Chapter 335: Benevolence is only within the range of a heavy crossbow!
Shun's Qianqi dance was praised by many Confucian scholars in later generations, thinking that it was a representative of Shun's virtue.
But in Ying Chengyu's view, Shun's behavior was equivalent to pulling a group of elite soldiers wearing heavy armor, holding a long ax in the left hand and a giant shield in the right hand, and jumping astride a tall horse in front of a group of unarmed people. War dance.
While dancing, he asked: Are you convinced? Are you convinced?
Kneel down and worship me as your Lord.
Not convinced?
If you don’t accept it, you will be punished!
The weapons of the Miao people could not break through the defense of Shun's soldiers. How dare they refuse to accept it!
The behavior of Gonggong is almost equivalent to imitating Shun, and he also pulled a group of elite soldiers wearing heavy armor, holding a long ax in the left hand and a giant shield in the right hand, and riding on tall horses to dance in front of the Maxim heavy machine gun position. .
While dancing, he asked: Are you convinced? Are you convinced?
If the enemy doesn't throw a bunch of bullets at the scene, it's just to watch the joke for a while!
So, is Shun's Qianqi dance really a 'virtue' rather than a 'military deterrent'?
Ying Chengfan smiled and said: "In my opinion, Shun's Qianqi dance is not enough to prove the importance of virtue."
"This can only show that benevolence and virtue are only in the importance of crossbows. Within range!"
Ying Zheng frowned, thoughtfully, and murmured softly: "Technology, weapons, armor, equipment...systems!"
A large amount of historical experience and other people's wisdom collided and sparked in Ying Zheng's brain, and finally Ying Zheng condensed and refined it into a spiritual light with his own wisdom!
Ying Zheng suddenly asked: "Is it like iron tools to the reform?"
Before Ying Chengxuan could answer, Ying Zheng had already figured everything out, and he asked and answered with his eyes shining: " Because of the development of technology, the price of ironware has become cheaper and cheaper.”
“Zheng and Chu were the first to have cheap and durable ironware, so the child slaves (underage and adult slaves) of Zheng and Chu were the first to use it. After the rebellion, child slaves from all over the world followed! "
"Cheap iron tools allowed the country to have more food, weapons, and armor, but it also gave the child slaves the power to resist."< br>
"The great rise of iron weapons not only made the country more courageous in foreign wars, but also made the internal strife more vigorous."
"In a time of great strife, no country dares to weaken itself, so it can only seek reform to cure child servants." ! ”
Many people in later generations will learn a knowledge point when they are in high school: During the Warring States Period, the use of iron farm tools and cattle was further promoted, the level of social productivity continued to improve, and the power of the emerging landlord class increased. The old slave-owning class collapsed. In order to adapt to social, political and economic changes, the rulers of various vassal states implemented changes and reforms and established a new political and economic order.
But why are iron farm tools so magical?
Could it be that the iron farm tools are enchanted and can increase attack speed, durability, rebellion, and harvest buffs during use?
In fact, iron farm tools are not as useful as bronze farm tools in a single use. However, in the late Warring States Period, the price of iron farm tools was much lower than bronze farm tools.
Although today's bronze weapons are better than iron weapons, in the low-end market of farm tools, iron farm tools are more durable and easier to maintain than bronze farm tools!
In the past, farm tools were precious and difficult for ordinary slaves to obtain. This made it almost impossible for slaves to complete the reclamation of wasteland and achieve self-sufficiency after escaping from their slave owners.
The low grain production also makes it difficult for individuals and families to accumulate grain, and their ability to resist risks is extremely poor.
In order to survive, slaves had to depend on their masters even if they were oppressed.
However, cheaper and more durable iron farm tools caused the inventory of farm tools to skyrocket and their prices to plummet. It also made it easier for slaves to obtain farm tools and reclaim wasteland.
The further use of cattle and iron tools also led to a surge in grain production, giving individuals and families a certain ability to withstand risks.
This directly led to a question in the minds of the slaves.
Why should we be exploited?
Wouldn’t it be better for us to go out and reclaim the land ourselves and make a living?
As a result, thousands of slaves in the Zheng State revolted in 522 BC, and tens of thousands of slaves in the Chu State revolted in 506 BC, forcing King Chu Zhao to flee to Yunmengze for refuge. Slaves all over the world set off unrest one after another like fire cooking oil!
This also forces various countries to carry out reforms and formulate new policies for governing the people based on the new social situation.
Perhaps the old aristocrats who promoted and developed iron tools did not expect that iron farm tools would overturn the era of the old aristocrats with just the two advantages of being cheap and durable!
"A humble iron tool can make destiny change! How..." The more Ying Zheng thought about it, the more shocked he became. He couldn't even accurately describe his inner emotions in words, so he could only say in a trembling voice: " Incredible!"
Ying Chengqiao smiled happily: "That's the truth."
"The emergence of the Iron Age forced the strategy of governing the world to change."
"After the strategy of governing the world changed, the strategy of conquering the world and inspiring warriors also changed."
“I believe that technology is a revolutionary (change destiny) force that plays a driving role in history.”
“Technology determines the basis of people’s livelihood, and the basis of people’s livelihood determines the way to govern a country. Tao! ”
“So, technology is the foundation of everything!”
Ying Zheng was thoughtful again, and then showed a smile: "So what good things does Brother Wang have that he hides and tucks away until he has to take them out?"
"Brother Wang said this. Do you want to persuade Brother Jian Nai to suppress technological progress to avoid chaos within Daqin? "
Ying Chengyu said with emotion: "This is indeed what I have been thinking for a long time."
"To be precise, I always had this idea until the battle to destroy Wei."
"In my opinion, our Great Qin is already strong enough and does not need to develop technology to What gain is gained?”
"Only a step-by-step war can realize Brother Wang's ideal."
"If I take out the new objects that I have studied, it will be difficult to say whether it is a blessing or a curse for our Great Qin."
"What if because of my brother, the hard-won good situation of our Great Qin is destroyed, brother..."
Ying Chengyu's voice was a little bitter: "I feel ashamed for the ages. Wanmin! “Technology is never simple.
Cheap iron tools can overthrow the old aristocracy. The addition of saddles and high bridges on both sides allowed the northern nomads to unleash their ferocity. An inconspicuous textile machine quietly started the industrial revolution.
The emergence of every technology will change the world in all aspects, and then lead the world in a direction that even the inventors of the technology could not predict!
The conservatism deep in Ying Chengyu’s heart made him dare not bring more new technologies into Da Qin.
Maybe just because of a certain technology that Ying Chengyu randomly brought out, it caused turmoil within Daqin, and even changed the situation in the world?
The demise of the Qin Dynasty is a trivial matter.
If China missed the opportunity to dominate the world because of himself, Ying Chengyu felt that Qin Hui was qualified to kick him!
The huge pressure made Ying Chengyu dare not even make a piece of soap!
Looking at Ying Chengyu’s serious face and slightly bent back, Ying Zheng comforted him with a distressed and warm voice: “You think too much.”
“These are not you. You should think about it.”
“Just do what you want to do. As for whether you want to do it in the world, Brother Nai will take care of you.”
"If it is true that the world is in turmoil because of what you did, it is all my brother's fault!"
"Don't forget that it is your brother who is the king of this great Qin!"
Only today did Ying Zheng realize how much pressure Ying Chengxuan was under.
But in Ying Zheng’s view, none of these pressures should be borne by Ying Chengxuan.
Ying Zheng is the decision-maker of Da Qin!
If there is a mistake in decision-making, Ying Zheng will be the one to bear the blame.
When he meets his ancestors in the future under Jiuquan, he, Ying Zheng, will be the one kneeling at the front!
Ying Chengxuan smiled with relief: "At the time of destroying Wei, there was a shortage of food and grass, strong enemies surrounded, and difficult roads."
"If the reinforcements had not arrived in time, I might have died in the battle. "In Anling City"
"At that time, I thought a lot."
"Such a scarce grain crop, such a difficult road."
"Even if I, the Qin Dynasty, conquer this part of the world, how can we govern the world?"
"I really shouldn't be complacent."
“Because today’s technological level cannot carry your and my ideals at all!”
Ying Chengyu, who has experienced pressure from all sides and led his army to half the world, is deeply aware of a question.
This world still needs better roads and stronger productivity to truly support the unified feudal autocracy!
What he should worry about is not that a certain technology will change the world situation.
On the contrary, he needs to use stronger productivity to bring changes to this world, so that this world can breed the soil that can carry the ideals of the two brothers!
In addition, the demise of Han and Wei and the huge changes in the historical line also gave Ying Chengyu a bit of a broken mentality.
Anyway, my influence on the world has been great enough.
In this case, why not turn him upside down!
Ying Zheng was a little unable to understand what Ying Chengyu said: "Today's technological level cannot carry your and my ideals?"
"What's the explanation?"
Ying Chengyu said in a deep voice: "My brother believes that only by further liberating the capital of Guizhou, so that most of the capital can be separated from the powerful, and can be self-sufficient after being separated from the powerful, and form a small peasant economy one by one, can we further liberate the local governments." The powerful appeal to the head of Guizhou."
"Just like our country, Da Qin, can issue political orders to the countryside, but countries such as Han and Qi need to rely on the hands of powerful people in various places to influence the countryside."
"Once the imperial decree touches the interests of powerful people everywhere, the imperial decree will be ignored or even misinterpreted."
After Shang Yang's reform, the old aristocratic group in Da Qin was basically cleaned up.
However, countries such as Han and Qi still maintain a high degree of slavery.
So Han Fei tried hard to persuade the King of Han to abolish slavery.
So after Tian Rong moved to Di County, he quickly became a big household in the area. By the end of Qin Dynasty, he attracted tens of thousands of slaves with a wave of his arms.
Ying Zheng thought thoughtfully: "What I said is similar to what Lord Shang said!"
Ying Chengxuan smiled and said: "Shang Lord's policy is a top-down policy. Use the help of the Qin Dynasty to attack the powerful, untie the leaders of Guizhou, and then use the military merit system to give the leaders of Guizhou the material conditions to support themselves."
"The younger brother's strategy is a bottom-up strategy, using technology. The progress persuaded the head of Guizhou to untie himself, and even forced the powerful to untie the head of Guizhou himself!"
"Different paths, but the same goal!"
"It's just applied to different situations."
Ying Zheng shook his head gently: "But this is difficult."
"Brother Nai also hopes that the leaders of Guizhou can be self-sufficient and do not need to be governed by the powerful."
"Brother Nai also hopes that the fields will be Can produce more food”
“But how to do this?”
(End of this chapter)