The next day.
It's just dawn.
Ying Zheng appeared in Xianyang Palace.
Also appearing in the hall at the same time was Zongzheng Yingteng.
Ying Teng's complexion looked even older.
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Teng, who looked a little vain, sighed and said, "Zong Zheng, you have been tired during this time."
Ying Teng cupped his hands and said, "I am a minister of the Qin Dynasty, and I should fulfill my duties to the best of my ability."
"It's just that my body is really weak."
Ying Zheng nodded slightly and said directly without saying much, "How is the situation in Fusu these days?"
Ying Teng pondered for a moment, with a strange look on his face, and said in a deep voice: "The eldest son has been tossing and turning recently and has difficulty sleeping. He may feel the pressure of dealing with world affairs."
"But the eldest son has indeed made great progress."
"If we go by the past temperament of the eldest son, he might have been persuaded by Du He and others to change his mind. Now the eldest son's determination is as solid as a stone, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to move it."
Ying Zheng snorted coldly and said dissatisfiedly: "After all, this matter was caused by himself. There is no small matter in the court. If everyone spoke out what was on their mind like him, it would not be so difficult to govern the court."
Ying Teng smiled bitterly, but did not dare to refute.
"Tell me, how Fusu plans to deal with it." Ying Zheng continued.
Ying Teng cupped his hands and said, "Return to your Majesty."
"The eldest son is a man of wisdom. He will not change his mind because of one thing or another, let alone so-called differences. After obstructing the officials of Tingwei Mansion and Shaofu Mansion, he resolutely refused to accept the relevant officials. They chose to appoint officials who were newly promoted a few months ago."
"Who are the new officials?" Ying Zheng said.
Ying Teng said: "The current Tingwei Zheng Shilu, the bronze officer Sima Chang under the Shaofu, and..."
Ying Teng revealed all the information he knew.
Hear the words.
Ying Zheng nodded happily.
He said: "This elm has finally learned how to adapt, but it's better to let him hit a wall, otherwise he will really think that governing the world is so easy. He just needs to review a few memorials and appoint a few officials, and he can control the world's affairs." Has it been taken care of?"
Ying Teng chuckled and said nothing more.
Fusu has grown rapidly during this period.
Although His Majesty currently gives more verbal reprimands, he is still a little more pleased than before.
If Fusu really hasn't made any progress.
Your Majesty will never leave the affairs of Huai County completely to the eldest son.
Not to mention that the eldest son will not be allowed to personally experience the difficulties of governing the country, the complexity of the situation, and the likes and dislikes of political opinions.
All of this may not have been intentional by His Majesty.
The purpose is to give the eldest son a deeper understanding of governing the world.
It is no longer like in the past, where you only need to do things step by step and don't have to think about other things. Now that Fusu has gradually grown up, he has become able to take charge of his own job, and he has to start taking on corresponding responsibilities.
This is Fusu's responsibility as the eldest son.
This is what His Majesty has always wanted to see.
If the eldest son can handle this matter completely without your majesty's help, it will be enough to prove that the changes in the eldest son's past were not just a whim, but that he has truly made real progress.
This is the blessing of Great Qin.
Blessings to the world.
Ying Teng lowered his head, hesitated again and again, and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask for, please allow your Majesty."
"Speak." Ying Zheng said.
Ying Teng took a deep breath, his arms trembling slightly, and said: "I am old, my strength is declining, my consul is weak, and my knowledge is late. I may no longer be able to keep pace with Your Majesty. I ask Your Majesty to remove me from the post of Zongzheng."
The words fell.
The whole hall was silent for a moment.
After expressing his thoughts, Ying Teng felt as if a big stone had fallen to the ground, and his eyes became much more determined.
What he said was true.
On age.
He is nearly seventy years old.
After years of managing the clan, working day and night, his mental and physical health has been greatly reduced. When it comes to political opinions, he knows that he has long been unable to keep up with His Majesty. Many times, if His Majesty had not intentionally mentioned something, he would not have understood it. Although he relied on his With the experience of serving His Majesty, I was able to achieve success, but in the end I felt exhausted.
Ying Zheng thought for a moment and said frankly: "Old Zongzheng has been in power for more than thirty years. He has been in charge of Zongzheng's mansion since King Xiaowen. It has been nearly forty years now. Zongzheng has worked hard for the power of the Qin Dynasty in these years, and he has always put the country first. , there is nothing that does not focus on the clan, and the achievements here are no less than the Wang family and the Meng family who wiped out the six kingdoms."
"I have always respected Zong Zheng."
"But Zong Zheng's physical condition is indeed a bit difficult."
"I actually don't want Zongzheng to resign, but I can't bear it."
Ying Zheng sighed.
He looked down and saw the emperor and his ministers discussing matters from afar.
Ying Teng has long been covered in frost and snow, and his expression is very haggard. His deep and furrowed face has purple-black age spots faintly visible. His skinny frame is carrying an empty official robe, which is unbearable to look at.
Ying Teng is already very old.
Ying Teng said nothing, his eyes were already wet.
He cupped his hands and said: "I have come step by step over the years, and it is inevitable that I will become more powerful. I feel ashamed of my clan, my country, and your majesty."
"Why did Zongzheng say this?"
Ying Teng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, when I lead the Great Qin clan, I should let the clan help Your Majesty. However, these years the clan has stayed in the palace, wasting a lot of financial and material resources, but has not made any achievements to the Great Qin."
"I am truly ashamed to be called the Zongzheng of Great Qin."
Hear the words.
Ying Zheng closed his eyes slightly: "What does Zong Zheng mean by this?"
Ying Teng bowed tremblingly and said: "Your Majesty, I dare to say a few words today. I think your Majesty's behavior toward the clan is inappropriate. Since the founding of the Qin Dynasty, the clan's children have always helped the court, and there are clear rewards and punishments. However, Your Majesty continues. After taking the throne, due to some circumstances, the current clan has long been empty."
"It will no longer be of any benefit to Great Qin."
"There are many disciples of the Great Qin clan, and there are no less than a hundred of them who are well versed in the laws and regulations. With such a huge number, they are all kept behind high walls. Isn't this a waste?"
"I am Zongzheng."
"It stands to reason that we should find a way out for them."
"However, I am panic-stricken, tending to protect myself, delaying state affairs, and even the clan is in ruins. I really have no face to see the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty, let alone face the hopeful descendants of the clan."
"I feel ashamed of my clan!"
Ying Teng had fallen to his knees, crying.
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Teng coldly and was speechless for a long time. Finally, he said coldly: "When Zong Zheng retires, who will be Zong Zheng?"
"I think it's Ziying." Ying Teng didn't hesitate, obviously he had already made up his mind.
"Zi Ying!" Ying Zheng's face turned completely gloomy.
Ying Teng said: "Zi Ying is nearly thirty years old. Although he is the son of Lord Chang'an, he grew up in Xianyang in the past and is not like Lord Chang'an. He is also very grateful to your majesty. I ask your majesty to give Zi Ying a chance."
Ying Teng lowered his head, not daring to raise his head at all.
he knows.
These words are very bold.
Ziying is the son of Chenglong.
Cheng Yu was the younger brother of the First Emperor. At that time, the First Emperor had not thought of taking action against Cheng Yu. However, Cheng Yu was leading troops outside, but he gradually developed a rebellious heart. Together with the Queen Mother Huayang and others, he intended to usurp power and seize the throne. If His Majesty hadn't done it for him, Wang Ben guards, fearing the consequences will be disastrous.
Because of this.
From then on, the First Emperor completely gave up the idea of his clan members joining the army.
He also firmly grasped military power.
However, this is not a long-term solution after all.
Da Qin's clan has a lot of children, but Da Qin has never raised useless people. Now, the clan of Da Qin has become useless. Is this a good thing for Da Qin?
It also goes against the teachings of our ancestors.
He was getting old and wanted to retire.
I no longer dare to turn a blind eye.
"You think what I did was wrong?" Ying Zheng said coldly.
Ying Teng had cold sweat on his forehead and said quickly: "I don't dare. I just think that some of your Majesty's actions are a bit too harsh."
"Children of the clan who have no military merit cannot be included in the clan membership."
"If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct."
"Now that the royal family members in the palace are getting older and more and more anxious about the future, I think your Majesty should consider it as appropriate."
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Teng, finally shook his head and said coldly: "Reason."
There was a hint of embarrassment on Ying Teng's face, but he finally chose to be frank and said, "I recently heard that several high-ranking princes went to see Ji Heng. They didn't ask for much. They just wanted to obtain a title to keep their clan status."
"So you're going to resign to force me to marry you?" Ying Zheng looked at me coldly.
Ying Teng's face suddenly changed, and he quickly denied: "I have absolutely no such intention. I am indeed unable to support state affairs due to physical reasons. I have no such intention at all. Please be clear to your majesty."
Ying Zheng looked Ying Teng up and down and asked, "What did he tell the higher-ups?"
Ying Teng said: "Return to Your Majesty."
"Ji Heng just asked the princes to compile some literate books to popularize education in the future and fulfill the unfulfilled rewards when they destroyed the six kingdoms."
"He also said that the power of enlightenment will benefit the future."
Ying Zheng sneered and said indifferently: "He really knows how to make plans."
"Let my young master compile a book for him."
"What education did my young master receive?"
"Asking them to compile books, doesn't it mean that they can pass on what they have learned?"
"It's not my young master's turn to tell you what to do!"
"Your Majesty, calm down." Ying Teng trembled and knelt on the ground, his whole body frightened to the extreme.
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Teng coldly and said indifferently: "I will consider what Zong Zheng said about the clan. At the same time, I agree to Zong Zheng's resignation."
Ying Teng was about to say thanks.
Ying Zheng waved his hand and said loudly: "Come here and record my imperial edict."
A eunuch walked in quickly, sat down at the desk next to him, and picked up a large sum of money.
Ying Zheng said solemnly: "The imperial edict is that Zongzheng Yingteng will be an official and leave the court as Chehou. The Xianyang mansion will still be retained. The city will be granted to a thousand households. Neishi County will enshrine it every year in accordance with the law."
"Old minister, I obey your order. Thank you, Your Majesty." Old Yingteng burst into tears and knelt on the ground to thank him.
Ying Zheng looked at Ying Teng deeply and said in a deep voice: "Zong Zheng, I have remembered your suggestion."
"Take good care of your health after leaving the court. There are not many old ministers around me anymore."
Ying Teng wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
"Old minister, please retire."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and ignored Ying Teng.
When Ying Teng was completely gone, Ying Zheng raised his head, feeling a touch of sadness in his heart.
There are fewer and fewer old people around him.
Ying Zheng raised his eyes and looked outside the palace, but soon he immersed himself in reading the memorial. He didn't want to bring up too many past events, so he just shook his head secretly and stopped paying too much attention.
(End of chapter)
