Chapter 39 King Xiaocheng of Zhao
"Become prime minister at the age of thirteen?" Jin Yao was also a little confused. He looked at King Xiaocheng of Zhao, then at Lian Po and Six-Fingered Black Knight who were looking at him with encouraging eyes, and then at the civil and military officials of Zhao State who were full of expectations.
"Did I steal Gan Luo's job?" Jin Yao thought to himself.
"In addition to this, I will order the Taimiao to divine an auspicious day and confer the title of Prince of Zhao and my adopted son on Yao!" King Xiaocheng of Zhao once again made a decision that shocked the world.
"Huh?" Jin Yao was even more confused!
"Congratulations to the king on the birth of his son!" The officials still had no objection. Looking at the boy's appearance, they could understand King Xiaocheng of Zhao's decision.
Although King Xiaocheng of Zhao had many heirs, the aesthetic standard of Zhao State was strong and powerful, and none of the princes of Zhao State could inherit the bravery of King Wuling of Zhao.
The most crucial thing is that everyone knows that King Xiaocheng of Zhao has been guarding against Dai County, and generals such as Lian Po and Li Mu are from Dai County. The only available Le Cheng is a rebel from Yan State and is also an outsider.
Lian Po recommended Jin Yao, which meant that the two of them had the grace of recommending and teaching him. They could also see that Lian Po had the intention of accepting him as a disciple.
If Jin Yao really became Lian Po's disciple and the king's adopted son, then the entire State of Zhao would truly be reunited.
King Xiaocheng of Zhao thought more . He was very clear about Jin Yao's identity. He was the son of Jin Bi, the great general of Wei State, the young master of Pijiamen, and the heir of Wei Wuzu.
When Jin Yao grows up and takes advantage of Zhao's power, he may be able to bring Wei Wuzu's generals to Zhao. Even after Zhao has survived this crisis and has some strength left, he can attack Wei under the banner of revenge for Jin Yao and expand his territory!
"I..." Jin Yao looked around stupidly. He was a senior official and a prince of the State of Zhao. Was he so charming?
Mohist school was also somewhat surprised, but also somewhat understood.
The State of Zhao spared no effort to win over the Mohists, by conferring titles of nobility on them and adopting them as their adopted sons. The price paid was not small.
"In this battle, General Lian Po will be the main general, Prince Yao will be the deputy general, and they will raise an army of 130,000 to fight against Yan!" King Xiaocheng of Zhao issued the royal order again.
"Ah?" Jin Yao's mind was a mess.
"I obey your order!" Lian Po pulled Jin Yao to salute, and took the tiger talisman of the army and the commander's sword.
"The king wants you to learn how to lead troops and fight from me, not really want you to lead the troops!" Lian Po explained.
King Xiaocheng of Zhao had come to his senses after the defeat at Changping and the Battle of Handan. He would no longer suppress the generals from Dai County, but he was still on guard. The appearance of Jin Yao broke the gap between the monarch and his subjects.
The dual identities of being the adopted son of King Zhao and his own disciple can perfectly combine Handan and Dai County.
The most important thing is that Master Xiang died at the right time, and Jin Yao did not have the bad reputation of betraying his master; and as an orphan, the courtesy of Zhao State would give the young man a support. Zhao State only support for the young man, and it was also a huge support.
Jin Yao didn't know how he left the hall, and he didn't leave with the Six-Fingered Black Knight because he was already a prince of the State of Zhao and was qualified to live in the royal palace. King Xiaocheng of Zhao didn't let him leave either and pulled him to the royal bedroom.
"Do you like it?" In the bedroom of King Xiaocheng of Zhao, Zhao Dan placed the national seal representing the royal power of the Zhao Kingdom on the table, and asked with a smile while looking at Jin Yao who was curious about Daliang.
Jin Yao shook his head, "It's just a piece of stone. If it has power, then even an ordinary brick can command the world!"
Zhao Dan looked at Jin Yao in surprise and smiled even more happily. Originally, he adopted Jin Yao as his adopted son only because he wanted to balance the Zhao court and win over the Mohist School. Now he really liked Jin Yao a little.
"Yao'er is right. If the monarch has no power, even the Heshi Bi is used as a seal. It is just a coveted jade. If the royal power is strong, no one will dare to covet it even if it is a brick!" Zhao Dan smiled.
"Someone, go and bring Princess Qian'er to my bedroom!" Zhao Dan became quick-witted and shouted, asking his attendants to bring his favorite little daughter.
"You should know that even if you are my adopted son, you are not qualified to inherit the throne of Zhao. But if you marry Qian'er in the future, you will be qualified to inherit the throne of King Zhao!" Zhao Dan said to Jin Yao who was puzzled.
Jin Yao frowned and looked at King Xiaocheng of Zhao in confusion. How could he be so sure that King Zhao could become the ruler of the State of Zhao after just meeting him once?
"You must be wondering why I did this. Just think of it as me using political tricks to tie you and Mohism to the chariot of Zhao." Zhao Dan did not hide anything.
Jin Yao understood. He promised himself that he would be qualified to become the King of Zhao in the future. How could he not work hard for Zhao? This was an open strategy, but also the kingly way, upright and honorable.
"I don't want to see the State of Zhao destroyed!" Zhao Dan sighed and pulled Jin Yao to sit next to him on the royal couch.
"I have witnessed the rise and fall of the State of Zhao. When the State of Zhao was rising, my grandfather King Wuling dominated the world and defeated the Qin army. By the time of my father, the State of Zhao was still strong, but it was already showing signs of decline. I succeeded to the throne at a young age, and the Qin army invaded repeatedly. I made mistakes time and again, which led to the decline of the State of Zhao. Now even the State of Yan dares to invade." Zhao Dan took Jin Yao's hand and slowly told him about his life.
These were things he never dared to tell anyone.
Jin Yao looked at King Xiaocheng of Zhao. Everyone thought that he was a foolish monarch. The defeat in the Battle of Changping made him infamous, but the time had really come when he became part of history.
Jin Yao knew that the defeat in the Battle of Changping had nothing to do with King Xiaocheng of Zhao. During the Battle of Changping, King Xiaocheng of Zhao did not have much power at all. All the power of Zhao was in the hands of Queen Dowager Zhao and Lord Pingyuan Zhao Sheng.
It was Zhao Sheng, not Zhao Dan, who wanted to take over Han's Shangdang!
Seeing the decline of Zhao State in his hands, one can imagine how Zhao Dan felt. He wanted to be a wise ruler like King Wuling, but the State of Zhao had already been destroyed.
"So, I don't want Zhao to continue to decline. If you are really capable and can show your ability to lead Zhao to restore its martial spirit, I can help you clear up everything and become the King of Zhao!" Zhao Dan looked at Jin Yao and said seriously, then added, "Including expelling all the princes and killing the eldest prince!"
Jin Yao was stunned, looking at Zhao Dan. This was a wolf in sheep's clothing, and also an ambitious monarch. In order to make Zhao State rise again, he could even kill his eldest son and expel other sons.
Jin Yao didn't know how many people Zhao Dan had said this to, but he had to admit that this king was more courageous than any other monarch.
"Learn well from General Lian Po!" Zhao Dan looked at the dazed Jin Yao, smiled and touched his head.
He had selfish motives and was plotting to win over Jin Yao. He valued the potential power that Jin Yao could bring with him. But at the same time, if Jin Yao really showed that he could lead Zhao to recovery , he would also dare to kill his son and establish a crown prince.
