Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 346 Innovation Chapter Waste and Enclosure ([-])
"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" The officials, led by Zhou Chong, congratulated Qin Shihuang.

As a rare emperor in Chinese history, Qin Shihuang's achievements are a turning point in Chinese history. After he unified China, Chinese history took a completely different direction from the past. He also planned a series of strategic projects in ancient China, which had far-reaching influence. Ze and future generations.

Of course, many of these strategic projects have been scolded by later generations, such as the Great Wall. There are not a few people who scolded by later generations. In fact, the Great Wall has a very, very powerful shielding effect on the Central Plains. will be much larger.If you study the ancient history of China carefully, you will be surprised to find that the invasion of the Central Plains by the northern minorities often started from the Great Wall. proof.

Considering what Qin Shihuang had already done and the strategic plan he was about to make, Zhou Chong thought it was necessary to congratulate him on becoming the first emperor, not to flatter him.

"Flat body!" Qin Shihuang waved his hands to ask the officials to stand up.

The ministers thanked Guoen and stood up.

Qin Shihuang glanced at the officials and said: "I know that all the officials followed me, fought south and north, blocked east and west, and after several years of hard work, wiped out the six kingdoms, pacified Baiyue, unified the world, and laid down a beautiful country. .The meritorious ministers and workers look forward to being rewarded. This is human nature, and there is nothing wrong with it.

"Today, I'm here to reward you for your merits. Mr. Liaozi assisted me in dispatching troops and generals. He was good at planning. His meritorious service is great. It should be the first merit. Mr. Liaozi was made a national lieutenant, in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, and he was rewarded with two pieces of gold. Thousand catties!"

Wei Liao hastily declined and said: "Your Majesty, Liao Zi was originally an idler in the mountains. Fortunately, he met the Emperor and was raised in the mountains and forests. He was able to follow the Emperor to pacify the world. Liao Zi is lucky enough. He dare not accept the reward. Please take it back Fate."

"Mr. Liaozi, Gao Shi, was born to bring peace to the world, and stepped into the world of mortals. Logically, I should understand your thoughts, but not rewarding you for meritorious deeds, which is not enough to inspire future generations. Please, Mr. Liaozi, don't refuse." Qin Shihuang didn't care Move, stick to the reward.

Wei Liao knew that if he received the reward, there would be more people asking for it later, the best way is to refuse it firmly, and then said: "Your Majesty, Liao Zi came into the world for the sake of the common people, not for huge profits, if the king is like It must be rewarded, Liaozi wants to ask the emperor for a piece of land."

"Oh." Qin Shihuang was very interested and said, "Mr. Liaozi, please tell me."

Wei Liao continued: "Liaozi and Mr. Zhou met on the top of Mount Hua, and they lived together in a half-immortal residence. Liaozi wanted to ask the emperor for a one-bedroom place on the top of Huashan. Huashan is beautiful and suitable for self-cultivation. Liaozi is deeply Love, if the emperor allows Liaozi to live in a hut on the top of Huashan, and spend the rest of his life, Liaozi will be satisfied in this life."

Qin Shihuang asked: "Mr. Liaozi thought that the world would be fine after the war? What I want to tell you is that the war is over, but this is just the beginning. There are still many things to be done, and Mr. Liaozi still needs to contribute. , you just want to give up the pick and leave me? Huashan can be given to you, but you can't leave me."

Wei Liao clarified: "Your Majesty, Liaozi is not for Huashan, but only for Huashan."

"Can you satisfy my request?" Qin Shihuang asked instead of answering the question.

In history, Wei Liao retreated without a trace after his success.Of course, there is another reason why he retreated, that is, he was dissatisfied with Qin Shihuang's reforms, that is, there were differences in political opinions.History repeats itself. After Zhou Chong's hard work, he agreed with Qin Shihuang's reforms, but he still wanted to retire, so he wanted to take the opportunity to get out.

Wei Liao hesitated for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty, the world is unified, the horses are set free on the Nanshan Mountains, the swords and guns are put into storage, Liao Zi is useless, and Liao Zi also wants to rest, please allow the Emperor to allow Liao Zi to go back to seclusion."

Qin Shihuang shook his head and said: "Mr. Liaozi's words are wrong. I'm not embarrassing you, I want to convince you. There is a saying, 'The world is in danger, pay attention to generals; the world is safe, pay attention to appearance', in fact, this is nonsense. You think that the war is over and nothing will happen in the world from now on. You are very wrong. I think that there are still many things to do. Be prepared for danger in times of peace and organize the army to prepare for emergencies. This point must be strengthened.

"In my opinion, in this unification war, the Daqin army could have done better, but it didn't do better due to various reasons, such as the use of cavalry and the use of the navy, all of which have yet to be further explored. Mr. Liaozi is the director, why does Mr. Liaozi say that there is nothing to do? Be prepared for danger in times of peace, be prepared for danger in times of peace! Mr. Liaozi, are you right?"

Later generations commented on Qin Shihuang, saying that his ambition surpassed his time, which may be justified.But one thing is for sure, Qin Shihuang's vision is far-reaching than anyone else's. His contemporaries thought that the war was over, and there was nothing wrong with the world and they could enjoy themselves. In the future, a series of strategic projects with great influence will be constructed, laying a solid foundation for the development of the Chinese nation.

These words are sensible and reasonable, with excellent vision, Wei Liao couldn't help admiring, and said: "The emperor is right, Liaozi can live in Xianyang, if the emperor has inquiries, Liaozi will know everything, and he will have nothing to say. The position of a national captain is gold. I dare not take it."

Qin Shihuang knew his intention, it was to reduce the pressure of rewarding meritorious deeds, he was very moved, and said: "Since that is the case, I will obey sir."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wei Liao thanked him.

Qin Shihuang looked at Zhou Chong and said: "Mr. Zhou has the merits of splitting Chu, weary Zhao, destroying Sima Shang, pulling out Handan, destroying Qi, and establishing a plan to destroy Baiyue. Your credit is second only to Mr. Liaozi, and Mr. Zhou was awarded the post of national teacher. , reward two thousand catties of gold."

Zhou Chong quickly thanked him and said: "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong was originally a businessman. Fortunately, he met the Emperor. He was promoted to a high position and entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. Don’t dare to accept such a generous reward, and ask the emperor to take it back.”

"Mr. Zhou's merits, I understand in my heart." Qin Shihuang said in admiration: "Mr. Zhou's merit lies in giving me many good ideas. It is because of Mr. Zhou's ingenious strategies that my innovation can be implemented smoothly. The post of teacher is none other than Mr."

Zhou Chong said modestly: "The emperor has won the award. Zhou Chong is just a fool who got it. Fortunately, he was appreciated by the emperor. Zhou Chong is very grateful and dare not accept the reward." As long as Chinese history moves in an ideal direction, Zhou Chong will also If you are satisfied, you don't care about rewards at all, and only by saying a firm resignation can Qin Shihuang's pressure be relieved. This is extremely sincere.

Qin Shihuang looked at Zhou Chong and sighed, "Mr. Zhou is so righteous, I am so moved!"

All the ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty, the ministers do not want to be appointed!"

The power of role models is so great, Wei Liao and Zhou Chong are not rewarded, who would dare to ask for it?
(End of this chapter)