Ball Ball Cultivation

The most practical significance of points is whether they can help you live well now. If you need seeds, tools, or anything else, just write your requirements on a large wooden board and give it to the deaf-mute guard during meal delivery. You will receive what you need."

Most of the aristocratic families in the court were brought down. A group of those who were directly involved were killed, and a group of playboys who were responsible for multiple deaths and refused to change their ways were killed. Those who were secretly supervised as hostages were capable and could hold real power in the aristocratic families. Finally, there were the future strength of the family who were exiled to various places and could return to the court in about ten years, leaving hope for these aristocratic families. At first, they were caught off guard, and then they were killed slowly with a knife. They were not killed in one go, but there was still hope, so these aristocratic families would not risk their lives to resist, and most of them chose to surrender.

He was undoubtedly the most intelligent of the late emperor's dozen children, possessing a shrewd wit, a masterful knack, and a perfect grasp of human nature. He suppressed the aristocratic families, implemented new policies, and even earned a reputation for generosity. Since ancient times, the regicide of nine generations of the clan was punishable, but the emperor sided with the victims, claiming the moral high ground. He only executed the ringleaders, confiscated their property, and exiled them for less than ten years. Those who knew about the situation but didn't report it were secretly placed under house arrest, and even given them the opportunity to take the imperial examinations and enter the government. These aristocratic families, unafraid to be surpassed by the lesser, less prestigious families, would undoubtedly support him with all their might.

Qiuqiu gave them tasks and sweet dates! Those who had already written a letter of admonition started writing it again.

Qiuqiu checks every letter and sends it to various places as soon as possible after confirming that there are no problems.

Every reform is accompanied by sacrifice. This time, the emperor had been planning for many years, lying in wait for three years, using himself as bait, and caught all the major families off guard with lightning speed!

Originally, those small families could have inspired the poor to revolt, causing chaos in the country so that they could fish in troubled waters. The ignorant people who were usually easy to fool were surprisingly indifferent this time. After in-depth investigation, it was found that the promotion of high-yield and high-quality varieties had greatly improved the situation of hunger among the common people. In addition, the emperor's disciples went to the grassroots level to personally educate the young generation of the poor who were literate and had status. Therefore, after having enough food and clothing, the civilized common people could not cause chaos.

The prince looked at the emperor, who seemed to be hesitant to speak. Qiuqiu gave him a look, indicating that he should speak frankly.

The Crown Prince: "Father, will you really release them within ten years?"

"Why not! I have never thought of uprooting the aristocratic families. Aristocratic families have existed for thousands of years and have their own needs. As long as these aristocratic families do not override the imperial power and do not become parasites of the country, but become pillars!"

"Without the aristocratic families, other interest groups would have emerged, and the world is bustling with people seeking profit."

"This time, we've taken the opportunity to root out the rotten aristocratic families, and completely eliminated the spoiled dandies who are like maggots attached to the bones of the major aristocratic families, while also preserving their vitality. These aristocratic families are all shrewd people, so they stayed calm and didn't gang up on us! They spent ten years of dormancy in exchange for hundreds of years of family prosperity. They have a long-term vision and a clear vision! Now I'm giving them some sweet deals, and they realize that only by implementing the new policy can their families still benefit and have a chance to rise again, so they will push it!"

"Yan'er, although father looks healthy, he's actually empty inside. It'll take at least three years, and at most five years, for you to grow up quickly! Next up is military reform! This is a long process.

Our Great Qi State is a giant dragon. The royal family is just the head of the dragon. The army is the claws and fangs, used to protect itself and its subjects. The civil officials are the joints and vital points of this huge dragon's body, and the people are the fur and fat. Only through harmonious coexistence and mutual cooperation can this giant dragon survive! These are all indispensable!"

"There was a founding emperor who was the commander of the guards of the fallen emperor. He killed his former master and founded a new dynasty. His throne was not obtained legitimately, so he was afraid that his brothers who rebelled with him would follow his example and change the dynasty. So he resorted to the policy of 'releasing military power with a cup of wine', and all the capable generals were useless. He valued civil officials over military officials, and his descendants were deeply influenced by this. After much difficulty in cultivating a talented general, he would die of suspicion. His own power was not overthrown by his own people. Ironically, in the end, his entire royal family was captured by foreign invaders. His entire people became slaves of the invaders. The royal nobles became playthings of the foreign invaders and met a miserable end."

"My original plan was to divide military power among eight major military regions, each with a commander who would be directly under my jurisdiction. No more than 30% of these could belong to aristocratic families! Now half of the army is under the command of your uncle. I will give you one to two years at most to take over military power at the border, and then select four or five commanders who can independently command the troops!"

Qiuqiu gently patted his son's still tender shoulders and said, "Yan'er, don't think that the royal family is ruthless. Military generals who are too powerful to be feared by their rulers have been a common occurrence since ancient times. It's not that every emperor is intolerant, but that there is nothing left to be done but to kill. At that time, threatening the imperial power was one thing. Even if there was no intention of rebellion, the people under his command would push forward for their own future. But after the power is divided, no matter whether it is the nobles or the aristocratic families, they cannot pose a threat to the imperial power. This is the only way to maintain a long-term balance."

"As for military officers with certain ranks, they must be rotated every three to five years. Each rank has strict requirements for the number of guards, and private soldiers are prohibited. These must be clearly defined! Upon reaching the age of sixty, they will be removed from their posts, retaining their ranks and returning to the military academy to teach. It would be best to slowly perfect the military academy over another three years. Military reforms must be carried out with extreme caution. A single mistake could lead to a mutiny, which would be disastrous! Now, the younger generation is required to serve in the military, effectively enlisting all citizens! Soldiers selected on this basis will be strong and resilient!"

After a long silence, the prince seemed to be lost in thought, deciding on the direction for the future.

"Once this reform is implemented, you will go to the border. Before that, I will make a thorough plan with your uncle. He is a true military talent, and you also have Shen family blood. Your descendants will also be of the Shen family. For the future of this dynasty, he will improve the military system! Don't worry!"

"After you leave, your brother, Prince Xiao, will also leave. He will open shops in all prefectures and counties in his name. Fifty percent of the income will go to me, ten percent to your mother, ten percent to you, and ten percent to himself. The remaining twenty percent will be used to cover the expenses of the shopkeeper and the managers at all levels! The shops will sell food, clothing, housing, transportation, and various daily necessities, but their main business will be selling materials for the imperial examinations! Since we are going to hold an imperial examination to recruit scholars, there must be standards for how to conduct the examination and what to test. These questions will be handed over to the old fox imprisoned in the deep palace! Just tell them what kind of talents I want, and they will select them. They are the best at this!"

As a crown prince, my father had once been like a banished immortal, untouched by worldly concerns. He treated my mother, his children, and even the Empress Dowager with indifference. Despite the tedious affairs of state, they hadn't diminished his celestial aura. Since my father's resurrection from the poison, while still aloof, his attitude towards my mother, myself, and Prince Xiao had changed considerably. It was as if he was about to hand over everything to me, ready to ascend to immortality at any moment.