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

Chapter 1214 Either Don't Do It, or Do It Thoroughly [Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets]

"If you're not hot-blooded, are you still young?" Yan Yan didn't pay much attention to Chen Ping.

Although those who make it into history are all ruthless individuals, history is written by people, and in addition to talent, luck is also a factor in making it into history.

Bingzhou values ​​talent cultivation and strives to promote the best of the best, not missing any talented individuals. Among these people, who can say that there are no talented individuals who can rival those virtuous and capable officials who have left their mark on history, but who simply lacked luck?
Like Luo Bing, is he even recorded in history?
No, but now, which historical record could or would dare to miss him?

"This young man's plan is not bad, but it is too immoral. If word gets out, it will have a great impact on the reputation of Bingzhou and the navy!" Li Ren said hesitantly.

Although such a thing is highly feasible, even 100% feasible, it is ultimately against nature and violates human ethics.

"What does it have to do with Bingzhou and the navy if it was done by pirates?" Yan Yan asked indifferently.

If the UK, Portugal, Spain, and the US can do it, why can't they?

Of course, to avoid the trouble that Alikham would later face, the number of these Kunlun slaves had to be limited.

"You know about warhorses, right?" Yan Yan said to Li Ren in a calm tone.

"?" Li Ren frowned. Bingzhou was founded on cavalry, so how could they not know about warhorses? But what does this have to do with Kunlun slaves?

The relationship is incredibly complex!
Li Ren stared at Yan Yan in shock. Chen Ping's scheme was vicious and morally reprehensible, but Yan Yan's was even more outrageous!
What is a warhorse?

To prevent warhorses from being captured by the enemy and used as breeding horses, and to prevent them from becoming agitated during estrus, all warhorses were castrated.

As for mares, the fact that a country can use mares as warhorses only shows how rich it is, to the point that it even uses mares as warhorses!
So Yan Yan's idea was that all male Kunlun slaves must be castrated before entering China and not allowed to have offspring. They should work in China for their entire lives until they die!

“Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!” Yan Yan said calmly.

The Huaxia and Kunlun slave continents are too far apart, so far that even if they wanted to assimilate the Kunlun slaves, the Hundred Schools of Thought wouldn't know how to compile their ancestral history. Moreover, the two sides are completely different in appearance, skin color, and so on, making assimilation impossible.

Since we are destined to be different kinds of people, then we may remain slaves forever.

He could not possibly leave any hidden dangers for China!

As for the Kunlun slaves, they're already called slaves, so who cares about their thoughts?
If you don't want to, then die. It's not like you can't live without him!
"This..." Although it is said that a kind heart cannot command an army and a righteous heart cannot manage finances, this was still hard for Li Ren to accept for a while.

"Stop with your worthless sympathy. If you really have sympathy, don't do it. If you do it, don't have sympathy!" Yan Yan coldly rebuked. You can't have it all.

Either don't do it, or don't be a saint.

This is not something that can be done openly or honestly.

Don't even think about getting their gratitude. Once you do, they'll be on the opposite side, and you'll never be able to work together.

"Tell Wei Jiu, either don't do it at all, or do it thoroughly!" Yan Yan said calmly.

Who gave the Kunlun slaves who were sold to China the ability to reproduce?

“Yes!” Li Ren nodded.

His family has kept many Kunlun slaves, and they've all been castrated. So, talking about sympathy now is just a joke.

Therefore, the choice is still in Wei Jiu's hands: either do nothing, or go all the way.

As for what Wei Jiu would do, Li Ren knew the answer.

The navy's financial deficit was too large, and the price of Kunlun slaves remained high. Wei Jiu could not possibly let go of such a lucrative opportunity.

As for infamy?

Does Wei Jiu still have a good reputation in China and among the Hundred Schools of Thought?
It doesn't matter if we add one more.

As for Confucianism?

Confucianism would only go further. They clearly understand the difference between benevolent rule and hegemonic rule. Moreover, their mere mention of it would be cutting off the navy's financial lifeline, and the navy wouldn't hesitate to warn them. Nobles, too, place great importance on the continuation of their bloodlines and would never allow their lineage to be corrupted.

They wouldn't even accept ordinary people from the lower classes of China, let alone a mere slave.

“Merchants are driven by profit. If we really import a large number of Kunlun slaves, there will be no shortage of people who will…” An Qisheng began.

He had been listening without interrupting, but now he finally spoke up.

The Huang-Lao school of thought is not about rest and recuperation, but rather emphasizes military affairs and severe punishments!
"Kill!" Yan Yan remained calm. "Anyone who dares to privately raise Kunlun slaves is cutting off the navy's source of income. If anyone is found, their entire family will be executed!"

Monopoly is the best way to make money.

Only the navy had the capability to conduct long-distance voyages, which meant that only the navy could trade Kunlun slaves.

If Kunlun slaves are to be raised, then the navy's interests will be divided. If the navy has a long-term vision, it should know how to make the right choice.

Although raising Kunlun slaves was more profitable, the latter was more profitable than monopolizing the channel.

"Yes!" An Qisheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Since they are natural enemies, we must never have any sympathy for them.

Although raising animals could yield more Kunlun slaves, humans are different from livestock; livestock can be raised, but humans cannot.

As the farmer aptly put it, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

Similarly, no one wants to be a slave for generations.

Therefore, Kunlun slaves must never reproduce within the territory of China!
Therefore, as Yan Yan said, either don't do it at all, or do it to the extreme.

"I will explain this clearly to Lord Shui!" Chen Jian also spoke up.

This matter will inevitably fall on his shoulders in the end, so he will go to Wei Jiu to discuss it.

He believed he could explain clearly, and make it clear to the entire navy, the choice between the benefits of a monopoly and the option of sharing the spoils.

Perhaps some merchants have powerful backers and are not afraid of the navy, but if Bingzhou is added to the mix, it's a different story.

Moreover, such a large pie cannot be devoured by the navy alone. In the end, it will be a three-way cooperation between Qin, Bing, and the navy. The Qin Emperor will naturally be aware of the potential dangers of raising Kunlun slaves.

Therefore, unless this flaw had not been discovered in the first place, neither Qin nor Bing would have allowed the Kunlun slaves to have the right to reproduce within the territory of China.

As for the Kunlun slave tribe becoming powerful and seeking revenge in the future...

If the Kunlun slaves were to seek revenge, then it would only mean that their descendants were utterly useless.

Even a god couldn't save them.

"Go and inform Qin and Wei Jiu!" Yan Yan said, looking at Chen Jian.

Chen Jian nodded. Sure enough, he was destined to be a busybody; this matter would eventually fall on his shoulders.

"The royal palace is getting bigger and bigger!" Yan Yan exclaimed as he looked at the Bingzhou royal palace.

The royal palace used to be so tall that you could see the whole thing at a glance, but now it seems to stretch on forever.

As for the population of Beiye Wangcheng, it has also been constantly migrating over the years, and its population has surpassed that of Xianyang, making it the second most populous city in the world after Linzi.

This is also determined by Bingzhou's location; the vast grasslands covered in yellow sand ultimately have very little land suitable for survival.

Bingzhou didn't have enough money to build other cities.

(End of this chapter)