358 checks and balances of power

"The king, the separation of the three powers of the ministers. In fact, there are checks and balances on power. If we are to take control of the newly occupied areas, we must take some new measures. Shang Wen explained. Shang Wen and Qin ** walked out of Yingyu's courtyard. There was a fierce question and answer between the monarchs and ministers.

"Hmm." King Qin was still unmoved. Each time I encounter some new policy measures. Shang Wen has to go through a level. Instead of being bold enough to let it go. Especially when it comes to the core issue of power. King Qin was always sensitive.

"We haven't been able to shorten our transportation communication time in a single day. And even so. The time for the transfer of troops is also very troublesome. There are also officials who are drawn to govern. And so on, it's all up to us to raise. And it's impossible for us to do all this in a short period of time. It can't be done either. Shang Wen said.

"Why?" King Qin asked.

"Our financial situation does not allow for this. We have issued war bonds for two years. But. If these people can't see the benefits of war. Or the benefits of war. Then the credibility of our government will decline across the board. The population will be disappointed in the government. And in local matters. If we insist on control. Achieve the effect of controlling new land. Or immigration and other issues. It will not be able to be executed. We have to make some adjustments. In particular, the adjustment of local powers. Shang Wen said.

King Qin shook his head. Obviously, I don't understand the reasoning yet. And it's no wonder. The concentration of power was the habitual thinking of the Qin king. And Shang Wen did the opposite. It is the decentralization of checks and balances. There is a big difference in the thinking of the two. This requires Shang Wen to grasp the only place where the two can be connected. on the control of the new territory.

"So to speak. The question of newly occupied lands. This is the only way to go. This is the only way to be effective in controlling these new places in a short period of time. ”

"Your Majesty, these new places were originally places where nomads lived. This is fundamental to their survival. Now I, Great Qin, have sent troops to drive them away. But can they watch this place being occupied by my Great Qin like this? No, this place is now a vacuum. Shang Wen explained.

"Vacuum?" King Qin asked puzzled.

"It's just a place where there's nothing. The original people of these newly occupied places were driven out by us. And our people did not enter. The place became a no-man's land. And other minorities will certainly not look at a large piece of land and they will enter. They will survive where we have laid them. There is a great threat to the security of our perimeter. Shang Wen said.

"The widow will not allow it. These dogs robbed me of the land of Great Qin. King Qin was immediately enraged. Because there has already been a similar incident before.

"yes, wasn't that the same as the previous Yueshi? They just took advantage of the gap that my Daqin did not immigrate in time. This is a large-scale invasion. Since there is Yueshi. There are a few other tribes that don't think so. Scattered Huns, Hu people. Yue's. It's all possible. There are even some unknown tribes. If that's the case. I can't finish the battle of Great Qin. Bonds can only be issued a few times. If it can't be cashed out in time. Then my Great Qin's financial situation will collapse completely. Shang Wen said.

King Qin frowned tightly at this time.

"Please sir." King Qin said respectfully.

"I don't dare. The minister just channeled it. The king. In this world, it is not just a decree that can solve all problems. Hidden behind it is a sharp word. The reason why my Great Qin is able to be strong. It was Shang Jun who brought this profit out of the year. And I, Daqin, attach great importance to it. And Kanto disdains it. In fact, they also govern the country by profit. The same is true for immigrants. The emphasis is on one benefit. And the manifestations of profit are just diverse. Shang Wen said.

King Qin nodded. agreed.

"Then why did the new land use such a method?" King Qin asked.

"Your Majesty, these places are not traditional agricultural areas. There are very few places in these strips where they can be planted. Mostly in the form of nomadism. Such a form is destined to require a very wide space. This huge space is not easy to control. It's not like our hinterland. The value of land production is high. It's also stable. And the nomad had to wander around. As soon as something happens. I'm afraid it's too late to mobilize people. Something has happened. Even the garrison may be difficult to control. Shang Wen said.

"In order to control these places, it is convenient to mobilize military horses. It is necessary to concentrate power in one hand. The size of the state. The prosperity of military horses. In itself, it is a huge threat to my Great Qin from within. Once some ill-intentioned people gain power. This regime has both military power. This becomes an external problem. External troubles are one percent. Our country is in danger. Nor can the new lands be possessed for long. This one comes. The people are suffering. I, Daqin, also suffered. Shang Wen said.

King Qin was touched. King Qin also felt a headache. How to solve this problem, King Qin, think about the separation of powers that Shang Wen said.

"The separation of powers between ministers and ministers is just a check and balance between them. Elected Parliamentarians. Formation of a parliament. Specify common laws. This is a law that everyone obeys. The legal system is highly binding. And the power comes from the election of the parliament. There is also a time limit for electing governors. Such. Parliament has a check on the regime. With supervision. The governor has a lot of power. but do not govern freely. Mistakes can result in impeachment and removal from power. And his time limit. It can't be controlled for long. For a long time, they will be able to cultivate their henchmen. Meantime. In order to prevent its governor from using judicial means to attack the parliament. The judiciary must be independent. Do not obey anyone. The governor is at fault and holds the governor accountable. The parliamentarian is at fault. Hold parliamentarians accountable. There is no partiality between the two. The three parties can also provide checks and balances on this power. Such. Lawmakers cannot issue legal documents that strike at the power of governors. And the governor cannot use his power to govern freely and unrestricted. And the judiciary is fair to maintain the system. and the fairness and stability of society as a whole. Shang Wen said.

King Qin nodded in approval.

"After internal checks and balances of power. This matter of military power is easy to say. Stability of the people. **Soldiers are stable. To protect their homeland. We must fight hard. In order not to accept infringement. Sometimes it's a matter of being proactive. Move. We should encourage it. We are not the ones who are being violated in this way. It's a minority. Military district system. It can also prevent excessive single-mindedness in military power. The king. You are the supreme commander of the three armed forces. All armies must be under your command. You have the right to appoint the commander of the military district. The commander of the military district has a time limit. Troops are rotated, but with relative control of time. It should not be too long. Long is prone to nepotism. short, the mutual binding force is weak. Combat effectiveness is weak. Shang Wen said.