The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 612: How should the world go? [Subscribe*Monthly Ticket Request]

Ying Zheng took out bamboo slips and a brush, and listened and took notes carefully.

"Breaking the aristocracy's monopoly on official positions is the first step, a crucial step, but also the most dangerous step."

"Yes!" Ying Zheng nodded. This was shaking the rule and power of the nobles.

"However, only the King of Qin has a large army in his hands. Even if they are dissatisfied, they dare not act recklessly. At least, they dare not move when the King of Qin is still alive!" Yan Yan said with a smile.

Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed as well. It was a compliment, but also a reminder.

Ying Zheng was not stupid at all, but very smart, so he understood the meaning of Yan Yan's words.

As long as he is alive, the world will be peaceful and prosperous, and even if the noble families are dissatisfied, they dare not show it.

But... everyone is mortal!
Once he dies and the new regime takes over, it will be time for these people to take action!
This is not something that can be solved by whether or not he has chosen an heir. Even if he has chosen an heir, those scheming nobles will cause unexpected consequences for the successor.

"So, this is why Bingjun took Fusu away!" Ying Zheng really understood.

If Fusu was in Qin, when he died in the future, no matter where Fusu was in Qin, something unexpected would definitely happen!
Only in Bingzhou could Fusu have a chance to succeed to the throne alive!

There will inevitably be a war between Bingzhou and Qin. Ying Zheng looked at Yan Yan and didn't continue speaking. For some things, it is enough for them to understand!

"Sir, please continue!" Ying Zheng collected his wandering thoughts and continued to ask questions.

"Secondly, change the people's mindset. Mencius said that the people are more important than the king, but I don't think so." Yan Yan continued.

Ying Zheng looked at Yan Yan in shock, as if he was about to overturn the table.

But when I think about it being Confucianism, it doesn't seem so hard to accept.

This is not the first time that Confucianism has been involved in internal strife.

Xunzi almost overturned Mencius' theory of human nature being good.

"Water can carry a boat but can also capsize it. This is not wrong. The problem is that the person who said this is standing in a position higher than the common people and decides the status of the people and the monarch. That's why the Qin State dislikes Confucianism." Yan Yan looked at Ying Zheng with amusement.

What is the fundamental reason why all the princes dislike Confucianism?
Because Confucianism always intervenes to guide the king's words and deeds.

A few dishes, so drunk.

It would be strange if a prince of a country was willing to use you.

The fact that Dong Zhongshu was able to make Emperor Wu of Han respect Confucianism as the only doctrine was due to the connection between heaven and man.

I dare not say that it is Confucianism that guides the king in his work and practice, but uses Heaven as a substitute.

If Confucianism really was used for guidance, Emperor Wu of Han would be the first to kill him.

Ying Zheng smiled and nodded. As expected, Confucians knew why the princes did not use them, but... I know, I just won’t change, I am just willful, I just want to play!
"The economic base determines the superstructure, and it is the people at the bottom who create the economic base." Yan Yan continued.

Ying Zheng was recording it seriously.

Even though what Yan Yan said was very confusing and big, the world is still not unified yet, right? He still has time.

"On the road to empire, the things you cannot give up are military power and the people!"

"Military power is the violent law enforcement guarantee for the imperial power, while the people are the foundation for the existence of the empire. As for the nobles and aristocratic families, when one group dies, a new group will be born, so killing them will not have any impact!" Yan Yan continued.

"The people are easily satisfied, but also easily bewitched!" Ying Zheng also spoke up and expressed his opinion.

It can't be that Yan Yan has to say that he is not alone on this road anymore, he has a fellow Taoist now!
Yan Yan nodded. As expected of Ying Zheng, many of his ideas were verified by history. For example, Ying Zheng had thought of how to let the people know that the world had been unified and that the world was the world of the Qin Dynasty.

So Ying Zheng’s solution was to tour!
The king took the initiative to tour the world, allowing the people of the world to see him, the unified king, and know who their king is!

……

"Your Majesty, Lord Bing, it's time for dinner!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian walked in and said in a low voice.

Yan Yan turned his head to look at Hei Bai Xuan Jian. Ying Zheng frowned and looked up as well. Was he inconsiderate to interrupt at this time? Well, he really didn't!
Seeing the appearance of Hei Bai Xuan Jian, Ying Zheng and Yan Yan were stunned.

I saw that Hei Bai Xuan Jian had blocked my ears with long cotton wool and covered my eyes with a black band. I couldn't hear or see anything. He just came in to remind me that it was time for dinner.

Then, without waiting for Ying Zheng and Yan Yan to reply, Hei Bai Xuan Jian walked out.

I can't see or hear, so how would I know what you answered? I'm just here to inform you.

If you are hungry and want to eat, you will naturally come out and call for food. Then it will be none of your business. Others will know and then make arrangements.

Ying Zheng, who was originally a little angry, was also amused by the appearance of Hei Bai Xuan Jian.

"It doesn't matter if you eat first and then continue!" Yan Yan looked at Ying Zheng and asked.

Although Ying Zheng still felt a little unsatisfied, he still nodded.

"This is why Hei Bai Xuan Jian can become the leader of Luowang and cannot be replaced!" Wang Jian, Wang Ben and others were somewhat disgusted by Hei Bai Xuan Jian's behavior, but they had to admit that such a person could easily win the favor of Ying Zheng. Anyone who had such a subordinate would be very happy.

Be sensible!
"In front of the king, I am an old slave, but in front of you all..." Hei Bai Xuan Jian glanced at Li Xin and other young generals indifferently.

Li Xin and other young generals immediately broke out in cold sweats. This guy is Luowang's assassin leader. How many courage and lives do they have to dare to assassinate him?

"Lord Xuan Jian, we were just joking!" Li Xin decisively admitted his mistake and made an awkward statement.

Hei Bai Xuan Jian was too lazy to pay attention to them. Since he was the leader of Luowang, he should accept these cold words.

Thinking of this, Hei Bai Xuan Jian looked at the black crows of the same kind.

"Don't look at me, it's useless to look at me. I'm different from you. I'm just a worker, and the leader is the queen." Mo Ya said calmly.

"..." Hei Bai Xuan Jian was silent. It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others.

Mo Ya doesn't have to worry about the intelligence agency having too much power, because the boss of the Bingzhou intelligence agency is their queen.

After dinner, Ying Zheng and Yan Yan continued to work late into the night to discuss the future national policy of the Qin Dynasty.

Therefore, the Central Army Shogunate had to find another tent to hold the meeting.

No one dared to disturb Ying Zheng and Yan Yan, and no one even dared to listen or look at them more.

Wang Jian might have guessed something, but he didn't dare to think further, as that would be fatal.

Don't think that just because you are the commander-in-chief of the army, Ying Zheng dare not kill him.

Once the discussion between Ying Zheng and Yan Yan gets out, everyone present will die!
This was no joke. What Ying Zheng and Yan Yan discussed was about cutting off the foundation of the aristocracy. If this were to get out before the Qin Dynasty had completed its unification and the world was settled, it would destroy the overall situation of the unification of the world, and they would not be able to survive.

Don’t you see that Hei Bai Xuan Jian obviously knows something, but he still uses such ridiculous behavior to express his attitude?

(End of this chapter)