dtnovels Chapter 206 Zhang Qing's Advice
Chapter 206 Zhang Qing's Advice
Xianyang City
Wang Jian and his men escorted cartloads of gold and silver, parading through the streets back to Xianyang City.
Because the road is now flat, there was no delay along the way.
Looking at Xianyang, which was familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar, Wang Jian felt excited.
The soldiers behind him also had red eyes from excitement.
Some of them are visiting Xianyang for the first time.
Seeing the prosperity of Xianyang City along the way, I felt longing for it.
"I must make more military achievements, maybe I can bring my family to live in Xianyang in the future."
"You have a nice idea, kid."
"But we all support you."
"If possible, I would also like to bring my family and children to Xianyang."
"I heard that Xianyang Daqin College is quite impressive."
"If my children could study there, I would do anything for them."
Everyone discussed it in low voices for a few words and then ended it.
Soon, Wang Jian and others arrived at the gate of Xianyang Palace.
Ying Zheng had already received the news. Wang Jian brought his men and drove a carriage. After some inspection, he entered the Xianyang Palace.
At the gate of Zhangtai Palace, Wang Jian entered alone.
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
"Meet the prince."
Ying Zheng and Fusu summoned Wang Jian in the main hall of Zhangtai Palace.
Ying Zheng still had some impression of this member of Wang Jian's clan.
"Get up."
"sit."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
It was the first time that Wang Jian met His Majesty at such a close distance, and his hands were sweating with excitement.
"Tell me about the overseas islands."
His Majesty's majestic voice came from above, and Wang Jian immediately straightened his body.
Just then, Shi Yi hurried in to report.
"Your Majesty, the Right Prime Minister requests an audience."
"Zhang Qing is here!"
"Quick pass."
"promise."
Although Ying Zheng was shocked, he did not show it. He glanced at Wang Jian and thought, "My right prime minister can't wait to know about the overseas island."
Not long after, Zhang Yuanqing walked in slowly. When he stepped over the stairs, Shi Yi walked respectfully beside him and held Zhang Yuanqing's arm.
The man was dressed in a black official robe, had a thin figure, and a handsome yet sickly face.
At just one glance, Wang Jian knew who this person was.
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
"Zhang Qing, please stand up and sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wang Jian also stood up and saluted respectfully.
"Wang Jian meets the Right Prime Minister."
"Get up and sit down."
The two sat down again, and Zhang Yuanqing spoke: "Your Majesty, I heard that General Wang Jian returned from overseas with his men. I couldn't sit still at home, so I came to the palace to ask to see Your Majesty."
"I knew that you, Zhang Qing, would come here for this matter."
There was a smile on Ying Zheng's face, which was different from the calm expression just now.
"Even if you don't come, the prince will still go and tell you later. Zhang Qing is not fully recovered yet, so you should take care of your own health first."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The doctor has prescribed a new medicine for me these days, and I feel much better now."
Ying Zheng nodded and then looked at Wang Jian.
It was the first time that Wang Jian saw so directly how favored the Right Prime Minister was, and he was quite shocked.
Hearing His Majesty's question, he quickly regained his composure and began to slowly recount what happened on the island.
The emperor and his ministers chatted for a long time in Zhangtai Palace. Ying Zheng, Fusu and Zhang Yuanqing also went out to see the large amount of gold and silver they brought back.
"General Wang Jian, go back and rest first. I will arrange for someone to accompany you to sea in a few days."
"promise."
Wang Jian took his men out of the Xianyang Palace and quickly returned to his home.
Those soldiers whose families were not in Xianyang were also arranged by Wang Jian to stay in his own house.
Soon Ying Yuanshen hurried over to Zhangtai Palace. Seeing the piles of gold and silver, Ying Yuanshen couldn't stop smiling.
He hurriedly arranged for people to move these to the treasury.
"Your Majesty, we can arrange for some common people to go with us on this voyage."
"They can help mine ore there, and they can also cultivate the land and grow food."
"Once the people realize the benefits of living on the island, we can arrange for them to move there."
"I think that would make people less resistant."
Ying Zheng and Fusu nodded.
They are also thinking about migrating population overseas, but going overseas is different from going elsewhere. If everyone is unwilling, it is not a good idea to force it.
This arrangement is a feasible method.
"Let Fusu, Li Si, and Wang Wan handle this matter."
"promise."
Fusu accepted the order, then nodded to his teacher and left Zhangtai Palace.
"Your Majesty, I have something else to discuss with you."
Zhang Yuanqing bowed with a serious expression.
"speak."
"Your Majesty, the territory of Qin is vast now, and Your Majesty has the intention of expanding abroad. In the future, the territory of Qin will surely be even more vast."
"If Your Majesty continues to use the county system, then due to the vast territory, the transmission of information will inevitably be delayed."
"If this continues for a long time, it will not benefit our Qin State."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's face changed slightly and he didn't respond for a long time.
"Ahem," Zhang Yuanqing coughed lightly a few times and spoke again, "Your Majesty, I know what you are thinking. You may not want to reinstate the feudal system because you fear that chaos will recur in the future."
"However, Your Majesty, if Qin only annexed the six kingdoms and integrated the Baiyue, we would build smooth roads so that Your Majesty's decrees could be transmitted to all places in a timely manner."
“But now it’s different.”
"Your Majesty has great ambitions and aspirations, and you have great ambitions. How can you be satisfied with the small territory of the six kingdoms?"
"Now, not only are we expanding overseas, but we've already sent the Qin army to attack Loulan. In the future, we'll also be expanding to the Western Regions, and there's a lot of territory to the west."
"After the fusion of the Baiyue, there are still territories outside of the Baiyue that Your Majesty wants to annex. There are also islands on the sea, rich in resources, which should not be missed."
"With such a vast territory, if every matter had to be reported to Xianyang City before any decision could be made, it would inevitably delay a lot of things."
"Furthermore, if the officials are honest and upright, it would be fine. But if you encounter those who flatter and enrich themselves, Your Majesty will be deceived by them."
"Then the people of Qin will suffer."
"Therefore, I offer my advice to Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty may allocate the largest area of land for direct management by Your Majesty. Any land that Your Majesty cannot manage may be divided into fiefdoms."
"Your Majesty has many children, and they have achieved great academic success over the years. If they remain idle, it would be a waste of talent."
"Why not make each of these princes a king and send them to various places to govern their respective regions?"
"The kings of various places paid tribute and taxes to the imperial court every year."
After being out for a long time today and talking so much, Zhang Yuanqing looked a little tired and his face was pale.
But he can't leave yet.
The court officials are afraid of His Majesty. Even if someone sees the drawbacks, they will never take the initiative to touch His Majesty's sensitive spot.
If he didn't mention this matter, I'm afraid no one would dare to say it.
If we wait until problems arise in the future before trying to fix the situation, it will only lead to more casualties.
Zhang Yuanqing supported his body, suppressed the discomfort, sat there quietly, and waited for His Majesty to figure it out.
He believed that although His Majesty was angry at first, he would be able to figure out the pros and cons.
After an unknown amount of time, Ying Zheng finally calmed down and looked at Zhang Yuanqing who was sitting below.
"Zhang Qing is still as outspoken as before."