The First Emperor's century-old strategy of erecting monuments shocked the officials.
Its greatest influence was on the Xianyang nobles.
Since the First Emperor unified the six countries and moved the nobles, wealthy families and wealthy businessmen of the six countries to Xianyang, Xianyang has become the richest city in the world.
Although the First Emperor did not explicitly ask the major families in Xianyang to donate food, reputation had a far-reaching impact.
Why do the officials in the court gain a foothold in the court? Isn't it because of the family support behind them?
Once the family's reputation is not good, it is basically impossible for future generations to climb to high positions.
Therefore, for the major families in Xianyang, the centenary erection of monuments is not as simple as reputation, but a turning point in the family's destiny.
The ambition shown by the First Emperor at the Great Court Meeting has already shown that his vision is far beyond anyone else's. It is very foolish to understand the First Emperor's intention in the normal way.
Now, for the sake of food and grass, the First Emperor has the idea of erecting a monument. Then, what will the First Emperor have for other purposes in the future?
This precedent must not be set!
The ministers looked at each other and quickly agreed.
But Li Si was the first to stand up and object: "Your Majesty, I think this matter still needs to be discussed!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, erecting monuments is a major matter for the country. Our Qin State has erected monuments for hundreds of years, and only a handful of them can be built. Those who are not of great merit cannot erect monuments!" Feng Quji also quickly stood up to dissuade Ying Zheng.
A general and prime minister of the Feng family is considered the top noble in Xianyang.
If the policy of donating food and erecting monuments is implemented, the Feng family will definitely bear the brunt.
They don't have to think about themselves, but they can't help but think about the Feng family's descendants.
Even if the descendants of the Feng family do not rely on the reputation of donating food and erecting monuments, they can enter the official career and climb to high positions.
Why waste your family's wealth just to compete for fame?
Therefore, he certainly does not want to be cut off by Ying Zheng.
From the moment Ying Zheng said that he would donate food and build a monument, he felt something was wrong, because this was not like Ying Zheng's routine at all.
Rather like a bad boy...
Thinking of Zhao Hao, Feng Quji felt a headache. Originally, if Wang Wan abdicated, he could take a step closer and serve as Prime Minister of the Right and give up the position of Prime Minister of the Left to Li Si. However, Wang Wan suddenly refused to resign, which made him unable to help himself. Nothing but joy.
"Your Majesty, I think it is feasible to donate food and erect monuments. Just now, Feng Zuoxiang said that our Qin State has only built a handful of monuments for hundreds of years. That is because our Qin State has rarely experienced food shortages since Lord Shang's reform!"
"As the saying goes, extraordinary times require extraordinary measures. Now that the north is worried and in urgent need of food and grass, it is naturally an extraordinary moment!"
"We live in a temple and should put national affairs first!"
When Wang Wan saw Li Si and Feng Quji standing up, she took advantage of the situation and stood up as well.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately glared at by several veterans of the empire.
It felt like Wang Wan said they were unpatriotic.
"What the old prime minister said is wrong! Donating food and erecting monuments has a far-reaching impact, and it is not just a matter of food and grass!" Yao Jia stood up and refuted Wang Wan.
Wang Wan chuckled and asked, "Let's hear it from Yao Tingwei. What's the impact?"
"this……"
Yao Jia was speechless and subconsciously looked at Ying Zheng. He found that Ying Zheng was expressionless and just looking at them quietly. He couldn't help but feel a little in his heart and secretly thought that something was not right with His Majesty today.
Could it be that something happened that the ministers didn't know about?
Thinking of this possibility, he quickly turned his attention to Meng Yi, but saw that Meng Yi also said nothing.
At this moment, Feng Jie stood up angrily, bowed his hands to Ying Zheng and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that the Eastern Hu Xiongnu went south this time just to plunder, not to attack the city. It is better to hold on for a while and wait for sufficient food and grass before counterattacking." …”
"What Dr. Feng Yushi said is ridiculous! When did our Great Qin become so cowardly? Even though someone came to attack us, we still avoided fighting?"
"That's right! After all, Dr. Feng Yushi is also a general. He has just become a doctor. He only boosts other people's ambitions and destroys his own prestige. Is he worthy of being in a high position?"
"I don't care whether he is plundering or attacking the city. If he dares to attack our great Qin, he will never come back!"
"That's right, as long as you dare to step into the territory of our Great Qin, I will risk my life with him!"
Feng Jie's words were immediately refuted by the generals before he could even get to the point.
"What do you know? When I went to the battlefield, you..."
"enough!"
Feng Jie was very angry with the generals and was about to open his mouth to refute, but when he heard Ying Zheng yell loudly, the whole hall fell into silence.
"Feng Jie, I ask you, if you stick to the border, what will happen to the old Qin people outside the border?"
Ying Zheng stared at Feng Jie coldly and asked coldly.
Feng Jie was stunned for a moment, then quickly said as if he had come to his senses: "I am guilty!"
"guilty?"
Ying Zheng sneered, then walked down the steps step by step, looking around at the ministers: "You have your own family behind you, and there are people you want to protect, but what about me?"
"Who is behind me? Who do I want to protect?"
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers looked at each other and immediately bowed to Ying Zheng: "I am guilty!"
"No, you are not guilty. You are just thinking about the country after weighing the pros and cons."
Ying Zheng shook his head and sighed, then suddenly changed the topic: "But, have you ever thought about whether I can avoid the war?"
"If I avoid the war, will I still be the First Emperor who unified the six countries and determined to dominate the Nine Continents?"
As soon as these words came out, the generals' blood suddenly boiled.
yes!
Our Great Qin's goal is to dominate the Nine Continents. How can the Xiongnu and Donghu stop our Great Qin's ambition?
If the First Emperor avoids fighting, is he still the First Emperor?
Not only do we, Great Qin, not avoid war, we also face difficulties head on!
"Your majesty is wise, I am willing to donate one year's salary to support the national war!"
"Your Majesty, the general is willing to donate three years of annual salary. I sincerely ask your majesty to allow the general to go to Jiuyuan and attack the barbarians!"
"Your Majesty, I will only keep a few months of rations for the family, and donate all the remaining food. I hope Your Majesty will be merciful and allow the general to take the male members of the family to kill all the barbarians, eat their blood, and eat their flesh!"
"I won't say much at the end, I just want to give everything I have for the First Emperor and safeguard the reputation of the First Emperor!"
"..."
In the hearts of all the generals, the First Emperor was not only an imperial monarch, but also a supreme idol.
It was the First Emperor who led them to unify the six kingdoms and establish achievements unprecedented in ancient times.
Now that they heard the domineering words of the First Emperor, everyone was extremely excited.
The veterans of the empire who were weighing the pros and cons just now couldn't help but look at each other.
The great Qin Dynasty favored martial arts.
The status of generals in the Qin court has always been very high.
Therefore, even important ministers like Feng Quji, Li Si, Feng Jie, and Yao Jia could not resist all generals.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the palace was rising out of control, Wang Jian, the leader of the military, coughed and stood up and said: "Your Majesty has just agreed to Meng Tian to raise food and fodder to support the northern attack on the Huns. How can you go back on your promise now?"
"this……"
Hearing Wang Jian's words, Li Si and others were completely speechless.
Even if they were reluctant, they would not dare to let the First Emperor go back on his word.
After all, you have no joke.
"The old general is right. I have already promised Meng Tian, and I cannot go back on my word."
Ying Zheng smiled, then glanced at the generals, and continued: "Don't worry, I don't want your food in vain!"
After saying that, he paused and said solemnly: "In order to reward the patriotism of the people, the top three people who donate food will be given to their family patriarchs, honorary marquis, and the same title as Guannei Marquis, respectively, Zhongguo Marquis, The Marquis of Patriotism, the Marquis of Anguo."
Wow!
The whole place was in an uproar.
Chaos, incomparable chaos, the situation is already somewhat out of control.
Some people were so shocked that they stood still with disbelief on their faces.
Some people admired the First Emperor so much that they fell to the ground and were filled with emotion.
Some people cheered like crazy.
If the First Emperor was suspected of coercing the major families by donating food and erecting monuments, then the heads of the major families who were granted titles would definitely take the bait.
Damn it!
Why are the emperor's current sexual activities becoming more and more outrageous?
How can anyone refuse this?
It’s too much to give!
"Your Majesty, this is you"
Li Si's eyes widened and he hesitated to speak.
Ying Zheng smiled slightly and asked leisurely: "Does Li Tingwei have any objections?"
"Um?"
The ministers who were so excited just now suddenly stopped their excitement when they heard the conversation between Ying Zheng and Li Si, and all looked at Li Si.
Li Si instantly felt the gazes of the ministers piercing him like sharp swords, as if if he dared to raise an objection, they would immediately pierce his heart with thousands of swords.
What is this called?
Destroying someone's financial path is like killing one's parents!
Li Si swallowed subconsciously. Naturally, he did not dare to offend the entire court, so he shook his head calmly: "Old minister, I have no objection."
"Since Li Tingwei has no objections, then the ministers should also have no objections. This matter is settled."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the ministers saluted Ying Zheng, and at the same time made up their minds to send a letter to the family immediately after going to court, asking them to prepare to donate food.
In addition to military merit and title, this is a great opportunity!
Don't worry about honor or not, as long as it is a title, it is no small matter!
"alright!"
Ying Zheng waved his hands to the ministers, and then turned his attention to Zhi Su Neishi: "Linghu Fan, I will leave the matter of donating food to you, don't let me down!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will handle this matter well and relieve the country's worries!"
Linghu Fan responded respectfully, and at the same time he was ecstatic.
This is a beautiful thing!
It is related to the interests of major families. They will definitely try their best to please themselves. Then they will
Thinking of the scene of a certain fisherman making a profit, Linghu Fan felt so good all over that he couldn't help but smile all over his face.
As if he had guessed what he was thinking, Ying Zheng added: "This donation of food is for the fair and efficient implementation of my strategy. The Yushi Dafu Mansion and the Guozheng Jian will coordinate with the Su Neishi Mansion to handle it together."
"I obey the order!"
Feng Jie and Guozheng Jianzheng stood up at the same time.
The smile on Linghu Fan's face still hung, but his eyes seemed dull and his whole person was petrified.
He was too caught off guard.
Your Majesty, why is your Majesty like this?
You were the one who scared me just now, and now you are the one who is playing tricks on me. Can we still get along well with each other?
"The matter of food and grass has been resolved. If there is nothing else, then retreat from the court!"
Ying Zheng said, looking around at the ministers and seeing that no one came forward, he subconsciously shouted: "Zhao Gao, prepare the carriage and go back to the palace!"
"Um?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Ying Zheng felt something was wrong.
At this time, the ministers were about to leave the hall, but they saw Meng Yi suddenly stand up and hand over to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, Zhao Gao has been taken into custody and is now being sent to Tingwei Mansion, waiting for trial!"
Wow!
The ministers were in an uproar again.
The thoughts are clear in an instant.
No wonder the First Emperor screamed and killed as soon as he came in. It turned out that something big had really happened!
what's the situation?
Zhao Gao was actually arrested? !
He is a popular person beside His Majesty!
The emperor's study.
Ying Zheng sat on the Taishi chair with an expressionless expression.
Meng Yi, Li Si, Feng Quji, Feng Jie, Yao Jia, Hu Wujing, Wang Jian, and Wang Wan were all kneeling on both sides of the study.
Originally, Ying Zheng's mood had eased a lot since the food donation was settled, but Meng Yi's words immediately made his mood sink to the bottom.
It's not that Meng Yi is unreasonable, the main reason is that Zhao Gao is highly valued by the First Emperor. If he doesn't take this opportunity to bring him down, he may not have a chance in the future.
Perhaps his words would make the First Emperor unhappy, but it was worth it to get rid of Zhao Gao.
After all, Zhao Gao was his lifelong enemy in his heart.
Especially after Zhao Gao served as Hu Hai's hermit, he intentionally helped Hu Hai and Fu Su fight for the throne, which became a serious concern for the Meng family.
Whether considering the interests of the family or his personal future, Meng Yi felt that Zhao Gao must die.
However, Ying Zheng coughed lightly and said calmly: "Meng Yi has told you about the affairs of Zhao Gao and Xu Fu. If you have any opinions on how to deal with it, it doesn't matter!"
"this"
All the ministers looked at each other without saying a word.
Although Meng Yi made it clear enough, they always felt that things were not that simple.
So no one dared to speak rashly.
Seeing that they didn't speak, Meng Yi stood up again and handed over to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, as a doctor, I am also very familiar with the law. Why don't you let me try Zhao Gao and Xu Fu?"
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Lang Zhongling is going to open the government to try the case?"
"I was ordered to arrest this person. I am more familiar with this case. I dare to ask your Majesty to hand over this case to me. I will enforce the law impartially!" Meng Yi said seriously.
Ying Zheng pondered for a few times, nodded and said: "Okay! This case will be handed over to Lang Zhongling for trial!"
"My lord, I obey the order."
Meng Yi was overjoyed and quickly handed over to Ying Zheng.
When the ministers saw this, they looked at each other.
If Zhao Gao is killed by Meng Yi, then Meng Yi will be the only close minister left by the First Emperor.
As for the Meng family, it is truly unrivaled and truly the first family in the Qin Dynasty.
If Zhao Gao survives the catastrophe, the feud between the Meng family and Zhao Gao may be completely severed.
They fight each other, and people like myself may be able to reap the benefits.
Just when the ministers were having different thoughts, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Young Master Hao wants to see you!"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, why is that kid looking for me? Is there something urgent? Was papermaking successful?
"Xuan!"
Ying Zheng flicked his sleeves.
Soon, Zhao Hao was led into the study by a palace attendant.
When he saw everyone gathered in the room, he couldn't help but froze on the spot. What was going on? Didn’t you say that the court was over? Why did you even hold an Umrah meeting?
Why is the First Emperor so busy every day?
Just when Zhao Hao was in a daze, Ying Zheng frowned slightly and couldn't help asking majestically: "Tell me, what do you want from me?"
"Oh, I have made some food and I want my father to try it to see if it is to your liking."
Zhao Hao reacted, quickly took out a food box from behind and opened it in front of all the ministers.
When the ministers saw this, they couldn't help but look closely, and at the same time, the fire of the Eight Diagrams was burning in their chests.
Young Master Hao actually brought food to His Majesty? Is their relationship already so good? Why have I never seen the food in this box before?
The corner of Ying Zheng's mouth twitched slightly, and he immediately scolded: "Nonsense, this is not a meal, why should I give it to you!"
And there is no cleverness at all. He obviously gave away so much and opened it in front of so many people!
In this situation, are you asking me to eat alone?
Seeing Ying Zheng teach Zhao Hao a lesson, the others finally came to their senses, stood up one after another, and bowed their hands to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, if you have something to do, please leave first."
"Um."
Ying Zheng nodded and watched the ministers leave.
When he turned his attention to Zhao Hao again, he found that Zhao Hao had covered the box back and was about to pack it up and take it away.
What a clumsy brat!
Ying Zheng cursed in his heart, then waved his hand and said: "Okay, I've sent you all the gifts, just keep it!"
"oh."
Zhao Hao obediently opened the box again, ran up to Ying Zheng, and arranged the food in the box neatly.
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