"Establishing a crown prince?" Hu Hai was stunned.
He stared at Ji Heng sluggishly, feeling a little confused.
This news is too sudden.
It's too amazing.
At the beginning of the founding of the Qin Dynasty, there were actually courtiers who suggested that the First Emperor establish a crown prince, starting with Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang, and then later by ministers such as Mao Jiao and Wei Liao. However, the First Emperor never paid attention to the suggestions of the courtiers. In the end it came to nothing.
But Ji Heng said the idea of establishing a prince without any warning.
Ji Heng obviously doesn't take aim at anything.
Probably after careful consideration.
It's just that Hu Hai couldn't accept it for a while.
Since he was a teenager, Zhao Gao has been telling him that if he wants to be free in the future, he must please the First Emperor and become the crown prince of Qin. Therefore, all the efforts he has made over the years are actually to compete for the crown prince. It's just that he has no power in the court, so he doesn't dare to show it easily.
However, in the past two years, Fusu gradually became dissatisfied with the First Emperor, and his ambitions began to grow significantly.
Especially after getting to know Ji Heng, he came up with a bold idea. Even if he was not talented enough, with Zhao Gao inside and Ji Heng outside, and having them handle political affairs for him, what would be the difficulty for him to secure his position in the world in the future?
but now.
Ji Heng persuaded himself to give up.
Hu Hai was silent.
Ji Heng stared deeply at Hu Hai. He could see the struggle and hesitation in Hu Hai's eyes, as well as a bit of unwillingness and confusion. For Hu Hai, his fight with Fusu was more like a battle of spirits. In order to prove himself to the First Emperor.
But Da Qin cannot withstand this kind of internal strife.
Time doesn't allow either.
It would take too long for Hu Hai to really grow up. Da Qin simply couldn't afford it, and the First Emperor would never agree again. Although this may not be Ji Heng's fueling the situation, it is indeed forced by the current situation.
Da Qin's chariot has long been dilapidated, but it is still galloping at high speed.
Da Qin's chariot had no time to stop.
No way to stop.
Ji Heng turned over and went back to the house, took out a pot of wine, poured a cup of copper wine for Hu Hai, and said calmly: "You may be unwilling in your heart, but have you ever thought about the difference between you two brothers this time?" Going south and north may not be a test for you by the First Emperor."
"It's just that your performance in Lingnan was not very good."
Hu Hai's face darkened.
His body was trembling slightly, his breathing suddenly became rapid, and he finally lowered his head.
As Ji Heng said, his performance in the South China Sea was not good in the eyes of his father. It is true that he shined brilliantly when he solved the shaky South China Sea, but his subsequent disposal was a lot worse, especially the violation of laws. He submitted a letter, as well as his performance when he was attacked and killed, and the First Emperor's scolding of him.
Everyone has expressed their attitude.
He had indeed disappointed the First Emperor.
Hu Hai raised his head, with a bit of stubbornness on his face, and said: "Everything happened suddenly in the South China Sea. No one expected it. Moreover, there is no news about what the eldest brother did in Northern Xinjiang. It may not mean that nothing happened, and it may not mean that nothing happened." Just do it better than me.”
"Why should I quit?"
Ji Heng shook his head and said with a sigh: "Luck is also a part of strength."
"What happened in the South China Sea was indeed unexpected, but if you encounter it, that's your problem."
"As a person in power, do you think anyone will really care about what happened at that time? Will they nitpick the specific situation?"
"Will not."
“Just seeing that something went wrong.”
"And it was your arrival that caused the problem this time."
"No reason, no justification."
"Just because you were there at the time, you cannot absolve yourself of the blame."
Hu Hai's face turned pale.
Ji Heng had a stern face and said indifferently: "You may think it is heartless or unreasonable, but this is politics."
"Politics just doesn't make sense."
"It never makes any sense."
"Black and white, truth and falsehood, right and wrong, etc., are not important in the face of politics."
"The important thing in politics is taking sides."
"And you're on the wrong side of things in a way."
"Even though the mistake itself has nothing to do with you, if you were involved in the mistake, it was a mistake."
"These few sentences may sound a little confusing, but they are actually not that complicated. If Da Qin wants to get rid of its current predicament, it is destined to make a lot of changes. The empire of Da Qin is a whole, but this organization is composed of many small Groups are composed of groups, and not all groups want to change or are willing to change, so change is bound to encounter obstacles."
"What Da Qin moved ahead was 'wealth'!"
“But after all, the number of government agencies involved in Salt and Iron is only a minority.”
"Basically, the top ten official offices of Da Qin's official economy have not been greatly affected."
"So the resistance is not that strong."
"But you should also know that what Da Qin will move next is the army."
"Soldiers are the most important thing for a country, life or death!"
"How can we tolerate any negligence?"
"The next changes in the court are due to your trip to the South China Sea, so whether it is unintentional or not, you have already stood on the opposite side of the courtiers. It's just that the First Emperor has not yet launched an attack, so you are not affected now, but you are Crown Prince, the situation is different."
"You cannot stand up for justice in the name of your crown prince."
"It gives people the idea of seeking personal gain."
"Furthermore, the subsequent measures such as conferring family names and appointing officials are completely untenable. It will make the courtiers clearly understand that this incident did not happen suddenly at all, but was secretly planned by the First Emperor. , your experience in the South China Sea is just an excuse, and courtiers who understand this will not compromise easily."
"Many things will not be able to proceed by then."
"You are not wrong per se, but you are wrong because something happened, and this incident will have an impact on the follow-up."
"So you are destined to be chosen by the First Emperor."
Hu Hai's eyes were blank.
He was confused by Ji Heng's explanation.
But he also vaguely understood the meaning of Ji Heng's words.
He himself did not make a mistake, but he appeared at a wrong time, which made him a mistake. He was standing on the opposite side of the courtiers. If Da Qin wants to promote the policy of stabilizing the morale of the army, it needs the support of the courtiers. , so after weighing the pros and cons, he could only be abandoned.
What Da Qin needs is variables that break the situation, not variables that get involved and stir up the court.
Hu Hai lowered his head dejectedly.
He only felt weak, but also relieved.
A bitter smile appeared on his face and he said: "Then according to what you said, what will the eldest brother do after he becomes the crown prince? Aren't the courtiers going to be suspicious?"
Ji Heng smiled and said calmly: "The First Emperor is old and has shown signs of poor health for a long time. Therefore, after the Qin Dynasty really established the crown prince, it was natural for him to consolidate the prince's prestige and status and to eliminate some unstable situations that could threaten the prince. , some uneasy situations will be dealt with."
"Nanhai is one of them!"
"Justified."
"It's reasonable, and the officials can't say anything."
"Maybe I'm full of reluctance, but I can only hold my nose and admit it."
Hear the words.
Hu Hai understood immediately.
From beginning to end, he was paving the way for Fusu.
His experience in the South China Sea undoubtedly paved the way for Fusu. It was he who paved the way for Fusu to become a prince, and he also paved the way for Fusu to clear obstacles in the future. He has become the biggest stepping stone for Fusu to rise to power in the future. .
It was also clearly stated.
Indisputable.
Just because Fusu became the prince, in order to show his kindness to the soldiers, he could logically implement policies such as "gifting family members" and "rewarding officials". Maybe the courtiers would still resist, but compared to when he was the prince, there would obviously not be It was so intense, and Fusu did it by stepping on his body.
Think of this.
Hu Hai looked ugly.
In fact, he already understood it, but he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
See this.
Ji Heng knew that Hu Hai had understood.
There is only one prince in Da Qin, so one of Fusu and Hu Hai is destined to be the stepping stone for the other. However, Hu Hai is also unlucky. He laid the foundation too cleanly and completely. Not only did he completely lose the chance to compete for the prince, but he also organized Fusu's The follow-up to Su's attempt to win over the hearts of the people of Lao Qin.
And it was difficult for him to even leave his name in these things.
A pure and vindictive species!
However, the prince Fusu was only in name only.
The First Emperor was a person who had a strong desire for power. To be precise, any strong monarch was a person who had a strong desire for power. They would not give up the power in their hands easily, even to their own heirs. The First Emperor agreed to establish the crown prince, but That's all.
The establishment of a reserve is a political need, for political purposes, and has political significance.
But it doesn't actually grant authority.
As for opening a mansion.
As far as Ji Heng thought, the First Emperor would not agree.
If Fusu really opened the Prince's Mansion, he would have to gather his own team.
This is too dangerous for a strong monarch.
The First Emperor would not agree.
Hu Hai poured himself a glass and drank it with emotion.
In less than a year, he has brought about many changes in Da Qin. If it weren't for his actions, the First Emperor would not have established a crown prince at all, and would not even have the idea of establishing a crown prince, and he would never let his Dazheng slows down and slows down, but continues to surge all the way.
but now.
Everything has changed.
Although this change was not liked by the First Emperor.
It even disgusted him.
However, for the sake of the Great Qin Empire he created, no matter how dissatisfied the First Emperor was, he could only hold his nose and admit it.
There were no words for a moment.
Ji Heng picked up the bowl and chopsticks again and continued to eat his lunch.
Hu Hai had lost his appetite. He was completely listless and listless, and finally started to drink heavily.
Ji Heng looked calm.
Although what he said made Hu Hai uncomfortable, people always have to face it, and he just said some things in advance and would not change the affairs of the court. The final result would still be like this. There won't be any changes.
This is the way to go in politics.
If you take one wrong step, it will be difficult to get another chance to turn around.
Especially some key nodes.
And Hu Hai happened to bump into him by chance. Even though he was the son of the Qin Dynasty and was deeply loved by the First Emperor, Hu Hai could only be given up out of public motives and considerations for the world.
Half an hour later.
Hu Hai left with a depressed look.
When Hu Hai left, Ji Heng slapped his thigh fiercely. He remembered one thing. Before Hu Hai went to Nanhai, he clearly asked Hu Hai to bring him some Lingnan special fruits and vegetables. Take it to heart.
Ji Heng was also speechless.
He tidied up his desk and went back to the courtyard to bask in the sun.
The next period of time has nothing to do with him.
He did everything he had to do.
Jiuyuan County.
It has been almost a month since Fusu arrived in Northern Xinjiang.
In this month, he has become very close to the army's sergeants, and he seems to be very curious about everything in the army. He will go to various soldiers' camps every three days, and he also talks with other generals. The questions asked were different. Fusu asked more about literacy and the soldiers' mastery of arithmetic.
This also surprised many generals in the army.
I wonder what Fusu is doing.
But Fusu was the eldest son after all, so they really didn't dare to ask.
Moreover, some generals in the army also admired Fusu very much. Fusu did not have any arrogance or the nobility of a prince. He was willing to stoop to the bottom and communicate with ordinary soldiers. This pragmatic and steady trait also won him The favor of many soldiers.
However, the weather in Beiyuan was dry, and after a month in Fusu, his whole body became darker.
But he also looks a bit more energetic.
this day.
Fusu was about to go look around as usual, but before he had gone far, he was called back.
Letter from Xianyang.
Fusu did not dare to neglect and hurried back on horseback.
When Fusu arrived at the county government office, many generals were already in the hall.
After some greetings, Meng Tian took out an imperial edict, glanced across the audience, and finally landed on a white-haired general.
He said slowly: "Your Majesty has ordered General Xuanzuo Li Xin to leave immediately and return to Xianyang."
One word fell.
Everyone in the lobby had strange expressions on their faces.
Even Li Xin himself showed a look of astonishment, and then he hurriedly raised his hands and said: "The last general takes the order."
Others in the army looked sideways.
Li Xin was in his prime, but after the defeat in the attack on Chu, he turned old overnight. The reason was clear to everyone. Li Xin was the main general in the attack on Chu, and the Qin Dynasty suffered a disastrous defeat in that battle, with hundreds of thousands of casualties. Li Xin was also completely silent after this battle. , although he participated in the subsequent attacks on Chu and Yan, he was no longer willing to return to Xianyang.
He didn't have the face to face the old Qin people in Guanzhong.
After that war, hundreds of thousands of households lost their sons, husbands, and fathers.
He also felt guilty.
It took a long time to catch my breath.
Especially when he thought about a large number of people asking for his son, husband, and father, he woke up from his dreams several times, and finally asked the First Emperor for an order, willing to guard the border for the rest of his life. Only the battlefield could make him feel regretful. After some reduction, he has been taking root in northern Xinjiang since then. Although Li Xin made many achievements in the future, he never thought of returning to Xianyang.
The First Emperor remembered his achievements and always followed his ideas.
But why was he suddenly called back to Xianyang this time?
Everyone was very puzzled.
Meng Tian looked solemn and continued: "Your Majesty has an order to summon the eldest son to return to Xianyang."
"In addition, according to His Majesty's edict, I will also follow you back to Xianyang this time. All the affairs of the army in the next period of time will be handed over to the former general Wang Li."
"Did all the generals hear clearly?"
Everyone hurriedly accepted the offer, but their eyes were even more surprised.
What happened in Xianyang?
It was normal for the eldest son to return to Xianyang, but why did he suddenly summon Meng Tian and Li Xin?
What is the reason for this?
However, Meng Tian did not explain.
He couldn't explain it either.
The imperial edict gave no reason.
Just notification.
(End of chapter)
