Chapter 650: The Lord of Shang and the Divine Beast Zhu Yan
Chapter 650: Lord Shang and the mythical beast Zhu Yan
The country has existed for hundreds or even thousands of years, and it is extremely difficult for the country to reform. The birth of a new system will touch the interests of the large-scale gentry class and will inevitably cause a backlash from the established nobles.
The Xi Kingdom was able to carry out drastic reforms to the original Mo Kingdom and Shanyuan Kingdom because Yao Yun had several elite troops who obeyed his orders and millions of people who supported the system of the Xi Kingdom. Therefore, even if the gentry in the two places were again
No matter how much you resist, it will be useless. Under the iron cavalry, the powerful will attack, and the homes of anyone who dares to resist will be ransacked.
Mo and Shanyuan, with all the strength of the whole country, could not withstand the iron cavalry of the Xi Kingdom, let alone the scattered people and the mob. The will of Yao Yun and the Xi Kingdom is the law of heaven, and anyone who violates it will die.
However, the reforms and innovations of other princes were different. It was impossible for a powerful warrior to lift himself up by his own collar, and the same was true for a princely country.
The power of the monarch comes from the nobles below. Most of the ministers who hold important positions in the court are from the nobles. The generals who are the elite troops under his command are also from the nobles. Some remote villages, towns and cities are also controlled by the powerful nobles. People only know the powerful nobles.
, do not recognize the king.
If the nobles below support the monarch, then with the king's order, the power of the whole country will be overwhelming and unstoppable. However, if all the nobles betray the monarch, then no matter how ambitious and wise the monarch is, he will not be able to do anything to stop it.
This is also the reason why many vassal states imitated the reform and innovation of Xi State, but the people and political power ceased before the signs started.
The Izumo Kingdom is a powerful uncle country, only one step away from the high school country. The old noble families in the country are deeply rooted, and the road to reform and innovation is extremely difficult. For this reason, the Izumo Kingdom chose another place and moved its capital.
The advantage of moving the capital is that there are no intertwined interest disputes among the old gentry in the new capital. The resistance and counterattack force of reforms are greatly weakened. Izumobo can carry out drastic reforms, land reform, slave reform, and vigorously select and reuse new talents...
After a few years of development of the new capital, Izumobo supported a group of emerging noble families who supported the reform. With enough power in his hands, he had the strength to carry out comprehensive reforms.
With a few years of careful planning, great things can be accomplished!
After Yao Yun heard about Izumo Country's "capital relocation reform" experience, Yao Yun was slightly surprised and asked: "Who is the person who presided over the reform in Izumo Country?"
Sun Muyue said: "Report to your Majesty, this person is Yun Zhonghe, the Prime Minister of Izumo Kingdom."
"This person is good!"
Yao Yun nodded slightly. The reform path of Izumo Country was quite similar to that of Shang Jun of Qin State in the previous generation. Back then, Shang Jun carried out reforms for the second time, reforming the household registration system for the first time, establishing a military merit system, abolishing the Shiqing Shilu system, etc.
, the focus of the second reform was to move the capital.
Of course, the reason that prompted the Izumo Kingdom to move its capital was not only for the sake of reform, but also because the Xi Kingdom swallowed up the Mo Kingdom.
Couldn't sleep at night.
In particular, Bailihuang led his troops to guard the Izumo border, and his [Fenghuang Division] was advancing to become the elite fifth-grade country-governing division. Although it was far inferior to the elite fifth-grade country-governing troops of Chu, Yue, and Wu, it could be dealt with
[Linghe Feather Guard] is still out of the question.
Under the threat of powerful enemies, the Izumo Kingdom moved its capital around the Great Lake of Menze. The new capital was across the lake from the Wu and Yue Kingdoms. Even if the Xi Kingdom pressed its troops against the border, the Izumo Kingdom would have backup.
At the same time, the geographical location of Xindu is more favorable than that of Yundu, with water and land routes extending in all directions, making Xindu suitable for development.
Second Elder Wu Tong: "Your Majesty, do you think Yun State can succeed in reforming its law?"
Yao Yun looked at the reform process of the Izumo Kingdom in the past six months and immediately smiled: "If it is an uncle or a prince who can succeed in reform, I am afraid it must be the Izumo Kingdom. Yun Zhonghe is indeed a capable person.
A capable minister in important matters."
The second elder, Bald Long and others were quite surprised that Yao Yun looked up to Yun Zhonghe so highly.
Yao Yun said this, but he felt quite sad in his heart: "It's a pity for Yun Zhonghe. I wonder if he will make the same mistake as Shang Jun..."
At present, Yun Zhonghe's reform is the most thorough and most likely to succeed, but because it is too "thorough", he has almost more or less offended the interests of all the noble families in the Izumo Kingdom, large and small.
As a result, he had two results. One was the failure of the reform and the demise of the people and the government. The second was the unprecedented success of the reform. He gained supreme reputation and power, with great achievements and a bleak future.
The best result is to retreat bravely from the rapids and get over it.
However, how many people in the world can bravely retreat from the rapids, abandon their wealth and glory, and abandon the foundation they have worked hard for?
After further discussing the situation in the Southern Wilderness, Yao Yun turned his attention to the country, especially farming in various places. Agriculture is the foundation of the country at all times.
Yao Yun, a native of Xi Kingdom, is not worried. Only the two counties of Mo and Shanyuan don't know what the situation will be like in the crop fields this year.
"How is the situation in Mo County and Shanyuan County? The supply of farm tools is complete, and how is the land reclamation going?"
Yan Zhe Ah Qi came out at this time and reported: "Go back to your Majesty, the iron smelting factories and agricultural tool factories in Xidu, Licheng, and Baima have been prepared and the supply is sufficient. The people in both places have rented agricultural tools and distributed excellent seeds."
, and dispatched farmers who are proficient in farming techniques to various places to provide guidance. Now the crops in Mo County and Shanyuan County are growing well. According to the estimates of Tianwen disciples, the yield in the two places is more than two stones per mu, and it is another good harvest year."
Sun Muyue also answered: "Your Majesty, the grain yield per mu on both sides of the Chishui River is also expected to break through, from three or four dan to four or five dan."
When Yao Yun heard this, his eyes lit up: "Has Tianwen Academy made another discovery?"
Yanzhe Ah Qi said: "Exactly, Tianwen has a secret technique [Grain Raising Technique]. This secret technique can cultivate the seeds of hundreds of grains and make the crops more productive. This year, with the efforts of all Tianwen disciples, the secret technique
There was a slight breakthrough.”
"That's right, that's right. I'll go to Tianwen College on a special day and give you a good reward." Seed breeding and cultivation is one of the only ways to increase grain production, and Yao Yun attaches great importance to it.
While everyone was discussing, an urgent report came from a soldier outside Fenghuang Hall.
"Report! Your Majesty, Master Huyi has sent an urgent report that the mythical beast Zhu Yan has been discovered in the Western Wilderness. The emperor, Emperor Mu, has made an announcement overnight to all the princes in the Western Wilderness to be careful!"
The second elder Wu Tong was shocked when he heard this: "Zhu Yan, this is an ominous sign. This beast is born by swallowing the energy of killing. Whenever there is a war in the world, this beast will appear in the world. Your Majesty, this beast appears in the Western Wasteland.
I'm afraid there will be fighting in the west."
Four hundred miles to the west, there is a mountain called Xiaoci. There is a lot of white jade on it and a lot of red copper on the bottom. There is a beast, which looks like an ape and has a white head and bare feet. It is named Zhu Yan. When he sees it, there will be a large number of soldiers.