In Ji Kang's memory of his previous life, among the seven heroes of the Warring States Period, Yan State's presence has always been low.

There are many specific reasons. But one of them is that the royal family surnamed Ji of Yan State was an authentic royal family member of the Zhou Dynasty.

In this era where "bloodline theory" is the main idea, the bloodline of the Yan royal family is undoubtedly the most noble among the seven kingdoms in the world and the most severely affected by the "Li of Zhou".

Today, when the Zhou Dynasty was already in decline, the royal family of Yan gradually took on the responsibility of continuing the Zhou Dynasty. Inside, the King of Yan was equivalent to the Emperor of Zhou, and the title of the prince was also equal to the monarchs of other vassal states. Ji Kang, as the son of the prince, was also called the prince by the subjects of Yan State. This practice was recognized by the various vassal states that valued "bloodline". There is no way, is the blood of others noble?

Since you are a noble child of the Zhou Dynasty royal family, you have noble blood. What your ancestors left behind can be broken, but you can't break it! The feudal system is the main feature of the Zhou Dynasty. Who will insist if you don't insist?

Therefore, when Ji Kang's ancestor, King Kuai of Yan, made a drama of "abdication" among the vassal states, he was collectively opposed by the kings of various countries who were based on the theory of bloodline, believing that King Kuai of Yan violated the "Li of Zhou". Almost all the vassal states jointly sent troops into the Yan State, and Yan State almost collapsed.

In the end, the subjects of Yan State also knew that the royal family of Yan State had to be the surname Ji, but the other surname could not be used. Therefore, after the Prime Minister Gongsun Cao killed the throne, he had no idea of ​​ascending the throne to the king. He obediently supported Ji Kang's grandfather ascended the throne and supported him with all his heart.

In the Warring States Period where Ji Kang lived, the feudal system had been broken by Qin and changed to the implementation of the "county and county" system, which could ensure centralization to the greatest extent. It was the system of Ji Kang's great country in his previous life, and it was also developed on the basis of the "county and county" system. Other vassal countries followed suit after seeing that Qin was stronger because of the "county and county" system.

At this time, the ruling class of Yan State was still relatively stubborn. In order to maintain the orthodox nature of the "Zhou Li", although "counties" were also set up, the management methods of these "counties" were still managed in the form of "secretary" princes. The county magistrates were mainly responsible for the princes who were enfeoffed. The princes who were enfeoffed shall bear the obligations of paying tribute, military defense, obeying orders to Yan State, and enjoy a series of privileges such as minting coins and building an army. They can be said to be a "country among the country."

Having a piece of territory that can allow oneself to establish power is too urgent for Ji Kang now. He wants to change his destiny in this world, even the destiny of Yan State. He understands the importance of establishing his own "base" better than everyone in this era.

Ji Kang believed that as long as he had his own stable "base", as long as he could allow the people in the base to eat and wear well, have a child to have a care, have a care for the elderly, have a house to live, and have a support from the people in the base, he would be invincible. Even if he was crippled and defeated by others, as long as the base exists, he would have the capital to make a comeback and continue to fight.

Therefore, at this stage, it is my best choice to strive for the ban on Liaodong as soon as possible. Because no one knows like Ji Kang how the so-called "element" area of ​​Yan State was destroyed again and again in the last few decades.

The Liaodong area contains so rich coal, iron, trees and other resources, and how huge the hidden population resources and land are. Ji Kang does not think that the population of North Korea, Donghu, Shanrong and others are barbarians. In Ji Kang's opinion, these are all part of the nation.

In another twenty days, the twelfth lunar month was about to enter, and snowflakes fell in Jidu City again.

There were also significant decreases in pedestrians on the streets.

But at this moment, in the meeting hall of Ji Palace, a discussion that determines Ji Kang's fate is ongoing.

In ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad, the court of any country can never be a solid piece.

As the two powerful powers today, Qin and Zhao have their own spheres of influence among the ministers in other princes, and the court of Yan is no exception. The "pro-Qin faction" represented by Suofu, Rongfu, etc., and the "pro-Zhao faction" represented by Jiangqu, Lejian, etc. are the two "forever" protagonists in the court every time.

Before the agreement between Yan and Qin, Yan and Zhao had signed an alliance. After Ji Kang's great-grandfather King Hui of Yan ascended the throne, because King Hui of Yan was too "troubled", the relationship between Yan and Zhao deteriorated sharply.

After the Prime Minister Gongsun Cao killed the throne, he supported Ji Kang's grandfather, King Wucheng, ascended the throne. Qin took advantage of the situation and gave King Wucheng a lot of help. The two countries married, and Ji Ying married the prince of Yan, which caused dissatisfaction in Zhao and almost sent troops to "pull" King Wucheng off the throne.

Finally, with the mediation of Yan Gongsun Cao and Zhao Shangqing Lin Xiangru, the prince of Yan also married Ji Kang's mother, and the relationship between the two countries stabilized. Therefore, Ji Kang and his mother were not "liked" by Yan and the prince for historical reasons.

When Yan and Qin signed the alliance, only a few people including the "pro-Zhao faction" ministers such as the "pro-Zhao faction" were known to the "pro-Zhao faction" in the "pro-Zhao faction" in the "pro-Zhao faction" in the "pro-Zhao faction" in the "pro-Zhao faction" in the "pro-Zhao faction" did not stop the signing of the "contracting Zhao" agreement signed by Yan and Qin this year. Only a few people including Yan, Gongsun Cao, Su Fu, etc., knew nothing about these "pro-Zhao faction" ministers.

King Wucheng of Yan, sitting in the hall, looked haggard and yawning.

Looking at the two clearly divided groups of ministers in front of the hall, they quarreled over the interests of their respective groups like actors in puppet shows.

A middle-aged minister with a few strands of long beards was passionately:

"Now that our two countries, Yan and Qin, have already signed contracts and formed allies. Qin is strong and weak, and our Yan state depends on many things. For the friendship between the two countries, the Qin king asked our country to send people to Qin as a qualifier, which is also the key to the friendship between the two countries' alliances. The current prince, Gongzi Kang, is extremely intelligent and goes to Qin as a qualifier. It is the meaning of the title, so please decide."

"Your Majesty, this is not true for the growing up doctor. The current prince's grandson, Prince Xi, is the grandson of King Yingji, Qin. If you ask Prince Xi to go to Qin for a charity, it is more appropriate not to have a relative in your relationship!"

The white-haired doctor, Jiang Qu, bowed to King Wucheng and said.

"The king, letting Mr. Kang go to Qin for responsibilities. This was proposed by the King of Qin himself. How can you distinguish between relatives and relatives and make this statement inappropriate?"

Gao Yang Jun Rongfu stood up and said.

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"Bold, no matter whether you are young master Xi or young master Ji Kang, how can you be noble in your status? How can you go to Qin to be a scoundrel?"

"I think of Qin's ancestors, but I am the one who leads my horse for my Ji family, but now I have asked my descendants of the Ji family to take the initiative to go to his family as a charity. We, the descendants of the Ji family, are ashamed of our ancestors!"

A white-haired minister, obviously a relative of the Ji family, jumped up and beat his chest and stamped his feet, bursting out to cry.

...

The court suddenly became noisy, and the two gangs of ministers attacked each other.

The tired King Wucheng sighed and his eyes drifted to the left side of the court.

I saw Gongsun Cao, the prime minister standing on the top of the left, standing on the top of all the officials, closing his eyes as if he was asleep.

King Wu Cheng had no choice but to "cough cough" twice, and turned to Gongsun Cao and asked:

"Gongsun Prime Minister, do you think how to resolve this matter?"

The noise in the court stopped suddenly, and the two gangs of ministers who were arguing also looked at Gongsun Cao together.

Gongsun Cao slowly opened his eyes, looked at the expected gaze of the two gangs of quarrels, and said:

"King, the old minister thinks that what you said makes sense!"

All the ministers cursed secretly, "Old Slips" and you said this means you didn't say it! But then I heard Gongsun Cao say:

"King, what the old minister wants to say is, no matter what other countries are today, I think of my royal family of Yan, as the authentic blood heir of the Zhou emperor, and has a respectable status. Although Qin is an ally, I only ask our country to send Prince Kang to Qin as a stake. Is it that our Yan State so humble now that his son takes the initiative to go to other countries as a stake?"

"If the old minister was allowed to go to Qin State during his prime minister, he would be allowed to go to Qin State alone. The old minister, I am sorry to the previous kings of Yan State, and it would be difficult for the princes in the world to block the long mouths of the princes! Are you right? Master Mibao."

"Oh, it's because of the squid belly of the millet, what the Prime Minister said."

Su Fu looked at Gongsun Cao and said slowly. But he was cursing in his heart:

"Old man, his eldest mother. You even killed one of the kings and had the face to be in the court. You publicly said sorry for the previous kings of Yan State. Do you have such a thick face? You old man, who dares to say anything in the court? Alas! That's good, after the King of Qin and the Crown Princess Ji Ying knew about it, you can't blame me."

But King Wucheng was obviously relieved and said loudly:

"What the Prime Minister said is to be in harmony with my heart. Qin requires our country to send people to Qin for unilateral affairs. Don't mention it in the future, ministers."

"No, the king is wise." The ministers bowed and accepted the order.

Gongsun Cao looked at Su Fu and sneered in his heart: "I know you are ambitious. But with me, you have to be a dragon and you have to be a tiger."

But he said to the millet belly in his mouth:

"Mr. Subao is also dedicated to the country and there is no need to blame him."

Then, bowed to King Wucheng:

"King, I have something to pay my respects."

"Prime Minister, please tell me."

"The king, some time ago, Guiqu and other ministers said that according to the provisions of the "Book of Zhou" of the country, the prince Ji Kang should be granted the fief, and the whole country's system should be given. I agree with it."

"When Changsun Xi was born, the former king had already granted him the title of Wudu Jun and divided the Wudu County to be his fief. The current prince Ji Kang has only two fiefs and a population of 100 households since his birth, which is not in line with the national system. Now, the five counties of Shanggu, Yuyang, Youbeiping, Liaoxi and Liaodong, which are set up in our Yan State, are all newly built counties. Except for the grace of the King Yuyang and the fiefs to his ministers, the other four counties can choose one or two of them and give them a fetter. Please beg the king to approve it."

King Wucheng also knew that this matter could not be delayed, so he nodded and said:

"What the Prime Minister said is, do you think where is the right place to divide the vassal?"

"The king, the old minister believes that the two counties in western Liao and eastern Liaoning can be the prince Ji Kang's fief."

Gongsun Cao said firmly.

"Your Majesty, no! Liaodong and western Liaoning have a vast territory. Just enthrone one. I think it's enough to enthrone a county in Liaodong, Prince Ji Kang."

Before Su Fu finished speaking, he heard a loud shout in his ear:

"Si Bun, what do you mean by this? Yes, Liaodong and western Liaoning have a vast territory, but I want to ask you: Liaodong and western Liaoning have a population of as many as one county in Wudu County? Liaodong and western Liaoning have a grain production of as many as one county in Wudu County?"

"No! What's more, there are many new Yi people in Liaodong and western counties, and external Di Hu is eyeing the people and the morale of the people is unstable. Now the prince Ji Kang is in his throne, so that he can shock Yi Hu, stabilize the people and the morale of the army."

"I'll ask you, if you ask your son Xi to go to Liaodong, western Liaoning, and your son Kang leads the Wudu county, are you willing? As a minister, you need to be public and be cautious in handling state affairs. Only in this way can you not let the king down and the people down. You must not be too selfish!"

"This...this..."

"The king, the old minister is the prime minister, and it is the heart of the public. As for how to enfeoff the prince Ji Kang? Please decide."

After saying that, the old man Gongsun Cao ignored it and stood there with a sweaty belly of millet on his head. He threw his sleeves, stood back to his original position, closed his eyes and rested.

King Wucheng looked at Su's belly and cursed in his heart: "Idiot."

Alas! Not the old man’s opponent yet!

He scolded Miu Fu, who was still standing there embarrassedly, and said, "Didn't you hear the prime minister's teachings? Why are you still standing?"

"promise."

King Wucheng stood up, looked at Gongsun Cao and the ministers, and said slowly:

"Come, draw an order."

After thinking about it, the prince Ji Kang was really upset during this period. He was quarreling around him every day in the court. He didn't like this grandson anyway. Besides, Liaodong and Liaoxi counties are also wilderness. If you give this prince, you can send it away as soon as possible.
Chapter completed!