Xiang Shaolong burst into laughter, feeling that it was ridiculous for a noble lady to sit in an elegant pavilion isolated from the world and talk with a group of high-ranking scholar-bureaucrats about how to govern the country.
Although she is a remnant of the Yue Kingdom, she is worth a lot of money after all. Just looking at this small house in Yahu, you can tell that she lives a luxurious life and her dealings are not ordinary people. Has she ever walked into the homes of lower class people? Do you understand the hardship of their lives? Not to mention the cruelty of the alien battles at the frontier.
Xiang Shaolong said: "I was just named the Left Prime Minister, and I haven't done anything practical yet. Now it's just empty talk."
Ji Yanran keenly sensed that he was mocking her for being pretentious, and she immediately felt unhappy, feeling that this young dragon looked down on her.
But Ji Yanran's self-cultivation is still top-notch. She kept her expression and said with a sweet smile: "You have to have ideas to have a direction to do things." Qiang Qin has also become stronger since Shang Yang's reform. Does General Xiang also advocate ruling the country by law? "
Xiang Shaolong didn't want to argue with her, and he was not an eloquent person, so he reluctantly said: "There are no rules, and there must be clear rules for people to abide by."
Ji Yanran said: "Confucius said: Government is based on virtue, just like Beichen, who lives in his place and is surrounded by stars. Tao is based on government, and justice is based on punishment, so that the people can avoid shame. Tao is based on virtue, and justice is based on etiquette. Shame on you."
Xiang Shaolong didn't understand her words at all, but she seemed to be talking about "rule by virtue", so he had to say: "Everyone is a saint, of course there is no need for laws, but the reality is not like this. Guan Zi also said: Canglin Shi But if you know etiquette, if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace. Nowadays, conquests from various countries are ongoing, the people are poor, and they can't even eat. How can you be a saint? No saint is hungry."
Ji Yanran heard that Xiang Shaolong was perfunctory with a hint of ridicule, and continued: "The Master said: If you are good at etiquette, the people will not dare to be disrespectful; if you are good at righteousness, no people will dare to disobey; if you are good at trust, no people will dare to disobey. No need for mercy. This is the best way for a king. If the superior punishes himself, what will happen to the people? How to ensure that those in power do not use criminal laws to oppress the people?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "The Master said: Don't say what I say in every word. The Master has been dead for hundreds of years, don't we have our own opinions? We still think about what the Master said before doing anything." "
Ji Yanran saw Xiang Shaolong doubting Confucius' words and asked in surprise: "Is the general doubting the saint?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "Where did the saint come from? It is better to have no books than to believe in books. Society has been developing, how can the way of governing the country remain unchanged. Productivity determines production relations, and the economic base determines the superstructure. Times have changed, and reforms are appropriate. Besides, what he said may not necessarily be correct at the time.”
Ji Yanran's words to Xiang Shaolong were like Dong Fei Dong, she seemed to understand what he meant, but her words were novel. However, he repeatedly denied the words of the sage and regarded him as an alien. However, the sentence "It is better to have no books than to believe in books" made his eyes light up. This young dragon has also read "Mencius". Isn't this also the way of a sage? ? Dao: "Government by virtue has been practiced for many years and has been widely praised. It was not until recent years that the Legalist theory emerged."
Xiang Shaolong said: "After so many years of implementation, we haven't seen how well the world has been governed. It's not yet divided and the people are in dire straits. Since Shang Yang's reform, our country, the Qin Dynasty, has been based on laws and has become stronger day by day. Facts speak louder than words, and practice is to test the truth. the only standard.”
As soon as these words came out, Ji Yanran felt a sudden enlightenment. In the past, debates with famous officials in the world, although exciting, were ultimately just talks on paper. It can be seen that this young dragon is different from the talents seen in the past. He is lazy to talk and likes practical actions.
Ji Yanran was convinced and said: "Yanran has learned a lesson. After listening to the general's words, I realized that I was superficial in the past. The general feels that moral governance is not good, but the shortcomings of the legal system are also foreseeable. The superiors wield power and oppress the people. What does the general think about this? ?”
Xiang Shaolong took a look and realized that this beauty was not done yet. She was addicted to nagging. This is what he said. He had to put it into practice. If he wanted to know what to do, he would become an official. You can't solve the problem just by thinking, but you have to continue. He continued, "This is not a problem of the legal system, but a problem of the execution of the legal system. If everyone can live within the legal framework, and the king is guilty of the same crime as the common people when he breaks the law, then there will be no such problems."
Ji Yanran was shocked when she heard this and said: "How is this possible? The king's power is supreme since ancient times."
Xiang Shaolong said: "If it doesn't work now, it doesn't mean it won't work in the future; if it doesn't work in a hundred years, it doesn't mean it won't work in a thousand years. As I said, society is developing and we must look at problems from a development perspective. Miss Ji just She didn't know anything when she was born, but now she is a world-famous talented woman. You, me, and this society are all advancing with the times. If Miss Ji is interested, she might as well go into poor families and listen to their lives plight, or become an official to actually solve their problems. The poverty of one or two families can rely on charity relief, but how to solve the poverty of the whole world is what the superiors should think about. Whether it is the rule of morality or the rule of law, in the end it is Livelihood issues."
Ji Yanran had a conversation with Xiang Shaolong today, and she was far more inspired than before. She also looked up to Xiang Shaolong with admiration and said, "I have benefited a lot from hearing the general's lofty views. If I have the opportunity, I will invite the general to my small house." Let’s discuss politics with all the talented people.”
Xiang Shaolong also didn’t understand why this beautiful woman was so keen on discussing politics. He shook his head and said: "I am not a talented person, nor can I debate, and I will return to Daqin soon. Miss Ji may wish to travel to Daqin when she has time. Take a look at the different customs and customs, how they are different from those of the Wei Dynasty. The more you walk and see, the more you will gain. Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles, and traveling thousands of miles is not as good as reading countless people. I, Grand Master Qinqin, and As famous as Miss Ji, she is also a talented and well-educated woman. If Miss Ji can come, I think Taifu Qin will be very happy."
Ji Yanran's eyes seemed to smile when Xiang Shaolong mentioned Qin Qing, which was very different from his attitude towards her. Although you have no friendship with this young dragon, a beautiful woman can ignore you, but you can't help but pay attention to the beautiful woman. Those who surround beauties may not be remembered by beauties, but beauties will definitely remember those who do not surround beauties. Of course, you also have to be a talented person. If you are a passerby, the beauty will not remember you anyway. What's more, in front of a beautiful woman, he could even send out invitations for another beautiful woman, which immediately made Ji Yanran jealous. But he still smiled sweetly and said: "I will definitely pay a visit to Master Qin if I have the opportunity."
Looking at Xiang Shaolong's leaving figure, thinking about Xiang Shaolong's insightful remarks in his mind, he felt that Xiang Shaolong was indeed the most extraordinary man in the world, and there was no one like him that he had ever seen. Then I thought about Qin Qing, who Xiang Shaolong could admire. I wonder what kind of woman she is? I really want to meet and tell the difference so that this young dragon doesn't take him seriously.
Xiang Shaolong really didn't know that he could offend a beautiful woman like this. This Ji Yanran is beautiful and has a great temperament, but her personality is not as tempered as Qin Qing's. I am now more like a star-chasing fan meeting big stars. After meeting them, I still have to live my own life.
Before leaving, he went to say goodbye to King Wei again. This time King Wei summoned Xiang Shaolong alone.
King Wei said mockingly: "I have recalled Lord Xinling, General Xiang can go back with peace of mind."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Everyone can feel at ease. I also think about your Majesty. Mr. Wuji's prestige and talents are first-class in the six eastern countries, and he has been committed to the unification of the three Jins. I don't know who will be the one when the time comes." king?"
King Wei remained calm and said: "The unification of the three Jins into one is not what Qin wants to see."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Of course, the unification of the three Jins will definitely block our Great Qin's march to the east, but it will not touch the foundation of our Great Qin. Moreover, if Mr. Wuji wants to merge the three Jins through marriage, I am afraid he also wants to use his own prestige Let’s get to the top.”
King Wei snorted coldly: "No matter how we merge, he won't be able to become the king."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "The king is saying, why do you have to rely on marriage? In fact, the most uncontroversial way is to annex by force, the winner is king!"
The king of Wei said: "You want us to kill each other. Wei State does not have the strength to merge the three Jin states by force. Besides, other countries will not watch us merge. Otherwise, we even occupied HD City back then, and we were not in Qi people's territory." Retreat under pressure, don’t be delusional.”
Xiang Shaolong said: "Wei is the most powerful among the three Jins, and the merger of the three Jins will indeed face pressure from other countries. The unification of the three Jins does not have to be achieved overnight. South Korea's national power is weak and it has to survive in the cracks between Wei and Qin. , it is better for Qin and Wei to send troops at the same time and destroy him before other countries can react, which can be regarded as the first step towards the unification of the three Jins."
At this time, Xiang Shaolong remembered the Soviet-German spoils-sharing agreement during World War II, which divided Poland together. It was so similar to the current situation of Qin, Wei, and South Korea.
King Wei was shocked and made such a bold suggestion: "Will other countries watch us destroy South Korea?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "With the strength of South Korea, there is no way to stop Qin and Wei from sending troops at the same time. By the time other countries want to intervene, the war has already ended. Can they really avenge South Korea? Then they will have to face each other. That's right, Qin and Wei, who dares to start a war with us at the same time? Of course, if Wei doesn't want to lead Qin, it can also send troops to South Korea alone. Wei doesn't want to destroy Han. We, Qin, will not attack South Korea alone. Use troops so as not to face the coalition forces of multiple countries again. Of course, this is just a suggestion. Your Majesty, you can decide for yourself. If you want to take Qin with you, just let me know. If you don’t want to take Qin with you, or just want to maintain the status quo, it doesn’t matter to me, Great Qin."
Xiang Shaolong planted a seed in King Wei's heart. As for what fruits it would bear, just like Xiang Shaolong said, Da Qin doesn't care.
When Xiang Shaolong was preparing to return to Qin, a follower suddenly came to report: "General, there is a child outside the door who claims to be the grandson of Gan Mao and wants to see you."
