Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

After careful consideration, Zhao Dan finally decided to use Li Si.

First of all, from the perspective of resume, Li Si has no problem.

Since Li Si entered the State of Zhao with his master Xun Kuang, he has successively served as the Magistrate of Tunliu County in Shangdang County and the Sheriff of Shuofang County in the State of Zhao. The local governance is well-organized, which has significantly improved the lives of the local people, and is extremely loved by the local people.

In history, Li Si was the Prime Minister of Qin Shihuang, one of the pioneers and founders of the Great Qin Dynasty. There is no problem with the talent of such a person, and his local experience in the past few years has also proved this point.

Moreover, Lieutenant Zhao Guo was responsible for supervising all officials, which was the most suitable position for Li Si, a Legalist official.

In addition, Zhao Dan was also displeased with the factional struggle shown by Zhao Bao's incident, and planned to use more fresh blood to enrich Zhao's senior management.

After overall consideration, it seemed logical for Li Si to become the lieutenant.

In order to reduce resistance, Zhao Dan appointed Li Si as an acting lieutenant. At the same time, Li Si only had the right to observe but not to speak in military and state affairs for the time being.

But no matter whether he is an agent or an observer, it is an indisputable fact that the 29-year-old Li Si is among the top executives of the Zhao State. An important force in Zhao's political arena.

Besides Li Si, another striking new star came from the military.

Li Mu was formally appointed as Zhao Guobei's economic envoy. At the same time, he was given the title of Zhao Guozhongqing, who has the power to independently open the government and control the soldiers and horses of the seven counties of Shuofang, Hetao, Wuyuan, Jiuyuan, Yunzhong, Yanmen, and Daijun. , responsible for the conquest of the Xiongnu, Yuezhi and other countries on the grassland, and when necessary, dispatch or directly lead the army south to cooperate with the main force of the Central Army.

Li Mu is a few years older than Li Si, but now he is only in his early thirties. At this age, he controls all the troops in the seven northern counties of Zhao State. Although he cannot interfere with local government affairs, it is enough to prove that Zhao Dan treats him well. of trust.

The reason for this appointment is that the seven counties in the north of Zhao State are different from the counties in the Central Plains.

What we have to face here is mainly nomads, and the main force is also cavalry. When dealing with foreign enemies, the seven northern counties often need to coordinate operations, and these seven counties are far away from Handan, the capital of Zhao State. A military organization that can respond immediately at that time is necessary.

In addition, the balance of power is actually a factor to consider. After Li Mu's appointment, there are Pang Nuan and Li Mu in Zhao's army, which has formed a strong restriction on the general Lian Po. After the formation of such a big three It facilitates Zhao Dan's strong control over Zhao's military.

Compared with Li Si's appointment, Li Mu's appointment has almost no opposition.

Since Li Mu became famous, this young general defeated the invasions of the Huns and the Yuezhi people, went south to Guanzhong twice, and cooperated with Lian Po to take Xianyang, and once flooded Daliang City to make the people of Wei fearful. Famous all over the world, he has been considered the most powerful contender for the number one general of Zhao State and the position of general after Lian Po.

For Zhao State, which implements the military merit system like Qin State, Li Mu's promotion to the generals by relying on solid military achievements is undoubtedly much higher. Lian Po and Pang Nuan, the two giants of Zhao State's military, have expressed their firmness in Li Mu's appointment. support.

The fact that Li Si and Li Mu entered the top ranks of the Zhao State respectively indicated that the reshuffle and replacement of the power class in the State of Zhao was in progress.

After the banquet, Zhao Dan specially kept Li Si and Li Mu and encouraged them.

"The two Qing families are very optimistic. I hope that the two Qing families will do things for Zhao Guo and for the sake of the people. I believe that the future history books will definitely record the two Qing families. Yes Now, if the two Qing families have any difficulties, you might as well talk to the widow directly now."

Perhaps it was because they drank a lot of wine just now, in short, Li Si and Li Mu both had red faces, and after hearing Zhao Dan's words, they hurriedly saluted and thanked Zhao Dan.

After thinking for a while, Li Si took the lead and said, "My lord, I have a request. The servant Han Fei has been with the king for a long time and has participated in the formulation of many national laws and regulations. I ask the king to send Han Fei To serve as a deputy, I wonder if the king may grant it?"

As soon as Li Si's opinion was brought up, Zhao Dan was taken aback, and subconsciously gave Han Fei a strange look.

You must know that Li Si in history was jealous of Qin Shihuang's regard for Han Fei, and then he was charged with Han Fei's imprisonment and finally had Han Fei killed with a glass of poisoned wine.

Could it be that although Li Si and Han Fei have both come to Zhao, the drama of falling in love and killing each other will continue?

Zhao Dan pondered for a moment and said, "Sure."

Although there is indeed such a drama in history, Zhao Dan is not the deceived Qin Shihuang after all, and the status of the two is completely different from that in history. Zhao Dan thinks that the possibility of repeating the scene of the same family fighting in history should not be very high.

Moreover, Han Fei had been following Zhao Dan all these years as a servant, and it was indeed time to give him some actual positions to do things.

After all, it was Li Si who proposed to transfer Han Fei to be his deputy. From this point of view, the current relationship between the two seniors should be okay.

If the facts still prove that the pair of brothers and sisters are incompatible, then they will separate in the future.

After Li Si, Li Mu also put forward his own request.

"My lord, after the practice of these few battles, I found some problems with the armored cavalry."

"What's the problem?" Zhao Dan asked.

Regarding Li Mu's question, Zhao Dan still attaches great importance to it. After all, Li Mu was a person who came to the battlefield in person, and he was also the person who had the most say on the cavalry in the Warring States Period.

Li Mu scratched his head, and said to Zhao Dan: "I hope to meet the craftsmen of armored cavalry, and discuss with them some issues about the casting of armor on armored cavalry. Make some improvements."

Zhao Dan thought for a while, then smiled and said: "This is no problem, I will arrange for you soon. But if you really want to change, then you can only equip a small amount of 2000-[-] people, I will see The whole army will not deploy until your changes can achieve results, do you understand?"

"Here!" Li Mu happily agreed.

6 Chapter Forty: Jing Ke Beats the Dog (Fourth)

A barren hill outside Puyang City.

A small, freshly piled loess bag stood on the barren hill, with a small wooden sign on it, obviously a new grave.

A young man was kneeling in front of the grave. This man was dressed in linen clothes, his eyes were red, and his expression was quite sad. Beside him, there was also another man sitting on the ground playing the piano and singing softly.

"Don't you say no clothes? Qixi.

Not as good as Zi's clothes, safe and auspicious?

Do you say no clothes?six xi.

Not as good as Zi's clothes, which are safe and comfortable? "

The melodious singing accompanied by the melodious sound of the piano reverberated between the mountains and forests, filling the air with a hint of sadness.

After a long time, the sound of the qin and the singing stopped slowly. The man playing the qin put away his qin, walked up to the man who was still kneeling in front of the tombstone, and said, "Brother Jingke, my aunt has gone. I'm afraid it's not what my aunt wants."

The young man kneeling on the ground remained silent for a long time.

Pieces of fallen leaves fell from the sky, and the withered, yellow and gray fallen leaves gathered into clusters on the ground, fluttering with the rustling of the autumn wind, showing a somewhat bleak look.

After a long time, Jing Ke said in a shy voice: "Brother Jianli, my mother worked hard to raise me up, but I can't be filial to my mother, I really am"

This luthier is from the country of Yan, his name is Gao Jianli, he is Jing Ke's good friend, he likes to travel all over the world and make friends, he happened to come here from Taoyi to visit Jing Ke a while ago, just in time for Jing Ke's mother's funeral.

Gao Jianli comforted and said: "The dead are gone, and the living should work hard. Why do you have to do this? I think I invited my brother to travel the world with me many times in the past. Now that my aunt is gone, isn't it just a display of my great talent?" when?"

Jing Ke shook his head and sighed: "Although that's the case, I want to keep my mother's filial piety for three years. I will talk about traveling the world after three years."

Gao Jianli nodded, and said with great admiration: "Brother Jing Ke really deserves to be the most loving and holy person, it makes my little brother ashamed."

Jing Ke stood up slowly, and said to Gao Jianli, "Brother Jianli, let's go."

Jing Ke's home is located in a small village about ten miles outside of Puyang City. This village looks quite dilapidated. There are few residents in the village and most of the houses are dilapidated. Although it is still noon, it gives people a feeling of sunset. .

A little black dog jumped out from nowhere and barked at the two of them, looking rather vicious.

Jing Ke, who was in a bad mood, frowned, and raised his foot as if to kick. The little black dog was startled, and hurriedly jumped aside.

Jing Ke snorted, and walked forward together with Gao Jianli.