Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 352 The Innovation Chapter Retreat
"People are refreshed on happy occasions, do you think Mr. Zhou is more energetic than before?" Qin Shihuang joked about Zhou Chong, saying: "Marriage is a major event in life. Mr. Zhou married a virtuous wife. Can you not be energetic?"

There was a chuckle.

Zhou Chong hurriedly said: "The emperor is right. Zhou Chong was lucky to marry a good wife. This life is enough. Therefore, Zhou Chong wants to resign from the emperor and go back to the countryside. Please allow the emperor to allow it."

"What, Mr. Zhou wants to go back to hiding?" Li Sitai couldn't believe it, and said to Qin Shihuang in surprise: "Your Majesty, I think Mr. Zhou's going back to hermit is absolutely impossible. Mr. Zhou is in his prime, and his talent, love and character are all the best." Election, if Mr. Zhou resigns from the emperor, wouldn't it be a big loss for Great Qin?"

Zhou Chong has contributed a lot. In Li Si's eyes, Zhou Chong is indeed a bit of an eyesore, but Li Si also knows Zhou Chong's character and talent. It would be a pity if he really disappeared.Furthermore, the two met each other in the commoner room, and their friendship is still good, so it is true.

Han Fei nodded and said, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is right. If Mr. Zhou goes into seclusion, it will be a great loss for Daqin. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Zhou Chong explained: "Thank you for your kindness. Zhou Chong's intention to go has been decided. Please don't persuade me. Zhou Chong will not follow the example of the ancients when he returns to the mountains and forests. He just doesn't care about the government and still lives in Xianyang. If everyone If you are free, take a walk in the humble house, Zhou Chong sincerely welcomes you."

Gan Luo came over to hold Zhou Chong, and said reluctantly: "Mr. Zhou, that's not okay. You have taught me so many things. If you retire, who can I turn to if I have any questions?"

According to Zhou Chong, Gan Luo is the most modern-minded person among all Qin people. His ideas always coincide with modern civilization, but his ideas have not risen to a theoretical level, and are still at the simple stage.At the same time, he also has many questions. These questions have modern consciousness, and no one can answer them except Zhou Chong.

Zhou Chong smiled and said: "Gan Luo, you don't have to worry. Although I have retired, I will not be idle. I will always find something to do. Think about it, I am in my prime. If I don't do anything, I will be idle." It will leave me idle to death, it’s not worth it.”

Not only Li Si and the others were very interested in what Zhou Chong was going to do after retiring, but Qin Shihuang was also very interested. He asked, "What is Zhou going to do?"

Zhou Chong asked without answering: "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong wants to ask the Emperor for an errand. Zhou Chong wants to run a school." Implanting modern civilization into the Qin Dynasty, in this way, the Qin Dynasty will move in a very correct direction.

For a country, a nation, how important civilization is, friends will understand that the implantation of modern civilization is more meaningful to the entire historical trend than Zhou Chong's high position and dedication.

Running a school is a good thing, Han Fei couldn't stop nodding, but Qin Shihuang vetoed it, saying: "Of course it is a good thing to run a school, but those who hate Confucianism are the ones who don't want to teach the art of sages and the way of kings."

The biggest shortcoming of Confucian scholars is their sourness. Fortunately, the past is not the present, and they are empty talkers without practical ability. Qin Shihuang is a man of action and is proficient in the changes of the past and the present. In his eyes, those Confucian scholars are naturally worthless.

Zhou Chong understood his thoughts and explained: "What the emperor said is very true. Zhou Chong also believes that except for a few people who have practical talents, most of the Confucian scholars can only talk. What Zhou Chong wants to do is not to teach people the way of becoming a king. , the art of the first king, is to teach people to learn practical skills such as numerology.

"The emperor once said that Zhou Chong's ideas are quite novel. If they can be taught to the people of the world, then the Great Qin Dynasty will be very powerful. In the past, the world was not unified, and Zhou Chong had no time. Now that the world is unified, Zhou Chong has It's time to do this, please allow the emperor." In order to get Qin Shihuang to agree, Zhou Chong put a little gold on his face.

Regarding Zhou Chong's novel idea, Qin Shihuang did sigh so much, nodded and said: "I have said that. But, in the end, I am still very sorry. If a person with such great ability as Mr. Zhou can't be in the It is a pity to be in a high position and contribute to Daqin, let me think about it carefully."

Knowing that he could not give up, Zhou Chong said: "Zhou Chong is very grateful for the emperor's favor. Please think about it, if Zhou Chong is in a high position, then what the emperor gets is only Zhou Chong. If Zhou Chong is not in a high position and specializes in running schools, he will be Tens of thousands of Zhou Chong can be cultivated. One Zhou Chong and tens of thousands of Zhou Chong, the benefit is greater or smaller, the emperor is wise, and Zhou Chong will understand without saying anything."

Qin Shihuang pondered and said: "From the perspective of interests, what you said is reasonable, but it is not a matter of interests. When I conquer the world, I will use you again. When the world is unified, I will not use you and let you go back. Isn't it a bird?" If you keep your bow well, people in the world will laugh at me."

Some people reprimanded Qin Shihuang for his cruelty and accused him of killing heroes. In fact, this is wrong. Qin Shihuang did not kill heroes. Compared with Liu Bang in this regard, he is far behind.

Zhou Chong thought for a while, and said: "Since this is the case, Zhou Chong has an idea, and I would like to ask the emperor for permission. If the emperor allocates money to build a school, and Zhou Chong will preside over it, Zhou Chong's wish will be fulfilled. And it won’t make people laugh at the emperor.” Putting an official label on running a school, there will be no problems, and no one can change it, so it will be much easier to implant modern civilization.

Qin Shihuang thought for a while, and said: "Since Mr. Zhou's intention to go is already decided, I will not force others to make things difficult. This is the way to do it. But there is one thing, if I have something difficult to solve, I want to discuss it with you, Mr. Zhou, and you have to do it at will." Call anytime."

This is not a difficult task. Although Zhou Chong is no longer in charge of politics, he can still serve as a consultant and advise Qin Shihuang. According to his influence, it will be more conducive to leading the Qin Dynasty in the right direction.Zhou Chong replied: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, Zhou Chong will definitely be on call."

"Okay, then this is settled." Qin Shihuang agreed, and said: "For the matter of running a school, how much money Mr. Zhou needs can be withdrawn from the treasury, and there is no need to report it to me."

Zhou Chong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wei Liao, Wang Jian, Meng Wu, Nei Shiteng stood up and said: "Please allow me to go back to seclusion."

Qin Shihuang categorically vetoed it: "No. Mr. Zhou retired to run a school. What are you doing?"

Wei Liao said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou's anonymity is to run a school. It is really a way to let the virtuous. I have waited for a long time in a high position, so I should let the virtuous. If I don't wait, it will be difficult for the virtuous to advance. It will be harmful to the Great Qin. Please think twice, Your Majesty."

Wang Jian explained: "Your Majesty, I have fought for hundreds of battles all my life. I only know how to fight, but I can't do other things. Now that the world is unified, what the emperor needs is talents who can govern the world. It is harmful to Daqin. Only when the minister retires can the virtuous have a seat."

Qin Shihuang still refused: "You are all veterans, no one can replace you, you have retired, if something happens, who will I send to fight?"

Meng Wu explained: "Your Majesty, there are talents from generation to generation in the country, each leading the coquettish for decades. When the ministers are old and the excitement has passed, it is time to retire. There are so many talents around the emperor, even if the ministers are not here, The emperor can also send troops and generals."

Qin Shihuang pointed at Zhou Chong, and said helplessly: "Zhou Chong, it's all because of you. Well, I'm sure."

(End of this chapter)