Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!
Chapter 737: Hereditary Succession, Nobles Shaken
"What's the matter, Your Majesty?"
Qin Ming suddenly spoke in surprise, and Yan Ziqiong's face was immediately filled with surprise.
"Their goal is to maintain their noble status. Then why don't I just not deprive them of their noble status, or even make it hereditary?"
Hearing what Qin Ming said, Yan Ziqiong frowned slightly.
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten our goal?"
Yan Ziqiong seized the throne in order to reform the entire court system, and even considered abolishing the noble fiefdoms and taking all the land back into the hands of the court.
This was something they had determined long ago, and everyone knew the purpose of the two.
This is also the most important reason why those nobles began to attack Qin Ming frantically in order to protect their positions.
But now Qin Ming actually wants to start giving in because of their problems.
This is obviously inappropriate.
Seeing that Yan Ziqiong's face was already somewhat disappointed, Qin Ming immediately waved his hand and explained:
"If you take over the throne, you can't just take back all their land. I've come up with a more clever solution."
Just as he said, it was impossible for Yan Ziqiong to take back all the land in one go.
This would still provoke rebellion among the nobles.
The step was too big.
By then, the situation will be even worse than what Qin Ming is facing now.
Therefore, this matter needs to be re-weighed.
So far, they have not come up with a better solution.
Just now after hearing the key points Yan Ziqiong said.
Qin Ming has already thought of a perfect way to get rid of all of them without any harm, and that is the Enfeoffment Order!
As long as we promise them that they can continue to hold all these positions, or even inherit them, then these people will all be content!
"What can we do?"
Yan Ziqiong felt a little strange when she heard what Qin Ming said.
The court had not solved the problem of more and more land being divided among the nobles for many years and generations.
Every time their cake is slightly touched, those people will resist fiercely.
Compared with the imperial court, the combined power of these nobles is a real behemoth.
But Yan Ziqiong now heard Qin Ming say that this matter could be resolved.
To be honest, she was a little bit unconvinced.
"It's simple. Let them retain their noble positions, or even make them hereditary."
"hereditary?!"
"That's absolutely not possible."
When she heard these two words, Yan Ziqiong immediately waved her hands.
If this title could be retained, it would mean that their land would never be taken back by the court.
If this is true, then the court’s only chance to recover the land will be gone.
The method Qin Ming mentioned not only failed to solve the problem.
Even if the problem is magnified, if they want to promote some nobles.
By then, the land that had been given away would have no chance of returning to the hands of the court.
"This is just the first move. Do you think they will agree to this proposal?"
Qin Ming looked at Yan Ziqiong with a smile.
"Of course I will. If I were a noble, I would support you too."
"That's right, but we have to tell them that besides the eldest son, the second son and all subsequent descendants can also get hereditary land."
"Ok?"
The moment she heard these words, Yan Ziqiong suddenly stood there in a daze as if a new world had opened up to her.
She covered her mouth, took a few steps back in shock, and looked at Qin Ming in disbelief.
"I think I understand what you mean. If these lands are divided up into smaller and smaller pieces, their noble rank will also become lower and lower, and within a few generations they will simply disappear."
"The threat posed by the great nobles to the imperial court... no longer exists."
"Yes, we can start now with the first move and make a promise in your name so that they can believe it."
Qin Ming spoke lightly.
Like what they are doing now, if only half of it is said, tell these nobles.
All of them would agree.
After all, everyone hopes to retain their noble status. No matter how the dynasties change, as long as their interests are not affected, they can settle down.
For many years, except for the four major families, the Yan Dynasty nobles did not have hereditary succession.
Many people are worried that their descendants will not be able to take over their positions.
Some great nobles, such as the upper third class nobles.
Even after two or three generations, they were reduced to the lower class of nobility...
Just promise them benefits.
By then, the situation of besieging Qin Ming will be quickly alleviated.
If we use Yan Ziqiong's name to promote it, they will definitely believe it. Thinking of this, Yan Ziqiong immediately took out her seal.
"I will write an edict now and announce it to the world."
"Ah."
Qin Ming nodded slowly.
Soon, the strategy he and Yan Ziqiong had discussed was quickly implemented.
Through Luo Jiao's hands, Yan Ziqiong's promise began to spread in the streets and alleys.
They even arranged a group of troops to tie letters to bows and arrows.
Then throw yourself into the enemy camp.
I hope they will change their minds after seeing this.
Qin Ming and Yan Ziqiong only had half a month together.
Because within half a month, all their supplies will be used up.
If it fails at that time, then we can only take the troops back to move resources.
Call back after getting the resources.
But this is estimated to take a lot of time.
"Your Majesty, a group of enemy troops have secretly contacted me."
Within a few days, Ye Shoujiang brought a few people to Qin Ming and introduced the people behind him to him.
"Is this it?"
"Well, they are willing to withdraw their troops, but they hope you will make a promise in front of the people of the world."
The promise made by Yan Ziqiong was still a bit empty.
Although Yan Ziqiong will definitely be the common ruler of this world in the future.
But everyone knows that the person standing behind Yan Ziqiong is Qin Ming.
Without Qin Ming's support, Yan Ziqiong would not have been able to reach this point.
Ultimately, it all depends on Qin Ming's intention.
Qin Ming cannot make a promise in front of everyone in the world, so the matter cannot be confirmed.
Therefore, they planned to add Qin Ming up and let Qin Ming say this sentence in person.
When hearing these things, Qin Ming also glanced at the several lords who came to negotiate with him.
These people were a little scared.
They knew how powerful Qin Ming was and couldn't guess whether he was really willing to make a guarantee for them.
But unexpectedly, Qin Ming's attitude was much more straightforward than they had imagined.
"Go back and tell all the nobles in your army that I can meet with them tomorrow and make a promise to you in front of the whole world."
"Really?!"
The moment they heard these words, the several lords who had secretly come over to negotiate with Qin Ming were overjoyed!
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