Xicheng.
Hu Hai came over early in the morning.
He was already very familiar with Ji Heng's residence. He almost didn't knock on the door, pushed the door open, and went straight to his recliner. However, with Fusu being established as the crown prince, Hu Hai could clearly feel that he Some were left out in the palace.
This feeling is not pleasant.
Hu Hai also knew the current situation, so he was not very happy to stay in the palace all the time, especially when Zhao Gao encouraged him to continue fighting from time to time. He did not tire of it, so he chose to leave early and come back late, and stayed at Ji Heng's residence for almost half the day. .
He thought Ji Heng's life was boring before, but after coming here for a few days, he suddenly realized that he had taken it for granted. Ji Heng's life was not boring at all, and was even somewhat interesting.
In addition to tending the vegetable garden, he spent the rest of the day cooking other things.
A few days ago, he saw Ji Heng scraping off the 'white hair' growing near the latrine, mixing it with some charcoal and sulfur, and after lighting it, not only did thick smoke come out, but there was even a flash of smoke. Little Mars, this surprised Hu Hai.
In addition to these, Ji Heng also understands life very well.
From time to time, I used a stone mill to grind some beans, and finally, somehow, I got a piece of tofu and soy milk that was slightly dark yellow in color.
A few days ago, Ji Heng showed him a trick.
It’s also called a miracle!
It means stuffing a puppet into the soil, asking it to water it every day, and saying that a miracle will appear in a few days. The so-called miracle means that the puppet will grow out of the soil.
Of course Hu Hai didn't believe it.
Just a few days later, the puppet did grow.
Just when Hu Hai's eyes were full of shock, and he was even shocked and speechless, Ji Heng seemed very calm and directly pulled the puppet out of the ground, revealing the true cause of the miracle. Below it was a piece of bean sprouts that had just emerged, and then
Just fry it!
After staying with Ji Heng for a few days, Hu Hai's three views were refreshed one after another.
He initially believed that there were immortals in the world, but after seeing Ji Heng debunk the so-called miracles one by one, he began to scorn the so-called miracles.
Miracles are just tricks.
Hu Hai sat in the courtyard for a while. It was already three o'clock in the morning. At this time, Ji Heng finally woke up. He yawned and opened the door. He only glanced at Hu Hai outside the house and pretended not to see Hu Hai. But he suddenly regained his energy, walked over quickly, and said happily: "Ji Heng, what are you going to show today?"
"What happened to the saltpeter ice making yesterday?"
"I still don't understand."
"Then why did the water turn into ice?"
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Hu Hai was chirping from the side.
Ji Heng rubbed his forehead and had no idea about the curious 'baby' in front of him. He was just doing this to pass the time and improve his quality of life.
He was not interested in talking about Zi Chou Yin Mao.
He yawned and said: "According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, you should bathe once every five days. Today is a holiday, that is, it is time to rest today. As for those you saw before, they are just little tricks to kill time. Everything in life is It can be seen that you just lacked the eye for discovery in the past."
"Just pay more attention in the future."
"Rest today!"
Finished.
Ji Heng went to the kitchen and started to heat up the cold rice.
It is always difficult to prepare meals for one person. Basically, I can take care of two or three meals with a little time in the kitchen. However, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and these overnight dishes are becoming less and less suitable for eating.
Hearing Ji Heng's words, Hu Hai's eyes darkened.
But then he seemed to remember something, and suddenly said: "Ji Heng, when you said that, I almost forgot. Today, the eldest brother has summoned some courtiers together, and they will probably discuss some policy decisions."
Hear the words.
Ji Heng's expression remained as usual.
He stuffed a handful of dry grass into the stove, threw in a few pieces of dry bark, and then said with interest: "Calculating the time, it's almost time."
"Fusu is now the crown prince."
"I also visited all the major government offices."
"The formalities have been completed, and it's time to get down to business."
Hu Hai moved the recliner outside the kitchen, picked up a bamboo fan, and fanned himself leisurely. At the same time, he asked curiously: "After the eldest brother becomes the crown prince, will the suggestions you make be accepted? And they are so important. Why should my eldest brother handle the matter? Wouldn't it be more appropriate for my father to do it?"
Hu Hai was a little confused.
"The First Emperor?" Ji Heng shook his head and saw that the bark of the tree was already burning. He stuffed a few pieces of firewood inside and then continued: "There are some things that the First Emperor can do, but there are some things that the First Emperor is not suitable for. You have to be clear. The First Emperor is the emperor, and the emperor cannot make decisions easily."
"Because you have no joke and you keep your word."
"Cash the arrears of military merit and rewards in the past, which involves millions of soldiers and millions of households. How can this be decided so casually? Once it is not handled well, it will easily lead to a mutiny in the army. Wouldn't it be completely useless by then? Is there a way out?"
"Fusu is different."
"He is just a prince."
"He is now taking advantage of your incident in the South China Sea and is worried about the instability of the army. He uses this as an excuse to intervene in the army. It also implies that when he takes office in the future, he is worried that the army will be out of control, so he uses this to propose rectification of the army, General. It is reasonable to solve the existing problems in China.”
"It's also human nature."
"But after all, this matter is very involved. Once something goes wrong, the impact will be very serious. But as I said before, Fusu is just a prince. Even if Fusu creates a big mess, the First Emperor can rely on it later. With my high prestige in the world, I can settle this matter for Fusu."
"The First Emperor is the cornerstone of stability in the world."
"You can't take action easily."
"The First Emperor is the final guarantee for the stability of the Qin Dynasty."
Hear the words.
Hu Hai was thoughtful.
He has understood that it is not that the First Emperor cannot come forward, but that he is not suitable to come forward. If Fusu raises a problem, the First Emperor can solve it for Fusu, but if the First Emperor raises a problem, no one can come forward to solve it. , and the First Emperor's prestige in the world is very high. Once trouble occurs, the impact on the Qin Dynasty will be too great.
So don't act rashly.
Hu Hai asked again: "Ji Heng, what did you say to your brother a few days ago?"
Ji Heng smiled and said with a playful look: "I just made some precautions for Fusu in advance. The courtiers of Great Qin may not want to solve the matter of fulfilling military merits. Many of them do not seek merits, but seek no faults, and this matter is implicated." It's very serious and they won't want to risk it."
"They prefer to leave the matter to others to resolve."
Said.
Ji Heng raised his head and looked at the sky.
the other side.
The side hall of Yong Temple.
Fusu general Li Si and other ministers of the three princes and nine ministers summoned them all to his palace.
Du He and Yao Jia looked at each other, with a cold look in their eyes.
They had expected it.
After Zhao Gao reminded them, they had already expected this day, but they were still curious about what Fusu wanted to do when he called them over, and what would he say?
Enter the temple.
Fusu was already sitting on it.
He slightly raised his hands to the courtiers below and said with a smile: "I have summoned all the ministers here this time because we have important matters to discuss, so please don't mind me."
Everyone cupped their hands and said, "Your Highness, you're welcome."
Fusu winked at Wei Sheng, and Wei Sheng immediately understood, walked down the platform, and closed the palace door.
See this.
Everyone's eyes narrowed slightly.
But he didn't say anything.
Fusu apologized: "Some things are better said behind closed doors."
With that said, Fusu waved his hand and asked Wei Sheng to present the bamboo slips he had prepared before to these ministers.
Li Si and others raised their eyebrows.
They reached out to take the bamboo slips that were handed to them, and without hesitation, they opened it and started looking at it. After just a few glances, everyone frowned.
These are the two memorials sent by Zhao Tuo a month ago.
It clearly stated that Hu Hai's attack was an accident. The army had long known that someone was connected with the Baiyue people. They were just deliberately using the trick to lure the Baiyue people and then annihilate them in one fell swoop. The remnant.
But why did Fusu show them this memorial?
Du He and Yao Jia exchanged glances secretly, their brows tightening. What Fu Su was doing now was almost the same as what Zhao Gao reminded him some time ago.
Fusu solemnly said: "The memorial that I just showed you to the ministers is exactly the memorial that General Zhao Tuo submitted to His Majesty a month ago. It clearly states that the attack on my younger brother was an accident. At the same time, my younger brother After the attack, General Zhao Tuo immediately sent another memorandum, explaining clearly the situation of the general's collusion with the Baiyue people."
"Those generals and soldiers who colluded with the Baiyue people were all eliminated within this month."
"only."
"Do you think the attack on my youngest brother was really an accident?"
As soon as the words fell, the entire palace fell into silence.
All the courtiers present were silent.
Li Si, Feng Quji and others frowned, with a solemn look in their eyes. The meaning of Fusu's words was obvious. He was not convinced by the memorial submitted by Zhao Tuo.
He believed that something might have happened in the army.
It's just that although they are courtiers, they don't interfere much in military affairs. What does Fusu want to do when he tells them this?
Everyone secretly speculated.
A little silence.
Yao Jia cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I wonder what your Majesty's opinion is on this matter? But Your Majesty asked Your Majesty to come and ask for your advice?"
Fusu glanced at Yao Jia and said with a relaxed expression: "Your Majesty is busy with everything, so he won't pay attention to this. But as Hu Hai's brother, how can I turn a blind eye to this?"
"This matter has nothing to do with Your Majesty."
Yao Jia solemnly said: "Your Highness, since Your Majesty has no objection to this matter, it is enough to prove that General Zhao Tuo's words have been approved by His Majesty. Why does Your Highness need to do this?"
"Besides."
"General Zhao Tuo has written a letter a few months ago that he will attack Baiyue again in the near future and completely drive the Baiyue people away from Lingnan. The war is about to begin, but the young master is suspicious of the general. This is really inappropriate. I have the courage to ask you. Your Highness, please do not make any random suspicions. If this information is introduced into the army, you may be criticized."
"This also damages His Highness's reputation."
Fusu smiled and nodded: "So these words can only be said behind closed doors. As long as you don't say anything, this matter will not spread. I believe that the ministers will not spread Fusu's nonsense."
Hear the words.
Yao Jia and Du He looked slightly different.
What Fusu said was really unexpected.
It’s also completely different from Fusu’s past style.
Fusu had always been straightforward in the past and would never make such a small move, but this also made everyone more suspicious, wondering what Fusu wanted to do.
Fusu said: "The war in the South China Sea is about to start, and I know about it."
"I will not affect this war."
"It's just that I'm not convinced by the memorial submitted by General Zhao Tuo. You may not know that the two memorials were sent to the court one after the other, within a few days of each other. Even if you are willing to pay the price, you can do it. Arriving the same day.”
"Does this mean there is another hidden reason behind the attack on my youngest brother?"
Fusu spoke calmly.
Li Si held up his hand and said in a deep voice: "What do you want to say, His Highness? Now that Your Highness has chosen to close the door, why are you so secretive?"
Fusu chuckled, nodded and said, "This is something Fusu didn't think about."
"Fusu doesn't think much."
"I don't think Hu Hai's attack in the South China Sea was an accident."
"I also think that something happened in the army. Especially when my younger brother was distributing monetary rewards in the army, some soldiers were even booing and asking when they could return to Guanzhong."
"Soldiers are important matters of the country and cannot be ignored."
"Since I, Fusu, are the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty and know this, how can I stand by and watch. Since the reform of King Shang, the Qin Dynasty has been promoting 'farming wars', among which war is the most important. The army is also the foundation for the stability of the world in the Qin Dynasty. There absolutely cannot be any problems.”
"Nothing can go wrong at all!"
Fusu's face became serious, even a bit powerful.
He continued: "I don't know what happened in the South China Sea, and I don't know whether what General Zhao Tuo said is the truth, but as far as I know, instability has gradually arisen in the South China Sea. This is something that the court will never allow. We must not continue to ignore it.”
"Whether the South China Sea Navy has something going on or nothing, it cannot continue like this."
"The military has to make some changes."
"Furthermore, I have been to the Beiyuan Army, and I have gone deep into the grassroots of the army to understand the specific situation in the army. The soldiers are very homesick and it is difficult to move to their hometown. However, the Beiyuan Army has General Meng Tian in charge, so there are no commotions or problems. , but the South China Sea is different."
"The environment in the South China Sea was difficult, the soldiers were depressed, and their morale was greatly reduced."
"If we continue like this, even if there are no changes now, there will be changes in the future. It's just a matter of time. This time they attacked Hu Hai in public, and they may not attack me in the future. The actual situation in the army must be understood as soon as possible, and it must be understood as soon as possible. has been solved."
"I summoned you all here this time for only one thing."
"Fulfilling old promises."
"Bring Da Qin's millions of warriors home!"
"Completely eliminate any changes that may occur in the general."
"You are all loyal ministers of my father and the founding heroes of the Great Qin Empire. You are all familiar with the world's political affairs, so this time I want you to think of a solution for Fusu."
"To appease the raging uneasiness in the army and resolve the already overwhelming military merit reward."
"Thank you Fusu."
(End of chapter)
