The matter of the reform could not be delayed any longer. If Li Xiang had not been here, Ying Quliang might have had to test the Imperial Court a few times, but now, because of Li Xiang, there was no need for that.
With Li Xiang's status and reputation, as long as he supported the reform, even Old Gan Long could only bow down to him. Any other objections were just superficial. Everything was difficult at the beginning, and the difficulty of the reform was even more like waves, wave after wave. With Li Xiang around, it was like breaking a huge wave. In the Imperial Court, Ying Quliang once again called for a court meeting. This time, he did not hesitate and directly told the ministers that he had decided to reform, and even invited Wei Yang, who currently had no official position, over.
" Ministers…" Wei Yang looked at Li Xiang, who was sitting in the front seat, and began to explain the reform. "In the current world, only reform can strengthen the country. There are four main points in the reform of the Qin country. First, reward farming to enrich the country. Second, reward military achievements to strengthen the army. Third, unify the power to govern the country. Fourth, change customs to correct the people. Under the four chapters, there were relevant laws.”"If you want to reform, please state the flaws of the ancestral system first. Otherwise, it will be difficult for all the civil and military officials to be convinced.”Gongsun Jia said. "Alright, then Wei Yang will list them out one by one. The Qin country's ancestral system has three drawbacks. Firstly, using the kingly way to govern the country, supplemented by the fragmented New Deal, had little effect. It was not even as good as the halfway reform of the six countries in Shandong.”"Hmph, if that's the case, how did Old Mu achieve hegemony?”A minister stood up and questioned. "Yeah, the good Qin country, no one wants to change!”There were also a few old clan leaders who were jeering below, trying to coerce the crowd. "Duke Mu's hegemony, Duke Mu's hegemony, I think you guys should stop using Duke Mu's hegemony in the future. Why don't you call yourselves the Supreme Kingdom of Heaven and just dream all day long?”Li Xiang casually looked at his palm and said. "Grand Tutor, although you are a wise man, you are also a minister of the Qin country. How can you insult the ancestors of the Qin country!”One of the ministers stood up and asked in fear. "Since you think that the laws of our ancestors cannot be abandoned, then why don't you stop talking about Duke Mu's hegemony? Why don't you restore the abdication system and rule by inaction of Emperor Shun's era?”Li Xiang's words could be said to be a harsh one, but Ying Quliang, who was listening attentively on the stage, smiled instead. " You, how can you compare? Although Emperor Shun is a Saint King, the ancient system is backward. How can you…" The official wanted to refute Li Xiang, but he couldn't finish his sentence.
Yes, they didn't agree with the reform because Duke Mu's hegemony was the ancestral system. However, the system of Emperor Shun was older than the Spring and Autumn Period. If they said that the ancestral system was outdated, they would be slapping themselves in the face and supporting the new law. If they didn't say anything, it meant that they wanted to restore the abdication system of Emperor Shun. Li Xiang could say that because he was a famous scholar, but if these ministers dared to say that, it was treason!
Everyone was speechless. Wei Yang looked at Li Xiang with gratitude and admiration. He finally understood what Bai Shun was talking about. With Li Xiang around, his reform would be faster and better.
"Then may I ask about the second drawback?" Gongsun Jia broke the awkwardness and asked Wei Yang. "The second drawback is that rewards and punishments are unfair. Nobles are not punished for their crimes, commoners are not rewarded for their meritorious deeds, farmers are poor even though they have more than enough to farm, and soldiers are not given titles even though they have meritorious deeds in battle.”"Nonsense. Which of the civil officials and generals here hasn't been promoted? If he didn't reward him for his meritorious deeds, how could a knight like Jing Jian be an internal historian? How could a commandant like Che Ying become a high-ranking general?”One of the ministers said disdainfully. "No, I think Wei Yang is right!!”An old clan leader stood up and said.
"Not only is the reward and punishment unfair, but there is also a reward for no merit! Everyone think about it, that mister, without size, the moment he entered the Qin country, he was promoted to the position of the three dukes and sat at the head! Where is the fairness of rewards and punishments?" So that was how it was. This clan leader had actually learned from Li Xiang to help Wei Yang out of his predicament and used a drastic measure.
If Wei Yang did not admit it, then there would be no problem and the law would not be implemented. If Wei Yang admitted that Li Xiang was rewarded for nothing, then he would undoubtedly be removing one of his biggest backers, and he would be cursed by the world.
"Shut up!" Before Wei Yang could say anything, Ying Quliang, who was sitting on top, could no longer bear to watch. They could attack Wei Yang, but they were courting death by bringing the flames of war onto Li Xiang. "The Grand Tutor's contribution to the Qin Country was the same as rebuilding it. If it wasn't for the Grand Tutor's plan to reverse the situation, the Qin Country would have fallen into chaos once again. However, Qu Liang can't reveal the details to everyone. However, when the Qin country becomes strong in the future, Qu Liang will definitely make it public.”What Ying Quliang was talking about was naturally the scheme of driving the tiger to swallow the wolf, but he also understood that this matter could not be said openly. Once the news was leaked, the tiger would not be able to swallow the wolf, but would instead be swallowed by the angry tiger and wolf.
"Just because a clan is rewarded for meritorious deeds doesn't mean that a commoner is rewarded for meritorious deeds. If everyone here can tell me which commoner is rewarded, Wei Yang will naturally be convinced.”Wei Yang spoke again after Ying Quliang sat down, leaving the group of elders speechless.
"May I ask about the third drawback?" Gongsun Jia asked again. "Gathering the people is powerless, intimidating the people is powerless! If the whole country were to follow the same law, order and prohibition, severe punishment for crimes, and reward for meritorious deeds, then the officials would not be greedy, the common people would be selfless, everyone would be brave and meritorious, and everyone would avoid crime and seek war!”
"Once the government and the people are filled with righteousness, the country will be dignified without anger. In addition, the Qin people are thick and tenacious, and the Qin country will definitely rise above the world!!”"Good, Mister's words have greatly boosted the morale of the Qin people!”Ying Qian, who had been silent all this while, took the opportunity to express his opinion. Back then, when Emperor Shun gave my ancestor Zaoyou's flag, he had predicted that the Ying family would rise to power! Today, Mister Wei Yang pushed it out with reason. It seems that the Qin country's strength must be in Mister's hands!”
The officials below discussed animatedly. At this moment, Wei Yang had already obtained the support of the most powerful general, and Ying Qian was the elder brother of the monarch. Even if they wanted to object, they would have to think twice.
"What do you think, Senior Physician Gan Long?" Ying Quliang was very satisfied with this court meeting. He looked at Gan Long, who had been silent all this while, and asked. "If the Qin country can really become strong, this old minister is willing to support the reform.”Gan Long had no choice but to express his stance. His words also shocked the old clan members and even his disciple, Du Zhi.
Among all the old families, only Gan Long knew how to judge the situation. He could tell that Wei Yang had the support of Bai Shun, Ying Qian, and Ying Quliang, and the reform was beneficial to the people. In other words, if they agreed to the reform, they would be on the same side as Li Xiang, Ying Qian, Ying Quliang, and the millions of people of the State of Qin. If they did not agree, they would be on the same side as them. Gan Long didn't dare to offend Li Xiang alone. Naturally, he could only take a step back and think of a way to make a comeback in the future. Taking a step back in order to advance, gaining a good reputation and saving himself. Only the old aristocratic families might be a little puzzled, but it was not a big deal.
"Good!" Ying Quliang walked down from his seat and came to the other end of the Imperial Court. He pulled down a stone covered by a black cloth, on which two large words were written: " National Humiliation ". "This Stone of National Shame is a blood oath made by Ying Quliang, and it is also a symbol of humiliation. The Qin State has never lost Hangu Pass for hundreds of years, but it was ceded to the Qin State during Ying Quliang's generation. Today, in front of the Stone of National Shame, Ying Quliang will swear an oath to the heavens!!”
Under Ying Quliang's call, all the ministers swore to work together to avenge the humiliation of the revolution. They appointed Wei Yang as the Left Commander to lead the country's politics and carry out the revolution. They also directly gave the Qin Sword of Duke Mu to Wei Yang. Anyone who violated the order would be killed without mercy. The court session had ended, but the reform had just begun. An earth-shattering reform was about to arrive, and it was also the first step for the Qin country to become stronger from weakness.
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