Chapter 141 You deceived my feelings
After hearing Chu Yian's words, Qin Sheng didn't know how he should feel for a moment.
With what mood should I continue to look at Shang Yang and Qin Xiaogong, who are described as saints in the book?
His mind went blank and he was stunned for a long time, as if he had been hit hard.
After knowing the true history, I looked down at the manuscript paper in my hand and felt uncomfortable no matter how I looked at it.
The book "The Great Qin Empire" describes the scene of Shang Yang's death in such a tragic way. So many people cried bitterly and regretted his death, hoping that he would continue to live but were powerless. There was even a beloved woman who was buried with him.
How tragic it is to die bravely in such a scene.
So you say it's all fake?
Is the opposite even true?
Qin Sheng felt that his feelings had been greatly deceived, the greatest betrayal he had ever experienced.
He couldn't help but think of the death of Qin Xiaogong mentioned earlier.
When Qin Xiaogong died, he still regretted that he was unable to complete the unification and was unable to work with Shang Yang to unify the six kingdoms.
As a result, the affection between the monarch and his subjects was fake, Shang Yang's character was fake, and Qin Xiaogong's character was also somewhat watered down.
If it were to be released like this, those people who didn't know the truth would be extremely regretful, and even the new king Ying Si who came to the throne would be chased and scolded.
And the curse will definitely be extremely harsh.
After all, it was he who ordered the killing of Shang Yang, and that was done in such a cruel way as torn to pieces by chariots.
Qin Sheng felt a serious sense of disconnection. The Shang Yang in the book was a saint, but the real Shang Yang was actually a cruel official who was hated by everyone.
It made him feel like the hero he had always admired had his personality shattered to pieces, one in front of others and another behind their backs.
Qin Shengren was numb.
As soon as he loosened his grip, the sheets of written manuscript paper fell lightly onto the table.
He leaned back in his chair, lowered his head and pinched the bridge of his nose, looking at Chu Yian with resentment: "You deceived my feelings."
Chu Yian: ...
Chu Yian chuckled, "I have my concerns too. Although Shang Yang has a bad reputation, if it weren't for him, there wouldn't be the first unified dynasty in Chinese history."
"Without the unification of the Qin Dynasty, it would have taken many other dynasties much longer to achieve it."
"The feudal monarchy can be said to have been both built and destroyed by Shang Yang."
"You can call Shang Yang a cruel official, saying he's too harsh in enforcing the law and doesn't understand humanity at all."
"But the laws he established are still in use over two thousand years later. It can only be said that his laws were invaluable during times of chaos, but in times of peace they were no longer suitable."
"And he did restore Qin to its dominant position in a very short period of time, didn't he?"
"If the emperor only values this, will the people still have a way to survive in the future?"
Although Shang Yang was a cruel official, since he was called the sage of the Legalists, there must be many things about him that the above person could learn from.
I just hope that he can absorb the essence and discard the dross in the process of learning.
Qin Sheng nodded, showing his understanding, but he still had a question: "Shang Yang was scolded so badly, but what about Qin Xiaogong? Was he scolded too?"
After all, the reform was carried out by two people together. Although it was proposed by Shang Yang, he could not have carried out the reform without the strong support of Qin Xiaogong.
Chu Yian's expression froze for a moment, and Qin Sheng understood instantly: "Shang Yang has taken all the blame..."
Chu Yian blinked: "But Shang Yang is well-known. Many people in later generations only know Shang Yang but not Duke Xiao Ying Quliang."
Qin Sheng: ...
It’s better not to have this kind of infamy.
Seeing that it was getting late, he folded up the manuscript and stood up: "It's getting late, let's go to bed early."
"I've been busy with military training these past few days, so I might be back late..."
If I come back too late, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany Chu Yian to write the storybook.
Qin Sheng frowned. With the expedition approaching, he actually had a lot of things to do, and the time he had to spend with Chu Yian was getting less and less.
As for the selection of candidates... we still have to finalize it as soon as possible.
Chu Yian nodded, feeling somewhat lost when he thought about Qin Sheng leaving soon. He threw himself on the bed, rolled over under the quilt, and wrapped himself up like a silkworm cocoon.
Qin Sheng chuckled: "Actually, there's no need to be so disappointed. This is just the beginning. If he also wants to achieve great unification and annex the surrounding countries, there will be wars in the future."
After saying that, Qin Sheng opened the door and went out to have the manuscript delivered to Qingshan Bookstore, and then returned to the room.
Chu Yian popped his head out of the cocoon: "That's different. The development of Qin took twenty years. A lot of time was spent on training new soldiers and developing national strength, not fighting wars."
"Dashun...doesn't it need to train its troops?"
Qin Sheng walked to the soft couch beside him and lay down, chatting with Chu Yian in the last candlelight.
"Training is definitely necessary, but it won't be done in Shengjing, it'll be done somewhere else."
"And even if I'm in Shengjing, once I get busy, I probably won't have time to go back home. I'll basically have to live in the barracks."
Chu Yian was completely depressed: "Okay."
Qin Sheng raised the corner of his lips and said, "As a military commander, it's not a good idea to stay in the capital all the time. If you need to guard the border for a long time in the future, can I come and pick you up?"
Chu Yian blinked, thought about it, turned over and lay on the bed looking at Qin Sheng: "Okay, but can you settle down?"
Qin Sheng was slightly stunned. He was just asking casually, and he felt a little amused when he heard Chu Yian's answer.
"Forget it. The border is bitterly cold. You won't see so many handsome men there. It's better not to go."
Chu Yian: ...
Qin Sheng added: "And my purpose in sending troops this time is not to guard the border."
He wanted to lead his army northward and completely defeat the Huns, forcing them to retreat to their homeland and never dare to attack again.
If conditions permit, he will continue to move north and turn the entire grassland into the territory of Dashun.
But this will take longer.
Moreover, a long war is costly and exhausting. If the leader is concerned about this, the war probably cannot be continued. It is unknown when he will be transferred back.
Qin Sheng was also a little melancholy.
Neither of them spoke again.
Chu Yian closed his eyes and fell asleep in a daze.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly remembered the reward given by the system today. He quickly opened his eyes and quietly took out the body-strengthening pill from the system backpack.
Holding the small pill in his hand, Chu Yian felt a little conflicted and asked the system quietly in his heart.
[Tongzi, do you want to eat it directly? ]
The system didn't respond, but instead typed a message into her mind: [Yes, please note that it will take at least 24 hours for the drug to fully take effect. It's best not to practice any exercises before the drug takes full effect.]
Chu Yian stared at the words for a few seconds and put the pill into his mouth.
It has a bit of bitterness and a bit of sweetness, and it goes down your throat easily when you put it in your mouth.
The moment she went down, she felt a warm current surging in her abdomen, which quickly spread to her limbs and bones.
Chu Yian was completely enveloped by this warm feeling.
It is very comfortable, so comfortable that people can't help but immerse themselves in it and want to sleep.
She closed her eyes, sleepiness came over her, and she quickly fell asleep.
When I woke up, it was already the next morning, and the warm feeling in my abdomen was still there.
Chu Yian felt very energetic. She didn't know if it was her illusion or the pill had started to take effect. She felt a lot lighter when she got up today.
I got out of bed and glanced at the couch. Qin Sheng had indeed gotten up and pushed the door open. He was practicing sword in the yard.
Chu Yian stood there and took a few glances. The more he looked, the more he felt his hands itching.
Normally, she would just admire Qin Sheng's martial arts practice, but today she felt the urge to learn a few moves from him.
Chu Yian rubbed his face, it was really weird.
This damn pill can actually make people more diligent?
It's completely off the mark.
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