Wu Yue looked at the wooden nails and front teeth in disbelief. He began to wonder if these two people had also been bribed by Huaiguzi. If you want to read the complete version for free, please search it on Baidu.
But that’s not right. Even if these two poor peasants were bribed, it is said that there are countless poor peasants making trouble in Xianyang City, and they have all been bribed?
Gathering a crowd to make trouble can be big or small. If Your Majesty laughs it off, just disperse them. If His Majesty thunders and angers them, they will all be killed. These poor peasants are willing to risk beheading to do this for a little money from Sophora Millet?
Wu Yue was very confused.
His companion couldn't hold it any longer and took the initiative to salute Ying Zheng and said: "Your Majesty, I have not thought carefully about this matter. I immediately checked the household registration and distributed the fur goods according to the household registration of the poor farmers ten days ago. Those servants of the rich households , not included in this list.”
The flesh on Wooden Nail and Incisor's face twitched.
Li Shui took the opportunity to ask: "You two, do you have something to say?"
Qianzhi laughed dryly and said: "The household registrations ten days ago were also calculated several years ago. In the past few years, some poor people have become rich, and some rich people have become poor. If we calculate according to the rich and poor in the household registration Selling leather goods, I’m afraid… is a little unfair.”
Ying Zheng looked at his front teeth in surprise: "You seem to have some knowledge."
Hearing Ying Zheng's compliment, Qian Zhi suddenly became energetic and said: "My uncle is a coachman in Xianyang City. When he drives the coach on weekdays, he can always hear rich and noble people talking about world affairs. When my uncle returns home, he will tell us about it. I have been exposed to what I have seen and heard in Xianyang City since I was a child, and I understand some things."
Ying Zheng lamented: "The head of Guizhou understands this truth under the influence of his ears and eyes, but why can't my courtiers understand it?"
Wu Yue and others were crying and did not dare to say a word.
Ying Zheng looked at his front teeth and said calmly: "In your opinion, what should be done with this batch of goods?"
The front tooth said humbly: "The villain is just a Guizhou leader, born in a remote place. He has only been to Xianyang City four or five times, so how can he have the ability to do such a big thing. However, the villain heard that the Lord who was banished to the immortal was responsible for When we were selling leather goods, everything seemed to be in order, so why did Mr. Wu take charge of this matter again?"
Li Shui straightened up.
Ying Zheng said to Li Shui: "I asked you that day why you damaged the leather goods, but you didn't explain clearly. You just said that who is right and who is wrong will be known after verification. Now the results are out, you are right. But why are you right, I still have some doubts, please come and clarify my doubts."
Li Shuiqian laughed and said: "Actually, the reason is very simple. Don't rich families have winter clothes? They must have them. Since you have clothes, why rush to buy leather goods? It's just to resell them and make profits. .”
"I damaged the leather goods, making it difficult for the wealthy households to resell them. Naturally, they lost interest in the leather goods."
"But this is not enough. After all, ten and a half pieces of leather goods are too cheap. Even if they are somewhat damaged, they are still worth the money. Therefore, I ordered people to secretly spread rumors that these leather goods were obtained from dead people. Taken off."
"As a result, those wealthy households will have taboos in their hearts, and they will even less buy it. Even if they buy it back, they cannot sell it to others, because everyone knows that these are clothes worn by dead people, and they will definitely not buy them again. .”
"As for the really poor people who are already suffering from hunger and cold and are about to freeze to death, they don't care who wore these clothes. Just like a few days ago, some poor peasants married a Hun woman."
"Some adults have etiquette in their arms and talk nonsense about this. Little do they know that the poor are about to die. They urgently need to have a child so that they can be taken care of in old age and have someone to pay homage after their death. So they don't care that this woman is from the Central Plains. , or the Huns. As long as they can have children, that’s fine.”
"Therefore, the people in the warehouse know the etiquette. Therefore, the etiquette is not inferior to the common people. This is the reason. Therefore, when the minister damages the leather goods, he is not making fun of the people. On the contrary, it is for the sake of the people. Because it is to distinguish between the rich and the poor and give away the leather goods. The best way is to get it into the hands of people who really need it."
Ying Zheng heard Lian Lian nod his head and sighed: "What Huai Guzi said makes sense."
Li Shui said humbly: "It's just some little tricks. Compared with His Majesty's great wisdom, it's not worth mentioning."
Ying Zheng stood up and said calmly: "The disposal of fur goods is still given to Huaiguzi. Most of the courtiers have arrived today. Since they are here, don't rush back. Why not let Huaiguzi teach you how to do it?" Dealing with the head of Guizhou."
After Ying Zheng said this, he left.
There was a young eunuch who led everyone to the side hall.
Li Shui looked modest: "I have little talent and little knowledge, how can I teach you all?"
The courtiers didn't say anything, they all felt embarrassed.
Suddenly, someone said loudly: "The banished immortal is extremely talented and is a role model for our generation. Why can't we teach him?"
Everyone looked at the man and found that it was Zhou Qingchen.
Many people sneered, thinking this guy was really shameless.
Li Shui glanced at Zhou Qingchen approvingly and said: "You are all going to help His Majesty govern the Qin Dynasty. Who has the most people in the Qin Dynasty? Not the scholars, not the powerful, but the poor."
"You'd better focus on the poor. Only when the poor are stable can the world of Great Qin be stable."
Many of the courtiers laughed.
Li Shui was a little annoyed and asked, "Why are you laughing?"
A courtier stood up and said calmly: "Since the three generations, those who have troubled the world are all princes. Those poor people are ignorant and have no knowledge. What can they accomplish? Banishing immortals is too alarmist."
Li Shui said calmly: "This kind of thing didn't happen before, so it won't happen in the future? This kind of argument is simply ridiculous. According to what you said, since ancient times, I have never heard of anyone ascending to the sky and becoming an immortal. Then Can’t His Majesty become an immortal? Who are you insinuating? Are you dissatisfied with His Majesty, the court, and the Qin Dynasty? Are you the work of the Huns or the work of Xiang Liang?"
The courtier's face turned pale, and his lips trembled as he said, "Exiled Immortal, I just want to discuss government affairs with you. I have no other intention. Why bother?"
Li Shui said calmly: "Since we are discussing government affairs, don't sneer. I hate evil very much. If anyone satirizes me, I don't mind beating him up as a traitor."
The people in Wu Yue could hardly stand. Huaiguzi is getting more and more arrogant day by day. This is a naked retaliation. They just offended Huaiguzi, can they still be okay?
Li Shui yawned and said calmly: "You all think that the chaos in the world is caused by the princes and the powerful. But if the people live and work in peace and contentment, who is willing to follow the powerful to rebel?"
"If you keep a close eye on the powerful, but the common people cannot survive, and they go into the mountains to become thieves, the world will still be unstable. If there is a guy with some brains among these thieves, it will still be very troublesome."
The courtiers thought about it and felt that there seemed to be some truth in this statement. Although this kind of thing has never happened, after analysis by Li Shui, they found that the possibility of this kind of thing happening is not small.
Furthermore, many people thought: "In the past, the Chinese people rioted and drove the Emperor of Zhou out of the capital. Isn't this the case? It seems that the banishment of immortals is not so unlearned and unskilled."
Chunyu Yue stood in the crowd without saying a word. He was still somewhat relieved. It turned out that Huaiguzi was leaning towards Confucianism. What he said was not that the people were the most important, the country was the second, and the king was the least important. ?
As a result, just when Chun Yuyue thought of this, he heard Li Shui say: "If you want to understand the thoughts of the poor, you must throw away all the poems and books and the Analects, and forget all Confucius and Mencius."
Chunyu Yue was a little speechless.
Li Shui added: "The things that poor people care about are very simple. First, they have food to eat. Second, they have clothes to wear. Third, they can carry on the family line. Once these three things are done, let's talk about other things."
The courtiers were all indifferent.
Li Shui said: "Of course, these three things are easy to say but difficult to do. Because even the poor have their own thoughts and calculations. It is definitely not possible to work behind closed doors. You must communicate with the poor. Only by knowing what they are thinking and wishing can we prescribe the right medicine and hit them in one fell swoop.”
When the courtiers heard this, they all nodded slightly and said, "The words to banish the immortals are quite reasonable."
Li Shui smiled slightly and said: "However, it is not easy to contact the poor. You are high-ranking officials. The poor people are trembling when they see you and never dare to tell the truth. Therefore, you have been deceived and you are naturally stupid when you make decisions. It's unbearable and His Majesty doesn't like it. Over time, it will affect your career."
When the courtiers heard this, their hearts trembled.
What I just said is to benefit the people and let them live a good life. The courtiers naturally have no objections, but after all, this kind of thing is not their own business, so they are not that enthusiastic.
Now that I heard that if things are not handled well, it may affect my career, I have to take it seriously. Isn't there a good example in front of us? Wu Yue has lost his reputation this time, and I'm afraid he will never have a good life in the future.
The courtiers all looked at Li Shui eagerly: "So, how does Banxian think we should contact the poor?"
Li Shui said: "There are many poor people in Shangjun's courtyard. However, these poor people are not that afraid of you. If you ask them, they will probably tell you everything."
When the courtiers heard this, they suddenly understood: Yes, the craftsmen in Shangjun Courtyard were still impoverished in the capital of Guizhou a year ago. It was only after meeting Huaiguzi that he became rich.
These craftsmen were not afraid even if they met the emperor, let alone the courtiers. If you ask them, you will definitely know what the poor are thinking. When we make decisions in the future, we won’t make such a joke today.
Li Shui said with a smile: "Everyone, I will hold a training class at Shangjun Courtyard tomorrow and invite the people who best understand the minds of the poor to teach you the principles of dealing with the poor. If you are interested, you can come and take a look."
After Li Shui said that, he turned around and left without any hesitation.
The courtiers whispered among themselves and walked out with mixed emotions.
Wu Yue and several others were walking at the back. They were so frightened that they could not express their feelings.
Because Li Shui never looked at them from beginning to end, Wu Yue and others became more and more uneasy as they thought about it. Even if Li Shui retaliates against them on the spot, it would be fine if he dies early and is reborn, and a stone falls in his heart. It's great now, I'm so anxious in my heart that I would rather die than live.
I was a magician in the Qin Dynasty
I was a magician in the Qin Dynasty
