Chapter 638 This Must Be the Advice of the Previous Kings of the Qin Dynasty! The Greatest Struggle Is to Not Fight, and to Seek Unification Through Two Systems!
Ying Chengjiao stood up, stood in front of Ying Zheng, and bowed his hands and called: "Your Highness, I am the son of Chang'an Jun, Chengjiao, and I will give you a title!"
Ying Zheng's eyes were mixed with pride and guilt, and he spoke in a deep voice:
"The prime minister of our Great Qin State stole our Great Qin's secret plan to go to Chu and become the king, which is a thief!"
"Chu also raised troops to invade Qi for no reason, which is a tyrant!"
"Chang'an Jun led the generals of the two countries to fight the rude with courtesy! He fought against the traitors with righteousness!"
"Destroy Chu and return!"
"Due to his merits, Zhufang County (now around Zhenjiang) is specially added as the fief of the son of Chang'an Jun, Chengjiao!"
A whisper suddenly broke out under the steps of the Qilin Hall.
"Zhufang County? My family belongs to Zhufang! But I have to say that it is a bit unfair to confer the title of Zhufang on the commander-in-chief!"
"Is this unfair? Zhufang County is far inferior to Lantian County and Daliang County. Does the king think that our military achievements in this battle are not as good as those in the previous ones?!"
"I heard that other princes and dukes were given fiefs in neighboring areas, but why did our commander-in-chief's fiefdom go directly to the Yangtze River!"
"It is rumored that the commander-in-chief and the King of Qin are close, why is the King of Qin so harsh on the commander-in-chief!"
Zhufang County is by no means a barren place.
But Zhufang County is located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and east of the Hangou Canal. At present, when the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal has not yet been dug and sea transportation is not developed, most of the Yangtze River fleet and Huaihe River fleet will be supplied and transported in Guangling (now Yangzhou) north of the Yangtze River and northwest of Zhufang County.
Only caravans that set out from the south of the Yangtze River and want to trade with Qi and Yan in the north will pass through Zhufang County.
This means that although Zhufang County is not poor, it is far inferior to Lantian County, Daliang County and other water transport towns!
More importantly, it is far away!
Zhufang County is located in the southeast corner of the world, while Chang'an Township is located in the northwest corner of the world. The straight-line distance between the two is more than 2,000 miles!
If land transportation is used, the food tax paid by Zhufang County every year is not enough for the corvées to eat in Chang'an Township!
How can this not be harsh? !
However, Mi Chen suddenly widened his eyes, and then sighed bitterly: "Your Majesty, why do you have to do this!!!"
Wei Zhuang also looked at Wei Liao in shock: "Is this a remonstrance from the national commander?"
Wei Liao shook his head stiffly: "What I am advising is to add Du County to the fief of Chang'an Jun, so that Chang'an Township and Lantian County can be connected through Du County, and let Chang'an Jun do whatever he wants."
"During the court meeting, the king also agreed to my advice."
"I never thought that now that the king has announced it to the world, he has changed his mind!"
Wei Liao was very attentive in rewarding Ying Chengjiao.
Families who often raise dogs know that as long as the lawn at home is large enough, the dog will not have the energy to destroy the house or run out all day long.
So Wei Liao sincerely hopes that the court can prepare a space for Ying Chengjiao to indulge in fun and exhaust Ying Chengjiao's energy.
But Wei Liao never expected that Ying Chengjiao's unconventional nature would affect Ying Zheng!
Wei Zhuang frowned: "If that's the case, then I think it's the result of the king's discussion with Chang'an Jun."
"The young and strong people in the Chu people's families have been killed by Chang'an Jun to the point of almost breaking down. I really don't know why Chang'an Jun is still so vigilant against the people of Chu!"
Unlike the grassroots soldiers who only consider money, Zhufang County has a different status in the eyes of the Qin officials.
Zhufang County is indeed not as rich as Daliang City, Guangling City and other places.
But as one of the former capitals of Wu, Zhufang County's strategic position in Wu is far from that of ordinary cities.
Even if Wu Yue is completely occupied, as long as Zhufang City is in hand, Qin can continue to transport troops to Wu through the Han Canal, and then use the Yangtze River system to stare at Wu!
At that time, Zhufang City was the bridgehead for Qin to regain Wu!
Now, this strategic town has been acquired by Ying Chengjiao.
As a feudal lord, it is natural for Ying Chengjiao to go to Zhufang County for a stroll.
But if Ying Chengjiao really goes to Zhufang County for a stroll, can the people of Chu still sleep peacefully? !
But is it necessary?
The people of Chu are already so miserable that even Wei Zhuang feels a little pitiful.
Is it necessary for Ying Chengjiao to sacrifice a piece of fiefdom to further intimidate the people of Chu!
Wei Zhuang does not remember any deep hatred between Ying Chengjiao and the people of Chu, and the Queen Mother Huayang is Ying Chengjiao's grandmother after all!
Ying Le suddenly said: "Could it be that this is the advice of the previous kings of my Great Qin?"
Wei Zhuang, Wei Liao and other court officials could not find any other reason except this, and they all nodded slowly: "That makes sense!"
As they spoke, all the officials could not help but increase their vigilance against Chu.
Things that the previous kings of the Qin Dynasty have deliberately reminded us of must not be neglected!
The ministers and generals had different thoughts, but Ying Chengjiao bowed his hands loudly:
"Minister, thank you, the king!"
Ying Zheng took the initiative to step forward, sighed softly, and whispered: "I'm sorry for you."
Granting Zhufang City to Ying Chengjiao is indeed beneficial to the Qin Dynasty's rule over Wu, but it greatly damages Ying Chengjiao's interests.
Ying Zheng felt ashamed!
Ying Chengjiao smiled casually: "I really want it, but I dare not ask for it!"
"Besides, Zhufang County has its own advantages. They are all the territories of our Qin Dynasty. Why do you favor one over the other?"
Ying Chengjiao had already discussed with Mrs. Han how to deal with these fiefs in the future.
Not to mention granting Zhufang County as a fief, even if Fuchun County, the southeastern corner of the world, was granted to Ying Chengjiao, Ying Chengjiao would not have the slightest fluctuation in his heart!
Ying Zheng smiled happily: "Good! You are worthy of being my brother!"
"I will wait for you to revitalize Zhufang County and take it for yourself!"
Ying Chengjiao: ...
No, my attitude is obviously ready to give up.
Why do you want me to revitalize Zhufang County? ! !
Ying Zheng didn't know what Ying Chengjiao was thinking, but he raised his wine cup again and shouted loudly: "Dear ministers, drink to victory!"
The ministers and generals immediately suppressed the noise and raised their cups together:
"Drink to victory!!!"
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Knowing that his presence could make the soldiers feel respected, it would also make them feel uncomfortable.
So after staying at the banquet for half an hour, Ying Zheng took the three dukes, nine ministers and generals to leave first.
After the monarchs and ministers who stood at the top of the Qin Dynasty left, the atmosphere in the square in front of the Qilin Hall was obviously more cheerful.
But the atmosphere in the imperial study was quite serious.
Wei Liao stood in front of Kunyutu, using a wooden stick to outline the territory of the Qin Dynasty, his voice trembling slightly: "North to Fuchang, northwest to Fuhan, southwest to Laishan, south to Linwu, southeast to Fuchun, northeast to Tancheng."
"In just five years!"
"In just five years, the cities and towns owned by the Qin Dynasty have doubled and doubled again!"
"Today, the newly annexed land has occupied most of the territory of the Qin Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, take it easy!"
"The Qin Dynasty really can't control it!"
Ying Chengjiao sat beside Ying Zheng, harmless and innocent, honest, well-behaved and simple.
It seemed that everything Wei Liao said had nothing to do with Ying Chengjiao.
That was so innocent!
Ying Zheng did not blame Ying Chengjiao, but looked at Chang Yun: "The first territory I opened after ascending the throne was Yingchuan County."
"Chang Weiwei has been the governor of Yingchuan County for nearly four years. I will talk to you about the affairs of Yingchuan."
Chang Yun stood up, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, on March 10th, the ninth year of Qin Wangzheng, the "New District Provisional Law" was officially implemented in Yingchuan County."
"To date, the "New District Provisional Law" has been implemented for four and a half years. Since March 10th of this year, Yingchuan officials have begun to announce the "Qin Law" and, in accordance with the court's resolution, have gradually governed the people with the "Qin Law" on the basis of reducing penalties."
"According to my observation, since Yingchuan returned to Qin, except for the old Apart from the assassination attempt by the remnants of the Han royal family, the whole of Yingchuan was quite stable. "
"In more than four years, more than 3,000 people have passed the legal examination in Yingchuan County, of which more than 1,000 were from ordinary farmers. Although they still cannot fill the Yingchuan County government offices, they can solve the urgent shortage of officials in Yingchuan County."
"From March 10th this year to now, the number of criminals in Yingchuan County has increased by about 25% compared with last year, but most of them are powerful and wealthy families, and the number of common people who violate the law has decreased a lot."
"The people of Yingchuan County..."
Chang Yun reported the current situation of Yingchuan County from multiple angles and in all aspects. The more Ying Chengqiu listened, the brighter his eyes became, and finally he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Provisional Law of the New District" is the first national policy advice Ying Chengqiu has ever given in his life.
In order to implement this national policy, Ying Chengjiao and Lu Buwei, two rivals who wanted to kill each other, worked together for the first time, and even resolved many past conflicts.
Now, before the five-year deadline, the "Provisional Law of the New District" has submitted an answer sheet that is enough to satisfy Ying Chengjiao!
Ying Chengjiao's heart, which has been hanging for several years, can finally be put back into his stomach.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile: "When Chang'an Jun made this remonstration, I thought it was a bit inappropriate, and I thought this policy would delay the time for the new annexed land to be incorporated into Qin territory, causing many conflicts."
"But I never thought that this law would have such a miraculous effect!"
"Use non-contention as the greatest contention, and seek unification with two systems!"
"Chang'an Jun, a great talent!"
Ying Chengjiao was so proud that he even wanted to put his hands on his waist.
Ying Chengjiao did put his hands on his waist proudly!
However, Wei Liao poured cold water on him mercilessly: "The five-year period has not yet arrived, and it is still unclear whether the "Provisional Law of the New District" is a good policy."
"And the reason why the "Provisional Law of the New District" can be smoothly implemented in Yingchuan County is not entirely due to the "Provisional Law of the New District", but also because of the assassination mentioned by Chang Weiwei!"
"It was precisely because of the assassination of my Great Qin Chang'an Jun by the former Han Gongzi Cheng that almost all the people in the former Han who wanted to cause unrest were killed, and more than half of the people in the former Han who had the ability to cause unrest and violated the law were killed by the Yingchuan County Governor!"
"Does it mean that more than half of the people who want to cause unrest in every newly annexed land will be killed for similar reasons?"
"Of course not!"
"Therefore, I think the "Provisional Law of the New District" is indeed effective and meaningful for governing the newly annexed land, and it should continue to be implemented."
"But my Great Qin absolutely cannot Mistakenly thought that the "New District Provisional Law" alone could govern the newly annexed areas! "
Ying Chengjiao looked at Wei Liao with his eyes and asked sincerely: "Why not?"
Wei Liao was slightly stunned, as if wondering why Ying Chengjiao could not understand his words, but still patiently explained: "The reason why the "New District Provisional Law" has achieved excellent results in Yingchuan County is that more than half of those who are willing to cause unrest and have the ability to cause unrest have been killed. "
"But in places where more than half of those who are willing to cause unrest and have the ability to cause unrest have not been killed, the "New District Provisional Law" will only indulge these traitors and give them the opportunity to cause unrest!"
Ying Chengjiao shook his head: "No, no, no, the national commander misunderstood me."
Ying Chengjiao asked again with a sincere face: "I want to ask, why can't my Great Qin kill more than half of those who are willing to cause unrest and have the ability to cause unrest in every newly annexed area for various reasons?"
“This is easy!”
Wei Liao: o(Д)っ!