The next day, at 12:45.
Before dawn, a large number of officials had already gathered outside Xianyang Palace.
Under the illumination of the lanterns in the hands of the servants, the courtiers huddled together and whispered to each other in the cold morning wind.
"Why is there a court meeting all of a sudden? Who knows what happened?"
"I heard that it seems like the king is holding a grand court meeting.”
"King? Are you sure? Why would His Majesty call for a meeting? It was probably Minister Lu who had something to do and used the name of the king to convene a court meeting.”
"Minister Lü is indeed a wise minister. Seeing that the king was about to be crowned, Minister Lü began to return the authority of the court to the king.”
"Humph, Lu Buwei's heart deserves to be killed!”
At the third quarter of the hour, the gates of Xianyang Palace suddenly opened.
After walking through the palace gate that was more than a hundred feet long, they walked another hundred feet and stepped on a hundred and sixty steps. Finally, the officials entered the Qilin Palace and took their seats.
After the time it took to brew a cup of tea, the doctor ordered Wu Jie to lead a group of assistant ministers into the Qilin Palace from the back and shouted loudly.
"The king has arrived!"
The officials immediately stood up and cupped their hands.”
Following the shouts of the civil and military officials, Ying Zheng, who was dressed in a black imperial robe, slowly stepped into the Qilin Palace. When he saw the officials in the palace, his eyes turned slightly cold.
Ying Zheng had ordered an ordinary court meeting, but now it had become a grand court meeting.
How could he not know that Lu Buwei had changed the rules of the court?
But so what?
Sitting on the soft platform, Ying Zheng raised his right hand slightly and spoke in a clear voice.
"My dear ministers, please excuse me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
When the ministers were seated, Lu Buwei, who was sitting on the high platform with Ying Zheng, smiled and said,"
"Today is the first time the king has convened a court meeting. I wonder what decree the king has?”
Ying Zheng cupped his hands and said in a deep voice.
"Zhongfu, I heard that the upper reaches of the Yellow River have been raining heavily, and many riverbanks have collapsed.”
"I was worried that the people couldn't sleep at night. After thinking about it, I was shocked to realize that the Yellow River might burst its banks!”
"Today's court meeting is to discuss with all the beloved ministers how to deal with this matter.”
Lu Buwei was startled.
Never would Lu Buwei have thought that the purpose of Ying Zheng's first court meeting would be for the Yellow River to burst its banks?
Lu Buwei couldn't help but laugh,"Your Majesty, you're worrying too much.”
"This lowly official has not received any reports of the Yellow River bursting its banks. Your Majesty is saying that the Yellow River is in danger of bursting its banks based on mere speculation.”
Lu Buwei looked at Ying Zheng and said,""Your Majesty, storms are common, but the Yellow River doesn't burst its banks often.”
"Not every rainstorm will cause the Yellow River to burst its banks.”
"It is a good thing that Your Majesty is so concerned about the people.”
"Just don't take it for granted next time.”
"Your Majesty," laughed Qi Liang,"I think Minister Lü is right."”
"However, Your Majesty must not be disheartened because of this.”
"After all, the King is still a child. He still needs a period of time to grow and learn before he can become a qualified king.”
It was just that if a child said this elsewhere, it would mostly be to absolve the devilish child of his guilt.
However, if these words were said to Ying Zheng, it would greatly damage his dignity as the King of Qin, and would also greatly delay the time for Ying Zheng to take charge of the government!
Seeing that many of his henchmen had stepped out to 'comfort' Ying Zheng, Lu Buwei let out a self-satisfied smile, waved his hand, and ordered the henchmen to return to their original positions. Then, he took out a roll of bamboo slips from his sleeve.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report, Changxin…"
Before Lu Buwei could finish, Ying Zheng interrupted him abruptly.
"Zhongfu, I am not worrying for nothing.”
"If the Yellow River bursts its banks, it will definitely cause turbid waves to surge into the sky, and countless people will be displaced or even lose their lives.”
"I believe that it is not too much to be careful when it comes to such a huge number of people.”
"They are all my people, and I have the responsibility to ensure their peace!”
Facing Ying Zheng's determined gaze, Lu Buwei frowned slightly.
Ying Zheng had always been respectful to him, and if he had a different opinion, Ying Zheng would always give in.
Ever since he ascended the throne, Ying Zheng had never been so determined to do something!
Something was wrong!
Pondering for a moment, Lu Buwei probed,""Then what should we do according to Your Majesty?”
" We have been analyzing the situation all night," Ying Zheng said in a deep voice." We have determined that if the Yellow River breaks its banks, it will definitely break near Langmeng County.”
"I think that the dam will burst soon.”
Lu Buwei narrowed his eyes.
Langmeng County?
Wasn't that Lao Ai's fief?
Could it be that the King had called for a meeting of the Grand Court to point his sword at Lao Ai?
While Lu Buwei was thinking, he listened to Ying Zheng's words.
"I think that we should order all the people near Lang Meng County to evacuate as soon as possible.”
"At the same time, transfer the grain and medicinal herbs from Shangdang County and Dai County to Langmeng County. If the dam breaks, immediately rescue it to prevent more unnecessary casualties.”
"Send another general to Lang Meng County to maintain order, suppress the rebellion, and appease the people!”
" Then, we'll recruit doctors from around Langmeng County…"
Ying Zheng gave out one order after another to deal with the Yellow River's breach.
Even Lu Buwei nodded slightly.
If the Yellow River really burst its banks, even Lu Buwei couldn't think of a better solution.
But all of this happened when the Yellow River burst its banks!
After uttering more than ten decrees in one breath, Ying Zheng let out a light breath and looked at Lu Buwei.
"What do you think, Zhongfu?"
Lu Buwei thought for a while and laughed,""Since the king has already given the order, how can this lowly subject dare to stop it?”
Although he said that, Lu Buwei glanced at Qi Liang.
Qi Liang immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands.”
"This humble subject believes that the Yellow River bursting its banks is nonsense.”
"Your Majesty's actions are child's play!"
"Since the late king appointed Minister Lü as the king's second father and let Minister Lü take charge of the government, Minister Lü should bear the responsibility and persuade the king!”
More than half of the courtiers stepped forward and shouted.
"We implore Minister Lyu to persuade the king to play around!”
"We beg Your Majesty to retract your order!”
Looking at the officials below the stage bowing and cupping their hands, Lu Buwei smiled lightly.
Your Majesty, is this scene enough for you to see how weak your power is?
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