When Zhao Kuo returned to the mansion, it was already completely dark.

As soon as he got off the carriage, Xu Li reported a message: "That guy is already waiting for you in the study."

Zhao Kuo's eyes sternly.

Among the entire Zhao State, there was obviously only one person who was qualified to be introduced to the study by Xu Li himself to wait.

After a while, Zhao Kuo opened the door of the study and indeed saw Zhou Shaofen.

Zhao Kuo smiled: "Zhou Qing must have entered the Three Treasures Palace for no reason."

Zhou Shaofen nodded and said, "I came here today, it was actually for the sake of the Grand Sima."

Zhao Kuo's eyes froze and he said, "Who do the Empress Dowager wants to recommend?"

Zhou Shaofen said in a deep voice: "General Le Cheng."

Suddenly, silence fell into the study.

After a while, Zhao Kuo said leisurely: "Since Zhou Qing, you are here, I guess Le Cheng has agreed to stand with the Empress Dowager and Wen Xinjun?"

Mr. Zhou sighed and said, “Yes.

To be honest, Le Cheng was actually the candidate I proposed to the Empress Dowager.”

Zhao Kuo was stunned at first, then laughed: "Do you identify the traitor? This is a good way."

Zhou Shaofen said with some concern: "June, now you are a big tree that attracts wind."

Zhao Kuo laughed and patted Zhou Shaofen on the shoulder: "Zhou Qing, don't worry, our tree roots are much stronger than you think."

Zhou Shaofen hesitated for a moment and said, "Otherwise, next time the court will discuss my identity disclosure?"

Zhao Kuo laughed: "When is this? Don't be anxious or not.

Don't worry, this little thing won't hurt me.

Zhou Qing, you have helped a lot this time.

By the way, your younger brother Zhou Shaoliang has been a county magistrate in Hedong County for several years. Should he transfer him back to Handan to be the magistrate of Handan?"

Zhou Shaofen looked up and said in surprise: "Take it serious?

It won't be exposed."

Although Handan Order is just a city guard, since Handan is the capital of Zhao State, the weight of this city guard is larger than that of ordinary county magistrates, so Zhou Shaofen was so surprised.

Zhao Kuo blinked and smiled, "How could it be exposed?"

Zhou Qing, just bring it up, and then this Hou opposes it.

As soon as this Hou opposes, wouldn’t Wen Xinjun and the Empress Dowager pass immediately?”

Zhou Shaofen then came to his senses and couldn't help laughing: "What you said is wonderful!"

After a moment, Zhou Shaofen said goodbye and left.

Zhao Kuo sat alone in the study, his expression slowly becoming cold.

After all, Le Cheng was also a long-time general in the Zhao military field for many years. His sudden rebellion actually had a significant impact on Zhao Kuo's complete control of the military.

But on the other hand, if Le Cheng keeps lurking and suddenly reverses at a critical moment in the future, the harm to Zhao Kuo will be truly fatal.

Zhao Kuo thought about it carefully and felt that he was indeed not losing money.

It is even more terrifying that there are no enemies lurking in the dark on the surface.

But, this matter cannot be forgotten.

Of course, the betrayer will be punished! What should he do?

Zhao Kuo fell into deep thoughts.

After a while, Zhao Kuo said to himself: "It would be great if there was a third-party candidate."

The next day, the main hall of Zhao State Palace City.

The Queen Mother looked around everyone and said calmly: "Now the position of Grand Sima is vacant. If you have any candidates, then just recommend it."

Several gazes fell on Zhao Kuo, who looked calm and did not speak.

I had already said at the banquet of Hepingyuanjun that no matter whether Le Cheng betrayed or not, Zhao Kuo would not be able to let his men compete for the position of Grand Sima, because the empress dowager would never agree.

After waiting for a while, everyone decided that Zhao Kuo would not speak, so they all breathed a sigh of relief.

As the number one person in the military, Zhao Kuo has a very strong influence on the position of Grand Sima.

Pingyuan Jun was the first to speak: "The Empress Dowager, the old minister recently visited a talent named Pang Nuan.

This person has a strategy in his heart that can match thousands of troops, and he is the best choice for the Grand Sima!"

"Pang Nuan?"

When the name comes out, the others are not good, but Zhao Kuo's face changes slightly, and a lot of troubles arises in his heart.

Unexpectedly, Pingyuan Jun actually attracted such talents! Who is Pang Nuan?

Pang Nuan was a famous scholar named Wu Guanzi, a strategist and military strategist in the Warring States Period. In history, he once supported the last sky of Zhao State with Li Mu.

At that time, Pang Nuan was in charge of the center and Li Mu defended the frontier, allowing Zhao, who was in a slump after the defeat in Changping, to extend his life for another twenty years.

Not only that, Pang Nuan also organized the last six countries to attack Qin during the Warring States Period, but unfortunately, he returned in vain due to the withdrawal of troops from Chu and Qi.

Later, Pang Nuan passed away, Li Mu returned to Handan to replace General Pang Nuan, but was killed by Zhao Wangqian's slander. The next year, Zhao State was destroyed by Wang Jian.

From this point of view, Zhao Kuo felt that Pang Nuan could make the arrogant Li Mu willing to guard the border in history, so his ability must be much better than a ten thousand-year-old second-year-old second-year-old person like Le Cheng.

However, although Pang Nuan is strong, he is strong in history. Now Pang Nuan is just a scholar without much fame. It is difficult to compete for the position of Grand Sima.

Sure enough, Lin Xiangru immediately spoke: "Pang Nuan has never had any reputation before. It is inappropriate to suddenly take up the position of Grand Sima?"

Pingyuan Jun said calmly: "Pang Nuan's teacher, Wu Guanzi, also served in the Hall of King Wuling, and also guided the study of this marquis. His high talent and knowledge are something that King Wuling must admire.

As the saying goes, famous teachers produce great disciples. Since Wu Guanzi wrote a letter of recommendation and asked Pang Nuan to come to Da Zhao to serve, it proves that Pang Nuan does have this ability."

Lin Xiangru shook his head and said, "It's inappropriate.

No matter who comes to Da Zhao, he should make contributions first and then appoint positions. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a mess?"

Pingyuan Jun sneered: "Wen Xinjun, your ally, Yu Xin and Yu Qing, was directly promoted to the Supreme Lord by the previous king? Did he have any contribution when he became the Supreme Lord?

When Shang Yang was promoted to Zuo Shuzhu by Duke Xiao of Qin and presided over the reform, what contributions could Shang Yang have made?"

The two of them had a verbal fight but could not make any mistakes.

Finally, the Queen Mother spoke.

"Pang Nuan may be a bit talented, but General Le Cheng's loyalty and efforts to Da Zhao over the years are something that everyone sees.

So the old woman decided to be promoted to Grand Sima with General Le Cheng and enter the palace to discuss matters in the future!”

After the empress dowager finished speaking, Lin Xiangru smiled and subconsciously glanced at Zhao Kuo.

What surprised Lin Xiangru was that Zhao Kuo's expression was unusually calm.

Lin Xiangru was a little puzzled. Didn’t Zhao Kuo know that this meant Le Cheng betrayed him?

Zhao Kuo noticed Lin Xiangru's eyes and smiled at Lin Xiangru.
Chapter completed!