Da Qin: I exposed myself as a time traveler, why are you Zhao Gao panicking?

Chapter 160 I have a plan to make the northern Xinjiang land free from war!

Above the court hall, there was silence.

The officials lowered their heads, not daring to look at Zu Long.

Although they were filled with dissatisfaction, facing the majesty of Zulong, they could only choose to remain silent.

The atmosphere was extremely solemn, as if even the air had solidified.

At this time, an old minister took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to break the silence: "Your Majesty, is this conferment too hasty? Although Fan Kuai and others have meritorious service, they come from humble backgrounds and may not be able to convince the public."

As soon as his words fell, there was a chorus of agreement in the court.

Zu Long looked at the group of aggrieved ministers with a face as calm as water.

He spoke slowly: "I have made up my mind!"

Zu Long's words were heard loudly, and all the officials were silent again.

They knew that Zu Long had made up his mind and any opposition would be in vain.

Therefore, they can only bury their dissatisfaction and resentment deeply.

Immediately, Zulong turned his eyes to Qin Chi and said: "Liu Ting, you have also contributed a lot. If it weren't for your recommendation, how could Han Xin have such a great victory today?"

Qin Chi hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary. This is all Han Xin's fault. I just met him at the right time."

Zulong laughed loudly and said: "Tingwei, you don't have to be too modest! I will keep all your achievements in mind! Today in the court, I will announce something. From now on, I will establish an imperial examination system to select talented people from all over the world. Serve as an official in the court and conspire with state affairs!"

As soon as these words came out, the court was boiling again.

All the officials bowed and congratulated: "Your Majesty is wise! The establishment of the imperial examination system is really a blessing to the Qin Dynasty and a blessing to the people!"

Zulong nodded with satisfaction and said: "The establishment of the imperial examination system is a decision jointly discussed by me, the Tingwei, the Prime Minister and others. I hope that all the ministers can help and implement it together."

There was a chorus of agreement in the court.

At this time, Qin Chi saw that all the officials in the court were solemn and knew that the time had come, so he once again offered his advice:

"Your Majesty, I have another plan that can help us, Great Qin, reach a higher level."

When Zu Long heard this, he raised his brows slightly, showing interest: "Oh? What's the best plan for Wei Ting? Tell me quickly."

Qin Chi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, outside the Great Wall, many tribes and small countries have surrendered, but their land is vast, sparsely populated, and their products are single."

"If we, Da Qin, can build a large city near the Great Wall, trade with them, and exchange their cattle, sheep, horses, etc. for our Da Qin's grain and cloth, then both parties can benefit from each other and seek common development."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell into silence.

After Zu Long heard this proposal, his eyes darkened slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

He knew that the Xiongnu had been in trouble for a long time and had killed many people of the Qin Dynasty. Naturally, he had doubts about the proposal to trade with these foreign tribes.

He spoke slowly, with undoubted majesty in his voice: "Tingwei, the strategy of building a big city and communicating with each other for trade, as you mentioned, certainly has its benefits."

"Of course, the Xiongnu and other foreign tribes have always lived by plundering, and they have killed countless people of our Great Qin!!"

"I, how can I trust that he will sincerely do business with me, instead of taking this opportunity to spy on my true intentions and wait for opportunities?"

When Qin Chi heard this, he was already prepared.

He bowed and replied calmly: "Your Majesty is very worried. However, I believe that although the Xiongnu and other tribes have the habit of looting, they are not completely irrational."

"They also know that being an enemy of Great Qin for a long time is not a long-term solution. If they can get what they need through mutual trade and trade, and at the same time feel the strength and benevolence of our Great Qin, their intention to plunder may gradually be resolved."

He paused and continued: "Furthermore, building a big city and communicating with each other for trade is not without precautions."

"We can strictly supervise commercial transactions to prevent them from taking advantage of opportunities to pry. At the same time, through commercial transactions, we can also better understand the actual and actual dynamics of these tribes, so as to know ourselves and our enemies."

Qin Chi finally emphasized: "Your Majesty is aware of the general trend of the world. If it is divided for a long time, it will unite, and if it unites for a long time, it will divide. Now our country Qin has unified the six kingdoms and is powerful in all directions. If we can treat the barbarian tribes with a benevolent heart and turn the conflicts into jade and silk, then the world will be reunited soon."

After listening to Qin Chi's explanation and discussion, Zulong fell into deep thought.

He knew that what Qin Chi said was true, but the doubts in his heart were still difficult to completely eliminate.

Seeing this, Qin Chi paused and continued: "Your Majesty! This move has three major benefits. First, it can solve the need for military food at the border and reduce the burden on the people!"

"Secondly, we can introduce excellent war horses from foreign races to enhance our army's combat power!"

"Third, through business exchanges, we can deepen the understanding between the two parties, enhance friendship, and make the surrendered tribes more sincerely convinced."

After saying this, Zulong's eyes moved, his mind hesitated, and he seemed to be loosened.

All the officials were silent, and most of them felt that Qin Chi's words were quite reasonable.

Upon seeing this, Qin Chi mentioned the convenience of banks: "Nowadays, bank business has gradually expanded, and business settlement is more convenient."

“Once commerce inside and outside the Great Wall flourishes, banks can also expand their business and promote capital circulation.”

"Your Majesty, the art of war goes like this: 'To attack the heart is the top priority, and to attack the city is the bottom priority.'"

"I believe that the best policy is to bring peace to the world with benevolence!!"

“Exchanging what is needed through commerce is really a heart-breaking move, which can lead to long-term peace and stability in the border areas.”

After Zulong listened to Qin Chi's plan, Longyan was delighted: "Tingwei's words are very much in line with my wishes!"

"This method can not only benefit the country, but also facilitate the people. It can also stabilize the country and stabilize the border. It is really a good strategy that achieves multiple things with one stone."

"I have decided to leave this matter to Wei Ting. Li Si, you will help and conspire with me."

Li Si came out and bowed and said, "I accept the order." When all the officials saw this, they all refused, and their hearts were still shaken.

In this court, Qin Chi alone can stand up to all the ministers!

His plans and policies are all on the path that the Qin Dynasty must follow step by step, and this is how he can gain His Majesty's trust.

Many people are jealous, but at the same time they really admire Qin Chi's talent.

After retreating from the court, Zulong summoned Qin Chi and Li Si alone to Zhangtai Palace to discuss the strategies proposed in the court.

In the main hall, the aroma is lingering, the smell of ambergris intertwined with the smell of books, creating a calm and solemn atmosphere.

In Zhangtai Palace, Zulong has changed his clothes and left the court, and has taken off the robe of Tianming Xuanniao and the crown of the Nine-Fiveth Emperor.

But I saw him wearing black regular clothes, with fluttering skirts, like a wandering cloud and wild crane, without losing the dignity of a king.

Her hair is lightly pulled back with a jade hairpin, and a few green strands hang down in front of her forehead, slightly concealing the power of the dragon's face.

His eyes are deep, and he seems to be able to see through every detail and see everything in the world.

Although there is no imperial robe attached to him, his demeanor is extraordinary, like a dragon lurking in the abyss. With every breath and breath, the mountains and rivers change color.

Zulong stood on the jade steps with his hands behind his back, leaning on the railing and looking into the sky.

The setting sun is like blood, and the afterglow falls, coating his figure with a light golden light.

The dragon walks and the tiger steps, showing the appearance of an emperor.

The maids and servants all stood with their heads bowed, not daring to make any mistakes.

I saw Zulong's eyes like a torch, looking directly at Qin Chi and saying: "Tingwei, I have thought deeply about your strategy of building a big city and communicating with each other for trade."

"However, I still have a concern in my mind... If the barbarians actually cause chaos in the name of trade, how should we deal with it?"

He said otherwise in the court, but after coming down, Zulong thought about it in detail and still felt that it was not appropriate.

Those are the Huns after all! It's barbarians!

They were greedy and ruthless, harassing the border and attacking the people of Qin many times. Every time he thought of this, Zulong wished he could exterminate them all!

How can there be talk of trade and city building nowadays?

But since the edict has been issued, there will naturally be no changes. We can only ask for countermeasures.

Li Si also echoed from the side: "Your Majesty is very worried. The barbarians are cunning and changeable, so we must be on guard against them."

When Qin Chi heard this, he was already prepared.

He bowed and replied calmly: "Your Majesty has considered what I have thought deeply about. However, I believe that although this possibility is small, we have to guard against it."

"When I proposed mutual trade, I had already taken precautions into consideration."

He paused and continued: "First of all, we can strictly screen the tribes that trade with our Daqin to ensure their sincerity and credibility."

"There can be heavy troops stationed in the big city to intimidate the young people."

"At the same time, we will strengthen city defense construction to ensure it is impregnable."

"In addition, during business transactions, we can set up spies secretly to monitor their movements at all times. If there is any abnormality, we can take immediate measures!!"

Qin Chi finally emphasized: "Your Majesty is aware of thousands of miles away. Although the policy proposed by me will benefit the country and the people, it is by no means a rash move."

"We will do our best to make sure nothing goes wrong."

After listening to Qin Chi's explanation and precautions, Zu Long raised his brows slightly in approval.

He knew that Qin Chi not only had a far-sighted vision, but also had careful considerations.

Such ministers are truly the pillars of the country.

Li Si also nodded in agreement.

He was well aware of Qin Chi's talent and resourcefulness. Since he could mention it in this way, he had naturally thought about it in advance.

The three of them discussed some details.

Zulong asked: "I already know what you said, but where should this big trading city be built?"

Qin Chi thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, please order someone to fetch the map so that I can take a look."

Zu Long nodded, waved his hand, and the eunuch beside him hurriedly took the order and left.

Not long after, two or three people carried a huge map, sewn from sheepskin, with clear drawings, and slowly unfolded it on the ground at the entrance of Zhangtai Palace!

Zulong's eyes were as bright as a torch, staring at the map spread out on the ground.

Qin Chi, on the other hand, used his finger as a pen to lightly outline three locations on the map.

His fingers first slid through the northern part of the border and stopped at a county called "Yanmen".

"This is Yanmen Pass, which has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times."

"If a city is built here, the north can resist the Huns' invasion and the south can support the interior."

Then, his finger moved to the west and clicked on a county named "Longxi".

"Longxi is a land with steep mountains and rivers and rich products. Building a city here will not only control the traffic arteries in the west, but also develop local resources and help the development of Daqin."

Finally, Qin Chi's finger came to the "Liaodong" counties in the east.

"Liaodong is close to the sea and is the gateway for exchanges between our Great Qin and the Dongyi countries."

"Establishing a city here will not only promote trade with Dongyi, but also ensure the security of coastal defense in the eastern part of Daqin."

(End of this chapter)