Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 782 Chapter 318: Ying Zheng: With This Policy, Dingshen Is Unified, Culture as One! The Dawn of the Yun Dynasty!

"The reason our Qin demolished the Six States, beyond the unstoppable march of our elite soldiers, was that the common folks in the Six States didn't harbor the deep hatred for their lost nations that one might imagine. Most were already just scrambling to survive, their lands already seized by the nobles. To the countless commoners across the Six States, Qin's conquest of their homelands meant little as long as they remained unharmed."

"Our Qin's triumph over the Six States wasn't solely due to our ancestors' foresight and accumulated national fortune; crucially, it stemmed from land reform."

"Following the military merit system, Qin took back lands as state property, rewarding them based on battlefield achievements instead of letting nobles hoard them. This gave the common people land to farm, which is all they truly desire."

"To put it simply."

"Throughout history, there are no inherently rebellious or treasonous common people; there are only those driven to desperation."

Zhao Feng spoke with genuine feeling.

Upon hearing Zhao Feng's words.

Ying Zheng contemplated, then nodded after a pause: "You speak the truth."

"Consolidating land."

"That is the crux of the matter."

"We must seize this opportunity while Shenzhou is newly unified; it is far better than acting after the nobles have reasserted their influence."

Zhao Feng chuckled: "If we are to make cuts, let us be decisive. After the lands are distributed, I will dispatch inspectors to intensify patrols. Any found not cultivating their plots or secretly selling them will face confiscation and imprisonment."

"Ha, do as you see fit."

"I can already foresee those remnants becoming even more furious."

"They still cling to fantasies of restoring their nations and seeking vengeance, but with Qin enacting policies that genuinely benefit the populace, their former subjects have long ceased yearning for their old countries."

"This time, with reduced taxes and land grants."

"Innumerable people will pledge their loyalty to Qin."

"Unstoppable!"

Ying Zheng roared with laughter.

It was clear.

Once this decree was issued, the entire realm would face immense turmoil.

For the former nobles of the various states, this spelled disaster as their lands were to be reclaimed, resulting in substantial losses.

However, for the common folk, it was indeed a monumental blessing.

Those remnants from the Six States were the former elite class.

Their true desire wasn't national restoration or vengeance, but merely the regaining of their former power."

The future they envisioned was the demise of the First Emperor and the partitioning of the world.

But Zhao Feng's emergence rendered this imagined future nearly impossible.

If their plans were to succeed, they would incite chaos, rallying the former subjects of their nations to rebel and restore their kingdoms.

In essence.

It was all about exploiting the common people.

Everything they dreamed of regarding national revival and revenge hinged on the collapse of Qin and the descent into anarchy.

Yet, with Zhao Feng's numerous national policies being implemented, they stood no chance whatsoever.

As the four national policies took effect, the Great Qin Divine Land began its consolidation.

Confiscating all copper and iron weapons and armor throughout the realm, and confiscating all books across the land.

Severing private armies and preventing popular unrest.

Furthermore, it left no avenue for the remnants of the Six States to amass power.

This time, by reclaiming lands across the realm and then bestowing them upon the populace, it garnered the allegiance of countless individuals, ensuring they belonged to Qin heart and soul.

The reduction in taxes further solidified this loyalty.

Once the people of the realm owned land and were freed from exorbitant tenant fees, relying on their own hard work to sustain their families, they would cherish Qin's benevolence even more, certainly not missing their former countries that had relentlessly exploited and oppressed them.

This was truly an overt strategy.

An open strategy for winning the hearts of the people throughout the realm.

It was also the strategy Zhao Feng intended to employ for cultural unification, ensuring the descendants of Shenzhou were fully committed.

Only then.

Could he forge the Yun Dynasty and gather the Qi Fortune.

From the outset, the implementation of national policies had consistently laid the foundation for this very moment.

"Feng'er, do you believe those nobles will simply accept this?" Ying Zheng inquired with a slight smile.

"The more astute ones will comply readily; the less intelligent ones will attempt to rally forces and stir up trouble."

"With this decree announced to the realm, perhaps our Qin Army will no longer need to act; the myriad people across the land will deal with these nobles themselves."

"After all, this concerns the interests of everyone in the realm." Zhao Feng said with a faint smile.

This time,

It's not solely about Qin possessing absolute military might, but also about truly aligning with the people's will.

A mere handful of nobles cannot possibly halt this momentum.

"Thus."

"I am genuinely quite expectant now." Ying Zheng chuckled lightly.

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Prime Minister's Residence!

"His Majesty's decree."

"Crown Prince's decree."

"To the State Governors and Prefectural Governors of the Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties, heed this decree."

"From this day forward, all lands within the realm are to be reclaimed as state property, with the exception of those lands already bestowed upon Qin's nobles and meritorious officials!"

"All other territories, regardless of who currently possesses or controls them, shall unanimously become state-owned."

"These lands are to be distributed amongst the populace."

"Qin's taxes shall be reduced; a ten-to-five reduction."

Lv Buwei, holding the Tian Xuan Mirror, communicated with the governors of Jiuzhou, relaying the imperial decree.

"We respectfully comply with His Majesty's decree."

"We respectfully comply with the Crown Prince's decree."

The voices of the nine governors echoed from within the Tian Xuan Mirror.

"Chancellor."

"The notice has been prepared."

"It is ready to be posted at any moment."

An official from the Prime Minister's Residence reported to Lv Buwei.

"Quickly proclaim the edict."

"The benevolence of His Majesty and the Crown Prince must be known to all descendants across the realm." Lv Buwei instructed with urgency.

"Understood."

The official immediately withdrew.

"The Crown Prince is truly a wise and sagacious heir."

"The preceding four national policies have enabled Qin's governance to be effectively implemented, and cultural unity has begun to take shape."

"The advent of the Tian Xuan Mirror has granted Qin complete dominion over Shenzhou; governance is now universally communicated without obstruction, and logistics plus grain transport proceed unimpeded."

"Now, with the introduction of this policy to reclaim lands throughout the realm, coupled with the tax reduction..."

"Once successfully enacted, the people of the former Six States will no longer hold allegiance to their old nations."

"They will all, in their hearts, identify themselves as People of Qin."

"Qin, for eternal succession!"

Lv Buwei mused with excitement.

Having served as an official for many years and remained silent for even more, how could he be unaware of the fundamental objective behind Zhao Feng's implemented policies!

Everything was geared towards stabilizing the realm!

Unifying the culture!

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