Xianyang City, the capital of the Qin Dynasty.
Today's Xianyang City is no longer half-dead like it was in the early years, with people coming and going.
Xianyang is now overcrowded.
With the continuous expansion of the Qin State, more and more people came to Xianyang, as the political center. With the expansion in scale, Xianyang City could no longer accommodate too many people, and it continued to expand outside the city, making the city more than double its original size.
In the imperial city, Ying Yuqian was reviewing government affairs. During his time. It is painful and happy.
The reason for the pain was that the Qin State occupied a large number of cities and territories of the Jin State. To capture these places, countless people needed to be mobilized to govern, and it also involved all aspects of food, grass, materials, etc. He was extremely busy every day.
The reason why they are happy is that the army led by Lin Feng is advancing step by step and is approaching Jinling City, the imperial capital of Jin.
The overthrow of Jin is just around the corner.
In the past, when Ying Jiuxiao was in power, he strengthened the Qin State, destroyed the Xia State, and strengthened the foundation of the Qin State.
Now, during Ying Yuqian's reign, he can already see the future of unifying the world by destroying the Jin Kingdom.
Ying Yuqian naturally has high morale.
While Ying Yuqian was reviewing the memorial bit by bit, there was a burst of hurried footsteps, and Wang Shunfei also entered. He bowed and reported: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty. The Duke of the Frontline Town sent back the news that Jin The imperial capital Jinling City fell, the Jin Kingdom was destroyed, and the Jin Emperor Sima Chong surrendered."
"Okay, okay, okay."
Yingyu stood up quickly, very happy.
He kept walking back and forth, the excitement on his face clear.
He was extremely happy inside.
The state of Jin was destroyed.
As the new king who succeeded to the throne, he took charge of the government and fully established his prestige.
After Yingyu worked for a long time, his mood stabilized, and he said in a deep voice: "Come, please notify the ministers of various ministries, the prince of the country, and the imperial censor to come and discuss the matter."
"Here!"
The eunuch received the order and went to inform him immediately.
Not long after, Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and other veterans entered together.
Nowadays, the officials who stay in Xianyang are the pillars of Qin's governance, and they are all the most important people.
Ying Yuqian smiled slightly and said loudly: "Masters, I have some good news for you today."
Wang Tang looked serious and asked: "Your Majesty, what is the good news? Is it possible that we have won the battle between Qin and Jin and are close to taking over Jin?"
"Hahaha……"
Yingyu smiled proudly.
Wang Tang looked like he didn't understand and looked respectful.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Yi secretly thought that Wang Tang, this old guy, was so cool that he coaxed the emperor into peace with just one sentence.
Would Wang Tang not know the situation on the front line?
impossible.
Zhang Yi also had a smile on his old face and asked: "Your Majesty, what is the news?"
Wang Tang glanced at Zhang Yi and smiled softly.
Same goes for you, old guy.
Their eyes met, and they regained their composure in the blink of an eye, each standing respectfully.
Ying Yuqian stood up and looked around at everyone. The emotion in his heart was beyond words. He said, "My lords, Duke Zhenguo sent back the news from the front line. He broke through Jinling City, the imperial capital of Jin Dynasty, and captured Sima Chong, the emperor of Jin Dynasty alive. Jin Dynasty , was destroyed. And the Emperor of Jin, Sima Chong, has surrendered to Qin."
"boom!!"
Everyone started talking.
There was constant discussion.
The expressions on each of their faces were extremely shocked. They never thought that the Qin State would destroy the Jin State so easily.
Everything went very smoothly.
The State of Qin is more powerful than ever.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty."
Wang Tang was the first to shout, with an even crazy expression on his face, saying: "I can see the Qin Dynasty winning and the Qin Dynasty destroying the Jin Kingdom, and I will die without regrets."
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty."
A person keeps talking.
Everyone's faces were filled with joy and excitement.
Ying Yuqian looked at the expressions of everyone and felt proud in his heart. Because for the entire Qin State, after destroying the Jin State, the next step is to destroy the Qi State.
This is something that is inevitable.
Ying Yuqian coughed twice, and the hall suddenly became quiet again.
The eyes of the old ministers fell on Ying Yuqian with respectful expressions.
These veterans had been with Ying Yuqian for a while and respected Ying Yuqian very much. They knew that Ying Yugan was easy to get along with, easy to govern, and generally very relaxed. However, Ying Yugan has a bottom line in his actions. Once it comes to Ying Yugan's bottom line, Ying Yugan has principles and will not change anything.
An emperor who has principles and bottom line, is pro-government and loves the people is the most supported by the courtiers.
The emperor needs to behave.
If the emperor has something to do, he will break the rules and keep making troubles. The final result is that all officials are panicked and don't know what to do?
Stability is important.
In matters in the court, it is best to follow rules, so that everything will be stable.
Ying Yuqian said slowly: "For now, the Jin State has been destroyed, and the next step is the Qi State. At present, the Jin State needs someone to supervise, take charge of the overall situation, and further adjust the submission of the Jin State."
"On the other hand, destroying Qi also requires someone to take the lead, and one person needs to take charge of the matter."
"Let's discuss the candidate."
Ying Yuqian asked the question.
Zhang Yi smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister suggested that the Duke of Zhen should stay in the Jin State and take charge of the reorganization and adjustment of the Jin State. On the other hand, arrange for another person to be the governor of the Qi State."
Ying Yuqian's eyes were dark.
There is something in Zhang Yi's words.
Ying Yuqian asked: "Does Zhang Shangshu think that Duke Zhen is not suitable to overthrow Qi?"
Zhang Yi held his head high, with a calm expression, neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Lord Zhen Guo destroyed the Xia State, defeated the Yan State, and now he has destroyed the Jin State. Such achievements are already prestigious and outstanding."
"Next step, if Duke Zhen destroys Qi again, how will he be rewarded?"
"That's one aspect."
"In addition, considering other aspects, other people should also be given the opportunity to make meritorious deeds."
"After comprehensive consideration, the veteran believes that it is most appropriate for the Duke to stay in Jinling City. After all, governing Jinling City is not an easy task."
Zhang Yi was fearless and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
Wang Tang's eyes were deep and he was a little surprised when he saw Zhang Yi talking. At this time, Zhang Yi arranged for another person to take charge of the overall situation?
Who should be arranged?
Zhang Yi didn't mention this.
However, no matter who is arranged to attack Qi, as long as he becomes the governor of Qi, he will be grateful to Zhang Yi.
As for Zhang Yi and Lin Feng, the relationship between the two parties is good or bad, and they have normal interactions.
To say that Zhang Yi showed kindness to Lin Feng, given Lin Feng's status and influence, Zhang Yi was actually not as good as Lin Feng.
Therefore, Zhang Yi is planning himself.
Wang Tang understood the reason. He stood up and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, I support the Duke of Zhen in going north to attack Qi. The reason is very simple. The destruction of Qi is the top priority of Qin. There cannot be any problems."
"Now that we have just destroyed the Jin State and have not yet destroyed the Qi State, we are thinking about dividing the interests and letting others perform meritorious deeds. This is too much."
"The top priority is to destroy Qi."
"No matter how you think about it, I have a standard. The first thing is to seek stability. You must be 100% sure to overthrow the Qi State and unify the world. Everything must be put aside before this matter."
"Once the person in charge is replaced and the task is not completed, who will be held responsible?"
"Who dares to take this responsibility?"
Wang Tang looked around and glanced at Zhang Yi, who frowned slightly.
Wang Tang's words are really tricky.
Zhang Yi's plan is to replace others with others and go to Qi to make meritorious deeds. However, as soon as Wang Tang's words came out, no one dared to take this responsibility.
Because no one can afford it.
In the past, the mission of the Qin State was to go eastward, to get out of the northwest, and to expand to the Xia State. Now, Qin's goal has changed, it is to unify the world.
This is Qin's wish.
Whoever messes up this matter will be the eternal sinner of Qin State, to put it bluntly.
Therefore, no one can bear it.
Zhang Yi felt a little cold. Wang Tang and Lin Feng had a very close relationship. As for Wang Tang's son Wang Yue, he was a close friend who had a fateful relationship with Lin Feng.
Under these conditions, both parties are in the same boat.
Zhang Yi thought for a moment. He knew that no one could bear the consequences of failing to attack Qin, but he did not give up. He continued: "Your Majesty, I still think that other people should be arranged to be the governor of Qi to attack Qi."
"The Duke of Zhenguo has outstanding abilities and is both civil and military. He is indeed the Optimus of the Qin State. But other generals of our Qin State are also capable. For example, Wang Lie and Meng Chong can take charge of the overall situation and are capable enough. Take charge of the overall situation.”
"Your Majesty, please think again."
Zhang Yi insisted on his opinion and did not change.
Each of the courtiers also looked over, their eyes falling on Ying Yuqian.
It also depends on Ying Yuqian’s arrangements.
From this matter, Ying Yuqian's plan can be judged. In fact, this is also a test by Zhang Yi.
I want to see if the emperor will arrange for others.
If Zhang Yi's words enter the emperor's heart, it will be easy for Zhang Yi to do other things in the future.
Only by understanding the emperor's nature can we make a targeted decision.
As a minister of the Ministry of Personnel, as a confidant of the emperor, he didn't even know the emperor's nature, so it was impossible to establish himself for a long time.
With a smile on his face, Ying Yuqian flicked his sleeves and said loudly: "As for the battle that will destroy the Qi State, I still think that Lin Feng is the most suitable as the governor. He led his troops to the north to join the battle. To take charge of the frontline war and make arrangements, you can kill first and report later."
"In addition, Jin's resistance forces will be handed over to Meng Chong for encirclement and suppression."
"He is responsible for leading the soldiers to further annihilate those in Jin who are stubbornly resisting."
"It's just that the Jin Kingdom won it, which involves changing the state and county and re-adjusting the structure. This matter requires a capable person to take up the post."
"My lords, do you have anyone to choose?"
Ying Yuqian directly decided on Lin Feng's affairs.
To put it bluntly, among all the ministers in the court, Lin Feng was the one whom Ying Yuqian trusted the most. This is not only his military advisor, but also his son-in-law. He didn't trust such a person, but he believed Zhang Yi's words. Was he kicked in the head by a donkey?
Ying Yuqian is not stupid.
No matter how much contribution Lin Feng made, Ying Yuqian was relieved.
Zhang Yi solemnly said: "Your Majesty, I propose that Yue Xin, the imperial censor, go to the Jin State to take up a post to preside over the reform of the Jin State and adjust the prefectures and counties of the Jin State. On the one hand, Yue Xin is an upright and principled man. On the other hand, It is also necessary to monitor Jin officials in order to stabilize Jin."
Ying Yuqian stroked his beard without expressing his position. He looked at Wang Tang and asked, "Wang Shangshu, what do you think?"
Wang Tang was thinking in his mind.
The emperor asked further, but he was not satisfied enough, otherwise it would be another excuse.
how to say?
How should he answer the emperor.
Wang Tang was thinking in his heart and glanced at Zhang Yi. Zhang Yi now is less cautious and more active than before under the late emperor's command.
There was an emperor and courtiers, and each emperor had a different style.
Therefore, Zhang Yi also has ideas.
Zhang Yi is actively pursuing greater political demands and needs a greater voice. Zhang Yi is the official minister, so he has his own interest system.
Wang Tang and Lin Feng are even more closely tied, and even the two families have been tied together from the beginning.
After Wang Tang thought clearly, he took a step forward and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, the views of the old minister and Zhang Shangshu are inconsistent. The old minister believes that Yue Xin is not the right person to preside over the overall situation of the Jin Dynasty."
Zhang Yi said: "Who does Wang Shangshu think is suitable?"
There was a hint of coldness in his cloudy eyes. Now, both parties have their own demands, and their interests are gradually diverging.
It's normal to have fights.
this is normal.
It would be impossible for a group of people to get food from a pot if they all behaved harmoniously.
