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Chapter 199 King Zhao Wuling
I send my longing to the bright moon: Oh my god, it turns out it’s him in Ximen Baozhiye!

I can't sleep at night (Guan): It's normal. The protagonists of these stories always let you know from various tricky angles.
My charming and short-lived ancestor: I really can’t tell who the king is here! Because there are too many stories like this!

Galaxy: Agreed! Who can tell the difference clearly?

Pay attention, this woman’s name is Xiaomei: I totally agree!

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Su Yue clicked on the next PPT page and said, "Okay, now let's take a look at the profile of King Zhao Wuling!"

King Wuling of Zhao (? - 295 BC), surnamed Ying, surnamed Zhao, given name Yong, was a native of Handan, Zhao State (today's Handan City, HEB Province).

An outstanding statesman, military strategist, and reformer in the pre-Qin era, the sixth generation monarch of the Zhao Kingdom during the Warring States Period (reigned from 325 BC to 298 BC), and the son of Zhao Suhou.

After Zhao Yong came to power, because Zhao State was always at a disadvantage in the wars between the Central Plains princes for hegemony, and the borders of Zhao State were often threatened by neighboring vassal states and invaded by nomadic peoples, he worked hard to strengthen himself, promoted Hufu riding and shooting, and fought with nomadic peoples in the northern part of Zhao State. The training of cavalry in the border area changed the way of fighting in the Warring States Period. Therefore, some people believe that he is the ancestor of the Chinese cavalry.

After that, he adopted the strategy of connecting Qin, Chu, and Song to contain Qi, Wei, Han and other countries, and took advantage of the melee among the countries to continuously attack Zhongshan State and completely destroy it.

During this period, he patrolled northern Xinjiang, conquered the Linhu and Loufan tribes, opened up the three counties of Yunzhong, Yanmen and Daijun, built the "Great Wall of Zhao" at the foot of Yinshan Mountain, expanded the land for thousands of miles, and revitalized the national power of Zhao. , becoming a powerful country alongside Qi and Qin.

In the twenty-seventh year of King Wuling of Zhao (299 BC), Zhao Yong gave up the throne to his second son Zhao He, who presided over the affairs of the country while he focused on military affairs and was called the "master father".

However, his act of passing on the throne caused conflicts between the eldest son Zhao Zhang's faction and Zhao He's faction.

In the fourth year of King Zhao Huiwen's reign (295 BC), the Sand Dune Rebellion broke out. Zhao Yong was besieged for more than three months in the turmoil and eventually starved to death in the palace.

After his death, he was given the posthumous title "Wu Ling".

Zhao Yong, with great foresight, promoted Hu-style cavalry and archery, and became the first cavalry unit to be an independent force among the Central Plains countries, promoting changes in combat methods. His enterprising spirit of innovation has far-reaching influence.

Liang Qichao called him "China's first hero" since the Yellow Emperor.

My charming but short-lived ancestor: Zhao Wuling King Zhao Yong was a wise monarch in everything except for his failure in establishing a prince. It's a pity that the sand dunes ended up starving to death.

Who in the clouds sent me a brocade book: It's a pity that Hufu, riding and shooting are only used for military purposes and are of little use to the economy and food production. They have limitations.

Wuxu: The cavalry at that time was amazing. They had no saddles or stirrups and were purely technical troops.

Mo Ye: In the first half of my life, I opened up new territories, and in the second half of my life, I dug my own grave and starved to death within the high walls.

Yu Yusi Ning: There is only one King Zhao Wuling in Zhao State, while Qin State has Duke Xiao, King Huiwen, King Wu, King Zhaoxiang, King Xiaowen, and King Zhuangxiang.
I can't sleep at night (Guan): This is true. After all, the bright masters of Qin State came out in succession!

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Su Yue looked at the comments and said, "Okay, let's take a look at the anecdotes about King Zhao Wuling!"

Meeting Wu Wa by chance
In the 310th year of King Wuling of Zhao ( BC), Zhao Yong visited Daling.

One day, he dreamed of a young girl playing the harp and singing: "The beauty is shining brightly, and her face is as glorious as a wildflower. Fate is fate, and I have never been able to win."

Zhao Yong was very nostalgic for the girl in his dream. During the banquet, he told everyone about the dream and described the girl's image in detail.

After Wu Guang heard about it, he felt that the girl Zhao Yong mentioned was too similar to his own daughter Meng Yao, so he dedicated Meng Yao to him. Zhao Yong doted on Meng Yao very much, and Zhao people called him Wu Wa.

Wu Wa became Zhao Yong's queen.

Trust Zhou Yuan
In the twenty-fifth year of King Wuling of Zhao (301 BC), Zhao Yong appointed Zhou Yuan (first as Zhou Shao) as the master of Prince Zhao He.

He said to Zhou Yu: "When I was touring various places, I passed by Fanwu. When you were young, some officials above the doctor level said that you were filial to your parents, so I gave you a jade bi and entertained you with a banquet. I hope I could see you. You claimed to be sick but refused.

Someone said to me: 'You are a filial son to your parents and a loyal minister to the king. 'So, I think your wisdom is: you can distinguish right from wrong, enough to induce good guidance; you are talented enough to turn the tide; you are loyal, you can do your best; you can be loyal to the king, and you can endure it for a long time.

"Poetry" says: "Being brave can lead to danger, and resourcefulness can control chaos. This is the key to success; establishing a mentor at a young age, upholding moral integrity, and educating through learning is the smooth road to justice." If you act according to the "essentials" and make mistakes, you will not be troubled; if you act according to the "justice", you will not be distressed if you encounter embarrassment. Therefore, I want you to put on Hufu and serve as the prince's master. "

After hearing this, Zhou Yu said: "Your Majesty made the wrong choice. This is not something I am capable of."

Zhao Yong said: "In selecting a son, no one is as good as his father; in judging ministers, no one is as good as his king. This king is me."

Zhou Yuan said: "There are six criteria for appointing a prince's master."

Zhao Yong asked: "What are the six standards?"

Zhou Yu said: "Be wise and steady, and understand the changes of the times; treat others generously, and understand etiquette; do not bend one's ambition with power; do not let wealth distract one's heart; be serious, abide by orders, and be meticulous; be modest, treat subordinates, and be approachable.

These six are the standards of virtue and talent that should be possessed to serve as Wangfu, but I don't have even one.

It is my fault that I have no talent, no virtue, and cannot be loyal to the best of my ability.

The king appoints incompetent people, which is an insult to the title of master, and uses it to trouble the boss, which is an insult to the king's order.

Ask the king for reappointment. "

Zhao Yong said: "I understand these six standards, so I appointed you as Wang Fu."

Zhou Yu said: "The whole country still does not understand the king's intention to implement Hufu, but I am a subject of the king. How dare I disobey the king's strict order?"

Zhou Yu paid his respects again, and Zhao Yong gave him Hufu.

Zhao Yong added: "I entrust the prince to you, and I want you to take good care of him and not dislike him.

Teach him in righteous conduct and do not let him become obsessed with book learning.

To serve the prince, you must teach him the principles of Hufu, and do not violate this intention. Once I am no longer alive, for me, I must carry forward my cleverness and do not violate the will of the prince to inherit.

Therefore, it is a blessing for the country to have ministers like you to appoint! If you can do this for me, even if you have done everything you should do.

"Shangshu" says: "In eradicating evil, do not hesitate; in appointing virtuous people, do not be half-hearted." 'I trust you; I won't rely on anyone else. "

So he gave Zhou Yuan Hu robes, shell belts, and gold masters, and ordered him to teach Zhao He.

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