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The carriage sped along the straight road, and the sound of its heavy wheels rolling over the ground was like thunder, rolling all the way to Linzi County. The dust raised by the wheel tracks, in the sunlight, looked like a yellow dragon winding between heaven and earth.

Five thousand Black Hawk warriors were like a steel barrier, marching in neat and powerful steps to clear a path. Every step they took seemed to make the earth tremble slightly.

The murderous aura that came from their bones, although perfectly controlled by them, still spread like a substance. Their faces were like cold stone sculptures, resolute and expressionless, but their eyes flashed with the brilliance tempered by hundreds of battles.

The fine iron swords they held tightly in their hands reflected a sharp cold light in the sunlight, and the fully armed armor made slight metallic clash sounds as they moved forward. All of this demonstrated their great reputation as the elite of the Qin Dynasty.

This was a powerful army that had been tempered through countless battles. On the vast territory of the Qin Empire, they fought battles from north to south, and every soldier had crawled out of a sea of ​​blood and corpses, using the lives of their enemies to forge their own glory, and only then had they transformed into the fierce and fearsome army they are today.

The Black Hawk Warriors are the most outstanding representatives among these many elite troops. Their existence is like the sharp blade of the Qin Empire hanging high in the sky, invincible wherever they go.

In the middle of the procession, the most conspicuous golden carriage was pulled by six horses, moving forward steadily. The horses' manes fluttered in the wind, and the bells on their bodies made clear and pleasant sounds.

There were more than ten vehicles in front and behind the golden car. The car in front was covered with colorful tiger skin, exuding a wild and noble atmosphere; the car behind was hung with a leopard tail, which swayed gently with the bumps of the car, just like a lively flame. The whole caravan was connected head to tail, like a dragon shuttling between heaven and earth. Wherever it passed, the people all prostrated themselves on the ground in awe, not daring to make the slightest blasphemy.

Twelve-year-old Zhao Tong sat in the car, his posture upright and straight, and his exquisite brocade robe highlighted his unique temperament. His legs were flat, his posture was correct, his hands were naturally folded on his knees, and his waist was as straight as a javelin. Although he was still young, he exuded a calmness and composure beyond his age.

Zhao Tong slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with curiosity and thought. He turned to look at Yi Huawei beside him and asked in a calm and soft voice: "Father, this time from Xianyang to Linzi, Tong'er deeply felt that the territory of Daqin was so vast, and also noticed that there were many differences in the governance of various counties. Some counties had heavy taxes, and the local people worked hard, but their lives were still difficult; while some counties had relatively light taxes, and the people lived a relatively stable and comfortable life. What is the reason for this?"

As he spoke, Zhao Tong tilted his head, frowned slightly, his face full of concentration, and quietly waited for Yi Huawei's response.

Yi Huawei tilted his head slightly, his eyes fell on Zhao Tong's face, and seeing the royal noble temperament naturally revealed between his sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, as well as his clear, bright and thoughtful eyes, he couldn't help but smile, then his expression straightened, and he said in a soothing tone:
"The collection of taxes is closely linked to the lives of the people. If the taxes are too heavy, the people will be overwhelmed and their hearts will gradually fall apart. On the contrary, if the taxes are too light, the country's fiscal revenue will be unable to meet various needs, and how can we talk about the prosperity and stability of the country? The trade-offs and choices involved are the key points that the emperor must consider very carefully.

Furthermore, by observing the actual working conditions of the people, it can be clearly reflected whether the local officials are virtuous. Virtuous officials can make reasonable plans and effectively govern, so that the people can live and work in peace and happiness, and agricultural production can prosper; while those mediocre officials who do nothing will only lead to barren land, people's lives in trouble, and people's livelihood. In the future, you must master the methods and skills of how to select and appoint talents and how to inspect and supervise officials. Only in this way can you ensure the stability and longevity of the Qin Dynasty. "

Zhao Tong listened attentively, staring at Yi Huawei without blinking, nodding his head in agreement, and then said, "Father, I understand that the emperor should put the people first and employ only the virtuous. However, I also saw many wealthy businessmen along the way. Their wealth is extremely huge, even as rich as that of a country. What impact will these people have on Daqin?"

As he spoke, Zhao Tong unconsciously leaned forward slightly, his face full of confusion and inquiry, eager to get an answer.

Yi Huawei looked at Zhao Tong with approval and said, "If those wealthy businessmen can actively serve the court, such as generously funding the development of industry and commerce, and actively participating in the construction of large-scale projects such as water conservancy, it will naturally be of great benefit to the country. However, if they have ill intentions and attempt to collude with the dignitaries in the court, secretly manipulate prices, and wantonly disrupt the order of people's livelihood, then they will become a major scourge and hidden danger to the country. As an emperor, there must be effective means to control and manage this kind of people, so that they can contribute to the prosperity of Daqin under the constraints and norms of national laws. They must never be allowed to act recklessly and do whatever they want, thereby undermining the country's court order and laws."

Zhao Tong was silent for a moment, his lips slightly pursed, as if he was thinking about something, and then he asked: "Father, I heard about the Battle of Changping between Qin and Zhao in the past. This was a crucial battle that determined the fate of the two countries. In the end, Qin won and Zhao lost. Was there any clever use of the emperor's mind in this?"

Yi Huawei replied slowly: "During the Battle of Changping, King Zhaoxiang of Qin was steadfast in his choice of men and appointed Bai Qi as the commander without hesitation. This was an extremely wise and courageous decision. During the war, Qin cleverly used a strategy of alienation to cause King Zhao to replace the commander at a critical moment.

During wartime, the emperor must have a keen insight into the overall situation, be good at selecting and employing talented people, and flexibly and skillfully use various strategies and tactics, so that he can defeat the enemy and win the war. However, the art of power and intrigue must not be abused wantonly, and the national justice must always be taken as the foundation and basis. Otherwise, even if you can gain temporary benefits and advantages, it will inevitably damage the long-term development and fundamental interests of the country. You must remember that every decision made by the emperor is closely linked to the fate of the country, and it is a matter of life and death. You must not take it lightly or be careless. "After hearing this, Zhao Tong immediately bowed his hands, his expression solemn and solemn, and slowly raised his fists to his chest, then bent down and said respectfully: "I will remember the teachings of my father-in-law and will never forget them. Are there any exemplary examples of ancient emperors in controlling people that are worth learning from?"

Yi Huawei sat up straight and spoke slowly and steadily: "In the past, when Shang Tang was rising and prospering in Boyi, he accidentally heard that Yi Yin was talented and extraordinary. Although Yi Yin was just an ordinary farmer with a low status at that time, Shang Tang did not despise or ignore him. Instead, he went to invite him three times in person. His sincerity was touching. After that, Shang Tang resolutely entrusted the state affairs to Yi Yin. Yi Yin was deeply moved and grateful. From then on, he assisted Shang Tang wholeheartedly, vigorously promoted benevolent policies internally and improved people's livelihood, and actively appeased the princes externally and gathered forces from all sides. In the end, Shang Tang successfully led the coalition of princes to attack King Jie of Xia, overthrew the rule of the Xia Dynasty, and established the Shang Dynasty.

This is a classic example of being good at discovering and making use of talented people.

King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, inherited his father's ambition and had great ambitions. He was assisted by a group of wise men such as Duke Zhou and Jiang Taigong. Duke Zhou carefully created rituals and music, comprehensively regulated the order of the world, and made social operations follow rules; Jiang Taigong was very strategic and wise, and had many ingenious strategies in military affairs. King Wu knew the talents of his ministers very well, and he trusted them and gave them full power and trust, allowing them to perform their duties and do their best to work together to achieve a great hegemony.

In the Battle of Muye, the Zhou army was in high spirits and fought bravely, successfully defeating King Zhou of Shang and opening up the glorious foundation of the Zhou Dynasty that lasted for 800 years. All this was because King Wu used the skill of controlling people properly and appropriately, which was able to effectively gather the power of the people and thus achieve the great achievements of the king. "

Zhao Tong's eyes suddenly lit up, full of interest and curiosity, and he quickly asked, "Then how can one cleverly balance the forces of all parties when controlling people?"

Yi Huawei pondered for a moment and said, "During the reign of Emperor Yao in ancient times, many tribal forces such as Gonggong and Huandou each occupied one side, and the forces were complicated.

Emperor Yao was fair and impartial, and carefully and meticulously weighed the merits and faults of all parties. He severely punished Gonggong for his ineffective flood control and Huandou for his improper recommendation. He promoted Shun, a talented and capable person, and appointed him to be in charge of all affairs. This fair and reasonable balance and regulation effectively maintained the stability and harmony of the tribal alliance, and also provided a very valuable early example and experience for later emperors to deal with subordinate relations. "

Zhao Tong thought seriously for a while, gently supporting his chin with his right hand, his eyes slightly blurred, as if he was trying to sort out his thoughts in his mind. After a moment, he came back to his senses and asked, "In what specific aspects is the emperor's foresight and vision reflected?"

Yi Huawei said: "When Xia Yu was controlling the flood, the flood was rampant and ravaged the earth. Everyone was panicked and helpless. However, Yu resolutely stepped forward and spent a long time of thirteen years, traveling all over the land of Kyushu, investigating the terrain in depth and detail, making careful plans, thinking long-term, and formulating a flood control plan from a long-term perspective, taking advantage of the situation and dredging the river. After several generations of unremitting efforts and persistence, the flood disasters in China were finally gradually eliminated, and the people were able to rebuild their homes and live a stable life. At the same time, it also laid a solid and reliable foundation for the establishment of the Xia Dynasty.

During the reign of King Pan Geng of the Shang Dynasty, the old capital of the Shang Dynasty, Yan, faced many serious problems. Floods occurred frequently, the aristocracy was extravagant and corrupt, and the political environment was dark and corrupt, which was seriously detrimental to the long-term development and stability of the Shang Dynasty. Pan Geng had a far-sighted vision and decided to move the capital to Yin despite strong opposition from everyone. Although he encountered many difficulties and obstacles during the process of moving the capital, he always insisted on his own opinion and unswervingly explained to his subjects in detail the many benefits of moving the capital for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people. After the capital was moved, the Shang Dynasty was just as he expected. The situation gradually stabilized, the economy began to recover and prosper, and the culture also developed and prospered further. This is the outstanding achievement of Pan Geng's foresight and foresight. "

Zhao Tong frowned, his expression becoming serious, and said, "How should the emperor properly treat and control his desires?"

Yi Huawei's expression was serious: "King Jie of Xia was licentious and immoral. He indulged in his own desires, plundered the people's wealth without restraint, built luxurious palaces such as Qing Palace and Yaotai, indulged in wine and meat all day long, and had fun with concubines such as Mei Xi day and night, ignoring the government and neglecting state affairs. The people suffered terribly under his rule and complained a lot. In the end, the Xia Dynasty lost the support of the people and was conquered by King Tang in accordance with the will of heaven, and went to extinction. King Zhou of Shang, Di Xin, was gifted and talented, but he was too lustful and overly doted on Daji. In order to please the beauty, he did not hesitate to spend money. He used a lot of manpower and material resources to build the Lutai, established the cruel punishment of "pao lai", killed loyal and good people, imposed heavy taxes on foreign countries, and plundered wealth. His pursuit and obsession with rare treasures, sensual pleasures, and pleasures led to chaos in the government, political corruption, and the disunity of the princes. Seeing the decline of the Shang Dynasty, the Zhou of Xiqi took the opportunity to rise up. King Wu led his army to attack King Zhou. In the Battle of Muye, King Zhou was defeated and eventually burned himself to death, and the Shang Dynasty was destroyed. These are all painful lessons of the emperor's excessive indulgence leading to the destruction of the country. You must learn from this, reflect deeply, stay vigilant at all times, and take it as a warning. "

"Father..."

After a moment of silence, Zhao Tong nodded as if he understood, and asked, "What kind of means and strategy is the art of political conspiracy?"

Understanding Zhao Tong's hidden meaning, Yi Huawei smiled and said, "King Wen of Zhou, Ji Chang, was once imprisoned in Youli. Although he was in a difficult situation and faced many difficulties and obstacles, he still had great ambitions and was not discouraged. He skillfully used the art of political strategy.

On the surface, he was extremely submissive and humble to King Zhou, offering the land of Luoxi to King Zhou in exchange for the abolition of the punishment of burning people alive. This earned him the trust of King Zhou and the praise and respect of the princes. In secret, he actively cultivated virtues and did good deeds, recruited talents, devoted himself to interpreting the Book of Changes, and carefully planned the cause of the revival of Zhou. His use of power and tactics was all about quietly accumulating strength and patiently waiting for the right opportunity, laying a solid foundation for King Wu's success in defeating King Zhou in the future. "(End of this chapter)