Zhao Kuo looked at Lu Buwei in front of him in surprise, and his eyes widened as he looked at the mountains of manuscripts around him.
"You wrote these?"
Lu Buwei shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I used to be just a businessman. What kind of talent do I have to write books and educate people?" Lu Buwei said seriously: "Qi State has Lord Mengchang, Wei State has Lord Xinling, and Zhao State has Lord Pingyuan. , Chu State has Chun Shenjun, these four people are all good at making friends and attracting talents from all over the world to join them... Therefore, each of them has established his own merit..."
"Since Han Fei entered the Qin Dynasty, the Qin State has not allowed to keep retainers, let alone make friends with warrior lobbyists... I originally wanted to imitate these four people to attract the world's talents to my side, but the law did not allow me to To do that... So I sent people to various parts of the Qin State and asked capable people in various places to write articles and give them to me..." Lu Buwei smiled bitterly, looked at the bamboo slips and papers piled up in the room, and then said with a smile: " This is what they sent over."
"Everything has been written about, from ancient times to the present, above and below, everything in the world, the rise and fall of chaos, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, the three religions and nine streams, all of them have been discussed. Many articles have duplicates... I can't compile it into a book by myself, so I thought I need your help..." Lu Buwei said, but Zhao Kuo had a headache. He looked at the bamboo slips around him. When Lu Buwei asked the warriors to bring these articles in, he was also shocked.
"There are so many things... I'm afraid I won't be able to sort them out by myself..."
"These are just some of them... I will send someone to help you." Lu Buwei said seriously: "Using the power of the whole country to compile, summarizing the theories of hundreds of schools of thought, covering heaven and earth, all things, ancient and modern times... Is this... Isn't it a good thing? When this book is completed, it will definitely benefit future generations." Zhao Kuo nodded. What Lu Buwei said is true. If it is really written by scholars from all over the country, it will summarize all the world's knowledge. The truth...then this will really be a wonderful book through the ages.
Moreover, Zhao Kuo knew that Lu Buwei had indeed completed this book in history. With the help of his disciples, he completed "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals". This book has a very high status in ancient Chinese history. He has preserved many The theory of the demise of the school gave future generations a basis for reference, and became an important document for later generations to study the pre-Qin Dynasty. Of course, in the feudal era, many scholars also studied Lu's Spring and Autumn Period to put forward their own opinions. Different people, You can often see different things.
Zhao Kuo did not refuse. This is a good thing. The state organized the compilation of anthologies. Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals set a precedent, which was of great contribution to China. Although Lu Buwei did not write it himself, he mobilized everyone From this point of view, his contribution to the world cannot be underestimated. Zhao Kuo agreed to participate in the compilation and even gave several of his articles to Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei was ecstatic.
With Zhao Kuo, a great scholar, here to help, things will definitely be more successful.
During this period, another major event happened. The Zhengguo Canal, which was built during the reign of King Zhaoxiang, was finally completed after a full ten years. Because of Zhao Kuo's influence, the water conservancy master from South Korea came to Qin Dynasty in advance. country, and the completion time of Zheng Guo Canal was four years earlier than in history. The Zheng Guo Canal project started from the mouth of the valley at the west foot of Zhongshan Mountain in the west. Zheng Guo built a stone weir dam in the valley to raise the water level and intercept Jingshui from entering the canal.
Taking advantage of the slightly higher terrain in the northwest and slightly lower southeast, the main line of the canal stretches from west to east along the southern foot of Beishan Mountain, flowing through present-day Jingyang, Sanyuan, Fuping, Pucheng and other counties, and finally flows into the Luo River south of Jincheng Village in Pucheng County.
The total length of the main canal is nearly 300 miles. Along the way, rivers along the mountains are cut off, and Yeshui, clear water, turbid water, Shichuan water, etc. are collected into the canal to increase the amount of water. In the northern part of the Guanzhong Plain, Jing, Luo, and Wei form a dense river.
The spider web irrigation system irrigates the Guanzhong Plain, which is suffering from drought and lack of rain.
With the strength of the Qin State, it took ten years to complete the construction, which is enough to show the hugeness of the project.
After the construction was completed, King Qin happily promoted Zheng Guo to several levels of title. The biggest impact he had on Zheng Guo's project was not because of the hugeness of the project or the huge benefits it could bring, but because of his
It brought a kind of precedent, just like Lu Buwei's compilation of Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals brought a precedent to the world for the state to organize everyone to compile anthologies, Zheng Guo's project also pioneered the diversion of Jing River for irrigation.
After the construction of the Zhengguo Canal, King Qin was impatient to continue the construction, but Lu Buwei dissuaded him. Lu Buwei said: The Qin State mobilized a lot of people to build water conservancy projects and consumed a lot of materials. It is better to give the people some rest.
If the water conservancy project is built for a period of time and the people are tired, the national strength of Qin will definitely be affected.
King Qin certainly agreed with Lu Buwei's statement.
Cheng Yu was walking on the road in South Korea. He looked at the surrounding situation carefully. Spring planting had begun in South Korea. Busy people could be seen everywhere. The Qin State paid more attention to farming than the original South Korea. South Korea
People who are not engaged in agriculture are forced to participate in farming. The rangers who usually show off their power do not dare to cause trouble now. Their swords cannot stop Qin's crossbows.
After several months of propaganda, the original Korean people also knew about the system of the Qin State, including government rewards for farming and other things. The Koreans were very curious about this. It was the first time they heard that on their own farmland
They worked hard and received rewards from the government. Of course, the laws of the Qin State also inspired them. There were so many laws in the Qin State, but fortunately there was a pavilion chief who could ask questions at any time.
The State of Qin exempted these areas from taxes this year. After learning this news, the people here's natural resistance to the State of Qin also changed. Isn't it called a tax? This is huge.
That's a good thing. When Cheng Xi saw the people in the farmland smiling and chatting, his face no longer had much fear, but instead showed a kind of expectation for the future. The Korean people had really suffered too much.
The people of this era did not want much. They just wanted a land that they could farm. They could farm here with peace of mind. They would pay taxes and participate in corvee labor, as long as they could not starve.
It would be nice to die and not freeze to death. Unfortunately, contrary to expectations, even such a request cannot always be realized... Due to the limitation of national power, South Korea has no way to drive the people to produce.
But the Qin State is different. The Qin State has sufficient seeds, cattle, and agricultural tools, and under the influence of Zhao Kuo, it has changed the system of conquered areas. It no longer enslaves the people here, but enslaves the people here.
They also became Qin people... and the rewards needed by the soldiers were divided among them from the local nobles. Ordinary people were no longer given to those with high titles as retainers.
Sure enough, such a change brought about great changes. When the people whose country was destroyed got a better life than before, when they could support themselves, and Qin started to relieve them, Korea was left behind.
After... The common people of this era do not have a strong sense of the country. If they can have a full stomach, who will think about it? Looking at this busy scene, Cheng Yu seemed to understand why his father was so persistent.
Carry out the strategy of one king in the world.
He paid so much, probably just to see such a scene.
When he came to Zheng County and met with the local officials, he soon found his destination. Zhang Liang's mansion. Originally, the Qin State would not take action against the local nobles after conquering other areas. Because of these
Educated nobles can help the Qin State to better govern the local area. They can cooperate with each other. But it is different now. The lands of these nobles are used as rewards for the soldiers. Therefore, the original nobles lived
Not very good.
Several rebellions also broke out, but the people were unwilling to follow them in rebellion. They just led hundreds of retainers to rebel. This was to use an egg against a stone and it was of no use.
Zhang Ping's family is a typical example of a down-and-out noble. Their farmland was taken away and their retainers were released... Zhang Ping's wife had to take care of her children and support a family. This was not an easy task. In fact,
Zhang Ping has two sons. However, his younger son was frail and sick, so he was sent to his wife's family very early. Zhang Ping's father-in-law is a famous doctor, and he can take care of his grandson's health.
Now, with Zhang Ping away, Zhang Liang's mother felt that she could not support her two sons, so she did not take her younger son back.
That day, after Zhao Tiandian came to visit them, Zhang's mother realized that something was wrong. She was educated and not stupid. Tian Dian's entourage was very generous and did not look like Tian Dian.
After leaving, the surrounding counties began to provide relief to orphans and widows, encouraged them to remarry, and pardoned those who became stepfathers. Not long after I complained to Tian Dian, such great changes occurred in various places.
This made Zhang's mother even more suspicious of Tian Dian's identity.
When Chang'an Jun came here, Zhang Liang was studying. Zhang's mother looked at the half-grown child in front of her, but she was not as wary as she was towards Zhao Kuo. She smiled and asked: "What's the matter with you, child?"
"Chang'an Jun was thin and looked not much older than Zhang Liang. Chang'an Jun then bowed to her and asked: "Is this the residence of Prime Minister Zhang?"
Mother Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"I am here to deliver books to Zhang Liang on my father's order..." Zhang's mother asked in surprise: "Are you Zhao Tiandian's son?" Chang'an Jun nodded hurriedly and said: "My name is Zhao Changan
, it is his son..."
Zhang Liang, who was studying in the house, couldn't help but come out when he heard the noise outside. He looked curiously at Lord Chang'an in front of him. Lord Chang'an was also looking at him. He didn't know why his father could be like this.
He paid great attention to a half-year-old child. He really couldn't see anything special about this child. However, Zhang Liang's eyes remained on the books held by the warriors behind Lord Chang'an.
Mother Zhang thought for a moment and then said with a smile: "Actually, there is no need to send it... we have enough books at home."
Lord Chang'an shook his head and looked at the warriors behind him. The warriors carried the books, bamboo slips and the like into the courtyard. Lord Chang'an then let the warriors leave. Mother Zhang accepted the benefits of others.
, naturally wanted to entertain the guest Chang'an Jun. Zhang Liang opened a few pages of the books that were sent, and then exclaimed: "These are all manuscripts of Ma Fushu! They are all things I have never seen before.
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Zhang's mother said: "Please thank Zhao Tiandian for my kindness. We will never forget his care for my family."
Chang'an Jun hurriedly declined. Then he looked at Zhang Liang and said with a smile: "Father asked me to come this time, and he still wants me to teach the things in these books to this child..." Zhang's mother was not sure about Zhao Tiandian's
She had no real identity, so she didn't want to accept such a good offer, so she declined: "I don't dare to bother you like this. Although Liang is young, he is very sensible. He can study by himself, so I don't need to bother you anymore."
Cheng Xi said helplessly: "Please don't refuse. This is what my father told me... I..." Zhang's mother looked at Cheng Xi in front of her, hesitated for a long time, and then agreed to him,
Now that Zhang Ping is not here, she can't offend others for no reason... Chang'an Jun stayed in Zheng County and came to Zhang Liang every day to teach him the manuscripts his father gave to him. Zhao Kuo taught him a lot of things
The manuscript was sent over.
When teaching Zhang Liang, Chang'an Jun seemed to see Zhao Kuo looking at him and talking about the contents in the book. He could give different understandings of many things. And the child in front of him was indeed
Incomparable intelligence, a lot of content, can be explained in one point, without Changanjun saying anything. In the process of teaching and educating people, Changanjun's uneasiness and sense of gap for many years seem to be weakening.
This was his first time teaching. When he repeatedly explained the contents of the book to Zhang Liang, those things were all remembered in his heart. Teaching is a process of educating others, and it is also a process of educating oneself.
"Ma Fujun said: In terms of using troops, I am not as good as Bai Qi; in terms of strategy, I am not as good as Fan Ju; in terms of running the country, I am not as good as Lu Buwei; in terms of studying, I am not as good as Xunzi; in terms of achievements, I am not as good as Zheng Guo... Disciple asked: But the people of the world
Why do I respect you more than these people? Ma Fujun said: This is because I regard all the people in the world as my own family members. Family members respect each other. Is this surprising?"
Lord Chang'an said and explained, "This person named Bai Qi is Lord Wu'an of the Qin State. He led the army..." Lord Chang'an introduced all the people who appeared in the article.
Zhang Liang nodded seriously and recorded all this.
"This article by Ma Fushu talks about the importance of benevolence and righteousness. Because Ma Fujun loves the people of the world, the people of the world also love him..."
Zhang Liang nodded and kept recording.
Chang'an Jun himself seemed to be immersed in the book, thinking about these principles, and even extending it to more things of his own.
ps: Some readers said that Fan Yuqi in my book does not look like a righteous man... Well, he persuaded Lord Chang'an to rebel. The reason he gave was that King Qin wanted to kill Lord Chang'an, and King Qin was Lu Buwei's son, not of royal blood.
After deceiving the Lord of Chang'an into rebelling and the rebellion failed, this righteous man continued to stay in the Qin State as a general, as if nothing had happened. Later, after the defeat, he was afraid of being punished and fled to the Yan State.
I never think of such a person as a righteous man. If he had rebelled with Lord Chang'an, I would have given him some respect, but unfortunately, he did not.
