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

Except for the central region of Qin, nearly all territories formerly belonging to the Six States had witnessed internal uprisings by nobles. However, these rebellions were short-lived and quickly suppressed.

In many locales, even before any formal military action was initiated, the able-bodied villagers spontaneously formed militias. Armed with simple tools like shovels and poles, they banded together to confront the rebellious nobles.

By the time the Qin Army arrived on the scene, the villagers had already apprehended entire noble clans, presenting them as captives.

The populace's loyalty resided with Qin.

Public support overwhelmingly favored Qin.

Time continued its march.

Three months passed, then four.

All nine provinces of Daqin were in a state of flux.

A significant transformation, far exceeding the scope of a mere dynastic change, had begun.

Xianyang!

Within the austere walls of the Morning Discussion Hall!

"Your Majesty."

"Crown Prince."

"The nationwide reforms and the execution of new governmental policies are proceeding as intended."

"Currently."

"The Provincial Governors from all Nine Provinces have submitted their reports."

"After a period of four months, with the Provincial Governors leading the charge, supported by the Prefectural Governors, and in conjunction with the commanding generals of various military camps as their backing."

"The objective of nationalizing land ownership has been effectively achieved."

"Presently."

"Aside from the lands retained by Qin's nobility and those granted to ministers for their exceptional service to Qin."

"All other landholdings have been brought under state control."

"These lands are now ready for redistribution to the common people at any moment." Lv Buwei announced, his voice resonating through the hall.

"Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

"Within a span of four months, land has been successfully nationalized."

"Among those whose lands were seized were numerous landowning nobles harboring treacherous intentions, secretly plotting treasonous acts."

"Across the Nine Provinces and Thirty-Six Counties, excluding Qin's original central heartland, nobles in every other state and county were found to be engaged in conspiracy."

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

"Fortunately, due to the Crown Prince's decisive policy of disarming the realm, the conspiring nobles were largely devoid of weaponry. Consequently, they were unable to mount effective resistance against our formidable Daqin Elite Soldiers. Furthermore, a significant number of commoners, upon learning of the nobles' treasonous plots, voluntarily mobilized to assist the government offices in quelling the unrest."

"Our prisons across the Nine Provinces are now nearing capacity. According to the established laws of Daqin, a considerable number of nobles who were not directly involved in the imprisonment process still await judgment. We humbly implore Your Majesty and the Crown Prince for a final decision." Li Si declared, stepping forward.

"Rebellion and treason are crimes beyond forgiveness."

"Issue my decree."

"The ringleaders shall face the brutal punishment of being torn apart by chariots. All accomplices will be reduced to slaves; the men will serve as lifelong laborers in eternal toil, while the women will be relegated to the status of prostitutes, to be granted to those who have rendered meritorious service, to our loyal ministers."

"All individuals implicated in these actions are to receive the same sentence." Zhao Feng proclaimed decisively.

Wielding the supreme authority of the nation, Zhao Feng harbored no room for feminine leniency.

After all, these individuals sought to violently overthrow the Qin dynasty; Zhao Feng intended to show them absolutely no quarter.

"We accept your decree." Li Si responded immediately.

"Crown Prince."

"The land has now been brought under state control."

"This is the household land allocation policy that I and the assembled ministers have meticulously drafted."

"We request that Your Majesty and the Crown Prince give it your esteemed review." Lv Buwei presented a scroll, his demeanor respectful.

The attending Inner Eunuch by the throne promptly stepped forward to receive it.

The scroll was then first presented to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng unrolled the document and nodded in approval. "Zhong Fu has indeed crafted an excellent land distribution policy. It prioritizes population, assigning two acres to households with a male member and one acre to households with a female member! Furthermore, those who have fought valiantly for Qin and sustained injuries will receive an additional five acres beyond their initial grants, with their descendants also eligible for land allocation based on population."

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

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

"In that case."

"Let this serve as the official land distribution policy."

"Instruct the Provincial Governors of the Nine Provinces to implement it with utmost urgency, striving to ensure that all citizens across the land possess arable fields by the commencement of the next spring plowing season." Ying Zheng declared with a smile.

"We accept the decree." Lv Buwei immediately replied.

"Your Majesty, Crown Prince."

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

"The state of Tu'an has completed preparations for the princess's dowry, and they are poised to dispatch it to Qin at any moment." Han Fei informed them.

"Merely a princess from a minor state."

"A random envoy from the border will be dispatched to welcome the bride and escort her back." Ying Zheng declared.

"Understood, Your Majesty," Han Fei immediately affirmed.

"The implementation of this national policy has been aided by all the ministers."

"We have spoken, Your Majesty."

"Anyone who renders distinguished service to Qin shall be generously rewarded by both Father and myself, not solely with gold, silver, or riches."

"And today marks the moment for these promises to be fulfilled."

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

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