Spring, the fifth year of the First Emperor's reign, arrived soon, and there was already a bit of heat and the smell of flowers in the air.
There is constant smell floating in the air, and preparations are being made both inside and outside the court.
This is the first large-scale action since the First Emperor unified the world, because the supreme emperor of this empire is about to go on a tour to inspect his territory, like a tiger inspecting his own territory.
The king of beasts will eventually patrol the world.
Some people with a keen sense of smell have begun to think about what this means, while those with an even keener sense of smell are considering another question, is the emperor going to start to change his power?
This is a panic-stricken thing for the ministers and the people of the world.
Why?
Because the emperors in the past were more likely to gain power, it all represented the death of another emperor.
But their gods and their First Emperor are still in good health. How can they gain power like this?
Is this a temptation?
Zhangtai Palace
Ying Zheng lay on his side on the couch and yawned casually, with some inexplicable fatigue on his face.
He said a little sleepily: "Those people in the court are starting to think wildly again. I don't understand. Why is it that when I go out on a tour and start taking power several years in advance, something is going to happen to me and I am going to start testing?"
"Isn't it easier to have such power?"
“Isn’t it good to have a peaceful transfer of power?”
Chen Ke just laughed secretly. To be honest, even he didn't think of this, because he also thought that the First Emperor would stay in power for at least another twenty years.
After all, the First Emperor was only in his forties now. With him here, it would be easy for the First Emperor to live to sixty.
Isn't this how the transfer of power in ancient times was generally done?
The old lion stared at the little lions who coveted his throne. He wished he could tear them into pieces to prevent them from coveting his position?
But Ying Zheng broke this hidden hidden rule and tried to form this rule into a rule in his remaining limited life.
How is it formed?
This is a very simple question.
Because Ying Zheng was still young, some of the ministers he promoted were also young.
Especially Chen Ke, who may become one of the most powerful "power ministers" in the future, he is simply too young.
and--
The most important thing is that Fusu is very filial.
Now he is traveling around the world, helping Su to supervise the country. Maybe five or six years later, he will come back, and then Fusu's eldest son will be about four or five years old. At that time, we can temporarily decide whether the eldest son will inherit or something else.
Children as young as five or six can already tell whether they are smart or not.
Fusu is now twenty-five, and in five years he will be thirty. When Fusu has been in power for about fifteen years, that is, when he is forty-five and reaches the age of Ying Zheng, if Ying Zheng is still alive, he will probably be That's over sixty years old.
Ying Zheng, who was able to live to be over sixty years old, was able to support his body enough to allow Fusu to travel around the world like him.
Fusu traveled around the world, and Fusu's "successor" supervised the country. After Fusu returned from traveling around the world for several years, he abdicated again.
Maybe Ying Zheng won't live until Fusu's children succeed to the throne, but he will probably survive until Fusu's parade.
Three generations can achieve a rule.
And Ying Zheng planned to make his last order before his death, which was to formulate the rules of governance and abdication of the kings of the Qin Dynasty, to pave the way for future generations of the Qin Dynasty.
This is also a back-up to prevent a foolish king from causing harm to the Qin Dynasty for too long.
In terms of time, the subsequent emperors of the Qin Dynasty were in power for the following twenty years - four to five years when the prince was in charge of the country, and fifteen years when he was in power.
Twenty years, or fifteen years, is not too long, nor is it too short.
Even if two faint kings appeared one after another, it only lasted thirty years, which was not as long as King Zhuang Xiang ruled by himself back then, nor as long as Ying Zheng ruled Qin now.
And in this way, most emperors will take a back seat when they are in their prime of forty-five years old.
This can also prevent some emperors who were wise and sage kings in their youth, but later became fatuous in their later years from harming the prosperous times. This is a lesson that Ying Zheng learned from history.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, some princes and kings were very wise when they were young, but gradually became mediocre later on.
Ying Zheng learned a lesson from these princes and kings. No matter how wise the emperor is, he will start to be afraid when he sees children who are gradually becoming more powerful and majestic as he gets older, and when he looks at his own body that is gradually getting older.
Afraid of losing the power in his hands, afraid that his son will take away the power in his hands when he doesn't want to.
Moreover, these emperors would start to indulge in pleasure when they got old.
In this case, it is better to directly stipulate when to hand over the power and then start enjoying it.
Taking the initiative to hand over power can not only make the transfer of power peaceful and give the world a buffer period, but also leave some "good luck" to your children.
Yes.
It's just so ridiculous.
It is the sadness of the emperor's family to leave some "good karma" to his son.
Ying Zheng raised his head, looked at Chen Ke sitting in front of him, and said with a leisurely smile: "I said Chen Ke, aren't you afraid?"
"If you follow me out of Xianyang City, it may take one year, it may take two years, it may take three years, four years, or five years."
"Aren't you afraid of being far away from the center of power?"
He pointed to the East Palace outside the main hall and said: "Now, after those people smelled the smell, they began to frantically court Fusu. If you miss this opportunity, your power and position may be taken away by others in the future. "
Chen Ke curled his lips and simply said: "Your Majesty, the center of power has always been with you."
He said as if touting: "If you are unwilling to hand over the power, then even if you come back five years later, you can still hold the power firmly in your hands."
"Fusu will not disobey your orders and wishes."
Ying Zheng sneered: "We haven't left Xianyang yet, and you have to speak for your apprentice first."
He shook his head and stood up slowly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Are you telling me that Fusu won't be confused by power?"
"But Chen Ke, you don't understand."
"What exactly is power? Power can change a person, and it can also make an unambitious person become ambitious."
"It can also turn a well-behaved child into a rebellious one."
"It can make a kind-hearted person disregard his conscience, make brothers and sisters kill each other, and make father and son kill each other."
"It can make everything in the world turn against you."
He walked slowly in the garden, looking at everything around him, his eyes full of emotion.
"Power is such a wonderful and hurtful thing."
Chen Ke, however, walked beside Ying Zheng with his head lowered, as if he was calming a ferocious beast.
"Your Majesty, power may change a person, but there will definitely be people whom power cannot change."
"I have always understood that in the beginning, there is no good or evil in human beings."
"All concepts of good and evil are cultivated from childhood, the surrounding environment, and the words and deeds of parents and teachers. Your Majesty is a steadfast person who is not moved by external things. I am a person who is not influenced by external things. Move, you are a salty fish who doesn’t care about power.”
Ying Zheng accidentally laughed out loud.
Chen Ke continued nonchalantly: "We like this are enough to make Fusu a kind and upright person. He will become your best child and the best ruler of the next generation of Great Qin." .”
His voice was like magic.
"You can rest assured."
Chen Ke said with a serious expression: "If one day, His Highness the Crown Prince threatens you and becomes the kind of person who wants to kill father and son for power, I will be the first to draw my sword against the Crown Prince."
"No matter he is the emperor or the prince at that time."
His eyes were serious and his voice was low and strong, which very well calmed down some of the anger in Ying Zheng's heart because some of his ministers began to please Fusu and ignored him.
He glanced at Chen Ke with a half-smile, and then said: "I hope you can really do this by then, instead of watching your apprentice fail."
At this time, Ying Zheng naturally began to doubt everything due to the passage of time, changes in age, and emotional fluctuations after relinquishing power.
But Chen Ke calmed down this suspicion very well, so Ying Zheng suspected many people, but he never doubted Chen Ke.
Because Chen Ke really is a person who doesn't care about power at all.
There are too many opportunities for him to gain power.
Countless.
At first, he could accept the position of prime minister, or even the position of right prime minister, a few years in advance, but he wanted to go somewhere to experiment with his own reforms, so he resolutely gave up the temptation of power.
Later, he could take sole power and even become a more powerful reformer than Shang Yang, but he did not do so.
Later, he could accept the title of "Marquis of Chang'an", and even became a prince in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in fact and name. He controlled the rights of most places in Sanchuan County and became the legitimate Marquis of Chang'an.
But he also refused.
The refusal was straightforward and without any hesitation.
How could such a person covet power?
How could such a person be greedy for fame and fortune?
Such a person is as trustworthy as a saint.
He said he would draw his sword towards the prince when the time came, so he would definitely draw his sword towards the prince!
Ying Zheng doesn't need someone who will actually draw his sword towards the prince. What he needs is someone who can clearly state his position and regard him as the emperor no matter what!
Chen Ke did exactly this, which made Ying Zheng very satisfied.
The doubts and anxiety in my heart were naturally eliminated.
This is a question that couldn't be simpler. It's a question that makes people relax, relax, and relax again.
Ying Zheng no longer struggled with this issue, just looked at Chen Ke and said, "In a few days, we will set off."
"Is the manufacturing plant ready?"
He was asking about some new inventions reported by the manufacturer a few days ago that could be used in this parade, such as stable carriages and some items that can be used in the carriages.
These can make the First Emperor's tour truly a "tour".
A comfortable, enjoyable and relaxing cruise like a tourist.
Who doesn’t want their journey to be more comfortable? Except for those ascetics.
Chen Ke nodded, with an excited smile in his eyes. He looked at Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, after I saw what I prepared, I just felt that I liked it very much."
"The carriage is set up to absorb shock to the greatest extent, so even people like Chen who suffer from motion sickness will no longer feel dizzy."
"And the road we went to first between Sanchuan County and Xianyang has already been built. The nearest one is built with the latest cement."
"This puts the carriage on even keel."
Chen Ke said slightly excitedly: "Now Sanchuan County is building roads in all directions. This is a good thing. Maybe this parade can make His Majesty feel comfortable?"
"Maybe it will be shorter than we originally expected."
Ying Zheng nodded with slight interest: "Oh? Really?"
His eyes were filled with anticipation: "Then I'll just wait."
...........
East Palace
Fusu looked at the government affairs in front of him with helplessness in his eyes.
The order from the East Palace stood beside him, serving him conscientiously.
The East Palace Palace Order is a newly established official title and position. It has the same status as the CRRC Palace Order next to the emperor. It is the closest person to the prince. When the prince becomes the emperor, the East Palace Palace Order will naturally become the CRRC Palace Order. .
Fusu is gradually forming his own team.
Chu Meng said in a low voice: "Your Highness, a few more people have sent you messages, hoping to see you."
When Fusu heard this, he lowered his head and silently pressed his temples, feeling a little headache. Even with his cultivation and politeness, he felt that these people were really stupid.
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Want to curse.
Now he is just supervising the country. Even if the father has clearly stated that he will be the future emperor, shouldn't he please him at this time?
Don't you want him to die?
Although Fusu didn't think his father would really punish him because of this.
But he always wanted to make his father feel better.
Being doubted by the emperor is not a good thing after all. Why should you risk your life?
He said coldly: "Throw his post out and tell him that if he submits another post, I will ask Hei Bingtai, who is next to my father, to check him out!"
Chu Meng responded in a low voice: "Here."
...........
In the fifth year of the First Emperor's reign, in the spring, March 10th, it was a good time to travel.
The black dragon flag and black bird floating in the air signaled that His Majesty the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty's eastward tour had begun.
Fusu stood outside Xianyang City, watching the army march with a little light in his eyes.
Although he was handling government affairs before, now is the day when he truly begins to supervise the country.
ps: I was wrong in my estimation. There are nearly 100,000 more words before the end. I thought I could write another 200,000 to 300,000 words. Who would have thought that I would make an outline. The more I outline, the clearer it becomes. The total volume is about 200,000, which is about it.
It’s almost the May Day holiday, so I’m going to start updating a lot tomorrow, about 10,000 a day, and I’ll almost finish writing by the end of the month.
So this month is almost 180,000 words? Back to the peak level hahahahaha.
I didn't expect that I would be able to come back to my former glory for a while, which is really a blessing.
