The reason for not taking it out is very simple. There are too few scholars today! Not to mention studying, even eating is a problem. Even if Zhao Kuo lowers the prices of paper, pen and ink, and even books, it will still be difficult to form a large-scale reading trend.
This is not a problem that can be completely solved in one or two years or even ten or twenty years. This is caused by the constraints of technological productivity and is not based on personal will.
But without a large number of scholars, if we want to conduct imperial examinations, we might as well use the nine-level Zhongzheng system!
In short, it is obviously not a good time to implement the imperial examination system now that the world is uncertain.
Fortunately, Zhao Kuo also made an ambush, and the so-called opening of a school was also handled by the Ministry of Rites. After more people learn, the rest will just fall into place...
Of course, unlike Zhao Kuo's emphasis on imperial examinations, people in the Warring States period paid more attention to ritual matters. Isn't it true that the most important things in the country are military service and sacrifice?
Therefore, Zhao Kuo ranked the Ministry of Rites second, just behind the Ministry of Personnel. However, Zhao Kuo was quite disdainful of this so-called Minister of Rites.
After all, the only talent selection matter that Zhao Kuo was somewhat interested in, Zhao Kuo had already arranged for Lu Buwei. Zhao Kuo of the 21st century obviously doesn't pay much attention to the remaining etiquette matters.
As for diplomacy, now that the Qin family is the dominant one, He Zong Lian Heng has already been thoroughly played. Even if Zhang Yi comes back to life, I am afraid there will be nothing to play with. What's more, the tone set by Zhao Kuo for the State of Zhao is to "enter the village quietly, and don't shoot anyone." Under such a foreign policy, its role is naturally limited.
But the problem is, just because Zhao Kuo doesn’t take it seriously, doesn’t mean that others don’t take it seriously! After all, the word "ritual" is still very important in the thinking of the ancients.
Just like Lu Buwei in the audience.
Seeing that Lord Pingyuan, the first assistant minister, could also serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, naturally, as one of the cabinet ministers, he also wanted to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Etiquette. In particular, Zhao Kuo has already handed over the talent selection to him.
Lu Buwei had even thought of the words to thank him. But unfortunately, Zhao Kuo's next words directly poured cold water on Lu Buwei.
"I am not very proficient in matters of etiquette and diplomacy. I still need Lord Pingyuan to find out more about the minister of the Ministry of Rites." Zhao Kuo said calmly.
After the words fell, Lu Buwei on the side was obviously a little disappointed. But he soon adjusted back, what was wrong with him? A mere businessman was not satisfied with the appointment of a cabinet minister by the king. He even wanted to concurrently serve as the Minister of Rites, which was only under the Ministry of Personnel. When did I become so greedy?
Here Lu Buwei was reflecting on himself secretly in his heart, but he didn't know that the reason why he was not allowed to concurrently serve as the Ministry of Rites was that Zhao Kuo had a more important appointment for him.
Putting aside the changes in Lu Buwei's psychology, Mr. Pingyuan over there frowned slightly when he heard this. It was not that he had no candidates, but that he could no longer occupy such an "important" position.
The king's inquiry may be sincere and out of respect for himself, but he is already the chief minister, and also serves as the minister of the Ministry of Personnel. There is also a cabinet member waiting for his nomination. If he gets another minister of rites, Shangshu.
This is not about taking power over the ruling and opposition parties, but about silencing the king!
Of course, Mr. Pingyuan had to answer the king's question. After thinking about it for a moment, he replied: "To my king, Yu Qing and his ministers worked together to deal with envoys from various countries, and they were quite effective. But with this If you are still young in qualifications, you can temporarily serve as the right minister and take charge of the ministry. As for the position of minister, you can leave it temporarily vacant to wait for knowledgeable people."
Judging from Yu Qing's contribution in dealing with Lou Chang and others, the position of a minister is still very suitable. When Zhao Kuo heard this, he thought it was reasonable. If all the high-ranking official positions were occupied, how could he attract top talents from other countries?
So, Zhao Kuo nodded and said: "Jun Pingyuan is very worried. Just like what Jun Pingyuan said."
After briefly arranging the Ministry of Rites, Zhao Kuo immediately continued: "Thirdly, the Ministry of War is in charge of the national military guard, the selection and appointment of military attachés, and the concise government orders. However, the military is a major event for the country! It is inevitable that laymen will command the experts, and the Minister of the Ministry of War will The selection of important positions such as minister and minister must be appointed by a general, go through the dangers of the battlefield, and achieve victory before he can hold the position.
Nowadays, both General Lian Po and Tian Dan are chosen for the time being. It is my opinion that General Lian Po will be the secondary assistant, and General Tian Dan will be the Minister of War to take charge of the country's troops! "
When the two heard this, they naturally had no objections when it came to military matters.
Of course, for this Ministry of War, Zhao Kuo was not actually prepared to let him truly become the highest head of the military department. After all, military affairs had its special nature.
It is like the Ministry of National Defense of later generations, although it has a series of powers such as recruitment, establishment, equipment, training, military scientific research, military ranks, and salaries. But the most important and critical actual military command power is not available.
To put it bluntly, political power comes from the barrel of a gun, and Zhao Kuo will certainly not hand over the barrel of his own gun.
Of course, what we are talking about at this time is the central reform. As for the subsequent military reform, we may have to wait until Lian Po, Tian Dan and others return.
"My king." Although Lord Pingyuan didn't want to get involved in the military affairs, he still had to remind him of what he needed to do. Then he asked: "If General Lian Po and General Tian Dan are transferred back together, how will the troops on the front line be handled? Qin is still watching with eager eyes."
When Zhao Kuo heard this, he also nodded. Obviously, he had already considered this issue, and then said: "The worries of Lord Pingyuan are also the worries of this king."
"However, compared to the temporary predicament, I am more worried about the lifelong predicament." Zhao Kuo shook his head and continued: "Returning Lian Po and General Tian Dan to this matter will indeed pose a certain danger to the defense of Shangdang County. But in this way It can also be used as a training tool for generals."
"There is an obvious problem. Now that Lian Po and Tian Dan are still there, even if there is any abnormality in Shangdang, the two veterans can set off to clean up the stalls at any time. But if they wait a few more years, the two veterans will no longer be able to wield their swords and ride on them. When the war horse is no longer available, it will be too late to train generals to replace it." Zhao Kuo continued: "I would rather have some difficulties and dangers now than be young and idle in the future."
Hearing this, Lord Pingyuan realized that Comrade Zhao Kuo, the next-generation core military general of the Zhao Kingdom, had been promoted to the title of King of Zhao. As a king, he obviously could not leave Handan easily without a battle that would overwhelm the country. of.
This also means that Zhao Guo continues to look for the next generation of generals.
"I wonder if my king has any generals?" Lord Pingyuan asked again.
"Li Mu." Zhao Kuo said without hesitation.
Hearing this, Mr. Pingyuan was shocked again. He was not a trusted general like Zhao Wei and Xu Li, nor a veteran general on the battlefield like Sun Gu and Zhou Qi, but a little-known "Li Mu".
Obviously, Mr. Pingyuan is still a little unfamiliar with the name Li Mu. Although they had met once outside Handan City, Pingyuan Jun obviously didn't know much about this young man.
But looking at the equally young Lu Buwei sitting across from him, Mr. Pingyuan didn't say anything else - the king's eyes were always vicious, not to mention that it was the military field that the king was best at.
Immediately, Mr. Pingyuan remembered the name "Li Mu" deeply in his heart.
Seeing that Lord Pingyuan no longer had any questions, Zhao Kuo continued: "The fourth one is called the Hubu. As the name suggests, the Hubu of the State of Zhao is in charge of the country's territory, fields, household registration, taxes, salaries and everything else. Financial Matters.”
With that said, Zhao Kuobian looked at Lu Buwei standing aside.
And Lu Buwei obviously felt the king's eyes, and he was suddenly shocked!
This household department is said to be in charge of people's households. In fact, according to the king's words, it is simply the money bag of Zhao State! The king looked at himself, didn't he want him to manage the money bag?
Sure enough, Zhao Kuo smiled slightly and then said: "Lu Qing, you are a businessman, so you naturally have certain insights into the management of wealth. Although you are a cabinet minister, you still need to shoulder this responsibility!"
"This!" Lu Buwei simply didn't know what to say.
Just a moment ago, he was "pitying himself" because the king did not hand over the Ministry of Rites to him. In the blink of an eye, the king actually handed over the entire Zhao Kingdom's money bag to him.
Lu Buwei, who was born as a merchant, has always believed that money can communicate with gods. He knew very well that although the Minister of Rites was only under the Ministry of Personnel in terms of specifications, in fact, I am afraid that the Ministry of Revenue was the second one with real power.
And I, a businessman, was obviously the most suitable person. And compared to the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Household Affairs is also better able to make some achievements. When the time comes...
Thinking of this, Lu Buwei couldn't help but feel excited again.
After sorting out his emotions for a while, Lu Buwei clasped his fists in his hands, bowed his head to Zhao Kuo, and said: "Wei Chen Dinggan and Nao Nao will be wiped out, and you will live up to your trust!"
Zhao Kuo was quite satisfied with Lu Buwei's performance, then he helped Lu Buwei up and continued.
"In addition, the expenses of the property in the palace of the widow must be separated from the household department of the country, so that future kings cannot abuse the power of the people and the money and food of the household. Therefore, the widow wants to establish a separate internal affairs office with a general manager. After reaching the third rank, all expenses of the palace must be relatively isolated from the national treasury. The Ministry of Household Affairs still exercises supervision over the Ministry of Internal Affairs!"
"As for the position of general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Lu Qing needs to do a good job for the few people." Zhao Kuo then said with a smile.
"Yes. Wei Chen will look for someone soon." Lu Buwei immediately agreed.
Although it was a search, Lu Buwei knew very well that the king's intention was that the Ministry of Internal Affairs should be assigned to him before the search was completed. Of course, Lu Buwei also wanted it.
"Households are what people call them." Zhao Kuo nodded and then continued: "For Qin, households are just for farming and forage. But in our country of Zhao, this is not the case. Farming is the first priority, but The emphasis on agriculture cannot suppress business.
As a business traveler, you should know the benefits of business travel!
Today, the State of Zhao is exhausted, and taxing land is the basis of national policy. However, the benefits of commercial taxation are the key to our Zhao State overtaking Qin.
Since you took office, you can carry out the policy of farming to improve agriculture on the one hand, and on the other hand, you need to vigorously encourage the development of commerce, and you must attract business travelers from all over the world to Zhao Kuo.
Farming, Hanoi in the past, started with the new Shangdang;
Mutual trade began with the mutual trade between Handan and Daijun.
Do you understand? "
After finishing speaking, Lu Buwei, who was being questioned, had not yet opened his mouth. Mr. Pingyuan on the side was unhappy...
Some people died, but not completely...
