Chapter 214 Hu Ji
Since Shang Yang's reforms, the military merit system has become a channel for lower-class people to advance in their careers. The lowest rank, Gongshi, can be obtained by killing a "Jia Shi".
Since the Qin State did not have a system of female soldiers, women would not appear on the battlefield, and naturally no woman had ever gained military merit.
Although Ying Zheng does not plan to set up a female military camp now, Yunzhong County has a special location. When the Huns move south, it is possible that some women will kill a few Huns and take their heads.
Although the guards cannot be considered soldiers of the Qin Dynasty, if they really have military merits, we cannot ignore them.
But if women were to be granted titles, the Qin law would need to be revised, as this would affect the entire body, and it would not just be about rewarding a few people.
Ying Zheng thought of the little girl he had met with the Queen Mother. Although she was the descendant of a military household, she was unable to inherit her father's inheritance and title, so she was left with no clothes to wear and no food to eat. He couldn't help but frown.
Li Si observed this and analyzed, "According to Qin law, those who kill a soldier and bring back his head are awarded the title of 'gongshi' and are also rewarded with 100 acres of land and a servant. However, Qin law does not specify how women should be rewarded for military merit. Personally, I believe that it is unacceptable to grant a woman a title, but the reward should be paid in full. If a woman gives birth to a son, the son can inherit the title."
"What if she gave birth to a daughter?"
"If it's a daughter, then she has no right to inherit."
Li Si was a little confused. Hadn't this been the rule all along? Why did the king seem dissatisfied with the answer this time?
He continued, "Qin's system of military nobility is designed to reward soldiers, and there's no precedent for women being granted nobility. Since women don't serve in the military, they naturally don't need to be granted nobility. Furthermore, too many nobility titles won't motivate our Qin soldiers."
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"Then I will do as Mr. Li said. However, the specific reward will require Mr. Li to consider."
"I obey your command." Li Si bowed and saluted. It was just adding some more rewards for women on the basis of Qin law, which did not require much effort.
Ying Zheng waved towards Li Si and said to Zhao Gao, "Call Wei Liao over."
Zhang Liang went to Han State with Qin's letter of surrender. Ying Zheng was 80% sure that Han State would surrender, but he would never put all his bets on one person. Once Zhang Liang failed, his Qin army would inevitably flatten Xinzheng.
He had to prepare for attacking South Korea in advance.
The two little guys, who had finally finished copying today's part of the Qin Law, followed Zhao Gao out without any hesitation.
Zhao Gao went to call Wei Liao, and seeing two little tails behind him, he asked in confusion, "My two lords, what are you doing?"
"Uncle Qin wants to discuss matters, we need to return to the palace!"
"We want to see what gifts Big Mother has prepared for us!"
A trace of unease flashed across Zhao Gao's face, and he quickly called over the palace attendant next to him, "Come here and take the two young masters back to the palace."
Fusu and Ziying looked at each other, their eyes full of anticipation.
"Brother, what do you think Mother will prepare for us?"
“Maybe it’s delicious, maybe it’s fun!”
The two little guys started to trot, and the palace servants following them hurriedly chased after them, "My two lords, slow down! Slow down!"
They would not listen to the palace servants and started running directly in the corridor.
Although they were small in stature, their short legs made them run very fast, and the palace servants could only follow behind to catch up.
If nothing unexpected happens, something unexpected will happen——
Ziying was running in the front. When he turned around and was about to laugh at Fusu for running slower than him, he bumped into a woman head-on.
The woman was dressed in a strange way and had a strange fragrance on her body. Ziying smelled the scent and couldn't help but sneeze twice, and then he was suddenly pushed to the ground.
"Where did this kid come from? How dare he be so presumptuous in the Qin Palace!" the palace servant scolded.
Ziying was caught off guard and fell on his butt, and immediately looked at his elder brother with grievance.
Fusu had already caught up and helped Ziying up from the ground. He frowned at the woman in front of him and asked, "Who are you?"
The woman's beautiful eyes slightly frowned, and she looked at Fusu and Ziying with a hint of displeasure, but she gently scolded them, "Don't be rude."
The woman stood up straight with the help of the palace maids. "You are Prince Fusu? Then you must be Prince Ziying! I am a palace maid and I apologize for my rudeness. I hope the two gentlemen will not blame me. I am a new chief eunuch in the palace."
Ziying raised his face, touched his buttocks, and said angrily, "You said not to blame me, so I won't blame you? I bumped into you, so I should apologize to you. But you, a palace maid, pushed me unreasonably, so shouldn't she apologize to me?"
Fusu stopped Ziying who was about to rush forward and asked, "The concubines in the Qin Palace are not allowed to enter. What is the purpose of the long-term envoy here?"
The chief maid was only a concubine of the lowest rank and could usually only move around in the harem. How could she enter and leave the Qin Palace?
"Why don't you apologize to the two gentlemen?" the Hu Ji scolded, then smiled and looked at the two children, "I have just entered the palace and don't know the rules yet. I hope the two gentlemen will forgive me."
The palace maid knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times, "I acknowledge my crime and beg for forgiveness, gentlemen."
There were a few thuds, and blood came out of his forehead. Ziying was a little scared when he heard it, "Don't knock it anymore! I won't blame you."
Fusu held Ziying's hand tightly and said seriously, "Get up! It is indeed wrong for Ziying and I to play around in the palace, but your rebellion is even more serious. Considering that this is your first offense, we will not blame you."
Hu Ji showed gratitude and said, "Why don't you thank the two gentlemen for not killing me?"
"This servant thanks the two gentlemen! Thank you, gentlemen!"
Fusu asked innocently, "Why would the envoy want to see my father? He's very busy today and has no time to see you. Besides, you shouldn't be here without a summons."
Hu Ji looked shy and said, "I have admired the King of Qin for a long time. Even if I can only see him from afar, I will be satisfied."
The two children had no idea how adults would talk so much, so Ziying leaned over to Fusu's ear and whispered, "Brother, what does admiration mean?"
Fusu explained in a low voice: "It means respect and admiration. She probably admires my father."
Ziying wondered if anyone would respect and admire a man like his uncle, the King of Qin. Shouldn't they be more afraid of him?
This sister who dresses so fancy is so brave!
Hu Ji's face froze with laughter. What a mess! Children are indeed the most annoying things! If she weren't of low status now, why would she be so flattering and smiling in front of these two children?
"The two gentlemen were just hurrying along, presumably on important business, so I won't disturb you."
These words made the two little guys react. They were still busy going back to see what their grandmother had sent. This person wanting to see the King of Qin had nothing to do with them anyway, so why waste more time on her!
Ziying stepped forward and bowed formally, "I'm sorry for bumping into you just now. I hope you can forgive me."
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