From the first to the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, they all spent time in the reward army, Zhao Feiqi, Shesheng Battalion and Heijia Army, Hebei Army, and finally the Guards Battalion.
On the fifth day of the lunar month, Zhao Kuo hosted a banquet for officials from all over the country who attended the court meeting. After the banquet, everyone sent gifts out of the city.
"The old era is over, and the new era has begun." Zhao Kuo watched the last official's carriage disappear at the end of the official road and slowly turned around.
There were many pedestrians on the official road, and there were merchants carrying goods everywhere with smiles on their faces. It was obvious that they had made a lot of money during the New Year.
They sold Lu silk, Qi Wan, Shu brocade, tea, grain, lacquerware and other items to Zhao, and then sold Zhao's salt, coal, farm tools, matches, firecrackers and other commodities to other countries.
Although Zhao State ordered a ban on the outflow of grain, it actually had no impact on most merchants, because compared to grain, Zhao State's pens, inks, paper, inkstones, coal, firecrackers, drinks and other commodities are easier to sell, even if they are smashed in their hands.
Don't worry about it breaking, you can still sell it after a while.
These commodities brought Zhao's weights and measures, Zhao's language, and myths and legends to every place in the world, nourishing things and affecting everyone silently.
Mo Feng is leading workers to expand Handan City. There is a long queue in front of the recruitment notice. In the past, no one was willing to work without money. But now that money is given, everyone is rushing to come, hoping to earn some more money before spring plowing.
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"Everyone, please work harder. The chief engineer has said that if we can finish this section today, everyone will be given a pack of matches at the end of the day," one worker said.
"Don't worry, sir. Even if the brothers leave a little late today, they will still finish the work." A worker wiped the sweat from his forehead and panted.
Although the New Year has passed, the weather is still very cold, and there is still snow in the shady areas. The workers only have two single clothes on their bodies, but their foreheads are covered with beads of sweat. Their not strong hands are struggling to push the wheelbarrow, and the heavy objects are
The axle squeaked under pressure.
"Yes, we will definitely finish it." The companions said one after another.
A pack of matches is worth three cents. Even if you work a little longer, you can still make money.
"Let the port transport some sea fish and give it to these workers at noon." Zhao Kuo said to Liu Ping.
As the fleet grew larger, more and more sea fish were caught, most of which Zhao Kuo didn't even recognize, but he didn't need to.
Send two doctors and a chef to identify whether it is poisonous. Throw away the poisonous ones. Just throw the non-poisonous ones into the pot to stew. It doesn't matter whether they taste good or not, as long as they are edible.
A few were sold to merchants and nobles, the rest were brought to the military camp, and the extra was used to feed the workers.
To the State of Zhao, these sea fish were completely worthless, but to ordinary people, they were still very precious.
"No." Liu Ping said with cupped hands, summoned a person, and gave instructions in a low voice.
"By the way, we now need someone to be responsible for fishing. Do you have anyone to recommend?" Zhao Kuo asked.
Yuan Hua could not always take the fleet to fish. What he established was a navy, not a fishing brigade. At first, there were not enough manpower and ships, so they could be mixed together. Now that they are on a shelf, they must be separated.
One fleet is dedicated to fishing, and the other fleet is dedicated to military affairs.
"Zhao Miao can do it. These matters are not complicated and he can handle them well with his ability." Zhao Mu said. Zhao Miao is a good friend of him and Zhao Kuo and a member of the Zhao family.
There are not many other people in Zhao State, but there are many clans.
"Then let him." Zhao Kuo nodded. He and Zhao Miao were also good friends before. When they were young, Zhao Miao once joked that he would be the prime minister of Zhao State in the future, and Zhao Kuo would be the general, and the two of them would revitalize the country together.
Zhao Guo.
Later, Zhao Kuo became the king, and the relationship between the two people couldn't help but become a lot estranged.
"Spring plowing is about to start, and we will strictly check the loan situation in various places, as well as the grain price issues in various places. Every year on the eve of plowing, the price of grain is the highest. As long as there are problems, we should catch them first and then review them." Zhao Kuo said.
Although the order has been promulgated, it does not mean that it can be truly implemented. There are definitely not a few people who take desperate measures. Moreover, counties and counties in Zhao State are being divided, boundary markers have not been erected, responsibilities have not been truly clear, and there are many things. Officials are inevitably overwhelmed.
At this time, only the central government stepped forward to bear most of the responsibility.
"I will keep an eye on it," Liu Ping said.
"Well, everyone, please go back." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said.
"Your Majesty, please leave." All the officials bowed, bowed, and dispersed.
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Qin State, Xianyang.
Qin Wangji and Wang Lu sat opposite each other. Although there were many famous generals in Qin, the only one who was truly capable and could reassure him was Wang Lu.
"Your Majesty, news of Zhao's reform has arrived." At this time, Fan Ju rushed into the palace quickly, and the guards on both sides looked ahead without doing anything to stop him.
"Tell me more specifically." Qin Wangji pointed to the couch and motioned for Fan Ju to sit down.
"There are six main aspects, the system of five princes and twelve ministers, the system of prefectures and counties, the system of twenty military merit and nobility, as well as governing the country according to law, popularizing education, and greatly improving the status and treatment of workers and soldiers." Fan Ju was not polite either.
, leaned over and bowed, then sat down and explained the news he had received in detail.
Most of the contents of Zhao's reforms were posted on notices, which are not difficult to obtain. Even businessmen who passed by could tell a few things.
"Twenty-level military meritorious officials!" King Qin Ji stood up fiercely. He did not mock Zhao Guo but just changed his name. The other titles system was almost exactly the same as that of Qin Guo.
Compared with the threat posed by Zhao State, these are no longer important.
Originally, everyone in Zhao was good at fighting, and it was the most troublesome to Qin among the six eastern countries. After improving the military merit system and improving the welfare of soldiers, the military strength will inevitably be greatly improved, and it may even surpass Qin in one fell swoop.
Just like when Qi State surpassed Wei State and Qin State surpassed Qi State, it left it behind.
"We must send troops to stop it. We must not allow Zhao Guo to successfully complete the reform." Qin Wangji immediately thought in his mind, but he vetoed it the next moment.
The news of Zhao's plan to carry out reforms has long been spread. If troops were to be sent, it would be most appropriate to send troops during the Zhao Dynasty meeting. Now the best time has been missed.
The reason why no troops were sent out at the beginning was because Qin's domestic situation was not good and it was not suitable for sending troops.
If you win, it will be fine, but if you lose, the situation will be even worse.
"Sir, is there any way to teach me?" Qin Wangji bowed to Fan Ju and said solemnly.
Fan Ju frowned and said nothing. There are only two ways to deal with this situation, one is to strengthen himself, and the other is to weaken the enemy, but now there is no way to start either way.
The Qin State doesn't know the way to become stronger now. Zhao State's methods are only suitable for Zhao State, not Qin State. If Qin State copied it, it wouldn't be able to wait for Zhao State to attack, and it would start to fall apart.