Mrs. Zheng suddenly bent down deeply and said nervously: "Your Majesty, I didn't say anything to the Queen Mother. I just said that Haier was naughty and should learn more from Your Majesty."
I was silent for a while, looked at Mrs. Zheng who lowered her head, and said lightly: "Very good."
Seeing that there was no movement from me again, Mrs. Zheng suddenly covered her face and sobbed, and said sadly: "Your Majesty, I heard that the rebels this time were in the name of Hai'er, but I swear on my life that Hai'er will never covet him. The emperor’s thoughts. If His Majesty has any doubts, I am willing to take Hai’er out of the palace and return to Yongcheng to live!”
Yongcheng is the old capital of Qin State, second only to Xianyang in status. As a rule, after the great dynasty meeting every year, the emperor would return to Yongcheng to pay homage to his ancestral home, to show that he would not forget the achievements of the previous monarchs of the Qin Kingdom.
There are two thousand Qin troops stationed in Yongcheng all year round. It is directly under the jurisdiction of the internal history. The city defense ban is even greater than that of Xianyang. It is almost impossible to contact the ministers of the DPRK and China there.
I sighed.
"I believe in Hu Hai, and Mrs. Zheng must not overthink it. As for returning to Yongcheng, it is better for Hu Hai to stay by my side, and I can teach him from time to time."
After saying that, I turned around and returned to Sihai Palace, leaving only Mrs. Zheng shivering.
Mrs. Zheng stood there for a long time before returning to Changxiang Palace with the help of her maid.
Seeing Hu Hai playing in the courtyard, Mrs. Zheng went straight into the hall without coming forward. After drinking several cups of tea, she suppressed the fear in her heart.
'This Fusu is really different now. I thought he was always respectful, modest and polite when he saw me before, but now he actually made me feel quite frightened. '
Hearing Hu Hai's loud shouting in the courtyard, Mrs. Zheng clenched her fists.
'Fusu is only 16 years old now. He must not let Haier live in this shadow all day long...'
When I returned to Sihai Palace, I didn’t think much about it.
After all, Hu Hai was young, so he couldn't make any trouble, but he had to be wary of anyone using his name to rebel.
"Qi Wan."
Qiwan took a step forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty."
"Qi Zhong took a rest due to illness. You ordered Gong Luzi to take over Qi Zhong's place and teach Hu Hai."
These old people in the Prince's Mansion are now officials in the court. If they are loyal to me, they are more trustworthy than other ministers in the court.
As soon as I finished speaking, Meng He came in to report, and Feng Quji came to see him.
I was a little confused as to what Feng Quji was doing at this time.
After Feng Quji came in and bowed, I asked the maid to pour a cup of tea and sat down.
Looking at Feng Quji's stooped body, I said, "Prime Minister Feng looks a little haggard, but he is tired from political affairs? He should take a rest."
Feng Quji smiled slightly and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I only deal with some small things, so I am not tired."
I heard that he seemed to have something in his words, so he stopped being polite.
"What's the matter with Prime Minister Feng?"
Feng Quji straightened his body slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I am asking to see Your Majesty today because I want to resign and return home."
I was surprised.
"Why did Feng Xiangyuan resign?"
Feng Quji sighed softly.
"I've been feeling quite unwell lately. I think it's because I'm old and a little incapable of doing what I do. I'm already in my sixties, and I feel deeply uneasy about occupying the position of prime minister. I also hope that your majesty will allow me to resign and return home."
After hearing Feng Quji's words, I thought for a moment.
"Did Prime Minister Feng be disturbed by that white throw? If so, Prime Minister, there is no need to worry. I have never been suspicious of Prime Minister Feng. Based on what Feng Xiang said to me on the day of my assassination, I believe that Feng Xiang is loyal to the Qin Dynasty and to me. .”
Feng Quji heard the words and said quickly: "Your Majesty has betrayed the old minister, thank you for your trust. The old minister has been ups and downs in the court for more than forty years, and has experienced many things. If it is a waste of money, the old minister will start to think about quitting. I’m afraid that Your Majesty can no longer see the old minister now.”
After saying that, he sighed again: "It's just that the old minister's health is indeed not as good as before. After the court meeting two days ago, the old minister happened to meet Mr. Su. Your Majesty knows Mr. Su's medical skills. Mr. Su said that the old minister has experienced years of improvement. Accumulated diseases cannot be cured by a short rest. I am afraid that I will live in the position of prime minister and live full day, and I will fail the trust entrusted by your majesty and the late emperor!"
After listening to Feng Quji's words, I gave up my doubts. Su He worked in the Shaofu all day long. As an imperial physician, he would not help Feng Quji tell such lies.
I nodded: "If Su He said this, Prime Minister Feng must have a hidden health problem."
However, although Feng Quji rarely made any suggestions in the court, the Prime Minister on the right acted steadily. Such a person could not be let go easily when I first came to the throne. Otherwise, even if no one criticizes me for liquidating my old ministers, there will be Xiaoxiao who will start to jump out because of losing Feng Quji's suppression.
Besides, there is also Li Si who is extremely power-hungry...
The topic changed and I continued: "It's just that now that I have just ascended the throne, some people will inevitably have different thoughts when they think that I am not as good as when I was weak. If Prime Minister Feng is not in charge of the court, I am afraid that I will not be able to intimidate the ministers."
"If Prime Minister Feng still serves as Prime Minister, he will not have to attend court meetings every day from now on. If anything happens, I will tell someone to report it. In this way, Prime Minister Feng can recuperate at home without having to resign as Prime Minister. How about that?"
After Feng Qu thanked him quickly, he hesitated and said, "I'm just worried that your Majesty will be criticized because of my veteran minister."
I laughed and said, "Who dares?! Prime Minister Feng has made countless contributions to our Great Qin. How dare those long-tongued people do this?"
Feng Quji also smiled and said, "The old minister thanked Your Majesty."
I waved my hand: "Prime Minister Feng is here just in time. It happens that I have something I want you to discuss with Li Si, so I will order someone to summon Li Si."
Not long after, Li Si came in a hurry.
After Li Si sat down, I said: "Qi Zhong took a rest due to illness, so I found a new teacher for Hu Hai, Gong Luzi. Because of this, I suddenly remembered the late emperor's decision to 'use officials as teachers'. Today I want to hear two things. What do you think of the Prime Minister's opinion on 'taking officials as teachers'? Compared with before private study, is it really beneficial to our country, Great Qin? Prime Minister Feng, what do you think?"
Li Si was startled. He was the one who encouraged Ying Zheng to carry out this matter. Now that I have asked about this matter, and I have heard some rumors about Baijia Academy...
I knew that Li Si was the initiator of this matter and would not be able to reply, so I took the lead in asking Feng Quji.
"Your Majesty, the reason why the emperor made the world use officials as teachers was because the Confucian people at that time did not know the whole situation of our country, so they talked about the emperor in private and spread criticism against our country. Now your majesty's virtuous name has been spread all over the world, and your reputation has reached all nine states. , thanks to the merits of repairing books by people from hundreds of schools, I think that the disadvantages at that time will no longer exist. What does Li Xiang think?"
Li Si cursed secretly: "You old guy, you said this strategy is out of date, and you didn't say it clearly. After flattering His Majesty, you threw this hot potato to me. I'm so angry!" '
There was no expression on his face, and he said: "There is some truth in what Prime Minister Feng said. However, I think that people from hundreds of schools, especially...some schools, may not be able to understand your majesty's painstaking efforts so easily. If you resume private studies, I will I'm afraid it will be detrimental to our country, the Qin Dynasty."
Li Si originally wanted to name Confucianism directly, but suddenly realized that the emperor in front of him was Fusu...
I smiled and said: "What you two said are all about seeking the country. I also agree with the late emperor's policy."
The two of them naturally understood that whether they had reduced the corvee or established a school, it was all in the name of Ying Zheng's legacy. But this idea of using officials as teachers was personally agreed by Ying Zheng in front of hundreds of officials. It is impossible for me to directly overturn Ying Zheng's decision.
But since I brought it up, I must have other thoughts.
Sure enough, the next second I changed the subject: "But..."
