On the day when Han Xu was executed, Zhao Kuo did not go to the scene to watch the execution, but summoned many of his confidants.

The fact that something like Qin spies appeared among Han Xu's confidant actually made Zhao Kuo quite alert.

Although Zhao Kuo has some forces left by his father, Zhao She, a father of Ma, was actually formed by Zhao Kuo himself. Who can guarantee that there must be no spies from Qin or even other countries?

Zhao Kuo warned to his confidants in front of him very sternly: "What each department needs to do next is to investigate himself strictly, and he must not let go of any small matter, and not let anyone who may be suspected of spy.

No matter how close he and you are, you should know that once you are merciless, what will be ruined will be our entire career. Do you understand?"

Regarding Zhao Kuo's order, several confidants naturally agreed.

After Zhao Kuo's instructions, he breathed a little relieved and looked around the confidants present.

Xu Li, the oldest retainer and Zhao Kuo's most trusted confidant, is now the priest of Wuxinjun's mansion and the highest in charge of the Nightingale system.

Guo Zong and Zhao Kuo are in charge of economic logistics related to ginseng, smuggling, weapon casting, etc., and are also the ones who can make money for Zhao Kuo the most.

Li Mu, the commander of Chiyou's army, and the strongest general under Zhao Kuo.

Li Si, Han Xuwei, the manager of specific affairs in Zhao Kuo's mansion, is also Zhao Kuo's two major aides, and is responsible for communicating with the academy.

In addition, there is also Zhou Shaofen who cannot show up, who is Zhao Kuo's biggest trump card in the officialdom.

There is also the high priest of the school palace, Jiu Xunqiu, who was secretly winning people's hearts for Zhao Kuo.

There is also the Mohist family's Fu Zhen secretly developing weapons and various things that represent advanced technology in later generations for Zhao Kuo.

Whether it is officialdom, money, weapon casting, ginseng, smuggling, culture, ideas, the army and even scientific research, Zhao Kuo's subordinates can be said to be inclusive of everything, and an extremely powerful force group with Zhao Kuo as the core has been formed.

After a look at this, even Zhao Kuo was quite surprised: "It turns out that my marquis' power is so powerful?"

It is no exaggeration to say that this is already a core team that can rule a country.

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath and said calmly: "Han Xuwei's death is of great significance to us, which means that we have removed the second stumbling block after Yu Xin and took another solid step towards seizing power.

This is the glory of this marquis, and it is also the glory of all of you here!"

Everyone present showed excited expressions on their faces. They and Zhao Kuo are now both prospering and losing. They are the people in the world who most hope that Zhao Kuo can ascend to the last throne.

Zhao Kuo coughed and said, "If you have any ideas about future plans, you can mention them now."

As the saying goes, everyone is full of firewood and fire. Everyone present is a famous figure in history books. Even as a time traveler, Zhao Kuo is willing to listen to these talented confidants' suggestions.

Xu Li said: "The lord, the minister thinks that the most important thing next is to take the position of prime minister into his hands, so that he can control the highest power with justification."

Zhao Kuo nodded slightly and said, "That's true, but the current Xiangbang Pingyuan Jun and this marquis are allies after all. If you directly rebel against Pingyuan Jun, this marquis will directly face the two major factions Pingyuan Jun and Wenxin Jun and Lin Xiangru.

So at present, this marquis is more inclined to wait for Pingyuan Jun to grow old naturally and then die.”

Although there is no specific date of Pingyuan Jun’s death in history, it is inferred from many historical records that Pingyuan Jun should have been in the past few years, and Lin Xiangru is the same.

Guo Zong said: "The lord, I think the ginseng business can continue, but the smuggling business of weapons and armor should be stopped. Now both Yan and Qi are already enemies of the Great Zhao in the future. It is no longer in our interests to continue smuggling weapons to them."

Zhao Kuo pondered for a moment, nodded very readily and said, "Then stop."

The reason why he smuggled back then was mainly because Zhao Kuo was really short of money at that time and he had to earn money no matter what money he had.

But now Zhao Kuo has hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land, tens of thousands of slaves, tens of thousands of households, plus the weapons smelting industry and the profits brought by ginseng, and the countless industries that Guo Zong secretly used various names to buy in Handan and Zhao State over the years. Now Zhao Kuo is a real daily wage of money and money?

That's really just a number.

Li Mu suggested: "Master, I have always said that I would expand Chiyou's army to 10,000 people. I think this matter can be put on the agenda now."

Zhao Kuo pondered for a moment and said, "This thing can be done, but it cannot be done with great fanfare.

Didn’t the Queen Mother give the staffing of 8,000 people before?

You can first expand to eight thousand people, and then train 4,000 cavalry in the name of four thousand entourages, a total of 12,000 cavalry. If everything goes well, continue to expand to 15,000 cavalry next year and the next year. Do you understand?"

It is useless to have money in this era. You still have to have your own troops to guarantee your future strength.

The next one to speak was Li Si, and Li Si said, "Master, I think there is no need for us to take the initiative to seize power, because although you are a member of the Zhao family, you are a minister after all. If you take the initiative to seize power, you will be accused of usurping the throne, which is actually not good for the reputation of the Master."

Zhao Kuo looked at Li Si and said, "Then what can you do?"

Li Si smiled and said, "My advice is actually very simple, that is, the lord will continue to fight for the Great Zhao and continue to gain more military achievements.

The Empress Dowager is now very afraid of the Lord, but she just needs the Lord to expand territory for the Great Zhao, so she has to always appoint the Lord to fight.

Lord, you will continue to fight and gain credit. Sooner or later, the Empress Dowager will be unable to bear it and attack you.

It would be natural for the Lord to fight back at that time. Everyone in the world knew that the Empress Dowager took the lead in trying to kill the Lord, so naturally he would not blame you."

Zhao Kuo thought for a while, nodded and said, "It does make some sense, so let's do it."

Li Si is worthy of being the prime minister in history who has been safe and stable under the command of Qin Shihuang for decades. This kind of black-hearted routine is also a set of tricks.

As for Han Fei, he said: "The lord, the minister has recently realized that there are no loopholes in the law of the Great Zhao, and I have decided to study it carefully and produce a brand new law, law, for the lord to use it in the future."

Zhao Kuo smiled and patted Han Fei on the shoulder: "Okay, your career seems the most inconspicuous, but it will be one of the most important foundations of the empire in the future.

Do it well, I support you!"
Chapter completed!