When it comes to employing people, Ying Zheng's expression is a little stiff. There are too few confidants around him, and it can be said that he is unable to support himself alone. This is also a weakness that he knows well.
Li Si saw the change in Ying Zheng's expression, and how could he not know what he was thinking, so he said: "When it comes to employing people, the king must feel that there is no one to use, and it is difficult to work alone."
"Exactly." Ying Zheng shook his head and said, "Each sect is constantly recruiting guests to expand its strength. For me, they may be able to respond to everything, but after all, they are not able to respond to everything. After all, my direct lineage is still too small. Once faced with a crisis, it’s difficult to protect yourself.”
"Your Majesty, does your Majesty know why the "Policy to Destroy the Six Kingdoms" only mentions the method of employing people?" Li Si asked.
"That book really didn't mention the art of employing people." Ying Zheng said, "Does it mean that sir, there is another book about the art of employing people?"
"Haha, it seems that the king likes Cao Min's book." Li Si smiled, "But I am afraid that I have disappointed the king this time. Cao Min did not write a separate book on the way of employing people. The reason why it is not mentioned in this book is because When the book was written, the emperor had not yet decided to serve the king. Different monarchs will definitely have different ways of employing people. Even if it is written in the book, it can only be suitable for one or a few people. Moreover, the way of employing people, in fact, It is the main means to promote the monarch to achieve the factor of 'harmony'. And the methods of employing people should be different between those who occupy the right time and favorable location and those who do not."
"It's really impossible to generalize." Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Sir, how do you think we should employ people?"
"Actually, as a monarch, if you want to make good use of a person, there are only three steps: recognize the person, judge the person, and control the person." Li Si said.
"What does it mean to know people, judge them, and control them?" Ying Zheng looked like he was thirsty for talents.
"When you meet a person, you first get to know him, then judge what position he is suitable for, and finally take full control of him." Li Si explained.
Ying Zheng listened very seriously and nodded to indicate to Li Si to continue.
"To know a person, in addition to understanding the person's origin, family background, knowledge and other external factors, the most important thing should be to judge the person's loyalty and measure whether the person is usable." Li Si continued, "Then through the person's performance Virtue and talent can be placed in the most appropriate position so that people can make the most of their talents. Finally, they can be controlled within a constrainable range through official titles, salaries, and even family members."
When Ying Zheng heard this, he felt as if the land that had been dry for a long time suddenly received a hearty rain.
"Can these things that sir have said be compiled into a volume?" Ying Zheng thought of the last "Policy to Destroy the Six Countries" and said, "About these principles, sir, I will write them down and I will read them carefully. But now, I am eager to know what to do. Where to start and who to use.”
Ying Zheng looked very anxious. The monarchs of various countries call themselves widowers, but no one really wants to be a loner.
Li Si smiled: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be impatient. We can recruit all the wise men in the world. If the unification of the world is the ultimate goal, the common people suggest that we start with military power. Although Lu Xiangbang has great power, he does not monopolize the military power. There are many loyal people in Qin. , but there are few people who are loyal to the emperor. The king’s top priority is to cultivate loyal people who have some military power in their hands.”
"A loyal man..." Ying Zheng muttered in a low voice.
Li Si nodded and said: "For the same loyalty, the goals of loyalty to the country and loyalty to the king are different. Those who are loyal to the country can bleed or behead their heads for their country or nation. No matter how many monarchs the country changes, their methods will be the same. . And those who are loyal to the emperor are loyal to their master. Even if the king is defeated and flees, those who are loyal to the emperor will follow their master to the end of the world."
Ying Zheng nodded slowly and said: "Sir, what you said is that everyone in the court is loyal, but they are loyal to the country, to Da Qin, and not to me. Originally, I thought it was the same, there was no difference, but now It seems that is not the case.”
"The royal family is actually the representative of people who are loyal to the country." Li Si said leisurely, "The Ying family is the royal family of the Qin Dynasty. It has a noble status and controls the country of the Qin Dynasty. Each feudal family has its own territory and even an army. Those who live in the royal capital , and most of them hold important positions. Although the princes compete with each other on the issue of inheriting the throne, it is only an internal dispute, and their overall loyalty is beyond doubt. The first thing the king should do is to win over the hearts of the Ying family and show the emperor His posture makes him finally become the king, and the second most important thing is to be loyal to the country."
"In the clan, most of them are elders. They usually respect them in awe, but they don't have many opportunities to meet each other. It's really hard to tell who is loyal and who is virtuous." Ying Zheng said what he had been saying in the past few years. Questions that troubled him.
Ying Zheng was born in the Kingdom of Zhao, and the elders of the clan did not grow up watching him, so they did not know him very well. He ascended the throne at the age of thirteen. The elders of the clan treated him with the same respect as the king. They often went to Lu Buwei to discuss big and small matters. In the end, the Queen Mother only had to nod and the matter was settled. They really didn't have much contact with Ying Zheng, and they still thought that Ying Zheng was still a child. And with less contact, the level of trust between each other will naturally be less.
"The king dares to prove to Lu Xiangbang that the king is of age." Li Si put away his smile, "But is he unwilling to prove to his blood relatives that the king is of age and is he ready to become a wise king?"
Li Si's rhetorical question stunned Ying Zheng. Yes, he even tested Zhongfu that day, why can't he test his own people? From the perspective of loyalty, who can be more loyal than his own Ying family. It can be said that the royal family is loyal to the country. As long as you choose those who can be loyal to yourself, the king, there will be no problem.
"Forgive the common people for speaking out." Li Si added, "The kings of recent generations have been in power for a short time and the court has been unstable. If it weren't for Lu Xiangbang, the struggle for the throne among the princes would not be what it is today. It is very likely that It will be much more tragic. And the king has been on the throne for seven years, and the government has stabilized. It is the best time to win people's hearts and establish the authority of the king."
"Haha, it seems that I want to go out more." Ying Zheng smiled. Since he met Li Si, his self-confidence has become stronger and stronger, which he did not notice himself.
"It's not just about walking around, but also walking around more." Li Si continued, "Not only the royal family, the king also needs to have more contact with loyal ministers in the court, even ministers with low official positions, as well as ministers from city-states or fiefdoms."
Li Si was cultivating Ying Zheng's habit of being courteous and virtuous.
"It's just what you said." Ying Zheng nodded and said, "From today on, I am no longer the aloof king who is only respected by others. To train my close ministers, I must first treat them as relatives and brothers."
"Not bad." Li Si said.
"And the same goes for treating the people. Who said there are no loyal people among the common people." Ying Zheng added another sentence, obviously remembering Li Si's previous question about his aspirations for the world. If we cannot love the people as our own children, then the ambition of the world will become a slogan.
"Princes and ministers, if the king can use them, use them. If they are not available, there is no need to force them." Li Si said, "The same goes for selecting talents from city-states or other countries who are outstanding and loyal to the king."
"Sir, who among the princes, princes and ministers do you think are useful?" Ying Zheng had wanted to ask this question for a long time.
"The royal family members also ask the king to make his own decision, as for the ministers." Li Si paused deliberately, "Judging from the conditions mentioned by the common people, the most suitable one is the Meng family."
"Meng family?" Ying Zheng's personal relationship with the Meng family has always been good.
"Exactly." Li Si said, "Although the Meng family is from Qi, they have served as officials in Qin for three generations and assisted four generations of kings. The kings of all generations have attached great importance to the Meng family. The Meng family has many military exploits and is loyal to the Qin Dynasty. Geng Geng. Although the old general Meng Ao is old, his prestige in the army is still there. His son Meng Wu often goes out to fight, and has made many military exploits. And the two sons of the Meng family, Meng Tian and Meng Yi, also A young hero is a general’s son. As long as the king goes to invite you with sincerity, the whole Meng family will definitely fall for the king.”
Ying Zheng's eyes shone brightly, and Li Si's reminder seemed to open a door to his heart.
The Meng family can be said to be the most meritorious family in the current Qin State, and Meng Tian and Meng Yi are similar in age to Ying Zheng, and they are the two peers with whom Ying Zheng has the best relationship after returning to the Qin State.
Before, Ying Zheng subconsciously believed that General Meng Ao was the kind of person who was loyal to the country, so he didn't deliberately try to make him loyal to his method. Now it seems that if he doesn't give it a try, how can he know the result?
Ying Zheng couldn't hide the joy in his heart and asked with a smile: "So, who else is available?"
"Wang Jian." Li Si said simply.
"General Wang is indeed a rare and handsome man, and he is even more loyal to the Qin Dynasty." Ying Zheng said, "I will start with their two families to establish my direct lineage."
Speaking of this, Ying Zheng seemed to remember something: "Zhao Gao, what are the names of the brothers you mentioned last time?"
"Back to the king, it's the second watch and the third watch." Zhao Gao said.
"Bring them to see the few people." Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and said, "The loyal and brave people among the people should not be missed."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Li Si said, cupping his hands, "There is one more thing that the common people would like to remind Your Majesty."
"Sir, please speak." Ying Zheng said.
"The forces in the palace cannot be ignored." Li Si said, "Before visiting the Ying clan, the king needs to appease someone in the palace."
"The Queen Mother?" Ying Zheng guessed.
"Yes, it's Mrs. Huayang." Li Si said.
