At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 159, Unity Conference, Victory Conference

Xiang Biao asked: "What does the King of Han want from us?"

He understood that the King of Han must have something to ask them when he summoned them, and it was something they were unwilling to do. All the memories and sensationalism were probably preparations for this.

Zhou Zhang said: "The Yan State has been destroyed. After the beginning of spring, the main force of the Qin Army will move south, and the Zhao State will not be able to resist it for long. We will face the Qin Army again in half a year at the latest."

Of course they knew these things. The reason why they could tolerate Han's policies that were not conducive to them was because the king of Han could fight. If the Han army can fight, their safety will be guaranteed. Since Xu Fan rebelled against Qin, no other anti-Qin hero in the world has caused as many casualties to the Qin army as Xu Fan alone.

Xu Fan can fight so well, which not only scares them, but also makes them feel at ease.

With Xu Fan here, it would be difficult for the Qin army to come over. Moreover, Xu Fan and Zhou Zhang were very capable in governing the country. The world had been in turmoil for two years, and the other rebel forces' spheres of influence were in a state of dilapidation and decay.

But only the Han Kingdom has developed more and more prosperously in the past two years, especially Chen County and Yingchuan County, which have been in the hands of the King of Han for the longest time. At this time, they have become the most prosperous and rich areas in the Han Kingdom. Although there were losses, they made up for it in business. Generally speaking, they did not suffer too much.

Being able to maintain the order of the Han Kingdom in the chaos of the world is the greatest benefit to the nobles and powerful people like them. Look at how heavy the losses of powerful powerful people in other places have been since the chaos in the world. There are countless families who have been ruined and dead. Many families have been defeated by the rebels and the Qin army. After repeated pulling, everything disappeared, and the children of the family had no choice but to flee to the end of the world.

Their relatives in other areas came to seek refuge, and the tragedies in other places made them feel sad, and this time Qi Di and Yan Di enclosures were filled with blood and blood flowed. They were lucky to hug Xu Fan's thigh, I don't know if they would survive in other areas.

Jing Yi said: "Only we can do it. The King of Han has ordered us to do it, and we will do our best."

Zhang Qiang held back his smile and said, "Doesn't the Prime Minister want to implement the redemption policy throughout the Han Kingdom?"

Zhang Qiang frowned and whispered: "Regardless of consciousness, how can it be said that this is because we are interested in the land, money and food of the nobles and powerful people, but our Han country is fighting against the violent Qin. There are people who help people, and those who have money provide money. This is our Han country." The display of unity in fighting against the violent Qin Dynasty is a symbol of unity and benevolence."

Calculating defeat before we win, we must be prepared for the worst. If the Qin army really uses all its strength to attack Han, we must have enough reinforcements to support it, but in this way, our land in Han will not be evenly distributed. It was given to the soldiers. Now we want the soldiers to work hard, but the land they work for is absolutely indispensable. We Han still need to prepare 30 soldiers, and we want 3000 million acres of land, so Zhang has to borrow some more land from everyone. "

"3000 million acres!" Jing Yi said without imagining it. Although he already knew that coming here would peel off a layer of their skin, but he did not expect that Zhou Zhang was going to tear them apart.

Liu Bang whispered: "Brother, you don't understand. What the Prime Minister means is that Xiang Yan's 40-strong army could not defeat the Qin army before. Now Han's 30-strong army may not be enough, but the 30-strong army has already been exhausted by Han." If we go all out, if we want to recruit troops without money, food, land, weapons and equipment, then who else in the entire Han Kingdom has money and food now, other than these people in front of us."

Chen Ying had a sudden realization and said, "No wonder the instructor asked us to just side with the King of Han. I was originally wondering who else in the Han Dynasty would dare to oppose the King of Han. It turns out that the King of Han is looking at the land, money and food of these powerful nobles."

Liu Bang looked at everything in front of him with interest.

Chen Xiaodao said: "Why do you think so much? Anyway, we just stand on the side of the Prime Minister."

Now the prime minister has extended the redemption policy to the entire Han Dynasty, and they all agree with it.

Zheng Jing, Zhang Qiang, Han Zhong and other powerful men from Yingchuan County seemed to be watching a big show.

"Yes, yes! Since the King of Han rebelled against Qin, we have been giving money and food, and sent family members to support the King of Han."

Zheng Jingdao: "You can't judge a gentleman with a villain's heart. You didn't listen to what these people said. They are all willing to support the King of Han. How can they be full of resentment and complaints as you said."

On the high platform of the venue, Zhou Zhang continued: "Although our Han State has prepared 30 troops, these troops may not be enough to face a powerful enemy like Bao Qin. After all, Bao Qin dispatched 60 troops to attack Chu.

Han Zhong suppressed his expression and tried not to raise the corners of his mouth as he said, "Fortunately, we no longer have much land in our hands. Now it's finally the turn of Chu people like them to make some contributions."

"Now I finally understand the meaning of Zifang's words. This matter really has little to do with us, but as long as it is what King Han wants to do, we will agree and follow King Han, and we will definitely not go wrong."

Do you know how they have spent the past two years?

The people of Chu only had a Handan toddler to mock their arrogance with unfounded and worrying idioms.

Xu Chongzhao was a little confused and said: "It's not that we are discussing how to deal with the Qin army. Why is it that the prime minister keeps recalling the former Chu state."

Zhou Zhang even told the story of the fall of the Chu Kingdom. Jing Yi and the others felt that it would be difficult for them to leave this time without peeling off a layer of skin, so he took the initiative to tell them, but he could only say that he could only do what he could. If it was beyond the scope of his ability, he would do it. I argued with reason. They all took the initiative to go up like this. You, the Prime Minister of Han, must be reasonable.

Liu Bang and others suppressed their laughter and nodded: "Zhang Jianjun is indeed of a high level of thought. This is indeed the reason why our country of Han is united. The King of Han is benevolent and righteous and loves the people. In order to fight against the violent Qin, everyone contributed money, people and land. .”

Logically speaking, the interests of the nobles and powerful people are the same, but they, the Yingchuan people, get a lot of white notes, why should the other Chu people not have it?

Zheng Jingdao: "It's very possible that the Qin people are about to attack. I'm afraid the King of Han also feels that he doesn't have enough troops."

Others also gasped when they heard this number, and there was silence in the hall. Xiang Biao and the others were all extremely shocked. They never expected that Xu Fan's appetite was so big. He wanted to eat 30 million acres at the first glance. The First Emperor wouldn't be so ruthless.

"Can't take it out, can't do it, not at all." Xiang Biao immediately denied it with three clicks.

Zhou Zhang said calmly: "There are also ways to do it without borrowing land."

"What method?" Xiang Biao asked immediately.

"You raise your own people. For example, Brother Jing, your family has 5 acres of land. You only need to send 500 people to join the army. I can also give you a position as a music director, Brother Jing. The same goes for Brother Xiang. Didn't the sage Mencius say so.' Those who have permanent property have perseverance, and those who do not have perseverance have no perseverance. If you don't have perseverance, you will do everything to ward off evil and extravagance.'

Soldiers are determined to fight only when they are defending their own property. Facing the Qin army, everyone in Han Dynasty must contribute, because this is also to protect their family and property. One person can defend his property with a hundred acres of land. , I think it is quite reasonable. Brother Xiang, you definitely want to protect your own property. "

This proposal made everyone frown. The Qin army was about to kill them. They could not imagine how many people would die if their children were allowed to join the army.

Jing Yi was unconvinced and said: "We paid so much tax and allowed Han to support so many soldiers. Now the King of Han wants us to protect ourselves. Doesn't it make sense?"

Jing Yi still wanted to fight for it, but Zhou Zhang said: "You guys did pay taxes, and we big men did raise an army of 30, but now the enemy is extremely powerful, and these 30 troops are far from enough. If you are not willing to help, I am a big Han, and our King of Han also has a way. There is a tactic called exchanging space for time. A 30-strong army fighting in the plains will naturally not be an opponent of the Qin army's 60-strong army. But as long as we retreat the army to the Dabie Mountains, we can pull The logistical supply line of the Qin army has been extended, and relying on the favorable geographical location, Han’s 30-strong army can resist the Qin army. At the very least, it can drag the Qin army to death. When the Qin army runs out of food and grass and retreats, we can regain the lost territory.”

"Are you going to give up on Chen Jun?" Jing Yi said, not daring to agree.

Xiang Biao couldn't imagine it and said: "There are so many workshops and waterwheels in Chen County, and you have all given up?"

Zhou Zhang said helplessly and distressedly: "If you are not as strong as others, you have to give up. But don't worry, we will move these workshops in advance. If we can't move them, we will burn them, leaving nothing for the Qin army." What Zhou Zhang said The strategy seems very reasonable, but Jing Yi, Xiang Biao and others do not agree at all. Their family properties are all in Chen County. What is the difference between giving up Chen County and giving up their family property.

In the original battle between Qin and Chu, the reason why Xiang Yan wanted to fight the battle in Chen County instead of retreating to the Dabie Mountains, which was more conducive to defense, was that the most important land of Chu State was all north of the Huai River. Xiang Yan If they retreat to the Dabie Mountains, the essence of Chu will be exposed to the flames of war and annexed by the Qin army. This is something that the feudal lords behind Chu cannot accept.

But Xu Fan doesn't have the same pressure as Xiang Yan. He really can't defeat the Qin army. He will focus on retaining his military strength, retreat to the Dabie Mountains to garrison, and then find a way to destroy the Qin army. After all, he knows how the weak defeated the strong in later generations. enemy's.

Xiang Biao said helplessly: "We have supported the King of Han for two years and are not his enemies. Why does the King of Han use such a desperate method to deal with us?"

Zhou Zhang smiled bitterly and said: "We are old friends, and the King of Han does not want to deal with Brother Xiang. You are standing in the position of the King of Han, and Qin's 60-strong army came to kill you. You only have 30 troops in your hands, and the food and grass are far inferior to Qin's." Army, what can you do in this situation, Brother Xiang? You should also follow your father's example and fight all the 30 troops, and then draw your sword and kill yourself in the army to thank the world!"

Zhou Zhang's heart-breaking words made Xiang Biao sit down. It was too heart-breaking for him to have to make the decision his father made back then.

But after hearing this, Xiang Biao also understood the situation of the Han army at this time, and the King of Han did not have many choices now. It can even be said that their choice determined the choice of the King of Han. If they were unwilling to give up the land, the King of Han might give up Chen County and retreat to the Dabie Mountains.

Zhou Zhang said calmly: "This is why the King of Han wants to summon all the heroes. It will be up to you to decide how your Han army will fight the Qin army. Let's vote now on the "Bill Linking Military Service to Land." Who is willing to support it? Please? Representatives who wish to support raise their hands.”

As soon as Zhou Zhang finished speaking, Liu Bang bumped into Xu Zhongzhao who was dozing off and said, "Raise your hands quickly."

Xu Chongzhao immediately raised his hand as if on conditioned reflex.

The 20 representatives from Yingchuan County all raised their hands, and their land was handed over. This bill did not affect them at all. On the contrary, the Han State had more soldiers in its hands, and their safety was guaranteed.

Then most of the representatives from Hounan County and Nanyang County also raised their hands, many of whom were representatives of powerful nobles. This was because these two places had been under the rule of the Qin State for 50 years, and the local powerful nobles did not have as much land as Jingyi. People like Xiang Biao.

Then the people in Jiujiang County and Hengshan County raised their hands about half and half. Because these places are desolate, there is not much land development, and the local nobles are not as powerful as Xiang Biao Jingyi and others. The prosperous business in Chen County has brought them a lot of benefits. , although it is uncomfortable for them to give up their land interests, it will not seriously damage the family's vitality.

The "Bill Linking Military Service to Land" may not be a bad thing for them. As long as more people from their family join the army, they can obtain the land of the Han State. For the powerful and powerful people in the Jiangnan and Huainan regions, this is still Good thing.

Zhou Zhang said with a smile: "There are now 84 people in favor of the passage of the bill linking military service to land."

"This is the first bill to be passed, and it also demonstrates our concept that the whole country of Han belongs to the people of the world. Everyone applauds together."

"Bah bang bang!" As soon as Zhou Zhang said these words, most people started to applaud. It seemed that this was a victory conference and a unity conference.

Jing Yi gave up the struggle and said: "We are willing to give up the land, but the Han Dynasty will give us compensation, not a white strip from Yingchuan County."

Xiang Biao said: "I, the Xiang clan, are willing to send 500 troops to support the King of Han!"

The Xiang family was originally a family of military commanders. Rather than asking them to give up their land, he would rather give up someone else. He would give up the land because he was worried about the death of someone, and he couldn't afford to lose this person.

Other powerful people have also begun to make their own choices. Most of them want to give their own land to their nephews.

Only then did Zhou Zhang smile and say: "The King of Han has already thought about the compensation. Everyone doesn't think that the way the King of Han convened everyone to discuss important matters is very good. Anyone can make mistakes, even the First Emperor. If the Qin State Someone can restrain the First Emperor. The Qin Dynasty will not be destroyed.

And if a sage is elected, everyone discusses important matters together, lays out all the problems and difficulties, and everyone looks for a way to solve it. If the king of Han can't solve it, everyone will spend money and work together to solve it. Isn't it easy to work together to solve the problem? alright. Qin is powerful, but with our united efforts, it is not difficult to defeat.

Therefore, the King of Han also planned to establish county-level sage associations in counties. If you become a sage, you can enjoy the privilege of not bowing to officials. You can also supervise local officials. For example, if the officials collect taxes, whether they collect too much and whether they are corrupt will be supervised by you. Everyone has the right to veto unreasonable taxes. .

As long as you find solid evidence of corruption, you can impeach them and step down. And you even have the right to supervise the actual governance. The King of Han always said that the country of Han did not belong to him alone, but to everyone. "

Zhou Zhang originally disagreed and allowed powerful people from all over the country to supervise government officials. This would place too many restrictions on the court, and it would also make it easy for powerful people to become powerful.

But Xu Fan persuaded Zhou Zhang with one sentence, not allowing the powerful nobles of the Han State to obtain certain rights. They were unwilling to fully support the Han State. After all, the land, money and food were in their hands, and they were unwilling to take them out. The Qin people were eyeing them. Under such circumstances, the Han army refused to go out to raid homes.

When people like Jing Yi heard that Xu Fan would relinquish such a large amount of rights, their aversion to the lending of land was reduced a lot. If the land could be exchanged for rights, it would be a great deal for them. How many merchants in later generations would waste their wealth just to get on the road? Gain power by entering officialdom.

Zhou Zhang continued: “The second bill to be discussed today is the Food Collection Bill.”

Everyone looked at Zhou Zhang in confusion, why is there still something?

Zhou Zhang said slowly: "We know exactly why General Xiang Yan was defeated back then. The Qin State used war of attrition to consume the entire Chu State's grain and grass. Now the Han State's accumulated grain and grass is only enough for one year. If the Qin Army consumes and learns from Wang Jian's Fight our Han country with a war of attrition.

As long as the war drags on to the second year, the Han army will be cut off from food and grass. Now we are preparing for the worst case scenario. If the court really does not have this food, we can only collect it from the territory of Han. There is a high probability that we will need you. Come to help fill this gap. If the country does not exist, how can it be attached? You have already experienced the power of destroying the country. Think about it and understand that if the Qin invades again this time, it will be even more brutal. "

Jing Yi and Xiang Biao almost fell down because they had to provide land, people, and food.

Zhou Zhang added, "This is just a bad plan, and the Food Collection Act will pay for it at a fair price."

Jing Yi whispered: "Now that we are in that situation, your little money doesn't matter."

Zhou Zhang glared at Jing Yi and said, "In that situation, the Qin army is about to invade. What can you do if you have food? You plan to rely on your own food to resist the Qin army. The lessons learned back then were not profound enough." "

Although people like Jing Yi and Xiang Biao are a little dissatisfied, those who can stand here are considered to be bound to the Han State. After learning the lessons of the Chu State, they do not think that the Qin people will let them go. The land is gone. Taking out some food would be less difficult to accept.

In mid-April of the 37th year of the First Emperor's reign.

Amidst the commotion, the first court meeting of Han Dynasty ended with all participants. The second policy introduced by the meeting was the "Bill Linking Military Service to Land". For the first time, military service was linked to land. Every 2 Every acre of land required a quota for military service. The court did not necessarily conscript soldiers, but they had to go through the conscription.

The second one was the Grain Collection Act which was also passed. During the war, all grain sales were monitored by the Han state. At the same time, during special periods, the Han court was qualified to take over everyone's granaries.

(End of this chapter)