northernbook Chapter 171
Chapter 171
Chapter 137 Soldiers' Hope
Meng Tian paused here, as if recalling the scene at that time.
"Now that the King of Qin is away, the Crown Prince is the regent. I am actually here to look for the Crown Prince with the expectations of all the soldiers."
"I hope you can continue to apply to expand the territory of Qin. But..."
Meng Tian's voice suddenly became low, and Fusu could feel the struggle and helplessness in his heart.
"But when I returned to Xianyang, I saw that the lives of the people had not improved. Many people even came to Xianyang to do corvée labor to support their families."
"Now I hesitate. I don't know if this is the right thing to do."
Fusu felt mixed emotions after hearing this. He understood Meng Tian's worries and confusion, and also understood the soldiers' desire and helplessness.
He knew that this problem could not be solved simply by expanding territory. It involved many aspects such as national policies, economy, and people's livelihood.
"General Meng, your concerns are justified." Fusu said after thinking for a moment.
"Expanding territory can certainly provide more opportunities for soldiers, but we must also take into account the actual situation of the country and the well-being of the people."
"I think we should first solve domestic problems and make people live a better life, and then consider external expansion."
Before Meng Tian finished speaking, Fusu had already felt the waves in his heart.
This general, who is known for his perseverance, has a different kind of light in his eyes at this moment, which is a deep concern and expectation for the future of the country.
"General Meng, what you mean is..." Fusu asked softly, afraid to break this heavy yet hopeful atmosphere.
Meng Tian took a deep breath and said slowly: "Prince, after I came back this time, I finally understood why the King of Qin refused to allow us to continue to expand our territory."
"Although the Qin State is strong, the people are suffering. The King of Qin cannot bear to let the old Qin people abandon their homes and careers and sacrifice themselves for the country."
"The Qin State today can no longer afford a war like the one before."
After hearing this, Fusu felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart.
He understood that what Meng Tian said was true, but it also meant that those soldiers who were eager to achieve great things would face loss and confusion.
Meng Tian continued, "The reason why I didn't return to the border was because I didn't know how to explain to the soldiers.
It was not until I saw the draft of the imperial examination system brought by Li Si that I saw hope for the future of Qin."
A trace of doubt flashed in Fusu's eyes, "The imperial examination system...can it bring hope to the soldiers?"
"Yes, Prince." Meng Tian said affirmatively.
"Although the imperial examination system will sacrifice the efforts of our generation of soldiers, it can provide a new way out for the Qin Dynasty."
"Let the country recuperate and accumulate strength. Moreover, the border is still guarded by our Qin soldiers, so it can be guaranteed to be safe for a hundred years."
After Fusu heard this, he was very excited. He had never thought that Meng Tian could see such hope in the imperial examination system.
He deeply admired the general's vision and foresight.
"General Meng, your ideas really impress me." Fusu praised sincerely.
"The imperial examination system can indeed bring new vitality and hope to the Qin Dynasty."
"I will continue to work hard to improve this system and ensure that it can truly contribute to the future development of Daqin."
Meng Tian nodded, a relieved smile on his face.
"It is a blessing for the Great Qin that the Crown Prince has such determination. I believe that under your leadership, the Great Qin will surely move towards a more prosperous future."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of expectations and confidence for the future.