Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

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Lou Chang saw the face of the person who came, and there was a look of surprise on his face: "Brother Zhong? It turned out to be Ru."

Uncle Zhong and Uncle Ji, Bo is the elder, Uncle is the eldest brother, and Zhong is the second younger brother, so this emissary is Lou Chang's second younger brother, Lou Sheng.

Lou Sheng sat down in front of Lou Chang, carefully took out a secret letter from his pocket, and respectfully put it in front of Lou Chang: "This time I came with my father's letter, please read it. "

As the so-called elder brother is like a father, and Lou Chang is now the patriarch of the Lou Clan in Zhao Guo, so Lou Sheng naturally did not dare to neglect his uncle, and he was very courteous.

Lou Chang didn't say much, took the letter and read it carefully.

While reading, Lou Chang's brows gradually wrinkled.

The content above is actually very simple. It is nothing more than that Qin Guo hopes to find out the attitude of Zhao Guo's high-level officials on this matter because they are about to send troops to attack Chu.

After all, wars these years involve the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of troops. It is actually very unrealistic for such a large-scale mobilization of the Qin army to hide from Zhao Guo's eyeliner. Let's take a look at Zhao Guo's decision-making from Lou Chang. Layer movement is a must.

After Lou Chang finished reading, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he remained silent for a while.

Of course, Lou Chang is quite clear about Zhao Guo's attitude.

In fact, if Lou Chang hadn't exaggerated the threat of the Xiongnu because he wanted to speak for Qin, Lou Chang might not have suffered such humiliation at the court meeting today.

Thinking of this, Lou Chang became very upset again.

As a courtier, Lou Chang's heart is naturally inclined towards Zhao Guo.

However, Lou Chang's father, Lou Huan, hated Zhao Guo deeply after being deprived of the position of Xiangbang of Qin by King Wuling of Zhao.

In this way, Lou Chang would be caught between the monarch and his father, and the situation would be rather embarrassing.

After Lou Chang finished reading the secret letter, he put the letter away calmly, and said to Lou Sheng in front of him, "What can father say?"

Lou Sheng was clearly prepared for this question, and replied: "Father ordered me to tell my brother that if the Zhao Kingdom perishes, then my brother can be made Lord of Handan."

"Handan Lord!" Lou Chang's eyes widened.

It has to be said that the reward offered by the people of Qin is indeed very attractive.

Handan is the capital of Zhao State today, and it is also one of the best big cities in the whole of China. If Handan can really be used as a fief, this reward is indeed nothing to say.

You must know that the current Qin State Prime Minister Fan Sui, his fief is nothing more than an ordinary small place like Yingcheng.

Considering the fact that Lou Chang is only the senior doctor of Zhao State now, and the fact that there are three ranks of titles of Xiaqing, Zhongqing and Shangqing before Zhao Guo can be crowned as the king, this Qin's monarch is even more precious.

Lou Chang knows his own affairs well. Since the Battle of Changping, Zhao Dan has lost his trust in Lou Chang. Not only have many affairs that should have been handled by Lou Chang have been transferred to the hands of Miao Xian and Yu Xin, but also Lou Chang The proposal to be promoted to lieutenant was also rejected by Zhao Dan.

Coupled with what just happened in the Dragon Terrace Hall today, everything gave Lou Chang a premonition that his days of continuing to be successful in the political arena of Zhao State may not be many.

Thinking about it, Lou Chang's face gradually became gloomy, and the thoughts in his heart gradually became firm.

That's all, since Zhao Wangdan doesn't like me, then I will vote for Qin, so what!

Although Qin State lost to Zhao State twice, Lou Chang felt that as long as he had his own internal response, then Qin State would come back sooner or later!

In fact, during the Battle of Changping, Lou Chang had secretly instructed Lou Bing, a member of the Lou clan, to make an internal response, but unfortunately that internal response was obviously unsuccessful.

What worries Lou Chang even more is that recently there seems to be some vague rumors that Zhao Dan is ordering the monitoring guards to investigate the inexplicable fall of Changping Pass.

If it was found out that the Lou clan did it, then Lou Chang would really be doomed!

Lou Chang's plan was made, so he didn't hesitate anymore, took a pen and paper and wrote a secret letter, clearly writing in his mind the matter of "encircling Qin and saving Chu" discussed by Zhao Guojun and his ministers at the meeting today Clearly, clearly, clearly, then sealed the credit seal and solemnly handed it over to Lou Sheng.

"You leave immediately and go back to Xianyang, and hand this letter to your father face to face, do you understand?"

Seeing Lou Chang's solemnity, how could Lou Sheng not understand the importance of the matter?Immediately received the letter, carefully hid it in his bosom, and then made a promise to Lou Chang: "Brother, don't worry, I will not disgrace my life!"

Lou Chang heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Very well, since that's the case, let's go."

A moment later, an ordinary-looking carriage quietly drove out from the back door of Louchang's mansion and merged into the main street of Handan City.

But what Lou Sheng in the carriage didn't know was that the two servants who seemed to be from a certain family came out to handle errands and stopped to enjoy the shade while talking casually on the side of the road, while keeping their eyes tightly fixed on each other. He stared at the carriage where Lou Sheng was.

"Go and tell your lord that the carriage has already left, and that person should be on top of the carriage!"

A servant quickly disappeared around the corner.

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Sitting in the carriage, Lou Sheng looked at the bustling Handan City, feeling a little excited in his heart.

As long as the great things can be accomplished, Handan City will be Lou's territory when the Qin Kingdom rules the world!

Is there anything more fascinating than land in this world?At least Lou Sheng didn't think so.

Although with the changes of the times, no matter whether it is the state of Qin or the state of Zhao, it is impossible for the lords to have complete control over their fiefs like the officials of the Zhou Dynasty and even the Spring and Autumn Period, and most of the lords The title is even a death title.

But this does not hinder Lou Sheng's longing for land.

This kind of war, even the king of a country is in danger, let alone a noble like Lou Sheng.

As long as the land is his own when he is alive, who will care about him after his death?

To be honest, as the backbone of Lou's clan, Lou Sheng has long been dissatisfied with Lou's situation in Zhao State.

Regardless of the fact that the Lou family and the Zhao family of the current Zhao State have the same origin, but the Lou family has not been doing very well in Zhao State these years. I can tell.

Take Yu Xin for example. Before, Yu Xin was just an ordinary scholar in poor family. As a result, the first time he met Zhao Dan, he was rewarded with a hundred gold and a pair of white jade. The second time he met Zhao Dan, he was appointed As Lieutenant Zhao Guo, the title went directly to Shangqing, a full three ranks higher than Lou Chang.

How could the Lou clan be satisfied with this?What about the preferential treatment that the Zhao family should have?

What made Lou's family even more upset was that it was fine if they didn't get preferential treatment, but Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bao were trusted by Zhao Dan and gave Xiangbang and Si Kou such high-weight positions.

My Lou clan is also a public clan, so why can Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bao be able to become kings and ministers of the state, while our Lou clan's patriarch can only be the censor with the lowest status among the six ministers, and the title is only the upper class. Doctor, not even a minister?

People are more mad than people.

Therefore, in the Lou family, the dissatisfaction and resentment towards Zhao Guo has always existed, and it is not just the core figures such as Lou Chang, Lou Huan or Lou Sheng.

Although the entire Lou family is the Duke of Zhao in name, in fact they have long been separated from Zhao.

The carriage drove all the way, and soon left the city along the south gate of Handan, and then headed south all the way.

According to the previously planned itinerary, Lou Sheng will cross the Yellow River south, then pass through the territories of Wei and South Korea, and finally enter Xianyang through Hangu Pass, and deliver this letter to his father, Lou Huan, who has been waiting for a long time.

The palace city of Zhao State is just to the southwest of Handan Guocheng, so after Lou Sheng left the city, he happened to be able to see the magnificent palace complex of Zhao State palace city.

Lou Sheng looked at the palace complex, subconsciously licked his lips, and hummed softly in his heart.

"One day, Wu Lou will become the master of this palace city!"