The next morning, when the common people opened the door of their homes with anxiety, they suddenly heard that Guo Kai and the elders of the royal family had been killed by the "heavenly fire".

In the celebration of the whole country, Zhao Wangjia gathered his ministers to hold the first court meeting of the new dynasty.

Since the death of King Xiaocheng, the majestic and simple main hall of the Handan Palace has rarely been opened, and the ordinary court meeting is mostly held in the relatively comfortable east side hall. However, after the fire, the east side hall has been completely burned down, so this court meeting had to be moved back to the main hall.

The main hall of the palace was built on the mountain, and in the solemn sound of the bell, the ministers ascended the thirty-six white jade steps in an orderly manner. I saw two neatly arranged bronze cases that extended to the deepest part of the hall, and on the ninth-level royal stairs was a bronze throne glowing with faint green light, accompanied by the green smoke rising from the two large tripods under the royal steps, the entire main hall was in a smoky manner, which was even more solemn and sacred.

Bypassing the charcoal-burning furnace specially added in the hall due to the cold weather, Zhao Kuo and Pang Yuan took the lead in sitting on the military general's seat at the bottom right of the royal order, and then the rest of the ministers sat down in turn according to the bronze medal engraved with the minister's title in the left corner of each bronze case.

"King Zhao has arrived!" As soon as the ministers sat down, they saw Zhao Wangjia wearing a large court robe, and slowly walked out of the white jade screen more than nine feet high behind the throne with a bitter expression.

Without waiting for the ministers to close, Zhao Wangjia turned around and sat in Wang's case.

"The current chaos is stopped, everything is chaotic, what do you think is the priority?" The state affairs have become a pot of porridge, where can Zhao Wangjia still take care of those red tape, and immediately glanced eagerly at the main hall, and couldn't wait to ask.

"The old minister thinks that everything should be built first! Xiangguo is in charge of government affairs, and the general is in charge of the military, only by establishing the two candidates in advance can the temple be stabilized and the dynasty revitalized! Zhao Kuo turned sideways to face the throne and said loudly.

Zhao Wangjia lightly tapped a roll of bamboo slips in front of him: "Is there a suitable candidate for Ma Fujun?" ”

"The old minister is willing to plan for the king." Zhao Kuo arched his hand and said, "The old general Pang Yuan is a soldier of the family, and this time he is even more dangerous, which can be described as a great achievement in the country, and he is the right candidate for the general!" Li Si of Chu, Xun Qing's high-ranking disciple, the talent of governing the country is rare in the world, and there is a merit in eradicating traitors and protecting the country, and the minister thinks that the new dynasty is none other than Li Si. ”

For Pang Yuan, the ministers naturally did not have the slightest objection, but Li Si was unclear when he first entered the Zhao Kingdom, how could he suddenly be promoted to the head of civil officials? Everyone couldn't help but talk about it one after another. Although Li Si knew that Zhao Kuo would strongly recommend himself to King Zhao sooner or later, he didn't expect this day to come so quickly, and he was blushing for a while.

"Ma Fujun is so at the mercy of him, where do you put yourself?" The old imperial history took the lead in raising objections, "In the opinion of the old minister, in today's court, only the horse is qualified to be the prime minister!" ”

"The ministers seconded it!" Seeing that the old imperial history took the lead, the rest of the ministers also echoed in unison.

"Ma Fujun's move is to be outside the temple?" Pang Yuan also showed a look of displeasure on his face.

"Zhao Kuo is a martial artist, but I ask the generals of an army to fight on the battlefield!" Zhao Kuo stood up and bowed deeply to the ministers in the hall.

After so many years, Zhao Kuo has long been tired of the deceit in the temple, and now he only hopes to concentrate on leading the troops and be a real general.

"This matter doesn't need to be discussed again!" Zhao Wangjia sat silently until the hall gradually quieted down before he spoke, "Order Li Si to be the fake minister of the country, acting as the agent of the political affairs, he will wait for the meritorious deeds, and then make the right position." If it is proved that his talent is not worthy of his position, he will immediately leave his post and ask for the guilt! ”

"Minister...... The minister was ordered. Li Si, who was sitting at the end of the main hall, wiped the sweat from his forehead violently, and then walked to the central corridor of the main hall with a red face, which was the first time in his life that he stammered. Soon, an attendant came over and led Li Si to the vacant Wenchen first case on the left side of the royal ladder, and when Zhao Wangjia ascended the throne, the owner of the big case was still Guo Kai.

Under the envious gaze of the ministers, Li Si gradually regained his composure: Isn't this moment exactly what he has dreamed of for decades? Now that my dream has come true, how nervous are I?

Li Si exhaled softly, sat down calmly in the case, and then looked up gratefully at Zhao Kuo, who was sitting opposite.

"The state affairs have been eroded so far, and the future is difficult step by step, and I hope that Mr. will overcome all obstacles!" Zhao Wangjia said meaningfully.

"Respectfully!" Li Si came back to his senses, hurriedly sat up slightly straight, and said in agreement.

Zhao Wangjia turned his head and continued: "The post of general, this king intends to follow the old practice, and Ma Fujun and General Pang Lao are in charge, do you have any objections?" ”

"No objections! The king is wise! The ministers shouted in unison and immediately expressed their approval.

After establishing the new dynasty's prime minister and general, the court meeting quickly moved on to the next topic.

"Lis." Zhao Wangjia absentmindedly fiddled with the bamboo pen in front of the case, and hesitantly called out the name of the new fake minister Li Si.

"The minister is here." Li Si came out of the ranks.

Zhao Wangjia hesitated for a moment, then cleared his throat and asked, "I don't know if Mr. has a new dynasty strategy?" Although he knew that Li Si had only just become the prime minister today, and it was impossible for him to come up with a governance strategy so quickly, he still couldn't help but open his mouth. After more than ten years of chaotic government, Zhao Guo has long been dying, and Zhao Wangjia's desire to govern is naturally extremely strong.

Although Li Si was a little surprised, he quickly regained his composure. This matter had been hovering in his mind for a long time before entering Zhao, and today he saw Zhao Wangjia suddenly ask, so he arched his hand and said loudly: "The minister thinks that the foundation of Zhao's chaotic government lies in the laxity of the law!" The law is lax and the internal affairs are not repaired, so that the fields are sparse and the treasury is empty! But if there is a big war, it will be a catastrophe! ”

This remark reached Zhao Wangjia's heart, and Zhao Wangjia immediately stood up solemnly and said, "Please Mr. go back to your seat and talk about it in detail." ”

Li Si's heart was hot, and he turned around and walked back to the big case and continued: "The minister wants to follow the example of Shang Yang to change Qin, implement the second reform, rectify the rule of officials, reward farmers and workers, and stimulate scholars and merchants, in order to restore national strength!" ”

There was no sound in the entire hall, only Li Si's voice, which was deafening.

"The Qin Law has been implemented for a hundred years and has become more and more perfect, which can be the general outline, and the strict deficiencies can be supplemented by the "Lü's Spring and Autumn Period". On the other hand, it is necessary to abolish all autonomous fiefdoms and private soldiers of the clan, and reform the system of taxation and acres of land, which is regarded as the fundamental ...... of strengthening the country."

In the past, the biggest obstacle to the change of the law of the countries was the obstruction of the old clan, and now the old clan and the elders of the royal family led by Chunpingjun of the Zhao State have been burned clean, so far the complete change of the law is naturally a matter of course.

Li Si talked eloquently, and Zhao Wangjia also nodded again and again, and unconsciously several hours passed.

"The minister has a word!" Si Kou Hu suddenly interrupted Li Si, "The premise of the change of the law of all countries is external stability, but in the place of the four battles of Zhao, there is the Qin State eyeing the tiger, if there is a drastic change, how should the Qin army take advantage of the situation to enter?" ”

"Not so! Qin Ziyingzheng ascended the throne, first there was a rebellion, and then there was a turmoil in the expulsion order, and the country declined greatly after the battle of the joint army, and it was difficult to go east within five years! Pang Yuan waved his hand and analyzed confidently.

"My hundreds of thousands of troops are waiting for me, if Qin comes to attack, he will definitely not return to his armor!" Zhao Kuo also stood up and said.

Seeing that the ministers had no objections, Li Si added: "Now the only way to change the law lies in three. ”

"I want to hear about it." Zhao Wangjia involuntarily leaned forward and asked urgently.

"First, there must be a group of people who wholeheartedly support the reform of the law in the center, otherwise the law will not be able to implement the government and the opposition." Now the temple of Zhao State lacks the spirit of forging ahead, which makes Li Si can't help but think of the group of Shandong scholars who were intercepted by Li Mu in the turmoil of fleeing Qin.

"The officials who are needed may be selected by the disguise without reporting to the king." Zhao Wangjia said in a soothing tone.

"Second, the law is not noble, and even if the king violates the law, he should be guilty of the same crime as the common people." Speaking of this, Liston paused, raised his head and stared at Zhao Wangjia on the throne deeply.

"This matter is not difficult, this king violates the law, and he should be guilty of the same crime, please make it clear to Mr. Zhao Wangjia's tone was very firm.

"Third, the failure of the law reform has always been due to the suspicion of the monarch and the ministers...... this third point is also what Li Si is most worried about, he is not sure that Zhao Wangjia can insist on changing the law from beginning to end like Qin Xiaogong supported Shang Ying.

"Zhao Jia wholeheartedly supports the change of the law, and lives up to Mr. for life! Violating this oath will be destroyed! Before Li Si finished speaking, Zhao Wangjia had already made a promise.

"In the five-year period, if you can't refresh Zhao Guo, Li Sigan will be convicted of death!" Li Si was moved in his heart, and immediately made a military order.

After listening to Li Si's words, the gloomy haze that had been shrouding Zhao Wangjia's heart finally disappeared, and he immediately took the case and said generously: "Pass the edict, and implement the law change from now on!" Refresh Zhao State in five years and compete with Qin! ”