The Emperor Shun Zhishi

Chapter 63
Little Xingxing's abolition of the tribal system of blood relatives is progressive for the times, but it is opposed by a large number of tribal leaders and nobles, and is regarded as a tyrant by the tribal leaders.Several departments formed by Shun, because they did not receive the support of other tribes, some decrees could not even be implemented in Pingyang City.Many tribal leaders asked Emperor Yao to come out of the mountains and rule China again, but Emperor Yao remained silent.

In fact, Emperor Yao was also worried that Shun's restructuring would lead to the split of China.Only Gao Tao thinks that the restructuring has positive significance. This kind of restructuring seems to lead to political instability in China in the short term, but once the restructuring is successful, it will be a great achievement for the present and benefit the future.He firmly believes that after three years, the old tribal alliance will gradually disappear, and a new China with unified government and orders will be born soon.

Emperor Yao couldn't imagine what the country was like.Xiao Xingxing explained: "A country is a social group with a common language, culture, race, blood, territory, and administrative organization. The people are led by the king, and the king is bound by the law. Everyone cannot be above the law.

Little Xing Xing told Emperor Yao the twelve-character motto of governing the world: "Govern with the Tao, act with virtue, and abide by the law."

This is the highest level that a wise king should achieve.Little Xingxing persuaded Emperor Yao with his eloquence, and Emperor Yao, who was slightly suspicious, finally remained silent.

Emperor Yao's silence caused most of the leaders to no longer have illusions about Emperor Yao.At this time, Que Li seized the opportunity to win them over again. She told them that as long as Danzhu's interests were protected, their rights would not be deprived, but would be protected.Instigated by Queli, most of the tribes secretly formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Danzhu.Those who disdained to form an alliance with Danzhu also clamored to escape from the Huaxia Alliance.Most of these tribal leaders were from Dongyi, and it was only because of Gao Tao's high prestige that he lobbied them in many ways and reluctantly stayed in Huaxia.

Now, Shun is in a dilemma.If the system is not reformed, the political efficiency of the Huaxia Alliance will be extremely low, and it can only rely on the political prestige of the leader to unite the various tribes. Once the leader dies, China will become a mess, and it will be difficult to resist the attacks of the surrounding barbarians; It will lead to opposition from most tribal leaders, and the Huaxia Alliance may immediately fall into civil war.

During this difficult period, Little Xingxing suddenly remembered the Tweet Order recorded in "Historical Records".During the period of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, the vassal states were very powerful, and Chao Cuo advocated the compulsory cutting of the vassals, which led to the chaos of the Seven Kingdoms, and finally Chao Cuo was cut in half.In the era of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Zhufu Yan proposed to issue a decree of grace, which made the vassal states smaller and smaller, and was eventually annexed by the central government of Han Dynasty.Thinking of this, Xiao Xingxing suddenly realized that the direction of politics is correct, but if the method is not proper, it will also lead to the failure of the policy.The previous failure was that the restructuring method was too tough, and naturally it was resisted. Can a milder, or even deceptive government order like the Tuen Decree be used?
Little Xingxing hid in the mansion and thought for three days and three nights, starting with the history of China and Western countries, but he still couldn't find a good way.On this day, Little Xingxing suddenly heard a drumbeat outside the door, and wondered who this is, why did he come to the official residence of the Pingyang regent to beat the drums to seek justice after crossing over from Sikou?
He was about to go out to have a look, but he saw angrily walking towards him, and the guards on the side wanted to stop him, but he pushed them away.Because Shun had an order that even if someone leapfrogged his rank to seek justice, he should treat him with courtesy. At the same time, these guards also knew that the person who came was the regent's younger brother, so naturally they dared not use force to stop him.

Xiang is Shun's younger brother, but Shun frowned immediately when he saw him, and Little Xingxing also looked disgusted when he saw him.

"Why did you come here, what kind of grievance, and why did you come to Pingyang?"

"I sue Yao Chonghua, the regent of Huaxia. This person is a shameless villain with big words."

Shun was baffled, knowing that the arrival of the elephant was not a good thing, it was just a description of the elephant, which could not be related to him.

"Well, where do I start? When did I become a shameless villain, and when did I start to speak out?"

"You are such a noble person who forgets things so much. You forgot me when you took the seat of the regent of Huaxia. I think you forgot your father too."

"Here, this," Shun thought, probably because he wanted to see him become the regent of Huaxia, so he could visit relatives and get some benefits.Just give him a sweet treat and send him away.

"Oh, we are a family, how could we forget. Let me think about it, what reward should I give you?"

Shun scratched his head, thinking of just thinking of an official name, to prevaricate Xiang, and to explain to his father.Just looking at him thoughtfully, he became even more angry.

"It turns out that you have been lying to me. What you promised me at the beginning were all expedient measures."

"I... what did I promise you?"

"You promise that I will help you persuade the tribes of Dongyi to rush to Pingyang, and you will let me marry the noble beauty of Pingyang. Now that Sanmiao has been defeated, you will also be the regent. You don't need me, so forget about it?"

Shun suddenly came to his senses, because he had indeed promised Xiang this matter, and the reason why he made this promise at the beginning was indeed an expedient measure, but the nobles in Pingyang were all arrogant and domineering, and their daughters might not be willing to marry Xiang.

"I did say that, but the nobleman in Pingyang probably doesn't want to marry you."

"But aren't you the regent of China? You may be the emperor of China in the future. How could they reject you because of your face? Unless you look down on me as a younger brother. Well, since you look down on me as a younger brother, I Just go home and take my father to the deep mountains, so that I can take care of him by myself."

Shun knew Xiang was trying to provoke him, so he quickly pulled him back.While he was explaining in every possible way, Xiao Xingxing was suddenly inspired: I have always wanted to carry out political reform in a moderate way, and now the opportunity has appeared in front of me?

"Don't worry, we are brothers, and you have made great contributions to Huaxia, and you deserve to be rewarded heavily. As a brother, you have to risk your life and help you get what you want."

Hearing what Shun said, Xiang was very happy, and immediately nodded and bowed.Little Xingxing has other plans at this time, because the appearance of the elephant brings him a good opportunity.

Shun came to Emperor Yao's bedroom, begged Emperor Yao to give Xiang a title, and applied for marriage with the nobles of Pingyang.Emperor Yao agreed to Shun's request, and immediately announced to the world that because of Xiang's contribution in defending China, he was named the chief of the Guirui, managed the Guirui, and became the lord of the Guirui City.

After Emperor Yao announced Xiang's merits, Shun took the opportunity to take Xiang to propose marriage to the four nobles in Pingyang, and promised that their daughters would get a large piece of land in Guirui after marrying Xiang.

Although the four great nobles did not look up to Xiang, Xiang became the actual lord of Guirui City after Emperor Yao made him the chief of Guirui.Guirui will definitely not lose to Pingyang in the future, and Shun promised to give them a large piece of land in Guirui, and he can also become in-laws with the regent.After Shun made his request, the four nobles quickly nodded and agreed, willing each family to give a daughter to marry Xiang.

Little Xingxing's idea is actually very simple, that is, to put a bait in front of them, to win them over and appease them, at least to make them not object to his restructuring.As for the fiefdom of Guirui, there is only wasteland around Guirui now, and it would be a great achievement for them to develop it.No matter how much you give them, it doesn't matter.

For Xiang's wedding, Shun made preparations with great fanfare.A team of 2000 people was sent from Guirui and Pingyang to greet the relatives among the four nobles.When Xiang welcomed the women of the four great nobles to the official residence of Guirui City, Shun also followed the welcoming team, attended the wedding as the regent of Huaxia, and blessed the couple.Then, Shun led the welcoming team and the representatives sent by the four nobles to worship heaven and earth on the Guirui Observatory, praying for the prosperity of the country and the people, and the happiness of the couple's marriage.Shun announced that he would bestow three thousand mu of land outside the city of Guirui to the descendants of Xiang and the four nobles.

The main purpose of Little Xingxing’s doing this is not only to win over the four nobles, but also to show the other tribes that the nobles of Pingyang have already stood by his side and received great rewards. If other tribes also support him, the rewards will be natural It is also indispensable.

Little Xingxing's political show was very successful.These four nobles also became very polite to Shun in court, and even took the initiative to carry out some of Shun's orders, so that other tribes felt that they had been respected by Shun.Shun also used the appeal of the four great nobles to attract more tribes to support him.He took the opportunity to recommend newcomers to several departments in his court, and began a period of mild New Deal reforms.

(End of this chapter)