Chapter 001: The one who breaks Zhao is Kua.

Having come to this understanding, Zhao Kuo calmed down and sat down again, not kneeling, which was quite disrespectful. He sneered and said: "You can rest assured, I will absolutely not go to Changping. General Lian Po is the most valiant general of the Zhao state, and I am far inferior to him. Even if the sovereign orders me to go to Changping, I will definitely not go!"

There is only one person in the world who can defeat the general of the Zhao state

I, Zhao Kuo, vow that I would rather die than go to Changping to harm your compatriots! I, Zhao Kuo, will not commit such acts that betray trust and harm friends!

I have heard that the State of Zhao possesses treasures that cannot be broken.

Zhao Kuo narrowed his eyes, stood up, and walked in front of the assassin. In the astonished gaze of the assassin, Zhao Kuo signaled for the two attendants to release their hold and personally helped the assassin to his feet. Holding the assassin's hand with great emotion, Zhao Kuo, seeing the bewildered expression on the assassin's face, sincerely and sorrowfully said: "We have been friends for many years. You can attempt to assassinate me for the sake of the nation's righteousness, yet I cannot harm you for the matters of the state."

In an instant, Zhao Kuo shouted in anger, but his words were not in the Zhao dialect. Not to mention the assassins, even the retainers were taken aback. What language was this young lord speaking? Zhao Kuo stood up, having just been emotionally stirred, and spoke in the Mandarin of his previous life. However, looking at the three people before him, it seemed they did not understand what he was saying. Zhao Kuo stared intently at the assassin in front of him, but in his heart, he had already understood the other party's intentions

I regard you as my family, my confidant

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The assassin stared blankly at Zhao Kuo in front of him

The banners of Qin stood tall like a dense forest, and the war chariots lined up endlessly. The soldiers yearned to achieve military merit, and with generals like Wang Jian commanding them, could they possibly be inferior to the three treasures of Zhao?

The assassin sorrowfully said: "Currently, the State of Qin is at war with the State of Zhao. Qin has captured Duwei City, Gu Valley City, and the camps on the western side of the Zhao army, taking six Zhao officials prisoner. It seems that Lian Po is nothing but a rotting piece of wood, not a match for Qin. What Qin truly fears is you, General Zhao Kuo. If the King of Zhao were to appoint you as the commander of Zhao, replacing Lian Po, Qin would surely face defeat. I cannot bear to see Qin suffer such a tragic defeat in the future"

I am yours

Zhao Kuo felt somewhat dazed, kneeling on the mat, his head spinning, inexplicably having crossed over into the body of another person with the same name. Still unable to regain his composure, the man kneeling before him drew a dagger and attempted to assassinate him. In that moment, Zhao Kuo nearly lost control, his legs weakened and his body trembled. Fortunately, he had two of his own attendants present, who, noticing that something was amiss, rushed forward and subdued the assassin.

I hope you can tell me, who can defeat the Zhao state

Within the courtyard enclosed by the earthen walls, there is almost no decoration, and everywhere is yellow earth, resembling a scene from an old film from the 1980s or 1990s viewed through a yellow filter. A slender dagger has fallen to the ground, and two tall warriors, wearing headscarves, short red garments, leather belts, and leather boots, are pinning a young man to the ground. The young man, unlike the two warriors, is not dressed in the attire of the Hu people.

Hearing this roar, Zhao Kuo came to his senses and looked at the assassin in front of him

Zhao Kuo held the assassin's hand and spoke with deep emotion and eloquence

Seeing Zhao Kuo remain silent, a retainer beside him inquired: "Your assassination of our young lord, what relation does this have to the state?"

This is something I have never heard of. I have heard that the State of Zhao possesses a treasure called the He Shi Bi, which is more exquisite than any other treasure in the world. However, such a rare and precious gem is still being toyed with in the hands of the king. What treasures does the State of Zhao have that can withstand a powerful army

Upon hearing Zhao Kuo's words, the assassin was taken aback, but quickly regained composure and anxiously asked, "Is what the young lord said true?" This was not like the usual Zhao Kuo; he typically considered himself above others, and had never regarded Lian Po with any respect. Not only the assassin, but even the guests were greatly surprised, looking at their young lord in confusion. Zhao Kuo recalled his previous remarks and realized that his words were somewhat inappropriate, inconsistent with his established persona.

The memories of the past twenty years continuously surged through his mind, the veins on his forehead throbbing incessantly. Zhao Kuo took a deep breath, his hands resting on the wooden table in front of him. After a long while, he finally regained his composure and opened his eyes, revealing this earthy yellow world. It lacked the exquisite luxury found in historical dramas; here, everything was exceedingly simple. Whether it was the low earthen walls not far away or the rammed earth house behind him, they all depicted a rudimentary world imbued with the colors of time.

Are you referring to General Bai Qi?

My lord, the State of Zhao possesses three treasures. The first treasure is named Lin Xiangru, a renowned warrior of Zhao, known for his bravery and wisdom. The second is Lian Po, who cares for his soldiers, and they are willing to follow him to their deaths in battle. The third is Zhao Sheng, who treats the scholars as if they were his own family, which is why they are not afraid to travel thousands of miles to join his ranks. With these three treasures, the State of Zhao is invincible.

I would rather sit here and endure the scorn of the crowd, and I would rather admit that I am not as good as General Lian Po, than to do anything that would harm you

During the war between the Qin State and the Zhao State, the veteran general Lian Po adopted a strategy of waiting for the enemy to tire, refusing to engage in battle. The Qin State was unable to achieve victory, which led them to consider replacing Lian Po with themselves. The assassin was not there to kill him at all; he was there to spread rumors and enhance his own reputation. Alternatively, he might indeed be there to kill him, but only to hand himself over to Bai for the execution.

At the moment when Zhao Kuo was overwhelmed by a myriad of thoughts and unable to speak, his two guests began to lose their composure. One of the warriors, sporting a bushy beard, increased the pressure on his knee, causing the assassin to let out a painful howl. The retainer then angrily questioned, "You are a friend of our young lord, who treats you like family. We, as retainers, also dare not regard you as an enemy! How can you act in violation of trust?"

There is still a slight pain in his forehead, and he struggles to recall who this assassin is, but it seems to be a friend of his former self. Yet, why would they want to take his life?

Upon recalling the name Bai Qi, Zhao Kuo could not help but shudder, an inexplicable fear flooding his heart, as a chill suddenly surged up his back, causing him to tremble uncontrollably

He was dressed in black clothing, pinned to the ground by two individuals, one of whom even pressed a knee against his back. The sparse stubble rubbed against the yellow earth, and he grimaced like a subdued beast, his eyes fixed intently on a young man not far away

The guests' eyes were moist; they had followed a master of such loyalty and righteousness. It is said that Lord Zhao of the Pingyuan is the most honorable, but it seems that our young lord is the true embodiment of loyalty and righteousness!

Lian Po occupies advantageous terrain and uses his abundant stamina to confront the distant enemy, what can Bai Qi do in this situation

The assassin was pinned to the ground, a short sword pressed against his neck, yet there was not a trace of fear on his face. He raised his head and looked at Zhao Kuo before him, saying earnestly: "Lord Zhao is my friend, but I have heard that in the face of national righteousness, friendship can be forsaken. My actions were for the sake of the state, and not a betrayal of loyalty. Now that the matter has failed, if Lord Zhao intends to kill me, I ask that you return my body to my homeland after my death"

Zhao Kuo was taken aback, looking at the assassin in front of him with confusion. He did not understand and did not dare to speak casually. Who exactly was this person? As he pondered this, a sudden pain struck his forehead again

Zhao Kuo murmured in confusion, as he had already realized whose body he had traversed into. This predecessor was no ordinary person; Zhao Kuo was an outstanding general of the Warring States period, the son of Zhao She. The idiom "talking about military strategy on paper" refers to him! He took over the command of the Zhao army from Lian Po and faced off against the Qin general Bai Qi, suffering a devastating defeat that led to the destruction of 400,000 troops of the Zhao state

Only Zhao Kuo of the Zhao State can break through the Zhao State

The beautiful Qin dialect was almost spoken out loud