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Pregnancy is of course very, very common in this world, but if the pregnant woman is the woman of a monarch, especially the woman of the number one monarch in the world, Zhao Wang, especially the woman who is the most beloved by the number one monarch in the world , then this matter does look a little different.

Mr. Ping'an's voice was a little dry and said: "Could it be what Concubine Li means?" Concubine Li looked at Mr. Pingyang who was a little excited, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

The choice of Lord Pingyang was also carefully selected by Concubine Li. It wasn't that she didn't know anything and just found a minister to rely on.

From Concubine Li's point of view, although Lord Pingyang is now Xiangbang, he is very uncomfortable being squeezed out by Zhao Kuo because he cannot gain the trust of the king. This situation happens to be the one that Concubine Li can best control.

So Concubine Li didn't hesitate any longer, and said straight to the point: "Mr. Pingyang, let me just say this, Queen Zhou gave birth to the eldest prince, but if this palace gave birth to a son, who can guarantee the future?" My child must not be able to inherit the throne of the king?

If you can support me, I can guarantee that your lineage of Lord Pingyang will definitely be rich and prolong your life in the future. Not only will you be a prime minister, but your son and grandson will also be prime ministers! "

After hearing these words, Mr. Pingyang was obviously shaken.

But after thinking about it carefully, Mr. Pingyang still felt that the matter was too difficult, so he said with some difficulty: "Concubine Li, this matter is really important, I have to go back and think about it."

Concubine Li stared at Lord Pingyang, as if she had completely seen through the thoughts in Ping'an Army's mind, she smiled in her wonderful eyes, and said to Lord Pingyang: "It is true that no one can say anything about the future, but I can The guarantee is, if you are willing to help Ben Gong now, then Ben Gong can speak in front of the king and help you get rid of Zhao Kuo, the biggest political enemy in your mind, Wuxin Jun, what do you think?"

As soon as Concubine Li said these words, Lord Pingyang was completely moved.

You know, it is absolutely difficult to get rid of Zhao Kuo, because King Zhao will not agree.

But this Concubine Li is the most beloved woman of the King of Zhao. If this Concubine Li came to do it, things might be different.

Jun Pingyang licked his lips subconsciously, looked up at Concubine Li and said, "Concubine Li is serious?"

Concubine Li smiled slightly, showing a charming smile: "Mr. Pingyang, think about it carefully, if my child is to inherit the throne in the future, a minister with outstanding military achievements like Zhao Kuo is definitely the biggest threat to my son, so Say I have no reason not to get rid of Wu Xinjun?

What's more, if you can win the throne of King Zhao, what is the price of a Wu Xinjun? "

Although Concubine Li's words were very straightforward, they completely explained what was in her heart, and they also completely entered into Jun Pingyang's heart. So the next moment, Jun Pingyang also slapped the table very decisively, and turned to Concubine Li. Said: "Since Concubine Li has already talked to this point, if the old man refuses again, it will be a little ignorant.

Concubine Li, please rest assured, as long as the person in your stomach is indeed a prince, I will definitely support you to the end! "

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere in the hall quickly became peaceful.

Chapter 864 Zhou Shaofen Completely Paniced

Zhao Kuo soon discovered clues to the alliance between Concubine Li and Lord Pingyang.

The reason why these clues can be found is not that Zhao Kuo can guess this matter, but because of a return from Xu Li.

Xu Li said to Zhao Kuo: "My lord, nothing has happened in Handan City these days, but Lord Pingyang seems to have entered the palace once and met Concubine Li."

"Concubine Li?"

After hearing this name, Zhao Kuo immediately became energetic.

For Zhao Guo's political arena in the past few months, this Concubine Li who was born in a brothel is definitely a very important variable.

Even Zhao Kuo himself didn't expect that this concubine Li could really fascinate King Zhao so fascinated.

In other words, Zhao Kuo never expected that the king of Zhao would really fall under Concubine Li's pomegranate skirt so easily.

But these actually do not affect Zhao Kuo's overall strategy, because after the incident of Concubine Li entering the palace, Zhao Wang's perception of Pingyang Jun is indeed getting worse, which can definitely satisfy Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo thought for a while, and asked curiously, "Could it be that Concubine Li wants to form an alliance with Lord Pingyang?"

Zhao Kuo originally said this sentence with a bit of a smile, but after saying this sentence, Zhao Kuo's face suddenly became serious.

Thinking about it carefully, this thing is really not impossible.

Concubine Li just entered King Zhao's palace and was helpless. She urgently needed to find a reliable political ally outside the palace. Lord Pingyang also needed a new ally. It was indeed possible for the two to hit it off.

Some people might say, isn't it good that Concubine Li should just be a concubine in the palace?

Why look for any political allies outside the palace, not afraid of what others say about the harem meddling in politics?

The answer is actually very simple. Whether it is inside or outside the palace, in the final analysis, everyone wants to control the power of the entire Zhao Kingdom by controlling Zhao Wang's thoughts.

If it can be combined from the inside and the outside, then such a control method will undoubtedly become stronger and easier.

And generally speaking, the concubines in the court also need a support, because many times the struggle between the concubine and the queen does not mean that it is only up to the king to make a decision. There are also many suggestions from ministers outside the court. It can also play a very important role.

As for the harem intervening in politics, to be honest, this era does not pay much attention to this point, otherwise Zhao Guo would not have two queen dowagers in succession.

Hearing Zhao Kuo's words and seeing Zhao Kuo's expression, Xu Li naturally understood Zhao Kuo's thoughts at once, and he couldn't help but said with some doubts: "This should not be possible, Li Concubine has just entered the palace not long ago. God, she was just a brothel girl before, does she have such a mind?"

Zhao Kuo shook his head and said: "That's not what I said, since this concubine Li can subdue the king, it means that she is definitely a very scheming and cunning woman.

Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that she can have this kind of ability, but there is still one point that does not make sense in this logic, that is," when Zhao Kuo said this, he knocked on the door hurriedly. The voice interrupted Zhao Kuo's words.

Zhao Kuo was a little surprised, and asked, "What is it?"

The voice of a steward of Zhao Kuo's mansion came from outside the door: "My lord, Zhou Qing has come and said that he has something urgent to see you."

As soon as Zhao Kuo stopped, he smiled and said to Xu Li in front of him, "It seems that this Zhou Qing has done a good job in intelligence work."

After a while, Zhou Shaofen appeared in the study.

Zhao Kuo looked at Zhou Shaofen, and found that this important minister of Zhao Guo had a very anxious expression on his face at the moment, which was obviously different from the calm Zhou Shaofen in Zhao Kuo's previous impression.

As soon as Zhou Shaofen saw Zhao Kuo, he immediately said, "Wu Xinjun, you must help me this time, and find a way to get rid of that temptress in the palace!"

Needless to say, the temptress Zhou Shaofen was talking about was naturally that Concubine Li.

Zhao Kuo looked at Zhou Shaofen, and said curiously, "Zhou Qing, why did you suddenly become so restless?"

Zhou Shaofen shook his head, smiled wryly and said to Zhao Kuo, "Mr. Wu Xin, you don't know that something big happened in the court now."

Zhao Kuo asked suspiciously, "What's the big deal?"

If something really happened, Zhao Kuo should have known about it a long time ago.

Zhou Shaofen took a deep breath and said a piece of news that shocked Zhao Kuo.

"It's like this, Wu Xinjun, you also know that I have a concubine whose father is now the palace doctor in our Zhao Kingdom.

He just secretly sent me the news that a palace doctor under him went to check Concubine Li's pulse a few days ago, and found that Concubine Li was already happy. "

When he said this, Zhou Shaofen's face was extremely ugly.

As soon as the news came out, Zhao Kuo was also stunned.

At this moment, Zhao Kuo suddenly had a feeling of history repeating itself.

Because in the history books, this Concubine Li gave birth to Zhao Qian, and then King Zhao abolished the original queen and prince, and changed Zhao Qian, the prince born to Concubine Li, as the new prince. Zhao Qian eventually became the subjugated king of Zhao State.

Could it be that even though history has changed so much, driven by the previous strong inertia, is it still possible for this thing to happen?

Zhou Shaofen looked at Zhao Kuo speechless for a long time, thinking that Zhao Kuo was overly shocked after hearing the news of Concubine Li's pregnancy, so Zhou Shaofen also hurriedly said: "Mr. Wu Xin, you told the old man that Concubine Li will not be pregnant in a short time It poses a threat to the queen, that's why the old man let this temptress into the palace.

Unexpectedly, this temptress became pregnant with the king's seed only a few months after she entered the palace. How should she deal with it now? "

Zhou Shaofen is really anxious, needless to say he understands the importance of heirs.

Zhao Kuo was also a little messy for a while, thinking how could I know that this woman could be pregnant like this, so many concubines of Zhao Wang are not pregnant, I can only say that there may be some kind of God's will in the dark It is driving the process of history.

Zhao Kuo collected himself, and suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "So that's the case, I understand!"

Zhou Shaofen looked at Zhao Kuan suspiciously, and said to Zhao Kuo, "What did Mr. Wu Xin understand?"

Zhao Kuo said to Zhou Shaofen with a serious face: "To be honest with Zhou Qing, my people have just sent a message that Jun Pingyang secretly entered the palace to meet Concubine Li a few days ago."

Zhou Shaofen was taken aback when he heard the words, and said to Zhao Kuo with unbelievable eyes: "Mr. Wu Xin means that Concubine Li has colluded with Mr. Pingyang?"

"Colluding?"

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing: "I'm afraid it's not as simple as collusion. If my guess is correct, this concubine Li should already be an ally of Pingyang Jun."

After hearing this sentence, Zhou Shaofen was speechless for a long time.

Suddenly, Zhou Shaofen moved his body, grabbed Zhao Kuo's hand tightly, gritted his teeth and said to Zhao Kuo: "Mr. Wu Xin, when are you going to destroy this Pingyang Lord?

I think the sooner the better.

As long as Wu Xinjun makes a move, our Zhou family will definitely follow up with all our strength, and we will never stop dying! "

At this moment, Zhou Shaofen's face was full of raging anger, and his eyes showed endless hatred for Pingyang Jun.

Chapter 865 Zhou Shaofen breaks with Pingyang Jun

What do people live for?

There is no doubt that it is for desire, that is, the so-called pursuit, ideal, and desire.

With desire, all human actions have motivation.

There are many kinds of these desires, the most common of which is promotion and wealth, which is what people call the desire for power and wealth.

Zhou Shaofen's hope for promotion and fortune is obviously very strong, so when he found that Pingyang Jun has become the biggest stumbling block on his way to promotion and fortune, Zhou Shaofen's first thought was naturally to get rid of Pingyang Jun immediately.

Facing Zhou Shaofen's almost impatient request, Zhao Kuo also showed a smile, and said to Zhou Shaofen very patiently: "Zhou Qing, I have indeed started preparing for this matter, but I have a suggestion, that is, I hope you can go to Mr. Pingyang once and explain this matter clearly.

In this way, even if you and Mr. Pingyang really turn your back on you, no one will think you are a traitor in the future, will you? "

Zhao Kuo's suggestion is very simple, it is to make Zhou Shaofen completely break with Pingyang Jun, and there is no way out.

Zhou Shaofen nodded viciously, and said, "Mr. Wu Xin, you are right. This old man is about to ask Mr. Pingyang, what is his intention for doing this!"

So Zhou Shaofen angrily came to Pingyang Jun's mansion and asked to see Pingyang Jun.

Mr. Pingyang was a little surprised, but he still quickly received Zhou Shaofen, and said to Zhou Shaofen, "I don't know why Zhou Qing came to visit suddenly?"

Zhou Shaofen squinted his eyes at Pingyang Jun, and said indifferently: "Pingyang Jun, I just heard a piece of news, I wonder if Xun Pingyang Jun can confirm to me whether the news is true or not?"

Pingyang Jun said with some doubts: "What kind of news does Zhou Qing want to confirm?"

Zhou Shaofen chuckled, and said to Lord Pingyang: "I heard that Lord Pingyang went to the palace to meet Concubine Li a few days ago, I wonder if this is true?"

Jun Pingyang's heart skipped a beat when he heard this!This matter can be said to be quite secret to Mr. Pingyang, how could Zhou Shaofen know about it?

Pingyang Jun pretended to be calm and said: "It is true that I visited Concubine Li for some things a few days ago, but please rest assured Zhou Qing, the old man has always been on your side.

Although Concubine Li wins over the old man, the old man really did not agree to her. "

Of course, it is impossible for Mr. Pingyang to admit that he will collude with Concubine Li, at least not before he completely defeats Zhao Kuo, because before that he still needs the help of Zhou Shaofen.

But once Lord Pingyang has completely defeated Zhao Kuo, he no longer needs to pay attention to Zhou Shaofen's power at that time, and he can openly and openly disclose the cooperative relationship with Concubine Li.

No matter how you look at it, it is difficult to control the queen with Zhou's backing, and the helpless Concubine Li is obviously easier to be controlled by Lord Pingyang.

Zhou Shaofen nodded, and was not surprised to see that Pingyang Jun did not admit it.

If it was Zhou Shaofen, he probably would never admit it in this matter.

So Zhou Shaofen said very calmly: "Then I don't know if Mr. Pingyang understands another piece of news?"

Lord Pingyang resisted the uneasiness in his heart, and said to Zhou Shaofen: "I don't know what kind of news Zhou Qing wants to tell the old man?"

Zhou Shaofen said to Pingyang Jun word by word: "The news is actually very simple, that is, Concubine Li seems to be pregnant with Liujia."

After Pingyang Jun heard this sentence, his expression changed drastically.

In Pingyang Jun's view, this matter should be an absolute secret, how could Zhou Shaofen, as a person on the queen's side, find out?

Seeing Mr. Pingyang's expression, Zhou Shaofen became more and more sure of his thoughts.

He didn't say much anymore, but stood up, and said to Pingyang Jun indifferently: "Pingyang Jun, there is a good saying, different ways don't seek each other.

The old man originally thought that he and you might become collaborators, but now that this matter has been put on the table, the old man feels that there is no possibility of cooperation between the old man and you, at least for the time being.

In this case, the old man will leave. "

After saying this, Zhou Shaofen walked out of the gate without looking back.

Seeing Zhou Shaofen leave, Jun Pingyang panicked immediately, and hurriedly said: "Zhou Qing, these are all misunderstandings, you come back first, the old man can explain!"

However, Zhou Shaofen ignored Pingyang Jun at all, but left Pingyang Jun's mansion with strides.

Sitting on the leaving carriage, Zhou Shaofen suddenly felt relieved.

Although Lord Pingyang and Concubine Li's sudden alliance did surprise Zhou Shaofen, but in any case, from now on Zhou Shaofen can stand on Zhao Kuo's side openly and squarely against Lord Pingyang.

This point is very, very important, because as long as this happens, no one will be able to say that Zhou Shaofen is a spy in the future.

Zhou Shaofen made a big fuss in Pingyang Jun's mansion, and the news that he broke up unhappy in the end soon spread slowly in Handan City.

All kinds of gossip began to fly all over the sky.

Some people say that this is because of the conflict between Zhou Shaofen and Pingyang Jun over things surrounding Zhao Kuo.

Some people also said that the reason why Zhou Shaofen broke with Pingyang Jun was because Pingyang Jun secretly slept with Zhou Shaofen's concubine.

Others say that Zhou Shaofen broke with Pingyang Jun because a concubine that Pingyang Jun married was slept with by Zhou Shaofen's younger brother Zhou Shaoliang, and he refused to admit it after giving birth to a son, because Zhou Shaoliang thought that this son might belong to Pingyang Jun. There are all kinds of outrageous rumors.