Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

As for our side, we still tell all of us as before, don't take a stand, don't stand in line!If someone really dared to attack Benhou's people, then Benhou would take action and kill him! "

These words sounded reckless, but unexpectedly, the three confidantes of Zhao Kuo present showed a reassuring smile.

Speaking of it, in the past few years, Zhao Kuo was the one who could really fight for fairness.

After a pause, Zhao Kuo said lightly: "But this time also exposed a problem, that is, Da Zhao has no law to follow! The current law is not enough to sanction Han Xuwei, otherwise, how could it be possible for him to Escaped so easily, and only accepted this sanction?

Li Si, Han Fei, you two studied under Mr. Xun Kuang, but you have also studied the theory of Legalism. During this period of time, you will take the lead in organizing it, using Qin Law, Wei Law, and the Great Zhao Law before Han Law as the blueprint and For reference, let Mr. Xun Kuang use the power of the academy to pour part of the legalist resources over to formulate a new legal framework! "

This incident also keenly made Zhao Kuo realize that it is time to mend the law.

Unlike Wei and Qin, which have strict legal systems, Zhao's legal system is actually not that strict, even worse than the Korean legal system.

Complete law is the cornerstone of dynastic rule. Chinese dynasties have always attached great importance to law. Historically powerful Western empires such as the Roman Empire, the Arab Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the First French Empire also had their own detailed legal systems. Lay the foundations for your empire to rule over many places and populations.

After Li Si and Han Fei took orders to leave, Xu Li stayed behind and said softly, "My lord, what should Nightingale do?"

As Zhao Kuo's most trusted confidant, Xu Li was in charge of the Chi You Army first, and now he is in charge of the Nightingale system. These are extremely important forces in Zhao Kuo's hands, and often even confidants like Han Fei and Li Si have no right to attend the negotiations.

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "For the time being, there is no need to take the initiative in the country. We just need to be optimistic about our people. If our people are implicated, we can report it immediately."

Xu Li nodded yes, and was about to step back when he was suddenly stopped by Zhao Kuo: "By the way, Uncle Xu, we need to strengthen Yan State's intelligence collection and network expansion recently to ensure that Yan State may move at any time, understand ?"

Xu Li's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty means that?" Zhao Kuo smiled slightly, without explaining too much: "Go."

The door of the Handan Prison opened, and Han Xuwei, who was dressed in rags and was visibly tired and aging, walked out.

Facing the sudden bright light, Han Xuwei closed his eyes subconsciously after staying in a dark place for a long time, and opened them slowly after getting used to it for a while.

Then, Han Xuwei saw Lin Xiangru standing not far in front of him with a smile, beside Lian Po and Zhou Shaofen, two important ministers of Zhao Guo.

Lin Xiangru said with a smile: "Congratulations to the grand master for being released from prison and overcoming this difficulty."

Han Xuwei smiled with emotion: "I didn't expect this old man to be released from prison, hahaha, Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo, you didn't kill me after all!"

Han Xu laughed heartily, venting the grievances in his heart during this period.

After a while, the laughter gradually stopped, and Han Xuwei noticed that Lin Xiangru and the three of them had strange expressions on their faces, so he couldn't help saying, "Why, did the old man say something wrong?"

Lin Xiangru coughed and said, "Actually, if Lord Wu Xin hadn't let go, we might not be able to meet the Grand Master here."

"what?"

Han Xuwei was dumbfounded and couldn't believe Lin Xiangru's words at all.

After a while, Han Xuwei, who heard Lin Xiangru's ins and outs, had a complex expression on his face. He sighed and said, "I never thought there would be such a miraculous thing in this world!"

Chapter 303 Yan Country Ginseng’s Big Move

Jidu, the palace city of Yan Kingdom.

The monarchs and ministers of the Yan Kingdom sat in the hall with serious faces, discussing a very serious matter with smiles on their faces.

Yan Wang smiled and said: "Everyone, last time we took advantage of Wu Xinjun's support and secretly asked our spies to send [-] ginseng to Zhao Guozhong for sale, not only made a fortune but also let the world know that our Dayan also has ginseng. But it's a great thing."

Xiangbang Guo Kai also smiled and said: "My lord, the mining team just sent to Liaodong has sent back a message that they have mined nearly [-] ginseng so far! It's just that the road is blocked by heavy snow and they can't be transported back for a while. In the spring of next year, ginseng will be everywhere in Jidu!"

There was joyful laughter in the hall.

Because Yan State is located in the northern border, with a sparse population and not much arable land, it has been the poorest country among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period for hundreds of years.

It is well known all over the world how profitable ginseng is. Now that the Yan Kingdom has this source of wealth in its hands, how can the king and ministers of the Yan Kingdom be unhappy?

But not everyone is so optimistic, Chang Guo Jun Lejian obviously has a sad look on his brows.

Guo Kui glanced at Lejian, and said lightly: "Mr. Chang, why do you look so ugly? Could it be that this incident made you unhappy?"

Everyone's gazes focused on Le Jian.

Le Jian sighed, and said: "Guo Xiang joked, how could Le Jian be unhappy?

Lejian just thinks that Zhao Guo was the only country that mined and sold ginseng before, and Zhao Guowu Xinjun is now in charge of Zhao Guo's ginseng. If Dayan starts selling ginseng next year, will Zhao Guo really be indifferent?

Once Zhao Guowu Xinjun came to attack brazenly, what should we do? "

Le Jian's words were like a basin of cold water, instantly cooling down the temperature in the hall.

King Yan frowned, and said: "This is a trouble, we have to figure it out."

Seeing that King Yan hesitated, Guo Kui hurriedly said, "Why should you be afraid, Your Majesty?

Ginseng grows in Dayan's territory, and Dayan didn't go to Zhao State to steal and sell it. If Zhao State even wanted to control what grows and sells in Dayan's land, it would be too lenient. Bar. "

Le Jian sneered and said, "As long as Zhao Guo wants to take care of it, is there anyone who can stop Zhao Guo?"

Guo Wei's words just now were obviously suspected of running on Le Jian, so Le Jian naturally had to open his mouth to ridicule Guo Wei at this time.

Guo Wei was furious, his beard jumped up, and said: "Mr. Chang! Now a huge source of wealth is placed in front of Dayan, but because of your fear of Zhao Guo, do you want Dayan to miss this source of wealth? ?

And the old man asks you, if our government does not participate in the sale of ginseng, wouldn't the folks sell it privately?

At that time, the amount of human parameters produced and sold in Dayan will also be indispensable, but the money will only be earned by those local tycoons and businessmen, and will not enter the Dayan treasury at all! "

When Guo Wei said these words, Le Jian was immediately at a loss for words.

King Yan rubbed his chin, and said worriedly: "Mr. Guo, but Dayan just lost to Zhao Guo in the battle of Lingqiu. If Zhao Guo really comes to attack, I'm a little worried that I won't be able to stand it."

To say that I can't stand it is actually to put it lightly, just take Zhao Guowu Xinjun Zhao Kuo's appearance of frightening people in the war, I am afraid that Yan Guo will directly destroy the country!Guo Wei hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, of course we have to find our own sales channels for the ginseng of Dayan, don't we?

Qi, Chu and other vassal states can all be used as targets for ginseng sales.

These countries also have a very high demand for ginseng, and the high prices sold by Zhao Guo in the past have already made the big nobles and businessmen of these countries feel hatred.

Now that we have lowered the price of ginseng, we will definitely get the support of other vassal states.

As long as there is the support of other vassal states, does Zhao Guo really dare to send troops to attack?

Besides, the target of Zhao State should be the Central Plains countries like Qi State, Chu State, and Wei State, or the mortal enemy like Qin State. Our Dayan is not the target that Zhao State needs to deal with immediately. The Queen Mother of Zhao State and Wu Xinjun always To take the overall situation into consideration, it is impossible to send troops to attack our Dayan just for the sake of ginseng. "

Guo Kui's words were eloquent and well-founded, which finally made King Yan visibly shaken.

Afterwards, Guo Wei threw out another number, which finally made King Yan completely determined: "Didn't Your Majesty want to build the mausoleum for the late king?

Now the mausoleum's budget is still 1000 to [-] million short, and there is no money in the treasury. Only ginseng is the only way to solve this money. "

With a bang, King Yan slapped the table directly, and said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then let's do it! Guo Xiang, you will be in charge of all ginseng matters from today onwards, and you must make Dayan's ginseng industry a success." It’s booming, it’s best to be able to compete with Zhao Guo’s ginseng, or even replace it!”

Guo Kui bowed to the end, and said solemnly: "The old minister will definitely live up to the king's wishes!"

Guo Kui returned to the mansion very happily, and then asked the steward to call Chen Xiu and Li Jian, and they looked at each other with smiles.

It was these two people who accidentally discovered the existence of Yan Guo ginseng, so that Yan Guo now has this new source of income!Not only that, after taking these two people as retainers, Guo Wei has been secretly observed by people, and he concluded that he is smooth but very capable in dealing with people, and he is a good hand at doing things.

Guo Kai said slowly: "Chen Xiu, Li Jian, I want you two to go to Liaodong to serve as the first and second stewards of ginseng, and be fully responsible for the specific picking, transportation and sales of ginseng industry. Is it possible for you two to do it? "

Chen Xiu and Li Jian were really overjoyed at the moment, and bowed down at the same time: "Thank you, Mr. Guo, I will do my best!"

That night, Chen Xiu and Li Jian couldn't help but have a drink. Both of them were very emotional. Not long ago, they were two small businessmen, but now they have become giants who can control the newborn ginseng industry in Yan Country!After drinking for three rounds, Chen Xiu passed out, and Li Jian also looked a little drunk, got up and left the room unsteadily, and walked towards the toilet not far away.

In the latrine, Li Jian was taking care of himself, when suddenly a person walked in, held a token and waved it in front of Li Jian, and said softly, "Look at Jinsong in the twilight."

Li Jian remained calm, and also replied softly: "Flying through the chaotic clouds is still calm."

The visitor breathed a sigh of relief and said, "What is so urgent?"

Li Jian took out a secret letter that had been written long ago, and said: "Send this letter back to Handan quickly, and present it to the shopkeeper, and ask him to pass it on to the person above."

The person who came received the secret letter and disappeared into the darkness instantly.

After a while, Li Jian's figure appeared from the latrine, playing an out-of-key tune.

"The weather is so sunny today, and the scenery everywhere is beautiful, ah, it's beautiful." He swayed back.

Chapter 304 Wu Xinjun, this Marquis needs your help!

Handan, Wu Xinjun Mansion.

Zhao Kuo sat in the study, staring at the memorial in front of him, showing a hint of a smile: "Interesting." Sitting in front of Zhao Kuo, Li Si couldn't help but said: "My lord, there are ginseng in the country of Yan now, this is definitely a must." Alert message."

As Zhao Kuo's confidant, Li Si is certainly not unaware of the existence of some industries secretly in the Wuxin Mansion, but ginseng is now Zhao Kuoming's biggest source of income, and he must absolutely ensure that it will not be affected. "

Han Fei thought for a while and said, "My lord, you can, you can send troops to attack Yan."

War is the easiest way to think of, and it is also the means by which interests can be safeguarded the most.

Ginseng is not Zhao Kuo's own industry but Zhao Guo's industry, so using this excuse to send troops is also in the interests of Zhao Guo.

Zhao Kuo glanced at Li Si and Han Fei, and said with a smile, "I don't want to hide it from you. In fact, the discovery of ginseng in the Yan Kingdom was deliberately facilitated by me."

In later generations, the main producing area of ​​ginseng was not in Shangdang, but in the Northeast.

For more than 2000 years, the ginseng in Shangdang County, which is close to the Central Plains, has long been exhausted. However, the development of the Northeast has been lacklustre for the Huaxia Dynasty. Prologue.

In terms of time, the development of Northeast China took only 200 years, which is only one-tenth of the development time of Shangdang. It is not surprising that the stock of ginseng in Northeast China is far better than that of Shangdang.

As for why the existence of ginseng in the Northeast should be exposed, first of all, of course, it is to ensure that the ginseng channel can be regained from Han Xuwei, and secondly, there is another very important reason that it will be a matter of time before Yan Guo ginseng is discovered. I found that it was better for Zhao Kuo to take the initiative to do this, so that I could respond in time.

After hearing what Zhao Kuo said, Li Si and Han Fei showed surprised expressions on their faces, while Xu Li looked indifferent. After all, Xu Li personally arranged this matter.

Li Si didn't speak immediately, but thought for a moment before he said, "What does the lord mean, do you want to use the ginseng from the Yan Kingdom as an example?"

Zhao Kuo smiled and said, "Exactly.

Yan Guo should also prepare and weaken it again. "

From a geographical point of view, Zhao's geographical location is actually not too bad.

The State of Zhao is located at the northernmost point of the Ming Dynasty in China. As we all know, the unified dynasty of China is basically unified from north to south. There is only one unified dynasty from south to north, and there is only one Ming Dynasty. This proves that for a long time The inner north has an advantage over the south.

But there is actually a problem with Zhao Guo wanting to go south, and that is Yan Guo.

State of Yan and State of Zhao are both located at the northernmost tip of China's Ming Dynasty. If State of Yan suddenly sent troops to stab State of Zhao in the back when State of Zhao's army went south, State of Zhao would be very uncomfortable.

According to historical records, the King Yan who is currently in power happens to be a person who likes to stab Zhao Guo in the back very much.

If the State of Zhao wanted to go south with peace of mind, not to mention destroying the State of Yan, at least the State of Yan had to be crippled.

Zhao Kuo said with a smile: "Anyway, the country of Yan is going to be disabled, so the Marquis will step into the ginseng business while destroying the country of Yan. Presumably the king of Yan will not have any objections?"

Li Si had already fully understood, and said with great admiration: "The lord is indeed brilliant, then the King of Yan must definitely not have any objections."

The monarchs and ministers looked at each other and smiled.

New Year's Day is here.

This year's New Year's Day Great Court Conference, the people in Zhao Guo's main hall were shaken.

Among the officials, important officials like Zhao Kuo naturally sat upright, while the rest stood with their hands folded, looking upwards from time to time to Han Xuwei, who was chanting the queen mother's will this time with a red face.

"Unexpectedly, the grand master has been in prison for more than a month, and there is still a day to turn around."

"I heard that Wu Xinjun suddenly gave up the pursuit of the Grand Master for some reason."

"Could it be that Lord Wu Xin is afraid of the Grand Master?"

"It's a joke, Wu Xinjun is not afraid of heaven and earth, so who has he ever been afraid of?"

"Too.

I heard that the grand master recently took advantage of his power to demote some officials from Lord Pingyuan's faction, but he just didn't dare to touch those who believed in Lord Wu. "

"Mr. Pingyuan has had a hard time recently."

"That's right, after all the queen mother said that." "Do you think Mr. Pingyuan will rebel?

Maybe Mr. Wu Xin also "Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh) "

Discussions continued, and many officials had obvious worries on their faces.

Along with the strength of Zhao State, the struggle in Zhao State's domestic political arena has become more and more intense. Not to mention ordinary officials, top ministers like Lord Pingyuan, Zhao Kuo, and Han Xuwei may have accidents at any time, which is really frustrating. There is a sense of precarity.

After the end of the Great Court Conference, there will be a banquet, and all officials present can participate.

Of course, it is never possible to be full of something like a banquet, so Zhao Kuo just ate two bites at random, and then he was going to go home and ask the cook at home to get something really big enough to fill his stomach.

A call made Zhao Kuo stop.

Mr. Pingyuan came up, showing a slight smile: "I thought Mr. Wu Xin would not be able to hear the old man's voice."

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing: "Jun Hou is the great Zhao Xiangbang, whoever dares to hear Jun Hou's voice clearly must be tired of life."

Mr. Pingyuan was silent for a moment, and said: "Mr. Wu Xin, I know I was wrong.

The old man needs your help. "