In Wei Wuji's courtyard, his guests greeted Ma Fujun very warmly.

Their head of the family became the minister of Zhao, and in their opinion, it was thanks to Ma Fujun that they were now all prominent, and a few capable people were recommended by Wei Wuji to King Zhao, and even became doctors in the local area. Wei Wuji is different from Zhao Sheng, Zhao Sheng's standard for doormen is that he does not refuse to come, while Wei Wuji's standard is slightly higher, he is capable and does not refuse. Among the people who followed him, many were capable people of the Wei State.

And to the surprise of these doormen, Zhao Kuo actually remembered the name of each of them, and greeted them warmly, suddenly, the doormen blocked him in the courtyard, and they all wanted to greet him, Wei Wuji stood at the door of the room with a smile, watching Zhao Kuo and his own guests catch up, Hou Ying stood beside him, and said with a smile: "If you don't open your mouth again, I'm afraid that your guests will become Ma Fujun's guests." ”

Wei Wuji smiled, not careless.

Zhao Kuo and Wei Wuji sat facing each other, and Wei Wuji said helplessly to Zhao Kuo: "Now the bamboo slips I want to watch need to be carried in by three carriages, and the orders I write need six doormen to move, because of you, I have to work so hard." Zhao Kuo smiled, and said: "Now that you are favored by the king, the ministers respect you, and the Zhao people support you, which is also my sake." ”

The two laughed, and Wei Wuji asked about Zhao Kuo's intention, and Zhao Kuo asked, "Do you know about my disciples giving seeds, farm tools, and grain to the soldiers who went out on the expedition?" ”

Wei Wuji nodded.

Zhao Kuo said with a solemn face: "Li Yu said: The officials in the countryside seized the ploughing cattle, and the people had to bribe to get it, he stepped forward to question and was insulted by the officials. My disciple is fortunate to be a strong man, because of the insult he suffered, he killed two county officials, and now Dong Chengzi is interrogating the matter. Wei Wuji yawned, if this was to others, it would be a naked humiliation, but to a close friend like Zhao Kuo, this was nothing.

He said: "A few small officials, if you dare to insult your doorman, even if you are killed, it is not a big deal, I will order Dong Chengzi to let him go." ”

Zhao Kuo shook his head and said, "What I'm going to say is not about this matter. ”

"The officials in the countryside seized the ploughing cattle, and the county officials left the spring seeds in Handan and used them on their own farmland. The magistrates of the county let these wicked officials go unchecked, and accepted their gifts, and did not hold them accountable for the sake of their own friends. ”

"When the soldiers went out on the expedition, his parents and wives left behind were bullied by the evil officials... Do you think this is something that people can do? ”

Zhao Kuo looked a little angry, he said: "My doorman can kill the evil officials in the countryside, I can kill the evil officials in the county, you can kill the evil officials in the county, but after killing these people, the people who inherit their positions are still the same people as them, when will they be killed?" Hearing Zhao Kuo say this, Wei Wuji pondered for a moment before asking, "Then what are you going to do?" ”

"I want to change the selection method of low-level officials, the officials in the countryside are all recommended and appointed by the county officials themselves, which will cause them to collude with each other and oppress the people. In addition, I think it is most appropriate to conduct the selection of low-level officials through assessment, and I would like to ask you to help me. ”

Wei Wuji looked a little hesitant and hesitant, which made Zhao Kuo very surprised, the Xinling Jun he knew shouldn't be like this.

Wei Wuji looked at him and said in a tangled voice, "I can help you, but there is one thing. ”

"Say it, please."

Wei Wuji suddenly laughed, "After the matter is done, you have to drink with me." ”

Wei Wuji believed that if he wanted to do this, he had to invite the lieutenant, and although the ministers were all qualified to recommend officials to the king, it was still the duty of the lieutenant after all. Therefore, Wei Wuji sent someone to invite the lieutenant to come. In the past, the lieutenant was Xu Li, he was an upright person, and he did recommend a lot of capable ministers for Zhao Guo, but now, it was Zhao Bao of the clan who took his place.

Pingyang Jun Zhao Bao, the eldest brother is Anyang Jun Zhao Zhang, the second brother is Huiwen Wang Zhao He, and the fourth brother is Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng. Today's Zhao Wang Dan is his son, and King Zhao doesn't like this middle father very much, on weekdays, Zhao Bao's suggestions are always ignored by King Zhao, but this does not affect Zhao Bao's status in Zhao State, Pingyuan Jun sees him, and he has to call his brother respectfully, and he has to treat him as a father.

In the past, Zhao Bu, the young general who followed Zhao Kuo and made meritorious achievements, was the son of this Pingyang Jun. After learning that the minister was summoned, although Zhao Bao was a little displeased, he still got into the carriage and came to Wei Wuji's mansion, as the great nobleman of Zhao State, the minister of state should also come to visit him, however, today's Xinling Jun is also the clan of Wei State, in terms of identity, there is not too much difference between the two, not to mention, the two are still relatives.

Xinlingjun's sister married Pingyuanjun, and Pingyang Jun is Pingyuanjun's brother, so Pingyangjun is also Xinlingjun's brother, and the kinship between nobles is a little unclear, Zhao Kuo will be very confused sometimes, because the countries are married to each other, and the situation looks like a family fighting for hegemony and attacking each other. This reminded Zhao Kuo of Europe in later generations, and it seems that this is also the case.

Sometimes, Zhao Kuo looks at the world today and feels that this is very similar to the Europe of later generations. How to say it, who would a rigorous and old-fashioned classical ***** country think of? This Qin State is similar to Prussia, the only difference is that Prussia did not complete it, and it was completed thousands of years ahead of schedule by Qin State. A romantic Zhao country that is at the forefront of fashion, even walking, language can become fashion, and is imitated by others, has a strong army, but is always beaten by the strict country next door, who does this remind people of?

That's right, this Zhao Guo is very much like a surrendered power who doesn't want to be named in the future, but he has more backbone than France, and he has never raised his hands.

An old power, once more powerful than the stern one, was the original overlord, well, the conqueror Xiaobai and his Zigland.

A country that is regarded as a barbarian, very fierce, has a vast territory, is addicted to alcohol, and has long competed with a strict country for hegemony... That's right, King Peter Zhuang with his Churos.

and Han Lan, who was sandwiched between the big countries and rubbed back and forth. A man who split off from a powerful empire and had a powerful army but was always beaten by his neighbors. There is also Yan Dali, who took advantage of the weakest time of the enemy to launch an attack, but was taught to be a man by the defeated soldiers.

Zhao Kuo couldn't help laughing when he thought about this, but then his face became extremely grim, if his existence really hindered the unification of the Seven Kingdoms, then in the future, it wouldn't really become such a chaotic pattern, right? Thinking of this, he couldn't laugh a little, a long-term split would cause more death and destruction. Is there a way to proceed peacefully with this process of unification? Let everyone shed less blood?

Zhao Kuo's opinion may be different from everyone else, no one will treat the Seven Kingdoms as a family like him. After the unification of the Qin State, the conquered people were also treated as captives and exiles, if these conquered people could also taste the benefits of unification, so that they could avoid the disasters brought by war, avoid harsh forced labor, and let them cultivate with peace of mind...

Zhao Kuo was thinking about the future, and Zhao Bao had already arrived.

Zhao Bao led a group of guests into the courtyard, most of his guests were also arrogant people, in the face of Wei Wuji's Wei guests, there was no intention of getting close, just looking indifferently, which was in stark contrast to Zhao Kuo's guests, if Di was here, he would never care if these Wei people could understand or not, he would come to greet them. Wei Wuji and Zhao Kuo got up to greet him and welcomed Zhao Bao indoors.

Zhao Bao didn't expect Ma Fujun to be here, because of his son, he was close to Zhao Kuo, and his son Zhao Bu, because of his contribution to the war against Yan, has now served as a captain, commanding the elite soldiers to guard Handan. Zhao Bao smiled and greeted the two, Wei Wuji did not let Zhao Kuo directly say his thoughts, but vaguely mentioned the murder of Zhao Kuo's guest.

When Zhao Bao heard this, he stroked his beard and laughed, and said: "For such an evil official, he should be killed, please don't worry about Ma Fujun." ”

Zhao Kuo looked at Wei Wuji, not knowing why Wei Wuji wanted to talk about it, Wei Wuji said with some gratitude: "Thank you for the kindness of Pingyuan Jun, there is a sage like you in the country, this is a blessing for Zhao Guo." Hearing Wei Wuji's compliment, Zhao Bao couldn't help laughing, Zhao Kuo suddenly realized, and hurriedly followed Wei Wuji's praise, and when Zhao Bao waved his hand and humbly said the praise, Wei Wuji finally entered the topic.

"As a lieutenant, there are such evil officials in the country, this is the biggest disrespect to you, Zhao people will say: I didn't expect that a sage like Pingyang Jun would promote such an official. Since Pingyang Jun has helped Ma Fujun with things, then Ma Fujun must also help you to avoid your reputation being tarnished, I think you can let Ma Fujun inspect the territory of Zhao State, find out these officials who have ruined your reputation, and dispose of them! ”

Wei Wuji said angrily, as if he was resenting them for insulting Zhao Bao's reputation.

When Zhao Bao heard this, he nodded, looked at Zhao Kuo, and said with a smile: "Don't bother you, I can send someone to clean up these evil officials myself." ”

Zhao Kuo said: "You have helped me, please give me this opportunity to repay you, do you think I am not capable of maintaining your reputation?" Zhao Bao hurriedly said: "Okay, then I'll bother you." ”

The three of them chatted again, and Zhao Kuo asked, "May I ask the basis for your recommendation of the sage?" ”

Zhao Bao said proudly: "I will look at their appearance, they are handsome, different from ordinary people, they must be sages with great achievements, such as Xunzi, you, Xinlingjun, are all handsome people, it can be seen that my choice is not wrong." ”

Zhao Kuo was stunned for a long time before asking, "What about the appearance?" ”

"And what they dressed, and what they said and did." , Zhao Bao said casually.

Zhao Kuo was silent, forced not to say anything more, and sent Zhao Bao away, Wei Wuji sighed, sat in front of Zhao Kuo, and said to him: "Don't be angry, in the Wei State, it is also like this, I know that there are many virtuous people in the Wei State, just because their backgrounds are not prominent enough, there are no virtuous ancestors, or they are not handsome enough, and they cannot be reused, the ministers of the Wei State are as handsome as Long Yangjun, and there are those with a prominent background like Duan Ganzi... There are very few people who are truly talented. ”

Zhao Kuo let out a long sigh, then looked at Wei Wuji and said, "You want me to find out those traitors in Zhao Kingdom?" ”

"Yes, when you find them out and hand them over to the Emperor, the Emperor will know the seriousness of the matter, and I will be able to propose that the local officials be removed from the power to appoint the low-level officials.... However, you should be prepared that the power to appoint low-level officials is the most important thing for officials, and they rely on this power to win over talented people to become their guests, arrange their cronies, and expand their influence. ”

"Whenever the county order leaves, the low-level officials will be transferred and go and stay with the county order."

"If you change that, you're going to be their enemy, and a lot of people are going to want to kill you."

Zhao Kuo laughed, looked at Wei Wuji, and said, "I'm not afraid." He asked, "Do you think I should hide my identity and ask the people about the situation, or should I go to investigate openly?" Wei Wuji took a sip of wine before replying seriously: "You should put up the banner of Ma Fujun, bring your guests, and rush to various places beating war drums. ”

"With your fame, the people will not deceive you, they will tell the truth, because of your virtue, those traitors will flee from the wind, and will not dare to confront you."

"Your behavior will deter officials everywhere, and they will restrain themselves from now on and dare not do evil."

Wei Wuji said a lot of things, Zhao Kuo kept it in mind, the nobility of this era, there is no division between civil and military, Wei Wuji can lead troops to fight, and can also govern the country, because today's ministers are all nobles, and the aristocratic background means that they have received all aspects of education such as horseback riding, driving, archery, fighting, law, literature, art, etc., and they are all-round talents, including Lian Po, King Zhao even intends to let Lian Po serve as the minister of state, which is a very reasonable thing, and there are many people in the country who support Lian Po.

Zhao Kuo and Wei Wuji decided to investigate the officials in the country, and Zhao Kuo said goodbye to Wei Wuji. As soon as he walked out of the mansion, he saw Pang Xuan standing outside the door.

Pang Xuan calmly looked at Zhao Kuo who walked out of the door, and leaned over to bow. Zhao Kuo was shocked, hurriedly turned sideways to avoid his big gift, helped him up from the side, and said, "You are an elder, I can't accept such a big gift from you." ”

"I used to just hold the bamboo slips left by the sages, and today I know my stupidity, and I am willing to play the Emperor and pull out the thorns in your path." , Pang Xuan said, slammed his cane on the ground fiercely, and asked: "Xunzi said: The saint is the accumulation of ordinary people's daily actions!! ”

"Am I too late to start today???"

Zhao Kuo looked at him and replied seriously:

"It's not too late."

"It's never too late."

ps:It's going to be updated normally today.,I'll send the second chapter later.,Yesterday's mental state was extremely bad.,Wrote a chapter.,No matter how you look at it, it's deleted if you're not satisfied.,I don't want to affect my quality.,Please understand.。