After announcing the appointment of Yingzhan as the internal historian, today's court meeting ended.
Before the court session ended, the First Emperor glanced at Yingzhan with a meaningful smile on his face.
It was as if he was saying to Yingzhan, Brat, I'm giving you the authority to manage the internal affairs of the Great Qin Empire. Let's see what kind of new structure you can create!
In truth, the reason why the First Emperor had appointed Yingzhan as the internal historian was because he believed that with his talent, he would be able to quickly fill up Great Qin's treasury. There was another reason.
Money and food were the foundation of a country. The First Emperor wanted Yingzhan to start training and prepare to take over the empire in the future!
Although Ying Zhan still didn't know his true identity and the First Emperor's deep thoughts, he could see that the First Emperor was encouraging him to do something.
With the First Emperor's attitude, he naturally had to do whatever he wanted in the position of internal history. What was there to be afraid of?
At the very least, with sweet potatoes and potatoes, these two high-yield crops, they could help Ying Zhan, this newly appointed internal history of managing millet, hold the fort!
After the court session ended, the ministers left in groups of three to five.
Ying Zhan first accepted Fu Su's invitation and went to Fu Su's palace to answer his questions.
Ever since he was shocked by Ying Zhan's eight hundred years of knowledge, Fu Su had begun to understand the theories of Legalism, School of Political Strategy, School of Mohism, School of Eclectics, and other schools of thought.
He also accumulated a few questions.
"May I ask Senior Brother Fusu, in the past hundreds of years, there have been many reforms in the seven countries in order to become stronger.
Marquis Wen of Wei adopted Li Kui's reform and made Wei rich and powerful.
Wu Qi was used to train soldiers and build soldiers of Emperor Wu of Wei.
Therefore, at the beginning of the Warring States Period, Wei State was the strongest. It repeatedly defeated our Qin ancestors and occupied 500 miles of land west of the Qin State.
Even Shang Yang, who helped the Great Qin reform, learned most of his knowledge from Li Kui of the Wei Kingdom.
And Korea used Shen Buhai's reform and was once strong.
King Wuling of Zhao changed the old customs of riding and archery, and the Chu State had also adopted the Wuqi reform.
Every country had a time when they reformed and became strong, but after becoming strong, they became weak. Why was it that after Great Qin's reform, it became stronger and stronger and eventually destroyed the six countries?”
After hearing this question, Ying Zhan smiled in relief. For Fu Su to have such thoughts, it meant that he had really begun to turn to practical learning.
Hence, Ying Zhan said,"Although each country has their own reform, they haven't been able to implement it consistently."
"Only Great Qin has been unwavering for seven generations with law as its core!
Although Lord Shang was dead, his laws were still intact!
And looking at the reform of various countries, it was often the father's reform that had first achieved results. After the son succeeded the throne, he was instigated by the old nobles, so he abolished the law and killed the person who reformed it.
Taking Chu as an example, after Wu Qi left Wei, he started a reform in Chu. When it started to take effect, King Dao of Chu passed away. After King Dao died, the Crown Prince of Chu, under the instigation of the nobles of Chu, wanted to kill Wu Qi.
Wuqi fled to the side of King Chu Dao's corpse, and the nobles of Chu actually shot arrows at Wuqi and King Chu Dao's corpse!
Thus, Wu Qi died and the reform of Chu State was abolished.
"The other situation is that although the various countries have set laws, many of them have even learned from our Qin country. They have also been awarded military titles, rewarded for farming, and so on, trying to become as strong as the Qin country.
However, although they had laws, they were not firm enough to enforce them. Instead, they often retreated when they encountered resistance.
For example, I, Qin Fa, killed people for no reason. Even nobles have to be punished.
And the laws of the other countries cannot be implemented like our Qin laws.
Qin Wuyang of the Yan Country dared to kill people on the streets at the age of thirteen. He was not punished and was praised for his bravery because his grandfather was the Great General of the Yan Country, Qin Kai.
If it was in the State of Qin, not only would Qin Wuyang be punished for murder, even his grandfather, Qin Kai, would be punished for the crime of tattooing his face!
In the end, whether a country's reform could be strong and how long it could be strong depended on whether the reform was thorough.”
Hearing Ying Zhan's explanation, Fu Su instantly understood.
It was also a reform, but the reason why the Qin Country became stronger and stronger was because the reform was thorough and they adhered to the Qin laws.
Because Qin law is supreme, law enforcement does not avoid dignitaries, so that Qin law is convincing.
Law was a weapon and theory that could enrich a country and strengthen its army. However, the same weapon would have different effects in different hands.
The art was like a sharp sword. Some people held it in their hands and found it too sharp. They were afraid of cutting themselves, so they hid it in the sheath or threw it far away.
However, some people would hold it tightly even if they cut their hands.
In this way, when two people met on a narrow road, the person holding the sword in his hand would definitely be crushed by the person who threw the sword away…
And even though he was holding a magic sword, he was hiding it in the scabbard. When faced with the person who had been using the sword all this time, it was too late for him to draw his sword…
"Senior Brother, another question. Fusu has been studying Legalism, School of Political Conspiracy, School of Mohism, School of Taoism, and Confucianism.
He felt that each school's knowledge was very reasonable and had its merits.
The various schools of thought often opposed each other, which made Fu Su feel like he was contradicting himself.”
Yingzhan also understood Fu Su's second question.
The child had learned too much in a short period of time and had learned too many things. He had confused himself.
Hence, Ying Zhan thought for a moment before saying,"Young Master is right. The Hundred Schools of Philosophy have their own theories and merits.
As long as it was used in the right place and time, it was a practical way to govern a country.
For example, in times of chaos, heavy punishment should be used, so the law was mainly harsh.
"Now that the world is unified, some of Great Qin's harsh laws should be changed. We should focus on maintaining order and allowing the world to live and work in peace.
At the same time, he could also adopt the Taoist's Huang Lao's inaction technique to let the world recuperate and build up strength. He could do anything that was forbidden by the law to increase the vitality of the world.
Even the benevolence of Confucianism and the universal love of Mohism could be incorporated into the governance of the empire as a supplement.”
Ying Zhan's words first cleared up the confusion in Fu Su's mind. He told him that the theories of the philosophers and the way of governing the country could be used flexibly and did not conflict.
At the same time, he planted a seed in Fu Su's heart. Times had changed, and Qin Fa was not unchanging.
With Great Qin's current situation, it was time for them to slowly recuperate and relax their laws.
Otherwise, long-term high-pressure and severe punishment would only make people angry but not dare to speak. Once someone raised his arm and shouted, the world would respond and fall apart instantly, just like the end of Qin II in history…
Of course, before the new reform, he had to get rid of some of the ambitious remnants of the Six Nations.
Otherwise, the more lenient the law was, the easier it would be for the remnants of the Six Nations to rebel…
After sorting out the conflicting theories in Fu Su's mind, Ying Zhan gave Fu Su another lesson when he saw his weak personality.""Young Master, please remember one thing. The Hundred Schools of Philosophy, including Legalism, are all meant to help the Empire better govern the world.
To govern the world well, one first had to have the strength to make the world submit. Only then could the world listen to one's words and follow one's will.
Just like during the Great Qin's reform, Duke Xiao of Qin and King Huiwen used various methods to resist the counterattack of the old Qin clan, allowing the reform to succeed and continue.
Just like the scholarly faction, although they emphasized benevolence, morality, and etiquette, the reason why the scholarly faction could have disciples all over the world was not just because of benevolence, but also because of strength!
Back then, Confucius was nine feet and six inches tall. He was strong and had a long sword hanging from his waist. He was good at archery and had great martial virtue.
Confucius 'father was the brave Uncle Liang He who could carry a thousand tons of city gates, so how could Confucius be weak?
When Confucius first spread his own doctrine, the brave and fierce Zi Lu looked down on Confucius, despised his doctrine, and even bullied him.
Although the Confucians said that Confucius had used etiquette and virtue to influence Zilu, making Zilu realize his mistakes and become Confucius 'disciple.
But was this the truth?
If Confucius wasn't nine feet six inches tall, had the courage to carry the city gate, and had a long sword that matched his height, would Zilu, that evil youth, obediently sit down and listen to Confucius 'persuasion and reasoning?
Therefore, even if it was Confucius, if he wanted others to listen to his reasoning, he would sometimes have to pull out his sword and demonstrate his martial virtue.
Young Master should take this as a lesson in the future. You can't just be good-tempered. When you need to be strong, you have to be strong!
When it was time to draw his sword, he had to draw it!
Only the sword and virtue can convince people. Young Master Fusu, have you understood?”
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