In Wei Wuji's courtyard, his disciples welcomed Ma Fujun very enthusiastically.

Their head became the prime minister of Zhao. In their opinion, this was thanks to Ma Fujun. Now they are all prominent, and there are still several capable people recommended by Wei Wuji to King Zhao, and even became doctors in the local area. Wei Wuji is different from Zhao Sheng. Zhao Sheng’s standard for his disciples is to refuse everyone, while Wei Wuji’s standard is slightly higher, and he is to refuse anyone. Among the people who follow him, many of them are capable people from Wei.

When these guests were surprised, Zhao Kuo actually remembered the names of each of them and greeted them enthusiastically. Suddenly, the guests blocked him in the courtyard and wanted to greet him. Wei Wuji stood at the door of the room with a smile, watching Zhao Kuo reminisce with his guests, Hou Ying stood beside him and said with a smile: "If you don't speak again, you're afraid that your guests will become Ma Fujun's guests."

Wei Wuji smiled, not caring.

Zhao Kuo and Wei Wuji sat facing each other, and Wei Wuji said to Zhao Kuo helplessly: "The bamboo slips I want to watch now need to be carried in three carriages. The orders I wrote require six guests to move. Because of your reasons, I have made me so hard." Zhao Kuo smiled and said: "Now you are favored by the Lord, the ministers respect you, and the people of Zhao support you, which is also my reason."

The two laughed, and Wei Wuji then asked Zhao Kuo what he wanted. Zhao Kuo asked: "Do you know what my disciples donated seeds, farm tools, and food to the soldiers who went to war?"

Wei Wuji nodded.

Zhao Kuo said with a serious expression: "Li Yu said: The officials in the countryside seized plowing oxen, and the people had to get it through bribes. He stepped forward to question and was insulted by the officials. Fortunately, my disciple was strong, and because of the insult, he killed two county land officials. Now Dong Chengzi is interrogating this matter." Wei Wuji yawned. If this was to others, it would be a naked humiliation, but to a close friend like Zhao Kuo, it was nothing.

He said: "A few minor officials dare to insult your disciples. Even if they are killed, it is not a big deal. I will tell Dong Chengzi to let him release them."

Zhao Kuo shook his head and said, "What I want to say is not this."

"The officials in the countryside seized the plowing oxen, while the officials in the county left the spring seeds divided by Handan and used them on their own farmland. The officials in the county allowed these evil officials to accept their gifts, and did not question them because they were their friends and relatives."

"The soldiers went out to war, and the parents and wives he left behind were actually bullied by evil officials... Do you think this is something that people can do?"

Zhao Kuo looked a little angry, and he said, "My disciples can kill the evil officials in the countryside, I can kill the evil officials in the county, you can kill the evil officials in the county, but after killing these people, the one who inherited their positions is still the same as them. When will the killing be done?" After hearing Zhao Kuo say this, Wei Wuji pondered for a moment before asking, "Then what are you going to do?"

"I want to change the selection method of the lower-level officials. The officials in the countryside are recommended by the county officials themselves. This will cause them to collude with each other and oppress the people. They can follow the Qin State and implement joint positions. Those who are recommended violate the law and oppress the people will be punished by the same crime. In addition, I think it is most appropriate to select lower-level officials through assessment. I would like to ask you to help me."

Wei Wuji looked a little hesitant and hesitant, which surprised Zhao Kuo very much. The Xinling Jun he knew should not be like this.

Wei Wuji looked at him and said in a tangled manner: "I can help you, but there is one thing."

"Please tell me."

Wei Wuji suddenly laughed, "After things are done, you have to drink with me."

Wei Wuji believed that if you want to do this, you must invite the lieutenant. Although the ministers are qualified to recommend officials to the king, this is still the lieutenant's duty. Therefore, Wei Wuji sent someone to invite the lieutenant to come. The lieutenant in the past was Xu Li. He was upright and indeed recommended many capable ministers to the State of Zhao. But now, the royal family member Zhao Bao took over his position.

The eldest brother of Pingyang, Zhao Bao, Zhao Zhang, the eldest brother of Anyang, Zhao He, the second brother of Huiwen, and Zhao Sheng, the fourth brother of Pingyuan. The current King Dan of Zhao is his son, and the King of Zhao does not like this Zhongfu very much. On weekdays, Zhao Bao's suggestions are always ignored by King of Zhao, but this does not affect Zhao Bao's status in Zhao State. When Pingyuan Jun saw him, he had to respectfully call him brother and treat him as his father.

Zhao Bu, the young general who had made great contributions to Zhao Kuo, was the son of Pingyang Jun. After learning that the Prime Minister was summoned, Zhao Bao was a little unhappy and still got on the carriage and came to Wei Wuji's residence. As a great nobleman of Zhao, the Prime Minister should also visit him. However, Xinling Jun is also a royal family member of the Wei Kingdom. In terms of identity, there is not much difference between the two, let alone the two are relatives.

Xinlingjun's sister married Pingyuanjun, and Pingyangjun was Pingyuanjun's brother, so Pingyangjun was also Xinlingjun's brother. The relative relationship between nobles was a bit difficult to explain. Zhao Kuo was sometimes confused because the countries were connected to each other, and the situation seemed like a family fighting to dominate the world and attack each other. This reminded Zhao Kuo of the later Europeans, and it seemed that this was the same.

Sometimes, Zhao Kuo looked at the world today and felt that it was very similar to Europe in later generations. How to say, who would the rigorous and old-fashioned classical country think of? Qin State is simply similar to Prussia, but the difference is that it was not completed by Prussia, and it was completed thousands of years in advance by Qin State. A romantic Zhao State, who was at the forefront of fashion, even walking and language can become fashion, and was imitated by others, had a strong army, but was always beaten by the rigorous country next door. Who does this remind people of?

That's right, Zhao State is very similar to a surrendered power in the future who is unwilling to be named. However, he is more backbone than France and has never raised his hands.

An old-fashioned power was once more powerful than that rigorous country, and was the original overlord, well, the conqueror Xiaobai and his Siegland.

A country that is regarded as a barbarian, very fierce, vast, drunk and long-term battle for hegemony with a rigorous country... That's right, King Peter and his Churos.

There is also Han Lan, who was sandwiched between great powers and rubbed back and forth. Wei Dili, who was split from a powerful empire and had a powerful army but was always beaten by his neighbors. There is also Yan Dali, who launched an attack while the enemy was at its weakest and was taught by defeated soldiers.

Zhao Kuo thought of this and couldn't help laughing, but then his face became particularly serious. If his existence really hindered the unification of the seven countries, then it wouldn't really become such a chaotic pattern in the future, right? Thinking of this, he couldn't laugh anymore. Long-term division will cause more death and destruction. Is there a way to carry out this unified process peacefully? Let everyone shed less blood?

Zhao Kuo's view may be different from everyone. No one will treat all the seven countries as a family like him. After the Qin Dynasty was unified, he also regarded the conquered people as captives and the deceased. If these conquered people could also taste the benefits of unity, avoid the disasters brought by war, avoid harsh corvee, and allow them to farm with peace of mind...

Zhao Kuo was thinking about the future, but Zhao Bao had arrived.

Zhao Bao led a group of guests into the courtyard. Most of his guests were arrogant. Facing Wei Wuji's Wei Guests, they had no intention of being close to each other, but just looked indifferently. This was a sharp contrast with Zhao Kuo's guests. If Di was here, he would never care whether these Wei people could understand it, and would greet them. Wei Wuji and Zhao Kuo stood up to greet him and welcomed Zhao Bao indoors.

Zhao Bao did not expect that Ma Fujun was here too. Because of his son, he was close to Zhao Kuo. His son Zhao Bu, who made contributions in the battle against Yan, has now served as the commander and commanded the elite soldiers to guard Handan. Zhao Bao smiled and greeted the two. Wei Wuji did not let Zhao Kuo say his thoughts directly, but instead mentioned the murder of Zhao Kuo's disciples.

When Zhao Bao heard this, he smiled and said, "For such a bad official, you should be killed. Please don't worry, please don't worry."

Zhao Kuo looked at Wei Wuji, wondering why Wei Wuji talked about this matter. Wei Wuji said with some gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness. It is a blessing for Zhao State to have a wise man like you in the country." Hearing Wei Wuji's compliment, Zhao Bao couldn't help laughing. Zhao Kuo suddenly realized and quickly praised Wei Wuji. When Zhao Bao waved his hand and humbly said the praise, Wei Wuji finally got into the topic.

"As a lieutenant, you have such evil officials in the country. This is the greatest disrespect to you. The Zhao people will say: I didn't expect that a wise man like Pingyang Jun would promote such officials. Since Pingyang Jun has helped Ma Fujun, Ma Fujun must also help you to avoid your reputation being defiled. I think Ma Fujun can patrol the territory of Zhao, find out these officials who have ruined your reputation, and deal with them completely!"

Wei Wuji said angrily, as if he was resenting them for insulting Zhao Bao's reputation.

When Zhao Bao heard this, he nodded, looked at Zhao Kuo, and said with a smile: "Don't bother you, I can send someone to clean up these evil officials by myself."

Zhao Kuo said, "You have helped me, so please give me this opportunity to repay you. Do you think I don't have the ability to maintain your reputation?" Zhao Bao hurriedly said, "Okay, then I'll bother you."

The three of them started chatting again, and Zhao Kuo asked: "May you ask the basis for recommending wise men?"

Zhao Bao said proudly: "I can look at their appearance, which is handsome and different from ordinary people. They must be wise men with great achievements, such as Xunzi, you and Xinlingjun, are all handsome people, which shows that my choice is not wrong."

Zhao Kuo was stunned for a long time before asking, "What about apart from his appearance?"

"And their outfits, their words and deeds." Zhao Bao said casually.

Zhao Kuo fell silent, held back and said nothing more, and sent Zhao Bao away. Wei Wuji sighed and sat in front of Zhao Kuo, saying to him: "Don't be angry. This is the case in Wei State. I know that many talented people in Wei State are not prominent enough, they do not have wise ancestors, or they are not handsome enough, and they cannot be valued. The ministers of Wei State are as handsome as Long Yang Jun and as prominent as Duan Ganzi... but few are truly talented."

Zhao Kuo sighed, then looked at Wei Wuji and said, "Do you want me to find out the traitors in Zhao?"

"Yes, when you find them out and hand them these things to Shangjun, Shangjun will know the seriousness of the matter, and I can propose to remove local officials from appointing power over the lower-level officials... However, you must be prepared. The appointment power over the lower-level officials is the most important thing for officials. They rely on such power to win over talents and become their guests, arrange their confidants, and expand their power."

"Whenever the county magistrate leaves, the lower-level officials will be transferred and will stay with the county magistrate."

"If you want to change these, you will become their enemy, and many people will want to murder you."

Zhao Kuo smiled, looked at Wei Wuji, and said, "I'm not afraid." He asked again, "Do you think I should hide my identity and inquire about the situation from the people, or go to investigate openly?" Wei Wuji took a sip of wine and replied seriously: "You should raise the flag of the horse and couture king, take your guests with you, and beat the war drums to all places."

"In your reputation, the people will not deceive you. They will tell the truth. Because of your virtue, those traitors will run away and dare not confront you."

"Your behavior will shock officials everywhere, and they will restrain themselves from now on and dare not do evil."

Wei Wuji said a lot more, and Zhao Kuo kept it in his heart. The nobles of this era were not divided by civil and military. Wei Wuji could lead troops to fight or govern the country, because today's ministers are all nobles. The origin of a noble means that they received all-round education such as riding horses, driving cars, archery, fighting, law, literature, and art. They are all-round talents, including Lian Po, and King Zhao even intended to let Lian Po serve as the prime minister of the country. This is a very reasonable thing. Many people in the country supported Lian Po.

Zhao Kuo and Wei Wuji decided to investigate the officials in the country, and Zhao Kuo said goodbye to Wei Wuji. As soon as he walked out of the mansion, he saw Pang Yan standing outside the door.

Pang Xian looked at Zhao Kuo who was walking out of the door calmly and bent over and bowed. Zhao Kuo was shocked and hurriedly avoided his gift, helped him up from the side, and said, "You are an elder, I cannot accept a gift like you."

"I used to be holding the bamboo slips left by the sages. Today I realize my stupidity. I am willing to report to you to pull out the thorns on your way forward." Pang Yan said, and suddenly smashed the ground with a crutch and asked: "Xunzi said: Saints are accumulated by the actions of ordinary people in their daily lives!!!"

“Is it still too late to start today???”

Zhao Kuo looked at him and replied seriously:

"It's not too late."

“It’s never too late.”
Chapter completed!