Fu Qin starts with a plan

Chapter 440 This is the real politician!
In the 42nd year of the First Emperor, missions from Wuhuan and Xianbei successively arrived in Yunzhong County.

In order to show respect to the emperor of the Central Plains, King Wuhuan and King Xianbei sent missions with more than a hundred people, including eighteen carts of tribute.

Such a large mission has never existed since the founding of the Great Qin Dynasty, and it was sent when the Xiongnu and Qin were at war.

The meaning of this is self-evident.

If the Xiongnu won the battle with Qin, then Xianbei and Wuhuan, who had seized the territory of King Zuoxian, could unite with Qin to fight against the Xiongnu and form an offensive and defensive alliance.

If Qin State wins, respecting Qin State now is more worthy of Qin State's attention than respecting Qin State after victory.

Anyway, no matter which side wins, Wuhuan and Xianbei will not suffer.

Under the leadership of Dianke Mansion, the missions of Wuhuan and Xianbei walked through the busiest streets in Yunzhong City and went to Yunding Palace, which was temporarily renovated in Yunzhong County.

Because the diplomatic missions of the two countries were dressed in strange clothes and released to attract attention, the people along the way talked about them a lot.

Although they have never heard of Wuhuan and Xianbei, it is precisely because the other party is not well-known that they lament the strength of Qin. Even if Qin is fighting abroad and the outcome is unknown, there are still countries coming. Tribute to Qin State.

This had to make them wonder if the current state of Qin was still the original state of Qin.

While the common people were discussing, the missions of the two countries entered the inner city of Yunzhong one after another.

The First Emperor received the diplomatic delegations from the two countries at Yunding Palace.

Before the envoys of the two countries came to the Central Plains, they learned the etiquette of the Central Plains for a while, and they had a soft spot for the highest etiquette in the Central Plains.

Ever since, when the first emperor received them, the two of them kneeled down without any explanation.

This made the civil and military minister of Yunzhong County feel relieved, and felt that the aliens were not so hateful.

The first emperor was amused, but calmly accepted the credentials submitted by the two countries, as well as the list of tributes for this envoy to Qin.

After the ceremony was completed, the envoys of the two countries, on behalf of their respective sovereigns, sincerely wished the first emperor long live and long live.

This special greeting not only stunned the civil and military ministers of Yunzhong County, but even the first emperor was a little puzzled.

Fortunately, Chen Ping had contacted the envoys of the two countries in advance, and explained their words and deeds, which benefited him.

And his emphasis was learned from Zhao Kun.

However, the first emperor didn't care about such small details.

According to the practice of the emperor of the Central Plains, if he received the letter from a foreign country, he had to canonize the leader of the foreign country. After the canonization ceremony was completed, Wuhuan and Xianbei officially became the vassal state of Qin.

As the suzerain state, Qin State naturally cannot be stingy. In order to express the importance it attaches to the leaders of the two countries, Ying Zheng rewarded the two countries with silk, porcelain, royal wine and other special products of Qin State, and hundreds of cars.

Faced with such great love, the envoys of the two countries once again shouted long live long live the first emperor.

Ying Zheng cheerfully ordered the Dianke Mansion to entertain the envoys of the two countries well, and told them that they would go to Xianyang to receive them formally after the Xiongnu affairs were over.

In this way, a simple and significant diplomatic event came to a successful conclusion.

Back at Yunzhongcheng County Governor's Mansion, Ying Zheng immediately came to Zhao Kun's residence.

At this time, Zhao Kun was studying wild game with Zhou Kui in the yard.

This border area is rich in wild game, such as wild rabbits, wild roe deer, and marmots.

"Young master, are you sure this thing can bark?"

Zhou Kui tilted his head, looked at the groundhog in front of him, and found that it was standing on the table stupidly, looking around, with a fat belly, it seemed to be able to eat a lot.

But Zhao Kun scratched his head and said, "I don't know, I used to watch the video, it seems to be able to call!"

"What is the video?" Zhou Kui was even more confused.

"You don't even understand!"

Zhao Kun shook his head and said: "Keep this groundhog for now, don't kill it, eat other game!"

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now!"

Zhou Kui responded, hugged the groundhog, and left the yard.

Not long after, Ying Zheng came again.

As soon as he saw Zhao Kun, he asked curiously, "What does Long Live, Long Live, Long Live, Long Live mean?"

"Ha ha."

Zhao Kun smiled, turned to look at Ying Zheng: "What does the emperor think it means?"

"It seems a bit similar to our Wannian"

"It's pretty much the same, it's all about wishing your father a long live!"

Zhao Kun said with a smile: "At the beginning when Chen Ping came to ask me what kind of greetings would make His Majesty's eyes shine, I just said long live long live long live long live long live long live. I didn't expect them to be quite sensible, but they really greeted you." you!"

"Haha, you kid!"

Ying Zheng couldn't help laughing and said: "From ancient times to the present, there is no one who can live a long life."

"It might be, what if you, father, become a fairy?"

"Immortal?"

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily, "You kid, how dare you mock your father?!"

"It's not enough to be sarcastic, is it?"

"Then what do you think, father can become a fairy?"

"Maybe!"

Zhao Kun grinned; "When the time comes, I will wish my father and emperor good fortune forever, how about longevity and heaven?"

"Eternal blessings, longevity and heaven"

Ying Zheng murmured, nodded and said, "Sounds good."

"Not bad? You really think of yourself as the leader of the Dragon Cult!"

"What is the leader of the Dragon Sect?"

Facing Yingzheng, who was like a curious baby, Zhao Kun decisively changed the subject: "Actually, both Wuhuan and Xianbei are very hardworking. At least others have explained Qin Yu clearly, and it is not easy for others to say a polite greeting. !"

"Too."

Ying Zheng nodded helplessly, accepting the persuasion.

However, he added: "For blessings or something, just listen to it. Being able to pay tribute is the best proof that Daqin needs their surrender."

"As the saying goes, it's not rude to come and go. I'm a little curious about what the father rewarded them." Zhao Kun asked Ying Zheng with great interest.

Ying Zheng glanced at him and said with a smile: "Didn't you say they are horses? Our ancestors raised horses, and they are good for horses, let alone horses."

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Zhao Kun was speechless, always feeling that Emperor Shi Huang's brain circuit was a bit strange.

However, the first emperor didn't care.

But I heard him say: "Compared to what Wuhuan and Xianbei paid tribute to, my Daqin rewards are naturally much richer."

"What's in that?"

"Just a general idea, let the Dianke Mansion prepare it now, I believe they will show my Daqin demeanor."

"Rewarding things also pay attention to demeanor?"

Zhao Kun showed doubts, and Ying Zheng chuckled: "Of course."

"Before Wuhuan and Xianbei came, I asked people to investigate the situation of the two countries. If Wuhuan was short of food, I would reward food. When Xianbei was short of spirits, I would reward spirits. As for porcelain and silk, I would also give some. .”

"Is this the king's grace?"

"It's true that you understand so well."

Ying Zheng glanced at Zhao Kun: "Before you said you wanted to open up business routes. When these things arrive in the two countries, the nobles of the two countries will definitely like them. When the time comes to communicate with each other, it is equivalent to opening up the market and increasing business exchanges between the two sides."

"It's really good to do that."

Zhao Kun nodded in agreement, and then asked, "Father, do you still remember what I said about avoiding things like gold and silver?"

"remember."

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "In addition to things like gold and silver, there are also poems, books, Qin laws, etc. in the reward list."

"Just now I said that other people are not easy to speak, and the emperor rewarded them with books. Isn't this embarrassing them? As for Qin Lu, I even had a headache when I read it. If the emperor let them read the book, aren't you afraid that they will be driven crazy? " Zhao Kun couldn't help laughing.

"Bullshit."

Ying Zheng glared at Zhao Kun: "There are people in Wuhuan and Xianbei who like Central Plains culture, otherwise they wouldn't be able to learn Qin language, Zhou Li!"

"They study to make you feel that they value Qin and don't really want to learn."

"Whether they really think it or imagine it, these poems and books have special meaning."

"What's the point?"

Zhao Kun had a strange expression: "Isn't the father trying to educate them?"

"My Central Plains culture is extensive and profound, what's wrong with educating foreigners?" Ying Zheng asked indifferently.

Zhao Kun felt a little helpless when he heard this.

It seems that even if Xianbei and Wuhuan were sent to Qin as envoys, Emperor Shihuang still had prejudices against them, always thinking that they were uncivilized barbarians who needed poetry, books and classics to educate them.

Seeing that Zhao Kun was silent, Ying Zheng said again in a deep voice: "These aliens seem to be docile, but there is no guarantee that there is no dissent. Wuhuan is next to the Xiongnu, and the customs of the two are not much different. They are also good at riding and shooting. If you give them room to grow , will soon be the second Hun."

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Kun was really a little shocked, and couldn't help but stared blankly at Ying Zheng.

But Ying Zheng said solemnly: "If they can't change their customs, respecting our Great Qin right now is just a way to delay the army. When the Huns destroy the grasslands and we have no time to take care of the grasslands, they will sooner or later become our confidantes!"

"Father, what do you mean by making them docile through poems, books and classics?" Zhao Kun asked thoughtfully.

Ying Zheng nodded in approval.

Zhao Kun suddenly understood that his father had already considered it in the long run.

The Central Plains Dynasty didn't care about those marginal tribes at all, and they were not interested in saving them. The so-called poems, books, and saints' enlightenment were nothing more than making them more obedient and easier to control.

This reminded Zhao Kun of Princess Wencheng and Songzan Gampo. It seems that since then, Tubo has become stable and under the control of Tang Dynasty.

Whether it is Tubo in the future, or Xianbei and Wuhuan now, once they lose their own culture, they will no longer be able to fight bravely, and the final result can only be defeated.

Even those foreign nobles who learned the culture of the Central Plains began to fight for power and profit.

In this way, it is logical to subdue the enemy without fighting.

As the first emperor of the feudal dynasty, the first emperor used power tactics, military tactics, and national policies to the pinnacle.

So Wuhuan and Xianbei are not his opponents at all.

And now, he is using the method of cultural invasion to deal with Wuhuan and Xianbei.

Don't underestimate the current Wuhuan and Xianbei. Zhao Kun remembers that during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the greatest enemy of the Central Plains Dynasty was Xianbei who replaced the Huns.

Therefore, one must be on guard against Xianbei and Wuhuan.

Obviously, on this point, Ying Zheng is more far-sighted and comprehensive than Zhao Kun.

He not only guarded against Wuhuan and Xianbei, but also used various strategies against them to restrain their development.

From the time of canonization, Ying Zheng's plan had already begun.

But this plan will take many years to see the effect. After all, customs and habits cannot be changed overnight. Once they change, it means that the Central Plains Dynasty has completely controlled them.

Thinking of this, Zhao Kun's admiration for the first emperor has increased to a higher level.

Although he has the advantage of foresight, when it comes to governing the country and grand strategic plans, he is far less than one-thousandth of the first emperor.

For example, rewards, which look rich and show the emperor's kindness, actually hide a knife in the cotton.

Moreover, silk and porcelain can promote trade between the two sides.

As for the classics of poetry and books, it is more subtle.

Don't you respect my Great Qin Kingdom?

Why don't you come and learn about the mainstream culture of my Great Qin Kingdom?

If you don't integrate into my Daqin circle, who will take you to play?

Thinking about it carefully, the exchanges between countries have never been harmonious, but full of calculations.

In the battle against the Huns, Zhao Kun always thought that he controlled the situation.

Even if he paid tribute to the Huns, Xianbei and Wuhuan, he believed that it was the result of his own guidance and careful consideration.

Only now did he understand that he did play a role, but not really the decision maker.

Taking Wuhuan and Xianbei as an example, when they learned that they were going to pay tribute to Qin, the First Emperor must have discussed it with his ministers, otherwise he would never have allowed them to wear outlandish costumes and ostentatiously go to Yunding Palace to have an audience.

Although it is in line with the etiquette of Daqin for receiving foreign envoys, the meaning is that it is not difficult for Xianbei and Wuhuan to be impressed by the hospitality of the Central Plains people, and they are also very interested in the Central Plains culture.

The purpose of the first emperor is to let them understand the Central Plains culture better, so that they can control it better.

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Since when did Emperor Shihuang have a plan to control alien races through culture?
Thinking of this, Zhao Kun asked Ying Zheng curiously: "Father, how should your plan unfold?"

"What plan?" Ying Zheng was taken aback.

"It is to control Xianbei and Wuhuan through culture!"

"Not to mention control!"

Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hands: "It is to let them know more about the culture of the Central Plains."

"What about the ultimate goal?" Zhao Kun asked.

Ying Zheng thought for a while and said, "It should be naturalization."

"Categorize?"

Zhao Kun's eyes lit up, and he became interested immediately.

But Ying Zheng continued: "If Wuhuan and Xianbei can change their habits, learn the culture and customs of the Central Plains, use Xiaozhuan script, and speak Qin dialect, then they will be accepted as citizens of Qin in the future, and there will be no control or no control! "

Zhao Kun gave Ying Zheng a thumbs up and praised: "Father is brilliant!"

This is the real politician!
Obviously, Ying Zheng thought of what was ahead of him again.

According to Zhao Kun's idea, through cultural invasion, Xianbei and Wuhuan can be made more docile and less prone to trouble.

In this way, Great Qinbei will become more stable.

But Yingzheng's plan was to make Wuhuan people and Xianbei people eventually become Qin people.

If this goal can be achieved, then the two ethnic groups Wuhuan and Xianbei will cease to exist.

In the future, Wuhuan and Xianbei, even though they were not related to the people of the Central Plains in blood, they still regarded themselves as people from the Central Plains. The territory of Wuhuan and Xianbei naturally became the territory of Qin State.

In Zhao Kun's view, this is enough to be called a major event that will last for thousands of years.

After all, Wuhuan and Xianbei are located in the Daxinganling area of ​​later generations, where there is fertile black land.

Developing farming there in the future will definitely increase food production.

Thinking of this, Zhao Kun smiled cheerfully: "It's really amazing how to plan like this. If it can make them feel a sense of belonging, we may not need us Qin people to fight in the future!"

"What is a sense of belonging?"

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