Three days later.
Hu Hai went through all these bamboo slips.
It didn't leave a deep impression, but Hu Hai was quite satisfied.
He was indeed present at the court dispute that year, but he was very young, only in his early ten years, so his memory was very blurry. If Ji Heng hadn't mentioned it again, he wouldn't have even remembered the dispute. In the past three days, he had read these bamboo slips. , he gradually recalled some of the past events.
This court dispute was started by those doctors.
He couldn't remember who it was.
But the scale of the creative debate involving China was unprecedented.
Except for a few generals who had to pacify the border areas, almost all the foreign ministers, the governors of major counties and magistrates of major counties who had established stable official offices were summoned to Xianyang, and all twelve of their princes were also with the court. In addition, all officials in Xianyang's government offices, except those under the rank of official, attended the meeting.
The usually spacious main hall was packed with seats for the first time.
It also seemed a little cramped for the first time.
Hu Hai was sitting at the table, looking a little confused, as if he had returned to the debate across time and space.
It was a midsummer day, and the morning was very cool. The First Emperor, wearing a crown and sash, was extremely solemn, and he made a calm and majestic announcement.
"The world is unified, and I will open a new kingdom."
"The administration of feudal lords, or the administration of counties and counties, is a matter of great significance for the future."
"A few days ago, the first three memorials have been issued, and the public discussions of various departments have generally become clear."
"To summarize, I advocate two points."
"Today's imperial court will make the final decision, and I will personally make the decision."
"The government will not shy away from differences when it comes to government affairs. You just have to say what you say."
"..."
In Hu Hai's memory, the debate was clearly one-sided.
At that time, as the old prime minister Wang Wan spoke in favor of enfeoffment, nearly 99% of the officials present at the meeting voted in favor of enfeoffment. Only Li Si of Tingwei Mansion and a few officials under Tingwei Mansion were opposed.
This so-called controversy.
In fact, it was the dispute between Wang Wan and Li Si.
Other people's opinions are just supporting various opinions.
and.
Neither side can convince the other.
Hu Hai looked at the bamboo slips on the case and secretly shook his head.
He has long forgotten the specific details of that time, and the only two things he can remember are two.
One is what Wang Wan said: 'If you don't want to set up a king, don't fill it!' '
One is what Li Si said: "There are many disciples of the same surname who were granted the title of Zhou, and then they became estranged and attacked each other like enemies (chou)." '
He could not remember which side he favored at the time.
Later, the First Emperor asked the princes to speak, and he did speak, but those words did not come from himself, but were taught privately by Zhao Gao the day before. He did not remember exactly what he said now, he only vaguely remembered it. In favor of counties.
Think of this.
There was a hint of doubt in Hu Hai's eyes.
He had read through all the bamboo slips that had been sent to him, but he didn't find that the young masters were correct. He couldn't help but be surprised: "Did I remember it wrong? I didn't speak at that time? It shouldn't be. Although I can't remember exactly what I said. , but he should have spoken out at that time, otherwise Zhao Gao would not mention it often."
"What's happening here?"
Hu Hai looked at the bamboo slips on the case suspiciously, but in the end he didn't think much about it and just assumed that his eldest brother had forgotten.
He stood up slowly and shouted outside:
"Someone's coming."
"Go and inform the eldest son and send a few people to collect the books."
"Also, let brother prepare more wine."
Finished.
Hu Hai went straight to the small courtyard in the prison, which is where daily criminals work.
As the execution date approaches, the law also shows some mercy. It no longer requires the criminals to work, but just locks them in prison and waits for the final execution. Of course, the main reason is that they are worried that the criminals will break the pot and do something crazy before they die. Act of.
The courtyard is very spacious.
Hu Hai walked around boredly.
But in his heart, he was thinking about how to please the First Emperor.
He still wants to protect Zhao Gao!
Not only was Zhao Gao his foreign teacher, but more importantly, Zhao Gao was sincere.
He has always been sincerely good for himself.
It was precisely because of Zhao Gao's secret suggestions that he could always please the First Emperor.
And after so many years, Zhao Gao has fully satisfied everything he asked for.
This made Hu Hai very satisfied.
"If I plead for mercy on my own, I'm afraid my father won't agree."
"Brother won't help me either."
"The only person I can rely on now is actually Ji Heng."
"This man has great talent."
"If he can come up with some ideas for me to help Great Qin alleviate its difficulties, maybe it can change my father's mind."
"Not only will I be released from prison, but I will also be able to save Zhao Gao."
"It's just that this person is arrogant and has a very stubborn personality. He probably won't help me." Hu Hai also had a headache about Ji Heng's lack of energy and salt.
the other side.
Fusu slowly closed the bamboo slips.
He has received a message from Hu Hai in prison.
He ordered Wei Sheng who was waiting outside the hall, shook his head secretly and said: "With Hu Hai's stubbornness, he probably only scanned it briefly, but it should be enough. The standard debate in the court was not known to the outside world. Ji Heng’s knowledge is limited, and most of it is just hearsay.”
"But what he said at the beginning, among the changers, was the path of change."
"Maybe you really have some unique insights of your own."
"In the past three days, I have read more than 70 scrolls of bamboo slips in detail. From the Sangong and Jiuqing to the local county officials, I have been involved in their opinions, and I have gained a lot of understanding of the court debates back then. Less awareness.”
"The enfeoffment of counties is a dispute over the rule of law."
“Da Qin finally chose prefectures and counties, but the implementation process was too hasty, which aroused public resentment.”
"If my father had implemented it more slowly, it might not be where it is now."
"well."
Fusu sighed softly.
In fact, he realized very early on that Qin used its people too much.
He also tried to persuade him a lot, but none of them were successful, and he was even scolded by the First Emperor.
And what can be done?
Fusu stood up slowly, looked out of the palace with a worried expression, and said in a solemn voice: "The Great Qin Dynasty is already in troubled times. Hundreds of families and the court are at odds with each other. The nobles of the six countries are becoming more and more rampant. The heads of Guizhou in Guandong have been complaining for a long time. If they are not careful, It may bring about the overthrow of the world.”
"What should Fusu do now?"
he does not know.
He only felt that Da Qin was in danger.
Fusu withdrew his gaze and suppressed the uneasiness in his heart.
He looked at the bamboo slips on the case again, with a smile on his lips, and said lightly: "This time, I have gained a lot of understanding about the enfeoffment of counties and counties. I must be able to detect whether Ji Heng is really talented and learned."
"If he relies on hearsay from the outside world and his own subjective guesses, he can tell the difference between counties and counties."
"Even if I take the risk of being scolded, I will definitely protect you once!"
"Ji Heng, whether you can survive depends on whether you are really capable." Fusu whispered and looked at the bamboo slips again.
He actually thought Ji Heng was a great talent very early on.
However, after listening twice and reading "Han Feizi" and "Shang Jun Shu", part of his understanding changed.
Today, he is more mature and calmer.
Ji Heng's talent, from the current point of view, is only a personal conjecture. If he wants to truly prove his talent, in addition to being able to predict events in advance, he must also make accurate predictions and judgments about the events ahead of him.
That's all.
Only then can one be called a wise man!
ps: I feel a little unwell today, so my writing is relatively watery, sorry.
