Xianyang Palace, Xianyang Palace, it's time for the ministers to gather again.
The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, sat high on the nine-foot-high throne.
Zhao Gao, in black eunuch uniform, is on the left, and Gai Nie, in white, is on the right.
Above the main hall, all the courtiers were sitting dignifiedly.
Perhaps it was because the First Emperor arrived early this time and was watching from the high platform.
Except for a few old ministers who were so old that they were hunchbacked, the backs of all the ministers were straight.
On the surface, this court meeting seemed no different from previous court meetings.
But in fact, all the ministers in the court, who are the most talented people in the world, knew that this court meeting was very different.
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Snoring~
Snoring~
A loud snoring sounded in the Xianyang Palace, and the officials looked towards the source of the sound intentionally or unintentionally.
There was a person lying in the place where the eldest son Ying Fusu was supposed to be, a person who should not have appeared in this court meeting, Chang'an Jun Ying Chenglong.
There are two layers of tiger skins spread on the ground, all of which are of excellent quality.
With his own pillow under his head, Ying Cheng lay on the tiger skin and fell asleep.
The ministers looked at the pillow under the animal skin of Ying Chengyu, and the corners of their eyes twitched.
You will sleep in court, and you will gain experience from sleeping, right?
I didn’t sleep well last time. Did you bring all the bedding and pillows this time?
Not awake? Isn’t it good to go back to your house and sleep well?
Qin State's highest-level meeting, how many people have fought tooth and nail just to get in, but you insist on sleeping here!
But Ying Zheng on the nine-foot high platform didn't say anything. He was listening quietly there, and no one among the officials spoke.
Moreover, compared with the issues to be discussed at this court meeting, the ministers really did not want to focus on Ying Chengyu.
If the enfeoffment can be worked out today, more than half of the Qin officials present will get the enfeoffment.
Five hundred years from now, those who can take Qin's place and command the world must be the descendants of Qin's officials present today.
There is a burning flame in each of their eyes, and this flame is called ambition.
The difference is just that some are obvious and some are not.
"Gentlemen," Ying Zheng suddenly said without warning.
These two words even seemed a little small under Ying Chengyu's purring sound.
But none of the Qin officials present looked surprised. Each of them was ready, waiting for Ying Zheng to speak.
They all lowered their heads spontaneously, and no one looked directly into Ying Zheng's eyes. But this time there was no fear in their eyes as they lowered their heads.
There are many people in the world, all for profit.
The world is full of hustle and bustle, all for the benefit of others.
When the benefits reach a certain level, there will be no disadvantages!
"At the last court meeting, you guys talked about the enfeoffment system. I went back and thought about it carefully for three days, and I felt that what you said was indeed reasonable. Today I want to ask you, how will the eighteen sons under my knees be enfeoffed?"
The clear voice of the First Emperor, accompanied by the snoring of Ying Chengyu, resounded throughout the Xianyang Palace.
The officials of Qin, who were ready to talk about the benefits of the enfeoffment system, were all dumbfounded.
What does this... mean?
Your Majesty means that he agreed?
Then why are we still bothering here?
The Prime Minister on the left, Wei Xiang, and the Prime Minister on the right, Wang Wan, looked at each other, both seeing the confusion in the other's eyes.
etc!
Your Majesty, what kind of trick is this?
Wang Jian, the only Chehou in Qin and the only Wuchenghou with a fiefdom in Wucheng, had been sleeping with his head down and eyes closed.
After hearing Ying Zheng's words, his eyes opened instantly, as if thunder flashed in his eyes!
Your Majesty is going to carry out enfeoffment? !
Those eyes that had witnessed the destruction of various countries only opened for a moment and then slowly closed again, as if they were still indifferent to this matter.
Wang Ben, who was sitting next to Wang Jian, was overjoyed when he heard what Ying Zheng said.
Although the Wang family already had a fiefdom in Wucheng, it was the fiefdom of his father, Wang Jian, the Marquis of Wucheng.
He is the Duke of Wu and Wang Ben, but he doesn’t have his own land yet!
Before Wang Ben's face could light up with joy, he felt severe pain in his wrist under the desk. Cold sweat broke out on Wang Ben's face in pain.
"Father?"
"Don't forget what I said last night."
"only."
Wang Ben responded.
Last night, Wang Jian only told Wang Ben one sentence - everything depends on your Majesty!
Fu Sheng was overjoyed after hearing what Ying Zheng said.
Being able to not violate his original intention, not deviate from Confucius, and not tamper with Confucianism, for him, that is a matter of great joy.
Chunyu Yue, who was sitting next to Fu Sheng, was not happy. There was always sadness written on his face.
How serious is the eldest son's illness that he can't even attend the court meeting?
Or, the eldest son is not sick at all, but something is wrong!
Chunyu Yue didn't care at all whether he was divided or not, he saw the situation thoroughly.
As long as Ying Zheng is still in power, Confucianism cannot become the mainstream doctrine.
He only cares about his favorite disciple Ying Fusu. As long as there is nothing wrong with winning Fusu, Confucianism will be invincible.
The ministers all had their own ulterior motives, and for a while no one answered Ying Zheng's question.
In the huge Xianyang Hall, only the snoring of Ying Chengyu was still playing, keeping the scene from being deserted.
"You seem to be so surprised by my choice of enfeoffment that no one can answer my question. Do you have a better plan?"
"The second young master is very smart. In my opinion, he can be granted the title of Qi." The minister with a salary of 800 dan a year received Wang Wan's look, stood tall, raised his hands and spoke.
Although Ying Zheng's choice was not within Wang Wan's expectation, Wang Wan was stunned for a moment.
But within a short time, the right prime minister of Qin who specialized in internal affairs immediately had a countermeasure.
there is always a solution to a problem!
Follow Your Majesty and see what Your Majesty has to say!
"Can."
On the nine-foot high platform, Ying Zheng dropped a word lightly.
Wang Wan, Wei Zhuang, Feng Quji, Wei Liao, Li Xin, Yao Jia and others all had their eyes swaying.
Can?
Did His Majesty really agree to the enfeoffment?
All the ministers were in disbelief.
In their eyes, the First Emperor was an extremely opinionated emperor. Once he made a decision, he would not change it easily. The eighteen Qin officials who died outside the palace for admonishment can prove this.
But after careful consideration, the officials felt that although the First Emperor's choice was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
This time, those standing opposite the First Emperor were all the officials of the Qin Dynasty like never before. No one could stand up to them, not even the Six Kingdoms, not even the First Emperor.
Wei Zhuang knew clearly in his heart that the First Emperor must have chosen the enfeoffment system due to the pressure of his ministers.
But out of caution, he still glanced and handed it to Chang Shi, who was under his jurisdiction.
You go and try again.
After understanding this, Chang Shi stood up and admonished: "The third young master is skilled in bow and horse, so he can guard the land of Zhao! Reject the barbarians from the north and protect our rivers and mountains!"
The First Emperor nodded again.
"Can."
Now the officials were finally sure that Ying Zheng had completely chosen the enfeoffment system.
Before the joy on their faces was fully revealed, the First Emperor, who was aloft and looked down on his ministers, said calmly: "Except for the land in Guanzhong, I want to enfeoff all the lands under my knees. How to divide the enfeoffment will be a burden to you. "
The faces of the ministers were filled with joy.
Your Majesty must be in sole control of Guanzhong, and all outside the Guanzhong will be entrusted to the princes.
The land has been divided, so what should we divide?
