In the days that followed, Zhao Kuo visited or met with many important officials in the DPRK one by one. Naturally, arrangements were made for Xu Li, Zhou Qi and others under his command.
Xu Li was quietly brought into the Ministry of Industry by Zhao Kuo, with the obvious purpose of making this old retainer optimistic about the weapon he relied on for survival - technology.
Zhao Kuo knows very well that technology is the primary productive force.
Of course, the process of persuading Xu Li was still a bit troublesome. After all, he had been in the army all his life and it was really difficult to temporarily change to a civil servant.
Farming? Those who are stationed in the fields are also soldiers! You can hit it as soon as you drive it out.
However, the current farming operations are carried out by the household department and generals from various places, so there is no need to waste rare talents like Xu Li.
Zhao Kuo had no choice but to take Xu Li to a valley twenty miles outside Handan City.
There, the three thousand heavy cavalry had already begun their training, and the three hundred Mo Dao wielders were even more vigorous in wielding the Mo Dao.
"I don't feel at ease if I hand over such a sharp weapon to others." Zhao Kuo looked at Xu Li who was already hungry and said calmly: "Now the Zhao country is in dire straits and there is really no one in my hands who can accept this job. Why?" In this way, you can help me for a while, and when I have enough talents, I will withdraw the Ordnance Department from the Ministry of Industry. At that time, whether you want to stay in the Ministry of Industry or leave with the Ordnance Department is up to you. It is up to you to take charge of the army again. up to you!"
Being so frank and trusting, Xu Li didn't have any resistance after hearing this, and immediately agreed to Zhao Kuo's request like a chicken pecking at rice.
Of course, because of Xu Li's official position, it was not enough to become a minister all at once, so Zhao Kuo naturally made arrangements.
He was given the position of right servant.
But anyone with a discerning eye knows very well that Xu Li is a meritorious figure who has followed the Zhao family since the previous generation of Ma Fujun, let alone experienced the Changping War with Zhao Kuo. Even before the war, Zhao Kuo was treated as an uncle. of.
This servant, how can he be compared to the servant? !
As for the other general Zhou Qi, Zhao Kuo did not change his mission and was still training his three thousand cavalry.
In Zhao Kuo's position, Zhou Qi and Zhao Wei will be the sharpest spearheads in his and Li Mu's hands, the ones that can pierce everything.
Zhou Qi has been in battle for a long time and no longer needs any experience, but Zhao Wei still needs to polish his skills.
This is why Zhao Kuo transferred Zhou Qi to the heavy cavalry, but kept Zhao Wei, who was stronger and better in martial arts, with him to polish him all the time.
In any case, after several days of unremitting efforts, Zhao Kuo finally adjusted the people around him to the desired positions. At the same time, Lord Pingyuan, Yu Qing and others also began to release some news about the New Deal and began to inquire about the people's information. reaction.
Of course, it is said that it is a response to inquiries. In fact, this article has long been settled. Even if it is angry and resentful, Zhao Kuo will only continue to implement it.
It was revealed in advance that Zhao Kuo wanted everyone to be prepared. It would be really great if there were people who could work together to block the New Deal...
Before the Shangyuan Festival, it is the last day of rest.
In the vast land of Yanzhao, after more than ten days of wind and frost, the old trees in the city finally began to sprout new shoots.
On the street to the right of the Handan City Palace, a simple and majestic building and a burst of fierce firecrackers were regarded as Zhao Kuo's new building.
The government kicked off.
Amid the smoke, a piece of red silk cloth completely covered the house's signboard.
Since the new house was built, the people of Handan have been talking about it. There's no way, it's too high-profile. It's on the side of the palace and an important road. What's more important is that several nearby houses have been requisitioned. You know, who can buy a house here? But they are all either rich or noble!
But unfortunately, there were no complaints, let alone any obstruction of work.
Originally, the gangsters in Handan wanted to come forward to ask for some benefits to live off, which was inevitable in large-scale construction projects. Whether it's because more is worse than less, or because the strong dragon will not overwhelm the local snake, the host will more or less give some change. If the negotiation is good, it is not necessary to contract part of the work to the gangster.
It's just that this time the gangsters have obviously hit the wall. Not only did he not get any money, but he was given a lesson by the workers and thrown out.
This is not over yet.
Just when the gangsters were entangled with the minions in other territories at night, trying to do some damage and regain the place at night, a group of Zhao's army arrived directly. Immediately, the manager of the house actually stood among them. Without saying a word, as the stewards called names one by one, the soldiers of Zhao State slipped out of the crowd one by one the people who asked for money during the day.
Of course, some people resisted, but unfortunately, the soldier's knife was not a farmer's hoe, and it would leave a scar as big as a bowl!
In this way, under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people, the dozen or so people who caused the trouble were all arrested, and there was no trace of them again. Some people said that they were in the fortress in the North.
They have been seen before, and some people say they were seen in caravans on the grassland...
But no matter what, since then, everyone knows that this house is not simple!
Of course, there are also good people who speculate whether this house will be given to Lord Pingyuan by the king. After all, in Zhao State today, apart from the king, only Lord Pingyuan is qualified to live in such a huge house.
On the other side, some people retorted that although Lord Pingyuan had a higher status, General Lianpo had more prestige and merit in the country, and General Lianpo was already old, so let the old general retire in Handan. It can be considered a kindness from my king.
As soon as this statement came out, it gained a large number of supporters.
For a time, the arguments between Pingyuan Jun's residence and General Lian Po's residence were endless, which made Lu Buwei, who was in charge of supervising the work, a little annoyed.
I am cultivating this for the people of the world!
Lu Buwei wanted to shout to them, but unfortunately, since he was already a minister, he naturally could not do so. In desperation, Lu Buwei secretly ordered his servants to reveal the true purpose of the house.
Unfortunately, many times, no one listens to the truth.
The news that Lu Buwei finally released was like a mud cow sinking into the sea, with no news at all.
Naturally, this news quickly reached Zhao Kuo's ears through the secret guards and Yulin guards. Obviously, the two newly established departments have gradually shown their fangs.
Zhao Kuo was not surprised by the people's speculation.
Just like in later generations, which company doesn't say that the most important thing in the 21st century is talent, but how many companies have you heard of that actually build a building to allocate talent?
But I have clearly said that it is impossible for someone without a technical background to take charge.
The powerful man seems to be showing signs of repentance.
It's not important anymore!
The more people speculate like this, the more they take it for granted. Only when the truth is revealed will it be shocking and unforgettable.
And today, on this Lantern Festival, Zhao Kuo stood under this red cloth!
Gently shaking off the red silk cloth, the three characters "Qixian Pavilion" slowly broke free from the red cloth, and were displayed in front of the people of Zhao Kingdom.
People were amazed when they looked at the plaque above their heads. The calligraphy of "Zi Zhong Long Snake" was written by Mr. Pingyuan. Under the carvings of skilled craftsmen, even if it was placed on the door plaque, its majestic atmosphere still gushed out.
Of course, no matter how well these three words are written, they cannot withstand the shock that the connotation of these three words brings to the world.
It turns out that this house, which is closest to the palace and is also the largest, is not a reward for Lord Pingyuan or General Lian Po, but a shelter for the wise people of the world.
You don’t need to think about it to know what kind of rapid rise you will have as soon as you enter the pavilion and enter the palace!
This is more specific and more effective than Qin Xiaogong's "Order to Recruit Talents".
What's more, Qin State has the "Order to Recruit Talents", how can Zhao Kuo live under Qin State? An "Order to Seek Talents" written by Cao Dada under the tutelage of Cao Dada, was slowly read out by Comrade Lu Buwei, the director of the Seeking Talents Hall, under the eager eyes of the people of Handan.
"The king ordered me to ask for orders from the wise.
Is it true that a king who has been appointed to rejuvenate the world since ancient times cannot be a wise man and a gentleman to rule the world with him? Even if he has found a wise man, he has never left the alley. How lucky is he to meet him? Those who are above seek to obtain the ear. Today's world has not yet been decided, and this is the time when we are in urgent need of talents.
'Meng Gongchuo is the best for Zhao and Wei Lao,
You cannot be Doctor Teng or Doctor Xue. 'If only honest men can be used later, how can Qi Huanqi dominate the world? Is there anyone who catches the brown jade in Weibin today? Is it possible that there is no robber sister-in-law who receives money without encountering an ignorant person?
The second and third sons, their assistants, are plain and humble, but only their talents can be used, so I can use them. "
Obviously, Cao Dada's writing style is very worthy of recognition. Of course, his thoughts are also more open and tolerant, far beyond those of today's people.
"Practice based on talents" is the central idea of "The Order of Seeking Talent", and it is also one of the magic weapons that Cao Dada used to kill generals among many princes.
Although etiquette and music have collapsed in the Warring States Period today, even in the most filthy places, the use of "virtue" is often still preached. It is not to say that virtue comes first, but at least it requires both virtue and talent.
The reason is very simple. When it comes to talent, it's like a math problem. If you can do it, you can do it. If you can't, there's only a solution. It can be easily distinguished by everyone.
How is this possible? My baby is not good at math problems, but my baby is good at organizing work! Yes, when it comes to organizing work, whether it is organized well or not, what is good and what is bad, do you have the final say or does the organization have the final say? What's more, you are organized, so there is no possibility that your baby is not organized.
This is the benefit of virtue!
If I say you can do it, you can do it, and if you don’t, you can do it; if I say you can’t, you can’t do it, and you can’t do it.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t accept it!
In such a social atmosphere, the room for advancement of the lower class people has been severely blocked, while the upper class nobles are indolent and indolent. The basic base is that each generation is not as good as the previous one. For the continued prosperity of the family, they will fight to the death to protect such selection and employment. Think outside the box. Therefore, talents
It has become inevitable that a large number of people will be buried.
The so-called meat-eaters are contemptible is not unreasonable.
Of course, everyone is afraid of being pushed into a hurry. As the saying goes, "If you don't change, you will perish." Under the threat of national annihilation, there will naturally be nobles who want to break such rules and regulations and re-engage the talents at the bottom in order to save their own national destiny.
The first person to change this situation during the Warring States Period was none other than Qin, the most powerful country today...
