The ministers were silent...
If rumors can spread to such an extent, many civil and military officials present must be held responsible.
Who spread the rumor? Who came to promote it?
Why did the city become stormy in just a few days?
Regardless of the truth of the matter, the spread of public opinion was extremely slow in ancient times. No matter how sensational things were, relying solely on natural spread, it would not be possible to spread the clouds within a few days in ancient times.
The power of the old nobles of the six countries is considerable, at least in terms of public opinion, Da Qin has no advantage at all.
No matter how the First Emperor responds, the goal of the old nobles of the Six Kingdoms has actually been achieved.
They attacked Qin's destiny and legal principles, and at the same time flexed their muscles. Public opinion spread to such an extent that it can be said that Qin was defeated and fell to the ground. For the civil and military officials in the hall, as well as the three gongs and nine ministers, their faces have been The old nobleman from the Six Kingdoms pressed him down on the ground and rubbed him hard.
Of course, the current top priority is to save and make up for the damaged destiny and legal principles of Da Qin.
When the ministers were silent and had different thoughts, Shusun Tong moved.
"His Majesty!"
"The connection between heaven and man, the harmony of yin and yang!"
"Signs from heaven are meant as warnings!"
Shu Sun Tong opens with a lightning strike.
"Did someone sense this at this time? Wasn't this thing created by Dong Zhongshu?" Zhao Si was shocked when he heard this.
Zhao Si thought that Shusun Tong was stupid and planned to use a vision from heaven to blame the first emperor and persuade him.
Who knew that Shusun's call would turn around.
"If the sky is different, it is the country's fault; if the country is wrong, it is the minister's inaction!"
Zhao Si blinked his eyes, and Shusun Tong went around for a long time, and actually explained this heavenly descending phenomenon through the theory of disasters and the Spring and Autumn Period in the Book of Changes.
How to explain?
There are visions in the sky because there is a problem in the country. This is a warning from God to the emperor, telling you that there is a problem on your side and sounding the alarm for you.
Where will the country's problems lie? It must be because the minister didn't do his own thing well.
Shusun Tong's argument is crucial. He did not use celestial phenomena to restrict the behavior of the First Emperor. Instead, he used celestial phenomena to excuse the First Emperor. He quoted scriptures and changed the main person responsible for the abnormal changes in the celestial phenomena from the First Emperor to a minister.
Anyway, the vision coming from the sky has nothing to do with the First Emperor. The First Emperor could not make mistakes, and the fault could only lie with the Dukes in the hall.
The most commendable thing is Shusun Tong's quotation of scriptures. He not only used the Spring and Autumn I Ching, but also the Mohist theory of heavenly punishment and the Yin-Yang theory of the Five Elements.
Zhao Si's cultural level has improved now, and his appreciation ability has been greatly improved compared to before. However, when faced with Shusun Tong's frequent quotations from scriptures and his impeccable and logically linked speeches, he was still confused.
It sounds awesome, but I don’t know exactly where the awesomeness lies.
However, Shusun Tong dared to speak first, and he was obviously well prepared. Zhao Si glanced at Li Si.
Li Si nodded slightly and said that Shu Suntong's words were very good and the theory was very smooth. It was a public relations manuscript with impeccable logic, the kind of manuscript that even the great scholars of the time could not find any faults with.
Of course... Li Si just doesn't like it.
There's nothing wrong with the First Emperor, there's something wrong with his ministers, there's something wrong with the country, who's going to be so damn weird about this?
This is a vision of the Yinghuo Shouxin Emperor's swaying star. According to Shusun Tong, none of the three nobles and nine ministers are worthy of taking the blame for such a big vision.
Li Si is also one of the Three Dukes, and he is the only one who holds real power!
Of course, this is necessary public relations for the Qin Dynasty. The First Emperor has already made a tough plan to patrol the world, but there must be public relations documents. The prophecy that Zulong will die this year will be verified for a whole year, so we cannot let it go. Rumors spread without any official explanation.
I can only hold my nose and admit it...
With Shusun Tongzhuyu in front of him, all the families and factions began to speak freely.
"How can the visions in the sky interfere with the operation of things in the world? Your Majesty manages government affairs, controls the four poles, plows and sows, and does everything himself. Even if there are any weird celestial phenomena, how can it affect the Qin Dynasty?"
The second person to speak was an old farmer wearing short straw sandals who looked out of place with everyone present.
"Farmer!" Zhao Si's eyes lit up.
Farmers' ideas are more in line with Zhao Si's ideas. Farmers believe that celestial phenomena are just celestial phenomena and have nothing to do with the human world. The real celestial phenomena in the human world can be reflected when it is windy, rainy, cloudy and sunny, rather than focusing on the weather. Look at this star and that star and watch the stars connect in a line one by one.
From a modern perspective, the farmer's idea is correct, but from this era, I can only say that I agree with Liao Liao. In this slightly primitive era, the farmer does not have enough respect for God.
The political ideas of the peasant family are too advanced. They believe that the emperor has responsibilities rather than enjoyment, that is, rights are given by the people of the world, and the emperor should be fair and righteous. In addition to official business, he should be the same as everyone else in private.
Peasants believe that the emperor is not sacred, but only an example of the will of the people in the world.
Therefore... the peasants' remarks were not only not recognized by various schools and factions, but were also not recognized by the First Emperor.
The third one is Zhao Si's old acquaintance Zou Feng.
Using the Five Elements of Yin and Yang as an entry point, he denied the rumors about Jiang Shen and directly pointed out that the other party was not the real Jiang Shen, but someone who was secretly pushing it...
Since then, hundreds of schools of thought have been clamoring, each holding his own opinion...
Only the Legalists did not speak.
Zhao Si looked at Li Si and raised his eyebrows. Now that hundreds of schools of thought have made their debut, Li Si was able to hold his nerve. What Shu Sun Tong said was so exciting, Zhao Si thought Li Si would react.
Unexpectedly, Li Si just shook his head slightly with a smile on his face.
Speak?
Legal facts!
It’s about doing something!
After hundreds of schools of thought publicized Da Qin's public opinion, they came to a conclusion that Da Qin could not change public opinion through public relations, but it would not be completely in a weak position. The official public relations still had energy, and at least it would not be completely one-sided.
After the public relations is done...it's time to deal with it with means.
"Discussions are strictly prohibited everywhere..."
"Report and expose each other."
"One person's voice can rule another person, and one place's voice can rule another place. Those who secretly spread the declaration will be punished with corporal punishment!"
Li Sidang spoke first.
Classic public opinion control strategy and counterattack, broad strike, physical shut up.
The method may not be a good one, but it will definitely work.
The idea of being convicted for speaking out needs to be viewed dialectically. It would not be appropriate to be convicted for speaking the truth, but now it is clear that someone is smearing someone in the public opinion and damaging the image of the country of Qin. Without punishment, it is not enough to win people's hearts.
Li Si made an emergency response and forbade mutual discussion about the jade gifted by the Emperor Star to sway Yingying to enchant the Shouxin River God.
At the same time, we encourage reporting and exposure, and punishing people with conviction.
And it also incorporates the performance appraisal of officials.
There are rumors spreading widely in some place that officials are guilty of political incompetence and are punished for the same crime.
As an extension of the First Emperor's will, Li Si had a full aura, glaring at all the civil and military officials and even the leaders of hundreds of schools of thought present.
This happened so quickly, and Da Qin resisted so weakly, Li Si was suffocating in his heart.
It only took a few days to spread throughout Guanzhong, and it almost pushed the faces of Da Qin's administrative officials to the ground.
Li Si was optimistic because he believed it was just a rumor, and he was happy because the distance between the First Emperor and him had been reduced.
But it doesn't mean that he is not angry about this matter. Others have knives on their necks. He is the real left prime minister, the head of the three ministers and the nine ministers, and the head of hundreds of civil and military officials. The failure of the officials is his failure. The inaction of the officials is his inaction.
Generally speaking…
This should be the end of the matter.
Public relations and public relations were also done, and the means of handling the matter were decided.
Although the response was not perfect and the counterattack was not straightforward and thorough enough, it could be considered a response.
However, whether it is Li Si, Zhao Si or Meng Yi, they all know that the highlight of today is not these.
"Zulong died this year..."
After Li Si retreated, the First Emperor chanted softly.
"What is Ancestral Dragon?" The First Emperor looked at Shusun Tong.
"Ancestral dragon, the ancestor of mankind." Shusun Tong pondered for a moment and then spoke.
Seriously speaking, the totem of the Qin Dynasty is actually not a dragon but a black bird, so the title Zulong does not directly and explicitly designate the First Emperor.
However, it is semi-recognized that the dragon totem is the leader of all things.
Shusuntong did not dare to assume the First Emperor's inner thoughts and gave an ambiguous answer.
Zulong, the original ruler of mankind.
The First Emperor chuckled slightly, he could understand Shusun Tong's caution.
Everyone said that Zulong would die this year.
Recognizing the First Emperor as the Ancestral Dragon is equivalent to acknowledging what Yiren said was that the First Emperor died this year.
Don’t admit it, it’s inappropriate. The First Emperor can indeed be called the Ancestral Dragon.
In essence, Yiren's statement is ambiguous. Talking about Zulong but not the First Emperor is just for the purpose of making a subtle metaphor.
But it didn't matter, the First Emperor planned to admit it openly.
"Ancestral Dragon, I am too!"
How could he not be called Zulong?
The unification of the world begins with him!
Originally, the prophecy that Zulong would die this year was somewhat ignored. Most of the scholars only made an issue based on Jiang Shen’s identity, pointing out that Jiang Shen was fake and Jiang Shen was fake. Naturally, what Jiang Shen said was fake. The value of thinking.
But after the First Emperor admitted that he was Zulong, he had to respond to the prophecy that Zulong would die this year.
Various scholars quickly used their brains to make up for this.
However……
It does not need.
"Mountain ghosts don't know how to be one year old." The First Emperor shook his head and smiled.
"I am determined to patrol the world in ten days!"
The First Emperor decided to patrol the world, but not many people knew about it.
Li Si, Zhao Si, Meng Yi, and some Langguan.
The First Emperor did not publicly solicit opinions, and only asked Zhao Si and Li Si from beginning to end.
It is very overbearing and inappropriate to let the civil and military officials not know about the decision until the court meeting.
But, he is the First Emperor!
This makes perfect sense!
This has always been the behavior of the First Emperor.
(No more...monthly pass, please.)
(End of chapter)
