We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

"Oh?" This was Huo Duanxiao's first suggestion, and Li Che took it very seriously. "If it's correct, just say it."

"Your Highness, what do you think the criminals in Goryeo envy the people of Fengguo most?"

"I envy the people of Feng the most." Li Che thought for a moment, "Food?"

After all, he wanted to use these Koreans as slaves, so it was impossible to give them very good food. Basically, he would just give them some old grain that Chaoyang City could not consume and was about to rot. He just wanted to prevent them from starving to death.

But the situation is completely different for the people in Chaoyang City. Li Che will sell some food to the people at a low price tomorrow.

In the previous spring hunt, they caught a lot of prey, plundered the Khitan and Mohe tribes, and stored a considerable amount of meat.

Therefore, the price of meat in Chaoyang City is also very low, and as long as the people don't slack off, they can eat meat every day.

Huo Duanxiao nodded: "Yes, food counts as one."

Zhuge Zhe also said one: "There is also a residence."

The Goryeo captives still live in Qihuo Cave, never seeing the sun. One reason is to make it easier to monitor them, and the other is that there is not much land in Chaoyang City.

It is damp and dark under the cave, which is definitely not comfortable and may even breed bacteria.

Since they were captured, many Koreans have frozen to death.

"Yes, and the residence too."

Huo Duanxiao nodded and agreed with the two of them.

"But I think what they envy most is the dignity of the people."

"In Chaoyang City, the people under Your Highness's rule are the most dignified and humane people I have ever seen."

"Here, they can laugh and talk loudly, chat and laugh with soldiers, meet officials without kneeling, and live by their own efforts. This is something other people in Daqing can only dream of."

"If even I am so shocked, how can I say anything more about the people of the small country of Goryeo?"

Li Che felt a little embarrassed by what Huo Duanxiao said. He actually didn't do anything. He just treated the people as people with independent personalities.

But he didn't know that in the feudal era when human life was worthless, treating the people as human beings was the greatest kindness and mercy.

Huo Duanxiao coughed twice and continued, "Now that we know what these Koreans want most, it will be easy."

"We can learn from the Qin Dynasty's twenty-level military merit system during the Warring States Period and establish a civilian nobility system."

"As long as these slaves capture heads on the battlefield, they will be awarded a nobility title and the corresponding land, housing, and food. The more heads they kill, the higher the nobility title they receive, and the more benefits they will receive."

"In addition, contributions such as participation in labor, inventions, and providing intelligence can all lead to promotions. This promotion system applies not only to the Koreans, but also to the Mohe, Khitan, Xi, and others."

"We should also set a few examples and generously reward a few Korean criminals who have been awarded the title of Min-noble, so that others can see the benefits of Min-noble."

"In this way, the Koreans will have hope and goals, and will naturally be devoted to Your Highness. The moment they gain privileges that others do not have, they will never again harbor the desire to rebel."

Li Che stared at Huo Duanxiao in a daze.

Wow...reward and punishment systems, sunk costs, convert fanaticism—you're so good at playing with all these psychological theories from later generations? Are you a time traveler too?

Although Huo Duanxiao's system sounds perfect and seems to be able to properly solve the problems of insufficient population and racial integration in Feng State.

But Li Che still had some concerns.

After all, there were only seven major powers in the Warring States Period in this world, but there was no Qin Shihuang to unify the six kingdoms. It was another king of the Warring States Period who finally completed the unification.

Even a smart person like Huo Duanxiao did not know the drawbacks of the Qin Dynasty's military merit system.

This military merit system does indeed encourage people to fight bravely and work together, and it greatly inspires the people's enterprising spirit.

But the disadvantages are also obvious. When unification is achieved and there are no more wars to fight, the social system will quickly collapse.

After unification, society was basically stable and what was needed were talents who were good at governing the country and developing the economy.

At this time, we still follow the old methods, focusing only on military force, selecting officers from among the military, and grading them according to military merit. This will allow a large number of combat-hardened soldiers to serve as officials at all levels, which will only intensify social contradictions.

The Qin Dynasty later perished in the second generation. In addition to the outrageous actions of Hu Hai and Zhao Gao, the imperfect Qin law also played a considerable role.

If I follow the Qin system, will I repeat the same mistakes?

Although Feng State would certainly not employ a large number of foreign officials, this group of foreigners who rose from slaves would inevitably become a destabilizing factor.

Just as Li Che was hesitating, Zhuge Zhe's decisive voice suddenly came from beside him:

"Your Highness, I think this plan is feasible!"

Li Che looked at Zhuge Zhe beside him in surprise. This guy usually likes to cry and whimper, but he is so decisive on big things?!

By the way, before I came, Zhuge Zhe was only leading a group of refugees. Under the intense oppression of the Ninggu County family, he was still able to survive in the Qihuo Cave for so many years. He must have been decisive.

"But we need to impose some restrictions, so that the status of outsiders is naturally lower than that of the Xia people. Only when they reach a certain level of nobility can they obtain the status of citizens of the country."

"In this way, these foreigners will only work hard to obtain the status of servants, and will no longer think of being hostile to us."

Li Che's mouth twitched.

Wow, diverting contradictions... This is another common method used in later generations, often seen among unscrupulous capitalists.

Li Che was surprised for a moment, then began to quickly think about the feasibility.

He felt that there was no problem. Although he believed that "those who are not of my race must have different hearts", the legitimacy of the Chinese nation has never come from bloodline.

There have been many loyal and famous ministers from other ethnic groups in history.

For example, Jin Midi, an important minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor by the Western Han Dynasty, was a Xiongnu and was captured by Huo Qubing himself.

Gao Xianzhi, Geshu Han and Qu Tutong of the Tang Dynasty were all from different ethnic groups, namely Korean, Turkic and Xi people respectively.

Ma Gui, the anti-Japanese hero of the Ming Dynasty, was a Hui. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Ma family had produced more than 30 generals, all of whom were loyal and brave.

National integration is something I will have to do sooner or later, so it is better to use this civil nobility system as a stepping stone first.

Snapped--

Li Che slammed the railing in front of him, making a muffled sound. "What you two beloved ministers said is quite in line with my thoughts. This matter is settled!"

Huo Duanxiao and Zhuge Zhe were delighted, looked at each other, and actually felt a sense of tacit understanding.

"We shouldn't overthink a single matter. Since you two proposed this, I'll leave it to you to formulate the civilian nobility system. I ask that you two devote your time and effort to establishing the civilian nobility system before the military mobilization is completed."

"Yes, Your Highness." The two men responded in unison.

"Hahaha, Zhengze makes plans, Ziyuan makes decisions. The two of you are a perfect match, and I can rest easy."

Li Che laughed out loud, reached out and pulled the two of them over, praising them generously.

When reading history in his previous life, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin was the emperor Li Che admired most.

Under him were Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, two top wise ministers, whom he regarded as his right-hand men.

Now he also has the extraordinary 'Fangmou Duduan' under his command, who may be able to compete with Li Er for the title of 'Heavenly Khan'!