Chapter 41 Section 2 The First King and the First Prime Minister

When the special envoy's convoy drove into Xianyang Palace, it was already time for the first shift. Although Zhang Yi had a general understanding of Xianyang City, he knew nothing about Xianyang Palace.In his proud mind, the palace in the world should be the emperor's palace in Luoyang.Although Luoyang is dilapidated, the magnificent bureau that bears the destiny and overlooks the world is immortal.The second is the Daliang Palace, which is luxurious and grand, with 600 acres of layers on top of each other. The scenery of mountains and rivers is integrated into the ingenious conception. The kind of real luxury and comfort is unique in the world.The old Qin people were simple and unpretentious. When they built Xianyang City, they were still at the beginning of their vitality. It is already good to be comparable to the Linzi Palace. What else can they do?However, when the car drove into the main gate of Xianyang Palace, he was immediately shocked by a strong momentum!

Just driving out of the Chinese area with few lights, the vast sea of ​​lights in front of us can compete with Shangshangfang.However, what permeated this sea of ​​lights was not Shangshangfang's intoxicating spirit of wine, sex and wealth, but an awe-inspiring and cutting-edge spirit.The simple palace gate with only two black stone pillars sandwiching a bluestone archway, the white jade square crowded with carriages and horses, the palace with a small roof towering in the night sky, the pine and cypress sea filled with the faint sound of waves, and the brightly lit things The two official offices, the ceremonial ceremonial guards with bright axes and axes, the sound of horseshoes coming in and out of the side door, the hurried footsteps of officials coming and going... This place is completely different from the Palace of the Six Kingdoms that Zhang Yi is familiar with, but it is also unique. More than just a palace feel.Zhang Yi also heard people talk about the peculiarity of the small towering roof of the Qin Palace, but she just laughed it off.Visiting in person today, Zhang Yi really felt a fresh and strong impact!It is not so much the impact of the palace, but rather the impact of the atmosphere.Walking into this extraordinary palace area, you can feel that this place is by no means a place of luxury and pleasure, but a busy place day and night just like farmers plowing and craftsmen working. The wind can't make it deserted here.

Looking along the way, Zhang Yi couldn't help feeling secretly: "God has eyes, this is exactly what Qin looks like in my heart." "Sir, please see, the monarch is personally waiting for you at the bottom of the steps." Yingqian's voice floated up from under the car .Zhang Yi suddenly woke up, but saw that the car had stopped at the steps of the main hall, and several men in black with high crowns and sleeves were walking quickly.When Zhang Yi was helped out of the car by Ying Qian, the leader of the man in black had already bowed deeply in front of him: "Mr. is well, Ying Si has been waiting for a long time." Ying Si?Isn't that the name of Duke Qin today?Zhang Yi's eyes widened in surprise: "You? Aren't you a barbarian prince?" The black, short and fat man behind laughed loudly: "I'm taking the liberty, sir, please forgive me."

Zhang Yi was quick-witted, suddenly laughed and bowed: "I really took it seriously, Zhang Yi is so disrespectful, Qin Gong forgives the crime." Ying Si supported Zhang Yi with both hands and smiled: "If you don't go into the wind and dust, how can you know the true nature of a hero? Mr. Ying Si Eye-opening, it turns out that I have not been waiting for the emperor and ministers to respect the virtuous. Come, sir please." Then he came to help Zhang Yi himself. Zhang Yi cupped her hands and said with a smile: "If Mr. Qin is more polite, Zhang Yi will feel uncomfortable. Please, Mr. Qin."

"Respecting the virtuous is the first rule of the king, and it is also Ying Si's admiration for his husband. The old Qin people don't pay attention to politeness, but you can be at your ease. Come, you and I are in sync." Ying Si has always been steady and serious. Today But open-minded and hearty, he took Zhang Yi's hand and went up the red carpeted steps.Zhang Yi was no longer modest, so he held hands with Qin Gong and went up.When they arrived at the brightly lit main hall, Ying Si asked Zhang Yi to sit on the east side, and he and several ministers hugged Zhang Yi and sat in a small square frame.When Zhang Yi saw that Duke Qin had even changed the seat of the emperor from the south to the seat of the host and teacher, knowing that Ying Si wanted to let him speak freely, he couldn't help but feel hot. It was a little too much, so he cupped his hands and laughed: "Zhang Yi is wild and unrestrained. To wait for his friends to say goodbye, he let Qin Gong and other adults wait for half a day. How abrupt. The Taifu is old and the prince is young. Neither has eaten. Zhang Yi is really disturbed. "Yingqian laughed loudly: "What is this? There were three days of fighting, and they didn't cry." "After listening to the master's lecture, how about it?" Chu Liji Hehe smiled.

Ying Si smiled and said, "Let me tell you first, cook it when it's under the kitchen, and serve it when it's ready. How particular should it be?" Turning around and waving his hand, an old waiter hurried away.Ying Si turned around and said: "Sir, I have known you for a while: this is the senior doctor Chi Liji, and his ancestral home is Xirong Datuo. This is the national lieutenant Sima Cuo, a descendant of the military family." Both of them clasped their hands together and said, "I have met you, sir!" Zhang Yi said with a smile: "The doctor is very clever, and Zhang Yi admires it." Chi Liji laughed and said, "It's nothing to be clever." Bowing: "For the first time in Zhang Yi's life when he talked about military affairs, he was broken by the general. Zhang Yi admired the general." Sima Cuo hurriedly stood up and returned the salute: "It turned out that the husband was negligent. Why would Sima Cuo dare to be respected by the gentleman?" Zhang Yi smiled generously. : "Zhang Yi was originally arrogant, since Sima made a mistake, but knows that there is a sky beyond the sky, how can he not admire the general?"

"Okay!" Ying Qian clapped the case: "I like this kind of open-minded guy! Don't blame..." But he stopped suddenly. "Hands have ten fingers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Mister is very wise and courageous, and he sees things thoroughly. Last night, he showed his prestige." Chi Liji knew what Yingqian was thinking, and he inserted it at the right time with a smile, which covered Yingqian's embarrassment. Ying Si smiled and said: "What you said last night, Mr., is open-minded. Please plan for Qin today, and I hope you will give me your advice." Zhang Yicheng counted on his heart, and smiled slightly: "Yesterday, I talked about the general situation, and today I should plan countermeasures." .At present, the direct pressure of Qin State is He Zong. However, in the long run, the trend of He Zong is the beginning of the real confrontation between the six countries of Shandong and Qin. Based on the long-term struggle, we must not have a headache and be exhausted after the six countries. From then on, every strategy of the Qin State must be based on the initiative, and change the last method to the first method." In a few words, the king and his ministers His eyes are bright and he nods.Yingqian couldn't help praising: "Sir, chopping with a knife and an axe, cooking clearly! I hope to hear the countermeasures."

"The state of Qin has four countermeasures: one is Lian Heng, the other is expanding the army, the third is government officials, and the fourth is proclaiming the king." Move, for fear of not being able to hear clearly. "Let's talk about one first. The six kingdoms are north and south, which is a vertical union. Qin and the six kingdoms are east and west, which is a horizontal connection. The meaning of horizontal connection is that Qin Guodong went out of Hangu Pass to start diplomatic relations and mediation with the six countries of the Central Plains. Combine vertically, and then defeat each one. The key to connecting horizontally: Qin regards the six countries as a variable alliance, constantly chooses the weak link in it to infiltrate, disintegrates its alliance chain, and forms even temporary allies with one or two or three countries , isolated and attacked the deadly enemy who hated Qin the most. On the whole, Qin is a new country, and the six Shandong countries are old-fashioned states. The fundamental difference is that the six countries can quickly form an alliance unheard of. The root of the period is not that the six countries are inferior to Qin. Because of this, Qin cannot have any illusions about the six countries, and must do everything possible to implement the alliance. In order to divide the enemy's country to the greatest extent. If you practice horizontally and vertically, you will break through! This is one of them." The monarchs and ministers in the seat were very excited.The short and fat man in black rubbed his hands together, hehe hehe laughed straight away: "It's wonderful! Sir and Su Qinzhen are chess rivals, the whole world makes the chessboard, all the countries make the chess pieces, it's an ancient anecdote!"

Ying Si waved his hand: "Listen to the following, sir." Zhang Yi said frankly: "Secondly, once the alliance is established, there will be great wars in Qin State. Basically, the battlefield is the backing of the alliance, and non-battlefield victories are not enough to break the alliance and make the alliance stronger. It is said that the Qin State There are less than 100,000 new troops, which are far from enough to compete with the Allied Forces of the Six Nations for a long time. At this time, the time has come for the Qin State to expand its army. The power of Lian Heng can keep Qin State from fighting for a year. This time Within a year, if the Qin State can form a new army of 200,000 and win a big victory, Lian Heng's power will be displayed to the fullest." "Yes!" Ying Qian has a keen sense of military affairs, and said loudly, "The old man is recruiting soldiers. , the national lieutenant only needs to train soldiers!" Sima Cuo, who has always been calm, also cupped his hands generously and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Ce is well versed in the way of military affairs. With the full support of the Taifu, if the minister does not have an army of 200,000 in a year, he is willing to serve Military law!" Ying Si calmed down: "Listen to the following, sir, and settle down as a whole after finishing."

Zhang Yidao: "The third is the administration of officials. Only when the state government is clear and clear can the people regard the country as their home and be willing to do their best to protect their families. The Duke ascended the throne, busy with external troubles, and failed to clean up the internal affairs. The government and the public have already suffered from long-standing abuses. Officials have slackened in enforcing the law, and the common people are no longer strict in abiding by the law. The weather has been eroded. Zhang Yi has encountered unexpected disasters in the officialdom of the six countries. He knows that the long-standing corruption of officials is the root of the country's great danger. There is no precedent for a country to be governed once and for all. There must be a generation of clarity before it can accumulate A strong national power will complete the great cause of unification. The six countries are united, and the Qin State is temporarily on the defensive. If we can take this opportunity to vigorously clean up the accumulated abuses, refresh the government, and inspire the people, it is like Qin Xiaogong's reforms by taking advantage of the defensive retreat to make the Qin State's strength even higher. Then Qin has a lot to do."

After the speech, everyone in the seat was in awe.To be precise, it was silence from surprise. In the Warring States Period, the governance of officials was the theme of the world's political innovation.The so-called reform means that more than half of the countries are actually purge officials.South Korea's Shen Buhui Reform, Qi State's Qi Weiwang Reform, and Chu State's Wu Qi Reform all worked hard on the administration of officials.Even Wei Wenhou's Li Kui reform, in addition to partially abolishing the aristocratization of cultivated land, promoting the "do one's best teaching" of private ownership of land, and land can be bought and sold freely, also made the purge of officials the most important event of the reform.The reason for this is that, on the one hand, it is too difficult to completely reform the law, and the resistance is too great, and the required internal and external conditions may not be met by every country; the other is that the purge of officials is an eternal way to govern, as long as the monarch cheers up and assists effectively , the implementation has little resistance, quick results, and the easiest way to directly win the hearts of the people.Just because this kind of "official reform" has become a fashion, Shen Buhai, a famous legalist, also created "Shen Shu", which juxtaposed "law" and "skills", making this kind of political theory of controlling subordinates and preventing traitors a part of legalism.Later, Han Fei made the theory of power and tactics more systematic, and turned the legalist theory into the trinity of "law, technique, and power", which made Shang Yang insist on the law-based, law-only obedience, and legal system supremacy. great variation.This is something.In this trend of "surgical changes", Shang Jun made the most thorough reforms in Qin State, creating a real era of reforms, which was called "great changes through the ages" by the Warring States Period.The fundamental difference between Shang Yang's reform and other reforms of the time is that he put the foundation on the two footholds of "legislation and system" and "enforcement and law-abiding". Under this kind of reform, the Qin State was truly refurbished into a brand-new country, and the administration of officials was only a link in the great reform, and it was only an inevitable result of the implementation of Dafa.Therefore, in the minds of Qin's monarchs and ministers, as long as they adhere to the legal system of the Shang monarch, the country will naturally be clear, and they never thought of treating the administration of officials as a special event.Today, Zhang Yi clearly put forward the rule of officials as a major policy within the government, and the monarchs and ministers in the seat were indeed stunned for a moment.Are the officials of the Qin State so worrying?If it is carried out as a vigorous reform like the six kingdoms of Shandong, can Qin be able to deal with Hezong with all its strength?Another layer of deeper doubts is: Will the rectification of officials change the legal system of Qin?The power of the Qin law is obvious, and it has become the cornerstone of the Qin people's foothold in the world. The Qin government and the public are extremely sensitive to any words and deeds involving the legal system of the Shang monarch. It's about political affairs, and the senior official who is in charge of state affairs, Chi Liji, is very concerned. He laughed and said, "If it's as Mr. said, how should we start to rectify the administration of officials?" Can see if it works? How clever Zhang Yi was. Seeing everyone in the audience stunned, he laughed loudly and said, "Zhang Yizhi is protecting the legal system of the Shang monarch, how can there be any other way! Is there a way? Sixteen words: Punish legal Gu, deter desolation, investigate law-breaking, and clean up vulgarity!" "Okay!" Chili slapped the table and praised: "Sixteen characters, sir, can be described as the outline of the government. I will come to ask for advice some other day." Everyone in the seat immediately relaxed.Yingqian said loudly: "Sir, there is a fourth strategy!" Ying Si murmured: "Is it too hasty to become king at this time?" "It's not too late, it's the right time." Zhang Yi tapped on the book case lightly: "Qin has long been regarded as a real kingdom. Xiao Gong didn't become king, so he meant to hide his power and bide his time. The king does not want to incur the enmity of the East because of his name. The times and the situation are also not the original intention. Today's times have changed drastically, but there are three necessary requirements for being king: First, the six kingdoms unite and regard Qin as the deadly enemy. There is no need to show weakness; second, since Qin has the ambition to contend against the six countries, proclaiming the king can demonstrate Qin's determination and courage to never give in to the six countries; third, in the face of a great enemy, proclaiming the king can greatly inspire Qin The morale of the government and the opposition has enabled the Qin people to carry forward the spirit of farming and warfare. The name of the monarch is not a matter of the monarch himself, do you think so?" "Yes!" Except for Ying Si, the rest of the people were in unison, even the young man The prince was also very excited.Yingqian cursed passionately: "Straight mother thief! How many years have the kingdoms of Shandong bullied Lao Qin? You always give way, bird! It's time to express your anger and become king! Sir, you have spoken to the heart of Lao Qin!" "The minister also agrees with the emperor to be king!" Chi Liji and Sima Cuo said in unison, and these two people were unanimously opposed when Xishou and Su Qin proposed to be king.Ying Si was also very excited, and clapped the table and said: "Okay, let's have a meal and drink first, and celebrate your achievements for Mr.! We talked while weeping." He had a big tripod and a big pot, and he slammed wine and cups, talked and talked, and drank all the wine until the rooster crowed.Back at the Weifeng Ancient Apartment, Zhang Yi was already drunk, and fell asleep on the couch. In the afternoon, Fei Yun suddenly discovered that there were black figures swimming at several exits of this secluded courtyard.Fei Yun suddenly became suspicious!Apart from luxuriously dressed merchants, there are very few traveling scholars in this place, so how can there be such a small number of ordinary people walking around?Judging by the walking posture of these people, they are obviously martial arts practitioners. What is their purpose of blocking these exit portals?Zhang Yi didn't wake up, and Fei Yun was anxious, so she went to another courtyard to discuss with Ying Hua, and after asking, Ying Hua had already resigned from the room and left!Fei Yun is in a hurry, housing here is frighteningly expensive, so what if Ying Hua leaves?Seeing that Ying Hua didn't act like an ordinary person, why did he suddenly leave without saying goodbye?Fei Yun has experienced hardships with Zhang Yi for many years, and she has gained a lot of knowledge. After thinking for a while, she thinks that Zhang Yi must have offended the king of Qin or that powerful minister again, and this person is going to frame Zhang Yi again!That's right, apart from power, which only talks about power and doesn't make sense, what danger is there that can make a rich man like Ying Hua escape?It seems that we must try to escape from Xianyang as soon as possible! However, when Fei Yun hurried back to the courtyard, she was stunned.A team of warriors with helmets and armor holding spears has sealed the main entrance of the courtyard, and the three small gates are also heavily guarded.Entering the courtyard, one could see a procession of horses and carriages had been set up in the courtyard, and a white-haired old servant was standing at the place where the special envoy stood yesterday, but he didn't move.Fei Yun became suspicious again, is there anyone who is so respectful in murdering and arresting someone?Could it be that something good happened to brother Zhang?Although it was a flash of thought, Fei Yun scolded herself severely: "Hey, the village is stupid! If there is a good thing, people don't shout and announce the good news? Is there such a peace? It must be another insidious person who wants to entertain Brother Zhang!" Fei Yun Thinking of this, he calmed down, since he couldn't escape, he had to deal with them, what was he afraid of?Fei Yun went out with Zhang Yi in men's clothes, so she coughed and walked towards the house swaggeringly. "Dare to ask, brother, but Zhang Yi's servant?" The white-haired old servant asked respectfully. "That's right. What's the matter, senior?" Fei Yun elongated her voice. "Duke Qin has an order, please Zhang Yi to accept the edict." The strange way is so ostentatious, it turns out that the monarch is harming people!Fei Yun sneered and said: "My master is still drunk, and the king respects the virtuous, so you can't let my master not eat?" "My brother is right, I will wait here and wait." Fei Yun smiled coldly, walked into the hall with her head held high and her chest held high.After entering the room, Fei Yun quickly came to Zhang Yi's bedroom, shaking the sleeping Zhang Yi and said in a low voice, "Brother Zhang, get up quickly! Something serious happened!" Zhang Yi sat up ignorantly and yawned for a long time "Ah, so sleepy! Hey, did you say something happened?" Fei Yun said anxiously: "Brother Zhang, have you offended the power of Qin?" Zhang Yi rubbed his eyes: "Who can say for sure about that kind of thing?" Yun immediately blushed: "Hey, there is another large group of people outside! Ying Hua is leaving too! Get up, let's go!" Seeing Fei Yun's urgent look, Zhang Yi couldn't help laughing: "You, don't do anything. It’s a good thing for me to come here once? Duke Qin invited me to discuss matters, don’t worry, ah.” Seeing Zhang Yi’s calmness, Fei Yun also smiled: “Hey, he’s also respectful. Say. Then wash up quickly, it’s always hard to wait.” Zhang Yi smiled and stood up: “Well, let’s wash up.” Fei Yun was extremely neat, and helped Zhang Yi tidy up in a short while.Zhang Yi walked out of the foyer and cupped his hands: "Drunk last night, special envoy Duo Lao is waiting, I will follow you into the palace." up the courtyard.Zhang Yi was stunned for a moment, the monarch issued an edict to a commoner, it was really abrupt!After a little thought, Zhang Yi bowed and saluted: "Zhang Yi, a commoner, would like to hear the order of the emperor." The implication is that I am not a minister of the Qin State, so I don't need a big gift to accept the imperial edict, I will listen first before I speak. The old servant unfolded a roll of bamboo slips and read aloud: "My Qing, Zhang Yi, has a far-reaching plan and is talented in both military and political affairs. Today, Zhang Yi is specially appointed as the prime minister of Qin, and he is named Daliang Zao! When the edict arrives, he will be the director of the prime minister's mansion immediately after writing it. Qin Gongying Sidongyue Zhao." Zhang Yi was really surprised!How could he have imagined that the ruler and ministers of the Qin Kingdom would have such a grandiose spirit, that once they recognized a talent, they would not hesitate to be a high-ranking official, and would push him to the highest position in one fell swoop!More importantly, the state of Qin has never set up the position of prime minister, even Shang Yang, who also made the position of regent with Daliang.Now for him, Zhang Yi, for the first time, he has appointed a prime minister, and the title is actually made by Daliang!In an instant, Zhang Yi was moved, and he bowed deeply: "Minister, Zhang Yi accepts the edict." He took the scroll of bamboo slips without luxurious decorations with both hands respectfully. "The chariots and horses are ready, I respectfully invite the prime minister to enter the palace." The old servant gave a respectful salute. Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Special envoy, allow me half an hour to prepare." "But according to the prime minister's orders." Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter from the entrance of the courtyard: "Master Prime Minister, Fatty Hei is here to pick you up!" Following the laughter, I saw Xi Liji swaying leisurely towards him.Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Doctor, Zhang Yi hasn't woken up yet." Xi Liji smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you haven't slept yet. You left. Your Majesty and I have been discussing until dawn, issued an imperial edict, and chose a mansion, and just returned to the palace. The rest of the elegant song Ah, I want your prime minister to sing." Zhang Yi was overwhelmed with emotion when he heard this, and sighed: "Duke Qin entrusts so much, how can Zhang Yi repay it?" Xi Li laughed and said: "The old Qin people do the facts, the prime minister doesn't need to worry too much, and there is no need to fight hard with officialdom and power, but the most important thing is to seek the country and do things. If things are not done well, the old Qin people will turn their faces and deny people." .Hehehe, Xi Liji loves to say ugly words, the prime minister is no wonder." Zhang Yi laughed loudly: "What the doctor said, but Zhang Yi listened to it with confidence! If a country's monarchs and ministers can put things first, what can happen in the world?" Then he suddenly suppressed his voice and laughed: "Brother Qili, we will meet in private in the future How about you and I calling each other elder brother? The prime minister is a doctor, but he doesn’t catch it.” Xi Li laughed uncontrollably: “Hey hey, good, good, it’s not good for me, old Heizi. Let’s go, brother Zhang, old Heizi will help you clean up, see. Look at your family background." When the two entered the room, Fei Yun was so happy that she wiped her tears and saluted, "Hey, brother Hu is here too? Please sit down quickly." Chi Liji shrugged and smiled: "No, no, from today on it won't be Brother Hu." Fei Yun was surprised: "Hey! Are you going to be a businessman in Xianyang?" Chu Liji shrugged again and again: "No, no, Brother Hu wants to ask Brother Zhang for an official job." Fei Yun was anxious Said: "Hey! That's not good, the state of Qin appoints people on their merits, Brother Hu will say 'no no no', what can he do?" Chu Liji was so happy that he couldn't stop laughing.Zhang Yi said: "Fei Yun, Brother Hu is not Brother Hu, but Master Chi Liji, the senior official of the Qin State." Fei Yun blushed, "The senior doctor? Where? Where is that little Shanyu?" Zhang Yi said with a smile: "That is the monarch of the Qin Kingdom." Fei Yun was really surprised, and smiled blankly: "Hey! Have I seen the monarch too? This Qin Kingdom is different, even the monarch is like ordinary people." Xi Liji smiled and shrugged: "No, no, you will see me again in the future, it's usually tight, what's so strange?" After some jokes, Fei Yun only let the two of them drink tea in the living room, and it took only a moment for one person to tidy up all the luggage.Zhang Yi said: "Brother Chuli, I came to Xianyang with a friend, but he left without saying goodbye last night, how should we deal with this?" Chuli said quickly: "Brother Zhang, I have already asked in the front hall, who The little brother is neat and has already settled the account. If the mountain does not change, maybe we can still see him, so why not wait for him here?" Zhang Yi said with a smile: "It has to be like this, I really want to see him again Well." Fei Yun said with a smile, "Hey, it's easy, I'll just pay attention to him." When Zhang Yi was taken out of the Weifeng Ancient Apartment by a tall chariot and horse, the whole Shangshangfang was alarmed! Tour scholars and wealthy businessmen rushed to the streets, wanting to witness the demeanor of the first prime minister of Qin State with their own eyes.Seeing Zhang Yi standing under the hood of a six-foot car with disheveled clothes, just smiling calmly, there was nothing miraculous about it. People cheered and sighed, Shangshangfang was empty.People applaud for another commoner hero in the world, and applaud for the Qin State to boldly reuse Shandong celebrities again after Shang Yang!Those who expressed emotion said: This man's fate is good, even Su and Qin, the rhinoceros leaders, were rebuffed in Qin, but this man entered Qin and became the first prime minister of the world's most powerful country.The one who sighed said: "It's a pity that this hero and famous person sat on the burner, and he must be scorched and burnt. Shang Jun's ancient wizards were all planted in Qin State. Can this Zhang Yi have a good result?"Strange to say, once you leave Shangshangfang and enter Guoren Street, it is calm as usual, shops are operating as usual, pedestrians are still hurrying as usual, it seems that the guards of honor passing by have nothing to do with them.The car went smoothly and arrived at a quiet street outside the palace city in a short while.The carriages and horses came to a complete stop, and Chi Liji walked over with swaying steps: "Brother Zhang, please get out of the car, this is the Prime Minister's Mansion." Entering the street entrance, Zhang Yi began to look around carefully, this street is quite strange, very wide Very short, the road is surrounded by pines, but there is only one prominent and isolated mansion!Inside the high wall across the street is the Xianyang Palace with a small green roof and a faintly visible arch on the palace wall diagonally opposite the gate of the palace.A mansion can be built in such a location, and there is a door leading directly to the palace, it must be an extremely unusual mansion, and it is definitely not built in a hurry. "Brother Chuli, the dove occupies the magpie's nest, but you can't do it." Zhang Yi got out of the car and laughed. "Brother Zhang, I don't know. Your majesty has spent a lot of time on this prime minister's mansion. He entered the ancestral temple to pray and divination, so he decided to stay here." Zhang Yi couldn't help being surprised again—it's a big deal for the monarch to go to the ancestral temple to pray and divination, and it's not about the country. Rise and fall, small things will never pray to the ancestors to ask for heaven.In this way, the activation of this mansion is extremely unusual in Qin State?Suddenly, Zhang Yi's heart skipped a beat: "Brother Chili, whose mansion is this?" Suddenly, Zhang Yi was full of emotion, and bowed deeply to the gate of the mansion: "The spirit of Shang Jun is above: Zhang Yi becomes the prime minister of Qin, and he will definitely follow the example of Shang Jun. If you have the heart to deceive, you are willing to accept the rule of the Lord Shang!" Chili Ji also bowed deeply, muttering to himself: "Shang Jun, Shang Jun, Shang Yu's prefect Chili Ji is here..." A breeze passed by in the twilight, and the flags of the guard of honor "cracked" loudly , The heavy wooden door with copper nails that was originally closed was rumbled wide open!All the guards were amazed and solemn, bowed down and shouted: "Shang Jun Dharma Sage, protect Daqin—!" Xi Liji said happily: "Brother Zhang, Lord Shang has invited you! Come into the mansion." Zhang Yi bowed deeply again: "Thank you, Shang Jun." Pulling Chi Liji, he strode into the mansion. The courtyard was already brightly lit, and the maids and servants sent in advance were waiting in line in the courtyard. When they saw Zhang Yi's arrival, they saluted in unison: "Welcome to the prime minister! Long live the prime minister!" Chi Liji laughed and said, "This is the one I have never seen before." The servants of the official office are all the old people from Shangjun's mansion. If you don't like it, Brother Zhang can replace you at any time." Zhang Yi said with a smile: "It's easy to say, easy to say, why are you so particular about rough clothes? But follow Shangjun's old rules. Let’s go and perform our duties.” “Yes.” The maids and servants dispersed in an orderly manner.Xi Liji took Zhang Yi and Fei Yun on a tour for a week, and got familiar with key places such as the State Affairs Hall, the Command Room, the Great Study Room, and the Government Office, and finally came to the Kuayuan: "Brother Zhang, this is the only bedroom that used to be the piano room. If you don’t like it, you can build a new one in the future.” Fei Yun pointed to the shining and luxurious furniture under the light and the low-hanging gauze curtain and said with a smile: “Hey! It’s just like Mr. Liang, it makes people dizzy Well." Zhang Yi frowned and said with a smile: "There is no need to build another building. This is too extravagant, and Fei Yun can clean it up separately." Chu Liji laughed and said: "This is also the king's idea, saying that the master is Wei. Citizens of the country, let your husband live the life you are familiar with." Zhang Yi couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty is so kind. How can the people of Wei country live like this? Zhang Yi wants to see if the bedrooms of Shang Jun and the princess are also so luxurious?" Xili laughed quickly and said, "Brother Zhang wants to see it, so let's go." An old maid with gray hair led them to the bedroom connected to the big study.Along the way, Zhang Yi smiled and said: "Brother Chuli, don't you think it's weird? There is no sign of dust here for many years, it seems that people live there every day." Chuli laughed quickly: "Hehe, I also think It’s a mischief.” The old maid holding the lamp and leading the way said in a low voice: “Forgive me, Prime Minister, this is my old servant who comes in every night to clean it, and it hasn’t been broken for many years.” Chi Liji was surprised: “Why don’t I know? You But how do you get in?" The old maid smiled and said, "The guards and the officials in charge of us all know that we are old servants of the Lord Shang's mansion, and there is no one who does not give us convenience, so don't blame them for going to the doctor." Zhang Yi was greatly moved when he heard this: "The hearts of the people are long, comparable to the heavens. A person dies like a Shang monarch, and he has no regrets in his death!" Chu Liji was silent for a long time, and sighed a long time. Entering Lord Shang's bedroom, several people were stunned.Two entrances from the inside and the outside: the spacious outside room has only six long tables, the inside is the real bedroom, but it is actually paved with blue bricks, four white walls, a couch and two quilts, a bronze mirror, a burning stove, Just a long case.There is no thick red felt on the floor, no gorgeous gauze curtains, and even the bedroom does not even have the necessary couches and embroidered pier. It is surprisingly simple and simple!This is a dormitory that any ordinary scholar can have. However, it is precisely the dormitory of Shang Yang, who is a nobleman, a monarch, a king, a wife, a rich man, a wife, and a princess! Fei Yun's nose was sour, and she started to cry. Zhang Yi's eyes sparkled with tears, but he sighed deeply: "Su Qin, Su Qin, you and I have suffered for several years. Compared with Shang Jun's life of suffering, it is a double world. I have no second thoughts, only Shang It's what you call it!" That night, Zhang Yi couldn't fall asleep for a long time, so she simply put on her clothes and walked in the circle. When she heard the fifth watch of Diao Dou on the Xianyang City Tower, Zhang Yi drove into the palace. Ying Si didn't fall asleep either. Zhang Yi's long-term plan cleared away the haze that had shrouded his heart for a long time, and his hesitation was swept away. He saw the position of Qin State clearly, understood what to do, and also strongly realized: Qin State will be in his hands. A big turning point begins here, and the six kingdoms of Shandong are about to start a long-term frontal confrontation!At the beginning, the father-in-law, Qin Xiaogong, and Shang Yang took each other with sincerity, which created the incomparable foundation of Qin State.Today, Qin's chariot wants to crush the great dream of the six kingdoms in Shandong, and it must join hands with Zhang Yi!Yes, Qin cannot do without Zhang Yi.After a long night of dealing with it, a bold decision was formed in Ying Xi's heart.After Zhang Yi left, he left Yingqian, Chi Liji and Sima Cuo to consult with them on Zhang Yi's official appointment.Yingqian talked about Keqing, so he had to read a paragraph first before talking about his real job.Sima mistakenly said Shangqing, thinking that Keqing was too empty.Xi Liji said Zuo Shuzhang, Zhang Yi was a great talent, and he should be treated the same as Shang Jun who entered Qin Dynasty.When Ying Si categorically said the word "Prime Minister", the three ministers were surprised and fell silent for a long time. Ying Si took the case generously: "Su and Qin are united in the dangers of the six countries, and they wear the seals of the six countries! Zhang Yi was ordered to be in danger in the Qin country. How can I, the old Qin, cherish the official and the noble, and it is not as good as the six countries in Shandong?" When the words fell, the three of them suddenly realized that they agreed to worship Zhang Yi as the prime minister of Qin with one voice.Ying Si is very capable in employing people, and immediately thought of giving Zhang Yi the Shang Dynasty's mansion that had been closed for many years, but was worried that the clan ministers would make additional comments. After dawn, he went to the ancestral temple to pray and divination, and the result was "the dragon fights in the wild" The revitalizing hexagram!Immediately, the hexagrams were edicted to the government and the public, and at the same time, an edict was given to Zhang Yi as the prime minister's mansion from Shang Jun's mansion, and Chi Liji immediately took care of the opening of the mansion.In response to the destiny, the elders and ministers have nothing to say, and the court situation is surprisingly stable.Ying Si breathed a sigh of relief, took a short nap at noon, and ordered the servants to call Ying Hua into the palace, and had a secret talk with Ying Hua for an entire hour. It was already dusk, and after a hasty dinner, it happened that Chi Liji came to report the progress of the day .After Ying Si listened quietly, she was very relieved, so she continued to discuss with Chi Liji to equip Zhang Yi with assistant officials, and it took another whole hour.After Xili left, Ying Si fell into a deep sleep. It was not until five o'clock that he got up vigilantly, washed up, and went to the courtyard to practice swords in the cold wind. "Report to Your Majesty, the Prime Minister will see you." "Oh? Please come in quickly." Ying Si said and quickly put away her sword and adjusted her clothes.Zhang Yi entered the palace at dawn, and Ying Si really didn't expect it.Ying Si was well prepared to treat Zhang Yi, and would never treat Zhang Yi as an ordinary courtier, and was determined to fully accept the free and unrestrained style of this oriental celebrity.If a person is really capable, what's the point of not sticking to small details?What's more, the old Qin tribe was originally rough and unrestrained. Except for marching and fighting, no one was used to pinching others on details.Yesterday Zhang Yi passed out drunk at the small feast of the emperor and his ministers. Instead of blaming him, everyone felt that this celebrity was a good person, and they rushed to send Zhang Yi back.According to Ying Si's thinking, Zhang Yi slept all day and one night today, and he didn't think it was strange at all.Unexpectedly, Zhang Yi was so respectful that he even entered the palace at the fifth watch. Ying Si was really moved, vaguely, Ying Si felt that Zhang Yi had already merged with Qin Guo, it was God's will! "Your Majesty is diligent and diligent, and I admire you." Zhang Yi bowed deeply, without the usual teasing smile on his face. "Once the great responsibility is on your shoulders, you will see the true nature of a hero. The prime minister abandons the style of living alone and resolutely sets an example of governance, which is really admirable. Please take a seat. I thought I would see the prime minister tomorrow." The hearty smile was rarely overflowing Ying Si's dark face. "Your Majesty, I want to make plans for your Majesty to become king immediately. As soon as the king's title is established, I will immediately go east as a special envoy of the King of Qin." "What do you think of the prime minister regarding the court situation?" When the monarch becomes king, the power structure of officials is inevitable. To change.Ying Si's intention is to listen to Zhang Yi's overall plan.Zhang Yi thought about it: "The official system of the court, Qin State, like Chu State, has always had an old legal system different from that of the Central Plains. Its weakness lies in the confusion of titles and unclear powers. The filial public and businessmen failed to break it, not because they did not break it, but because they considered it The aristocratic family finds it hard to accept. The minister believes that the Qin State has become the largest country in the world. It cannot use the customs of the secluded western border to be outside the trend of civilization in the world. It cannot use the old system of military and civilian integration as the foundation for setting up officials. Imitate the official system of the Central Plains." "That's right! Ying Si also has this idea, so the prime minister planned it together." "Since this is the case, I will write a letter to explain it in detail soon." "Prime Minister, Lord Shang was in charge of political reform back then, but he had two assistants, civil and military. I want to send Chi Liji as the prime minister's political assistant, what do you think?" ，然仔细一想，自己要着力连横斡旋，内政的确不能尽全力；樗里疾本来就是上大夫主持内政，说是辅佐，实际上是给自己派一个分管内政的大臣，以免内政与邦交脱节；可是樗里疾乃秦国资深老臣，名义确实不顺当，思忖至此张仪道：“臣以为，当以樗里疾为右丞相，与臣共执国政为好。” “有胸襟！”嬴驷赞叹一声：“不过事先言明：不是共执国政，而是右丞相辅佐丞相，以便丞相出使，政事不至于紊乱可也。”张仪笑道：“如此安排，臣心中便大是实在了。” 一经说定，张仪便告辞出宫。一路之上，越想竟越是佩服这位秦公的权力调度之能，樗里疾与自己携手共事，可谓相得益彰，既大大增强了丞相权力的一统，又使樗里疾原先的“上大夫主持国政”在设置丞相后有了一个最好的归宿，非但不现尴尬，而且还有所晋升。更重要的是，一举消弭了老秦权臣与山东名士之间无形的鸿沟。剩下的便是将司马错安置妥当，秦国便是文武协力的大好局面！张仪已经想好了司马错的位置，他相信秦公也一定是这样想的，只是要由自己这个丞相提出来而已。 用过早膳，张仪便走进了书房。 这个书房，正是当年商鞅处置政务的主要场所。说是书房，实际上由四个隔开的政令典籍室与一间宽大敞亮的批阅公文厅组成。与寝室相比，商君这书房可是罕见的大气派，既实用又讲究。在樗里疾督促下，又增加了秦国近年来所有的公文副本，足不出户便可了解秦国政令。书房老仆前来请示：“丞相若觉何处不当，我等重行摆置便了。”张仪爽朗笑道：“甚好甚好！若需更改，我随时吩咐了。”说完，便走进典籍室开始浏览起来。 张仪天赋极强，读书奇快，又几乎是过目不忘，浏览这公文典籍更是一目十行！老仆人在门外只听得竹简一卷一卷哗哗响，以为张仪在搬动竹简，几次三番匆匆进来：“丞相，但有搬简粗活儿，小老儿来做便了。”张仪头也不抬的接连打开三卷竹简：“我在读简，没有搬，你去吧。”老仆人怔怔的看了一会儿，终于忍不住惊叹：“丞相如此读书，当真是旷古未闻！还是小老儿来给你展卷吧，我熟悉呢，丞相只说要哪卷便是。”张仪笑道：“也好，顺着次序拿，一次展开十卷，我走过你便收起上架。”老仆人惊讶乍舌，便从书架上一次抱下十卷，在厅中头尾相接全部展开。张仪从边上慢步走过，便是一轮读完。不到一个时辰，老仆人搬上搬下展开阖起，竟累得满头大汗，气喘吁吁。张仪关切笑道：“老伯啊，歇息片刻吧，日后找个年轻帮手了。”老仆人擦着汗连连感慨：“小老儿一辈子照料书房，当真是头一遭儿，搬书的竟没有读书的快！”张仪不禁哈哈大笑：“都是公文，好看好懂，不用揣摩的。”老人连连摇头：“那也得一个字一个字过不是？丞相天神！若能记得住，就更神了。”张仪又是一番大笑。 “何等美事？张兄如此开怀？”随着声音，樗里疾便从书房外摆了进来。“樗里兄啊，来得正好。”张仪走出典籍室来到书房正厅：“我正在浏览典籍，樗里兄请坐便了。”待樗里疾坐定，张仪便将与国君商定的事儿说了一遍，末了道：“就实而论，我这丞相与商君不同。商君治内为主，大良造便是总摄国政。今日却是外事为主，张仪担连横之任，便无暇内政。你我合力，便是内外不误。只是樗里兄屈居张仪名下，却要担待一二了。”“张兄见外了，樗里疾吉星高照，做了右丞相还敢不满么？”樗里疾嘿嘿嘿笑着：“君上原本与黑肥子说好的，依当年景监车英例：我左迁一级，做丞相府长史辅佐张兄。偏是张兄抬举，君上临时一昏，竟让黑肥子拣了个肥羊腿，你说我还能抱怨谁去？”“樗里兄当真可人也！”张仪不禁大笑：“秦国内事，张仪便拜托了！”樗里疾肃然拱手：“丞相毋忧，樗里疾定按丞相方略行事，一力承担！”两人又商讨了秦公称王的诸般细节与秦国新官制的构想，便到了正午时分。一顿粗简便饭过后，樗里疾便匆匆走了。张仪却依旧走进了书房，他给自己的期限是：三日之内，通读所有的典籍政令；秦公称王之日，熟悉秦国所有的政事官署。这天晚上，他整整在书房呆到五更，前半夜阅读，后半夜草拟了《王国新官制书》，直到天色放亮才回到寝室。 经过近一个月的紧张筹划，秦国终于在这年初冬举行了称王大典。 大典简朴而又隆重。嬴驷在咸阳北阪举行了祭天大礼，向上天禀报了“称王靖乱，解民倒悬”的宏愿，又隆重的拜祭了太庙，祈求列祖列宗佑护秦国。正午时分，嬴驷在咸阳宫正殿即位称王，史称秦惠文王。称王大朝会的第一件事，便是由张仪宣布推行新官制。这种新官制不涉及爵位，而只框定了政务大格局： 丞相开府总摄军国政务，设行人、属邦等专门官署 右丞相辅佐丞相处置政务，主内政民治 上将军全国军队最高统帅，战时开府 国尉掌军事行政，于丞相府设置官署 长史掌王室机要并日常事务 大田掌全国农耕土地，设太仓、大内、少内等粮食物资属官 司空掌全国工程、商市并作坊制造，设工师、关市、工曹等属官 司寇掌国中治安、行刑、牢狱并各种形式的罪犯 廷尉掌国中司法审讯 国正监掌官员监察（后来的御史台） 太史掌文事并编撰国史等，设太庙、太祝、卜、史等属官 内史掌京师军政，设中尉（京师卫戍）等属官 新官制事权明确，归属顺当，比较于老秦国的重叠掣肘确是面目一新。但更令朝臣们兴奋的是，秦以大国规模设官，官署机构与吏员数目都有相应扩大，几乎是人人升官！张仪宣读完毕，大殿中便是一片“秦王万岁！”的欢呼声。新国王嬴驷亲自宣布了任张仪为丞相、樗里疾为右丞相、司马错为上将军的诏书，大殿中又是一阵欢呼。 当天夜里，咸阳城彻夜欢腾，连尚商坊这个六国商贾区域也是彻夜聚酒，一片慷慨。老秦人有了大国子民的骄傲，顿时扬眉吐气！六国商贾与游学士子们，则是慷慨中大有迷惘：十多年以来，列国称王者多了，可没有一次象秦国称王这样的冲击。秦为王国，将给天下带来如何变化？人们说不清道不明，但却实实在在的相信，这是战国以来最值得记住的日子之一。