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

Chapter 53 Are you all okay? [First update, please collect and read]

Chen Ye, Shang Yang and others laughed dumbly. What Qin Xiaogong said was really pitiful.

The two looked at Qin Xiaogong and said with some ridicule and helplessness: "Your Majesty, it is really unwise to claim the throne at this time. After all, Qin has just defeated the coalition forces of Han, Zhao and Wei, and now all the eyes of the world are on it. Qin State."

"Our war this time is a war of benevolence and justice to protect the country. Holding an alliance meeting and talking to the three countries at this time is in line with the morality of the world."

"I am afraid that many wise men in the world are looking at me, Qin."

"If you become king at this time, I'm afraid."

At this point, even Qin Xiaogong fell silent, his expression became a little serious, and finally he sighed helplessly.

"You are right."

None of the three people spoke to the end, nor did they say anything, but all three of them knew exactly what talents they were referring to.

"Confucianism"

Confucianism in this period is different from Confucianism in the future.

Confucian scholars during the Warring States Period were divided into three categories. One category was the Confucianism passed down by Confucius, which was later inherited by Mencius and was called "Mencius". The other category was in the state of Lu, and they firmly believed that they were the orthodox "Lu Confucianism". The first lineage is the Confucian scholars who followed Confucius to travel around the world and then went to the barbarian lands of Chu State. They are called "Chu Confucians".

Of course, in the subsequent development, [Xunru] led by Xunzi also appeared.

These Confucian scholars have different thoughts, but in the end they all come down to "benevolence".

Among them, Lu and Ru were all a group of sour scholars. This group of people accepted death and believed that Confucius's doctrines such as "Restraining Oneself and Restoring Rites" and "Restoring Zhou Rites" were completely correct, and plunged their heads into the pile of old papers.

Later Qin Shihuang Yingzheng conquered this group of Lu Confucians, which led to many adverse consequences.

Qin Xiaogong said in a faint voice: "So, why did Confucianism have a vague rule that [Confucianism will not invade]?"

"You're really asking for trouble."

This secret unspoken rule actually appeared not long ago. After all, Shang Yang's reform had just begun a few years ago. In this state, it was not enough for Qin to become a forbidden land for Confucianism.

Shang Yang sneered: "They are just a group of hypocritical people."

"But I heard that Meng Ke, the current Confucian leader, seems to be joining the Qin Dynasty. He is already on the way."

"I just don't know what I think after traveling around Qin and seeing Qin Lu today. Is it possible to stay?"

Chen Ye shook his head slightly: "It's unlikely."

He looked at Qin Xiaogong who was actually a little excited in his heart and wanted to stay with Confucianism and said: "Your Majesty, Meng Ke is a man who pays attention to [the king's boat and the people's water]. Water can carry a boat and also capsize it."

"The reason why the current Qin State is strong enough to defeat the Three Kingdoms Alliance is that it uses the [Strategy of Strengthening the People], which is completely contrary to Meng Ke's ideas."

"What's more, Mencius and Confucianism?"

Chen Ye chuckled.

Why was Confucianism not reused by any country during the Warring States Period?

Oh, except for the state of Lu, where Confucius was born.

But after Confucius died, even the State of Lu did not continue to appoint Confucian people.

Because their thoughts are not suitable for this era and this era of war, their ideas are suitable for a peaceful and prosperous age, not the turbulent Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Qin Xiaogong immediately heard the unfinished meaning in Chen Ye's words. He held his forehead helplessly and sighed: "I know, I know."

"Then let Meng Ke read as he pleases, and then leave after reading it."

"I hope that all the wise men in the world will pay more attention to the Qin State. Now the Qin State is powerful. What the Central Plains country can provide, can't I, the Qin State, provide it?"

Chen Ye and Shang Yang looked at each other, then shrugged. Whether they are monarchs or members of this country, they are still angry about the fact that others look down on Qin.

After all, you can only despise your own things.

If others dislike you, you will feel angry in your heart.

The wind blew the flag and made a roar.

On the high altar, Qin Xiaogong, Han Zhaohou, Zhao Chenghou, Wei Huiwang, Qi Weiwang, Song Tichengjun, Wei Chenghou and others stood on the high platform. The sacrificial etiquette was carried out according to the original etiquette. .

A wisp of green smoke slowly rose into the sky, which represented the success of the alliance meeting.

The soldiers in the audience stood there. The soldiers of Lao Qin were obviously more energetic than the soldiers of other countries. They had just finished a war and won the victory. Their aura almost broke through the sky.

King Qi Wei and others looked at the soldiers below with some fear in their hearts.

Has the State of Qin developed to this extent without knowing it?
  This is really frightening,

He and King Wei Hui looked at each other and made a decision in their hearts. It seemed that the previous plan would be implemented in advance.

Qin must be restricted!
  Qin must not continue to develop like this.

As for how to limit it?

This needs to be considered slowly.

As if Qin Xiaogong didn't feel the strange atmosphere around him, he turned around, looked at everyone, and just smiled in a low voice: "How are you, gentlemen?"

It's a taunt and a greeting.

King Wei Hui forced the smile on his face and looked at Qin Xiaogong: "It's not as good as Qin Junan."

There was a hint of confusion in his voice: "Now we all respect the Lord of Qin. The strength of Qin has surpassed many countries in the Central Plains."

"I am also sincerely convinced."

King Wei Hui seemed to be carefully planning for Qin Xiaogong: "When will Qin Jun plan to become king?"

This question suddenly struck everyone's hearts.

Han Zhaohou and Zhao Chenghou quietly glanced at Qin Xiaogong who was standing there, thinking in their hearts, if Qin Xiaogong became king at this time, could they become king together?
  Through the power of the alliance, everyone recognizes each other.

Qin Xiaogong shook his head slightly and stood there. His voice seemed to be respectful, but anyone could hear the perfunctory tone in that respectful voice.

"King?"

"How could a man do such an arrogant thing?"

When he said this, he suddenly glanced at King Qi Wei and King Wei Hui, and said apologetically: "I said it wrong, I said it wrong."

Then he seemed to find an excuse at random and said: "The Qin State is neither territorial nor powerful enough to be king. Today's alliance meeting is not for hegemony."

The peace talks and alliances between the four countries had been negotiated long before the alliance meeting was held, and had already turned into smoke and floated into the air when the alliance meeting began.

Qin Xiaogong said very humbly: "Qin has no ambition to dominate, let alone the ability to dominate."

"The reason why this war was won was simply because it was a just war to protect the country."

"The soldiers worked hard and the people worked together to protect the territory."

"So, how can we dominate?"

(End of this chapter)