Seeing the ministers come back from their deep thoughts, Ying Zheng glanced at them and said calmly: "What do you think, ministers?"
"this....."
The ministers looked at each other, looking at each other, not knowing how to answer.
They naturally know the temptation of overseas places.
But compared to Baiyue Land, it seems a bit unrealistic.
Because overseas places are too far away.
The Manzhou Kingdom alone was thousands of miles away from Da Qin.
Not to mention countries in other continents.
Although for the sake of profit, a spirit of adventure is needed, but doing it knowingly that you cannot do it is not taking a risk, it is a fool.
The ministers present were obviously not idiots.
So, the atmosphere gradually fell into silence.
Ying Zheng also knew that it was impossible to seduce these old and cunning ministers with just a world map.
Because for them, meat that is visible but not edible is equivalent to having none.
So they choose the meat they can eat.
But how could Ying Zheng fulfill their wishes?
Since they have to tie their interests to themselves, it is impossible to let them eat the meat in front of them.
Just when Ying Zheng was about to throw another 'bombshell', Meng Tian stood up and sighed: "Your Majesty, except for the land of Shenzhou, the other eight continents are far away from our Daqin. Even if our Daqin has other intentions, Even Zhou is powerless!"
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers looked at each other and nodded.
Meng Tian had a good military vision and could see the key at a glance.
Ying Zheng was not angry about this, and just asked calmly: "Has General Meng heard of this sentence, 'The road is long and the road is long, I will search up and down'?"
"this...."
Meng Tian was stunned on the spot when asked.
Of course he has heard this sentence before.
This is a famous line from Qu Yuan's "Li Sao".
The original intention is that in the pursuit of truth, the road ahead is still long, but I will persevere and spare no effort to pursue and explore.
To put it bluntly, you must have an enterprising spirit.
The first emperor asked Meng Tian this sentence, the meaning is very simple, don't you, Meng Tian, have any enterprising spirit?
How did Meng Tian answer?
Unable to answer!
This is a matter of justice.
But Ying Zheng had no intention of embarrassing Meng Tian. He just said calmly and solemnly: "When I was in a corner of the Qin State, I inspired to go eastward. Why? Because the Qin land is barren! The six countries regard us Qin as barbarians, and treat us Qin as barbarians. The country is a tiger and a wolf!”
"So what if the journey is long? So what if there are many difficulties? Who can stop Qin from moving forward? The six countries? No! The country of Nine Continents? No!"
"Even if I can't conquer the Nine Continents in this life, there will be two, three, or even ten thousand lifetimes. As long as my Great Qin exists for one day, these Nine Continents will be in my Great Qin's pocket!"
"The sky is big and the earth is big, but I, Da Qin, am the biggest!"
As he spoke, he looked around at the ministers and said domineeringly: "Do you still have any doubts?"
"this....."
All the ministers were stunned by the First Emperor's words, and were so shocked that they could not speak.
Wei Liao looked deeply at Ying Zheng and couldn't help but sigh secretly.
After the first emperor's situation was opened up by Zhao Hao, his ambitions were also opened up.
He not only wants to be the master of China, but also the common master of the world. It is the real world.
Although he said that he could not conquer Jiuzhou in one life, he would have to conquer Jiuzhou in two, three, or even ten lifetimes, but Wei Liao knew his nature and he would definitely try his best to conquer Jiuzhou.
And in this life.
But, is it really possible?
Wei Liao doesn't think it can be done!
Because Da Qin's logistics could not keep up, even if it managed to conquer some territory, it would not be able to directly rule it. It could only plunder the products and transport them back to the country.
In this case, how can it be regarded as conquering Jiuzhou?
Obviously, when there is a mismatch between ambition and ability, it is easy for people to get carried away.
He now felt that the First Emperor was getting hot-headed.
As if he had the same feeling as Wei Liao, Li Si stood up after hesitating for a long time, cupped his hands towards Ying Zheng and said: "It is a good thing for your Majesty to be ambitious, but I have something unclear, please clarify my doubts."
Ying Zheng frowned and said, "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty entrusted the land of Baiyue because there is a broader world outside the Qin Dynasty!"
"But." As he spoke, Li Si changed the topic and continued: "Your Majesty asked me to look at the map of nine continents in the world. I think there is another purpose. Please help me to clear up my doubts!"
"Your Majesty, please clear up your doubts."
After hearing Li Si's words, all the ministers suddenly came to their senses and agreed in unison.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile and said: "Wei Ting deeply understands my heart and understands it. Yes, I do have other purposes."
After saying that, he looked around at the ministers again and said solemnly: "Now, I give you two choices!"
"First, accept the enfeoffment of the land of Baiyue. From now on, you will no longer resent me or criticize me. For the sake of the country and the people, the monarch and his ministers will work together to accomplish all the great things they can do in their lifetime, so that the achievements of the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"
"Second, seek a future for our descendants. Become a marquis from thousands of miles away and a king from thousands of miles away. Let the nine continents in the world stretch for our Chinese people, and plant the black dragon flag of Great Qin all over the nine continents!"
"Therefore, the quiet China will exist forever!"
"boom!"
The ministers were in an uproar.
Chaos, a burst of incomparable chaos, the situation got out of control again.
Some people were shocked and their scalps were numb.
Some people have clear ideas, and their faces turn pale and red.
Some people seemed to have been cast on a body-holding technique, and were stunned in place.
Ying Zheng's two choices made everyone understand the meaning of conquering Jiuzhou.
He did not want the Qin Empire to directly rule the land of Jiuzhou, but wanted the Qin people to rule the land of Jiuzhou.
If one day, the Qin army invades Jiuzhou, and the territory they conquer will belong to them. They will expand their territory and establish a country just like they did during the enfeoffment of the Zhou Dynasty.
At the same time, the Qin Empire in the east was worshiped as its suzerain state.
The Great Qin Empire also ruled the land of Jiuzhou in disguise.
In this way, everyone's interests are satisfied.
Moreover, everyone's interests are tied together.
Whether it is for themselves or for future generations, these people will spare no effort to serve the empire.
There are only twenty levels of nobility in Da Qin, and the highest is Chehou. For example, Wang Jian's Wuchenghou and Wang Ben's Tongwuhou.
It has never been done before.
Not to mention those with different surnames who were granted the title of king, not even the Ying Qin royal family or the First Emperor's biological son was granted the title of king.
What does Your Majesty say now?
Become a marquis from thousands of miles away, be granted the title of king from thousands of miles away!
What a temptation this is! ?
Who can resist this temptation? !
nobody!
No one can resist it!
Thinking of this, Wei Liao couldn't help but take a deep breath, and even the way he looked at Ying Zheng changed.
Damn it!
Your Majesty, you are truly a ruthless person!
If your son teaches you how to draw cakes, it will only take you a hundred miles!
You're lucky, I asked you to draw the world map! ?
This is not too cruel!
You actually used Wang Jue to draw cakes? !
This, this, this... this is too crazy!
"Then, tell me now, your choice..."
Ying Zheng smiled and asked the ministers unhurriedly: "Is it one or two?"
