He has far more courage than ordinary people and a long-term vision. This allowed him to successfully transform from a merchant to the prime minister of the Qin State. In the Qin State, after Shang Yang began to implement a system that emphasized agriculture and suppressed business, the status of merchants changed.
Things are getting worse day by day. In wars, merchants, sons-in-law, and stepfathers are always given priority to participate in the war. It can be seen that the status of merchants is the same as that of "lowly" people such as sons-in-law and son-in-law.
However, fortunately, the people of Qin don't attach too much importance to family background. If you have military merit, it doesn't matter even if you are a son-in-law... But for the airborne ministers, things are inevitably a little different. People like Fan Ju and even Shang Yang suddenly airborne.
For people with high-level titles, they will inevitably encounter hostility from ministers. Of course, after each of them has done a great job, the ministers will not say anything more.
The Qin State does not allow ministers to attack each other. The Qin State prohibits all private fights, from people to temples. If two young people fight on the road, it is a serious crime and must be taken out and sentenced. However, the ministers of the DPRK
If they attack each other, the outcome will not be much better than this. Lu Buwei needs to further consolidate his position, but he is not prepared to intervene in the issue of Qin's future successor.
He brought Zhao Ji from the State of Zhao just to stabilize his position through Zhao Ji. Although Zhao Ji was not smart, the King of Qin still loved her very much, not to mention that she was given to the King of Qin by him.
Individuals are absolute allies. If one loses, both will suffer, and if one suffers, both will be prosperous.
Lu Buwei is much older than King Qin, and he dare not say that he can live until the day when his future successors come on stage. Instead of wasting time on them, it is better to focus on the government affairs arranged by King Qin, and get more information from King Qin.
Big love, this is what you should do.
Although Lu Buwei was a merchant, his own strategy was not bad. During the reign of King Zhaoxiang and King An Guo... oh, it should be King Xiaowen of Qin, Lu Buwei was particularly responsible and did not dare to take the initiative to do something.
They just carefully completed the things they arranged, not daring to go overboard, and not daring to make too many suggestions of their own. But now, Lu Buwei can finally change Qin according to his own ideas.
But Lu Buwei knew that he could not act too hastily. Although he had the support of King Qin, he still needed more allies.
On this day, Prime Minister Lu Buwei finally came to see Wu Chengjun Zhao Kuo with gifts.
Zhao Kuo stayed at home during this time because his wife Yi was about to give birth to another child for him. Zhao Kuo did not dare to leave at this time, so he stayed in the mansion all day to accompany his family. Zhao Zheng spent these days
Here, not in Xianyang, Zhao Kuo entrusted him to Zhan, who set up experimental fields in various places. Zhao Kuo hoped that he could take the government to see the national conditions of Qin and let him truly understand his country. Zhao Kuo felt that this was important for him.
It will be helpful for him to govern Qin in the future.
And Zhan pays special attention to the farmers at the bottom, which will definitely give Zhao Zheng a different inspiration.
Therefore, when Lu Buwei came to Zhao Kuo's courtyard, there were only two children in the courtyard, fighting with each other with wooden swords.
Zhao Kuo seemed a little surprised by Lu Buwei's sudden arrival, and hurriedly walked out of the inner room. Lu Buwei smiled, followed by several warriors, all holding gifts in their hands. Lu Buwei leaned over and bowed to Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Kuo
After returning the gift, he took him to sit down under the "artificial shade" he built. Lu Buwei looked at this simple "pavilion" and couldn't help laughing. He said: "How could Lord Wu Cheng of Qin sit in such a simple pavilion?"
Where is it in the pavilion?"
"I know! Although the pavilion is simple, it will become extraordinary because of the people sitting in it." Lu Buwei hurriedly said without waiting for Zhao Kuo to explain. This sentence was exactly what Zhao Kuo said back then.
The two of them were sitting here. Zhao Kuo looked at Lu Buwei in front of him and said nothing. To be honest, he didn't really like Lu Buwei in front of him. It was probably the same as what Ge said. Every time he saw Lu Buwei, he would think of Handan.
The profiteers in the city.
To give a simple example, if Lord Xinling comes to see you with a gift, you will definitely be very happy and entertain him warmly. But if Lu Buwei comes to see you with a gift, you will think: Does he have ulterior motives? Why did he come?
Visiting me? What benefit does he want from me?
When you think about it like this, friendship no longer exists.
Lu Buwei sat down and asked about the situation of Zhao Kuo's family. After the normal greetings, Lu Buwei said to Zhao Kuo seriously: "I don't know why, Wu Chengjun doesn't seem to like me very much? Is it because the King of Qin was in Handan
Those things you did? As a minister of King Qin, I have to find a way to make a strategy that is most beneficial to him. This is my mission as a minister, so please don't worry about it."
Zhao Kuo shook his head and said, "I won't care."
Lu Buwei nodded, his face became serious, and he said seriously: "I want to ask you to help me."
Zhao Kuo smiled and then said: "You are the prime minister of Qin, and you are favored by the King of Qin. Among the ministers of Qin, no one is more noble than you. No one in the court who is close to the King of Qin is as favored as you."
Darling, what can I do for you?!"
"You are right. Although I am the prime minister of Qin, my ability to govern the country is not as good as others. Although I am favored by the king, my contribution to the king is not as good as others. I heard that there is no
A virtuous gentleman is not worthy of a high position. If his virtue is not worthy of the salary and trust he receives, he is no different from a villain!"
"So I want to ask you to help me."
Zhao Kuo looked at Lu Buwei in front of him. Is he looking for him to be a political ally? Zhao Kuo thought for a moment and then said: "I have no intention of becoming an official...I don't aspire to get high-ranking officials and rich salaries, and I don't chase kings either."
I'm afraid I can't help you."
Lu Buwei sighed, and then asked: "Do you think I want to use you to stabilize my position? Do you think I want to use you to deal with my enemies?"
Zhao Kuo nodded and said, "I do think so."
Lu Buwei nodded and said: "If you think so, it is actually correct. I do have such thoughts. I want to use you to consolidate my position as prime minister, and I want you to come forward to help me deal with me.
enemy."
Zhao Kuo was really surprised now. Would he admit it now?
Lu Buwei frowned and said seriously: "Since you still regard me as a merchant, let's make a deal."
"Sorry, I don't know how to do business."
"No, this transaction is not complicated."
Lu Buwei stood up slowly. He looked a little solemn and said: "This is a deal that is beneficial to you... I took a fancy to King Qin before he became king. I thought he could become King of Qin."
position, so I tried my best to assist him and sacrificed everything I had... But do you know what made me make up my mind?"
"Is it the position of prime minister?"
"wrong."
Lu Buwei shook his head and said seriously: "Nowadays, the people are working hard in the fields, but they don't have enough to eat or wear. If I can support the king, my virtues can be passed down to future generations, and I can benefit the world."
Common people! This is why I made up my mind to do this!" Zhao Kuo looked at him and just said lightly: "You are really a benevolent and righteous person."
Zhao Kuo did not believe Lu Buwei's remarks.
Lu Buwei saw this, but he was not angry. He laughed, sat in front of Zhao Kuo again, and said, "I want to implement three policies in Qin."
"Please tell me."
"The first thing I want to do is to establish the army of benevolence and righteousness in Qin! Since Shang Yang established the military merit system, the soldiers of Qin have a murderous nature. They only want to kill their enemies to gain titles, which makes the whole world afraid.
After Yinghou proposed to reduce the resistance of various countries through killing, wherever Qin arrived, the young and strong were ruthlessly slaughtered, and their families were forced to separate. All countries in the world united to oppose such atrocities!"
"Jun Wu An killed nearly a million people during his decades of war!"
Lu Buwei looked at Zhao Kuo and said seriously: "When the army of benevolence and righteousness enters the border of the enemy country, the people of the enemy country will know that the protector has arrived, and the people will know that they will not die. When the army of righteousness arrives at the capital and the suburbs of ordinary cities,
Do not harm the grain, dig graves, cut down trees, burn property or food, burn down houses, or plunder livestock. All captured people from the enemy country are sent back to show their love and hatred, and their integrity is with the people.
With the same desire, we can win over the people of the enemy country."
"Like this, if there are still people who are stubborn, jealous, insist on mistakes, and refuse to submit, then it is okay to use force against them."
"Before using the army, issue a proclamation. The proclamation says: The army is here to save the lives of the people. The emperor is ignorant, debauched, arrogant, confused and lazy, greedy and violent, harming the people, arrogant and cruel, self-righteous, abandoned
The legal system of the sage kings slandered the previous kings, rejected and slandered the laws of the previous generations, did not obey the will of heaven, did not care for the people below, continued to expropriate, made excessive demands, punished and killed innocent people, and rewarded inappropriately."
"People like this are the targets of heaven's punishment and the common enemy of people. They are not worthy of being kings at all."
"Now the army is here to kill those who are not worthy of being kings, to get rid of the enemies of the people, and to comply with the will of heaven. Anyone among the soldiers and civilians who disobeys the will of heaven and rescues the enemies of the people will be put to death. His whole family will not be killed."
Forgiveness. If someone is able to lead a whole family to submit, he will be rewarded with a salary as a salary. If he leads a village to submit, he will be rewarded with a salary. If he leads a whole village to submit, he will be rewarded with a salary as a salary. If he leads a whole town to submit, he will be rewarded with a salary. If he leads a city to submit, he will be rewarded with a salary.
Give him a town as a stipend. Whoever leads the people in the capital to surrender will be rewarded with a stipend from the capital."
“So when you conquer an enemy country, you don’t offend the people... You also recommend talented people from the enemy country... Find their orphans and widows, help them, meet their elders, respect them... Distribute the food in the warehouse
, to appease them..."
"If there was a person who could resurrect a dead person, people in the world would rush to serve him. And the teacher of benevolence and righteousness had saved too many people, and who wouldn't like them? Therefore, as soon as the teacher of benevolence and righteousness arrives, neighboring countries will
The people of the conquered countries turned to it like flowing water, and the people of the conquered countries looked forward to it like their parents. The farther the righteous army went, the more people it gained, and the people quickly surrendered without losing any blood."
Zhao Kuo finally became interested. He nodded and said seriously: "You are right. What are you going to do?"
"I want to ban the massacre of the city, further reduce the rewards for beheading, increase the rewards for prisoners, gradually transform into a system of rewards according to the land captured by the army, and explicitly order the army not to kill prisoners or massacre
The people in the enemy's territory do not harm the grain, dig graves, cut down trees, burn property and food, burn down houses, and plunder livestock..."
"As I said, before the war, a proclamation must be distributed to tell everyone that the war Qin is going to carry out is benevolent and just!"
"I will also arrange for officials to promptly appease the people in the city after the city is captured..."
Zhao Kuo's eyes widened. Is this still the merchant he thought?
Zhao Kuo stood up and said to Lu Buwei: "If you can really implement such a system, you can save the lives of millions of people... This will also be beneficial to Qin. Now Qin is one of the most powerful countries in the world.
The most powerful, if you still maintain the original killing system, it will be of no benefit to Qin. Compared with empty talkers like me, you are the real wise man!"
Lu Buwei was very happy to be recognized by Zhao Kuo. He was not only happy that his policies had gained supporters, but he was even more happy that he had been recognized. Since he became prime minister, because of his merchant background, he often felt
I could see the disdain and contempt hidden in the hearts of the ministers... But now, Wu Chengjun, the most famous person in the world, said something that was not as virtuous as himself, so Lu Buwei was naturally very excited.
Lu Buwei said hurriedly: "The reason why I can set such a detailed policy is also inspired by the "Ma Fu Shu". Please don't say that."
By the time Lu Buwei sat in front of Zhao Kuo again, Zhao Kuo no longer treated him as a profiteer.
"What is your second policy?"
"Extend virtues widely, be kind to relatives and relatives, and show kindness to the people...I heard: Anyone who is a ruler for the people of the world should consider supporting the virtuous, eliminating tyranny, rewarding the righteous, and punishing the unjust. Such as studying Mohism
If there are many people who are opposed to attack, they will inevitably choose to save and defend; if they choose to save and defend, then the policy of supporting virtue, eliminating tyranny, rewarding justice, and punishing injustice just mentioned cannot be implemented, and the world will suffer.
The interests of the people as rulers all depend on whether they understand this truth clearly."
"A sage monarch does not force people to convert, but tries his best to create conditions for people to convert. Those who are forced to laugh will not be happy, and those who are forced to cry will not be sad. Forced orders can only achieve false fame, but not great achievements."
Lu Buwei talked about his idea of transforming Qin. The more he talked about it, the more excited he became and danced with joy.
As Zhao Kuo sat in front of him, Lu Buwei's words completely overturned all his views on Lu Buwei.
Lu Buwei is not just a successful businessman.
ps: righteous soldiers, benevolent government... are all Lu Buwei's thoughts on governing the country. He also did this in history. This is not the old wolf's nonsense.
