As he spoke, he stood up shakily with the help of a cane.
He bowed to everyone and said, "But this is a matter of national importance. You must not be limited by the selfish desires of your own clan. You must fight hard and believe in the Prime Minister. You can use the new land to feed more people for our Dali! Regardless of whether the people's surname is Zhao or not, they are worthy of our lifelong protection!"
He glanced at everyone with a complicated expression.
Then, with the help of his son, he left the meeting hall.
The Zhao family members were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
They felt a tightness in their chest.
When the decision was made to go to war, the Zhao family was full of fighting spirit.
It’s still high now.
But there is a feeling of being aggrieved.
Everyone knew that Zhao Ying said this intentionally. The elders in the clan had caused dissatisfaction among many young people because of several wrong decisions, so they subconsciously rejected this statement.
But think about it carefully.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you said!
Among the many families, the Zhao family did benefit the most, but compared with the huge potential of New World, it can only be said to be a pale in comparison.
We conquered so much vast land, but we can only drink soup.
The military rank was promoted.
Military pay also became more generous.
However, the administrative power of any city did not fall into the hands of the royal family, and they could only get a portion of the dry tax dividends.
If things go on like this, even this part of the dividends will inevitably be gradually compressed.
The actual benefits that the Zhao family received were not even as much as those ordinary people.
Those Mohists who came from humble backgrounds could obtain official positions simply by building a house or raising a wall with mud.
The people also got good farmland and houses, and they could get handsome rewards for repairing roads in their spare time.
And the children of Zhao.
If one wants to obtain the position of a military officer in the city, military merit alone is not enough, but one must actually obtain approval from the academy?
What’s the difference between this and begging on your knees?
Everyone has to admit it.
Everyone in the Zhao family was furious. After this battle, if the Zhao family still didn't get the biggest piece of meat, they would have to ask for an explanation.
Here.
It is true that Zhao Ying instigated the incident.
But it is also the true thought in the hearts of every Zhao family member.
Zhao Ying walked very slowly. Although he had already left the meeting hall, he could still hear the noise inside.
Listening to the angry discussions of the crowd, he couldn't help but smile.
With the help of his son.
He returned to his residence.
The moment he stepped through the gate, his body, which had always been hunched in the eyes of outsiders, quickly became upright again.
His cloudy eyes regained their clarity, flashing with a frightening cold light.
He was originally an old and frail man, but in the blink of an eye he turned into an ambitious old general.
"Dad! You are really good at it!"
Zhao Ben smiled faintly beside him.
Zhao Ying sneered: "It's not that my father is smart, but that Zhao Ji and his son are too stupid. They are obsessed with reforming the law, but they don't care about the lives of the royal family members. What's even more ridiculous is that some young people in the royal family are so stupid that they want to help him implement the reform.
But it’s not too late for them to wake up now!
Zhao Ji and his son, it's time for them to face backlash!"
Zhao Ben nodded in agreement, but after a moment of silence, he said, "But I feel that the current level is not enough!"
It is indeed not enough.
Like the rotten wood piled up on the mountain.
Although the internal temperature is not low, it still needs a mountain thunder to ignite it.
Zhao Ying looked stern and patted his shoulder heavily, "Ben'er! This time you are Zhao Ning's deputy general. Zhao Ji wants Zhao Ning to establish his prestige, but isn't this a good opportunity for you to establish your prestige?
Remember! You must go all out this time!
Never allow a single Di cavalryman to enter the new territory.
But under this premise, we should fight as fiercely as possible! "
Zhao Ben's expression changed: "But this time, we have to follow Zhao Ning's command. If he doesn't give me this opportunity..."
Zhao Ying shook his head: "Impossible! The Di army is not weak. They are coming with great momentum this time. How can a few mud walls stop them? As long as we reach the open terrain, it will be a life-and-death fight. There will be no sophisticated tactics at all.
This time, not only will you be beaten more badly.
The elite descendants of the Zhao family who go with you will all be beaten more severely.
The more miserable the better!
When necessary.
It doesn’t matter if a few people die!
In this situation, even if it was caused by a slight tactical oversight, no one will blame you as long as you don't let the Di cavalry in.
If Zhao Ji is sensible, he will lavishly reward you and the entire Zhao family.
If he still insists on thinking about his bear reform.
Just prepare to bear the wrath of the entire Zhao family!
Fight well!
As long as you perform well this time, the title of Marquis of Changping will be yours!
And he is... the Marquis of Changping who still retains real power and fiefdom!"
A few words.
This made Zhao Ben feel very excited.
Ever since Zhao Ji started to push for reforms, there has been a lot of panic among the Zhao family's top brass.
Because of the previous example of Gan State, the real power of the nobles has been gradually weakened since Gan State implemented the county system.
As executive power is gradually weakened.
The fiefdom gradually became a mere name.
In the Zhao clan, there is a marquis and two earls, all of whom have their own fiefdoms. They don't want to repeat the same mistake and go from being local tyrants to being subjects of the royal family.
Zhao Ben was Zhao Ying's eldest son, but not his legitimate son.
The question of succession should not be considered.
However, Zhao Ben's eldest son had died, leaving only the youngest son, Zhao Kuo. Originally, even the youngest son should have inherited the title of marquis. However, Zhao Kuo began to question his father, Zhao Ying, because of his trip to the tomb.
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