Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang implemented reforms to become stronger. The Qin State turned from weak to strong, regained its lost territory, and began to rise. In the "era of great contention" where heroes compete for the throne and mountains and rivers change day by day, in the Warring States period when heroes emerge in large numbers and hundreds of schools of thought contend, the western frontier of China is experiencing an unprecedented "black fission." In 362 BC, Duke Xiang of Qin was poisoned by an arrow and died in a battle. His legitimate son Yingqu ascended the throne in front of Liang Lingqian, and was known as Duke Xiao of Qin in history. The Qin State was despised by the foreign powers and its national power was weak. The six kingdoms of Shandong also formed an alliance and plotted to divide Qin. The 22-year-old young monarch Qin Xiaogong wrote a blood letter on the monument of national humiliation, and issued a request for talents to the world, vowing to strengthen the country through reforms. In repeated discussions with the scholars of the Qin Dynasty, Shang Yang stood out. On the bow of the Weishui River, Shang Yang showed his political opinions and impressed Duke Xiao of Qin with his Legalist thoughts. Qin Xiaogong worshiped Shang Yang as his prime minister and began a twenty-year reform of the monarchy and ministers. Shang Yang, the master of Legalism, presided over the comprehensive reform and led the Qin State to create a wartime legal civilization step by step. The new army of the State of Qin was trained, the country was prosperous and the people were strong, the people were brave enough to fight in public, and civilians strived for military merit. Although Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang were less than fifty years old, they had been working hard on state affairs all year round. They were both physically and mentally exhausted. Duke Xiao of Qin recalled the prince Ying Si who had been in exile for twenty years, and then died. Ying Si ascended the throne and was known as King Hui of Qin in history. The six countries took the opportunity to put pressure on Qin and asked Qin to kill Shang Yang to thank the world. In order to prevent Qin from falling into civil strife, Shang Yang surrendered his political power and military power. He was imprisoned and was killed by an old man's car. Ying Si took advantage of the opportunity to clear out all the old nobles who opposed the reform, established Shang Yang's law as the law of the world, and focused on planning how to make the already powerful Qin country break through the siege of the six countries and achieve the rise of a powerful country.
Reader comments
Wei, Qi, and Qin were the three countries that were most proficient in the art of war at that time. Qin's ability to stand out and become a unified country depended on the king's political planning, respect for the virtuous and corporal, and seizing opportunities. Wei Dynasty was defeated because of a cowardly king who misled the generals and listened to one side's beliefs, plus a bunch of arrogant generals who talked about war on paper. The failure was certain. Although Qi has a small victory, the king lacks the vision and strategy of a great nation, and time will eventually drag down the country's destiny. The Qin Dynasty planned and then acted, implemented domestic reforms, and sat on the mountain to watch the tigers fight. When its wings were full, it seized the opportunity to sweep the six countries and achieve unification.
I read this book decades ago. When I re-read it, I felt it was so bright before my eyes. History was repeating itself in my mind, and it was another scene. It was so insightful.
The writing style of this book is majestic and smooth, making people feel like they are in the ever-changing Warring States era. The characters have distinct personalities, and Qin Xiaogong's enterprising spirit and Shang Yang's firm persistence are both impressive. Their experiences showed the difficult process of Qin's rise, and also made me understand the importance of working hard for our dreams. Worth reading!
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It respects history, the language is plain, and the plot is gripping.
It took me a week to read the first, middle and second volumes, and I marveled at Qin Xiaogong's courage as a king and his wisdom in understanding and employing people; although his life was short, it was extremely splendid.
Wei, Qi, and Qin were the three countries that were most proficient in the art of war at that time. Qin's ability to stand out and become a unified country depended on the king's political planning, respect for the virtuous and corporal, and seizing opportunities. Wei Dynasty was defeated because of a cowardly king who misled the generals and listened to one side's beliefs, plus a bunch of arrogant generals who talked about war on paper. The failure was certain. Although Qi has a small victory, the king lacks the vision and strategy of a great nation, and time will eventually drag down the country's destiny. The Qin Dynasty planned and then acted, implemented domestic reforms, and sat on the mountain to watch the tigers fight. When its wings were full, it seized the opportunity to sweep the six countries and achieve unification.
I read this book decades ago. When I re-read it, I felt it was so bright before my eyes. History was repeating itself in my mind, and it was another scene. It was so insightful.
The writing style of this book is majestic and smooth, making people feel like they are in the ever-changing Warring States era. The characters have distinct personalities, and Qin Xiaogong's enterprising spirit and Shang Yang's firm persistence are both impressive. Their experiences showed the difficult process of Qin's rise, and also made me understand the importance of working hard for our dreams. Worth reading!
Cui people made progress and learned how to live
This work allows people to see the history of the past.
It's so well written, I can't stop, [Like][Like][Like]
The content is very good, rich and colorful, and It has more literary, historical and humanistic skills than ordinary history and time-travel literature.
Reading makes people wise!
Good books and good works
Stimulating and good-looking recommendation
Not bad, I like to read it a second time 👍
It's really good and sounds nice
This book is still okay
This book is quite nice
This book is generally good
Can be studied as a history book
Good books are worth reading again and again
Ingenious idea
Good good good
It is well written and well spoken.
This book is very meaningful and can be listened to
The content is substantial and sincere, good and good
This book is really good and beautiful
It respects history, the language is plain, and the plot is gripping.
It took me a week to read the first, middle and second volumes, and I marveled at Qin Xiaogong's courage as a king and his wisdom in understanding and employing people; although his life was short, it was extremely splendid.