my grandfather was qin shi huang

Chapter 358 The Position
When everyone arrived, the First Emperor motioned to the chamberlain beside him to hand over the urgent letter from Zhao Ying to everyone.

"This is a letter sent to me by someone from the emperor's eldest grandson. You might as well take a look at it first..."

letter?

Everyone, with a tacit understanding, remained silent and silently accepted the "letter" written by His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson to His Majesty.Since it is a "letter", it is different from a "memo".

The former is just a private exchange and discussion between the grandfather and grandson. Whether things succeed or not, it is limited to the grandfather and grandson and has nothing to do with political opinions. The latter is a very serious discussion between the emperor and his ministers, representing the emperor's eldest grandson. position.

Now that Zhao Ying is in such a position, his every move, word and deed no longer represents more than just himself.

Once there is a disagreement with the First Emperor's opinion on something, it will inevitably cause an uproar.

Of course, it is another matter for the First Emperor to take out the "letter" written by his grandson and let everyone read it together.Regarding this, Wang Jian and others, probably except for the three newcomers to the cabinet, are all well aware of this.

The emperor's eldest grandson, who looked young at the beginning, has grown to this point without knowing it.

Wang Jian took the letter and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, but immediately he couldn't help but his heart skipped a beat, and then he glanced at His Majesty the First Emperor who was sitting upright.

Not seeing any clues, he forced himself to calm down and read this "letter" carefully, and finally understood the reason why His Majesty specially summoned these old ministers to come over and read this letter together.

Because this letter raised an unprecedented topic that could easily make the First Emperor sensitive.

He actually wanted to abolish Nan County and Hengshan County as Jiangling Prefecture!

The administrative seat is Jiangling!
He also whimsically appointed Xiong Xin, a descendant of King Huai of Chu, as the governor of Jiangling Prefecture.However, this Grand Governor had only a title but no real power. Not only did all important military and political matters in the palace belong to the chief historian and Sima, but he himself was also subject to the control and supervision of the imperial censor.

The emperor's eldest grandson planned to use the name of Xiong Xin, a descendant of King Huai of Chu, to appease the people of Chu.

I have to say that this is an extremely bold idea and an extremely risky suggestion.

Everyone knows the determination of the First Emperor to implement the system of prefectures and counties, and everyone also knows the price paid by the First Emperor to implement the system of prefectures and counties.

Now, he, the emperor's eldest grandson whom he valued most, actually proposed to change this system in Nanjun.Although it is just a corner, and it is still in the name of trial, who can guarantee that this kind of trial will not become the norm in the future and replace the newly established county system?

To put it nicely, this is called a bold attempt; to put it harshly, it is shaking up the political system!

"how--"

The First Emperor looked calmly at the pondering crowd.

"What do you think of Emperor Changsun's suggestion..."

Before the First Emperor finished speaking, Li Si had already stepped forward with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty, you must not do it. The empire has not been established for a long time, and the system of prefectures and counties is the foundation of the imperial court. Implementing administrative orders for the imperial court, controlling local areas, restricting the expansion of wealthy families, infringing on the people, and hindering local officials have all the benefits and no harm."

Having said this, Li Si bowed deeply to the First Emperor again.

"Your Majesty, it is a taboo for the court to change orders overnight. What's more, if we establish a descendant of the King of Chu today, how can we know that there will be no descendants of the King of Qi in the future? If there is a government in the land of Chu today, and in the land of Wei and Zhao in the future, what will happen to Han Yan's subordinates? What if? The descendants of each country have been established in each country for a long time. How is it different from the situation when the six countries were separated?"

Speaking of this, Li Si's voice became more sincere.

"Your Majesty, a thousand-mile embankment was destroyed by an ant nest. Once this hole is opened, there will be endless troubles..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly and looked at Feng Quji, who was silently beside him.

Feng Quji groaned secretly in his heart.

He never expected that such a smart emperor's eldest grandson would raise such a difficult question so boldly this time.But he was different from Li Si. He was already the emperor's eldest grandson, and his grandson-in-law was also the emperor's eldest grandson's direct favorite general.At this time, if you take the lead in opposing the emperor's grandson's suggestion...

He sighed secretly in his heart, stood up, and bowed.

"The old minister thinks that Prime Minister Li's words are a little too much. Although His Highness's words may seem bold and whimsical, they may not be a good move to stabilize the Chu territory. In the past, when His Majesty conquered the four seas, the battle with Chu was the most brutal. And because of this, the people of Chu are most hostile to the rule of Great Qin. If we can recruit Xiong Xin, the Queen of Chu, and make him the governor, and let him be the nominal highest officer of Chu, all government orders will be in the name of Chu. If the king's descendants bear the banner, the people of Chu will surely join..."

Having said this, Feng Quji bowed again.

"In this way, within ten years, the people of Chu will be expected to have peace of mind..."

Looking at Feng Quji who was talking eloquently, Li Si couldn't help but frown slightly and glanced subconsciously at the right prime minister who always liked to contradict him recently.

He didn't believe that Feng Quji couldn't see the consequences of His Highness Emperor Changsun's proposal!
However, he saw that the First Emperor still nodded calmly without any expression. Being familiar with the habits of the First Emperor, he couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.

The First Emperor looked at Taiwei Liao.

Taiwei Liao pondered for a moment and then said seriously.

"The policy of the emperor and his grandson is not necessarily different from the system of prefectures and counties. Although the name has been changed, the essence is the same. In addition to the addition of a nominal governor, the local military and political affairs are still separated. The so-called long history can be regarded as The county governor, the so-called Sima, can be regarded as a county captain, which has not shaken the foundation of the county system..."

When the First Emperor heard this, a trace of emotion finally appeared on his face.

As Wei Liaozi spoke, he considered his words and continued.

"But it can eliminate the resentment of the people in Chu and stabilize the local people's hearts. If it is limited to one place, it may not be a feasible strategy..."

Seeing the First Emperor looking at him, Wang Jian bowed.

"If you are worried that he will take the opportunity to grow bigger and harm the place, you might as well let him learn from the emperor's grandson..."

When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help but feel something in his heart and raised his eyebrows.

"What do you mean by that?"

Wang Jian said.

"Your Majesty may give him a mansion and property in Xianyang, so that he can take over the post of governor of Jiangling like the emperor's eldest grandson..."

In the era of the First Emperor, there was no tradition of remote leadership. The only precedent was Zhao Ying.To this day, he still bears the title of Sheriff of Hexi County, although he has never returned to the fiefdom since his return.

Fortunately it was him, otherwise, if it had been anyone else, he would have been impeached and turned into a hornet's nest.When the First Emperor heard what Wang Jian said, his eyes lit up!
Meng Yi, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and bowed.

"Your Majesty, if you want to try out the suggestion of His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun, you might as well include Changsha, Jiujiang and other counties..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly.

"good!"

Liss:  …

He looked at Feng Quji, who had no position, then at Taiwei Liao and Wang Jian, who were both present, and at Meng Yi, who remained calm. He suddenly felt as if he was isolated...

He naturally knew how much the First Emperor loved his eldest grandson.

He also knew that His Highness the Emperor Changsun was showing favor to him. After all, his son's appointment as the governor of Kuaiji County was due to His Highness the Emperor's Changsun's recommendation. But the problem was that he was not Feng Quji, an old fox with no position, and there was nothing he could do about it. Compared with Wang Jian, an old guy, Wang Jian is not only the teacher of the emperor's grandson in the art of war, but also the emperor's grandson's in-law. He can show his support and openly support the emperor's grandson.

He is Li Si, the current Legalist speaker in the court.

Emperor Changsun's proposal today is clearly shaking the foundation of the county system. As the main promoter and practitioner of the county system, as well as the defender of the Legalist system, he has to express this attitude.

Otherwise, you have given up on your roots.

"You three, you might as well talk about it - it doesn't matter if you just say it. You are the cabinet and are only responsible to me. You don't need to consider anyone else's opinions..."

Meng Yi retreated, and the First Emperor turned his attention to Li Chen, Xu Zhi and Zhuo Yi. He wanted to know the attitude of the three young people selected by his grandson on this issue.

"I heard that the world is impermanent and time has changed. A sage monarch can always formulate the most suitable policies to appease the people according to the situation and local conditions, and will not stick to the specific policy situation. His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun can not be limited to The law is enacted, and the most appropriate policies are formulated according to local conditions. The boldness and boldness of the pattern are far beyond ordinary people..."

What the First Emperor did not expect was that this time, it was Li Chen who stood up first and expressed his views clearly.

Xu Zhi glanced at Li Si, who was standing there, looking a little lonely, sighed in his heart, and said bravely.

"I believe that the administration of His Highness the Emperor's Grandson may yield miraculous results..."

It’s good that he is a disciple of Li Si, and it’s good that he adheres to Legalist ideals, but he is not stupid.

He has been able to reach this day and become the first cabinet of the Qin Dynasty. He is qualified to help His Majesty draft memorials. It is all because of the recommendation of His Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson. Without the Emperor's eldest grandson, there would be no present for him. Without the Emperor's eldest grandson, there would be no future for him. .

Seeing the First Emperor looking over, Zhuo Yi stood up and said.

"The government of the emperor and his grandson will surely appease the people and win their hearts. If the people have no disputes and no resentment, they can serve the emperor and farm. This can be said to be benevolent..."

After hearing the three people's statements, the First Emperor couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, and a smile appeared in the corners of his eyes.

The answers from Li Chen, Xu Zhi and Zhuo Yi made him very satisfied.

In his opinion, as a backup talent selected by his eldest grandson, everything else does not matter. The most important prerequisite is whether he can get along with his grandson and keep up with his grandson's thinking.

These three people can really be cultivated.

Li Chen, Xu Zhi and Zhuo Yi still didn't know what an important test they had just experienced.A heaven, a hell.

……

For officials in Nan County, these days have been difficult.

Because, His Highness the Emperor Changsun, the Governor-General of the counties south of the Yangtze River, who had originally promised to leave when the ship and food and supplies arrived, suddenly stayed and refused to leave.

The officials of these Nanjun can't help but feel anxious.

After all, who wouldn't be afraid of such a powerful man sitting above him who could control his own life and death?
That was the governor-general of the Jiangnan counties!
The county guard Ji Mu came to greet him every day, dragging Zhao Ying with him and insinuating him, wanting to know what the emperor's eldest grandson really meant.However, Zhao Ying did not get a reply from the First Emperor, so how could he tell him this?
He could only talk to him every day, but eventually he got tired of the nagging, so he took Jimu with him and started running to the countryside to inspect the local customs and the promotion of Champa rice in various places.

Unlike Nanyang County, the grain seeds here were obtained earlier and most of them were planted on time. However, what surprised Zhao Ying was that despite this, the people here were not active in planting.

The people of the Chu region generally did not trust the Qin government very much.

"...Ahem, Your Highness, don't blame me. The people in the countryside are ignorant. When the rice is harvested next year, when they see the benefits, they will naturally know about Your Highness's painstaking efforts..."

Worried that Zhao Ying would be angry, Ji Mu coughed lightly and tried to persuade him. Zhao Ying smiled and shook his head.

"It doesn't matter. This kind of thing should be done step by step and let them cultivate on their own. I was too impatient to ask..."

Ji Mu secretly observed Zhao Ying's expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that he really didn't mean to be angry.Back in the camp, Zhao Ying summoned the storyteller from Da Qin near Nanjun in front of Ji Mu.

"I have met His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson!"

These apprentices from the Confucian and Mohist schools did not expect to be personally received by His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun here. They all looked excited and rushed forward to bow and salute.

Zhao Ying stepped forward with a smile on his face and personally helped the older people in front of him up.Then he looked around at everyone and said with a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen. No need to be polite. Please take a seat..."

Zhao Ying's words made them feel sour in their noses and almost shed tears.

Unlike the storytellers of the Qin Dynasty who were assigned to Guanzhong, or Hedong and other places, these storytellers of the Qin Dynasty who were assigned to Nanjun were in a very difficult situation. After all, their job was to publicize the policies of the Qin Dynasty and the First Emperor's policies to the local people. benefits of the system.

For many people in the Chu region, whoever speaks well of the First Emperor and the Qin Dynasty is their enemy...

Being looked down upon by others and hostile to others are both minor. The key is that their publicity effect is almost zero, but even so, they can only grit their teeth, bite the bullet, continue to persevere, and then sort out the local customs and customs along the way. Passed back to Xianyang...

The bitterness in it is really indescribable to outsiders.

Naturally, County Sheriff Ji Mu knew all about these situations. When Zhao Ying asked about this, he suddenly felt sweat on his forehead. After all, when these Great Qin storytellers encountered such a situation, he, the County Sheriff, could not help but feel guilty. responsibility.

Fortunately, although His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun listened carefully, he did not seem to have any intention of holding him accountable. Instead, he pondered for a moment and looked at the person in charge of Nanjun.

(End of this chapter)