Emperor Qin Ba Shi

Chapter 68 Zhang Cang's long-term plan

As soon as this remark came out, the faces of the officials in the palace changed greatly, and they were extremely displeased.In the eyes of the meritorious minister, Zhang Cang was too alarmist.

Although the Great Qin Empire encountered catastrophe, the emperor governed the country personally, the treacherous minister Zhao Gao killed him, and Hangu Pass and Gao Pass were all stationed with large troops.

The meritorious minister was furious and wanted to refute, but he was eager but didn't know how to speak.Although Zhang Cang's words were stinging, they were not conclusive.

After a heavy panting, the hall fell silent again.

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"Ai Qing continues!" Hu Hai saw the changes in everyone's expressions from the throne.

"Yes!"

Nodding his head, Zhang Cang said, "What is the cause of the Great Qin crisis?"

Zhang Cang didn't lose any momentum because of the courtier's change of color. With Hu Hai's support, he was not afraid of anyone.After thinking about it like this, he said impassionedly.

"One is that the rule of law is becoming increasingly lax, nepotism in the temples is evil, and the powerful ministers are in chaos. Prime Minister Li Si was killed, and Meng Tian, ​​Meng Yi and other loyal officials and generals suffered accidents."

"The second lies in the sunset of the imperial power. The pillars of the Great Qin are exhausted. There are no pillars inside to help the country, and there are no great generals outside to defend the Great Qin and suppress the rebellion."

"The third is that the imperial court's corvee is too heavy, the empire's military defense is out of balance, and 80 troops are stationed in the North and South Vietnam, resulting in the emptiness of the Central Plains, which gave the Six Nations rebels a chance."

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These words are even more thrilling, and they are directly directed at the second emperor Hu Hai, and even the first emperor who the old Qin people respected as a god.Before the words fell, all the civil and military ministers suddenly changed their colors.

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"Zhang Cang shut up, dare to accuse His Majesty and the First Emperor!"

"People have illnesses, how can they hide their illnesses and avoid medical treatment!" Hu Hai smiled leisurely and interrupted Ziying: "Aiqing has something to say, but it's okay to say it!"

As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly fell silent.After all, Hu Hai doesn't care about blaming his father, so what can they say as ministers!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Cang cupped his hands and went straight down: "The Great Qin Empire wants to regain its prestige, the key lies in three: First, clear the law and strengthen the foundation."

"At this time, the imperial court should reaffirm that the Qin law is the foundation of governing the country and the people, abolish the harsh laws that were tampered with later, and declare that selling children and selling women is illegal because they can't survive, and can be redeemed with money."

"In the country, it is strictly forbidden for the servants in the harem to interfere in politics, and they are not allowed to be named marquis or king unless they have made great achievements. In the official position, we will do our best to clean up the administration of officials, and severely punish corruption and pervert the law. In the field, we will do our best to implement the law of military merit and honor, and revive the hearts of the people in farming and fighting."

"Secondly, stop the construction of Efang Palace, repair Chidao and a series of projects. Let the laborers return to their hometowns to cultivate the fields, and the imperial court ordered the government to release grain and provide farming equipment."

"Thirdly, go back to the first emperor's road and seal his country in the Guandong. As long as there are famous people, they will all seal the country. When Guanzhong is stable, the grain and grass are harvested, and the new army is trained, then Fan Ju's strategy will be launched. Guguan!"

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"Okay!" The minister of Judian praised, even Zuoxiang Ziying had to admit that Zhang Cang's words were in line with the current situation of the Great Qin.

Hu Hai laughed out loud, and thought to himself: As expected of a powerful character in Qin and Han dynasties who were both officials and ministers, once he made a move, it was really shocking.

During Zhang Cang's discussion, some things that troubled Hu Hai suddenly became clear.

"Aiqing is a great talent, this policy can be the national policy of the Great Qin!" After saying that, he stood up from the emperor's case and walked down the nine white jade steps, nodded to Zhang Cang, and said.

"Aiqing came up with this long-term policy of swallowing mountains and rivers, and the whole court recognizes it. It's a great fortune for Qin! I am here on behalf of the subjects of the government and the opposition, thank you Aiqing!"

Zhang Cang hastily bowed deeply: "Your Majesty knows me well, I should devote myself to it, how dare I accept this praise!"

Hu Hai supported Zhang Cang, turned around, and said in a loud voice: "Today, I promulgated the first edict: Zhang Cang will be promoted to the rank of Ting Wei, Jin Zuo Shu Changjue, and the eight counties in Longxi will be granted far away."

"At the same time, Zuo Xiang Ziying opened the mansion, the Marquis of Jin, confiscated the Min land from afar, and took charge of the state affairs!"

"Long live Your Majesty! Great Qin Wannian!" The ministers expressed their admiration to Hu Hai and their blessings to the Great Qin Empire with one voice. There was white hair in the hall, and the younger generation was more excited than ever before.

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In just three days, Hu Hai sealed off all the officials.First, Zhang Han was granted the title of Longjun, and the army of 20 prisoners was bestowed a first-class title, and Jin Gongshi.Today at the court meeting, Zhang Cang was even promoted to Ting Wei, and he reached the rank of Zuoshu Changjue at the fifth level of Jinjue.

Xu Zuoxiang Ziying opened the mansion, took charge of the state affairs, and was granted the title of Marquis of Min.

This is by no means a hasty decision, it is a decision made by Hu Hai after repeated deliberation.Now that the Great Qin Empire is falling apart, it is simply impossible for one person to cope with it.

Ziying is a loyal and loyal clan, and he wished himself to put down Zhao Gao's chaotic government and sit in Xianyang to appease the people.Both public and private, children and infants will be rewarded.

Hu Hai has read "Han Feizi", so he naturally knows that the way of authority lies in rewards and punishments.Not rewarding children is not enough to comfort the hearts of loyal ministers.

As for Zhang Cang's great talent, he may not be as good as Fan Zeng and Zhang Liang, but in the current Great Qin Empire, it is really commendable.If the Great Qin Empire wants to regain its glory and develop a great cause, it must make such great talents loyal to the country forever.

Only with a reward can you keep it!

As for Zhang Han and the 20 prisoner army, it was Hu Hai's signal to the warriors of the Great Qin Empire.As long as you fight to the death for your country, Da Qin will not hesitate to reward you.

At the same time, it can be regarded as an explanation, to appease the hearts of the people in Guanzhong!

The most important thing is that although Zhang Han, Ziying, and Zhang Cang were conferred titles this time, in fact there is no fiefdom, especially since Zhang Han is dead and has no descendants.

Thoughts flickered in Hu Hai's mind. He knew that since the reform of Shang Yang in Daqin, the feudal land only existed as a symbol of meritorious deeds, and it was a false feud.

No matter whether it was Shang Jun who granted Shangyu, Xili Ji who granted Hanshui, or Wu Xinjun who granted land to Zhang Yi, they were all fictitious.

Qin Fa, engraved in the Taimiao, hanging on the gate of the country.Among them, there are regulations that the meritorious officials are falsely named, the monarch's land is no more than sixty miles away, and he has no right to rule.

Although the Great Qin Empire was precarious and in a crisis of survival, Hu Hai dared not turn the fictitious into reality.He is clear that once sealed, he must have the right to govern the people and collect taxes.

Once a real seal is formed, private soldiers will come one after another, and the fief will once again become an autonomous family that evades the county government.

In this way, aristocratic families will inevitably be formed, a country within a country.

Hu Hai's vision is very broad, he naturally knows that the Han Dynasty died because of the aristocratic family.Brilliant and martial, mighty, even comparable to Emperor Sui Yang, the first emperor.

Still defeated by the aristocratic family, the Nuo Da Empire died in the second generation, bearing the infamy of a faint king.

Although Hu Hai is pretentious, he does not dare to compare himself with the unrivaled emperors such as Shi Huangdi and Sui Yangdi who have extraordinary vision and strong execution power.

Even such an unrivaled emperor is powerless, so Hu Hai naturally took history as a mirror and did not dare to turn the false seal into a real seal.

Thoughts moved slightly in his mind, at this moment, Hu Hai had to admire Qin Law for its strictness and thorough consideration, even far surpassing the legal system of later generations.

(End of this chapter)