Either he would get double the amount of food next year, or he would be able to obtain a title of nobility. No matter how he looked at it, it was a profitable business!
Hence, after hearing Zhao Long's words, the ministers were excited!
Many of them looked at Zhao Long, and then at Qin Shihuang, Ying Zheng, with their mouths watering.
In fact, they were even hoping that the imperial court would not return the grain next year and give their descendants a title of nobility!
This way, the clan could at least stabilize their wealth for another twenty years or so!
His blessing could protect two or three generations!
Who wouldn't be tempted?
At this moment, the person with the most complicated feelings was none other than Qin Shihuang, Ying Zheng.
To tell the truth, Ying Zheng was genuinely happy that his son could come up with such an idea, because this idea was something that no other son could ever think of!
Not to mention Ying Zheng's other sons, even the civil and military officials of the current court could not think of such a brilliant plan. Therefore, Ying Zheng was even more impressed by Zhao Long's ability.
As an old father, the recognition and pride he had for his son was simply born spontaneously!
However!
Apart from feeling happy, Ying Zheng also felt a faint sense of uneasiness and worry!
After all, he was not one of the civil and military officials, nor was he a noble. He was Great Qin's Emperor.
The imperial court was his, and the officials and nobles were part of the imperial court!
Zhao Long's plan would not only solve the imperial court's current predicament, but it would also bring an unpredictable crisis to the imperial court.
It was still unknown whether Great Qin would be able to obtain so much food in the coming year.
If they succeeded, the Imperial Court, the officials, and even the entire Great Qin would benefit!
What if he failed?
If they failed, the officials and nobles would all benefit, but the imperial court would have to bear even heavier pressure.
After all, not to mention the fact that they had to return twice the amount of food, would the lords who had been promised keep their promises?
How could he not honor it?
No!
The imperial court could not go back on its word. If that happened, wouldn't their prestige be swept away?
With so many new lords, the imperial court had to give these new people annual gifts.
As a result, the pressure on the Imperial Court would only increase!
Therefore, Ying Zheng was both happy and worried at the same time.
"Your Majesty, this old minister thinks that what Young Master said is very reasonable!”
Hearing this, Feng Quji laughed and immediately turned to look at Ying Zheng. He bowed and said," This old minister thinks that Young Master's plan is brilliant. It is really like the reform of Lord Shang back then! For His Majesty to have such a young master, the heavens truly blessed Great Qin!”
Hehe, you old fox…
Hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes flashed.
How could he not know what Feng Quji was planning?
Feng Quji was the Prime Minister of the Right and one of the three chancellors. He was the representative of Old Qin's influential group. Zhao Long's words just now were a sure win for all the influential people. How could Old Qin's influential people not be willing?
However…
If this matter could not be proven to be reasonable to the imperial court, then Ying Zheng would have to consider it carefully!
After all, the imperial court was his.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Li Si hesitated for a moment before bowing." Your Majesty and the officials, please listen to me."”
"Hmm? Minister Li, speak!"
Hearing this, Ying Zheng immediately raised his hand.
In front of the court's policies, it was Li Si who stood closer to him and shared the same goal.
Ying Zheng knew that all the officials were working for the Great Qin Empire and him, while Li Si was working for Qin Shihuang and him. This was different.
"Yes."
Li Si said slowly," I think that Young Master's third idea is indeed good, but I still dare not agree with it so easily.”
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Ying Zheng's heart skipped a beat, and he asked with a smile," But why?”
"Your Majesty."
Li Si said," Young Master's third plan is built on the first two plans, right?”
"Exactly…"
Zhao Long nodded with a smile.
"If that's the case…"
Li Si said," Young Master, you can only prove that your two plans are feasible. Only then can you prove that Great Qin's rations can be increased. Only by proving that Great Qin's food supply was guaranteed could they implement the third plan! I believe that what the Imperial Court needs is a guarantee! If the Imperial Court was to be consumed indiscriminately, then the disaster would be too great. They had to guard against it!”
Tsk tsk tsk…
After hearing Li Si's words, Ying Zheng and Zhao Long, the father and son pair, clicked their tongues and sighed in their hearts.
Great Qin's number one political machine truly lived up to its reputation!
This simple statement revealed the essence of Zhao Long's words, and it was also the crux.
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