In front of the gate of Handan City, the ministers of the State of Zhao, led by Zhao Qian and others, knelt on the ground, not daring to move. They stared blankly at Wang Jia who was walking away, feeling a little confused.
Wang Wan, the imperial censor, was also a little confused, but he was a veteran of the temple after all, so he quickly calmed down, took out the edict drafted for Ying Zheng from his sleeve, and read it loudly: "King Zhao surrenders to Qin, there are In order to save Handan from the flames of war, he granted the title of five hundred households and moved them to Xianyang. The descendants of the royal family and all the Zhao family members also went to Xianyang."
"In addition, the State of Zhao was merged into the counties of the State of Qin. The specific matters will be discussed and handled by the Right Prime Minister Lu Buwei and the Governor of Handan County Guo Kai."
Listening to the edict read by Wang Wan, many Zhao people frowned.
Guo Kai's reputation in Zhao State is not very good. Although Guo Kai has not committed any crimes except corruption, he still established an image of a completely treacherous minister.
That is to say, the Qin army had just taken over Handan, and no one dared to make the first decision to question Ying Zheng, otherwise someone would definitely stand up to protest.
As a censor, Wang Wan was naturally a human being, and he could see the expressions on the faces of these surrendered ministers of the State of Zhao.
Is Guo Kai a traitor?
Maybe.
But treacherous ministers are often easier to use than loyal ministers and capable ministers.
If a traitor does not obey the king's orders, all that awaits him is the attack and death of the ministers, and those with insufficient ability are not worthy of being traitors. Without that ability, how can they do a bigger job.
Zhang Ji also smiled and said nothing, Guo Kai was corrupt?
To be honest, it is even more unbelievable to say that Guo Kai was greedy and accepted bribes for his own selfish desires than to claim that Zhang Ji embezzled military pay and misappropriated military funds in Qin.
With his wealth and the family and business skills of his wives and concubines, Zhang Ji could earn more and faster than through corruption.
Not to mention paper and books, just like the business of Zilanxuan main store and branches, as well as the powder and spice business, this is robbing money from the nobles. Isn't robbing families more profitable than corruption?
And what kind of family does Guo Kai belong to?
Handan Guo family!
Guo Kai's ancestor was the famous wealthy businessman of the Warring States Period, Guo Zong of Handan.
Historical records record: Handan Guo Zong made a fortune by smelting iron, and became rich with the king.
In other words, Handan Guo Zong, who started his career in the iron smelting industry, can be compared with the wealth of a country's king, which is what people often say is "wealth can rival the country."
The Zhao State is rich in iron ore resources. During the Warring States Period, wars continued for years. Iron ore, a strategic resource, naturally has a more marketable and higher price. The Guo family also relied on the rich iron ore resources to bear a large part of the royal family's expenses and military subsidies. .
Guo Kai is corrupt?
It's just Zhao Yan's black glove. All the money eventually flowed into Zhao Yan's internal funds. This is the usefulness of a treacherous minister like Guo Kai.
The traitor must obey the king's orders unconditionally. Regardless of whether the order will harm the country or benefit the country, the traitor will execute the order without hesitation.
Such ministers will become virtuous ministers if they meet a virtuous king who knows people well and can handle their duties well. However, if they meet a mediocre king, they will become outright treacherous ministers who bring disaster to the country and the people. Everything depends on how the master appoints them.
Outside the palace of King Zhao, Ying Zheng crossed the gate of the royal city and looked at the majestic eaves of the palace and the jingling iron horses. The city of King Zhao on the mountain looked majestic like a palace in the sky, with beautiful palace ladies and dancers serving in it. On both sides of the road, Ying Zheng and the civil servants and generals of the Qin State were welcomed. They were still bright and elegant, and they were very different from the people and soldiers in the city who were hungry due to lack of food, and their eyes lit up when they saw the food.
It would be strange if a country like this values the dancers but underestimates the soldiers.
Ying Zheng shook his head with great disdain.
However, although the Zhao Palace under the sunset is magnificent, it also looks lonely and desolate.
Ying Zheng stared at it for a long time and couldn't help but sigh: "The powerful Zhao is gone, and the Qin Dynasty is alone. How sad!"
However, Ying Zheng's emotion had a different meaning when it fell into the ears of the ministers. They immediately congratulated in unison: "The Qin Dynasty will destroy Zhao and unify the world just around the corner. Congratulations to the King!"
Ying Zheng, who had his back to the ministers, said nothing or turned his head, just silent.
A few days later, Ying Zheng's car started up again and drove slowly towards Xianyang.
Ying Zheng is the King of Qin after all. The road between Qin and Zhao is long and rugged, and it is not easy to transport official documents. These days have delayed the handling of many government affairs.
Although this year's winter is better than last year, it is a mild winter. However, there are reports of people dying of cold and exhaustion in many counties such as Beidi County, Shang County, and Longxi County. There are also many places where heavy snow has collapsed or damaged houses. Crops require Yingzheng’s approval for the disposal of related disaster relief matters.
Before leaving, Ying Zheng readjusted the garrison areas of Qin's generals.
In the battle to destroy Zhao, Wang Yan was recognized as the chief contributor, and was granted the title of Lord of Wucheng, with Wucheng as his fiefdom. Because of his old age, he was transferred back to Lantian Camp to train new soldiers.
Yang Duanhe, the original commander of the Lantian camp, settled in Handan, took charge of Zhao's old territory, and made advance arrangements for the future attack on Wei.
Ying Zheng's actions also hinted that the next Qin general to be credited with destroying the country was Yang Duanhe.
However, Ying Zheng originally wanted to keep Zhang Ji in Handan. After all, Zhang Ji was deeply supported by Zhao Bianqi and the Daidi border army. Zhang Ji's stay would be the most helpful to win the hearts of Zhao people, but Zhang Ji refused.
What a fuss!
How long has it been since, although surrounded by beauties, the golden nest and silver nest are not as good as my own doghouse, let alone the snowy sea of Zhishan Mountain that is full of makeup and powder?
However, Ying Zheng was worried that Yang Duanhe had just arrived and did not participate in the battle to conquer Zhao, so he might not be able to win over the hearts of the Zhao soldiers. But who would have thought that Zhang Ji would actually move out of Li Mu.
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Zhang Ji looked at Li Mu who looked haggard and felt inexplicably emotional.
Who would have thought that the powerful enemy in history who successively defeated the Qin State and forced the Qin State to resort to alienation tactics to get rid of it, would end up like this.
However, at least Li Mu survived, but he was unwilling to fight for Qin for a while.
Li Mu in history was short and had a disability in one arm. However, the Li Mu in this world was at least a master, without any physical disabilities, and his life span would be far longer than that of ordinary people.
"I will not serve King Qin. Mr. Luonan must have given up on this idea."
Li Mu's words were categorical and seemed to leave no room for error, but Zhang Ji didn't think so.
To be honest, people like Li Mu are not greedy for money, lustful or power-loving. If you want to control Li Mu, you must do what he likes.
Everyone has likes and dislikes, and no one can truly have no desires or desires.
And Zhang Ji's choice is moral kidnapping!
After the fall of Zhao, apart from his family, Li Mu cared most about his old tribe and people in Daidi.
Zhang Ji summarized all the reasons for the defection of the Daidi border army and the food shortage in Daidi on Li Mu, as if the famine in Daidi and the casualties of the Daidi border army were all caused by Li Mu's inaction. The main theme is a moral kidnapping.
Li Mu doesn't want Daidi's border troops and Daidi people to continue to be harassed by the prairie wolves, but he still wants to atone for his sins?
Then take the initiative to serve as the county guard of Dai County to defend Dai Land, or even take the initiative to attack the prairie wolf tribe, and become a wolf hunter forever!
As for what he, Zhang, is doing on his own?
He is not yet tired of the life of a hot bed with his wife and children!
What's more, his wife and daughter are waiting for him to be fed. Well... he must shoulder the responsibility of being the head of the family!
Zhang Ji feeds his beloved wife, and his beloved wife feeds their daughter. This is fair and reasonable!
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