have to say.
Fusu's ideas are bold, forward-looking and inspiring.
But running a country is no child's play.
You can't make a decision so hastily.
Moreover, they were not optimistic about Fusu's idea, and they did not think it could be implemented well. As Fusu said, the imperial court has been keeping an eye on Guandong. How could the big and small forces in Guandong not know about it? How could he not take precautions?
If you continue to struggle, you will end up in vain.
Doesn't this become a joke?
By reorganizing government offices in the economic field and devolving the economic power of these offices to other local officials, this seems to be able to win over some local officials and reduce local dissatisfaction to a certain extent, but this is ultimately too idealistic. .
Who knows whether these powers have long fallen into the hands of other officials?
How can we get what we want if we seize food from the tiger's mouth?
Even if Fusu's idea can finally be implemented, do the officials in Guandong really not know that the officials in Guandong are strong and powerful?
Although they are not monolithic and have many internal rifts, as the imperial court intensifies its efforts to regulate Guandong, they will subconsciously unite together, which will intensify the conflict between the imperial court and the local government.
The First Emperor's tour has already caused panic in many areas in Guandong. If he continues to target people like this non-stop, will he really not cause an overreaction from local officials?
If these people are pushed to the side of the nobles and scholars, then the gains will really outweigh the losses.
This time, the imperial court finally managed to suppress the arrogance of the nobles and scholars with the help of the east wind of the First Emperor's patrol.
It is rare for the world to calm down.
If pressure is exerted again due to this, it will easily arouse rebellion, and the consequences will be unpredictable.
And the matter of building warehouses in Kanto is indeed open to discussion.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Fusu frowned slightly, but quickly recovered.
He had actually expected it.
His eyes swept across the field and finally stayed on Du He for a while, with a slight sneer on his lips.
aside.
Zhang Cang was also silent.
He quietly raised his head, looked around a few times, and then set his sights on Du He.
He sighed softly in his heart.
'Duch, you really made the wrong move this time. '
'His Royal Highness is no longer the His Highness he used to be. '
When Fusu arrived, he already felt something was wrong.
As an official who had been squeezed out by all parties in the past, he was very sensitive to the changes in the people around him, and he also had a good understanding of some situations in the court, so he quickly figured out the root causes.
This is Du He using the help of other economic ministers to express his dissatisfaction to Fusu and using the power of everyone to pressure Fusu to give in.
This also made Zhang Cang curious, what did Fusu say to Du He?
Could it be that he directly told Du He to step down?
Are you really that honest and forthright?
He looked surprised.
However, he didn't want to get involved, and he wasn't optimistic about Du He.
Du He thought Fu Su was too simple.
Fusu has a resolute character, and once he decides something, he will not change it easily.
Otherwise, he would not have stubbornly opposed the First Emperor's policies again and again. Now, although a lot has changed under the influence of Ji Heng, the stubbornness in his heart still exists, but it is not so easy for the outside world to see. It's just Fusu. Once something was decided, there would be no way to change it without the First Emperor's strong pressure.
Du He wanted to use the help of others to force Fusu to give in, but this was absolutely impossible to succeed.
It will only cause Fusu to be even more dissatisfied.
If Fusu dared to target him like this, how could he have no backup plan?
Zhang Cang withdrew his gaze.
He moved his position to the back and tried to put some distance between himself and others, although it had no real meaning.
But he still did it.
aside.
Feng Quji was also looking around.
Seeing Zhang Cang's unusual behavior, his eyes moved slightly, and then swept back and forth over Fusu and Du He, revealing a hint of surprise and uncertainty.
Fusu closed his eyes slightly.
He seemed to know where Du He's confidence lay.
He has worked with these economic ministers for so long, and has long known the nature of these people, so he finally took over the matter, just to put pressure on himself.
In fact, he had already seen it.
After all, the Shaofu is one of the nine powerful ministers and important officials in the imperial court. How many people are really willing to step down?
Even though he has given Du He high enough favor and provided enough respect to Du He, people are greedy and dissatisfied.
Desire is hard to satisfy.
So after hearing that Du He convened the ministers for discussion, he rushed over immediately.
Since Du He wanted to use other people's hands to attack him in order to prove that his own opposition was correct and then safeguard his own official position, he would speak out in person to crush Du He's illusions.
Duch, he will never stay!
"Haven't you ministers thought it through yet?" Fusu asked.
Everyone looked at each other, but still no one spoke.
See this.
Fusu took the initiative and said: "Since you don't say anything, Fusu will speak for himself."
"Sun Tzu said in the Military Struggle Chapter: 'Don't push the enemy when you are poor, this is the way to use troops.' Fusu knew little about military affairs, and he did not dare to give random instructions. However, he was different from Sun Tzu's suggestion of 'Don't push the enemy when we are poor.' the opinion of.'"
"I think it's better to chase the poor bandits with the remaining brave men!"
"The world has changed."
"We should also adapt to changes in strategy."
"Now, under His Majesty's strong support, the world has been peaceful for a while. There are not so many rumors, and there are not many nobles and scholars causing trouble. The local officials have also been cleaned up a lot, and the folk customs have suddenly become rectified."
'I launched 'Seeking Talent' in the past. "
"To a certain extent, it also alleviates the dissatisfaction and resentment at the bottom."
"The world is now in a state of prosperity."
"But this prosperity has always been an illusion."
"Castles in the air are strong on the outside but capable on the inside."
Fusu calmly denied this so-called 'Xiang Rong'.
This also caused everyone to be surprised and suspicious.
Fusu added: "Not long after the founding of the Qin Dynasty, it resolutely fought against the Xiongnu, and even paid a huge price to completely expel the Xiongnu. What is the reason?"
"To the people of the world and the people of northern Xinjiang, the Xiongnu were cruel. They went south to harass the border from time to time and plundered the population and materials of our country in Daqin. The place was miserable, so the imperial court resolutely sent troops to the Northern Expedition. However, you are actually very clear. The reason is not just These."
"The Huns have long since changed from what they used to be."
"When Qin unified the world, the grasslands were also unified by the Xiongnu."
"The grassland soldiers at that time were so strong that they even wanted to conquer the Central Plains."
"At that time, both sides were preparing their troops, waiting for the final battle between the Central Plains and the grassland. However, after several years of preparation, the imperial court resolutely launched an attack. Even in the early stages, it even showed weakness to the enemy. The reason is also very simple."
"It's just that Da Qin can't afford to delay or consume."
"Indeed."
"After the Qin Dynasty unified the world, with the population of the seven kingdoms and its weapon superiority, as long as the Qin Dynasty was given time to integrate, the Xiongnu would not be afraid at all. But the reality is not like this. There is a deep gap between Guandong and Guanzhong. The nobles and scholars spread rumors from time to time, which caused Local people's hearts are in a state of flux, and the imperial court imposes more taxes every year, making the people miserable."
"If we continue to delay, Da Qin will only become more and more dangerous."
"In addition, the Huns had gradually intensified their plundering of Hebei and even approached Guanzhong step by step."
"In this situation of internal and external troubles."
"The imperial court resolutely launched an active attack on the Xiongnu."
"After several years of conquest, the Xiongnu army was completely defeated. The imperial court has since completely recovered Hebei, which also solved the long-standing worries in the north in one fell swoop."
"But is it really solved?"
"If it is really solved, why would the imperial court build the Great Wall?"
"You all know in your hearts that the Huns were indeed killed in fear this time and were completely frightened by the imperial court. However, their coveting of the Central Plains will not be reduced in any way. When the Huns lick their wounds, they will definitely come back. Yes, so Da Qin needs this Great Wall."
"The Great Wall is now for offense."
"But if offense and defense are swapped in the future, they will be used for defense."
“Both offense and defense.”
"That's why the imperial court was so eager to repair the Great Wall."
"It's just that according to the discussions in the court at that time, it would be at least ten years before the Xiongnu came back, but this is not the case."
"Meng Tian invaded the Hu for Qin and opened up thousands of miles. The Huns did not dare to drink their horses in the river, set up beacons, and then dared to herd their horses."
"Meng Tian's intimidation only lasted a few years."
"Now there are Huns who have contacted the Hu people living in northern Xinjiang and are trying to buy tea from Da Qin. The Hu people who were driven thousands of miles away by Meng Tian have come back, but their current strength is not yet complete. When it comes to recovery, I don’t dare to be too vocal about it, I can only passively make some compromises and concessions.”
"However, the Huns' wolf ambition will not disappear."
"That's what the Huns are like."
"The same is true for nobles, scholars and powerful men."
"A moment of depression, a moment of silence, is only a moment."
"If Da Qin does not take advantage of the victory and pursue it, sooner or later, they will come back, and the situation that the court was most worried about back then may still happen, and the situation may even become more serious."
"Can Da Qin really withstand attacks from both sides?"
"Can you withstand multiple attacks?"
Feng Quji and others frowned and couldn't help but shake their heads.
Da Qin couldn't bear it.
Fusu continued: "The imperial court's past strategies were actually very targeted."
"First send troops to quell external troubles, and then concentrate on rectifying internal affairs."
"After the construction of the Great Wall is completed, we can also directly rely on the protective power of the Great Wall to resist the Huns from going south, allowing the court to spend most of its energy on the interior, and then step by step to consolidate the foundation of the Qin Dynasty."
"But can Da Qin really carry it until then?"
Fusu asked.
Everyone's expressions changed slightly.
This question is stumping.
If it were before, they would have dared to boast about Haikou.
But now, there is some uncertainty.
Fusu snorted coldly and said indifferently: "I can tell you clearly that Da Qin will not be able to survive until that time."
"Great Qin may be able to sustain it, but the local people cannot."
"Because it comes at the expense of the blood and sweat of the bottom."
"The blood and sweat of the bottom is limited. When they cannot survive, all the court's strategies will be ineffective."
"Now that the Qin Dynasty has suppressed the nobles and scholars, how can we allow local and powerful people to take over again? If one is suppressed today, another will emerge tomorrow. Isn't this going to be endless?"
"When all these are implemented, the Xiongnu comes again, and the Baiyue comes again, will the court really fall into endless conflicts?"
"Is this still over?"
"It's better to leave the remaining brave men to pursue the poor bandits!"
"The reason why the imperial court did not exterminate the Xiongnu was because there was no way to do it. The Xiongnu fled north for thousands of miles, and Qin's army could not keep up with supplies, so it had to withdraw its troops. However, it is impossible for the anti-Qin forces in the world to flee thousands of miles. , they are in the country, and the imperial court has every opportunity to kill them completely."
"So why give them a chance to continue to survive?"
“To be kind to your enemies is to be cruel to yourself.”
"Da Qin used to be regarded as a tiger and a wolf by the world, now that the outside world has said so."
"Then Da Qin is the best."
"The Qin of tigers and wolves."
"You should look like a tiger or a wolf."
"Now that the nobles and scholars are depressed, the court should work hard to defeat the anti-Qin forces, or even completely destroy them."
"I know you are worried."
"I also suspect that these policies will eventually backfire and be detrimental to the court."
"But if you don't enter the tiger's den, how can you catch the tiger's cubs?"
"Without the determination to fight the anti-Qin forces to the end, how can we completely eliminate these gangrenes?"
"There's risk in everything you do."
"But if you don't do it because it's risky, isn't that just sitting back and waiting for death?"
"Even if something goes wrong, I, Fusu, will take care of it all by myself."
"I, Fusu, are not afraid of difficulties or situational problems. I am more afraid that the ministers of Da Qin will lose their will to enter, become submissive, and become self-contained. Even for the sake of short-term gain and temporary stability, there will be no past. You are determined to make progress and just want to get by. If this is the case, Fusu may not be able to tolerate you in his eyes."
Fusu's eyes were cold.
Wherever he looked, everyone bowed their heads.
Don't dare to look at him.
Duhe's expression changed again and again.
His expression already looked a little pale and weak.
But he was still clenching his teeth, with deep reluctance in his eyes.
These economic ministers looked at each other with a look of solemnity and uneasiness in their eyes.
As ministers for so many years, how could they not hear the threat in Fusu's tone?
Fusu clearly made up his mind and would never allow any change.
Fusu was the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty. If he decided to kill him, it would be difficult for them to dissuade him.
It's just that Fusu's ideas are too bold. It will be difficult to implement them and will encounter a lot of resistance. If something goes wrong, it will have a huge impact on the world. How can this be ignored easily?
This will also be their trouble.
Everyone looked at each other.
I didn't know how to respond for a while.
At this time.
Feng Quji took the initiative to stand up.
He slightly cupped his hands towards Fusu and glanced at Duhe imperceptibly. Now he understood that by inviting them here this time, Duhe might want to use their hands to oppose Fusu's idea.
This made Feng Quji slightly dissatisfied.
He said solemnly: "I believe that His Highness's statement that 'it is better to use the remaining brave men to pursue the poor bandits' is indeed very suitable for the current Great Qin."
"Great Qin was too tolerant of the old local forces in the past, but now that the imperial court has no worries about external troubles, it should carry out drastic reforms internally."
"I second the proposal." Zhang Cang quickly answered.
(End of chapter)
