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

Chapter 8 The Wave of the Times [Second update, please collect and read]

Chen Ye looked at Qin Xiaogong: "I have nothing to teach you, but I just want to remind you of one thing."

He said silently: "The prosperity of Shang Gong's reform and the prosperity of Qin State are all due to one person."

"But Qin's prosperity does not mean that all Qin people will be happy."

Chen Ye looked at Duke Xiao and said in a questioning tone: "There will always be people who have their own interests violated and want to obstruct the implementation of the new law. They may be disciples of the clan or nobles of the Qin people."

"Can you be so determined and support Mr. Shang with a firm belief that breaks through everything?"

"Even if ten thousand people condemn it?"

Qin Xiaogong looked at Chen Ye, his expression calm but firm. The firm eyes refused to fade away like the tide, dyeing his eyes into a firm color.

"Yes, I can."

There was ruthlessness and desperation in his eyes: "Anyone who prevents Great Qin from becoming strong and powerful is an enemy of me, an enemy of Great Qin, and a person who can be sacrificed."

Chen Ye asked again: "Even if one of Shang Gong's reforms is aimed at the nobles?"

"Is it even possible to target a privileged level like yours?"

Chen Ye said tentatively: "A prince who breaks the law is as guilty as the common people?"

Qin Xiaogong's expression remained unchanged: "Sir, why do you need to test me? What does this have to do with me when a prince breaks the law and commits the same crime as the common people? I am the king of the country."

"As for princes, as for nobles, and even as for the sons of widows."

His expression was quite cold: "Except for the widow, everyone in the Qin State should be equal and must be equal, because they are all the subjects of the widow."

"When a certain son of the widow becomes the king, this rule will naturally not restrain him."

"But if he hasn't become a king yet, does he want to have the same status and power as others?"

Qin Xiaogong asked: "If he dares to think like this, then why should I help him?"

"If those nobles want to overstep their bounds and have the same privileges as me, why should I help them?"

His voice was as cold as his words, like nine days of ice, but what he said was not wrong at all.

Indeed, one of Shang Yang's reforms was to clearly define rewards and punishments, which even brought all nobles and clan members to the same status.

But he didn't hurt the people who really deserved these powers.

For example, the king.

Such as rulers.

When everyone under one person is equal, such equality is true equality, but it is also true feudalism.

For a word can forgive the sinner, and a word can reward the innocent.

Chen Ye smiled slightly: "If you think like this, I will feel relieved."

Qin Xiaogong took a deep look at Chen Ye, and then said: "Since Sir is not willing to be the Prime Minister of Qin for the time being, then I will accept you as the Secretary of State."

"I hope you don't dislike it."

Chen Ye lowered his head: "My lord, thank you very much."

The scope of jurisdiction of Sikou is judicial. The purpose of Qin Xiaogong's appointment of Chen Ye as Sikou is clear at a glance.

He hoped that Chen Ye could stand by Shang Yang's side and help Shang Yang share some of the pressure, so that the old nobles would not turn all their eyes on Shang Yang and let Shang Yang dance among thousands of swords. Chen Ye did not turn down this position, because he also wanted to participate in Shang Yang's reform event, and use this as a cornerstone to obtain a future title of king, or even a prelude to obtaining a fief.

Obtaining a fief can obtain the initial conditions for becoming a [noble family] in the tumultuous era of the Warring States Period.

The Chen family is based on the Qin State. In his generation, he occupied the upper echelons of the Qin State and gained benefits and energy. For the subsequent development of the family, it is necessary to clearly understand the situation at that time.

Daliang of Wei State
  King Wei Hui looked at the people beside him with a complicated expression: "Qin's reform is trying to become stronger. It seems that it will succeed."

"If Qin succeeds, I'm afraid it will invade our country Wei again."

He said with some emotion: "The best plan now is to unite Qi, Zhao, and Han to besiege Qin together."

Pang Juan on the side said with a somewhat complicated expression: "My lord, I am afraid that Qi, Zhao and Han will not agree to besiege Qin at this time. After all, the domestic affairs of these three countries are at this time."

King Wei Hui shook his head slightly, looking quite contented: "Everything in the world is nothing more than an exchange of interests."

"Are they just willing to see Qin develop and come out of the remote barbarian land in the west?"

"Qin's soldiers are good at fighting. If Wei loses its natural barrier and Qin goes east, I'm afraid the whole world will be in panic."

"Therefore, they will definitely agree to the plan to besiege Qin."

King Wei Hui looked at Kanyu Tu behind him, with a gloomy look on his face: "It's just that some plans may be needed."

When the Qin State made reforms to become stronger, other countries in the world also changed their methods to become stronger, but they did not achieve the same results as Qin.

Whether it was due to the stubborn forces in the country or the lack of talented people like Shang Yang, the reform did not seem to be implemented in other countries, but became something hanging on the surface.

It seems that shouting the slogan "Reform" can increase national power to a certain level.

Outside Sikou's mansion, there was a huge crowd.

In just half a day, everyone in Liyang City knew that after Shang Gong, a new figure appeared in front of the monarch and gained the monarch's attention.

And people who are better informed know better.

For example, this person was recommended to the king by Shang Yang, for example, this person seemed to be a disciple of Legalism, for example, this person had a somewhat vague attitude towards the new law, and for example, this person seemed to have some unclear involvement with Shang Yang.

Suddenly, everyone became curious about this new Sikou and began to imagine how this person would manage the judiciary of Qin Law.

Among them, the most curious ones are the old nobles.

While these people were curious, the newly appointed Sikou was sitting in front of Shang Yang, opposite Shang Yang, with faint smiles on their cheeks.

Shang Yang's voice was filled with emotion and sigh: "I didn't expect that your Majesty would let you take the position of Sikou."

Chen Ye's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't understand the meaning of Shang Yang's words.

"How can we disregard your Majesty's wishes?"

He shook his head and sighed: "As for Sikou, he just put me here temporarily."

"Nowadays, new laws are being implemented in the country. Aren't the interpretation and implementation of the new laws all in the hands of Teacher Zuo Shu Zhang?"

Shang Yang said with a smile: "You are quite cunning, kid."

He looked at the wall. Beyond the wall was the long street, so he could hear the noise outside.

"With such a name, what should you do?"

(End of this chapter)