"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
"What happened to Your Highness?"
The last to enter the court was Huhai.
However, as soon as he entered, he caused a commotion in the imperial court.
Because he had a pig's head, his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. He looked very sorry.
The courtiers who supported him asked him what was going on, but he only looked at Ying Ziye, who was sitting down, and snorted coldly. He didn't say anything.
"His Majesty has arrived…!"
At this moment, Zhao Gao sang loudly.
In the next moment, the First Emperor, Ying Zheng, walked into the court like a dragon and a tiger.
Behind him were two eunuchs.
They carried a large stack of bamboo slips and placed them on the dragon table.
"Your son greets Imperial Father!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The thirteen princes and the ministers all bowed.
"Everyone, please rise!"
Ying Zheng glanced down and sat down on the dragon throne.
The 13 Princes sat on his left and right, preparing for the court examinations.
"Hmm? Why didn't Imperial Father ask me?"
Huhai, who was sitting at the edge, couldn't help but feel anxious when he saw that Ying Zheng didn't ask about his injuries.
Yesterday, he had discussed with Zhao Gao that he would participate in the court examinations with injuries. When his father saw it, he would definitely ask for the reason.
At that time, he would take the opportunity to report his Ninth Brother!
In this way, he could show that he was magnanimous and not take the initiative to complain to the emperor after suffering a loss from his brother!
In addition, he could also seek justice for himself.
Because if his father asked, he would be defying the imperial edict if he did not say anything. At that time, he could take the opportunity to report him.
Who would have thought that his Imperial Father had only glanced at him indifferently and did not say anything else.
He had no intention of asking at all!
"What should we do?"
With a stomach full of anger, he was unwilling and looked at his teacher for help.
Zhao Gao looked at him and shook his head quietly, indicating that he should not act rashly.
Helpless, he could only suppress his impulse and not complain.
"Today's court examination will be based on the recent government affairs to test if you have the talent to govern the country!”
Ying Zheng didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.
Moreover, he bluntly pointed out that it was a test of their talent in governing the country.
The meaning couldn't be clearer. Whoever had the talent would go up, and whoever had the talent would be the crown prince!
"Your son will obey Imperial Father's teachings!"
The princes cupped their hands and accepted the order in unison.
"Read…!"
Ying Zheng threw a roll of bamboo slips onto the desk and motioned for Zhao Gao to read it.
"Here!"
Zhao Gao picked up the bamboo slips and began to read aloud…
" The First Emperor sent Wei Tu Ju to dispatch 500,000 soldiers, divided into five groups…"
"Is this the battle report from yesterday?"
Below the court, the civil and military officials were all slightly surprised when they heard Zhao Gao's words.
This was the battle report from Lingnan yesterday. The First Emperor obviously wanted to use the Lingnan battle to test the talents of the princes.
However, the problem was that Tu Ju had suffered successive defeats. Even the ministers of the court were helpless. What could these princes, who had lived a comfortable life, do?
For a moment, everyone looked at each other. None of them understood why the First Emperor had set such a difficult question.
One had to know that the previous imperial examinations were only based on the people's livelihood and military.
However, he had never chosen a topic from the recent government affairs!
"Five hundred thousand troops, more than three hundred thousand casualties, and the supply routes will be cut off!”
"Now, Tu Ju has been defeated, and the rations are about to be cut off!”
"My royal sons, do you have any good ideas?”
After Zhao Gao finished reading, Ying Zheng stood up from the dragon throne and asked worriedly with his hands behind his back.
"This…?"
Except for Fu Su, Ying Ziye, and Huhai, the thirteen princes all looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.
How would they know what to do when it concerned the current war?
"Your son believes that Great Qin has just unified the six countries, so we should rest and recuperate first. When our soldiers are strong, we can slowly plot against the Yue!”
Seeing that no one answered, Fu Su was the first to stand up.
"Yes! What about you guys?"
" Yes," Ying Zheng replied faintly. Then, he looked at the other princes.
It was obvious that she was not satisfied with his answer, to the point of being disgusted!
"Your son feels that we should quickly send more troops and transport rations south to completely flatten the Bai Yue!”
Seeing Ying Zheng disapproving of Fu Su's answer, Fu Su, who was good at observing people's expressions, quickly stood up.
"Yes! Not bad!"
Hearing what Huhai said, Ying Zheng nodded in relief.
He had already thought about sending more soldiers, but it was impossible.
One was because Tu Ju's 500,000 strong army had suffered successive defeats.
If they rashly sent out the army, it would probably be useless.
Moreover, the situation in the north was tense, and he could not send out any troops.
In addition, the grain routes had long been cut off. Even if they could send more troops to the Bai Yue, they would be wiped out sooner or later due to the lack of food supplies.
However, although Huhai's method did not work, he was at least more courageous than Fu Su!
Therefore, even though this answer was useless, Ying Zheng still expressed his affirmation.
"Your son also feels that we should quickly send reinforcements!”
"Yes, yes…! Your son also thinks so!"
Seeing that Huhai's answer was appreciated by his father, the rest of the princes agreed with him. Only Ying Ziye remained silent.
"Yes!"
" Hmm." Ying Zheng glanced at the princes and let out a disappointed " mm ".
The rest of the princes were all idiots and only knew how to agree.
In his eyes, he was even inferior to Fu Su.
At least Fu Su had his own point of view!
They were all fence-sitters. They would agree with whoever was right.
Suddenly, his gaze fell on Ying Ziye!
Among the thirteen princes, it seemed that only this kid had yet to answer.
"Ye 'er, how do you answer this question?”
Out of curiosity, he asked directly.
This was the first time his son had participated in the court examinations. His reputation had been too bad in the past, so he had long given up hope!
However, the sword path and cultivation talent that this kid had displayed yesterday had rekindled a glimmer of hope for his son!
"Your son feels that all the imperial brothers are talking nonsense!”
To everyone's surprise, this kid didn't answer the question. Instead, he directly scolded the other princes.
……
The data was too horrible to look at. He was looking for motivation and support…
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