Ying Zheng attached great importance to the "Policy to Destroy the Six Kingdoms" presented by Li Si. After Li Si left, he studied it carefully and did not delay in eating.
This book first analyzes the situation of the seven countries in detail, and then analyzes each country's geographical environment, humanistic characteristics, composition of officials, and military combat strength and distribution one by one.
Although it is only a general description and not as accurate and detailed as the statistics of its own country, it is still extremely valuable information.
Then there was the analysis of war and destruction that he and Li Si talked about, but it was much more detailed. It also summarizes some unnecessary wars from a historical perspective and points out the mistakes or failures of some monarchs or generals in history.
Li Si also elaborated on the importance of sharpening a sword for ten years, and introduced how to classify preparations, how to develop production, and cultivate malleable talents in all aspects.
Finally, Li Si also designed some siege equipment, as well as farming tools and grain transport vehicles.
Ying Zheng was very interested in some weapons. He dipped his fingers in water and drew some shapes on the table.
Ying Zheng read very seriously, and it was late at night before he knew it.
Ying Zheng has a very good habit. When he reads a good book, he will sort out his views in detail as annotations. He didn't feel tired at all, but felt relaxed all over. His heart seemed to be no longer hesitant, and he was full of confidence and determination for the great cause of the future. He felt that the difficulties he faced were nothing.
This is a kind of strength that fills him with confidence and courage.
When I woke up in the morning, it was already bright.
As soon as Ying Zheng finished his breakfast, Zhao Gao came over and said, "Your Majesty, please see Lu Xiangbang."
"He should have been here a long time ago. Please invite him." Ying Zheng straightened his clothes.
Lu Buwei was of medium height, slightly fat, with a wealthy appearance and luxurious clothes. He followed Zhao Gao into the study with a steady pace.
"Old minister, I pay my respects to the king."
Although he is Zhongfu, the courtesy of a monarch and his ministers cannot be lacking, so Lu Buwei bowed down.
"Father Zhong, no courtesy." Ying Zheng said hurriedly, "Since there are no outsiders, there is no need to bow."
"Your Majesty." Lu Buwei stood up and said, "I have come here this time to discuss something with your Majesty."
"Yesterday the Queen Mother called me over and said a few things." Ying Zheng guessed the purpose of Lu Buwei's visit, "What Father Zhong wants to say is the few things the Queen Mother said?"
"Yes, the king must have heard about it from the Queen Mother." Lu Buwei did not mince words and said bluntly, "I want to postpone the crowning ceremony of the king for a period of time. I wonder what the king wants?"
"I have thought about it. Although I am an adult, I have too little experience after all, and my experience in court matters is still shallow. It is better to follow the wishes of Zhong's father and mother and postpone the crown ceremony." Ying Zheng said lightly.
Lu Buwei thought that Ying Zheng would have a fight, but he didn't expect that Ying Zheng would react like this. He looked at Ying Zheng with an expression of disbelief.
Ying Zheng continued: "As for the selection of the concubine, I think it's fine to just let it happen. Lao Zhongfu has taken care of some details of the reception and wedding."
"The king really thinks so?" Lu Buwei was surprised to see Ying Zheng agree so readily.
"Of course I think so, Father Zhong." Ying Zheng said, "Although I am an adult, I relied too much on Father Zhong before, so now I am unable to share the government affairs with Father Zhong, which is why Father Zhong works so hard. I will definitely do it twice as much in the future. Work hard, share your worries with Father Zhong, and shoulder your own responsibilities."
Ying Zheng's words sounded like a child's, but they contained hints. How could Lu Buwei not understand the meaning?
"It is the duty of an old minister to share the king's worries." Lu Buwei said with a smile, "For the sake of the country and the country of the Qin Dynasty, an old minister will not hesitate to be shattered to pieces."
"How could I not know Father Zhong's thoughts?" Ying Zheng also smiled and said, "What I want Father Zhong to take care of is not only Da Qin, but the whole world."
"!!" Hearing these words coming from Ying Zheng's mouth, Lu Buwei was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"Hahaha... Your Majesty really has ambitions." Lu Buwei said with a smile.
This smile was quite sincere, and it seemed that Lu Buwei's joy came from the bottom of his heart.
"I hope God will let me live a few more years so that I can see the king realize his great ambition!" Lu Buwei said.
"This is indeed my lifelong wish and goal." Ying Zheng said, "I wonder what Father Zhong's biggest wish is in this life?"
"The king's wish is the wish of the old minister." Lu Buwei said.
"Father Zhong, there are no outsiders here. I want to hear what's in my heart." Ying Zheng said as he motioned for all the servants to step back and asked Lu Buwei to sit down face to face.
Lu Buwei also relaxed and said: "I am a businessman from Zhao State. Although I have some property, my status is not high. I was very close to your father when I was young and we are brothers."
"I have heard my father mention this matter several times before," Ying Zheng said.
Lu Buwei nodded and continued: "Back then, I tried my best to help your father return to Qin, and he even became the prince. After your father came to the throne, he appointed me as prime minister. The two of us originally wanted to make a big difference. flex your muscles and realize your ambitions. Unfortunately, your father died young. Before he died, he entrusted you to the old minister and passed it on to you. He also asked the old minister to assist the king to the best of my ability. "
"Because the king is young and is afraid of being harmed by traitors, the senior ministers dare not hand over the royal power to the king. Any danger or offending of powerful persons will be borne by the senior ministers."
"So, I say that I live for the king. The king's wish is my wish, and the king's ambition is my ambition. These are the words from the bottom of my heart, and they are not untrue."
"Haha." After listening to Lu Buwei's story, Ying Zheng laughed.
"That's very good. Then let's work together to realize the wishes and goals of my ancestors, kings and ancestors." Ying Zheng said.
"Your Majesty, if you want to rule the world, you can't just have an idea." After saying that, Lu Buwei took out a scroll of letters from his arms.
"This book is called "Strategy of the Six Kingdoms" and was written by Li Si, a disciple of Xunzi. Yesterday, Li Si came to visit the old minister at his residence and presented this book, calling it his life's work. The old minister has read this book thoroughly and feels that it is The book is indeed beneficial to future battle situations, so it is specially presented to the king." Lu Buwei said.
"Oh? Show it to me." Ying Zheng looked calm and took the letter, secretly sighing at Li Si's good move.
A book that was no longer important to him helped Li Si enter Lu Mansion, gain Lu Buwei's trust, and test Lu Buwei's thoughts.
Ying Zheng thought in his heart: "If he hides it, then his thoughts are different. It seems that he has to give him a try."
Lu Buwei said: "The old minister appreciates Li Si's talent and has temporarily kept him in the palace. But the old minister thought that since the king has grown up, there should be a talented bachelor of similar age to accompany the king to study. Why not let Li Si come to study with him? , is it possible?”
"Father Zhong has been teaching me to read for seven years, why do you suddenly want to change to someone else?" Ying Zheng asked deliberately.
"The king has grown up. In terms of etiquette, there is no one to teach the king. He can only be accompanied by others to study." Lu Buwei said, "Li Si is very talented. It is better to let him try it first. If the king is not satisfied, the old minister will replace him." Others are.”
"Father Zhong said that the reason for choosing someone to accompany me to study is because I am an adult, right?" Ying Zheng asked in a gentle tone.
"Exactly." Lu Buwei replied.
"Then what Father Zhong means is that I am actually an adult, but I just haven't received the crowning ceremony. Everything else is the same as an adult. Is that true?" Ying Zheng asked childishly.
"That's it, Your Majesty." Lu Buwei said.
Ying Zheng asked: "Are the ancestor worship ceremonies and spring hunting activities held normally?"
"Of course it will be held normally." Lu Buwei said.
Ying Zheng said in a low voice: "For ancestor worship, the spring hunt will be held normally, but the crown ceremony will not be held. If it is not possible in terms of etiquette, please ask Father Zhong for advice."
Lu Buwei shook his head and sighed: "Of course it should be held together according to etiquette. But the crown ceremony is not not held, it is just delayed. But ancestor worship is the top priority of the royal family, but it cannot be postponed. Therefore, the veteran feels that time It’s not a bad idea to go up some distance.”
"Okay." Ying Zheng said, "Since Father Zhong thinks it's appropriate, then this will be the arrangement."
Lu Buwei cupped his hands and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
"Since Father Zhong may no longer teach me in the future, I still have a question I would like to ask Father Zhong." Ying Zheng said.
"Your Majesty, please speak." Lu Buwei said.
"Does Father Zhong know...'Jiuding'?" Ying Zheng asked with a confused look on his face.
"The king is asking about the 'Chinese Nine Cauldrons'?" Lu Buwei was very surprised. He did not expect that Ying Zheng would suddenly ask this, and his tone also increased.
"Yes, it is the 'Chinese Nine Tripods'." Ying Zheng said with a smile, "I heard that the Nine Tripods are in the Qin State. It was brought back by Father Zhong after he destroyed the Zhou Dynasty."
"Your Majesty, this is indeed the case." Lu Buwei paused and said, "Just last year, the old minister led his troops on an expedition. At that time, there were few enemies and many enemies, so he had no choice but to use a plan to bypass the Zhou Dynasty, take the Zhou royal capital, and dismiss the Zhou royal family. The Jiuding was brought back. The destruction of the Great Zhou was a major event in the world, and everyone knew it. But all the countries also knew that the Great Zhou was exhausted. It was just a question of whose hands it would be destroyed. All countries were unwilling to do this nominal act of disloyalty. Therefore, the Zhou royal family was maintained for an extra hundred years. This move of the veteran was in line with the wishes of all countries, so no one sent troops to attack. However, Jiuding is different. Jiuding symbolizes the land of Kyushu and represents the power of the emperor. All countries have I want to take it. Therefore, the matter of robbing Jiuding was concealed by the veteran, and only a few people knew about it. Since the king has heard about it, it is likely that the news has been leaked, and war may start again soon."
"Where is Jiuding now?" Ying Zheng asked.
"It's in the old minister's mansion. I was afraid that other places would be unsafe, so I hid in the underground palace. I wanted to hand it over to the king after the king's crowning ceremony. Since the king knows his situation, what should the king do with Jiuding? Disposal?" Lu Buwei asked.
"It's better not to make any noise about it and leave it at your place. When you have some free time, we can go watch it and broaden our horizons." Ying Zheng said seriously.
Lu Buwei nodded.
Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei with a cold expression and said, "I thought Father Zhong would have some other great aspirations, so I hid Jiuding."
Lu Buwei suddenly raised his head, his face showing fear and anger.
