"What is it? Ying Zhu is dead?"
As the news of Xianyang Palace spread.
The people of various countries in the taverns of Xianyang were shocked.
"Hahahaha, Ying Zhu died three days after taking the throne. How funny!”
"It seems that Ying Ji has consumed too much of the lifespan and fate of the descendants of Great Qin!”
Someone couldn't help but laugh out loud.
King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Ying Ji, was the most terrifying demon king in the Warring States Period. He had single-handedly killed more than ten emperors of the six states.
After his death, the six states cheered for him. They didn't expect that in just a year, the new king of the State of Qin would die after only three days. How could the people of the six states not be excited?
"Quickly send someone to pass on this good news to His Majesty!”
Such orders were issued from various taverns and mansions, and horses left Xianyang quickly.
……
250 B.C.
Although the death of King Xiaowen of Qin was painful for Qin, the court was not in chaos.
After all, there was an heir, and the heir had long since become an adult, so he would directly take over the throne.
However, with the succession of the new king, it meant that some forces would be suppressed and some new forces with real power would be born.
The funeral of King Xiaowen and the coronation of the new king took more than a month to complete.
In Zhangtai Palace.
"I would like to acknowledge Honored Guest Lu Buwei as Prime Minister.”
On the third day after Ying Zichu went to Yong City to worship his ancestors and ascended the throne, he directly issued this order.
The ministers had expected this, so they were not surprised.
Moreover, this was too normal for other countries.
Especially the Qin country.
When Duke Xiao died, the first person King Huiwen killed was Daliangzao Shangyang.
Even if King Huiwen was reluctant, he had to kill him in order to stabilize the people and smoothly take over the throne.
After King Huiwen's death, the first person King Wu expelled was the Qin Minister, Zhang Yi.
King Wu had only been in power for a short period of time. Although King Zhaoxiang had succeeded to the throne, Empress Dowager Xuan and the others were in charge of the government. Similarly, King Wu's direct descendants were either expelled or demoted.
As King Zhaoxiang had been alive for too long, there were no changes when it came to King Xiaowen's Yingzhu. It was just that many of the imperial clan members and old officials who had been imprisoned during the reign of King Zhaoxiang were exempted from their crimes, stabilizing the hearts of the people. Other than that, he did not do much. The mourning period of one year was over, and he died three days after taking the throne. There was no time for anything else.
It could be said that Qin Yiren had only begun to do what Ying Zhu had not done before.
Cultivate his own direct line of descent.
"We have no objections."
No one objected. After all, this was the king's right.
If they didn't allow the king to promote a trusted aide, then what were they going to do?
After all, Ying Zichu wasn't a child. He was a thirty-two-year-old Qin Emperor in his prime.
Moreover, after Fan Ju and Cai Ze, the Qin country had not had a prime minister for many years.
Thus, Lu Buwei's appointment as Prime Minister was without any hindrance.
Only Lord Yangquan and the other Chu Family members had ugly expressions.
It wasn't that he didn't have any activities during this period of time, but Ying Zichu had already made his decision.
"I, Lu Buwei, thank you, Your Majesty!”
Lu Buwei knelt on the ground and bowed deeply, his heart filled with excitement.
After ten years of investment, it was finally time to reap the rewards.
From this moment on, he was no longer the lowest merchant, but the most powerful prime minister of the Qin country among the seven countries.
"Prime Minister, pass on my order to grant amnesty to the world!”
"Commending the meritorious officials of the previous king according to their achievements, giving preferential treatment to the relatives of the clan and giving alms to the people!”
Ying Zichu nodded slightly and immediately issued his first order.
After that, rewards were given out one after another, instantly capturing the loyalty of all the officials.
At the same time, Lady Hua Yang became Empress Dowager Hua Yang, and her biological mother, Xia Ji, was named Empress Dowager Xia. To make up for it, Zhao Ji was also named Queen.
Only the crown prince remained.
However, Ying Zheng, as the only son of the Queen, was also Ying Zichu's legitimate son. From this aspect, he already had an advantage.
Moreover, in three months, they had already produced many long straight shaft plows, and the people near Xianyang had already put them into use.
Ying Zheng's reputation had also spread out among the people.
Whether it was the title of monarch or crown prince, it was only a matter of time.
……
In the back palace.
Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji came to visit Empress Dowager Huayang.
Of course, they were not here to watch the show.
Even if Concubine Zhao wanted to watch the show, she would not show it so obviously in front of outsiders.
Otherwise, it would be unfilial.
In ancient times, an unfilial act had a huge impact, and it was very likely that her son would lose the right to be the heir.
Therefore, no matter how happy she was, she did not dare to show it at all. Instead, she had to show extreme grief.
This time, he came to visit Empress Dowager Hua Yang to show his filial piety.
Since Ying Zichu had already become the King of Qin, Lady Zhao had also started to plan for her son.
Although Empress Dowager Hua Yang had lost her position as King Xiao Wen, she had placed many of her own forces in the court during the one-year mourning period.
His great-aunt, Qin Zhaoxiang's mother, Empress Dowager Xuan, was also from the State of Chu. She had left behind a large number of people. Although the four nobles were later swept away by Qin Zhaoxiang, the Chu faction had long been deeply rooted in the State of Qin.
Therefore, even though she was the Empress Dowager now, there were still people from the Chu faction in the court of the State of Qin. Moreover, there were quite a number of them, and they held important positions.
It was just a pity that he could not fight for the position of Prime Minister in the end.
As her adopted son, Ying Zichu also relied on her to become the King of Qin. Naturally, he couldn't make a move against these people. Otherwise, he would be unfilial if he made a move against her, his mother, the moment he became the King of Qin.
Therefore, there was still a certain amount of resistance when Lady Zhao wanted Ying Zheng to become the Crown Prince.
Although Lu Buwei was the Minister of Qin, he had only just taken up the post and had a weak foundation in the court. The others were either relatives, old ministers, or people from the Chu faction.
The current leader of the Chu faction was the Empress Dowager, Lady Hua Yang.
……
Hua Yang Palace.
"Mother, you must take care of yourself!”
Madam Han sat beside the bed, her eyes also red as she comforted him softly.
On the bed, Madam Hua Yang's face was pale and sad.
Although she was six years younger than Prince Xiaowen, she was still forty-six years old. However, she had always taken good care of herself. She looked like she was in her early thirties, but in just a few days, she seemed to have aged a few years.
Her relationship with King Xiao Wen had always been very good. Otherwise, even though she was old, King Xiao Wen still did not despise her and doted on her, even making her stepson Ying Zichu his Di son.
Therefore, when Ying Zhu passed away, Madam Hua Yang was also very sad. In just a few days, she had aged a few years.
"I'm fine."
Empress Dowager Hua Yang shook her head slightly. After all, she was born in a royal family and had experienced ups and downs.
"Empress Dowager, the Queen and Gongzi Zheng have come to visit you.”
At this moment, a palace maid entered to report.
Madam Han's expression changed slightly when she heard that the queen had come, as if she was unwilling.
Although Concubine Zhao was Ying Zichu's first wife, she was the one who had accompanied Ying Zichu the longest. Furthermore, she was the princess of Han Country. Now, she had lost her position as queen.
It was fine if he lost his status, but he had also dragged his son away from the throne.
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