Chapter 412: Morality comes from the king, laws and orders come from the minister!
Hear the words.
Qin Luoheng's face changed slightly.
He never thought that this was what the First Emperor was thinking about.
What he had thought before was just to tell the Qin State that its foundation had been greatly damaged, and to strengthen its foundation. However, the First Emperor believed that the reason why the Qin State was in its current state was because of the discord between the emperor and his ministers, and that many major and important matters in the court were not right.
It is decided directly by the top, but is discussed by the ministers at the bottom. In the end, it must be unanimously approved by the government and the opposition before it is implemented.
The First Emperor believed that the court officials had misled the government.
and......
The courtiers' desire for power is too great.
Qin Luoheng took a deep breath. He knew very well that once the discussion system was abolished, the Qin Dynasty would completely enter a situation where the emperor made arbitrary decisions and acted arbitrarily. By then, the world's political orders would be decided by one and it was irrefutable.
Qin Luoheng's eyes moved, but he did not dare to speak for a long time.
It should be noted that the prohibited discussions are not normal court affairs, but a system of discussion and decision-making on specific major events in which the emperor "discussed with his ministers". This system is somewhat similar to the plenary session system in later generations.
Moreover, what is discussed must ultimately be recognized by both the government and the opposition before it can be finally implemented.
To a certain extent, this system curbed the arbitrary power of the imperial power.
This system was formed in the political discussion atmosphere of the Warring States Period, and Shang Yang strongly praised it at that time. This is why both the government and the public in Qin have followed this system.
But now.
The First Emperor was dissatisfied with the suspicion of his courtiers and decided to abolish the discussion system.
This impact cannot be said to be far-reaching.
The First Emperor was dissatisfied with the discussion system, and Qin Luoheng could probably guess the reason. The First Emperor blamed the current predicament of the Qin Dynasty on the selfishness of the courtiers, thinking that they were all for personal gain and did not have the interests of the Qin Dynasty at heart.
Time and again, we have done things that harm our country.
Even worse.
Collusion among courtiers is enough to deceive the public.
It can even directly cause trouble to Chao Gang.
Many policies of the Qin Dynasty were decided through the discussion system. Now that the First Emperor is aware of the danger of the Qin Dynasty, he naturally wants to change it. However, if the discussion system is not prohibited without explicit orders, it is very likely that when major issues are handed over to the ministers for decision-making,
Because the interests of courtiers were involved, the final decree failed to pass, and even suffered criticism and opposition.
This was something that the First Emperor could not tolerate.
In order to prevent this from happening, and to strengthen the imperial power and limit the power of courtiers, the First Emperor wanted to avoid future troubles forever and directly abolished the discussion system.
Further strengthen the imperial power!
If the name is not correct, then the words will not go smoothly; if the words are not right, the things will not be accomplished; if the things are not accomplished, the rituals and music will not flourish; if the rituals and music are not flourishing, the punishments will not be appropriate; if the punishments are not appropriate, the people will be at a loss.
Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, a saying has been popular.
That is to say, morality comes from the king, and laws and regulations come from the minister.
This is also the reason why many scholars are keen to become officials, in order to find a platform to display their ambitions and give full play to their talents. Although the kings of the Qin Dynasty were very tolerant to scholars, they have been deliberately restricting the power of the prime minister in private.
Names such as prime minister, left and right prime ministers, and prime ministers can be used to detect one or two.
at the moment.
The position of Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty has been divided into two.
But facing the current situation, the First Emperor thought it was not enough.
He wanted to further attack the power of the prime minister, strengthen the imperial power, or even evade the power of the prime minister, so that the prime minister could completely become the emperor's mouthpiece, so that government orders could come from one person and be decided by one person.
In the eyes of the First Emperor, only when the imperial power was powerful enough could the empire be at his command.
But Qin Luoheng knew it very well.
The high concentration of imperial power can certainly make people famous for a while, but people's energy is limited.
In the end, many things still have to be handled by the ministers.
Ying Zheng said nothing more.
He just looked at Qin Luoheng with cold eyes.
Qin Luoheng's face kept changing, and finally he handed over his hands and said: "I really don't dare to agree. The discussion system has been in existence since the beginning of Qin Yin. If it is suddenly abolished, it will certainly allow the government to decide on one decision, but in the long run, it will not be good for the empire.
It is of no benefit, or even harmful.”
"Besides."
"The current predicament that Da Qin is in is not all caused by the discussion system. In fact, Da Qin has taken too big steps in recent years and done too many things, so that the world has not had a chance to have peace. Of course, I also think that the discussion system is indeed
The meetings are held too frequently, and certain restrictions should indeed be made.”
"But abolish..."
"My son, I really don't dare to agree."
Ying Zheng said indifferently:
"So you still insist on your opinion?"
"Do you think Great Qin will harm itself and benefit the people of Old Qin?"
Qin Luoheng said:
"My son, that's not what I meant."
"It's just that in the eyes of my ministers, Great Qin and the old Qin people are both prosperous and destructive. At present, the time for the world to be unified is not long, and the integration of the world is far from being able to give up prejudices and obsessions. We should still make certain decisions.
The preference should at least prevent all people in the world from having the desire to make mistakes."
"Father, please take a closer look!"
Ying Zheng remained indifferent and remained silent.
Qin Luoheng gritted his teeth and continued: "My father's prestige is beyond ancient and modern. He lives in the capital and commands the world. He can do anything."
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"The first generation of ministers in the empire are full of talents, and people in the world even talk about the great Qin monarchs and ministers being close friends with each other. The younger ministers dare not speculate on the father's thoughts, but the younger ministers do not believe that the imperial ministers will lose their true intentions in just a few years.
, to the point of doing such a perverse thing."
"My ministers still suggest that Ao Cang should be released to support the army and restore the people's support."
"I also know that it is difficult for my father to accept the relaxation of restrictions on Chi Dao, but I am bold and willing to make some attempts. If I remember correctly, although the world is unified, the country of Wei still exists, and I want to use it to defend the country.
The land is limited, and the children of Weiguo are allowed to trial the matter of freeing up Chidao."
"My son, I would like to limit it to one year."
"We are trying to grow grain in Weiguo, and improve farm tools, farming implements, and some transportation equipment to improve the efficiency of farming and prison labor service in Guizhou, thereby increasing rents and reducing the frequency and quantity of forced labor.
.”
"I know that my words are a bit sensational, but they are indeed my words from the bottom of my heart."
"The world is in dire straits. As the sons of my father and the emperor, I should shoulder the responsibilities of the prince of the Qin Dynasty and do what I should do for the Qin Dynasty and all the people. If the Qin Dynasty wants to completely get rid of the predicament and rise to the top, it must
Protecting people's livelihood is something I have always firmly recognized."
"My sons and ministers are unfilial and contradict their father."
"It's just that I have lived among the people for ten years and have truly experienced the hardships of people's livelihood. If there is a chance to survive, the people of the world will never easily riot and cause trouble. I know that I don't have much talent, but I am willing to work for the Qin Dynasty.
Contribute some modest effort.”
"Please allow me, Father."
Qin Luoheng knelt on the ground and his voice was very sincere.
"Weiguo?" Ying Zheng frowned. He certainly knew that Weiguo still existed. This was what he had left behind on purpose. Weiguo had surrendered to Qin very early and became a vassal state of Qin. He followed Qin wholeheartedly.
After the country was unified, he finally chose to retain the Weiguo Sheji.
He was certainly not surprised that Qin Luoheng mentioned Wei Guo.
What he was confused about was that Qin Luoheng really wanted to put those 'unrealistic' ideas into practice. He didn't look down on Qin Luoheng, who had been serving Qin for several years, as he had been working in Qin for several years, including the Nongjia, Mohism and other schools.
If they really had such a big breakthrough, they wouldn't wait until now to reveal it.
Again.
Farmers have integrated agricultural books from all over the country over the years, and have reached the current extreme in terms of farming technology and methods. How easy is it to make breakthroughs? As for the Mohist family, this is even more true. With the end of the war, the people of the Mohist family seem to have completely broken their strings and are focused on nothing.
Putting it on the astronomical calendar, the manufacturing technique is not advancing but retreating.
Given the current decadent state of the peasant family, how can the Mohist family support Qin Luoheng's bold words?
Ying Zheng said coldly:
"We will discuss the matter of defending the country later."
"Do you know what will happen to you in the future once the court opens this hole?"
"The world is not worried about poverty but inequality. This time it has opened the door for the old Qin people in the South China Sea and the north. Then won't the old Qin people stationed in other places have different intentions? Then, won't we have to take care of these people?
?When the Qin Dynasty really takes care of everything, the remnants of the six kingdoms come out to cause trouble and spread rumors, causing unrest among the people of the six places. Isn't this trapping the Qin Dynasty in turmoil? "
Qin Luoheng said:
“The law is not as good as the past!”
"The imperial court can limit a range, and all the old Qin people within the range can show favors. Outside the range, they will not care. Moreover, the ministers do not think that the old Qin people will have any objections. The old Qin people are loyal to Qin. Compared with
For these small favors, what they want to see more is the attitude of the court."
"I will not fail the country, and the country will not fail me!"
"and."
"When I succeed in realizing what I want in my heart in Weiguo, and distribute grains and tools to the world, then all the people in the world will be benefited, and all people will be prosperous. As long as the Qin Dynasty can survive the current difficult situation, in the future
It will definitely get better and better, and when the time comes, who will blame the imperial court?"
Qin Luoheng was always kneeling on the ground and never straightened up.
He knows very well.
This was the political difference between him and the First Emperor.
He must stick to his guns.
Ying Zheng looked at Qin Luoheng coldly. He didn't know what Qin Luoheng was thinking. It was just that his political views with Qin Luoheng were different from Fusu's. Fusu had completely opposite political views. Qin Luoheng had completely different political views.
The balance is just in different directions, but there are still similarities after all.
Ying Zhengdao:
"Are you sure that you will succeed? What if you fail? I am the Emperor of Qin, how can I play with you?"
Qin Luoheng said solemnly: "My son, I will definitely succeed."
"Reason." Ying Zheng said indifferently.
Qin Luoheng said: "The reason why the Mohist family of the Nong family has stopped moving forward is not only because they have gone in the wrong direction, but more importantly, the Nong family and the Mohist family have lost their enterprising spirit. I have the confidence to correct the direction of the Nong family and the Mohist family, and at the same time I am confident that the Nong family and the Moh family will be able to make progress."
The Mohists regained their enterprising spirit."
"The enterprising spirit of the farmer Mo family?" Ying Zheng frowned.
Qin Luoheng raised his head, a sharp look flashed in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Today's farmers haven't experienced the feeling of starvation for a long time, so how can they bother to study and think about the future of the farmers? And the same goes for the Mo family,
They haven’t had the feeling of hanging by a thread for a long time.”
"What I have to do..."
“It’s to make them feel the sense of crisis again!