Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 186 The separation of military and government is the red line of Daqin! (The first update of [-] words)
The beginning of Meng Xia.

Xianyang has long since returned to its usual calm.

Under the strict supervision of the government, the quality of Daqin's salt and iron has been greatly improved, with more salt and tougher ironware. When the new salt and iron sales standard came out, it also won the applause of Guanzhong.

at first.

There was also a period of mad rush in various places. As more and more ships docked, this mad rush has also been significantly curbed. The impact of the lack of salt and iron on Guanzhong gradually disappeared in half a month. There was no further reaction.Nobody cares,
Peace has returned to the city.

Outside the city, it was in full swing, and in the fields, a large number of heads of Guizhou leaned over to cultivate the land, creating a lively scene.

Fusu was not idle.

During this month, he was busy with various political affairs. Not only did he have to face complaints and pressure from major government offices, he also had to follow up on the progress of the "Law of Commerce" and "Law of Industry" in the Tingwei Mansion, and at the same time supervise the security of Guanzhong. Great check.

I was so busy I couldn't breathe.

but.

His reputation in Guanzhong has been greatly improved.

West City.

Ji Heng is still living his leisurely life.

It's just that Fu Su didn't have time to come over, but Hu Hai came more and more frequently.

After seeing Fusu Guanzhong's rising reputation, Hu Hai couldn't sit still anymore, and ran to Ji Heng's side every now and then, and asked a lot of puzzles and curiosity along the way.

Ji Heng was not annoyed.

As long as Hu Hai can bring something, he will not keep it away.

today.

Hu Hai is here again.

He looked familiar, didn't make a sound to the door at all, just pushed open the door and walked in, at the same time he said carelessly: "Ji Heng, I'm here again."

Ji Heng walked slowly from the house.

Hu Hai sat on a reclining chair very familiarly, and said in amazement: "Ji Heng, how did you think your brain grew, and why did you make this chair? Isn't it more comfortable than sitting with your legs bent?"

Hu Hai patted the reclining chair with both hands, very satisfied with the seat.

He stared at the recliner for a long time.

It's just that there was only one in Ji Heng's house in the past, and Ji Heng sat by himself every time, and he was not very good at opening his mouth. He found an opportunity to experience it a few days ago, and immediately felt a different feeling, and he directly asked Ji Heng to think of a way Get him one.

Of course you have to pay.

Looking at Hu Hai's brand new reclining chair, Ji Heng's eyes revealed a touch of contempt. Hu Hai's reclining chair was too new, with no padding on it, far less comfortable than his own.

Although the style is better than my own.

But that's about it.

He strolled to his reclining chair, sat down on his buttocks, then raised his legs leisurely, and said, "This kind of chair is actually a Hu chair, but most people in the world hate Hu people, so they won't try it lightly. The things of the Hu people, even the Zhao people who carried out the reform of Hu clothing, riding and shooting, are also widely criticized in the world."

"This visceral disdain is always there."

Hu Hai nodded.

He looked at the Hu chair below, and said: "I didn't expect that Hu people would enjoy it, but no matter how they can enjoy it, they are still a group of uneducated Hu people who drink blood, how can they compare with Daqin? "

Ji Heng glanced at Hu Hai a few times, but was noncommittal to his statement.

He said: "Whether it's barbarians or other barbarians, as a qualified country, we should learn from each other's strengths and make up for our weaknesses, and follow what is good. Blindly contempt will only lead to complacency."

"Taking the essence and discarding the dross is the right way."

Hu Hai pouted.

He didn't argue with Ji Heng on this, rolled his eyes, and asked: "During this time, you told me a lot of things, and I did understand a lot, but what you said in prison back then, I don't understand. I still don't understand, can you elaborate a little bit more?"

"In prison?" Ji Heng raised his eyelids slightly.

Hu Hai coughed lightly, his face flushed slightly, and then he said confidently: "When you said in prison that the one who killed you was the eldest brother, you inadvertently mentioned that the father would use the Wang family to check and balance Mengshi. I never thought about it. Please tell me more carefully this time."

Hu Hai lowered his head, looking rather guilty.

"Wang family? Meng family?" Ji Heng stared straight at Hu Hai, as if thinking of something, his eyes closed slightly. After all, Hu Hai still didn't give up, and still wanted to fight with Fu Su.

Hu Hai's wife came from the Wang family.

Therefore, he is relatively close to the Wang family.

When he re-walked the Kaiguo Road, when he heard that Wang Ben was critically ill, Hu Hai rushed back to Xianyang directly. After Wang Ben died of illness, Hu Hai followed Wang's mourning, and did not continue with Fusu and the others.

Now when Hu Hai mentions the checks and balances between Wang and Menghu, he probably has an idea in his mind and wants to find out what kind of checks and balances Shihuang used.

Hu Hai could feel Ji Heng's gaze.

But dare not look at it.

Ji Heng took a few glances, then retracted his eyes, and said calmly: "The method of check and balance has long been on the bright side. After Wang Ben died of illness, the First Emperor granted Wang Li the title of Marquis of Wucheng. Marquis Wu Cheng, there is only one word difference, but he is a marquis after all."

"Under Shang Yang's military merit system, the twentieth-level titles are roughly divided into four grades from low to high according to their actual status and treatment."

"Among them, Gongshi, Shangzao, Zanyi, and Bugeng all belong to the 'scholar' class."

"Doctor, official official, public official, and public vehicle all belong to the level of 'bi doctor'."

"And the five higher officials, Zuo Shuzhang, You Shuzhang, Zuo Geng, Zhong Geng, You Geng, Shaoshangzao, Dashangzao Siche Shuzhang, and Dashuzhang all belong to the 'Qing' class."

"The Marquis of Guannei and the Marquis of Che belong to the 'Marquis' class."

"At the beginning of the founding of the Qin Dynasty, many marquises were granted, but most of them were Guanneihou. Guanneihou only had the title of 'hou' and had no real fiefdom. They could only live in Xianyang, the imperial capital, while Wuchenghou Wangjian, Tong Marquis Wu and Wang Ben all belong to Marquis Che, who has his own fief."

"It's just that Qin's Marquis Che is different from that of Zhou Dynasty. He only has the power to collect taxes from the fief and cannot actually manage the fief. The feudal land is frequent, and the specifications are no different from the princes and kings of the past."

"And this is the 'meritorious meritorious honor' advocated by Shang Yang."

"I don't know whether Wang Li's Marquis of Wucheng belongs to Marquis of Guannei or Marquis of Che, but no matter which "Marquis" he is, his status is far higher than that of Meng Tian. Even Meng Tian can't match it."

"Meng Tian's father, Meng Wu, is Marquis of Huainan."

"After Meng Wu's death, Meng Tian was demoted to inherit his title. Now he is the eldest son. Although the Huns have made great contributions to the north, he still has not been conferred the title of Marquis. This means that Wang Li's status is higher than Meng Tian's."

"Right now, Wang Li is Meng Tian's lieutenant general, but Wang Li's title is higher than Meng Tian's. There will definitely be an imbalance between the two. In addition, the Wang family is very prestigious in the army, and many generals will spontaneously get close to Wang Li, so Meng Tian, ​​who originally monopolized the military power, will have some dilution of the military power in his hands."

"And then achieve a certain check and balance effect."

heard.

Hu Hai was thoughtful.

He has almost understood.

Wang Li's military merits are not obvious, but he has a high rank and high status, and he is a son of the Wang family with high prestige in the army. Naturally, he will attract many generals to join him. Moreover, people with high ranks in Daqin do not need to salute those with lower ranks. If you really put on airs, you don't have to salute Meng Tian when you see Meng Tian.

This will invisibly weaken Meng Tian's prestige in the army.

Thereby weakening Meng Tian's influence in the army.

Think of this.

There was a touch of excitement in Hu Hai's eyes.

If Wang Li has such great influence in the army and can stand against Meng Tian, ​​does that mean that he is not much worse than Fu Su?
But Hu Hai was not happy for too long, Ji Heng directly poured cold water on him.

Ji Heng said coldly: "I know exactly what your plan is. I just advise you not to overthink it. Wang Li is only suitable for balancing forces in the army, not enough to rely on. He doesn't have that ability."

"Meng Tian's military achievements are real, Wang Li didn't have much achievements."

"It's better if there is no war, but once there is war"

Ji Heng shook his head.

Hu Hai showed embarrassment.

Ji Heng said: "Meng Tian is happy to see Wang Li leaving the Northern Plains Army. The current Meng family is too prominent in the Great Qin. Although it is not as successful as Wang Jian back then, but Meng Tian is the Great General of the Great Qin. A month ago , his younger brother Meng Yi is still in the rank of Jiuqing, with such authority, how can Meng Tian not feel uneasy?"

Hu Hai nodded.

He also felt that Montessori was too prominent.

Ji Heng said in a deep voice: "I said before in prison that as long as Fusu ascends to the throne, Meng Tian can only be prime minister if Meng Tian is appointed prime minister. If Meng Tian continues to lead the army, even Fusu will feel uneasy."

"Military and political power cannot be concentrated in the hands of one family."

"No matter how much you trust, it won't work."

"Now the military and political power in Beiyuan County and several nearby counties is in the hands of Meng Tian. The strict military discipline of the Great Qin does not support Meng Tian's subordinates to commit crimes. But after all, he holds a large army, and his younger brother was in charge of government affairs before. Do you feel at ease above?"

"Military and government, Montessori can only take one."

"At the moment, it is only granted by the First Emperor, but this kind of fate will not last long. Like the Feng family, three members of the family are in the court, but they are only limited to the court and do not dare to intervene in the army. Yang Duan and the Yang family where he belongs, Clan members Yang Xiong, Yang Wu, Yang Xi, etc. are all in the army, and few members of the clan directly engage in politics."

"The separation of military and government is the red line of Daqin!"

"So some time ago, Wang left Beiyuan to serve as Meng Tian's deputy general. Meng Tian actually accepted it with pleasure. At least this shows that the first emperor did not really regard him as a threat to the imperial power. During this period, Meng Yi was dismissed again. Meng Tian I’m afraid I’m completely at ease.”

Hu Hai nodded slightly.

Ji Heng did not say that according to the historical process, Fusu would actually take over the political affairs of several counties in Beiyuan, further weakening Meng Tian's control in the north.

But now it's apparently changed.

Ji Heng said: "I don't have much to say about the Meng family's situation."

"Wang Li is hard to take on a big job."

"He came from a family of generals. It would be a bit biased to say that he has no ability to lead the army, but compared to his eldest father Wang Jian and his father Wang Ben, he is obviously far behind."

"But precisely because of his prominent family background, Wang Li is full of arrogance in his bones."

"He and Meng Tian are another generation."

"He is a 'Hou', and his status is extremely high. I am afraid that he will not put other generals in his eyes except for the generals he knows. However, his ability is not enough to support his arrogance, so it is better not to fight. A war broke out, and Wang Li is doomed to suffer because of it."

Hu Hai was silent.

Hearing Ji Heng's words, he remembered Wang Ben's comments on Wang Li before his death.

Wang Ben said at the time: "This son has no roots in his ambition, and he will lose if he leads the army. Please don't think of the father and son of the old ministers, and appoint this son as a general. Misuse of this son is destined to harm the country and the army."

At that time, Shi Huang agreed.

He said that he only taught Wang Li to practice more in the army in the future.

In the end, Shihuang turned around and arranged Wang Li to be the deputy general of the Beiyuan Army.

Hu Hai's complexion was slightly different.

But it soon returned to normal.

As Ji Heng said, Wang Li's talent is not enough, it can be used to balance the forces in the army, but it is not enough to let him lead the army to fight.

The first emperor only wanted to keep Wang Li in balance, so he didn't count as going back on his word.

Hu Hai let Shi Huang off.

Ji Heng didn't say much about Wang Li either.

Wang Li's biggest problem is that he didn't put himself in the right place. Although he came from a general family and was granted the title of marquis, he mistakenly thought that he was worthy of the name, and then he was arrogant and didn't put other people in his eyes. In the end, history also dealt a painful blow to Wang Li. a lesson.

Everyone knows the Battle of Julu.

But very few people know that it was Wang Li who Xiang Yu defeated at that time.

At that time, although Wang Li was suffocated by Xiang Yu's beating at first, but after all, he was born as a general, and he still had a way of arranging troops, but he never waited for reinforcements. The reason why he could not wait for Zhang Han's reinforcements was precisely because of Wang Li. Li's heart is arrogant.

At that time, Zhang Han was the main general, but Wang Li had always criticized Zhang Han. In the end, when Wang Li asked for Zhang Han's help, Zhang Ping, Zhang Han's younger brother, blocked the rescue letter with a grudge. The defeat led to the collapse of the Qin Empire.

Wang Li's starting point is too high.

He has no self-knowledge of his abilities.

He was also promoted to a high position, so that it was completely inflated, and in the end he was hated by others, harming others and himself.

But speaking of which.

Many people probably don't know that Zhang Han is also the second generation of the army.

His father, Zhang Min, was a general of the Qin Dynasty, and Zhang Hanneng entered the Shaofu as an official in his early thirties. He inherited his father's title, and Zhang Min served under Wang Ben's command back then, so Wang Li has actually always looked down on Zhang Han.

Various reasons led to bad results.

Hu Hai hesitated for a long time, and asked in a deep voice: "Is Wang Li really useless?"

Ji Heng nodded, and said: "He was born too high, he was admired by others since he was a child, and he is in a high position. In addition, Meng Tian of the same generation has made great military achievements. Wang Li will subconsciously think that he is the same. Can you entrust me with a heavy responsibility?"

"In the end, it will only harm others and yourself."

Hu Hai looked gloomy, but he didn't refute.

He knew that there was no need for Ji Heng to lie to himself about this matter, and Wang Ben had commented on Wang Li that way at that time, knowing a son is like a father, so how could it make a difference?
just
He felt somewhat unwilling.

Ji Heng could tell, he shook his head and said, "You have been here so frequently recently, probably because you were instigated by Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao guessed that during this period of time, he has often encouraged you to compete with Fusu. You come here There are quite a few times, so I will say a few more words."

"Zhao Gao is useless."

"I can't even believe it."

"In the past half a year, he has experienced a moment of greatness when he was completely empty. It is difficult to adjust his mentality. He is probably going crazy to climb up now. This kind of person is beyond your control."

Hu Hai said: "He is my foreign teacher."

Ji Heng laughed lightly, and said indifferently: "Foreign teacher? Right now he can rely on the official position of foreign teacher. Teacher, preaching and accepting karma to solve doubts, not to encourage you to achieve what he wants you to achieve."

"Looking at your appearance, I am very convinced by Zhao Gao."

"It's actually normal."

"But don't forget that Zhao Gao is an official."

"The eunuch is sick."

"You may not be able to understand the condition of 'illness'. Let's put it this way. People with physical illnesses are more sensitive and fragile than ordinary people. Once they encounter problems, they tend to go to extremes and become crazy. Why? The means will be used to achieve the goal.”

"And there are not a few eunuchs in the imperial city."

"With so many 'disabled' people staying together, do you think they will really be harmonious? Compared with the officials in the court, the fights between these people will undoubtedly be more intense, fiercer, and even cruel."

"They're sensitive and vulnerable."

"These people can't stand any provocation."

"Once stimulated, it will vent like crazy."

"Right now, Zhao Gao is obviously stimulated."

"Since he was sentenced to death by Meng Yi, imprisoned, released by Shihuang, and involved in Xu Fu's affairs, these ups and downs, I am afraid that Zhao Gao's sense of insecurity has reached the extreme, so he is so I desperately want you to compete with Fusu, only if you win can he stand up."

"He can take revenge for the humiliation he has suffered!"

"But Zhao Gao himself doesn't have much talent."

"He's not even a favorite."

"You seem to have said before that when the Great Qin established the country, there were vacancies for officials in the court. The first emperor asked Zhao Gao if he wanted to be an official, but Zhao Gao refused in the end. This actually shows one thing, that is, Zhao Gao didn't think he was an official. Doing things in the court can continue to please the first emperor."

"His talents are all for catering to the higher-ups."

"Let him do things practically, but he doesn't have the ability."

"He can only obey orders!!!"

heard.

Hu Hai's pupils shrank slightly.

He took a deep look at Ji Heng, but finally didn't say anything.

The courtyard suddenly fell silent.

Ji Heng didn't say anything more.

He reminded everything he could, and if Hu Hai questioned and refused to listen, there was nothing he could do. In his opinion, Zhao Gao was indeed not a favorite, but could only be called a domestic slave.

And it's a house slave who is easy to devour the master!

Hu Hai squeezed the handle of the recliner hard with his palm.

He had some understanding of Zhao Gao's situation.

Zhao Gao has completely lost power.

Although he is still in charge of the CRRC Mansion, Shi Huang seldom went out of the palace these few years, and basically communicated in the palace at ordinary times. Zhao Gao was not very useful. In the past, he could rely on his superb driving skills , so that Shi Huang looked at him differently, but in the past six months, Zhao Gao basically had no chance to drive Shi Huang.

On weekdays, I am also responsible for arranging carriages and horses.

Because of this.

Zhao Gao came to his side more and more times, and he was always persuading him to walk with Ji Heng, and let Ji Heng advise him, trying to win the favor of the first emperor, and then win the emperor's position.

He actually knew.

It's just that Zhao Gao was right.

These sons of them have only one choice since they were born, which is to fight for the throne. If they can't win, they can only look at other people's faces in the future. Once they make others unhappy, they may be impeached and targeted in various ways. If you live comfortably, you can only be the emperor yourself.

He takes it for granted.

He had been in prison for a period of time, and he had some understanding of the situation in the prison. If Fusu hadn't brought him food, the food would have been hard to swallow. He didn't have the mentality of Ji Heng, who could face these things peacefully, so in Zhao Gao persuaded him again and again, and he changed his mind.

In the dead of night, he also thought about whether he was really suitable to be an emperor.

Especially when he saw the situation of Shi Huang's clothes and food, he couldn't help retreating, but after hearing Zhao Gao say that the political affairs could be handed over to his ministers at that time, his mind became active again.

He also figured it out later.

Whether it's suitable or not, let's get it first and then talk.

And he was indeed somewhat dissatisfied with Fusu.

Especially seeing Fusu's recent changes made Hu Hai feel an inexplicable palpitation. He was very worried that Fusu would do something to him in the future. Now Fusu has changed and has become much colder.

Ji Heng has closed his eyes.

The fingers beat the beat lightly, and the whole person was immersed in a relaxed atmosphere.

Hu Hai looked at Ji Heng and smiled wryly.

He was actually confused too.

Why did I fall to this point?

He hesitated to speak, but finally did not open his mouth. He also imitated Ji Heng, and slowly closed his eyes, quietly enjoying the quiet time in front of him, letting the breeze blow on his face, and listening to the melodious birdsong from all around.

Everything is so peaceful.

However, this peaceful atmosphere did not last long.

soon.

There were bursts of cheers outside the house, waking up the two people who were resting in the courtyard.

Hu Hai frowned, with a look of displeasure in his eyes, but hearing the movement, it seemed that it did not come from nearby, so he immediately got up and asked the nearby attendants to inquire.

Soon, the attendant came back with news.

Shejian is back!
Hearing this news, Hu Hai was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered who Shejian was.

In the courtyard, Ji Heng had already opened his eyes. He also heard the news from the attendant, and the corner of his mouth curled up, and he said with a smile, "My money is back."

Hu Hai's face darkened.

He naturally knew what Ji Heng was talking about.

When "Guan Shan Hai" was first implemented, Ji Heng made an agreement with his eldest brother that he would take a percentage of the money that the government would profit from it.

This time, Shejian returned from suppressing the rebellion, and also brought a lot of spoils.

After all, many merchant families were wiped out.

How can there be less money?

Ji Heng didn't care about Hu Hai's black face.

He didn't care about the affairs of the court.

All he heard was that someone had sent the money.

During this period of time, his life has been a little tight. If it weren't for Hu Hai's frequent donations, he might only be able to eat a meal in a few days. Now that his money is back, his life can be greatly improved.

even.

He was wondering whether to get some spices.

Have a luxurious BBQ.

Solution greedy.

Just when Ji Heng was thinking about delicacies, Hu Hai came back again. He looked at Ji Heng and asked curiously: "By the way, I heard from my brother a few days ago that last time many officials from the imperial court and the local government were demoted. , for the purpose of arranging for the returning soldiers from Qi Di to quell the rebellion, but why did you insist on mobilizing the entire Tingwei Mansion last time?"

"It seems to be the same as not moving?"

"Why is this?"

(End of this chapter)