"Sigh, getting the young master is getting the world!" This was the second time Wei Liao and Li Si had said this today. This was not a compliment, but the truth. Even though they had been in politics for many years, they could not handle things as flawlessly as Xia Yu, who was always thinking for the King of Qin.
"Is there anything else?" Ying Zheng looked at Xia Yu, not showing any signs of impatience. In his heart, he was calculating how he could coax Xia Yu back to Xianyang Palace.
"Father, there's nothing else." Xia Yu smiled and sat beside Great Si Ming. "Those who are standing can be dragged on. As for how to deal with it, it will be left to father. Now, we have to discuss the real big matter.”
"Men, drag these traitors away!”
"Alright, everyone, it's time to get down to business.”Xia Yu's expression became serious as she said," Everyone here has made great contributions to Great Qin and Royal Father. Royal Father believes in you, so I believe in you as well. What I'm about to say concerns Great Qin's future, and I don't dare to make a decision on my own, so I hope to discuss it with everyone.”
"Please speak, Young Master." Wei Liao bowed to Xia Yu, then turned around and bowed to Ying Zheng.
Today, through Xia Yu, he saw another side of Ying Zheng. This master was not born to be cruel and heartless, but was too deeply hurt to trust others easily. However, the relationship between him and his young master Xia Yu made him feel at ease.
Just like Zhao Cheng, the first step to gaining trust was to make a pledge of allegiance. Although Xia Yu's trust made him feel good, he knew that this was not only for him, but also for the king of Qin.
"This one is willing to do my best for the king and the Qin country until I die.”As soon as Wei Liao expressed his stance, Li Si, Zhao Gao, and the others also expressed their stance. Gongshu Chou still did not know what was going on. He was really scared silly just now. Xia Yu kicked him, signaling him to follow suit.
Ying Zheng was very satisfied with everyone's performance, especially Wei Liao, who was finally willing to stay.
"Before I begin to speak my thoughts, I would like to ask everyone a question.”Xia Yu paused for a moment." Do you know why the Great Qin Empire has never been valued by Western Zhou or the six dynasties? Not valued by the Hundred Schools of Philosophy? Or even despised?"
No one dared to say anything. After all, if they were careless, they would be sentenced to death.
"I know you don't dare to say it. Although there is no distinction between monarch and minister here today, you are still afraid of Father. Since you don't dare to say it, then I will!”
After saying that, this fellow actually drank a mouthful of wine first and said," Cough, cough. Let's strengthen our courage first.”
"Is there anything in this world that you are afraid of?" Ying Zheng laughed and scolded. He also picked up the wine and took a sip. He did not dare to be bold anymore. Now, there were only two bottles in front of everyone. Although he did not know if he still had any more, even if he did, he could not bring himself to ask for it.
It was only then that everyone remembered that they had smelled the fragrance of this wine on the way here. However, Xia Yu had given them too many surprises, and they had even forgotten to drink the wine. Now that they remembered, they all opened a bottle and took a sip slowly like Ying Zheng.
It couldn't be helped. This thing was really too small. It probably wouldn't even fill a bowl. Although he didn't put it in the bowl, it was really too small! How big could a mini Erguotou be?
"Good wine!" Everyone took a sip and praised it, but they didn't drink it again. First, it was to aftertaste, and second, they were afraid that it would be gone after drinking it. Wang Jian and Meng Wu, the two old drunkards, took a glance at the empty bottle in front of Ying Zheng, and without saying a word, they took the other bottle that they had not drunk and hid it in their bosom.
"Generals, don't worry. There will be a banquet.”Xia Yu smiled mysteriously." Now that everyone is relaxed, let's get back to the main topic. Continue what you were saying just now."
"Why is Great Qin being looked down upon? They looked down on him last week, and the Six Nations looked down on him! The Hundred Schools of Philosophy looked down on him! Why?" "It's all because Great Qin doesn't have its own culture, specialties, and talents!" Xia Yu said in disappointment. Even the food they ate couldn't compare to theirs! We are still eating wheat, but they are already eating millet. We just used the stone mill, but they have already started brewing wine! We have been learning from others, but we have nothing!”
"We learned how to eat from others. We learned how to drink from others! We don't have the knowledge, so we use the talents of others. We don't have the technology, and the method we use is someone else's."We didn't learn anything, and the way we managed things was someone else's. How could Great Qin unify the world like this? Even if it used martial force to obtain the world, how could it guarantee its future?”
"The most ridiculous thing is that we look down on the merchants and think that they are too cheap. Jun Bujue doesn't know that the richest people nowadays are those merchants!”
Xia Yu spoke passionately, but Ying Zheng's face showed no joy or sorrow, while all the ministers were scared half to death.
"I know, but when you mention this, no one dares to say anything. Shang Yang is an example; no one wants to be torn apart by five horses. However, apart from the reform, is there no other way to save Great Qin?”
"There are Confucianists, Legalists, militarists, farmers, and countless miscellaneous people here because the counting and time we use are all their. But why didn't anyone think of creating a Qin family?”
As soon as these words were spoken, besides Wang Jian and Meng Wu, only Zhao Gao, Gongshu Chou, and Zhang Han raised their heads. Ying Zheng looked at the reactions of the crowd and remained silent.
The others all lowered their heads. It was already not easy to reform, and creating a new theory was even more difficult, especially in a country like the Qin country with a weak foundation and few talents. It was even more impossible. That Mo family was the best example. Although it sounded good and there was often news about them, most of it was negative. They could not be seen in the light, like rats crossing the street.
"Look, look, General Wang Jian and General Meng Wu have been loyal to Great Qin for generations. They are in the war and do not know much about learning, so they are unwilling to accept this. However, they at least raised their heads and their red eyes showed their loyalty. How can Father not trust them? Although Zhao Gao is a little bit of a sail, at least he is sincere to Father. This old man was inferior to them in every aspect, yet he had raised his head and nodded in acknowledgment. If he was inferior to them, how could he even talk about giving his all for Great Qin?”
"Since you don't dare, then I'll do it!”Xia Yu knew that she had already scolded him enough. If she scolded him again, it would only backfire.
"I dare to think what you don't dare to think! I'll do what you don't dare to do! From today onwards, there would be a new school in the Hundred Schools of Philosophy! The Hundred Schools of Philosophy would also have new theories!”
"Then the Qin family wins!"
Xia Yu stopped and pointed at Gongshu Chou." From today onwards, Zhang Han and Gongshu Chou will work for me. Gongshu Chou will be relieved of his slave status and will be given an official position. Please allow it."”
"Yes, Gongshu Chou is a seventh-grade official and will enjoy a noble title and salary.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Gongshu Chou stood up and kowtowed to Ying Zheng. He did not even dare to think about getting rid of his slave status, let alone being conferred a title of nobility. However, Xia Yu's promotion had undoubtedly given him a new life. Now, he was willing to die.
"I'm now in the span of ten breaths. If I haven't made a decision after ten breaths, I won't have another chance in the future. He wouldn't be in the Qin family's name.”
Ying Zheng didn't say anything, which was a silent consent.
"I'm willing to participate!" Wang Ben stood up before the match even started. Wang Jian looked at him with a relieved expression. Although he was usually strict with his son, he didn't blame him for being rash this time.
"I'm willing to do it too."
"I'm willing to do it too." Meng Yi and Meng Tian stood up one after another.
"Very good." Xia Yu nodded in satisfaction. This was within his expectations. Since Wang Jian and Meng Wu did not stop him, it meant that they were also supportive of him. But, with Ying Zheng around, it was not convenient for these old men to express their opinions.
"Ten!"
"Nine!"
"Eight!"
"Young Master, it's not that this one is unwilling, but this one has to take care of the Great King!”Zhao Gao's face was full of tears. He finally understood that Xia Yu's words were more effective than anyone else's in front of Ying Zheng.
"You old thing, you're smart. Don't worry, I originally planned to ask you for help. In the future, the Qin family's Yingxue base will be in Xianyang.”
"Thank you, Young Master."
"Seven!"
"I am also willing to support Young Master!" Wei Liao stood up with a serious expression," Young master is a genius. I admire you greatly. Although I don't know how young master is so confident, I'm willing to give it a try.”
As such, apart from Ying Zheng, Xia Wuqie, and the two Great Generals, Li Si was the only one who did not express his stance, which was within his expectations.
"Six!"
"Five!"
"Four!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
Xia Yu paused for a moment and realized that Li Si was still struggling. She looked at him deeply and counted the last number."One."
"Father, it seems that Lord Li Si is the most loyal to you. If I don't instigate him, let him be the prime minister. After all, you need someone to help you with the affairs of the court.”
"I agree." These were the three words that Ying Zheng said the most today. Li Si did not expect that his silence would turn out to be a blessing in disguise. He could not help but glance at Wei Liao.
However, he did not notice that Ying Zheng was also giving him a deep look. His performance was exactly the same as what Xia Yu had told him.
"Since everyone trusts me so much, I can't just draw a big pie and not share it with everyone. Next, I'll tell everyone how we'll implement it.”
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