As the saying goes, one should not receive a reward without merit. The marriage bestowed by His Majesty was a great honor that many people could not obtain in their lifetime.
To be an official and reach his current level, he was already very satisfied and had no other requests.
His only wish was for his daughter to be happy and for his son to inherit his mantle and continue to carry forward the Li family.
Perhaps the heavens had pity on him, as if the heavens knew that he had been proficient in devious tricks all his life. In terms of literary governance, he was not unprecedented and could be considered unique, enough to be remembered in history.
However, he had no achievements in martial arts, which was a pity.
Therefore, his son had shown extraordinary talent in military affairs since he was young. Later on, he learned from Meng Tian and was admired by her.
The heavens had eyes. Not only was his son very similar to him, he was low-key, reserved, silent, cold, and meticulous.
He was well-read and well-versed in the ways of officialdom.
"As expected of my wise minister. As expected, no one knows me better than Li Si.”
"All of you should learn well and follow the example of the Prime Minister. You should share my worries and solve my problems and be loyal to the country.”
"This time, the journey to the east is filled with danger and life and death are unpredictable. However, Minister Li did not hesitate to let his son embark on an unknown journey for the sake of Great Qin.”
"You can really be said to be unparalleled in the country."
Ying Zheng was not stingy with his praises, and he praised Li Si in front of all the officials and generals in the court.
Tears welled up in Li Si's eyes when he heard that. He felt that all his efforts were worth it.
The worry she had for her son instantly disappeared.
"Prime Minister, you are unparalleled in the world."
All the civil and military officials in the court, regardless of whether they were willing or not, could only cheer in unison since the Emperor had already expressed his stance.
After the court session ended, Ying Zheng went straight to the royal study, the Palace of Peaceful Heaven.
Just as she sat down, she saw Zhao Xi walking in before her butt could even warm up.
"Your Majesty, Old General Wang Jian requests an audience.”
Zhao Xi cupped his hands and said softly.
"Pass it on."
Ying Zheng put down the memorial he had just picked up and said without thinking.
"Yes."
Zhao Xi immediately accepted the order and walked out again.
Very quickly, Wang Jian, who was full of energy and had a somewhat white beard and hair, walked in.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Although Wang Jian had outstanding military achievements, he did not dare to be arrogant in front of the Emperor. He was still respectful and bowed with full courtesy.
"May I know what urgent military matter Old General has come for?”
Ying Zheng picked up the jade teapot on the wooden table, and then two golden cups. After filling them up, he looked at Wang Jian who was still standing in the same spot and continued,""Sit down."
Wang Jian did not dare to be arrogant and sat with His Majesty. Instead, he cupped his hands and bowed,"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, he walked to the seat on the right and sat down cross-legged.
Zhao Xi hurriedly took the golden goblet from the Emperor's hand and held it with both hands before bringing it to Wang Jian below.
Wang Jian straightened his back, put his palms together, and bowed to Ying Zheng from afar,""Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, he took the golden cup and held it with both hands. He said again,"Your Majesty."
After saying that, he drank all the wine in the golden cup.
Ying Zheng smiled, then raised his golden goblet and drained it in one gulp.
"Your Majesty, this subject has come this time for two things.”
After seeing Ying Zheng put down the golden cup and sized him up, Wang Jian finally opened his mouth to speak.
"The old general has fought for the empire all his life and has made outstanding contributions.”
Ying Zheng said straightforwardly with a heroic spirit.
"Your Majesty, this subject has suffered!"
Wang Jian suddenly burst into tears, his nose covered in tears, occasionally even using his sleeves to wipe the corners of his eyes.
Eh!
Ying Zheng was startled, and was truly surprised. He had not expected Wang Jian to pull such a stunt.
What kind of show was this?
"Old General, why do you say that?"
Ying Zheng was a little puzzled, but he asked calmly.
"I am indebted to Your Majesty for marrying Princess Hua Yang into the Wang family.”
"But the Wang family is big and has many people. In addition to the hundred servants that princess brings, this subject is poor!”
"If it wasn't for the fear of triggering the laws of the country, this subject would have wanted to rob people during this period of time.”
Wang Jian acted pitiful as he complained endlessly.
Hmm?
Only then did Ying Zheng understand that this Wang Jian was acting up again, and was here to rip him off.
They were afraid of violating the law of the country and did not dare to rob others. So, they were here to rob me?
Good heavens, Ying Zheng did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Ever since Wang Jian started conquering the six states, he had sent people to ask for gold, silver, jewelry, and land from him every few days.
In fact, he was not really a greedy person, and Ying Zheng was well aware of that.
I'm just worried that my achievements will shock the master and that I will kill the donkey when I'm done with it in the future!
Actually, what he was worried about was unnecessary.
I'm not so narrow-minded, and I won't burn bridges after crossing them.
Anyone who contributed to Great Qin would be treated well.
However, he knew very well that even if he said these words, it would be easier said than done to gain the trust of others.
He might as well beat Wang Jian at his own game. Since Wang Jian felt that asking for property could create the illusion that he loved money and not power, he was also willing to cooperate with him and fulfill his wish.
100,000 households were not enough?
Gold, silver, jewelry, land, property, whatever you want, I will give it.
After destroying the six countries, Wang Jian had long become a minister and his name shook the world.
However, he already had nothing to reward or give.
However, if meritorious people are not rewarded, how can they dominate the world?
Since the reform of the Shang Dynasty, the Great Qin Dynasty had been clear about rewards and punishments, and it had won the world by keeping its promises.
Merit must be rewarded, fault must be punished, words must be carried out, and deeds must be carried out.
Therefore, even though he was extremely unwilling, he still betrothed the Eldest Princess Ying Yuanman to Wang Jian, who was over 60 years old.
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