Da Qin: Mythology and Immortal Cultivation, Starting with the Lu Sisters

Chapter 72 Take the essence and discard the dross!
Whether restoring the so-called enfeoffment system of the Zhou Dynasty or maintaining the existing system of prefectures and counties will play a role in the continuation of the Qin Empire is the current disagreement between Dr. Chun Yuyue and Taiwei Li Si.

In the final analysis, it is actually an ideological struggle between teachers from the past and teachers from the present.

Dr. Chun Yuyue believed that the Yin, Shang and Zhou Dynasties could exist for thousands of years, ultimately due to the superiority of the enfeoffment system.

If the Qin Empire wanted to last long enough, it was best to learn from experience and learn from the actions of the Yin Shang and Zhou Dynasties. He believed that the predecessors were better.

However, in the view of Lieutenant Li Si, it was not the case at all.

The prefecture and county system is definitely better than the feudal system. The Yin Shang and Zhou Dynasties existed in name for thousands of years, but fundamentally they did not hold enough real power like the Qin Empire.

Even, it is not even half of the great unification like the Great Qin Empire.

Why do they have to use the enfeoffment system?

Didn't the descendants of the enfeoffed princes eventually attack the Zhou royal family?

How could Ying Zheng, the First Emperor, be willing to allow such hidden dangers to exist?

He will never allow the world that the Qin Empire finally ruled to be divided again.

The most important thing is the ideological struggle between Shigu and Shijin. Whoever wins will basically determine the direction of many matters in the Qin Empire's court.

It is impossible to unify Da Qin's thoughts, and everyone has their own ideas, so it is basically difficult to do practical things.

Li Si has learned this lesson a long time ago.

"Li Taiwei, why do you say that I am ridiculous, even extremely ridiculous?"

Dr. Chunyu Yue had already expected that Li Si would object. What he wanted more was the support of His Majesty Ying Zheng, the First Emperor. Of course, if the Great Qin Imperial Master could support him, there would be great hope.

If he can win the ideological struggle between Shigu and Shijin, then his voice in the court will be greater in the future.

Let me ask, who dares to quote scriptures from Confucian scholars?
During the long period of the Yin, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, various cultural and ideological classics have been circulated.

What's more, there are still various cultural and ideological classics left over from the destruction of the Six Kingdoms.

As long as Dr. Chun Yuyue gets support on this issue, he will have the opportunity to have sufficient identity and status in the court.

In time, many ministers in this court will also have Confucian relationships.

His influence can be imagined.

Ying Zheng's expression on the dragon throne became much colder.

However, he did not directly refute it.

He knew that various ideological problems had previously hindered the implementation of Great Qin's decrees.

In order to consolidate the rule of the empire, the emperor's majesty will be greater and power will be more centralized. It is undoubtedly extremely critical to unify the ideology and culture starting from the Qin Dynasty.

The simplest way to rule the people is to make them ignorant.

Of course, Ying Zheng would definitely not do this to the people of Qin.

At most, it is to control the cultural and ideological classics left by the Six Kingdoms so that they will not affect the survivors of the Six Kingdoms.

The cultural and ideological classics of Great Qin will be vigorously promoted and promoted, so that the survivors of the Six Kingdoms can more successfully identify with the Great Qin Empire from a cultural and ideological perspective, so that they can respect the Empire both internally and externally, and become true people of Great Qin.

The current ideological and cultural struggle breaking out in the court is something Ying Zheng would like to see.

That way, he can get right to the solution.

"Since the doctor has objections, let me all your beloved ministers discuss whether we should continue to maintain the system of prefectures and counties, or restore the so-called enfeoffment system of the Zhou Dynasty."

Ying Zheng waved his hand and asked Dr. Chun Yuyue to argue with the civil and military ministers.

Anyway, the final decision is still in his hands.

Even if Dr. Chun Yuyue gets the support of those civil and military ministers, it will be of no use.

He would definitely not agree to the enfeoffment system.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Qin Empire, he did not agree to Prime Minister Wang Wan's proposal to enfeoff the royal family's children to remote places.

This is just a remote place, and he denies the implementation of the enfeoffment system, let alone the implementation of the enfeoffment system in the entire Great Qin Empire.In addition, it has been nearly ten years since the Qin Empire implemented the system of prefectures and counties.

The people of Great Qin basically have no feelings of rejection.

It only takes a few more years and it will be completely stable.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Dr. Chun Yuyue thought this was an attitude of support for him, and was very excited. He quickly reminded Prime Minister Wang Wan:
"Prime Minister Wang, in the past you also supported the enfeoffment system. Now the Imperial Master has given another vivid example that can solve the hidden dangers of the enfeoffment system. Why don't we learn from the excellence of our predecessors so that the Qin Empire can compete with the Yin Dynasty? It lasted as long as the Shang or Zhou Dynasties."

At this moment, Prime Minister Wang Wan's expression changed slightly. This guy must be up to something.

Although, he had previously proposed the enfeoffment system.

However, that was considering that remote places, such as the place where Qi State was located, were too remote. If the Qin Empire wanted to maintain long-term peace and stability, it had to send trustworthy people to garrison them.

For the royal family, the most trustworthy people are the royal children.

Enfeoffing princes and guarding remote areas can have a good effect in the early days of the establishment of the Qin Empire.

The prevailing trend at that time was just to make suggestions and not go online.

Prime Minister Wang Wan's proposal to enfeoff princes was rejected. He had been working diligently in the court for many years and was still trusted to this day.

He also thought that he was ready to retire well.

As a result, Dr. Chun Yuyue put him on fire.

If he enters, he will definitely be reprimanded by His Majesty the First Emperor.

Retreat...then you can only retreat!
When Prime Minister Wang Wan saw this, he also said calmly:

"I very much support the prefecture and county system currently implemented in the empire. The people of Great Qin have already adapted to it. Any random changes now will undoubtedly be painful. At the same time, it may also affect the progress of the reform decree."

At the moment, the most important task is not the county system or the enfeoffment system at all, but how to implement the reform decree and achieve sufficient results.

The basic system of a country cannot be easily changed.

This is a nerve-wracking thing.

Originally, the Great Qin Empire had many hidden dangers that needed to be resolved.

He also went out to do things specifically to cause enough trouble for himself and to make many people of Da Qin tired. Even the officials of Da Qin who were already resistant were even more fed up with it.

That is definitely not possible.

Prime Minister Wang Wan has worked conscientiously for so many years and handled countless government affairs. It can be said that he just lacks the cleverness like Li Si, but it does not mean that he is stupid enough.

"Your Majesty, I think there is no need to change the system of prefectures and counties. This is appropriate enough."

Ying Zheng looked at the Prime Minister Wang Wan who had a clear attitude and nodded slightly.

Very good, he is indeed the prime minister he trusts very much.

At least in terms of ability, there is no problem.

"Sir, do you think there is anything wrong with Dr. Chun Yuyue's behavior?"

Ying Zheng suddenly wanted to test Zhao Chen, at least he wanted to see what he meant.

In this way, he was confident that he could abolish the system of discussions between doctors and Confucian scholars in one fell swoop.

Zhao Chen waited for a long time, and finally it was his turn.

He took a deep look at Dr. Chun Yuyue, who was a little overwhelmed by Prime Minister Wang Wan's words, and then chuckled:
"Your Majesty, I admit that some of this doctor's remarks are worthy of recognition. For example, there is no problem in learning from the excellent experience of previous generations."

He paused and continued:
"However, it would not be good to blindly admire the cultural ideas of our predecessors without considering the actual situation, and impose changes on the foundation of the Qin Empire's county system."

"Taking the essence and discarding the dregs is the key attitude towards this matter."

Well, the simple attitude is that he does not agree that the Qin Empire is suitable for the feudal system.

(End of this chapter)