"Your Majesty Ma Xing seconded the proposal."
"My minister Zhang Cang seconded the proposal."
"minister"
It was only quiet for a while, and then the sound of approval echoed in the hall again.
These officials all agreed with the appointment of the eldest son Fusu as the crown prince. For a time, everyone in the palace seemed to support the appointment of the eldest son Fusu as the crown prince.
However, Yao Jia, Du He and others who were among the ninth ministers were silent.
If it had happened in the past, they would have also readily agreed to establish Fusu as the governor, but what happened last time and Fusu's actions disappointed them. They noticed that Fusu seemed to have ignored them at all.
This is something Yao Jia, Du He and others don't like.
Seeing that more and more courtiers in the palace suggested appointing Fusu as the crown prince, Yao Jia gradually couldn't sit still. He stood up, saluted Ying Zheng, and said solemnly: "I believe that the matter of establishing the crown prince has a long-term impact on the world, so we can't rush it." We cannot make hasty decisions at the moment.”
"The eldest son used to be a believer and a warrior, and I deeply agree with this."
"But in the past six months, the eldest son has changed a lot. He is no longer the same as before. How can we look at the eldest son with the same eyes as in the past?"
"This is not only disrespectful to the eldest son, but also a neglect of the long-term stability of the Qin Dynasty."
"I think it's inappropriate."
"Now His Majesty reigns over the world, unifies the four seas, eliminates the customs of three generations, and destroys the feudal kingdoms of the past, in order to establish an empire that will last forever. The prince is the future successor of the empire, so you should choose carefully."
"Indeed."
"The eldest son used to be involved in various practical matters."
"Such as the reform of the world's currency, the migration of people to complement each other, population registration, land taxation and corvee and other matters related to people's livelihood. However, in such major affairs of the world, very few of the eldest sons are actually in charge. Even if they are involved, they are mostly hidden."
"And the only one who is really run by the eldest son is 'Guan Shan Hai'."
"This is the eldest son's own doing."
“It works wonders.”
"However, the eldest son's extreme behavior not only forced the merchants to take desperate risks, but also caused turmoil in the whole country. What's worse, he privately promoted the status of merchants without His Majesty's permission. In the end, the Tingwei Mansion was not aware of it, and the crime was serious. The entire Tingwei Mansion."
"Someone said earlier that the eldest son has a far-sighted vision, but I really don't agree with that."
"This 'Guan Shan Hai' incident could have been safely resolved if not for the cooperation of the Yushi Mansion, Tingwei Mansion, and Shaofu Mansion, as well as the concerted efforts of all levels of government agencies, otherwise it would have jeopardized the entire Guanzhong."
"Guanzhong is unstable."
"How can Da Qin be stable?"
"The eldest son's administration is too hasty and hasty. It is entirely out of personal selfishness. It does not take into account the impact on the empire and the actual situation of the empire. Such unrealistic administrative methods really make me a little worried. Isn't it right? The eldest son has an opinion, but "
"What the eldest son has done in the past six months is really unconvincing."
"The prince is the cornerstone of the future of the empire. He must not act willfully. The current situation of the eldest son really makes me a little worried."
"I have been thinking about the empire for a long time, and the eldest son is not suitable for me at the moment."
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
Finished.
Yao Jia bowed respectfully and sat back on the table.
After the words fell, everyone in the palace looked sideways.
Yao Jia's opening was beyond the expectations of many people, especially the eldest son in front of him who seemed to be "returning to the public's expectations". He suddenly opened his mouth to object, and his attitude was very clear.
Many courtiers frowned.
The only person in Da Qin who really participated in political affairs was Fusu.
Among the dozen young masters, besides Fusu, who else can be appointed?
His Majesty finally let go. If he still refuses to come out this time, wouldn't it be causing trouble for His Majesty?
Everyone has different expressions.
On the high platform.
Ying Zheng looked as usual and didn't care about it.
Seeing that the First Emperor did not speak, the courtiers who had originally seconded the proposal immediately stopped, and they all frowned and thought deeply.
At this time.
Duhe spoke.
He stood up and said loudly: "I also believe that it is inappropriate to establish the eldest son as the eldest son. Since the founding of the country, Qin has never truly abided by the theory of establishing an eldest son. It has always followed the principle of establishing virtuous people."
"Only then did six generations of Mingjun rule the world, and then laid the foundation for the Qin Dynasty to conquer the world."
"The eldest son is the eldest, but he may not be the virtuous."
"Just now Yao Jia Taifu has explained that when the eldest son is really in charge of the government, it is easy for him to act on his own will. The affairs of the country are not trivial. How can he be so willful?"
"At that time, all the Confucian students in the doctor's palace fled, but the eldest son always deliberately protected him, and then allowed Kong Yu, Zixiang and other Confucian doctors to escape unharmed, which invisibly deepened Guandong's misunderstanding of the empire. Confucianists are good at talking and telling right and wrong. If When the imperial court directly targeted Confucian students, the local situation might have been much better."
"Confucianism confuses law with literature."
"Confucianism causes as much harm as an ant in a long embankment or a bug in a building. How can An Ke be so despised?"
"What about Confucius, the founder of Confucianism? He clearly understood the words of scholars. Words can cause chaos, and chaos can destroy a country. Otherwise, why would Confucius kill Shaozhengmao?"
"The eldest son only talks about kindness."
"But you are using small benevolence to disrupt the great government!"
"The eldest son's virtuous reputation in the world is mostly spread by Confucian scholars, but the actual situation is difficult to describe. As ministers of the empire, how can we ignore such hidden concerns?"
“Great Qin’s governance is based on law!!!”
Duhe's voice is not loud, but his sentences are sonorous and powerful.
He continued: "The remnants of the restoration forces of the Six Kingdoms, the broken branches and leaves of the three generations of royal rule, are just a group of insects, ants, snakes and rats under the legal system of the Qin Dynasty. The Qin Dynasty should clean up these insects, ants, snakes and rats. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a harm to the country? , mislead the people, and mislead Chinese civilization?”
"As ministers of the Great Qin, how can we exchange the legal civilization of the Great Qin for the so-called compatibility and the so-called Haina?"
"Da Qin has never been kind!"
"It's about the Dharma!"
"The eldest son has indeed changed his mind now, but he has been poisoned by Confucianism for too long. How can the Confucian 'hypocrisy' be reversed so easily?"
"I really don't dare to take risks."
With that said, Du He bowed deeply to the First Emperor.
He took a deep breath and glanced at the young masters. The expressions of Mr. Gao and others changed slightly, and they quickly buried their heads, not daring to look at Du He at all.
finally.
Du He set his sights on Hu Hai.
Hu Hai's eyelids twitched.
He didn't avoid his gaze, but was curious about how Du He would praise himself.
Seeing Hu Hai being so calm, Du He was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "I believe that a young master is more suitable to be the heir apparent than an older master."
As soon as he said this, everyone in the palace was shocked.
Du He said in a deep voice: "Young Master has been familiar with the laws and regulations since he was a child, and has a very deep understanding of Qin's laws."
"His style of doing things is also similar to His Majesty's."
"If it were just that, I would not dare to suggest that Your Majesty appoint the young master as your heir apparent. However, this incident in the South China Sea has made me look at the young master in a different light."
"I don't know much about the South China Sea."
"Some fragments of words sent back from the South China Sea also made it clear that the young master had an accident on the way to reward the army in the South China Sea. The army was in an uproar and was even suspected of causing trouble. At such a critical moment, the young master remained calm in the face of danger and encountered Don’t panic, deal with it calmly and calmly.”
"He really has the air of a king."
"What's more, the young master not only resolved the possible turmoil among the generals, but also aroused the jealousy and fear of the Baiyue people, and even wanted to get rid of it. This is enough to prove that the young master's talent and ability It has caused panic among the people of Baiyue."
"The young master has only been in Nanhai for more than ten days, but he can make the people of Baiyue so fearful."
"Doesn't this prove the young master's outstanding talents?"
"Young Master used to travel around with His Majesty, and his horizons were greatly expanded. Although he did not have much administrative experience, under His Majesty's influence, Young Master must have accumulated a lot of knowledge and was familiar with laws and regulations. He has a deep understanding of Da Qin’s system.”
"Compared to the eldest son, I believe that the young master is more suitable to be the crown prince."
"Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."
After listening to Du He's words, Hu Hai looked slightly strange.
If he hadn't known him well, he might have believed Du He's words.
However, Hu Hai already knew the final result, so he was very calm and did not have many ups and downs. However, Zhao Gao and others in the hall looked excited and excited.
If Hu Hai is really established as the crown prince, they will be able to achieve success in one step.
Zhao Gao cupped his hands and said, "I second my opinion."
"I believe that the young master should be made the crown prince."
"The young master has a resolute and pragmatic temperament, is neutral, loves laws and regulations, and has a deep understanding of the laws of the Qin Dynasty. He has always been strict with himself, obeyed the law, and has never done anything illegal. Moreover, these young masters have never stopped learning. Follow your footsteps, follow good deeds, and open up the world for speech.”
"I believe that after the young master becomes the crown prince, he will quickly learn the ability to handle political affairs."
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
at the same time.
Some courtiers in the field also came to their senses.
They looked at Hu Hai and then at Du He and Yao Jia, their eyes thoughtful.
soon.
More and more courtiers in the court supported Hu Hai.
For a while.
The court even couldn't stop arguing and gradually divided into two teams.
One side supports Fusu and the other side supports Hu Hai.
However, compared to the disputes among other courtiers, Li Si frowned. He still did not understand the intention of the First Emperor. Based on his understanding of the First Emperor, it was impossible for the First Emperor to make the decision to establish the crown prince so casually. There was a deep meaning in it, but he never figured it out.
and
Hu Hai was attacked and killed in the South China Sea.
It was a matter of honor for the royal family. Did the First Emperor really let it go?
This is absolutely impossible.
Again.
Fusu, the focus of the dispute over the prince, is still in northern Xinjiang and has not come back at all. This court meeting is strange from any angle.
After a period of fruitless meditation, Li Si didn't think any more.
He returned his mind to the temple again.
In fact, Fusu was not the candidate for the crown prince in his mind.
It’s not right but I don’t like Fusu.
But if Fusu becomes the crown prince and becomes Qin II in the future, he may not be able to keep his position as prime minister. He does not think that he has as high a status in Fusu's heart as Meng Tian.
Looking at the crowd huddled together in the hall, Li Si frowned closer and closer.
Suddenly.
He seemed to realize something, and there was a glint in his eyes.
He looked back again, looking at the two sides arguing, but he realized that this so-called battle for the prince was actually a political divide in the court.
Li Si's heart tightened.
He knew this was another siding with the court.
(End of chapter)
