Chapter 56: Nine Essays on the Administration of Qin, Every Word is of Countless Importance

Just to define each country so clearly and then add a piece of history for them out of thin air, I don’t know how much time and effort it took.

It is truly admirable that you can write this story.

Stronger for a moment, or stronger forever...

So far, Qin Sheng has never heard such remarks.

Since ancient times, wise rulers have been trying to make their country strong, but no one has ever raised the question of whether to be strong for a short time or forever.

Qin Sheng didn't know what he was feeling at the moment. He just felt that since this story was born from his pen, he seemed to have no regrets in this life.

If there is any, it is probably that this story has not ended yet, or has even just begun.

But it was already so fascinating that he couldn't stop.

Flames ignited in Qin Sheng's eyes. He looked up at Chu Yian. Chu Yian was lost in her own thoughts, frowning in thought, and didn't notice Qin Sheng looking at her at all.

Chu Yian didn't always talk about Wei Yang's theoretical views. When it came to countries like Qi and Han, she would also mention the conditions or history of those countries.

Qin Sheng was amazed by the clarity of his thinking and the strength of his logic.

Chu Yian had no time to appreciate Qin Sheng's admiration for her, and her forehead was almost bald.

Although I have just said so much, I have not actually written about Wei Yang's strategy for governing Qin so far.

I just kept analyzing things for Duke Xiao of Qin.

After being shocked by Wei Yang's words, Duke Xiao of Qin quickly stood up, bowed deeply to Wei Yang, and asked Wei Yang to teach him.

Jing Jian was also very excited: "Guan Zhong strengthened Qi for a generation, but Wei Yang wanted to strengthen Qin forever. What a boldness!"

Wei Yang took out a roll of parchment from his arms.

That was the "Nine Essays on Governing Qin" he wrote as soon as he returned from his three-month visit to Qin.

Unlike those celebrities who were afraid of hardship, fatigue and poverty and only stayed in the county government, Wei Yang really went to many villages and saw what kind of life the Qin people lived.

He felt the integrity of the old Qin people, but also their complaints.

They went to the battlefield when the country needed them, and after retiring they were covered in injuries but no one cared about them. It was simply unbearable.

After receiving the parchment, Duke Xiao of Qin did not open it immediately, but instead invited Wei Yang to return to Liyang with him.

After returning, Duke Xiao of Qin told Wei Yang about the history and etiquette of Qin State for more than 300 years, and Wei Yang told Duke Xiao of Qin about the changes in the eastern countries.

The two of them had a long conversation and were reluctant to go to bed even when it got dark.

Wei Yang's words opened the door to a new world for Qin Xiaogong. He now had a clearer understanding of the general trend of the world and the national conditions of various countries in the more than 60 years since the beginning of the Warring States Period.

But the more he knew, the more frightened he became about the backwardness and weakness of the Qin State.

Wei Yang then talked about the reforms in various countries, starting from the New Deal in the Spring and Autumn Period and going all the way to the period of Duke Jian.

Once again, he gave Qin Xiaogong a thorough analysis of the reasons for the failure of their reforms.

The reason why Wei Yang said these words was actually because he had selfish motives.

He also wanted to reform the law, but he knew very well that reform would be hindered.

If Duke Xiaogong of Qin had not been determined to reform, the Qin State would have been like those countries that tried to reform but ended up in destruction.

This was something Wei Yang absolutely did not want to see.

The two talked for a long time until the servants came to call them to eat.

While eating, Duke Xiao of Qin opened the parchment of "Nine Essays on Governing Qin" given to him by Wei Yang and began to read it.

This was so shocking that Duke Xiao of Qin put down his chopsticks and stared at the parchment in his hand without even having time to eat.

Wei Yang was deeply moved by Qin Xiaogong's reaction.

With a king like Qin Xiaogong, why worry that the Qin State cannot become strong?

After reading the parchment, Duke Xiao of Qin excitedly said to Wei Yang, "Nine Essays on Governing Qin, every word is of great significance."

He asked Wei Yang to explain it to him in detail.

Having written this far, I have finally written about Wei Yang's strategy for governing the country.

Qin Sheng and Wei Yang's policy on governing the country had been waiting for a long time.

But it was already very late, and Chu Yian had wasted a lot of time outside today. If she had come back earlier, she would have been able to finish writing Wei Yang's strategy for governing Qin.

Although Qin Sheng felt as uncomfortable as a kitten scratching its head, he still stopped and interrupted Chu Yian, who was already a little out of state.

"It's getting late tonight, so you should go to bed early."

Although "The Strategy for Governing Qin" only has nine theories, Qin Sheng feels that it will take a long time to complete.

Instead of writing half of it and hanging in the air, it would be better to wait until tomorrow to finish it in one go, otherwise he might really not be able to sleep tonight.

Chu Yian's talent is rare in the world.

No, it's unique.

Qin Sheng actually didn’t think that Chu Yian could really think of a way to help the Qin family get rid of the emperor’s suspicion, but Chu Yian was willing to do it and willing to spend time and effort for the Qin family.

Regardless of success or failure, she has already thought of every possible solution.

As a member of the Qin family and Chu Yian's nominal husband, Qin Sheng should naturally accompany her.

If it succeeds, that would be great. If it doesn't, he can still protect Chu Yian.

Even if the Qin family is gone in the future, he can ensure that Chu Yian is safe and sound.

But now looking back, I realize that Chu Yian's talent might really help the Qin family get rid of the emperor's suspicion.

This book exceeded Qin Sheng's expectations from the very beginning. As the story unfolded, the excitement level increased sharply, which made Qin Sheng repeatedly feel that the Qin State described by Chu Yian did not seem like a country she had imagined out of thin air.

The world where seven heroes fought for supremacy was not a world she imagined.

And those people who have different ideas but are all working for the country are not people made up by Chu Yian out of thin air.

They all seemed to have existed in real life, especially Qin Xiaogong and Wei Yang, who left a very deep impression on Qin Sheng.

Duke Xiao of Qin was tolerant and humble, and Wei Yang was a man of extraordinary talent.

These are not things that Chu Yian can convey such a deep feeling by just passing them over in a few sentences.

The collision of ideas and Wei Yang's remarks, which were still unprecedented even in the real world, were the fundamental reasons why Qin Sheng had this feeling.

Whether it was their thoughts, words, deeds, or behaviors, they all gave Qin Sheng an illusory feeling that the characters in the book had walked out of the book into reality.

He has been studying for so many years, but this is the first time he has felt this way.