The people's hearts were the foundation of a country. Only with cohesion could a powerful force erupt!”
Listening to the people's sorrowful cries without any falsehood deepened Ying Rui's understanding of the people.
In addition to expanding the empire, he also wanted to benefit the people under his rule, just like his grandfather, King Zhaoxiang of Qin, and his great-grandmother, Empress Dowager Xuan, implemented the policy of benefiting the people.
"Wang Ji, go take a look at what's going on behind us. Why is there such a commotion?”
He could vaguely hear the noise behind the entire team, mixed with cries. His sharp senses caught the different Ying Rui, and suddenly, he was one.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
With this political scene of retreating in order to advance, Wang Ji did not hesitate to go to the back to take a look at the situation.
"General, the late king has already passed away. Can't we just send the late king off?”
"That's right. We're not charging into the team. We're just following behind you.”
"Why don't we make an exception? General, please rest assured that we won't do anything rash.”
Just as he arrived at the end of the line, a series of noises rang in his ears. Wang Ji heard most of it in an instant.
"Dear villagers, I understand your feelings. It's just that there are clear rules in the etiquette that you can't casually follow behind the burial team.”
On the streets of Xianyang City, Sima Jin was leading the Imperial Army soldiers to stop the commoners who wanted to follow him. At the same time, he was using a friendly tone to persuade them.
"Great Qin's laws should be obeyed, but you can't even agree to such a small request?”
"That's right. Isn't that too unreasonable? It's just sending the former king off. It's not a big deal, right?”
For a moment, the local people of Xianyang did not agree and once again became noisy.
In Great Qin, as long as they did not do anything illegal and had a reason, they would not be charged with causing trouble.
"Your Majesty, there are still many commoners following behind the team. They say that they are sending the former king off on his last journey.”
"We are currently at a stalemate with the Imperial Army, I wonder…"
Wang Ji, who had rushed to the carriage from behind, reported immediately before he could catch his breath.
"The people of Great Qin have the intention to send the previous king off, so how can we send people to stop them? Just pass on my imperial order and let them all come.”
Hearing this, Ying Rui immediately issued the order, once again emphasizing the importance of the people's hearts.
"But, Your Majesty, that is a rule of etiquette, and I don't think it is good to violate it.”
As soon as he said this, Wang Wan immediately walked forward and said after hesitating for a moment.
"It's a good time to see if the king has his own opinion.”
Seeing this, the civil and military officials present did not speak immediately. Instead, they watched the development of the situation.
Whether the new ruler had the ability to adapt, whether he was mediocre or wise, would determine their future strategies in the imperial court.
"This is…"
Wang He had wanted to step forward to support him, but he saw the king's gaze, clearly indicating that he did not have to speak and could only retreat to the ranks of the generals.
"Your Majesty has the demeanor of a hero of a generation. First, it was Brother Bai's last meeting with the former king, and then it was the commoners sending him off.”
Wang He couldn't help but sigh. He had only ascended the throne for a short time, but he seemed to have his own opinions on everything.
Although it was still unclear how it would be resolved, if it was something that he was not confident of, based on King's previous actions, he would not easily take action.
Because the moment he attacked, it was an absolutely fatal blow!
"The citizens of Great Qin have come to send the former king off, which is enough to be called etiquette.”
Ying Rui didn't get angry when he saw that some of the officials were against it. Instead, he spoke word by word.
"Your Majesty, I, I…"
Hearing this, Wang Wan was instantly speechless. She couldn't find any words to refute. A retort was equivalent to twisting logic.
The commoners took the initiative to send the former king off, which was enough to show the will of the people. Wasn't it more polite than etiquette?
"Not only does he have his own opinions, but his words are also quite standard.”
Feng Quji shook his head when he thought of the posthumous title in two characters. He was really too smart before.
"We can't act rashly from now on. The King is not a ruler who only knows military affairs and not court politics.”
Whether it was Prime Minister Cai Ze or the wily Xiong Gu, they all came to the same conclusion.
After all, in his previous impression, the King had started his career in the army and had never been involved in governing the country or handling affairs.
"We have perfectly resolved today's unexpected incident. Previously, in the main hall of the Golden Palace, we skillfully handled the thorny hot potato.”
To Meng Ao and Wang Jian, they were more than willing to directly submit to the Emperor. The prerequisite was that the Emperor's authority must be strong. Only then would they be able to pledge their allegiance without worry.
Now, it seemed that the new king fit the bill and did not have to worry about becoming a scapegoat.
Moreover, his descendants were already loyal to the king. If anything happened, they would most likely be implicated. It was better to express their attitude as soon as possible and occupy a position.
"Your Majesty, I will immediately inform General Sima.”
Hearing this, Wang Ji, who knew how to judge the situation, quickly took the initiative to speak.
"Your Majesty is wise, showing that our Great Qin is a country of etiquette, not much worse than the so-called etiquette of the six countries.”
Then, the civil and military officials who had their own thoughts shouted three times.
"Fourth brother's eldest son is indeed quite capable. He's not an ordinary person.”
Prince Zhaoxiang's younger brother, Lord Gaoling, Qin Kui, witnessed the entire process, especially the courtiers who did not object. His expression changed.
One had to know that this grandnephew of his had only ascended the throne for less than a day. Without ability, he would not be able to hold back.
"There is no need for my help at all. The King has already stabilized the situation by himself.”
Empress Dowager Hua Yang could not help but smile bitterly when she recalled what she had said at that time, which was to help the King when he needed help. She had thought too simply.
No matter how mediocre the heir was, he was not someone she could easily calculate.
"By the king's order, all the commoners who came to send off the previous king are allowed to follow behind the procession to show Great Qin's etiquette.”
Soon, Wang Ji, who had returned to the rear of the group, loudly conveyed the King's command.
"Did you hear wrongly? We, we can send the former king off?”
"I remember that the new king is the original eldest son, another wise king.”
"I didn't expect that not only did this matter alarm the king, but he also agreed to let us commoners follow behind.”
Upon hearing this news, the commoners who had come by themselves were stunned at first. Then, they began to boil over. It was even more lively than before.
From the time they offered to send the late king off, to the time when the king gave them a word to deal with it quickly, only a short amount of time had passed.
It could be said that the efficiency of solving this problem was not ordinary. He was truly a capable king.
"Fellow villagers, since the king has already given the order, you will follow the team to Mount Li and send the late king on his last journey.”
Seeing this, Sima Jin, who had long wanted to help the commoners, ordered his Imperial Army soldiers to make way for the soldiers behind the troops.
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