Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 616: In the whole world, could it be the king’s land (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)
Feng Jie didn't know that he would encounter something like this when he came out.

Although the emperor in front of him was wearing the clothes of an ordinary gentleman, his confidence in the throne and his wealth of economic knowledge made the second generation's aura particularly powerful.

Even in this situation, Feng Jie always kept a certain distance from the emperor and never dared to get close.

Although His Majesty's face was full of nonchalance and even pretended to be calm, this issue was too sensitive.

Thousands of households can be moved out overnight. In the Qin Empire, there is nothing that His Majesty the Emperor dare not do.

Feng Jie tried his best to stay calm, leaned down and bowed, and replied respectfully:

"Under the whole world, is it the king's land; on the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers."

After hearing this, the second generation felt that his answer seemed to answer the question, but also seemed to answer everything.

What Feng Jie actually meant was that Your Majesty is the emperor, and everything you do is right. Everyone in the world must obey your orders, and I am no exception. How dare I say something wrong?

Besides, everyone has been driven away, so what’s the use of my objection.

Anyway, the world belongs to your Majesty alone. No matter what your Majesty does, it is all allowed and in accordance with etiquette and law, because throughout the dynasties, the words of the emperor are the rules of the world, and this has become the law of the times.

After getting off the carriage, although the candlelight on the street was dim, but tonight was the Moon Festival, and the bright moon hung above it, Feng Jie's plain clothes were too eye-catching.

The second generation couldn’t help but ask:
"If you don't mourn for your father, why are you walking on the street?"

"I'm scared. It's just that I've finished my little mourning. I'm just worried today and want to go out of the house to relax. Unfortunately, when I went out, I found out that today is the Moon Festival designated by Your Majesty. There are people coming and going on the street, but I haven't dared to When I got out, I had to hide in the car.”

This thing is really funny.

The dignified general didn't look at the calendar when he went out, which caused such a thing.

When the two young men heard such things, they naturally laughed.

This was in a street market. Normally, the two of them might not be able to laugh.

After hearing this, the second generation clearly meant that he, Feng Jie, didn't know anything about what happened in the court.After all, he is the prime minister's son.

The second generation said calmly:
"It can be seen that you have been dedicated to keeping filial piety for your father in the house recently. This is a virtue of heaven."

In ancient times, people with filial piety were said to have heavenly virtue.

Feng Jie felt slightly bitter in his heart.

"I made His Majesty laugh today."

"These days, too many things have happened in Xianyang, and I have no time to care about anything else. Logically speaking, when Feng Xiang passed away, I should go to mourn for a day in person to express my heart. However, I am busy with state affairs and there is nothing I can do. Don't blame me. I."

Feng Jie's face froze.

"Your Majesty, the Lord of Ten Thousand Chariots, works hard day and night. If you can still remember the general in the midst of your busy schedule, the general will already burst into tears with gratitude. How can I dare to blame your majesty? Your majesty is serious."

"My father passed away, and my uncle came to see me and said that he wanted to pass on his title to you. You two, the Feng family, have a very close bond with each other."

"Bo Wen has always treated me like his own son. This time, I feel really sorry."

"You should really feel sorry. Marquis Yongwu is about to return to Xianyang City. I have decided to award him the title of Champion Marquis and upgrade his title to Ranked Marquis. He is also a Ranked Marquis, and you are a Xijue. He does indeed have every level of title. They were all shot by his archery skills. In this battle with the Xiongnu, I heard that Li Xin had another perfect hit. Li Xin almost wiped out the entire Xiongnu clan for me."

Feng Jie was naturally ashamed after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, I am so ashamed that I wish I could snatch the earth and ears with my head."

After hearing this, the second generation looked at him slightly.

In terms of friendship, the relationship between Fusu and Feng Jie is actually deeper than that between Fusu and Li Xin.

"When I was young and still a young master, I was sent as an envoy to the State of Qi. I was accompanied by you for about half a year. Later, I became the governor of Su Nei and served as an official in charge of the government. I understand your character very well."

After Feng Jie heard this, he quickly said:
"Your Majesty is very kind to the Feng family. I mistakenly brought Gao Jianli back to Xianyang City, but your Majesty resolved the matter for my family in front of the late emperor. Your Majesty's benevolence is obvious, and no one in the palace knows it. Your Majesty persuades people with your virtue. I admire Your Majesty very much. From that time on, I vowed to do everything possible for Your Majesty."

Although they said these words, both the monarch and the minister felt ironic in their hearts.

Especially Feng Jie, although he was still kept in the dark, he was well aware of the ruthlessness of the second generation as a ruler. Especially after he found out that Feng had no use value, he wanted to kick him away.

In Feng Jie's subconscious mind, his father's death was ultimately due to the Second Emperor's insistence on establishing the Four Ministries, which divided the power of the Prime Minister.

"I believe you are loyal to me. However, you should concentrate on mourning now and come back to me when the mourning period is over."

Anyone with any brains would know that His Majesty's words were just polite words.

To put it bluntly, the implication of the second generation's words is clearly that I have no use for your loyalty. As for other things, there is no one else who can replace you.

Feng Jie could only force a smile:

"Your Majesty is sympathetic to the general, and the general is grateful to you. But I am afraid that I will be in mourning for three years and not be able to see your majesty for three years."

"Three years? That's too long."

Feng Jie listened to every word attentively, for fear of missing something.

Feng Jie asked tentatively:

"But according to Confucian etiquette, I am afraid that your Majesty wants me to go back, and I am also afraid that someone in the court will criticize me."

II smiled contemptuously:

"Confucian etiquette, when etiquette is harmful to the empire, why should I follow such etiquette? At that time, Confucius scolded Zaiwo, reprimanded Zaiwo for being unkind, and persuaded Zaiwo to mourn for three years, which is a common funeral ritual in the world. Didn't Zaiwo experience being killed by his parents? Hold it in your hand for three years? Now you don’t even want to observe the three-year mourning period!”

"Do you think Confucius was right to blame Zai Wo?"

Feng Jie is timid, and the second generation respects Confucianism. If these words are a trap, the Feng family will be dragged into the water by his words.

"Your Majesty, I dare not judge Confucius. But killing me may not be wrong."

After hearing this, the second generation laughed:
"A Confucian who cannot adapt to the Qin Empire cannot be regarded as a good Confucian. If all the talented people around me leave me for three years because they have to go to mourning, then who will discuss and decide on this important political matter? The reason for this is indeed The agreement needs to be carefully negotiated.”

Feng Jie sensed that this was the Second Emperor hinting at him and wanting to give him a chance.

"What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The general thought that we could change the etiquette of the Qin Kingdom during the war, which lasted seven days for small funerals and 30 days for major funerals. This would save costs and avoid extravagance and waste. Secondly, it would allow people in various industries to People should return to their respective positions as soon as possible to avoid delaying the national security."

After hearing this, the Second Emperor looked at him thoughtfully.

First of all, the second generation likes practicality, so there is no need for extravagance and waste.The emphasis on filial piety in Confucian etiquette is a waste of gold, silver and silk.Secondly, as far as II knew, such etiquette was prescribed for the scholar-bureaucrat class in order to highlight the difference between nobles and common people.

Farmers' families don't have enough to eat, so how can they take this kind of etiquette into consideration?

This is also an important reason why nobles look down on the common people.Because many people among the common people are literate, but even if they are literate, they are unwilling to abide by etiquette and etiquette, so the nobles look down on the common people.

However, knowing honor and disgrace with enough food and clothing, the deeper level behind it can only be penetrated and understood by an expert.

(End of this chapter)