Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 785 - 319: Xu Fu! Prelude to the Establishment of the Yun Dynasty! (3)

It can be said that with the exception of the core territories of Qin, nearly all regions that once belonged to the Six States had witnessed rebellions from their nobility.

However, these uprisings were both swift in their beginning and their end.

In certain areas, even before any mobilization of troops could commence, the young and able-bodied villagers took it upon themselves to organize. Armed with nothing more than farming tools and poles, they united to confront these rebellious lords.

By the time the Qin Army finally arrived, countless villagers had already apprehended the entire lineages of these rebellious nobles and presented them as captives.

The populace's loyalty was undeniable and firmly with Qin.

Public sentiment overwhelmingly favored Qin.

Time marched forward.

Three months, then four months passed.

The entirety of Daqin's Nine Provinces was in a state of upheaval.

A transformation, far exceeding the scale of a mere dynastic change, was unfolding.

Xianyang!

Within the hallowed halls of the Morning Discussion!

"Your Majesty."

"Crown Prince."

"This national renewal and the implementation of its associated policies are profoundly appropriate."

"Presently."

"The State Governors across the Nine Provinces have submitted their official memorials."

"After four months of dedicated effort, spearheaded by the State Governors, with the backing of the Prefectural Governors, and supported by the Main Generals from various military camps."

"The state policy of land reclamation has been successfully defined."

"At this moment."

"Apart from the lands retained by those holding noble titles within Qin, and excluding the estates of ministers who have rendered exceptional service to Qin."

"All other territories have been absorbed back into the state."

"These lands are now ready for distribution to the common populace at any opportune moment." Lv Buwei proclaimed, his voice resonating with conviction.

"Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

"In the span of four months, these lands have been successfully nationalized."

"Among those whose lands were seized were numerous landholding nobles harboring treacherous intentions, colluding in acts of sedition."

"Across the Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties, with the sole exception of Qin's original core domain, nobles in all other states and counties were found to be engaged in treasonous conspiracies."

"The total number implicated exceeds one hundred thousand individuals, encompassing all nobles and their associated subordinates."

"It is a testament to the Crown Prince's policy of arms confiscation throughout the realm that the conspiring nobility largely found themselves disarmed. Consequently, they were unable to mount any meaningful resistance against my Daqin's Elite Soldiers. Furthermore, a significant number of commoners, upon discovering the nobles' treacherous plots, spontaneously rallied to assist the Government Offices in suppressing the rebellions."

"Currently, the prisons throughout the Nine Provinces are nearing capacity. In accordance with Daqin Law, a considerable number of nobles have yet to be officially imprisoned. I humbly implore Your Majesty and the Crown Prince for your decisive judgment." Li Si declared, standing tall.

"Rebellion and treason constitute an offense that brooks no forgiveness."

"Issue my decree."

"The ringleaders shall face the ultimate penalty of being torn apart by chariots. Those who were complicit shall be enslaved. The men shall serve as lifelong slaves, engaged in perpetual manual labor, while the women shall be degraded to the status of prostitutes, to be bestowed upon those who have rendered meritorious service, to these meritorious ministers."

"All those found to be directly implicated shall face the same fate." Zhao Feng decreed without hesitation.

Wielding the formidable power of the nation, Zhao Feng harbored no inclination towards displaying misplaced feminine leniency.

After all, these individuals sought to overthrow Qin through their rebellion; Zhao Feng would offer them no quarter, no sympathy.

"I accept this decree." Li Si responded promptly.

"Crown Prince."

"With the land now successfully nationalized."

"This document outlines the household land division policy, meticulously drafted by myself and the esteemed ministers."

"We humbly request Your Majesty and the Crown Prince's thorough review." Lv Buwei respectfully presented a scroll.

The Inner Eunuch attending the royal court stepped forward immediately to receive it.

It was then first presented to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng unrolled the scroll and nodded in approval. "Zhong Fu has indeed drafted this land division policy with great wisdom. The division is based primarily on population: households with a male member shall be allocated two acres, while households with only a female shall receive one acre! Furthermore, those who have fought valiantly for Qin and sustained injuries shall be granted an additional five acres, beyond any land they were originally allocated. Their descendants will also be eligible for land allocation based on population."

"Feng'er, what are your thoughts on this matter?" Ying Zheng then turned his gaze to Zhao Feng.

"It is acceptable." Zhao Feng affirmed with a nod.

"In that case."

"Let this document serve as the official land division policy."

"Instruct the State Governors of the Nine Provinces to implement it with utmost expediency, aiming to ensure that by the time of the next spring plowing, every citizen across the land will possess fields to cultivate." Ying Zheng declared with a smile.

"I accept this decree." Lv Buwei immediately responded.

"Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

"A report was received yesterday from the border general."

"Tu'an State has already prepared the princess's wedding dowry and is poised to dispatch it to Qin at any moment." Han Fei informed them.

"Merely a princess from a minor state."

"Assign a randomly selected commander from Wanjiang to the border to receive and escort the bride back." Ying Zheng declared.

"Understood," Han Fei acknowledged with a swift nod.

"The implementation of this national policy, all ministers shall share in its success."

"I shall see to it," Han Fei affirmed.

"To those who render meritorious service to Qin, both Father and I shall bestow generous rewards, not confined to mere gold, silver, or riches."

"And today, the moment for fulfillment has arrived."

Zhao Feng gazed down upon the assembled court, a subtle smile gracing his lips.