My subjects are too rebellious!

Zhuge Liang also added: "Your Majesty, laws are the foundation of the country, and they should be fair and strict. When formulating laws, we should widely solicit public opinion to ensure that the laws can both maintain social order and reflect the will of the people."

Liu Bowen further elaborated: "In addition to laws and regulations, it is also necessary to establish a supervisory agency to supervise and evaluate officials to prevent corruption. At the same time, legal education should be strengthened to improve the legal awareness of the people."

Lu Su put forward his own views: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination system is a good way to select talents. We should open up a wide range of paths for talents and not stick to one type. In addition to the traditional civil examination, we can also set up military examinations, business examinations, etc. to attract all kinds of talents."

Zhuge Liang emphasized the fairness of the imperial examination system.

"The core of the imperial examination system is fairness. We should establish a strict examination system to ensure that the selection process is open and transparent, and avoid malpractices such as power-for-money transactions."

Liu Bowen changed the subject and said, "Your Majesty, we should strengthen the centralization of power and clarify the duties and powers of officials at all levels."

"At the same time, an efficient information transmission system should be established to ensure that government orders can be transmitted to all regions in a timely manner. In addition, the training and assessment of officials should be strengthened to improve their governance capabilities and standards."

Fan Li expressed his views from an economic perspective: "Internal governance is not only related to politics, but also closely related to the economy. We should strengthen financial management to ensure the balance of national fiscal revenue and expenditure. At the same time, we should encourage the development of commerce and promote economic prosperity to provide a solid economic foundation for internal governance."

At this time, Zhuge Liang stroked his feather fan and spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, I think that the governance of the Wu Dynasty still needs to focus on balance. The rule of law and the rule of virtue complement each other, and only by combining firmness and flexibility can long-term peace and stability be achieved. In addition, we should also attach importance to education and cultivate the people's loyalty to the emperor and patriotism."

Liu Bowen took over the conversation and said, "Your Majesty, what Zhuge Liang said is absolutely right. On this basis, I dare to put forward a principle."

"'People-oriented, rule of law first, moral governance as a supplement, education as the foundation'. This principle runs through the entire Wu Dynasty's governance. Whether it is formulating policies, selecting talents, or handling government affairs, it should be used as a criterion."

.........

Just like that, Qin Chuan said only one sentence, nodded slightly, and remained silent.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to talk, it’s just that he can’t get a word in.

The five of them sat together and chatted for three full hours, and finally came up with a national policy suitable for the Wu Dynasty.

Qin Chuan looked at this national policy and was a little stunned.

A Wu Dynasty principle, this...is worthy of being one of the top generals in history, his strategy is really amazing!

.......

After seeing off Li Si, Fan Li, Lu Su, Liu Bowen and others, Qin Chuan was the only one left in his study with Zhuge Liang.

Zhang Rang walked into the study quietly, holding a tray with two bowls of steaming "Taihe Soup" on it.

He respectfully placed the tray on the table, then stepped aside and waited for Qin Chuan's instructions.

Qin Chuan looked at the "Taihe Soup" in front of him, and a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He thought to himself, "This Taihe soup has an elegant name, but it's actually just boiled water."

He turned to look at Zhuge Liang and found that the other party was also looking at him with a gentle gaze.

Qin Chuan smiled softly and broke the silence: "Mr. Kong Ming, what do you think of this 'Taihe Soup'? Do you think it does not live up to its name?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and replied, "Your Majesty is wrong."

“Although the name ‘Taihe Tang’ comes from boiled water, water is the source of all things and the basis of life. It is peaceful in nature and can accommodate all things without contention.”

"Just as Your Majesty governs the country, you must be peaceful and tolerant of all things, only then can you achieve a peaceful and harmonious governance."

When Qin Chuan heard this, a hint of sudden enlightenment flashed in his eyes.

He picked up the bowl, blew gently, and then took a small sip, feeling the warm water sliding down his throat, which was very comfortable.

"Mr. Kong Ming is absolutely right."

Qin Chuan put down the bowl and couldn't help asking curiously, "Kong Ming, how did you make the wooden ox and flowing horse, the Zhuge Crossbow, the Kong Ming Lock, and the Eight Diagrams?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved the feather fan in his hand, with a sense of otherworldly charm.

He smiled and replied: "The thousand mechanisms are endless, and all phenomena are the mysterious pivot."

“This is true. Everything in the world has its own reason and mechanism. Everything I create comes from my deep understanding of the natural world and my careful observation of the human mind and the nature of things.”

"The wooden ox and flowing horse were designed to solve the problem of transporting food and grass on the Shu Road. I observed the terrain of the mountains and rivers and realized that by using wood as the skeleton and wheels as the feet, and taking advantage of the terrain, it is easy to walk on the rugged mountain roads. This is the way to follow nature and simplify things."

"Zhuge Crossbow was created to enhance the army's long-range strike capability. I saw that the power of a single crossbow was limited, so I thought about how to make it fire continuously to increase its power. After repeated experiments, I finally made a crossbow that can fire multiple times, making it unstoppable. This is the spirit of innovation and change, and the pursuit of excellence."

"The Kongming lock is not used to lock things, but is actually a tool for improving intelligence. I designed this lock to enlighten people and exercise their thinking. Its structure is exquisite and only wise people can solve it. This is the fun of combining education with entertainment and learning with fun."

"As for the Eight Formations, it is the culmination of my military tactics and formations. I observed the changes in the world and realized the principle of using stillness to control movement and using constancy to respond to ever-changing situations. The Eight Formations are infinitely changeable and can be used for attack or defense, and to advance or retreat freely. This is the wisdom of foresight and planning."

When Zhuge Liang said this, his face was filled with an extraordinary confidence and composure.

He continued: "Actually, neither you nor I belong to this time and space."

Qin Chuan was stunned when he heard this.

He looked at Zhuge Liang and asked dully, "How did you know that?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved the feather fan in his hand and said with a gentle smile: "There are always clues in the myriad situations."

"Let me ask you, in your time and space, has China ever been unified? Can the people live and work in peace and contentment?"

Qin Chuan looked at him and suddenly smiled: "Yes! It is unified, and it is even bigger than the time and space you are in! The people live very well, and even the east wind can be borrowed by us at any time."

Zhuge Liang's face showed some relief.

Qin Chuan didn't know whether the Prime Minister's relief was because of the rain in Wuzhangyuan or because of the promise to entrust his son to him in Baidi City.

Or perhaps it was the regret of being unable to recover the Central Plains.

But he only saw Zhuge Liang gently waving his feather fan and smiling at him warmly.

Then he went out of the hall.

Zhuge Liang spoke only when he was almost at the door.

When that voice reached Qin Chuan's ears, his eyes suddenly turned red.

"I am grateful for the love from future generations. The road to China is long and slow. You should work hard on it. Don't lose your ambition and don't forget your heart."