Handan, Li Mu's mansion.

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

After being named the secretary of state of Zhao and becoming a member of the important ministers of Longtai, Li Mu let his family live in this mansion.

In addition to more than 100 ministers, concubines, family generals, etc., this mansion looks quite lively.

As the hottest general in Zhao today, there are a lot of people who want to take advantage of Li Mu's time in Handan to befriend Li Mu, and the invitations sent over every day can simply overwhelm the porter.

However, although there were many invitations, Li Mu was invited out of the house a few times.

With Li Mu's current status, he already has the qualifications to ignore these invitations, unless it is invited by the ministers of Zhao State, who are also important ministers of Longtai, Li Mu will consider admiring his face and going to the party.

But this doesn't mean that Li Mu is a guy who has no friends.

In politics, it is impossible to mix without friends.

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

The people who can be invited by Li Mu are definitely not ordinary friends.

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

Both of them are from the current Huaxia Academy Grand Sacrifice Jiu Xun Sect, both of them are political stars in the political arena of Zhao State, and they are both optimistic that they will become an important force in the political arena of Zhao State in the future.

There is a large pavilion in Li Mu's mansion, and in winter, put the coal-burning stove in the middle, and then serve it with a few glasses of wine, and the warm feeling will rise immediately.

If you come to a few skewers of roast lamb leg that is popular in Handan at this time, the comfortable 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 Metropolitan Governor is not only proficient in the way of military formation, but even the chefs in this mansion are also the best in Handan, I haven't eaten this roast leg of lamb, but if it is in terms of deliciousness, it is the best in the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion this time." ”

As soon as Li Si's voice fell, Han Fei on the side nodded in agreement: "Senior brother, good." ”

As an official who stutters but needs to communicate with people frequently, Han Fei has developed an ability to describe what he means in concise language over the years.

Li Mu laughed and said, "Li Qing doesn't know, in fact, this is the husband I brought back from the palace of the King of Qi when I destroyed Qi, and I usually cook delicacies for King Qi Jian, so I have such a ability." ”

Li Si said suddenly: "I see, since this is the case, then please ask the general to bring a few servants back to give me when he destroys 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 does Dr. Han need? ”

Han Fei's title is now Zhao Guozhong's doctor.

Han Fei thought for a while and said with a smile: "Just be a beauty, Governor Xie." ”

Li Si couldn't help but snort on the side, and teased: "Senior brother, aren't you worried that Mrs. Ru will be angry?" ”

Although he has only been married for a few years, this Han Fei's fear of guilt is quite famous in Handan.

Han Fei unhurriedly cut off a piece from under the roast leg of lamb in front of him with a knife, and said unhurriedly after dipping it in the sauce: "I, the head of the family." Women, daring, presumptuous? ”

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

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

After three rounds of wine, the snowflakes outside the pavilion slowly fell, and the scene wrapped in silver was quite chic, and the three of them saw this beautiful scenery and suddenly rose, and simply left the pavilion and walked into the snow, and came to walk on the snow.

At times like this, people naturally won't follow.

As Li Mu walked, he whispered to Li Si: "When Zheng Qing came to my mansion two days ago, he sent a message, hoping to resolve the misunderstanding between you and Li Qing. ”

Li Si snorted low when he heard this, and said, "This Zheng Zhu, how arrogant he was at the beginning, but now he knows that he has come to ask for someone?" ”

Since the unhappiness that broke out between Li Si and Zheng Zhu in the last plan a few years ago, the relationship between the two has been very tense, although some people have mediated, but it has not had much effect.

Li Mu smiled and said, "The king once said that it is better to settle the grievances than to settle them, and I think this sentence is quite reasonable. Besides, there is no deep hatred between you and Zheng Zhu, so it is better for me and you to visit Zheng Zhu's mansion in two days, and it can be regarded as the end of this matter. ”

After hearing this, Li Si was silent for a while.

As a newcomer, it is actually quite difficult for Li Si to integrate into the political arena of Zhao State, especially into the high-level of Zhao State.

The main reason is that at the beginning, Li Si's heart was somewhat idealistic, he hoped to be a direct minister, as long as he was loyal to the king.

But after mixing for a long time, Li Si's thinking changed, and he felt that it was more reliable for him to find some allies.

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

After getting along in 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 fritters 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 Zhao State, who is more famous and has more military achievements, is undoubtedly the one who occupies the dominant position.

So after hesitating for a long time, Li Si still spoke: "Since this is the case, then follow what the Metropolitan Governor said." ”

Li Mu smiled and said in a low voice: "Actually, I am good friends with Zheng Zhu, and I am also for another matter. Li Qing should not forget that according to the custom, after the winter passes, the king will hold a military meeting to decide the next country to conquer. ”

Li Si's eyes lit up slightly, and he couldn't help but speak: "Could it be that the Grand Governor already has a goal?" ”

"Exactly." Li Mu nodded lightly and said, "I want to lead the army to attack Qin, but I'm afraid that Yu Qing and Wu Xinjun will oppose it." ”

Li Shi would understand, after all, Li Mu had just led a large army to destroy the Qi State, and Lian Po was definitely unwilling to give up the position of the main general in the next battle.

Li Si thought for a while and said, "Actually, we can also visit Pingyuanjun, after all, if this matter can be promoted, it will not be without benefits to Pingyuanjun." ”

Li Mu nodded and said, "Yes, this is also a way." By the way, Doctor Han, I heard that you are going to follow the prince to Qi recently and assist the prince in governing the Qi people? ”

Han Fan nodded and said, "Exactly." Please, Grand Governor, give me advice. ”

Li Mu thought for a while and said: "In my opinion, this Qi people have some meaning of eating soft and not hard, I have almost swept away the resistance forces in Qidi, and the most important thing for you is to go and pacify." ”

Li Si interjected on the side: "The prince has always been known for his kindness, and the king sent the prince to go, and it is estimated that there is also this meaning in it." ”

Han Fei was silent for a moment, and nodded slowly: "I, I understand." ”

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The footsteps of the three of them faded away in the snow, leaving only a long trail of footprints.