Just after the Spring Festival, Ying Zheng held a civil and military conference in the shogunate.
At this time, Ying Zheng was sitting in the main seat, scanning the civil and military personnel on the left and right sides, and said with a smile: "Everyone, I have spent a thrilling year during this trip south. It can also be regarded as the most interesting year since I succeeded to the throne. Yue, it’s really extraordinary!”
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When all the civil and military officials heard this, they all bowed their heads and remained silent.
Although Ying Zheng said this in a relaxed and comfortable manner, with a smile on his face, everyone could hear how disappointed he was in Nanhai.
However, the purpose of today's meeting is not to criticize the civil and military forces, but to reward the officials who have contributed to the suppression of the rebellion.
"Jun Cheng!"
Seeing that all the civil and military officials were silent, Ying Zheng did not intend to pursue the matter to the end, so he shouted calmly.
"Wei Chen is here!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's shout, the Nanhai County Magistrate immediately stood up, raised a memorial with both hands, and said: "Your Majesty, this is the list of those who have contributed to the quelling of the Nanhai Rebellion. Please read it!"
"Send it over!"
Ying Zheng said lightly, then watched Tang Sui present the memorial, unfolded it for a moment, then nodded and said: "Let's judge the merits and reward according to this list!"
"promise."
The county magistrate accepted the promise with his hand and was about to step aside.
At this moment, Zhao Hao stood up and said, "Father, can I take a look at the list drawn up by the county magistrate?"
"you?"
Ying Zheng frowned and looked at Zhao Hao with some displeasure.
All the civil and military officials looked at each other in shock, thinking that Mr. Hao was too presumptuous. What qualifications do you have to read the memorial that the Prime Minister presented to His Majesty?
You really consider yourself the heir to the throne!
"Bold Young Master Hao!"
A county censor had long disliked Zhao Hao, and immediately stood up and impeached him: "Your Majesty, I am impeaching Young Master Hao for the crime of disrespect!"
"No, father!"
Zhao Hao quickly explained: "I have no intention of disrespecting my father, I just want to make sure whether the Jun Cheng has made any omissions. After all, in quelling the Nanhai rebellion, the Jun Cheng did not know the deployment of Er Chen, so the meritorious minister, Er Chen I’m worried that the county magistrate has been negligent!”
"this"
All the civil and military officials were slightly startled and subconsciously looked at Wang Jian.
The Jun Cheng's expression changed, and then he smiled and handed over his hand: "Your Majesty, I was negligent. I almost forgot to submit the list to the supervisory army for review. I only negotiated with the old general."
"Ah."
Chen Ping sneered: "Did you almost forget, or did you not take the supervisory army seriously at all? I remember that you impeached the supervisory army for Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao!"
"you!"
Jun Cheng was startled and was about to defend himself when Ying Zheng waved his hand and interrupted what he wanted to say. He scolded him coldly: "We can discuss this matter later! Back off!"
"promise!"
Jun Cheng and Chen Ping retreated as promised.
Ying Zheng turned to look at Tang Sui, who immediately understood and handed the list to Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao didn't say much after receiving the memorial, but slowly unfolded it, carefully scanned the names on it, and frowned: "Why are there no General Tu Sui, General Zhou Fu, and General Zhao Chi on the list?"
"Um?"
The county magistrate was stunned and said, "Aren't General Zhou Fu and General Zhao Chi dead? General Tu Sui is good at killing Yue people. What credit does he have for killing these two generals?"
"That's nonsense!"
Zhao Hao scolded sternly, "If I and the old general hadn't plotted against the Western European Yue people, Xiou would not have perished so quickly. Although General Tu Sui didn't know my master's plan, he successfully completed the mission and should be rewarded!" As for General Zhao Chi and General Zhou Fu, they also died to complete their missions! "
"this"
Jun Cheng was speechless and subconsciously raised his head to look at Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng thought for a while, nodded and said: "These three generals indeed made meritorious deeds in pacifying the Nanhai rebellion and destroying Xiou. However, although Tu Sui made meritorious deeds, he also made mistakes. Since his condition has not yet stabilized, I will not hold him accountable for now. As for the The two generals Zhao Chi and Zhou Fu, I have decided to posthumously confer the title of Zhongyong Marquis to the two generals, and they will live in a city of 3,000 households!"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the civil and military officials spoke in unison.
Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Zhao Hao: "Is there more?"
"There is another person. Although I don't know him very well, I have heard that he has made great contributions. Why is his name not included in this list?" Zhao Hao frowned and asked in confusion.
"Oh? Who?"
"Baby filling!"
"Your Majesty, Guan Ying was born as a merchant. Although he has made great contributions, according to our Qin laws, merchants are of low status and should not receive titles and official positions!" The county magistrate quickly stood up and explained.
"absurd!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hao, without waiting for Ying Zheng to speak, immediately retorted to the county magistrate: "Our Da Qin has always paid attention to the distinction between rewards and punishments. Although Guan Ying is a merchant, he is also a subject of our Da Qin. Since he is a subject of my Da Qin, there should be no distinction between high and low." Point! This is the truth when it is said that the emperor commits the same crime as the common people!"
"not to mention."
As he spoke, he changed the topic and looked around at the civil and military practitioners: "At that time, Linchen City was in danger. They had the courage to join the army and defend the city. They are true patriots. If all patriots are treated differently, wouldn't it chill the hearts of everyone in the world?" ?”
"this"
The county magistrate was at a loss for words, and all the civil and military officials looked solemn.
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "What my son said makes sense, come here! Bring Guanying!"
"promise!"
Inside an inn in Linchen City.
Guan Ying looked helplessly at the salute on the bed and couldn't help but sigh.
Although he made a lot of contributions in the battle to defend the city, and fought bloody battles in the capture of Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao, it was a pity that he was just a merchant and could not be used by the court.
Two days ago, the Marquis Sun Jun who recruited him sent him some money, saying that the imperial court was rewarding him for his merits, so he asked him to receive the money and leave quickly.
He knew that he would never get ahead, so he stopped worrying and decided to leave Linchen City today and continue his business as a merchant.
"Brother Guan, are you ready? It's time to go!"
The voice of a fellow merchant came from outside the door. Guan Ying hurriedly responded, "Ready," and hurriedly picked up his luggage and went out.
Seeing that Guan Ying looked a little haggard, the fellow merchants knew that he had been depressed recently, so they didn't say much and followed him out of the inn one by one.
In fact, Guan Ying was not the only one who was depressed. The merchants who participated in the war with Guan Ying were also very depressed.
It took a lot of effort to show his face, but he was given away by Sun Junhou with a little money. It was really unlucky.
"Brother Guan, what are your plans next?"
A merchant from the same hometown as Guan Ying asked.
Guan Ying glanced at him, shook his head, and said nothing.
Although Da Qin gradually opened up its business, it would be a pity if all of his abilities were used in business.
However, before they could walk out of the city gate, Sun Junhou rushed over with his men and shouted sternly: "Get it for me!"
"Um?"
Guan Ying and others were startled and hurriedly gathered together and glared at Sun Junhou.
"Sun Junhou, what do you mean?" Guan Ying shouted.
Sun Junhou sneered: "I want to take you, why do you need a reason?"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved: "Take it!"
The next moment, seven or eight wooden sticks rushed out from around him and pressed against Guan Ying's shoulders.
Guan Ying was good at martial arts and reacted quickly. He immediately grabbed the wooden stick and shouted loudly, shaking the people around him to pieces.
In anger, he wanted to rush out of the city gate with his fellow merchants, but saw that the city gate had been closed by the soldiers guarding the city.
It turns out that Sun Junhou is not good at fighting the rebels, but Yin has his own tricks. Is he trying to frame him?
Even if Guan Ying had superior military strength, it would be difficult to escape from the encirclement.
Seeing that Guan Ying and others refused to give in, the sergeant beside Sun Junhou rushed forward again with a stick in an attempt to suppress him.
Guan Ying was pressed so hard by the sergeant that his legs were bent, and he was half-kneeling on the ground. His arms were like copper and iron, and he knocked over several groups of people.
Sun Junhou was shocked and annoyed, and shouted: "Guan Ying, you want to rebel!?"
Guan Ying held a broken stick and glared angrily: "Marquis Sun, if I hadn't captured Huang Tong in the chaos that day, you would have been killed long ago. You didn't want to repay me, but instead you harmed me. How shameless!"
He was extremely confused and filled with grief and anger.
He clearly saved Linchen City and was just rewarded regardless of his merits. Why did he still harm himself?
Do I, as a businessman, deserve to be bullied in this life? !
Sun Junhou smiled coldly and said to himself that a lowly businessman dared to accept his own money. I gave you the money in the first place to appease you. Now that my contribution has been reported by the county magistrate, you still want to leave with my money. Just a dream.
Hand over the money obediently, and maybe I will let you go.
If you don't understand current affairs, then don't blame me for being cruel!
"A bunch of trash! Follow up with me, Lord!"
Sun Junhou ignored Guan Ying's grief and indignation and once again ordered his men to capture Guan Ying.
No matter how talented Guan Ying was, he did not dare to fight against the Qin army. In the end, everyone exhausted all their strength, tied him up with iron nets, restrained his hands and feet, and pushed him in front of Sun Junhou.
"Sun thief! Dog thief!"
Guan Ying was furious and cursed Sun Junhou.
Sun Junhou was too lazy to talk nonsense to him and said coldly: "This person stole military supplies and intended to sell them. Take him back for review immediately!"
Hearing this, Guan Ying cursed again: "Shameless thief! I captured Huang Tong and quelled the rebellion for Your Majesty, but you framed me in order to take away my credit!"
It’s such a fucking injustice to me to have such a boss!
However, before Sun Junhou could escort Guan Ying into the big boss, Tang Sui came with a group of cavalry on horseback and said sternly: "Your Majesty has an order to summon Guan Ying to see you!"
"ah?"
Sun Junhou was shocked and his expression changed drastically.
Soon, Guan Ying was brought to the shogunate lobby by Tang Sui.
"Your Majesty, this villain is wronged!"
Guan Ying didn't know the details, so he complained to Ying Zheng as soon as he walked in.
Ying Zheng frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "What grievance do you have?"
"Your Majesty! I know that I am a merchant and I should not enjoy the rewards from the court, but I really did not steal military supplies. It was Junhou Sun who framed me in order to gain credit. Your Majesty, please investigate!"
"Oh? Is there anything else like this?"
Ying Zheng's face darkened and he looked at Jun Cheng coldly.
When the county magistrate saw this, he was shaking like chaff and couldn't help but stammered: "Your Majesty, there may be some misunderstanding about this matter. I will go and investigate immediately."
"Misunderstand?"
Zhao Hao sneered and said: "Just now, I was wondering why that Sun Junhou had such merit. It turned out that he took the credit for the infant irrigation. He was really brave."
"His Majesty!"
When the county magistrate heard this, he knelt on the ground with a plop and cried out: "This matter has nothing to do with me. I am all summing up the merits recorded by the military officials."
"snort!"
Ying Zheng snorted coldly, obviously not believing what Jun Cheng said, and immediately ordered Chen Ping: "Chen Ping, go investigate this matter!"
"As you command!"
Chen Ping accepted the order and quickly exited the lobby.
At this moment, with a bright smile on his face, Zhao Hao pulled out his sword, walked up to Guan Ying, and cut off the ropes on Guan Ying's body with one sword!
Guan Ying's face was filled with confusion: "Master, this is..."
Zhao Hao sheathed his sword, clasped his fists at him, and said with a frank smile: "Guan Ying has made great contributions, but cannot reward according to Qin's laws. This is really the responsibility of the Qin Dynasty."
"It means I can still be rewarded." Guan Ying was confused.
"certainly!"
Zhao Hao laughed and helped the other person up: "Great Qin has always rewarded those who have made merit, and punished those who have made mistakes. Guan Ying has made great achievements, so he naturally deserves a reward!"
"But, I am a businessman."
"What about businessmen?"
Zhao Hao shook his head and smiled, then handed over to Ying Zheng: "Father, I have something to say!"
"Tell me!"
Ying Zheng waved his hands calmly and majestically.
He knew what Zhao Hao wanted to do, which was to break down class distinctions.
Just like the imperial examination.
Although Da Qin is secretly and subtly cultivating classes, on the surface, Da Qin does not recognize the existence of classes.
This is also the reason why Da Qin encourages the lower class to move towards the higher class, while at the same time making the national consciousness officer majestic.
"Father, I feel that our Great Qin should have the rights and obligations of citizens regardless of high or low, regardless of race, whether they are old Qin people or new Qin people, whether they are merchants or tenants!"
"Every citizen should enjoy personal, freedom, political, cultural, and educational rights in all aspects."
"Every citizen should have the obligations to love the country, support parents, educate children, and abide by laws and regulations."
"Therefore, I suggest that the "Da Qin Civil Code" be revised!"
"this"
When all the civil and military officials heard this, they couldn't help being surprised.
They did not expect that Zhao Hao would propose amending the law at this time, and the proposal to amend the law should not be made here.
However, after hearing Zhao Hao's suggestion, Ying Zheng smiled lightly: "You want to implement this in the South China Sea?"
"I still can't hide it from my father."
Zhao Hao muttered something embarrassed and said with a smile:
"I feel that after the unification of the South China Sea, we cannot govern this place according to the original national policy of the Qin Dynasty. We should use this place as a pilot and implement a new national policy. This can not only win over the people's hearts and minds, but also open up a new path for the rule of law in the Qin Dynasty. I don't know what my father thinks. ?”
"It's a good idea, but it's not as civilized as the Central Plains. How do you implement the rule of law?"
"There are many ways to implement the rule of law. According to the custom here, just lead by example. If they don't understand, they can see and learn, but they must be able to see and learn!"
After saying that, he turned to look at Guan Ying and said with a smile: "For example, the merchant Guan Ying, according to the original provisions of Da Qin law, no matter how great his contribution is, he cannot receive the official title of Da Qin, but according to the "Da Qin Civil Code" It is stipulated that if he legally enjoys all the rights and obligations of a citizen, he should be rewarded!"
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally, then turned his eyes to Guan Ying. After looking at him carefully for a while, he asked solemnly: "Guan Ying, are you willing to abandon business and join the army?"
Guan Ying was confused again.
What is the situation like this, that Young Master Hao actually suggested that His Majesty amend the Qin Law for his own sake?
This is so damn good!
Looking at Zhao Hao who was looking forward to his answer, Guan Ying suddenly came back to his senses and saluted Ying Zheng:
"Guan Ying is a merchant. Although he has the heart to serve the country, he has no way to do so. Today I have the honor to meet His Majesty. I am willing to give up business and join the army and shroud my emperor's body in horse leather!"
"Hahaha! Okay!"
Ying Zheng laughed loudly, then looked at Zhao Hao with burning eyes, and asked coldly: "Have my son ever thought about ascending to the throne?"
"ah?"
Zhao Hao was stunned and the whole audience was in an uproar.
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