Qin Feng finally understood when he heard Li Si's words.
Yes, the Qin Dynasty had corvee.
The country's infrastructure problems could be solved by conscripting commoners and making them work for free.
"Qin Feng, although you know how to grow cotton, you still don't know how to govern a country.”
Ying Zheng took the opportunity to teach Qin Feng a lesson.
"Not a single cent of the national treasury's money is easy to obtain.”
"Don't use it unless necessary.”
"Otherwise, our Great Qin Empire is so big. If we spend a few million Yi on something, will the national treasury be able to withstand it?”
"You are really ridiculous this time."
"Forget it. You used to be a silkpants, so it's understandable that you don't understand these political affairs. You have to be careful in the future.”
"Looks like I made the right decision to let Li Si cooperate with you and help you.”
"If I give it all to you, I'm afraid there will be trouble.”
Ying Zheng was very proud of his wise decision.
Li Si was even more proud and happy to be valued by the emperor. This sense of recognition made him feel more satisfied than any reward of gold and silver.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Qin Feng is still young and unfamiliar with government affairs. It is understandable for him to make such a wrong judgment.”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. With this subject here, such a problem will definitely not occur again.、”
"I will definitely do my best and cooperate with Young Master to complete the mission His Majesty has given me!”
Li Si even gave Qin Feng a look to express his goodwill.
From his point of view, his words were flawless, and he had taken everyone's face and interests into consideration.
The authority of his father that the emperor wanted was now there, and Qin Feng's face after he made a mistake was also preserved.
There was no need to mention the emperor.
Qin Feng was going to work with him for a period of time.
Moreover, he would definitely be valued and put in an important position by the emperor in the future, and he was destined to occupy an indispensable position in the court.
If he befriended them in advance, it would also be a guarantee for his future.
As expected, after hearing Li Si's words, Ying Zheng's tone softened.
"Qin Feng, look, this is the bearing of the Prime Minister of the Empire.”
"Although you have great wisdom in planting cotton and promoting the various uses of cotton, even I can't compare to you.”
"But you're still too inexperienced in court politics and even in dealing with people.”
"You have to learn these things from Li Si in the future.”
"Grow up as soon as possible and become a good child who can share my worries.”
The so-called love is deep, and the blame is severe.
The reason why Ying Zheng had made such a request to Qin Feng was because he felt that Qin Feng was a talent that could be molded.
Even if the heavens sent down a list of the Twelve Men of Gold and said that Qin Feng was a silkpants.
But that was because he was young and insensible.
However, from the matter with the cotton, it could be seen that Qin Feng was a moldable talent.
He hoped that Qin Feng would be successful.
In the future, he would use facts to speak and shut the mouths of the world.
Tell the whole world.
Qin Feng is not a silkpants, he is my son, a dragon among men!
After hearing what Ying Zheng said, Li Si became even more pleased with himself.
This clearly showed how much the emperor valued and acknowledged him.
At the same time, he also proved his strength and status in front of Qin Feng.
Qin Feng didn't dare to underestimate him.
However, when Li Si looked at Qin Feng, he saw disdain in his eyes.
His heart skipped a beat, and he had an ominous feeling.
He felt that Qin Feng would say something that would make him look bad.
"What, are you still convinced?"
Ying Zheng could tell that Qin Feng was not convinced, so he could not help but frown and ask.
"Did I say something wrong about you?"
Qin Feng nodded directly.
"That's right."
"Father, you are indeed wrong."
Ying Zheng was instantly enraged.
"Unfilial son, how dare you say that I was wrong!"
"What did I do wrong!"
Qin Feng was fearless and said straightforwardly,
"Imperial Father is wrong in everything."
"It's a big mistake to use the people as slaves.”
Without waiting for Ying Zheng to speak, Li Si stood up and refuted.
"Young Master Qin Feng, there have been laborers since ancient times. The Shang and Zhou dynasties all did this, building cities and palaces.”
Qin Feng sneered.
"Is there still Shang Zhou?"
Err…
Li Si was at a loss for words.
"Imperial Father, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty is corrupt, the Zhou royal family is in decline, and the vassals are rising up. The world is in chaos. Most of the other vassal states respect the old system of the Zhou Dynasty, the well-field system, and the military system of the vassals.”
"Fortunately, during the period of Duke Xiao of Qin, Shang Yang reformed the system and abolished the well-field system. He changed it to the mu system and rewarded the land reclamation to increase the country's grain income.”
"We also set up twenty ranks of nobility and awarded them with military merits to stimulate the soldiers 'ambition to fight for the enemy and contribute to the country.”
"With the hard work of the Qin people for generations, we have wealth that surpasses the other six dynasties, as well as powerful combat strength and military resources.”
"Is your son right?"
Ying Zheng did not know what Qin Feng was going to say, but he still nodded.
"That's right, the Qin Country is strong today because of Shang Yang's reform.”
Li Si did not object.
Shang Yang's contribution to the Qin country was a fact that everyone could see. Even his ending of being torn apart could not be changed.
However, neither Li Si nor Ying Zheng understood why Qin Feng would suddenly mention Shang Yang's reform.
What did this have to do with growing cotton?
"Then what is the essence of the powerful Qin State and Shang Yang's reform?”
"It's a reward!"
Qin Feng continued.
"If we plant cotton and use all the commoners to work in the form of corvee, how many of them can work seriously?”
"The cotton needs to be taken care of by someone. Picking cotton and spinning cotton requires a lot of work.”
"If we don't give them enough rewards, how can they do well?”
"Therefore, your son believes that they should be paid according to the weight of the cotton. The more they work, the more they earn.”
"This way, not only will they earn money, but the people will also be rich and have the ability to spend.”
"The imperial court can also obtain cotton, cotton thread, cotton cloth, and other cotton products as quickly as possible for the country to use.”
"It seems like we spent one million Yi, but it actually won the hearts of the people for Great Qin and increased taxes. It also didn't delay the production of cotton.。”
"Father, don't you think it's worth it?”
"As an emperor, you have to look far ahead, understand?”
Li Si was dumbfounded when he heard Qin Feng's words. His scalp went numb.
Good heavens, Qin Feng actually had such knowledge and talent.
As long as he is willing, he might be able to snatch the position of Prime Minister from me!
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