My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 385: The court forces officials to rebel! Jijiji, I am the king of Jiji!

half a month later.

Zhao Guo, Handan Palace Royal Study Room.

Guo Kai reported in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, each workshop has built 50,000 pairs of Chang'an plows and has delivered them to all counties."

King Zhao nodded slightly: "Good."

"Does various places have any objections to this?"

Guo Kai responded solemnly: "There is no objection from anywhere, and all the people in Zhao Dynasty are praising the king."

"However, the treasury in Zhongmou, Yi'an, Lingshou and other places caught fire, and all the Chang'an plows stored in the treasury were burned."

"Houses and other treasuries also caught fire. Only the Chang'an plow that had been allocated to the people in advance survived."

"I am investigating the news and looking for evidence!"

There is never a shortage of smart people in this world.

Many powerful people could see the negative impact of Chang'an Li on their rule, but they did not have the strength to directly attack King Zhao Yan, so they burned the Chang'an Li.

Some smart dignitaries burned the Chang'an plows that were going to be distributed to the head of Guizhou, and at the same time took back some Chang'an plows to seek greater benefits for themselves.

But they didn't know that these 50,000 deputy Chang'an plows were just bait used by Zhao Wangyan to make a nest.

What Zhao Wangyan wants to use these 50,000 deputy Chang'an plows to harvest is not food at all, but a list!

Zhao Wangyan's eyes turned cold: "Why do you need evidence?"

"Mr. Chang Guo!"

Lejian stood up and held up his hands: "The end will be here!"

King Zhao Yan spoke in a deep voice: "Order! Lord Chang leads an army of 50,000 to Zhongmou. From Zhongmou, he will inspect the cities from south to north."

"Whenever the treasury is on fire and Chang'an's plows are burned, each city will be stationed for ten days."

"Within ten days, if a report is made, we will cooperate with those waiting to capture the thief who burned the treasury and bring him back to the court."

"If there is no report, all officials in the city will be escorted back to the court to hear judgment!"

The joy is heart-wrenching.

This is purely offending work!

After all, he was also the son of the famous general Le Yi. After rebelling against Yan and defecting to Zhao, he never fought a single battle. After all, he finally got an errand, or did he start an internal operation?

How difficult it is!

While Le Jian was struggling, Mao Sui stood up and solemnly held his hands in his hands: "What your Majesty is doing is truly cruel!"

"Those officials who were held hostage, how could they be so innocent!"

Zhao Wangyan said quietly: "Failure to report what you know is dereliction of duty!"

"Dereliction of duty should be punished as dereliction of duty!"

Mao Sui shook his head: "However, these officials don't think so."

"They will only think that they are oppressed by their superiors and threatened by the powerful. The distant court may seem powerful but cannot support them."

"All this will turn into officials' dissatisfaction with the court."

"As long as the county magistrate or powerful people instigate it, the whole city will be in rebellion in an instant!"

Mao Sui knew very well that in this confrontation, the grassroots officials were an absolutely vulnerable group, and even some county magistrates had to obey orders under the pressure of the powerful.

To give a simple example, who is Youzhi in Chang'an Township? Who is you in Chang'an Township?

No one knows and no one cares.

If Ying Chengxuan intends to transform Chang'an Township or burn some things from Chang'an Township, would Youzhi and Youyou of Chang'an Township dare to say "no"?

Even if they hide in their houses and complain, they will not be able to see the sun the next day!

The king sitting far away in the court could not save them at all.

This is still in the Qin State, where the power of the monarch is the smallest. In any country other than the Qin State, the monarch has stronger control over his subordinates' towns than Ying Chengyu!

In Mao Sui's view, Zhao Wangyan's attack on the grassroots officials was really a matter of neglecting the basics and focusing on the weak. This would also alienate the grassroots officials from the court.

Zhao Wangyan said calmly: "As an official in a prince's fiefdom, you only obey the prince's orders?"

"Do they still remember whose salary they are eating?"

"I am sending a large army to patrol the territory today just to support them."

"If you have an army of 50,000 at your back and still can't even make a report, what use do you have!"

Mao Sui looked shocked: "Your Majesty wants to force the people to cause chaos!"

Although this sentence was a question, Mao Sui's tone was very certain.

After Mao Sui clarified the interests, Zhao Wangyan's attitude was still so peaceful. This can only show that Zhao Wangyan had already considered the factors that would force the government to rebel.

Mao Sui finally understood why Zhao Wangyan would directly pull out an army large enough to fight a local war with other countries!

This army is not directed at the nobles at all, but at the county soldiers from each county!

The powerful people behind the officials in various places are certainly terrifying, but the swords of the 50,000 troops under the command of a few people are also sharp!

Reporting exposes the powerful people hiding behind the scenes and guides this sword to attack the powerful people.

Or they refuse to report them and work with the powerful people behind them to resist this sharp blade.

There is no other way but these two!

Zhao Wangyan said in a deep voice: "I gave them salaries, high officials, and opportunities."

"If 50,000 troops were deployed outside the city, they would still be stubborn."

"I will give them another pleasure."

Mao Sui solemnly raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please think again!"

"If this is the case, the country will be in turmoil!"

Guo Kai suddenly handed over his hand: "Your Majesty, Shengming!"

"The Chang'an plow is a matter of national importance."

"If we cannot do this thunderous move, our efforts to promote Chang'an plows and increase grain production in Zhao will be delayed."

“It’s better to have short-term pain than long-lasting pain!”

Mao Sui suddenly glared at Guo Kai and said, "Niege!"

"How can you mislead your Majesty by saying that pain is long-term and short-term?"

"Everyone wants to benefit, and the benefits of the Chang'an plow are obvious. As long as the Chang'an plow starts to be promoted, sooner or later it will be used by common people everywhere."

"The conflict between the imperial court and the powerful will then turn into the conflict between the common people and the powerful." "We, the Zhao Dynasty, can only use the benefits of the common people to complete the final promotion, so there is no need to go to war!"

Mao Sui knew very well that interests, like the devil, would make the most timid common people unite to attack the powerful.

More importantly, the strength of Zhao's dignitaries is far inferior to that of Chu, and the private soldiers of Zhao's monarchs only have a few thousand people at most.

The common people of Zhao State have every opportunity to severely injure the powerful, and even destroy their mansions!

At that time, the imperial court only needs to stand up and punish a few common people who take the lead, and send troops to control the unrest, and it will be grateful to the powerful.

Then he took advantage of the situation and introduced the Chang'an plow into the area blocked by the powerful, and gained the gratitude of the common people.

Considering the situation in Zhao State, the Zhao State court can achieve a win-win situation without doing anything, so why not!

Guo Kai looked at Mao Sui coldly: "Whether he is a sycophant or not is not something that a mediocre person like you can decide!"

"Today's world is a time of great strife!"

"If you don't fight, you will die!"

"It will only take more than ten years at most for the truth to be recognized before the situation mentioned by Dr. Mao will appear."

"But can I, the Great Zhao, afford to wait more than ten years?"

"The State of Qin has already been doing its best to build the Chang'an plow and it has been put into use during spring plowing this year."

"In just a few years, Qin will be stronger than Zhao. Qin will be able to have the food and grass that will lead to a long-term stalemate with Zhao. However, Zhao is stuck without food and can only seek a quick war."

"At that time, what should I, the Great Zhao, do?"

Guo Kai admitted that what Mao Sui said made sense, and even admitted that Mao Sui's method was the most appropriate method.

But Mao Sui had important information missing - Zhao Wangyan's health was deteriorating!

No one knows how long Zhao Wangyan can last, but the young Zhao Wangyan is indeed making arrangements for his death.

Now Zhao Wangyan is a veritable king of urgency!

Based on Guo Kai's understanding of Zhao Wangyan, as long as the unstable factors can be eliminated as soon as possible, Zhao Wangyan is willing to pay more costs and risks!

as predicted.

Just when Mao Sui was about to angrily reprimand Guo Kai, Zhao Wangyan said solemnly: "That's it."

"No need to remonstrate."

Zhao Wangyan showed a smile to Le Jian: "Thank you, Mr. Chang Guo!"

"I give you authority."

"Anyone who dares to resist, no matter who he is, will be killed!"

Le Jian sighed in his heart, but he could only solemnly promise: "I will obey the order!"

King Zhao nodded with satisfaction and casually ordered: "The next thing."

As the weather got completely warmer, although Zhao Wangyan was still weak, at least he no longer coughed non-stop.

A large number of conflicts accumulated during the winter were dealt with one by one by King Zhao Yan.

It was not until the beginning of the day (11:00) that a small court meeting finally ended.

After watching the courtiers leave, Zhao Wangyan closed his eyes tiredly and weakly ordered: "Come here. Get the golden elixir."

A golden elixir was put into the mouth of Zhao Wangyan.

Feeling the calloused fingers on his lips, Zhao Wangyan opened his eyes and showed an unexpected smile: "Guo Aiqing hasn't returned home yet, is she asking for a banquet?"

Guo Kai said in a low voice: "The Chu State Marquis Xiong Xun entered Zhao."

Zhao Wangyan's smile faded and he commanded in a deep voice: "Everyone, get out!"

The eunuchs and maids who had just entered hurriedly retreated and closed the door.

Only then did Zhao Wangyan ask: "Only Hou Yan?"

Guo Kai nodded: "There is only one person named Xiong Xun."

"And after this person entered Zhao, he went directly to the minister's house and asked the minister to recommend him to the king."

Zhao Wangyan chuckled: "Interesting."

Hou Yan is the top leader of the intelligence organization.

This kind of person is the king's confidant and right-hand man. He has a lot of secrets, but he is not necessarily good at persuading.

Although the etiquette and music of the Warring States Period had not collapsed to the point of beheading the envoys, considering the newly established in-law relationship between Zhao and Chu and the situation in the world, it was impossible for Zhao to detain Xiong Xun and torture him for information.

But there are so many eloquent people in the court. Even if the eloquent people in the court are not capable, people can still recommend private eloquence.

Why is it necessary to send Hou Yan to lobby the kings of other countries?

Unless the matter is of great importance and cannot be used except by close confidants, and the number of trusted cronies that the king can trust is extremely limited, he has to send Hou Yan as an envoy!

What makes Zhao Wangyan even more interesting is that Xiong Xun did not go through formal diplomatic channels, but directly approached Guo Kai and asked Guo Kai to introduce him.

The superposition of many anomalies made Zhao Wangyan feel a little hopeful.

Zhao Wangyan asked in a low voice: "Does anyone else know about this?"

Guo Kai immediately shook his head: "Only the king, your ministers and the Marquis of Chu know about this matter."

"The disciples who brought the dying Marquis of Chu into the palace and the attendants who served him were all watched in the palace."

"Once the king summons this person, these servants will deal with it and no news will be leaked."

Zhao Wangyan nodded happily: "Very good!"

"It is said that the Chu State Hou is dying!"

Under the full escort of Zhao's candidates and the strange looks, Xiong Xun, the head of Chu's intelligence, finally stepped into the royal study of the king of Zhao.

As soon as he entered the door, Xiong Xun smelled the strong fragrance of moxa.

Xiong Xun couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Zhao State has not yet reached the time when mosquitoes are infested, so who is this rich aromatic fragrance to protect against?

Without giving Xiong Xun time to think about it, King Yan of Zhao on the high platform said quietly: "The Marquis of Chu was about to enter Zhao. What happened?"

Xiong Xun could only raise his hands solemnly: "The foreign ministers are here to invite King Zhao to send troops!"

(End of this chapter)