"The first question is to test if you have keen eyesight!”
"I want to see if you can discover the problem!”
"This second question tests your ability to solve problems!”
"Right now, the Xiongnu in the north are eyeing our Great Qin like tigers eyeing their prey, and the south is fighting against the Yue and is now stuck in a quagmire!”
"The internal anti-Qin forces are also becoming more and more rampant!”
"It can be said to be internal and external!"
"Not only that, but there isn't much money and food left in the treasury.”
"The second question today is how to fill the treasury!”
"With enough money and food, there's nothing to be afraid of!”
Sitting on the dragon throne, Ying Zheng finally announced the second question.
In order to be fair and to prevent the minister from guessing his thoughts, only he knew the questions for today's examination. He did not tell anyone else!
However, as soon as he finished speaking, there were whispers in the court…
"Isn't this question too difficult?”
"That's right. This problem that has troubled us for many years has never been solved. Even we are helpless, let alone the princes.”
"It seems that Your Majesty has wasted his time. I reckon that no one can answer.”
"That's right, there's an 80 - 90% chance that it will be a draw this time!”
"Today is the literary examination. Will tomorrow be the martial examination?”
"It's possible. As the Crown Prince, you need to be both civil and martial. You need to be able to govern the country and also know how to lead troops to war.”
"Yes! That makes sense!"
After Ying Zheng announced the second question, none of the officials were optimistic about the princes present. They all started to guess the next day's exam.
Because the problem of money and grain in the treasury was too difficult, even the civil and military officials could not think of a good solution.
There was no need to mention these princes!
The examination would probably be in vain. The First Emperor would not be able to ask for any good solutions.
"Young masters, please!"
Just as the officials were whispering to each other, a group of eunuchs had already placed brush, ink, and bamboo slips on the table in front of the princes for them to answer questions.
"Ye 'er doesn't need to write, just verbally state it!”
Ying Zheng seemed to have thought of something and quickly instructed.
His son could not read many words, let alone write.
According to the teacher he sent to teach him, this kid couldn't even write his own name.
Therefore, in order to not embarrass his son in public, he specially allowed him to make an oral statement.
No matter how useless this kid was, he had saved his life and the Great Qin Empire.
Not only that, but this kid was also very wise when it came to problems. The problems he pointed out when he impeached Fu Su coincided with his thoughts.
Therefore, in front of so many advantages, it seemed that being illiterate and unable to write was not that important!
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is the heir to the throne and the future Emperor of Great Qin!”
"If you can't even read or write, how can you bear such an important task?”
"In addition, all the princes have written their answers, except for the ninth young master. Isn't that biased?”
"All the princes are His Majesty's flesh and blood. This old minister implores His Majesty to treat them equally and not disappoint the other princes!”
However, as soon as Ying Zheng finished speaking, Chunyu Yue stood up again.
This was a great opportunity to embarrass Ying Ziye. How could he miss it?
Just now, this kid had been instigating the First Emperor to slaughter the scholarly faction. It was obvious that he viewed the scholarly faction with hostility.
He couldn't just sit back and watch such a mortal enemy.
Today, no matter what, he had to make this kid embarrass himself again to take revenge for the gluttony just now!
"That's right, Your Majesty. If the Ninth Prince enjoys the preferential treatment alone, the other princes will definitely be unhappy!”
"If this were to spread, wouldn't the people of the world laugh at Your Majesty for being unfair?”
Zhao Gao hesitated for a moment before standing up and cupping his hands in agreement.
In the past, he treated Fu Su as the only stumbling block and racked his brains to get rid of him.
Now, the situation had changed.
It was not Fu Su who posed a threat to Huhai, but the Ninth Young Master who had suddenly appeared.
In that case, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Why not join forces with Fusu's forces and deal with this kid first?
Therefore, he stood up as soon as Chunyu Yue finished speaking.
However, after he finished speaking, he swept his gaze across the ministers in the court. Other than the two of them, no one else stood up to help!
He had no choice but to give Huhai a look.
Actually, it wasn't that the officials didn't want to speak up for him, but they didn't dare to!
Ying Ziye's mouth seemed to have been opened, and whoever was impeached would be unlucky!
They didn't dare to provoke this kid!
"Imperial Father, we are all Imperial Father's biological children. Why does Ninth Brother have the privilege to enjoy it alone? Your son is not convinced!"
"If the Crown Prince can't even read or write, how can he govern the country? Your son feels that this matter is inappropriate!"
Seeing Zhao Gao's gaze, Huhai understood and stood up.
Fu Su followed closely behind and expressed his opposition.
"That's right, Imperial Father. Your son feels that it's unfair!”
"Your son also feels that it's unfair!"
"Imperial Father, please treat everyone equally!"
……
With these two leading the way, the other princes also followed suit.
Everyone knew that the Ninth Prince couldn't read a lot of words. He couldn't even write his own name.
How could they let go of such a good opportunity to embarrass him?
Thus, under the silence of the entire court, they could only come out and object.
"This…?"
Seeing all the princes stand out to express their dissatisfaction, Ying Zheng suddenly felt troubled.
If they were fair, Ying Ziye would definitely embarrass himself in public.
In the future, if he wanted to make his son the Crown Prince, the officials in the court would definitely use this as an excuse to stand up and oppose him.
However, if he sided with Ying Ziye, not only would it make the other princes feel cold, but it would also make him seem unfair, and the officials in the court would not be convinced!
For a moment, he was caught in a dilemma. He, who had always been decisive, did not know how to make a decision!
"Father, isn't it just writing?"
"What's so difficult about that?"
"Your son will write with a pen!"
Just as he was in a dilemma, Ying Ziye suddenly opened his mouth with a smile.
"Is that so?"
"Alright, I'll be fair. Everyone, write down your answers!”
Seeing his confident face, Ying Zheng could only nod and agree.
"However, such an examination is too boring!”
"Your son suggests placing a bet to liven up the mood for everyone. What does Imperial Father think?”
Just as Ying Zheng was about to announce the start of the exam, Ying Ziye raised a condition.
"Bet?"
Ying Zheng frowned. This was the imperial court, not a gambling den.
This kid must be addicted to gambling and wanted to play in this majestic palace!
"That's right!"
"The winner will be judged based on the quality of the calligraphy!"
"If your son loses, I am willing to leave the court and never compete with you for the position of Crown Prince!”
"If your son wins, you only need to give your son 100,000 gold!”
As Ying Ziye spoke, he glanced at Chunyu Yue and Zhao Gao and continued,""Is there anyone willing to bet with this Young Master?”
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