Chapter 92 Inner History
After Shang Yang's reform, Qin State implemented the most thorough county system. Even if there were people who were granted marquis, they only enjoyed rent and tax without any authority. Among the counties and counties across the country, Neishi County enjoyed a very special status.
The Neishi County of Qin State covers the core area of the Guanzhong Plain, Sanchuan County in the east, Longxi County in the west, Hanzhong County in the south, and Shangjun County in the north, which protects the Neishi County. After the Battle of Lantian in Qin and Chu, no army of princes could break into Guanzhong.
The county magistrate of Neishi County is called Neishi, which is equivalent to the governor of Zhili in later generations or the mayor of the capital. At the foot of the emperor, close to the center, has a high position and a powerful position. He has always been the confidants of the king, and has a higher status than the county magistrates in the local area.
After Ying Zheng ascended the throne, the inner historian fell into the hands of Lu Buwei's confidant Sheng. However, when a locust plague broke out in Guanzhong, Sheng was impeached. With the help of Zhao Ji, Si, who defected to Lao Ai, took the position of the inner historian as he wished.
"Youshu, after the beginning of spring, the king will go to Yongcheng for a wedding and hold a ceremony to celebrate the smelting of various ritual instruments."
In the Neishi Mansion, Neishi Si stroked his beard, stared at Meng Tian, and rolled his eyes, unable to understand. Si's father joined the army in his early years and received a title. Si went further and successfully promoted the title to the eleventh level, becoming the right governor under military merit.
The Qin people practiced that those with low titles needed to maintain respect in front of those with high titles.
"Five doctors Tian, you are a junior, I dare not be a man. Since ancient times, heroes have been young. You can lead troops to fight at a young age. In time, you will definitely become a general like Wu'an Jun." Nei Shisi's attitude was lukewarm and he checked the approval documents in his hand. "There is only the seal of the left prime minister on your approval documents, why is there no seal of the right prime minister?"
In the Qin system, the prime minister commanded all officials. In order to separate power, two prime ministers were set up to check and balance each other, but the left and right prime ministers had their own division of labor. Just so, the matters related to metal smelting, such as the Iron Chief, Iron Chief, etc., were under the jurisdiction of the Right Prime Minister.
"The right prime minister is resting today."
As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, China established a rest system for officials. However, it was not called double breaks at that time, but called rest. The original purpose was to let officials take time to take a shower and clean up their personal hygiene.
Although the Qin State did not issue any "sanitation regulations," people attach great importance to hygiene, and wash their hair and bathe regularly, even ordinary Qianshou. The Chinese consider themselves humble and gentlemen and do not look down on the barbarians around them. One very important reason is that these people do not like to take baths. I heard that the Hu people in the north only take baths three times in their lives, once born, once married, and once again when they die.
"Since the right prime minister Xiu Mu, I will accept the seal of the left prime minister." The Nei Shi Si looked at Meng Tian, and it was not easy to rashly punish the young general.
What does it mean to admit it? It is obviously just intentional trouble.
Meng Tian complained in his heart that he specially chose Lu Buwei to come on the day of restless trouble. Lu Buwei's power declined, but if Lu Buwei relied on his seniority and did not cooperate non-violently, Meng Tian really had no choice.
Every time I see Lu Buwei, Lu Buwei narrows his eyes and stares Meng Tian very uncomfortable. He seems to be saying, why don’t your Meng family, the old Qin people who are not from the Qin country, choose to support him, Lu Buwei to control the government?
"Thank you, Chief You Shu!"
After receiving the certificate issued by the Neishi Si, Meng Tian immediately rushed to the official workshop beside the Wei River.
"Sir, will Meng Tian notice anything when he goes to the workshop?" After Meng Tian left, a servant from the Neishi Si reminded him.
"As early as a month ago, I had secretly transported my weapons to Yongcheng. Meng Tian is now going to the workshop and can't find anything." Nei Shi Si chuckled. As long as the Queen Mother is in Yongcheng, she is not afraid that the King of Qin will not go to Yongcheng. "But it is always good to be careful, and you send someone to stare at him."
The Wei River in the Warring States Period had sufficient water. Although the sand content was higher than that of the Jing River, it was far less obvious than later generations. It was only at the junction of Jing and Wei River that the clear Jing River met the Wei River carrying yellow sand, which showed a clear wonder.
"The Jing is turbid and the Wei is turbid, and the storm is surging."
The descriptions in the Book of Songs are a little exaggerated, but they also seem very beautiful.
At the clear junction, there were crowds of people. Before we got close, there was a faint shouting sound.
Above the Wei River, one ship after another transported ore from all over the country and the weapons produced by the workshop were transported.
No wonder in ancient times, after the fall of the capital, the demise of the country was almost declared.
During the Warring States Period, in order to curb local separatist forces, countries placed the national defense industry under the strict supervision of the country. The workshops of manufactured weapons were often placed in the capital. Over time, the capital concentrated the best craftsmen in the country.
If there is no national defense industry in the local area, it naturally lacks the strength to confront the central government. It is just that too concentrated has certain disadvantages. If the country falls, the country will not only lose its central brain, but also lose its material power to resist.
After the fall of Yingdu of Chu, the metal smelting industry of Chu plummeted, and it still did not recover until the end of the Warring States Period. During the turmoil at the end of the Qin Dynasty, Xianyang fell, and the local Qin royal family did not rise up to resist. In addition to the great power of the princes, there were also reasons for the local strength.
"Iron Official, Chief Li, Chief Xian, please see General Meng!"
When he learned that Meng Tian came to inspect the workshop, Tie Guan Li and Tie Guan Cheng came out to greet him. The Qin people focused on practicality, and the officials and officials of the workshop were not discriminated against by others, and the treatment of craftsmen was also quite generous. Qin law stipulates that prisoners with craftsmanship do not have to do strong work and can work in the workshop.
Tie Guan Changli, Tie Guan Chengxian, was born in the Mohist family and had a professional counterpart. Over the years, he managed the workshop in an orderly manner. The Qin people advocated Wu Jue Wu Ren and Su Ren. In the words of later generations, professionals do professional things, and don’t let boast laymen lead them. After the branches of the Mohist family were integrated into Qin, most of the managers of the Qin State's engineering departments and managers graduated from Mohist University.
Shi Lu, who is serving as the chief censor in Nanyang and organized the construction of water conservancy projects, also holds a diploma from the Mohist school.
"I was ordered by the king to come and check the ritual vessels. You don't need to be too polite to you."
In fact, I just wanted to find a few blacksmiths and needed an excuse. Meng Tian was heartbroken and couldn't help but look around.
I don’t know if I don’t look at it, but I’m really shocked when I see it.
The operation and management of Qin state-owned enterprises, which have been more than two thousand years ago, seem to be much more professional than the large state-owned enterprises in later generations.
At the entrances of each workshop, there is a large wooden sign hanging with names written on it, and circles are drawn behind it, and occasionally there are a few abrupt crosses.
Haha, isn’t this the original check-in system?
Chapter completed!