The demotion of Fu Qingyi, the Minister of Rites, caused a lot of discussion and commotion in the official circles, but it had no impact on the Qin political system.
The vacancy in this position will naturally be filled by someone. In the opinion of some ministers, 80% of them will be promoted from lower-level officials in the Ministry of Rites. However, unexpectedly, Xiao Yuan transferred Sun Chengyan, who was the governor of Tongzhou at the time, back. The position is promoted by the county magistrate.
From a local governor to an important central position, he was promoted properly, and he was appointed by the emperor.
After Sun Chengyan received the transfer order, he was startled at first, and then he beamed with joy, his face flushed with excitement. Facing the congratulations of his family and colleagues, he worked all day long.
However, he did not dare to delay. After handing over the government affairs seriously, he rushed to Chang'an without stopping.
Sun Chengyan was in his forties or fifties, very senior, and he was also a propaganda official. He had been promoted as a county magistrate under Queen Xuan.
His resume is very impressive, both in terms of talent and personal ethics. He is top-notch, which is why he was transferred to the position of Minister of Rites.
After returning to Chang'an, Sun Chengyan immediately went to the palace to see Xiao Yuan. After the monarch and his ministers had a talk in the study, he rushed to the Ministry of Rites to take up his post the next day.
On the other hand, Fu Qingyi also went to southern Xinjiang to take up his post. His title was still there, which was more important than his official position. So although he was demoted, he did not have the lonely mentality of never returning. I want to do a good job in politics quickly and get promoted as soon as possible.
The days passed like this day by day, winter turned to spring, and the earth warmed up.
Xiao Yuan has also stepped up the pace of annihilating the ghost clan. A large amount of food, grass and weapons have been planned to be transported to Anyang first. At the same time, major military camps have also been mobilized frequently.
On this day, Prime Minister Liu Yuzhi said in the palace study: "One million stones of grain and grass have been prepared, but two hundred thousand people still need to be recruited. My opinion, it is best not to affect the people's spring farming."
"Yes." Xiao Yuan nodded: "Let the prime minister arrange this matter. If the family does not have enough labor, there is no need to recruit."
"Yes." Liu Yuzhi accepted the order.
On the eve of the war, public opinion surged throughout the Qin State, and passionate young men and women shouted that they would go to the battlefield to kill all the ghosts, which would greatly increase the country's prestige and morale.
However, these were all rejected by the court. Expeditions to foreign tribes are no joke. This requires regular troops who have been on the battlefield to complete it.
But it also illustrates the cohesion of the country.
At the same time, southern Xinjiang.
It is not a secret that Emperor Qin wants to eliminate the ghost clan, and Meng Ya naturally knows it.
At this time, he was discussing something with his wife.
Meng Ya's wife is the daughter of another tribe leader in southern Xinjiang, named Bai Zhi. Although she is a woman, her appearance is beautiful and dignified, otherwise she would not be able to give birth to a little girl as beautiful as Meng Ling.
During this time, Bai Zhi has been missing her daughter very much, and even proposed to go to Chang'an to visit.
At this moment, she couldn't help but express her longing: "I still remember the way Ling'er jumped out of the car, ran over with open arms, and shouted for grandma."
Meng Ya said: "My daughter will get married sooner or later when she grows up. It's not like you don't understand this. Wouldn't it be better to be engaged to the Sixth Young Master of Qin now?"
"I know, but I just miss my daughter." Bai Zhi said, "I don't know if Ling'er is doing well in Chang'an."
"You can rest assured." Meng Ya smiled and said: "Now Ling'er lives in the Chang'an Palace and is taken care of by the imperial concubine. It's still better than in southern Xinjiang."
"Okay, don't worry about Ling'er anymore."
After saying this, Meng Ya said seriously: "Now that Emperor Qin wants to destroy the ghost clan, it will probably not be long before he mobilizes a large army. At this time, I am thinking whether we should participate in this battle."
Bai Zhi was a little confused: "Southern Xinjiang is in the south of Da Qin, and the ghost clan is outside the northeast of Da Qin. There are eight poles to fight against. Why should we participate in this matter properly?"
"You don't understand." Meng Ya said: "This is an opportunity, not only to make good friends with Da Qin, but also to lay political capital for the future."
"Political capital?" Bai Zhi was even more confused.
Meng Ya waved his hand: "Forget it, this matter is very complicated to talk about. In short, it is not difficult for Da Qin to destroy the ghost clan, but if we follow suit and send troops, no matter how much force we use, it will be an attitude. You understand ."
"Will Great Qin attack Southern Xinjiang in the future?" Bai Zhi asked for no reason.
In fact, this sentence is very important. Meng Ya asked: "What do you think?"
"I don't know." Bai Zhi was silent for a moment and then asked, "Are you really determined to send troops to help Da Qin? Will other tribes agree?"
"They will agree because it is the best decision." Meng Ya said.
"But will this matter be dangerous?" Bai Zhi was still a little worried.
"What dangers can there be in fighting the ghost tribe? There is no doubt that the Qin army is fighting on the front battlefield. If we go to help, it will probably just be a side drum." Meng Ya said.
"I'm not talking about this danger," Bai Zhi said.
Meng Ya smiled and said: "I understand what Madam means, don't worry, Emperor Qin is not a short-sighted person, otherwise, how could he conquer all the countries."
Bai Zhi nodded: "Well, since you think this matter is beneficial to Southern Xinjiang, then go ahead and do it. I will support any decision you make."
Meng Ya heard this, hugged his wife, rested her head on his shoulder, and asked softly: "Do you still miss Ling'er from time to time?"
"Yes, Ling'er, in her dream, was she still calling Aniang?" Thinking of the child, Bai Zhi's heart softened.
"Then when this matter comes to an end, maybe I will go to Chang'an to meet Emperor Qin. Then you can go too."
"real?"
"kindness."
Meng Ya wanted to send troops to help, not just for words, but because he had his own profound considerations.
He tried his best to promote the engagement between his daughter and the Master of Da Qin. This was a marriage. If he could follow the Emperor of Qin to eliminate the ghost clan this time, he would be accumulating political capital.
No matter what the situation is in the future, this is a good move.
The next day, Meng Ya summoned the leaders of various tribes.
He was at the main seat directly above the meeting place. Without any nonsense, he stated his intention to send troops straight to the point.
When the tribes heard this, many people were surprised, and then they whispered to each other and started discussing with the left and right.
Some people raised the question of whether it was in the interests of Qin to send troops to help.
But Meng Ya immediately said:
First, after receiving the support of the Qin State in Southern Xinjiang, the people's lives have become better and better, and commercial trade and cultural exchanges have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Second, under the guidance of the Qin State, the development of the mulberry industry was obvious to all, as was the papermaking and textile industries.
Third, without these, southern Xinjiang will immediately return to its previous barbaric period.
In general, Qin State has given Southern Xinjiang a lot of help. Now that Southern Xinjiang has become a vassal, it should show its due attitude.
If the ghost tribe is eliminated this time, then we send troops. This is a kind of accumulation, and it is the greatest benefit.
