The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 744: Test your power and establish your authority, a man who sees the strangeness of the world

The other ten or so sons basically held the same views.

The only one who was a little more radical was Zhenji. He didn't dare to say it directly to his face, but said it in the memorial, suggesting killing the entire family of these bastards, and it would be best if the three clans were exterminated. Otherwise, it would not be enough to deter the villains.

Ying Zheng finally found some damnable corrupt officials and evil gentry in the area under his jurisdiction in Luoyang, and dealt with them in front of all the officials and people in Luoyang. All of them were punished according to the Qin law with the highest level of crime, and those who were extremely resentful and stupid were punished with the third level of crime.

There were also some less serious cases that could be turned a blind eye to. As long as they didn't do anything stupid and had a good attitude, they would be let off. The Xuanyu Guards were secretly sent to warn and reprimand them.

As for those who perform well, have a good reputation, good governance, and good development, they will also be rewarded.

Afterwards, Ying Zheng rode on the imperial carriage, showing his majesty and authority. He stood on the carriage, with an upright posture and sharp eyes, preaching the way of benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and trustworthiness to everyone.

At the same time, a black dragon suddenly leaped out of the Luo River and soared in the air. Its huge body covered the sky and the sun, causing the people to exclaim in surprise. Finally, Ying Zheng showed his approachable side again. With a smile on his face, he communicated cordially with the people and gave them royal rewards.

This series of moves made the people of Luoyang kneel down and kowtow in gratitude, with tears streaming down their faces.

Since ancient times, the approachability of those in high positions has been enough to deeply touch the people at the bottom.

What's more, Ying Zheng was in charge of them, upholding justice, and demonstrating his divine majesty, which made the effect even better.

The moment the divine dragon rose from the Luo River and soared into the sky, the people in Luoyang area felt at ease. As long as Ying Zheng was still alive, they would no longer have to worry.

I dare not say anything else, but if anyone dares to rebel in Luoyang at this moment, even if Ying Zheng is alone, he only needs to stand in the crowd and raise his arms and shout, and those rebels will be immediately captured and handed over to the people and soldiers.

Ying Zheng stayed in Luoyang for a full half month. After finishing his official business, he accompanied Zhao Ji and the concubines to visit the beautiful scenery around Luoyang for several days.

I also went to inspect the statue that my elder sister and I were building. Because it was too large, even if 50,000 corvées were recruited, and Gongshujia and Mojia put in a lot of effort, it had been more than two years, but it was still not completed. Or it was still far from being completed. At present, it would take at least another five years.

This is not just the construction of two statues, there are also temples, steles, Taoist scriptures, many statues of accompanying gods, painted reliefs, all built by splitting the mountain. The scale is so large that it is breathtaking.

But Ying Zheng was not in a hurry, as there was no need to rush this matter.

Then Ying Zheng continued his eastern tour, with the next stop being Xinzheng.

The black dragon was traveling along the waterway, and along the way Ying Zheng let the black dragon show its head from time to time so that people from all over the country could see it.

When we arrived at Xinzheng, the old capital of Korea, it was a prosperous place in the heart of the Central Plains, connected in all directions and a major transportation hub. Today, the world is at peace, and business on this major transportation hub is booming, making it the most prosperous place.

It has been more than ten years since South Korea was incorporated into the Qin Dynasty, and it has been quite honest over the years.

Ruling must always be done with both kindness and severity. Only kindness is not enough. If you give too much, people will look down on you. If you show too much kindness and one day you don't get it back, it will be your fault. People have always been taking advantage of others.

It is not enough to just use coercion, because the most basic need of human beings is survival, stable survival. If coercion and violence are used blindly, after the limit of endurance is exceeded, then it is "If I die now, I will die, and if I make a big plan, I will die too; if I wait for death, is it okay for the country to die?"

The people are not afraid of death, how can they be afraid of death?
It's not that they are not afraid, but they have been forced into a dead end. It doesn't matter how they die, so no matter who they are, they will struggle desperately.

The Qin Dynasty had the ability to commit violence but did not abuse it. Instead, it established a stable order for the people to live in. Only in this way could it maintain a long-term and stable rule.

However, the people’s memory was not good, so the Qin State had to display its power frequently. They knew that the Qin State had plenty of means, but it just didn’t use them, not that it didn’t have them.

Monkeys can easily become complacent, so you have to kill chickens frequently to deter them.

If the officials who are high and mighty in governing them can be killed for breaking the law, then the common people will be killed even more for breaking the law.

Corrupt officials and evil gentry are the best targets to make an example of, and it can also win people's hearts at the same time.

perfect!

Following the practice in Luoyang, Ying Zheng followed suit in Xinzheng. Half a month later, the troops headed straight for Bianliang.

The administration in Bianliang was obviously more "flexible" than that in Guanzhong and Luoyang. There were not many officials who blatantly abused the people, but there were many who made money through various means. The expenses of many projects were several times higher than normal.

However, overall, the problem is not serious. After all, the old nobles in Wei were killed ruthlessly, and these people knew that the Qin Dynasty would really kill people, so they are still keeping their tails between their legs and dare not act recklessly.

The main reason was because of Qi. Qi surrendered too smoothly, and too many people who deserved to die were still alive. In addition, the overall local atmosphere, and Ying Zheng was relatively tolerant in order to appease Qi, and was not too radical, and the means were not too cruel.

This caused many of the former Qi clans to lose their sense of importance and become too active. They had no intention of rebelling, but they not only had the intention of making a profit, but it was also very big!
The people of Qi have too many ways to enjoy themselves, and the merchants of Qi have even more tricks. In just a few years, too many people have been dragged down.

A large number of criminals were discovered this time, so Ying Zheng ordered all the princes to write down their opinions on how to deal with them and submit them in secret letters.

Then, all those corrupt officials and evil gentry who have gone too far will be dealt with mercilessly in accordance with the law.

Officials who overreached will be dealt with according to the law if they were meritorious officials in the past. Those who caused public resentment and had no merit will be punished more severely.

All the people involved in the case, especially those who hold no official position, evil gentry, big businessmen, etc., will be punished three times more severely.

For this group of people, it is no longer enough to deter them with a heavy blow. The people of Qi have never been beaten, so they have no fear. It is also a deterrent to the officials of the Bianliang-Beijing pipeline. The emperor is never far away! Qin law must be followed! At least there should be fear, not too much.

What he did next was the same as what he did in Luoyang. After everything was done, he stayed in Bianliang for a total of one month, continuing his eastern tour and preparing to go to Qi.

We have shown too much grace and forgiveness to Qi. This time we must fully demonstrate our authority and kill more people!
When they arrived in Dingtao, Ying Zheng ordered the troops to rest there for a few days and was not in a hurry to go directly to Qi.

On the morning of the next day after settling down in Dingtao, before dawn, Ying Zheng traveled light with only a hundred people, and took advantage of the quietness of the early morning to quietly head south to Fengyi not far away.

Fengyi is only about 300 miles away from Dingtao. If we mobilize a large army to go there, it will not only be inconvenient, but also easily disturb the people. It is most convenient to travel light, go there in two days and come back in two days.

Moreover, Ying Zheng was also afraid that the noise would be too loud, which would scare away the person he was looking for.

We arrived at Shanfu that afternoon, which was only a hundred miles away from Fengyi. So we stayed in Shanfu for one night and headed for Fengyi and Fengxi Lake tomorrow!
If Fengxi Lake is not there, there is Mangdang Mountain next to it, so you can take a stroll in the mountains.

If we fail to find it this time, it means we are out of luck and will have to wait until the next southern tour to make plans.

Shanfu is just a small county. More than a hundred people suddenly arrived, and the local facilities were simply unable to accommodate them.

Of course, it was impossible for Ying Zheng to live in a guesthouse, as he had never suffered such hardship in his life.

He did not want to reveal his identity and alert the local county magistrate, so he ordered Zhao Xiuyong to find a wealthy family in Shanfu to stay overnight.

The convoy temporarily stopped outside the city, and Zhao Xiuyong personally led more than ten people into the city to look for a suitable family.

As soon as he entered the city, Zhao Xiuyong had no time to look for wealthy families before a handsome middle-aged man took the initiative to approach the horse team and invited him to join him.

This middle-aged man was tall and strong, dressed in a plain robe with a green ribbon tied around his waist. He had a handsome appearance, kind eyes, and an elegant and easy-going temperament. He came up to us with two followers, smiling from a distance and greeting us respectfully.

When he was still ten steps away from the leading horse, he bowed deeply and said in a loud voice: "I am Lü Wen, courtesy name Shuping, from Shanfu. My distinguished guests, it is getting late today. Do you want to find a place to stay?"

"If you don't mind, I have some empty rooms in my house, and I can accommodate you. I beg you to come and stay."

The leading secret guard quickly dismounted, bowed in return, and said, "Thank you for your kindness. Please wait for a moment."

After saying that, he quickly took a few steps back and went to ask Zhao Xiuyong for instructions. When Zhao Xiuyong was stopped, he was shocked and almost thought that the identities of his group had been exposed.

But after thinking about it, I feel that I shouldn't do this. I left home early today and traveled secretly with a small entourage. This is top secret and no one can possibly know about it.

And it is even more unreasonable to come forward so openly.

Zhao Xiuyong first sent a secret message to the two men, ordering them to leave the city immediately and return to Ying Zheng to be on guard.

He also ordered two people to immediately investigate Shanfu City and its surrounding areas to see if there were any abnormalities.

Finally, he gave a look to the person next to him. The guard's eyes flashed, and he looked around again, then sent a secret message: "Sir, this person's cultivation is weak and not worth mentioning. There is no ambush around."

Zhao Xiuyong then dismounted, and with a nimble figure, he lightly jumped in front of Lu Wen, bowed, and asked politely with a smile: "My surname is Zhao, thank you for your kindness, but I don't know why you are waiting here?"

Lv Wen watched several people leave the team quickly without any surprise. Hearing Zhao Xiuyong's question, he bowed and replied with a smile on his face, "Don't worry, sir. I have no other intentions. It's just that I am familiar with the art of observing qi. Now that I see that you are approaching Shanfu, I am here to welcome you."

Zhao Xiuyong stared closely at Lu Wen's expression and movements, trying to find anything unusual in them, but found nothing, and felt a little relieved.

I thought to myself: There are many talented people in the world, and it is normal that someone who is good at observing physiognomy can see that Your Majesty is noble.

(End of this chapter)