Xianyang, Prime Minister's Mansion.
Since Ying Zheng's eastward tour, Wang Wan has been working diligently to help Ying Zheng handle national government affairs.
Although he is older than Ying Zheng, he is very energetic and strong.
At this time, Wang Wan was reviewing official documents at the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Mansion as usual, and Feng Jie was also at the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Mansion, assisting him in handling official affairs.
Because of Feng Jie's participation, the national policy of "dividing a small family into an equal share" was relatively stable in the Guanzhong area, and the people of Old Qin were very cooperative. As for the Land of Six Nations, it has not been promoted yet, but this national policy has only been published in newspapers.
According to feedback from various counties, there does not seem to be much opposition.
As for the actual resistance to nationwide promotion, it depends on the actual situation.
In addition, the news of the First Emperor's intention to establish the South Study House reached Xianyang at some point. The imperial officials in Xianyang were all very thoughtful and wanted their descendants to squeeze into this new yamen.
Therefore, during the period when the First Emperor was on his eastern tour, they worked diligently without any complaints.
Handled all government affairs very beautifully.
The whole empire seemed to be reborn.
"Old Prime Minister, Young Mansion Zhang Cang would like to see you!"
Just when Wang Wan had just finished handling yesterday's memorial, there was a sudden whistle outside the door.
Wang Wan frowned slightly, put down his brush, waved his hand and said, "Let him come in!"
"promise."
The person who reported the report quickly took Zhang Cang outside the door.
"Old minister Zhang Cang, pay your respects to the Prime Minister!"
Zhang Cang stepped into the door and saluted Wang Wan.
Wang Wan smiled and waved her hand, indicating that Zhang Cang didn't need to be polite and asked someone to bring him tea and water.
"I wonder why Master Zhang came to see me?"
After Zhang Cang took his seat, Wang Wan asked curiously.
But I heard Zhang Cang say: "Young Master's five stone carbon mines have been mined on a large scale. However, the price of this stone carbon has not yet been officially set. Let the old prime minister decide."
Wang Wan stroked his beard and thought for a while, then said:
"The reason why the master gave up the benefits of charcoal is, on the one hand, to solve the current situation of the treasury being empty, and on the other hand, it is to benefit the head of Guizhou. The price must not be more expensive than charcoal. How about this, selling it at 70% of the price of charcoal, what do you think?"
Wang Wan's governing policy was not as shrewd as Lu Buwei's, nor as bold as Li Si's, but his heart was not bad.
This is also the reason why after Lu Buwei stepped down, Ying Zheng did not immediately appoint Li Si as prime minister, but let Wang Wan transition to the position of prime minister for a period of time.
A kind-hearted veteran of the empire can help him stabilize the court.
If Li Si serves as the prime minister when the six countries are unified, then Li Si will devote part of his energy to dealing with the ministers, thus reducing his energy to make suggestions for Ying Zheng.
Of course, this does not mean that the kind-hearted Wang Wan can do good things.
Because he doesn't know how to adapt and often does bad things with good intentions, he has never been reused by Ying Zheng.
But no matter what, it is undeniable that Wang Wan is really caring about Da Qin.
"With the current mining volume of charcoal, even 70% of the price of charcoal can be sold for a lot of money. The leaders of Guizhou should be able to afford it..." Zhang Cang replied.
"In that case, let's sell it at this price..."
"good!"
Zhang Cang responded, then suddenly thought of something and asked, "What happened to that matter? When will the young master return to Xianyang?"
"The more people know about it, the easier it is to cause trouble. I have asked people to seal Chunan Pavilion. No one is allowed to come close within a hundred feet..."
As Wang Wan spoke, he couldn't help but sigh: "Now I'm afraid that His Majesty's people will report this matter..."
"It's basically impossible to hide it from His Majesty. It depends on how the Young Master introduces it to His Majesty. For now, we can only wait for the Young Master to come back and deal with it!"
"yes!"
Wang Wan nodded and said, "I just don't know when the young master will come back..."
"What are you doing, young master, in Yongcheng? Didn't His Majesty leave?"
"I heard something happened to the clan over there.
Well, I’m afraid it’s to deal with clan matters…”
"snort!"
When Zhang Cang heard Wang Wan mention the clan, he couldn't help but snorted and said with a sullen face: "Now that the Qin Dynasty is prosperous, it's a good time. Why is Ying Rong still so worried?"
"hehe..."
Wang Wan smiled noncommittally and said jokingly: "When Shang Jun reformed the law, the Qin Dynasty was also prosperous. How could old Qianlong be relieved?"
When Zhang Cang heard this, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Shang Jun's mind is like the vast sea. How can the world be embarrassed if Kang goes to disaster?"
"Don't say that."
Wang Wan waved her hand and said with a smile: "Young Master is not Shang Jun, and Ying Rong is not Old Qianlong. If you want to get an advantage from Young Master, I guess only Your Majesty can do it. For the rest, if you don't have good wine and food, Young Master will not eat it." of!"
"Yes, fortunately, I always have delicacies that the young master likes to eat at home!"
"Same applies to me."
At this point, the two couldn't help but look at each other and smile.
It was obvious that they both felt each other's attitude from the other's words.
Even though Ying Zheng never made a clear choice for the crown prince, every veteran of the empire had a prince they supported.
Although this support will not play a decisive role, it can also influence Ying Zheng's decision-making from the side.
Wang Wan supported Zhao Hao because Zhao Hao saved his political career, and Zhang Cang supported Zhao Hao for the same reason.
If it weren't for Zhao Hao's existence, they would have retired and gone home long ago.
After the laughter, Zhang Cang remembered something again and asked Wang Wan, "Gongyang dares to preside over the official examination. It is already the second round. Are there any suitable talents?"
[In view of the general environment,
"What? You have no one to use?"
Wang Wan asked in a funny tone.
Zhang Cang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Your Majesty made an eastward tour and took away most of the young manor. If the old ministers were not old, I would have to go with him..."
"Haha, I'm sorry for you..."
Wang Wan smiled and stroked his beard, and suddenly changed the topic: "However, the people who have been admitted to the official position this time are mixed, and not many can be put to great use. When it comes to talents, Han Sheng is a good one. If you want to use it, I can let him go to the Young Mansion..."
"Han Sheng?"
Zhang Cang frowned, as if he didn't want it, but he couldn't refuse Wang Wan clearly, so he tentatively asked Wang Wan: "I heard that the young master values a person named Xiao He very much. I wonder if this person has come to take the assessment?"
"Oh? You also know Xiao He?"
Wang Wan looked at Zhang Cang in surprise.
Zhang Cang grinned awkwardly and thought to himself, "You know it, why can't I know it?"
But such dangerous remarks are obviously not allowed to be made.
He hesitated for a moment, then replied vaguely: "I've heard of it, but I don't know much about it..."
"If you understand, I still find it strange that when I asked him to come to Xianyang in the name of the Prime Minister's Palace, he declined..."
"Ah? Why is this person so ignorant of praise?"
Wang Wan smiled in relief and said: "Maybe he is a bit arrogant, I can't explain clearly, but the young master doesn't seem to take it to heart and doesn't let me force anything on him!"
"this....."
Zhang Cang was speechless and didn't know how to respond.
As someone who has experienced this, he also understands that young people’s thoughts are nothing more than youthful and energetic.
I feel that I can do it and can achieve something by relying on my own strength.
It’s okay not to accept this kind of opportunity that comes to your door.
However, this is actually a kind of gamble.
If the bet succeeds, everyone is happy; if the bet fails, it will be too late to regret.
"Since the young master doesn't pay much attention to it, I won't force it. I want that Han Sheng..."
Zhang Cang sighed.
"good!"
Wang Wan smiled and agreed.
Soon, Zhang Cang left the Prime Minister's Mansion
.
After watching Zhang Cang leave, Wang Wan narrowed his eyes, thoughtfully, and shouted out the door: "Bring Han Sheng!"
.......
at the same time.
Zhao Hao was staring at the two of them dumbfounded, not knowing how to speak.
These two people were the two people who drove the carriage and blocked his way.
When he learned the identities of these two people, he was shocked.
Because these two people were none other than Xiao He and Chen Ping.
After a night of ideological struggle, the two finally decided to defect to Zhao Hao.
If nothing else, just because of Zhao Hao’s four words, I want to do something practical for the people of the world.
However, what surprised them was that the "saint"-like Young Master Hao was not the handsome young master they imagined, but a child who looked eight or nine years old.
"this...."
Is this Gongzi Hao?
Could it be a mistake?
Xiao He and Chen Ping, look at me and I look at you. There are fruits on the trees.
Cao Shen on the side seemed to notice their doubts and broke the awkwardness with a smile: "Xiao Liju, you made a clear choice to come to join the young master!"
"Yes, Xiao Lipu, you are finally here!"
Lu Wan also smiled and agreed.
But Xiao He did not respond to them. He just calmed down and said, "Sir, I have something unclear. Please clarify my confusion!"
"What's the matter?"
Zhao Hao's heart skipped a beat.
He was very afraid that Xiao He would ask Liu Bang.
But I heard Xiao He say again: "Young master, please don't be too worried. We have decided to join you. Even if you don't solve my doubts, I will still be willing to work for you!"
"Oh? I'm a little curious about what made you change your mind!"
When Han Xin was asked to chase Xiao He before, Zhao Hao didn't have much hope. He just gave it a try with the attitude of "treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor".
Later, when Han Xin failed and returned, he was not too disappointed and soon felt relieved.
Unexpectedly, one night later, Xiao He and the others came after him again.
And he was determined to defect to himself.
This was beyond his expectation.
However, looking at the faces of Xiao He and Chen Ping, it is not difficult to guess that something special happened that night that made them suddenly change their minds.
"Master, don't be impatient, please wait for the next question..."
Xiao He cupped his hands and said, "I dare to ask you, Sir, those four sentences of yours are for the sake of heaven and earth, for all peoples, for the sages, and for all generations. Have you ever thought of doing it for yourself?"
"What does this mean?"
Zhao Hao asked in confusion.
Xiao He opened his mouth and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Chen Ping on the side:
"If you have never thought about doing it for yourself, then you can only be a "sage" and not an emperor. If you have thought about doing it for yourself, then the world is in your hands, and we must act like dogs and horses! "
"Chen Ping be careful!"
Xiao He was shocked and quickly raised his hand to signal Chen Ping.
Chen Ping smiled slightly: "Brother Xiao, don't be nervous. You and I both know that His Majesty cannot live forever. The future of Da Qin is more important than the present. If the future is not clear, even if we are determined to serve you, we will fall short..." "
"this...."
Xiao He was speechless and turned to look at Zhao Hao.
They talked openly and honestly all night before deciding to defect to Zhao Hao.
Today's Great Qin can be said to be prosperous.
But behind this prosperity, one thing is of utmost importance.
It is the position of crown prince.
If they defect to Zhao Hao and Zhao Hao is not the crown prince, then all their efforts will be in vain.
Therefore, they must understand Zhao Hao's thoughts.
But Zhao Haodandan waved his hand and said to Chen Ping: "You want me to compete for that position?"
"Don't you want a prosperous life, Master?"
Chen Ping said: "Young master, you must know that a prosperous age cannot be accomplished in a day, nor can it be accomplished by a generation of emperors!"
"It doesn't have to be me!"
"May I ask, sir, if your Majesty has any other candidates in mind?"
"this...."
Zhao Hao hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "I don't know this..."
"Since you don't know, why don't you let us fight?"
Chen Ping said sternly: "If we win, we will not be alone. If we lose, our way will still exist!"
"No, why do you all want me to fight for it? I'm actually not suitable..."
Zhao Hao waved his hands, somewhat dumbfounded.
Only he knows best what his abilities are.
It's okay to make suggestions, but I'm afraid there's still a long way to go before we really want to govern a country.
He had to rely on the First Emperor to implement the suggestions he made, rather than him doing it himself.
Because what the First Emperor lacked was not the ability to govern the country, but time.
As long as the First Emperor is given enough time, Zhao Hao believes that he can come up with better national policies.
The national policies proposed by Zhao Hao are precisely the historically feasible policies accumulated over time, and are not Zhao Hao's own abilities.
Putting aside the time traveler's understanding of history, Zhao Hao is essentially a high school student.
Can a high school student who travels back in time to ancient times really be able to govern a country?
Obviously, no.
At least in a short period of time, it is impossible to have such ability.
So now Zhao Hao is more suitable to be a hands-off shopkeeper.
They just give opinions and don't do anything serious.
"May I ask, Sir, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Seeing that Zhao Hao still refused to accept the expectations of himself and others, Xiao He asked the question that everyone wanted to ask.
This time, Zhao Hao answered quickly and said directly to everyone: "Yes, my eldest brother!"
"Young Master is talking about Fusu?"
Xiao He was stunned.
"Exactly!"
"Wasn't he demoted to Jiuyuan by His Majesty?"
"It's just temporary."
Zhao Hao explained: "He will come back!"
"this...."
Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but look at each other.
After a while, Xiao He couldn't help but ask Zhao Hao: "Why do you think Fusu is more suitable than you?"
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Because the eldest brother is a sincere person. He is kind to everyone, especially me. I believe he can change himself and become a real prince."
"That....."
Lu Wan hesitated and asked, "What if he hasn't changed?"
"Unchanged……"
Zhao Hao thought for a while and couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead: "Then I'll have to do it..."
"ah?"
"Oops! If it doesn't work, eldest brother, I'll do it again, that's all right!"
As if he was tired of being asked, Zhao Hao said angrily, turned around and walked towards his carriage.
He really didn't want to talk more about this issue, because when he thought about those responsibilities, his head hurt.
He would never fight for that position if he didn't have to.
But when everyone heard his words, they smiled knowingly.
"Hehehe..."
