"A strategy to destroy Qin?"
Zhu Xi was a little confused.
He knew that Shang Yang's reform was a critical moment for Qin to embark on the road to becoming a powerful country.
As the leader, Shang Yang can be said to be a great hero of the Qin State. Of course, his end was a bit miserable.
Why would Shang Yang assist Wei in destroying Qin?
Su Jing nodded and said: "Yes, it is a strategy to destroy Qin. Shang Yang is in Wei, so he will naturally serve Wei."
"There are two strategies to destroy Qin. First, use Wei's geographical advantage and continue Jin's economic blockade policy. Wei can use its geographical advantage and dominance to deter other countries and ensure that Qin cannot Trade with other countries on a large scale. When Qin is unable to carry out large-scale trade with the outside world, and Qin’s own industrial structure is not complete enough to be self-sufficient, then an economic crisis will definitely break out. This is the economic warfare strategy proposed by Shang Yang .”
Hearing this, Zhu Ping said with doubts on his brows: "Why would an economic crisis break out if we cannot carry out large-scale trade with the outside world? Students don't quite understand."
This was originally simple common sense to people in Su Jing's previous life, but Zhu Xi, an 'ancient', didn't quite understand it.
Su Jing said calmly: "King Qin, you missed a key point. Your own industrial structure is insufficient."
"Although Qin's territory is not small, it is located in the west and the climate conditions are not good. There are not many crops suitable for growing. The food problem can barely be solved. But in other aspects, such as mulberry and other crops used for textile fabrics, But it is not that easy to grow. People often say that clothing, food, housing and transportation are used to cover the body and to keep out the cold. The Qin State went deep into the northwest inland, and it would be freezing cold in winter. If trade could not be carried out, If we solve the problem of clothes, then the price of these clothes will inevitably rise sharply. If the price of clothes goes up, the prices of other commodities will also collapse, because those who grow food also need clothes. They spend too much money to buy clothes and have no money. , we can only make up for it from other places, just like a chain, if there is a problem in one part, the whole chain will be broken.”
"Therefore, a complete self-produced and self-sufficient industrial structure is very important for a country. Important resources do not need to be restricted by other countries, and development can be stable and smooth."
"One of Shang Yang's methods for destroying the Qin Dynasty can be said to be a very clever economic warfare policy and very effective!"
After listening to Su Jing's simple and clear example, Zhu Xi understood immediately.
"I see. I didn't expect this to be an economic war. It was really eye-opening for the students."
Zhu Xi said with emotion.
Su Jing continued: "Let's talk about Shang Yang's second method of destroying Qin. He suggested that Wei launch an attack on Qin every spring. He didn't ask for any results, but just wanted Qin to mobilize a large number of people to achieve the goal. Missing the purpose of farming time.”
"In this way, it will fundamentally affect Qin's agriculture. If the farming season is missed, even if the output of grain cannot be completely eliminated, it will definitely reduce the output greatly."
"It only takes a few more visits, and Qin's food will be exhausted. Qin wants to buy food but is blocked by Wei's trade barriers. Qin, which has no food, doesn't even need to attack. The people themselves will be in chaos. .”
"It can be said that Shang Yang's two methods, based on trade and food, have very accurately captured the lifeline of Qin. If they can be implemented smoothly, Qin will undoubtedly die."
"pity……"
Speaking of this, Su Jing paused.
Su Jing doesn't need to explain what happened next. Everyone knows that Qin did not perish, but became stronger and stronger, eventually destroying the six kingdoms and achieving great unification.
Zhu Ping said: "What are the kings of Wei thinking? They don't even listen to the words of a man like Shang Yang. It's so stupid!"
In Zhu Fang's view, Shang Yang was an absolute talent, and these two strategies to destroy Qin were even more brilliant.
Su Jing said lightly: "King Qin, you can't say that. Although Shang Yang's teacher was the prime minister of Wei at that time, he was just a young man with no reputation. Qin was weak, and Wei had other opponents to deal with. , it’s understandable that the top leaders of Wei State don’t adopt it.”
"After all, at that time, none of them knew that Shang Yang could bring about such a powerful reform. This is the limitation of history. People who live in it do not have an omniscient and omnipotent perspective. They cannot see the whole picture clearly, and they cannot Made absolutely the right choice.”
After the three families were divided into the Jin Dynasty, the Wei State quickly became stronger and completed its reforms.
Su Jing herself did not look down upon the Wei State that much.
Everything can only be said to be time and destiny.
"What happens after that?"
Zhu Xi asked Su Jing.
Su Jing smiled and continued: "After that, Shang Yang was so angry that he ran directly to Qin State and told his two strategies to destroy Qin directly to Qin Xiaogong, the king of Qin State at that time."
"This statement immediately shocked Qin Xiaogong into a cold sweat. As the king of Qin, he naturally knew how terrible Shang Yang's two methods of destroying Qin were. It can be said that if Wei really adopted it, then Qin would There really is no other possibility except destroying the country.”
"At the same time, Qin Xiaogong also considered that even if the current Wei State does not adopt Shang Yang's method, it does not mean that it will not happen in the future. After all, Shang Yang's teacher is Gong Shucuo, and no one can say for sure."
"So in order to avoid such a situation, we have to solve these two problems as soon as possible before Wei Guo can react. As for the solution, Qin Xiaogong naturally thought of Shang Yang in front of him, and Shang Yang's trip This is exactly the purpose.”
"Shang Yang was very confident. Since he could come up with two strategies to destroy Qin, he naturally also had strategies to make up for these two weaknesses of Qin. With the support of Qin Xiaogong, Shang Yang began to implement his own set of plans in Qin. The content of the plan A lot. To put it simply, it is to adjust Qin’s industrial structure so that Qin can be self-sufficient and become a relatively stable and independent economy to avoid the economic blockade of Wei or even other powerful countries. After all, Qin is not Wei at all. Our opponents will have to face the Wei blockade that may appear at any time for a long time."
"This plan, I call it the Qin State Economic Independence Plan! As long as Qin State can be self-sufficient, whether Wei State or other countries block Qin State, Qin State will be able to develop and strengthen itself unhurriedly."
"Then King Qin, do you think that if Qin wants to be economically independent, what resources do Qin need to be self-sufficient?"
Facing Su Jing's question, Zhu Ping immediately thought about it, and after a moment he replied: "Food must be one of them. Food is the first priority for the people, and eating is the first, and then there are copper mines and iron mines, because The growth of the Qin State cannot be based on words alone, troops and weapons are necessary. Only with copper and iron can we have powerful weapons and be qualified to counterattack the Wei State."
"Well, that's right. The two things you mentioned, King Qin, are resources that Qin State needs very much."
Su Jing nodded and expressed her approval of Zhu Ping's answer, but as soon as she finished praising him, she changed her tone and said, "But there is one thing that King Qin did not mention."
"What is it?"
Zhu Xi asked immediately.
Su Jing replied: "Salt."
Salt!
As soon as Su Jing's words came out, Zhu Ping reacted immediately and did not need too much explanation at all.
Because in ancient times, salt was one of the most important resources, comparable to the most important weapon of a great country.
In ancient society, salt was a daily necessity for people and the most critical product. Its use was related to the stability of the country and society. Therefore, in ancient times, salt has always been controlled by the state. Its tax is secondary to land tax.
Therefore, there is another saying: salt is half of the world's gift.
Su Jing continued: "At that time, there were no larger salt mines in the Qin State. The Qin State was an inland country in the northwest. It was not close to the sea and there was no sea salt to eat. The salt that the people of the Qin State ate was basically only When you buy it from abroad, the condition of copper and iron is about the same as that of salt."
"In this way, the easiest problem to solve is the food problem. Open up more wasteland, reward production, and reduce taxes. This is the easiest policy to promote food production."
"In terms of salt and copper and iron, two resources that can only be obtained through foreign trade, we need to carefully choose our trade partners. Big countries like Wei or South Korea and Zhao can be used as trade partners, but they cannot be the main trade partners. On the one hand, These countries, as trade partners, Qin State, needs a lot of bloodshed, and on the other hand, it is easy to be choked. The most suitable trade partner is Chu State."
"Chu State is geographically adjacent to Qin State and has convenient transportation. In terms of alliance relationship, Chu State and Qin State have become back-to-back allies in order to fight against Wei State and the Three Jin Alliance. It can be said that they share the same hatred and have a bitter feud. "
"And the most important point is that whether it is copper, iron or salt, Chu State has abundant reserves, which can fully meet Qin State's trade needs."
"In order to ensure trade security and national security, Qin needs to maintain friendly relations with Chu for a long time. Starting from Qin Xiaogong, Qin and Chu have been on good terms, and even after Qin Xiaogong King Huiwen directly married a Chu woman Mi Yue as his wife, which was obviously a political marriage."
"In addition to the King of Qin himself, the high-ranking nobles of the Qin State at that time also began to marry the Chu State on a large scale. This was for the sake of union with the Chu State, but it also led to some not-so-good consequences. For example, when Qin Shihuang ascended the throne, Regarding the content of the Qin State, the power of the Chu State is too strong."
"To put it bluntly, it is actually for profit. Unity is for profit, and division is also for profit."
"Qin can ally with Chu in order to fight against Wei. When the time comes to destroy the six kingdoms, it will not be soft on Chu."
"It's just that political marriage is a matter that requires long-term management. It will not be able to achieve obvious results for a while. Whether copper, iron or salt, they are very important strategic materials. Chu State is not that easy to sell. To Qin."
"So, the food problem is the first thing that needs to be solved. As I said just now, the simplest ways to increase food production are to open up more land to encourage production and reduce taxes. But these are ordinary ways. Shang Yang will not take the ordinary path. Well, he created a system tailor-made for the Qin State at that time, which quickly increased Qin's grain production. Does King Qin know what Shang Yang's method was?"
It was another question, and Zhu Xi felt a little uncomfortable. After all, he was listening in rapt attention when Su Jing asked the question.
But he did not dare to show the slightest displeasure and seriously thought about Su Jing's problem.
If it were Zhu Biao or Zhu Fan, they should be able to give the answer immediately at this moment. These two have quite a wealth of knowledge reserves.
But for Zhu Xi, this problem is obviously a bit difficult.
"Students don't know."
Zhu Xi shook his head, looking slightly decadent.
He knew that what Su Jing was asking about was the content of Shang Yang's reform, which must have been recorded in history books, but he had no memory at all.
I still read too few books!
When the book is used, it will be less regrettable. Zhu Ping clearly realized it at this moment.
Su Jing didn't say much, but continued: "Shang Yang designed a brand new economic system for the Qin State. I call it the farming and war system. The core is the twenty-level military merit system. Under this system, civilians You can earn merit and gain a title by earning military merit or by farming land and paying more grain to the country. To put it bluntly, whether farming or fighting, it is a very easy way to rise in class."
"Compared with simple rewards, the temptation of class jump is too great for the common people. The people of Qin became keen on farming and fighting. As long as the class jump is successful, it means the improvement of social status and the increase of wealth. , it’s not an exaggeration to describe it as a carp leaping over the dragon’s gate.”
"As a result, Qin's grain output increased rapidly, and the food crisis soon disappeared. At the same time, the relationship with Chu continued to heat up, and the trade in salt and iron resources became smoother."
"By this time, Qin's economy could be considered semi-independent. It was already too late for Wei to adopt Shang Yang's previous methods."
"The strong economy directly made Qin's national power continue to grow, its population also continued to increase, the size of its army continued to expand, and its strength became stronger and stronger over time. It was just waiting for an opportunity to go to war with Wei. Retake the vast territory that was ceded in the past when we sued for peace.”
"And this opportunity did not keep Qin waiting for too long, because the Wei State went to war with the Qi State in the east. Two major battles, the Battle of Guiling and the Battle of Maling, took place one after another. The main elite army of the Wei State also The mistakes in decision-making were almost lost in these two wars."
"The State of Qin attacked. Shang Yang directly led the army and started a war against the State of Wei. How could the State of Wei, which had just been defeated in the war with the State of Qi, be the opponent of the State of Qin that had tolerated and developed for many years, and was directly defeated again? That year All the land taken from Qin was thrown back. This great victory not only conquered Qin's lost land, but also heralded the rise of Qin again."
"At this point, the rise of the Qin State has been successfully completed under the influence of Shang Yang, a key figure. The core of the rise of the Qin State is the rise of the economic field. From the beginning, it was stuck, and when the rest of the An independent economy, this independent path, Qin State is taking a very correct path."
(End of chapter)
