Chapter 237: Want to Open a Trade Route
"Next, how should Qin law be revised and how should the military merit system be abolished?"

After deciding to promote paper and reopen the Jixia Academy to select officials for the Qin Dynasty, Zheng Ge murmured.

Law is the foundation of a country. In the past, Shang Yang, the Lord of Qin, established the law of Qin by planting a tree to make it popular among the people. Shang Yang's law has been implemented in Qin for hundreds of years since Qin Xiaogong, and it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It is not easy to modify it.

The military merit system was the foundation of the Qin army's strength. It was because of the military merit system that the Qin people were able to fight bravely on the battlefield without fear of death. With the unification of the world, even though the Qin Empire had the sea in the east, the Baiyue in the south, the Xiqiang in the west, and the Xiongnu and Donghu in the north, everyone present knew that the military merit system, which required everyone to be a soldier, was no longer necessary. However, in this war that lasted nearly ten years, almost every Qin family had made military achievements, and the military merit system was the ladder for the Qin people to rise. Abolishing it hastily would be equivalent to shaking the foundation of the country.

These two matters are too closely related. When Zheng Ge said this, everyone became silent and dared not speak easily.

Tick ​​tock!Tick ​​tock!Tick ​​tock!

The dullness that had not long dissipated was brewing again in the study. Bead-sized beads of sweat oozed out of the foreheads of everyone from Zheng Ge on down, and rolled down their heads to the ground, making a crisp sound.

"Your Majesty, how to amend the Qin law?" After a while, Wang Jian said nonchalantly, "This is a matter for civil officials and legalists. It has nothing to do with us, the rough folks, right?"

"What the Marquis of Wucheng said is absolutely right."

"Your Majesty, I know nothing about Qin law."

"Your Majesty, let Lord Li Si and Lord Han Fei handle this matter!"

……

Wang Jian's words saved all the generals, including Tianxuan, from their predicament. As soon as the words fell, Meng Wu, Tianxuan, and Wang Ben, who were not stupid at all, echoed one after another, and no one was willing to wade into the muddy water of amending Qin law.

"You bastards!"

As disciples of the Legalists, Han Fei and Li Si were somewhat overwhelmed by the blame thrown at them by Wang Jian and others. Instantly, Li Si's face darkened; Han Fei made a pointed comment without hiding his emotions.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the military merit system is the foundation of the strength of the Qin army." After scolding Tianxuan and others, Han Fei wanted to reciprocate and throw another black pot on Tianxuan and others. "Such a major event must be held accountable by the generals with outstanding military merits and high prestige!"

"Let's leave this matter to Marquis Wucheng, Marquis Tongwu, Lord Wushuang and other generals to solve it!"

Brush and pull!

A moment ago, Wang Jian and others were still celebrating that they had thrown away a black pot. Unexpectedly, the situation changed and another black pot was thrown directly on their heads. Immediately, including Wang Jian, Wei Liao, and all the people who had anything to do with the army, all had sad faces.

"Han Fei, you are also a bastard!" Tianxuan, who was caught in the whirlpool, responded to Han Fei unceremoniously.

Han Fei was not angry either. His handsome face was full of pride. "Same here!"

"Your Majesty," Tian Xuan, who knew that the military merit system was closely related to Qin Law after arguing with Han Fei, and that too many aspects were involved. If he was not careful, all those involved in this matter would be crushed to pieces. He wanted to get away from the storm that was about to be set off in the imperial political arena. "Whether it is to amend Qin Law or abolish the military merit system, a lot of wealth is needed to support it." "My humble teacher, the straw raincoat guest, once told me that there are many gems and crops in the Western Regions. I think it would be a good idea to send a general to open up the trade route with the Western Regions, so that the Central Plains can trade with the Western Regions. In this way, a huge amount of wealth can be obtained from the Western Regions, which will become an important source of income for the empire."

In my past life, Emperor Zhu Di ordered Zheng He to sail to the West, and obtained a lot of wealth through maritime trade, which supported his five northern expeditions to the desert and the creation of the Yongle Canon. However, most of the profits from maritime trade went into the inner treasury, and only a small part went into the national treasury. Therefore, after the death of Zhu Di and Zheng He, the voyages to the West were denounced by civil officials as useless to the country, and the wealth from maritime trade enriched those scholars and officials.

In this world, there are no conditions for traveling to the West. In order to avoid the storm that is about to be set off within the empire, Tianxuan decides to open up the Silk Road.

"Aren't you the most suitable candidate for this general?"

Tianxuan's little trick naturally could not be hidden from the shrewd people present. Before he finished speaking, Han Fei spoiled the show again.

Tian Xuan glared at Han Fei fiercely and said unhappily, "Han Fei, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb! Besides, do you know how many countries there are in the Western Regions and how many specialties there are?"

"In that case, Lord Wushuang, you are indeed the most suitable person for this matter." Fusu nodded in agreement.

"Open up a trade route to the Western Regions?" Because his uncle Lu Buwei was originally a businessman, and he became the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, second only to the emperor, just because he made a "rare commodity" deal. Zheng Ge disliked businessmen in his heart and regarded them as people who valued profit over loyalty.

However, Zheng Ge also understood that if the country was to prosper, it could not do without these businessmen who traveled all over the country.

Zheng Ge fell into deep thought at Tianxuan's suggestion.

"Agree! I will give you 10,000 soldiers and horses. If you can conquer the Western Regions, it will be your fiefdom. But, at the latest three years later, I want to see that the trade route you mentioned can indeed bring huge benefits to the empire." After pondering for a while, Zheng Ge made a decision. The emperor in a black robe turned around, turned his back to the ministers including Tianxuan, and looked at the cowhide map.

The deep voice contained awe-inspiring dominance and a hint of murderous intent.

It is true that Zheng Ge has a little appreciation for Tian Xuan, and he has taken care of him over the years. Otherwise, although Tian Xuan is smart, he would have been swallowed up by others or suppressed and disappeared in the court in this dangerous and unpredictable political arena. But when it comes to matters related to the foundation and future of the empire, Zheng Ge can give up his care for Tian Xuan without hesitation.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will never let you down." Tianxuan promised solemnly.

【Zheng Ge had contact with another time traveler. The three questions asked by that time traveler pointed directly to the hidden dangers of the Qin Empire. With Zheng Ge's great talent and strategy, since he has discovered them and is determined to solve them, he may be able to suppress them. In this way, after Zheng Ge's death, as long as Hu Hai, the first meritorious minister of the Qin Dynasty, does not succeed to the throne, even if the nobles of the six countries rebel, it should not cause too much trouble! 】

Having used a trick to get rid of the turmoil that was about to be set off by the Great Qin Empire, Tianxuan was filled with joy.

[Wait, the reason why Mo Ya, Zi Nu, and Nong Yu are so vague is that they came because of that time traveler? The reason why Zi Nu and Nong Yu are willing to stay with me is that I have similar characteristics to "him", so they use me as a substitute. ]

After feeling thankful, Tianxuan was filled with confusion and doubts again, and he felt like his head was getting bigger!

(End of this chapter)