During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, many outstanding prime ministers appeared. For example, Guan Zhong helped Duke Huan of Qi become the overlord. Wen Zhong helped Yue King Gou Jian succeed in his revenge. Zheng Guozi's inheritance allowed Zheng Guo to survive in the chaotic situation. Shang Yang implemented reforms. Qin China becomes more powerful and so on. These people have outstanding achievements and are famous in history. However, compared with Fan Ju during the period of King Qin Zhao, it is slightly less popular.
Although Guan Zhong carried out political reforms, developed the economy, improved the army, and helped Duke Huan of Qi become the overlord, he indulged the villain, sycophantic ministers Yi Ya, and erected unfaithful , sowing hidden dangers, so that Duke Huan of Qi eventually starved to death in the palace. At the same time, after becoming famous, he became corrupt in his later years. More importantly, he lacks long-term strategic plans and macro concepts. After he succeeded, he was greedy for pleasure: Mrs. did not hesitate to work hard to achieve success, and she also wanted to enjoy the pleasure of the day. Therefore, after his death, and in Qi State declined rapidly.
Wen Zhong was in the most difficult period of Gou Jian . In order to revenge Wu Kingdom , he presented Gou Jian with the "Nine Techniques to Defeat Wu". can be said to have the political capabilities of and . Moreover, when Gou Jian and Fan Li were detained in the state of Wu, and the state of Yue, was almost destroyed, he alone propped up the building that was about to collapse. Develop the economy, train soldiers, multiply the population, and divide the Wu Kingdom. Finally defeated Wu State and achieved hegemony. However, he did not save his life in the end. "The birds are gone, but the good bow is hidden, the cunning rabbit dies, and the lackeys are cooked." Such wisdom can not save himself.
The excellence of is that it realized the resurgence of Zheng. Zheng Guo was originally a small hegemon in the Spring and Autumn Period. If the country was not bold and bold, anyone would dare to challenge him. He was a " flat-headed brother " in troubled times. Unfortunately, the country later weakened. Zichan was ordered to make bold reforms in the midst of crisis. He wrote ;qiu Fu and cast punishment books, for Tian Zhu and Qiu, so as not to destroy the township school and unite the public clan. Achieved the country's rejuvenation situation. But he was just a "maintenance president" and failed to make Zheng Guo develop and grow.
Shang Yang made Qin become more powerful based on its strong foundation. Shang Yang's reform measures, especially rewarding military merit and developing the economy, accumulated strength for the Qin State. However, Shang Yang's reform is too strict, and there is a risk of internal fragmentation during the reform. Therefore, he himself was torn apart by a car and did not end well. is the main shortcoming.
Compared with the above excellent prime ministers, Fan Ju is much better.
First, He set the strategic goal of unifying the world for Qin. In his dialogue with King Zhao of Qin, he clearly criticized the Qin State's wrong approach of " fighting millions of people, riding thousands of chariots" but seclusion for fifteen years and not daring to send troops to the east for expansion. This shows that Fan Ju is a prime minister with strategic vision, broader vision and ambition, and is not satisfied with the temporary hegemony in front of him.
Second, formulated a method and path for Qin to unify the world. First, he analyzed the "international situation" at that time, and analyzed the internal situations of Qi, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Chu and the state relations between them. Pointed out: It is better for the king of to make friends from far away and attack from close quarters. If you get an inch, you will be a king's inch, and if you get a ruler, you will be a king's ruler. implements a cannibalization policy, eating up countries close to Qin little by little.
The third is that breaks the "cooperation" of Su Qin , divides and disintegrates enemy countries, and takes military actions while soliciting bribes. Use soft and hard tactics. He pointed out that these co-ordinated countries are like a group of dogs. As long as a bone is thrown among them, they will fight and bite each other. So he sent Tang Ju twice with tens of thousands of catties of gold to bribe him, which quickly undermined the policy of joint control.
Fourth, strengthens centralization. King Zhaoxiang of Qin did not have much real power in his hands for nearly forty years after he came to the throne. The entire government was almost controlled by Empress Dowager Xuan and Marquis Rang and other relatives. Empress Dowager Xuan In order to consolidate her power and status, she granted many Wei Ran is the prime minister and Ranghou, his brother Mirong is Huayang Jun, his beloved son Ying Kui is Gaoling Jun, and Ying City is Jingyang Jun, let them help him handle political affairs.Fan Ju promoted the policy of "strengthening the trunk and cutting branches", completely weakening the power of the "four nobles". Strengthened the monarchy.
The fifth is to manage Bashu and open up the rear. decided to dig a plank road in the mountains from Qin to Shu. That is, Baoxie Road developed the economic, trade and cultural exchanges between the north and the south. The opening of the Thousand Mile Plank Road facilitated the transportation between Qin and Shu. Not only did it stabilize the rear, it also greatly promoted economic and cultural development. deep meaning.
Sixth is planning Changping Battle . Everyone thinks that the Battle of Changping is the proud work of Bai Qi, but they don't know that the operator behind it is Fan Ju. The Battle of Changping originally lasted for two years with no progress. Fan Ju used to counterattack , which made and Zhao Guo change their generals. After Zhao Guo replaced the armchair Zhao Kuo , Fan Ju secretly sent Bai Qi as the general. Complete the killing of Zhao State.
The seventh is to appoint talents, achieve success and retire, and have a good death. At the peak of his life, Fan Ju listened to Cai Ze's lobbying. Recommending Cai Ze to replace him, Fan Ju returned to the fiefdom and avoided the fate of the rabbit and the dog.
It can be seen from the above that Fan Ju has a pattern, a big heart (pardoned Xu Jia who almost killed him), and a vision. He has both military talents and political and diplomatic talents. Later, Qin State continued to implement his line, destroying the six countries and unifying the world. What is even more valuable is not coveting high positions, retiring after success, and becoming famous throughout the ages. He can be called a capable minister and a wise minister.
