In the early morning of this day, although the sky was a little gloomy, the discussion in the council hall of the Xinnian Palace was still going on, and if it was decided today, Qin Shi Huang did not dare to slack off on political affairs!

When everyone was discussing how to deal with some of the problems brought about by the implementation of the various national policies of unification the day before, suddenly a long shout came from a distance from His Royal Highness: "Hongling urgent report——! Hongling urgent report——!

The courtiers were startled, immediately stopped talking, and looked at His Highness. I saw that in the dark sky, a Hongling envoy was flying up, holding a red brocade box!

Hongling's envoy rushed to the front, but was stopped by Lang Zhongling Meng Yi, who took the envoy's brocade box and said loudly: "Your Majesty, there is an emergency army on the front line!" Qin Shi Huang nodded and said, "Submit it!"

"Whoa!" Meng Yi took the order, took the armor to the temple, and handed the brocade box over

When Meng Yi came to the bottom of the jade steps, Qin Shi Huang waved his hand, and Zhao Gao ran down, took the brocade box, and opened it himself. It is verified that it is safe, and it is presented to Qin Shi Huang!

Qin State Order: Hongling is in a hurry not to approach the king, the guards are not allowed to approach the king without an edict, and the submitted documents and other things are not allowed to approach the king without careful inspection! This is all a decree issued by Qin Shi Huang who was worried about assassination, but in Fusu's opinion, it is really too precautionary, a bit of a fuss, and there is a sense of rumors, but it is no wonder: the more powerful people are, the more afraid of death!

Seeing that Qin Shi Huang carefully read the bamboo slips of the report, his face suddenly changed greatly, and he said angrily: "The Xiongnu and Kou Shanggu, Yuyang, Jiuyuan, and the four counties of Yunzhong, killed and abducted more than 100,000 of my Great Qin border people!" How unreasonable!" Qin Shi Huang's face was pale, his hair rushed to the crown angrily, and with a flick of his big sleeves, he swept all the pieces and other things in front of him to the ground, and rose with a long sound. Gritted his teeth, he said: "Shameless, despicable, robber!"

Everyone had never seen the First Emperor so angry in recent years, and they couldn't help but be frightened and terrified for a while!

Fusu was furious when he heard this, and said in his heart: "It's no wonder that my father is angry, the world has just been calmed down, and he is working hard to carry out the work of unification. This makes the self-proclaimed ancient emperor, how can the father of the world-shaking emperor not be angry!"

Li Xin stood up and said proudly: "Your Majesty, the head of the Huns is greedy and greedy. In the past, my Great Qin was busy fighting the Six Kingdoms, and I didn't pay attention to him, so I invaded the border one after another; It's disgusting! Now that our seven kingdoms are one, he has led his army to attack again. It is really contemptuous of my majestic Great Qin, and Huichen asks Your Majesty to raise a large army to destroy it, so as to uphold the prestige of the country!"

When the ministers heard this, they got up one after another and shouted: "Yes, I want to destroy the Huns and cut off the head of the dog!" My Great Qin Tianwei will not be blasphemed! Blood for blood!" For a time, the hall was crowded, and the civil and military officials were furious, and unanimously demanded to attack the Hun barbarians who kicked their noses and faces!

And when everyone was hustling, Fusu didn't say a word, just quietly thinking about his own thoughts

The First Emperor's face softened slightly, and he glanced at the ministers. Suddenly, Fusu, who was sitting in the first place, didn't say a word, and couldn't help but feel a little strange. The First Emperor waved his hand, and all the civil and military warriors immediately stopped, and the First Emperor had a gloomy face. He said coldly: "Wang'er." All of you have spoken, why don't you say a word?"

Hearing this, Fusu got up and said: "Father, the sons are thinking, the Huns must be beaten, otherwise let them violate the border year after year, wouldn't it be equivalent to letting my Great Qin feed the tiger with his body, which will make it bigger and bigger, and the more troubles will be!" But how to fight and when to fight, this is worth pondering!"

The First Emperor's face eased again, and he nodded, "Then what do you suggest?"

Fusu said respectfully: "There are no less than 200,000 cavalry of the Xiongnu tribe. Fierce and brave, coming and going like the wind, you can carry out long-distance long-distance attacks, and I can't defend against it! So to fight the Huns, four problems must be solved

1. The Cavalry Problem: Only the cavalry against the cavalry is the best way to solve the problem. But my Great Qin cavalry is currently ahead of the Xiongnu in technology. But it lagged behind the Huns in weapons and the Huns in horse breeds. It is also weaker than the Huns in mobility and long-range running ability. Except for a small number of elite cavalry, at present, my Great Qin does not have a cavalry unit that can directly confront it! If you ignore this reality, you will send a large army to battle. Our army's combat strength is weaker than that of the Huns, coupled with the unfamiliar grassland terrain, I am afraid that we will lose nine times out of ten!

2. Defense issues: Nomads have an innate superiority over farming peoples. The property of the Huns was handful. It is often easy to carry away with one or two horses. It can be said that the grassland is huge. Everywhere is the homeland of the Huns. So. The Huns came and went like the wind, drifting without a trace. Strategically, they have an innate advantage. You can easily launch a preemptive attack on our Great Qin from any location you choose.

And I am an agrarian nation, whether it is a house. Field. Furniture, etc., there is nothing that can be taken away with a roll. Therefore, there is a congenital disadvantage in strategy and is in a situation of passive defense.

And to counteract this innate advantage of the Huns. The only way to limit this erratic nature of the Huns is to build the Great Wall. I can take the Great Wall of Qin. Zhao Changcheng. The Great Wall of Yan is connected into one air, so that the huge defense line that stretches for thousands of miles can easily put the Huns under the Great Wall, and the innate strategic advantage of the Huns will no longer exist, and I Tianqin can safely accumulate grass and grain behind the Great Wall. Looking for an opportunity to fight the Huns

3. Supply and road problems. To destroy the Huns. It is necessary to go deep into the grassland, and there are often no people for tens or even hundreds of miles on the vast grassland. In this case, the supply of the large army had to rely entirely on the supply of the rear. And it can't be collected on the spot like the conquest of Kanto. The amount of supplies necessary for such a large army to go on an expedition would be an extremely appalling number. Therefore, if you do not solve the supply problem, you can only bring shame on yourself by going on the expedition! And to have sufficient and timely supplies, it is simply difficult to do it with the current traffic situation in Daqin. The solution: build roads! Build a network of excellent highways that connect the whole country, so that the country can mobilize its strength to send supplies to the northern front. Only then can I have the possibility of winning.

Fourth, the issue of money. It costs money to build cavalry. It costs money to build the Great Wall. It also costs money to prepare a large number of supplies, so if you want to destroy the Huns, the cost will be astronomical, and it is impossible to achieve a complete victory in a year or two, you must have the intention of fighting a protracted war, so you must have very good economic personnel to manage the national finances, so that it is possible to raise enough military spending

But even so. This is a very high requirement for my Daqin's economy, although my Daqin is rich all over the world, but it is impossible to achieve it overnight. Therefore, Erchen believes that it will take three years to build a high-speed road network connecting the whole country. It took another three years to build a Great Wall across the north of Great Qin, and in these six years. I, Daqin, can accumulate grass and grain on the side. While improving the cavalry, so that after six years, it is estimated that my Great Qin will be able to launch a continuous and fatal blow against the Xiongnu and solve the northern border trouble in one fell swoop!

All of the above are the foolish opinions of the sons. Please, Father, Holy Judge!"

The civil and military forces were dumbfounded when they heard this, they were hot-headed just now, and they shouted and beat one after another, but now they heard Fusu analyze it like this. Only then did I realize that the problem was serious. With the current national strength after the Great War. It is simply impossible to support such a huge war now. So I can't help but be a little discouraged for a while!

But there are still some people who have some objections to Fusu's proposal. General Yang Duanhe said: "Wu Anjun Shicai discussed a few points are quite secluded, for the old Cheng to seek the country, but the minister thinks that it is inappropriate to build the Great Wall. To know. Thousands of miles away, the cost must be extremely huge, although there is my Qin, Yan. The Great Wall built by Zhao before is the foundation, but I am afraid that there is also a risk of hollowing out the national strength! Moreover, the fortification of the Great Wall everywhere is equivalent to no fortification everywhere. If the Huns concentrate their forces to attack one of them. It's not that it can't be broken, and if the Great Wall is broken in one place, the rest of the whole line will become a decoration! So the minister thinks it's inappropriate!"

Hearing this, Fusu shook his head and said, "General Yang's words are fallacious! With the Great Wall. Even if the Huns want to attack the Central Plains, they can only concentrate their forces to attack one place, but Zhu Qing has not thought about it, if there is no Great Wall, what will happen!" Fusu raised his voice and said sharply: "I tell you, if there is no Great Wall: the northern part of my Great Qin will be full of loopholes. The Huns, who come and go like the wind, will be as easy as entering their own courtyard. Send a small force of hundreds or thousands of people at any time, you can easily enter the Central Plains to harass and plunder! With the Great Wall. The Huns may kill once or twice a year, but if there is no Great Wall, the Huns can only kill dozens or hundreds of times a year! For the sake of the eternal peace of my Chinese nation, even if it costs a lot of money, my Great Qin must build a long city!"

"Yes, yes, that's what your lord said!" Zhu Wenwu agreed, Yang Duanhe thought about it, and also said with forgiveness: "I didn't think about it well, let the king see it and laugh!"

Qin Shi Huang thought for a long time, and said with relief: "What Wang Er said is very good, and the matter of attacking the Xiongnu is indeed urgent!" Let the Huns fight for a few more years! Wang'er, after you go back, you will prepare what Shicai said into a statement of resignation, and I will think about it carefully!" With the wisdom and wisdom of Qin Shi Huang, it is natural to see the problem clearly, but even so, Shi Huang's face is still a little displeased, and he can't help but be a little stupid

Fu Suhu's inspiration moved, and he said, "Father." The first thing you need to fight a war is money, and my Great Qin is currently most lacking in this kind of talent, Erchen traveled to Qichu last year and found a genius in the world who is good at internal affairs and financial management, which is enough to raise enough money for my Great Qin! The day before yesterday. I haven't had the opportunity to recommend my father. Now that the country needs to hire people, can my father receive this person?"

Li Si panicked when he heard this, Han Tong is a figure of Li and Zhao Yi's party, and Fusu's words are clearly eyeing the position of one of the nine Qings in the internal history of the vote!

Li Si looked at Han Tong, Han Tong was also in a cold sweat at this time, knowing that something was wrong, but he didn't dare to speak at this time, if he angered the first emperor who was still angry, it would not be fun, so he had to secretly look at Zhao Gao beside the first emperor, and secretly complained in his heart!

At this time, the first emperor was overjoyed when he heard this: "With such a financial expert, who is this person's surname?" Fu Su smiled: "How is this person's surname Xiao, Huaishang hermit, for the son's minister!" The son can assure his father that this person's financial management ability is the best in the world, and if anyone in the court can surpass him, the son is willing to lose him ten thousand gold!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and it seems that Fusu must be an extraordinary person who values such a talent!

The First Emperor was also a little surprised: "It seems that Wang Er is very confident in this person." This really makes Lian a little eager to meet him! Wang'er, how about this afternoon? Lian personally met him in the south study!"

Fusu is overjoyed, and his heart is secretly happy. Xin said: "Okay, the position of Zhili Neishi can't run away!" You can beat Li Si hard, Zhao Gao with a stick!" Hurriedly nodded and said, "Okay, Erchen will arrange to see people and drivers when he goes back!"

After Fusu returned home, he didn't care about breakfast, so he immediately sent someone to recruit Xiao He in the army outside the city.

In less than an hour, Xiao He came in a hurry. Even his lips still have traces of eating. It can be seen that it came in a hurry.

"Is there something urgent about the king's urgent recruitment?" Xiao He didn't know why he was so nervous for a while.

Fu Su smiled: "Xiao He." Here's your chance! I have commended you to my father. Father wants to see you in the afternoon!" Xiao He's face was happy. But something strange said: "Your Majesty." Why did Your Majesty suddenly want to summon me? Is something big happening?"

Fusu nodded, and told Xiao He about today's court meeting. Then he advised: "Xiao He, the position of Zhili Neishi is one of the Nine Qings, and it is not unimportant to control the country's financial lifeline, which is also an important means for Li Si and Zhao Gao's party to control the courtiers!" Therefore, you must perform well in the afternoon and strive to oust the mediocre Han Tong from power. Succeed him. In this way, it will not only contribute to the prosperity of my Great Qin, but also crack down on traitors! I know what you're capable of. If you are in control of the country's finances, it will be of great benefit to the country and the people. I hope you don't let me down and let the people down!"

Xiao He said solemnly when he heard this: "Fight back against the Huns." This is a great thing to protect the country and the country. Xiao He will definitely do his best to take the position of governing the internal history of Li!"

Fusu nodded, and explained some of Xiao He's temper, so as not to anger the first emperor! Xiao He is a careful person, and he receives them one by one. Get ready!

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South Den.

Fusu led Xiao He into the south study. Respectfully bowed down and said, "Father, the son has brought Xiao He here!"

Xiao He peeked at the First Emperor when he came in. It was found that the First Emperor, who was wearing a black dragon robe and a crown of heaven, was beating him up and down. The majestic eyes of the tiger and dragon plate exuded a strong pressure. couldn't help but make Xiao He, who had always been bold, swallow his saliva, feeling a little nervous!

"Chen Xiao He greets Your Majesty!" Xiao He bowed to the ground and made a sincere and fearful posture!

The First Emperor nodded, raising his sleeves majestically. Said proudly: "Let's all be flat." Sit down!" Fusu gestured to Xiao He. Xiao He sat down under Fusu.

The First Emperor looked at Xiao He with eyes as sharp as an eagle again, Xiao He's thin and handsome appearance. The calm demeanor couldn't help but make the First Emperor nod appreciatively, and said in a deep voice: "You are Xiao He?" What are your current positions?"

Xiao He hurriedly lowered his voice and said, "It's Huichen." Right now. Wolf teeth, broken army, and served as a staff member. The rank is more than six hundred quintals!"

The functions and powers of the staff in the Qin army were also very changeable. It mainly depends on which general you follow. The high-level bit is more than too shou. The rank ratio is 2,000 stones. The lowlands can only be compared to the county history, and the rank is two or three hundred quintals!

The First Emperor nodded. Raised his sleeves. smiled: "Today's court meeting." Wang Er recommended Yu Yue to the United States that you have an unborn genius in internal affairs and financial management, but the facts?"

Xiao He replied respectfully, "Back to Your Majesty." Although Xiao He is a little talented, he just doesn't know if he can get into His Majesty's eyes!"

The First Emperor smiled generously. Lean on the throne. Putting on a comfortable posture, he raised his hand and said, "Then tell me, what can you do to increase the country's tax revenue significantly?"

Xiao He cleared his throat and said, "Through the ages. There are only two ways for the state to increase tax revenue:

1. Increase taxes on the people, but this method is tantamount to drinking water to quench thirst, and it is not only suspected of exhausting the scum. And it can't last long, it's not a long-term solution!

Second, the tax rate remains unchanged, but vigorously develops industry, agriculture and commerce. Increase people's income. In this way, even if the tax string remains the same, the national tax revenue will increase significantly. This is a proper and long-term tax policy. And it won't be a nuisance!"

Xiao He said, tentatively peeking at the First Emperor and finding that his expression was normal. There was no abnormal look, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and when the First Emperor was listening, Xiao He suddenly stopped talking, and couldn't help but say a little strangely: "Hmm." Why don't you say it, keep talking. Did you just say it well! Are there any concrete measures?"

Xiao He nodded and said, "We must vigorously develop industry and commerce and increase the income of the people." There are nothing more than a few measures;

1. Agriculture is the foundation of the nation. The biggest consumption of war is also food, so the country must give priority to agriculture, and now I have the headquarters of Qinguan and Hanzhong. Agricultural production in Ba, Shu and other places is developed. The annual grain production is in the tens of millions. Enough to supply the local security! However, the new Kanto Six Kingdoms. Agriculture is wasted and production is backward. The water conservancy has also fallen into disrepair for a long time, so today's plan. In order to increase agricultural incomes, it is necessary to vigorously improve water conservancy in the Kanto countries and promote new and effective agricultural methods. Recruit the displaced people to encourage farming! Such. In less than three years, there will be a new atmosphere for agricultural production in the Kanto countries!"

The First Emperor nodded. Laughing: "Hmm." That's a good statement, the day before yesterday when the DPRK meeting. The Coalition and the ministers also discussed the matter. It is said that the water conservancy will be repaired to facilitate the agricultural production of the six countries of Kanto, but it is not said in detail! Very good, you go on!"

Xiao He was full of confidence and continued: "Second, industry is the foundation of a strong country, as long as there is a strong industry. It is possible to manufacture advanced and practical agricultural equipment. It is conducive to promoting the development of agricultural production. increase national strength; Moreover, it can also produce a large number of advanced and powerful combat weapons for the army, greatly increasing the country's ability to resist foreign aggression and suppress civil strife! So. Zheng Chen suggested. Enactment of new laws. encourage people to engage in industrial production; Moreover, if the common people develop some very useful technologies, it will be of great benefit to the country. It can be rewarded by the court, so that it is more difficult to promote the development of industry! As for the industrial production of salt, iron, and liquor, which are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, of course, the state should control them. This will not only greatly increase the country's revenue, but also effectively control civil strife!"

The First Emperor hesitated slightly. He nodded and said, "That's not bad." The reason why I was able to sweep away the Six Nations was not only because of the support of advanced agriculture. And the powerful weapons industry is also indispensable! This is a very good proposal and can be implemented!"

Xiao He was overjoyed. He continued: "Third, commerce is the source of a rich country. What is business? It's really about buying and selling! The merchants bought the surplus rice in the west, transported it to the place where there was a shortage of grain in the east to sell, and then bought the surplus salt and iron in the east and transported it to the west to sell what was lacking. Invisibly, the value is increased. And the country can also get a lot of tax revenue from this value-added, so business can not only play an important role in communicating what is not available, but also an important measure for rich countries!"

At this time, the first emperor shook his head and said: "This proposal is not appropriate, the merchants are treacherous, and they want to exploit the people and obtain huge profits, if the state encourages business, and the people see the huge profits of commerce, they all run to do business, who will plant the land, who will produce weapons, this discussion is not feasible!"

Xiao He glanced at Fusu with a wry smile when he heard this, and persuaded: "Your Majesty, the businessmen have worked hard, and they have a way to get a certain profit for the world.

When the First Emperor heard this, his voice suddenly raised: "Fallacy! As the saying goes, no business is not profit-seeking. No profit can not be early! The nature of a businessman is to pursue profits, so as long as there is a businessman, it is instinct to get the greatest benefit! They only know how to make money from the people, but they don't know the hardships of the people, and there are often illegal traders who accumulate and send money, disturbing people's livelihood, and so on. How can you encourage business!"

Xiao He was sweating, knowing that he might not be able to convince Qin Wangzheng to agree to this, but Fusu smiled at this time, and said in a loud voice: "Father, my son agrees with Mr. Xiao's opinion this time, and I also think that business should be encouraged!"

The First Emperor was stunned, after all, with Fusu's current prestige and ability in the government and the opposition, his words still had a considerable weight, and he couldn't help but smile: "Oh. What does Wang Er think, let's take a look!"

Fusu said with a smile: "In fact, the country is like a human body, agriculture and industry are all part of the human body, agriculture is the foundation of the country, just like the bones of the human body, supporting the survival of the country!" And business is the source of a strong country, just like the muscles of the human body. The source of the power of the country is in his hands! And business is like the blood flowing in people's rest, they keep transporting blood from the heart to all aspects of the body, maintaining the health and vitality of the body! As the father of the right talent said, it is necessary to strictly curb commerce. In fact, it is equivalent to controlling the blood circulation of the human body, which is not conducive to the health of the human body. His blood must be unimpeded and communicate with each other in his body, otherwise he will get sick! Therefore, Erchen also agreed with Mr. Xiao's discussion of re-negotiation. Please think twice!"

It was the first time for the First Emperor to hear such a vivid metaphor, and he felt that it made sense for a while, and couldn't help laughing: "It seems." Wang Er has won the true biography of Mr. Han Fei and knows how to use the situation to persuade the emperor! But. Although Wang Er said it very reasonably. But Lian is still a little hesitant. After all, Huaxia has been inhibiting commerce for thousands of years!"

Fusu was secretly happy in his heart: "There is a play!" Hurriedly smiled: "In fact, there are also some of the disadvantages of business mentioned by Shicai's father, and they may be very serious, so there is a certain prejudice against business in all dynasties!" But this practice of beating all the businessmen to death with a stick is indeed not well considered, and it is suspected of being blind! After thinking about it, Erchen has a more appropriate suggestion for the development of business, which should be able to develop the benefits of business to the extreme. And the damage is minimized!"

The First Emperor couldn't help but be intrigued. On the throne moved again. Changed to a comfortable position. He raised his hand and said, "Then the king will talk about it!"

Fusu said with a smile: "That is, the state promulgates the commercial law, in which the state does not involve the normal daily business activities of businessmen. However, the sales prices of merchants, as well as hoarding, vicious competition, and deception of the common people, must be strictly controlled by law!

For example, selling normal rice for 100 wen in a certain place can ensure that the merchant has a certain profit. Then the state restricts the selling price of rice in a certain place to be between 95 and 100 wen. More is not good, less is not good, it is for the guide price. With this guide price, it can not only protect the people from excessive exploitation by merchants. Moreover, it can also regulate the business behavior of businessmen. So that they also have a certain profit to earn, so that it will not be unprofitable, and discourage their enthusiasm for doing business.

Another example: there is a merchant who hoards rice. If the person intends to inflate prices, then the person violates the commercial law. The state may impose heavy fines on the basis of the benefits. In order to play the role of killing chickens and monkeys! The rest is like vicious competition. Deceiving the people and other behaviors are also strictly controlled!

However, the merchants must not be strictly regulated by law, but must also have certain incentives and protective measures, which is like controlling business with a radish in one hand and a stick in the other. For example, a business is operating with integrity. If he is trusted by the people, then the state can come forward to issue a glorious plaque to him and make him honorable in the township! For example, if a businessman pays one of the most tax dollars to the state in a certain county or county, then the state can return a part of his tax every year to encourage him! Also, as long as the merchants do not break the law. His normal business activities must be protected. Anyone who blackmails or blackmails them has the responsibility of protecting them!

As soon as such a commercial law comes out, under the control of the powerful machinery of the state, commerce will inevitably develop in a standardized and orderly direction, and the kind of illegal traders who dare to challenge the law will inevitably obediently submit to the harshness of the law after receiving the harshness of the law!

The above are all fallacies of the sons, please correct my father!"

The First Emperor was shocked when he heard this. Although the first emperor is responsible for the first emperor of the ages, and his IQ is extremely high, he is still very surprised by the common sense of these inkstone generations. After thinking about it for a while, the more I thought about it, the more reasonable I felt. I couldn't help but stroke my hands and laughed: "Wang Er said it very well. That's a good idea!"

Suddenly, the First Emperor stood up excitedly, paced back and forth, and said with great interest: "If such a commercial law is really promulgated, Lian is really not afraid that those businessmen will turn against the sky!"

The First Emperor happily turned around a few times, and suddenly smiled: "Zhao Gao, pass on the edict of the widow, and appoint Xiao He as the internal history of Zhili!" Han Tong, incompetent, let him go to the Yin Tomb of the Confying Mountain to repair the Lian!"

Zhao Gao listened to it truthfully outside Secretary Nan, and his heart was miserable, so he had to reply loudly: "Oh, obey Your Majesty's will!"

Xiao He was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen!" The first emperor Xinqian was very good, and said with a smile: "You are a talent, then the alliance must be reused, so let's do it, Xiao Aiqing, you are responsible for writing the development plan of the three industries of industry, agriculture and commerce discussed by the right talent into a rest note and submitting it to the union for approval, Fusu, the idea of your commercial law is very good, you have time to guide Xiao Qing more, and be sure to improve it!"

"Whoa!" The two of them responded excitedly.