Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 254: Civil uprising is imminent, plunder the merchants! (Please subscribe)

Fusu put down "Han Feizi".

What the Office of Affairs has to do this time has basically been completed.

The officials recruited this time will return to their places after the banquet is over in three days.

He will not promote these people this time.

But as Han Feizi said, the relationship between monarch and ministers is a stratagem. If you want to use these talented people for your own use, it is not enough to just release goodwill. It is not enough to show off your reputation. You must also use benefits to win over them. Only in this way can he be willing to serve Qin.

For now, his interests with these officials are not deep.

even.
Even after this incident, if he chooses to promote these officials, it may still be difficult for him to succeed. Most of them will still refuse, or even use various excuses to avoid them. In the final analysis, these officials are too shrewd and will not take risks easily.

If you want to deepen your interests, you can only make them feel at ease.

Let them think that the situation in Daqin will not deteriorate, and there will be no repeated wars, so that these talents may come out.

Fusu held his forehead with one hand, frowning and thinking deeply.

It’s not easy to get these people out of their comfort zone.

It is even more difficult to make them willing to serve Qin, even if Qin goes through fire and water.

And this all needs to be weighed and resolved by him.

the other side.

As the non-commissioned officer transfer process came to an end, it was rare for the officials in the Affairs Bureau to relax.

After more than half a month of contact, we actually understand each other.

A dining room.

Wu Zhu, Wu Rui, Xiao He and others sat down to eat.

Wu Zhu took a sip of the hot soup and said with emotion: "The world is really wonderful. Once upon a time, I never thought that one day I would recruit for His Highness, and I would be able to make friends with talented people from all over the world. However, the affairs of the Office of Affairs are finally coming to an end. , I am waiting for this recruitment to be over, I wonder if you have planned your return journey?"

heard.

Everyone's eyes are slightly different.

Although Wu Zhu only said that he was going back, they could hear that he was asking what they would choose in the future.
Everyone present is understanding.

During this period, after some inquiries, I got to know each other and basically understood each other's situation. Naturally, I understood that the other party was actually similar to my past practices. Since they are both smart people, they would not be pretentious here. .

Wu Rui put down the hot soup in his hand and said, neither sad nor happy: "I don't have much thought about the future. My wife and children are waiting at home. Wu County is no better than other big counties. The population has fled recently. My focus in the future will probably be here." Above, as local officials, we should put the stability of the place as the most important thing."

Hearing Wu Rui's words, Wu Zhu laughed.

He seemed to have remembered something interesting and joked: "What Brother Wu said is absolutely true. When I first heard the saying 'Mountains have no edges, rivers are exhausted, winter thunder shakes, summer rain and snow, heaven and earth are united, I dare to break up with you.'" I can't help but marvel that there is such a strange woman in the world, but I never thought that this woman is actually Brother Wu's wife. Brother Wu is really lucky."

heard.

Wu Rui's eyes showed a hint of pride, mixed with a little pride.

In terms of family background, he is the queen of King Wu.

However, the Wu Kingdom had long been destroyed, and their clan had also declined long ago, but this was not the case for his wife Mao Ping.

Mao Ping was born into a wealthy family.

There is a big disparity between the two identities in this world.

But at this time, Mao Ping resolutely chose himself, and even broke with the family. Because of this, he has been working hard all these years, not only to prove himself, but also not wanting to disappoint the beauty's love, but his identity He is special, and his family is in the middle of nowhere. It is not easy to go further, and he also keenly judged that there are faint signs of instability in the world, so these years he began to deliberately publicize his reputation.

The purpose is to gain something in the future.

But what he didn't expect was that he would be recruited for the Crown Prince of Qin.

After more than half a month of contact, he could also feel that this prince was restless at heart and had strong ambitions, but he did not reveal it easily.

But sometimes words and deeds are exposed.

Logically speaking.

What the world needs is healing.

But what made him a little confused was that Fusu clearly had a strong desire, but he was very restrained. The two were actually very contradictory. The world already had a talented and strategic First Emperor, and there was no need for a second First Emperor. The emperor, and the people of the world really can't stand this torment.

But Fusu's restraint makes people hesitate.

Wu Rui took back his mind.

He smiled and said: "It's just praise from the world, it can't be taken seriously."

"I wonder what your intentions are in the future?"

"I know that I have little talent and little knowledge, but I can't see His Highness clearly."

"In my eyes, His Highness clearly has a lot of thoughts and ideas, but he is also very restrained and humbly accepts advice. He will listen to most of our suggestions. This is actually very rare. More importantly, His Highness rarely takes the initiative. It is actually not easy to intervene in political affairs and only care about the progress and results."

"As far as the current world situation is concerned."

"It's not peaceful."

"As far as Wu County where I am located, the number of rogue bandits has gradually increased in recent years. Most of my daily life is spent leading the garrison to guard against rogue bandits. This is not a good sign, but to be fair, His Highness gives people a very good impression, but in Guandong There are too many differences with Guanzhong, and this may not be smoothed out by His Royal Highness alone."

heard.

Everyone's eyes narrowed.

They agree.

They approved of Fusu's conduct as a person.

It's just that the world's situation does not change because of one person. Even if Fusu wants to turn the world around, is this really something that one person can do?
They don't know the situation in Guanzhong, but in their respective counties, the situation is getting worse.

The world will soon be in chaos.

Liu Ji sat at the back end.

He listened to these people's words, but he lacked interest.

We are all smart people. Even if Fusu intends to win over, how can they be easily persuaded?
Maintaining the status quo has long been doomed.

Everyone knows this very well.

He coughed lightly, attracted everyone's attention, and said slowly: "I am a humble person, but I didn't expect so much. I have just been thinking about one question recently, which is whether the system created by Da Qin can succeed. What do you think? What’s your advice?”

As soon as the words fell, everything fell silent.

Everyone's eyes moved slightly.

To be fair, they are not optimistic.

Daqin's system is too ambitious, and it is destined to be tolerated by the people of the world. This has long been the consensus of the world, and it is precisely because of this that the world has gradually fallen into turmoil.

see.

Liu Ji said in a deep voice: "I am just a pavilion chief, but I have traveled around the world in the past and have some understanding of the world. As far as I am concerned, I think the system of Da Qin is actually better than the enfeoffment in the past. This sentence Maybe you guys don’t like it, but it’s true.”

"in other words."

"Centralization of power is the general trend of the world."

"The division and rule of the world in the past may be destined to be abandoned."

Wu Zhu said coldly: "Liu Ji, why did you make such a bold judgment?" Liu Ji glanced at Wu Zhu coldly, narrowed his eyes and said: "Because you are too short-sighted and only see points. They also imagine that after the world is in turmoil, they may stand out in the troubled times and eventually be enfeoffed as princes, but if you really think about it carefully and feel it, it is actually easy to judge."

"Perhaps centralization is the right thing to do."

Wu Zhu sneered: "It's extremely ridiculous."

"For thousands of years, China has been divided and ruled. It is precisely because of division that the world can flourish. If we really implement one rule, it would be retrograde. Can't you see that it is precisely because of one rule that the world has many places? How many bandits have died? If it were divided and ruled, how could this happen? Besides, if there is no unified rule of the world, how can all the people in the world complain?"

"So many disadvantages, can't you see it?"

Liu Ji chuckled.

He didn't pay attention to Wu Zhu's questioning.

He said indifferently: "I'm just expressing my opinion. As for what you said, in my opinion, it's not a matter of the world being ruled by one, but rather"

"The world is not governed well."

"If everything were done according to the First Emperor's wishes, what would the world be like?"

Liu Ji's eyes showed a bright light.

Full of ambition.

As soon as Liu Ji said these words, everyone's expressions changed.

Because it exposes a fact.

Xiao He looked at Liu Ji deeply.

But he began to think deeply.

If it is true what Liu Ji said, and the world is completed according to Shihuang's wishes, what will happen to this huge world?

Maybe they all follow the rules, be harmonious and encourage, and everyone obeys the orders.When the leader of Guizhou cultivates the power, people enjoy the same, and the peace is guaranteed.Later, he respected the Dharma, always governed without limit, and never tipped his boat.
Just is it really possible?

He wasn't sure.

Because Qin Zhitianxia has no precedent.

The huge step forward and the number of changes are beyond everyone's expectations and make it difficult for many people to adapt.

Many people can't accept it.

Nor willing to accept it.

Wu Rui, Wu Zhu and others have extremely prominent family backgrounds. For them, restoring the lintel may be their lifelong ambition. If the Qin Dynasty is really stable, then their thoughts will be completely in vain. Yes, this is not what they want to see.

but
The world of Qin has never been stable since its founding.

Baiyue invaded the border, the Huns marched south, and there were various internal conflicts. There was no sign of integration at all. Although Qin Ting used power to carry out strong integration, the effect was not good. It only aroused people's resentment all over the world. Therefore, the invisibility also confirms the unfeasibility of this move.

Think of this.

Xiao He's mood gradually calmed down.

But he glanced at Liu Ji imperceptibly.

He had known Liu Ji for such a long time, so he could tell Liu Ji's situation. Liu Ji might really agree with the Qin system.

Liu Ji also realized that what he said was a bit inappropriate, and quickly laughed and said with a smile: "I just said it casually, and it is simply impossible for the world to do everything according to one person's wishes, even if it is a virtue. Neither can the First Emperor, who was the Three Emperors and surpassed the Five Emperors."

After hearing Liu Ji's follow-up words, everyone's complexion softened a little.

I just have no intention of continuing the conversation.

After the meal was full, they said a few words to each other briefly, and then they left.

After the others walked away, Xiao He went to Liu Ji and asked curiously: "Why did you suddenly say those words midway?"

Liu Ji's eyes were uncertain and he said in a solemn voice: "I don't know either. I just suddenly thought of something and had more views on the Qin system. Do you think the imperial court has seen the chaos in the world?"

Xiao He hesitated and said uncertainly: "I should have seen it."

"But even if the imperial court knows, how easy is it to change?"

"That simply can't be done."

Liu Ji shook his head.

He said solemnly: "I thought so before, but just now when I was eating, I suddenly thought of a sentence, a sentence I overheard when I traveled around the world with Zhang Er earlier."

"What are you talking about?" Xiao He looked curious.

Liu Ji's eyes were deep and sharp, and he said in a deep voice: "The civil uprising is coming, let's plunder the merchants!"

Xiao He's heart trembled.

Liu Ji glanced at Xiao He indifferently and said calmly: "You have also thought about it. In the past year, Qin Ting's various measures, or to be precise, our Highness's various measures, are basically plundering business. Is this right? Does it mean that the imperial court has guessed that the civil uprising is imminent?"

"Have you started taking action in advance?"

"By plundering the merchants and prolonging the civil uprising, there will be variables."

"I just thought of this, so I subconsciously said those words, because if there are really changes in the world, does that mean that the Qin system can continue? If it can continue, then the Qin system will really be implemented in the future What will happen to the world?"

"Just what I thought of."

"Da Qin will become extremely terrifying and terrible."

"It's even hard to shake."

"It's just that many people don't realize this change."

"Whether Wu Zhu, Wu Rui, or other officials, they focus on their respective counties and use their own situation in the counties to speculate on the situation in the world, but most of their eyes are focused on the civil unrest. No one has noticed Qin's plunder."

"I don't know how the world will change in the future, but after all, after we met, you should say what you should say."

"It's just a civil uprising waiting for the world, but I don't know when it will come."

Xiao He looked solemn.

He said in a deep voice: "Is the role of merchants really that great?"

Liu Ji smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "I don't know. I heard this sentence accidentally. I can't even remember where I heard it. I don't know the specific meaning of this sentence, but sometimes I think too much about it." Some things are not bad, if the world really can't wait for the civil uprising, maybe our coming this time is not bad."

Xiao He thought about it.

Now all the nobles and scholars in the world are waiting for a civil uprising.

But if this civil uprising cannot wait, what is waiting will be the implementation of the Qin system.
This may shatter many people's illusions.

The two of them were in a bad mood.

One after another left.

Xiao He also secretly noted it in his heart.

If it is true, as Liu Ji said, that the solution to civil unrest in the world lies in business, then Qin Ting will definitely make a big fuss about merchants in the future. He only needs to keep an eye on Qin Ting's future actions. If this is the case, perhaps his previous decisions will be regarded as some changed.

But is it really what Liu Ji said?
Xiao He was a little unsure.

This temporary gathering was inconspicuous in Lingling City, and even among the people's interactions during this period, it was inconspicuous at all. Except for Liu Ji and Xiao He, no one else paid attention to it. Everyone looked relaxed at the moment. Waiting for the banquet three days later.

(End of this chapter)