Zhao Hao didn't know why Ying Zheng asked him in front of so many people whether he had ever thought about ascending to the status, and he never expected that he would ask himself this.
This was different from the previous vague hints, which were asked in front of almost all Nanhai officials.
This feeling caught him off guard.
Seven years later in history, Ying Zheng would die in the sand dunes, but now the First Emperor's father is in very good health, and it is not impossible to live a hundred years.
Zhao Hao can guarantee that the First Emperor's father will never collapse midway.
Could it be that the First Emperor’s father wanted to retire?
How can this be!
The South China Sea is about to be unified, and there are still many things that need to be handled by the First Emperor!
Moreover, the plan for Xianyang has just begun, and there is no reason for the First Emperor to retire.
No, no, the First Emperor's father must not retire!
Zhao Hao's head shook like a rattle.
He didn't want the First Emperor's father to be a hands-off shopkeeper.
Because for him, he was able to successfully implement those daring plans only because of the protection of the First Emperor's father.
Only under the protection of the First Emperor's father could he do those things without any worries.
Because the First Emperor’s father was responsible for all this.
There is really a big backer behind me!
If he ascends to the throne, a lot of troubles will follow.
Once these things tie one's hands and feet, such as imperial examinations, education popularization, school promotion, medical welfare, business development, ocean voyages, and scientific research, which one does not consume a lot of energy?
Therefore, it is better for the First Emperor to continue to rule the world.
As if he had read through Zhao Hao's thoughts, Ying Zheng smiled and said nothing. He neither spoke to urge Zhao Hao to answer his questions, nor paid attention to the confused whispers around him.
From a long time ago, Ying Zheng regarded Zhao Hao as his successor. Whether Zhao Hao wanted to be emperor or not was not something he could decide.
In today's Great Qin, everyone knows this Young Master Hao. Although Zhao Hao does not have any prominent title until now, Zhao Hao's reputation has spread to every corner, even in places like Nanhai, those Yue people I only know Zhao Hao but not Ying Zheng.
When Zhao Hao defeated Xi'ou, put down the rebellion of Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao, and shocked Minyue, he had already won back the hearts of hundreds of thousands of old Qin people in the South China Sea.
In terms of policy, especially the handling of the Vietnamese in the South China Sea, Zhao Hao has his own unique insights.
And these insights can exactly address the current problems of the Vietnamese in the South China Sea.
There is a saying that goes well, the more I look at my son, the more I like him.
In short, Ying Zheng couldn't find any fault with Zhao Hao as a monarch.
Of course, in addition to the advantages of being an emperor, Zhao Hao is full of faults, such as his lazy character. Ying Zheng really wants to give him a "seven wolves" fatherly love.
If it were any other son, he would probably be eager to ascend the throne, but this boy still has to push back.
It doesn't matter, what's the use of refusing?
After I finished dealing with the mess in Xianyang, I started touring again. What do you want to do?
If you refuse to be the emperor, you will be allowed to supervise the country!
Let’s coax the supervisory state for a while, and when the time comes.
Thinking about the plan in his mind, the corners of Ying Zheng's mouth raised slightly, and then he said with a calm expression: "Why don't you answer me when I ask you?"
"ah?"
Zhao Hao didn't know what Ying Zheng was thinking, and was still trying to figure out Ying Zheng's purpose. Now that he heard Ying Zheng's questioning, he quickly handed over to Ying Zheng: "Back to my father, I have never thought about ascending to the throne, but only want to assist my father. Your Majesty, please govern this world well, and besides, your royal brothers are more suitable than your sons and ministers!"
"No, no, we are not suitable!"
When the four loser brothers heard this, they were so frightened that they quickly shook their heads.
Are you kidding me? Don't involve us in your father-son game. We are just people in the air. Just treat us as if we don't exist.
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally and looked around at the civil and military officials: "There are rumors outside that Zhao Hao imprisoned me in the South China Sea for the sake of the throne. Look, I gave up my throne to him, and he didn't even want it. You guys tell me, outside Can you believe the words that are being preached?”
"this"
All the civil and military personnel looked at each other and couldn't help but look at each other.
Originally, they were all well aware of the rumors spread in the South China Sea, but when the First Emperor told them in front of everyone, they were still surprised. They secretly wondered, was this to clear up Young Master Hao's name?
If Prince Haozhi is no longer on the throne, are the things he did before really serving the public good?
"Haha, rumors stop with the wise. I never believed that Young Master Hao would do such a treasonous thing for the sake of the throne!"
Wang Jian, who had been watching the changes quietly, wiped his mouth with a smile.
Xia Wuji, who was beside him, snorted coldly and said dissatisfiedly, "In my opinion, only those with ulterior motives would believe such rumors. If Master Hao wants to ascend to the throne, there is no need to do this!"
"Yes, we believe in Young Master Hao!"
The generals of Nanhai, led by Wu Nian and Sima Xuan, stood up one after another to agree.
Zhao Hao blinked and looked at Ying Zheng with some confusion, wondering what his father was planning?
However, before Ying Zheng could give him any response, Chen Ping walked in from the door.
Also coming in with him was Sun Junhou who was tied up by Wu Hua Da.
"Your Majesty, the matter of Guan Ying has been investigated clearly. It was all this greedy Junhou Sun who wanted to take the credit of Guan Ying and deceive the superiors and subordinates!"
Chen Ping raised his hands and said, "Moreover, not only Guan Ying's credit was falsely claimed, but those merchants who joined the army with Guan Ying were also falsely claimed!"
"Ah!"
Ying Zheng sneered when he heard this, and said with a sullen face: "What a courage! It seems that besides Zhao Tuo and Ren Xiao, there are many national scum in the South China Sea. I will clarify the national law in front of everyone today!"
"Chen Ping! The people involved in this matter, no matter who they are, are all from the Yi tribe!"
"promise!"
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, please spare your life!"
When Sun Junhou heard Ying Zheng's punishment, he was frightened out of his wits and begged for mercy again and again.
Ying Zheng didn't even bother to look at him, and just let him be pulled out of the hall by Chen Ping's people. Then he looked around at the civil and martial arts practitioners: "I am in Nanhai, and this person dares to break the law. I really can't imagine. After I leave Nanhai, this person will How daring people can be!”
After saying that, he cast his eyes on the limp Jun Cheng and said coldly, "If all the officials in Nanhai are like this, how can I safely hand over Nanhai to you?"
"Your Majesty, this matter really has nothing to do with the minister. It was all done by Sun Junhou!" Upon hearing this, the county magistrate quickly passed the responsibility to Sun Junhou.
"shut up!"
Ying Zheng suddenly shouted loudly: "As a county magistrate, you can't even do this little thing well. What use do I need from you? From today on, you no longer have to serve as a county magistrate. I have other arrangements!" "
"His Majesty."
Jun Cheng's body softened and he completely collapsed on the ground.
The hall was silent, and no one dared to intercede with him.
This state is equivalent to everyone's acquiescence in Ying Zheng's purge of officialdom in the South China Sea.
After all, the three most important powerful figures in Nanhai officialdom were all purged by Ying Zheng.
"Father, I suggest that I hold an official entrance examination in the South China Sea and recruit the remaining officials from various countries in the South China Sea to govern the place!"
Zhao Hao stood up at the right time.
The lobby became quieter, a silence that contained surprise and surprise.
Everyone knows that Zhao Hao wants to clean up those disobedient officials and appoint those who are obedient.
This is undoubtedly the best way to consolidate one's power.
After all, the next changes in the South China Sea will require such power.
And just when all the civil and military officials were thinking deeply, they all saw that Ying Zheng was already nodding lightly.
"Young Master Hao's words make you look down on us!"
In the silence, the censor who had just impeached Zhao Hao stood up and said loudly: "The remaining officials from various countries in the South China Sea may not really surrender to our Great Qin, but we are real old Qin people, how can we still do it?" Who is more loyal to the Qin Dynasty than us old Qin people?"
"Yu Shi Qian said it well! We are as loyal to the Qin Dynasty as we are to those Yue people!"
Jun Cheng jumped up as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood and echoed loudly.
But no one from the other civil and military officials responded to them.
After all, Zhao Hao did not directly deny them. As for what Ying Zheng was thinking, it is difficult to guess rashly.
After a moment of silence, the old general Wang Jian left his seat and said: "I think it is a good idea to take the official examination in Nanhai, but it does not necessarily mean that a large number of old officials from the Yue Kingdom will be hired. We should treat all people equally and only those who are capable will be hired!"
"What the old general said makes sense!"
Ying Zheng slapped the table and glanced at the civil and military officials:
"I have made the decision: in some time, when the national policy for governing the South China Sea is finalized, you will study together and choose a day to take the test. If you pass the test, I will personally appoint a new official position!"
"this"
All the civil and military officials looked at each other in confusion.
At this moment, a message came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, the envoy from Xianyang has entered Linchen City and is heading towards the shogunate!"
"Um?"
Ying Zheng's eyes narrowed, and then he turned to look at Zhao Hao.
"Haha, it's just the right time."
Zhao Hao smiled faintly, then raised his hands and saluted: "Father, you worked hard all night last night, it's time to go back and rest!"
Hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes suddenly flickered, and he also laughed: "Yes, it's time for me to go back and rest. I'll leave this place to you."
After saying that, he strode out of the shogunate lobby and walked towards the backyard of the shogunate.
When all the civil and military officials saw this, their hearts moved and they all looked at Wang Jian.
Wang Jian stroked his beard and smiled: "Sir, I am also feeling a little unwell. Look."
"The old general's injury has not fully recovered, so he needs to rest more, please do as you please!"
"Okay, I'll take my leave then."
After saying that, he left the lobby without hesitation.
Just like that, Xia Wuji and the four useless brothers also left the hall one after another, leaving only Zhao Hao and other civil and military officials sitting in the hall, waiting for the arrival of the Xianyang envoy.
At the same time, in Linchen City.
There is still a trace of last night's Spring Festival carnival, and many soldiers and civilians in Linchen City are still immersed in last night's carnival, homesick and drinking together.
Yang Duanhe and Zhao Chengdu were very curious about what Jufan saw. If it was a normal day, they would have dismounted early and went to explore the secrets.
However, at this moment, Yang Duanhe and Zhao Cheng did not pay close attention to this unusual thought. They rode past in a hurry and could not even hear the guide's introduction clearly.
As soon as he entered the stone gate of the Qin Army shogunate, Yang Duanhe's face was extremely serious.
It’s not just the strong smell of herbs wafting out of the backyard, not just the Nanhai officials rushing in and out, but the most worrying thing is the astonishing indifferent atmosphere of the shogunate.
In fact, it stands to reason that it should be a very loyal thing for them to go out of their way to welcome the First Emperor back to the country. However, the attitude shown by Nanhai was dismissive, which made them vaguely doubt whether they came in the wrong way.
Doesn't His Majesty still want to return to Xianyang?
Or is there really something wrong with His Majesty?
With an uneasy mood, Yang Duanhe and Zhao Cheng ignored the surrounding atmosphere and walked straight towards the shogunate lobby.
The so-called shogunate lobby is not a palace lobby in the traditional sense, but a large cowhide tent supported by bamboo poles on four stone walls.
The guide said that the people of the South China Sea mainly make a living by fishing and hunting. They do not know how to make bricks and tiles, and they are not allowed to cut down trees in the forest. Almost all buildings are built using this method of stone walls and tents.
"General Yang, if Zhao Hao attacks us, how should we respond?" Zhao Cheng walked behind Yang Duanhe and said cautiously: "He dares to imprison His Majesty, and he also dares to imprison us."
"snort!"
Yang Duanhe snorted disdainfully when he heard this, and said solemnly: "I don't believe that he can cover the sky in the South China Sea with one hand!"
As he said that, he scanned the guards around the shogunate:
"If he dares to attack us, I will unite all the officials and soldiers of the South China Sea to attack him!"
"But."
"Okay, there's nothing wrong with that. There is no doubt about the loyalty of the Old Qin people to Da Qin!"
Yang Duanhe waved his hand impatiently and strode into the lobby of the shogunate.
"My ministers, Yang Duanhe and Zhao Cheng, pay their respects to the supervisor!"
Although Zhao Hao has been rumored to be a traitor and traitor in Xianyang, it is difficult for Yang Duanhe and Zhao Cheng to break up with Zhao Hao in front of so many people. Moreover, they do not know the specific situation of the First Emperor, so they He bowed respectfully to Zhao Hao.
"hehe."
Zhao Hao smiled faintly, then raised his hand as if nothing had happened: "Both envoys, without courtesy, please sit down!"
"Wait!"
Seeing that someone immediately arranged a seat for him, Yang Duanhe quickly refused and said: "Young Master, the general is coming to Nanhai this time to welcome His Majesty back to Xianyang. Please convey the message to Your Majesty on behalf of the General!"
He emphasized the word 'generation' very hard, and he obviously didn't believe what Zhao Hao meant.
But Zhao Hao was not angry at all, and explained with a smile: "My father played mahjong all night last night, and I'm afraid he's still catching up on sleep. How about seeing you later?"
Played mahjong all night?
Who is this mahjong man? Why does Your Majesty want to beat him?
Wait, from what I mean, Your Majesty seems to have no problem!
Yang Duanhe looked at Zhao Hao in surprise. Zhao Hao didn't explain much. He just turned to Chen Ping and said, "Chen Ping, go settle General Yang and the others first. If you want anything, we'll talk about it tomorrow!"
"good!"
Chen Ping nodded in response, then turned around and made an inviting gesture to Yang Duan and the two of them.
Yang Duanhe frowned slightly and wanted to refuse, but after looking around, no one was paying attention to him. He couldn't help but murmur in his heart, what on earth is going on?
If Zhao Hao had taken a high stance from the beginning and refused to welcome the First Emperor back to Xianyang, they would have been somewhat prepared. However, since they entered the shogunate lobby, no one except Zhao Hao had spoken to them.
This is so unusual.
Could it be that Zhao Hao has bribed officials in the entire South China Sea?
Or.
With countless doubts in his heart, Yang Duanhe subconsciously looked at Zhao Cheng, who calmly shook his head and signaled him not to act rashly.
"Since His Majesty is resting, I will not disturb His Majesty for now."
After saying that, he followed Chen Ping and left the shogunate lobby.
"Hahaha--"
All the civil and military personnel couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
Although they also had some conflicts with Zhao Hao, compared to Zhao Hao, Ying Zheng's attitude just now explained everything.
These envoys from Xianyang were not welcomed by His Majesty.
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