From the first to the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, they all spent time in the reward army, Zhao Feiqi, Shesheng Battalion, Heijia Army, Hebei Army, and finally the Guards Battalion.
On the fifth day of the lunar month, Zhao Kuo hosted a banquet for officials from all over the country who attended the court meeting. After the banquet, everyone sent gifts out of the city.
"The old era is over and the new era has begun." Zhao Kuo watched the last official's carriage disappear at the end of the official road and slowly turned around.
There are many pedestrians on the official road, and there are merchants carrying goods everywhere with smiles on their faces. It is obvious that they have made a lot of money during the New Year.
They sold Lu silk, Qi Wan, Shu brocade, tea, grain, lacquerware and other items to Zhao, and then sold Zhao's salt, coal, farm tools, matches, firecrackers and other commodities to other countries.
Although the State of Zhao ordered a ban on the outflow of grain, it actually had no impact on most merchants, because compared to grain, Zhao State's pens, inks, paper, inkstones, coal, firecrackers, drinks and other commodities are easier to sell, even if they are smashed into their hands. Don’t worry about it breaking, you can still sell it after a while.
These commodities brought Zhao's weights and measures, Zhao's language, and myths and legends to every place in the world, moistening things and affecting everyone silently.
Mo Feng is leading workers to expand Handan City. There is a long queue in front of the recruitment notice. In the past, no one was willing to work without money. But now that money is given, everyone is rushing to come, hoping to earn some more money before spring plowing. .
"Everyone, please work harder. The chief engineer has said that if we can finish this section today, everyone will be given a pack of matches when we finish work," one worker said.
"Don't worry, sir. Even if the brothers leave a little late today, they will still finish the work." A worker wiped the sweat from his forehead and panted.
Although the New Year has passed, the weather is still very cold, and there is still snow in the shady areas. The workers only have two single clothes on their bodies, but their foreheads are covered with sweat beads. Their not strong hands are struggling to push the wheelbarrow, and the heavy objects will The axle squeaked under pressure.
"Yes, we will definitely finish it." The companions said one after another.
A pack of matches is worth three yuan. Even if you work a little longer, you can still make money.
"Let the port transport some sea fish and give it to these workers at noon." Zhao Kuo said to Liu Ping.
As the fleet grew larger, more and more sea fish were caught, most of which Zhao Kuo didn't even recognize, but he didn't need to.
Send two doctors and a chef to identify whether it is poisonous. Throw away the poisonous ones, and just throw the non-poisonous ones into the pot to stew. It doesn't matter whether it tastes good or not, as long as it is edible.
A few were sold to merchants and nobles, the rest were brought to the military camp, and the extra was used to feed the workers.
To Zhao Guo, these sea fish are completely worthless, but to ordinary people, they are still very precious.
"No." Liu Ping said with cupped hands, summoned someone, and whispered instructions.
"By the way, now we need someone to be responsible for fishing. Do you have anyone to recommend?" Zhao Kuo asked.
Yuan Hua could not always take the fleet to fish. He established a navy, not a fishing brigade. At first, there were not enough manpower and ships, so they could be mixed together. Now that they are on a shelf, they must be separated.
One fleet is dedicated to fishing, and one fleet is dedicated to military affairs.
"Zhao Miao can do it. These matters are not complicated and he can handle them well with his ability." Zhao Mu said. Zhao Miao is a good friend of him and Zhao Kuo and a member of the Zhao family.
There are not many other people in Zhao State, but there are many clans.
"Then let him." Zhao Kuo nodded. He and Zhao Miao were also good friends before. When they were young, Zhao Miao once joked that he would be the prime minister of Zhao State in the future, Zhao Kuo would be the general, and the two of them would revitalize the country together. Zhao State.
Later, Zhao Kuo became the king, and the relationship between the two could not help but become a lot more estranged.
"Spring plowing is about to start. We will strictly check the loan situation in various places, as well as the grain price issues in various places. Every year on the eve of plowing, the price of grain is the highest. As long as there is a problem, we should catch it first and then review it." Zhao Kuo said.
Although the order has been promulgated, it does not mean that it can be truly implemented. There are definitely not a few people who take desperate measures. Moreover, counties and counties in Zhao State are being divided, boundary markers have not been erected, responsibilities have not been truly clear, and there are many things, and officials will inevitably be overwhelmed.
At this time, only the central government stepped forward to take most of the responsibility.
"I will keep an eye on it," Liu Ping said.
"Well, everyone, please go back." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said.
"Your Majesty, please leave." All the officials bowed, bowed, and dispersed.
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Qin State, Xianyang.
Qin Wangji and Wang Lu sat opposite each other. Although there were many famous generals in Qin, the only one who was truly capable and could reassure him was Wang Lu.
"Your Majesty, news of Zhao's reform has arrived." At this time, Fan Ju rushed into the palace quickly. The guards on both sides looked forward without doing anything to stop him.
"Tell me more specifically." Qin Wangji pointed to the couch and motioned for Fan Ju to sit down.
"There are six main aspects, the system of five princes and twelve ministers, the system of prefectures and counties, the system of twenty military merit and nobility, as well as governing the country according to law, popularizing education, and greatly improving the status and treatment of workers and soldiers." Fan Ju was not polite either. , leaned over and bowed, then sat down and detailed the news he had received.
Most of the contents of Zhao's reforms were posted on notices, which were not difficult to obtain. Even businessmen who passed by could tell a few things.
"Twenty-level military honors!" King Qin Ji stood up fiercely. He did not mock Zhao Guo but just changed his name. The other titles system was almost exactly the same as that of Qin Guo.
Compared with the threat posed by Zhao State, these are no longer important.
Originally, everyone in Zhao State was good at fighting, and it was the most troublesome to Qin State among the six eastern countries. After improving the military merit system and improving the welfare of soldiers, the military strength will inevitably be greatly improved, and it may even surpass Qin State in one fell swoop.
Just like when Qi State surpassed Wei State and Qin State surpassed Qi State, it left it behind.
"We must send troops to stop it. We must not allow Zhao Guo to successfully complete the reform." Qin Wangji immediately thought in his mind, but he vetoed it the next moment.
News of Zhao's plan to reform has long been spread. If troops were to be sent, it would be most appropriate to send troops during the Zhao Dynasty meeting. Now the best time has been missed.
The reason why no troops were sent was because Qin's domestic situation was not good and it was not suitable to send troops.
If you win, it will be fine. If you lose, the situation will be worse.
"Sir, can you teach me something?" Qin Wangji bowed to Fan Ju and said solemnly.
Fan Ju frowned and said nothing. In this situation, there are only two ways, one is to strengthen himself, and the other is to weaken the enemy, but now there is no way to start either way.
Qin doesn't know the way to become stronger now. Zhao's approach is only suitable for Zhao, not Qin. If Qin State copied it, it would not be able to wait for Zhao State to attack, and it would begin to fall apart.
