kuo's retainer.
"Hahaha!" Zhao Kuo held Lu Buwei's arm, then looked up to the sky and laughed, saying: "Follow me, let's talk in detail in the room."
"Yes." Lu Buwei knew it was all right.
Immediately, the two of them slowly walked hand in hand into the study in the backyard of the Zhao Mansion.
