Chapter 6 The Envoys of Yan State(1/2)
Royal Palace.
Lian Po dressed in military uniform and saluted respectfully to King Xiaocheng of Zhao.
King Xiaocheng of Zhao was originally an ambitious hero, but after Changping was defeated, he was unable to recover.
King Zhao Xiaocheng, who is now in his fifties, looks extremely vicissitudes.
"The envoys of Yan State will stay in Handan for a few days. Has the king thought about who to send to receive the envoys of Yan State?"
After Lian Po gave the ceremony, he asked in a straightforward manner.
When King Zhao heard this, he showed hesitation.
Yan State is powerful, and even if he is eyeing Zhao State, Zhao State cannot neglect the envoys of Yan State.
This is also destined to send out enough people to be qualified to entertain envoys from Yan State.
However, the envoys from Yan State came in bad ways, so King Zhao naturally noticed them.
Therefore, those who entertain the envoys of Yan State must not only be able to speak well, but also be able to suppress the other party's momentum.
In this way, it is difficult to find such talents except for a few important officials of the court.
However, the important officials in the court all had important tasks, and it was impossible to accompany the envoys of Yan for several days.
After pondering for a while, King Zhao suddenly said, "Crown Prince Yan has become more and more stable over the years and his identity is enough. Otherwise, I will send him to receive the envoys of Yan State."
When Lian Po heard this, he felt extremely disdainful.
Prince Yan naturally pretended to be calm and sensible in front of King Zhao, but his private reputation was extremely poor.
Not to mention anything else, it is very criticized to marry a prostitute and make him a wife.
You should know that as the crown prince of Zhao, Zhao Yan has a great chance of inheriting the throne in the future, and his wife is the mother of a country.
Wouldn't it be shameful to let prostitutes be the mother of the country?
What's more, Lian Po was optimistic about Zhao Jia, and believed that Zhao Jia would lead Zhao to prosperity in the future.
Unfortunately, Zhao Yan dotes on the prostitute and the son of the prostitute, and neglects Zhao Jia, the eldest son.
In addition, Zhao Yan did not succeed in his martial arts.
In terms of public or private affairs, Lian Po was extremely disliked by the Crown Prince Zhao Yan, and then repeatedly refused Zhao Yan's show of kindness.
Taking a deep breath, Lian Po said, "Although Prince Yan is calm, this time the envoy of Yan State is Yan Xiang's belly."
"Li's belly is both literary and martial, and has extraordinary courage. In order to spy on the military situation of the Hu people, he voluntarily went to Hu as a hostage."
"Later, Li Fu returned to Yan State and informed the King of Yan with military information. This was the feat of Yan State's great destruction of Hu people and expanding the land for thousands of miles."
"As such a person, Prince Yan may not be able to suppress the other party's momentum, and it may not be counterproductive."
When King Zhao heard this, his brows frowned, obviously a little unhappy.
Although Lian Po said it in a vague way, King Zhao finally understood that Lian Po was belittling his son Zhao Yan in disguise.
Although Zhao Yan's talent is indeed not obvious, he is the only son of King Zhao after all, and he is usually very well-behaved.
King Zhao was unhappy, but Lian Po made outstanding achievements.
King Zhao was not good at blaming too much, but said unhappily: "Since that's the case, then Lian Qing thought, who can take on this important task?"
Lian Po had a straightforward personality and did not care about the changes in King Zhao's emotions. He said, "The King's Changsun Zhao Jia is capable of literature and martial arts, and is extremely courageous, and is enough to take on this important task."
"You said Jiaer?"
When King Zhao heard Lian Po recommending his grandson, he felt a little relieved.
If Lian Po recommends other clans, it means that Lian Po believes that the descendants of King Zhao are not as good as the other branches, and King Zhao will definitely not be happy.
Although Zhao Jia is the grandson of King Zhao, King Zhao has not been very concerned about him over the years. After all, both sides are thicker than water and they are constantly giving up.
Lian Po recommends Zhao Jia, which is always better than recommending others.
King Zhao pondered for a while and said, "Over the years, I only know how Jiaer studied with the children of the royal family. I believe Lian Qing knows better than me."
"However, I still have to take the exam for him."
Lian Po was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "I should do this."
But after Zhao Jia left the General's Mansion, he sighed in his heart: I was so sleepy that someone gave me a pillow.
He originally wanted to ask Lian Po for help to recommend him and let him enter the court.
Unexpectedly, before Zhao Jia spoke, the opportunity had already come.
"I don't know if my father would ask me to entertain the envoys of Yan State."
Zhao Jia returned to the courtyard and picked up the military book to read it, but because he had something in his heart, he couldn't read it no matter what.
In desperation, Zhao Jia simply put down his military book, drew out his sword and danced his sword in the yard.
"Young Master, the king summoned me!"
Zhao Jia was dancing in a daze, but Yu Zhu rushed in, her pretty face full of excitement.
"Clang!"
Zhao Jia was slightly breathing after putting his sword in the sheath, but his eyes were very bright.
However, Zhao Jia was summoned and soon entered the palace, led by the eunuch to wait at the door of the inner hall.
"Master Jia is here."
The eunuch entered the inner hall and looked at King Zhao who was handling government affairs at his desk, and whispered to remind him.
"oh?"
Hearing Zhao Jia coming, King Zhao raised his head and a look of fatigue flashed in his eyes.
"Let him come in."
The sound of footsteps slowly came, and Zhao Jia had arrived in front of King Zhao not long after.
"Great greetings to the prince's father!"
Looking at the strange and familiar King Zhao, Zhao Jia felt mixed feelings, but he still saluted respectfully.
King Zhao, who is in his fifties, has gray hair on his temples.
He looked up at the young Zhao Jia, and after carefully looking at it from beginning to end, his expression was a little dazed.
"No gift."
But soon, King Zhao calmed down.
"I heard from the general that you have achieved great success in studying and practicing martial arts over the years, but so?"
Zhao Jia lowered his head and replied, "Compared with the prince's father, the grandson only understands the superficiality and can only look up at his ears."
King Zhao was very happy to be flattered by his grandson, and the wrinkles on his face stretched a little.
"You kid, you are humble."
"I originally wanted to take the exam to get you well, but I believe in the general's vision."
"Now there are princes in Handan City, so you can go and entertain the envoys of Yan State, so you can have a long experience."
But then, King Zhao's face became serious.
He said in a deep voice: "Recently, the domestic army of Yan State has been frequently mobilized, so he may have the intention to covet our Zhao State."
"Although the Yan State mission came to celebrate my birthday in name, I am afraid that the visitor will be unkind."
"You should remember that this time, you must not lose etiquette or insult our country's power!"
"Can you do it?"
Zhao Jia felt awe-inspiring in his heart and shouted in a deep voice: "Really promise!"
Zhao Jia knew that the task was very arduous.
However, he also knew very well that as long as he could seize this opportunity, he could take advantage of the situation.
Only by controlling the right to speak can one change oneself and the fate of Zhao State.
Thinking of the future war god Li Mu, Zhao Jia's heart moved slightly and bowed and said, "The grandson dared to ask the prince's father for someone and follow me to receive the envoy of Yan State."
King Zhao showed an interesting look on his face and said, "Who is it?"
Zhao Jia replied: "Li Mu."
When King Zhao heard the name Li Mu, his face immediately looked a little bad.
Li Mu's timid and afraid of fighting made King Zhao very dissatisfied. If it weren't for the fact that the other party was stationed in the frontier for several years and had no credit and hard work, King Zhao would have issued an edict to punish him long ago.
Now he has thrown Li Mu in the inn just to improve his character.
"Why Li Mu is afraid of death, and is timid and afraid of war. He will follow you to receive the envoys of Yan State. Wouldn't it be a shame for our country?"
King Zhao was a little unhappy.
Zhao Jia insisted: "My grandson was young and ignorant, reckless and impulsive, and never experienced any big scenes."
To be continued...