Qin Dynasty: Sword Asks the Bright Moon

"Your Majesty, the talents who belong to the Qin State now are not only the people of the original Qin State, but also the people of Zhao." Yang Ming said.

"What do you mean?" Qin Wangzheng looked serious after hearing this. He knew that Yang Ming was very good at government affairs. At this time, Yang Ming took the initiative to talk to him about government affairs. Naturally, he wanted to listen carefully to what Yang Ming had. Good advice.

The Imperial Guard's Mansion, Yang Ming's only and perfect work in government affairs, still held a lot of weight in Qin Wangzheng's heart.

"Nowadays, most of Zhao's most energetic young people and most capable men in their prime of life are among Zhao's surrendered troops. It can be said that the best of Zhao's land is among them." Yang Mingdao.

"To attack the State of Yan, we can select 10,000 elites from these surrendered troops as the vanguard of the attack on Yan. This is both a combat process and a screening process. During the combat process, we can select those who can serve us The talents used by the Qin State can come, and after the Yan State is pacified, they can seize the lands and houses of the powerful people in the Yan State. As a reward, they will be given to those who have made meritorious service in the war, so that they can buy a family property in the land of Yan and become the leader of our Qin State. The foundation of Yan's rule." Yang Ming said.

"Seize the land and houses of the powerful? Wouldn't this arouse the resistance of the people of Yan? If this aspect is not a problem, then why not also implement this strategy in Zhao?" Qin Wangzheng asked.

How to deal with the problem of the powerful people after the destruction of the Six Kingdoms has always been a headache for the Qin Dynasty. If they were to be destroyed directly, it would inevitably cause violent resistance. But if it was left to its own devices, then what was the purpose of the Qin State's hard work in attacking and destroying the Six Kingdoms?

In addition, what Yang Ming just said about enfeoffing land and houses to many soldiers made Qin Wangzheng wary. Although the great cause of conquering the six kingdoms has only taken the first step, it is still unclear whether the world will continue to follow the Zhou Kingdom in the future. When the enfeoffment system was established at the beginning, Qin Wangzheng had already made a decision, that is, the world that belonged to him could no longer have enfeoffments, but could only be counties and counties.

In this world, there can only be one ruler. The Qin State attacked and destroyed other countries, not only for the power of Qin King, but also to end the five hundred years of turmoil and war in the world caused by the feudal system.

But Yang Ming proposed to enfeoff the land and houses. He had such an idea at this time. Then when the world is unified, will he think about enfeoffing the world?

For ministers like Yang Ming, enfeoffment is naturally the best thing, but that is not what Qin Wangzheng wants to see.

"The State of Yan is different from the State of Zhao. There are many brave and brave people in the State of Zhao, so we should mainly appease them. As for the State of Yan? The State of Yan has never been known for its bravery." Yang Mingdao.

It is said that Yan and Zhao have many generous and tragic people. In the current era, the State of Yan still takes more advantage of the State of Zhao. Eight hundred years of inertia has made the State of Yan exude an aura of decadence from top to bottom. Only Only when the conflict between the empire and the northern nomads reached its peak, Yandi, which has always been responsible for the frontline task of fighting against the nomads' intrusion, would truly fit that sentence, but that is not now.

"What about the enfeoffment?" Qin Wangzheng asked, this was the issue he was most concerned about.

"It's not about enfeoffment, it's about land and houses." Yang Ming, who knew how sensitive the issue of enfeoffment was, stressed.

"How to deal with the officials' affairs?" Qin Wangzheng asked.

"The little power is left unchecked, and the big power is in the hands." Yang Ming said, this was also his test.

After Qin unified the world, its exploitation of the people became more and more serious, which became one of the main reasons for the destruction of the country. Of course, a large part of the reason was due to Qin's endless external expansion and large-scale engineering labor. But there is also a reason for the rapid exaggeration of the ranks of officials.

The world only thinks that Qin's laws are strict, but they don't know that for Qin's laws to be so strict, a huge official system is needed to support its operation. Therefore, the empire needs to support this official system, and the resources it consumes are also a Huge numbers.

In the world at this time, only the Qin State was able to cultivate such a large and regular group of officials in this distant era. In the far west, it was not until modern times that such a bureaucratic system began to be established. The difference can be seen It's very intriguing.

In the current era, in a less advanced agricultural society, the value it can create cannot support the grand plan of the Qin Dynasty. There are only four horses, but they are forced to pull the imperial frame of the Qin Dynasty plan. If you don't want to be exhausted, you can only kick your legs.

Yang Ming brought his thoughts that had run away back to reality. If possible, Yang Ming still wanted to avoid the war that swept the world and left the entire country in ruins. It was more cruel than the melee between the seven countries for more than two hundred years. There is a huge war coming.

Of course, this is not because Yang Ming is so loyal to the Qin Dynasty. It is simply because Yang Ming does not want the world to be turbulent again. In war, people are really killed, especially after the collapse of the empire, there is no restraint and no control. A bottomless war.

If Qin could shoulder the mission of an empire, why would it need another empire?

"How can you let the small power go unchecked and keep the big power in your hands?" Qin Wangzheng asked.

"The bottom level governs the local area, and the power of counties and counties belongs to their hands. In addition to financial and military power with taxation as the core, other rights can be appropriately delegated." Yang Mingdao.

"Power?" Qin Wangzheng pondered. Although Yang Ming's words were simple, the information contained in them was quite rich. Even he had to think about it carefully.

"If your Majesty feels uneasy, you can actually try the land of Yan State first." Yang Ming said.

"Reason?" Qin Wangzheng asked bluntly.

"Yan Di is located on the border and its own strength is weak. Even if it causes any changes, it will not cause too much turmoil. The army can be easily wiped out." Yang Ming said.

"That's true, please explain it to me in detail." Qin Wangzheng said with a thought, Yan State, as Yang Ming said, is a place that can be tossing, because the backlash there is too small, unlike Zhao State. A place like this could accidentally cause turmoil that even the Qin State would be prepared to prepare for.

While Yang Ming and Qin Wangzheng were discussing the issue, Zhao Ji, who was still observing the former residence with great interest, had come to the window, put her arm on the window frame that had been wiped fresh, and looked at the yard with interest. scene.

This is not a palace, but it does make Zhao Ji feel a bit like home. The house can reproduce the appearance of the past, but time cannot pass after all. If I could have met you here more than 20 years ago, what would have happened? How great. Zhao Ji, whose thoughts had wandered away unknowingly, was thinking randomly in her unconscious mind, which actually made her find some fun.

Watching Yang Ming and Qin Wangzheng talking about things she didn't understand, Zhao Ji didn't feel the passage of time. When Yang Ming and Qin Wangzheng stopped discussing, Zhao Ji suddenly realized that time had passed. It had been two full hours, and she didn't feel tired even after standing.

"It seems that I have underestimated you, Captain of the Guards, after all. In addition to war, you are also suitable for the court. In the future, Captain of the Guards may be able to serve as the right prime minister." Qin Wangzheng said with a good mood. , he realized that there were really many secrets in Yang Ming, and it seemed that they could give him a little surprise all the time.

Just the insights Yang Ming showed in the conversation just now, let alone whether those things are really useful, just those insights would surpass most people of this era. Even if Yang Ming is not martial, he is just His words were enough for Qin Wangzheng to treat him in a high position. Didn't you see that he valued Han Fei?

Although Han Fei was a great man and his name was passed down to all generations, Yang Ming was the one who could surpass Han Fei because Yang Ming stood on the shoulders of many people like Han Fei.

"You, Prime Minister, can't do this." Yang Ming said with a hearty smile. The Qin State respects You, and Prime Minister You is the real head of the civil service. Its internal operating system is almost like a small court, corresponding to power. It is government affairs with no end in sight. Instead of burying himself among the slips and slips, Yang Ming would rather bury himself in the gentle countryside.

Moreover, having too much power may not be a good thing for Yang Ming. At this time, Qin Wangzheng was in a good mood because Yang Ming opened up a new world. He said such words in a state of excitement, but could Yang Ming take these words seriously?

Of course not. When Qin Wangzheng calms down, he will consider more things. Then he will naturally change his mind at that time. At that time, Qin Wangzheng will also have to consider the balance of the court.

"Captain of the Guards does not need to be self-effacing." The topic had just ended. Qin Wangzheng had already addressed Yang Ming as Captain of the Guards. Isn't this some kind of subconscious thought of Qin Wangzheng.

"My wish is to fight with the long sword in my hand so that I can enjoy a lifetime of wealth. Life is limited, but enjoyment is endless." Yang Mingdao.

"This is not something that a guard captain at his age should think about." Qin Wangzheng said with a smile, are you having fun? What a tacky pursuit.

After chatting casually for a few words, Yang Ming stood up and left. Of course, there was a slightly resentful look in Zhao Ji's eyes, but what could Yang Ming do in front of Qin Wangzheng?

However, compared to when he came, there was already a slender and somewhat exquisite figure beside Yang Ming, it was Snow Girl.

"Xue'er, you shouldn't be here at this time." Yang Ming said to Xue Nu walking beside him. He could probably guess what Xue Nu was thinking, but while Xue Nu was thinking about Yang Ming, how could Yang Ming not think about it? Yuki-onna considered.

For many things, even if there are good reasons, it is still difficult to completely convince yourself. This is the case with Xue Nu's mother.

"I only have one reason why I shouldn't be here, but I have multiple reasons why I should be here. Brother, do you want to hear it?" Yang Ming's concern for the Snow Girl naturally knew, but there were some things she had to do.

"You have really grown up." Yang Ming looked at the snow girl in front of him. The small ball had already stretched out.