"Old General, Great Qin's journey is the sea of stars. Don't let destroying the six countries extinguish your ambition!”
Ying Zheng smiled but did not say anything. Instead, he said something meaningful.
"I understand."
Wang Jian cupped his hands and bowed.
However, he soon became a little discouraged and sighed with emotion like a hero in his twilight years,"It's a pity that with such vast mountains and rivers, this old subject might not be able to see the Empire's black royal flag fluttering over these distant fertile lands.”
"Old General, I might not be able to see that day, but I have two emperors and three emperors. One day, during the ancestral worship ceremony, the future ruler of Great Qin will tell me this news.”
"The old general also has sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, and great-grandsons. On that day, the descendants of the Wang family will also inform the old general on the day of worshipping their ancestors.”
"I will use the rest of my life to build the empire and leave a solid foundation for the future rulers to complete the unprecedented and unsurpassed imperial hegemony.”
" Everything is over now that we've passed away. I'm sad that the sun and moon haven't risen into the sky yet. On the day when the imperial army crosses the ocean eastward, don't forget to tell me about your family's sacrifice.”
Ying Zheng's eyes shone brightly, like a scorching sea of fire, warming everything in the world.
"What a good sentence. On the day the royal army crosses the ocean, don't forget to tell your grandfather about the family sacrifice.”
"My realm is far from yours, Your Majesty.”
"Although my body is already rotten, I'm still willing to die for Your Majesty.”
Wang Jian knelt down on one knee, cupped his fist and bowed to Ying Zheng.
"Zhen does not want to bear the bad reputation of abusing loyal officials and good generals. Zhen does not want you to die ten thousand times, as long as you live well, live a noble and elegant life, and live an endless life.”
"Wang Jian, please accept the title."
Ying Zheng smiled, then said with a serious expression.
"Your subject is here."
Wang Jian immediately said solemnly.
"Wang Jian will be the first Duke of Great Qin, known as the Protector of the Kingdom, with an annual salary of 5,000 stones.”
On the way back to Xianyang, Ying Zheng had already decided that he would increase his rank by another rank in order to inspire the fighting spirit and ambition of the army.
"I accept your decree. Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wang Jian was greatly shocked in his heart. His Majesty had actually silently increased another title.
Although he had never heard of a Duke, he knew that being conferred the title of Duke Protector was the greatest honor in the world.
Moreover, he was the first Duke of the Great Qin Empire to unify the four seas. Just this alone would allow his name to go down in history and be immortal.
He had been a marquis for many years. Since he had been rewarded again, he did not need to think to know that the title of duke in this country was definitely above that of a marquis. Otherwise, wouldn't His Majesty be shooting himself in the foot?
After Wang Jian left, Ying Zheng began to deal with the memorials.
However, not long after, Zhao Xi rushed in again and said,"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li and his son, Li You, are outside requesting an audience.”
Ying Zheng put down the memorial and sighed in his heart. It seemed that he would have to light a lamp and handle state affairs again today,""Xuan."
"Yes."
Zhao Xi cupped his hands and bowed again. After slowly taking a few steps back, he turned around and left.
A moment later, Li Si slowly walked in with a young man who looked similar to him.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The father and son bowed in unison.
"Please, take a seat."
Ying Zheng waved his hand and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After the father and son thanked him, they went to the left seat and knelt down.
After sitting down, Li Si glanced at his son.
Li You immediately understood and cupped his hands,""Your Majesty, I have a few important matters to ask of Your Majesty.”
"I haven't seen you for a few years, and you've already grown from a little kid to such a big one.”
"In the future, we are all family. Do you still need to be polite with me?”
Ying Zheng said with a smile and a friendly face.
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Li You did not let down his guard at all, and continued to speak respectfully,""Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I heard from the Prime Minister that Your Majesty wishes to transfer me to lead the army out of the sea to the east to cross Yingzhou.”
"That's right. The reason why I let you go is because I think you're young and promising. Of course, the most important thing is loyalty, so I can rest assured.”
Ying Zheng said with a smile. While speaking, he touched his own chest.
Li You couldn't deny it. Although His Majesty's words were full of praise and made people feel very peaceful, Li You didn't say anything.
But to Li You, the Emperor was implying that even if he was disloyal, it would not cause the Emperor any trouble.
After all, his father was the Prime Minister of the Empire, and the Li Family and the Manchu were all living in Xianyang. These were all potential hostages.
Would he dare to be disloyal?
"Your Majesty, this journey to Yingzhou of the East Sea is a long one. If there are any unforeseen circumstances on the way, will Xu Fu or this general be the leader?”
Li You knew that it was better to be clear about some things. Otherwise, it would really be difficult to handle if he was not clear.
"When Xu Fu brings you to Yingzhou and has a foothold there, send him to Xianyang. I have another important task for him.”
Ying Zheng didn't answer directly, but said casually.
"I understand."
Li You cupped his hands and immediately understood.
His Majesty was telling him that Xu Fu was just a guide and was insignificant. Of course, after he had established himself in Yingzhou, he had to send Xu Fu back to Xianyang safely.
"Ying state b * stard, despicable by nature, brave and ruthless, lacking taming. Arrogant and rude, admiring the strong and bullying the weak. Only by using force and showing off his strength, the sky of Yingzhou would be filled with blood to make him bow and submit.”
Ying Zheng paused for a moment, feeling that it was necessary to remind Li You.
"I will obey Your Majesty's instructions."
Li You was not surprised. Before he came, his father had warned him repeatedly that the Emperor did not seem to like these Japanese slaves from Yingzhou.
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