Without waiting for Zhao Kuo to answer, Lin Shangqing looked around. The crowds in circles almost filled the empty entrance and exit of the city gate. When the crowd was bustling, his eyes fell on the city wall not far away. The towering Handan City is still majestic, but the cold city bricks are covered with moss. Even against the backdrop of the morning sun, it can't help but feel a bit cold and desolate.
"If I can't be a general who fights for my country, then what use is this old bone of mine?!" Lin Xiangru, who withdrew his gaze, then said loudly to Zhao Kuo.
As soon as these words came out, although he knew that Lin Xiangru meant something else, Zhao Kuo couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. The hundreds of soldiers behind him also raised their heads proudly.
Although Zhao Kuo left Handan City to avoid disaster, Zhao Kuo still had too many choices, such as the newly conquered Shangdang County, where Zhao Kuo could definitely become a "king", or Hanoi County. The rivers and mountains outside and inside also have their own places of comfort. At least there is no life-threatening danger.
But Zhao Kuo chose Daibei, who was constantly harassed by barbarians. Naturally, there was a desire for military power, but it has to be said that Zhao Kuo once again put himself in danger.
As a recognized general, it is impossible not to fight in the face of provocation from the barbarians, right? It's impossible not to win, right? But how can those barbarians who come and go like the wind be so easy to fight? On the battlefield where arrows are raining like rain, anything can happen. Even the commander who is heavily protected will not know when his throat will be blocked by an arrow from an unknown source.
Moving to the north has never been a safe option. Not only does one have to face the danger of political life, but even one's own life safety is threatened.
But Zhao Kuo still chose this option without any regrets. Because although Dai Di is not a safe option, it is the best option Zhao Kuo can have.
"Thank you, sir." Zhao Kuo said with a slight bow.
"General, please feel free to go to Daidi. Handan has Lao Chan, Lord Pingyuan and Zhao Yu here." Lin Shangqing took Zhao Kuo's hand and said slowly in a low voice.
The literal meaning of these words couldn't be simpler, just like the words "don't worry" that should be said to a general who is going on an expedition. However, Lin Xiangru was the only person in the Zhao Kingdom who knew Zhao Kuo's ambitions, so his words were obviously not that simple. the literal meaning of.
And Zhao Yu is the key. Zhao Yu, who is far away in Shangdang County, is obviously not suitable to appear in the word Handan. Lin Xiangru's words were obviously telling Zhao Kuo, don't worry and go north. Lord Pingyuan and I are in Handan City on the middle road, and Zhao Yu is also in Shangdang in the south, and we will definitely guard it for you.
"Yes." Of course Zhao Kuo understood what he meant, and then nodded, thanking the old man for his protection.
Then his eyes turned to Mr. Pingyuan, and he said slowly: "Mr. Pingyuan, thank you very much. My mother is still in the house. If possible, please take care of me, Mr. Pingyuan."
As an old friend of Ma Fujun Zhao She, it is obvious that no one is more suitable to entrust the care of his mother than Pingyuan Jun.
"Don't worry, my dear nephew. The humble Jing in the family will definitely come to the house." Mr. Pingyuan has matured with age, and he obviously understands what kind of answer can best satisfy Zhao Kuo.
Being able to let one's wife pass by from time to time is obviously a courtesy that only exists between extremely close families. Moreover, it is impossible for Zhao Kuo's mother to be short of food and clothing. What she lacks is companionship. It would be great if Lord Pingyuan's wife could visit her from time to time.
Zhao Kuo thanked Lord Pingyuan as a gift.
After that, there is Lord Pingyang. To be honest, Zhao Kuo was obviously a little surprised by Pingyang Jun's arrival. After all, he didn't have a good impression of this dear friend.
The first is the Battle of Shangdang. Faced with a battleground like Shangdang, he was able to give King Zhao a suggestion to give up. The reason was even more ridiculous. If you take it without virtue, you will be punished. Really are......
According to Zhao Kuo's opinion, if this person is not extremely stupid, then he can only be a gap in the Qin State. Fortunately, Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng was able to suppress him, but King Zhao did not agree to his suggestion in the end.
Of course, Zhao Kuo, who came from modern times, also saw posts on many forums about how Pingyang Lord Zhao Bao had foresight. The basic point of view is: The Changping War caused all Zhao Guoqingzhuang's casualties, but the Shangdang still returned to the Qin State.
If Shangdang is surrendered to Qin, at least Zhao will be able to retain its strength.
Many people even used the words of the great man to prove the theory that the land of Shangdang cannot be contested.
Zhao Kuo only felt that these contents were not worth reading at all.
The mention of the great man has a specific scene, and it is elaborated in detail. The place that was to be lost at that time was not a strategic location that must be fought for by military strategists, but only changed because of the location of the great man. It is so important that we have the phrase "man survives and the earth survives".
And what about the party place? It is almost the throat of Zhao State. Once Shangdang is lost, the Qin State can send troops from Shangdang at any time and then enter Yanyu to cut off the communication between Daidi and Handan. At the same time, it can send another army from Hanoi County to the north and go straight to Handan, thus completely dividing the battlefield. The leader and tail of the Zhao State were not allowed to care about each other.
How could such a strategically important location not be contested?
Whether it can be fought over is another matter. A person who doesn't even dare to try is never qualified to laugh at a person who works hard, even if the person who struggles ultimately ends in failure.
Zhao Kuo didn't know much about the Pingyang Lord in front of him. Coupled with Pingyang Lord's various behaviors after he traveled through time, Zhao Kuo had obviously classified him into the same category as Lou Chang.
Seeing Pingyang Jun clasping his hands and about to greet him, Zhao Kuo immediately turned around, took two steps back slightly, and left Pingyang Jun on the spot.
Then Zhao Kuo clasped his hands and said to the many Zhao Guowen who came to see him off: "Thank you all, Kuo will keep it in my heart. The military situation is urgent, Kuo thanks you all."
After saying this, Zhao Kuo bowed deeply again.
Everyone immediately returned the gift and said:
"Congratulations, General!"
"Have a safe trip, General."
"General, victory is on the cards!"
Only Pingyang Jun stood there blankly, the sullen look on his face became more and more obvious, and his eyes were bloodshot: "I have good intentions, and I deigned to come to see him off, but actually, I dare to ignore myself! Even even Not even superficially polite?!"
Listening to the compliments around him, Pingyang Jun felt that he had been severely humiliated and wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl in.
It's a pity, who cares?
Looking up, Zhao Kuo has already mounted a tall horse. Under the rising sun, his figure has become longer and longer...
Unconsciously, his fists were clenched and his nails were deeply embedded in his flesh.
