Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

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Cai Ze had a premonition that this secret letter would be decisive evidence for him to bring down Lu Buwei!

Cai Ze excitedly took the secret letter back to his mansion, found a secret room, and opened it carefully.

However, to Cai Ze's disappointment, what appeared in front of him was a blank sheet of paper.

"Yin Shu?" Cai Ze frowned, and a bad premonition began to form in his heart.

After a while, Cai Ze ordered someone to prepare developing water. After soaking in the water, some characters gradually became clearer.

What appeared in front of Cai Ze was such a letter.

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Cai Ze was stunned.

Chapter 9: Li Mu's Allies (Fourth)

Handan, Li Mu's mansion.

If you want to mix in the political arena of Zhao State, a mansion in Handan is a must.

After being awarded the title of Minister of State of Zhao and becoming a member of the important ministers of Longtai, Li Mu let his family live in this mansion.

With the addition of more than a hundred servants, servants and concubines, family generals and doormen, etc., this mansion looks quite lively.

As the most popular general in Zhao State, there are many people who want to curry favor with Li Mu while Li Mu is in Handan. The invitations sent every day can almost overwhelm the concierge.

But although there were many invitations, the number of times Li Mu was invited out of the palace was not many times.

With Li Mu's current status, he already has the qualifications to ignore these invitations, unless invited by those Zhao Guo ministers who are also important ministers of Longtai, Li Mu will consider going to the gathering for the sake of face.

But this does not mean that Li Mu is a guy without friends.

In the political arena, it is absolutely impossible to have no friends.

So on this day, Li Mu invited two of his friends to his mansion to enjoy the snow and drink.

People who can be invited by Li Mu must not be ordinary friends.

One of these two friends was named Li Si and the other was named Han Fei.

Both of them came from the sect of Xun Kuang, the great sacrificial wine of the Huaxia Academy, and they are both rising political stars in Zhao State's political arena, and they are expected to become important forces in Zhao State's political arena in the future.

There is a large gazebo in Li Mu's mansion. In winter, put the coal-burning stove in the middle, and then drink it with a few glasses of fine wine, and you will feel warm immediately.

If you add a few skewers of roasted lamb legs that are currently popular in Handan at this time, the cozy feeling will naturally be more pleasant.

Li Si seemed to be full after eating half a leg of lamb, put down the knife in his hand, and smiled at Li Mu: "I didn't expect that the governor is not only proficient in military formations, but even the cook in this mansion is the same." It’s the best in Handan, and it’s not like I haven’t eaten this roast leg of lamb, but in terms of deliciousness, this time at the Governor’s Mansion is the best.”

As soon as Li Si's words fell, Han Fei on the side nodded in agreement: "Brother said, good."

As an official who stutters but needs to communicate with others frequently, Han Fei has developed the ability to describe what is in his heart in concise language over the years.

Li Mu laughed, and said: "Li Qing doesn't know, in fact, this is the cook I brought back from King Qi's palace when Qi was destroyed, and usually cooks delicacies for King Qi, that's why I have this ability."

Li Si suddenly said: "So that's the case. If this is the case, then please ask the general to bring a few cooks back to me as a gift when he conquers Qin and Chu next time."

Li Mu laughed and said, "Okay, if there is this opportunity, then Li Qing will definitely receive your husband. By the way, what do you need Doctor Han?"

Han Fei's title is now Doctor Zhao Guozhong.

Han Fei thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Just a beauty, thank you, Commander-in-Chief."

Li Si couldn't help hey from the side, and said jokingly, "Junior brother, aren't you worried that your wife will be angry?"

Although he has only been married for a few years, Han Fei's reputation as a fear of internal affairs is quite famous in Handan.

Han Fei unhurriedly used a knife to cut off a piece of roasted lamb leg in front of him, dipped it in the dipping sauce and said unhurriedly, "I am the owner of the house. Woman, dare you be presumptuous?"

Li Si laughed loudly: "If I hadn't personally seen your submissive appearance in front of Madam, I would have believed it."

Han Fei glared at Li Si angrily, stopped talking altogether, and concentrated on dealing with the delicious food in front of him.

After drinking for three rounds, the snowflakes outside the pavilion slowly fell, and the scene covered in silver was quite unique. Seeing the beautiful scenery, the three of them suddenly became excited, and they simply left the pavilion and walked into the snow, one of them walked on the snow.

At times like this, the servants would naturally not follow.

While walking, Li Mu said softly to Li Si: "Zheng Qing sent a letter when she came to my house two days ago, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding between you and Li Qing."

Li Si snorted when he heard the words, and said, "This Zheng Zhu, who was so arrogant at the beginning, now knows how to come to ask for help?"

Ever since the unhappiness between Li Si and Zheng Zhu broke out in the scheming a few years ago, the relationship between the two has been very tense. Although some people have mediated, it has not had much effect.

Li Mu smiled and said: "Your Majesty once said a word, it is better to resolve an enemy than to end it. I think this sentence is quite reasonable. Besides, there is no deep hatred between you and Zheng Zhu. Why don't you and I go together in two days?" Going to Zheng Zhu's mansion to pay a visit can be regarded as an end to this matter."

Li Si was silent for a while after listening.

As a newcomer, it was actually quite difficult for Li Si to integrate into the political arena of Zhao State, especially the senior management of Zhao State.

The reason is that Li Si had some ideals in his heart at the beginning. He hoped to be a direct minister, as long as he was loyal to the king alone.

But after hanging around for a long time, Li Si's thinking changed, and he felt that it would be more reliable to find some allies.

At this time, Li Mu, who had just entered the ranks of Longtai's important ministers, became Li Si's best alliance partner.

After getting along for the past two years, Li Mu and Li Si have basically formed an alliance in secret.

And the strategy that Li Mu said in the hall a while ago that made Zhao Dan feel quite old-fashioned was actually based on the research of Li Si and Han Fei.

Although it is said to be an alliance, judging from the current situation, Li Mu, the governor of the Zhao Kingdom, who is more famous and more accomplished in battle, is undoubtedly the one who occupies the dominant position.

So after hesitating for a while, Li Si still said, "In this case, then follow what the governor said."

Li Mu smiled, and said in a low voice: "Actually, I am friendly with Zheng Zhu because of another matter. Li Qing, don't forget that according to the usual practice, after the winter is over, the king will hold a military meeting to decide on the next expedition." country."

Li Si's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that the governor already has a target?"

"Exactly." Li Mu nodded slightly, and said, "I want to lead troops to attack Qin, but Yu Qing and Wu Xinjun may oppose it."

Li Dun understood immediately. After all, Li Mu had just led the army to destroy Qi, and Lian Po would definitely not want to give up his position as the commander in the next battle.

Li Si thought for a while and said, "Actually, we can also visit Mr. Pingyuan. After all, if this matter can be facilitated, it will be beneficial to Mr. Pingyuan."

Li Mu nodded and said: "That's right, this is also a way. By the way, Dr. Han, I heard that you will follow the crown prince to go to Qi to assist the crown prince in governing Qi people?"

Han Fan nodded and said, "That's right. Please, Governor, give me your advice."