Zhao Kuo walked up to the group of concubines, glanced at them, picked one of them, and asked, "What's your name?" ”

"Concubine Wei." Wei hurriedly saluted.

The other concubines all looked at the Wei family with envy, and if they could be favored by Zhao Kuo, at least their lives were saved, unlike them, they had to be worried.

"You stay, and all the others will be sent out of the palace, so let them go back to their parents' homes." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said.

It was normal to remarry during the Warring States period, and these women were able to start a new life after they returned.

Zhao Kuo suddenly thought of something, and added: "If you have a fancy to it, you can also stay." ”

No one spoke, they all wanted to be face-saving, and even if they really fell in love, they secretly found the woman's house afterwards, and then came to the door to propose.

The concubines glanced at Zhao Kuo in disappointment, and walked towards the outside of the main hall under the leadership of the soldiers.

"Alright, you go down first." Zhao Kuo said to Wei.

"No." Wei didn't dare to say anything, so he bowed and retreated.

"You, get out there and stand." Zhao Kuo pointed at Yan Xiong and said.

"No." Yan Xiong reluctantly walked to the outside of the main hall and stood up.

It didn't take long for Yan Xiong to walk in again, "Sir, the ministers are asking to see you outside." ”

"Let them in." Zhao Kuo said.

Not long after, Yu Xin, Pingyang Jun, Zhao Bao, Touch Long, Zheng Zhu, Zhao Hao and others walked in and bowed to Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo returned the salute.

He understood that since several people were willing to come over, it meant that they agreed with him, the king of Zhao.

Zhao Kuo walked to the throne, stroked the armrests on both sides, and then slowly sat down.

"The ministers pay their respects to the king." Everyone immediately bowed and saluted.

This gift can be regarded as everyone's recognition of Zhao Kuo, the king of Zhao.

Of course, it is still necessary to enthrone the throne ceremony and sue the temple later, so that Zhao Kuo can officially become the king of Zhao.

If it was before, it would have been canonized by King Zhou, but now no one takes King Zhou in his eyes, so this step is saved.

Looking at the minister bowing below, I don't know why, Zhao Kuo didn't have joy in his heart, but a surging sadness.

"You may be seated." Zhao Kuo stretched out his hand and said.

The ministers walked to the sides and sat down in order.

During the Warring States period, there was no clear distinction between civil officials and military generals. Like Tian Dan, although he is a military general, he still holds the position of Zhao Guoxiangguo, although he doesn't do anything.

Although Lin Xiangru was a civil official, he also fought on the battlefield, expanded the territory for the Zhao State, and laid the existence of the city.

Zhao Kuo sat on it, and there was a wave of anger in his heart: "This kneeling is really uncomfortable, and people must be replaced with chairs in the future, otherwise they will kneel and sit every day, and this leg will be wasted!" ”

"What's going on in the city?" After everyone was seated, Zhao Kuo asked.

Zhao Wangdan has been in power for seven years, although he can't say that he has won the hearts of the people, but the people have long been accustomed to this monarch. No matter what kind of banner or name Zhao Kuo has, it will be a rebellion in the hearts of the people, which will cause panic among the people.

Fortunately, this is not the first time this kind of thing has happened in Zhao State, and the war in the world has been going on for hundreds of years, and Handan is the land of four wars, and the people have long been accustomed to this kind of day.

In addition, Zhao Kuo's reputation is still very good in Handan, so there are not many voices against Zhao Kuo.

Most people are silent to deal with it, if Zhao Kuo can lead the people to prosperity and strength in the future, and lead Zhao Guo to become strong, these people will naturally become Zhao Kuo's strong backing, and today's scene will also become Gongzi Kuo's forbearance for many years, lying on his salary and tasting courage, and finally avenging his father and becoming the monarch of Zhao State.

If Zhao Kuo did not lead the people to prosperity and strength, or did not satisfy the group of literati who mastered the pen, then he would be a rebel and a faint monarch who rebelled.

"King Yu, except for Zhao Feiqi, the other soldiers have withdrawn from Handan in an orderly manner. Although the people of Handan were a little panicked, our army and the nobles in the city were pacifying, and a force took the opportunity to make a rebellion, and it has been taken down without causing casualties. Yan Ju said with his fists clenched.

Zhao Kuo nodded at Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bao, he knew that this was the two of them helping him pacify the people.

"Interrogate the people who are caught, and find out who is behind the scenes." Zhao Kuo commanded.

"No." Yan Ju arched his hand.

"In addition, immediately spread the message to all places, and if there is anyone who does not obey, General Pang Xuan will lead the army to conquer." Zhao Kuo ordered.

He had a hunch that the Six Kingdoms would never let go of this opportunity to weaken the Zhao State, and he had to settle the Zhao State in a short period of time, even if it was only on the surface.

"The king, you can send some soldiers to serve in the local area first, or return home, you can improve the king's control over the local area, after all, the soldiers are extremely supportive of the king in their hearts." Lin Xiangru said.

The 300,000 soldiers of the Zhao army came from every township and every mile of the Zhao State, and as long as all the soldiers returned, Zhao Kuo's dominance over the Zhao State would instantly increase by several grades.

"Don't rush yet, let's see the movements of the six countries." Zhao Kuo shook his head.

Lin Xiangru suddenly understood Zhao Kuo's plan and sat back in his seat.

"The third thing is about the rewards of the soldiers. Everything can be postponed, but this cannot be postponed. It is the responsibility of General Lian Po, General Jin Huang and Ping Yuanjun, and it must be approved within a month, accurate to every soldier. Zhao Kuo said solemnly.

He originally planned to give only half a month, but considering that there were more than 300,000 troops, if you count the number of people killed in battle, it would be 450,000, so he decided to give it a month.

There are still 3,000 guests under the command of Pingyuan Jun, which is enough.

"No." Lian Po and Jin Di immediately said.

Now that King Zhao is dead, and he committed suicide, although Lian Po still has some resentment towards Zhao Kuo in his heart, it is not deep, and he also knows that Zhao Kuo is more virtuous than Zhao Wangdan, as long as he still wants to lead troops in Zhao State, he must follow Zhao Kuo.

As for Jin Huang, although he took refuge in Zhao Guo, it was just a choice forced to be helpless, and his feelings for Zhao Guo were not deep, let alone King Zhao, who he had never seen, so he naturally chose to follow the more promising Zhao Kuo.

"My lord, there is a shortage of money and food in the internal history, and I am afraid it is not enough to support the reward." Zhao Sheng leaned over and said.

"What if you add Shaofu?" Zhao Kuo asked.

The financial institutions of the Zhao State were similar to those of the Qin State, which were divided into the Inner History and the Shaofu.

The internal history was mainly to collect taxes on the fields, mainly grain, which was used for government expenses and officials' salaries.

The Shaofu was responsible for collecting population taxes, handicrafts, commercial taxes, taxes on the development of mountains and rivers, and the benefits of salt and iron for the enjoyment of the monarch and the clan.

The Shaofu also had an official and a workshop responsible for the manufacture of weapons, tools, utensils, and luxury goods needed by the monarch and the clan.

For example, most of the weapons, armor, etc. in the hands of the soldiers were made by Shaofu.

Therefore, Shaofu's money is not less than that of Neishi.

"Even with the money of the Shaofu, there is still a big gap, and some soldiers will be rewarded with knighthood and cultivated land." Zhao Sheng said.

"I also brought back a lot of money and food this time, which can be rewarded to the soldiers. You can count it first, and then see how much it is worse. At that time, even if the reward cannot be awarded in full, at least part of the reward will be distributed, and the subsequent rewards will be distributed one after another. Zhao Kuo waved his hand.

Originally, this mess belonged to King Zhao, but now it is on Zhao Kuo's head.

But Zhao Kuo can't escape no matter what, he knows that his most powerful supporters are not these ministers in front of him, but the 300,000 soldiers behind him.

"Obey." Zhao Sheng leaned over to receive the order.

"The fourth thing is to strictly investigate the spies of various countries, especially the spies of the Qin State, I don't want the Zhao State to have rumors of the Qin State in the future. This matter is left to Wang Zhujun and Yu Qing to deal with, and when necessary, the army can be used. Zhao Kuo said to Le Yi and Yu Xin.

"Obey." Le Yi and Yu Xin received the order.

"The army outside the city will be handed over to Du Pingjun." Zhao Kuo looked at Tian Dan.

In addition to Zhao Kuo, Lian Po, and Le Yi, only Tian Dan is the only one who has the ability to manage the 300,000 army, and Li Mudu is still a little worse.

Now Zhao Kuo, Lian Po, and Le Yi have something to do, and they can only be handed over to Tian Dan.

"The minister commands." Tian Dan stepped forward and leaned over and said.

"The fifth thing is to select 3,000 pro-guards from the 300,000 army, and Ben is in charge of this matter, with Du Pingjun assisting from the side." Zhao Kuo said.

Now that he has become the king of Zhao, he naturally wants to set up a pro-guard army, and the previous pro-guards of hundreds of people are no longer enough.

Imagine the Chinese network

"No." Ben and Tian Dan said.

"Recently, we have been keeping an eye on the six countries, especially the Qin State, and if we don't have enough manpower, we will directly transfer them from the army, especially on the border, and we must spread scouts widely." Zhao Kuo finally said to Liu Ping.

Among the seven countries, the most troublesome is the Qin State, although the Shangdang War made the Qin State suffer heavy losses, but in terms of comprehensive strength, the Qin State is still the head of the Seven Kingdoms, if the Qin State unites the other five countries to attack the Zhao State, it will be a disaster for the Zhao State.

"My subordinates will do their best." Liu Ping leaned over and said.

"Is there anything else you guys are up to?" Zhao Kuo looked at the people below.

"King, three days later is a good day, it is better to put the enthronement ceremony in three days." Gongsun Long got up, stepped forward and said.

In terms of etiquette, as long as Zhao Kuo does not ascend the throne for one day, he will not be the king of Zhao for one day.

As a minister who wants to be a minister of the dragon, Gongsun Long naturally can't tolerate it.

"What about your opinions?"

"Three days later, it's really good." Touch Dragon nodded.

"Then this matter will be handed over to Mr. Zibing and Master Zuo." Zhao Kuo said.

"Obey." Gongsun Long and Touch Dragon leaned over and said.

"If it's okay, let's go back." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said.

Everyone bowed one after another, and then left Zhao Kuo with a look that all men understand, and exited the hall.

Zhao Kuo didn't bother to explain.

However, he didn't wait to go to the harem to find the Wei family as everyone thought, but left the palace and strode towards the Mafu Monarch's Mansion.

Compared to the royal palace, it was his home.

……

"Mother, why don't you move to the palace?" Zhao Kuo hugged his mother and said.

Yan Shi thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but this mansion is going to stay, and I'll come back when it's okay." ”

Yan didn't like to live in the palace, even though it was bigger and more spacious, she still liked her Mafu Mansion.

But now her son needs her support, if she still lives in Mafu Jun's Mansion, the world will think that the mother and son are incompatible, or Zhao Kuo is not filial, which will have an impact on Zhao Kuo's reputation.

So she could only move into the palace and occasionally go back to Mafu Jun's mansion for two days.

"Big brother, can we also live in the palace?" Zhao Mu and Zhao Tong said with some excitement.

They're quite interested.

"Of course, you can, leave a few people to clean up, and everyone else will move to the palace, and it will be convenient for your own people." Zhao Kuo said.