"The First Emperor Ying Zheng was truly unprecedented and unparalleled. Such figures are nothing compared to him."
Su Jing said with a smile: "The emperor of Ming Dynasty is also a great hero. Throughout the ages, there are few who can compare with him."
Zhu Yuanzhang is slightly inferior to Qin Shihuang, but among the many emperors in history, he is definitely an awesome existence.
Su Jing's words were quite helpful to Zhu Yuanzhang. He seemed to be quite good, just a little worse than Qin Shihuang.
"But the Qin Dynasty was ruthless, destroyed the six kingdoms, imposed harsh policies and heavy taxes, and the people were miserable. However, he died in only two generations. Can such an emperor be regarded as the first emperor in the ages?"
Zhu Yuanzhang expressed his doubts at this time.
No matter how great Su Jing describes Qin Shihuang, it cannot change the fact.
The Qin Dynasty only existed for a short period of fifteen years before the second generation died.
From the Qin Dynasty to the present, there have been several unified dynasties that lasted for more than a hundred years.
Compared with fifteen years and hundreds of years, can this gap be so easily erased?
Zhu Biao's standard for judging the emperor's merits and demerits was how the people lived was an important consideration.
In his eyes, the First Emperor Ying Zheng was the representative of tyrants and unrighteousness. How could his father Zhu Yuanzhang be inferior to him?
When Zhu Biao finished speaking, the other princes were stunned for a moment.
yes!
The First Emperor Yingzheng was so powerful, why did Qin only die in his second generation?
They had just been completely immersed in Su Jing's lecture, but they did not think about this problem.
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao. He knew that his apprentice was very concerned about the people.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Niu Yi, before the Qin Dynasty, there was the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Let me ask you, how many years did the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period last?"
this.
Su Jing's sudden question made Zhu Biao hesitate.
Because the ancient age system is not based on the year AD, but based on the king.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were many countries, and each country had its own age laws.
Although Zhu Biao was familiar with history books, he was a little confused when he was asked about it for a while, and he recalled it carefully in his mind.
"But after thinking about it, let me tell you, it's a total of 549 years."
Su Jing said calmly: "Let me ask you again, in these 549 years, how much time has there been without war."
this.
Another question that cannot be answered at the moment.
Su Jing also knew that Zhu Biao couldn't answer, so she said directly: "More than three hundred years! In other words, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were basically constant wars."
"It only took Qin ten years to destroy the six kingdoms. In ten years, it ended the division and unified the world."
Ten years and three hundred years!
Listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao felt that something was wrong.
It was different from what he imagined.
"Even so, how can we explain that the people's strength was requisitioned to build the Great Wall, and the heavy burden of corvee labor caused people to revolt in various places?"
Zhu Biao continued to retort.
But this time it was not Su Jing who answered, but Zhu Di who said: "Brother, the Great Wall is to protect the border. Without this Great Wall, foreign invasion and massacre of the Central Plains would be a big problem!"
"Of course I know, but the First Emperor Ying Zheng went too far and the people suffered terribly."
Zhu Biao said: "You can also try to figure it out slowly."
It has to be said that Zhu Biao's idea is still naive.
Before Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, the country was located on the border and needed to resist the invasion of the Huns on a daily basis. It can be said that Qin was the country that was most aware of the disasters caused by foreign tribes.
The role of the Great Wall is huge.
"It can't be done."
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and said: "The productivity level during the Qin Dynasty was too low. Building the Great Wall was a huge project that required a huge number of corvees, and more corvees meant fewer people farming and less food. If you want to complete it, We can only rely on squeezing people's power, which is inevitable."
Su Jing did not excuse Qin Shihuang. The Qin Dynasty was like this when it came to heavy corvee service.
The construction of the Great Wall was indeed a huge waste of time and money.
"But this will benefit the world forever."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Boss, there are some things that need to be viewed in the long term. Without the Great Wall, I don't know how many people in the Central Plains would suffer."
As the emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang had always been worried about foreign invasion, and the Ming Dynasty had to send troops every year. This matter of resisting foreign enemies made Lao Zhu extremely worried.
The Great Wall has extremely important significance for every dynasty in later generations.
Zhu Biao was stunned. He realized that he thought that governing the country was too simple.
Su Jing said calmly: "Of course the First Emperor Ying Zheng had his own faults. No one is perfect, but he really did a lot of good things that will benefit the present generation and the future."
Su Jing's words can be regarded as the conclusion of this small talk.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing, the admiration in his eyes not concealed at all.
This wave of analysis of Qin Shihuang really made him feel that he had benefited a lot.
"Mr. Su, drink some water."
Queen Ma also listened to everything, and her heart was shocked.
"Thank you ma'am."
Su Jing nodded.
The princes looked at Su Jing with glowing eyes, their eyes filled with admiration.
Su Jing's classes are much more transparent than those teachers in the main hall.
The most important thing is that Su Jing did not have any airs and allowed them to interrupt their speeches on the spot. This kind of class experience was unprecedented.
"Su Jing, now that the First Emperor Ying Zheng has finished speaking, how about today?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked Su Jing.
Su Jing evaluated Qin Shihuang so thoroughly that Zhu Yuanzhang was now curious about what he looked like in Su Jing's eyes.
"Didn't I just say that he is a great hero, second only to the First Emperor, the second emperor."
Su Jing said lightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "What next?"
Su Jing wondered: "Then? What then? Isn't it all over?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing and suddenly felt his anger rising again.
"Su Jing, I'm asking about how things are going today. Didn't you analyze the First Emperor very well just now?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was really anxious. Why didn't he do anything when it came to this?
Su Jing glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Uncle, as I said just now, no one is perfect. Likewise, to truly fully evaluate the merits and demerits of an emperor, future generations must comment."
"While he is still alive and well today, I don't know what will happen to him in the future. Is there anything to analyze now?"
Su Jing can comment on Qin Shihuang in front of everyone, but he cannot comment on Zhu Yuanzhang.
This was the Ming Dynasty, the Hongwu period.
Just keep a high profile and don't talk about specific things.
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was a little strange, but what Su Jing said made sense.
But after listening to Su Jing's analysis just now, Zhu Yuanzhang felt really itchy.
"Then who is the other one?"
Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to ask Su Jing who the other emperor in the top three was.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Taizong of the Tang Dynasty."
Um?
two?
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt a little confused after listening to Su Jing's words.
"Su Jing, didn't you say that today's emperor is among the top three? This already includes one Shi Huangdi, why are there two more?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked doubtfully.
Su Jing said calmly: "As we all know, there are always four in the top three. It's normal. Just get used to it."
Are there four in the top three?
Zhu Yuanzhang felt even more confused after hearing this.
What does Su Jing mean by these words? I don't understand now.
"Okay, don't worry about it. Uncle, you can just be in the top four."
Su Jing looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was a little confused and said.
Some of these words can only be understood in a previous life!
Su Jing's small class was over, but the princes did not leave.
They are still surrounding Su Jing now, and their admiration for Su Jing is getting stronger and stronger.
"Mr. Su, you see these children are very eager to learn, otherwise you would just accept them all."
Queen Ma took this opportunity to speak to Su Jing.
Receive them all!
When Su Jing heard this, she immediately said: "Madam, my ability is really limited, so I'd better not mention this matter again."
Although teaching Zhu Biao and Zhu Xi is indeed not a troublesome thing, Su Jing is still a little overwhelmed when she really wants to expand the number of students from two to seven.
But as the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person, Queen Ma's attitude is still very good.
"That's such a shame."
Queen Ma was a little disappointed, but she knew that she couldn't force this matter.
The lesson Su Jing taught just now made Empress Ma extremely impressed.
"There's no point in sitting all the time. Get up and walk around."
Su Jing changed the topic, got up and walked around the courtyard.
Lao Zhu was still struggling with the question of why there were four in the top three, but at this time, it suddenly started to rain lightly.
"Come inside quickly."
Zhu Biao shouted to his brothers.
Soon, everyone entered the house.
"Uncle, you brought a lot of servants here. Do they have umbrellas?"
Su Jing asked Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "Don't worry, there is everything that should be on the carriage."
"good."
Su Jing nodded.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly when he saw that Su Jing was sending mooncakes and caring about whether the servant had an umbrella.
Although these concerns are not big things, it is often the little things that touch people's hearts the most.
In the future, with Su Jing by Zhu Biao's side, there is no need to worry about winning people's hearts.
only,
How to win Su Jing's heart firmly is a difficult task.
After chatting with Su Jing for such a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised to find that Su Jing had a strong desire for something.
money?
He has no shortage.
name?
He didn't want it.
Funeral?
He was simply alone.
This kind of person is actually very dangerous.
Because there is no complete control.
But one thing was Su Jing's understanding of those frontline soldiers that Zhu Yuanzhang quite agreed with.
It was raining lightly, and everyone in the house was a little bored.
"It's okay if it rains. Why don't Mr. Su continue to teach the children."
Queen Ma spoke again.
This does not allow Su Jing to accept the other princes, so it would be good to take advantage of this opportunity and let Su Jing teach again.
"Mr. Su, please teach me."
Zhu Fan reacted the most and immediately bowed his hands to Su Jing.
As soon as Zhu Fan finished speaking, the other princes also reacted.
Su Jing's teachings are something that can only be met but cannot be sought.
"Mr. Su, please teach me."
Several princes bowed their hands to Su Jing in unison, which was quite uniform.
Zhu Yuanzhang also smiled and said: "Anyway, everything is fine, Su Jing, you can just teach me."
Lao Zhu was still very interested in Su Jing's class.
This made Su Jing a little embarrassed. She didn't expect that it was the Mid-Autumn Festival and she had to go to class.
But now that the atmosphere has been heightened to this point, it doesn't seem good if I don't say anything.
"It's not impossible, but what do you want to hear?"
Su Jing looked at the princes and said, "I don't know many things, I'm afraid I won't be able to satisfy you."
Zhu Fan immediately said: "Mr. Su can say whatever he wants. As long as it is Mr. Su's teachings, we will listen carefully."
"Yes, Mr. Su, just say whatever you want."
Zhu Xi also echoed from the side.
Su Jing had no choice but to think briefly and said, "Okay, let me just talk about something, or give you a simple question to think about."
"There are two prisoners in a prison. They have committed a crime, but the current evidence is not complete. If neither of them exposes the other, then based on the current evidence, they only need to be detained for one year before being released."
"And if one person exposes the crime and the other remains silent, the person who exposed the crime will be released immediately due to meritorious service, while the person who kept silent will have his sentence increased to ten years because the evidence is complete and he will not cooperate."
"If the two choose to expose each other, then the evidence is conclusive and both will be sentenced to eight years in prison."
"They all know the consequences of exposure and silence. Now you think about what choices these two prisoners will make in the end."
Su Jing directly talked about a prisoner's dilemma model, which made the princes start thinking.
Just as he finished speaking, Zhu Xi said: "Mr. Su, isn't this very simple? The two prisoners are not stupid, they must be silent, so they only need to be locked up for one year."
Su Jing didn't speak, just waited silently.
"No, second brother."
Zhu Fan shook his head and said: "If you ask me, in the end they will definitely expose each other. Although the prisoners know that the final punishment will be the least if they all expose each other, they cannot trust each other."
"Once the other party betrays the truth, the one who didn't expose it will have an additional ten years in prison."
"In this way, if you expose the other party, if you are lucky enough to be sentenced to eight years in prison, if you are lucky, you will be acquitted. You will definitely choose to expose the other party."
As soon as Zhu Fan finished speaking, Zhu Xi was stunned for a moment.
"I agree with my second brother."
Zhu Di said to the two of them.
"Third brother is right."
Zhu Biao also agreed with Zhu Fan's view.
Su Jing nodded at this time and said: "Yes, you explained it well. Although both prisoners know how to choose the best result for both parties, neither of them can guarantee the other's choice, so in the end they can only It’s a lose-lose situation.”
"In fact, this is a very common phenomenon and it is not difficult to understand."
"But do you know what the truth behind this is?"
This time Zhu Xi did not rush to answer, but waited.
The fourth child, Zhu Di, said directly: "This shows that it is difficult to have real trust between people. Everyone is for their own interests and people are selfish."
Zhu Di said it simply and straightforwardly, but Zhu Xi didn't say anything. He didn't think it would be that simple.
However.
Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, you are right. People are selfish, so in the face of collective interests and personal interests, they usually tend to choose personal interests first."
"This is game theory. In a group, individuals make rational choices that often lead to collective irrationality."
(End of chapter)
