"Sigh, stupid! Foolish!"
Old Gan Long was half-lying on the couch, looking at the secret report his son Gan Cheng had presented. He slammed the wooden couch and said in disappointment. "The reform of the Qin State is already unstoppable. Ying Qu, Liang, Wei Yang, and their subjects are one, and there is also that famous and mighty Bai Zi.”
Gan Long threw away the bamboo slips around him and sighed heavily. He was glad that he had not participated in anything from the beginning to the end.
"Father, what should we do now?”Gan Cheng carefully picked up the bamboo slips on the ground and asked. "Now…we can only do nothing and leave it to the heavens.”Gan Long shook his head, turned around and said no more.
The new law of Qin State was too strong, and their group of restored forces would only be 'killed to warn the monkeys'. It was better to protect themselves.
······
On the second day, Gan Long claimed to be ill and expressed his dissatisfaction with the Crown Prince's teachings, so he dismissed his official position.
Gan Long, as an old family member, made a compromise. Ying Qian, on behalf of the reformist party, also expressed his gratitude and took the initiative to resign from his position.
Those who didn't know about Ying Qian's actions were all shocked. Who was Ying Qian? Originally, the old aristocratic families had supported him to be the Qin Lord! The strongest general of the State of Qin, with illustrious battle achievements, was actually going to resign from his position? A few of Ying Qian's old subordinates immediately revealed anxious expressions, but they were forced back by Ying Qian's gaze.
"Good! Then the court is dismissed!" Ying Quliang waved his hand and announced the end of the court session.
After the court session ended, those generals immediately rushed to Ying Qian and began to beg him not to leave the army. However, Ying Qian still maintained his smile. "Who said I wanted to leave the army? I'm just making room for you guys to train.”Ying Qian stroked his thick beard and said in a muffled voice.
"What? The general didn't leave the army? But he didn't see the Ruler use his life value again?”The generals asked in confusion. "This is a secret. In short, all of you better behave. You'll know in a few years!”Ying Qian slapped the head of the general at the front, then laughed and left.
······
In the backyard of the Qin Palace, Grand Tutor Li Xiang was sitting at the side, watching Ying Quliang teaching Ying Si a lesson while waiting for Ying Qian to arrive.
"Si 'er, do you know that you almost caused a huge disaster this time? Fortunately, the Grand Tutor had the foresight to set up a backup plan before going to the Mo family.”Ying Quliang looked at the young Ying Si kneeling before him and sighed.
"Ying Si understands! But Ying Si doesn't understand." Ying Si lowered his head and said. "I know that I have never allowed you to touch the new law, so you have a prejudice against the reform of the Qin country. However, there is no other way.”Ying Quliang shook his head and did not blame Ying Si anymore.
He did not let Ying Si come into contact with the new law because he knew that if the reform failed, he would definitely die. At that time, Ying Si, who had not come into contact with the new law, would have a chance to succeed the throne under the support of the old aristocratic family. But now, the old noble families had crossed the line and used the Crown Prince as a chess piece to deal with the new law. Even if the reform failed in the future, they would definitely not support Ying Si, who had a personal grudge against them. Therefore, Ying Quliang had nothing to fear, and simply pressed forward.
"Ying Si is willing to learn the new law." After the young Ying Si finished speaking, he raised his head and stole a glance at Li Xiang. "If you want to learn a new method, go find Wei Yang. Come find me after three months. I'll teach you for another month and then give you a mission.”Li Xiang naturally noticed Ying Si's gaze and smiled.
"Yes, sir! Master!" Ying Si's face lit up. Even if he was only willing to teach him for a month, he would be very happy. Moreover, there was a mission, and he did not know what it was.
At this moment, the person who taught Ying Si changed from Ying Qian and Gan Long to Wei Yang. Wei Yang was in charge of the government during the day and taught Ying Si at night. As for Li Xiang himself, he had another matter that was no less important than the Crown Prince to control, and Ying Qian had also stepped down from his position because of this matter.
This was the matter that he had discussed with Ying Quliang before-building a new capital.
"Alright, stand up. Go and explain this to the old empress dowager first. I'll teach you a set of martial arts to protect yourself later.”Li Xiang knocked on the table and said to Ying Si, who was kneeling. "Martial arts? Teacher wants to teach me martial arts?" The young Ying Si patted his body and stood up, looking at Li Xiang in confusion. "Haha, you brat, you don't know what's good for you. The Grand Tutor wants to teach you martial arts and you still don't want to thank him!”Ying Qian laughed loudly as he walked over from afar and patted Ying Si's shoulder.
"Indeed. Even the giants of the Jet-Black Sect don't dare to touch the edge of the Grand Tutor's martial arts.”Ying Quliang nodded as well. He had personally witnessed Li Xiang forcing all the members of the Mo Family to stay still with a single man and a sword. If it were not for the giant of the Mo Family stepping in at the last moment, the entire Shennong Mountain would have been covered in blood long ago. "Thank you, Grand Tutor. Ying Si will take his leave.”When Ying Si saw that even the "enemy of ten thousand" public uncle Ying Qian said so, he believed ninety percent of it. After thanking him, he skipped off to the Empress Dowager to clarify his innocence. After Ying Si left, Ying Quliang indicated to Li Xiang that they could get down to business. Li Xiang took out a secret order and handed it to Ying Qian.
"No matter how short the process of building a new capital is, it will take at least three to four years. During this period, it is inevitable that there will be thieves and enemies who will come to destroy it.”"This is the Mo clan's token. You can go and collect 300 of the Mo clan's machine-operated crossbows and a certain number of special tools. Ying Qian, pick 300 of the strongest Qin soldiers and form a team to secretly protect the new capital.”After discussing with Ying Quliang and Ying Qian about going to the new capital to survey its geographical location, Ying Si had also returned from the place where the Old Empress was staying.
······
Li Xiang only taught Ying Si the Drunken Immortal Moon-Watching Steps, which confused the young Ying Si. Why didn't Bai Shun teach him sword art or internal energy, but a 'useless' lightness skill? However, the reason was simple. As the future King of Qin, Ying Si would be invincible as long as he learned how to walk around the pillar…
Of course, it wasn't because of the above reason. It was because most of the martial arts produced by the system had a high requirement for talent. If one practiced martial arts for a short period of time, there wouldn't be much effect. If one practiced it for a long period of time, it would instead neglect other aspects of learning. As the ruler of a country, if he could only rely on his own strength to deter and subdue the enemy, that would be the greatest failure.
Qinggong was the easiest to learn, but Ying Si could not learn the Qinggong of Tai Xuan Jing because he could read. The Water Subtle Steps required a certain amount of internal energy, otherwise, it would hurt his meridians. Li Xiang simply taught Ying Si the Drunken Immortal Full Moon Steps, and at the same time, threw him a few sword manuals as a reference for learning. He couldn't really let Ying Si run around the pillar when he met enemies in the future, right?
······
After resolving the few troubles in the early stages of the reform, the entire State of Qin had taken on a new look. All kinds of laws and prohibitions were unimpeded, and the old aristocratic families finally "gave up". Originally, Li Xiang had planned to start the new capital as soon as possible, but two "major events" had occurred in Yueyang City.
Although too many major events had happened in Yueyang recently, this time, it was considered two joyous events.
Wei Yang and Jing Jian were married! Cough cough…Wei Yang and Jing Jian had gotten married separately. Wei Yang married Bai Xue, the daughter of the Wei merchant Bai Gui, whom he had known for a long time, while Jing Jian married the daughter entrusted to him by his old comrade.
To be honest, Jingjian looked like an honest man, but he had secretly played tricks on her. This was something that no one had expected. Moreover, this girl would only marry Jingjian.
Wei Yang was now an official, and Jing Jian had been promoted to a doctor. The wedding of these two important figures was celebrated by all officials, and the people of Yueyang walked on the streets to give their blessings. Daliangzao was the highest position in the Qin country, and he had the power of military and political affairs. Before the Qin country had established the prime minister, Daliangzao was below one person and above ten thousand people.
······
After the happy event in Yueyang City ended, Ying Quliang gathered a group of people and left Yueyang City with Li Xiang and Ying Qian, arriving at a vast plain.
"Good landscape! It's much more imposing than Yueyang's!" Ying Quliang sat on his horse and looked around while sighing. "This mountain is called the North Slope. If you jump over the North Slope, you can have a bird's eye view of the entire river bend!”"That's Nanshan Hill and Weishui River. Even if a strong enemy enters, it's wide and can be defended by the dangerous terrain!”"Compared to Yueyang City, which is surrounded by flat land, this Bei Ban is a natural fortress!”
Li Xiang rode on his horse and took a look at the whole place, introducing to Ying Quliang the most prosperous place in the world in the future.
"Yeah, a geomancer from the Yinyang family came to me two days ago and told me that the Xing Qin Holy Land is under the North Ban.”Ying Quliang looked into the distance and said with a delighted expression. "Oh? Yinyang Family? Now, the Yinyang family had taken the initiative to come over to read Feng Shui?”Li Xiang's eyes flashed as he asked. "Yes, Grand Tutor. That old man is wearing tattered clothes and looks like he's living a very bad life.”Ying Qian, who was standing beside Ying Quliang, said, causing the surrounding people to burst into laughter.
"That person also said that the Qin Dynasty is a water virtue, and it should be ruled by law to dominate the world.”Ying Quliang didn't laugh, but continued. "Since the Yinyang Five Elements could predict the State of Qin becoming a force to be reckoned with, why didn't they predict when their Yinyang Clan would be able to 'become a force to be reckoned with?”Ying Qian laughed again.
"If they come, maybe they can meet Qin Zexing?”Li Xiang shook his head and said with a smile. "Then let them take advantage of us?" Ying Qian stroked his beard and said indifferently. It seemed like he didn't believe in the Yin Yang Five Elements at all.
"Does the new city have a name?" Ying Quliang looked at the endless mountain plateau and asked. "Not yet. This is my second time here today.”Li Xiang smiled and shook his head. "Grand Tutor is knowledgeable and talented. Why don't you think of a name for the new capital? I'm not good at naming.”Ying Quliang said as he rode his horse forward.
"The mountains and rivers here are full of Yang, and the Ming Dynasty is bright. How about we call it…Xianyang?”"Xianyang? Is there anything particular?" Ying Quliang frowned and asked. "The virtue of the water is peaceful, and it needs the nourishment of the great Yang. The Yin and Yang are neutral, and the weather lasts for a long time…How about it? I know a little about the theory of the five elements.”Li Xiang said with a smile.
"Alright!" Ying Quliang replied. The sun of heaven and earth shall be called Xianyang!"
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]