Although Zhao Kuo set the time of the court meeting at Chen hour, as soon as Mao hour arrived, there were already crowds of people outside the palace. Most of the officials were already in place, standing according to their respective positions, and whispered about the contents of the reform, feeling a little nervous and a little excited.
About a quarter of these officials were talents recruited by Zhao Kuo through the Talent Recruitment Order and Handan Academy, and they were also the staunchest supporters of Zhao Kuo and the reform.
Carriages were driving at high speed on the streets, converging towards the palace from all directions. It had been less than two years since Zhao Kuo became the King of Zhao, but no one dared to ignore Zhao Kuo, let alone oppose the reform.
A hundred thousand troops outside the city were training day and night, and the shouts of killing could be heard even from ten miles away. There was no more powerful support than this.
After a while, the carriages of Zhao's important ministers began to appear. Pang Nuan, Lian Po, Le Yi, Lin Xiangru, Zhao Sheng, Wei Wuji... the carriages gathered in front of the palace. Everyone got off the carriage and looked at each other without saying a word. , he just bowed his hands, walked to the front of the crowd and stood there, closing his eyes and concentrating.
The officials' discussions also disappeared, and there was silence outside the palace. Only the cold wind blew on the sleeves, making the sound of hunting. The generals were fine, basically feeling nothing. What's more, they came wearing only a single coat.
The civil servants felt a little uncomfortable, especially some of the civil servants who had arrived early and were already turning blue from the cold.
"Don't wait any longer, let's enter the palace." Zhao Kuo stepped down from the carriage, glanced at it, and said.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed Zhao Kuo slowly into the hall.
A brazier has been prepared on the civil servant side of the palace, and eunuchs are adding coal to the brazier next to it. The blazing flames bring warmth to everyone.
Seeing this scene, the civil servants couldn't help but feel a little moved. No matter what, Zhao Kuo was still very good to them.
As for the general side, there is nothing, mainly because it is not needed.
"I am here to pay my respects to your Majesty. Your Majesty will live forever." After everyone stood up, they bowed and saluted at the same time.
"Everyone is at peace." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said, sitting on the throne.
All civil and military officials also returned to their respective seats and sat down. These days, there is no such thing as kneeling or standing when going to court. Both the monarch and ministers sit on their knees. At most, the monarch sits a little higher.
However, Zhao Kuo thought that sitting on his knees was too anti-human, so he changed it to a chair. Kong Chuan objected to this. In the end, Zhao Kuo undoubtedly won.
After sitting down, no one spoke. Everyone raised their heads and stared at Zhao Kuo.
"In ancient times, the population was sparse and there were many birds and beasts. People were harmed by beasts, snakes and insects, so they built nests to avoid snakes and insects. At that time, people ate wild fruits and clams, which were poisonous and harmful due to the foul smell. There are many diseases in the abdomen and stomach, so there are Sui people who use wood to make fire to dissolve the smell."
"In the Middle Ages, there was a flood in the world. Gun and Yu, their father and son, dredged the rivers, drained the floods and controlled the disaster. In the modern times, the reigns of Xia Jie and Yin Zhou were brutal and chaotic, so Shang Tang and Zhou Wu Wang launched an army to attack."
"If in the Yin and Zhou dynasties, there were still people who wanted to dig rivers and drain floods as a priority, they would definitely be ridiculed by King Tang and King Wu of Shang. Similarly, if there are still people today who respect Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, and King Wu The way of a saint will definitely be ridiculed by today’s saints!”
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"The Zhou Dynasty declined, so the Fifth Uncle stood up to support the world. After the Fifth Uncle fell, Wei took the lead in reforming and was arrogant. At that time, Zhao and Han all respected Wei."
"Then the State of Qin used Shang Yang's reform to regain Hexi, laying the foundation for a hundred years of strong Qin. Later, the State of Zhao, riding on horseback and shooting in Hu's uniform, greatly increased its national strength. It established King Ji of Qin in Qin and King Zhao of Yan in Yan. Later, King Zhao of Yan reformed and merged several times.
Qi State."
"The Book of Changes says: If you are poor, you will change; if you change, you will be general; if you are general, you will be long-lasting!"
"That's why there is no need to fear changes in the sky!"
"What people say is not enough!"
"The ancestors are not worthy of the law!"
Han Fei's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he felt that Zhao Kuo's words really touched his heart. They were exactly what he thought, and he understood him better than Xunzi.
If it weren't for the wrong time and identity, Han Fei would have wanted to become Zhao Kuo's disciple.
"However, due to the external environment and internal reasons, King Wu's method was only half reformed in the past, and there were still some omissions. Therefore, I am reforming the method again today to make up for King Wu's regrets!"
Zhao Kuo first stated the purpose and rationality of the reform in a long series of words to stand on the moral high ground.
"The first article is to change the official system. From today on, the State of Zhao will implement the system of public ministers and establish five ministers and twelve ministers. The five ministers are prime minister, Taiwei, Yushi, Sikou and Tingwei."
"The prime minister oversees the political affairs of the country and is divided into left and right prime ministers. Wei Wuji serves as the right prime minister, and Lin Xiangru serves as the left prime minister. The Taiwei oversees all affairs, and is served by Le Yi. The censor is in charge of supervision, and Chu Long serves as the chief of Sikou.
Yu Xin is in charge of the legislative power. Xu Li is in charge of the law enforcement power in charge of Tingwei."
"The twelve ministers are Si Nong, Taichang, Tai Tu, Si Gong, Si Dao, Tai Pu, Lang Zhong Ling, Wei Wei, Zong Zheng, Nei Shi, Shaofu, and Si Shang."
"Si Nong is in charge of national agricultural affairs and water conservancy project construction, and Cai Ze is in charge. Taichang is in charge of etiquette and diplomacy, and Lu Zhonglian is in charge. Taifu is in charge of national education and talent selection, and Xun Kuang is in charge. Si Gong is in charge.
In charge of research and development and production, Mo Feng is in charge. In charge of the national roads, Wei Qi is in charge of Si Dao. In charge of horse administration and the northern ranch, Zhao Bao is in charge of the chief servant."
"The Lang Zhongling is in charge of the capital and palace guards, and Pang Nuan is in charge. The guard is in charge of guarding the monarch, and Bi is in charge of it. Zong Zheng is in charge of managing the clan, and Zhao Bao is in charge of it. The internal history is in charge of taxation and national finance, and Kong Bin is in charge of it. The Shaofu
The person in charge of salt, iron, coal, mountains, rivers, fisheries and swamps is Zhou Zi. The person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce and commerce is Zhao Mu."
"Besides, Liu Ping is in charge of intelligence and is directly responsible to others. The Prime Minister has an Imperial Medical Order, which is in charge of doctors, and Song Zhong is in charge. There is also a Tiansi, which is in charge of astronomy, astrology, and calendar revision, and Gan De is in charge.
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Zhao Kuo once thought about the three-province and six-ministry system of the Tang Dynasty, but the efficiency of the three-province and six-ministry system was too low. By the time the document came back after being circled around, the day lily was cold, and most of the time it was more than one circle.
It's okay during peacetime. Although it delays things, the overall impact is not big. In order to maintain the imperial power, it is not unacceptable. In wartime, using the three-province and six-ministry system will only be a drag. Others have beaten the city, and your edict is still there.
Review by the province under the door.
Compared with the Three Provinces and Six Ministries system, the advantage of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers system is the decision-making power. In times of crisis, officials can bypass the monarch and directly issue orders. Although it will pose a threat to the imperial power, in troubled times, the decision-making power of officials at all levels is
It must be given.
However, the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers are far from meeting the current needs of the Zhao State. Education, commerce, roads, and farming must be given the position of one Nine Ministers. Legislative power and law enforcement power must also be separated, although it is a bit difficult to talk about this in a feudal society.
ridiculous.
One day in the future, Zhao Guo will reach a fork in the road. Zhao Kuo's actions today may serve as a reminder to future generations.