Fu Qin starts with a plan

Chapter 171 Your Majesty Really Thinks It's Fun To Play Us?
The benefits of a perfect plan cannot be measured by money.

What Zhao Kun is going to do, although it seems to be planning the future for the rebellion, is only one layer of it.

The other layer is to seek ways to develop industry and commerce.

The economic model of the Qin Dynasty was mainly based on the small-scale peasant economy, and it was unrealistic to simply develop industry and commerce.

Therefore, using the construction industry to open up new ideas is actually another way.

According to historical records, the production level of the Qin Dynasty can basically be maintained at the point where one person farms and feeds ten people.

But the Qin Dynasty will still face the problem of food shortage. Why?
Because of the unity of the small-scale peasant economy, the country's income can only rely on heavy taxes to make up for the lack of other income.

In general, two-thirds of the output of a family has to be handed over to the state, so the people can only be self-sufficient, and all the surplus food is in the treasury.

This is the fundamental reason why the Qin Dynasty launched several wars and consumed a lot of people's power, but it was still able to operate.

If there were no disasters, the Qin Dynasty would not be able to experience food shortages until its demise.

But the fact is that the Qin Dynasty is short of food now.

So in addition to solving the problem of food shortage, we should also change the single economic structure, enrich the national tax revenue, and reduce the pressure on the people.

The development of the construction industry can drive the handicraft industry, and the handicraft industry can promote commerce. In this way, Pinyang has become an economic demonstration city.

Once it is proven that this method is feasible, it can be promoted nationwide when the world is stable.

This is the deep meaning of Zhao Kun's plan.

However, Zhao Kun does not intend to tell Ying Zheng and Wang Ben about these things, because it is still in the exploratory stage and everything is unknown.

…………

In the early morning of the next day, Emperor Qin's palace, the meeting hall.

Ying Zheng sat behind the table, glanced at the ministers, and asked indifferently: "My dear friends, do you have something important to discuss today?"

"Report to Your Majesty, I impeached Tong Wuhou regardless of etiquette, openly damaging the image of my Great Qin!"

As soon as Ying Zheng's words fell, a middle-aged censor immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands.

"Oh?" Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Does Lan Yushi have evidence?"

"Of course there are!"

Lan Yushi reached out and took out a roll of bamboo slips from his sleeve, cupped his hands and said: "There is iron evidence that Tong Wuhou has damaged the image of our Great Qin!"

"Bring it up for me to see."

"promise."

The palace attendant on the side immediately promised to take it, and soon handed the bamboo slips to Ying Zheng.

Yingzheng opened it slowly in front of all the ministers, and saw that it was written about Wang Ben raising pigs, and he couldn't help being a little funny.

After hesitating for a moment, he raised his hand and said, "See you, Xuantong Marquis Wu!"

"Xuantong Wuhou has an audience—"

Following the recitation of the decree by the eunuch, all the officials turned their attention to the door.

Wang Ben was dressed in a purple and black official robe, appearing upright and awe-inspiring in front of everyone.

"The minister Wang Ben pays homage to His Majesty—"

Wang Ben entered the hall without squinting, and bowed directly to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said with a smile, "Wang Aiqing, Lan Yushi just impeached you for damaging Daqin's image, are you willing to defend yourself?"

"The veteran is a martial artist, and he doesn't know much about etiquette. If the image of Daqin is damaged, His Majesty will punish him. There is no excuse!"

Wang Ben said something with a calm expression, then changed the topic, and continued: "But, I have to remind Lan Yushi that the world of Daqin was created by fighting, not by some etiquette!"

"Hahaha! As expected of the Marquis of Tongwu! This statement is justified!"

"That's right! My soldiers of the Great Qin Army are playing with real swords and guns, and we pay attention to etiquette in everything. Don't we want to learn from those Confucian scholars?"

"That's right! To learn from those Confucian scholars is to embarrass us old Qin people!"

As soon as Wang Ben's words fell, the generals in his camp immediately stood up and mocked.

When Lan Yushi heard this, he sneered: "If a marquis of a country surrenders his status and doesn't care about raising pigs, then I don't know how far I, Daqin, will be reduced!"

"Pig raising?!"

The generals who had just ridiculed Lan Yushi heard that Wang Ben was raising pigs, the smiles on their faces were still hanging, but their eyes seemed to be dull, and they were petrified.

Too caught off guard!

He, they all felt that they had heard wrong.

Then he mechanically turned his head to look at Wang Ben.

However, Wang Ben's expression remained flat, even smiling.

"Isn't it raising pigs?"

Wang Ben glanced at Lan Yushi and said with a smile, "I thought I wanted to take a concubine for impeachment!"

Ying Zheng: "."

Ministers; "."

Lan Yushi: "."

"In fact, you don't need to impeach me about raising pigs, I will report it to His Majesty myself!"

Wang Ben glanced at the group of officials, then cupped his hands at Yingzheng and said, "Your Majesty, old minister, please tell me the details!"

"Prelude!"

Ying Zheng waved his hand.

Wang Ben then repeated Zhao Kun's argument about raising pigs.

After listening to Wang Ben's narration, the meeting hall was completely silent.

After a while, Feng Quji took a step forward with radiance in his eyes, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Marquis Tongwu's move is beneficial to the country and the people, and the old minister suggests promoting it to the whole country!"

"The minister waits for reconsideration!"

As soon as Feng Quji's words fell, all the officials echoed.

Ying Zheng laughed, nodded and said, "Feng Aiqing's words are very kind!"

"Come here, declare the decree!"

"promise!"

The eunuch who passed the decree received Ying Zheng's order, and immediately stepped forward to read the decree, and all the ministers looked at each other when they saw it.

What's the situation?

Just after agreeing, read the will?

At this moment, all the ministers felt like they were being acted out, and they all looked at Lan Yushi, but they saw Lan Yushi's face was calm, as if nothing had happened.

I rub!

Almost forgot!

The Lan family has in-laws with the Wang family, and they will only impeach the Wang family unless they are crazy!

Thinking of this, the ministers gave Lan Yushi a hard look.

"Your Majesty has a decree. From now on, the Department of Animal Husbandry will be established, which will be dispatched by the Shaofu to promote animal husbandry. In addition, Wang Ben, Marquis of Tongwu, is dedicated to serving the country. I am very relieved. He will resume his post of Taiwei and take charge of the national military .”

The moment they heard the decree, all the officials came back to their senses instantly, and quickly understood Ying Zheng's intention.

This is to restart Wang Ben.

Although the last cavalry battle drill, it was reported that Yingzheng wanted to restart Wang Ben, but he didn't make an order for a long time, and the officials dared not discuss it.

Now that the decree is officially issued, although the ministers are surprised, it is also expected.

Li Si frowned, glanced at Xin Sheng calmly, then hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to play!"

Ying Zheng, who was originally smiling, immediately suppressed his smile when he saw Li Si approaching, waved his hand and said, "Zoo!"

"Your Majesty, the old minister has received news that the Da Yue Clan has already known about the murder of the mission and is gathering troops to approach the border of Da Qin."

As soon as Li Si's words fell, the meeting hall was filled with indignation.

"The Da Yue clan dared to take the initiative to attack, do you really think that I, Da Qin, have no one?"

"Your Majesty, I invite you to fight against the Da Yue Clan and kill him without leaving a piece of him!"

"What kind of battle? Don't you know what's going on in Daqin? If you have money and food, why would you care about Da Yuezhi!"

"People respect Da Qin a little, and Da Qin pays him back a foot. Now being bullied by Donghu and Da Yueshi, I am really aggrieved!"

"quiet!"

Seeing that the debate intensified, Feng Quji, the head of the officials, immediately shouted at the top of his voice, "Your Majesty, how can you be presumptuous in person!"

Hearing this, the ministers realized that Ying Zheng was still sitting on it, and couldn't help being afraid for a while, and hurriedly handed over to Ying Zheng: "I hope your Majesty will punish you when you are convicted!"

"There is no need for punishment. I am very relieved that you are the same as the enemy."

Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hands, then looked up at Feng Quji: "Feng Aiqing, how are the money and food preparations going?"

"This……"

When Feng Quji heard the words, cold sweat broke out on his forehead instantly, and he faltered and said: "Return...Return to Your Majesty...The minister is already making preparations, and I hope Your Majesty will give you some time."

"I forgive you, who will forgive me? Is it the King of the Dayue Clan?"

Ying Zheng frowned and asked solemnly.

"This one……"

Feng Quji bowed his head and dared not answer.

He could scold all the officials, but he dared not talk back to the first emperor.

After a moment of silence, Ying Zheng snorted coldly, then turned to look at Li Si: "What does Li Aiqing think about this matter?"

Li Si glanced at Feng Quji, then thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, all the granaries of our Daqin are open, and we can support an army of 30 at most for half a year. This is only the case of no war in northern Xinjiang;
If the situation in Liaodong changes, it may last for less than two months! "

Hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned and said, "Then what can you do?"

"As we all know, it is not easy for us, Great Qin, to fight on multiple fronts. If there is domestic turmoil, I am afraid that the remnants of the six countries will have an opportunity to take advantage of it!"

Li Sichang sighed, and immediately bowed his hands to Yingzheng: "Your Majesty, I think your Majesty should issue a letter of credence to King Da Yuezhi immediately..."

"Prime Minister Li's words are wrong!"

Before Yingzheng could make a statement, Xin Sheng in the crowd immediately retorted: "I, Daqin, have no reason to do the killing of the mission. I believe the King of the Dayuezhi should understand, but he still sent troops, which means that he violated the Qin Dynasty. It has been planned for a long time!"

"What's more, why should I, the Great Qin Shihuang, explain to the barbarian country!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone agreed.

"General Xin's words are very kind!"

"Yes! Do I, Daqin, still have to compromise with the barbarians?"

"Your Majesty, the ministers and others swept across the six kingdoms in the past, how can they be afraid of his barbarian kingdom now!"

"My dear friends, stay safe and don't be impatient!"

Ying Zheng raised his hand to signal the officials to be quiet, then looked directly at Li Si, and said, "Can you hear Li Aiqing clearly?"

Facing Ying Zheng's knife-like eyes, Li Si was not afraid, and asked calmly: "Return to Your Majesty, how can I be a timid and fearful person who helped His Majesty sweep the six countries in the past?"

"Then what do you mean by what you just said?"

"It's just a plan to slow down the army!"

"Ok?"

Ying Zheng frowned.

Li Si pondered: "Your Majesty, Donghu came to plunder Daqin because there was no supplies for the winter. Seeing that deep winter is approaching, we can't delay a protracted war, and Donghu can't delay it even more. This is one of them."

"Secondly, the Da Yue Clan's move is very strange. I suspect that they have other plans, so I asked His Majesty to explain it on the surface, but in fact it was delaying time and secretly investigating."

Hearing this, the officials were stunned for a moment, feeling that there was some truth.

But Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally: "Li Aiqing's words are indeed reasonable, but I think it's inappropriate."

"What's wrong?"

Li Si looked puzzled.

Ying Zheng glanced at him, and said with a half-smile, "Because I have a better way!"

Li Si: "..."

All the ministers: "..."

What's going on here?

Your Majesty has a way, why didn't he say it earlier?
Is it really fun to play us? !
The ministers were speechless for a while, Ying Zheng glanced at them, and smiled: "My dear friends, how about I ask you a question?"

"........."

Feng Quji saw that the ministers were afraid to talk to him, so he bit the bullet and cupped his hands and said, "What's your question?"

"Feng Aiqing, let me ask you, apart from the granaries in various places in Daqin, where has the most grain?"

"This……"

Feng Quji hesitated for a moment, then turned his head to look at Li Si. The latter looked puzzled, and then glanced at the ministers, shaking his head in confusion.

While feeling timid in my heart, countless thoughts flashed in my mind.

Finally there is a wild guess.

That means His Majesty wants to extort money!

In addition to the grain in the granary, there is only grain in the hands of the people.

"Return to Your Majesty! This old minister doesn't know."

Feng Quji sighed secretly, and answered with his head bowed.

To be honest, he really didn't want Yingzheng to raise taxes. After all, Daqin was already suffering from internal and external troubles.

If the tax is increased, the people may suffer from hardship and the flames of war will rage.

"Since Feng Aiqing doesn't know, can Marquis Tongwu tell me the details?"

Ying Zheng ignored Feng Quji and turned to the silent Wang Ben.

Wang Ben smiled, cupped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, the old minister still has a lot of food left."

"what?!"

As soon as these words came out, all the officials were shocked and looked at Wang Ben in unison.

But Wang Ben said solemnly: "The old minister has been recuperating at home these years, and has not contributed to Daqin. Now that Daqin is in trouble, naturally he will not stand by and watch!"

"So, the old minister decided to donate the food stored by the Wang family to Daqin to defend against foreign enemies!"

I rub!

This is so lickable!
The ministers complained in their hearts, and Li Si and Feng Quji's eyelids twitched wildly, because they suddenly realized something.

Before they could react, Ying Zheng laughed loudly: "Haha, Marquis Tong Wu is indeed worthy of my humerus minister. He is a model minister who is dedicated to serving the country!"

"Ashamed of the old minister!"

Wang Ben bowed his hands modestly.

Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hands: "You and other loyal ministers claim to be ashamed, so how do others deal with themselves?"

All the ministers: "..." I feel offended!

"Feng Aiqing!"

"The old minister is here!"

Ying Zheng: "Since you can't raise money and food within the specified time limit, I won't make things difficult for you."

Feng Quji: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."

"Ha ha!"

Ying Zheng chuckled, and then stared at Feng Quji with a playful expression: "Feng Aiqing is also a true minister of the humerus. I understand Feng Aiqing, and I hope Feng Aiqing understands me too."

Hearing this, Feng Qujiu trembled and said quickly: "Your Majesty, the minister's family also..."

He wanted to say that his family had surplus food to donate, but before he finished speaking, Ying Zheng interrupted him in a cold voice: "I didn't ask you to donate food, but I have a new method for you to implement. I hope you don't give up." Let me down!"

"This……"

Feng Quji heard the words, wiped the cold sweat off his forehead in embarrassment, and asked tentatively, "I wonder what your Majesty can do?"

"I have decided to set up monuments of merit and virtue in all counties and counties from now on. All families who donate food and goods to Daqin will be recorded by special personnel and written on the monuments. They will not be replaced for 20 years!"

hum-

As soon as the words fell, the heads of all the ministers buzzed.

Good guy!
Your Majesty's move is truly remarkable!
The 20-year monument will probably cause the local rich to fight for blood!
After all, it is a matter of becoming famous all over the world.

Not to mention the local aristocrats, even the officials present couldn't help but wonder what an honor it would be if their names were engraved on the stone tablet.

In fact, after the first emperor unified the six kingdoms, he took very few measures to really win the hearts of the people, so people all over the world criticized him unceasingly.

Looking at the excited group of ministers, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He secretly thought that he was defending against foreign enemies and expanding his territory, but he couldn't stand up to a broken monument!
How ironic!
No wonder my son said that the roots of Daqin are rotten, and it seems that it needs to be rectified.

After pondering for a while, Ying Zheng glanced around at the ministers, and asked calmly: "Do you have any objections to the erection of the monument?"

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