In order to stabilize Huandi's political power and achieve peaceful reunification as soon as possible, Xiao Yuan adopted Shangguan Wenruo's advice and convened a group of Huan ministers in the Huan palace the next morning.
At that time, the cultural level of the entire society was low, and the officials of the Huan Kingdom were basically from aristocratic families. To put it simply, these people were the noble families, wealthy and powerful people of the Huan Kingdom.
What they represent is that they represent the existing political system of Huan State, and they are a political force that cannot be ignored.
After Huan Guo's defeat, these people were basically in a semi-submissive state in order to preserve their families.
The key to a stable political power lies in the two major sectors of the military and the political sector. When the military power is in control, it also needs matching political capabilities. Otherwise, if the military is focused on the military and not on the political affairs, the country will be in chaos.
Whether it is to win over or eliminate, this is a step that Xiao Yuan must complete now.
In the court meeting hall, everyone saluted together: "See His Highness the King of Qin——"
"Excuse me."
When he was out on an expedition, Xiao Yuan did not wear royal clothes, so he wore casual clothes, tied up his hair with a jade hairpin, and sat on the throne directly above him. On the king's case in front of him, there were many bamboo slips, most of which were from the Huanchen clan at the scene. roll.
Everyone straightened up and lined up on the left and right. Dr. Huan Guozhong was also the first to stand up, cupped his hands and said:
"The heavens change, and the divine weapons become more flexible, and those who return are virtuous. This is the eternal principle. Today, Your Highness has swept through the eight wastelands, brought all the people back to their hearts, and governed the land to ensure that the country is peaceful and the people are safe. This is really in harmony with heaven and man."
As early as before Huan was defeated, this middle-level official had already been close to Qin. It was not surprising that he said such flattering words at this time.
As soon as he finished speaking, those who had frequently corresponded with Xiao Yuan immediately began to agree.
For a time, many people began to flatter him, saying whatever sounded good to him.
Xiao Yuan smiled heartily and said: "You are all talented people. If I want to rule Huan Di, your help will be indispensable."
"My lord, I swear to be loyal to your Majesty to the death." The doctor changed his words on the spot.
The other officials looked at each other, and then a middle-aged man stood up and said seriously: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin wants to rule Qin, but I heard that Qin's policy is to return the land to the people and prohibit the powerful from annexing fertile land? "
"It's true." Xiao Yuan looked at him.
The middle-aged man said angrily: "The people are the people, they are ants and lowly people. Their existence can only be enslaved by the upper class. How can they give up the benefits of the rich and benefit the untouchables? Isn't this upside down? ."
This man's name was Cui Cheng, who was the secretary of the Huan Kingdom. His official position was not small, and he was a representative figure of the noble family.
He looked down on civilians from the bottom of his heart. Because of Xiao Yuan's background, he was very resistant in his heart, so his tone and attitude showed some dissatisfaction.
Xiao Yuan didn't say much about this, he just said: "The people are the most important, the foundation of the country, and the king is second, no matter the officials."
"This." Cui Cheng suddenly revealed his disbelief, "Your Highness is really lying. People are despicable!"
"If there are no people, the world will no longer be a world!" Xiao Yuan's face darkened slightly.
Cui Cheng seemed to dare not argue with him directly. After taking a deep breath, he changed the subject and said, "No matter what your Highness's views on politics are, what I want to say is that we cannot accept the matter of farmland."
What he means is that the policy of Huandi cannot be governed by Qin, but must be divided.
This is representing the noble clan, negotiating conditions with Xiao Yuan.
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan glanced at the other officials in the palace. Everyone also lowered their heads slightly and said nothing.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuan knew what he was doing, turned his eyes back to Cui Cheng, and said quietly: "I still need to consider this matter."
Thinking that he had given in, Cui Cheng immediately said: "Besides, I am waiting for an official position, so I don't know if His Highness has reached a conclusion."
"It's still under consideration," Xiao Yuan said.
Cui Cheng seemed to remind: "Your Highness, you should know that without the support of nobles like us, Huanji will not be politically stable and the country will be in danger."
He, a surrendering and peace-seeking faction, relied on the powerful family members to dare to have such a conversation with the king in the court meeting hall.
Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded: "You want to say that without the support of your clan, I will be unable to move forward in Huandi?"
"I don't dare, I'm just speaking based on the facts." Cui Cheng said.
As he spoke, he didn't have much respect for Xiao Yuan. He only thought that his wealthy scholar family had the capital to negotiate conditions with Xiao Yuan, and the latter did not dare to touch him at all.
He has this confidence because he is fighting for the interests of the gentry and is a representative of the gentry.
Seeing him relying on him, Xiao Yuan almost laughed out of anger and shouted directly: "Xu Hu."
"I'm here." Hu Hou was in the palace, wearing armor and a sword hanging on his waist, standing beside Xiao Yuan.
"Cut it down." Xiao Yuan pointed directly at Cui Cheng without saying any nonsense.
"Promise!" Xu Hu doesn't care who you are. Xiao Yuan's order is an imperial decree to him. He stepped forward directly after hearing the words.
Before Cui Cheng could react, he was kicked to the ground, followed by the sound of a sword being unsheathed.
"His Royal Highness King Qin!"
At this time, Cui Cheng also came to his senses. He just screamed tremblingly and wanted to say something, but the cold light had arrived, his head fell to the ground, and his screams stopped abruptly.
Blood splattered in the hall.
ah! ?
Everyone was shocked and gasped. Almost instantly, they all knelt on the ground.
Many people also began to tremble slightly.
Who does Cui Chengzhen think he is!
Xiao Yuan didn't even look at the corpse. He stood up and said, "This place is not Huan State! It is Huanzhou of Qin State!"
This sentence is a further blow to the local power.
After finishing speaking, he also stood above and said in a loud voice again: "I have read all your records, and there are many outstanding people among them. I am also a person who cherishes talents, and the current appointment of officials requires more attention. Please help me, and I hope that in the future, we can all work together to govern Huandi."
Sticks and candied dates are used to kill a few people to scare them, and then use a few more people to win them over. This is the way of power.
Hearing this, the middle doctor knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "The king is so majestic that the ministers are terrified. From now on, I must be diligent and self-disciplined to share the worries of the king and the state of Qin..."
"Okay." Xiao Yuan said again: "Everyone, please stop kneeling. As long as you are sincere, think about the country and the people, and be a good official, I will never treat you badly."
Everyone knelt on the ground, lowered their heads and looked around subconsciously, then stood up together and changed their words in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty——"
"Today's discussion ends here. Let's all disperse." Xiao Yuan waved his hand to disperse the court and walked directly out of the hall.
"Farewell, Your Majesty——" People bowed together again.
