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

Chapter 185 Qing Shi Zhaozhao [Second update, please subscribe]

Zichu's voice was almost like a cuckoo crying for blood, and his eyes were extremely sad.

Chen Per, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't help but feel soft in his heart when he saw such a disciple. Why didn't he know this truth?

In the Qin State, starting from Duke Xiao, to King Huiwen, King Zhaoxiang, King Xiaowen and today's King Zhuangxiang, the five consecutive generations of Qin kings all struggled for the same goal.

That is "sweeping the world".

They know that they may not be able to see the day of final unification, but they want to participate in this "unification" cause instead of being just spectators.

Does patience count as participation?

Calculated.

But no matter how patient they were, these kings of Qin each participated in this vigorous and magnificent cause, such as Shang Yang's reform during the Xiaogong period and the academy established by Chen Ye, and the territory began to spread towards the Central Plains for the first time. It was Xiao Gong’s participation.

During the period of King Huiwen, the State of Qin was granted the title of king by the Zhou royal family and divided up the Jiuding, which symbolized that the princes devoured the fortune of the Zhou Dynasty, controlled the world, and annexed Bashu, Rongdi and other places. This was King Huiwen's participation.

Even during the period of King Zhaoxiang, the Qin State began to suppress the six countries for the first time, making the six countries breathless, and even started the "War of Conquest" during this period. The battle to annex Han was the result of King Zhaoxiang! This is the participation of King Zhaoxiang.

During the period of King Xiaowen, although King Xiaowen was in poor health, he "patienced" for the sake of Qin. Later, he attacked Zhao and annexed Zhao into Qin's territory. This was King Xiaowen's participation.

If it comes to the period of King Zhuang Xiang, King Zhuang Xiang will simply endure it and be unable to participate. What's more, he will even die within a few years without doing anything.

That was indeed a heavy blow to King Zhuang Xiang.

"Ugh."

Chen Perk sighed slightly, then looked at King Zhuang Xiang and said, "I understand what the King means."

"If you want to attack, you should choose Wei."

At this time, Chen Yu no longer hesitated. He just looked at the Kanyu map in front of him with a serious and solemn expression. Whether it was from the heart's helplessness and distress for his disciples, or from the perspective of the right minister of Qin, he needed to do what he wanted. Make a correct and perfect choice.

Wei is the best choice.

"The State of Chu has just signed an alliance with the State of Qin. Although this alliance can be torn up at any time, I do not recommend this."

He squinted his eyes and said: "The territory of Chu State is too vast, and they are different from the other countries in the Central Plains."

Chen Per did not use "he" when describing the state of Chu, but used the plural "they".

This is because the Chu State is actually a small state. There are many "nobles" in the Chu State, and they exist independently like princes.

It would not work if Qin wanted to deal with Chu like the other countries in the Central Plains.

In the original historical trajectory, why was Qin's war against Chu so difficult? Why was Li Xin, a famous general of a generation, so beaten that he never had any reputation again?

It is because of this characteristic of Chu State.

Therefore, if the Qin State wants to achieve a great cause, it must put the destruction of the Chu State as the last country, otherwise the Qin State will be dragged down by the Chu State until its vitality is severely damaged.

Maybe it won't be a serious loss of vitality, but Chen Yu doesn't want any surprises to happen in the unification battle.

This is Qin's achievement, and it should also be Chen's achievement.

Zichu looked at Chen Yu who was analyzing, and then at the Kanyu map in front of him. The panic in his heart gradually faded away. His teacher supported him, which was the best comfort.

The two discussed it for a long time and finally came to a conclusion.

Next autumn, we will attack Wei.

When he came to this conclusion, Zi Chu breathed a sigh of relief and leaned on Ping Ji behind him, with a slight sleepiness on his face: "With the teacher's support, this war will definitely be fought. "

He looked at Chen Per and said softly: "Teacher, now that the lands of Han and Zhao have been merged into our territory of Qin, how should we treat the heads of Guizhou in these territories?"

Zichu was silent for a long time, and finally asked the question in his mind: "Teacher should know that the Qin State established the "military merit title" system for strategists."

"What was promised along with the military merit was not only the title and gold and silver, but also something more important."

"land."

Zichu let out a long breath, and then said: "Teacher, although there are countless lands in the world, there are even more military merits. If the promised land is given to them one by one according to the military merit system, the land in the world will soon be It won’t be enough for late comers.”

"But if you don't follow the promise of the military merit system"

Zi Chu looked gloomy: "That means Qin has destroyed its foundation."

He closed his eyes: "When I took over this country from my father, I realized that the Qin State seemed to be invincible, but in fact it was already in such huge difficulties."

Yes.

The military title system is not a very easy-to-use sword that does no harm to oneself. In other words, there is no such system in this world that has only advantages and no disadvantages.

Why did Qin die after two generations?

Qin's strict laws are one reason. Another reason is that the military title system has no future. Land matters are one of the heavyweight reasons.

Of course, the reason for the death of Qin II is not only that, there are even many more important reasons.

Chen Perk sighed softly. He found that he had been sighing since he started serving as an official. He always felt that his mentality was getting old due to the affairs of the court. His mind began to wander to nowhere.

How happy were you in the past among the mountains and fields? Is this the reason why although the teacher agreed to Uncle Zeng to teach in Xianyang Academy, he only taught for a few years before returning to the mountains?

"Teacher? Teacher?"

Zi Chu looked at Chen Per, who was lost in thought, and shouted helplessly. He was used to his teacher starting to lose focus while chatting.

Chen Perk was also used to coming back to his senses from his disciple's call, looked at Zi Chu and said: "Land is indeed an important matter, and now I don't have any good way to solve it."

He pondered for a moment and then said: "But I do have some ideas about the heads of Guizhou in South Korea and Zhao."

Chen Perk looked at Zichu and said, "Since the Guizhou leaders of Han and Zhao have been destroyed, they should naturally become members of the Qin State. They should also have the "road guide" and other things that Lord Shang mentioned."

"And after the "road guide" was established, their migration gradually began to be restricted."

"If you want to stay at home and travel to another city, you need to obtain approval from the local city's "county magistrate" or "county guard" - of course, it will not be the county magistrate or county guard who approves it personally, but the establishment of a certain department Do it.”

"Just do it in the name of the county magistrate or the sheriff."

Chen Perk then said: "Then there is the matter of land. Maybe the noble families in Qin will not be easily touched, but what do the nobles in these two places have to do with the Qin State?"

"In the past, the two countries were extravagant, and many Guizhou leaders were probably oppressed by the nobles of the two places. We can take back the land from the hands of the nobles of the two places in the name of "making decisions for the leaders of Guizhou."

"And this part of the land must be tightly controlled by the court."

In control?

Zichu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized. He looked at Chen Per and said, "Teacher, what do you mean, is the well-field system implemented again?"

Yes, the well-field system.

When people think of controlling land in their hands, the first thing people think of in this era is the "well field system".

He hesitated: "Teacher, the most important point in Shang Jun's reform is the private ownership of land. If it is changed to the well-field system again, will it be..."

"What's more, if the system of Qin's homeland is different from that of other countries, I'm afraid it will"

Neither sentence was finished, but the unfinished meaning of the words was obvious.

Chen Yu just shook his head: "It's not what you think."

"What I'm thinking of is a mixture of private ownership and land ownership."

"The land ultimately belongs to the imperial court, and Qianshou has no right to buy or sell it. But the "right to use" is still theirs. They can use the land at will, or even lease it out."

Chen Perk narrowed his eyes: "But the ownership of the land ultimately belongs to the court, so if something happens, the court will still have available land."

"And this "right to use" is not continuously inherited, but changes with the death and increase of the population."

Chen Per took a breath and looked at Zi Chu: "In this way, many problems will be solved."

"Of course, there is no perfect policy in the world, and there will be many problems with using land in this way. But for the time being, this is the best way."

Chen Yu's strategic thinking is very high, and the current Qin State is also in a period where "changes" and "trial and error" can be made.

Such a method is not that difficult to think of, but why were many changes in land policy in history not thought of?

It wasn't because the "big talents" at the time were stupid, but because they "couldn't."

Such a major change in land policy can only be made when one dynasty is overthrown and another is being established.

The purpose of those reformers in history was not to destroy the foundation of this dynasty, but to keep this dynasty alive.

In short, Qin is building a house now, so all the previous "other countries" can be ignored, because if your country is subjugated, how can you use the sword of the previous dynasty to kill the officials of this dynasty?

Zichu also let out a breath from his chest.

"Then just do what the teacher said."

"Tomorrow I will order Wang Jian and Meng Ji to lead their troops to South Korea and Zhao to urge the governors of the two places to do this."

A cold look flashed in his eyes: "Qin State and I don't have much time left. This matter must be completed within three months!"

Chen Yu hesitated: "Your Majesty, if you are so eager, I'm afraid you will cause a lot of murders."

"Your reputation."

Zi Chu actually laughed at this time, and he looked at Chen Per, who was sitting in front of him, very indifferently.

"Teacher, Qing Shi Zhaozhao, why are you afraid of some rumors and stigma?"

PS: This is the first update. I’ve been doing mindless things lately.

(End of this chapter)