Ying Zheng reduced the frequency of visits to the ministers' residences, because he had already gone to most of the things that needed to be done. It would be meaningless to visit again in a short period of time, and it would make the ministers mistakenly think that he had made some mistake.
There was only one family that Ying Zheng went to every three or two days - this was the Meng family.
Meng Ao's condition has improved a bit, but he is still very weak. The weather is getting warmer, and Meng Ao's cough is no longer so severe.
Meng Ao sent people to apply to Lu Buwei for a time for the court meeting. He wanted to fulfill his promise to Ying Zheng and officially hang up his boots at the court meeting.
The way the king and his ministers discuss and decide on political affairs is divided into court meetings and court meetings, from which the term court comes.
The current imperial meeting of the Qin State was not carried out because Ying Zheng did not personally take charge of the government. Therefore, when courtiers had something to report, most of them reported it to Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei can handle most matters by himself. Only major matters such as wars will be reported to Ying Zheng. This is also the reason why Lu Buwei can monopolize power.
Although the court meeting was suspended, the court meeting could still be held, and Meng Ao was eligible to apply for the court meeting.
Tingyi is divided into big Tingyi and small Tingyi, and there are differences between the two.
The Great Court Meeting is generally initiated by the king. When the country encounters a major event, if the king feels that he is unable to make a decision, he can summon all members of the court meeting for discussion and finally make a decision.
Small court meetings are generally proposed by members of the court council or important ministers in the court. Most of the matters discussed are personal or family affairs of the ministers, but they are also related to national interests. There are not as many people involved as in the big court meetings. The royal family Members may not participate.
This small court meeting was an opportunity for Ying Zheng to establish his prestige. He also made a special trip to call Cheng Jiao and Ying Cheng to attend the court meeting.
On the day of the court meeting, the meeting hall.
Meng Wu supported Meng Ao and walked up to the main hall, followed by the two brothers Meng Tian and Meng Yi.
The looks cast by everyone were quite complicated. Most of them looked at her with admiration, but they were all mixed with regret and regret. Especially Cheng Jiao, whose eyes were full of respect but also a little helpless.
Ying Zheng gave him a seat and asked Meng Ao to sit down and calm down for a while, and then said: "Old General Meng should really be in good health and recuperate. He can just convey what he has to others, why bother coming in person."
Although he and Meng Ao had already discussed it before, Ying Zheng was really worried that Meng Ao's body wouldn't be able to bear it.
"Lao Chen has been much better recently, and his cough is getting better." Meng Ao's condition is obviously much better than at home. I don't know if he is really getting better, or if he is just holding on in front of outsiders.
"What is the matter with the old general's appeal to the court?" Ying Zheng asked.
"The old minister is old, and now he is ill." Meng Ao said not very fast, "I'm afraid I won't be able to lead troops to fight and serve the country in the future. I hope that your Majesty will please remove your armor and retire." Return home.”
"Old General Meng Ao has made great military exploits for the Qin Dynasty throughout his life. He is the pillar of the country." Ying Zheng said solemnly, "Now that I am old and ill, I will allow General Meng Ao to remove his armor and live in peace." Year. Grant to ten thousand households, hundreds of hectares of fertile land, thousands of fine horses, and hundreds of servants."
There were many envious glances in the hall instantly.
"Your Majesty, I don't want any reward for this veteran. I hope your Majesty will allow this veteran to retire," Meng Ao said.
"General Meng's hometown is in Qi State. Could it be that he wants to return to Qi State to retire?" Ying Zheng asked.
"This..." Meng Ao knew that Ying Zheng was joking, but he didn't know how to answer.
Ying Zheng paused and then said: "The old general can take off his armor and not return to his fields. Meng clan, I still want to be reused, so I can't retire with you."
"Of course the Meng family is willing to work hard for the king, but the Meng family cannot accept this reward." Meng Ao said.
"Based on the veteran general's meritorious service, it is not an exaggeration to be granted a title, and this reward is nothing." Ying Zheng said with a firm expression, "Now that I have spoken, I cannot break my promise, so the veteran general can accept it calmly."
"Then..." Meng Ao hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly accepted, "Thank you for your grace. Now that the old minister has removed his armor, he will return the military talisman to the king. I hope the king will choose another good general to ensure the peace of Qin."
After speaking, Meng Ao nodded to Meng Wu. Meng Wu handed the tiger talisman to Zhao Gao, and Zhao Gao handed the tiger talisman to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng glanced at Lu Buwei. Lu Buwei had no expression on his face and just looked at Meng Ao, but his eyes could not convey any information.
"In this case, I will take back the military power of General Meng Ao." Ying Zheng did not touch the tiger talisman and continued, "But the army cannot be without a commander for a day. In my opinion, the person who is most familiar with this army is Meng Ao. The son of General Ao has become a martial artist, are you right?"
Lu Buwei and most of the others had already guessed Ying Zheng's intention and repeatedly said yes.
Ying Zheng felt confident when he saw that Lu Buwei didn't seem to have any objections.
Ying Zheng looked at Meng Wu and said, "Meng Wu stepped forward to listen to the seal."
As soon as Meng Wu returned to Meng Ao, he stood up again, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Meng Wu is here."
"Today, General Meng Wu takes over the subordinates of the former General Meng Ao and serves as the Supreme Minister. He supervises the Military Affairs Department and is in charge of the production, allocation and distribution of ordnance, military provisions, chariots and horses and other military supplies. All relevant people must cooperate to ensure that the Great Qin Dynasty The fighting power is getting stronger day by day," Ying Zheng said.
"My lord, take the king's orders." Meng Wu thanked him.
The ministers in the main hall were talking to each other in low voices, but if you listen carefully, you can hear most of them agreeing.
Ying Zheng looked at Lu Buwei and asked, "Lu Xiangbang, is it reasonable for me to make this arrangement?"
"Go back to the king." Lu Buwei bowed and said, "This arrangement made by the king is reasonable and reasonable, and no one must have any objections. However, how many people from the original Military Affairs Department should be made and arranged?"
Lu Buwei did not object to Ying Zheng's decision, but asked an irrelevant question. Ying Zheng was secretly happy and said: "The original positions of the Military Affairs Department remain unchanged, the military salary remains unchanged, and the personnel remain unchanged. They are all under the orders of Meng Wu." General. Also, brothers Meng Tian and Meng Yi are young talents in the Qin Dynasty, so they assist General Meng Wu in the management of ordnance and the deployment of military rations."
Brothers Meng Tian and Meng Yi kowtowed at the same time and accepted the order.
"If you have no objections, this matter has been decided." Ying Zheng said, "Old General Meng cannot sit for a long time. Go back and rest early. I will send General Meng Wu's tiger talisman and the seal to the house. .”
Several members of the Meng family thanked him again, supported Meng Ao, got into the car, and went back to the house.
The Meng family matter was settled, but Ying Zheng had a rare opportunity to discuss matters with the court, so of course he couldn't miss it.
Then, Ying Zheng discussed with the ministers at the court meeting the matter of the Queen Mother leaving the palace.
Originally, the Queen Mother should have been present at this court meeting, but the Queen Mother said she was not feeling well and did not attend. She just said that the King had discussed the matter with Lu Xiangbang, and if he needed a seal, just go to her.
Regarding the Queen Mother's departure from the palace, the ministers had long heard about it, and not many people discussed it. No one raised any objections, but some people suggested that they should wait until after Ying Zheng’s wedding before traveling. The rest of the voices were asking when to leave, how many guards would be needed, whether the palace was properly arranged, etc.
The issue of the Queen Mother leaving the palace was quickly ended, and Ying Zheng asked for suggestions on opening a "Taoist Temple" in the city.
Obviously, the ministers are more interested in this topic. Many people have been to the "Taoist Hall" in Lu Xiangbang's foreign palace. There are naturally many topics that everyone is interested in. Some came up with ideas on how to prepare and run the event; some said to seek out wise men and come to discuss the truth; some came out of the mansion to help with the guarding; some came out of the house to provide the venue.
Finally, the venue was decided on, an old house in the west of the city. Ying Zheng took a new name - "Wen Lei Ju".
"On Daoguan" does not sound bad, but it is rather limited. Only talking about Dao without paying attention to things will not achieve the purpose. As for "Wen Lei Ju", we can see from the superficial meaning that it is based on literature. This is an opportunity for bachelors from all over the world to display their talents and make friends through literature.
The matter of "Wen Lei Ju" has been basically finalized.
Then, Lu Buwei raised the issue of choosing a concubine.
Within a few days, envoys from various countries will escort princesses from various countries to Xianyang one after another. Lu Buwei requested that the envoys of various countries be placed outside the city because if the news spread that Meng Ao was seriously ill and had removed his armor, the enemy countries that had been defeated by Meng Ao would be ready to move and raise their troops to invade.
Ying Zheng agreed to the proposal. Because he knew that there was actually another reason why Lu Buwei suggested this move, which was the confidentiality measures regarding Jiuding.
The missions from various countries were to escort the princess in name, but in fact they were to inquire about Qin's truth and find out some information. If other countries are allowed to find out the news about Jiuding, it will undoubtedly be an excuse to start a war.
Ying Zheng was not afraid of war, but he had read Li Si's "Policy to Destroy Six Countries" and was preparing to accumulate national power and at the same time strengthen his own power. It would undoubtedly be unwise to go to war with other countries without first obtaining the royal power.
After the selection of the concubine, Ying Zheng's wedding will be held, which is an event that brings joy to the whole country. Lu Buwei allocated a lot of money to the Department of Ceremonies and urged Feng Chang Ouyang Zhuo of the Department of Ceremonies to make arrangements as soon as possible.
Ouyang Zhuo took his life, but played another book. According to custom, after selecting a concubine, the wedding date will be set, and ancestor worship will also be held. Ancestor worship is followed by the spring hunting ceremony, and then the wedding can take place.
Everyone briefly discussed the ancestor worship and spring hunting, and then the court meeting ended.
Ying Zheng ordered Zhao Gao to draw up an edict on appointing Meng Wu as Shangqing, and then went to the Queen Mother's Palace to seal the seals of the Queen Mother and the King of Qin.
After the arrangements were made, Ying Zheng took Zhao Gao to Huayang Palace.
Mrs. Huayang had already heard about Mrs. Xia's return to the palace, but did not react in any way. The more unresponsive there was, the more uneasy Ying Zheng felt.
Ying Zheng thought that he would take the opportunity of the court meeting to mention this matter to the Queen Mother.
After greeting Mrs. Huayang, Ying Zheng briefly talked about the contents discussed at the court meeting.
Regarding other issues, Mrs. Huayang didn't say anything, except for the matter of choosing a concubine. If the Chu State's envoys were allowed to live outside the city, Mrs. Huayang would not approve.
Mrs. Huayang was also a princess of Chu State. It is normal to have such thoughts. Who would let her family be left out in the cold?
Ying Zheng had no choice but to follow Mrs. Huayang and allow Princess Nansu of Chu State to come to Huayang Palace, but other members of the mission were not allowed to enter the city.
After achieving her goal, Mrs. Huayang smiled and did not ask anyone else how to arrange it.
Seeing Mrs. Huayang's face looking happy, Ying Zheng told Mrs. Xia about returning to the palace.
Mrs. Huayang had actually already thought about how to reply to Ying Zheng: "It will be good if she comes back. Let her come to Huayang Palace tomorrow. The two sisters have not seen each other for many years."
Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel elated after hearing this. His biological grandmother and the Queen's grandmother could finally live side by side.
