Poverty Alleviation in Qin: A Sky-High Review of "I Am the Female Prime Minister of All Time&qu

In July of the third year of Emperor Taizong's reign, the consciousness of the working class and peasantry officially entered the historical stage.

The primary enemy of the working class and peasantry is the aristocratic and privileged class.

What are aristocratic families? They inherit land and power for generations, monopolize money and official positions, and exploit the working people with their inherent privileges. They do not have to till the land themselves, yet they own vast tracts of fertile land. They do not manufacture goods, yet they hoard endless wealth.

For a long time, they have established rules to exploit the people's hard-earned money, blocked the path for ordinary people to move up in society, and regarded the toil of workers and peasants as their means of sustenance.

The person who took up the mantle of breaking down the barriers of aristocratic families was none other than Song Xiang, the foremost female prime minister.

Alright, that's all for this video!

In the next episode, we'll delve into how Prime Minister Song fought against powerful families and how he brought down privileged privileges...

Before the words were even finished, the sky above disappeared from everyone's sight.

The amount of information contained was so great that it took the noble families quite a while to process it.

Finally, an elderly Qin official suddenly swung his sleeve, causing the teacup on the table to crash heavily to the ground, shattering into pieces.

"What a cunning Song Ye! What grand ambition! He dares to incite the common people to become enemies with our aristocratic families!"

Inside the hall, the other clansmen were also pale-faced, a chill pressing down on their hearts.

It's one thing to speculate in one's mind, but hearing such a conclusion from Tianmu still sends a chill down one's spine.

It was as if they were still barely surviving, only that Song hadn't yet settled accounts with them.

Whether you die sooner or later, you're going to die anyway; it's just a matter of when.

"..."

When the old minister finally reacted, he let out a chilling laugh and said confidently, "His Majesty is still alive; he certainly won't stand idly by..."

These aristocratic families, tracing their lineage back several generations, were all related to the royal family by blood.

The Qin Dynasty had only been unified for three years, and its foundation was not yet solid.

Even if His Majesty stands behind Song Ye, so what? We absolutely cannot abandon them.

Meanwhile, in a remote town.

It took Zhang Liang a long time to process Tian Mu's astonishing remarks.

Song's actions undoubtedly put him at odds with the entire privileged class of the Qin Dynasty.

Moreover, those former nobles of the six kingdoms who were eager to make a move will surely give up their attempts to win them over after this.

Because Song also stood on the opposite side of all privileged classes.

This is class antagonism, and an irreconcilable contradiction.

...

Xianyang, outside Zhangtai Palace.

Song Ye lowered her eyes slightly, and no one knew what she was thinking.

She knew in her heart that after Tianmu said those words today, she had become someone everyone hated.

Whether it was an emperor under the feudal system or a noble family, Tianmu's remarks were undoubtedly treasonous and reactionary in their eyes.

In the eyes of those in power during the feudal era, ordinary people should spend their entire lives struggling to make ends meet.

As long as people are struggling to make ends meet, they won't have the time or inclination to overthink things.

When people can't even fill their stomachs, how can they have the energy to think about things?

Why are we still so poor even though we work so hard farming every day?

Why do all the money and benefits end up in the hands of those who are already rich and powerful?

Why do the rich get richer and the poor get poorer?

Why are nobles born with privileges and superiority, while ordinary people are destined to be lowly peasants?

Why, why, countless whys.

This was the beginning of ideological awakening, and also the beginning of reactionary privilege.

"..."

Meng Yi cautiously glanced at His Majesty, fearing that the emperor might be angered.

However, the expected rage did not materialize.

In Zu Long's view, the very existence of the Song Dynasty was a miracle.

She seemed to belong to a different world, a rare talent that could hardly have been nurtured by the local environment alone.

Since they are all extraordinary individuals, the things they do are naturally astonishing.

As a ruler in the feudal era, Ying Zheng was never able to understand Song Ye's almost devout love for his people.

He could not understand this detachment from worldly affairs, this dedication to serving the people without seeking power or wealth.

But it was precisely this uncomprehended sincerity that enabled Song to truly benefit future generations and leave a lasting legacy.

After watching the spectacle, Song immediately found an excuse to retreat.

The rest is up to His Majesty the First Emperor to handle.

The young men and women present each had their own thoughts, and as they watched the woman calmly leave, they were filled with mixed feelings.

A sense of unease arose in their hearts, and they vaguely felt that their names might also be on Lord Song's list of those to be punished.

Even powerful and influential families could not escape being purged, so how could the royal family members remain unscathed?

Amidst the crowd, Gongzi Gao, his expression neither weeping nor shed tears, tugged at Fusu's sleeve beside him and pleaded in a low voice, "Brother, save my life."

Fusu: "..."

That evening, at the Court of Justice.

All of Li Si's advisors and retainers gathered in the hall.

Some people paced back and forth with a solemn and anxious expression.

Treason and rebellion are heinous crimes that punish three generations of a family, and there is no room for leniency.

Even though none of this has happened yet, it is only a vision of the future.

But the emperor's heart is unpredictable, and the law is strict. Who can be sure that His Majesty will not hold someone accountable in advance?

Now that the First Emperor is still on the throne, is it possible to ask for a leniency?

A group of retainers sat around the room, arguing endlessly and devising countless solutions, only to find that none of them worked.

The current situation is turbulent, and powerful families are eyeing the opportunity.

With the outcome already decided, any attempt to argue or defend oneself will be futile and ultimately futile.

In the deathly silence, a young retainer finally spoke hesitantly: "Perhaps... we should seek out Lord Song?"

Upon hearing this, everyone else was taken aback.

"What?"

The man looked up and repeated himself, emphasizing his words: "Go and beg Lord Song."

Perhaps, the only person who can break this deadlock is Song Ye.

"But how can we be sure that Song is also willing to lend a helping hand?" someone asked rhetorically.

Yes, they're not sure.

After much deliberation, everyone suddenly realized that they had reached a dead end.

In the imperial court, Wang Wan and his ilk were probably waiting to see Li Si make a fool of himself, while the powerful clans were even more eager to take the opportunity to bring him down and kick him while he was down.

In desperation, seeking help from Song Ye seemed to be the Li family's only and last way out.

After a brief silence, everyone gathered together again and started discussing how to get Song Ye's help.

"Gifts! If we're going to find Song Ye, we have to cater to his tastes!"

One of the advisors slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed, "Gold, silver, jewels, fertile land, and beautiful mansions—if she asks, the Li family can scrape together every last penny!"

"You're foolish!" someone nearby immediately retorted. "They started from humble beginnings; by giving them gold and silver, you'll only give them grounds for bribery!"

"Then send a beauty? I've heard that the Song family's inner courtyard is deserted, and there isn't even a close relative by his side..." He realized his words were inappropriate halfway through, and his voice grew softer and softer.

Another person rolled their eyes at him: "Lord Song is a woman, why are you sending her a beauty? Do you want us to die even faster?"

"Aren't male beauties also beauties?"

Someone else suggested, "Why not promise that all of Li's former students and servants will follow her lead?"

Haha, just say you want to switch jobs.

"Or shall we go and beg her together? We could all go to her door and kneel outside the Song residence. She can't possibly refuse to see us..."

After he finished speaking, everyone present had a complicated expression.

Does it have to be so utterly undignified?