"My king, but please command." Pingyuan-kun replied immediately.

Zhao Kuo nodded, but hesitated for a moment. When the words came to an end, Zhao Kuo was a little hesitant, and it was obviously a bit abrupt to talk about reform so directly.

Where to start?

Yes, didn't you just talk about foreign policy?

It's time for me to discuss with Pingyuan Jun about the future direction of Zhao Guo, not only because of his new ascension to the throne, but more importantly, if you want to achieve the goal of being the king of the world, you must have clear steps.

"Don't hide it from Pingyuan-kun." Zhao Kuo finally opened his mouth and said: "Since the widow ascended to this position, he has not been worried all night. At this age, I, Zhao Guoxi, refused to force Qin, defeated Yan Shi in the north, and the six countries were all sideways. Today's Zhao State seems to be full of flowers and flowers, but it is not an undercurrent. ”

"My king." Of course, Pingyuan Jun understands that it is not easy to be a king, especially Zhao Kuo still takes it as his task to dominate the world.

It's just that without waiting for Pingyuan Jun to be relieved, Zhao Kuo continued: "It can make the six countries look sideways, the Qin State does not dare to go east, and even Chu, Qi and other countries try their best to make friends, this is naturally a good thing, and it is certainly gratifying!" ”

"However, the widow knows very well that the so-called misfortune and blessing are relied on, and the blessing and misfortune are lurking." Zhao Kuo shook his head and continued: "Especially, this king knows very well that my Zhao country now only has the reputation of deterring the six countries, but it has no strength to deter the six countries. Don't talk about the Six Kingdoms, just one Qin State, my Zhao State will be unbearable! If the name is not deserved, it is already the greatest scourge! ”

Hearing this, Ping Yuanjun and Lu Buwei immediately frowned slightly, obviously, what Zhao Kuo said was indeed the truth.

Seeing that the two of them were thinking, Zhao Kuo immediately continued: "Today, the Qin State invited the five countries to discuss the affairs of the Yan State, although it was blocked by my momentary anger, but this plan is not dangerous, if the Qin State really sends troops, then my Zhao State is in danger." Moreover, this act of intimidation cannot be stopped. ”

"My king's will?" Pingyuan-kun asked with some confusion.

"It's a very simple answer, nine words: build a high wall, accumulate grain, and don't dominate!" Zhao Kuo explained lightly.

"Build a high wall, as the name suggests: my Zhao State has been on the defensive since then.

First of all, in the face of the Qin State, he wanted to take Danshui as the boundary, and the land west of Danshui and Hanoi was assigned to Xinshangdang County, and the county governed the wild king, and focused on the matter of sticking. Objective: Relying on Fenshui and Yewang to become the depth, defend against the possible eastward exit of the Qin army, one is to postpone the decisive battle with Qin, and the other is to force the Qin army to turn its attention to Wei, Chu and other places.

Of course, if necessary, corresponding assistance can also be given to Wei, Chu and other countries.

Secondly, at the junction with the three kingdoms of Qi, Yan, and Wei, a defensive position was still adopted, so that all countries would gradually forget the impact of the Battle of Changping in the defensive position of our army.

Of course, building a wall is not the goal, but for a relatively stable external environment, and then further internal upgrades. This is the accumulation of grain. ”

"Those who accumulate grain are not only grain and grass, but also the accumulation of soldiers, horses, weapons and even morale. Those who want to achieve this goal will decide to renew the rule of officials! Zhao Kuo said quite seriously.

Finally, after laying it out, Zhao Kuo finally slowly said the idea in his heart.

"How is the king going to renew it?" Pingyuan-kun still doesn't know what kind of turmoil he will face.

When Zhao Kuo heard this, he immediately continued to explain:

"The first is to redefine the official rank, the original official position, lengthy and unclear. There are many people who are incompatible with their duties, and there are many contradictions between them and officials. Often, many people do one thing, but no one cares about another thing, and even if you want to hold you accountable, you can't get it.

Therefore, the decision of the widow and the redetermination of the official rank must be clear about the grade, and the rights and responsibilities must be known.

From top to bottom, determine the division of nine official products, with one product as the weight, nine products as the light, each product has a positive and different from it, from the center to the place, a total of 18 levels of Yan!

Second, reform the central government's deployment. The ministers of Handan who are outnumbered are also many who do nothing, and there are few who are practical and capable. Or for the doctor, the court will stop and have nothing to do. This wind can't last long.

Because of the cabinet, five capable people are selected to jointly carry out state affairs and assist the government. The first of the five people is called the first assistant, and the second is called this assistant, and the second is called this second, and the second is called the first product. Subsequently, the three auxiliaries, the four auxiliaries and the last auxiliary are not in the number, only in charge of different things, and they are all in the second grade.

The appointment and dismissal of all state affairs, including military and officials below the third grade, shall be discussed by the cabinet before being reported to the widow. If it is not decided, it can be voted by the first and auxiliary organizations, and the decision can be voted on one after another. The first assistant has two votes, the second assistant has one and a half votes, and the remainder has one vote.

The first cabinet group, the widow, should be led by Pingyuanjun, Lian is quite the secondary, General Tiandan and Lu Qing are all in the cabinet to obey orders, as for the last candidate, please also ask Pingyuanjun to recommend a person. ”

Hearing this, Pingyuanjun already opened his mouth wide.

If it is acceptable to say that the official division is 18 levels, after all, it is not a new thing to have the 20th level of military merit of the Qin State in front, but this cabinet is a big deal.

Just listening to the king's words is enough to make Pingyuan Jun's heart turn upside down.

said that he divided the power of the prime minister, but it was that the power of one person has now become five, and the division is naturally divided. It was supposed to belong to the king, but it was also delegated to the cabinet. The most important of these is nothing more than military power and the power to appoint and dismiss personnel.

Needless to say, the military is not to say, just talking about the right to appoint and dismiss personnel, although the cabinet can only feel that the third grade is below the third grade, of course, Pingyuanjun does not know how big the third grade is, but from the rank of the cabinet, it is speculated that from the third grade is at least a too guarded position.

When have you ever seen a Xiangguo who can directly arrange a county's Taishou?

What's even more fateful is that the king also gave the last cabinet seat directly to Pingyuan Jun, of course, this is also in exchange for Lü Buwei's entry into the cabinet.

But you have to know that Pingyuan-kun's one vote is more than two votes, if you add the ironclad vote of the cabinet members he selected, although the total number is still 3 to 3.5, but Pingyuan-kun obviously only needs to convince one person, even if he remains neutral, Pingyuan-kun can win the game.

It can be said that almost everything in the cabinet can be easily controlled by Hirahara-kun, and it seems that the power has been divided, but in fact, the power has been greatly increased.

And the reason why Zhao Kuo will do this is very simple, for the sake of the future - Pingyuan Jun can influence the cabinet because he has an ironclad vote, but what about the latecomers? Can there still be such an ironclad vote?

You must know that the cabinet members are on the second grade, and they are to be appointed by Zhao Kuo personally.

"My king, this responsibility is very heavy, Weichen thinks ......" After Pingyuan Jun understood his future rights, he quickly thought of refusing, and now Zhao Guo is being roasted by fire, and this first minister, why not roast him on the fire.

"If Pingyuanjun doesn't do it, can anyone else in this Zhao Kingdom be able to do this Shoufu?" Zhao Kuo had already interrupted Pingyuanjun before he finished speaking, and then continued: "Pingyuanjun don't worry, the cabinet is only the one who makes the idea, and the one who really does things has already thought about it. ”

"Oh?" Both of them were shocked when they heard this. Of course, surprise and surprise are still somewhat different.

Zhao Kuo didn't care about anything else, and continued to talk about his plans.

"The widow wants to set up six departments, called officials, rites, soldiers, households, workers, and punishments, to replace the past nine secretaries, to determine rights and responsibilities, and to abolish the redundant system!

One person in charge of each department, said: Shangshu, in charge of the affairs of the ministry, except for the ministry, all live in the second grade; Each ministry has two adjutant officials, called the left and right attendants, who assist Shangshu in managing the affairs of the department, ranking in the third grade. ”

When Pingyuan Jun heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said: "The system of Jiuqing has been around for a long time, and if it is abolished rashly, I am afraid that some people will have resentment!" ”

Obviously, gradually, Ping Yuanjun was already thinking about the problem according to Zhao Kuo's thinking.

"Don't be afraid! The purpose of the six ministries is to delineate clear authority and responsibility, so as to remove the redundant personnel who may be dispensable, not to abolish the original rights of Jiuqing. The people who can stay behind are more powerful than Jiuqing's responsibilities. When the ministers realized this, their hearts resisted the reform and became a struggle for the top! Zhao Kuo explained unhurriedly.

When Pingyuan Jun heard this, he thought for a while, and then nodded in agreement-people are like this, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. It's like yourself, although you don't have the name of the country, but you have the right to the country, why not do it?

Then Zhao Kuo continued: "The Ministry of Officials is the head of the ministries, the organ for the management of civil officials, the system of selecting the rank of the people, the method of deposing the examination of the class, the code of awarding the reward, and the law of the final system of the establishment of the rank. The weight of his duties is not weaker than that of his ministers.

Therefore, its grade is higher than that of the rest of the ministries, and it is in the second grade. From the waiter down, the rank is as usual. Subsequently, the selection of the secretary of the ministry should be promoted by the shrewd and strong person of the other ministry, or by the auxiliary minister of the cabinet.

Now, on the occasion of this change, the position of the secretary is particularly important, and it is concurrently held by Pingyuan Jun!

The squire is a candidate, and the plain monarch is reported to the widow, and the court discusses it. ”

Ping Yuanjun suddenly didn't know how to express his feelings, this is no longer something that can be expressed by the word trust. The first assistant, the ministry, and the king almost handed over half of the Zhao State to the hands of Pingyuan Jun.

What else can be said?

Pingyuan Jun could only clasp his fists with both hands, saluted Zhao Kuo deeply, and said, "Obey the king's orders." ”

Zhao Kuo nodded, then picked up Pingyuan Jun and continued: "The Ministry of Rites is in charge of ceremonial affairs and diplomatic affairs!" After the opening of the Talent Pavilion, its talents were tested and tested, and the Ministry of Rites was also responsible for it. At the same time, the widow wants to open a school in Zhucheng to make up for the lack of talents, and the Ministry of Rites is also responsible! ”

Of course, the most important duty of the Ministry of Rites in history should actually be the imperial examination. However, Zhao Kuo obviously had no intention of taking out this big killing weapon.

That's right, the imperial examination has always been the public enemy of the gate lord family. It is also the machete of the imperial examination that has evolved history from the gate valve of the Sui and Tang dynasties to the scholars and doctors of the Song and Ming dynasties.

Clear? That's hard to say......

Some people died, but not completely......