Da Qin: Destroyed the Xiongnu at the beginning

When the Qin Dynasty swept across the Central Plains and unified the Central Plains, the actual area under its control was less than three million square kilometers. At that time, there were only thirty-six counties and less than eight hundred counties.

Even after pacifying Baiyue and recovering part of the land from the Xiongnu, the territory of Da Qin was only more than three million square kilometers, and the number of counties was only five more than before.

Until the rise of Fusu’s foreign army, they swept through the Xiongnu, Da Yuezhi and Donghu, and conquered the entire prairie for the Qin Dynasty, directly doubling the area of the Qin Dynasty.

Later, he went on an expedition to foreign lands and captured Fuso Island, Persia and Tianzhu County. Seleucus also took the initiative to apply for annexation of Tu’an. In addition to the tribes that were destroyed by the way, the actual territory of Da Qin is now close to 20 million square kilometers. The area that can be controlled is far beyond the imagination of the Qin court officials in the past.

Coupled with the large-scale development of Daqin, many formerly desolate areas have now developed. The Grand Canal alone has added several counties and hundreds of counties to Daqin.

Therefore, up to now, Da Qin has more than one hundred counties and more than two thousand counties.���It sounds very impressive, but in fact it is very laborious to manage.

Moreover, the direct area and development of each county are also very different. For example, although the prairie is divided into five counties, each county has an area of hundreds of thousands of square kilometers, but there are only 910 small towns with a population of tens of thousands.

The counties in the Central Plains region may only have an area of tens of thousands of square kilometers, but have a population of nearly one million. Their economic development is also very rapid, and they have begun to drive the economy of surrounding counties.

As a reference for future generations, the territory of nearly 10 million square kilometers has only more than thirty provinces at the county level, which shows that the current number of counties in Da Qin is indeed a bit too many.

Moreover, the mechanism for counties to directly manage counties has not kept pace with development.

In a well-developed county, there are nearly a hundred counties directly under one county. Management is very laborious. An intermediate agency, such as a state or a city, must be established between the counties and counties.

In this way, the county is directly responsible to the state capital to which it belongs, and the county only needs to manage the state capital well, which can greatly improve efficiency and reduce the workload of the county government.

Moreover, taking the opportunity of adding a state level, all counties in Da Qin can also be redivided and merged to reduce the workload of various departments of the court.

Thinking of this, Fusu simply turned around and headed towards the imperial study room.

“There are indeed (baee) too many counties in Da Qin. If this continues, I am afraid that we will soon exceed 200 counties. It will be very difficult for the various departments of the imperial court to manage them!”

The minister made Li Si look surprised and said:”If according to His Highness’s proposal, a first-level state is added to replace some of the functions of the county, the old minister believes that the world can be re-divided into fifty or sixty counties, which will be enough.”

“Each county can have up to ten states, and each state can correspond to up to twenty counties. In this way, government orders will be communicated much more smoothly.”

Dunruo also nodded with deep understanding.

“This is very good. The Yushitai’s supervision of each county can also be better implemented.”

Meng Yi was also very surprised.

It is very difficult to train qualified censors. If the number of counties decreases, it is definitely a good thing for the censorship station.

Special personnel can be used to keep an eye on the responsible counties to conduct regular inspections and improve the situation. Supervision efficiency.

Moreover, after the county-state-county system is clarified, the accounts will be clearer and it will be more difficult to fish in troubled waters and commit fraud.

“A good thing is a good thing, but how to re-divide it is a big problem! Feng

Qu smiled bitterly and said:”After the number of counties is reduced, many of the original county guards and county lieutenants will be demoted to the state capital. They will definitely not be willing to do so.””

“Moreover, the ownership of states and counties will definitely cause a lot of controversy. This is not a good balance!”

“All counties and governments must hope to win over states and counties with better development, and push relatively backward states and counties to other counties, so as to improve their own data and strive for more political achievements.”

“In addition, there are certain differences in customs, habits, and local languages between different places in Daqin. If the gap is too big, I am afraid that they may not be able to unite quickly!”

After Feng Quji finished speaking, Li Si and others also frowned.

Managing a big country is like cooking small dishes. The territory of Da Qin is now far larger than that of previous dynasties, and the problems it faces are unprecedented. (Read Baoshuang novels. , just go to Feilu Novel Network!)

It is indeed difficult to make major adjustments easily.

“Fusu, what do you think?”

Ying Zheng looked directly at Fusu Dao.

The eyes of the officials also focused on him.

After Fusu’s many amazing performances, the officials already had a kind of admiration and recognition for Fusu from the bottom of their hearts.[]

If they can’t think of it, His Highness Fusu will definitely find a way.

Especially since this was His Highness Fusu’s suggestion.

“There is a way, but whether it is suitable or not needs to be considered by my father and you all together.”

Fusu said in a deep voice:”Let’s talk about the differences in customs and local languages first. In fact, with the implementation of free government schools and literacy training classes, all of which are taught in Qin language, this has been initially solved.”

“All language exchanges are conducted in Qin language, which can not only solve the problem, but also better strengthen the people’s sense of identification with the Qin Dynasty.”

“As for customs, you can seek common ground while reserving differences. Great Qin respects their customs, but if anyone dares to cause trouble based on customs, they will be dealt with according to Qin law!”

Fusu said with a stern look on his face.

The most tragic book burning by the First Emperor in later generations actually burned books in a language different from the official language of the Qin Dynasty, all of which were changed to the Qin language version. If there are still people who make trouble, he will not Do you mind coming here a few more times?

As for trapping Confucians, originally they were all alchemists, but if the Confucianists dared to cause trouble, Fusu would not mind killing a few more corrupt Confucians to establish their authority.

“Indeed it should be so!”

Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction and said,”

If you want to implement a centralized system, this tough attitude must be implemented.

Blind softness will only allow some people with ulterior motives to be indulged.

“As for the redivision of counties and the attribution of states and counties, all county governors and lieutenants can be summoned back to Xianyang to discuss together. If you have any opinions, you can raise them, but after they are passed, they must be implemented unconditionally!”

“Da Qin wants officials who can contribute to the country and benefit the country, not to fulfill their selfish desires.”

“Well done, Lingyan Pavilion is waiting for them, and the people of Qin will remember their achievements for generations to come.”

“For those who dare to be selfish, Xianyang Prison and the execution ground are prepared for them!”

Fu Su said loudly…