"First, the change is not thorough. Li Kui assisted Wei Wenhou to change the law, focusing on abolishing well fields, rewarding farming, and prospering the fields, and neglected the comprehensive reform of the military system, the official system, the knight system, the state system, and the civil system. Qi and South Korea are even more superficial changes in the management of the army, without thorough reinvention and renovation. The change of the state of Chu died halfway due to the tragic death of Wu Qi, and it only touched the old clan, let alone the word "deep". Second, the laws and regulations are unstable, leaving no iron law that a country should abide by for a long time. The previous generation changed the law, and the future generations restored, and the foundation was unstable, and it was inevitable that the prosperity would also be sudden, and the death would also be sudden. With these two major shortcomings, how can it be stronger than eternity? How can it be a great cause for a thousand years? Only in this way, the three strong and four countries are not enough to follow suit, and if the Qin State wants to be strong, it must be fundamentally strong! Wei Ying's eyes suddenly sharpened.

Qin Xiaogong was strongly shocked by this theory of the river going straight down! Suddenly, I felt that the gloomy haze that shrouded my heart in the past had dissipated in an instant, and the shackles of my body and mind were suddenly released, and my heart was bright and bright, solid and comfortable.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Wei Ying, "Sir's theory, it is really a high-level position, surveying the world, making Yingqu Liang see the sun and worry." Dare to ask sir, fundamentally strong, what will you want? ”

Jing Jian was so happy that he didn't know why, and excitedly shouted in the native language of the Qin people: "Your Majesty, it's time to eat!" How about talking about it later? ”

Qin Xiaogong woke up and laughed heartily, "Yes, rice." Heibo, serve the wine and food, and have a drink with Mr.! ”

At this time, it was already dusk and sunset, and the river breeze in late autumn was bleak and cold, which was completely different from the extraordinary excitement and enthusiasm of the five monarchs and ministers. The happiest is Jing Jian, he is busy helping Hei Bo serve food and wine, so that Hei Bo, who has always been neat and tidy, is in a hurry, Che Ying said that he is not helping, but Jing Jian is so happy that he laughs.

In a moment, the dishes of the boat were assembled: four large black clay pots, a pot of fat sheep stew, a pot of stewed fish, a pot of raw radishes, a pot of raw wild bitter vegetables, and a jar of phoenix wine from Qin. The five monarchs and ministers sat down, and Qin Xiaogong personally filled a knight for Wei Ying, and then raised the lord in front of him, "Mr. is talented and scheming, and there must be a strong Qin plan in his chest." Mr. Yingqu Liang Jing is a lord, and Mr. Wang teaches me. After speaking, Jujue drank it all.

Wei Ying calmly accepted a salute, raised his lord and drank bitterly, and said angrily: "The state has a Ming monarch like a public, why not be strong?" ”

Qin Xiaogong sighed and said: "You have no good looks, and it is difficult to sing alone. often looks forward to Guan Zhong's resurrection, and meets unexpectedly. ”

"In the vast China, there are good talents from generation to generation, why does a strong country need to prosper from generation to generation?" Wei Ying is generous and proud.

Jing Jian said excitedly: "Your Majesty, Guan Zhong is strong for the Qi generation, and Wei Ying wants to be strong for Qin forever, how great his courage is!" ”

Xiaogong laughed, "Well said! Come, and drink with Mr. again. "Bow your hand to Wei Ying, and drink it all.

Wei Yingyi drank it all and said angrily: "The strategy to govern Qin, Martingale has planned it in his chest. This is the "Nine Treatises on Strong Qin" that I drafted after returning from my visit to Qin, please comment. The specific plan will be stated when the king returns from his western tour. As he spoke, he took out a parchment book from his bosom and handed it over respectfully.

Qin Xiaogong took it with both hands, and before he could read it, he ordered loudly, "Che Ying, get off the boat and return to Liyang, and tour the west another day." He turned to Wei Ying and said, "Please Mr. go back to the palace with me, how about Yingqu Liang and Mr. stretch their chests and have a long talk?" ”

"The king has worked hard, and Wei Ying should be covered with liver and gall."

The official ship turned around and headed east. Autumn is short, and in an instant, it is submerged behind the distant mountains, leaving only a blood-red sunset, which illuminates the sparkling surface of the river. Qin Xiaogong and Wei Ying always stood at the bow of the boat and talked excitedly, one could speak attentively, and the other listened fascinated. In late autumn, the river wind blew a white and a black two-collared robe, and the two of them didn't feel cold at all. Che Ying put on cotton robes for the two of them, and the two of them were unconscious, sometimes sighing, sometimes laughing.

The bright moon rose in the east, and the official ship returned to Liyang Ferry. As soon as the ship docked, Xiao Gong instructed Che Ying to take care of the aftermath, and Jing Jian notified the counties to slow down and face the king, and after speaking, he and Wei Ying galloped back in a hurry.

When he arrived at the large study of the government hall, Hei Bo lit four yarn lamps and boiled strong tea.

It was the turn of autumn and winter, and the old house was even more chilly, and Heibo started a charcoal stove again. After packing up, Xiaogong and Wei Ying drank tea and chatted.

Xiao Gongxian told Wei Ying in detail about the history, traditions and various rituals of the Qin State for more than 300 years, as well as the people's livelihood and people's governance in the 23 counties under his control, so that Wei Ying had a more solid understanding of the Qin State.

Wei Ying also introduced in detail the changes in the eastern countries and the military system, official system, folk customs, and the characteristics of the monarch one by one, especially the six major warring states led by the Wei State, and made a more detailed analysis.

Except for the youth campaign, Qin Xiaogong has never walked out of Hangu Pass, and he has little understanding of the general trend of the world, and he knows the specific national conditions of each country very well.

Wei Ying's rich and vivid narration opened up a vast world in front of his eyes for the first time, making him have a clear understanding of the general trend of the world and the details of the nations in the more than 60 years since he entered the Warring States period. Qin Xiaogong was extremely gifted, and while listening and thinking, he was already frightened by the backwardness of the Qin State.

After Wei Ying finished speaking, Xiao Gong said angrily: "Mr. said, lead me all over the world, and I know why people are long and why I am short." I would also like to hear the gentleman elaborate on the changes of the nations in order to break my mouth. ”

Wei Ying started from the new coup d'état law in the Spring and Autumn Period, and introduced the main new policies one by one, such as Zheng Guozi's new policy of the field system, Qi Guoguanzhong's economic control, Yue Guowenzhong's new policy of gathering national strength, Lu Guoxuangong's new policy of initial tax per mu, Jin State's land grant tax reduction, and Qin State's Jiangong's initial lease and other major new policies.

Wei Ying said: "Generally speaking, in the three hundred years of the Spring and Autumn Period, the New Deal revolved around the changes in the land system and the tax system, but they were all superficial, and none of them were consolidated, but they were swallowed up by the huge waves stirred up by the New Deal. This is the root of the successive demise of the Zheng State, the Qi State, the Jin State, and the Yue State that implemented the New Deal. ”

While listening and thinking, Xiaogong couldn't help but ooze fine sweat on his forehead.

Wei Ying also told about the Li Kui reform of Wei since the Warring States period, the Wu Qi reform of Chu State, and the ongoing Qi State Reform and Korean reform; The content, characteristics, transmutation and outcome of the changes have been explained and predicted.

At this time, it is already the red sun. Hei Bo walked in softly and whispered, "Your Majesty, the time has passed, it's time to eat." ”

Xiao Gong was still in good spirits, and said with a smile: "Bring the wine and food, how about we talk while eating?" Wei Ying said happily: "Great, just talk while eating." "Hei Bo brought two tripods of radish and soybean stewed beef, a plate of black flour cakes, and a jar of wine.

Xiaogong commanded: "Heibo, no one will come." You go too. When Heibo walked out, he frowned and stood at the door of the government hall.

As soon as he ate a few bites, Xiao Gong opened the "Nine Treatises on the Governance of Qin" sent by Wei Ying yesterday, and put down his chopsticks to think about it as soon as he saw it.

In an instant, Wei Ying's eyes moistened. Such a simple and diligent monarch, Wei Ying is indeed unheard of and unseen. Since yesterday afternoon, the knowledge accumulated in his chest has burst out surgingly, and overnight, it has not been the slightest stagnation.

He flows and burns himself.

As the monarch, Qin Xiaogong is like an empty valley and a sea, accepting his endless flow without the slightest satisfaction.

In a flash, Wei Ying saw a maturity and breadth far beyond age and experience from this monarch who was only one year older than himself.

He seems to have been born to be a monarch, he is not shocked by changes, he is not chaotic in danger, he is discerning and discerning, and he is quiet and far-reaching.

It is extremely rare for ordinary people to have any of these qualities. And he is so good at combining these extraordinary qualities, which is truly impressive. Being with this young monarch is like being in the company of the mountains, and it is bold.

He quietly looked at Qin Xiaogong, who was focused and contemplative, his mind was unrestrained, and he even forgot to eat.

After a while, Qin Xiaogong raised his head and said excitedly: ""Nine Treatises on Governing Qin, every word is thousand!" Come, drink a jue, please sir dismantle it in detail. Wei Ying raised the knighthood, touched each other, and the two drank it all.

The liquor went down to the throat, and Wei Ying's spirit was lifted, "The Nine Treatises on the Governance of Qin" is the outline of Wei Ying's plan to change the law. One of them, "The Theory of Fields", established the laws and regulations on the abolition of well fields, the opening of fields, and the purchase and sale of fields. ”

The second is the "Theory of Taxation", which abandons the old tax system in which there is no fixed amount of tribute, and makes agriculture pay taxes according to the acres of land, workers according to workshops, and merchants according to transactions. In this way, the people will be rich and the country will be rich. ”

Third, in the "Theory of the Farmer", those who become rich through farming and pay more grain taxes can be awarded the title of national knighthood. This move will truly inspire farmers to work diligently and become the fundamental way to gather grain. ”

"Fourth, "On Military Merit", those who are beheaded in battle will be knighted with the number of heads beheaded. So that the people of the country are proud to be in the army and kill the enemy, the whole country is a soldier, the soldiers are brave, the disabled are worry-free, why is there no victory? ”

"The fifth "Treatise on Counties and Counties" bans all the autonomous fiefs of the old clans of the Qin State, and sets up two-level government offices at the county and county levels, which are directly under the national government, so that the governance of the whole country is unified, like an arm's finger."

The sixth "Theory of Continuous Sitting", the county is divided into three levels of officials, villages, and A. The people regard ten households as one class, one person commits a crime, and ten households sit together, so that the people are afraid of private fighting crimes and have the courage to make meritorious contributions in public wars. ”

"The seventh "Theory of Weights and Measures" unifies the length, weight, and container of the Qin State, and is corrected by the government's production standards, so as to put an end to the exploitation of the common people by merchants and treacherous officials."

"The eighth "Theory of the Official System" limits the number of officials at all levels and their governing powers, and puts an end to government affairs from going out of their private doors."

The ninth "Theory of Qi Customs" forcibly banned the foolish and barbaric customs of the people in the mountains and wilderness, such as cold food, sleeping with the family, and the martyrdom of wives and concubines. These nine theses are an outline, and if the reform of the law begins, it is necessary to formulate laws and regulations one by one and implement them. ”

"People are cloudy, and the outline is clear. With these nine theories, Yingquliang has already seen the coming day of the Qin State! Qin Xiaogong said excitedly.

The two of them drank again, and asked questions and answers on the "Nine Treatises", but they didn't realize that the red sun was falling in the west, and the yarn lamp was turned on again. When Hei Bo cleaned up the brazier and lit the lamp, he saw that the noon meal was untouched, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, and said softly: "Your Majesty, it's time for dinner." ”

Xiao Gong smiled: "Okay, just heat these up." Hei Bo choked up and persuaded: "Your Majesty, rest, it's been two days and two nights." Xiaogong said unhappily: "What's the matter? Don't bother, go for it. ”