Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 383 I, Han Xin, will eventually be famous all over the world! (Please subscribe)

"How do you say this?" Xiao He looked at Liu Ji curiously.

Liu Ji stood up slowly, paced back and forth in the room, and said calmly and slowly: "I am not as profound as you in terms of country governance, so I don't think about it from this aspect, but as a human being , I did notice something strange."

"Who are you?" Xiao He and Cao Shen looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Liu Ji nodded, turned around, and said with a smile: "What Brother Cao Shen said just now actually revealed a message, that is, the changes in Xianyang this time mainly come from two people, one is His Highness, and the other is Zhang Cang."

"We don't know much about Zhang Cang."

"But from the only understanding we have, we know that Zhang Cang was a high disciple of Xunzi, and he came from the same school as the current prime minister Li Si of the Qin Dynasty. Xunzi was a great Confucian scholar, and the Qin Confucians looked down upon him. Ordinary Confucian scholars would not serve the Qin Dynasty at all. They looked down on Qin, but both Li Si and Zhang Cang chose to serve Qin, which shows that they actually do not have the prejudice of ordinary scholars."

"Furthermore."

"Xiao He and I entered the Affairs Office in the past."

"And the reason why I was able to enter was because of Zhang Cang's recommendation."

"It shows that Zhang Cang is an eclectic person who doesn't care much about his origin and family status. His vision and vision are very lofty, and he is not restricted by the old situation of the court at all."

"This person has the ambition to seek change and newness."

"So after taking over as the young master, he started to make a lot of innovations. Maybe it's reasonable."

"But ultimately these are just guesses."

"Not true."

"However, in the final analysis, these things are actually up to Your Highness."

"Zhang Cang is just the person who was pushed to the stage."

"And His Highness is really an impatient and eager person?"

"the answer is negative."

"His Highness is not impatient, and is even a little slow. Everything is planned and acted upon. He rarely puts himself in such a dangerous situation. The words of Brother Cao Shen just now also confirm this."

"The imperial court has eased relations with the Xiongnu."

"It does not mean that the two sides will stop fighting."

"It's because local conflicts continue despite the overall calm, that's why the Officers Academy was established to further enhance the strength of border officers."

"It can also be seen from this."

"Your Highness did not act impulsively."

"It's a deliberate calculation. It's just that His Highness's calculation is not known to the outside world, and he will not take the initiative to reveal it. Regarding the situation in Northern Xinjiang, the imperial court may also announce something, but when it comes to Guandong, it is probably just I’ll just try it and stop it.”

"It won't be exposed until the last minute."

"The purpose is to go further."

"If we continue to extend the time, we will see it."

"The officers eventually trained by this military officer academy are also in line with the 'non-commissioned officer transfer' proposed by His Highness. After the non-commissioned officer transfers, they will eventually go to local places to serve as officials. However, where can there be spare official positions in the world?"

"We must start from Kanto."

"so."

Liu Ji's tone suddenly became much calmer, and there was a deep fear in his tone.

He continued: "These warehouses seem to be of great benefit to the nobles of the six countries in the future rebellion, but if you look at it from another angle, wouldn't it also be convenient for the court to suppress chaos in the future?"

"Judging from the past behavior styles of His Highness and Zhang Cang."

"What happened this time will not be aimless."

"I'm afraid it was intentional."

"It's just that he deliberately concealed many facts, and also deliberately concealed some follow-up measures, in order to be wary of us and prevent us from finding out the truth, and thus destroying His Highness's follow-up plans."

"But one thing is for sure."

"The imperial court really wants to make some surplus money through 'increasing revenue and reducing expenditure'."

“Everything is difficult without money.”

Xiao He and Cao Shen were thoughtful.

Cao Shen said calmly: "In your opinion, Liu Ji, what arrangements does His Highness make for the Guandong Society?"

Liu Ji smiled bitterly, touched his nose, and said speechlessly: "I am not a roundworm in Your Highness's belly. How could I know so much? And if I knew everything and guessed it, more people in the world would be able to guess it. "

"What kind of secret is that?"

"That's right." Cao Shen smiled awkwardly.

"What if not?" Xiao He said.

"No." Liu Ji sneered and said nonchalantly: "Then let's go back to our homes. At worst, we can just pack up and go back to Pei County."

"We have never thought about living and dying with Qin Ting. Life and death will depend on it when the time comes. However, given the current situation of the remnants of the Six Kingdoms, it is probably unlikely that this will happen. Even if something happens to Guandong, the worst case scenario is that these warehouses will be bulldozed again."

"This is not a difficult problem for the court."

"What I'm curious about now is what exactly His Highness wants to do."

"With so much effort, the goal must be huge."

"But what is the picture?"

Liu Ji frowned and couldn't think clearly.

Xiao He smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He also couldn't figure it out.

At this time.

The woman who opened the door for Liu Ji before came in again.

She was holding a wooden plate with a sea bass on it and a wine flask.

Seeing this, Liu Ji's eyes lit up.

He patted his belly and said with a smile: "I have been waiting for this meal for a long time. I even came here with an empty stomach this morning. I must have a good meal today."

"Haha." Xiao He laughed.

The three of them stopped talking about political affairs. They talked while drinking and talked endlessly.

Liu Ji originally had a bit of a scoundrel temperament, and his unique scoundrel language was often humorous. Bursts of laughter could be heard in the room from time to time.

Just when the three of them were eating and drinking, there was another knock on the door.

This time it was the clerk who delivered the message.

The clerk handed the order issued by the court into Xiao He's hands and left directly.

Xiao He stood at the door, opened the order, looked at it for a few times, and there was a strange color in his eyes. Then he returned to the room with a complex expression. Seeing Xiao He's appearance, Liu Ji curiously asked: "What news did the little official pass on?" ?”

"The imperial court has further relaxed its control over Guandong." Xiao He said with a slightly different expression: "Soldiers will be recruited in Guandong."

"The soldiers recruited this time are different from those who were forced to serve in the past. Instead, they will go to the frontier and enjoy the same treatment as the officers and soldiers of Guanzhong. If they obtain a knighthood in the army, they can also enjoy the treatment of 'non-commissioned officer transfer'. In addition, this time The recruitment is not mandatory, everything is voluntary."

heard.

Liu Ji and Cao Shen couldn't help but be stunned.

When the imperial court recruited soldiers, when did they say they were willing to do so?
  Aren’t they all forcibly collected?

"I'm afraid not many people will go, right?" Cao Shen said subconsciously.

Xiao He nodded and said: "There will not be many people who take the initiative to go. The number of people in a county may be overwhelming, but this may be what the court wants, in order to promote the set of 'non-commissioned officers' in the army." 'Transfer', if what Brother Liu just said is right, there are no large-scale wars on the border and small-scale conflicts continue, these soldiers who take the initiative to go may really get a lot of opportunities."

"So to say."

"It seemed very wise for Fan Kuai to go to the army before."

"When this group of Fan Kuai brothers are promoted, and this group of 'soldiers' who take the initiative to go are promoted, more 'ambitious people' in Kanto may join, and many of the policies promoted by His Highness will then be deepened. It has been accepted and recognized by the people of Kanto."

"It acts imperceptibly and moisturizes things silently."

Cao Shen couldn't help but sigh: "His Highness seems to be really relaxing many restrictions on Guandong, and has been vigorously promoting 'equal treatment' and 'equal treatment.' The non-commissioned officer transformation has been implemented for more than a year, and many soldiers have gone to the place, but The spread in Guandong is very small, but if we wait until the group like Fan Kuai and the group who took the initiative to go this time continue, this policy may really become a household name."

"It will make many people at the bottom flock to it." ˆ ˆ ˆ "Buying bones with a thousand gold coins will win people's trust."

"But His Highness's approach is obviously more clever. Let the real beneficiaries promote these policies for the imperial court. Of course, the effect will be more impressive and it will win more people's hearts. If things go on like this, people in Guandong will gather together, and Great Qin may really be consolidated. .”

Xiao He nodded.

He thought with a thought: "Perhaps this is the real purpose of His Highness, to speed up the advancement of various policies by slowing down the relationship with the Xiongnu, so as to achieve twice the result with half the effort, and the court is currently wasting money. If you can afford it, the imperial court is stronger than the Xiongnu, so this risk is nothing to the imperial court."

"Is Guandong really just like what Brother Liu said?"

"Just to make some money and food?"

"Or force the nobles and scholars of the six countries to make mistakes? Then the court will follow suit and clean up the local officials again?"

"Is it really that simple?"

"And the imperial court seems to rely too heavily on Northern Xinjiang."

Liu Ji chuckled and said nonchalantly: "Why do you think so much? It's not us who are anxious now, but the nobles and scholars. They want to know the court's intentions more than us now, and now I'm afraid they are very anxious. , inquire from all sides.”

"Haha."

Liu Ji looked very calm.

They are now court officials.

If you don't understand, you don't understand. They just need to do their part.

Even if something happens then, they will not be blamed, but the remnants of the Six Kingdoms. However, they must find ways to find out what kind of medicine is sold in Fusu Gourd, otherwise they may not be able to sleep well.

heard.

Xiao He suddenly laughed.

"Brother Liu, you are absolutely right."

"The ones who are anxious now are the remnants of the Six Kingdoms and the scholars of hundreds of families."

"Besides, winter is about to begin, and there is not much time left for them to inquire about information or take action. If they cannot think clearly, and His Highness finally advances smoothly, the remnants of the Six Nations may become even more anxious."

"It's possible that mistakes will happen while busy."

Liu Ji smiled and nodded.

He was in no hurry about any of this.

It's best if you can figure it out. If you can't figure it out, that's it.

He is just a local official, who can take care of these important affairs of the court.

It would be great if we could manage the local area well.

With Liu Ji's reminder, Xiao He and Cao Shen also relaxed.

late October.

A recruitment notice was posted beside the major city gates in Kanto.

It's just that when people passing by saw it was a recruitment notice, they just glanced at the beginning and left as if running away. They were afraid that if they walked slower, they would be spotted by the officials on the side and eventually be forcibly conscripted into the service.

Donghai County, Huaiyin County.

Notices at the city gate had been posted for several days.

Still no one cares.

The government didn't pay much attention.

It seems to be posted just as a matter of routine.

Seeing that the government did not seem to force the conscription into service, the farmers around him were secretly relieved, but many people were still vigilant, fearing that the government would suddenly visit that day and summon their loved ones directly.

now.

outside the city gate.

A young man in his early twenties couldn't help but shine in his eyes when he looked at the notice posted on the city wall.

"Northern Xinjiang Recruitment."

"Enjoy the same treatment as sergeants and soldiers."

"If you receive military honors, you can be transferred to a local official within three to five years."

"Those who have excellent military exploits can enter the Officer Academy and receive guidance from army generals such as Su Jiao and Wang Li."

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The young man read out the content on the notice bit by bit.

His eyes became brighter and brighter.

Just a recruitment notice is not very attractive to young people, but if combined with another thing he recently found out, this recruitment notice is undoubtedly a thoroughfare for him.

Youth stands on the pillar.

He just stood under the sign.

But in his mind, he remembered something he had just heard about.

Qin Ting wanted to make peace with the Xiongnu.

As for the postponement of the construction of the Great Wall, he has never thought about it in his heart. The only news he cares about is 'easing', and now there is another one, which is the Military Academy.

Conscription, which others avoid, has great appeal to young people.

It seemed that going north to join the army was a bright future for him.

Just when the young man was looking forward to his soaring upwards, his stomach growled. The young man touched his stomach helplessly, tightened the sword in his hand, and prepared to go fishing under the city first to satisfy his needs for today's food and clothing.

By the way, I want to say goodbye to Piao Mu.

When the young man went to the city with his sword on his back, as before, a group of ladies were washing clothes by the river.

Seeing one of the old women, the young man strode over and said to the aunt: "Auntie, thank you for your help during this time. Today Han Xin has figured out his way. When I, Han Xin, become successful in the future, I will definitely I will repay you tenfold and a hundredfold.”

Seeing Han Xin's expression, the old woman said angrily: "A man can't support himself. I gave you food out of pity for you. I didn't expect you to repay him."

"You said earlier that you knew your way out?"

"Where are you going to make a living?"

"Enlist in the army!" Han Xin said firmly.

Hearing Han Xin's words, the old woman frowned, pointed her cracked finger at Han Xin, and cursed angrily: "I help you with good intentions, because I want you to cheer up, not to ask you to become a soldier."

Han Xin hurriedly explained: "Auntie."

"I, Han Xin, neither know how to do business nor have any skills. The only thing I am good at is the military. The reason why I did not want to join the army in the past was because it was too risky for me and the rewards were too small, but this time it is different."

"The relationship between Qin Ting and the Xiongnu has eased."

"This also means that there will be no shortage of local conflicts in northern Xinjiang. If I can seize the opportunity and kill a few Huns, I can obtain a title and then directly enter the Military Academy. The Military Academy is organized by Qin The army is led by a general. I, Han Xin, believe that my military ability is not inferior to anyone in the world. As long as I am given a chance, I can prove myself."

"By the time I leave the officer academy, I may have become a general leading tens of thousands of troops."

"And there will definitely be a decisive battle between Da Qin and the Xiongnu."

"With my talents, I may not be able to replace Meng Tian and become the general commanding an army of [-] people. When I wipe out the Xiongnu in one fell swoop, who in the world will dare to underestimate me, Han Xin?"

"This is my best chance now!"

Han Xin spoke quickly.

He was afraid that his enlistment would make Piao's mother dissatisfied.

But no matter how Han Xin explained it, Piao's mother couldn't listen at all.

I just thought that Han Xin had lost his mind and wanted to die.

see.

Han Xin's face changed again and again, and finally he gritted his teeth and insisted: "Auntie, Han Xin has made up his mind and will never change it. Auntie is waiting in the county. One day, my name, Han Xin, will be heard and my name will be spread all over the world!"

(End of this chapter)