The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 127 Qin Fa!

The two of them followed Gai Nie and Xiang Liang unknowingly. The two adults were talking about the past, and they heard Xiang Liang ask: "Yiyang at this time seems to be more prosperous than before!"

"Yes! After all, Yiyang is on the road from the eastern counties to Xianyang, and merchants and people all pass through this place. Only in this way can it be so prosperous!"

However, just as the two entered the city, they saw a sudden noise coming from the front of the city, and a large number of people rushed forward.

This made Gai Nie, Xiang Liang and the others confused, and they followed the flow of people and walked forward together.

But among the crowd, there were several Qin officials standing on the high platform. At the same time, they were holding a few things in their hands.

"Second and third sons, be quiet!"

When a large number of people gathered, a Qin official suddenly spoke. After all the people were quiet, he continued: "The First Emperor ordered that the weights and measures in the world are all different, and it is impossible to measure the world's goods. Therefore, weights and measures are unified, and all parts of the world follow Qin's weights and measures." !”

As soon as these words came out, the people watching suddenly became noisy and amazed.

"Unify weights and measures?! In this way, merchants from the six countries in the world must use Qin's weights and measures when they come to Qin!"

"We have no such worries!"

"A few days ago, a merchant had a dispute with me. He used weights and measures from the Chu Kingdom to sell to me. He deceived me and asked for a few more Qin coins!"

"..."

Qin Li's words immediately resonated with the people around him. Next to him, Xiang Yan had a thoughtful look on his face when he heard the words, but he couldn't help but clenched his fists.

"The First Emperor unified weights and measures, which is of great benefit to the governance of the world and the people's trading of goods. This is good government!"

Gai Nie on the side said this, and at the same time looked at Jing Tianming on the side to explain the benefits.

In front of me, I saw several Qin officials holding special measuring instruments in their hands, and then distributed them for the use of the people in the city.

"At the same time, many Qin officials must have gone to various cities in the east to announce the unification of weights and measures to all directions!"

Gai Nie shook his head, then led Jing Tianming around the crowd and continued moving forward.

Xiang Yu, who was behind him, looked at the people in front of him with a puzzled expression. Then he looked at Xiang Liang beside him and couldn't help but ask:
"Uncle, if I lead troops in the future, I can..."

Xiang Yu didn't say the rest clearly, but the meaning was self-evident.

Hearing Xiang Yu's question, Xiang Liang came back to his senses and pondered for a moment, "I don't know..."

"At this time, in the Qin State, the world is unified and the four seas are unified. The people of the world no longer suffer from conquests and can live and work in peace and contentment. And what kind of reform system Qin has implemented at this time seems to have indeed benefited the people of the world, so... "

"..."

Xiang Yu's belief in his heart was shaken. He thought of himself. Before, if he were the emperor at this time, he would definitely not implement such innovations.

I am only interested in fighting.

The uncle and nephew looked at the people around them and saw smiles on their faces, and their faces did not look like those from the East.

It had not been long since the land in the east was incorporated into the Qin Dynasty, but the people were sallow and thin, and most of them had no houses to live in.

Looking back at Yiyang City now, it was Qin Tu a long time ago. The people's faces were moist and sincere smiles appeared on their faces.

Comparing the two, the judgment is judged!
Perhaps, the best outcome would be to unify the world and return it to Qin!

Both uncle and nephew felt a little silent in their hearts, and followed Gai Nie without saying a word.

Naturally, Gai Nie noticed the situation of his uncle and nephew, but Gai Nie did not ask.

As time went by, they saw more changes on the road, which the Six Nations had never had before.

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Qindu.

Xianyang City.

It has been four years since the four seas were reunited. During this period, the First Emperor Ying Zheng was busy with political affairs and was unfamiliar with many new systems. It could be said that he was crossing the river by feeling for stones and summing up experience.

Fortunately, there was a divine bird on the side for guidance, and many mistakes were avoided.

At this time, in Zhangtai Palace, Li Si, who had been named prime minister, was dressed in rich clothes and high-spirited. He was sitting on the side of the palace and handling political affairs together with the first emperor Ying Zheng.

On the side, the sacred bird Bai Zhi stood quietly on the bronze sacred tree, listening to the story of the First Emperor Ying Zheng.

"Master, I plan to design the three princes and nine ministers in the court to take charge of many matters..."

"Three lords and nine ministers..."

The Sangong and Jiuqing were born together with the feudal dynasty in Chinese history.

However, it is not like the county system that can be used for 2000 years.

Therefore, when he heard the First Emperor Ying Zheng asking him what he thought of the system of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers, he couldn't help but be a little silent.

Seeing Bai Zhi lost in thought, the First Emperor Ying Zheng waited quietly.Li Si, who was helping Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng review documents, couldn't help but lower his head.

He had long known about the First Emperor's respect for the sacred bird.

The sacred bird of Qin has existed for nearly 200 years and is already regarded as the national treasure of Qin!
After a long time, Bai Zhi opened his mouth and said, "Three Gongs and Nine Qings...that's not appropriate!"

"Oh? Why?"

The First Emperor Ying Zheng frowned. After all, the system of the Three Lords and Nine Ministers was created by him after long thought. In his opinion, it was the most perfect.

Of course, the name Sangong and Jiuqing originated from the Zhou Dynasty, but what he called Sangong and Jiuqing at this time was naturally a little different.

Therefore, he couldn't help but explain: "The three princes are the prime minister, the imperial censor, and the Taiwei..."

The First Emperor Ying Zheng told the careers of the Three Dukes in detail. At the same time, he introduced the Jiuqing again, which was known to the Divine Bird at the time.

However, the divine bird still shook his head and said:
"Your Majesty, have you ever thought about who is the best among the three princes?"

"...Of course he is the prime minister!"

The First Emperor Ying Zheng was silent for a moment and then said immediately.

But I heard the divine bird retort, "If the Prime Minister is the best and the Prime Minister makes a mistake, who will correct him?"

"Of course he is the emperor!"

The divine bird said: "If the emperor is fatuous and the prime minister is monopolistic, who will correct it?"

"...Doctor Yushi."

"The prime minister is the most important, how can the censor surpass the prime minister's dignity?"

"The imperial censor can report it directly to the emperor!"

"It has been made clear before that the emperor is fatuous and the prime minister is monopolistic!"

First Emperor Yingzheng: "..."

After asking this, the First Emperor also knew the loopholes in the system of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers.I couldn't help but ponder.

Prime Minister Li Si on the side was frightened when he heard this, and wished he could disappear into Zhangtai Palace.

After a long time, the First Emperor Ying Zheng bowed slightly to the sacred bird and said, "Please teach me the sacred bird!"

"Although I don't believe in the system of three public officials and nine ministers, it still has many merits."

"In this case, I will tell you a central system: the system of three provinces and six ministries!"

"Three provinces and six departments?"

"Three provinces and six ministries, among which, the three provinces are: Zhongshu Province, Menxia Province, Shangshu Province..."

"The six ministries are the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Punishment. Each ministry can administer four departments, a total of 24 departments, with clear division of labor and mutual supervision..."

Later, Bai Zhi described the characteristics of the three provinces and six ministries in detail.

When the First Emperor Ying Zheng heard about it, he immediately exclaimed, "The system of three provinces and six ministries is really wonderful!" The system of three ministers and nine ministers proposed by him is indeed more complete.

Seeing the excited and happy look of the First Emperor Ying Zheng, Bai Zhi couldn't help but smile. What changes would be caused if the system of three provinces and six ministries appeared 1000 years in advance?

Bai Zhi didn't know, so he gave it a try.

Then, Bai Zhi thought of something and said: "However, no matter what system it is, it is the greatest test for the emperor. If he is diligent, he may be exhausted to death. Therefore, the emperor can select capable ministers from the three provinces and six ministries." , no matter how low the official position, anyone can be selected to assist the emperor in handling the world's political affairs."

"When it comes to important matters, many people who have chosen can't decide. Then let the emperor make the decision!"

That's right, Bai Zhi is talking about the cabinet.

The most important thing in a feudal empire is centralization of power. Looking at the feudal dynasties of more than 2000 years of Chinese history, they are either centralizing power or on the road to centralization.

In this case, why not just do it in one fell swoop and get it done!

After all, when it comes to centralization of power, none is more powerful than the Ming Dynasty.

As for the dynasties after the Ming Dynasty, Bai Zhi selectively ignored them.

After all, that is not centralization of power, but... raising slaves!
"I call it a cabinet!"

"cabinet……"

The First Emperor Ying Zheng was like a child who had just gotten a new toy, his face was full of joy, and his eyes looking at Bai Zhi were extremely fiery.

Prime Minister Li Si on the side was also thoughtful and couldn't help but pick up a pen to write on the diabolo slips beside him.

The next time was for Bai Zhi to explain to Ying Zheng the specific details of the three provinces and six ministries system, as well as the formation of the cabinet.

Bai Zhi didn't know the specific shortcomings of the three provinces and six ministries system and the cabinet system, but for this era, they were advanced things.

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When Bai Zhi returned to Huizhi Palace, it was already the time when the moon and stars were dim, and the Qin Palace was brightly lit. Although there were Qin Ruisi patrolling, there were also ladies from the Six Kingdoms acting as palace maids, who walked by from time to time.

When Bai Zhi returned to Huizhi Palace, Taxue immediately came up to him. Some time ago, Taxue was either in Lishan Mountain or in the stable in Qin Palace.

Tuxue is wise and is not afraid that she will not come back, so Tuxue is also very free.

After dismissing Ta Xue, Bai Zhi landed on the sycamore tree in the courtyard and couldn't help but look up at the bright moon in the sky.

The full moon is like a disk, and the moonlight is bright and clear.

Counting the days, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival for future generations.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, but standing on the sycamore tree, Bai Zhi felt boundless loneliness.

Perhaps, she can be allowed to reappear in the human world and take a look at this peaceful and prosperous age...

He also thought about the Qin State after it unified the world. The First Emperor Ying Zheng was no longer the ancestral dragon in history.

At this time, the Qin Dynasty no longer implemented strict Qin laws. Although the Qin State followed the words of Legalism, it also drew the essence of hundreds of other schools of thought.

As long as it is beneficial to the country, use it!

Send it into Legalism.

Gradually, the Legalists of the Great Qin Dynasty were different from the original Legalists. We can even see the figures of hundreds of schools of thought in the Legalist doctrine.

Later generations will call the Legalists of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Fa!

As for the laws of Qin, they are called Qin laws to distinguish the two concepts.

The system of three provinces and six ministries was adopted by the First Emperor without any surprise, and he immediately carried out a large-scale reward ceremony for officials in the court.

Among them, Li Si is still the prime minister and joins the cabinet.

As for other people who entered the cabinet, such as Feng Quji, Wei Liao, Meng Tian, ​​and Wang Ben.At the same time, there are also some officials whose official positions are not high-ranking.

Most of them were promoted from lower-level Qin officials.

After five years of development, the people of Qin State were recuperating and gradually showed the image of a prosperous age.

However, the First Emperor Ying Zheng invited the divine bird to Zhangtai Palace and immediately said:

"I want to conquer Baiyue!"

"Baiyue..."

Bai Zhi immediately thought of history. In history, shortly after the unification of the six kingdoms, the War of Conquest against Baiyue began.

In fact, due to hasty preparations, the Qin army became arrogant and took the risk of going south, resulting in two defeats.

Even the leading general Tu Ju was beheaded by the Yue people.

Finally, in the third expedition to Baiyue, Ren Xiao and Zhao Tuo were sent to attack Baiyue, and they succeeded.

At the same time, let Zhao Tuo lead 40 troops to garrison the land of Baiyue and use them to suppress the Yue people.

Even Zhao Tuo lived until the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty because he never participated in the deer competition in the late Qin Dynasty.

Of course, these are all for later.

"For what reason?"

When the country of China raises troops to conquer, it should be done with great righteousness. At this time, Great Qin should do the same.

"According to the governor of Nanjun, people from Baiyue often attack Qin City at night and massacre Qin people. Therefore, I want to conquer Baiyue to avenge Qin people!"

Hearing this, Bai Zhi nodded and said, "Yes!"

However, Bai Zhi added: "If the Qin Dynasty wants to conquer Baiyue, it should send Qin officials to the southern counties to explain the brutality of the Yue people and the tragic situation of the Qin people who were killed."

"good!"

The First Emperor Ying Zheng naturally understood what he meant by doing this. Maybe there was no word war of public opinion at this time, but there was a more suitable word to describe it - people's hearts!
This move made Qin's great cause of conquering Baiyue known to the capital of Guizhou and won the hearts of the people.

In order to block the mouths of some insects hiding in the dark and slandering Qin.

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The next day, Qin's army mobilized on a large scale. On the roads of various counties, common people and merchants saw Qin Rui's march.

It attracted people's attention and doubts.

"The First Emperor once again mobilized his troops. Where does he want to conquer at this time?"

Such a large-scale mobilization of troops has not been seen in four or five years.But at this time, the six countries are united and the four seas are over, where is the conquest?
However, a person wearing Chu clothes looked at the person aside and saw that the other person was wearing Zhao clothes, so he explained: "Some Qin officials stated in the city that people from Baiyue in the south often harassed the people on the border and even massacred the city. Act of."

"When the First Emperor heard about it, he was furious, so he raised troops to attack Yue to avenge the Qin people!"

"I see!"

After hearing the explanation, the people around them looked separated, sharing the same hatred and saying: "The Yue people dare to kill us and the Qin people. They are really daring. It is a righteous act of the First Emperor to raise an army!"

"I am from Chu. Although I have settled in Xianyang at this time, when I heard about this incident, I was so angry that I wished I could go out with the army and kill the people of Baiyue!"

"Of course, Qin soldiers have already returned home, so I'm afraid they won't recruit new soldiers..."

The young man who spoke had a look of regret on his face.

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Ten days have passed since the First Emperor issued the order to conquer Baiyue. The mobilization of the army is the most time-consuming, and the troops and horses have not been moved, and the food and grass have gone first, so it takes ten days to complete the preparations.

Just when the First Emperor Ying Zheng was about to order a formal attack, the divine bird suddenly appeared and blocked it.

But I heard the divine bird say: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious..."

(End of this chapter)