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After a long time, everyone in the court seemed to have just woken up from a nightmare, and left the Xianyang Palace with unsteady steps and dazed looks.

The shock brought by the imperial edict was so strong that they lost their minds for a moment. They didn't know what was going on and walked around in a daze, like zombies who had lost their souls.

This move is simply to cut off the foundation of the old nobles. In the past, if they encountered such a situation, the old nobles had enough confidence and means. They could unite and use their influence in the economy and politics to coerce. After all, if a country wants to operate normally, the old nobles and the new nobles cannot do without their support and participation.

Although the generals in the army have military power, most of them are just warriors. They think they cannot be compared with themselves in governing the country. The old nobles and the new nobles have always believed that they control the lifeline of the country. As long as they unite, nothing can be changed.

However, this time they were facing Yi Huawei, a man who was unrivaled in the history of the world. He commanded millions of Qin elite soldiers, who were loyal to him and only obeyed his orders. With this powerful military force, he had a strong control over the entire Qin court.

In the Qin Dynasty, Yi Huawei's power was second only to that of the deceased Qin Shi Huang. His presence made everyone feel suffocated. Although everyone in the court had many dissatisfactions and even resentments about the land reform decree, no one dared to confront him head-on, as the blood of Zhao Tuo's three clans had not yet dried.

That was Yi Huawei's way of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, so that no one would dare to act rashly.

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Inside the palace, colorful curtains danced lightly and candlelight flickered, illuminating the beautiful faces of the concubines and their gorgeous, almost extravagant clothes.

Hu Hai couldn't wait to continue having fun with his concubines again.

At this time, an usher came in in a hurry, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He didn't bother to wipe them off and hurriedly reported to Hu Hai: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhao wants to see you."

Hu Hai frowned slightly, and a hint of unpleasantness flashed in his eyes. He waved his hand impatiently, wanting to refuse, but hesitated for a moment. If it was not important, Yi Huawei would not rashly disturb his happiness. He had to straighten his clothes, try to restore some dignity, and then said lazily: "Summon him to see the emperor."

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty!"

"No gift!"

Hu Hai looked up at Yi Huawei, with a hint of excitement in his eyes. Although Hu Hai had only a limited understanding of statecraft, Yi Huawei's previous decree to take back all the land made him ecstatic.

Whenever he thought about how, once this decree was implemented, he would be able to take over all the land in the world, become the true king who dominated everything, and achieve the great ideal of "all land under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people are his subjects", he could not suppress his inner excitement and immediately laughed:

"Teacher, you should have issued this decree long ago!"

Yi Huawei nodded slightly, then slowly said: "Your Majesty, I have another plan today. This plan is related to the long-term stability of the Qin Dynasty. I hope Your Majesty will listen carefully. Your Majesty, you know that now in the Qin Dynasty, many princes have their own power. They are intertwined in the court and the country, and their influence cannot be underestimated. If they are not properly placed, there may be chaos in the future, endangering the Qin Dynasty."

Hu Hai frowned, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, he sat up straight and asked: "Oh? Teacher, what good advice do you have?"

Yi Huawei took a step forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, you can assign the princes to various places overseas, in the Western Regions, and in Southern Xinjiang. This will have many benefits. For Daqin, the first and foremost benefit is that it can ease the resource tension in the interior. Your Majesty, Daqin is now developing rapidly, with an increasing population. The land resources in the interior are becoming increasingly tight, and problems such as food supply and living space are gradually becoming prominent. If the princes are assigned to other places, they can lead a part of the population to new places. These people can open up new fields and develop production on overseas islands, oases in the Western Regions, and fertile land in Southern Xinjiang, which will not only reduce the pressure on the interior, but also promote local development and expand the vast territory for Daqin."

Hu Hai held his chin with his hand, thinking for a moment, and said, "Well, teacher, continue."

Yi Huawei nodded and continued, "Moreover, this move can prevent the princes from fighting for power in the mainland. Your Majesty, you can imagine that they are in the capital, and they are in contact with the core of power every day, and their interests are complicated. In the long run, they will inevitably have different intentions and may even pose a threat to your Majesty's rule. Sending them to distant places, away from the power center, can greatly reduce this potential threat."

"Then how should it be divided specifically?" Hu Hai asked, his arms folded across his chest, his eyes focused.

Yi Huawei cleared his throat and raised his voice: "Your Majesty can give the princes empty titles, so that they have no real power. For example, you can make a prince the lord of a certain overseas island, grant him a gorgeous name and a seemingly noble status. But in fact, he is only given extremely limited and symbolic power. The military and political power on the island must be firmly in the hands of officials sent by Your Majesty. These officials are directly responsible to Your Majesty, and they are responsible for managing the island's army, handling government affairs and other important matters. In this way, although the princes have honors, they cannot really command their own troops and cannot pose a substantial threat to the court."

Hu Hai nodded, with a satisfied look on his face:

"This is a very good plan. How should we divide the Western Regions and Southern Xinjiang?"

"The Western Regions are strategically located at a vital position. Your Majesty can select some princes and enfeoff them near some oasis towns in the Western Regions. These princes can participate in local trade management affairs, such as assisting court officials in supervising caravans and collecting taxes, but the military force must be controlled by the Qin garrison.

The commanders of the garrison are appointed by His Majesty himself, and they are responsible for the military defense and security maintenance of the Western Regions. As for the southern border, there are abundant products and fertile land. The princes can be responsible for some of the local livelihood construction, such as the repair of water conservancy projects and the promotion of farming technology, but they must not be allowed to control the army. The local military command also belongs to the court garrison, which is responsible for protecting the security and stability of the southern border. "

Yi Huawei elaborated in detail, gesturing as he spoke. "But what if they develop their own power in the local area?" Hu Hai asked with some concern, frowning again, with a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.

This seems to be no different from the feudal system! No matter how ignorant he is, he still knows exactly how the Great Zhou Dynasty was destroyed.

Yi Huawei smiled slightly, took a step forward, approached Hu Hai, and said softly: "Your Majesty, this requires the implementation of the Enfeoffment Order. The so-called Enfeoffment Order, Your Majesty can clearly stipulate that the titles and fiefs of the princes should be divided equally among their many descendants after their death. For example, if a prince owns a fief in the Western Regions, after his death, if he has three sons, the fief will be divided into three parts and inherited by the three sons respectively. In this way, from generation to generation, the fief will become smaller and smaller, and the power will become more and more dispersed, and it will never be possible to grow and threaten the Central Plains dynasty. Moreover, doing so can avoid excessive concentration of power in the fief, which is conducive to local stability and development."

After a pause, Yi Huawei added: "Your Majesty can also regularly send envoys to inspect the fiefs of the princes in various places to understand their every move. These envoys should record in detail the princes' behavior, local development, people's living conditions, etc. If any princes are found to have any improper behavior, such as privately expanding their power, colluding with foreign enemies, etc., they can be reported to the court immediately, and the court can take timely measures to stop it. At the same time, strengthen the control of major traffic routes, set up checkpoints on major roads, and send soldiers to garrison. All passing personnel and materials must be inspected and registered to ensure that the information and material transportation of various places are under the control of Your Majesty. In this way, even if the princes have any ulterior motives, it will be difficult for them to do anything."

"Teacher, this is a great idea. Then how should we manage the people these young masters bring?" Hu Hai asked again, his eyes full of curiosity.

"Your Majesty, the people brought by the princes must be strictly registered. Detailed information about each person must be recorded, including name, place of origin, age, skills, etc. These people must strictly abide by the laws of the Qin Dynasty in the local area and must not violate them in the slightest. If there are violators, no matter what their status is, they must be severely punished. At the same time, they should be encouraged to integrate with the local residents and promote cultural exchanges. Various activities such as fairs and celebrations can be held to give both sides more opportunities for contact. But it should be noted that in this process, the dominant position of the Qin culture must always be maintained. Your Majesty can order the establishment of schools in various places, and the court can send knowledgeable gentlemen to teach, and teach the Qin language, etiquette, history and other knowledge. Let the Qin culture be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and make the people agree with the rule of the Qin Dynasty."

"What about the economy? How are the economies of these fiefdoms managed?"

"Your Majesty, taxes from all regions must be uniformly remitted to the court in part. The court can formulate reasonable tax policies based on the actual conditions of each region. For regions with developed trade, such as some commercial bases in the Western Regions, more commercial taxes can be levied appropriately. The court can set up special tax agencies in these places, and experienced officials will be responsible for collecting taxes. For the southern Xinjiang region, which is mainly engaged in farming, land taxes can be levied. At the same time, it is necessary to reasonably assess the fertility and output of the land and formulate corresponding tax rates. The princes can also be allowed to develop some characteristic industries in their fiefdoms, such as fisheries and pearl gathering on overseas islands. However, the income must also be remitted to the court in proportion. The court can send special officials to be responsible for supervision and statistics to ensure the fairness and justice of taxation. In addition, the court can also provide some support and preferential policies according to the economic development of various regions to promote the prosperity of the local economy." Yi Huawei said in an orderly manner, and he also has a clear idea of ​​​​economic management.

"What if there is a local rebellion or foreign invasion?"

"Your Majesty, this requires the establishment of a complete military defense system. In border areas, such as the Western Regions and Southern Xinjiang, the border garrisons should be strengthened. The number of garrisons should be reasonably determined based on local strategic locations, population size and other factors. These garrisons are directly commanded by the court, and the generals are appointed by Your Majesty himself. The garrisons must conduct military training regularly to improve their combat effectiveness. Once there is a war, the garrisons can act quickly to resist foreign enemies. As for the fiefs of the princes, they have the responsibility to assist the garrisons in defense, but they cannot mobilize troops privately. If foreign enemies invade, the court can send reinforcements according to the situation. At the same time, it is necessary to encourage the people in the fiefdom to participate in the defense. The court can formulate corresponding reward policies, such as giving financial rewards to the people who participate in the war, reducing taxes, etc., to stimulate the enthusiasm of the people. In addition, an intelligence network should be established to keep abreast of changes in the situation in the surrounding areas in a timely manner so as to make preparations in advance."

"In addition to setting up schools as mentioned earlier, temples can also be built in various places to worship the ancestors and gods of Daqin. The architectural style of the temples should reflect the characteristics of Daqin, and the court can send craftsmen to guide the construction. On important festivals, such as the Spring Festival and sacrificial ceremonies, all places must celebrate according to the customs of Daqin. The court can unify the process and rituals of celebration and require all places to strictly implement them. For local culture, the essence can be selected and integrated into Daqin culture. For example, the unique music and dance of the Western Regions, the exquisite handicrafts of Southern Xinjiang, etc., can become part of Daqin culture after appropriate transformation. But those parts that are not beneficial to Daqin must be resolutely removed. At the same time, Daqin's literati and scholars can be encouraged to go to various places to exchange, spread Daqin's cultural ideas, and promote cultural integration and development."

"Teacher, if this plan is implemented, what specific benefits will it bring to me?" Hu Hai asked. What he was concerned about was the impact of this series of measures on his rule.

Yi Huawei smiled and said, "Your Majesty, first of all, your rule will be more stable. The princes are properly settled, away from the power center of the court, and will not stir up trouble within the court, reducing internal disputes and threats. Secondly, the territory of Daqin will be expanded and consolidated, and the resources will be more abundant. The new land, population and products will bring more wealth and development opportunities to Daqin. Moreover, by implementing measures such as the Enfeoffment Order, Your Majesty can always control the overall situation and ensure that the power of Daqin is always concentrated in Your Majesty's hands. Daqin will be able to last for thousands of generations, and Your Majesty's achievements will be recorded in history forever."

After hearing this, Hu Hai showed a satisfied smile on his face. He stood up and paced back and forth in the palace. After thinking for a moment, he said loudly: "Okay, I will follow your advice."

Hu Hai suddenly frowned: "But, are they willing to go?"

Yi Huawei smiled slightly: "When the land is taken back this time, there will definitely be many people who will take the initiative to jump out!"

Hu Hai narrowed his eyes and laughed: "As expected of you, teacher. I'll leave these chores to you. Tell me when you have the result."

"Yes, I will take my leave now!"

Yi Huawei bowed, turned and walked out of the hall.

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The National Government, the important place where the Prime Minister of Qin established his office and governed the country, was always filled with busyness and noise on weekdays, with officials of all ranks shuttling back and forth to handle complicated government affairs.

However, at this moment, the place seemed to be shrouded by a heavy dark cloud, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was suffocating. Every corner was filled with an oppressive atmosphere, and officials of all ranks were trembling with fear and keeping silent, not even daring to breathe, for fear that a slight move would bring disaster.

"Prince Wang, once your majesty's plan is implemented, the consequences will be disastrous! I'm afraid that the whole of Xianyang, and even the entire Qin Empire, will be in uproar, and the voices of opposition will come like a flood..." Feng Quji said solemnly, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of worry. He knew very well what impact the implementation of this plan would bring, because he himself was from an aristocratic family, and most of his family's land was obtained through rewards.

Feng Quji, as the Imperial Censor of the Qin Dynasty, holds a high position and great power. His family is large and powerful, with thousands of servants in his home. These servants produce countless grains for the Feng family every year. In this era based on agriculture, land is the foundation and the lifeline of the family's survival and continuation. Only by owning a large amount of land can the family ensure that there is enough food supply in troubled times, so that the family foundation can be stabilized, so that the Feng family can be passed down for a long time and will not fall for thousands of years.

Deep down in Feng Quji's heart, he was firmly opposed to the plan proposed by Yi Huawei.

However, Yi Huawei was extremely overbearing, and every decision he made was made with unquestionable authority. Hu Hai also obeyed Yi Huawei's orders, which made Feng Quji, although full of opposition, dare not express it openly.

(End of this chapter)