The first thousand six hundred and seventy-ninth chapters, the position of the emperor,
Inside Xingle Palace!
Since Zhou Qing returned to Xianyang, many people have come here.
Especially since the state government, Tingwei's residence, and other central officials have made suggestions one by one, the time spent in Xingle Palace has become longer and longer.
Especially in recent days, we often talk all night long.
As the great court meeting approaches, there are more and more important things to do, more and more decisions need to be made immediately, and each key decision involves more and more important things.
"Judging from the documents sent by General Meng Wu, the Five Ridges Canal is now connected, and the three armies are marching south. In another year, they will be able to reach the South China Sea without any hindrance from the Yue survivors."
"Judging from the zoom scale of this map, the entire Jiangnan land is no less inferior to the original land of Chu, but the number of people living on it is far less than a million."
Icebergs pile up left and right, the rolling heat waves of summer hit each other, white fog suddenly appears, and the breeze blows with the open doors and windows, making the hall feel cool and cool.
According to the planned time, the meeting will last for only two or three days.
All important matters, big and small, have been settled on the eighth floor and above, leaving only one or two matters that have not yet been completely decided, and are ready to be brought to the court for justice.
Looking at the few royal princes who were carefully copying classics in the left area of the hall, Zhou Qing stood in front of a screen in the right area.
There is a brand new sheepskin map hanging there, which was first carved and imprinted by the pioneer scouts sent by Mengwu. Although it is not detailed, it has a general outline.
"The land south of the Yangtze River is really vast."
"But I gained very little."
Prime Minister Wang Wan was there, and he also looked at the map. Judging from the markings on the map, there were very few fields suitable for farming. Most of them were mountains and rivers, with uneven terrain.
Unless it takes a long time to burn out the dense jungle and then continue to refine it, it can become a field that can be cultivated for a long time.
Even so, the soil fertility of those treated fields is not as good as that of Guanzhong, Central Plains, and Shuzhong, so... I don't agree with the 300,000-strong army entering Jiangnan.
But it would be great if it could be captured.
After all, with the addition of a huge piece of land, there is no guarantee that there will be any mineral deposits or other special products on it that are enough to be used.
"Haha, the land south of the Yangtze River is indeed of no use at the moment. However, we have done many things first, and it will be much more convenient for future generations."
"For example, the people of Xia now were few in ancient times, tens of millions in the past three generations, and now there are twenty to thirty millions."
"Sure enough, the Xia are living in peace and harmony, recuperating and reproducing continuously. In just a hundred years, this number will double. Sure enough, peace will last for a long time, and it is normal for the number to exceed tens of millions in the future."
"There are many common people but few fields. This is not normal."
"Now occupy the land south of the Yangtze River, even the land of Beihu, Liaodong, and the land west of the river. We will have great prosperity in the future."
Zhou Qing said with a smile.
When Brother Wang made the strategy to conquer Jiangnan, there were many people in the temple who opposed it, but Brother Wang still persisted, despite spending a lot of manpower, material and financial resources since last year.
Although it is the contribution of opening up new territories and expanding the territory, it is also the power of foresight and foresight.
No matter when, the foundation that supports a country to become a powerful country is the amount of land.
There is a lot of land, and naturally there is huge potential. As long as the path is correct, things will come naturally.
With little land, even if you are lucky for a while, you will automatically be surpassed in the long run.
Since the Spring and Autumn Period, why have there been constant conflicts and fighting among various countries, and why have they attacked cities and plundered territories again and again? This is the root cause.
The more cities and land you own, the more populous you are, and the stronger you are. It's a simple truth.
"What Wu Zhenhou said is true."
"The land south of the Yangtze River is vast. It seems barbaric at the moment, but it may not be so in the future. At least the few fruits that are available from Xianyang now taste quite good."
"Another thing is to get it from the Datian Order before next month. It seems that in the south of the Yangtze River, there is more than a year of ripe grains. Those Yue people can cultivate it as they please, and they can harvest a lot, which is not inferior to the fertile soil in Guanzhong."
"I don't know if it's true or not."
Feng Quji, the commander of Xianyang, was also among them.
Standing with his hat on, he smiled brightly, looked at the map, and talked about Jiangnan affairs.
As for the land south of the Yangtze River, when the king decided to pacify the south of the Xia Dynasty, he agreed with it, because...if he did not occupy that area, it was very likely that the remnants of the various kingdoms would flow into it and become a hidden danger in the future.
As expected, if it is conquered, the power of the various countries will be gone, and Jiangnan will be able to be dealt with in the future.
Just like Bashu, more than a hundred years ago, it was also a bit barbaric. Why now?
It’s a precedent!
It is impossible to say that this is a possibility in the future of Jiangnan.
"Some things just don't come out of nowhere."
"The growth of grains in various summers has its own characteristics. Otherwise, it would be difficult for people to control it."
"The expansion of the land south of the Yangtze River is actually not complicated. It is based on many river systems and gradually extends. Although the land is small, it is easy for millions of people to use the fields accumulated on both sides of the river as a guide."
"In the future, if the people have enough power, we will continue to expand."
"Of course, those are all matters for posterity. This document from General Meng Wu is at least quite good news."
Zhou Qing is not sure whether the grains that are ripe each year have been domesticated at this moment, but...even if they are not domesticated, they should be able to find them.
When you have time, you can go and see it for yourself.
As he said that, he looked at Feng Quji and others on his left and right, and did not continue to talk on that topic.
What happened today is not in the document written by General Meng Wu.
"Going down to the south of the Yangtze River and Dingyin Mountain is an unfinished task."
"I and you all have a lot to do."
"Xiangbang, how are you preparing for the great court meeting?"
Qin Wangzheng was wearing a light black robe embroidered with gold silk, long boots, and a casual crown. He walked down from the top with a smile.
It is indeed good news that Mengwu sent this document at this time. The Five Ridges Canal is connected, there is no problem with logistics, food and supplies, and it is much easier for many relevant personnel to go there.
The speed of the army's advance is increased by at least ten times.
There was not much resistance there, and Meng Wu even once said jokingly that compared to the threat from the Yue people, the complex weather there was even more terrifying.
"Your Majesty."
"I will discuss with all the ministers and the meeting of the imperial court can be advanced based on three major events."
"For one thing, a new dynasty will be opened!"
"This has been the case for the past three generations. The Qin Dynasty wiped out all the countries and unified the Xia. Xuanhe's achievements are not inferior to those of Dayu, Cheng Tang and King Wu. Since then, the Qin has ruled the Xia and opened up the years of the Xia belonging to the Qin."
"Second, the emperor succeeds to the throne!"
"The Qin Dynasty wiped out the six kingdoms. As the lord of the Qin Kingdom, the king should be the lord of the Xia. The lord of the Xia has always been the son of the emperor and the son of the Xia."
"Three pieces of elegance and elegance!"
"For three generations, no matter the Xia, Shang or Zhou Dynasties, they all have a unique style that is completely different from the previous dynasties. This is the foundation of the new dynasty and a manifestation of the new dynasty's isolation from the previous dynasty."
"My lord, what do you think?"
Wang Wan, the prime minister, came forward and bowed, and came one by one to prepare for the great meeting.
There are many things involved in the great meeting. No matter what, there must be at least a charter and a sequence.
As the first great court meeting after the Great Qin Dynasty, it naturally had to have a clear outline.
All other matters can be advanced slowly.
They have enough time.
"The new dynasty opens."
"Succeeding to the throne of emperor."
"Code of Elegance."
"In the past few days, I have had many discussions with Marquis Wu Zhen and gained a lot. Therefore, I feel that it is not the time to deal with the so-called new dynasty, the throne of the emperor, and the graceful regulations."
"Meng Yi, do you have all the merit books?"
When Qin Wangzheng heard this, he fell into deep thought, and a pair of divine red phoenix eyes swept over Xiangbang Wang Wan, Li Si, Feng Quji, Guo Wei and others.
He shook his head and put his hands behind his back. Xiangbang's plan was certainly good.
But it is not the result of one’s own mind.
At least, it's not the time to deal with those things yet.
Thinking of this, he looked at Meng Yi.
"Your Majesty, everything is ready."
Meng Yi stood aside, stepped forward and bowed, and said in a deep voice that this was something he was responsible for. After finishing the recording, he reorganized it twice.
Not to mention that there were no omissions, at least there were no problems in its own part.
As for other aspects, if someone wants to die, it doesn't matter.
"Your Majesty, the first great dynasty meeting to wipe out the six kingdoms and unify the world, according to the classics, is to arrange it and demonstrate the power of the Qin Dynasty."
Feng Quji looked at Wang Wan and Marquis Wuzhen, then took a step forward and spoke his own words.
After the great laws and etiquette fell, Da Qin established its true notice to the Xia. In this way, it would not be too late to carry out major events one after another.
"Follow the classics?"
"Since it is a new dynasty, why should we follow the ancient books of the previous dynasty? Qilu has just been destroyed not long ago, the Xia is still in chaos, and the lands in Shandong are still stepping up their efforts to regulate."
"It doesn't matter what the new dynasty thinks. It's a matter of a few people. The next time the great dynasty meets the new dynasty, the emperor is not in a hurry."
"First follow the strategy of the court meeting after the great war of Qin Dynasty, give great rewards to the officials in civil and military affairs, and plan the strategies of the Xia Dynasty."
"What do you think?"
Qin Wangzheng smiled and said.
Prime Minister, aren’t the words of Xianyang Order contradictory to the preface?
Sometimes, those don't matter.
Brother Wang once told himself that the foundation of the Great Qin Dynasty is still the old Qin people, those old Qin people who worked hard to regulate the land in Shandong and the heroes.
Those people must be greatly rewarded.
First, solidify the foundation, and then plan for great things.
So as not to neglect the meritorious old Qin people because of important events.
In addition, setting aside a certain amount of time can also make the subsequent strategies of Zhu Xia more profound.
There are many benefits to being a little late.
Why not?
"This..., Your Majesty, where will the Great Court be opened?"
Wang Wan sighed secretly.
I pondered the king's words carefully and asked again.
"Zhangtai Palace!"
"The next great court will meet at Xianyang Palace!"
Qin Wangzheng gave a quick response.
"Here!"
Wang Wan bowed quickly.
If so, it doesn't matter.
The things that should be prepared will not be wasted, it is just a little late.
"Li Si, the Tingwei Mansion must not slack off in planning as a whole."
Qin Wangzheng's eyes fell on Tingwei Li Si.
Tingwei's Mansion is responsible for many important matters in the world, and many of them are important matters that need to be promoted in the imperial meeting. The state government is mainly responsible for overall coordination.
There are many things that need to be implemented by the Tingwei Mansion.
"Here."
Li Si bowed.
"As for what the Mongolian military documents say, the government should give approval."
Qin Wangzheng pointed to the map hanging on the screen. The letter from Meng Wu was not only to announce the good news, but also to do other things.
For example, the government sends dignitaries to rectify the areas captured by the army.
For example, major administrative offices send special personnel to the areas south of the Yangtze River to explore whether there are any worthwhile mineral deposits.
"Your Majesty, the entire government is ready."
"They can be sent south at any time."
Wang Wan smiled softly, that was the responsibility of the government.
What's more, even without this document from General Mengwu, according to the documents coming from Jiangnan to Xianyang every half month, dignitaries must be dispatched.
"As it should be."
Qin Wangzheng was very satisfied.
"Today I am summoning Marquis Wu Zhen and all of you for an important matter."
"Fusu."
"How is the copy of the "Shang Jun Shu" you are waiting for?"
Immediately, Qin Wangzheng turned slightly sideways and looked at Fusu and others in the hall.
To this day, there are eleven young masters born in the harem, five of whom are over ten years old. The eldest son is Fusu, followed by Jianglu, Huhai, Songxi and Jing.
Five people were recruited here today to display the wooden cases and copy the "Book of Shang Jun". I wonder what my father meant?
But they didn't dare to ask any more questions. They could only write and copy according to the unique "Book of Shang Jun" in their hands, and large black characters were written on each piece of white paper.
It has been copied for a long time.
"Father!"
"Not half of it has been copied yet."
Wearing a light white gown, with handsome eyebrows and hair hanging down behind his back, he stood up from the case after hearing his father's words, saluted him, and responded slowly.
Knowing that their father wanted them to copy the "Book of Shang Jun", they naturally did not dare to make any mistakes. Maybe the king wanted to examine them? For example, to test their understanding of "The Book of Shang Jun".
It's not impossible.
"Father, the copying should be completed in two hours."
Hu Hai and the four others also stood up from behind the case and looked at the progress of their copying, and they all said the same thing.
"Father, the same is true for the general."
A young man who is not inferior to Hu Hai in age salutes him.
"……."
The other two young masters also nodded in agreement.
"Shang Jun Shu" has a lot of words, so they copied it very slowly.
"There is no need to transcribe for the time being."
"Li Zhong, send someone to post the papers copied by the five young masters on the screen."
Calm eyes swept over the five people in Fusu one by one. Qin Wangzheng stepped forward and walked to the shore of Fusu. He raised his hand to pick up one and looked at it casually.
After a few seconds, I walked to Jianglu's case and picked up one of them and looked at it.
In this way, they took a look at the contents of the "Book of Shang Jun" copied by the five people one after another, without commenting, and looked outside the hall.
"Here!"
Li Zhong's sonorous voice came.
Immediately, several people quickly posted the contents of the "Book of Shang Jun" copied by the five young masters on the new screen one by one.
Prime Minister Wang Wan and others are standing by. I wonder what the king means by this move.
Let the princes copy the "Shang Jun Shu"?
It seems that all the princes will recite "The Book of Shang Jun". It is also one of the necessary subjects in the Central Academy and is the foundation of every Qin official.
After all, the king likes this book very much.
But it is unusual for the five young masters to appear in Xingle Palace today when they and their group were discussing matters!
No.
Not uncommon.
But it doesn't exist at all.
In the Xingle Palace, when they were discussing politics with the emperor and his ministers, there had never been a young master listening to the affairs. It had never happened before, but why did it happen today?
Still before the Great Court Meeting!
Before we discuss all the important matters of the day!
Could it be that... Wang Wan felt something in her heart and looked at the young master Fusu. He was the elder of the young masters and had been training abroad in recent years. As the prime minister, he was very aware of Fusu's training process.
And the king never does meaningless things.
Especially on some key issues.
Could it be...?
Wang Wan suddenly thought of something, and a hint of joy flashed in the depths of his eyes for no apparent reason. Could it be that it was just as he had guessed.
With many thoughts on his mind, he looked at Feng Quji beside him.
Just as their eyes were facing each other, it was difficult to understand the meaning, and then they looked at the five young masters Fusu together.