"Your Majesty, the main hall of Ganquan Palace is ahead. Do we want to go there?"
Laifu carefully reminded Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng touched the neat and smooth cave wall with his skill and asked doubtfully: "How could you dig such a long tunnel in such a short period of time?"
"Back to Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but I really don't know how to explain it. Since we dug the tunnels, we have never encountered any difficult tunnels. Those rocks that seemed as hard as iron were shoveled by our engineers. , just like tofu, it’s easy to dig out!”
"Sapper shovel?"
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, and said with some surprise: "Why is the engineer shovel so powerful? Digging rocks is like digging tofu?"
"Your Majesty, wait a moment, I will go find one for you right now!"
Laifu bowed and quickly ran to a temporary warehouse, found an engineering shovel and handed it to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng took the engineering shovel, looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but murmur to himself: "This shovel has a strange shape, and it does look extraordinary, but the material seems to be the same as steel."
"Your Majesty, this shovel is indeed made of steel, and it was designed by my young master himself!" Laifu said with some pride.
Ying Zheng glanced at him, didn't say much, and immediately started digging on the cave wall with a shovel.
I saw that the originally neat and smooth cave wall was quickly dug into a small hole by Ying Zheng. Ying Zheng was slightly startled and said in surprise: "This shovel is really easy to use!"
"but."
As he said that, he changed the subject again: "This shovel is good for digging dirt, but is it really like digging tofu for digging rocks?"
"Your Majesty, you can give it a try."
"Well, let's find a rock and let me try it!"
"Your Majesty, wait a moment!"
Like a tireless 'errand boy', Laifu responded to Ying Zheng's ideas. Ying Zheng admired him very much and planned to train him to become the next Zhao Gao.
I just don’t know if I would be willing to castrate him
Soon, Laifu was holding a rock the size of a watermelon, sweating profusely, and ran to Ying Zheng. He panted and said, "Your Majesty, please give it a try."
"good!"
Ying Zheng responded with a smile, then took the engineering shovel in his hand and dug into the rock with a clang, making a pleasant sound of metal and stone colliding.
"Um?"
Ying Zheng frowned and subconsciously looked at Laifu.
Laifu was also slightly surprised, and then he tentatively said to Ying Zheng: "How about letting me try it?"
"Um."
Ying Zheng nodded and handed the engineer shovel to Laifu.
Laifu took the engineer's shovel and dug in without saying a word.
I saw that the rock that was originally as hard as iron turned out to be like tofu, and was dug into two halves by Laifu's shovel.
"this"
It was as if he had never seen such a shocking scene before. Even Ying Zheng, who had always remained calm when the mountain collapsed, couldn't help but shrink his pupils and his eyes widened.
This scene is so weird!
It was so weird that Ying Zheng’s scalp went numb!
What is going on?
Could it be that Laifu was recognized by the dreamer in the tunnel and gave him the ability to break stones with his bare hands?
Thinking of this possibility, Ying Zheng said in confusion: "Laifu, would you put down the engineering shovel and try to break open the rock with your bare hands?"
"Ah? This"
Laifu was a little stunned, but he did not dare to go against Ying Zheng's will. He quickly put down the engineering shovel in his hand, picked up the rocks on the ground, and pulled them hard.
However, what is surprising is that no matter how hard Laifu exerts his strength, the rock in his hand remains motionless, as if he is mocking him for not knowing his own strength, not even a small piece of rock is broken off.
"His Majesty."
"Okay, no need to break it off!"
Seeing that Laifu's face was distorted and his veins were popping out, Ying Zheng was no longer persistent, waved his hand to stop him, and muttered: "It seems that this engineer shovel can only play its true role if it falls into your hands. Even if it is You guys, without this engineering shovel, you are no different from ordinary people!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Laifu put down the rock in his hand, bowed and smiled: "If His Majesty hadn't discovered this property, we still wouldn't know about it and thought that all shovels could dig tunnels."
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally, becoming even more curious about the world in the tunnel.
However, Laifu still knew too little, so he had to find a special time to ask Zhao Hao.
"You just said, where is the front?"
Ying Zheng asked as if he suddenly remembered something.
Laifu was stunned for a moment, patted the dust in his hands, pointed ahead and said: "Ahead is the main hall of Ganquan Palace. Your Majesty, do you want to take a look?"
"The main hall of Ganquan Palace?"
Ying Zheng's heart felt cold, and then he asked calmly: "Can you hear the sound from above?"
"When we were digging the tunnel, we didn't think about listening to the sounds from above, but if Your Majesty wants to hear it, I can find a way!"
"Oh? Do you still have this ability?"
"After following the young master for a long time, I know a little bit about everything." Laifu scratched his head in embarrassment.
Ying Zheng smiled lightly: "That boy has a certain skill in teaching people."
"Your Majesty, do you want to go there?"
"Well, you might as well go and listen!"
Laifu bowed and made an inviting gesture to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction, becoming more and more pleased with Laifu.
Laifu didn't know what Ying Zheng was thinking, and thought he was giving Zhao Hao some face, so he served Ying Zheng even more diligently.
On the other side, there is the main hall of Ganquan Palace.
Li Si, as the leading minister, held another court meeting of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers.
At this court meeting, all three ministers and nine ministers were present.
Even the old prime minister Wang Wan who was forced to resign, the old general Wang Jian who was indifferent to worldly affairs, and the newly appointed Shaofu Zhang Han, Guo Wei Wei Liao, the governor of Su Nei Shi Su Tian, the Da Tian commander of Zheng Guo, and Dian Ke Dun were weak. Fengchang Hu Wujing, guard Yang Duanhe, imperial servant Ma Xing, doctor Ling Mengyi, Zongzheng Yingteng, all came.
From a legal point of view, the formal court meeting also includes the governors and magistrates of various places, as well as the ministers of the court.
However, as a daily matter, the most important matters of the empire can be decided by the participation of the three ministers and nine ministers, as well as the important core of the emperor's decision-making.
In addition, the world has just stabilized, and the governors and magistrates in various places have their own things to do, so it is difficult to gather them all.
Therefore, all the ministers knew that today's court meeting was the most important one since the emperor's absence.
Everyone present will decide the future destiny of the empire.
"Ministers!"
Li Si stood under the emperor's dragon chair, looked around at the ministers, bowed his hands and saluted: "The reason why today's court meeting is held in Ganquan Palace instead of Xianyang Palace is mainly because of the emergency;
And what about the extraordinary ones?
His Majesty the Emperor was attacked by assassins on his way back and has left us! "
As soon as these words came out, the whole audience burst into tears, and Li Si was in tears and on the verge of collapse.
Feng Jie, one of the Three Gongs and Nine Ministers, took the initiative to hug Li Si and said in a deep voice: "Tingwei is now the leading minister. How can he lead the ministers to decide matters if he is so fragile?!"
After saying that, he turned around and scolded the ministers: "Shut up, I! You are crying! Do you want to have a court meeting? Do you want to decide the matter? Sit down, I! Listen to what Ting Wei has to say!"
This imperial censor himself didn't have many bad intentions, he was just a bit more upright, and he also had a hot temper. After scolding him, the hall fell silent instantly.
At this time, Li Si reluctantly stood up, cupped his hands towards Feng Jie, and said in a hoarse voice:
"His Majesty passed away suddenly. All our ministers should work together to stabilize the Qin Dynasty in accordance with the law.
Only in this way can we live up to His Majesty’s kindness! "
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Tingwei Yao Jia on the left: "Yao Tingwei, have you completed the inspection of the emperor's personal affairs? Are there any abnormalities?"
"Everyone!"
Yao Jia picked up a memorial from the desk and said in a sad voice: "I have inspected your majesty's body with several officials from the Tingwei Mansion and confirmed that your majesty was stabbed in the abdomen by an assassin and died of excessive blood loss. This is the result of the court." Official letter from the Wei Mansion’s inspection.”
After saying that, Yao Jia was already crying and handed the memorial in his hand to Li Si: "Li Tingwei, it's you again."
Li Si wiped away the tears on his face, read the contents of the official letter word by word, then looked around at the ministers and said, "Ministers, do you have any objections?"
All the ministers looked at each other, choked up and shook their heads: "We have no objections."
"Wait!"
Just when Li Si was about to proceed to the next step, Meng Yi suddenly stood up from his seat and said coldly:
"May I ask who authorized the inspection of His Majesty's body in the Tingwei Mansion? Was there any imperial physician present? Your Majesty was assassinated. Why are you notifying the ministers now of such a shocking event?"
"Yao Jia answers!"
Li Si waved to Yao Jia.
"I obey!"
Yao Jia bowed his hand to Li Si, and then faced the ministers and said: "What the doctor said is also doubtful about your majesty's death. It was verified by the Tingwei Mansion:
His Majesty was hit by heavy rain on his way back from the South China Sea. After discussing with His Majesty, Yang Duanhe camped under a giant tree canopy to take shelter from the rain. Unexpectedly, the assassin hid in the tree canopy and waited until the dead of night to launch a sudden attack;
Although the soldiers guarding the camp resisted desperately, they were still caught off guard. The assassins found the right opportunity and sneaked into His Majesty's camp. As a result, His Majesty was seriously injured.
Yang Duanhe decisively called the imperial physician Xia Wuji to treat his majesty. However, when Xia Wuji arrived, his majesty had already passed away.
According to legal standards, this is what Yang Duanhe said and is not enough to prove;
However, His Majesty's personal bodyguard, Commander Tang Sui, has always been by His Majesty's side. Although few of us know Commander Tang Sui, we cannot ignore this person. Therefore, His Majesty's death was narrated by Yang Duanhe and supplemented by Commander Tang Sui. The inspection by Tingwei Mansion is correct! "
After saying that, he turned his eyes to Meng Yi and said: "Lang Zhongling, this is the concern about your majesty's death! And why are you notifying the ministers now? This is because Gongzi Hao temporarily summoned the accompanying generals after learning that your majesty was killed. Ministers, decisions made by consensus;
The main purpose is that the war in the South China Sea has just been settled, and the Huns in the north are also unrest. They are afraid of domestic unrest, so they do not mourn in secret;
I feel that there is nothing wrong with this move, so I have verified that Young Master Hao’s plan is correct;
As for who authorized the inspection of His Majesty's body, I can clearly tell Lang Zhongling that it was Li Tingwei!
First, Li Tingwei was highly valued by His Majesty. When His Majesty launched the New Deal, Li Tingwei was the initiator of the New Deal and had the ability to lead all ministers. Second, if His Majesty has a decree, Li Tingwei can summon ministers to discuss national affairs.
With this explanation, I wonder if Yao Jia can explain it clearly? "
"I believe it for now."
Meng Yi sat back down with a gloomy expression.
Wang Wan and Wang Jian looked at each other and remained silent.
However, Feng Jie was very angry: "What do you mean by just believing it? If you have any doubts, just say it!"
"Mr. Feng, why don't you teach Lang Zhongling to ask Young Master Hao directly?" Li Si looked worried.
"Need not!"
Feng Jie slapped the table: "Speak out any doubts you have! Who else has any objections?"
“We have no objections”
All the ministers spoke in unison.
Feng Jie made a decision immediately: "Okay! Regardless of the discussion, Tingwei will continue to preside over the court meeting!"
Li Si shook his head helplessly and bowed to Meng Yi: "If you have any objections, you can continue to question me later; however, these are extraordinary times. Feng Gong upholds justice and does not want to resent each other privately and spoil the atmosphere of the court." .”
WTF!
When Meng Yi heard Li Si's words, he was so angry that he almost said the curse words that his nephew Meng usually loved to say.
That's right, why do you feel like you're making trouble unreasonably?
Oh, if I stand up and raise some doubts, you will say that I have ruined the atmosphere of the court. If Feng Jie stands up and slanders me, you will say that he upholds justice!
I am so righteous! White lotus!
Seeing that his uncle was so angry that the cross veins on his forehead were bulging, Mond beside him quickly pulled his sleeves and motioned for him to sit down quickly.
However, Meng Yi flicked his sleeves and stared directly at Li Si without saying a word.
"Everyone! Now that the inspection of Tingwei Mansion has been completed and there is no objection to the conclusion, I have a suggestion. What do you think?"
Prime Minister Zuo Feng Quji, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and spoke loudly.
The ministers immediately focused their attention on him.
But I heard him say again: "When the ministers arrived, it was already getting late. In my opinion, why not have lunch first and then discuss state affairs?"
"Is Prime Minister Zuo confused? Who can eat at this time?!" Feng Jie was the first to express his dissatisfaction.
Feng Quji hated the fact that iron cannot become steel and said: "You traitor! What did you say!?"
"Father!"
"There is no father here! There is only the Left Prime Minister of Great Qin!"
"So what about the left prime minister? I am the imperial censor, and I am the third prince in the same rank as you!"
"you!"
"Okay, stop arguing. It's really not a good time to eat or drink at this time!" Wei Liao said, patting the table.
"Yes, your Majesty has passed away and the crown prince has not yet been established. Everything is uneasy!" The taciturn Zheng Guo also echoed.
The other ministers nodded in agreement.
Li Si glanced at Zhao Gao, who was silent not far away, and then sighed and said: "It is not wise to discuss on an empty stomach. There are still many things to decide today, so you might as well eat and discuss at the same time!"
After hearing this, all the ministers looked at Feng Jie.
Feng Jie's brows were furrowed, but he did not refute. He just reminded the ministers loudly: "Your Majesty has not mourned yet, so you are not allowed to drink here, so as not to miss the court meeting later!"
When the ministers heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon, Zhao Gao called the attendants of Ganquan Palace and brought in plate after plate of delicious food.
In the current Qin Empire, the food is rich and colorful. Whether it is fried, stir-fried, or stewed, steamed and stewed, all the food is available, and the ministers are full of joy when eating.
Of course, I am only happy in my heart, but on the outside I still have to be solemn and eat and drink in silence.
This is like eating a banquet in future generations, experiencing both pain and happiness.
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