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"In terms of managing people, the First Emperor had Li Si, who gave him advice and strategies, carefully planned and implemented the grand strategy of unifying the six kingdoms, implemented the county system to strengthen central power, and unified the writing system, weights and measures, and wheel tracks. These measures all played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the unification of China. In terms of military affairs, he had famous generals such as Wang Jian and Meng Tian, ​​who were good at fighting. Wang Jian led his army to defeat the State of Zhao and destroy the State of Chu, while Meng Tian attacked the Xiongnu in the north and shocked the border.

The First Emperor knew the principle of trusting people and fully delegated power to his ministers so that they could serve him loyally. However, he also had corresponding checks and balances. While making use of meritorious officials, he established a strict supervision system to effectively prevent his ministers from becoming too powerful and threatening the imperial power. In his great ambition to unify the six kingdoms, the First Emperor used his keen insight to accurately grasp the general trend of the world. With his extraordinary courage, he skillfully used the strategy of making friends with distant countries and attacking nearby ones to gradually divide and disintegrate the alliances of various countries. He first successfully conquered the Kingdom of Han and the Kingdom of Zhao, then eliminated the Kingdom of Wei and the Kingdom of Chu, and then annexed the Kingdom of Yan and the Kingdom of Qi. In just ten years, he swept across the world, ended the situation of hundreds of years of separatist wars among the princes, and achieved an unprecedented imperial cause.

However, in terms of controlling his desires, the First Emperor consumed a large amount of manpower when building large projects such as the Great Wall and the Afang Palace, which led to the gradual growth of public resentment. Although these measures had strategic considerations and long-term significance, he failed to properly balance the relationship between public power and national strength, which was a mistake in the use of his imperial mentality.

In the realm of political intrigue, the First Emperor skillfully used the strategy of alienation during the unification process, which caused mutual suspicion and contradictions among the rulers and ministers of the six countries. For example, before the Battle of Changping, the Qin State used the strategy of alienation to make the King of Zhao suspicious of Lian Po and eventually abandoned him and replaced him with Zhao Kuo, which led to the defeat of Zhao and seriously damaged its vitality, thus removing a major obstacle for the unification of Qin. Of course, in the later years of the First Emperor, his desire for immortality was too strong, and he was deceived by the alchemists, which gradually caused the government to fall into chaos. This is also a regret caused by political intrigue being blinded by private desires. If you become an emperor in the future, remember to learn from the lesson. "

After a pause, Yi Huawei came to talk about sex and said with a smile:

"In the internal affairs, Emperor Shun was good at assigning officials and positions, and appointed people based on their merits. He appointed Yu to manage the water and soil, Qi to be in charge of agricultural production, Qi to be in charge of educating the people, and Gao Yao to be in charge of criminal justice. All the ministers did their best and gave full play to their expertise, which made the world well governed, the people lived and worked in peace, and the society harmonious and stable. Yu's father Gun failed in controlling the flood, but Emperor Shun did not deny Yu's ability because of Gun's fault, but entrusted him with important tasks. Such wise moves in employing people showed the emperor's generosity and wisdom. In the external affairs, during the Yellow Emperor's period, Chi You raised troops to cause chaos. On the one hand, the Yellow Emperor actively cultivated virtue and strengthened the army, and inspired the princes with his benevolent heart, so that all forces came to submit to him;

On the other hand, he decisively used military power to conquer the rebellious, fought a fierce battle with Chiyou in the Zhuolu Plain, and finally captured Chiyou, successfully quelled the rebellion, and restored peace to the land of China. As a result, Huangdi became famous and was revered as the ancestor of the Chinese people. This is all because Huangdi used the emperor's mind in foreign affairs, combining kindness and power, and effectively laid the foundation for our Chinese people. "

After blinking his big eyes and digesting it, Zhao Tong asked again: "What examples of those emperors' decision-making can we learn from?"

Smiling, Yi Huawei replied: "When Zhou Gongdan assisted King Cheng, he was maliciously framed by Guan Shu and Cai Shu, who said he had the intention to usurp the throne. King Cheng of Zhou was also suspicious of this at first. But Zhou Gongdan was loyal and sincere, and he ignored the malicious slander of rumors and resolutely served as regent. He did his best to quell the rebellion of the three supervisors, carefully built Chengzhou Luoyi, formulated etiquette systems, and created elegant music, laying the foundation for the Zhou Dynasty's hundreds of years of rule.

Later, King Cheng gradually grew up and was able to distinguish right from wrong. He deeply felt the loyalty and foresight of Duke Zhou. The misunderstandings between the monarch and his subjects were eliminated, and they knew each other and trusted each other, which enabled the Zhou Dynasty to continue its rule. This shows the difficulty of the emperor's decision-making and the importance of distinguishing right from wrong.

After the defeat of Wu, King Gou Jian of Yue endured humiliation and endured hardships. Internally, he actively adopted a policy of recuperation, vigorously rewarded farming and weaving, and encouraged population growth; externally, he cleverly deceived King Fu Chai of Wu, sent the beautiful woman Xi Shi, presented rare treasures, and gradually let Fu Chai down. Gou Jian quietly accumulated strength in secret, patiently waited for the opportunity, and finally successfully restored his country and achieved hegemony. His original intention was to revive Yue, avenge, protect the territory and the people, rather than for his own selfishness. "

Zhao Tong listened carefully, sat up straight, folded his hands on his chest, and said with a serious expression: "Father, I know that the road to becoming an emperor is full of difficulties and obstacles, and the responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai. I will study hard, be flexible in employing people and be able to effectively control the ministers. When making decisions, I will think carefully, foresee opportunities, restrain my own desires, and use power and tactics in the right way to ensure the stability and prosperity of the Qin Dynasty."

After a pause, Zhao Tong continued, "Father, if a minister's achievements are so great that they threaten the ruler, how should we deal with him?"

With his eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Zhao Tong's clear eyes, Yi Huawei bowed his head slightly and said, "This is a difficult problem for the emperor. When the emperor encounters this situation, he should use both kindness and power. He can reward him with a generous salary, give him an empty title, and take away his real power, or let him return to his hometown to live out his old age, keep him rich and honorable, so that he has no power to rebel, and no complaints. He must not be killed rashly, so as not to chill the hearts of the ministers, but he must not be left alone, which will cause trouble to his elbows and armpits."

Zhao Tong seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked, "Father, when dealing with foreign countries, should we value peace or force them to surrender?"

Yi Huawei said in a deep voice: "There is no fixed rule for diplomatic relations. If the neighboring country is weak and friendly, we can form an alliance with each other, exchange what we have, and prosper and benefit each other. If we encounter a strong and covetous person, we need to train the army and show it strength so that it dare not act rashly. For example, the Qin Dynasty and the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu are fierce and often invade our borders, burning, killing and looting. The First Emperor sent Meng Tian to lead the army to attack north and built the Great Wall to defend against them. This is to deter with force. However, he also sent envoys to other countries to discuss trade. This is a policy of peace. We need to judge the situation and respond flexibly, and we cannot be biased."

Zhao Tong asked again: "Father, if there is a famine and the people are starving, how should the court respond?"

Yi Huawei said: "Famine is a test for the emperor. We should open the granaries to provide relief food, reduce taxes, and ask the rich to donate grain to help the people. We should start civil engineering projects so that the people have work to do and food to eat during the famine. We should also prevent unscrupulous merchants from hoarding goods and driving up prices. We can set up official markets to sell grain at a fair price. We should also send people to patrol the four directions to ensure that the government orders are implemented and to prevent corrupt officials from enriching themselves and exploiting the people. At this time, the emperor should worry about the people's worries and be anxious about the people's needs, so as to keep the people's hearts."

Zhao Tong bowed and said, "Father, I have another question. If a new system is to be implemented, but the ministers are against it and the people are also suspicious, what should we do?"

Yi Huawei stroked his beard and said, "The implementation of a new system should not be rushed. The ministers should be informed of the pros and cons so that they know its long-term benefits. For the people, education and propaganda should be carried out, and capable officials can be sent to the people to solve their confusion. For example, Shang Yang's reforms encountered many obstacles at the beginning, but he established credibility and prestige, and gradually implemented them, which eventually greatly increased the national strength of Qin. If an emperor wants to carry out reforms, he must have firm determination, flexible means, and not be afraid of temporary criticism, so that he can achieve great things."

Zhao Tong stood up, bowed and said, "What you said, father, is like a revelation. I will study hard and learn day and night to live up to your high expectations."

Yi Huawei also stood up and said solemnly: "Your Majesty has a heavy burden on your shoulders. In the years to come, you should observe the various aspects of people's lives, observe the public opinion of the government and the people, and accumulate experience and wisdom. Only then can you calmly deal with all matters in your position as an emperor and lead the Qin Dynasty to prosperity and immortality."

Zhao Tong looked solemn, as if he had silently made a great resolution in his heart. At this moment, he thought of something else and asked, "Father, if there is a sign of factional strife in the court, how should the emperor resolve it?"

Yi Huawei frowned slightly, his eyes revealing the importance he attached to this problem, and he slowly said: "Party disputes are like a cancer. Once they grow, they will erode the government and endanger the country. The emperor must be observant and detect the signs of party disputes as early as possible. We can start from the root cause and weaken the interest ties, such as reallocating resources to balance the interests of all parties and reduce the reasons for their disputes. For the core figures of party disputes, they can be transferred out of the court or asked to reflect on their mistakes to serve as a warning to others. At the same time, we must vigorously promote neutral and virtuous people to enrich the court and break the pattern of party disputes. Furthermore, we should advocate a fair and selfless court atmosphere, and use national laws and party disciplines to restrain the words and deeds of officials. If there are people who form a clique for personal gain and frame loyal people, they will be severely punished and will not be tolerated."

Zhao Tong nodded and said yes, then asked, "Father, the local tyrants are becoming more powerful and colluding with the government to bully the people. How should we deal with them?"

Yi Huawei's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and he said: "The trouble caused by local tyrants is indeed a pain for people's livelihood. The emperor should authorize local officials to investigate the illegal activities of tyrants and collect solid evidence. For those who commit minor crimes, they can be ordered to mend their ways and have part of their property confiscated to help the villagers; for those who commit major crimes, they must be resolutely cracked down on, all their property confiscated, and exiled or executed to appease the public anger. At the same time, it is necessary to establish and improve the local supervision mechanism to prevent officials from colluding with tyrants. A rotation system of officials can be implemented, and officials can be appointed in different places to make it difficult for them to form an alliance of interests. Furthermore, villagers should be encouraged to expose the evil deeds of tyrants and reward those who have made contributions. Only in this way can the joint efforts of the upper and lower levels eliminate local troubles and restore peace to the people."

Zhao Tong pondered for a moment, then said, "Father, if there are foreign tribes surrendering on the border, should we accept them or reject them?" Yi Huawei thought for a moment and replied, "Foreign tribes surrendering cannot be generalized. If they are truly willing to surrender, they can be accepted. First, their tribes will be separated and resettled inland, so that they can live together with the Chinese people and be assimilated. Grant them land for cultivation, let them learn the etiquette and culture of the Qin Dynasty, and gradually integrate into our dynasty. However, when accepting them, we must also guard against their false surrender, secretly deploy troops to monitor them, and immediately send troops to suppress them if they make any illegal moves. If their surrender is not sincere, or they have other bad intentions, they must be rejected sternly, and troops must be deployed on the border to show their power so that they dare not easily invade."

Zhao Tong bowed deeply and said, "I have engraved your teachings in my heart. Every time I hear your words, I realize how difficult it is to govern the world. However, I will move forward bravely and not avoid difficulties and dangers."

Yi Huawei looked pleased and nodded: "Tong'er's determination is a blessing for the Qin Dynasty. From now on, you need to recruit talents and listen to the opinions of the public. No matter where you are, you should always think about the stability of the Qin Dynasty and the well-being of the people. Only in this way can you achieve the great cause of a wise ruler."

"Prime Minister~"

Outside the curtain, Qiu Ju's clear voice rang out: "The Concubine Dowager asks you to come over."

"Okay, I'll be right away."

Yi Huawei responded calmly, then turned to Zhao Tong, a look of concern and gentleness on his face: "Your Highness, there is no need to be too anxious. If you are tired from studying, just relax. Combining work and rest is the long-term solution."

"Okay, Father-in-law! Tong'er got it!"

Zhao Tong nodded respectfully, his young face showing a hint of determination, and held up the book in his hand: "I will read it for another half an hour. I still need to study the strategies in this "National Policy" carefully."

"Okay, then I'll go out first."

Yi Huawei nodded again, with a hint of approval in his eyes. At this time, Qiu Ju gently lifted the door curtain.

Yi Huawei stepped out of the car, and Qiu Ju followed behind him.

Qiu Ju is now 28 years old, and the past ten years have quietly left their marks on her body. Her youthfulness has faded, and her figure is much plumper than before.

Yi Huawei had thought about finding a good marriage for her many times, finding a good family to marry her off, so that she could have someone to rely on and live the life of an ordinary woman raising a husband and children. He had paid attention to the character and family background of many young talents in the court, and also visited kind and honest families among the people, all for Qiu Ju's fate. However, Qiu Ju refused to do so, and would rather continue to be a maid in this prime minister's mansion and stay by Yi Huawei's side.

Five years ago, Yi Huawei saw that she had made up her mind, and considering her years of careful care and companionship, he finally accepted her. Since then, Qiu Ju has been more and more steady in her behavior in the mansion, taking care of Yi Huawei's daily life in every possible way.

Qiu Ju followed Yi Huawei, her eyes always on his back. Her heart was full of admiration and love for Yi Huawei. In the past ten years, she witnessed Yi Huawei's glory and hardship. She watched every decision he made in the court and every response to the crisis. She knew that her status was low, but she didn't care. As long as she could accompany Yi Huawei, she was satisfied.

When he reached Yu Shu's golden carriage, Yi Huawei stopped, turned slightly to Qiu Ju and said, "You go back first."

Qiu Ju responded softly, "Yes, sir."

Yi Huawei reached out and lifted the finely textured door curtain, then stepped into the car. A faint scent of incense filled the air.

Yu Shu sat quietly in a corner of the car. Ten years had left some marks on her face, and there were faint fine lines at the corners of her eyes. However, this did not detract from her beauty at all, but instead added a bit of mature charm to her.

Her eyes are still bright, and her gaze is full of charm. Her figure is graceful and her sitting posture is elegant. Her once immature figure is now more plump and dignified, and the temperament accumulated over the years emanates from her every move.

The thick black hair was carefully combed into a tall and gorgeous bun. Several unique hairpins inlaid with precious gems were firmly inserted in the hair. The long tassels hanging down swayed slightly with the slight shaking of the car body.

She was wearing a dark purple brocade gown with intricate patterns embroidered in gold thread arranged closely together. With the changing light and darkness, it shone with a mysterious and luxurious light. At the collar and cuffs, a circle of snow-white fox fur was soft and fluffy, which not only resisted the slightest chill, but also made her look extremely noble.

Yi Huawei entered the car and looked directly at Yu Shu: "What does Bing'er want to see me for?"

(End of this chapter)