When Ying Zheng promised to send a big reward, he never thought that one day he would be in such trouble.
It’s not enough to give away money or land. Apart from that, what else can be considered a big reward?
"I am incompetent. If land and money are not enough, I will be helpless!"
Both of them were rejected, and the minister who spoke could only bow his hands in disgrace and retreat to his position.
"What about you? Do you have any other opinions?"
Ying Zheng glanced at everyone present, and everyone lowered their heads!
"Prime Minister Feng, tell me!"
In desperation, Ying Zheng had to find Feng Quji.
He was the one who started this matter, maybe he has some good ideas!
"I have a foolish opinion, but if your Majesty thinks it's not possible, just pretend that I didn't say it!"
As expected, Feng Quji did have an idea, which made Ying Zheng very happy.
"Speak quickly, speak quickly, I don't blame you!"
When other Xiongnu tribes heard that the Qin army was about to arrive, they simply surrendered without fighting.
Others even counted their belongings themselves and knelt directly outside the tribe with their account books and soldiers.
Judging from this situation, Feiyu and the others will be able to arrive in Xianyang in more than half a month.
Before that, you must prepare this reward first!
"Thank you, Your Majesty...!"
Feng Quji raised his hands and gave a salute, and then slowly said, "If you want to deliver this great reward to the young master's heart, you must first understand what the young master needs!"
"You old man, isn't this nonsense!"
"Who says otherwise? The young master is your majesty's most beloved son. He has the ability to earn a lot of money every day and is loved by the people. He lacks nothing at all!"
"That's right, you just didn't say anything...!"
All the ministers pricked their ears and waited for Feng Quji's wise opinion. However, as soon as the words fell, everyone felt disappointed.
If they knew what the young master was lacking, they would naturally mention it. How could it be his turn?
"well……!"
Ying Zheng also sighed deeply and shook his head in disappointment.
"You are right, the young master is not short of money or fame, so giving these things has not reached the heart of the young master at all. Naturally, the young master will not admit that this is a big reward!"
Feng Quji smiled calmly and slowly stroked his beard.
"Didn't it reach the heart of the young master...?"
Everyone thought about it carefully and found out that this was really the case.
But the crux of the matter is, who knows what the young master wants in his heart?
"If you want to know what the young master wants, you must first know what the young master cares about most!"
As if seeing the doubts on everyone's faces, Feng Quji continued to explain.
"Feiyu's little head is full of weird things. No one knows what he will come up with, but what do you care about most...?"
Thinking of Ying Feiyu's little face, a doting smile suddenly appeared on Ying Zheng's face, and he thought carefully.
In just a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up, "It's Mrs. Lian, what this boy misses the most is his mother!"
Everyone suddenly understood and nodded.
The two of them depended on each other before entering the palace. Naturally, the mother is the most important person to the young master. Even Ying Zheng, as the emperor, has to step aside!
"You mean...?"
Thinking of the key point, Ying Zheng seemed to understand what Feng Quji meant.
This old guy first tried a lot, then hesitated, and after going through so many twists and turns, he probably wanted to make Lian'er his queen!
Not only was this reward given, it could also compensate them, mother and son.
He was reluctant to establish a queen. First, he was afraid that the queen would become the target of public criticism. The concubines in the harem would be jealous of the queen and persecute the queen!
Second, he didn’t have too many concubines in his harem, and he didn’t have too many things to do, so he didn’t plan to establish a queen!
The most important reason is that after the establishment of the throne, everyone will focus on the eldest son, and worry that things like co-optation and persecution will happen frequently.
The struggle between countries has already made him anxious, but he doesn't want to be bothered by these things in the palace anymore, so he has been unwilling to establish a queen!
The same goes for Prince Li. He doesn't want any of his sons to be the target of public criticism before he thinks it through!
After the other ministers exchanged glances, they all understood.
Granting Lady Lian the title of queen is indeed a great reward for the young master, and only this reward can truly be sent into the heart of the young master!
After quietly checking Ying Zheng's face, they found that he looked hesitant and showed no sign of anger. Everyone immediately understood.
"Your Majesty, now that the Qin Dynasty is stable, and the young master has outstanding military achievements, it would be too vulgar to reward him with gold and silver. I would like to make Mrs. Lian my queen, to show that your Majesty is clear about rewards and punishments!"
Meng Yi was the first to step forward and ask for the title for Lian'er.
When the young master comes back, what happened today will inevitably reach his ears.
By then, his relationship with the young master will be able to take a further step!
"Yes, Your Majesty has never established a queen. It would be hard to do anything personally. Why not assist Your Majesty in handling the affairs of the harem?"
Not to be outdone, Kang Anping followed closely and asked for a title for Lian'er!
"My filial piety is greater than heaven. If Your Majesty can designate Mrs. Lian as your queen, I will definitely be grateful and make more contributions to the Qin Dynasty!"
"That's right, I heard that since Mrs. Lian entered the palace, she has been diligent, thrifty, and courteous, treated the maids in the palace well, and shortened the expenses of her palace to support His Majesty's conquests in all directions. Such a person is worthy of being a queen!"
"I second my proposal to make Mrs. Lian my queen!"
"I second the proposal to make Mrs. Lian my queen...!"
After realizing this, all the ministers in the room stood up one after another and offered Lian'er a title.
But even so, Ying Zheng still looked sad and refused to make up his mind.
"What are you worried about, Your Majesty?"
Feng Quji guessed the holy meaning and asked.
"Lian'er has a gentle personality, and Feiyu is still young. If she is established as queen, I'm worried that the concubines in the harem will not be willing to accept it and do something excessive!"
A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea.
Especially the women in the harem are even more thoughtful.
It was fine when I was the wife before, but once I ascend to the throne of the queen, some people will be unable to sit still!
If Feiyu had grown up, it would be good to have his protection, but now he is just a child, and there is no problem in protecting himself, but he may not have time to protect Lian'er!
"Your Majesty, don't worry. The young master has returned victoriously and has achieved military honors. Even if someone wants to persecute him, he must think carefully about it first!"
Meng Yi's words were obvious.
Mother is more valuable than her son. If Mrs. Ding wants to persecute Mrs. Lian, she must first think about her son's future!
Once discovered, let alone becoming queen or prince, there is no telling whether their heads can be saved!
Moreover, Ying Zheng spent most of his time with Lian'er except for going to court and discussing politics in the imperial study room.
Do you want to do something under his nose and treat him as blind?
"Um……!"
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "Okay, that's it. When the young master returns home in triumph, I will tell the world!"
In the more than a year since Lian'er came to the palace, she has always been generous to others. The servants in the palace are very convinced of her. She is indeed the best candidate for the post!
In this way, he can not only compensate the two of them for the suffering they have suffered over the years, but also fulfill his previous promise.
Kill two birds with one stone!
