Handan, Longtai.

Above the main hall, Feiyi and Lou sat on both sides, looking at Zhao Yong who was kneeling in the lobby, and looking at the person who was reading a silk book. The former was flat between his eyebrows and eyes, and seemed to have little interest in what the latter was reading, but based on politeness, he still maintained an aristocratic reserve.

And the latter, on the contrary, his eyebrows fluttered, and when he read the emotional place, he couldn't help but pull up the tone, and the belief in a book was suppressed and frustrated, and it was impressive, especially when he read: "Sinai has been a major event in Yan Country since the beginning of heaven and earth." The honor of the Yellow Emperor of Fuwei's ancestors, the gratitude for the foundation of Wansheng...", and other sentences boasting of their identities are even more exciting, arrogant looks, and even the joy standing behind Zhao Yong can't help but disdain.

It's no wonder that Xi leaked this kind of expression, it is really a country like Yan Kingdom, compared with Zhao Kingdom, that is, the blood is noble, and its strength is definitely not worth it.

Yan is one of the vassal states surnamed Ji divided by the Zhou Dynasty, and its founding monarch Zhao Gongxiu is the brother of King Wu of Zhou, and the peer of Zhou Gongdan, if you trace back, you can also be regarded as the clan nobles of Zhou State. After the Muye War, Zhou Gongdan held a big Yue and Zhao Gongxiao held a small Yue, stood around King Wu of Zhou, accompanied him to complete the sacrifice ceremony, and announced the sins of King Zhou to heaven and the people. His identity is naturally indescribably precious, and it is not comparable to a non-clan person like Zhao Guo. Later, King Wu of Zhou thanked him for his merits and sealed the Zhao Gongxiu near Yanshan and established the Yan Kingdom.

This time, someone is unhappy, that is Yan Guo's neighbor Ji Guo.

The country of Ji is rumored to be a descendant of Emperor Yao, who came to the country established in the north and lived here for generations. In line with the survival law of one mountain and no two tigers, the newly established Yan State has carried out long-term friendly exchanges with the local head snake thistle country, including but not limited to the use of force and other abnormal diplomatic means, and finally in the Spring and Autumn Period, the Ji country, which existed for about a thousand years, was annexed by the Yan country, and since then the Yan country has occupied the northern land, and established the capital in the former capital of the Ji country, Jicheng.

History is cruel, and when he opens a window for you, remember to see if he added an iron fence to the window. Yan Guo suffered such a cheating thing. When they annexed the country of Ji to the north, they recruited a more difficult neighbor than the country of Ji - Shanjung.

The so-called Shanjung is actually a nomadic people living in the Yanshan area, they are alone in a group, although they are all called Shanjung, in fact, they have their own names. And the Shanrong of the Yan Kingdom is the lone bamboo and the Lingzhi in the Shanrong. Yan Guo would never have imagined that if Ji Guo was the head snake of Yan Mountain, Shan Rong would be the king of the mountain here.

Finally, during the reign of Yan Huanhou, the Shanjung in the north of the Yan Kingdom went south, and the first war between the Central Plains soldiers and the northern nomads began, and as a result, the Marquis of Yan Huan was driven to Linyi in the south to avoid the attack of the Shanjung.

However, since Shanrong had obtained the benefits, he naturally would not let it go, so when the Duke of Yanzhuang was in power, he organized a wider range of raids, and the Duke of Yanzhuang was invincible, so he asked for help from the State of Qi. At that time, when the Duke of Qi Huan put forward the slogan of "respecting the king and conquering the country" and dominating the Central Plains, he happily sent troops to help Yan State destroy the two Shanrong tribes of Lingzhi and Guzhu, and assigned the border that Zhuang Gong sent him to cross to Yan State, achieving his own reputation.

It is because Yan has always been struggling to support in the competition for power in the big countries. Due to its bitter cold and lack of access to the Central Plains, many countries disdain Yan Guo, not because they don't want to attack you, but because they are really too much.

This is why, even as a eunuch, when he knew that Yan Guo was ashamed to be the king, he despised him very much.

When the envoy of Yan Guo read the letter of King Yan Yi complacently, he looked at everyone's expressions as if they were arrogant, after all, from now on, his own monarch can be regarded as a king, compared with the current Zhao State, it is not a grade, it is a little more arrogant between words.

"Dare to ask the Yan envoy, this time the Yan Kingdom is the king, which princes have been notified?" Zhao Yong asked cautiously.

"So that your lord knows." Yan Envoy's attitude was arrogant, and in the face of Zhao Yong, he did not restrain at all, "The matter of becoming the king this time was advocated by the head of Wei and repeatedly persuaded my king, so there is such a big matter." All the countries of the Central Plains, such as Qin, Qi, Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han and other countries, all gave a notification, and Zhongshan and Song also sent people to inform them. Presumably, such a major event, the princes of all walks of life already know very well. ”

"It turned out to be the work of Lord Rhinoceros, what a gratifying thing. I wonder how other countries have reacted? Lou slowly finished talking and asked Yan to arrive. He is now an idle officer, counselor of state affairs, but he does not need to be in the court all the time. But when it comes to Sanhu and Yan Guo, he is always a non-stopper. The reason for this is that he was born in the north and has a relatively good say in northern affairs.

"Several other countries are naturally overjoyed, and they have said that this is a good omen for the prosperity of my Yan country!" The envoy of the Yan Kingdom said, almost dancing with his hands.

Lou Xuan listened to this, exchanged a look with Fei Yi, and said coldly: "However, I heard that Zhongshan Kingdom also has the heart to be called king, so I am afraid that it is to reconcile with Yan Kingdom and prepare for becoming king." ”

"Well..."The envoy of the Yan Kingdom flickered a little, thought for a while, and said cautiously: "The country of China, although it is not of my Central Plains bloodline, but its state affairs are strong, and it is not something that ordinary small countries can stop. If he has the heart to be a king, my Yan Kingdom is also willing to be an adult. ”

When Zhao Yong heard this, he thought to himself, I am afraid that Yan and Zhongshan have reached some tacit understanding, at least in the matter of Xiangwang, the two countries are going to support each other. In fact, this is also expected, after all, although the two sides are average, they can also be regarded as the heroes of the previous generation, and it is also the proper duty to survive and support each other between major countries. What's more, this is also what Zhao Guo wants to see.

After figuring out this section, Zhao Yong stopped interrogating, and then said to the Yan envoy: "The Yan envoy came from the north, the road is long, the boat and car are lacking, and go to the post station to rest first, and then I will write a silk letter later, and then bother the Yan envoy to bring it back, okay?" ”

"Dare to disobey?" After the Yan envoy saluted Zhao Yong, he slowly left the main hall and walked towards the outside of the palace. Only the three of Feiyi were left behind, and they stayed on the main hall.

"It can be seen that once Zhongshan becomes king, we will instigate the contradictions between the Qi State and the Zhongshan Kingdom, and then take the opportunity to seek the Zhongshan Kingdom." Lou said slowly.

"I'm afraid that the State of Qi is not easy to deal with, in case our army really captures Zhongshan, the State of Qi will fight back in the end, or instigate the State of Yan to send troops from the north, the gains will outweigh the losses." Fei Yi said.

"In the final analysis, it is due to the fact that my Zhao Guobing is not refined, there is a shortage of food, and I can't deal with two big wars at the same time. It is to quickly start the long-brewing innovation strategy and seek a smooth road to prosperity and strength. Zhao Yong said.

After returning from the Qi State, Zhao Yong began to frequently summon Fei Yi, Lou Zhuan, Wu Guang and others, and also went to Qu Guanzi many times, the purpose of which was nothing more than to exchange views with them on what he thought in his heart. He is not a fool, if he copies the advanced methods of his previous life and applies them to Zhao State, I am afraid it is not the best policy. In history, Wang Mang, who is known as the most suspicious person who travels through time, didn't he bury his future and life because of his advanced innovative thinking? Therefore, if it is to reform the Zhao State, its foundation must be based on the reality of the present, and it cannot be copied from future generations.

Fei Yi and Lou Xuan glanced at each other, and the former said slowly: "If you want to build the foundation of the Zhao Kingdom and plan for eternity, of course, you should think of the society. However, not everyone in the country wants to innovate now, and as far as the ministers know, An Pingjun is probably not willing to do this. ”

An Pingjun is the title of his uncle Gongzicheng. Because he was in charge of Zhao Suhou's funeral and was responsible for Zhao Yong's wedding, he is now the first person in charge of the clan, and his influence in the clan is unparalleled. With his attitude, he can represent the attitude of almost all clans.

The reason why the people of the clan oppose the reform is that they are afraid that such a reform will touch their own interests. From Li Kui's reform, Wu Qi's reform, and then to Shang's reform, the status of the clan has never improved, but has a downward trend, in this case, who can guarantee that Zhao's change will not touch his own status?

"There are priorities, and the strategy of innovation is the foundation of my Zhao country, and it is not blocked by anyone who says that it will be blocked." Zhao Yong said angrily, it seems that the strength of Qi has brought unprecedented influence to Zhao Yong, and he has decided to implement the reform of Zhao State as soon as possible, so as to lay a great foundation for Zhao State in his lifetime. Only now, he needs an excuse.

Lou Xuan looked at Zhao Yong's eyes, knowing that it was useless to persuade again, he also supported the reform anyway, so he changed his mind and said to Zhao Yong: "In this way, the ministers have a plan, or they can reduce some resistance." ”

"Tell me about it." Zhao Yong's curiosity swelled a little, and he said to Lou slowly.

"Perhaps, let's start from the places that the clan doesn't care much about, and then try to make a later strategy, it may not be possible!" Lou said slowly.

"What do you mean?" Zhao Yong still had doubts, but Fei Yi seemed to understand something, and his eyes flickered a little.

"Your Majesty, listen to me." Lou said slowly: "The strength of the Qin State lies in the military, and our army is not weaker than the Qin State, and it may not be able to become a soldier in a hundred battles. As for the army, although there are some generals in the clan, they are very limited and do not pose a threat. In this case, we might as well start with the reform of the armed forces and carry out the reform first, perhaps there will be less resistance. ”

After Zhao Yong listened, he closed his eyes and meditated for a long time, then opened his eyes and said to the two: "Maybe it's okay." However, the army must not be chaotic, and if it takes too many steps in one step, I am afraid that it is not a strategy of innovation, but a strategy of disorderly behavior. ”

"Why don't you find a place to test it." Fei Yi said suddenly. The eyes of the two lit up after hearing this, yes, they can test it, even if something happens, they can't turn the sky upside down. But which place to start first?

"Report! Daijun emergency military intelligence! Just as the three of them were researching, a report broke the train of thought of the three people, but it was this sound that made the three people's eyes shine: the pilot was found!