"I, Wang Yingming, if merchants come in droves, won't it mean that more and more people will gather together." Lord Pingyuan obviously gradually realized the prosperity that business would bring to Handan, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
Nodding, Zhao Kuo continued: "Although merchants have their advantages, they also have their shortsightedness. They may be used by the country, but they cannot do what the country allows merchants to do. Doing business only for profit is not what a wise person does. Please keep this in mind."
"Yes." Lu Buwei agreed immediately.
Having said all the household matters, the rest is much simpler. Zhao Kuo then continued: "The fifth of the six departments is the Ministry of Punishment. As the name suggests, it is an agency in charge of national criminal decrees and review of criminal names. It can be recommended by hundreds of officials or self-recommended! Or it can be the first vote of the cabinet. Submit the list of one master and two subordinates to the widow, and then discuss it with the court.
I have only one request, this person should be upright, not flirtatious with women, and not greedy for money! "
"Yes!" The two agreed together.
Zhao Kuo nodded and continued: "The last one is the Ministry of Works! The Ministry of Works is the Ministry of Works and is responsible for civil construction, water conservancy and other matters!
Although this department is temporarily at the bottom of all other departments, I still have great hopes for this department. There are two reasons.
First, it is used by the people. Although I am not proficient in the art of growing millet, I still know the importance of water. Our country of Zhao is located in the north. There are many places with poor water and few places with abundant water. To irrigate the fields, manpower must be used. If there were crisscrossing ditches, I don’t know how many acres could be opened. There are also tools for cultivating the land. If they can be slightly improved, the income can be huge.
Second, it is used in the military. This year, we were able to hold back 60,000 enemies with 5,000 soldiers outside the city. The trebuchet improved by a few people is a great achievement. If it is such a fine workmanship, only one or two can change the situation of the battle. This is also the work of the Ministry of Works. The most important thing.
In a word, if farming is important, work can assist it; if military affairs are important, work can assist it.
Therefore, I have high hopes for this. Although the people selected do not need to be good at farming, they must have a mind to explore and be enterprising, and they are not just people who are stuck in their ways. "
"Yes." The two agreed again.
At this point, Zhao Kuo had settled matters with the two of them regarding the cabinet and the six ministries. Zhao Kuo could imagine that the two people going home would have no sleep tonight.
Rights are always the best stimulants.
Tonight, Zhao Kuo obviously gave both his humerus ministers a lot of stimulants.
Of course, there is still a long way to go from idea to practice, and from practice to real implementation. And such a major reform in Zhao State obviously did not happen overnight.
At least, we have to wait until all the cabinet members are gathered before we can start drastic reforms.
The two people obviously didn't know that political reform was only a part of Zhao Kuo's heart, and military reform would only be bigger.
But these matters need to be discussed with General Lian Po and Tian Dan.
Immediately, after Lord Pingyuan and Lu Buwei both left the palace, Zhao Kuo issued transfer orders to many of his generals.
First, Li Mu, who was still on the front line of Yan State, handed over the military power to the deputy general, and then rushed to Handan and then to Shangdang to replace Lian Po and Tian Dan and continue to defend Qin State;
Lian Po and General Tian Dan, including General Xu Li who was stationed in the field, also temporarily handed over the military power to the deputy general, and then set off back to Handan City together;
Generals such as Sun Gu, Zhou Qi and even Chen Xun from Daidi were also summoned to Handan by Zhao Kuo.
On the one hand, such a large-scale transfer of generals is to prepare for the next military reform. On the other hand, and more importantly - the new year is coming!
Zhao Kuo's enthronement ceremony was also arranged on this day to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
According to Zhao Kuo's intention, he really didn't want to hold this so-called enthronement ceremony. After all, it would not be too late to hold it after the six countries were unified. What's more, in Zhao Kuo's mind, this ceremony was nothing but a waste of money. usefulness.
Unfortunately, Mr. Pingyuan's words still convinced Zhao Kuo.
"This scripture is not for the gods, nor does it seek blessings or misfortune, but is for the people of Zhao State. Although the battle of Changping was won, it was a waste of people and money, and the country was empty. Hundreds of thousands of young men died on the battlefield; although the battle against Yan was won, , but was invaded by the Yan army. Many villages and towns along the way were destroyed, and the king was killed in this battle. The Zhao Kingdom was in a turbulent autumn.
Now that my king has ascended the throne, I want to renew the world, so I must let everyone in the Zhao Kingdom know about it. If you know this, the people will gather their hearts, climb high and offer sacrifices. A silk letter cannot be substituted. Only by being solemn and solemn can you show the power of our king and look down upon the world. "
Zhao Kuo finally understood.
In a word, you have to go even if you don’t want to. Zhao Guo has not had any great events for three years. No matter what, this enthronement ceremony must be held this year!
Let’s do it then? What else can be done? !
So, on New Year's Eve, the city of Handan was decorated with lights and colorful decorations everywhere, and there was laughter and laughter all the time. On the streets filled with traffic, the people were already dressed in new clothes, chatting, laughing, and waiting...
Although there is no red carpet on the ground, the enthusiasm of the people has already wiped away every particle of dust in Handan City.
Even though Zhao Kuo repeatedly requested that it be as simple as possible and not extravagant, the enthronement ceremony was still pushed to an almost unprecedented height by the enthusiastic people.
Not only the people in Handan City, but also many people came from Shangdang, Hanoi and even Daidi to enthrone the general who sent them off to the throne.
It was still late at night, and the city of Handan was already very lively, and the palace of King Zhao was even more busy. Lord Pingyuan, the chief assistant and Zongzheng, was leading a group of palace people to make the final preparations before ascending the throne.
"How is the situation of the garrison?" Lord Pingyuan asked with joy and a bit of worry in his heart as he looked at the scene of lights and colorful decorations outside the palace.
"Don't worry, Mr. Chief Assistant, everything has been arranged. General Zhao Wei led 300 soldiers to guard the king. In Handan City, there are 5,000 troops led by General Xu Li to guard various traffic arteries. Arrangements have also been made on the city tower. Tens of thousands of elite soldiers were recruited.
When they arrived at the outer city, General Mo personally led 3,000 cavalry retinues. Generals Sun Gu and Zhou Qi each led 10,000 troops to garrison the road from Handan to Jitian to ensure that nothing would go wrong. "General Li Mu, who is solely responsible for the security work of ascending the throne, replied immediately.
Generals Lian Po and Tian Dan on the side also kept squinting and stroking their beards when they heard this, looking proud of their successors.
Obviously, after the preparations for this enthronement of the guards, the two veterans were also very satisfied with the performance of this rising star that the king valued.
"Is everything on the altar ready?" After receiving a satisfactory answer, Mr. Pingyuan immediately looked at Yu Qing aside. As the unofficial future minister of the Ministry of Rites, he naturally handled the enthronement ceremony this time.
"Don't worry, Lord Chief Assistant. The official has just returned from the altar. Everything has been checked and everything is correct. There will be no delay." Yu Qing agreed immediately.
Obviously, Mr. Pingyuan has already gotten along with him, and naturally knows that as long as the enthronement is completed, the official position of the third rank will be obtained. Therefore, Yu Qing can be regarded as showing all his skills. After all, how many times can one fight in life!
"Have the arrangements for the envoys from various countries been made?" Lord Pingyuan asked next.
"Don't worry, Sir, all the chariots and horses are ready. Qin and Chu are in front, Qin is on the right and Chu is on the left; Wei and Qi are in the middle, Wei is on the right and Qi is on the left; Han and Yan are at the end, Han is on the right and Yan is on the left. We should guide Everyone is ready." Yu Qing replied again.
Obviously, this sequence also went through a lot of thought.
Although Qin and Zhao are not in conflict, out of respect for their strength, Qin must be placed at the front and on the right no matter what.
And Chu State, which had just signed a mutual alliance agreement with Zhao State, naturally wanted to be second only to Qin State.
Yan and Han are the weakest, so they naturally come last. In terms of strength, Han is the weakest, but Yan has just finished a battle with Zhao, so it is naturally ranked last, which can be regarded as a little disgusting. Take Yan State.
As for Qi and Wei, it was just because Wei still needed comfort, so they were placed first.
Of course, a very important messenger was missing - the messenger of Emperor Zhou. Logically speaking, Zhao Kuo's ascension to the throne required the recognition of Emperor Zhou, and even required the emperor Zhou to give him meat to sacrifice to heaven.
It's not that Yu Qing forgot such an important matter, it's just that Zhao Kuo ignored all opinions and excluded the envoys of Emperor Zhou.
The reason is simple but also very powerful. How did the Zhou Dynasty contribute to Zhao and why should it be used by Zhao? Since this is a ceremony to inform the people, why should we fear the Zhou Dynasty? He is willing to watch the ceremony, but he is not worthy of being given meat.
This is what they say, but in fact, Zhao Kuo did not use the flesh of Emperor Zhou, but his real purpose was to show it to Qin. You know, if Qin wants to go east now, there are really not many places to choose from...
However, Zhao Kuo's change made Yu Qing, who was responsible for etiquette Cheng Xun, feel dizzy for a while.
However, there was finally a perfect solution in the end.
And listening to Yu Qing's words, Lord Pingyuan also nodded with satisfaction.
"Have my king's clothes been properly placed?" Lord Pingyuan then asked the eunuch in the palace again...
While the ministers were busy in the front hall about enthroning the throne, Zhao Kuo was sitting in his dormitory with some boredom.
Just like a girl waiting to be married, she is a little excited, a little longing, and a little worried.
I am excited that what I have been planning for a long time has finally reached the final step; I am looking forward to it and worrying about the future: whether Zhao State can radiate new vitality in my own hands, and whether the land of China can be restored in my own hands. Under the leadership of the leader, move towards another peak?
Zhao Kuo didn't know, and no one could answer this question for him. Perhaps, the days to come will still be like the Battle of Changping that just passed, with every step taken carefully and as if walking on thin ice.
But Zhao Kuo had no regrets.
When you come to this world, there should always be stories for future generations to read. Even if the red flag embroidered with the word "Zhao" cannot be planted all over the land of Kyushu, it will at least bring a slight difference to the world.
Thousands of years from now, there should be something like this in the history books:
The handsome young man has a weak crown and is born in Changping;
In the first battle, the Shangdang was drawn, and in the second battle, Hu Qi was defeated.
Defeated the Yan army in three battles and was in danger of becoming king.
There were many heroes in the Warring States Period, and it is surprising that none of them is Kuo.
Some people died, but not completely...
