Just when Ying Zheng was feeling proud that he had solved the food problem and the situation was great, Zhao Gao came in and reported:
"Your Majesty, Young Master Fusu asks for an audience."
Ying Zheng replied without thinking:
"See."
Fusu was the eldest son of Ying Zheng. He was already fourteen years old at this time. Under Ying Zheng's training, he had become quite mature. Plus he was well-nourished, so he looked like he was sixteen or seventeen years old.
At this time, Chun Yuyue was taking him out of the palace for training, so he naturally had to come here to say hello when passing through Handan.
When Fusu entered the palace, he first greeted Ying Zheng, and then said:
"Father, I heard that there is a shortage of labor in Chu and there may be a famine in the future."
"I believe that the root cause...is that countries have been fighting for years, resulting in a shortage of labor and people's inclination to produce."
"For the current plan, the best policy is to postpone the war and ensure people's livelihood."
Ying Zheng felt a little unhappy when he heard this. He didn't answer and asked:
"Is this what Taifu taught you?"
Fusu said:
"This is my understanding. If there is something wrong... I am willing to listen to my father's teachings."
Ying Zheng just said "hum".
He actually felt a little regretful.
The reason why Ying Zheng originally asked Chunyu Yue to be Fusu's teacher was mainly because he believed that "the world should be conquered by Legalism and the country should be governed by Confucianism."
There is some truth in thinking this way.
Because when conquering the world, the law must be taught everywhere, and the law must be used to regulate the army and the people. Only in this way can the power of the people, the army and even the nobles be gathered together to become a war machine...
Objectively speaking, the ruling class of the Qin Dynasty used Legalism to govern the country more for the purpose of centralizing power.
For example, what is detrimental to the ruling class can be eliminated by enacting laws, and what is beneficial to the ruling class can be promoted. Even aristocratic forces can limit their power through laws.
As a result, the whole country was united, and every member of every class became part of the war machine.
If, like the Chu State, there are contradictions and conflicts of interest among various strata and even strata, then no matter how many troops there are and how vast the land is, it will become a piece of scattered sand.
Therefore, legalism must be used to conquer the world, because the law will be like a rope that strings together all forces and all classes.
But if the world has been conquered, do we still need to maintain this war machine as it is now?
At that time, we should stop fighting and live with the people.
However, it shouldn't be at this time, at least not at this time of conquering the world.
Fusu wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Ying Zheng:
"enough!"
"The labor problem has been solved, and there will be no famine. Maybe you should go and see!"
"Conquering the world or ruling the world will never be achieved by just talking."
Ying Zheng said this and walked away without saying anything, leaving Fusu alone in the hall in a daze.
Fusu didn't know where he was wrong. He looked at Zhao Gao doubtfully, but Zhao Gao just handed over and said nothing.
If Ying Zheng didn't say anything, how could Zhao Gao dare to cause trouble?
However, this doubt did not last long, as a guard hurriedly entered the palace and said to Fusu:
"Sir, the king orders you to go to Shouchun immediately and serve as the supervisor of the Shenwu Army."
Young Master Fusu felt doubts in his heart again:
"Supervisory Army?"
Prince Fusu has always studied the art of governing the country and has little to do with the army, so he doesn't know much about marching and combat.
Why would his father suddenly send him to Shouchun to serve as military supervisor at this time?
However, since it was his father's order and it was "immediate", Fusu did not dare to disobey him, so he packed his bags and set off.
Chunyu Yue finally knew the reason before Fusu Lin boarded the ship.
"Master." Chunyu Yue hurried over and said to Fusu: "It was rumored that Shen Bing used waterwheels to pound rice, so he pounded the rice in exchange for people to work in the fields, so..."
Fusu couldn't help but frowned and said:
"How can such a good thing happen?"
"Can a waterwheel grind rice? This is probably a rumor."
"Master, don't worry about this. I'll just come and take a look."
So Fusu rushed to Shouchun along the waterway.
But it was Xu Ying who arrived first.
As soon as he saw Shen Bing, he held his hand to Shen Bing from a distance like an old acquaintance and said:
"Is the fifth doctor okay?"
"We have only been apart for a few months. It is said that the fifth doctor has created something new. I hope Yingte will come and have an eye-opener."
How could Shen Bing refuse? He immediately took Xu Ying to see the water tanker pounding rice.
Xu Ying was also quite confused about the waterwheel pounding rice on the road, because it was too magical... Many things seem commonplace in modern times, but in ancient times they were often unbelievable.
Just like in the past, waterwheels could divert water by themselves. If the actual thing was not made, no one would believe it.
But Xu Ying still believed it, because Shen Bing had already made waterwheels, overturning wheels and other things.
As soon as Xu Ying saw the waterwheel pounding rice, he immediately understood its principle.
This is often the case with inventions and creations. When you don't expect it, you can't even think about it even if you think about it. It's not until you actually see the real thing that you find that it is actually very simple.
Xu Ying nodded frequently while looking at the waterwheel, and praised Shen Bing:
"Five great doctors and great talents, this water wheel grinding rice is really simple."
"It's a pity that even if we have a waterwheel, we can also pound rice, but we don't know how to connect the waterwheel and rice pounding like five doctors."
Of course Shen Bing needs to be more humble.
Xu Ying asked again:
"Can we record the production method in detail and spread it to various places?"
Shen Bing replied:
"This is natural, otherwise what is the use of making this thing?"
Xu Ying asked dubiously:
"No charge?"
Shen Bing joked:
"If others have to charge fees, how can I dare to charge my husband if he wants to recruit me?"
Xu Ying couldn't help laughing.
At this time Yang Duan and Pidianpidian ran over and said:
"Vice general, Master Fusu is coming."
Shen Bing couldn't help but wonder:
"Master Fusu? What is he doing here?"
Yang Duanhe said nothing, but handed a letter to Shen Bing.
This letter was sent by Ying Zheng, and it read:
"Young Master Fusu will be the supervisor of the Liang Army!"
Shen Bing's head couldn't help but become confused.
What's going on?
Young Master Fusu is the legal heir of the Qin Dynasty. Why should he serve as the supervisor?
It is said that the position of "supervisor of the army" was usually held by eunuchs after the Tang Dynasty.
Because the position of supervising the army is usually worried about military generals supporting the army and causing chaos, that's why "supervising the army" is required.
There is no possibility for a eunuch to become the emperor, so it is impossible for a eunuch to rebel and seize the throne. Therefore, when a eunuch serves as a military supervisor, people can rest assured.
Of course, the young master Fusu can rest assured that he is appointed as the supervisor of the army, so it can be said to be an exception.
However... is this because he is worried that Shen Bing will rebel with his troops?
If you want to be the supervisor of the army, you have to go to Yang Duanhe. How can you get the post of Daliang Army?
How many people are there in the Daliang Army?
Is there any possibility of rebellion?
Do we still need supervision for such a small number of soldiers?
However, if you think about Shen Bing, you will understand that Ying Zheng's purpose may not be surveillance, but to give Fusu experience.