Ever since Ying Zheng left Zhao and came to Qin, he had not left Xianyang for a long time. Ying Zheng felt that this was a very good opportunity to see the most real Qin. After leaving Xianyang
After that, most of what Ying Zheng saw were waterwheels standing by the river and the endless farmland outside the city. Seeing these, Ying Zheng felt full of accomplishment.
The area of cultivated land in Qin was originally larger than that of other countries. After Lu Buwei's agrarian reforms, the increase in cultivated land reached an unprecedented level. After Lu Buwei shifted the focus of the military system to farming, Qin's
In order to obtain titles, the common people began to continuously increase grain production, and the government was open and even led the common people to develop the land in an organized manner.
At the moment, the land development rate is very low. There are a lot of mountains, rivers and woods, and there are even various beasts. Even in the Central Plains like South Korea, beasts like tigers, bears, and elephants can be found. It is enough to show that the land development rate is
How low... Even such beasts have not been deprived of their living space by humans. There is a lot of arable land, but the problem is that there are not many people working on it. At present, the total number of people in the seven countries is only about 25 million.
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Compared with the later Western Han Dynasty, the population during the peak period of the Western Han Dynasty exceeded 60 million. This is the gap.
At present, the population of Qin has probably exceeded the total of other countries. The agricultural technology at this time is still very backward compared to later. The reason for the backwardness is that there are not many household registrations and there is no pressure on cultivated land, so there is no need to find ways to increase cultivated land.
If the grain production is not enough, just cultivate it directly... The only ones who are thinking of ways to increase agricultural output and anticipate the pressure on farmland in the future are farmers.
The Qin State was a farming and war country. The original focus was on fighting, and farming was for war. However, Lu Buwei pulled the carriage and turned the carriage around. War is still inseparable from farming, but farming is no longer just for war.
Among the three wise prime ministers of Qin, Shang Yang made Qin strong, Fan Ju formulated a unified strategy, and Lu Buwei was responsible for the transition. In history, the prime minister responsible for the transition was forced to death prematurely, which resulted in Qin not being able to complete the process.
The transition from separatist vassals to a unified regime.
The Qin State did not think about how to govern the country and how to transition from war to farming. Instead, it continued Fan Ju's path. Since the Six Kingdoms were destroyed, it continued foreign wars, attacking South Vietnam, attacking the Xiongnu, and constantly expanding its territory.
War is used to solve internal problems, and at home, whether it is building Chidao or building the Great Wall, it is all for war, to facilitate mobilization and defense... In the final analysis, when it perished, Qin was still the war machine, without any trace of it.
The change.
Shang Yang originally turned Qin into a war machine in order to allow Qin to rise rapidly and protect himself. Shang Yang formulated the expansion route in order to make the war machine operate. Lu Buwei died before he could shut down the war machine.
, causing this machine to keep running until his people couldn't bear it and revolted. The changes Zhao Kuo brought to the world were not direct, but indirect.
The war today is not over, but Lu Buwei is already ready to shut down the machine.
Ying Zheng saw the cultivated land on both sides of the road and said happily: "This year's grain production will definitely far exceed last year's... The granaries are going to be full again, and it seems that some taxes can be reduced... The people here will definitely not be
I'm starving to death." Ma Fuzi, who was influenced by Zhao Kuo, was happy now not because the cultivated land could feed more troops, but because the people wanted to become rich and the country wanted to become rich.
This in itself is a big change.
However, when the carriage came to Taiyuan County, the situation was a little different... The amount of cultivated land here was rapidly decreasing, and all that could be seen was desolate scenery, including the roads here. Uneasy, Mother Zhao went up.
At this age, Ying Zheng was very worried about her health, so he ordered to slow down his advance. Comparing these cities of Zhao State, which had just experienced war, with the original cities of Qin State, the gap was very obvious.
Ming saw Ying Zheng frowning tightly. Ying Zheng looked at everything he saw on the road. There were even ferocious beasts that dared to come out and hurt people during the day. Some villages in the distance were completely deserted, with half a person
There was no shadow. Faced with such a huge gap, Ying Zheng's joy of conquering the State of Zhao also disappeared. Ying Zheng called Qi, who was accompanying him, and Qi got on the king's carriage and paid homage to the queen. Only then did he take a serious look.
Written by Ying Zheng.
"Do you think the same is true for Sanchuan, Dongjun, Yingchuan and other areas?"
Ying Zheng asked seriously, and Qi said truthfully: "Most of them are like this, but they will get better..." Before he could finish speaking, Ying Zheng interrupted him angrily, and Ying Zheng said: "Everywhere
Every year, I report good news to me, saying how amazing the development in various places is. If I remember correctly, these cities in Taiyuan County were captured four or five years ago, right? It was General Meng Ao who captured them personally.
of..."
"Is such that..."
"Then what do the officials here do?!"
"Call the governor of Taiyuan County to me!" Ying Zheng shouted angrily. Ying Zheng's anger frightened little Fusu, who burst into tears. Ming didn't want to disturb the state affairs, so he took little Fusu with him.
The guy went to the carriage where Yi was. The team stopped here and started to rest. Soon, the Sheriff of Taiyuan County was pulled in front of Ying Zheng. The Sheriff of Taiyuan County was not an outsider, but a general of the clan.
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The gray-haired man stood in front of Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng had no choice but to put away his anger. He was unwilling to insult the general, but he hurriedly said: "This is all my fault. Please punish me." Qi on the side.
He quickly said: "Your Majesty, Taiyuan County was established a few days ago. The general arrived in Taiyuan County less than two days ago... How can this be said to be his fault..."
Most of the cities in Taiyuan County were captured by the Qin State very early. After the Qin State destroyed the Zhao State, they established Taiyuan County here and included the previously captured land into Taiyuan County. Therefore, the newly arrived
The Sheriff really did not do anything wrong. Ying Zheng calmed down, smiled and helped the old general in front of him, and said gently: "How can I punish you? I called you here, but I just have something I want to do.
Entrusted to you."
"When I saw the scene in Taiyuan today, I felt very angry. In these years, Taiyuan has not improved at all... Now that you are in Taiyuan, I trust you very much. I hope you can govern Taiyuan well..."
, Ying Zheng gave a lot of instructions, and Xi naturally had no objections. After inviting Xi to have a not-so-luxurious meal, Ying Zheng set out again. He originally thought that the situation in Taiyuan was bad enough.
But when he came to Handan County, he realized that he seemed to have wrongly blamed the officials in Taiyuan.
Because the situation in Handan County is even worse than that in Taiyuan County. The farmland beside the road is full of weeds. You can hardly see the farmland, nor can you see many people working in the fields. The road is seriously damaged, and even no horse-drawn carriages can pass it.
The road... Ying Zheng became more and more depressed. When he finally came outside the horse uniform, he got off the carriage, accompanied by the soldiers, and looked at the familiar land around him.
He remembers every place here. Although many years have passed, these memories have always been hidden in his heart. However, the horse uniform at the moment is different from the horse uniform in his mind. He still remembers those villagers who were there.
Busy in the farmland, his father always takes him to help... But there is no trace of farmland here... The empty school room next to the horse uniform reminded Ying Zheng of his father's former disciples
them.
Not far away, Yi helped Zhao's mother and got out of the carriage.
Mother Zhao's eyes widened. She could no longer see anything, but at this moment, she seemed to see it again. She said excitedly: "It's a horse suit... This is a horse suit." Yi was also a little excited, she
Seeing the farmland where she had led the cow to help Zhao Kuo, she looked around, but felt a little anxious. Shan naturally followed Zhao Kuo's side, looking around curiously.
Zhao Kang looked around comfortably. He walked to Ying Zheng and said, "This is the horse uniform? Why is it so desolate? Did you grow up here?", probably hearing the disdain in Zhao Kang's tone.
, Ying Zheng turned his head, looked at him fiercely, and said: "Shut up!", Zhao Kang did not continue to speak, while Ying Zheng waited for Zhao's mother and others to come to him, Ming held the little guy in her arms,
Looking around, I praised myself against my will, the scenery here is beautiful.
In fact, the scenery here is really beautiful, but that was in the past, and today's horse uniforms have changed too much.
This group of people walked towards the horse suit, and soon Zhao Qusheng stopped them. Probably because of Zhao Kuo, the Qin State did not send officials to take over, but let Zhao Qusheng take charge here. Zhao Qusheng
When Shi saw these people and horses in the distance, he knew in his heart that it was a distinguished guest, but he did not panic because Ma Fujun was back. When Ma Fujun was still there, there were a lot of distinguished guests coming to visit.
He looked proudly at the upright young man in front of him and asked, "Are you here to visit Mr. Ma Fu?"
Ying Zheng chuckled lightly and said: "I am Zheng..." Ying Zheng stepped aside, revealing Zhao's mother and Yi. Zhao Qusheng looked at them, and his eyes widened.
eyes, suddenly, he shouted, "Ma Fuzi is coming! Ma Fu Zizheng is coming!!" Hearing Zhao Ren shouting, Ying Zheng's heart trembled, and at that moment, Ma Fuzi inside
The people rushed out again.
Yi supported Zhao's mother and came to meet these people. Some of them, the elderly, cried excitedly after seeing Zhao's mother.
Ying Zheng was surrounded by them. The villagers looked at the huge change in Ma Fuzi and couldn't help coming to greet him. Ying Zheng also hugged Fu Su and introduced to them that this was his son. Suddenly,
Fusu got the title of Xiaoma Fuzi... Zhao Kang looked at all this and was a little stunned. He saw those Zhao people gathered around his family, their faces full of excitement and excitement, and saw them wiping
Tears, as if welcoming one's own relatives.
He saw his brother happily chatting with them and even hugging a few farmers.
Listening to those Zhao people shouting "Ma Fuzi" and welcoming Ying Zheng and others into the countryside, Zhao Kang suddenly felt a little sour in his heart. He looked at this scene blankly. Suddenly, several Zhao people appeared in front of him.
In front of them, they said with a smile: "Ma Fuzi? Please come in with us. We have some millet and prepared meat." Zhao Kang grinned and said in the unskilled Zhao language: "Okay!"
The old mother Zhao returned to her courtyard again. She cried, touched the door, touched the wall, and murmured Zhao She's name. Yi supported her and took her throughout the courtyard, and Ying
Zheng Ze went to the banquet under the leadership of the villagers. The soldiers were stationed in the horse uniforms to ensure the safety of Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng felt very happy. He sat on top and watched the soldiers singing and dancing.
The villagers in the village were eating extremely simple food, but they were so happy in their hearts.
The same is true for Zhao Kuo. He learned singing from those Zhao people and danced himself. He quickly became familiar with these villagers. Everyone also liked him very much. They all said that he looked like the young Zhao Kuo.
They were exactly the same. Ying Zheng met several of his original playmates. They were still working in the fields. Some of them participated in the war and never came back. Ying Zheng chatted with them and asked about their living conditions.
They didn't live very well.
Ying Zheng listened attentively to their stories about his experiences over the years, and frequently drank with the villagers. Ma Fu celebrated again. When Ying Zheng left Ma Fu, he was just a little guy. Who would have thought that he is now
They all have children, and Fusu enjoys the treatment of Ma Fuzi in the past, the darling of Ma Fu Township. As for Shan, naturally the same is true. When they learned that Ma Fujun also had a daughter, the villagers treated her very well.
Also very friendly.
Zhao Kang couldn't help laughing when he heard the villagers talking about the naughty things Ying Zheng had done.
You also said that I was naughty. You were not a good person when you were a child!
Ying Zheng has not experienced such happy times and experienced such warmth for many years, as if the fallen leaves have found their roots. However, the situation here and the suffering of the people have also been remembered by Ying Zheng.
The gap between his childhood memories and today made him understand the sufferings of the people. To govern a country, you can't just sit on the top and issue a few orders at will. You still need to know the local situation.
Most people in Ma Fu don't know that Ma Fuzi is the king of Qin.
At this moment, Ying Zheng is more like Ma Fuzi than King Qin.
After staying here for a day, Yi got up and rushed to Handan. Ying Zheng asked Zhao Kang and Shan to accompany her and asked them to bring back the other eldest mother.
ps: After finishing the third chapter, I feel like I’m falling apart. I’m really tired. I won’t talk anymore and I’m going to eat.