For the Qin State, Zhao Hongrun has not been able to make a rough estimate so far. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

He only knew that the existence of the Qin State had made the Wubian tribe of Sanchuan County uneasy, and the main purpose of its patriarch Celalhe to join the Sichuan Alliance was to obtain the support of the tribes and the support of the Wei State, and to prevent the Qin State from expanding abroad, at least to block it from the land of Sanchuan.

But to be honest, Zhao Hongrun didn't care much about Qin at first, even if Qin was one of the only three powerful forces in the far west-Zhuqiang, Longxi Wei, and Qin.

After all, the cultural development of the Central Plains has been gradually formed after hundreds of years or even nearly 1,000 fierce collisions, and all academic schools have thrived and vied to bloom here.

The culture here refers not only to managers, customs, and poetry, but also to craftsmanship.

The construction of city walls, iron smelting and forging, and war weapons, the craftsmanship of the Central Plains countries is not just a star and a half higher than that of countries or nations in remote places.

When Zhao Hongrun conquered Sanchuan, why was he able to defeat the strong with the weak and defeat the powerful Qiangjiao tribe, was it because Zhao Hongrun commanded properly?

No, the real reason is that the Wei army at that time sacrificed two war weapons, the new catapult and the new repeater.

Therefore, Zhao Hongrun didn't care much about the Qin State, because he thought that the Qin State might only be at the stage of the clan, but it was stronger than the clan of the Wei clan in Longxi.

But then listening to Zhao Sheng's overview of the Qin State, Zhao Hongrun faintly felt that something was wrong-the Qin State was by no means a simple clan state, but a relatively complete monarchy.

Perhaps in the beginning, the Qin State was no different from the Wei State in Longxi, and their way of warfare was somewhat similar to that of the people of Sanchuan and other peoples, that is, after conquering the territory of the other party, they would empty all their possessions and let the defeated become vassals, that is, untouchables, without any legal protection.

I remember that Zhao Hongrun once lamented the harsh government of the Chu State, especially the field tax of Na Shiwu, but according to the description of Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Xuan, compared with the Wei State of Longxi and the original Qin State, in fact, the State of Chu is already very enlightened.

Just one thing is enough to prove it: in the Wei state of Longxi and the original Qin state, untouchables were not allowed to own private land!

The untouchables were not allowed to own private land, let alone buy and sell it, which meant that the untouchables in Longxi Wei and the original Qin state, their domestic untouchables, were equivalent to vassals of the nobility, and they toiled to cultivate crops for a year, in exchange for only a negligible subsistence grain.

In Zhao Hongrun's view, this is simply a slave-like status.

In fact, in the Wei State of Longxi and the early Qin State, there was indeed not much difference between the untouchables and the slaves, because the vast majority of the untouchables were people from the clans or clans conquered by the two countries, and they were losers who did not deserve to have a surname.

What's worse is that the untouched are only allowed to marry the untouchables, and the status of the children of the two is still untouchable, which is more miserable.

And the people who really enjoy a little social status, the Wei State and the Qin State in Longxi are called commoners, such as Gongshi.

According to Zhao Sheng, the so-called Gongshi, that is, the first-level lord, is also the lowest level, which is only used to distinguish between the untouchables of slave-like status and the commoners who have received a little social status.

The public servants did not have many rights, but they could already own their own land and houses, about the size of a farmhouse, and also have a servant. Note: By servant, we mean untouchables.

Above the rank of duke, it was the second rank of lordship, and he had two acres of land, two servants, and three oxen.

However, it is a long process to go from the first level of public servants to the second level of ascension, and if it were not for military merits, it may take a long time, that is, fifteen to twenty years.

And if you rely on military merit, it is much simpler, as long as you kill an enemy soldier on the battlefield, with the opponent's head, you can get the rank of Gongshi, and if you accumulate and kill ten enemy soldiers, you can get the title of Shangzao.

It seems easy, but in fact, I don't know how many people died on the battlefield during the period of hard work to build this level of rank.

At first, the Wei clan of Longxi and the state of Qin still won and lost each other, but more than ten years ago, the state of Qin suddenly changed.

They introduced a new national law that no longer restricted untouchables at the bottom of the state, and allowed untouchables to obtain the status of commoners, or even better, knighthoods by virtue of their military exploits.

To put it simply, as long as a pariah is strong enough to kill many enemies on the battlefield, he can theoretically rise all the way up to the rank of lord (general of an army), chariot commander (general of chariot troops), commander of the chariot army, commander of the great marquis, and even finally, marquis.

This change made the military strength of the Qin State suddenly become rapid, so that the Wei clan in Longxi was defeated and retreated, accelerating the decline of the country.

Attaining status by virtue of military merit......

Zhao Hongrun pondered the narration of Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Qin State, and faintly felt that this reform model of the Qin State seemed to have some reference to the Central Plains, but the Central Plains country was more perfect, in addition to military merits, reading and writing could also change the person's social status; And the Qin State only adopted one of them.

"Who is it that made such a change happen in the Qin State?" Zhao Hongrun asked curiously.

Zhao Sheng was silent for a moment, and then said a person's name in a complicated tone: "Wei Ying." ”

Patriots?

Zhao Hongrun had a surprised expression on his face.

As if he had guessed Zhao Hongrun's thoughts, Zhao Sheng nodded and said, "Yes, this person is not from Qin, he was exiled to Qin for some reason and was reused. …… My Longxi has fallen to the point where it is now, and this person has contributed a lot. ”

…… People in the Qin State changed the law and reformed, and you Longxi are still standing still, sticking to the old traditions, who is to blame?

Zhao Hongrun glanced at Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Emperor, and finally did not say what was in his heart.

After all, he had already realized that although Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Emperor, had a high status in the Wei clan in Longxi, he could not influence the national policy of the Wei State in Longxi.

…… Unfortunately, in words. It seems that the patriarch of the Wubian tribe, Cheralhe, is right, the Qin State, which has been reformed by the law, is on a path of external expansion, just like my Zhao Wei people back then. At this time, I am afraid that I am the enemy of Qin......

Zhao Hongrun frowned slightly.

He could roughly guess that the man called Wei Ying had turned the entire Qin State into a war machine: a large number of untouchables needed military merit to get rid of slave status, and the Qin State needed more untouchables to replace the vacancy left by the former, in addition to this, more Qin people also hoped to achieve higher positions with the help of military merits, so it is no exaggeration to say that the Qin State was eager for war!

A steady stream of war!

Crazy external expansion!

If this is the case alone, it will not make Zhao Hongrun tremble, and more importantly, Wei Ying's change makes the aspiring men of the entire Qin State eager for war, which is more terrifying.

Just like the Wei people of the Zhao clan back then, they united as one to gain a firm foothold in the Central Plains, and beat Zheng Guo and Liang Guo with a random fist, when the people of a country all have the same idea and chase the same goal, it is extremely terrifying. PS: Somehow, Germany suddenly came to mind.

It may be that Qin is not the most powerful country at the moment, but it may be the most terrifying.

At this moment, Zhao Hongrun finally understood why Zhao Shengfang, the monarch of the Emperor, said that Longxi might not be able to be taken back, because he also felt the strength of the Qin State - this strength does not simply refer to the strength of the country or the strength of the army, but refers to the aspiring men of the entire Qin State who are promoting war and longing for war.

And the Wei clan of Longxi, which was once on an equal footing with the Qin State, has long been unable to keep up with the footsteps of the Qin State, and has been thrown away by the latter.

"......I see," with a long breath, Zhao Hongrun looked at Zhao Shengzhengse and said, "In this way, you are planning to stay in my Great Wei for a long time." ”

Zhao Sheng was a little embarrassed, and after hesitating for a while, he nodded slowly.

It is undeniable that there are still many people in the Wei clan in Longxi who are shouting that sooner or later they will regain their homeland, but Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Xuan, knows that those people are just to hide the horror in their hearts, and those who are really interested in regaining the homeland of Longxi from the hands of the Qin State in the future will probably not exceed ten people in the entire Longxi Wei clan.

At least Zhao Sheng, the Emperor of the Emperor, was sure that the current Emperor Father had been frightened by the Qin State, otherwise, he would not have fled to the side of the Zhao Wei State in panic when there were still so many troops.

What can make Zhao Sheng, the monarch of the Xuan, a little ashamed, is that those people of the Wei clan in Longxi, including the monarch's father, were frightened by the Qin State and fled to the Wei side of the Zhao clan to seek refuge in embarrassment, but they did not want to be looked down upon by the Zhao clan, a division hundreds of years ago, at least they hoped to maintain non-interference with each other and the well water did not interfere with the river water.

But just like the nephew of the same clan in front of him said: Why?!

Sighing slightly, Zhao Sheng arched his hand and said: "Brother and nephew, in my personal name, I hope that the two of you will temporarily put aside the unhappiness of the day and follow me into the city to meet my father...... Right now, this is not the time for the Wei family and the Zhao family to fight among themselves. The momentum of Qin's external expansion will never end because they occupy Longxi, they will continue to march eastward, and sooner or later, they will attack here...... Therefore, I suggest that the two sides work together in good faith to reach an agreement as soon as possible. ”

"An agreement not to interfere with each other?" Zhao Hongrun interjected coldly.

Zhao Sheng's face froze, and he said with a wry smile: "I don't dare to guarantee this...... After all, it is still up to the monarch's father to nod. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Yuanyan thought for a moment and said, "I will follow you into the city to meet the monarch and negotiate with him in person." ”

"Second uncle?" Zhao Hongrun looked at Zhao Yuanyan puzzled, a little unhappy in his heart, after all, he said during the day that the Great Liang Mission would not enter Ancheng, but this second uncle dismantled his platform at this time and decided to go to see the monarch of the Wei clan in Longxi tomorrow, what is this.

"I'm the officiant!" Zhao Yuanyan explained his decision succinctly and crisply.

Tsk, it still doesn't get along......

Muttering to himself, Zhao Hongrun stood up a little unhappily and arched his hand towards Zhao Yuanyan.

"Seven days, second uncle, you have seven days. …… Seven days later, the little nephew would lead an army to conquer the Wei clan in Longxi. ”

With that, he turned and left.

Only the expressionless Zhao Yuanyan and the worried Zhao Zhujun Zhao Sheng were left. (To be continued.) )