Two hundred and fortieth chapters monarch and minister
When Zhao Kuo appeared outside Handan City, the soldiers guarding the city gate were really shocked. Zhao Kuo looked too scary, and the blood stains all over his body were not wiped off. The soldiers were prepared, but
After seeing the person clearly, they hurriedly bowed and saluted. They knew Zhao Kuo. According to Zhao Kuo's system, Zhao Kuo did not have a standing army, or in other words, no country had a standing army.
The soldiers are composed of common people. Even the soldiers who guard the city are required to take turns to perform military service. The common people of Zhao State, adult men, must perform military service every year. Sometimes they are stationed locally, and sometimes they may
It took about three months to go to the border fortress. Of course, the time for garrisoning locally and going to the border fortress were different. Zhao Kuo walked into the city and rushed towards the palace.
The warriors from the palace blocked the way. Of course, they did not dare to be rude to Zhao Kuo, so some warriors immediately went to report it.
Soon, the warrior came out enthusiastically and invited Zhao Kuo into the palace. King Zhao walked out with a smile, as enthusiastic as ever. Zhao Kuo leaned over and saluted him, and just said: "I have something very important to do.
"I report to you." King Zhao held Zhao Kuo's hand cordially, pulled him towards the palace, and asked him to sit down. Han Fei stood behind Zhao Kuo. King Zhao smiled and said to Zhao Kuo: "
I already know it."
King Zhao sighed and said: "This is my fault. I did not teach him well and sent him to the horse service. This is all my fault. You have judged him, and I will not be angry because of it."
Then, he sat down, lowered his head, and said with a slightly sad face, "I just ask you not to blame me for this. I never thought that he would commit such a murder, alas."
Zhao Kuo did not expect that King Zhao would speak like this, because he knew that King Zhao actually loved his brother very much. He was originally prepared to be held accountable by King Zhao, and he also prepared his words, but at this moment everything
They were all of no use. Zhao Kuo thought for a moment and then said: "The Lord of Chang'an kills people. He has killed people before, but I am not qualified to judge him. But this time he killed someone in my city.
As a lord, I executed him."
"You can arrange for Dong Chengzi to investigate all my actions."
"No need, I believe in you." King Zhao said with a smile, and he said seriously: "It's just that I need to give an explanation to the clan, especially Lord Pingyang. He loves Lord Chang'an very much, so I have to be a little bit
As a punishment for you, I will temporarily take away a few places in your name. What do you think?"
"Okay." Zhao Kuo agreed to him simply.
The two were talking when a noise suddenly came from outside the palace. Han Fei hurriedly grasped the hilt of the sword at his waist. At this moment, Wei Wuji took the lead and broke into the palace. Wei Wuji was obviously drunk and staggered.
Wei Wuji was shaking and cursing the warriors who wanted to stop him. Wei Wuji was so powerful that the warriors could not stop him. Behind Wei Wuji were Dong Chengzi, Xu Li and other ministers.
Seeing them walking in, Zhao Kuo stood up quickly and greeted them. However, there was a trace of deep fear in King Zhao's eyes, which soon disappeared. He stood up with a smile and said, "Mr. Xinling has not been here for a long time."
I have come to pay my respects to you. Why are you so eager to meet me today?" Wei Wuji smiled, paid his respects to King Zhao, sat aside, and then said: "Lian Po said: Lord Ma Fu kills people. This is what I do.
It came from something.”
King Zhao snorted and then said with a smile: "Previously, guests from Lord Chang'an came to falsely accuse Lord Ma Fu and alienate the relationship between me and Lord Ma Fu. Because of Lord Xinping's reminder, I executed those guests. If you are here to defend Lord Ma Fu,
Come, then you are a little late." Wei Wuji smiled softly and then said: "I know that your Majesty is a benevolent king, and a benevolent monarch will not fail to distinguish right from wrong just because of his closeness."
"I'm not worried about what you will do to Mr. Ma Fu. I'm here just to prevent any villain from driving a wedge between you and Mr. Ma Fu."
Wei Wuji said and looked at Zhao Kuo drunkenly. The blood stains on Zhao Kuo's body made him sober up a little. He looked around slowly and found that Zhao Kuo was not injured. He calmed down and said seriously: "Actually,
Sir, Lord Chang'an relied on His Majesty's favor and committed all kinds of evil. From common people to nobles, and scholars at home and abroad, everyone disliked him. And because of your kindness, Your Majesty, you did not punish his behavior, which made these people feel sorry for him in their hearts.
You are dissatisfied."
"There are many talented people gathered in Mafu Township. What impact will it have if Lord Chang'an kills the common people in front of those people? This is no longer about forcing them away, but it will make them angry. Lord Mafu
If you deal with Lord Chang'an in time and you don't punish him, those scholars will not hate Zhao Guo or you because of what Lord Chang'an did."
"So, I feel that Ma Fujun's move is actually for you and for the State of Zhao."
King Zhao suddenly realized it and said with a smile: "You are right. I should not punish Lord Ma Fu. I should reward him." When King Zhao said this, Dong Chengzi and others also breathed a sigh of relief.
Chengzi looked at King Zhao and said seriously: "I also agree with Lord Xinling. Lord Chang'an has committed many crimes before and deserves to be executed. He has also harbored some criminals and hindered my law enforcement."
"I have heard that cruel monarchs will violate the foundation of the country because of their cronies. Such monarchs include Jie and Zhou. In order to keep the traitors and favored concubines around them, they ignore the country and cause the country to perish. But the mediocre monarchs
They would not punish their cronies because of their cronies. Such monarchs include King Huai of Chu, King Ping of Chu, and Duke Ling of Wei. They doted on villains and were unwilling to punish traitors. They allowed them to cause trouble, which eventually led to the decline of the country."
"A wise monarch can distinguish right from wrong, will not condone traitors because of his favor, and will not punish good people because of his anger. Such kings include Duke Huan of Qi, and Duke Mu of Qin's country was revitalized because of them.
"
"Now that you don't protect Lord Chang'an for his crimes because he is related to you, and don't punish Lord Ma Fu for killing him, we can see that Zhao will be revitalized because of you." Dong Chengzi's words are unknown.
Why, it made King Zhao fall into deep thought. He frowned, thought for a long time, and then said: "What you said makes sense."
Zhao Kuo then said to King Zhao: "The law is the foundation of the country. Although Dong Chengzi compiled the law, although it was not completely completed, some important contents can still be promoted in the country of Zhao, so that all places can
Officials should learn from this and strictly prohibit such a thing from happening again." Fastest update on mobile phone::
King Zhao agreed to him.
Zhao Kuo then said: "The people of Zhao State are suffering greatly because of taxes and corvee. Please reduce the taxes of Zhao State. I have made detailed surveys of tax reports and agricultural products in various places.
It’s just the matter of corvee work. Except for digging channels for people, other corvee work can be stopped." Zhao Kuo immediately said all the thoughts in his heart.
This time, there was a firmness and determination on his face, and he no longer looked timid. Wei Wuji's eyes were full of admiration. Then he looked at King Zhao again. King Zhao was standing in front of the majestic Zhao Kuo.
In front of him, he was also a little stunned, but just nodded. When Zhao Kuo and everyone walked out of the palace, Zhao Kuo called Dong Chengzi to his side. He said seriously: "Please quickly arrest all the criminals who violated the law."
"No matter where they are hiding, they will be caught together. If anyone shelters them, they will be arrested for sheltering."
Dong Chengzi's face was full of joy, he nodded heavily, and then left quickly.
Wei Wuji looked at Dong Chengzi who was leaving, then at Zhao Kuo, and then said with emotion: "The person who died must be your very good friend?" Zhao Kuo was silent for a long time, and then he said to Wei Wuji:
"That's a nice guy."
The State of Zhao was shocked by the death of Lord Chang'an, and Dong Chengzi began to arrest people everywhere. Those who usually committed crimes were hiding in the homes of nobles, or they were nobles themselves. They relied on their status to trample on the law at will. Dong Chengzi had the intention
Although they were arrested, they could not act because there was no order from King Zhao. The nobles colluded with each other and slandered Dong Chengzi in front of King Zhao. Dong Chengzi had long been holding back a fire in his heart.
When he led his soldiers and rushed into the homes of those nobles, picked out those who had done evil, and escorted them to Sikou's Mansion, those who originally protected them did not dare to speak. They just laughed with them and thought with all their strength.
It is necessary to distance oneself from these criminals. After Dong Chengzi arrested dozens of people and executed six dignitaries who brought their guests to resist the soldiers, no one in Handan dared to resist anymore.
Some nobles even sent the retainers they had sheltered for a long time directly to Dong Chengzi's mansion.
One villain after another was punished, and one villain after another was executed. Dong Chengzi also began to send people to arrest those criminals who had escaped. This arrest operation soon affected the entire Zhao State.
, there were murderous rangers, corrupt officials, and lackeys who bullied others. At this time, Zhao Kuo was brought to his mansion by Xu Li. Xu Li was quite satisfied with his son-in-law's behavior.
He had long disliked the Chang'an Lord. He had done many bad things based on his status. Xu Li told Zhao Kuo that as long as he heard that someone had a good horse in his mansion, he would send someone to buy it. Handan
The horse dealers in the house did not dare to come and sell any horse, because Lord Chang'an only paid one yuan for any horse he bought. If he did not agree, his guests would beat the other party, intimidate the other party, or even directly steal the horse.
Dong Chengzi sent soldiers to arrest him, but he maimed several of them. The soldiers did not dare to hurt Mr. Zhao at all.
Xu Li spoke angrily and told many things that Zhao Kuo didn't know. Xu Li said: Chang'an Jun instigated Young Master Yan and injured Dong Chengzi's son in revenge. These things Zhao Kuo didn't know.
, upon hearing this, Zhao Kuo felt that it was really inappropriate for him to kill Lord Chang'an so simply. Such a beast should suffer more and then die.
Xu Li's wife had a different view on this matter. She was still very worried. After all, Zhao Kuo had killed the monarch's brother. If the monarch recalled his brother one day, he might have to deal with Zhao Kuo.
Zhao Kuo said goodbye to them and walked out of the door. Han Fei drove Zhao Kuo to the horse suit. As the carriage drove on the road, Han Fei suddenly said: "King Zhao will never forgive you. Lord Xinling said
, King Zhao had previously ordered Lord Xinping and Zhao Bu. One of them is the commander-in-chief of the soldiers of Handan County, and the other is the commander-in-chief of the elite of the royal city. King Zhao must have wanted them to arrest you, but they both refused."
"King Zhao is now showing no concern for Lord Chang'an, which means that he is ready to take action against you. If he scolds you or scolds you today, it can be regarded as that he does not intend to pursue the case, but today he behaves so calmly.
, it seems that I have already made plans to deal with you."
Zhao Kuo listened to Han Fei's analysis but said nothing.
Han Fei added: "The generals and ministers in the country are willing to obey your orders. He has no way to harm you, unless it is an assassination and the disaster comes to others. Otherwise, if the Zhao people know that you have been killed by Zhao
If the king is killed, haha, then he will be kicked off the throne immediately and may be killed. Please pay attention to safety in the future, do not approach strangers, and beware of those who deliberately approach you."
"I see"
Zhao Kuo said seriously before closing his eyes.
But at this moment, King Zhao was sitting alone in the palace, staring ahead, his expression changing. He really liked Ma Fujun. He used to be so proud of Ma Fujun. He was so happy when he heard about his deeds. But
Now, Ma Fujun killed his brother at will, and all the officials in the country sided with him. As a king, he has completely lost all power.
There was no way to accuse him, or even to thank him for his actions.
He once again felt his loneliness. He had no confidants in the country. Since Lou Chang disappeared, all important positions in the palace were occupied by Zhao Kuo's friends. This person who did not hold any official position was now
Zhao Kuo had become the core of power in the Zhao Kingdom. King Zhao could not bear to exclude himself. He could give Zhao Kuo everything he wanted, but he could not give him his own power.
This made King Zhao feel very complicated. He had already lost someone he loved, was he going to lose another person?
Mr. Mafu, that is the Mr. Mafu that the Seven Kingdoms admire.
King Zhao sighed and picked up the wine cup again. He knew in his heart that with Ma Fujun as a person, he would never rebel or rebel. However, his existence made him lose the power of the king. He had no choice.
He protects the people he wants to protect and has no way to deal with the people he hates. He has become a tool in the hands of Lord Ma Fu. King Zhao hesitated, and the reflection of Lord Chang'an seemed to appear on the wine cup in his hand.
The younger brother was crying bitterly and shouting to save him.
King Zhao slammed the wine cup on the ground. He called a warrior and said, "Invite Lord Pingyang here and don't let anyone know."
