Chapter 161 Giving Surnames to the People
Li Nian knew that many people in Da Qin only had first names and no surnames, but he did not expect that Ying Zheng could give surnames to all people in the world.
Although he has a search engine in his mind to search for information about future generations, he is just an ordinary modern person after all. There are many things that can be done in Da Qin that he has not thought of at all, and what he has thought of may not be comprehensive.
If he had not thought of giving surnames to those Qin soldiers today, he would not have thought that many people at this time did not have surnames. In fact, they could also be given surnames.
As soon as Li Nian said this, a minister immediately retorted: "Li Shangshu said this is unacceptable. The surname is a ritual, how can it be given to the people lightly?"
After glancing at the minister, Li Nian didn't understand what he meant.
At this time, surnames were generally only given to nobles, which represented the glory of their ancestors and reflected their nobility. If the people also had surnames, how would they reflect it?
However, Li Nian did not refute. He did not come here to scheming with these ancients, and the First Emperor would not let him waste time on it.
As expected, Ying Zheng ignored the minister's speech and directly said to Li Nian: "Tell me about it!"
This scene shocked the ministers again. This Li Nian The weight in His Majesty's heart is heavier than they imagined. Fortunately, he is not a young master, otherwise no other young master can compete with him.
Li Nian sorted out his thoughts and said: "Nowadays, many people in the world only have first names but no surnames. It is quite inconvenient to govern the world."
"Because there are no surnames, it is very difficult for people to choose names. It is optional, such as naming it 'Xi' ', after entering the file, if there are many words, how to find the 'xi'? How to find it easily? How to know its waiting list? Relevant? ”
“This kind of situation will happen especially when registering the household registration. It is neither easy to search nor easy to manage. If you can give the surname "Xi", your son and his father will have the same surname. , for example, give his surname 'Chen', and his first name "Xi" is both "Chen Xi", so wouldn't it be convenient to look for it again? "
" His father and son are both "Chen". Then you will know the relationship between them.”
Many ministers nodded at these words, especially officials from the Ministry of State such as Wang Wan, Li Si, and Feng Jie.
This method sounds really good. Whether it is collecting taxes or conquering corvees in the future, it will be much more convenient.
A few people even thought more comprehensively than what Li Nian said, and there were so many benefits, but all they paid for it was to give the people surnames.
And this is also a good thing for Your Majesty. Giving the surname to all people in the world will definitely increase Your Majesty's reputation in the world.
Wang Wan immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think Li Shangshu's strategy is quite feasible. I have read the registers of various places and found that within a few generations, the people listed in them will be in chaos. It’s all inconvenient for taxes and corvee.”
"I tried to think of a solution, but I haven't found a solution. I heard Li Shangshu's plan today. If this method is implemented, it will definitely reduce the chaos and will indeed be beneficial to the country. Moreover, it is time for the world to re-create household registers. If all the people hear your Majesty's wishes, For him to be given a surname and a surname, he must be Thank you for your great kindness!”
Indeed, the world has just been unified, and the household registration system of Da Qin has not yet been implemented in all the six countries. If we really want to establish surnames for all the people in the world, we should take this opportunity to do so. Finish.
Although he didn’t like Li Nian’s suggestion that the soldiers should also read and write, Li Si also agreed with this method that would make it easier for the people of the world to govern: “I also think that Li Shangshu’s strategy is feasible. "Afterwards, many officials supported Li Nian's policy. Even if some officials felt that those common people should not be given surnames, they saw this trend and knew that it could not be stopped unless His Majesty was unwilling.
But will His Majesty stop it?
Ying Zheng asked Li Niandao: "How do you think the surname should be determined?"
In fact, Ying Zheng knew how Li Niandao wanted to determine the surname, but the ministers did not know, so he asked this question.
Li Niandao: "I think it is too troublesome for the people to determine surnames and establish surnames. Why not just give them surnames and add their given names to their surnames? What do you think, Your Majesty?"
As expected, this kid has wiped out his surname, leaving only his surname and first name. But according to this kid's idea, shouldn't he be called "Ying Zheng"?
Chun Yuyue stood up at this time and retorted: "Your Majesty, no! Since ancient times, there have been surnames, surnames and names. How can we erase the surnames and leave only the surname and first name? This is inconsistent with etiquette and inconsistent with our ancestors! Li Shangshu's strategy seems to be able to govern the world, but it violates the ancestral etiquette and will cause chaos in the world."
In later generations, surnames and surnames have been integrated into one. This is the general trend of historical development. After all, people are more willing to accept simpler things rather than complexity.
Like the separation of surnames at this time, there are also first names and characters. It can be remembered, but for ordinary people, it is indeed very complicated, such as Xiang Yu, Xiang family, Ji surname, name book, and character Yu .
In a certain anime, it is believed that Gao Yue is a descendant of the Ji family and has the bloodline of the noble family with the Ji surname for thousands of years. In fact, according to history, so does Xiang Shaoyu.
Ying Zheng also knew that the unification of surnames was the general trend, and made a final decision: "I think what Li Nian said is reasonable, and the Ministry of State will discuss it accordingly. What Chunyu Qing said is also very reasonable, but the people's surnames are not "Where are the ancestors and where are the rituals?"
Ying Zheng directly blocked Chun Yuyue's mouth. People don't even have surnames. What are you talking about that violates the ancestors and violates the rituals? If you say you are violating the ancestors and breaking the rites, you must first have something to violate.
Ying Zheng had a bolder idea in his mind that he did not mention at this time. After listening to Li Nian's proposal to establish a surname, he wanted to unify the surnames of the entire world. He would set an example for the world and use the Ying surname. The Zhao family was unified into one and became the surname "Ying".
However, once this method is introduced, it will definitely attract opposition. This is different from establishing surnames and surnames for the people of the world. Those nobles really have surnames and surnames. They must be forced to give up their surnames or surnames, even if they can force them to do so. The implementation of the order will also make these people dissatisfied.
‘If I were the me in history that Li Nian said, I’m afraid I would have already given the order! ’
Ying Zheng thought to himself that he was too impatient in history and he could not repeat the same mistakes.
After the matter was settled, Ying Zheng asked Li Niandao again: "Is there any more?"
Li Nian said seriously: "Yes, I think we can set up a separate navy or navy, separate the navy from the other armies, and establish a naval school. Our Daqin will need the navy for many interests in the next hundred years or even a hundred years later. Among them, The importance is not less than that of the army, even more so."
At this point, Li Nian saluted Ying Zheng and said: "Your Majesty! Next, please bring the globe and the world map to you!”
Ying Zheng agreed and ordered: “Bring the globe and the world map!”
Soon, the ministers They saw a large globe and a large world map being carried into the palace by the guards. They were much larger than the globe they had seen before.
(End of this chapter)