The younger brother of the First Emperor

Chapter 99: Zhao State, that’s it?
Huang Shigong smiled happily and said:
"Chang'an Jun, you don't have to feel guilty about my dismissal from the position of Prime Minister.

“A prime minister for a king, that’s perfect.

"Stone is earth.

"Yellow stone is yellow earth.

"May Huang Shizhe's broken body give birth to a powerful Qin State."

Ying Chengjiao was sincerely convinced and bowed in praise.

"Huang Shigong is righteous."

When he heard that Wei Zhe had been dismissed from his position as prime minister, he was a little confused and felt that something was wrong.

His father was willing to make an exception and release him, the second son who had the talent to become a prime minister.

Wei Zhe had actually served as the Prime Minister of Qin for three years. How could his father be willing to let him go?
It was not until Wei Zhe appeared in his departing carriage that Ying Chengjiao realized that dismissal from the position of prime minister was something his father and Wei Zhe had discussed long ago.

Wei Zhe used his position as prime minister to establish his father's prestige and supported Lu Buwei to ascend to the throne.

There are still people who can see through the words fame and fortune.

He thought highly of Huang Shigong, but he didn't know that Huang Shigong thought even more highly of him.

Huang Shigong looked at Ying Chengjiao as if he were looking at an extremely rare object. He couldn't figure out how this little kid could make such an accurate analysis of the situation among the nations.

Huang Shigong, who is 42 years old this year, stroked his beard and smiled:
“If the king had not said it himself, I would not have believed that Chang’an Jun’s talent and thinking were thirty-six years ahead of me.

"Now when I think of how Zhe relied on his age to teach Chang'an Jun, I can't help but feel ashamed."

Ying Chengjiao repeatedly said that he dared not, he was very self-aware.

He was able to analyze the situation of various countries with hindsight. His reading of the history of the Warring States Period and the analysis of the history of the Warring States Period by famous people throughout the ages ultimately made him a child prodigy. He was really lucky.

People like Huang Shigong and Lu Buwei who were born in the present era and can make accurate analysis of various countries are the real wise men.

In front of Queen Dowager Huayang, he deliberately acted a little arrogant in order to reassure her, and he was already feeling very embarrassed.

He would rather be a humble person if it is not necessary.

"Chang'an Jun, there is no need to be so modest." Huang Shigong said this, but his eyes were full of admiration: "Your Majesty has told me about the way Chang'an Jun wants to change. After listening to it, I have a different opinion. Can I tell you about it?"

"Please give me some advice, Mr. Huangshi." Ying Chengjiao perked up and responded with full attention.

Some people, when reading history books, think that they can do the same thing. They believe that people of the current era have historical limitations and cannot see as far as they do, and they look down on the heroes who have left their names in history.

Ying Chengjiao is not like that.

He believes that historical limitations are a double-edged sword. History blocks the eyes of the great men of the time from looking to the future, and also blocks his own eyes from looking to the present.

Each era has its own national conditions and people’s sentiments.

A thousand or two thousand years later, the extremely advanced policies in Ying Chengjiao's eyes may promote social progress if implemented at the present time, but they may also crush him into pieces.

Copy and apply mechanically.

It is highly likely that one will not create a prosperous era, but only a chaotic one. Wang Mang is an obvious lesson.

Strong Qin.

We need to fully listen to the opinions of outstanding people of the time, accept advice with an open mind, and make comprehensive considerations.

We must formulate national policies that are in line with the characteristics of Qin based on the current social nature and foundation.

If he really relied on his identity as a time traveler and tried to do it on his own, Ying Chengjiao felt that there would be only one result.

If you take too big a step, you will hurt your balls.

Huang Shigong pondered for a moment and said:
“Laozi said: Those who were good at practicing Taoism in ancient times did not do so to enlighten the people, but to make them ignorant.

“The reason why people are difficult to govern is because they know too much.

“If we can return to the simplicity of nature, farmers will only know how to farm, cooks will only know how to cook, and soldiers will only know how to fight.

“If everyone only thinks about what they want to do and doesn’t think about what others want to do, then this world will be prosperous.

"Chang'an Jun's reforms are intended to enlighten the people, but I think this move is the root of the chaos.

“Although I do not completely agree with Shang Yang’s methods, there is no doubt that Qin’s farming and warfare methods are the foundation of Qin’s strength.

"The state advocates foreign wars, and the twenty ranks of military merit are clearly written into Qin law. The people are eager for military merit and promotion, and everyone is proud to join the army and ashamed to join other professions. This has made our Qin state powerful in warfare."

"Mr. Huang Shi, please interrupt me." Ying Chengjiao raised his head and said seriously, "My Qin State is prosperous in martial arts, but what about literature?"

"A call for talents." Huang Shigong replied immediately: "My Qin State offers the best treatment. Anyone who has a plan to strengthen Qin will be given land. Talents from other countries flock to me."

"What if the other countries are gone? The Guanzhong area can be governed, but what about the areas outside the Guanzhong area?" Ying Chengjiao asked quickly.

Huang Shigong had obviously prepared a draft in advance, and answered quickly:

“Even if nations are lost, their talents will not be lost.

"Just use the original nobles to govern the area."

Ying Chengjiao smiled.

"What if you don't want to use nobles from other countries? My Qin State is in urgent need of officials who can replace the nobles to govern the local areas."

Place your hand under your chin and move it gently sideways.

"The country can be destroyed, but the family cannot be destroyed? I just don't believe this!

"A dead family is a good family."

Huang Shigong looked at the young boy's warm and tender smile and felt his hair stand on end. He took a deep breath and his scalp went numb.

"Boy! The nobles rule the world!

"This is the principle that King Wu of Zhou divided the world, and it has remained unchanged for thousands of years!
"The king rules over the dukes, the dukes rule over the ministers, the ministers rule over the kings"

The young man interrupted Huang Shigong again.

"The ten classes of people were divided by the previous dynasty, not by our Qin State. This backward national policy should be abolished.

"Shang Yang's reforms allowed everyone in Qin to be promoted to military commander based on their military achievements.

"Then why can't you reform the law so that everyone in Qin can become a civil official by studying?

"The Qin State should not only think about how to destroy other states, but also think about how to govern the country and unify the world.

“It cannot be just a nominal unification, where the nobles of various countries can still have actual control over the local areas except for changing the country’s name.

“Qin is not Zhou. It does not share the world with nobles, but with the people of the world.

"The aristocratic families have controlled the world for nearly a thousand years. It's time for them to give up their thrones!"

Huang Shigong looked cautious and even a little frightened.

How could a seven-year-old child from the Qin family, the greatest noble family in the world, have such a murderous intention towards the nobles?
"Do you know that your remarks will get out?

"If the king does not kill you, Qin may become the target of public criticism.

"All nations will unite to attack! They will not stop until they are destroyed!"

Ying Chengjiao nodded obediently.

"Of course I know." "If you hadn't asked me, I wouldn't have said these words."

My father trusted Huang Shigong and was willing to discuss reform with him.

Huang Shigong gave up his position as prime minister and fame and fortune for the State of Qin.

Then Ying Chengjiao was also willing to trust this old man who was only 42 years old.

Huang Shigong leaned against the wall of the carriage unconsciously, and suddenly felt a chill on his back, and then he realized that he was covered in cold sweat.

The old man frowned, disagreeing with what Ying Chengjiao said, and decided to have a good talk with the king when he returned to Xianyang.

Looking at the boy again, he is still the same person.

He has a childish face, round cheeks, and almond-shaped eyes that look like a cunning little fox when he squints.

But Huang Shigong's mood had changed. He no longer thought the boy was cute, but rather scary.

The old man, who had thought that the young man should be king, was extremely happy, and the king made the eldest son the crown prince.

Who could have thought that the most playful, enjoyable, well-known and beloved prince Cheng Jiao, was the most murderous one in the Qin family!
"Boy, where does this murderous aura come from?" Huang Shigong rolled up his sleeves, held Ying Chengjiao's hand, and said, "It feels a little cold when I look at it. There is no general in the army with such murderous aura. How many people have you killed?"

Ying Chengjiao immediately thought of a certain butcher.

When he was living in the Xianyang Prison three feet underground, the murderous aura and evil spirit in his body seemed to be condensed into substance, and people felt cold all over when they were in the same room with him.

After being released from prison, I felt much better, except that I still felt nervous when I saw him, as if I had seen a ferocious beast from the ancient times. But at least I no longer felt like I was shivering even when I was three feet away from the air conditioner.

[How many people can a hundred generals kill?]
[Xi Shi Bingshu once said that the kind of people you are with will determine the kind of people you cultivate.]
[Wu Anjun has millions of lives in his hands. If I stay with Wu Anjun for a while, I can get a hundred lives.]
Ying Chengjiao opened his eyes wide with an expression of disbelief.

"What are you talking about, sir?
"I'm only seven years old! How could I kill someone?

“I love peace.

"This time, I am sent to Zhao, in addition to bringing back Shangqing Li Chong, there is another purpose, which is to mediate between Zhao and Yan!"

"Prince Gao of Zhao." Huang Shigong said expressionlessly: "You are a weak boy, but your heart is very cruel."

"I didn't kill him, my brother grabbed my hand and killed him. My hand is just a killing weapon, just like the Qin sword, and the murderer is my brother Ying Zheng." Ying Chengjiao tried to defend himself: "He is the most brutal, I think he will be a tyrant in the future!"

Huang Shigong: “…”

What a bad person to complain first!

Xianyang, the central royal palace, Zhangtai Palace, and Guanzheng Qinxue Hall.

He had been attending classes again since his brother was released from prison, but he suddenly felt uneasy and distracted.

Prince Chu of Qin, who came to teach his son in person today, tapped the table lightly.

A soft "dong" sound brought the eldest son back to his senses.

“Zheng’er, you are absent-minded, but do you disagree with what Shen Zi said about controlling people with skills?”

Ying Zheng, who wanted to say that he acted on impulse and apologized, remained silent.

His father was using the reactions, words, and actions of the courtiers three days ago, as well as his own thoughts, reactions, actions, and words, to teach him how to use power.

In my father's words, civil and military officials were like puppets played by the common people, and they could be controlled with ease.

Prince Chu of Qin was slightly surprised when he saw that his eldest son looked different.

[Could it be that Zheng'er is also naturally sensitive to political tactics and has his own opinions, like Jiao'er?]
He suppressed his joy and continued what he had said before, saying:

"Shen Zi said: 'A wise king should pretend not to hear, see, or know the truth of things, so as not to expose himself. In this way, the ministers will not be able to figure out the king's true intentions, and will not be able to cover up their own intentions, while the king can distinguish between loyal ministers and treacherous villains.'

"In the court, your father named your brother the Lord of Chang'an, and all the officials thought that your brother should be made the crown prince.

"I will not say that I will make you the crown prince yet. I will stand on the high platform and observe their actions clearly, so that I can know which of them only follow my lead and which one has real talent and can do real work.

"After they are all exposed, I will make you the crown prince, so that they know they are wrong. If they cannot figure out my background and guess my intentions, they will be in awe of me.

"Do you understand? Do you have any questions?"

The nine-year-old boy lowered his head and looked at the "Shen Zi" on the table. He was silent for a moment, then rolled up the bamboo slips.

Raising his head slightly, Qin Crown Prince Ying Zheng said solemnly:

"I understand, but I do have a few questions in my mind. Please enlighten me, father."

"say."

"Why do you want to hide it from me, my Lord? Why not let them know your intentions?"

"If this happens, I will lose my respect for you."

"If respect can be gained in this way, I would rather not have it." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "Bai Qi's prestige is the highest in the army because he has never been defeated. He can lead his soldiers to victory and promote them to higher positions. I think the king should do the same."

"Soldiers and ministers are different." Qin Wang Zichu said patiently: "Soldiers are satisfied if they can eat a full meal. Ministers are not satisfied even if they eat a hundred meals. They have a big appetite and must be intimidated and beaten."

"Why?" Ying Zheng was puzzled. "No matter how big their appetites are, can they be bigger than the king? Follow the law, reward those who have done good deeds and punish those who have done bad deeds. If they can be granted the title of Marquis for their contributions to the Qin State, why not? A Marquis, compared with the benefits the country has gained, is nothing?"

The more the nine-year-old boy spoke, the more he felt that this was the case, and his speech became more fluent.

"Moreover, if the ruler and the minister both use political tactics, then what is the difference between the ruler and the minister?
"You are superior to me, so why do you lower yourself to plot against me? Isn't this a loss of prestige?

"If you spend all day thinking about how to control your ministers, won't you have less time to think about national affairs?
“I think that you should let me know what you think, let me speak freely, and find the most correct one from the advice of my ministers.

"Ministers can give advice, but they cannot make decisions. Only the king can make decisions.

"Once the king has made a decision, it does not matter what the ministers think. They must act according to the king's order. There is no room for negotiation. If they do not act, they will be dismissed. If they hinder them, they will be killed. If they still do not repent, they will be exterminated.

"You have the power of life and death, and you don't care whether your subjects obey you or not, as long as they are willing to work.

"Political tactics, intrigues and schemes are the tactics of ministers, not of rulers."

Prince Chu of Qin kept silent.

It's not that he agrees with the idea of ​​the eldest son, he just doesn't want to talk for a moment.

Although they are both his sons and they both speak eloquently, their ideas are completely different.

In the first year of Qin Wangzhu’s reign, on the 30th day of the twelfth month, there was the La Festival.

Prince Chu of Qin, along with Crown Prince Ying Zheng, a group of royal family members, and several close ministers, went to the West Palace to hunt.

On the same day, Ying Chengjiao, who arrived in Handan, was summoned by King Zhao and entered the front hall of Xin Palace.

King Zhao knelt on the high platform, looking at the little kid below, pointing at Ying Chengjiao and laughing.

"Is this the Lord of Chang'an? A child can be made a lord? Is there no one left in the Qin State? They actually sent a child as an envoy?"

All the civil and military officials of Zhao State laughed.

The young Chang'an Jun looked around, took a few glances, then turned and left.

“Where are you going, little kid?” King Zhao called out with a smile, “Are you scared? Hahahahaha!”

Chang'an Jun made a pooh sound with a look of disdain.

"Zhao State, that's it?"

　There is a month-end team building tonight, so I don't have time to update. Sorry >People<

　　
　
(End of this chapter)