The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 709 Customization (V)

Although this whole set of interconnected systems will lead to lower efficiency and increase the communication and collaboration costs of many departments, power must be checked and balanced!

This is not only for the sake of ruling, but also for the people below. Although unlimited power will erode the upper class, it will bring greater harm to the lower class.

There is no perfect thing in the world. Many times we have to make choices and choose the lesser of two evils.

This is the best that can be done so far, and it is enough to shock the officials.

Now, among the many officials in the court, except for a few who already knew about it, the rest were all numb after reading these two booklets.

After watching this, I feel both happy and sad.

This system was so beyond their imagination that they could not find any loopholes to exploit. Unless the majority of people united as one, they would be unable to resist.

But in today's court, unity is really not possible.

Only as time goes by and the system naturally changes in its operation, will we have to find other solutions.

Many times, the problem is not the system, but the people who exercise the system. This is an unsolvable problem.

After all, any system needs people to implement it, but it is definitely enough for now.

Many officials are even more delighted because the cake is now divided more finely and they can now eat what they could not before.

In the end, some people are happy and some are sad.

Next, Ying Zheng will use the rewards after unifying the world to appease everyone and ensure the smooth implementation of the new system.

The essence of power is reward and punishment, and now Ying Zheng is about to exercise this right.

Ying Zheng rested in the back hall for half an hour, and when he thought it was about time, he got up and went to the Jianzhang Hall.

The ministers who had been whispering to each other shut up when they saw Ying Zheng coming back.

They all hurriedly saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

After Ying Zheng sat down on the dragon throne, he raised his hand to support it and said with a smile: "My lords, please stand up."

"Have you all finished reading it? Do you have any objections?" His smile and tone were extremely gentle.

The ministers who lowered their heads all glanced at others secretly out of the corner of their eyes and found that no one stood up to express objection.

Lu Buwei was the first to speak loudly: "Your Majesty, we have no objection. Your Majesty's reform is perfect and beneficial to the country and the people. I am in awe!"

After Lu Buwei finished speaking, he bowed very low, with an extremely respectful and submissive attitude, making his attitude clear.

Then Zhong Cang, Cai Ze and other cabinet ministers also loudly seconded the proposal.

Seeing that the great leader had no objection, all the ministers, whether willing or not, bowed and shouted: "Your Majesty's reform is perfect, beneficial to the country and the people, and we are in awe!"

"Everyone, please stand up." Ying Zheng was satisfied and nodded slightly. He thought to himself that it was good that you had no objection. If you had an objection, then I would also have an objection to you.

Ying Zheng said: "Since all the ministers have no objection, I will determine their official positions and issue an edict after the court is adjourned. The handover will be settled within three months." Ying Zheng's voice was extremely firm and left no room for doubt.

The ministers agreed, but they were mostly worried and anxious. They were both excited and nervous. No one knew what position they would be assigned to in the end. Now everything would have to wait and see after the court was adjourned.

At this time, Cai Ze stepped out and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I, Cai Ze, have a memorial to submit."

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Please speak, my dear minister."

Cai Ze bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to offer you auspicious signs."

Ying Zheng was a little surprised and asked, "What auspicious sign is this?"

Cai Ze said respectfully: "Your Majesty, part of the He family's jade was carved into the He family jade, which is now worn by your Majesty. As for the other part of the jade, it is difficult to carve with a knife and will break immediately when touched. For more than a hundred years, nothing can be done about it and it is hidden deep in the treasury of the Chu Palace."

"However, after Your Majesty obeyed the will of heaven, annexed the Chu territory, and saved the people, the rough stone on the outer wall of the jadeite actually shed on its own and emitted a strange light."

"This is a divine object that has concealed itself. It is only because it has met the Holy Lord of Heaven that it can show its brilliance."

"Marquis Ningyuan knows that only a holy monarch can possess a divine object. He has handed it to me. Please present it to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty is now the first emperor of the Chinese history. The old seal is no longer convenient to use. I would like to offer this treasure to Your Majesty to carve a new seal as a symbol of the unification of the world and the annexation of the Qin Dynasty."

Ying Zheng hesitated for a moment and said, "Yes."

"Without a seal, politics cannot be established."

"Use this jade to carve a new seal for me, to show that the four directions of east, west, south, and north are united as one."

"Also, take the precious jade from Lantian and carve an administrative jade seal for me."

"I'll leave this matter to you, my dear."

Cai Ze bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. I will obey your order." "I have something else to report."

Cai Ze then suggested: "All administrative matters should be handled with seals. The emperor speaks the law of heaven, and all his edicts are imperial decrees. The emperor's seal should be unique, supreme, honorable, noble, strict and awe-inspiring. I suggest that from now on, only the emperor's seal should be called 'seal', and all ministers' seals should be called 'seal'."

Ying Zheng hesitated for a moment and said slowly, "Yes."

"From now on, the emperor will use the seal, and the subjects will use the seal. Officials of the third rank and above will use jade, and officials of the fourth rank and below will use gold, copper, and iron. The Ministry of Rites will set the specific rules in the future."

All the ministers responded in unison and loud voices.

At this time, Zhong Cang stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I, Zhong Cang, have a memorial to report."

"My dear, please tell me."

Zhong Cang bowed and said, "The emperor is a holy monarch appointed by heaven, with unparalleled benevolence, but the emperor's power must be used with caution."

"The sword is an important weapon in ancient times, and its use in etiquette is great! The sword is a weapon for gentlemen. Its design combines the wonders of yin and yang, and embodies the harmony of heaven and earth. Therefore, it can communicate with gods and ghosts and support human relations. Its virtue is worthy of a gentleman, and it combines hardness and softness, and has a sense of moderation. Therefore, the sword is not just a weapon, but is actually the key to etiquette and the essence of civilization."

"Your Majesty, you are wearing the swords of Tai'a and Zhanlu. Tai'a is the sword of power, and Zhanlu is the sword of benevolence."

"These swords are all from the princes, and they are not worthy of your majesty, the Son of Heaven and the emperor. I ask your majesty to summon the world's skilled craftsmen, take the treasures from all over the world, and forge a sword for the Son of Heaven and the emperor to show your majesty's sacred power!"

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Yes."

Zhong Cang shouted: "Your Majesty is wise."

After Zhongcang returned to the rank, Ying Zheng said: "My lifelong wish is to save the people, save the people from disasters, stabilize the world, and create eternal peace."

"Today, the world is peaceful and unified. The people can live and work in peace and enjoy a peaceful and prosperous era. Half of my wish has been fulfilled. Although the world is peaceful, there have been many years of wars. The land of China is in ruins. Although the people are no longer suffering from wars, they are still short of food and clothing. My lords, although there are no more wars in the world, saving the world and the people, so that hundreds of millions of people in the world have clothes to wear, food to eat, the elderly to rely on, and the children to be educated, I and you still have a long way to go."

"I have been blessed with the Mandate of Heaven. I am the son of Heaven and the father of hundreds of millions of subjects. Heaven has the virtue of loving life, and I have the responsibility to love my children. You are also the parents of the people. For the sake of the people of the world, please do not slack off and work with me to rebuild the country and comfort the people!"

All the ministers bowed and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise and wise. We will follow your teachings and take the people's lives into consideration. We will help you to bring peace to the world. We will do our utmost and will not stop until our death."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Good!"

"Today, we will make new arrangements for Vientiane. All of you should follow the rules. When the New Year comes, I will reward you according to your merits and share a peaceful world with you all!"

When Ying Zheng said this, all the ministers were delighted and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise! Long live your Majesty!"

This is the most sincere one.

This grand court meeting lasted for three hours. When Ying Zheng dismissed the court, it was already noon. The sunlight shone through the palace door onto the ground, casting long shadows. The swaying figures of the ministers were like their hearts.

Next, Ying Zheng and all the important officials in the court will be busy.

Everything is new and there is so much to do.

The selection of new officials took Ying Zheng a lot of thought. He had to consider their abilities, merits, hard work, and close relationships. He also had to consider the checks and balances of power, and most importantly, the appeasement of all localities.

The central court cannot be composed entirely of former Qin officials. Officials from the six kingdoms must also have a seat in the central court. Otherwise, the six kingdoms will not be able to settle down and will not be conducive to governance. The imbalance of power between the various regions in the central government will not be conducive to the integration of the various regions into Qin, and will also lead to various oppression situations.

The biggest difference between a colony and a territory is whether they can enjoy the same rights, and whether the locals can enter the central government is one of the biggest differences. Because if no one from the local area enters the central government, the local interests cannot be protected at all.

Daqin wants territory, not colonies. The colonies are in the north and west, and the core areas of the country must be completely integrated and swallowed up!

This required more consideration, and Ying Zheng thought about it for several months before finally making specific arrangements.

Dividing the pie is the greatest power, but it is also the most difficult technical job. Although it is not necessary to satisfy everyone, it is not so easy to satisfy most people. Fortunately, the pie is big enough and everything is new, so it is easy to divide.

Zhang Tang had to hurry back to Jinling on the Suzaku to take charge of the work. His work was particularly heavy because Cai Ze had not returned with him for the time being. Cai Ze had more important things to do. The affairs of Chu would temporarily fall on Zhang Tang. Of course, he would have to come back when it was time to reward people for their merits.

At the same time, there was turmoil in the harem.

Today, not only do we have to decide on the affairs of the officials of the previous dynasty, but we also have to decide on the positions of the concubines in the harem. After deciding on the positions of the concubines, we have to adjust the inner court system. We have to be busy inside and outside, and it will be difficult to sort things out within a few months.

Of course, the happiest person was Ying Xin.

She was now grinning from ear to ear, and the graceful demeanor that she had cultivated over the years was now completely unable to control the joy on her face.

Ever since I got the news, I have been in high spirits and smiling, unable to suppress my smile.

Your Majesty, oh no.

Your Majesty is now the First Emperor, and I am the First Empress!!!
Heaven is my witness. There have been many queens in the world over the thousands of years. Even though I am the most powerful queen now, a queen is still a queen after all.

But now it’s different, I’m the queen!
This is the first queen in the world!

The First Queen!

(End of this chapter)