Chapter 1780

Moreover, Qin often resorts to decapitation, hanging on city gates, skinning, disemboweling, and fracturing bones as a means of punishment. These methods are too bloody and cruel; Qin should change this practice and become less barbaric. "In addition, when Qin conquers a region, they often brutally slaughter intellectuals and high-ranking individuals with pride. I believe that treating them with respect will have a greater impact. First, it will make it easier for Qin to gain the hearts of the people. Second, these individuals have extensive knowledge and great pride, and they deserve respect."

"Finally, all books related to medicine, agriculture, and other sensitive topics are burned, which is a significant loss to a region or country. Qin does not investigate the content of the books and just brutally suppresses any opposition. This is too brutal."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Fu couldn't help but laugh and say, "You would make a good poet, but not a good official. The path of an official is not suitable for you."

The young man in green was not satisfied with Zhao Fu's explanation and asked, "Please tell me why, sir."

Zhao Fu explained with a smile, "First of all, why do you think Qin executes the entire family when one person commits a crime? You only said it's not right without thinking about why Qin does it."

"This is the first reason why you cannot be an official. Your thinking is too subjective and not comprehensive."

"The reason why Qin does this is that their situation is far worse than you think. They must use high-pressure methods to stabilize the hearts of the people. Is every crime punished by execution of the whole family? Generally, only serious crimes are punished in this way, especially those that shake the hearts of the people."

"The second reason is that Qin's brutal methods are also a form of high-pressure tactics. They are used to stabilize unity and warn criminals about the consequences of their actions."

"Although it is bloody and cruel, it is very effective. This is the second reason why you cannot be an official. Although it is good to be compassionate, you also have to consider when to be compassionate. Moreover, in today's world, too good of a person does not live long."

"As for conquering a region and slaughtering intellectuals and high-ranking individuals who do not submit, they are admirable for their pride, but what use are they to Qin? If Qin has the patience to slowly make them submit, it will indeed win the hearts of the people."

"But now, Qin has no time or patience. They need to stabilize the situation as quickly as possible. If they do not submit, they will die. One person does not submit, and they will die; a region does not submit, and everyone in that region will die; a country does not submit, and everyone in that country will be slaughtered."

"This method, although bloody and cruel, is the most effective, and it is the main reason why Qin executes it."

"Finally, the burning of all books that are not conducive to Qin's rule may be a huge loss to you intellectuals, a spiritual treasure that is very precious."

"But anything that is not conducive to Qin's rule must be eliminated. These books may be important to you intellectuals, but Qin cannot afford to keep them."

"Even if you don't want to, even if you oppose, even if you petition, those things will still be destroyed, there's no room for negotiation."

"A civil official considers how to govern a region, how to effectively maintain the rule of Great Qin. You can use any method as long as you can achieve your goals. However, you cannot."

"You are talented, care for Great Qin, love the people, and can also become a poet, but you cannot be a good civil official."

"That's what I mean. Civil officials are not as good as you think, and they're not just leisurely writing poetry every day."

Upon hearing Zhao Fu's words, the man in the green robe's face turned somewhat pale, and the faces of others didn't look good either. They now understand why Great Qin doesn't value their talents.

Being a civil official is not the same as being a poet. Even if they are well-versed in poetry and can write various kinds of poems, they may not necessarily make good civil officials. However, being a civil official is not as bright and happy as they imagine, and there are some unknown dark sides and countless challenges. It's not easy and carefree, and they can't just write poetry and go to sleep when they're tired.

Some people sighed and rethought whether they had the ability to be a good civil official, and whether being a civil official was their pursuit and ideal, and whether they were suitable for it.

Among them, some people felt that they didn't have the ability, and some felt that they were not suitable, and they decided to give up their official career and do something else.

However, some people became more determined. Being a civil official not only allows them to manage the area and the people, realize their ideals, and protect them, but also to be respected and have the power to control others. This is its charm, and that's why everyone wants to be an official.

The young man in green clothes was now looking complex, everything was somewhat different from what he thought. He didn't know how to choose, whether to continue on the official path or do something else.

Nalan Ruo looked at Zhao Fu with a trace of admiration in her eyes and smiled, "The people around our Great Qin emperor are truly extraordinary. I'm sure that his lordship is highly respected in Great Qin and deeply valued by our emperor, right?"

Hearing her words, everyone also understood that Zhao Fu's identity might be far more terrifying than they imagined.

Equally grateful and admiring, the other party was someone they should look up to and worship, yet he was so polite and gentle, without any airs, answering their questions and explaining the way of being an official.

If it weren't for his appearance this time, they would have gone back to play, feeling better but still continue on the official path without knowing where they were wrong. The result would definitely be failure, and they would end up in frustration.

Upon hearing Nalan Ruo's words, Zhao Fu chuckled lightly, "That's not the case. However, His Majesty is a very good person. Although he is often busy with various matters and seldom manages internal affairs, he is also concerned about various internal affairs, not as you imagine."

As he spoke, Zhao Fu was slightly embarrassed because they had no idea who was standing in front of them.

Of course, Zhao Fu also gained an understanding that there was such a group of people within Great Qin, which could be considered a gain, and he also learned some aspects of Great Qin.

When the others heard that Zhao Fu was very familiar with the appearance of the Emperor of Great Qin, they couldn't help but ask various questions because they were full of endless curiosity and respect for the Emperor who was so high and unattainable.