Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 135 Standing on Shang Yang's Shoulders

In the 16th year of the Qin Dynasty, a royal edict was issued.

"Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there have been more than [-] years of fighting, and the world has been fighting hard for a long time! I ascended the throne as the first emperor, and I should put the people first, recuperate and rehabilitate! Lighten the corvee and pay lightly, lighten the sentence and suspend the punishment!"

At the same time, more than a thousand officials carefully selected by the empire went to the six countries of Shandong to popularize the "New Qin Law", and at the same time cut taxes in all parts of the Great Qin by half.

These officials are proficient in Qin law and good at writing. In addition to managing the people, they also shoulder a major mission: to spread the ruling philosophy of the Great Qin to the world, and to recognize the Qin Empire spiritually.Let the people know the law and understand the law.

Along with the "New Qin Code", there is also a new tool - water grinding mill.

The water pile has existed since the Han Dynasty, that is, the human pounding of rice was changed to hydraulic rice pounding, and the river water flowed through the water wheel to turn the axle, and then the pestle was moved up and down to pound the rice.

The combination of the water pestle and the rice mill is the water pestle mill, and its principle is roughly the same. The lever is driven by water conservancy, and then the millstone is dragged to complete the rice grinding.

The inventor of this tool was Zu Chongzhi, a famous mathematician in the Southern Dynasties, who calculated pi to seven decimal places.

And the little childish slave was brought back from another time and space.

The promotion of the water mill has significantly improved the efficiency of farmers grinding rice, and the promotion of this tool is far stronger than the effect of forceful suppression.

Especially in Chu, the turbulent heart gradually sank, and began to slowly recognize the Qin Empire.

To be able to obtain such benefits, Xiao Zhinu has contributed a lot.

If it is true as recorded in history, after Qin Wangzheng became emperor, he quickly popularized the law, accompanied by heavy corvee, wouldn't the people complain a lot?

Zhangtai Palace.

The majestic palaces are like a city in the sky, showing the ambition and arrogance of the Qin Empire all the time.

Qin Wangzheng nodded in satisfaction, stroked the little child's forehead, and said lightly: "The blessings of the little child have benefited the people of the world, and I am very pleased!"

Zhao Gao didn't say any flattery, he just smiled slightly from the side.

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng stared into the distance with deep eyes, and said with a flick of his sleeve robe, "My grand plan is not only to ventilate heaven and earth, and connect all nine states, but to unite all people and pass it on forever!"

Although recuperating and recuperating, another thorny question followed - how should such a huge empire be governed so that all the people can be unified?

Whether to continue the old system of the Zhou royal family to appoint officials and govern the country through blood ties, or to build a brand new system by following the system of prefectures and counties that has been implemented in the mainland of Great Qin.

Qin Wangzheng will naturally choose the latter, but he also needs to discuss with the officials to see what the ministers think.

The next day.

Qin Wangzheng sat in the main hall, his eyes fixed, and a trace of hostility flashed in his eyes.

Shocked by the terrifying atmosphere, all the court officials nodded and remained silent.

Qin Wangzheng looked at the mountainous bamboo slips on the bronze case. After unfolding, he could clearly see the confrontation between the enfeoffment system and the county system.

Prime Minister Wang Wan advocated the system of enfeoffment, while Ting Wei Li Si advocated the system of prefectures and counties.

After Qin Wangzheng spoke, many courtiers finally spoke.

The first one to express his opinion was naturally the old prime minister, Kai, who pushed his old body, supported his body, and said in a trembling voice: "Is it a county or a feudal enfeoffment, I dare not make rash judgments, the old minister will support whatever the emperor says!"

The words touched Qin Wangzheng's heart, and Qin Wangzheng smiled slightly. When the emperor laughed out loud, all the officials also laughed loudly.

Kai is old, and the deadline is approaching. Naturally, he doesn't want to have disputes with Qin Wangzheng, and he doesn't want to participate in the government. He just hopes to live at home for the elderly.

If it weren't for the vital importance of the court meeting, Kai State would even complain about illness and not go to court.

The gentle atmosphere prevailed in the hall, but it was quickly broken by Wang Wan. Wang Wan cheerfully picked up the wine glass, walked to the front of the hall, and bowed deeply.

Qin Wangzheng already knew Wang Wan's attitude, and glanced at Wang Wan from the corner of his eye, his eyes were full of evil spirits, but Wang Wan didn't observe at all, and said to himself: "Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties all feudal soil to build a country, sending princes Therefore, feuding soil and building a country is the foundation of the country's long-term stability!"

"The reason why the Zhou Dynasty was in turmoil was because the vassal states of the opposite sex sought personal gain from it and opposed the Zhou royal family."

"Therefore, I suggest that in the remote areas of Yan, Zhao, and Chu, it is not appropriate to set up kingdoms with foreign surnames. Your Majesty, please appoint princes to guard them!"

Unexpectedly, Wang Wan's three sentences attracted the support of many courtiers. In their eyes, continuing the enfeoffment system is the key to the long-term stability of the country.

Most of these courtiers are scholars from the six kingdoms of Shandong. They did not completely deny the prefectures and counties, but decided to adopt the parallel system of prefectures and states.

But in the eyes of Qin Wangzheng, their thinking is too broad and their minds are completely rigid.

Only Li Si remained awake, and noticed that Qin Wangzheng's face was not happy or angry, so he stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I thought that the prime minister, as a veteran of the Great Qin Dynasty, must have high opinions in front of civil and military officials, but I didn't expect to say such vulgar words!"

As soon as they heard the vulgar words, there was a murderous intent in the eyes of everyone, and there was anger rising in the brows.

If it wasn't for Qin Wangzheng sitting upright on the emperor's couch, they would have rushed up to fight Li Si.

Li Si put his body in a dignified manner, cupped his hands and said, "King Wen of Zhou entrusted many of his sons to be princes, and there are many with the same surname."

"When the kinship of the descendants is gradually estranged, they attack each other like enemies, and the princes compete to fight and attack, and the emperor of Zhou can't stop it."

"Therefore, it can be seen that if the enfeoffment system is followed in the lands of Yan, Zhao, and Chu, wouldn't it mean repeating the mistakes of the Zhou royal family, and it would be better if the prefectures and counties are unified!"

After all, Qin Wangzheng's brows eased, his solemn expression gradually improved, and the words "Li Siye, who knows my heart!" also hung on Qin Wangzheng's lips.

Under the repeated questioning of Wang Wan and other officials, Li Si argued one by one, and his words were so sharp that even the doctors from the Shandong princes were reprimanded by Li Si, but he couldn't find the slightest point of rebuttal, so he could only say stubbornly: "Li Si I hope His Majesty will think twice about the words of Wang Wan and his family!"

In the court hall, everyone's eyes were cast on Qin Wangzheng, waiting for his final decision.

But Qin Wangzheng tossed his sleeves and said loudly: "Don't discuss this matter again, retreat from the court!"

Only Li Si was left behind, and all the officials knew it well. It seemed that the county system was what Qin Wangzheng had in mind.

Li Si resigned from office when he was young, and visited Xunzi to learn how to govern the country. After saying goodbye to Xunzi, he took the initiative to join Qin Wangzheng.

Coming from a poor family, he has always wanted to work for Qin and do some great things!

And there is also a towering tower in his heart, which is Shang Yang.

Since Qin's Shang Yang's Reform, after a series of reforms, the people of Qin have been incorporated into the operation of the country, and Qin has risen from a small country of Rong and Di to a great power.

And Li Si naturally wanted to follow Shang Yang's example. When Qin Wangzheng boasted that Li Si "has a long-term vision and deep thoughts", Li Si smiled lightly, waved his hand slightly and said: "If I say that I see farther than others, it is because I stand on the side of Shang Yang. shoulders!"

(End of this chapter)