When several people were about to reach Ying Zheng's study, Li Shui suddenly remembered something and asked Fu Yao: "When we were in Chudi, you sent several letters one after another, urging me to come back. Is there something wrong?"
After hearing this, Fu Yao had a mysterious look on his face, and he whispered: "Recently, my disciple has heard some rumors."
Li Shui looked at Fu Yao curiously.
Just as Fu Yao was about to speak, the young eunuch next to him said with a smile: "Sir, we are here."
Li Shui looked up and found that he was already at the door of the study.
Fu Yao said to Li Shui: "Master, today my father summoned the important ministers, it may be for this matter. In a few words, the disciple can't explain it clearly. After the master goes in, he will naturally know."
Li Shui frowned and went in. At the same time, he was trying to recall in his mind: What big thing could happen at this time? Could it be that Qin Shihuang wanted to inspect the world?
After he entered, he found that there were not only courtiers, but also Fusu and Hu Hai.
Li Shui looked at Fu Yao beside him: "Could it be that today's incident has something to do with the position of the prince?"
Ying Zheng said calmly: "Everyone, please take your seats."
Everyone responded and sat down one after another.
Ying Zheng said: "A few days ago, Hu Hai came to me and said that he was willing to leave Xianyang City and govern a county outside."
Hu Hai bowed slightly and said: "Now the brothers are going to various places to be kings, guarding the borders for the Qin Dynasty, and sharing the worries of the father. But the child can only sit in Xianyang, doing nothing, and feeling quite uneasy."
Ying Zheng glanced at him approvingly.
The courtiers present looked at Hu Hai a little strangely: Does he not want to be the prince?
If you say Hu Hai is stupid, absolutely no one will believe it. Hu Hai, like his master Zhao Gao, was very scheming. In terms of intelligence, he may not be as good as Fu Yao, but in terms of thoughtfulness, he may be above Fu Yao.
How could such a person give up his position as prince? The only explanation is that there are some secrets in it.
Sure enough, Ying Zheng said calmly: "I think Hu Hai's proposal is quite reasonable, so I summoned all the ministers to discuss it. I intend to order Fusu and Fu Yao to leave Xianyang City and take charge of a county."
When Li Shui heard this, his heart moved, and he suddenly understood what Ying Zheng meant.
Sure enough, Ying Zheng said: "The Qin Dynasty has a vast territory. As an emperor, a single thought can displace countless people. Therefore, the position of the prince must be cautious. I plan to use the land of three counties and appoint three people as their successors." County governor. Let them take charge for a few months. First, let them familiarize themselves with political affairs. Second, you can find out whether they have the talent to govern the country."
The courtiers were stunned for a while, and then nodded slightly.
Li Si praised: "If you govern a county, if there are some mistakes, you can still fix them. If you govern the world, once trouble occurs, it will lead to catastrophe. Therefore, this method is excellent, and I agree with it."
None of the surrounding courtiers had any objections.
Obviously, this is actually an assessment. Whoever has the best governance performance will be more important in Ying Zheng's mind and will be selected as the crown prince in the future.
Li Shui was already thinking about how he could help Fu Yao manage a county.
However, Ying Zheng said calmly: "This time, I want to test the three young masters. Therefore, I only allow them to lead the guards and start everything from scratch. You will stay in Xianyang City and wait for good news."
Li Shui was slightly startled: "Master is not allowed to follow?"
Ying Zheng said: "No."
Li Shui looked at Hu Hai and suddenly smiled: "This is the most beneficial thing for Young Master Hu Hai. Everyone knows that Young Master Hu Hai has no master."
Hu Hai was obviously a little proud today. He stood up generously, smiled at Li Shui and said, "It's not advantageous, but fair."
Ying Zheng had obviously made up his mind, so he directly asked the ministers: "Where do you think it is more appropriate to choose the three counties?"
Wang Wan pondered for a while and said: "I think that although the three young masters are good talents in governing the country, they will inevitably make some mistakes when they are in charge of a place for the first time. If it is too far away from Xianyang City, things may change easily. It is better to choose the hometown of Da Qin. . Firstly, the people's hearts are stable, and secondly, it is close to Xianyang City. If something happens, His Majesty's decree can be delivered within one day."
"And the land in the world is fertile and barren. The people in each county are also numerous. Therefore, if the gap is too big, it is impossible to know which of the three princes is better. Therefore, the three counties should not be far apart, and the customs of the people can be determined Similar, the rich and the poor are similar. Therefore, I propose that Longxi and Beidi should be located in Shangjun."
These three counties are all near Xianyang and were originally the territory of the Qin State. Even if there were problems, there would be no big trouble. The courtiers all nodded, feeling that Wang Wan's words made sense.
Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and Fu Yao: "You guys, please choose a place."
Fusu said: "My son is willing to go to Longxi."
Fu Yao said: "I would like to go to the north."
Hu Hai was left with nothing to choose from, so he naturally went to Shangjun.
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "You three, make some preparations. Let's set off in three days."
Fu Su, Fu Yao and Hu Hai all bowed.
Afterwards, Li Shui and others left the study.
After waiting outside, Fu Yao pulled Li Shui aside and whispered: "Master, my disciple is a little uneasy."
Li Shui looked at him in confusion: "Why are you uneasy?"
Fu Yao said: "My disciple doesn't know how to govern the country. My master is not around, so... what should I do?"
Li Shui was a little unhappy: "You don't know how to govern a country? My teacher teaches you by words and deeds every day, but you still don't understand how to govern a country?"
Fu Yao was stunned: "Master taught me? When did master teach me?"
Li Shui was even more puzzled: "Didn't I teach you? Then what did you learn when you were around me?"
Fu Yao was about to cry: "When did master teach me? Dr. Chunyu began to teach Fu Su how to be a king several years ago. When Zhao Gaoshang was still alive, he also taught Hu Hai the art of strategizing. As for me..."
Fu Yao racked his brains and said: "My disciple has not been idle recently. He has learned a lot from the master. All he has learned is how to do business and how to make money."
Li Shui sighed: "Who said that doing business can't govern the country?"
Fu Yao was confused: "Doing business can also govern the country?"
Li Shui said: "The Shangjun Courtyard where I was a teacher was originally a shabby big house with hundreds of acres of farmland that was almost deserted. The people cultivating the fields were villagers from a poor village, all of them were in ragged clothes. Not enough to eat."
"Look now, it only took one year to become a teacher. The villagers of Xiaotu Village were transformed into craftsmen in Shangjun Courtyard. Those hundreds of acres of farmland were transformed into the best farmland. The harvest is several times greater than before.”
"Shangjun Courtyard, even around Xianyang, and even the entire Guanzhong. Are the people's lives much richer than in previous years?"
Fu Yao nodded slowly: "It seems so."
Li Shui said again: "Isn't this governing a country? In ancient times, those who wanted to bring virtue to the world first governed their country; those who wanted to govern their country, first organized their families; those who wanted to regulate their families, first cultivated their bodies; those who wanted to cultivate their families The body must first rectify its mind.”
"To be a teacher is to have a righteous heart first, and have a kind heart that cares for the people, so I work hard to make money and do business. First let Shangjun Courtyard become rich, then let the people of Xianyang become rich, and then let Guanzhong The common people will become rich, and then the common people of the whole world will become rich. Finally, our Great Qin will be built into a fairyland on earth. In this way, my wish to be a master is enough."
When Fu Yao heard this, he was extremely moved and said: "Master is so upright and upright, but my disciples are never as good as him."
Not far away, Chunyu Yue was dumbfounded: What? Huai Guzi makes money because he corrects his mind and cultivates his body? Isn’t this an insult to Confucian classics?
Li Xin was also dumbfounded and wanted to touch Li Shui's face to see if it was made of bronze.
Li Shuihun didn't care about this and taught Fu Yao seriously: "In this world, people are often jealous of talents. Those fools who don't understand geniuses will slander and curse them. If you want to be a genius, you must have a goal. , then strengthen your faith and not be moved by these idiots.”
Fu Yao nodded vigorously.
Li Shui asked: "Tell me, my teacher, what is your goal?"
Fu Yao thought for a while and said: "My disciple's purpose is the same as my master's, which is to build our country, Qin, into a fairyland on earth."
Li Shui asked again: "What is a fairyland on earth?"
This time Fu Yao answered quickly: "Everyone is fed and warm, enjoys peace, and the officials govern with integrity. Officials cannot bully the common people, and the rich cannot enslave the poor."
Li Shui nodded with satisfaction and said to Fu Yao: "Since you have made up your mind, just do it. Just like your teacher, build Beidi County into another Shangjun Villa."
Fu Yao nodded vigorously.
Chunyu Yue couldn't help it any longer and came over to Li Shui and Fu Yao: "What? Are you planning to practice business as a merchant in Beidi County?"
Li Shui said with a smile: "What? Could it be that Dr. Chunyu wants to give us some advice?"
Chunyu Yue sighed: "This time, each of the three young masters will take charge of a county. You and I both know that political performance will affect the future position of the prince. Logically speaking, I shouldn't give you advice and make enemies for myself. However, once Thinking of the people of Beidi County, I can't help but say a few words."
"Businessmen who attach great importance to profits are untrustworthy villains. When Mr. Fu Yao puts merchants in the north, he will definitely disturb the people. This is not the way to govern the country. It is better to follow the method of Confucius and spread Confucianism widely, and treat everyone with courtesy. If everyone is to be a humble gentleman, then he will be governed with dignity."
Li Shui and Fu Yao both laughed.
Chunyu Yue asked: "What? You two don't agree?"
Li Shui patted Fu Yao on the shoulder: "Disciple, at my level as a teacher, debating with Dr. Chunyu is a bit bullying. Come and fight back."
Fu Yao said confidently: "Excuse me, Dr. Chunyu, when Confucius was still alive, could he rule by relying on arches?"
Chunyu Yue was stunned.
Fu Yao said with a smile: "When Confucius was alive, it was not possible to rule by leaning on the arch. Now that we practice Confucianism, can we govern by leaning on the arch?"
Chunyu Yue's lips moved, but no words came out for a while.
Li Shui said with satisfaction: "You have learned the essence of being a teacher."
Afterwards, Li Shui took Fu Yao away.
Chunyu Yue stood there for a long time and suddenly said: "Confucius never ruled from the top of his head. It was because he never met a wise king. He always had talents that he didn't recognize and was unable to show his talents. Now that your majesty is wise, if Master Fu Yao can..."
Halfway through his words, he suddenly realized that there was no one around him.
Chunyu Yue looked around and found that Li Shui and Fu Yao had long since disappeared, and only Li Xin stood behind him.
Li Xin said sympathetically: "Brother Huai has left long ago."
Chunyu Yue said oh, and said to himself: "That's all, they are unwilling to practice Confucianism, and I won't force it. It's a pity that the people in the north have suffered. But it doesn't matter. Fusu will definitely practice Confucianism in Longxi County. Yes. When he manages the roads of Longxi County without picking up lost items, and does not close the door at night, His Majesty will definitely be very happy..."
Chunyu Yue muttered to this point, and suddenly glanced at Li Xin in confusion: "Why don't you leave?"
Li Xin said with a smile: "I'm waiting for my sister-in-law."
Chunyu Yue felt a little moved: He is a relative after all, and he actually waited for me to leave the palace together...
Suddenly, Chunyu Yue thought more and more something was wrong, and asked vigilantly: "What are you waiting for me for?"
Li Xin said with a smile: "Of course I go home with my sister-in-law so that I can pay my respects to my sister."
Chunyu Yue suddenly felt very bad.
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Li Shui and Fu Yao went to Poppy's palace. Wei Yang was waiting there, and when she saw Li Shui coming, a smile suddenly appeared on her face. She took two steps forward, as if she was going to meet him, but she felt something was wrong, so she stopped.
Li Shui bowed his hand to Wei Yang, then took out a mask from his arms and said, "I brought this back from the Chu region. Chu people are good at singing and dancing. During the harvest season, they would wear this mask and sing and dance around the bonfire. "
"I saw that this mask was exquisitely carved and the painting was interesting, so I brought it back to the princess. Princess Wanwang, please don't dislike it."
It was the rule of later generations to bring souvenirs to relatives and friends when traveling far away, and Li Shui knew this well. As a Qin native, this was the first time for Wei Yang to experience such a thing. It was both unexpected and surprising.
Her eyes narrowed into crescent moons. She took the mask and found that it was carved from a piece of wood with weird patterns painted on it. It was indeed very unique.
She put it on her face on the spot, took a picture of herself in the mirror, and couldn't help but giggle.
Poppy stood nearby and looked at Wei Young with some helplessness: "How can it be appropriate to laugh endlessly in a large crowd?"
Before he finished speaking, Li Shui took out another crystal clear jade Ruyi. He held it in front of the poppy with both hands and said respectfully: "I also got this from the Chu land. It is a small profit and dedicated to the beauty."
Poppy couldn't help but laugh.
At this time, a young palace maid ran in and said, "All ladies have heard that the banished immortal has arrived, so they are all coming to pay their respects."
Before Li Shui had time to speak, a group of concubines came in. When these people saw Li Shui, they all saluted sincerely, and some even wiped away tears with emotion.
Li Shui returned the gift quickly, and then said humbly: "I support the vassal king to go to Xianyang to visit his relatives. It's actually because Lady Poppy always reminds me of this. Lady Poppy once said that each of you wives has a beloved son. How sad is it to be separated from flesh and blood now? After hearing this, I felt deeply, so I had the courage to give advice to His Majesty in the court."
After hearing this, the ladies began to thank Poppy again.
The poppy looked at these people with emotion and thought: His Majesty did prefer Fu Yao in the past, but in the palace, I was just an ordinary beauty. I never thought that since banishing the immortal to Xianyang City, I would have such a beautiful scene. Nowadays, among the concubines in the palace, who wouldn’t respect me the most when they see me? Huai Guzi is worthy of being an immortal.
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I was a magician in the Qin Dynasty
