Group Chat: If You Want To Be Rich, Plant Trees First

The carriage stopped in front of Zilanxuan.

When we got off the bus, we saw many rich and generous young ladies.

It is indeed a mystery!

Xiao Yichen couldn't help but think of this joke on the Internet.

"The Qin State has been strong and strong to this day because of Shang Gong's laws. Mr. Xiao said that scholars will restrict the development of the country's destiny. Isn't he exaggerating?"

Wei Zhuang, who had been silent for a long time, now spoke out to refute.

Xiao Yichen smiled: "Shang Yang's method has indeed made Qin stronger, but the current situation is all due to the fact that the six generations of kings of Qin have been virtuous kings. Even so, how many people do you think there are in the court of the King of Qin? Old Qin people?"

Wang Jian is considered a native of Qin.

Lu Buwei is from the Wei State, Meng Tian is from the Qi State, Xiong Qi is from the Chu State, Cai Ze is from the Yan State, Wei Liao is from the Wei State,...

Qin's military merit system gave Qin people a ladder to rise, but it was also the biggest lie.

There is nothing wrong with the system itself.

The problem is that everyone is rushing towards martial arts, what should we do about martial arts?

Moreover, with the hard work of six generations, how could the Qin State still have so much land to seal?

Not to mention the land of Qin itself, even including the land of the six countries, whether it is enough for enfeoffment is still a question.

"Any system has its limits."

"With a wise ruler, Legalism can indeed shine."

"But if the king takes the lead in breaking the law, then no matter how good the law is, it will be just a fiction."

Han Fei gave a wry smile and stopped Wei Zhuang from continuing to argue.

The Qin State indeed relied on reforms to become strong. Nowadays, countries are constantly fighting, and the military merit system is like a fish in water.

But what if there is no more war?

The war cannot go on forever. When Qin can no longer fight, how will the old Qin people, who only know how to farm and fight, deal with themselves?

Farming at home honestly?

They were willing, but where did the land come from?

And if there is no support for civil servants from the six countries, and it is difficult for Qin to cultivate qualified civil servants, how will it develop?

You can know autumn by looking at a leaf.

If Qin cannot solve this problem, its future decline will be inevitable.

However, the reason why Han Fei recognized Xiao Yichen's statement so quickly was mainly because he thought of the situation in South Korea.

Han Wangan, his father, was a completely foolish king.

Korean law itself is actually suitable for this era, but due to the king's inaction, the law has almost become a decoration.

It's not that Han Fei doesn't understand these issues, he just has fantasy.

After all, who would want to speak ill of his or her home country in front of outsiders?

The collision of ideas and human nature made Han Fei feel a little disappointed for a while.

But more trouble lies ahead.

"I'll tell you some bad news, Ba Linglong may have come here!"

When they met again, before the conversation could continue, Zi Nu broke some bad news.

Ying Zheng was not panicked at all.

On the one hand, it's because he already knows the general follow-up development, and on the other hand, it's because he has such a calm attitude about things changing.

Furthermore, he knew Xiao Yichen’s confidence.

With such a trump card, the originally smooth road will naturally become smoother.

Han Fei said: "It's not urgent. Let's prepare some good wine and food first. Several distinguished guests are here today, so we have to entertain them well!"

Zi Nu glanced at him in surprise: "You are actually so elegant?"

But she didn't ask any more questions and turned around to prepare the food and drinks.

Ying Zheng looked at the fire with insight: "You seem to be having a great time talking to each other?"

Han Fei smiled bitterly: "Master... Mr. Shang, it's better not to joke, Fei was hit hard."

Xiao Yichen found a place to sit down casually: "The biggest constant in this world is change. It is normal to expect to use a constant method to deal with the ever-changing world. Failure to do so is normal."

Ying Zheng's eyebrows were filled with surprise: "Isn't even Mr. Han Fei's Legalist knowledge not enough?"

Xiao Yichen said: "What is not enough? Now that the world is in chaos, it is natural to use heavy codes. If the world is peaceful in the future, if the current method is used, who should the sharp military points be directed at?"

So fit is the most important thing.

The kings of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period all vaguely understood this truth, which is why Confucius was never reused.

After the unification of the Qin Dynasty, Xianxue, which had not been taken seriously in the past, immediately occupied a large amount of voice in the court.

Presumably at that time, even if Qin Shihuang didn't clarify the truth, he already had some insights, right?

Ying Zheng nodded slightly: "Then I don't know how the law should be established and how it should be changed?"

Xiao Yichen picked up a wine pot and placed it at the front of the table: "First of all, a fundamental law should be established to stipulate the country's fundamental system and fundamental tasks. It can be called a constitution."

Then he took the wine cup from the side.

While talking, he placed it.

"Then, based on this fundamental law, other laws are extended."

"For example, the laws that govern daily quarrels and disputes among ordinary people can be called public security laws."

"The laws governing serious crimes such as homicide, fire prevention, robbery, etc. can be called criminal laws."

"Civil laws that govern marriage and family, inheritance, adoption, guarantees, etc., involving people's livelihood."

“Tax Laws Governing Taxes.”

"No matter how these categories change, they must be based on the core constitution."

"Once it violates the constitution, it will be deemed invalid!"

"Of course, if the time comes when the Constitution is no longer appropriate, it is not impossible to change the Constitution."

"But this part depends on the times. It is too difficult to be consistent or to predict in advance."

"All we can do is lay a good foundation for future generations."

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, so don't force yourself too hard."

"--correct!"

Xiao Yichen thought of a scene that often appears in costume dramas and fictional novels, "Never establish an 'ancestral system', otherwise the saying 'the laws of the ancestors are immutable' will inevitably become the cause of the country's destruction!"

The most classic example is Zhu Yuanzhang, who forcibly established 276 ancestral rules for his descendants.

If there is really reincarnation, maybe the Ming Dynasty's 276 years of inheritance came from this?

Ying Zheng asked: "What's the explanation?"

Xiao Yichen said: "Currently, many places have regulations against killing cattle, but if there is no shortage of cattle in the future, should this regulation be changed?"

Ying Zheng nodded: "Of course we have to change."

If we don’t change, will there be so many cattle and people competing for food?

Xiao Yichen spread his hands: "Look, if you list this rule as an ancestral system, how will your descendants stabilize their authority in the face of criticism from ministers?"

If you change it, you will violate the ancestral system and you will be cast aside.

If you don't change, you will compromise with your subordinates, and the consequences will be even more unpredictable.

To put it bluntly, it is no longer a matter of whether the cow can be killed, but a game between the imperial power and the subordinates.