Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 136
Although Wang Wan and the scholars from the Six Kingdoms of Shandong advocated the parallel operation of prefectures and states, they did not intend to restore them like the royal nobles of the Six Kingdoms, but for the long-term peace and stability of the country.

After all, since he became prime minister, Wang Wan has implemented the ideas of "Lu's Spring and Autumn" in Qin State, based on Huang Lao's techniques.

Wang Wan had been Lu Buwei's disciple in his early years, and he was deeply influenced by Lu Buwei in establishing the country. He knew that it was difficult for one person to convince the Qin king's government, so he joined forces with the doctors in the court to persuade the emperor.

Wang Wan has always been prudent, and has written many times that he must proceed gradually and not make drastic reforms.

Li Si nodded frequently. Even if it was possible for the government to select officials, the Six Kingdoms of Shandong had always used a bureaucratic society based on blood relations.

It would be a bit reckless to popularize the prefecture and county system across the country rashly, and it may be opposed by the nobles of the six countries.

Therefore, Qin Wangzheng needs to consider carefully, and cannot let go of any details. This is exactly what Qin Wang's political leaders discussed with Li Si.

Qin Wangzheng put a mountain of bamboo slips in front of Li Si, and sighed helplessly: "Most of the important officials in the court don't understand my sufferings, and most of them regard the feudal princes as right, and the counties and counties as the wrong!"

They all have different opinions. Wang Wan and the doctors from the Six Kingdoms of Shandong are all based on Lu Xue; while most of the nobles in the court believe that the system of prefectures and counties is conducive to continuing the bloodline.

The views of Wang Jian, Yang Duanhe and others are that the system of prefectures and counties is for the strategy of wartime, and once the world of great struggle is over, it is still prudent to build a country with land.

Lord Changping and Lord Changwen wrote admonishing letters: "Nowadays the feudal lords have just been broken, the world has been settled, and the undercurrent of restoration is still surging. The three places of Yan, Qi and Chu are remote and difficult to govern, and Xianyang is beyond reach."

"It should follow the example of the feudal system of dividing and ruling, enfeoffing the emperor's sons as vassals of the country, guarding remote borders, and stabilizing the world."

Li Si looked at the bamboo slips together, and except for a few officials who supported them, they basically opposed the county system.

A hint of ferocity flashed in Li Si's eyes, and he said coldly: "Your Majesty has conquered the universe, encompassed the four seas, wiped out the Liuhe, and swept across the eight wastelands. He has the virtue of three emperors and has surpassed the five emperors."

"However, it is easy to conquer a country, but difficult to defend it! There are nine states in the world with different situations and customs, making it difficult to rule them all under one roof."

"There is the bold and bold Yanzhao culture in the north, the romantic and unrestrained Chu culture in the south, and the graceful and elegant Qi culture in the east. They are all incompatible with the people of the old Qin. Governing together and implementing the county system is even more difficult!"

Qin Wangzheng's eyes were fierce and murderous, he glanced at Li Si with icy eyes, and said coldly: "Could it be that Tingwei also wants to follow the ancient system?"

Li Si stepped back three times in fright.Stepping forward, almost falling, he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I have no such intention!"

"The enfeoffment system is only for temporary stability, and it is difficult to maintain long-term stability. The system of prefectures and counties is of great benefit!"

"First, counties and counties can make farming and rivers unobstructed, which is good for the economy; second, the system of counties and counties centralizes power, which is good for politics; third, there is no need to worry about hoarding private soldiers in peripheral areas, which is good for the military."

"Fourth, the national system is unified, it is convenient to unite the hearts of the people, which is beneficial to the hearts of the people; fifth, the selection of talents and talents, replacing the appointment of blood, is beneficial to culture"

The four points of benefits made Qin Wangzheng feel overwhelmed after hearing this, and immediately became cruel, and said coldly: "The system of prefectures and counties must be implemented, and there must be no trace of feudal pedantry!"

"Ting Wei is fully responsible for this time, and the lonely king will be your backing, clearing away all obstacles for you!"

Qin Wangzheng put down his arrogance and took Li Si's hand. For a moment, he had mixed feelings, and mixed emotions came to his heart.

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng lowered his posture, bowed deeply to Li Si, and used the words passed down from his ancestors: "Sir, teach me!"

Li Si did not dare to accept such a great gift from Qin Wangzheng, and quickly knelt down, with a line of clear tears hanging from the corner of his eyes, dripping down his cheeks and onto the corner of his clothes, and said sincerely, "Your Majesty is like a green mountain, and I am like a pine and cypress.

After a brief conversation between the two, Qin Wangzheng became more determined in his mind.

Although later dynasties continued to criticize the tyranny of Qin Wangzheng, they still continued the prefecture and county system, evolving from local decentralization to a centralized system with strong stems and weak branches, which laid a solid foundation for the local administrative system of more than 2000 years later.

Even the current provincial and county system is the epitome of the county system.

It can be seen that the promotion of the county system is very important!
Qin Wangzheng's eyes were cold and fierce.

A strong killing intent permeated the main hall, Zhao Gao trembled, as if facing an abyss.

Qin Wangzheng's eyes were fierce and his voice was like an ice cellar: "According to Wang Wan's advice, the hometown of Qin and the lands of Han, Zhao and Wei will be governed by the system of prefectures and counties, while the lands of Yan, Zhao and Chu will be enfeoffed."

"One country, two systems, how absurd is it?"

What's more, the former kings of the Qin State had already practiced the parallel system of prefectures and states.

In the reign of King Huiwen, after occupying Bashu, he directly led Bashu with royal ministers for nearly a hundred years, which was almost the same as feudal princes.

In the reign of King Zhao, there was Ranghou who governed Taodi.

At the beginning of the Qin Dynasty, Chengjiao also governed Taiyuan on his behalf.

But in the end, the royal ministers rebelled, Ranghou took power, and Cheng Jiao and Fan Yuqi conspired to usurp the throne.

Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the world's rituals and music have collapsed in the past 500 years, and the earthenware cauldrons are thundering.

Usage and changes are the general trend.

The feudal princes split the land and divided the country, leading to continuous wars and turbulence in the world. Only by uniting the world can we stop the situation of frequent conquests and conflicts for more than [-] years.

In today's world, if feudal feudal lords are really practiced, it is tantamount to replanting the root of division and rule, abandoning China's more than [-] years of exploration and returning to the old road.

Qin Wangzheng clapped the big bronze case, and said sharply: "Within ten days, I will draw up an edict to implement the system of prefectures and counties in the world!"

After all, Qin Wangzheng rose up and led fifty Zhonglang guards to the harem. He met the eight princes one after another and told them that Qin would follow the law of Shang Jun and implement the enfeoffment system. The eight princes bowed down They all exclaimed in unison: "Father, the emperor made a clear decision!"

Ten days later, after several discussions between Li Si and Qin Wangzheng, Qin Wangzheng nodded slightly.

Li Si's ideas coincided with Qin Wangzheng's. The next day, Qin Wangzheng drafted an edict: "One rule will make you strong. Divide the government and you will perish. One rule will prosper. Centralization of power is the foundation of the country's long-term stability!"

"Prefectures and counties are governed together, and then the central government issues orders uniformly, and local governments are responsible for executing them. From now on, the people should think of the world and the Chinese nation as their foundation!"

"From now on, feudalism is abolished and the country is divided into 36 counties. County governors and county magistrates are appointed by the central government."

Five days after the edict was issued, Qin Wangzheng selected officials in the court and went to the 36 counties to appoint officials.
It was difficult for Qin Wangzheng to calm down his chaotic mood, and the establishment of counties and counties would cause fluctuations, but Qin Wangzheng still held firm to his inner thoughts.

This approach is like Shang Yang's reform, and people will die for it. However, Shang Yang's reform has a remarkable effect, and the six generations of kings have witnessed it.

I should imitate Qin Xiaogong, abolish the feudal system, establish prefectures and counties, and implement new laws.
After Qin Wangzheng crossed one item off the task list, a mechanical sound came from Qin Wangzheng's mind.

[Ding, the little slave is going to travel, please host prepare the luggage for the little slave! 】

(End of this chapter)