Shang Ying is a controversial figure in history, with some arguing that he has been a great performer and others who are considered harsh and brutal. But it is undeniable that his changes laid the foundation for the Qin Dynasty to unify China.
However, Shang Ying wanted to serve not the Qin State at the beginning, but the Wei State.
1.Look for Mingjun.
Shang Ying, surnamed Ji, Gongsun clan, name martingale, son born to the concubine of the monarch of the kingdom, so it is also called Gongsun martingale or Wei martingale.
When Shang Ying was young, he liked to delve into the study of criminal name spells, and was greatly influenced by Li Kui and Wu Qi. So he came to Wei at the beginning and served as a concubine under the uncle of the Xiangguo of Wei.
Uncle Gong was very satisfied with Shang Ying's ability, but because he was worried that Shang Ying would threaten his position, he never recommended Shang Ying to King Wei Hui.
It wasn't until when his uncle was dying and King Wei Hui went to see him for the last time that he recommended Shang Ying to King Wei Hui and suggested that King Wei Hui kill him if he didn't use it.
Later, Uncle Acne told Shang Ying about this and advised Shang Ying to leave Wei as soon as possible. Shang Ying told Uncle Acne that King Wei Hui would not listen to your use of me, nor would he listen to you kill me.
Although Shang Ying did not leave for the time being, he knew that King Wei Hui was not the Ming monarch in his heart, so he chose to leave Weiguo after burying his uncle's acne.
While traveling around the world, Shang Ying saw the "Seeking Talent" issued by Qin Xiaogong, and he saw his hope, so he went straight to Qin.
With the help of his friend Jing Jian, Shang Ying tried Qin Xiaogong three times, and finally came up with his own Legalist plan for governing the country, which won Qin Xiaogong's appreciation. From then on, Qin Xiaogong chose Shang Yang to reform the Qin state.
2.Debate in court.
Although Qin Xiaogong decided to change the law in the Qin State, if he wanted to change the law, he couldn't avoid the ministers in the court. So Qin Xiaogong arranged for Shang Ying to enter the court to debate with the ministers in order to gain their support.
Shang Ying's preemptive action should be swift and should not be hesitant.
In addition, stupid people are often still confused after the fact, and smart people often foresee it in advance and come to advise Qin Xiaogong not to ask for advice, and to hurry up and do it.
Gan Long governed the country according to the old law, not only the country saved trouble, but the people did not toss, once the old habits were changed, it would arouse the opposition of the people of the world to advise Qin Xiaogong not to change the law.
Shang Ying also-for-tat, he believes that only those who stick to the rules and eat a vegetarian meal will pursue to be content with the status quo, and the laws and regulations of the Three Kingdoms of Xia and Shang and the Spring and Autumn Five Tyrants are different, but they can claim to be kings and hegemons.
Another representative, Du Zhi, also came out to refute Shang Ying, saying that there is no hundredfold benefit and the old law will not be changed; If it is not tenfold effective, the old rite will not be changed. In addition, it is not wrong to follow in the footsteps of those who came before us.
Shang Ying objected to Du Zhi's statement, arguing that politics and religion in ancient times were not immutable, and only those that suited the situation at that time were the best. Therefore, those who do not follow the old system should not be criticized, and those who follow the old rites are not necessarily worthy of praise.
After hearing this, Qin Xiaogong personally went down, and he ended the debate with the word "good", and at the same time started the reform of the Qin State.
3.Migration of the wood of Ericsson.
The problem in the court was solved, but the problems among the Qin people still existed, and the Qin people at that time did not have a high degree of trust in **, which would affect the prestige of the decree.
So Shang Ying thought of a way, he had people erect a three-zhang high wooden block at the south gate of the national capital market, and then told the people that whoever moved it to the north gate would be rewarded with ten gold.
The people laughed when they heard this, and they all thought that this nobleman had nothing to do to play with fools, and no one was willing to try it.
Shang Ying saw that no one came up, so he raised the bounty to thirty gold. Now the people don't believe it anymore, how can it be possible to move a piece of wood for 30 gold if you can't walk far.
Shang Ying saw that no one was willing to give it a try, so he decisively raised the bounty to fifty gold.
Under the heavy reward, there must be people who are willing to give it a try, and the fake ones can't lose much, and they really earn themselves. A man walked up to the stage and carried the wood to the north gate, and Shang Ying gave the man fifty gold as agreed.
The people below saw that Shang Ying really gave fifty gold, and at the same time, they were envious and planted the seeds of ** talking in their hearts, laying a good foundation for the change.
4.Come to an end. Looking at the past history from the present, it is very difficult for a dynasty to change the law, and Shang Ying was lucky that he met Qin Xiaogong, who firmly supported him.
Because only with the firm support of the monarch can he face the resistance of the old forces whose interests have been damaged by the reform, and continue to carry out the reform.