"The king's way is based on virtue, just like the state of Lu, which implemented benevolent government, stopped fighting, worked hard in the mine field, and pardoned criminals." Wei Yang was calm and unhurried, and with Huang standing by to talk to him, he felt much more relaxed.
With Huang Zuo reconciled, his conversation with Ying Quliang would never end in a short time. This way, he would have more opportunities to test.
Reform was a matter of life and death, so he had to be cautious.
Although he had already tested Ying Quliang's determination to strengthen Qin, he still decided to follow the path he originally envisioned, testing Ying Quliang step by step, and then the monarch and his ministers established trust and determined to strengthen Qin.
Wei Yang knew that whether the monarch was firm or not had a crucial impact on the success or failure of the reform.
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Ying Quliang glanced at Huang, who had a playful smile on his face, then looked at Wei Yang, and interrupted: "Sir, the state of Lu, which practices kingship and virtue, is now in danger and will be annexed by Qi sooner or later."
"The way of kings and virtues is not suitable for the current state of Qin. Your national advisor has repeatedly praised it. I wonder if you have any other high opinions?"
Ying Quliang may be just a middle-aged man in other aspects, but when it comes to being a king, he can be said to be one of the best in the Central Plains today. Almost instantly, he analyzed Huang's attitude. Wei Yang's move may have Just a pathfinder.
The state of Lu was dying, and the state of Qin wanted to dominate the world. Ying Quliang's eyes were like a torch, staring at Wei Yang in front of him.
At this time, Huang also spoke to the side: "Sir, you have traveled thousands of miles to Qin and spared no effort to visit Qin in March. Is it just to tell you the way to subjugate the country?"
From the answers given by Huang and Ying Quliang, Wei Yang was convinced. At this moment, he laughed loudly, cupped his hands towards Ying Quliang, and said: "If your Majesty does not like the king's moral character, Wei Yang still has other people here. The art of governing the country by etiquette.”
"With etiquette as the body, assisting benevolent government, etiquette transforming into customs, and benevolent government managing the people, the national power will naturally increase and unite together."
After listening halfway, Ying Quliang shook his head: "Confucianism advocates the rise and fall of a country, the succession of the peerless world, and the promotion of the people. Today's world is no longer the time of the Western Zhou Dynasty."
"In a time of great strife, when the weak fight against the strong, it is a time of competition of strength. Sir, what is the difference between this and the art of subjugating a country?"
"Wei Yang has another skill, which is to rule by doing nothing!" Wei Yang's voice sounded again, and Ying Quliang smiled helplessly: "Sir, please speak, Ying Quliang is all ears!"
At this moment, Ying Quliang was full of expectations. As a result, Wei Yang told him that the government would be reduced, the sergeants would return to their fields, and the country would be small and the people would be small. This made Ying Quliang disappointed. He couldn't help but look at Huang, his eyes full of Confuse.
Seeing this scene, Huang couldn't help but smile and said nothing. He could say some things behind the scenes, but saying them in front of Wei Yang would ruin Wei Yang's plan.
Taking a sip of herbal tea, Ying Quliang turned to Wei Yang and said, "Sir, the junior high school is busy with affairs. How about today's conversation between you and me?"
"good."
Jing Jian took Wei Yang away, and Ying Quliang couldn't bear it any longer. He turned towards Huang and said, "Master, Wei Yang is indeed a great talent. His kingly skills show that he has a wide range of interests. However, Not suitable for my country, Qin."
After taking a sip of wine, Huang looked at Ying Quliang and smiled: "Your Majesty, please be patient and don't be impatient. It is the right thing to do. The king chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose their king."
"As the saying goes: A good bird chooses a tree to roost in, and a good minister chooses a master to do his work."
Before Huang finished speaking, Ying Quliang put down the tea cup and said in confusion: "What the Imperial Master means is that Wei Yang is just testing Gu to see if Gu is magnanimous?"
"Your Majesty, Wei Yangma has stated to you the king's moral principles, Confucius' etiquette, and Lao Tzu's inaction. But when did he talk to you about the Legalist technique of strengthening a country?"
"But in the Jixia Academy, a great Legalist sage arrived and called Wei Yang one of the three schools of Legalism. He said that Wei Yang's method is the correct way of Legalism." Huang took another sip of wine, which was profound.
"Han Xiangshen admitted frankly that he wanted to compete with Wei Yang for reforms to see which one was stronger and which one was weaker. Why did such a great Legalist never mention Legalism in his speech, but instead showed off Confucianism and Taoism?"
"Your Majesty, reform requires the unity of the monarch and his ministers. If the monarch's will is even slightly unsteady, all previous efforts will be wasted if there is even a slight wavering. It is right to trust you as much as you trust me!"
"It is true that as the Imperial Master said, Wei Yang never mentioned Legalism, he was just the Imperial Master. Is it so unbearable to be alone in Wei Yang's heart?" Ying Quliang was a little unwilling.
When he met Wei Yang, he was still very excited, thinking that he had finally found the person who could strengthen Qin. When he learned that Wei Yang visited Qin in March and traveled all over the mountains and rivers of Qin, he strengthened his belief and thought that Wei Yang would He is the one who strengthened Qin.
But now he heard that Wei Yang was testing him, which immediately poured cold water on Ying Quliang's fiery heart.
After being silent for a long time, Ying Quliang was deeply shocked.
"Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. If I have a peerless treasure, I won't show it to others easily. Your Majesty also knows clearly what will happen to the powerful ministers who changed the law. If Wei Yang and Your Majesty can't get along with each other, not only will the Qin Dynasty be in turmoil, but Wei Yang will also Body and blood sacrifice.”
Huang persuaded Ying Quliang: "Your Majesty and Wei Yang want to establish trust and reach a common ambition. This will not be achieved in a day. How can Wei Yang show his true ability in just one meeting."
"Wei Yang is in the Qin State. As long as the monarch and his ministers are united and the emperor is determined to strengthen Qin, and Wei Yang can see the importance and trust of him, it is almost a foregone conclusion that he will serve in the Qin Dynasty."
"However, this time your Majesty, it is not only Wei Yang who joins Qin as a scholar, the others are also talented. They may not be able to strengthen Qin like Wei Yang, but they are enough to govern one side."
"Our Qin State is currently short of civil servants. Your Majesty should show your courage and recruit them into the Qin State to increase the Qin State's heritage."
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In Huang's view, the current Qin State is far behind, lacking in all aspects. Others cannot be left out in the cold because of Wei Yang. This is a good opportunity to increase the Qin State's heritage.
Although he didn't want to get involved too much, he still had to say what needed to be said. After all, as the Grand Master of the Qin Dynasty, he couldn't just ignore everything and just ask for immortality and medicine.
Hearing this, Ying Quliang couldn't help but smile and said: "These are under the supervision of the Jingjian. They say that some scholars are talented and can be put to use. In the future, the reform will also need the support of new talents."
"Master, what do you need from your side? If you need support, can you tell me directly?" Ying Quliang took a deep look at Huang and said seriously, "If it doesn't work, Quliang can go to Shennong Mountain, and the Mohist headquarters and Lao Mozi discussed with him and asked him to be open to the National Master Network."
Looking at Ying Quliang with a serious look on his face, Huang was a little moved. It was indeed rare for a king of a country to be able to do this.
"Your Majesty, no need, they are just juniors from the Mo family." Huang shook his head.
He didn't want Ying Quliang and the Mohist family to completely turn against each other because of his affairs. Qin was in the midst of a period of change and couldn't cause more trouble. He didn't want to ruin Qin's future because of himself.
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