Daqin Empire Advanced Manual

Chapter 34 "The Great Qin Empire" History Source (23)
The sixth "Empire Beacon"

Zhao Gao and Li Si tampered with Qin Shihuang's last edict
"Historical Records: The Book of Emperor Qin Shihuang"

Prime Minister Si is out for fear of changes in the princes and the world, so he keeps it secret and does not mourn.The coffin was carried in a cold cart, so fortunately the eunuchs took part in the ride, and went to eat there.All the officials played the same thing as before, and the eunuchs could often play their affairs from the cold cart.The only sons Hu Hai, Zhao Gao and five or six eunuchs were fortunate enough to know that they were dead.Zhao Gao tried to teach Hu Hai's books and prison laws and legal affairs, and Hu Hai was lucky.Gao Nai, his son Hu Hai, and the prime minister Si conspired to destroy the person who bestowed the son Fusu on the letter granted by the first emperor, and even pretended to be the prime minister Si to accept the first emperor's edict Shaqiu, and made his son Hu Hai the crown prince.In addition, the book bestowed on sons Fusu and Mengtian, counting their crimes and giving them death.The language is in the biography of Li Si.Then he arrived at Jiuyuan from Jingxing.In the summer heat, the car smells bad when you get on the bus, so the official order was ordered to carry a stone of abalone on board to disturb the smell.

Travel from Zhidao to Xianyang, and go to mourning.Prince Hu Hai succeeded to the throne and became the second emperor.In September, the first emperor was buried in Mount Li.At the beginning of the first emperor's accession to the throne, he passed through Mount Li and unified the world. The world sent more than [-] people to travel through three springs, and cast copper to form the outer coffin.Let the craftsman make a crossbow arrow, and shoot at those who have penetrated close.With mercury as the rivers and oceans, it is instilled organically, with astronomy at the top and geography at the bottom.Use mermaid ointment as a candle, and it will last for a long time.The Second Emperor said: "The first emperor's harem had no sons, so it would be inappropriate to go out." All of them were ordered to die, and there were many dead.Now that the burial has been laid, or the craftsman is an opportunity, everyone knows it, and Zang's weight is released.After the big event is over, the Zang is closed, the Zhongxian is closed, and the gate of the Waixian is closed. All craftsmen are closed, and no one comes back.Trees and vegetation are like mountains.

The first year of Emperor II, year 21.Zhao Gao was the doctor's order and appointed him.The Second Emperor issued an edict to increase the rituals of sacrifice in the Temple of the First Emperor's dorm and sacrifices to mountains and rivers.Let the ministers respect the Temple of the First Emperor.All the ministers paused and said: "In ancient times, there were seven temples for the son of heaven, five princes, and three officials. Although they will not be destroyed forever. Today, the first emperor is the ultimate temple, and all people in the four seas offer tribute. Yijia. The temple of the first king is either in Xiyong, or in Xianyang. The emperor's instrument should be dedicated to the temple of the first emperor. It has been destroyed since Duke Xiang. The seven temples were built. The officials entered the temple with rites to respect the temple of the first emperor. It is the ancestral temple of the emperor. The emperor calls himself 'zhen'."

The Second Emperor said to Zhao Gaomou: "I was young. I came to the throne at the beginning, and the head of Guizhou was not attached. The first emperor patrolled counties and counties to show his strength and conquer the sea. Today, if Yan does not patrol, he will see weakness. Don't treat the world as a minister." Chun, The second generation went east to the county, Li Sicong.Go to Jieshi, Binghai, and south to Kuaiji, and all the stones immediately carved by the first emperor, next to the stones are the names of the ministers and servants, with Zhang Xiandi's success and prosperity.

The emperor said: "The inscriptions on gold and stone are all the works of the first emperor. If you inherit the title today, but the inscriptions on gold and stones are not called the first emperor, and they will be like the heirs in the long run, they are not called success and virtue." The official Chen Demo said: "I would like to engrave the imperial edict and engrave the stone, because I understand it. The minister is ignorant, please." Zhi said: "Yes."

Then he returned to Liaodong.

"Historical Records: Biography of Li Si Lie"

In July of that year, the first emperor came to Shaqiu and was seriously ill. He ordered Zhao Gao to write a letter to his son Fusu, saying: "The soldiers belong to Meng Tian, ​​and they will be buried in Xianyang at the funeral."The books and seals are all in Zhao Gao's place. The only son Hu Hai, the prime minister Li Si, Zhao Gao, and five or six lucky eunuchs knew about the death of the first emperor, but none of the remaining officials knew about it.Li Si thought that the superior was collapsed outside, and there was no real prince, so he kept it a secret.Put the first emperor in the car in Lulu, and all the officials played the same thing as before, and the officials could go to the Lulu to play.

So he conspired with the prime minister and pretended to be the prime minister under the edict of the first emperor, and made his son Hu Hai the crown prince.More books were given to the eldest son Fusu, saying: "I patrol the world and pray to the gods of famous mountains to prolong my life. Now Fusu and General Meng Tian have hundreds of thousands of troops on the border, and it has been more than ten years. They can't move forward. There are too many soldiers. , No size of merit, but counter-counting letters bluntly slander my actions, in order not to let go of the crown prince, resentment day and night. Fusu is unfilial, and he gave the sword to kill himself! General Meng Tian and Fusu are outsiders. Know his plan. If he is unfaithful as a minister, he will die, and he will use his soldiers to help Wang Li." Seal his letter with the emperor's seal, and send Hu Haike to give him a letter to help Su in Shangjun.

"Historical Records: Biography of Meng Tian"

Zhao Gao, all Zhao Shuyuan belonged to him.Several of Zhao Gaokun's younger brothers were born in the hidden palace, and their mother was tortured and killed.The king of Qin heard that Gao Qiang was familiar with the prison law, and he thought it was the order of the CRRC government.Gao Ji's private affairs son Hu Hai, Yu Zhi sentenced to prison.He committed a serious crime, and the King of Qin ordered Meng Yi to rule it by law.If you dare not be a Fa, you will die for a high crime and get rid of your eunuch status.The emperor was honest with others with high standards, pardoned him, and restored his official rank.

The first emperor wanted to travel around the world, and he traveled from Jiuyuan to Ganquan, so he made Meng Tian pass through, from Jiuyuan to Ganquan, cutting mountains and valleys, thousands of miles away.The road has not yet come.

In the winter of the 37th year of the First Emperor, he traveled to Kuaiji, went to the sea, and went north to Langye.Dao illness made Meng Yi pray to the mountains and rivers, but he did not.

When the first emperor came to the collapse of the sand dunes, it was kept secret, and none of the officials knew about it.At that time, Prime Minister Li Si, son Hu Hai, and CRRC Mansion Commander Zhao Gao often followed.Gao Ya was lucky to be with Hu Hai, wanted to establish him, but complained about Meng Yi ruled by law instead of doing it for himself.Because of his evil intentions, he conspired with the prime minister Li Si and the son Hu Hai to make Hu Hai the prince.

Fu Su commits suicide, Meng Tian goes to prison

"Historical Records: The Book of Emperor Qin Shihuang"

Gao Nai, his son Hu Hai, and the prime minister Si conspired to destroy the person who bestowed the son Fusu on the letter granted by the first emperor, and even pretended to be the prime minister Si to accept the first emperor's edict Shaqiu, and made his son Hu Hai the crown prince.In addition, the book bestowed on sons Fusu and Mengtian, counting their crimes and giving them death.The language is in the biography of Li Si.

"Historical Records: Biography of Li Si Lie"

The envoy arrived, issued a letter, helped Su weep, entered the inner house, and wanted to commit suicide.Meng Tian stopped to help Su and said: "Your Majesty lives outside and has not established a crown prince. The envoys will guard the border with 30 people, and the young man will be the prisoner. This is an important task in the world. When the envoy comes today, he will commit suicide. How do you know that it is not a fraud? Please reply, reply Please die later, before it's dusk." The envoy said a few words.Fusu is a benevolent person, saying that Meng Tian said: "The father gave the son to die, and please come back!" He committed suicide.Meng Tian refused to die, so the emissary was attached to Yang Zhou as a subordinate official.

The messenger also reported, Hu Hai, Si, Gao Daxi.When he arrived in Xianyang, there was a funeral, and the prince was established as the second emperor.Taking Zhao Gao as the doctor's order, he often serves in the middle.

"Historical Records: Biography of Meng Tian"

The crown prince has been established, and an envoy is sent to punish the sons Fusu and Meng Tian for their crimes.Fusu was dead, Meng Tian was suspicious and asked him again.The envoy took Meng Tian as an official and replaced him.Hu Hai took Li Sishen as his guard.The envoy also reported that Huhai had heard that Fusu had died and wanted to release Mengtian.Zhao Gao feared that the Meng family would become expensive and use things, and complained about it.

Zhao Gao Killed Ministers and Royal Family
"Historical Records: The Book of Emperor Qin Shihuang"

So the second generation obeyed Zhao Gao and applied for the decree.Naiyin and Zhao Gaomou said: "The ministers are not convinced, the officials are still strong, and the princes will fight with me, what can I do?" Gao said: "I am willing to speak, but I dare not. The ministers of the first emperor are all famous and noble people in the world. It has been passed down for a long time through the accumulation of meritorious deeds. Now you are high-ranking and humble, and His Majesty is honored to praise you. He is in the upper position and manages the middle affairs. The minister martingale, who obeys his ministers based on his appearance, is really dissatisfied with his heart. Now he is up, not because of the time. Those who are guilty of defending the county and county guards will be punished. From the top, they will revitalize the world, and from the bottom, they will get rid of those who cannot be done in life. Today, it is not a matter of learning but of force. May your majesty be sure from time to time, that is, the officials will not be able to plan. Tomorrow The lord collects the rest of the people, the lowly are noble, the poor are rich, and the far away are near, then the upper and lower will gather together and the country will be safe." The second emperor said: "Good." He punished the ministers and princes, and arrested the few for their crimes. Near Guan Sanlang, there was no one who could stand, and the sixth son was killed by Du.The young master imprisoned the three brothers Lu, Kun and brother in the inner palace, and discussed their crimes as the only queen.The envoy of the second generation ordered General Lu to say: "If the son is not a minister, the crime should be death, and the official will be punished by the law." General Lu said: "The ceremony of the Que court, I have never dared not to be praised by the guests; the position of the Langmiao, I have never dared to lose integrity." ;When I was ordered to respond, I never dared to resign. What is disobedience? I want to die when I hear of my crime." The messenger said: "I am not allowed to conspire with you, but follow the letter to do it." Huh! I am not guilty!" All three of Kundi committed suicide by drawing their swords.The imperial clan was terrified.The ministers and admonishers thought it was slander, and the big officials held their salary to accommodate them, and the head of Guizhou was frightened.

In April, the second emperor returned to Xianyang and said: "The former emperor was the youngest of the Xianyang court, so he ran the Afang Palace as his chamber hall. Before it was completed, it collapsed at the meeting, dismissed its author, and restored Lishan. The affairs of Lishan have been completed, and now Afang is released. Gong Fujiu, it is Zhang Xiandi who made a mistake." Renamed Efang Palace.To caress the four barbarians outside is like the plan of the first emperor.5 talented people were recruited to guard Xianyang, and they were ordered to shoot dogs, horses, and animals.When there are many eaters and insufficient energy, the county will be transferred to the county to transfer the grain, so that the grain will not be eaten within three hundred miles of Xianyang.The usage benefits are profound.

"Historical Records: Biography of Li Si Lie"

The second generation of Yanju called Gao and counselors, saying: "My wife lives in the world, and it is like riding six horses to cross the gap. Now that I have come to the world, I want to know what my ears and eyes like, and I want to be happy when I am poor. Is it possible to use the Anzong Temple to delight all surnames, to have the world forever, and to live forever?" Gao said: "This virtuous lord can do what the sage lord can do, but the ignorant lord can't do it. Please tell me, my lord. Dare not avoid the punishment of the axe, may Your Majesty pay less attention to it. All the sons and ministers are suspicious of Husband Shaqiu's plot, and all the sons are brothers of the emperor, and the ministers are also placed by the previous emperor. Now your majesty has just established, and this is his intention. They are all dissatisfied, and they are afraid of changing. Moreover, Meng Tian is dead, and Meng Yi's soldiers are outside, and the ministers are trembling, fearing that it will not end. And your Majesty, are you happy with this?" The Second Emperor said: "What can I do?" Zhao Gao said : "Strict law and severe punishment, let the guilty sit and punish each other, until the family is collected, the ministers are exterminated and the flesh and blood are far away; the poor are rich, and the humble are honored. Remove all old officials of the first emperor, and put those who are trusted by your majesty closer. Of course. This means that Yin and virtue belong to His Majesty, and when harm is eliminated and treachery is conspired against, all the officials will be nourished and be rewarded with virtue, and His Majesty will rest in peace and favor. There is no reason for this.” The second generation’s high-level words are even more for the law.So the ministers and princes were guilty, and they went down high, ordering Ju to rule them.Minister Meng Yi and others were killed, 12 sons killed Xianyang City, ten princesses died in Du, and property went to the county magistrate, and there were countless people sitting together.

The young master wanted to run away, but he was afraid of accepting his family, so he wrote a letter saying: "When the first emperor was healthy, the ministers will give food when they enter, and the ministers will ride when they leave. The clothes of the imperial palace will be given by the ministers; the horses in the middle stables will be given by the ministers. When you die, you can't do it. You are not filial as a son, and you are not loyal as a minister. Unfaithful people have no name to stand in the world. Please die, and I am willing to bury the foot of Mount Li. It is only fortunate that I have pity on him." In the book, Hu Hai rejoiced, Zhao Gao was called to show it, and said: "Is this urgent?" Zhao Gao said: "A minister should worry about death and have no time to spare. How can he change it?"

Laws and punishments are becoming more and more serious, and all the officials are in danger, and there are many who want to be sidelined.It is also used as the palace of Efang, which governs the straight and straight roads.So the soldiers of Chu, Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, and others rebelled. They started in Shandong, and the outstanding men stood up against each other.Li Sishu wanted to ask for remonstrance, but the second emperor refused.And the second generation asked Li Si, saying: "I have a private opinion and I have heard about it from Han Ziye, saying, 'Yao also has the world, the hall is three feet high, and the rafters are not cut, and the mausts are not cut down. Although the hostel is not diligent Here it is. Deer fur in winter, kudzu clothes in summer, food of scorpion, gooseberry soup, rice and soil, and sipping soil, although the prison gate does not feed here. Yu chiseled the dragon gate and opened the summer Shujiuhe, Qujiufang, cut off the water and led to the sea, but the thighs had no legs, the shins were hairless, the hands were called calluses, and the face was dark, so he died outside and was buried in Kuaiji. Hey.' However, the husband is more valuable than the one who owns the world. Why do you want to suffer and labor, live in the lodging of the reverse journey, eat the food of the prison gate, and hold the work of the ministers? This is not the encouragement of people, not the sages. The task is also. If a sage has the world, he only uses the world to suit himself. This is why it is more valuable than having the world. The so-called sages will be able to calm the world and rule the people. Now they cannot benefit, and they can rule the world when they are evil. Ah! Therefore, I would like to bestow my aspirations and broad desires so that I can enjoy the world forever without harm, so what can I do?" Li Sizi was guarding Sanchuan, and the bandits of Wu Guang and other western regions were not banned in the past.Zhang Han chased away Guang and other soldiers by destroying them, and the envoy fulfilled the case and the three rivers belonged to each other.Li Si was terrified, valued Juelu, and didn't know where it came from. It was His Majesty's will. He wanted to ask for forgiveness, so he wrote to him:

"A virtuous husband and lord must be able to practice the art of supervision and responsibility in the whole way. If he supervises and blames him, the ministers will not dare to continue to favor their masters. The world is virtuous or not, so no one dares not to serve his ruler with all his heart. This is why the Lord controls the world alone and has no control. He can be extremely happy, and the wise Lord is also unaware of it."

"Therefore Shenzi said, 'If there is a world but no beauty, the man who is ordered to use the world as a shackle, there is nothing else, he cannot supervise and blame, but cares about the people of the world with his own body, such as Yao and Yuran, so it is said It is also called 'shackle'. A husband who cannot practice Shen and Han's Ming skills, practice the way of supervision and responsibility, and only use the world to adapt himself, but work in vain and labor, and use himself to favor the people, is the battle of the head of Guizhou, and he is not an animal in the world. , how precious! When a husband favors others for himself, he is noble and others are cheap; Otherwise, those who respected the virtuous in ancient times were regarded as noble; those who did evil and did not respect them were regarded as cheap. And Yao and Yu who favored the world with their bodies, because they respected them accordingly, they also lost their place. For the heart of respecting the virtuous, the husband can be called a big brother. Isn't it appropriate to call it a 'shackle'? You can't supervise and blame the mistakes.'”

"So Han Zi said, 'A loving mother has a defeated son, but the strict family has no rules'. Why? If it can be punished, it must be added. Therefore, the law of the Shang monarch punishes those who abandon the ashes of Taoism. A husband abandons ashes, and the crime is light , and being punished, heavy punishment. He only understands that the Lord can deeply supervise minor crimes. Husband’s crimes are light and supervising deep, but are there serious crimes? Therefore, the people dare not commit them. That is why Han Zi said, "Bubo is ordinary, mediocre If you don't explain it, you will be full of gold, and you will not fight when you steal the feet." This is not a mediocre person's heart. The ordinary benefits are deep, but the desire to steal the feet is shallow; Fighting must be punished casually, but robbers will not fight a hundred yi; and punishment does not have to be done, it will be unreasonable for mediocrity. It is the old city that is five feet high, but Lou Ji does not lightly commit crimes; Mount Tai is a hundred feet high, and lame shepherds above it It is difficult for a husband to reach a height of five feet, so how can he be lame and easy to be as high as a hundred feet? Those who are beneficial must not have a different way. If they can be arbitrarily judged and judged, they will be severely punished. Therefore, the world dare not commit crimes. If they do not do business today, they will not commit crimes. The reason why a loving mother loses a child is not the same as the sage. Let’s talk about it. If you can’t practice the art of a sage, why would you give up serving the world? Don’t feel sorry for evil!”

"If the frugal, benevolent and righteous people stand in the court, the joy of desolation will cease; if the ministers who admonish and reason are on the side, the ambition will be wandering; It is abolished. Therefore, the lord of the Ming Dynasty can get rid of these three, and only use the master technique to control the ministers who obey him, and cultivate his clear law, so he is respectful and powerful. Every virtuous lord will be able to break the world and grind the customs, And abolish what he hates, establish what he wants, so he will have the power of respect in life, and the posthumous posthumous title of virtuous and wise. It is because the wise emperor is arbitrary, so the power is not in the minister. Then it can destroy the smear of benevolence and righteousness, and cover up the mouth of words , the martyr's trip is covered up by Cong Cong, and the inside only sees and hears. Therefore, the outside should not be devoted to the martyr's trip of benevolence and righteousness, and the inside should not be seized to remonstrate and argue with anger. Therefore, it is possible to walk alone and let go of the heart, but no one dares Reverse. If this is the case, then it can be said that the art of Shen and Han can be said to be able to practice the law of the king of Shang. Those who practice the law and the world is chaotic have never heard of it. Therefore, it is said that "the king's way is easy to operate". Only the master of understanding is It can be done. If this is the sincerity of supervision and responsibility, then the ministers are innocent, and the world is safe when the ministers are innocent, and the world is safe and the Lord is dignified. If the country is rich, the country will be rich, and if the country is rich, the king will be happy and prosperous. Therefore, if the art of supervision and responsibility is set up, everything you want can be done. If the officials and the people have not been saved, how can they dare to change? If this is the case, the emperor will be prepared, and it can be said to be The art of Ming rulers and ministers is over. Although Shen and Han Fusheng, it cannot be added."

Shuzou, Er Shiyue.Therefore, the supervision and responsibilities are stricter, and those who are deep in taxpayers are Ming officials.The Second World said: "If this is the case, it can be said that it can be supervised and blamed."Loyal ministers who kill everyone.The second generation said: "If this is the case, it can be said that he can supervise and blame."

In the early days, Zhao Gao was the order of Lang Zhongling, and he killed and reported many personal grievances. He was afraid that the ministers would enter the court and destroy them. Therefore, it is called "Zhen". Moreover, your majesty is rich in spring and autumn, and may not be able to understand everything. If you are sitting in the court and reprimanding those who are improper, you will see that you are inferior to the ministers. It is not because you are showing the gods to the world. And your majesty is deeply forbidden. Treat matters with ministers and servants who study the law, and deal with them as they come. If this is the case, the ministers will not dare to raise doubts, and the world will be called the Holy Lord." The second emperor used his tricks, but did not sit in the court to see the ministers, but stayed in the forbidden .Zhao Gao often used things in his servants, and everything was decided by Zhao Gao.

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