"What did you say?!" Xinling Jun said loudly as he looked at the person in front of him in disbelief. He was in a guest house in Handan of the State of Zhao that was reserved for foreign envoys.
"Dan Xun, Marquis Julu, Chen Yi, took the throne and became the new King of Zhao," the man replied.
"How is that possible?! How is that possible?! He's just an outsider, how could he possibly ascend to the throne of the Zhao Clan of Yue?! "Xinling Jun paced back and forth in the room with a panicked expression as he spoke in exasperation.
"What about the Zhao Royal Family?!" Then, Xinlin Jun asked again.
"The old and strong men and women of the family are all confined in the Li Palace to the south of the palace. The rest of them were sent by Marquis Julu to surround the family grounds and are not allowed to leave," the man replied.
"What about the officials of the Zhao Kingdom?" Xinlin Jun asked again.
"They all bowed and accepted Marquis Julu's rule."
Xinlin Jun was speechless. Then, he asked again with a dry voice, "Who is the Queen?"
"It hasn't been decided."
"What?" Xinlin Jun was shocked.
"After Marquis Julu became the Queen, he only gave his five wives the title of Madam. He didn't choose anyone to be the Queen."
During the Warring States Period, the hierarchy of the King's harem was very simple. There were only Madam Yuan, Madam Yuan, Concubine, and Concubine. Madam Yuan was the Queen. According to the customs of the Warring States Period, the first Madam Yuan had to be a woman from a noble family. It was best if she was a princess. Only when they couldn't find one would they choose the daughter of a general.
Therefore, Zhao Ya, Zhao Ni, Zhao Qian, Wu Tingfang, and Guo Xiuer were all qualified. Among them, Zhao Qian was the most qualified.
Madam and Concubine could have titles. The former had two characters. For example, Madam Huayang from the Qin Kingdom and Madam Pingyuan from the Zhao Kingdom. The latter had one character. For example, Concubine Zhao and Concubine Han.
As for the last Concubine, she couldn't get anything. She was no different from the maids in the palace. At most, she was slightly more prestigious than them. She didn't have to serve men as she pleased anymore.
Xinlin Jun was speechless. He didn't know what to say.
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Right at this moment, a strange sound was heard from the turning of a wooden shaft. Lord Long Yang, who looked like a woman, walked into Lord Xinling's room, bringing with him a 'fragrance'.
"Why are you here?" Xinlin Jun frowned.
"Have you received the news?" Lord Long Yang ignored Lord Xinling's question and asked directly.
"What are you trying to say?" Xinling Jun asked in a low voice.
"To the Wei Kingdom, the ascension of Marquis Julu to the throne is not something to be happy about." Lord Long Yang smiled gently.
Xinling Jun frowned at these words. Lord Longyang of course...... The latter was also very tactful. After the two of them bowed, he silently left the room and closed the door behind him.
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"Although she hasn't been controlled by Marquis Ju Lu, I'm afraid she can't even protect herself now, right? She might not be able to complete those tasks. " As an intelligent person, Lord Xinling almost instantly understood the meaning behind Lord Longyang's unspoken words, so he said calmly, "That's right.
"But she's the most suitable candidate, isn't she?" Lord Longyang Jun asked with a smile.
.. Even Lord Xinlin Jun couldn't help but agree.
Lord Longyang Jun suddenly changed the topic. "After returning, I will persuade His Majesty to form a good relationship with Korea. Then, he will send Baigui to Qi." Lord Longyang Jun said.
"I'm afraid King Qi won't agree," Lord Xinlin Jun said.
"Lord Xinlin Jun, you seem to have forgotten someone?" Lord Longyang Jun smiled.
"You mean Tian Dan?" Lord Xinlin Jun narrowed his eyes.
"He's cunning and lecherous. He likes to play tricks, but he's quite knowledgeable. I believe that with Yan Kingdom's example, he will persuade King Qi to agree to our plan. After all, if the lips die, the teeth will feel cold, "Lord Longyang Jun said with a confident smile.
If he had a feathered fan in his hand, he would look like a living Zhuge Liang.
"Speaking of the Yan Kingdom, why don't we let some people move around a bit? After all, it's a newly fallen kingdom. Not everyone in the Yan Kingdom will support the new ruler and accept the rule so peacefully." Lord Long Yang continued.
Lord Xinlin Jun nodded and said softly, "It seems that we have to quickly return to Zhao."
"Yes, I'm starting to miss Daliang's scenery," Lord Longyang Jun said.
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they understood each other.
Looking at their harmonious and happy appearance, it was really hard to believe that these two fellows were political enemies who disliked each other in the Wei Kingdom and couldn't wait to kill each other.
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While Lord Longyang and Lord Xinling were discussing their grand plan in the inn, Ito Mori had also begun his transformation of the State of Zhao!
The first was to promote clerical script throughout Zhao and Yan Kingdom, forcing all public languages to be written in clerical script.
Of course, in order to create some confusion, Sei Itō did not immediately ban the Yan and Zhao languages. He still allowed them to spread, but added a time limit of one year. After one year, no matter what the outcome was, all languages other than clerical script would be banned. They would only be allowed to spread and use in private.
The second was to reform the departments of the imperial court. The original system of officials and officials would be changed to a system of three provinces and six ministries. The division of labor would be more specific, and everyone's responsibilities would be clearer. This would reduce the workload of the king.
The third was to reform the laws of Zhao. He would revise the constitution of Zhao and make some laws suitable for this era. He would remove some unreasonable laws, and make appropriate changes to some articles.
The fourth was to promote education. In Yan Kingdom, private schools and academies would be set up in all major cities. Children above the age of six and below the age of fourteen would be forced to attend school and receive education.
The fifth was to reorganize the existing army. He would eliminate the old and the young, leaving only the young and the young. A detailed reorganization would be carried out.
The sixth was to improve the people's health …
The seventh was business …
The eighth …
The ninth …
And so on. In short, it was from top to bottom. From the inside to the outside, the country of Zhao carried out a shocking transformation for the people of this era. Fortunately, Ito Sei's foundation was deep enough, and he had the support of a large Magic Cube world behind him. This allowed him to have enough people to carry out these things at the same time, and it would not cause chaos to the whole country because of this transformation.
However, the results were very obvious. After three to four months of adaptation, the citizens of Yan and Zhao immediately realized the benefits of the new king's policies.
The first point was that their children had the opportunity to become people above others.
The second point. Their personal safety was guaranteed. They did not have to worry about the nobles taking their lives if they were unhappy.
The third point was that they could do things with less worry.
The fourth point was that if they were sick, there would be doctors. They did not have to wait for death at home or pray for God's blessing.
Because of these four points, the original residents of the Yan State never wanted to return to the era of the Yan State ruled by King Xi of the Yan State, not to mention that they were the people of the Zhao State. Each and every one of them was very supportive of Sei Itō, the new king. The power of the faith brought by the hearts of the people directly made the purple dragon that was hovering in the sky of Zhao, representing the people's hearts and the fate of the country, become a lot more solid.
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Now let's go back a few days. It was about half a month ago.
On this day, on the official road to Handan City. A handsome young man with a strong body and a strong waist appeared on the official road. He looked at the ground under his feet with a stunned expression.
"This … is cement? Isn't this something from the future? How could it be from the Warring States Period? "The man rubbed the hard gray ground under his feet. His heart was like a storm.
"Could it be. There are people from the future in this era? "
Thinking of this, the man's spirit was shaken. He hurriedly strode towards the direction of Handan.
This well-built man was none other than Xiang Shaolong, who had escaped from Gray Beard's clutches and drifted in the vast wilderness for an unknown period of time. He was fortunate enough to meet the Mohist Yuan Zong, learn the Mohist Sword Technique, and obtain the Juzi Token from the future generation's special forces, Xiang Shaolong!
For a lost sheep like him, there was nothing more exciting than meeting people from the future in this strange era.
Xiang Shaolong didn't know how many days he had walked in such a hurry. Handan City, which had changed greatly, finally appeared in his sight.
"Finally here." Xiang Shaolong calmed his breath and sighed softly. Then he straightened his body and strode towards Handan City.
According to his original plan, Xiang Shaolong wanted to sneak into the city. However, when he saw the situation of the border, he could only walk to the border and report the name of Tao Fang's boss, the "King of Livestock" Wu to the guards.
Because Wu Tingfang became the wife of the king, the status of the Wu family in the Zhao Kingdom also rose. Therefore, the guards did not dare to neglect him and quickly found an officer to meet him.
"What is your name?" The young officer who was found looked Xiang Shaolong up and down and asked.
"I am Xiang Shaolong." Xiang Shaolong answered honestly.
When he said this, the officer and the dozens of Zhao soldiers around him were all shocked. At the same time, not far away, a barefoot man dressed in linen clothes also looked at Xiang Shaolong with sparkling eyes.
"How dare you impersonate Xiang Yingxiong. He sacrificed himself in the battle with the Horse Gang half a year ago to save his companions. I have a friend who saw him blocking the pursuers. "The officer shouted.
Then the officer called his men and ordered them to take Xiang Shaolong.
Xiang Shaolong was stunned. He did not expect himself to become so famous. He did not resist the Zhao soldiers who pounced on him. He smiled and said, "What is the name of your friend?"
The officer said a name. Xiang Shaolong quickly described the person's height and appearance.
At this moment, a soldier found the dagger that Tao Fang gave him. The officer did not ask any more questions. He immediately changed his attitude. He asked about what happened that day and sent someone to report to Tao Fang in Handan. He even personally escorted him into the city.
Seeing this, the barefoot man in linen clothes' eyes flashed. He disappeared from the crowd like a fish.
The officer's name was Ning Xin. He rode beside him and said, "Master Wu is one of the most respected people in Handan. If it wasn't for him searching everywhere for war horses and donating to the national treasury from time to time, our Zhao State would have been destroyed long ago. Fortunately, now that the new king has ascended the throne, the Zhao Kingdom has changed. Not only did he destroy the invading Yan Kingdom, but he also opened schools so that the commoners in the kingdom have the opportunity to learn to read … "
"That is …" At this moment, Xiang Shaolong saw the calligraphy written on the chessboard of a shop along the street. He could not help but say in surprise.
"Oh, that is calligraphy. It is the writing created by the king." Ning Xin followed Xiang Shaolong's gaze and saw the chessboard.
"Speaking of which, our new king is really a capable person. Not only did he invent saddles and horseshoes, which are beneficial to war, but he also invented treasures like cement, which can be used to build city walls. He even invented things like paper and writing, which are things that only students can come into contact with. Don't you think he's amazing?"
"Paper, cement, saddles, horseshoes, and calligraphy on the chessboard … It seems that the new king of Zhao is the same as me. He came from the future. But the gap between people is really big. I am still trying to survive in the wilderness, but he has become the king of a country. He can take any beautiful wife and concubine he wants. "Xiang Shaolong, who could no longer hear what Ning Xin was saying, was full of envy and jealousy.
But soon, Xiang Shaolong's expression changed slightly, and his face turned pale.
"What's wrong, Xiang Yingxiong? Are you not feeling well? "Ning Xin, who had noticed the change in Xiang Shaolong's expression, asked with concern.
"No, I am fine. I just suddenly felt uncomfortable in my stomach. I think it is because I have not been eating well. I will be fine after some rest." Xiang Shaolong said half-heartedly.
"Xiang Yingxiong, take care of your body." Ning Xin did not suspect anything and kindly reminded him.
"Okay." Xiang Shaolong replied absent-mindedly.
"… If that king of Zhao is really the person I think he is from the future, then his actions are changing history. Then will there be another king of Qin that can conquer the world? Will there be another Han, Three Kingdoms, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing? Will there be another China? "
The more he thought about it, the tighter Xiang Shaolong's grip on the reins. Because he was using too much strength, traces of paleness began to appear.
At this moment, accompanied by a dense sound of horse hooves, a group of knights swarmed towards Xiang Shaolong. The leader was Tao Fang, whom he had not seen in a long time. The others were all comrades who had gone through fire and water together. Li Shan was one of them.
Seeing these familiar faces, Xiang Shaolong temporarily put aside the questions in his heart and happily gathered everyone together. Then, under the escort of the warriors, they came to the Wu Family's courtyard in the city.
"How is Ting Fang?" After waiting for the two sides to sit down, Xiang Shaolong finally could not help but ask.
"I am sorry! I thought Shaolong had died in the hands of thieves. After waiting for three months, I followed the master's orders and sent her to be a dancer. "Tao Fang said with an apologetic face. Then, he smiled and said in a relaxed manner, "But Shaolong, don't worry. I will specially choose two more beautiful women than her to serve you."
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