Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 318 Innovation Chapter Zhou Chong Discusses Politics ([-])

Zhou Chong didn't think about reforming the accounting method. The words of the King of Qin touched him, and he added it temporarily. He didn't think about Li Si's question at all, and he was stunned when he heard the words.Fortunately, Zhou Chong is a modern person after all, and he knows a lot of things. As soon as he changed his mind, he immediately had an idea, smiled slightly, and said, "This matter is not difficult, it is easy to handle!"

This problem is very difficult for the king of Qin to think about. The innovation of accounting methods is of great significance for grasping the economic operation. Knowing the real economic situation is of inestimable value for the development of the whole society and is convenient for improving the living standards of the people.However, this all depends on whether the new accounting method can be successfully implemented. It would be a pity if it is restricted due to bookkeeping issues.

Zhou Chong said this with full confidence, King Qin stretched his neck and said hurriedly: "Mr. Zhou, speak quickly."

In response, Zhou Chong said: "Zhou Chong wants to wait until the account book is designed, engrave the account book on the board, and print it out. Wouldn't it be convenient?"

Printing has been around for a long time, and it was a new thing in the Qin Dynasty. King Qin hurriedly asked, "Mr. Zhou, what is printing?"

Only then did Zhou Chong remember that the printing technique was too advanced, and explained: "Your Majesty, printing is to carve the desired text and pattern on the plate, then add ink to it, and print it on paper. This is like the seal used by the King."

The king of Qin is a very smart person, he can see through a little bit, and he said excitedly: "This idea is brilliant. It's just a piece of one thing, printed as needed, not flexible enough, it's useless after printing, it's too wasteful."

After hearing this, Zhou Chong praised it greatly, thinking that it was precisely because of this that Bi Sheng invented movable type printing technology. If Qin Shihuang was not a politician but a scientist, with his insight and rich imagination, he would say Indeterminate movable type printing was invented for him in the Qin Dynasty, so there was no such thing as Bi Sheng.

"Your Majesty the King!" Zhou Chong praised sincerely, and explained: "Your Majesty doesn't know something. The printing Zhou Chong thought of was movable type printing. Only one word is engraved on each board. Arrange them according to the needs, ink them and print them. Once printed, the next time you want to print, you can mess up and rearrange the typesetting.”

All the people present here are extremely intelligent people, and they understood a little bit. With a thumbs up, they praised in unison, saying: "It's great! It's a wonderful idea!"

Li Si said in admiration: "In this way, there will be no problem with the ledgers. The ledgers of the whole country must be the same, and they will be managed in a unified manner. There will be no fear of fraudulent accounts, and bad debts can be eliminated. It is convenient for the king to grasp the property situation of the whole country. This decision is also more accurate. If those wealthy businessmen want to evade taxes, they will not be able to escape the sanctions of the laws of the Qin Dynasty. Your Majesty, I think that a special agency should be set up to ensure the accounts, rather than being managed by the local government."

He is a utilitarian person, and he can do everything for utilitarianism, but he has to admit that he is a farsighted politician, seeing so far and so thoroughly, Zhou Chong has to admire from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Majesty, Han Fei also thinks so." Han Fei stammered, "If there is no unified management, it is easy to cheat. Please implement it as soon as possible, Your Majesty."

"Okay! The widow also thinks the same way. With accurate accounts, it is impossible for the Great Qin not to be rich." The king of Qin slammed his hands fiercely, and praised: "Duke Zhou manages Luoyi, that's because Luoyi lives in the world. It is convenient for the emperor to meet the princes, and reduce the hardships of the princes traveling to Haojing. This Zhou Gong only knows how to make superficial articles. The princes have high positions and powers, and dominate one side. Well, not to mention the bad, how does the emperor know how much property the princes have. Without knowing the property of the princes, it is impossible to control the princes. According to the widow, this is one of the reasons why the Zhou Dynasty fought for 800 years in the world for 800 years.

"If the Duke of Zhou, like Mr. Zhou, innovates the way of accounting, promotes the world, and manages it unifiedly, then the emperor knows the property of the princes very well. If the princes want to disobey orders, want to break the law, and want to make chaos, it is tantamount to daydreaming."

Zhou Chong's idea of ​​reforming the account was impromptu, and he never thought about the impact. Hearing the words of the King of Qin, he had to admire the effect of such a small account, and once again praised the wisdom of the King of Qin.

There is a gap in Chinese history, that is, the size of the economy of the past dynasties, which is difficult to know now.I guess, this may have something to do with the ancient way of bookkeeping, now we can only estimate.

Don't think that the small accounts are inconspicuous. In fact, the accounts have a huge impact and are related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Zhou Chong's promotion has an inestimable effect on the development of Chinese history.

"This movable type printing technique is a good thing, and we should make good use of it." Qin Wang's eyes lit up, and said: "I want to print the laws of the Great Qin into a book, and give the common people a copy, so that they can study it. It can let the common people know The laws of Daqin can also teach them how to read, what do you think of this idea?"

Qin Shihuang is one of the emperors who advocated the rule of law most in Chinese history. The first thing he thought of was the issue of the rule of law. He had to admire his foresight, and everyone agreed.

It never occurred to me that under the impetus of the king of Qin, the temporary printing technique would be used to educate the whole people. As a modern man, Zhou Chong would know how important education is to a country and a nation. In the past, Zhou Chong thought that besides the law, why not print the knowledge of farming and medicine into books and distribute them to the common people to guide them in production and life, and improve the health of the common people. Your Majesty, please think twice."

The King of Qin waved his hand and said: "Mr. Zhou's words are wrong! This is an important matter that will affect the generations to come. You don't have to think twice. I will make a decision now and carry it out to the world."

"Your Majesty is a sage!" Everyone praised in unison.

Zhou Chong's eyes lit up. This is an excellent opportunity to implant modern civilization into the Qin Dynasty, and he must not miss it. He felt hot in his chest and said, "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong has an unfeeling request, and please grant it to me."

"Oh, tell me quickly, Mr. Zhou." King Qin was very interested.

Zhou Chong said bluntly: "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong has read some books and knows a thing or two about Gewu. Zhou Chong wants to participate in the editing and compilation, and please allow him to do so." Gewu is equivalent to the modern term science.

"Yes." Qin Wang nodded and said: "Mr. Zhou is good at whimsical ideas. If you can tell the people what you think, I can predict that in a short time, the Great Qin will be rich and powerful, and invincible. Now the battle is over. , Mr. Zhou is also free, so I will leave this matter to Mr. Zhou, and I ask Mr. Zhou to do his best."

Zhou Chong said confidently: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Zhou Chong will never disgrace the king's order!" Zhou Chong smiled happily as he saw the grand occasion of modern civilization taking root and sprouting in the Qin Dynasty and bearing fruit.

(End of this chapter)