The defeat did not have much impact on the Qin State, at least for the lowest level Qianshou. These would only become their after-dinner talk. They were more concerned about the harvest of crops than victory or defeat.
Fortunately, God is very strong this year and the weather is smooth. If nothing else goes wrong, we can collect 30% more than in previous years. After excluding the taxes paid to the country, there is still a lot left. Plus the money earned from raising silkworms and selling silk, we can just make enough in winter. Give your child some clothes.
Although Qin's taxes are heavy, they collect as much as they should and will never collect more. Even if the country needs a lot of food and money, it will exchange titles for it, which is better than other countries in this regard.
The credit established by Shang Yang at the beginning played a very important role. At least the people of Qin, especially those in Guanzhong, trusted the government very much.
Of course, there are certainly cases of people using clever names to line their own pockets, but they are not universal.
In this regard, no matter how strict the Qin law is, there is no way. After all, it is still rule by man. And the benefits are so great that even the Zhujiu Clan cannot stop some people from taking risks.
Only those who have relatives at home who died in the war will remember them for a while and then continue running for survival. The heavy burden on their shoulders does not allow them to stop and rest for a while.
Some families can inherit the title left by their father and have a slightly better life, but more people have no title inheritance, only a small amount of money and grain as pension, and cannot even afford a calf.
In troubled times, human life is worth less than an ox.
However, this war had a great impact on the entire court of Qin.
Bai Qi, in particular, was seriously questioned.
There are many people in Qin who support Bai Qi, and even more people who hate Bai Qi. In addition, many people have climbed up by eating the big cake of Wei Ran and other four nobles, and they will even attack Bai Qi, a "veteran of the former dynasty" .
Those people don't care how Bai Qi lost, they only know that Bai Qi lost, that's it, nothing else matters.
Bai Qi didn't care about them. After returning to Qin, he met King Qin Ji and handed over the power of general. Then he returned to live in the manor outside the city. He lay in the yard reading every day and occasionally planting vegetables, just like an old farmer in the field.
He was well aware of what was happening in the court, and he also knew that his presence blocked the path of some people, but he was unwilling to get involved in these troubles.
Blending may not be the opponent of those old guys.
Politics is much more difficult than fighting.
Bai Qi sometimes wanted to kill all these trashes just like he did his enemies.
"Hey!" Bai Qi sighed, calmed down the murderous anger in his heart, turned the "Book of Rites" in his hand to the "Golden Mean" chapter, and read it aloud.
"Father, the king has sent someone here." At this time, a young man in his 10s or 20s came in from outside and said with his hands raised.
"Please come in." Bai Qi said, without putting down the book. He waited until the envoy entered the courtyard and almost walked in front of him, then slowly stood up. He waited until the envoy finished saluting before returning the salute.
"Jun Wu'an, General Zhang Tang is back. Your Majesty, please come over." The envoy did not dare to be disrespectful at all. Those ministers dared to complain, but he did not dare.
"I understand." Bai Qi said.
This time, he was the commander-in-chief, and Wang Lu and Zhang Tang were deputy generals, each commanding a large army. Now that Zhang Tang is back, it is normal for the King of Qin to invite him over.
"Then... I will leave first." After saying that, the messenger turned and left. He didn't know why, but he always felt that it was much colder around Bai Qi than elsewhere.
"Uncle." Bai Liang looked at his grandfather.
"Prepare the car." Bai Qi said.
By the time Bai Qi arrived at the palace, several important officials had already arrived.
Prince Zhu, Wang Sunzi Chu, Fan Ju, Wei Ran, Lu Buwei, Shouzhu, Lou Xu, and other generals who participated in the Battle of Hedong.
Sima Cuo did not come. He was more decisive than Bai Qi. After the war against Chu, he went home to farm. He would never hold a position unless the King of Qin issued an edict.
It was the same this time. He led the army due to the edict of King Qin. After the battle, he lived in Xianyang for a while and then returned to Xiayang.
Sima Cuo's approach won him a lot of political chips, and his son Sima Geng and grandson Sima Jin were also promoted. Even if Sima Jin was defeated and captured, King Qin Ji did not do anything because of Sima Cuo's old face. punishment.
It can be said that as long as Sima Cuo is still there, even the King of Qin will give him three points of face.
As for the Bai family, except for Bai Qi, there really is no one who can take on big responsibilities. On the other hand, Qin Wangji and Qin ministers were also suppressing the rise of the Bai family.
Qin Wangji was sitting on it, his expression was not very good. This was Qin's second major defeat in three years. This defeat caused all the savings Qin had just accumulated, and he could only retreat to Hangu Pass.
Fortunately, the Three Jin Dynasties did not take advantage of the situation to attack, giving Qin a chance to breathe.
Fan Ju glanced at Bai Qi and nodded slightly. He used to be a pioneer in the anti-White war, but since the first battle with the Shangdang, he has never impeached Bai Qi. Even after Bai Qi's defeat this time, he stood unequivocally for Bai Qi. Get up this way.
If Bai Qi wins, it means that Zhao Guo is like that, and he will kill if he kills.
But even Bai Qi lost, who among the other generals can resist Zhao?
Those who cross the river and tear down the bridge are ruthless people, but starting to tear down the bridge before the river has been crossed is stupid.
Fan Ju wanted to kill Bai Qi, but he didn't want Qin to be buried with him. If Qin is gone, his glory and wealth will be gone too.
It's a pity that Bai Qi has been thanking guests behind closed doors these days, and he doesn't know that Fan Ju has helped him...
"Jun Wu An is here, sit down." Qin Wangji pointed to the top position on the left and said. "Everyone has seen the process and results of this battle. Let's share your opinions."
"Although our Qin State was defeated in this war, it also illustrates a problem - the three Jin Dynasties are not monolithic, especially South Korea, which is more focused on self-protection. I believe that we must speed up the penetration of South Korea and draw South Korea into Our Qin camp." Lu Buwei said.
"Yes, as long as the three Jin Dynasties are not monolithic, our country of Qin will find an opportunity sooner or later." Shouzhu nodded.
"As Zhao becomes increasingly powerful, sooner or later South Korea and Wei will turn to rely on Qin because of the threat from Zhao." Fan Ju said.
The temporary strength does not mean anything. How powerful was the Qi State back then when it reached Huai River in the south and He River in the north? Still almost destroyed.
As long as Zhao is strong enough to make other countries feel threatened, Qin will be able to lead the six-nation coalition to attack Zhao.
Zhao State was able to defeat the Five Kingdoms in the first place only because Qin State had just experienced a major defeat and was severely weakened and could not exert its strength. Otherwise, Zhao State would be defeated no matter how strong it was.
When Qin Wangji heard this, his expression softened a little, but he also knew in his heart that what Lu Buwei and others said was more of a comfort. The future situation mainly depends on the strength of the Qin State. It is right to place hope on others. unwise.
