"Yes, as for the specifics, I didn't participate due to my illness. I only heard what Wang Li said." Wang Ben explained.
"That's great. Even if it's only reduced by one point, it's already a great thing for the people!”
Fu Su knew how much the country's taxes were hurting the people.
Especially now that the cultivated land had not increased much, the burden on the population was getting heavier and heavier. The high head tax made it difficult for the people to survive.
The best way now was to let the people recuperate as soon as possible. Otherwise, something big might happen in the future.
The two of them chatted with Wang Ben about how he met Su Tian, and learned that Emperor Qin had gotten a lot of good stuff from Su Tian.
Unfortunately, Wang Ben didn't attend the court meeting, and Wang Li was stubborn.
Therefore, Wang Ben wasn't too sure about the policies that the First Emperor had implemented since he returned to Xianyang.
Wang Ben, who had just recovered from a serious illness, walked slowly. When Fu Su and Meng Tian arrived at Xianyang Palace, the sky was already dark.
In the past, only the First Emperor was left in the palace to read memorials.
However, when Fu Su and Meng Tian walked in to meet the First Emperor, they realized that the hall, which should have been deserted, was now filled with people.
" This, this…" Meng Tian stood at the door in a daze, thinking that she was daydreaming.
"Let's talk inside." Fu Su did not know why there were so many people at this time.
Was this still the Imperial Father that he was familiar with?
Moreover, most of these people were not the three dukes and nine ministers. Some of them were even craftsmen without official positions.
Just like that, the group of people took off their shoes and ran back and forth on the floor of the palace, making the smell in the hall not very circulating.
What shocked Fu Su and Meng Tian the most was that there were many more work tables in the hall.
It was not the kind of low case that they had seen before that required kneeling. Even Qin Shihuang did not kneel down to work. Instead, he sat on a chair and leaned over the table to read the memorial.
Seeing Fu Su and Meng Tian come forward to bow, Qin Shihuang smiled and raised his head.
"Oh, you're finally back.”Then he gave an order to the servants beside him, ordering them to call all the three dukes and nine ministers over.
Seemingly noticing the confusion on Huhai and Meng Tian's faces, Ying Zheng smiled and said,"
"I happened to see the high-legged table and chair that Immortal Master used, so I ordered people to make some copies.”
"Although it's not as beautiful as an immortal, it's much more comfortable than kneeling and working.”
To put it simply, sitting in a chair to work could only be described as " fragrant "!
Previously, kneeling was out of courtesy, but now, even powerful immortals used tables and chairs to eat and work.
Ying Zheng, who was only the emperor, naturally felt that this was not a bad thing to do.
"Then I will go back and order people to make some tables and chairs. I am used to riding horses and am not used to sitting upright.”Meng Tian replied happily.
Before the three dukes and nine ministers arrived, Qin Shihuang spoke first,""Meng Tian, I want you to take over Li Si's position as Left Minister.”
His words made Meng Tian and the other two, who were smiling, freeze in shock.
Meng Tian's mouth was agape, and her eyes widened in disbelief.
It seemed to be saying,'Me? Left Minister? Am I dreaming?
Even Fu Su did not expect Meng Tian to suddenly become the Prime Minister.
In the Qin Dynasty, the right minister was respected, equivalent to the official position, and the left minister was equivalent to the deputy position.
Thinking about it carefully, Fu Su felt that although it was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
Meng Tian chased the Xiongnu to the north and conquered the fertile land of Hetao, allowing the Great Qin Empire to have a large horse farm.
It was not an exaggeration to say that he had made a great contribution.
In the court, Feng Quji was older and had always been the Right Prime Minister.
Zhao Gao was dead, Li Si was deposed and imprisoned, and Wang Ben had yet to recover.
In that case, be it reputation or ability, Meng Tian was the only one left.
However, Meng Tian knew that she might not be able to compete with her brother Meng Yi as a civil official. If it was in the past, she might have agreed without thinking.
However, after meeting Wang Ben today, Meng Tian's thoughts were completely overturned…
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I'm not the best candidate to be the Prime Minister.”Meng Tian cupped her hands and refused.
"What?" This time, it was Qin Shihuang's turn to be surprised. He didn't even want a prime minister?
Only Fu Su nodded thoughtfully. He immediately understood what Meng Tian was thinking.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I have no intention of becoming the Prime Minister. This subject is more willing to expand the territory of Great Qin and conquer a few more tens of thousands of miles of land!”
Upon hearing Meng Tian's words, Qin Shihuang was not angry. Instead, he laughed. He instantly understood.
"Did you see the Wang father and son today?" Qin Shihuang asked with a smile.”
"I've seen Wang Ben and the three cavalrymen. I've also heard about the globe and the iron-making technology…"
Meng Tian smiled embarrassedly. Qin Shihuang had seen through her thoughts.
Meng Tian, who was in the prime of his life, was indeed a rare general talent of Great Qin. No one could replace his position.
"Alright, since you are so devoted to martial arts, I won't force you.”
"Father, the Great Qin Empire is currently in need of manpower. Why don't we let Li Si redeem himself?" Fu Su asked.”
"Oh? What do you mean?"
Qin Shi Huang raised his eyebrows. His son had spoken to his heart. These days, he had been having a headache over the lack of manpower.
Su Tian had given them too many things at once, and if they were split up, they would be enough for Great Qin to digest for one or two years.
Now that he had given her a thick stack, he needed more manpower to digest it quickly.
"Imperial Father, everyone in the court has witnessed Li Si's ability. Furthermore, he is familiar with the written language. Your son has also heard that the immortal master has created a simplified written language for Great Qin.”
Even though Fu Su's political views were different from Li Si's, the more he spoke well of his opponent at this moment, the more others would admire him.
" Hmm, that makes sense…" Qin Shihuang nodded.
At this time, a group of officials who were busy gathered around. Qin Shihuang said to them,"
"Now that Fu Su and Meng Tian have returned, I will announce three important things according to the guidance I received from the immortal master!”
After hearing this, the ministers looked at each other.
They had thought that His Majesty had already made arrangements. In recent days, they had received various powerful country technologies from Su Tian, which had already overwhelmed these ministers.
It turned out that there was something more important that he had to wait for the Eldest Young Master and General Meng to return before saying it. Could it be that he was going to appoint a crown prince?
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