The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 262 Li Mu always feels something is wrong

Jingwei was conferred the title of benefactor a few days ago, and is now resting and taking care of her pregnancy. Although he is only conferred the title of benefactor for now, he shares a separate palace with Liwu.

Li Wu also moved in, but she was not given a title yet and she did not want one. She was satisfied as long as she could be with Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng specially named this palace "Jinghong Palace".

Ying Zheng laughed and said, "Generals who are invincible on the battlefield are often eaten to pieces when they enter the court."

Li Wu said in a delicate voice: "That's because the general didn't meet the king. The king has a keen eye for talent, knows how to use people, and recruits people according to their abilities. That's why he won't let loyal officials and generals do things they are not good at. With the king's protection, civil officials and military generals can perform their duties and are not afraid of villains."

Ying Zheng laughed and bit Li Wu's neck, leaving a red mark: "You are the best at talking."

He sighed and said, "But how could you know that there are so many petty things and so many insidious and shameless people in the world of fame and fortune, and everyone wants to sit in a higher position, but it's not that easy to get there. If you can't handle these things, unless you are a straight or pure person, you will only burn yourself in the end."

"It's just a pity for a talent like Li Mu."

Li Wu wrapped her arms around the back of Ying Zheng's neck, raised her head high, straightened her swan-like neck, and let Ying Zheng bite her comfortably, unable to suppress the low moan from deep in her throat.

She also tried to reply to Ying Zheng's remarks: "I, my servant, don't want to think so much. As long as I can be by your side, I will be satisfied as your little maid."

Ying Zheng pecked Li Wu's mouth with satisfaction: "I know you are a good boy."

Li Wu's eyes narrowed with laughter. As long as the king was happy, a word of praise from the king could make her happy for the whole day.

Ying Zheng fell into deep thought. While hugging Li Wu, he unconsciously kneaded the baby's canteen. This was almost becoming a habit.

It is a good thing for Chunping Hou to go back. Whether he is useful or not, it is good to send him back so that he can disgust King Zhao. It is better to try it.

After Li Mu returns, forget about staying in the central government. Just go to the northern border and continue to suffer. He won't have a chance to come back in a short time. By the time he can come back, the situation will be too hopeless and he can do nothing.

It's a pity that I cannot use such a talent. If it weren't for my reputation, I would have killed him.

Forget it. I don't want to use such dirty tricks. Let Guo Kai take his life.

Since ancient times, those who are good at fighting have often died at the hands of their own family members.

Li Mu was still unaware of all this and was still feeling thankful for the smooth journey.

Li Mu's trip to Qin was incredibly smooth. He also met the king of Qin. Just by looking at his appearance and temperament, one could tell that he was a truly extraordinary person. It was a pity that he was not the king of Zhao.

Ying Zheng also met Li Mu. Li Mu was now in his prime, full of ambition and confidence. Ying Zheng was deeply impressed by his high spirits and confidence. He knew at a glance that such a person would never surrender to Qin, at least not now, and he would not be needed in the future. What a pity.

I want to kill him even more.

Li Mu successfully brought Chunping Hou back to Zhao State. He was full of pride when he came, but full of sorrow when he left, not because he failed to complete the task assigned by the king.

But after meeting the King of Qin, Li Mu felt deeply threatened. Qin was already powerful, and now it had such a king. This posed a huge threat to Zhao.

Li Mu was also moved by the atmosphere in the Qin court and the people. He was envious but also more vigilant.

However, he was also somewhat fortunate in his heart that the King of Qin was not warlike and that he was now the Prime Minister of Zhao. If he managed Zhao well and annexed Yan in the future, he would no longer have to worry about Qin and Wei.

However, the King of Qin’s threat still needs to be reported to Your Majesty, and I hope Your Majesty can learn a thing or two from the King of Qin.

After Li Mu successfully returned to Zhao, King Zhao Daoxiang was very enthusiastic and invited him into the palace and personally went out to greet him. Li Mu was flattered and respectfully entered the palace.

King Zhao Daoxiang said with a smile: "Li Qing, you have worked hard on the journey. Thank you for bringing my brother back."

Li Mu quickly stood up and bowed: "It is my duty to share the worries of the king. How dare I complain about the hardship?"

King Zhao Daoxiang sighed, "My brother has suffered so much for the sake of the Great Zhao in recent years. Now that he has returned safely, I am relieved."

Then he changed the subject: "Mr. Li, I have something to discuss with you."

"It is an unspeakably difficult task, but apart from Li Qing, no one else in the court can do it."

Li Mu hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, please tell me. I will do my best!"

King Zhao Daoxiang sighed and said, "Li Qing, you should know that Yan, Dai and Yunzhong have been invaded by barbarians for a long time. It was thanks to Li Qing's battle last year that the barbarians' spirit was greatly crushed, but it has not been completely pacified. Now the great Zhao is exhausted and unable to provide more support to the entire northern border. Now the situation in the northern border is still under the control of Li Qing."

"I want to appoint Li Qing as General Yunzhong. I hope that Li Qing will temporarily go to the northern border to guard it. When the northern border is completely pacified and the remaining barbarians and bandits are dealt with, then I will transfer Li Qing back to assist me."

Li Mu immediately felt a chill in his heart. The king was so humble, saying that he wanted to discuss something, but how could he refuse?

But he had only been the Prime Minister for a few days. Let alone doing anything big, he didn't even have a plan. Now he had to go back to the northern border to blow the wind and eat sand?

Seeing that Li Mu remained silent, King Zhao Daoxiang's smile became increasingly faint. Li Mu looked up at the king's expression and his heart skipped a beat. Why did the king lose his smile at all?

Never mind, what the king said makes sense. After all, no one except me can control the Northern Frontier. I will just sweep away those barbarians. The king also said that as long as things are stable, we can always come back.

Li Mu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is my duty. I will return to the northern border to guard it after I have prepared myself. I will definitely wipe out the barbarians. If Your Majesty has other matters, I will be at your disposal at any time."

King Zhao Daoxiang smiled again and said with a laugh, "I knew that you, Mr. Li, would relieve me of my worries. Don't worry, Mr. Li. I have prepared a hundred carts of treasures and a hundred beauties for you. You will never be short of what you need in your daily life."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I am grateful."

After Li Mu walked out of the palace, he looked towards the horizon. He had just returned, so how could this happen?
I didn't do anything wrong, and the king did nothing wrong, but I just felt something was wrong.

Li Mu left, leaving in a very depressed mood.

He went from soaring in the sky with great ambition to falling back down from the clouds, enjoying the wind and sand, in just a few days, without even knowing how he fell.

Little did he know that a master of political struggle had already arranged for him to be both praised and punished.

The most regrettable thing in this world is that human society has never only looked at the ability to do practical things.

Li Mu's departure was simple, but another problem arose, which made King Zhao Daoxiang quite troubled.

That means the court is short of great generals.

Handan cannot survive without a great general to guard it.

(End of this chapter)