Inside the Xianyang Palace.
The ministers who had received the edict had gathered in the main hall at this moment.
Ying Zheng, who had been kind-hearted before in prison, now sat majestically in the main hall, looking sharply at the ministers kneeling below without saying a word.
Everyone, led by Li Si, Wang Wan, Meng Yi and Wang Jian, was kneeling on the ground. No one dared to raise their head to look at Ying Zheng.
"The book revision has been going on for a long time, but there has been no progress so far. What do you think?"
Although Ying Zheng's tone seemed unconcerned, none of the ministers kneeling on the ground dared to speak to him, and they were even a little afraid that His Majesty would call their names.
Because they know clearly that His Majesty is not asking, but questioning them!
Seeing that no one answered, Ying Zheng's face couldn't help but darken.
A bunch of drunkards!
Immediately, Ying Zheng winked at Meng Yi.
Meng Yi stood up immediately.
"Your Majesty, I think this paper may be useful in repairing books. After all, paper is much more convenient than this bamboo slip."
Paper? What it is?
Li Si frowned, looked at Meng Yi and asked, "Mr. Meng, what is this paper?"
As Li Si asked, others looked at Meng Yi curiously.
Meng Yi calmly took out a piece of slightly yellowed paper from his sleeve and said, "This is paper."
Looking at the paper in Meng Yi's hand, Li Si took it and looked at it carefully.
When that delicate touch came, Li Si couldn't help but be stunned.
"What... does this thing do?"
At this time, not only Li Si, but other ministers also looked at a loss.
Meng Yi did not answer in a hurry at this moment, but turned to look at Ying Zheng.
Seeing Ying Zheng nod slightly, Meng Yi started to explain.
"My lords, this paper is for writing. Writing on this paper is much more convenient than engraving on bamboo slips, and it is not as heavy as bamboo slips. It is perfect for repairing books."
After hearing Meng Yi's description, everyone was shocked!
"Is this thing really so magical?"
Meng Yi smiled faintly and said, "If you don't believe it, you can give it a try."
Hearing this, Li Si took the brush from the eunuch and started writing on the paper.
When the smooth feeling came, Li Si froze in place holding the pen.
Although Ying Zheng was a little proud watching this scene, he also knew that just like Ran Fang said, paper alone is not enough.
At present, movable type printing has not yet been developed, so he can only put this matter on hold for the time being.
At this moment, Li Si came back to his senses, looked at Ying Zheng and said with excitement: "Your Majesty, this thing is really good for repairing books!"
After glancing at Li Si, Ying Zheng said quietly: "If hundreds of students won't cooperate, what's the use of this paper?"
Li Si's expression froze, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.
Your Majesty’s words hit the nail on the head.
No matter how convenient the conditions are, if there is no cooperation, it will be in vain.
Finally, Wang Wan stood up.
"Your Majesty, the matter of revising the book is a big one and needs long-term consideration."
"After all, these literati are representatives of hundreds of schools. If we neglect them, I am afraid it will be detrimental to the court."
"In my humble opinion, it is best to choose another person to take charge of the book revision."
Ying Zheng was a little disappointed. Before they came, he had already thought that someone would say this.
As long as one person is willing to take responsibility, then this matter will have a result.
"Apart from this, is there any other way?"
When Wang Wan heard this, he immediately understood that His Majesty was not satisfied with his answer.
At this moment, Li Si, who always liked to speculate on Ying Zheng's thoughts, thought of Zhao Gao saying that his Majesty was in a very happy mood when he came out of Xianyang Prison.
Moreover, this method of repairing books was also thought of by His Majesty after he came out of Xianyang Prison.
Doesn't that mean that His Majesty actually already has an idea in mind?
After thinking for a moment, Li Si raised his head and looked at Ying Zheng cautiously.
"I am stupid, please give me some advice, Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng sighed in his heart, but there was no expression on his face.
"I do have a wonderful method here, which was taught by an expert."
As soon as he finished speaking, the officials in the hall couldn't help but look at each other.
Taught by an expert?
What idea did this expert have?
Just when everyone was speculating, Ying Zheng continued: "Replying books is a big deal, and you can't stop eating because of choking!"
"As the masters say, kindness and power go hand in hand!"
"Those who are passive and sabotage when revising books will be disqualified from revising books, and their school will suspend revising books!"
"As for those who have made contributions to the book revision, they can sign their names in the book after the book revision is completed to show the benevolence of our Great Qin!"
When they heard this, everyone was stunned.
Is this method that simple?
But at this moment, Li Si was shocked!
This method sounds simple and crude, but it is extremely effective in dealing with hundreds of families!
At this moment, Wang Wan also came to his senses and saluted Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"This method clearly distinguishes rewards and punishments, which demonstrates the sincerity of our imperial court in compiling books, and also shows the fairness of our Da Qin's revision of books!"
"In this way, you can eliminate the concerns of hundreds of schools and you can write books with peace of mind. This is really the best strategy!"
When others heard this, they suddenly realized!
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Looking at the scene in front of him, Ying Zheng seemed to accept it calmly, but he knew in his heart that if Ran Fang hadn't pointed out the key, he and these ministers would still be in trouble!
Perhaps this is the truth behind the so-called bystander!
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng sighed in his heart.
At this time, Wang Wan spoke again.
"Your Majesty, I think that one person still needs to be in charge of the important matter of book repair. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The ministers all looked at Wang Wan. He was really a stubborn and pedantic person. His Majesty did not express his position just now, but now he wants to raise it. He is really not afraid of death.
Ying Zheng had no expression on his face, glanced at Wang Wan indifferently, and asked, "In your opinion, who is best responsible for this matter?"
Wang Wan bowed and replied, "I believe that the imperial censor Feng Jie should be responsible for this matter."
Upon hearing this candidate, Ying Zheng glanced at Feng Jie in the queue.
The Shi Yushi was originally responsible for the clerical duties, so it stands to reason that there would be no problem in letting Feng Jie take charge of this matter.
However, he had other thoughts in mind.
"Feng Jie, what do you think?"
Feng Jie paused after hearing the words, bowed and said: "I will obey your Majesty's orders. If I need to go, I will not hesitate to die!"
Although he is in charge of clerical matters, this power was given by His Majesty. Now that His Majesty is unwilling, it would be better for him not to be in the limelight.
Ying Zheng nodded, not blaming Feng Jie, but pondered for a while.
"In this case, let Meng Yi be responsible for repairing the book."
"I accept the decree!"
Li Si looked at Meng Yi, but he was a little worried. It is true that Meng Yi is a close confidant of His Majesty, but he is not a member of a hundred families.
And Feng Jie can barely be regarded as a member of the Legalist family. His Majesty did not choose Feng Jie, but chose Meng Yi. It seems that he is worried that Baijia will take advantage of this to become bigger!
It seems that His Majesty is determined to take down the Hundreds of Families this time, and even their Legalist faction is no exception.
