The wicked man continued, "Furthermore, I believe we must also pay attention to the quality of our population. Simply pursuing quantity while neglecting quality will only increase the burden on society. What we need are healthy, educated people who can contribute to the development of Qin."
Ying Zheng wholeheartedly agreed: "Your words are absolutely correct, my dear minister. So, how do you plan to continue advancing the population policy?"
The wicked man pondered for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I believe that we should improve and deepen the existing policies."
"Tell me more about it." Ying Zheng became interested.
The wicked husband said, "First, the 'addition of children' policy can continue, but the reward criteria can be adjusted, focusing more on the quality of children rather than quantity. For example, extra rewards can be given to families whose children are healthy and educated."
Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.
The wicked man continued, "Secondly, immigration policies need to be more detailed. Suitable immigrant groups should be selected based on the characteristics of different regions. For example, in mountainous areas, people accustomed to mountain life could be selected, while in plains areas, farmers skilled in flatland farming could be chosen. At the same time, follow-up support for immigrants should be strengthened to ensure they can settle down and live peacefully."
Ying Zheng then asked, "How can we increase the proportion of Han people in those remote areas, especially in newly conquered territories?"
The wicked man replied, "Your Majesty, I believe that a military settlement system should be implemented in remote areas. On the one hand, troops should be stationed there; on the other hand, soldiers' families should be encouraged to accompany them, thus both guarding the frontier and cultivating the land. Over time, this will naturally lead to the formation of predominantly Han Chinese settlements in the border regions, consolidating the rule of our Great Qin."
Ying Zheng was very satisfied: "My dear minister, your considerations are thorough, and I approve of all your suggestions. Continue with this plan, and I will fully support you."
The following day, the wicked man convened the core team of population policy to discuss the next steps.
"Gentlemen, His Majesty has approved our work, but population policy is a long-term endeavor, and we cannot afford to slacken our efforts in the slightest," the wicked man said bluntly. "Next, we must proceed with each measure in greater detail."
The medical representative spoke first: "Grand Commandant, the establishment of the medical office has yielded significant results, with a substantial decrease in infant mortality. Our next step is to further deepen our work on the prevention of infant and toddler diseases, especially taking preventative measures against some seasonal illnesses."
The wicked husband nodded in agreement: "That's very good. We must be especially careful to prevent diarrhea in the summer and colds in the winter."
A representative of the farmers put forward a new idea: "Grand Commandant, I have discovered that infant mortality in some areas is related to malnutrition. Could we promote the cultivation of some nutritious and easy-to-grow crops, such as soybeans and sweet potatoes, to improve the local diet?"
The wicked man's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea! Nutrition is indeed the foundation of health. Starting next month, you'll be in charge of writing a 'Food Health' guide, teaching people how to properly combine foods to ensure a balanced diet."
Representatives of the Legalist school proposed strengthening oversight of the implementation of population policies: "Grand Commandant, we have discovered that some local officials are suspected of favoritism and corruption in implementing the policies, withholding rewards or showing favoritism to relatives and friends. We suggest establishing a special oversight agency to ensure the fair and impartial implementation of the policies."
The wicked man agreed: "This is an excellent proposal. Starting next month, each prefecture and county shall establish a special inspector to oversee the implementation of the population policy. Any problems discovered shall be corrected immediately; those with serious offenses shall be punished according to law."
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