"Mr.
This is Zhao Kuo's reply to Dong Chengzi.
Dong Chengzi was not surprised. Ma Fujun would not pursue power, nor would he be obsessed with official position. This was something Dong Chengzi had known for a long time. However, there was no one in Zhao who was more suitable to serve as the prime minister than Ma Fujun.
Where is the position? Dong Chengzi frowned and felt unhappy. Zhao Kuo did not talk to him about the state minister anymore. He talked about the law with Dong Chengzi. Dong Chengzi was surprised to find that Ma Fujun seemed to appreciate the laws of Qin.
"As a marshal and in charge of criminal proceedings, you must have clear laws as your guidelines."
"Qin's laws are very comprehensive, but they also have disadvantages. They are too harsh... I heard that Qin's laws state that those who miss the deadline should be beheaded. If a person on the road is late for a few days because something unexpected happened to him, he will be beheaded.
"Isn't this too much?" Zhao Kuo asked.
Dong Chengzi's eyes widened, he thought for a moment, and then asked: "Qin Fa, if you miss the deadline, you will be punished by one armor...have you never heard of being beheaded?"
Zhao Kuo was stunned for a moment and then asked: "I heard that someone once went to serve in another place. Because the wind and rain delayed the time, he was beheaded. Did I remember it wrong?" Dong Chengzi suddenly realized and said: "Serving in the field."
It's different. Qin's military law is very strict. Those who commit military crimes must be killed, but those who are late at other times will not be killed."
Li Mu sat aside and asked curiously: "Why are you so familiar with Qin Fa?"
Dong Chengzi pointed to the bamboo slips not far away and said: "I have collected a lot of laws not only from Qin, but also from Chu, Wei and Qi... In addition to Qin, I have collected a lot of laws from other countries.
The laws are not much different from those of Zhao State, they are both very crude."
"What are you looking at these for?"
"I want to change the law. Confucius said: There must be something worthy of learning from other people's words and deeds. I choose others to learn from, see other people's shortcomings, reflect on whether I have the same shortcomings, and if so, correct them. I
This is what we are doing now." After hearing Fatty Dong's words, Zhao Kuo was in awe. He did not expect that this seemingly cowardly Dong Chengzi would actually have such a consciousness.
"You are right." Zhao Kuo said, "I will tell you my opinion."
"Ask what the law is, and the answer is: It is a tool used by the people who rule the country to rule the country. It is formulated according to the ideas of the people who rule the country. It is the embodiment of the ruler's will. The law is not the embodiment of an individual's will. Shang Yang
Legislating for the State of Qin, the laws of the State of Qin are the will of the people who rule the State of Qin. Therefore, Shang Yang died, but his laws were still used by the State of Qin. This is because the laws of the State of Qin are in the interests of the people who rule the State of Qin, no matter what.
Whoever rules the Qin State, Qin's laws will be beneficial to him."
"I asked how the law should be specified. The answer was: The law is to regulate the behavior of others and provide a standard for the words and deeds of the people. Shang Yang said: Using the method of strengthening the people to eliminate people who disobey the law will weaken the country.
; Use punishments to make people obedient and other measures to eliminate people who disobey laws, and the country will be strong. Such laws are universal standards and requirements."
"I think the law is three categories of norms. Telling people what they can do, telling people what they must do, and telling people what they are not allowed to do..." Zhao Kuo said seriously
Law, the more Dong Chengzi listened, the more surprised he became. Trembling, he hurriedly asked Li Mu to find a pen, picked up the bamboo slips, and began to quickly record Zhao Kuo's words.
What Zhao Kuo said was actually the basic explanation of the law in later generations. Zhao Kuo didn't remember much, so he could barely relate to it. Just like he did about history, he could barely describe some people and things in each dynasty, but he didn't remember much.
He talked about that era in detail, but he couldn't tell. However, Dong Chengzi was very shocked. Many people had made laws, but no one had ever said what the laws were... and no one
It has been said that what should be followed in the formulation of laws.
Zhao Kuo gradually ran out of words and could not say more, but Dong Chengzi had already recorded everything he said.
Dong Chengzi looked at Zhao Kuo passionately, raised the bamboo slip in his hand and asked, "Can I stay?"
Zhao Kuo nodded and said: "The laws of Zhao State must be changed. Laws are used to protect the people, and etiquette is used to facilitate things. Therefore, if a wise person governs the country, if he can use
If the country is prosperous and strong, there is no need to follow the old laws. If it can benefit the people, there is no need to follow the old etiquette. I think what Shang Yang said is very reasonable."
Li Mu sat aside, dumbfounded as he watched the two of them talking about the law. He found that he could not understand anything, what laws, what requirements, what could and could not be done. He rubbed his forehead. Zhao Kuo looked at Dong Chengzi hugging him
Looking at the bamboo slips, he seemed to cherish them so much that he couldn't help but smile. In the future, would there be students who would recite the contents on this bamboo slips and then continue to curse themselves?
After sending Zhao Kuo away, Dong Chengzi grabbed Li Mu.
Dong Chengzi looked at Li Mu and asked, "What kind of person do you think Mr. Ma Fu is?"
"I have said long ago that he is a wise man who can serve as prime minister at home and as a general abroad."
"You are right. If a wise man like him governs the State of Zhao, the State of Zhao will be prosperous and powerful, and the people can live a stable life. I heard that people without wisdom cannot talk to him about governing the country, and people without virtue cannot talk to him about governing the country.
He talked about things to stabilize the people. Ma Fujun is a wise and wise man. How can a person like him not serve as the prime minister? Please come with me to pay homage to the Lord and request that Ma Fujun be the prime minister of the country."
Li Mu said: "You are absolutely right. Your previous proposal was ridiculed. I heard that what ignorant people laugh at is what smart people worry about. I don't understand the law, but Ma Fujun is worried about this."
If you are worried about something, I will know that what you said must be a major event that can govern the State of Zhao. Ma Fujun is the Prime Minister of the State of Zhao. This is something that a villain will be afraid of and a gentleman will be happy about. I will go to Zhao Domestic
Gentleman, come and pay homage to the Lord with you."
Zhao Kuo suddenly discovered that Dong Chengzi and Li Mu had become a little strange. The next day, Li Mu left in a hurry, saying that he had something important to do. Zhao Kuo waited in Dong Chengzi's mansion for a long time before he heard the summons from King Zhao.
His order. Ge hurriedly drove for him. Li Yu and Zhao Fu were waiting. They got in the car and walked towards the palace. Li Yu said: "When King Zhao summons you, he must talk about the reward."
"I see."
"I know that you will definitely ask King Zhao to exchange the rewards prepared for you into grain, seeds, livestock, and land, and distribute them to the soldiers in the battle."
"But I ask you not to do this... If you don't want the reward, the other generals will not be able to ask for the reward." Li Yu said seriously: "Confucius's disciple Gong Guo redeemed a slave of Lu abroad.
, but he did not reimburse him later. When Confucius found out, he reprimanded him severely. Confucius was worried that the people of Lu would hesitate when they saw their own people becoming slaves in the future. They would have to spend their own money to redeem the slaves. If he reimbursed him,
It will bear the reputation of being immoral."
"The generals follow you and go through life and death in order to get rewards. Now if you relinquish the rewards and they accept them, it will appear that they have no morals. If we fight again in the future, will these generals still risk their lives and go to the front line?
?”
"Then what should I do?" Zhao Kuo asked.
"Please accept the reward from King Zhao, and then turn this reward into food, seeds, and livestock to distribute to the soldiers on the expedition..." Li Yu said seriously: "Mu Ziming, he used to be a capable businessman.
In his hands, these rewards turned into more materials, which could be used to reward soldiers and support the widows of soldiers who died in battle."
Zhao Kuo agreed to him.
Sure enough, King Zhao summoned all the ministers, clans, and ministers, and almost all of them were present. As soon as Zhao Kuo got off the carriage, the ministers from home gathered around and hurriedly paid their respects. King Zhao had not arrived yet. It is said that he held a candle with Wei Wuji last night
The night conversation lasted until this morning, and we are still resting now. The ministers seemed particularly friendly, with smiles on their faces, but Zhao Kuo did not feel warm, and his hypocritical smile looked particularly disgusting.
If Zhao Kuo in the past was only feared in terms of fame, then Zhao Kuo today is feared in terms of power. Although King Zhao has not yet said it, everyone already knows that Zhao Kuo will get a large piece of food.
He has surpassed Lord Pingyuan and became the feudal lord with the most food towns in Zhao State. In addition, he has friends all over Zhao State, whether they are young masters like Wei Wuji and Zhao Sheng, or young masters like Tian Dan, Dong Chengzi, and Yu Qing.
Ministers, or generals such as Lian Po and Li Mu.
These people are considered to be Zhao Kuo's close associates and followers.
Not to mention that Zhao Kuo is now the most favored minister of King Zhao. He can completely influence the situation in Zhao's country. Therefore, these ministers treat him with great respect. This kind of respect is different from the respect of the common people.
This is a disgusting respect, a flattery based entirely on interests. If one day Ma Fujun is no longer favored by King Zhao, the people will still respect him, but these people will no longer do it. These are the two
the difference between.
While everyone was still waiting, Zhao Kuo went to visit Lian Po and Tian Dan again.
Tian Dan still looked energetic. He was the same generation as Le Yi and still looked very strong. The passage of time had not had much impact on him. He was still indifferent. When he saw Zhao Kuo who came to see him, he
His eyes were a little complicated. He was silent for a long time and did not return the greeting. He looked at Zhao Kuo and whispered: "Be careful." Then he closed his eyes. Zhao Kuo nodded and walked away from him.
Tian Dan closed his eyes, but a feast in Qi State appeared in his mind. Just like here, all the ministers came to praise the young man and competed to make friends with him. The King of Qi gave the young man many rewards, and the country's
All major matters were left to him to handle. The young man was very happy. He felt that he would be able to revitalize the country of Qi and was full of fighting spirit... But he never thought that under all the smiling faces at the banquet, there was actually a
He had a dirty and jealous heart, constantly plotting plots against him.
Tian Dan woke up suddenly and opened his eyes.
King Qi held Tian Dan's hand with a smile and said seriously: "Zhao has survived because of you, and I will give you a reward."
"don't want!"
Tian Dan suddenly shouted, and the palace suddenly became silent. Everyone looked at him. Tian Dan looked again and saw that the person standing above was not King Qi, but the shocked King Zhao, and the one who held his hand was. But it was Ma Fujun Zhao Kuo. Facing everyone's gaze, Tian Dan was also a little surprised. What happened to him? He slowly stood up and said to King Zhao seriously: "Ma Fujun was not the only one who defeated Qin. of credit.”
"All the soldiers who went to war with Ma Fujun should receive equal rewards, so you shouldn't reward Mafu Jun too much, and you shouldn't give too much food." Tian Dan said seriously.
Everyone was surprised. Didn't Tian Dan have a good relationship with Ma Fujun? Was he jealous of Ma Fujun?
Sima Shang suddenly stood up at the banquet and looked at Tian Dan angrily. Just as he was about to speak, Lian Po, who was sitting next to him, grabbed his arm and dragged him to the ground. Sima Shang looked at Lian Po in surprise. Po, Lian Po's eyes widened, and his ferocious face really frightened Sima Shang. Sima Shang then sat down and said nothing more. No one said anything to comply, and no one spoke to rebuke.
King Zhao was stunned for a long time, and then he said with a smile: "What you said makes sense, but Mr. Ma Fu's contribution cannot be underestimated."
This was the first time Tian Dan had made suggestions to him. Lou Xu, who was sitting not far away, looked at Tian Dan thoughtfully and then at Zhao Kuo. He didn’t know what he was thinking. King Zhao smiled and said, He still gave Ma Fujun a reward, but he did reduce the original reward. Even the number of food towns was reduced by several because of Tian Dan's words. The ministers looked at Tian Dan, Tian Dan and Zhao with some disdain. She's relationship is not good. I didn't expect that he would be so vindictive. He is really a villain.
After Zhao Kuo, Li Mu, Tian Yue and other generals also received rewards, and even Sima Shang was no exception. However, Lian Po did not receive any rewards.
General Lian Po sat alone in his seat.
Watching the juniors around him go to accept the reward, he remained motionless and lowered his head. He didn't know what he was thinking. King Zhao complained that he failed to stop the Qin people, which allowed the Qin people to break through the Changping defense line. Lian Po did not Angry, this was indeed his fault. He failed to defeat the Qin people. Even if King Zhao wanted to punish him, he would not refute anything.
At some point, Lou Huan came to Lian Po's side.
The meeting gradually turned into a banquet. Everyone was very happy, noisy and lively. Lou Huan looked at the old general who kept drinking in front of him, and asked with a smile: "General, long time no see, how are you?"
Lian Po raised his head, looked at him, looked at him for a moment, and then said: "You have gone home."
Lou Huan was stunned for a moment. All the words he had planned in his mind to provoke dissension were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say anything.
He was silent for a long time, then smiled and nodded.
"I'm home now."
The banquet was extremely noisy. Lou Chuan sat next to Lian Po and drank with him. Lian Po looked at the generals in the distance and said: "Ma Fujun, Li Mu, Tian Yue, Sima Shang, these people are all capable people of Zhao State." People, Ma Fujun is benevolent and upright, the soldiers support him, the people love him, the generals are willing to die with him, he can be the general of Zhao State, Li Mu is calm and calm, not afraid of strong enemies, good at commanding soldiers, he can be the general of Zhao State, Tian Yue is cautious, takes steps step by step, and never advances rashly, so he can stay in Zhao to defend himself against foreign enemies."
"Sima Shang is a brave man and is not afraid of death. He can be the vanguard of Zhao and defeat the enemy."
"With these people in Zhao State, Qin State does not dare to attack rashly. I know the grievances you have suffered, but those who framed you are dead and you are old. Why not help them so that Zhao State's Can future generations offer sacrifices in front of your grave? Will the descendants of Qin miss a deceased Zhao? I have never heard of this." Lian Po drank wine and persuaded Lou Huan again. .
In the midst of the commotion, a warrior suddenly rushed in.
The warrior looked very sad. He wiped his tears and ran towards King Zhao. Lian Po seemed to realize something. He rushed forward, grabbed the warrior, stared into his eyes and asked: "Come out." What happened?"
"Half an hour ago, Duke Lin passed away."
"You said...half an hour..." Lian Po muttered, slowly letting go of his hand, shaking his head constantly, tears bursting out of his eyes, and he couldn't stop it. He held his forehead with both hands and stepped back a few steps. Suddenly, he started crying, ignoring everyone's suspicious looks. Under the willow tree where the two had sat on the ground and talked about important things, Lin Xiangru seemed to be smiling and waving goodbye to him.
Lian Po looked at his old friend who turned to leave, cried and shouted his friend's name, and rushed out of the palace.
"Lin Xiangru!"
At this moment, the whole hall was shocked, and the wine cup in Zhao Kuo's hand fell to the ground.
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Chapter completed!