Chapter 385: The court forces officials to rebel! Jijiji, I am the king of Jiji!
Half a month later.
Zhao Guo, Handan Palace Royal Study Room.
Guo Kai reported in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, each workshop has built 50,000 pairs of Chang'an plows and has delivered them to the counties."
King Zhao nodded slightly: "Good."
"Does any place have any objections to this?"
Guo Kai responded solemnly: "No places have any objections. The whole Zhao family is full of praise for the king."
"However, Zhongmou, The treasury in Yi'an, Lingshou and other places caught fire, and all the Chang'an plows stored in the treasury were burned."
"The treasury in houses and other places also caught fire, and only the money was allocated to the people in advance. Chang'anli was spared."
"I am investigating the news and looking for evidence!"
There is never a shortage of smart people in this world.
Many dignitaries could see the negative impact of Chang'an Li on their rule, but they did not have the strength to directly attack King Zhao Yan, so they burned the Chang'an Li.
Some smart dignitaries burned the Chang'an ploughs that were going to be distributed to the head of Guizhou, and at the same time took back some Chang'an ploughs, thinking that they were seeking greater benefits.
But they didn’t know that these 50,000 deputy Chang’an plows were just bait used by Zhao Wangyan to make nests.
What Zhao Wangyan wants to use these 50,000 deputy Chang'an plows to harvest is not food at all, but a list!
King Zhao Yan's eyes were cold: "Why do we need evidence?"
"Mr. Chang Guo!"
Le Jian stood up and held his hands in his hands: "The general is here!"
Wang Zhao Yan said in a deep voice: "Order! Lord Chang leads an army of 50,000 to Zhongmou. From Zhongmou, he will inspect the cities from south to north." Stationed for ten days.”
"Within ten days, if there is a report, we will cooperate with those waiting to arrest the thief who burned the treasury and bring him back to the court."
"If there is no report, all the officials in the city will be escorted back to the court to hear the verdict!"
Lejian feels bitter.
This is purely offending work!
After all, he is also the son of the famous general Le Yi. After rebelling against Yan and defecting to Zhao, he has never fought a single battle. After all, he finally got an errand or should he perform internal surgery?
How difficult it is!
While Le Jian was struggling, Mao Sui stood up and solemnly held his hands in his hands: "What your Majesty has done is truly cruel!"
"Those officials who were held hostage, how could they deserve it!"< br>
Zhao Wangyan said quietly: "Failure to report the knowledge is dereliction of duty!"
"Dereliction of duty shall be punished as dereliction of duty!"
Mao Sui shook his head: "However, these officials don't think so."
"They will only think that they are oppressed by their superiors and threatened by the powerful. The distant court seems powerful but cannot do anything for them." They support it."
"All this will turn into the officials' dissatisfaction with the court."
"As long as the county magistrate or dignitaries provoke it, the whole city will rebel in an instant!"
Mao Sui knew very well that in this confrontation, the grassroots officials were an absolutely vulnerable group, and even some county magistrates had to obey orders under the pressure of the powerful.
To give a simple example, who is Youzhi in Chang'an Township? Who is you in Chang'an Township?
No one knows and no one cares.
If Ying Chengxuan intends to transform Chang'an Township, or burn some things from Chang'an Township, will Youzhihe Youyou of Chang'an Township dare to say "no"?
Even if they hide in their houses and complain, they will not be able to see the sun the next day!
The king sitting far away in the court could not save them at all.
This is still in the Qin State, where the power of the monarch is the smallest. In any country other than the Qin State, the monarch has stronger control over his subordinates' towns than Ying Chengyu!
In Mao Sui's view, Zhao Wangyan's attack on the grassroots officials was really a matter of neglecting the basics and focusing on the weak. This would also alienate the grassroots officials from the imperial court.
Zhao Wangyan said calmly: "As an official in a prince's fiefdom, you obey the prince's orders?"
"Do they still remember whose salary they are eating?"< br>
“Today I have sent a large army to patrol the territory to support them.”
"If you are backed by an army of 50,000 people but still can't even make a report, what use do you have!"
Mao Sui looked stunned: "Your Majesty wants to force the people to cause chaos!"
Although this sentence was a question, Mao Sui's tone was very certain.
After Mao Sui explained his interests, Zhao Wangyan's attitude remained so peaceful. This can only show that Zhao Wangyan had already considered the factors that would force the government to rebel.
Mao Sui finally understood why Zhao Wangyan would directly pull out an army large enough to fight a local war with other countries!
This army is not directed at the nobles at all, but at the county soldiers from each county!
The powerful people behind the officials in various places are certainly scary, but the swords of the 50,000 troops under the command of a few people are also sharp!
Report and expose the powerful people hiding behind the scenes, and guide this sword to attack the powerful people.
Or refuse to report, and fight against this sharp blade together with the powerful people behind them.
There is no other way but these two!
Zhao Wangyan said in a deep voice: "I have given them salaries, high officials, and opportunities."
"If an army of 50,000 is deployed outside the city, they will still be stubborn."
br>"I will give them another pleasure."
Mao Sui solemnly handed over his hands: "Your Majesty, please think again!"
"If this is the case, the country will be in turmoil!"
However, Guo Kai suddenly handed over his hand: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming!"
"The Chang'an Plow is a matter of national importance."
"If we cannot do something thunderous, then I, Zhao, will promote the Chang'an Plow. , the matter of increasing Zhao's grain production will be delayed."
"It is better to have a short-term pain than a long-term pain!"
Mao Sui suddenly glared at Guo Kai: "Nichen!"< br>
"How can we mislead the king with the theory of long-term pain and short-term pain!"
"All the people want benefit, and the benefits of the Chang'an plow are obvious. As long as the Chang'an plow starts to be promoted, sooner or later it will be used by common people everywhere."
"The conflict between the imperial court and the powerful will then be transformed into the conflict between the common people and the powerful." "We, Zhao, only need to take advantage of the common people to complete the final promotion, so there is no need to go to war!"
Mao Sui knew very well that interests are like the devil, which will make the most timid common people unite to attack the powerful.
More importantly, the strength of Zhao's dignitaries is far inferior to that of Chu, and the private soldiers of Zhao's monarchs only have a few thousand people at most.
The common people of Zhao State have every opportunity to severely injure the powerful, and even destroy their mansions!
At that time, the imperial court only needs to stand up and punish a few common people who take the lead, and send troops to control the unrest, and it will be grateful to the powerful.
Then the Chang'an plow was introduced into the area blocked by the powerful, and the people were grateful.
Given the situation in Zhao State, the Zhao State court can achieve a win-win situation without doing anything, so why not!
Guo Kai looked at Mao Sui coldly: "Whether he is a sycophant or not is not for a mediocre person like you to decide!"
"Today's world is a time of great conflict!"
“If you don’t fight, you will perish!”
“It will only take more than ten years at most for the truth to be recognized before the situation mentioned by Dr. Mao will appear.”
“But I, Zhao, can afford to wait. More than ten years? ”
"The State of Qin has already been doing its best to build the Chang'an plow, and it has been put into use during spring plowing this year."
"In just a few years, the strength of the State of Qin will be stronger than that of Zhao, and the State of Qin will be even more capable. We, Zhao, have been in a long-term stalemate with us, but we, Zhao, are stuck without food and can only seek a quick war."
"What should I, Zhao, do at that time?"
< br>Guo Kai admitted that what Mao Sui said was reasonable, and even admitted that Mao Sui's method was the most appropriate method.
But Mao Sui had important information missing - Zhao Wangyan's health was deteriorating!
No one knows how long Zhao Wangyan can last, but the young Zhao Wangyan is indeed making arrangements for his death.
Now Zhao Wangyan is a veritable king of urgency!
Based on Guo Kai's understanding of Zhao Wangyan, as long as the unstable factors can be eliminated as soon as possible, Zhao Wangyan is willing to pay more costs and risks!
As expected.
Just when Mao Sui was about to angrily reprimand Guo Kai, King Zhao Yan said solemnly: "That's it."
"No need to remonstrate."
Zhao Wangyan showed a smile to Lejian: "Mr. Chang, thank you!"
"I give you authority."
"Everyone Anyone who dares to resist will be killed!"
Lejian sighed in his heart, but he could only solemnly promise: "I will obey the order!"
Zhao Wangyan nodded with satisfaction and casually ordered: "Next thing."
As the weather got completely warmer, although Zhao Wangyan was still weak, at least he stopped coughing.
A large number of conflicts accumulated during the winter were dealt with one by one by Zhao Wang Yan.
It was not until the beginning of the day (11:00) that a small court meeting finally ended.
After watching the courtiers leave, Zhao Wangyan closed his eyes tiredly and weakly ordered: "Come here. Get the golden elixir."
A golden elixir was put into the mouth of Zhao Wangyan.
Feeling the calloused fingers on his lips, Zhao Wangyan opened his eyes and showed an expected smile: "Guo Aiqing hasn't returned home yet. Are you asking for a banquet?"
Guo Kai said in a low voice: "The dying bear of the Chu Kingdom came to Zhao."
Zhao Wangyan's smile faded and he ordered in a deep voice: "Everyone get out!"
Everyone just came to Zhao. The eunuchs and maids who entered hurriedly retreated and closed the door.
Zhao Wangyan then asked: "Only Hou Yan?"
Guo Kai nodded: "There is only one person named Hou Yan Xiong Xun."
"And this person went directly to the minister's house after entering Zhao. ”
Zhao Wangyan chuckled: “Interesting”
Hou Yanke is the leader of the intelligence organization.
This kind of person is the king's confidant and right-hand man. He has a lot of secrets, but he is not necessarily good at persuading.
Although the rituals and music of the Warring States Period have not collapsed to the point of beheading envoys, considering the newly established in-law relationship between Zhao and Chu and the situation in the world, it is impossible for Zhao to detain Xiong Xun for torture. intelligence act.
But there are so many eloquent people in the court. Even if the eloquent people in the court are not capable, people can still recommend private eloquence.
Why is it necessary to send Hou Yan to lobby the kings of other countries?
Unless the matter is of great importance and cannot be used except by close confidants, and the number of trusted cronies that the king can trust is extremely limited, he has to send Hou Yan as an envoy!
What makes Zhao Wangyan even more interesting is that Xiong Xun did not go through formal diplomatic channels, but directly approached Guo Kai and asked Guo Kai to introduce him.
The superposition of many anomalies made Zhao Wangyan feel a little hopeful.
Zhao Wangyan asked in a low voice: "Does anyone else know about this matter?"
Guo Kai immediately shook his head: "Only the king, my ministers and the Marquis of Chu know about this matter."
“The disciples who brought the dying Marquis of Chu into the palace and the attendants who served him were all watched in the palace.”
"Once the king summons this person, these servants will deal with it on their own, and no news will be leaked."
Zhao Wangyan nodded happily: "Very good!"
"Pass the Chu Kingdom "I'm waiting for you!"
Under the escort of the Zhao Kingdom's candidates and looking at them with strange eyes, Xiong Xun, the head of the Chu Kingdom's intelligence, finally stepped into the royal study of the King of Zhao Kingdom.
As soon as he entered the door, Xiong Xun smelled the strong fragrance of moxa.
Xiong Xun couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Zhao State has not yet reached the time when mosquitoes are infested, so who is this rich aromatic fragrance to protect against?
Without giving Xiong Xun time to think about it, King Yan of Zhao on the high platform said quietly: "The Marquis of Chu was about to enter Zhao, why?"
Xiong Xun could only He held his hands solemnly: "The foreign ministers are here to invite King Zhao to send troops!"
(End of this chapter)