Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 134 Every year is like today [6k second update, please subscribe]

Chen Zhan almost rolled on the ground with laughter. He reluctantly leaned on the table next to him to sit still: "No, I said Zhao'er, why don't you want to get married?"

Chen Zhao was born in the eleventh year of King Huiwen, and is now the fifth year of King Zhaoxiang.

Now that he is twenty-one years old and is about to reach the age of crowning, it is natural for him to get married.

Start a family and start a business, start a family and start a business.

These words are not empty words.

Chen Zhao scratched his head. He didn't know why he was so resistant to this matter. He just looked at Chen Zhan and said, "Uncle Wu, aren't you married?"

Chen Zhan shrugged his shoulders and said, "The reason why I didn't get married is because I said at the beginning that I would never have a family until I broke up with the Xiongnu."

"And I have several older brothers. I am just the youngest child of the second generation of the Chen family."

"The four brothers have dozens of children, many of whom are idle for me."

"Also - although I have never been married, there are always people around me."

"It won't be a big deal if Mrs. Chen raises me a romantic second son."

"But what about you?"

Chen Zhan sighed, poured a glass of wine for Chen Zhao and said, "You are the eldest son of the third generation of the Chen family. Look at the current situation, the Chen family needs the next generation."

There was a deep tone in his voice: "After all, our king's child has been born."

Yes.

Just this spring, at a very warm time, Ying Ji's eldest son "Ying Zhu" was born.

Chen Zhao's expression changed slightly. He looked at Chen Zhan in front of him and said, "What do you mean?"

Chen Zhan sneered, and then said: "Part of the reason why your father urged you is to worry about you and care about you, but the other part is probably the same."

"Brother, he has always been cautious and calm. Since his father passed away, he has become a little "arrogant" for some reason. Perhaps he wants to continue the glory of the three generations of the Chen family? So he wants your child to be born as soon as possible, and then in Stay with Yingzhu when you can."

"This is why eldest brother asks you to get married as soon as possible."

Having said this, Chen Zhan paused for a moment, and then said: "But actually, that's not the problem."

Chen Zhan sighed and said, "Since my father passed away, my eldest brother has been very concerned about the inheritance of our family."

He hesitated for a moment, but after all he did not express the thought in his heart. Perhaps he was afraid that the person in front of him would be worried after hearing this.

Chen Zhao felt a little helpless: "Actually, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that I haven't met the right one."

He stretched out and leaned against the wall. He held a roll of bamboo in his hand and read slowly: "But I'm afraid what my father wants won't come true. This king of ours is not an economical person." lamp."

"How could he not see what Chen was thinking?"

Chen Zhan also sighed.

In fact, with Chen Shen's talent and caution, how could he not have thought of this?

just

He thought of the conversation he secretly overheard between Chen Shen and that "Bian Que", and a slightly worried look appeared in his eyes.

If Chen Zhan doesn't get married, I'm afraid Chen Shen won't be able to wait for the birth of the fourth generation of the Chen family.

In the autumn of King Zhaoxiang's fifth year, towards the end, the army of Emperor Zhou finally arrived at the border between Zhou and Qin. The two armies formed a very serious formation.

Sima Cuo stood there and looked at the basically shapeless army in the distance with a look of confusion on his face.

Will this kind of army go to war with Qin?

When we fought in the past, we never felt that the armies of the Six Nations were this bad?

But when they fought, Sima Cuo suddenly discovered a problem, that is, these armies were indeed inferior. And not ordinary inferior.

Emperor Zhou was tricked.

Although each of the six countries lent more than 10,000 soldiers to Emperor Zhou, these more than 10,000 soldiers were not only old, weak, sick and disabled, but also old oilmen without any fighting ability.

Not long after the battle between the two armies, Emperor Zhou's army quickly collapsed.

There were even a lot of deserters.

The number of deserters accounted for 30 to 40% of the total number of Zhou Emperor's troops, and the remaining 60 to 70% either surrendered after a very simple resistance, or they had lost their ability to fight despite wanting to fight.

This battlefield ended so quickly that no one expected.

Emperor Zhou was even captured by Qin.

The kings of the six kingdoms seemed not to care, but in fact they were staring at this place in their hearts, waiting to see the good show between Qin and Emperor Zhou.

However, this good show ended before it even started.

The King of Qin said that although he was in compliance with the etiquette of conquering Bangzhou, Bangzhou was unkind to Qin, but Qin could not be unjust to Bangzhou, even if Bangzhou borrowed troops from the six countries to launch an unjust war against Qin.

Although King Zhou was defeated, he was still the co-lord of the world. How could he suffer such humiliation?

Therefore, the King of Qin personally issued an edict, ordering Sima Cuo to release the Emperor of Zhou and send the Emperor back to "Gong". This was a greater humiliation for the Emperor of Zhou, but in the eyes of historians from various countries, this was the result of the Qin Dynasty. What a benevolent and righteous act for the country!

The emperor of Bangzhou first launched an unjust war, destroying the already endangered "Zhou Rites" and laying down the last straw on the "Zhou Rites" that was about to collapse.

The ceremony truly collapsed at this moment.

In such a situation, no matter what kind of counterattack Qin makes, it is okay and normal!

But Qin didn’t!

Countless historians began to advocate the benevolence and righteousness of Qin————

Of course, some historians believe that although King Qin was canonized as a "king" by the Emperor of Zhou and stood side by side with King Zhou, he was still a minister of Zhou.

Even if the king is unjust to his ministers, the ministers cannot treat the Emperor of Zhou like this.

However, although there is such a sound, it is not loud.

This is partly due to the contributions of the kings of the Six Kingdoms, because they did not want to have such a "blame" on themselves in the future.

Zhangtai Palace

Ying Ji looked at Chen Shen doubtfully, and asked with curiosity on his face: "Shangqing, why did you let Emperor Zhou go and send him back to "Gong"? Shouldn't he be killed and then occupy Bangzhou's territory?" The last piece of land?"

Chen Shen smiled slightly, with a slightly inexplicable look on his face.

"Your Majesty, is the reputation of benevolence and righteousness useful?"

Ying Ji nodded: "Of course it's useful, but didn't I say before that it's no longer in line with this era?"

The smile on Chen Shen's face became even bigger: "Your Majesty, the name of benevolence and righteousness is suitable for any era, as long as you are not bound by the "name of benevolence and righteousness"."

"Now that we have escaped from the prison we created before, why not give ourselves a chance?"

He narrowed his eyes and revealed his new plan.

"Put Emperor Zhou back, and then bribe the chamberlain around Emperor Zhou to keep encouraging him in his ears, saying that this failure was not the fault of Emperor Zhou, but the fault of the kings of the six countries."

"It was they who lent old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers to Emperor Zhou, which led to Emperor Zhou's failure and directed the resentment in Emperor Zhou's heart towards the Six Nations."

Ying Ji thought for a moment and then said, "What the Lord said is right."

He shook his head and sighed: "People always find reasons for their own failures. If there is a suitable reason in front of him, he will definitely hint to himself in this way, thereby deceiving himself."

Chen Shen stroked his palms and said with a smile: "But people are always bullies and afraid of the strong. The Emperor of Zhou did not dare to resent Qin. He only dared to resent other people who did not make him feel afraid."

"Such as the Six Nations."

Ying Ji touched his chin, rubbed the smooth surface, and then said: "After that, I can also bewitch the kings of the six countries."

"Didn't the Emperor Zhou write an "IOU" to borrow grain and grass from the six countries?"

"But the current Emperor Zhou certainly can't afford it. Since he can't afford it, let's use other things to repay it."

"For example, a "king" who is canonized by the Eight Classics."

Although Ying Ji was still young at this time, he already had some of the essence of the Great Demon King. He had mastered the various overt and secret struggles between the king and the king without anyone's guidance.

"After being crowned king, can the peace between the countries continue?"

Ying Ji pushed the black piece on the chessboard in front of him slightly forward: "Don't they really have the idea of ​​dominating the world?"

"There just wasn't the right opportunity."

Chen Shen looked at Ying Ji and said, "In two years, it will be time to hold an alliance meeting. How about we propose that this alliance meeting be held in Gong?"

"That's when."

Ying Ji and Chen Shen looked at each other, and both saw the glint and calculation in the other's eyes, and immediately laughed.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha--"

Ying Ji sometimes felt that although he liked his current teacher very much, sometimes he really regretted not letting Chen Shen become his teacher.

After all, his and Chen Shen's personalities sometimes seem very similar.

He said with emotion: "In the past two years, I have to work hard to serve as a minister!"

"When my father was still alive, he started to prepare a secret intelligence network organization. This organization was not really established until last year. However, Gu has never been able to find a suitable person in charge."

Ying Ji leaned forward slightly, and then said: "It just so happens that the position of Prime Minister is also vacant now. Why don't you take the position of Right Prime Minister and be in charge of this organization at the same time?"

Chen Shen paused for a moment, and then said: "I am willing to serve the king."

"I just don't know, what is the name of this organization?"

Ying Ji chuckled and said softly: "Black Ice Platform!"

The famous Black Ice Platform in history appeared at this time.

In the winter of the fifth year of King Zhaoxiang, the emperor returned to Gong.

Sima Cuo relied on his meritorious service in this battle to raise his title again. Now he has been awarded the 18th degree, and will soon reach the 19th degree.

Emperor Gong's bedroom

Emperor Zhou sat there with a gloomy look on his face. He looked at the four envelopes of silk placed on the table in front of him, and water could almost drip from his gloomy face. He had just returned to "Gong" when debt demand letters from the six countries had already been delivered to the palace.

Everyone is crying, if the emperor does not return this food, they will not be able to survive the winter, and they will only starve to death in the country.

This is really immoral!

And at the end of this silk, each one contains a hint, saying that if you can't afford it, you can also learn from the past of "King Zhou Xian".

What are the old stories of King Xian?

It is for the king of Qin to be crowned king!

He closed his eyes slightly, with a little sadness and anger on his face: "Why?"

Emperor Zhou looked up to the sky and sighed, with sadness in his voice: "Why was it that everything was fine when my father and eldest father were alive, but it became like this when he came to the throne alone?"

The waiter beside him lowered his head and did not dare to speak, but he was cursing in his heart, why are you like this? Do you really have no idea at all?

a long time.

The sound of the chimes echoed in the hall, and Emperor Zhou said feebly: "Reply them for Gu, and say that I agree!"

"At the alliance meeting two years later, I will crown them kings!"

He sat in the main hall, looking in the distance, his eyes a little hollow. He agreed to be crowned king not because he was really forced by these monarchs, but because he felt that there was already a King of Qin anyway, even if he was It's disgusting. King Qin is also good.

After all, King Qin probably doesn’t want a few more upright and justifiable “kings” to appear in the world, right?

He did not dare to bear grudges against Qin, but he could not forget the humiliation that Qin had brought to him, so he wanted to trick Qin and make the King of Qin suffer.

And his way of retaliating was to agree to the "king" suggestion of several other monarchs.

The faces and hearts of many monarchs who received Zhou Tianzi's consent reply were filled with countless joys. They did not expect that Zhou Tianzi would actually agree!

Just using some food and grass and the old, weak, sick and disabled who have almost lost their fighting ability can be exchanged for a justifiable name!

This is simply too worthwhile a deal for them.

Almost as soon as they received the letter, Qin's spies began to move, and the news was spread back to Xianyang City one by one, reaching the ears of Ying Ji, Chen Shen, Zhang Yi, Su Qin and others.

Spring came as promised in the sixth year of King Zhaoxiang's reign.

A major event occurred in Qin this year. The King of Qin once again changed the court system and established "Taiwei", "Yushi Dafu" and "Xiangguo", and became the "Three Dukes".

Among the three Dukes, the Prime Minister has the highest status and is the head of all officials.

The prime minister is divided into left prime minister and right prime minister.

Then the "Three Masters" were established, namely the "Grand Master", the "Grand Tutor" and the "Grand Protector". These three did not have much power, but they were equivalent to the "teachers" of the monarch, and their status was lower than the "Three Dukes", but above the rest of the officials.

Under such a reform, King Ying Ji of Qin separated "title" from "official position" and initially set up thirteen officials to manage various affairs. These officials were all at the "eighteen hundred stone" level.

The establishment of these official positions can be said to have made the Qin court clear again.

Soon it was the autumn of the sixth year of King Zhaoxiang, and King Qin finally took charge.

On the altar outside Xianyang City, King Qin Ying Ji stood there, wearing the attire of King Qin, with a little excitement and trembling in his eyes. He could finally take charge!

This is a huge progress

After all, in the original history, even if Ying Ji took charge of the government during this period, he still had to obey Empress Dowager Xuan.

And now the Queen Mother Xuan has already gone to find the late king!

However, the Chen family, who truly controlled the government, did not seem to care about the loss of power in their hands, and returned all power to Ying Ji.

Ying Ji did not forget his original vow.

His first edict after taking office was to seal various officials, putting the previous three-gong and three-division system into practice.

In the autumn of the sixth year of King Zhaoxiang.

King Ying Ji of Qin wanted to enfeoff all ministers.

Chen Shen, Lord of Wen'an, was granted the title of "right prime minister", adding 300 households to the city; Chen Zhan, Lord Wu'an was granted the title of "Taiwei", adding 300 households to the city; Zhang Yi, the minister of commerce, was granted the title of "left prime minister", and three households to the city were granted to him. 100 households; the minister Su Qin was granted the title of "Yushi Dafu", and 300 households were granted food in the city. After entering Sima Cuo, he was named "Guannei Marquis" and "Taibao", and he was granted the title of 500 households in the city; when he entered Yingji, he was named "Guannei Marquis" and "Taifu", and he was granted 500 households in the city.

Enter "Chen Shou" as "grand master" and eat two thousand dan.

Compared with the previous awards, the last one is a little confusing. After all, Chen Shou doesn't seem to have a good reputation.

Even in the court, people were confused when they heard this person's name for the first time.

Who is this guy?

Why was he suddenly promoted to Grand Master?

You know, as soon as the positions of the Third Division and the Third Duke were revealed, all the courtiers were watching with eager eyes. They wanted to carve up this new "profit". Who doesn't know that these positions will be the positions that will control the court in the future?

Status is always equivalent to power.

Then, some well-informed people knew who Chen Shou was, and they almost pulled this man out of their memories.

Lord An Guo, oh no, now I should say he is the bastard son of Lord An Guo.

At the same time, he was also the teacher who had accompanied King Qin in Zhao for decades, a real teacher.

So, in an instant, everyone lost their thoughts of being "competitive". The emotion between this person and the king was probably the same as the emotion between the late king and An Guogong, right?

Some of them couldn't help but sigh.

Chen's love really lasted for three generations of kings!

Almost half of a court is controlled by the Chen family. Can King Qin really rest assured about such a court?

But no one dared to test it at this time.

If you provoke the Chen family when the limelight is at its peak, isn't that really asking for death?

They don't want to die yet.

The sixth year of King Zhaoxiang's reign has passed normally. There were no wars or court battles. Everyone settled down their own affairs. Each country also developed its own power and wanted to become stronger. .

The State of Zhao, adjacent to the State of Qin, developed rapidly under the leadership of King Zhao Huiwen.

But the other country that developed was beyond the expectations of all the countries in the Central Plains.

It is not the once tyrannical State of Qi, nor the State of Wei, which is famous for its "Wei soldiers", nor the State of Han, which has carried out reforms, nor is it the vast State of Chu.

But the country of Yan, which is in the bitter cold land on the frontier!

Yes.

The State of Yan developed under the leadership of one person.

Le Yi.

In later generations, if someone wants to praise their talents, they will say that they have the "talent of Guan Zhongleyi". Zhuge Liang once compared himself in this way.

This Le Yi is that Le Yi.

At first, Le Yi was not from the Yan State, but a minister of King Wei Zhao. He followed the edict of King Wei Zhao and went to the State of Yan to pay a visit.

King Zhao of Yan treated the virtuous man to a corporal and welcomed him as "Yaqing", thus starting the path for Yan to become stronger.

The power of the seven countries began to gradually become "one super, many powerful".

The most powerful state of Qin is called "one super", followed closely by Zhao, Yan and Qi, which is called "multi-strong".

As for the powerful "Han, Zhao and Wei" in the past?

Everyone has been lost.

Korea, which had once become a powerful country among many through the Shenbulai Reform, has now become the lowest among the seven countries in the world.

It's really a pity.

In the winter of the sixth year of King Zhaoxiang (299 BC), the Emperor of Zhou issued an edict to hold many alliance meetings in "Gong" next year, calling for the participation of all countries in the world. The six countries of Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Qi and Yan were the first to agree, saying that they would definitely participate.

Qin also agreed with them.

In fact, it was okay for the Qin State to disagree, but King Qin Ying Ji wanted to go and see the excitement, and saw with his own eyes that the Emperor of Zhou became more and more disgusted with the kings of the six countries.

I also want to see what kind of wind those bribed "favorites" have blown in the ears of Emperor Zhou and the kings of other countries in the past two years, and what effect these winds have.

Yes, King Qin Ying Ji did not hold back his heart. He not only sent people to bewitch the Emperor of Zhou, but also sent people to bewitch the "King of Wei" and "King of Chu" among the kings of the Six Kingdoms.

He wanted to do something big.

A major event that can change the current historical pattern.

The winter snowflakes fell on the ground piece by piece, and everyone in the Chen family gathered together in Wen Anjun's mansion.

The whole mansion seemed very lively.

The second generation of the Chen family, including Chen Shen, Chen Zhan, Chen Shou, and Chen An, sat together and recalled their childhood and old things with their father. As they talked, there was a little ruddy color in their eyes.

Chen An and Chen Shou are different.

He is a child who truly inherits the spirit of "Chen Ye", and is certainly Chen Ye's favorite child.

The principle Chen An adheres to is: "If you can lie down, never sit. If you can let your father and brother help, you must be the "mud" that you can't help."

This is his code of life.

And he lived very happily like this.

Today, he has nine wives, fourteen sons and four daughters. Three of them were legitimate sons, one legitimate daughter, and the rest were concubines.

It can be said that he is the one with the most children among the Chen family.

Nowadays, most of the excitement in Wen'anjun's mansion is brought about by his children.

Chen Shouze, on the other hand, is a little more reserved. He only has four wives and only six children, two of whom are sons and four of whom are daughters. Both sons are legitimate sons and the daughters are daughters of concubines.

As the eldest son, "Chen Shen" was no less generous. He had five sons and one daughter, but he only had one legitimate son, Chen Zhao.

This is also what makes Chen Shen helpless.

He very much hoped that his wife would give birth to a legitimate son for him.

Chen Zhan sat there, quietly sipping the wine in his glass, and said with a sigh: "The Chen family has many brothers who are spreading their branches, so it saves me, an idle person, from having to make up the numbers, hahahahaha."

The other brothers glanced at him with disdain on their faces, and they regarded him as a child.

"You don't understand the fun in this!"

The laughter and laughter in the Chen family's mansion echoed in the sky above the mansion. Chen Ye, who was in the "Peach Blossom Spring", looked at this scene with a slight smile on his face.

I really hope that every year will be like this day and every year will be like this day.

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"In the fifth year of King Zhaoxiang, the king took charge personally and granted the title of Three Divisions and Three Dukes. In the same year, the emperor ordered all kings to form an alliance. - "Warring States Book, Zhou Benji Fourth"

PS: This volume is almost over. It will probably be at the end of the month. Can you guess when this volume will end? What event? I guarantee you won’t guess it hahahahahaha.

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