Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 466: Worry not about scarcity but about inequality! (Please subscribe)

"I don't think it's possible." Fusu rolled his sleeves, not satisfied with Ying Ben's approval at all.

Hear the words.

Ying Ben was stunned.

He looked at Fusu suspiciously, but he didn't understand what Fusu was thinking?

It was Fusu who made the suggestion, but it was still Fusu who denied it.

"I am stupid," Ying Ben said.

Fusu snorted coldly and said indifferently: "Why should Zongzheng be so humble? If Zongzheng of Great Qin is stupid, then most people in the world will also become fools."

Ying Ben was speechless.

He lowered his head, his eyes blank and confused.

He didn't know what Fusu was thinking. Was he really planning to go his own way and implement the provincial and state system? This is obviously impossible.

Abolish the tenure system!

But just by thinking of this idea in his mind, Ying Ben felt his scalp numb and his hands and feet cold. He didn't dare to think about the fierce reaction of the courtiers when Fusu said it in public, or just tentatively.

he knows.

"It would be chilling if there was no reward for meritorious service."

The reason why I found myself.

"Nowadays, the world is peaceful and urgently seeks great governance. If these greedy officials steal power and delay people's livelihood, wouldn't this mean that they are ignoring the great governance of the world?"

"If we don't make some vacancies, how can the court place these heroes? After all, with the strong support of the court, those areas will undoubtedly develop rapidly, which is also a great achievement."

"Over time."

"I am the emperor."

Ying Ben's face jumped. He had noticed something strange. His Majesty was dissatisfied with the current situation of the officials in the court.

Fusu wanted to change the existing rules of officialdom.

He no longer dared to speak. He knew that Fusu had already made plans this time and wanted to make some changes to the court.

The previous ones are all pretense.

Fusu smiled and said: "Since the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, Shiqing Shilu has actually been implemented for a long time. However, as the era of great strife began, Shiqing Shilu was gradually abandoned by the world."

"Other lower-level officials have no chance of promotion. Now Han Xin, Xiao He and others rely on their great achievements, so I have no choice but to reward them and promote them."

But this is even more chilling than the previous three-level management system.

Hear the words.

"There are even greedy people who refuse to let go even when they are sick. This has also led to many problems in the governance of the world."

"I am deeply worried during this period."

Ying Ben's face turned pale.

Ying Ben took a deep breath.

His body was trembling slightly, cold sweat was pouring from his forehead, the corners of his mouth were opening and closing slightly, and his face was extremely ugly.

"With the stability of the world and the continuous improvement of the Daqin Medical Center system, the time that the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty can perform their duties in the court will undoubtedly be greatly increased."

“The tumultuous storms that have stirred the past hundreds of years.”

Fusu looked sad.

"Do they have the opportunity to achieve such tremendous military exploits? To achieve such contributions to help the world and bring peace to the people? If officials from ordinary backgrounds in the Qin Dynasty need to achieve such great achievements to gain a foothold in the court, wouldn't this make the officials who serve the Qin Dynasty chill? ?”

"also."

"But what about the future? Where are the other officials?"

"It is true that these heroes can be placed outside in the short term, but what about the long term? Now the courtiers of the Qin Dynasty are all young and powerful, and they are all at the time when they are shining brightly for the court. I can't bear to let them step down."

"Shiqing Shilu was indeed terminated, but Shiguan was not. Unless he died, or was deposed for violating the law, or took the initiative to retire and return to his hometown, those who become officials will almost die."

"But I can't bear it."

Seeing this, Fusu's expression softened slightly, as if he realized that his attitude was a bit strong, and said in a deep voice: "At first glance, this idea is indeed a good one."

"I can't do it either."

"I obey the order," Ying Ben said.

"But if you look closely, it's not that beautiful."

"The scholar has stepped onto the world stage."

Just because he is Zong Zheng, this official position is not something that other officials are qualified to hold and dare to take over. However, except for Zong Zheng, His Majesty may have ideas about the position arrangement of other officials.

It is also too arbitrary, without detailed discussion and planning, and hasty execution will only be counterproductive and even disrupt Da Qin's current progress.

This is Fusu's true intention.

too suddenly.

"But it will become an old man in power."

Fusu glanced at Ying Bi coldly, shook his head, and said calmly: "Zong Zheng, there is no need to be so nervous. This time we are just talking casually."

Ying Ben swallowed and said nervously: "Your Majesty, is this too hasty? I believe that such a major matter should be discussed with the courtiers again and again."

"I am terrified."

Done.

There was only a thud, and Ying Ben knelt in the hall, not daring to take a breath.

Fusu glanced at Ying Zhengbi coldly, with a hint of desolation in his eyes, and sighed softly, "Zongzheng is not optimistic about my ideas, is he?"

"I don't dare." Ying Ben said.

Fusu shook his head, rolled his sleeves and said, "Well, since Zongzheng doesn't want me to mention it again, I'll let it go this time. In three days, I will hold a banquet in the palace to entertain the ministers. Then I will ask the ministers for their advice."

"I'm also very curious."

"Whether these ministers of Da Qin are more selfish or public-minded?"

"I also want to see who among the officials of Great Qin are in favor and who are against it."

"but……"

"I don't want others to know about today's matter in advance. Zongzheng should be able to understand me."

Ying Ben nodded repeatedly and said: "I will never dare to leak anything, please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"I feel relieved about Zong Zheng." Fusu said with a smile.

Ying Zhengben's mind was trembling, and he felt a cold wind blowing on his neck. He subconsciously shrank his neck due to the cold, and did not dare to stay any longer, so he hurriedly exited the hall.

Out of the palace gate.

Ying Ben took a deep breath, his back was already wet, and a gust of cold wind blew by, making his heart feel cold.

He looked back at the main hall with lingering fear, and couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. He knew that His Majesty, who had been silent for five years, was about to make a big move again.

Moreover, this big move is not only bigger than before, but it will also greatly affect the future structure of the court and the trend of the world.

The court is about to change again.

He had actually experienced this scene before.

At the beginning of the founding of the Qin Dynasty, Wei Liao, Wang Jian, Cai Ze and other important founding ministers, except for going to court meetings at the beginning, basically stayed at home afterwards. After that, Wang Wan, Wei Zhuang and other veteran ministers retired.

Before the death of the First Emperor, veteran ministers such as Li Si, Dun Ruo, Du He, Lao Zongzheng, etc. also withdrew from the court one after another.

The current court has actually been stable for five years, and now, His Majesty is preparing to make a big move again.

It has only been sixteen or seventeen years since the founding of the Qin Dynasty, and there have been three major turmoils involving many of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers, and now it is clear that the fourth time will come.

only.

This time will be bigger than any before.

It was so big that Ying Ben panicked.

Ying Ben turned around, not daring to stay any longer, and quickly left.

He didn't know how Fusu would speak, nor how Fusu wanted to do it, but he knew that once the monarch of Great Qin made up his mind, he would definitely do it. This won't change.

Inside the palace.

Fusu sat on the table, glanced at the direction Zongzheng was leaving, and raised his eyebrows slightly. If he remembered correctly, Zongzheng was quite old.

Back then, the First Emperor specifically said that Zongzheng could be used, but not for a long time. Now, Zongzheng was given a chance to make an honorable exit.

He withdrew his gaze and said outside the palace: "Here, go and call Liao Ke."

Done.

Fusu read the memorial.

Not long after, Liao Ke left the main hall with a serious face and a bit of solemnity. He did not stay in the imperial city for too long and left after listening to the order.

Soon.

The document that Liao Ke served as the assistant minister under the order of the doctor was sent to Liao Ke's residence. He was also the first among the heroes in Guandong to be promoted.

Therefore, many people also welcomed congratulations.

However, Liao Ke knew that the job he received was not a good job, nor did he really gain His Majesty's respect, but became a knife in His Majesty's hand.

It's just that he didn't know what His Majesty wanted to do with his sword. He only received an order to arrange more people to guard the hall during the banquet.

As a ritual.

the other side.

The promotion of Liao Ke also attracted the attention of many courtiers, because the place where Liao Ke was placed was too strange, and he was placed under the command of Lang Zhongling.

Lang Zhongling is an official responsible for the order of the palace and guarding the imperial city. Although Liao Ke was born in Guanzhong, he worked in Guandong in the past, and now he is promoted to his side. This is too high a priority.

Some people also noticed a hint of something unusual.

Everyone paid attention to the upcoming banquet, because there were no heroes from Guandong present at this banquet, only ministers from the court.

This is also extraordinary.

Especially at this juncture, if you can see the form a little clearly, you can realize that something is wrong.

West City.

The undercurrent in the city had no impact on the few people in the courtyard.

However, now the time that Ying Sinian spends in the courtyard is getting shorter and shorter. He only comes here in the evening and usually has to go to the Prince Academy to study.

Ying Sinian was quite resistant to going to the Prince's Academy, thinking it was a waste of time, especially since he was used to the freedom outside and had to learn all kinds of etiquette in the academy, which was even more painful.

But I dare not not go.

Most of the time, Ji Heng and Hu Hai were the only two people in the courtyard.

Hu Hai has long since calmed down.

He has been focusing on the paper he made, and has been making various improvements, hoping to reduce the cost and then officially promote it. Maybe he can get a knighthood for it.

Ji Heng held a paper fan and fanned himself quite lightly. He would glance outside the courtyard from time to time, as if waiting for something.

aside.

Hu Hai followed Ji Heng's gaze and looked outside the hospital, curiously asking: "Ji Heng, what are you looking at? Isn't it always like this outside the hospital?"

Ji Heng shook his head.

He said calmly: "I'm waiting for someone."

"Who are you waiting for?" Hu Hai was interested for a moment. It was rare for him to see Ji Heng be so interested in others. Even the First Emperor probably wasn't so enthusiastic back then.

"Zhang Liang."

When he heard the word 'Zhang Liang', Hu Hai's pupils shrank and he said with a surprised look on his face: "Zhang Liang? Have you ever been in contact with Zhang Liang?!"

Ji Heng nodded.

He smiled faintly and said: "When Fusu was seeking talents from the world, Zhang Liang came here and had a conversation with me. I made an agreement with him."

"When the chaos in the world settles down, I will meet him again."

Hu Hai said with a displeased look on his face: "What's so good about Zhang Liang? He's just a remnant of the Six Kingdoms and a rebellious remnant of the party."

"A false name."

Ji Heng looked at Hu Hai and said with a smile: "Zhang Liang is very talented, but it's just because he met me, otherwise the outcome is unpredictable."

Hu Hai curled his lips and disagreed.

There has never been a shortage of talented people in the world, but those who can stand out are always only a few. He does not deny that it is with Zhang Liang's help that the Three Jin Dynasties can compete with the court for so long and even defeat Qin many times. military.

If the three families hadn't harbored evil intentions and didn't want their own strength to suffer too much, Kanto's initial situation would have been even more difficult.

But as the saying goes, the winner is the king and the loser is the enemy.

Zhang Liang lost.

He looked at Ji Heng and asked, "What did you see Zhang Liang doing? With the current situation in Guandong, even if he wants to instigate trouble, he probably won't be able to do it."

Ji Heng laughed and said with a relaxed expression: "Of course not, it's just like meeting an old friend to reminisce about the past and talk about interesting things to comfort myself."

Hear the words.

Hu Hai looked suspicious.

He didn't believe that Ji Heng would be so simple when meeting Zhang Liang, but even if Zhang Liang had any ill intentions, it would be of no use.

The world is settled.

Moreover, it is obviously impossible for Ji Heng to collude with Zhang Liang, otherwise he would not have contributed so much to Fusu before.

Hu Hai didn't care much either.

Even if Ji Heng and Zhang Liang really met, given the surrounding security situation, Zhang Liang might have just stepped into the courtyard and turned around to receive the news from Fusu.

Life and death are in Fusu's hands.

He looked outside the room, looked at Ji Heng, and said in a deep voice: "Do you really want to abolish the secular official system? When the banquet starts in two days, I'm afraid there will be a huge noise."

"When the late emperor was here, he never thought of it. He just asked some of his ministers to retire and retire after realizing the current affairs."

Ji Heng said calmly: "The tenure system is unreasonable at first. If the old ones don't go, the new ones won't come. If you keep occupying high positions, how can you mobilize the enthusiasm of the lower-level officials to follow up?"

"After all, the world is still governed by men."

"The old has gone and the new has come up. This also means that the order of the court will be changed again. Only in this way can the imperial power be stable."

"otherwise……"

"Above the court, officials from several major families have occupied the three nobles and nine ministers for a long time, controlling the government and the public. If things go on like this, their descendants will become like clouds, which will not allow the emperor to be ignored."

"Of course this is rare."

"What's more important is to redistribute interests and prevent a large amount of interests from being concentrated in the hands of these Changsheng families. Only in this way can the stability of the world be guaranteed to a certain extent."

"Human greed is endless. If the Changsheng family already has a lot of wealth and has been in high positions for a long time, they will only ask for more."

"They're satisfied."

“Does that mean there’s less flow into the middle and lower classes?”

"The middle and lower classes are the cornerstone of the world's stability, so sometimes we have to kill the chicken to get the egg, and don't test human nature."

"Don't trust humanity either."

"No one will learn their lesson. Even if they know there will be blood, they still won't let go, so the best way is to ensure liquidity."

"That's the only way."

"Only through repeated changes in power can we release more benefits from artificial embezzlement for redistribution by the court."

"The world has always been troubled not by scarcity but by inequality."

Hu Hai was thoughtful.

(End of this chapter)