This is the first time that Zhao Hao has sat closest to the throne.
Although Hu Ji's episode made the atmosphere in the entire hall very strange, it did not affect Zhao Hao's observation of the civil and military ministers of the dynasty, and he couldn't help feeling a little dazed.
In addition, he also felt an inexplicable pressure.
Because Ying Zheng's expectations of him are too high, he must bring Da Qin to a new height.
His decision will greatly affect the entire Qin Dynasty and thousands of people in the Qin Dynasty.
"Conquer the world...?"
A word flashed through his mind. Zhao Hao took a deep breath, looked at the ministers in the palace, and said in a deep voice: "My ministers, let's start the court meeting."
Listening to this calm but not majestic voice, the ministers couldn't help but feel shocked. Even though they knew that these words were suspected of crossing the line, and even though the prince Hu Hai was sitting less than ten meters in front, after listening to the words of Qin King Zhao Hao, They couldn't help but follow it.
"...Yes, Your Majesty."
Since today's main topic was discussing merit and rewards, the ministers were not very prepared, and most of the issues raised were trivial matters.
This made Zhao Hao very dissatisfied.
Because of the process of the great court meeting he planned, discussing merit and giving rewards was the grand finale, and there were various state affairs to be dealt with ahead.
So when he heard that the issues raised by the ministers were all trivial matters, Zhao Hao immediately raised his hand to stop the ministers and said coldly: "Do you not know that our Great Qin is now in danger?"
"this"
The ministers were shocked and couldn't help but look at each other.
But Zhao Hao said again: "In the six months since the emperor's death, the emperor's decrees to punish land annexation, suspend the requisition of people's power, and suspend the progress of the project have not been issued.
Is this to make the people of the world disappointed in Da Qin? Or is it that you have secretly moved closer to the anti-Qin forces and are preparing to join the Ming Dynasty? "
Wow!
The whole place was in an uproar!
"Why did your Majesty say this!"
The ministers did not expect that Zhao Hao would accuse him in such words at such a moment and on such an occasion. A censor immediately became angry and stood up to reply to Zhao Hao:
"We are loyal to the Qin Dynasty. How can we say that we will join the Ming Dynasty? It is because the king ignores the laws of the country and acts wantonly, which is suspected of causing chaos to the country."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the empire veterans, including Li Si, suddenly changed. You're such a good guy, why are you so unmotivated? Just let him say whatever he says. Why do you say that? Aren't you afraid of getting killed?
Li Si secretly complained in his heart, complaining that the censor was meddling in other people's business. What Zhao Hao said was actually aimed at no one else but himself. However, he saw through Zhao Hao's purpose and did not take Zhao Hao's move.
As long as he doesn't take Zhao Hao's move, even if Zhao Hao wants to take the opportunity to make trouble, it will be of no avail.
Because every decree issued in the past six months was related to Li Si, and he also knew the consequences of each decree.
But he had to issue those decrees.
For example, during the national mourning period, does the Great Wall need to be reinforced? Does reinforcement require the recruitment of civilian labor? Is it okay if the straight roads and galloping roads are not completed as soon as possible? Is it possible to reduce the ostentation of the Mausoleum of the First Emperor? No, not even!
Therefore, the issues raised by Zhao Hao can only be left to be resolved in the future given the current situation.
The only thing he could do was to persuade Hu Hai to suspend the construction of Afang Palace.
But based on Hu Hai's admiration for the First Emperor and his admiration for hedonism, it is not that difficult to convince him.
And he will be offended because of this matter.
Li Si naturally didn't want to take Zhao Hao's move.
However, now that someone has taken Zhao Hao's trick, Zhao Hao will naturally not let this opportunity pass him by.
But I heard him say in a deep voice: "You said that this king is suspected of causing chaos in the country, do you have any evidence?"
“When the late emperor was still alive, the king devoted himself to the country, which was a blessing to Qin and a blessing to all the people.
However, what I said is definitely not lies. "
The censor came to the center of the hall again and said solemnly:
"When I was serving in Chenliu, I once heard people talking on the street, saying that the king renovated the inside and outside of Xianyang City for the sake of appearance. Isn't this an act of indiscretion? I also heard that the king relied on the favor of the late emperor to do many things. Isn't this an illegal act? I also heard that your Majesty secretly investigated the property of the civil and military families of the Manchu Dynasty and published a list of Xianyang's richest people, so that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had to donate all their property. Isn't this a random act?"
"As a minister of the Qin Dynasty, I am upright and upright. Did Emperor Kuang appoint the civil and military officials of the court just to flatter the emperor and bring injustice to the emperor? Moreover, the king is already in his position. Even if he wants to do something, how can he humiliate all the officials of the court?"
Hearing this, Zhao Hao slowly stood up from the chair, as if to calm down his emotions, and said calmly: "Are you done?"
"That's it!"
The censor rubbed his neck: "If the king cannot accommodate me, I will not be shaken even if I die!"
"hehe."
Zhao Hao was amused by this upright remonstrator. He couldn't help showing a gratified appreciation and joy, and asked curiously: "May I ask the name of the censor?"
"Li Shiqi."
"oh?"
Zhao Hao raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but said: "You just said that you worked in Chenliu. Could it be that you are the 'Kangsheng' Li Shiqi?"
"The king knows about Wei Chen?"
Li Shiqi subconsciously asked Zhao Hao.
Although Zhao Hao's mention of 'crazy life' made him a little embarrassed in front of the ministers, Zhao Hao still surprised him knowing that he was such a humble official.
But Zhao Hao laughed softly and asked noncommittally: "Aren't you a clerk in Chenliu? How did you become the censor of Xianyang?"
"this"
Li Shiqi hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "When I was working as a doorman in Chenliu, I came across newspapers by chance and was greatly surprised. Later, I gradually became obsessed with newspapers. I have always paid close attention to the deeds of the king. Later, I heard that there was an opportunity in Xianyang to take the examination and become an official, so I followed the king here."
Speaking of this, he said with some shame: "As a result, I did not do well in the assessment and was hired as a censor."
"Hahaha!"
When Zhao Hao heard this, he raised his head and laughed inexplicably: "You have been hired as the censor, and you still failed in the assessment. This makes the colleagues behind you feel so embarrassed!"
"But, I want to do something for Great Qin."
"It is already a great thing that you can stand in today's court meeting, speak out honestly and teach me the king."
Zhao Hao glanced at Li Shiqi with a smile, looked around at the ministers and said:
"My dear ministers, the prosperity of the country depends on its people. They may be old men, young men with great ambitions, full of economics, unruly, or filial and well-known in the countryside. As long as they are talented, I, the Qin Dynasty, will not let the pearls fall into the dust. From now on, every time In three years, Great Qin will hold imperial examinations so that the court will have an endless supply of talented people."
"Great King Shengming!"
All the ministers cheered.
Zhao Hao raised his hand to stop the ministers, then looked at Hu Hai, and said solemnly: "The prince is the crown prince of a country, sitting in Kyoto. In the future, officials will be appointed according to their talents, so that they can make full use of their talents. I hope that the prince will not let down the high expectations of the late emperor, so that he can do what he wants." .”
"this"
Hu Hai hesitated for a moment, then stood up from the chair, cupped his hands and said, "Hu Hai would like to accept the teachings of Thirteenth Brother!"
After saying that, he quickly ordered the palace attendant to give him wine.
Li Shiqi was very moved, took the wine and said, "The King of Qin is so broad-minded and the Prince is so virtuous. It is really the blessing of the Qin Dynasty."
"Holy King of Qin, Mingzai Prince!"
"Holy King Qin!"
"Prince Mingzai!"
The cheers rushed out of Xianyang Palace in an instant and lingered over Xianyang Palace for a long time.
It was the first time that Hu Hai was praised by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. He couldn't help but blush, and an indescribable joy and excitement trickled out of his chest.
When Zhao Gao and Li Si saw this, their hearts trembled, and they secretly thought something was wrong.
Sure enough, Hu Hai gradually lost himself in the cheers of the ministers.
But Zhao Hao said again: "There are countless more rebellions caused by this king. How can we not understand the warning message of the country? Now that the people are in power, I want to follow the example of the late emperor, patrol the world, clean up the evil in the four fields, and reverse the rule of the people as soon as possible. I wonder what the prince thinks?"
"Thirteenth brother is dedicated to serving the country, how can Hu Hai refuse to allow it?"
"In that case, should domestic projects be suspended to allow the people of the world to recuperate?"
"this"
Hu Hai was speechless and looked at Zhao Gao subconsciously.
Zhao Gao opened his mouth slightly and was about to speak when he suddenly heard Zhao Hao say again: "When the late emperor was still alive, he was worried about the loss of people's strength. Could it be that the prince wants to go against the late emperor's wishes?"
"Why did Brother Thirteen say this?"
"The prince is particularly concerned about the construction of Afang Palace. Why? Is it because he can ascend the throne and become emperor in the future and enjoy it?"
"you!"
Hu Hai didn't expect that Zhao Hao would accuse him face to face, so he couldn't help but became angry: "Thirteenth brother was deeply favored by the late emperor. Don't you know that the late emperor mentioned many times that the Xianyang court is small?"
"Small but complete!"
"absurd!"
Hu Hai rarely showed his ferocious face and scolded Zhao Hao in front of the civil and military officials of the court:
"Brother Thirteen, must I have forgotten that Afang Palace was founded by the late emperor, and this prince only upholds the great cause of the late emperor and builds a great court! If this prince does not restore Afang Palace, the world will laugh at the late emperor for going too far! Hu Hai is a son of man! How can we tolerate this? Others laugh at my father?!"
Hearing this, everyone in the court was shocked and suddenly felt at a loss.
In desperation, Li Si could only speak: "I would like to inform the prince that the imperial mausoleum in Lishan has not been completed, nor has the straight road been completed. These two important projects have occupied a large amount of people's power. If the Epang Palace is restored, the imperial palace will be unable to make ends meet. "
"Lee Si."
"Prince!"
Hu Hai wanted to yell at Li Si again, but Zhao Gao quickly stood up and interrupted him: "What Prime Minister Li and the King of Qin said were from the bottom of their hearts. They are words for the country. I hope the prince will be careful!"
"teacher"
Hu Hai didn't expect Zhao Gao to stand up and stop him, so he couldn't help but blurted out "Teacher".
The whole place was in an uproar again.
None of the ministers expected that Zhao Gao was Hu Hai's teacher.
Because few people knew about the First Emperor's appointment of Zhao Gao as Hu Hai's teacher, the ministers were inevitably a little surprised when they learned that a eunuch was about to become the 'Emperor's Master'.
Therefore, as soon as Hu Hai said "teacher", Zhao Gao's expression changed.
Only Zhao Hao, who was standing on the ninth level, raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and said silently to himself: "Don't you want to be caught between Hu Hai and Li Si, wretched and grown up? Today I will let you be made public and become The target of public criticism, let’s see how you play?”
Seeing that Zhao Gao's face became very ugly, Hu Hai seemed to realize that he had made a mistake, his face turned red and sweat dripped from his forehead.
At this moment, Yan Le, who had been silent, stood up to help Hu Hai and said:
"Prince, today's court meeting is mainly about merit and rewards, so the construction of Afang Palace can be discussed later!"
"Oh, yes, yes, it's time to reward based on merit!"
When Hu Hai heard Yan Le's words, he felt as if he was grasping a life-saving straw. He was extremely grateful. He nodded repeatedly and cupped his hands towards Zhao Hao and said: "What the Thirteenth Brother said, Hu Hai has been taught, and the Thirteenth Brother is invited to host it for Hu Hai." Matters regarding rewards for heroes who contributed to the unification of the South China Sea!"
"Then Afang Palace."
Zhao Hao took a deep look at Yan Le and frowned.
Hu Hai felt aggrieved, but he was full of flattery: "Just follow the words of the Thirteenth Brother!"
"What about the late emperor's great wish?"
"this"
Hu Hai rolled his eyes and said righteously and sternly:
"The late emperor thought that Xianyang Palace was too small, so he built the Epang Palace. However, before the construction of the Epang Palace was completed, the late emperor died. What does that mean? It is unlucky to build the Epang Palace!"
“By restoring Afang Palace, wouldn’t this prince be asking for his own death?”
Zhao Hao: "."
All ministers: "."
The whole audience was stunned and really wanted to give this 'filial son' a thumbs up.
However, as Yan Le said, reward based on merit is the theme of today's meeting.
But Zhao Hao coughed slightly and decisively changed the subject:
"I have asked the Imperial Guard's Office to check the rewards for the heroes who contributed to the unification of the South China Sea one by one. I now ask the old Imperial Lieutenant to announce the royal seal of rewards!"
"Please ask the old lieutenant to declare the reward document——" the Minister of Ceremonies echoed loudly.
Wei Liao strode to the high steps in the center of the royal platform, unfolded a roll of yellow cloth, and a loud voice echoed in the hall——
A special letter from the King of Qin: The unification of the South China Sea is due to the hard work of the officials and soldiers of the South China Sea and the support of the subjects of the world. The achievements of the unification of the South China Sea are now compiled. The first major achievements are as follows:
General Han Xin was given the title of Marquis of Huaiyin, with a population of 10,000 and 60,000 households.
The general slaughtered Sui, and he was granted the title of Marquis of Nanhai, with eight thousand households living in the city.
General Sima Chao was given the title of Marquis of Guilin and had a settlement of 6,000 households.
In the year of General Wu, he was given the title of Marquis of Longchuan and had a settlement of 4,000 households.
General Ke Bei was given the title of Great Commoner, and his salary was ten thousand stones.
This is a title for military merit, and the titles for political officials are as follows:
Chen Ping, the director of the Security Bureau, was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei and received a salary of ten thousand stones.
Xiao He, the director of the Bureau of Commerce, was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei and received a salary of ten thousand stones.
Zhang Han, the Shaofu, was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei and had thousands of households living in the city.
Shang Qing suddenly became weak and was granted the title of Marquis of Che, with a settlement of five thousand households.
Datian was ordered to the state of Zheng, and he was granted the title of Marquis of Che, with six thousand households living in the city.
Those who have made great achievements in defeating the Qin royal family will be rewarded as follows:
If the son is high, he will be given the title of Lord of Qishan, and he will live in the city for thousands of households.
The young master will be promoted to Lu, and he will be given the title of Lord Gaoling, with thousands of households living in the city.
The son was honored and Lu was given the title of Lord Du Yang, and he had thousands of households living in the city.
Young Master Liang was given the title of Lord Yunyang, and he had thousands of households living in the city.
The rest of the meritorious officials, soldiers and Yue people who have made meritorious deeds will be rewarded by the Prime Minister's Office in conjunction with the Guowei's Office, and can be awarded titles by the king's letter.
As Wei Liao's words fell, the hall fell into silence.
Conferring awards to nine meritorious princes in one fell swoop was the second feat since the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms and the First Emperor conferred awards.
What's more, there are four more princes.
Although the princes and princes of the Great Qin Dynasty have the same level of title, the Great Qin Dynasty has never had a prince since the First Emperor unified the six kingdoms.
Now there are four lords appearing at the same time, which is simply unbelievable.
Not only were the four brothers who were granted the title of Young Master Liang stunned, but even Hu Hai, who was sitting in the hall, had a look of astonishment on his face.
Among the kings of Qin in the Six Dynasties, those who can be crowned kings are all those who have made great contributions. What great contributions did the four brothers Gongzi Liang have to be crowned kings?
No wonder the fourth brother Gongzi Liang's clothes are very similar to those of the thirteenth brother. It turns out that they have been prepared for it and did not take him as the prince seriously!
The Minister of Ceremonies seemed to sense Hu Hai's resentment and quickly asked loudly: "The announcement of the king's reward has been completed. Do the ministers have any objections?"
"I have objections!"
A sudden voice suddenly sounded, and the ministers were still stunned.
I saw a figure slowly walking out of the crowd.
Zhao Hao's eyes narrowed and he immediately followed the sound and couldn't help being surprised.
Why is this guy here too?
Are you here to cause trouble, or (end of chapter)
