"Other ways?"
Zhao Hao was stunned immediately.
In his opinion, Li Si was a militant just like the First Emperor.
Why did the First Emperor and Lu Buwei not get along?
It is because Lu Buwei's policy is relatively conservative. He feels that Qin can slowly consume and encroach on the six countries without having to use all its strength to destroy them in one fell swoop.
And this was naturally impossible to be accepted by the First Emperor.
Then why was Li Si reused by the First Emperor?
It was because Li Si had the same idea as the First Emperor. He felt that the Qin State had the strength to destroy the Six Kingdoms, so it should destroy the Six Kingdoms in one go. As for the Qin State's capital consumed by destroying the Six Kingdoms, he didn't care at all.
How could such a person be a kind person?
Therefore, Zhao Hao was very surprised when he heard Li Si's words. He couldn't help but smile and joked: "Could it be that Li Tingwei still has the kindness of a woman?"
"Ah!"
Li Si laughed, shook his head and said with a smile: "Young Master has misunderstood me. I am not opposed to war and plunder, but I just think that Young Master should have other ways."
"cough"
Zhao Hao coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Actually, it doesn't necessarily require war and plunder."
"."
Li Si thought that was indeed the case, but he asked with interest: "Is there any other way?"
"Li Tingwei has also seen the Map of Nine Continents in the World. In fact, in addition to border barbarians such as the Xiongnu, Donghu, Dayuezhi, Qiang, and Yue people, there are also many countries in the Western Regions, which are not far from us;
As long as these Western Region countries become vassal states of Da Qin and provide food for Da Qin, it is actually the same! "
"this"
Li Si's eyes widened with disbelief on his face.
Zhao Hao smiled and said meaningfully:
"The imperial court has enough food, so it will naturally not increase taxes on the head of Guizhou. It can even provide some help to those in the head of Guizhou who cannot survive by distributing relief grains to them. In this way, won't the problem be solved?"
"Master, don't make fun of me!"
Li Si frowned and said with some displeasure: "Food is an important material in every country. If you want those vassal countries to provide food unless you completely conquer them, what is the difference between this and war plunder?"
"What's more, transporting food over long distances is also a hassle. It's simply impossible for them to transport food thousands of miles."
"Land transportation is definitely troublesome, but sea transportation is different. We don't want all vassal states to provide food. We only select some vassal states that are rich in products and backed by the sea!"
"As for how to get the vassal states to provide food, you don't have to conquer them completely. You just need to pick a thorn and kill the chicken to scare the monkeys!"
"What is a vassal state? To put it bluntly, it is a country that is afraid of the military power of the suzerain state and relies on the suzerain state!"
Li Si glanced at Zhao Hao noncommittally, frowned and said, "Even if it's a vassal state, it's impossible to just take things without giving back, right?"
"I didn't say I wouldn't repay you!"
Zhao Hao spread his hands: "They pay tribute to us with food, and we can repay them with other things, such as tea, cloth, and fine salt.
"Or change it into coins, that's fine. Anyway, just don't let them feel like they're at a disadvantage."
"Coins? What coins?"
Li Si was slightly startled and looked at Zhao Hao with some confusion.
Zhao Hao slapped his forehead and said with some humor: "I almost forgot, Li Tingwei doesn't know about the treasure notes, but it's not important. We will find out later."
Li Si: "."
Zhao Hao: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
After a while, Li Si shook his head helplessly, returned to his seat, looked at Zhao Hao and said:
"Since the young master is confident, I won't ask any more questions. I will report to your majesty the truth about the reform of the official system."
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and shouted toward the door: "Bring in another set of plans!"
"promise."
There was a promise at the door, and a new plan was quickly brought in.
Zhao Hao looked carefully and found that it was the outline of the law revision, and couldn't help but be surprised:
"Li Tingwei's method is really exquisite as the outline of the Qin Code. Li Tingwei compiled the "National Law" by himself, Hao admires it!"
After saying that, he bowed to Li Si.
Li Si smiled and waved his hand and said: "Young Master is too praised. If I hadn't reminded you before, I wouldn't have been able to compile this "National Law"."
"Has my father ever reviewed this National Law?"
"not yet."
Li Si shook his head and then said with a smile: "If the young master feels it is appropriate, your majesty will not object."
"It's hard to explain. No one can predict my father's temper."
"hehe."
Li Si smiled noncommittally, and then continued: "Does that young master think there are any deficiencies in this National Law?"
"I'll take a look again."
Zhao Hao said, stood up from behind his seat, walked to the front of the board, looked at it one by one, and murmured to himself: "Abolition of joint sitting, from the date of the promulgation of the law, all mortals detained for joint sitting will be released without charge."
"The "National Law" is the general outline of Qin's laws, and all laws must not violate the main meaning of the "National Law."
"."
Isn't this the constitution?
Zhao Hao was shocked when he saw it.
He did not expect that the "National Law" revised by Li Si was similar to the constitution of later generations.
This is crazy!
It’s simply outrageous!
No wonder this old fox would ask himself, which comes first, imperial power or law?
If the country is governed by the Constitution, it must be above all else.
Even imperial power and government decrees must give way to the Constitution.
Of course, this "National Law" is still different from later constitutions. After all, one is a feudal society and the other is a modern society. They are very different in terms of politics, economy, military, and even culture.
However, the purpose of the National Law is the same as that of the Constitution, which is to consolidate and safeguard state power and enable the country to operate better.
For Da Qin, which governed the country according to law, it laid the foundation for the unification of the legal system.
In addition, Li Si also included the human rights mentioned by Zhao Hao in his political discussions into the outlines of the Constitution, such as human rights and freedoms.
The so-called human rights and freedoms refer to the enjoyment of certain rights within the scope of the laws of Daqin, such as property rights, inheritance rights, education rights and other personal rights.
This was something Zhao Hao had not expected at all, and he couldn't help but feel excited: "Li Tingwei is worthy of being a representative of Legalism. The "National Law" he compiled was an eye-opener for Hao!"
"only."
As he said that, he paused and showed a bitter look on his face: "Hao is a little worried. Can my father agree to this National Law?"
"how?"
Li Si raised his eyebrows in a funny way: "Young master, you no longer have confidence in Your Majesty?"
"Well"
Zhao Hao scratched his face in embarrassment.
Li Si had no confidence in the First Emperor before, and he couldn't help but tease Li Si. Now that he saw the "National Law" compiled by Li Si, he couldn't help but lose confidence in the First Emperor.
After all, there are many things that are against the emperor in this "National Law".
You must know that the monarchs in feudal society are supreme beings, and they are above the law.
The law can be ignored.
There are places in this "National Law" that not only restrict the monarch, but also state that "the monarch violates the law and the common people are equally guilty".
"I didn't expect Li Tingwei to be so bold. In fact, it doesn't have to be so drastic. It can be modified slowly."
Zhao Haosai said with a smile.
Li Si glanced at him and said seriously: "How can the National Law be changed overnight? Either don't change it, or change it if you want to. If you change it slowly, how will it be implemented?"
"Having said that, you have to let my father get used to it. If you start fighting like this, my father will get angry. You know the consequences of his anger."
After hearing Zhao Hao's words, Li Si thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense.
Since the daring Prince Hao was worried about the First Emperor's anger, it meant that the "National Law" he compiled was indeed a bit too much.
After hesitating for a moment, Li Si frowned and asked Zhao Hao: "What do you think, Master?"
Zhao Hao thought for a while and said: "Delete most of the glaring things that are against the emperor, and add laws that restrict the powers of officials. In addition, laws prohibiting land annexation must also be included!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the board diagram, pointing out to Li Si what he felt was wrong and what needed to be modified.
Li Si listened very seriously, nodded frequently, and finally stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Young Master is indeed a great talent. After you said this, I am enlightened!"
"Li Tingwei thanks you!"
Zhao Hao said humbly.
Li Si glanced at him a few times, then glanced at Li Zhan again, and said with a smile: "Young master and my son have a close relationship. Please discipline him in the future. Although my son is not talented, it is still okay for him to act as a leader."
"What did Li Tingwei say? Brother Li, he"
"Sir, my father is right. My military talent is not as good as Wang Li's, and my talent and learning are not as good as Mond's. But when it comes to running errands and doing things, they are not as good as me. If you don't believe me, I'll show you how even a dog can't catch me!"
Zhao Hao was about to say a few polite words to Li Si when Li Zhan suddenly stood up, slapped his chest and said something, and then rushed out of the hall like wind without saying a word.
Li Si: "."
Zhao Hao: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
After a while, Li Zhan ran back without blushing or out of breath, and said excitedly to them: "Am I fast?"
"Well"
Zhao Hao's mouth twitched.
No wonder there is no record of this boy in the history books. It is estimated that the historians don’t know how to record it.
It can't be recorded that the second son of Prime Minister Li, who is less than one person in Da Qin and more than ten thousand people, can run faster than a dog, right?
Li Si's eyelids twitched and he couldn't help but look around.
"Father, what are you looking for? Can you help me find it?"
Li Zhan looked at Li Si doubtfully.
Li Si's face darkened, and he was about to teach his unsatisfactory son a lesson with his bare hands.
At this time, a servant ran out of the door and reported to Li Si: "Li Tingwei, Your Majesty summons you to the palace!"
"Um?"
Li Si was stunned for a moment, glanced at Zhao Hao, frowned and said, "Do you know what it is?"
"When I returned to Tingwei, the visitor did not inform me. He only said that His Majesty had something urgent to do and summoned you to the palace!"
"I know, let's go down."
Li Si frowned, raised his hand and waved away the servant, and said apologetically to Zhao Hao, "It seems that I can't fully enjoy the invitation to the master's home tonight."
"It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."
Zhao Hao smiled and waved his hand: "National affairs are more important than Mount Tai. Li Tingwei went to see my father, and I will return to the palace with him."
"That's fine!"
Li Si nodded with a smile, and then shouted out the door: "Come here, prepare the carriage!"
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