Chapter 918: National Teacher
Back at the Temple of Peace, the First Emperor had not yet recovered from the excitement of getting stirrups and horseshoes.
"In the future, I will form a real archer and cavalry, and then the cavalry team will come and go like the wind, and look down on me. Why should the Huns in the north be afraid? What will the barbarians in the south use to resist my iron hooves!"
Jiang Haoxin said that Emperor First Emperor had thought of so much just because he had just obtained horseshoes and stirrups.
Therefore, only by giving the right things to the right person can he play his greatest role.
After the two sat down, the First Emperor looked at Jiang Hao, "What are you going to send me?"
Jiang Hao reached into his sleeve and took out a thick silk scroll, "Your Majesty, I have written a book, I hope you can take a closer look."
"Book, what book?"
"Political Economics".
Why did Jiang Hao write this book? There are many problems in the Qin Dynasty now, but some of them are not something that Jiang Hao can say randomly, or they cannot be solved even if they say it. However, there is a relatively serious problem, or one of the important reasons for the demise of the Qin Dynasty, which is the economic problem.
Let's talk about only one of the issues, currency.
History has analyzed many analyses of the demise of the Qin Dynasty, and many of the views point to a major issue, that is, the currency issue.
After the Qin Dynasty unified the currency of the six countries, the currencies of the six countries were abolished and the "Qin Banliang" was forcibly implemented, but due to insufficient money supply, a serious economic depression was caused.
Now, except for the original Qin State, the other six countries have experienced serious currency chaos, and there are even a comprehensive economic turmoil. Different prices in different places, insufficient currency, and difficult circulation have damaged the interests of farmers and handicraftsmen, resulting in the occurrence of "low goods and high money".
Economic collapse leads to social collapse. Whether in ancient times or modern times, this rule has been staged, and it is very tough. Any country with economic collapse will almost be destructive. Now that Qin Shihuang is alive, he can still forcibly suppress it. When Qin Ershi Hu Hai comes to power, that guy even issued bad money in the name of the country, causing the country's economy to collapse in a step closer, and it is difficult to die.
"Your Majesty, there are some foolish opinions from me here, I hope it will inspire you." Jiang Hao said.
Qin Shihuang nodded: "I will have a good look tonight."
Jiang Hao said goodbye and went home. Emperor Qin Shihuang opened the scroll and began to read it word by word from the beginning. Political economy is a discipline that studies economic activities, economic relations and economic laws such as social production, capital, circulation, exchange, distribution and consumption. There is no theory that can explain this social relations so thoroughly. Qin Shihuang read this book and felt a sudden sense of enlightenment. His consciousness suddenly increased several levels and could examine his previous behavior at a higher level.
That night,
Qin Shihuang did not sleep or practice. He watched it all night and thought about it all night.
As the sky was bright, the First Emperor looked at the sky outside and said, "Go and invite Jiang Hao over."
please!
The First Emperor actually used the word "动".
Before Jiang Hao got up, the carriage sent by Emperor First Emperor arrived at the gate of Jiang Mansion. When he heard the summoned Emperor First Emperor, Lu Zhi quickly served Jiang Hao to dress and wash.
When he arrived at the Temple of Peace, Jiang Hao looked at the First Emperor with a slightly tired expression and said, "Your Majesty, take care of yourself."
Emperor Qin Shi smiled gently, "Now that I have cultivated spiritual power, the biggest benefit is that my energy is more abundant than before. I haven't slept for a night, but I recovered almost after just sitting for half an hour. Jiang Hao, I have finished reading your book "Political Economics". I was shocked and inspired. I have some questions to ask you."
"Your Majesty, please ask." Jiang Hao said.
"A article on your currency theory says that the empire's monetary policy has affected national stability now. You can tell me carefully where the problem is and how to solve it." Emperor First Emperor said.
Jiang Hao had thought about these things in his mind, and then he started discussing them with the First Emperor. The two of them talked until noon, and after lunch, they talked about the lights at night. It was just a monetary policy, so they talked about it for a whole day.
the next day,
Day 3,
......
Jiang Hao came here for several days, and Emperor Shin-chan was tirelessly studying political economy. The more he learned, the more he felt that there were many problems in the current Qin Dynasty. In the end, the two discussed the issues no longer limited to the economy, and they even talked about the Qin Dynasty political system.
"Your Majesty, the Legalists are the core idea of maintaining the centralized system, but the Legalists' thoughts are too strong and the empire is too fragile. They use the people's strength. Now the world is determined, and the empire needs a process of rest and recuperation."
"Combining leniency and severity is the way to govern the world!"
I talked too deeply with the First Emperor, and in the end Jiang Hao couldn't hold on to him anymore, and he said whatever he thought of.
The First Emperor squinted his eyes and listened, "What do you think should you do?"
"Using the law as the bones and the Huang-Lao as the skin, gives the people some time to breathe and cultivate. Your Majesty, whether it is the imperial tomb or the Afang Palace, now that you are in full swing in the spring and autumn, why should you be in a hurry?"
"Your Majesty, do you remember the matter of asking God to ascend to the Dragon Broken Stone that day? The day master gathered tens of thousands of people to pray to that level. Do you realize something from it? In fact, the power of the people is very powerful."
"Gathering people's wishes and gathering people's hearts can move the world and achieve supreme power."
"The people's wishes can move the world!"
"The king is like a boat, and the people are like water. Water can carry a boat, or it can overturn the boat."
"Don't waste people's efforts too much. Be more polite to them. In fact, they don't want much. As long as there is hope of survival, they will work hard silently. Now the empire also needs a process of cultivation and accumulation."
Jiang Hao thought to himself, since I am leaving anyway, I will tell you what I can help you. As for how to solve it, it depends on how the First Emperor himself did it.
The First Emperor was silent for a long time and felt as if he was asleep. But Jiang Hao knew that the First Emperor's mind must be working wildly at this moment. Thinking about what Jiang Hao said to him, Jiang Hao was easy to say, and the problem was also seen, but it was extremely difficult to solve each one, and there were too many details to consider.
Jiang Hao looked at Qin Shihuang and closed his eyes to practice.
I don’t know how long it took, but I heard the First Emperor speak in my ears, “Jiang Hao, what’s your Taoism after you leave?”
Jiang Hao was stunned, then opened his eyes, looked at the eyes of the First Emperor, and smiled faintly, "Your Majesty, Taoism emphasizes inaction."
"Speaking of this, Your Majesty accepted the method of cultivating immortals inherited by the Taoist ancestor, and I am a Taoist family. I left the Qin Dynasty and went out to find immortals. This Taoism is naturally decided by you. Whether to keep it or not, whether to use it or not, whether to place it among the people or in the court, is all decided by you."
The First Emperor nodded and said, "I plan to establish Taoism as the national religion, and the Taoist leader as emperors of all dynasties. People can believe in Taoism, as for you..."
The First Emperor looked at Jiang Hao and whispered: "I am going to make you the national teacher."
Jiang Hao was shocked. He did not expect that the First Emperor would make such a decision, which would affect the entire country's structure and even the evolution of the land of China in the next few hundred or even thousands of years.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Jiang Hao stood up, bowed his hand, and bowed deeply to the First Emperor.
"Your Majesty is the leader, and the world must respect him." Jiang Hao said.
The word "national teacher" does not exist yet. It only appeared for the first time in the Northern Qi Dynasty. It was the title given by the emperor to some masters with both moral knowledge and morality among religious people. Jiang Hao did not expect that this world began directly from Qin Shihuang.
However, with the emperor as the leader of Taoism, you can imagine how rapid the future development will be. Taoism in this world will surely usher in a period of rapid development.
Jiang Hao thanked him just now not for himself, but for Taoism.
Three days later,
The First Emperor issued an edict that shocked the entire court. The First Emperor established Taoism as the national religion and established himself as the leader of the religion, and at the same time appointed Jiang Hao as the national teacher. From today on, Taoist temples can be established in every state and county of the Great Qin Empire.
Taoism in this world respects the Jade Emperor as the leader of the Heavenly Court, the Three Pure Ones as the ancestor of Taoism, and Emperor Qin Guan, etc., all Taoist figures are worshipped.
This time, Jiang Hao's status has been raised several levels again.
In this way, he could only set off for half a month, but he delayed it for two months. At the same time, Emperor Shining allocated 3,000 guards to Jiang Hao, and Jiang Hao's guard suddenly turned into 6,000 people, and more materials were prepared.
At the same time, Donghai County was issued an order to meet all Jiang Hao's requirements.
It's already April
Spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and birds are singing and fragrant everywhere.
Finally, it was time to part. Jiang Hao, wearing a gorgeous Taoist robe, came to Xianyang Palace again to say goodbye to the First Emperor.
In the temple of nurturing,
Jiang Hao bowed deeply,
"Your Majesty, I am going to set off." Jiang Hao said.
The First Emperor looked at Jiang Hao and said, "Actually, I am very reluctant to leave you. You are by my side. You can remind me from time to time so that I can make fewer mistakes."
"Your Majesty, as long as you remember the four words 'restoring', you will have no worries in the future." Jiang Hao said.
"Before leaving, I have a few things to give to Your Majesty, hoping that they will be useful to Your Majesty." Jiang Hao said.
Every item that Jiang Hao gave to Emperor Shi Huang was valuable. Why did Jiang Hao give these things to him? In fact, he was not just for Qin Shi Huang. Jiang Hao took out these things and the Chinese nation was still benefiting from them.
After hearing Jiang Hao say that he wanted to give him something again, the First Emperor suddenly became expectant.
Zhao Gao next to him unconsciously stretched his neck.
Jiang Hao took out a few silk scrolls from his sleeve and presented them with both hands. Emperor Qin Shihuang was useless and Zhao Gao took them personally, "What are they?"
Jiang Hao began to explain to the First Emperor one by one.
"Your Majesty, this is a 'curved plow'. This plow is flexible in operation and is easy to turn and turn. It only requires a cow to plow, which can greatly save manpower and livestock."
Qin Shihuang thought it was a good thing.
I quickly opened the second one, with dense words and instructions on it.
"Your Majesty, this is papermaking. It can make paper like silk cloth that can be used for writing. When your Majesty has paper, he no longer has to look at a car of official bamboo slips every day. When you have paper, you can bind it into a book, making the text more popular all over the world." Jiang Hao said.
Chapter completed!