The "ruling technique" that the monarch and the king had to accept since childhood were the same.

A qualified monarch needs to be proficient in conspiracy, know how to raise mortal soldiers, learn to stand in a strait, have a mind of rebellion, intrigue, and join forces. A monarch who does not know how to conspire will inevitably be difficult to survive, and his family will soon become extinct.

Originally, the princes of various countries, the largest vassal state, had to learn from childhood to fight wits and courage with their uncles and brothers, seek interests with domestic vassal aristocrats, and have good relationships with foreign aristocrats.

For example, in Qi State, Gongsun Hui surrendered to Zhao independently after a disagreement, and Xiang Ziniu attacked Lu State just said hello to the Duke of Qi.

For example, in the State of Chu, when Duke Bai was in rebellion, Duke Ye could lead troops to quell the rebellion and establish a new king. Wu Zixu could talk to his friends about his intention to destroy the State of Chu. Qu Yijiu was dissatisfied with the King of Chu's reform and directly surrendered to Han.

The monarch has strong independence, with soldiers, money, fiefs and farmers who depend on the fiefs, there is nothing short of.

The monarchs of all countries are actually seeking a solution once and for all, and centralization has become the main theme of the world's changes after the troubled times of the Spring and Autumn Period.

The centralized imperial monarch and the largest monarch under the feudal system have to learn completely differently.

The monarch values ​​conspiracy, while the monarch values ​​power and tricks.

However, the tide of reform has just risen in the land of the Xia Dynasty, and the inheritors of the princes in the world are in an awkward transition period: the aristocratic conspiracy politics that had been ripe for hundreds of years before, and it has become a system that can be learned and inherited; while the new art of power and decree under the control is still developing, and no great masters have yet to make a fortune.

The only Si Shang who has completed centralization can't learn the one that other countries can do.

Gong Zhonglian was born in the Spring and Autumn Period and grew up in the Warring States Period. He witnessed the rise of scholars, presided over the reforms of Zhao State, and personally studied the deconstruction of the world by the Mohist theories over the past twenty years. It was not until he was old that he understood the four words he and Zhao Hou said.

Times have changed.

Before Zhao Liehou died, he was also entrusted to Gong Zhonglian. Under the circumstances at that time, Zhao Ji could not pass the throne to his son, so he could only choose to let his son accumulate strength first. Gong Zhonglian has been watching Gong Zi Zhang's growth behind his back for years.

Now, Gong Zhonglian felt that he had no time, so he wanted to tell Gongzi Zhang all his feelings.

There are too many things to say, and it may not be finished in a year or two, but he hopes that even if Gongzi Zhang does not fully understand it now, as long as he remembers the four words "the times have changed", he can still grow slowly.

Before the common people showed their sufficient strength, the king's biggest enemy was always the nobles. If Gong Zhonglian wanted to make Zhao Hou understand that if he wanted to fight against the nobles, he had to break out of the unspoken rules of aristocratic politics and everything he had learned before, and rely on the power of scholars and common people to fight against the nobles.

So he kept saying that the Lord Zhao became the king of Zhao people, not the Lord Zhao family.

Gong Zhong Lian was anxious about the world's change, and one step slower may be the ancestral temple.

For the entire noble class of feudalism, the Mo family was the biggest enemy.

But for individual vassals, monarchs and nobles, they have too many individual enemies, and they are far from being forced to unite together for the sake of etiquette and law.

The Zhao family's foundation was destroyed by the Han, Wei, Ying, Tian, ​​Xiong and other tribes. There is no difference between Zhao Hou. If it is not our race, their hearts must be different, and their families are different, so they cannot be single-minded.

Therefore, Gong Zhonglian said that if Zhao Hou wanted to use his lips and teeth to flexibly use his coldness and his distant friendship and attacks near and far.

Since we should not be a martyr of the ritual system, respect rituals and exorcise the Mohist family, Zhao State does not have this strength, and whoever shows up first will be unfavorable.

Don’t be a “benevolent” king who thinks that the Mo family is harmless. He really believes in the Mo family’s words that benefit the world. Whether it is theory, power, or incitement, the grandson of the Zhao family was able to obtain a fiefdom, which is not as good as the Mo family’s temporary heroes and heroes.

This is what people who die from different surnames or do not have surnames.

If you want to deal with the biggest enemy, the same clan and relatives, you need to learn more. Gong Zhonglian believes that this kind of power and technique will always be studied in order to achieve success or be rich and famous. He feels that even if he dies, as long as the monarch can understand the general trend in the future, he will always find a suitable candidate.

Mr. Zhao was scolded by Gong Zhonglian, but he did not look angry.

Gong Zhonglian was the one who was entrusted by his father. Besides, he is old now and he is about to die, and he is very kind to say it. It is unlikely that what he said has any selfish consequences, but it is just that he wants to hear it or not.

After carefully thinking about Gong Zhonglian's words, Zhao Hou said: "I have understood your words. I may not know how to do it yet, but I will always keep your words in mind."

"You certainly think it's hard to make a country..."

Gong Zhonglian immediately said: "It's not that I think it's difficult to make a country. If what I think is blessed by the Emperor of Heaven, then I'm willing to think that Zhao's country is strong and prosperous in the world."

"Now you only see rebellion, but you don't see that after the rebellion, the nobles who have vast fiefs and disagreements with you are swept away, and there is no more power to stop your change."

"It's like a person who has poisonous sores. This rebellion is to completely remove the poisonous sores with a sharp sword. It may bleed, but once heals, it will be better than the past."

"If you only regard this matter as a rebellion between nobles and young masters, you cannot gain support from the Mohist school outside, and you cannot seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a change in one fell swoop."

"You must regard rebellion as the beginning of your change. If you are the king, what you need to consider after rebellion."

Mr. Zhao nodded and comforted Gong Zhong, who was a little excited, for a few words.

He said: "As you said, after this rebellion, if I win, I will be able to eliminate the powerful vassals in the country. The State of Zhao may really be strong."

"However, there are many heroes in the world, and Qin, Chu, Wei and Qi are all powerful enemies. What kind of plans should Zhao State have for its strength?"

"In the past, Jianzi told the princes to tell them: I have treasures in Changshan, and those who get them first can reward them."

"Only Xiangzi knew Jianzi's intentions, thinking that relying on Changshan to attack Dai, Dai Kingdom was the treasure of Changshan. Later, Xiangzi was established and replaced."

"Where is the treasure of Zhao now?"

"Now there is the Wei county in the west, there is the Yishui of the river in Qi in the east, there is the dangerous river in the south, the strong Han and Wei in the south, and there is Lin in the north, Hu Loufan and they are all good at riding horses to control strings..."

Gong Zhonglian stretched out his finger and pointed to the northeast direction, saying, "Now the treasure of Zhao State is on Taihang Mountain."

Mr. Zhao immediately understood what Gong Zhonglian meant and said, "Is the treasure you mentioned Zhongshan Kingdom? Zhongshan Kingdom is now about to restore the country, and he also expressed his intention to make friends with me. So once the rebellion is quelled, will I want to conquer Zhongshan?"

The matter of betraying the alliance is not a big deal for the princes.

Gong Zhonglian shook his head and said, "You are right before. Now the treasure of Zhao State is Zhongshan. There is the danger of Taihang there. It is connected to Yan in the north and Qi in the east. It has fertile land for thousands of miles and 100,000 common people. This is a treasure that cannot be compared with any pearl or jade for the king."

"But what you said later is wrong. It is not that you will attack Zhongshan Kingdom after the rebellion is quelled."

"You have already said that there is Shangjun in the west, Yanqi in the east, Huma in the north, and Hanwei in the south. Now that the Wei-Zhao alliance is about to be resolved, the state affairs of Zhongshan will no longer be just for Zhao, but will take advantage of the chaos in the world to annex. Otherwise, what about Zhongshan asking for help from Yan, Qi, Wei, Han, and Zhao?"

"Xiangzi can get a generation, and use it as a treasure. But if it weren't for a wise man like Xiangzi, it wouldn't be a treasure but a poison. The same is true for Zhongshan."

When Gong Zhonglian saw Zhao Hou, he was still a little confused and said, "How much does Xiangzi's attack on the dynasty take? How long does it take?"

Zhao Hou laughed and said, "Xiangzi replaced him with a counter-fight hammer. It took a meal and didn't cost much. He replaced his wife and brother and he succeeded him."

Gong Zhonglian asked again: "So, even if you have put down the rebellion and want to conquer Zhongshan, how much does it take? How long does it take?"

"If the Wei people took advantage of your capture of Zhongshan and besiege Zhongmu, wouldn't Zhao's foundation be dangerous?"

After a little calculation, Zhao Hou understood that even if he quelled the rebellion, the people in Zhongshan Kingdom would die like a centipede and not stagnant, and were good at fighting. If they wanted to conquer, they would probably have to raise 50,000 troops, which would take several years.

Gong Zhonglian said again: "Now that the Marquis of Wei supports the Prince's Dynasty. If you quell the rebellion, can Wei and Zhao still trust each other with Ren Ruliehou and Wenhou?"

Zhao Hou said angrily: "The Wei people were greedy and did not allow Zhao to enter the Central Plains. How can they trust them?"

Gong Zhonglian asked again: "Even if Wei Ji is not as wise as Wen Hou, can the foundation left by Wen Hou for Wei Ji be shaken by Zhao?"

Zhao Hou shook his head again and said, "Although Wu Qi ran away, Wu Zuo is still there; although Li Ju and Zhai Huang passed away, Gongshu Zuo is also talented. The foundation of Wei State cannot be easily shaken by Zhao State."

"As you said, can't you get this treasure in Zhongshan Country?"

Gong Zhonglian laughed and said, "No. The Wei people raised troops in Daliang, Yuguan, and Chengyang, which was to get Si Shang. The Qi people also coveted Si Shang for a long time. Now Si Shang is run by the Mo family, and Taoqiu is rich in the world. Does any monarch want to get it?"

"Although Zhao State is surrounded on all sides, it is not as strong as Si Shang. Once the rebellion is pacified, you must wait."

Mr. Zhao had already understood and said, "Are you asking me to wait... and wait for the chaos on Si Shang to get into trouble?"

Gong Zhonglian laughed and said, "Your Majesty is smart. If the rebellion is pacified, you must remember not to enter the Central Plains. You just change your internal affairs and will raise your soldiers. You will gradually get along with Wei Xiu, but keep in touch with the Mo family."

"Once the chaos on Si Shang begins, the Wei people will definitely need your strength to help. At that time, you are expressing your support for the Wei people's struggle in Si Shang, so that the Wei people have no worries. When the war in Si Shang is fierce, quickly conquer Zhongshan and obtain the treasure of Zhao!"

"Before this, you must not try to obtain the rich land of the Central Plains and Dunqiu enclaves in the Central Plains, nor do you participate in the chaos in the Central Plains and Si Shang, and do not send any soldiers or soldiers to the Central Plains. Even if Wei seeks Gangping, Dunqiu enclaves, you can even give in. Only in this way can the Wei Kingdom strive to obtain the Si Shang."

"As long as the Wei State seeks to capture the five families of Si Shang, Qi, Wei, Han, Chu, and Mo, it will be entangled. That is the time for you to conquer Zhongshan."

"Remember! Remember! The Si Shang is not chaotic, and does not want the Central Plains; the Si Shang is not chaotic, and they can have a good relationship with Zhongshan."
Chapter completed!