The Xiongnu temporarily gave up their attack on the Qilian Mountains and turned to plunder the Great Wall area in the north.
Although there is the Great Wall from Yunzhong to Liaodong, there are also many Qin people and returned Hu people and Huns living outside the Great Wall. They are more familiar with the Yunzhong area than the mysterious Qin army in the Qilian Mountains who don't even know what their shadows look like.
In April of the third year of Qin II.
After the flags and the Four Classics songs were implemented throughout the Qin Dynasty, I began to think about how to continue to win people's hearts.
Xianyang Hall, court meeting.
"Baichong, to what extent has Epang Palace been built before?"
Everyone looked at each other, a little strange for a moment.
It was I who ordered the suspension of the construction of Afang Palace and Lishan Mausoleum, against all opinions. It's been three years now, why are you bringing this up again?
"Back to Your Majesty. Before the suspension of repairs, only the main hall and three or four side halls of Epang Palace were being rammed. The construction of other palaces, pavilions, etc. had not yet started. When the repairs were suspended, only the rammed earth of the main hall and several side halls was being rammed. Less than halfway through.”
I nodded: "Edict: Rebuild Afang Palace!"
The ministers had different expressions when they heard this, and they all began to wonder if I had awakened the bloodline in Ying Zheng that wasted money and labor...
Li Si frowned. After three years of recuperation, the population of Da Qin has now reached more than 40 million. It can be said that Daqin has just stabilized and started to get on the right track. Could it be that His Majesty has begun to indulge in fun?
I looked around and saw that he was the Prime Minister on the right. If he didn't speak, no one would dare to remonstrate.
After being cruel, Li Si said tactfully: "Your Majesty, I am so bold. Wasn't it because Your Majesty cared about all the people and ordered the suspension of the construction of Afang Palace? Why now..."
I smiled.
"Don't be anxious, Prime Minister Li. I haven't finished what I said. The rebuilt Afang Palace will only build the main hall and the sacrificial palace. It can just use the rammed earth of the surrounding side halls, and the area will be reduced by half compared to before."
"Afang Palace is no longer called Afang Palace, and is renamed the Temple of the Emperors of the Past Dynasties, with the same regulations as the Daqin Ancestral Temple. Among them, Pangu, Emperor Wa, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the emperors of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties are enshrined. Enter the temple. I, the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, have the same rules for offering sacrifices to the Emperor of Heaven in all dynasties after offering sacrifices to heaven and earth every year."
"At the same time, there are no restrictions in the Tianzi Temple in the past dynasties, and anyone who wants to make sacrifices can enter."
Everyone was a little stunned for a moment.
If we want to offer sacrifices to Pangu, Emperor Wa, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, it is understandable. After all, they are the ancestors of China. But I have never heard of offering sacrifices to the previous dynasty. Shang destroyed Xia and Zhou destroyed Shang. There was never a tradition in the current dynasty of setting up ancestral temples for previous dynasties.
"Do you know my intention?"
Li Si and Feng Jie were the first to wake up. They were there when I decided to promote the national flag of Qin and the Song of the Four Classics, so they could naturally think of the connection between these two things.
Li Si had just spoken to remonstrate, but he was worried in his heart. He quickly bowed and shouted: "Your Majesty is wise! Our Qin Dynasty was established in Zhou Dynasty. The former was Xia Shang, and the former was the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, and the Pangu Wa Emperor. Our Great Qin offered sacrifices to the emperors of the past dynasties in order to make the emperor Everyone in the world knows that Qin is orthodox and that the country and the country are in line with the Tao."
Feng Jie agreed: "That's right. Let those who have different intentions in the world see how ambitious and courageous I, the Emperor of Qin, am!"
I nodded and said solemnly: "I built the Temple of the Emperor of the past dynasties to make everyone in the world know that the unification of China is as continuous as a thread! Regardless of Xia and Shang, regardless of Zhou and Qin, anyone who intends to split the land of China will be punished by everyone. Get it and kill it!"
When everyone heard this, a heroic feeling suddenly rose in their hearts.
From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the present Great Qin, the Chinese clan has been inherited for more than three thousand years. They all said in unison: "I agree with the establishment of the Emperor's Temple in all dynasties. Your Majesty, ten thousand years! Ten thousand years of the Great Qin!"
"Okay, let's leave this matter to Baichong, publish an announcement all over the world, and summon craftsmen and workers. Now the corvee is not much different from normal work. Not only are there wages, but the court will also provide one meal every day. I believe there will be followers. Like clouds.”
"In addition, I also inform the heads of Guizhou in the world that anyone who intends to donate money or materials for the construction of the Tianzi Temple in the past dynasties will be recorded in the Shaofu Office. When the Tianzi Temple is completed, I will set up a monument for them at the temple gate to record their His birthplace and name will last forever with the Tianzi Temple!"
This method was very effective in ancient times. Many people were willing to sacrifice their lives in order to leave a name in history, let alone only donate a little money or material. Firstly, I am doing this to reduce some of the burden on the court. The people who will donate the most will definitely be officials and wealthy businessmen, which is equivalent to collecting taxes in disguise. Secondly, I want as many people as possible to participate, so that the effect of winning over people's hearts will be much better. .
As for whether rich people are willing to donate, it depends on their consciousness and Baichong's execution ability...
After thinking for a while, I looked at Shusun Tong.
"Shusun Tong, how is Sima Li doing at Baijia Academy?"
Among the three people inspected last year, Yuchi was able to take charge of his own affairs, and Wudu had already become the governor of Changsha County. Only Sima Li was still in Baijia Academy. I think this person is a bit evil. He has been placed in Baijia Academy without any use.
"Back to Your Majesty, Sima Li has been leading the revision of Zongheng, Mohist, and French classics in Baijia Academy since he became a doctor in Taizhao, and his performance has been quite outstanding."
"Oh? He has no complaints?"
Shouldn't a person like him feel that repairing books is a waste of his talent?
"Your Majesty, no. He has been very diligent in compiling books. Now the various classics have been almost transcribed. All the bamboo slips have been transcribed into paper records. At the same time, the missing parts have also been repaired. Among them, Sima Li has made the most progress. excellent."
"The classics have been almost transcribed? So fast?"
Since the establishment of official schools in various places, many people from hundreds of schools have been transferred to various places to serve as doctors and teachers. I originally thought that this would delay the progress of book revision.
"Yes, Your Majesty, it is expected to be completed before the Great Court this autumn."
I nodded, thoughtful.
If the book revision is completed, there will be no reason for Baijia Academy to gather so many people. Now is not the time to use Confucianism.
But now I am not afraid of anyone opposing me. The purpose of the Hundred Schools Academy has long been known to everyone. With my current prestige, as long as I don't make a big splash about appointing Confucians, I won't attract too much opposition.
Just how to deal with this Sima Li.
This man really has some talents. If he is just allowed to return to the countryside, I would be a little reluctant, as if I am jealous of his talents.
After thinking for a long time, I made up my mind and raised my head to look at Shusuntong.
"When the matter at the academy is over, order Sima Li to go to Changsha County. Isn't there still a shortage of a Linxiang County magistrate there? Jie Wu and him came out of the Baijia Academy together, and the two of them can support each other."
Jie Wu is a person with the same personality as Li Si. Looking at Li Si's popularity in the court, we know that Jie Wu is unlikely to form a clique for personal gain in Changsha County. Linxiang County is close to Xiang County, and Wu Jie feels relieved to see him for me.
And I have a hunch that he is someone who can rival Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang is the censor of Jiangnan Daoist Prison. When these two people are together, they may create different sparks.
'Perhaps I'm overly concerned. In the troubled times like the late Qin Dynasty when heroes appeared in large numbers, how much of a threat could an unknown person be? I hope my sixth sense is wrong! '
