No matter how great and wise the parents are, they are of no use to their children.
This point was vividly reflected in Qin Wangzheng. He did not expect that his eldest son, the son he had high hopes for, was not like him.
Perhaps this is the most troublesome thing for every talented and strategic king.
Qin Wangzheng didn't know much about this, but Zhao Shu knew too much.
But regarding this, he didn't know how to comfort Qin Wangzheng. If he were Qin Wangzheng, he would want to slap Fusu and Hu Hai to death.
Tiger father and dog son!
This idiom is a complete portrayal of Qin Wangzheng and his sons. Among the eighteen sons, none of them can take the lead.
This matter is really extremely strange. No one can figure it out. This is why future generations regret it very much.
There was no words spoken along the way, only the rumble of the cart, and the ruts falling on the bluestone slabs, making a crisp sound that echoed between heaven and earth.
Half an hour later, under the protection of the Iron Eagle warriors, Qin Wangzheng and Zhao Shu arrived at the Xugong official office.
Meng Yi and Zhang Cang, who had already received the news, were already waiting at the door.
"Your Majesty, Meng Yi, Zhang Cang pays homage to the King. The King has been here for ten thousand years, and the Qin Dynasty has been here for ten thousand years—!" Seeing the chariot stop and the figure of Qin Wangzheng appearing, the two of them saluted hurriedly.
"You two beloved ministers, you don't need to be polite!" Qin Wangzheng stretched out his hand to signal: "No need to be polite, stay on your own!"
Then get off the car!
"promise."
Due to the strength of Qin Wangzheng, Zhao Shu did not go to support Qin Wangzheng, but got off the cart at the end.
"I've seen the young master before!"
Seeing Meng Yi and Zhang Cang salute, Zhao Shu quickly returned the salute and said: "Shu has seen Xu Pu, Xu Zheng!"
After exchanging greetings, Qin Wangzheng just spoke and said: "I heard that the Department of Culture has initially completed the simplification of characters. I just have free time today, so come and take a look!"
"Is Chang Shi here?"
Hearing this, Meng Yi responded quickly and said: "Your Majesty, Chang Shi is not in the official office of Xu Palace. I have already sent someone to notify you, and he should be here soon!"
"As for the Secretary of Culture's effort to simplify the text, I have also gone to see it. It is indeed progressing very quickly!"
Nodding slightly, Qin Wangzheng smiled and said: "This is my first time to come to the official office of Xu Palace, and Meng Qing led me to take a look!"
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Meng Yi quickly stretched out his hand to invite: "Your Majesty, Young Master, please—!"
"Um!"
Qin Wangzheng stepped forward, Zhao Shu followed closely behind, Meng Yi stood side by side with Zhao Shu, Zhang Cang stood behind, and then introduced to Qin Wangzheng.
A quarter of an hour later, the group arrived at the Department of Culture. At this time, the eldest son Fusu, headed by Fusu, and other doctors hurriedly came out to greet them.
"My son, Fusu, pays homage to his father. For ten thousand years, my father has been king, and for ten thousand years, the Qin Dynasty——!" Fusu spoke first and bowed to the King of Qin.
At the same time, the doctors behind them also hurriedly saluted: "I pay my respects to the king. The king has been here for ten thousand years, and the Qin Dynasty has been for ten thousand years——!"
They may have objections to the political system of Qin Dynasty and want to promote their own doctrines, but they, especially Confucians, emphasize loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.
No matter what is going on inside, at least they have a good attitude on the surface, and since they are ministers of Qin now, they must be respectful when meeting the King of Qin.
"Excuse me, gentlemen, please stay calm!" Qin Wangzheng looked calm and stretched out his hand to support him.
"I will thank you, Your Majesty!"
The doctors stood up and said to Zhao Shu and others: "We have seen Gongzi Shu, we have seen Xu Pu, Xu Zheng!"
Zhao Shu is a young master, a member of the Qin royal family, and Meng Yi and Zhang Cang are their immediate superiors. No matter how stupid they are, they will not deny face.
"Fusu, I heard that the Department of Culture has made smooth progress in simplifying the text with the efforts of you and all the doctors."
A smile appeared on Qin Wangzheng's face, and he turned to Fusu and the doctors and said, "I have some free time today, so come and see your progress and results!"
"Father, please come inside——!"
Hearing this, Fusu was overjoyed.
This can be regarded as him doing something independently and doing it very smoothly.
Although most of this is due to the contributions of the doctors and Chief Shi Lisi, no matter what, he is the person in charge of the Culture Department.
"The process of simplifying the text has reached the final moment, and I am now petitioning my father!"
"Let's go, show me!" The smile on Qin Wangzheng's face became even brighter, and there was a subtle sense of relief in his eyes when he looked at Fusu.
"No, father, please——!"
"good!"
At this moment, Qin Wangzheng looked very proud, and he was definitely far ahead of destroying a whole country. Zhao Shu couldn't help but smile when he saw this scene, and he was filled with emotions.
At this time, the Qin Dynasty was not like the arbitrary and domineering king in Zhangtai Palace.
More like a father who hopes his son will succeed.
After seeing his son's achievements, he wanted to praise and show off to everyone.
At this time, Chief Shi Li Si also rushed to the official office of the Xu Palace, greeted the King of Qin, and said: "Your Majesty, Li Si, pays homage to the King. The King has been here for ten thousand years, and the Qin Dynasty has been around for ten thousand years -!"
Seeing Li Si's arrival, Qin Wangzheng smiled and said: "Li Qing, there is no need to be polite, just stay on your own terms!"
"Li Qing came just in time. You and Fusu can explain it to me!"
"promise."
Li Si is a very discerning person. When he saw such an abnormality in the Qin Wangzheng, he quickly turned to the Qin Wangzheng and said: "Your Majesty, under the leadership of the eldest son, I and all the doctors used the popular seal script of the Qin Dynasty as the basis to integrate the Qilu And the characters of Chudi have been simplified.”
"This set of characters is simpler than the large seal script. I will temporarily name it the small seal script!"
"Your Majesty, the small seal script is at the back. Your Majesty, please take a look at it!"
Li Si invited Qin Wangzheng and others to come forward, and then said: "The eldest son knows this best, so let the eldest son clear up the king's doubts!"
After saying that, Li Si quickly signaled to Fusu.
Sensing Li Si's eyes, Fusu spoke quickly and said, "My father, son, ministers and others used the big seal as the basis to finalize the outline, strokes, and structure!"
"This weakens the pictographic meaning of the text, making it more symbolic, and reducing confusion and difficulties in writing and reading!"
"In this way, Xiaozhuan will be more conducive to promotion!"
After looking at some small seal fonts, Qin Wangzheng praised it and said: "It is indeed simpler than the big seal script, and the small seal font is beautiful and has an ancient charm. It is very good!"
"It seems that Fusu and you have achieved very good results these days!"
Zhao Shu looked at the small seal script on the bamboo slips with a calm expression. Although he wanted to replace the small seal script with official script, this could not achieve the meaning of the small seal script.
The emergence of Xiaozhuan was the first time in Chinese history that administrative means were used to standardize writing on a large scale.
Unifying the national script with Xiaozhuan has not only basically eliminated the phenomenon of different writing styles in various places, but also greatly changed the situation of many different styles of ancient writing.
This has far-reaching significance for China and Great Qin.
