Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 36
We all know that the capital of Qin State is Xianyang, but the earliest capital of Qin State was in Yongdu.The reason why Xianyang was established as the capital was a major strategic move by Shang Yang during the Reform. Shang Yang knew very well that after the Qin Reform became stronger, he would inevitably go on the road of competing with the six kingdoms of Shandong for world hegemony, so moving the capital became a major strategic move. (Note: The capital of Qin State has changed for a time, which is caused by the twists and turns of Qin State's road to hegemony. This has little to do with this book, so I won't say more.)
During Shang Yang's political reform, he sent civil servants to repair the Xianyang Palace, Qin Xiaogong moved from Yongcheng to Xianyang, Xianyang has since embarked on the road of prosperity step by step, and has become the capital of the first feudal dynasty in Chinese history.

Since Qin Xiaogong moved his capital to Xianyang, after Qin Xiaogong, Qin Huiwen King, Qin Wuwang, Qin Zhaoxiang King, Qin Xiaowen King (note: only reigned for three days), Qin Zhuangxiang King, it is the seventh dynasty to Qin Shihuang, which lasted a hundred years , has evolved from a handful of palaces in the early days to a bustling metropolis.

The Qin State became stronger and stronger as it fought more and more, and there were many envoys from various countries stationed in Xianyang; in addition, the politics of Qin State was more open and honest than that of Shandong State.In particular, several generations of monarchs of the Qin State were not mediocre, and they were unique in the use of talents. Most of the talents were abandoned by the six kingdoms of Shandong.Foreign talents such as Shang Yang, Zhang Yi, Fan Sui, Cai Ze, and Meng Ao are in high positions and are extremely courtiers. They have attracted talents who could not succeed in the six kingdoms of Shandong to gather in Xianyang and become a prosperous moment.

In a sense, Xianyang is a very prosperous "international metropolis".

Friends who are familiar with Chinese history know that China is a traditional large agricultural country. Agriculture is the first priority, and the rest is second, especially business. Even if the businessman is very rich, his social status is not high. The instigator of the traditional policy of "emphasizing agriculture and suppressing the end of life" was Shang Yang, who was the first to introduce it in Qin State.

This policy had a huge impact on future generations. Some people criticized it, saying that it restricted commerce and caused China to decline, turning from prosperity to decline.In fact, Shang Yang cannot be blamed for this. He adopted this policy at the time as a timely decision, because the Qin State was still very weak at that time and the goods were scarce. , to seek huge profits from it, if it is not restrained, Qin will not be prosperous and strong.

Although the state of Qin suppresses business, it is impossible and unnecessary to completely ban it, but the state policy does not advocate it.In Xianyang, there are still past vendors, and the voices of selling are endless. It is during this period that sesame seed cakes appeared on the streets of Xianyang. (Note: The emergence of sesame seed cakes is due to the invention of stone mills, and wheat gradually changed from grain food to pasta. It is said that the first place where sesame seed cakes appeared was Xianyang. The reason is of course because of the variety of wheat in Guanzhong.)
On a bustling street, a lot of people gathered, it can be said that there is a sea of ​​people, standing on tiptoes and stretching their necks, as if looking at a diorama.

"Leave me, let me, please let me go." The yelling kept ringing, trying to squeeze in, but there were too many people, and he couldn't squeeze in with all his strength. .

These people are dressed in different styles, including traders, farmers, merchants, and most of them are scholars.Vendors, merchants, and farmers are just watching the fun, and the masters are those scholars, all of them look anxious, as if they are rushing to Qingyun Road.

"If you don't buy it, let it go, don't stand here and join in the fun." A middle-aged Wensheng wiped the sweat from his face while muttering: "There are so many people, it's so hot. What a day, it's still so hot What he said was only half right, the reason why he was so hot was not because there were too many people and the temperature was too high, but because he was tired from pushing forward desperately.

A farmer pushed him away and said: "Look at you, five people and six people, one scholar, so rude, you can buy it, I can't see it?"

This Wen Sheng didn't have the mood to argue with him, and said: "You can see it, and you can watch it when I buy it. Please let me know, I have been waiting for several days, but I still haven't bought it. I am so anxious." .”

"Don't let him, let me." Wen Sheng, who was behind him, was in trouble.

The reason why there are so many people here is because a "Sibaozhai" shop opened on this street a few days ago.What are the Four Treasures?Pen, ink, paper and inkstone are the four treasures of the study!

Although the ink and inkstone in this shop are good, they are not enough to attract so many scholars. Which one of the ancient scholars did not have research on ink and inkstone, in their eyes, the attraction is not enough.What really attracts them are two things; paper and pen.

The pen is a high-quality Langhao pen with good flexibility and elasticity, and more importantly, it is firm, not easy to fall off, and can be used for a long time.Which scholar doesn't have some ideas, which one doesn't want to gather ideas on the pen?This kind of Langhao pen has a lot of ink, is comfortable, and writes very smoothly. It is especially suitable for scholars. Can they buy a few without racking their brains?

What readers want most is the paper from this shop, and it goes without saying that its quality is good.The point is that scholars are deeply burdened by the slips, and the advantages and disadvantages of the slips and paper are clear at a glance. Who wouldn't want a scholar?There is also a reason not to squeeze the sharpened head in.

The shopkeeper of this store is not Zhou Chong, but the famous military strategist Wei Liao, which is really unexpected.

Wei Liaozi was an expert with the heart of helping the world. He naturally knew the importance of pen and paper to the scholars at that time, so he suggested to Zhou Chong to promote the world.Regarding this suggestion, Zhou Chong had nothing to say. What worried Zhou Chong was that it would be impossible to complete it with his own strength.

In this regard, there is no need to worry about Wei Liaozi, a man of extraordinary intelligence.He said that it is possible to open a store, first open one, and then open a few more according to the situation, and then spread out slowly.

His thinking is somewhat similar to modern chain stores, and Zhou Chong has no objection.Together, the three decided that Zhou Chonglai would be in charge of the production, Wei Liao would be the store manager, and Wang Ao led people to hunt wolves and rabbits to prepare raw materials.

Zhou Chong is familiar with the production process, so it is perfect for him to be in charge of the production.Wang Ao was young and vigorous, and he was not an amateur at hunting, so it was appropriate for him to organize people to collect the raw materials for pen making.

There is nothing to say about Wei Liao's talent and learning, he is the best in the job as the shopkeeper, Zhou Chong dare not doubt this.However, Zhou Chong was still a little funny: "After Sima Xiangru eloped with Zhuo Wenjun, he was too poor to live, so he opened a restaurant and dressed in women's clothes as both the boss and the waiter. The old man Zhuo Wangsun was so ashamed that he couldn't help it." , and gave him a huge sum of money. A military strategist like Wei Liao volunteered to be the treasurer. I really can't imagine that if he wears women's clothes, will he be Sima Changqing of the Qin Dynasty? Oh, yes, sir Without Zhuo Wenjun, it can’t be done.”

"For a thousand Wen, you need a hundred pens." A scholar put a thousand Wen on the counter.

The clerk was about to get him a pen, but Wei Liao stopped the clerk with a wave of his hand and said, "I'm sorry, I can only buy ten pens for [-] Wen."

The scholar rolled his eyes and asked in puzzlement, "Ten coins are a stick, if you don't buy a hundred sticks for a thousand coins, how much more can you buy?"

"I forgot to tell you that from now on, the price of pens will be raised, one penny for one hundred pennies, and you can only buy ten pens for one thousand pennies." Wei Liaozi replied calmly.

Before the scholar could speak, two scholars next to him bought five sticks at the price of ten cents a stick, questioned Wei Liao, and said, "Shopkeeper, aren't you cheating? Why do they buy ten cents, but I buy one for one?" Baiwen, please explain clearly to me."

"Yes, please clarify." A few scholars next to him booed.

Wei Liao glanced at them, and said coldly: "Your small skills cannot escape my eyes, and I will convince you."

(End of this chapter)