"The so-called struggle for power, the key lies in the word struggle."
When Ying Zheng invited guests for lunch, Li Yunze didn't mean to hide it, and just served the good stuff.
"When it comes to how to fight, it is natural to fight with people. Therefore, the so-called fight for power is just about personnel matters. Some people have rights, and if they don't have rights, there will be no one."
Ying Zheng had never heard of this point of view. He stared at Li Yunze obsessively, with a look of reverence on his face.
When he was in Zhao State, no one would naturally teach him this kind of knowledge. Even literacy was taught secretly by Zhao Ji.
I returned to Qin State, but my old father died early and did not have time to teach.
As for Zhongfu, he has tasted the wonderful taste of power. How can he teach the tactics of power? He just treats Ying Zheng as a puppet.
So when Ying Zheng heard Li Yunze talk about the core topic, he felt so excited that he was so excited.
Lifting the pottery cup and taking a sip of the light green wine, Li Yunze continued, "If the king wants to fight for power, he must first have people under his command."
Ying Zheng hurriedly asked, "Where do people come from?"
"It stands to reason that if the king wants to hire people, he should first hire people from the clan, and then relatives."
All dynasties have spared no expense to support a large number of clans. Of course, it is not because of any kind of relationship. Just look at the modern world and you will know. Only those who have benefits and benefits will move around, which is called relatives. Those who have no benefits or benefits will not move around.
, even if they are brothers and sisters from the same father and mother, it is normal for them not to have contact for decades.
It was actually the same in ancient times.
The reason why it is necessary to spend all the taxes of the people in the world to support these clan relatives is because when something really happens, they are really there.
Once something happens, it will affect the status and interests of these clans, so they will inevitably choose to stand on the side of the Emperor, unless the Emperor wants to cut down the vassal, cancel the support, and deny them a way to live.
Even when nothing happens, they can still provide human, material, public opinion and other resources such as talents and manpower during normal times.
Of course, those in the back who are guarding the clan to death do not count.
As for the relatives, it is said that if one gains, both will be prosperous, and if one suffers, both will suffer.
Because of the connections, the relatives can rise up and have status, status and power, so they are also an important force in supporting the kings and emperors.
For example, the Han Dynasty was the period when foreign relatives were most prosperous.
However, because of Wang Mang, later generations gradually suppressed their relatives and gradually expelled them from the stage of history.
After listening to Li Yunze's words, Ying Zheng immediately fell into deep thought.
'As for the clan, there are a few people available, but we have to test their loyalty first and work hard to win them over. As for the relatives...sigh.'
Again, Ying Zheng and his son both fled back from Handan City, and there are no close relatives who grew up in Xianyang City.
Although there are many relatives of the Ying family in Xianyang City, if you don't know everything about them, you won't dare to use them.
Not to mention the relatives, Zhao Ji's family members are all in Handan City. At most, there is Lu Buwei, who can be regarded as a relative brought by Zhao Ji. Unfortunately, he is still fighting for power.
Originally, Mrs. Huayang provided a lot of help. It can be said that the entire Chu clan in Qin could be regarded as Ying Zheng's relatives and used by him.
However, Lu Buwei knew this very well, so he planned to stab Yangquan Jun behind his back early, thereby implicating the Chu clan and cutting off Ying Zheng's connection to the Chu clan.
In real history, there is no part about Mrs. Huayang and Mr. Yangquan's rebellion. Those were all fabricated by TV dramas to increase ratings.
The Chu clan was doing very well before the Qin State destroyed Chu, and they even made great efforts when they destroyed Lao Ai and Lu Buwei. This can be seen from the fact that Lord Changping became the prime minister.
Ying Zheng was already in contact with Lord Changping at this time, and could be considered as maintaining a line with Chu.
But now is not the time to completely straighten this line.
He thought for a moment, then stood up and stepped forward, picked up the jug and poured wine for Li Yunze. "Sir, please clarify my doubts. If you want to employ people, besides relatives of the clan, who else can be used?"
Li Si, who was sitting with him, was so excited that his hand holding the wine glass was trembling, "Me, me! Choose me!"
Then he heard Li Yunze say slowly, "Talents from various countries who have defected to Great Qin... are not available for the time being."
What he said made not only Li Si dumbfounded, but Ying Zheng was also stunned.
"But sir, you are also here to join Da Qin."
'Didn't you come to join Da Qin yourself?'
Ying Zheng said, Li Si thought, the general meaning is the same.
"I came to the Qin Dynasty only for the king." Li Yunze, who was calm and unhurried, his eyes were very clear, "I don't ask for gold and silver, nor for high officials and salaries. I just want to assist the king to unify the world, calm down the continuous wars that have lasted for hundreds of years, and restore the world.
A prosperous age to live and work in peace and contentment!”
"There are many talented people from various countries, but they have no loyalty to the king or even the Qin State. The Qin Dynasty can give them gold, silver, wealth, high officials and generous salaries. Naturally, the Guandong countries can also give them, and even give them more."
Li Yunze changed the topic, "Isn't Lu Xiangguo the representative among them?"
After saying this, Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly, but Li Si was dumbfounded.
'If you stand up for yourself, you are cutting off the path of others!'
Li Yunze said that he came for the righteousness of the world. Of course, his words were very beautiful, but he also implied that others who came to Daqin came only for gold, silver, wealth, and high-ranking officials and generous salaries.
Originally this was correct, it was just the way it was.
But he trampled on others, and used Lu Buwei, who was most feared by the King of Qin, as a raft. This, this, this... isn't this a typical example of a dead Taoist friend but a poor Taoist?
Oh, by the way, this guy is a Taoist!
"I have been staying in the talent recruitment hall for a few days." Li Yunze hadn't finished speaking. "I have seen Lu Xiangguo send people to recruit talents many times, and those people also defected to Lu Buwei's door without hesitation. If the king uses them
No one dares to use someone who can be bribed easily.
"Of course." Li Yunze changed the topic, "These talents from various countries will still be used, but they will have to wait until the king is in control. At that time, he will naturally use whoever he wants."
Ying Zheng, who was suddenly enlightened, immediately saluted Li Yunze and said, "Thank you, sir, for clarifying my doubts~~~"
The two of them drank wine glasses and then looked at each other and smiled. The scene really made Li Si's eyes turn red.
'I...that's not right. I'm already in front of the king, so naturally I'm not among them. Those people are so unlucky that they can't be used, so what does it have to do with me?'
Thinking of this, Lis suddenly beamed with joy, cheerfully picked up the wine glass and smiled sillyly to accompany the drink.
From Li Si's point of view, he had already landed, and those unlucky ones who were still flopping in the water were even more unlucky and had nothing to do with me.
Li Yunze and Ying Zheng were both a little confused, what was this guy doing?
As true superiors, they don't understand the happiness of those who come ashore.
"Ask me sir."
Ying Zheng finally asked the most critical question: "Who can be used by me?"
The person mentioned here is of course not one or two, but a group, a group, or a group of people.
Only a group of capable and loyal people can be safely used to fight for power. The so-called fight for power means fighting for personnel rights. Only when they have obtained various positions can they seize power.
What Ying Zheng was wondering at this time was that since there was no contact with the clan, the relatives were temporarily unavailable, and foreign talents dared to be used, who else could he use to fight for power?
Li Yunze's response was very straightforward.
"Honorable Lord!"
Upon hearing this word, Ying Zheng and Li Si, who were paying close attention nervously, both had expressions of surprise on their faces.
Yes, there is the Xungui Group here in Daqin!
The so-called nobility refers to those people and families who have gained fame and wealth due to their meritorious service.
The hard work of their ancestors naturally resulted in the enjoyment of today's descendants.
The Qin Dynasty relied on military force to build the country, so naturally there was no shortage of martial nobles, and they truly shared the honor and disgrace with the Qin Dynasty, and their loyalty was very high.
"Between the Prime Minister and the King, those nobles will naturally choose the King." Li Yunze said slowly, "The reason why they can enjoy wealth and power is because they are powerful people in the Qin State, so they naturally stand beside the King of Qin.
On one side. This is something that Lu Buwei cannot take away no matter what."
What is not said is that the same goes for Zhao Ji and Queen Mother Zhao.
In the eyes of the nobles of Great Qin, the king is the son of the late king, and it is only natural and right for him to be the king of Great Qin and give orders to Great Qin.
But the Queen Mother and Lu Buwei were outsiders from Zhao, and they were typical outsiders.
Of course, there is nothing to say on weekdays, but once the critical moment comes, when they need to understand each other and show their strength, they will definitely stand on the side of the king, and will definitely not seek refuge with the Queen Mother or the Prime Minister.
Historically, Ying Zheng waited until he was twenty-three years old before he finally took charge. When Lao Ai desperately launched a desperate fight, it was these nobles who stood by Ying Zheng's side without hesitation, and this resolved the crisis.
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At that time, Zhao Ji and Lao Ai could not see the formality clearly, and thought that they had been in power for ten years and had firmly controlled the Qin Dynasty, and they could do anything.
But they never thought that in the eyes of the clan, relatives, nobles, and even ordinary Qin people, they would always be just outsiders.
If the time comes to take sides, everything will be settled.
In comparison, Lu Buwei is much smarter.
Lu Buwei later understood this, so he kept a low profile in the later period. After Lao Ai was cut into pieces by five horses, he was able to escape smoothly and live in his fiefdom in Kanto.
When Ying Zheng was still unwilling to let him go, he was still able to keep his body intact and save his family.
Compared with Lao Ai, who was born in the market and was very aggressive when he succeeded, Lu Buwei was at least two levels more shrewd.
"Your honor."
Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly, "Sir's words awakened the dreamer, and I almost missed the opportunity."
Historically, it would have to wait a few years before the Yingzheng symposium broke through this point and began to gradually win over and reuse the relatives and nobles of the Chu family.
It was at that time that Lu Buwei saw the final outcome, so he took the initiative to give in and pushed Sha Diao Lao Ai out to block the gun.
After thinking for a while, Ying Zheng said to Li Yunze, "Sir, you are a great talent. I would like to worship you as your high minister."
The so-called Shangqing actually means Shangdafu, which is already a very high position.
Ying Zheng used favors to persuade Zhao Ji to help, which is probably the best he can get.
However, Li Yunze refused: "Your Majesty, Shangqing is too high-profile, and I'm afraid that Lu Xiang will not be able to sleep at night. All you need to do is to be a gentleman."
Ying Zheng looked at Li Yunze in surprise, wondering whether he was sincere or fake.
However, meeting Li Yunze's clear gaze, Ying Zheng nodded subconsciously.