Chapter 20: Lin Xiangru

  "Huff! Huff!" Zhao Xiaocheng's chest heaved violently, like waves, but he couldn't utter a single word.

  He wanted to refute it, but there was no way to start. This is a well-known fact in the world. Even if he had a hundred sharp tongues, he couldn't refute it.

  Before the farewell ceremony, Zhao's mother spoke clearly and unmistakably in front of him, pointing out Zhao Kuo's shortcomings without any exaggeration or omission. Later events proved that Zhao Kuo was indeed such a person.

  It is just such iron-clad evidence that King Zhao of Chu still insisted on appointing Zhao Kuo as general, who can be blamed for this?

  All the crimes were committed by Zhao Xiaocheng, what does it have to do with his mother?

  "What's more, you personally promised at the time that if Zhao Kuo's army was defeated, you would not punish his family. Qin Yiren's tone became even higher and sharper: "You go back on your word, speaking without keeping your promise, aren't you shameless? Aren't you the most shameless?"

  These words were loud and clear, with a strong sense of justice. Zhao Xiaocheng's face twisted in anger, his eyes seemed to be spitting fire, he was so furious that he wanted to roast Qin Yiren alive, but he couldn't say a word.

  "This is reasonable! This is reasonable!" The officials in the court all thought this in their hearts, but did not dare to express it.

  As for Zhao Xiang Wang's transfer of anger, the group of ministers were not unaware that he was wrong, but they did not want to provoke trouble and therefore remained silent. At this time, Qin Yiren's words struck a chord with them, and it would be impossible not to agree.

  "This......" Li Mu was stunned for a moment, he never thought that the entire court would be silent, not one person pleading on his behalf, not one person speaking up for him. And yet, Qin Yiren, who was considered an archenemy by Zhao, spoke up for him, making him wonder if his ears had gone bad.

  "......" Zhao's mother had a pair of bright red eyes staring widely, her face full of shock.

  If she hadn't heard it with her own ears and repeatedly confirmed that it was true, she would have thought she was dreaming.

  "As the king of Zhao, you don't dare to take responsibility for your crimes, and instead shift the blame onto others. Are you worthy of being the king of Zhao?" Just as everyone was speechless, Qin Yiren loudly questioned: "Zhao Dan, are you worthy of being a descendant of Wu Ling Wang?"

  Zhao Wuling Wang is the banner of Zhao State, and it is because of him that Zhao State became the strongest among the six states in Shandong, and the only powerful enemy of Qin State.

  Before Zhao Wuling Wang, Zhao was not a strong country and was a second-rate warring state that suffered from the harassment of the Hu people. It was precisely because of Zhao Wuling Wang's implementation of the famous "Hu Fu Riding Shooting" that the martial arts spirit of Zhao flourished greatly, everyone dared to fight, and it became a first-rate warring state in one move.

  "Y... I... I... Y..." Zhao Xiaocheng pointed at Qin Yiren, and was like a ghost had hit him, you you me me for half a day, and couldn't say a single word.

  King Wuling of Zhao was a hero of his generation, daring to take responsibility and admit mistakes. He never shifted the blame onto his subordinates, which is why he won over the hearts of heroes and many brave warriors came to serve the state of Zhao, including even Lü Sheng who defected from Yan.

  "...". Zhao Xiaocheng Wang lost his voice and had no words to respond. His high head hung down.

  This was the first time he had hung his head in shame since his outburst of rage.

  All the officials present were astonished, "Is this really going to work?"

  Pingyuan Jun was shocked and his mouth was wide open, he couldn't say a word, he knew how great Zhao Xiaocheng Wang's anger was.

  Li Mu, Zhao Mu and Zhao Kuo's family members were shocked by what they saw, and were so stunned that they couldn't even speak.

  "Shamelessness is a state of mind, Zhao Dan, congratulations to you, you've already reached the divine level, there's no one in the world more shameless than you!" Qin Yiren cursed even more fiercely.

  Anyway, today is doomed, Qin Yiren will not miss this opportunity to take advantage of the situation and vent his anger, so he naturally wants to make Zhao Wang lose more.

  Although Zhao Xiaocheng had never heard of the term "god-level", he understood the meaning, his neck turned red, and his head almost buried into his crotch.

  "Long time no see!"

  At this moment, an old man with white hair and beard, wearing a loose robe with large sleeves, came striding forward, his footsteps stirring up the wind, exuding an aura of authority, and rushed to pay respects to Emperor Zhao of Song.

  "Ah!" Zhao Xiao Cheng Wang finally woke up, looked at the old man in front of him, and with a face full of shame, his eyes wandered away from the old man's body, and he asked hesitantly: "Lin Xiangru, do you have something to say?"

  "Lin Xiangru?" Qin Yiren's teeth clenched together, his tongue suddenly sore, and he actually bit his tongue.

  Lin Xiangru was a household name, and his reputation has been passed down through the ages. The allusions "General and Prime Minister in harmony", "Returning the Jade to Zhao" and "Bearing thorns to apologize for guilt" have been praised by later generations and included in history textbooks. It can be said that Qin Yiren "grew up listening to his stories".

  Qin Yiren's eyes widened, carefully sizing up Lin Xiangru. All he saw was that Lin Xiangru had white temples, but his spirit was vigorous and his waist and back were straight like a spear. What was even more remarkable was that he had an aura of integrity, giving people a sense of being unapproachable.

  "Good! Adopt!" Qin Yiren applauded loudly in his heart and secretly praised: "No wonder he could conquer the King of Qin, return the intact jade to Zhao!"

  Zhao Xiang's shame was because he saw Lin Xiangru as if he had seen Lian Po.

  At this moment, who is the person Zhao Xiaocheng least wants to see?

  It must be Lian Po!

  Lin Xiangru and Lian Po were "sworn brothers", their friendship was so good that it didn't need to be said. When Zhao King saw Lin Xiangru, he thought of Lian Po, as if Lian Po was standing in front of him, loudly questioning "Why did you take away my military power back then, leading to this disaster?"

  After the defeat of Changping, although Zhao Xiao Cheng Wang did not say it, he must have thought that if he had not dismissed Lian Po's military power, would there be a disaster like Changping?

  Definitely won't!

  Even if Zhao Guo can't beat Qin Guo, it won't lose as badly as now, and at least bring back 300,000 to 200,000 troops.

  "Your Majesty, the defeat at Changping was a disaster, and the elite troops of Zhao were almost completely lost. At this time, we should make early preparations to deal with the attack of the ferocious Qin state." Zuoqiu Jian, being an eloquent person, would not ask questions like Li Mu did, but instead adopted a roundabout strategy.

  "Hmm!" After the Changping Great War, Bai Qi was regrouping in Ye Wang, sharpening his blade, preparing to attack Handan and destroy Zhao. This matter was what King Xiaocheng of Zhao worried about the most, although he was furious in his heart, but had to acknowledge it.

  "Your Majesty, at this time, you should focus on rallying the people's hearts and minds. You absolutely must not let your own emotions get the better of you." Lian Shangru's speaking skills were extremely clever, every sentence hitting the mark.

  Zhao Xiaocheng nodded heavily.

  "Zhao's mother is just a woman, with her there is not much, without her there is not little, killing her would only tarnish your reputation; sparing her and forgiving her crimes, you can gain a good name, the people will rally behind you, and then we can fight against the tiger-like Qin state!" Zuo's words were very insightful.

  If Zhao Xiang Wang really killed his mother, he would definitely become a laughing stock and be ridiculed by people all over the world. What's more, he would lose the hearts of the people, because he had promised with his own mouth not to pursue responsibility, but if he killed her, it would be just as Qin Yiren accused him of being insincere and untrustworthy.

  For an untrustworthy king, who will show loyalty?

  After Qin's ridicule and scolding, Zhao Xiao Cheng Wang had already lost his temper. With Lin Xiangru's incisive analysis, Zhao Xiao Cheng Wang could not help but follow Lin Xiangru's request, saying: "Since that's the case, let them off. Li Mu, you also get out! The farther you roll, the better. I don't want to see you again!"