However, in just over two hours, the three thousand troops returned with their full load.
Walking at the front of the team was a colorful tiger. To be precise, it should be a tiger whose skin had just been peeled off! But behind the tiger skin, marching as the vanguard was not the highest commander out of the city, the captain, but a group of mountain hunters with no official or position.
In the words of the captain: They deserve such respect!
Of course they deserve respect, not only because they hunted a tiger for the general, but more importantly, they are at the forefront of the team, which is the best publicity to the people - this is what the general cares about most.
Obviously, after the Battle of Changping, almost all the middle and high-level generals of the Zhao army have understood the importance the general attaches to the so-called people's hearts. Regardless of whether they understand it or not, all generals will subconsciously focus on winning the hearts of the people.
This is true for distributing food to the hunters to make up for their losses, and it is also true for allowing the meritorious hunters to be at the front of the team and enjoy the envy and praise of everyone.
However, what shocked the captain was that he thought it was an honor enough for him to let the hunters walk at the front of the team, but compared with the general's actions, what he did was somewhat insignificant.
That's right, after Zhao Kuo heard that the army went out of the city to hunt a tiger with the help of hunters, he immediately became interested and headed out of the city with Lu Buwei, Sun Gu, Zhou Qi and other generals.
This is the rhythm that needs to be embraced!
Sun Gu and Zhou Qi on the side were not surprised by this. After all, it is obvious to all that the general attaches great importance to the people. From the time of grain distribution in Guanglang City to now, the general has done countless things for the livelihood and dignity of the people. And worked hard. Both of them saw it in their eyes and remembered it in their hearts.
But Lu Buwei on the side still didn't know the purpose of the general's actions. Obviously, as a businessman, Lu Buwei didn't understand the meaning of "people".
In Lu Buwei's view, going out of the city to meet a group of hunters really undermined the general's majesty. Of course, Lu Buwei knew that it was difficult to change the decision of the general, and the matter was not a big deal, so he did not stop it.
However, he had doubts in his heart and could not help but frown.
Judging from Lu Buwei's puzzled expression, Zhao Kuo obviously understood something.
But trying to explain the meaning of "people" to a businessman is obviously unrealistic, especially in this era. Even Sun Gu, Zhou Qi and others slowly realized the difference between having the support of the people and not having it in battle after battle.
Of course, saying nothing is not enough. This is how conflicts often accumulate into differences.
"The military advisor seems a little confused?" Zhao Kuo asked Lu Buwei as he walked.
"I dare not hide it from the general. This is a trivial matter. I think that the reward of a hundred gold is enough, but there is no need to make such a big show of it." Lu Buwei replied immediately.
"If it were normal times, he would definitely respect the military advisor's wishes." Zhao Kuo did not refute directly, but agreed with Lu Buwei's suggestion, which made Lu Buwei think: If it is like this in normal times, is there any difference now?
After a pause, Zhao Kuo continued: "After this battle, not only did I lose more than half of my five hundred soldiers, but even the guards in the city were in urgent need of replacements. Our trip is not just for a bow and arrow marksman, but for a sharpshooter." For the sake of future conscription."
"Conscription?" Lu Buwei was slightly startled: "Even if there is a conscription of troops, there is no need to raise troops and mobilize people like this."
"Of course." Zhao Kuo nodded and said: "If it is just to recruit troops in Yan and the city, naturally there is no need, or even just to recruit troops in Dai. But what I want is to recruit troops from all Zhao Kingdom, even."
Zhao Kuo paused again, and then said slowly and quietly: "Your Majesty, you should know my ambition."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Buwei's mind started spinning at high speed and he said: "The general's intention."
Zhao Kuo nodded, but did not say that sentence.
And those words actually echoed in Lu Buwei’s heart: Recruit heroes from all over the world!
This is not an act of conscription, it is clearly a way to become a leader! Yes, a general who can only be a sharpshooter attaches so much importance to him, but what if he is someone who can stabilize the country?
Once the general's reputation for loving, respecting, and meritorious talents spreads, will the talent keep coming?
Just for this reputation, let alone welcoming people out of the city, why not even have a banquet at the same table!
And what does the general lack now? The most lacking thing is talent! As a strategist, he was supposed to be subordinate to one person and superior to ten thousand people, but he still had to follow the generals north and south, and even had to give up on business affairs.
Not to mention the general, even I have long wanted to find some people to help.
However, when he thought of the actual situation, Lu Buwei's eager heart could not help but slowly cool down, and he immediately asked Zhao Kuo: "General, now we are trapped in Dai Land, and it is not possible to return to Handan. The general's reputation of loving talents is important, but Isn’t it a little too early to do this now, which will inevitably intensify conflicts?”
Hearing this, Zhao Kuo shook his head, looked at the sky to the south, and said slowly: "It's getting late. We don't want to intensify the conflict, but in fact, the conflict has long been irreconcilable. The south wants to kill us! What's more, the conflict is irreconcilable. ..."
When Lu Buwei heard this, he was immediately speechless.
When conveying the order to Zhou Qi, Lu Buwei had already learned that King Zhao pursued the Yan army instead of going north to rescue. There is no doubt that King Zhao had murderous intentions in this move. No wonder the general is so urgent. If he doesn't take action, I'm afraid he will really become the prey of others.
Listening to the general's words, Lu Buwei also sighed deeply. Although he knew that he would eventually reach this point, so far, he still has not found a way to solve this problem without being criticized.
I thought I would still have a long time to prepare, but judging from the current situation, I am afraid that the winner will definitely be determined in as little as two to three years and as long as three to five years.
How to lay out the plan in such a short time? Are we really going to fight each other?
Although I absolutely believe in the general's ability, once the two armies meet, not to mention the cost of the civil war to Zhao, it will have a huge impact on the general's domestic and foreign image.
What's more, the eyeing Qin army will not let go of this opportunity for civil war between Zhao and even Yan and Wei...
For a moment, Lu Buwei's heart sank to the bottom again.
Zhao Kuo looked at Lu Buwei, who was frowning, but he laughed out loud: "Don't worry, military advisor, everything is according to plan, it's no big deal... Didn't the military advisor see it? The weather is already changing in the south!"
"Huh?" Lu Buwei looked up to the south in surprise.
But I saw a setting sun like blood, still shining obliquely on the earth...
Some people died, but not completely...
