Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 172 The Last Supper
"The area under the jurisdiction of the royal nobles of the six kings will be inherited by their eldest son, and will be inherited by their eldest son, second son, and third son together!"

This was Fan Zeng's conspiracy, and Qin Wangzheng smiled as he said slowly, "As expected of the scheming Fan Zeng!"

The nobles of the Six Kingdoms had a lot of land, and they could easily own dozens of cities. They had a lot of land, a lot of people, and a lot of power. If they were willing to cultivate their own army, such fiefdoms would easily pose a threat to the local area and would be really difficult to control.

If the princes were allowed to distribute their land to their children after death, instead of choosing one person to inherit directly.

When these children grow up, they will distribute the land they were originally allocated to their many children. By analogy, the power of the vassal states will gradually shrink. Each of them will fight for their fiefdoms. Will they still pose a threat to the central government?

Moreover, the Tuien Order did not weaken the princes at once, but gradually and continuously weakened them. It only weakened their descendants and would not directly anger them.

After the nobles of the six royal families accepted the fiefdom, Qin Wangzheng issued a royal edict to promulgate the grace decree in the old places of the nobles of the six countries across the country.

The aristocrats in the three Jin lands unexpectedly accepted it happily. They didn't have too deep a foundation to fight against Qin. They just wanted to guard their own fields and live in peace.

Since the emperor issued an order, they should obey it obediently, otherwise they would have to remain anonymous, hide in the mountains, and live a miserable life outside the world.
The Tian family of Qi State, the Ji family, and the Li family of Yan State were slightly startled, and then they frowned. Many people saw Qin Wangzheng's intention, but they did not have the capital to compete with Qin State, so they could only obediently accept Qin Wangzheng's imperial edict.

When the nobles of the Chu State received the imperial edict, their faces were quite surprised, and their faces were as cold as ice: "Qin Wangzheng really thinks that our Chu State is easy to bully?"

Obviously, the three nobles of Chu State did not follow the rules of the Qin Dynasty.

Qin Wangzheng also saw that the three great nobles of Chu State were in turmoil and seemed dissatisfied with the Tweet Order, so he untied Fan Zeng's second bamboo curtain paper: Banquet the core figures of the three great nobles of Chu State who were rioting!
This strategy is similar to the Hongmen Banquet in later generations!
On the next day, Qin Wangzheng once again issued a royal edict ordering the nobles of the six countries to attend a banquet in Xianyang City.

Even if the nobles of the six countries were unwilling to go, under the threat of the tiger and wolf division of the Qin army, they could only compromise.

Under the escort of hundreds of iron eagle knights, the chariots of the nobles of the six countries rumbled into the Hangu Pass official road and arrived at Xianyang, the imperial capital like a giant beast.

In Zhangtai Palace, the left and right prime ministers sat in front of the big bronze cases on both sides of the emperor's couch, facing Qin Wangzheng far away.

Prime Minister Zuo Li Si looked fierce and reluctant. These nobles from the six countries had good intentions. Who could guarantee that they would willingly surrender to Qin.

However, the promulgation of the Tuen Order made Li Si's eyes brighten. This system solved the opportunity for the descendants of the nobles of the six countries to compete with the royal family and maintained the long-term peace and order of the empire.

But when Li Si learned that it was Fan Zeng's scheme, his expression suddenly became serious.

When he saw the core members of the nobles of the Six Nations coming to Zhangtai Palace, Li Si's anger level soared, but because of his face, he could only pretend to be polite to everyone.

Feng Quji remained silent the entire time, his eyes closed tightly, as if he was resting.

Finally, Qin Wangzheng stepped into the hall slowly, and everyone stood up suddenly, showing deep respect to Qin Wangzheng.

Qin Wangzheng knelt on the emperor's couch, glanced at the crowd, raised his glass to them and said, "I have received the two imperial edicts!"

Everyone nodded frequently, Qin Wangzheng said again: "Since this is the case, are there any shortcomings!"

As soon as these words came out, no one dared to say no, but the nobles of Chu State put forward their opinions in a tactful tone.

Qin Wangzheng smiled contemptuously and completely opposed it, then this is your last supper!

After the aristocrats of the Chu State finished their explanation, Qin Wangzheng signaled to the sword-axe hand, and rushed out of the screen for a while, which caught the left and right prime ministers off guard, and the left and right aristocrats were dumbfounded.

In full view of everyone, the three nobles and elders of the Chu Kingdom were dragged out of the hall.

After witnessing all of this, the hall was as quiet as a cicada, and the elders of the other nobles were shocked, with expressions of disbelief.

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng said with cold eyes: "If someone opposes the decree of grace, the crime is the same as the thief!"

There was a fierce look in Qin Wangzheng's eyes, and his gaze swept across the crowd like knives. Everyone nervously lowered their heads and held their food, and their backs were already wet with cold sweat.

At the banquet, the quiet and peaceful atmosphere was quickly broken. The hall was solemn and eerie. Even Li Si and Feng Quji's backs felt extremely cold.

The tense banquet ended quickly, and the nobles of the six countries quickly fled Xianyang City in carriages. They agreed to Qin Wangzheng's favor order, and when Qin Wangzheng died, they tore up the empty document.

However, the three major nobles and elders of the Chu State were beheaded. With Xiao He's mediation, the three major families replaced the patriarchs who accepted the favor order and signed a contract.

After Qin Wangzheng, who was far away in Zhangtai Palace, learned the news, he looked at the good news from Chu and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The royal families and nobles of the six kings were properly dealt with. They were only given land and allowed to guard their own fields and stay contentedly. They would not think about restoration.

Similarly, under the combination of grace and power of Fan Zeng's conspiracy, the court strengthened the centralization of power, all thanks to Fan Zeng's strategy.

Qin Wangzheng couldn't help thinking about Fan Zeng, on the surface he regarded himself as aloof, but in fact he was superior in strategy, whether it was conspiracy or conspiracy, he could make Qin Wangzheng's eyes shine and he could handle the problem properly.

It would be a pity if such a talented person does not assist me!

But Fan Zeng, Li Si, and even the officials all had irreconcilable conflicts. They regarded themselves as noble and regarded themselves as the elders. How could the officials cooperate with such a person? Wouldn't it be tiring?

If it is not important, it is tantamount to losing a talent in vain.

Therefore, if Qin Wangzheng reuses him, he will naturally arrange reasonable positions.

After careful consideration, Qin Wangzheng had an idea and whispered to Zhao Gao: "Change my clothes! I'm going to visit Senior Fan Zeng!"

When Zhao Gao heard about Fan Zeng's visit, his attitude gradually became complimentary. He also gradually recognized Fan Zeng's talents in his heart. Serving the Qin State would definitely be a pillar of the country.

After tidying up his clothes, Qin Wangzheng went to visit Fan Zeng in a six-wheeled carriage.

But when Qin Wangzheng stepped into Fan Zeng's room, the room was as clean as new.

Qin Wangzheng thought Fan Zeng was sleeping soundly on the couch, so he didn't bother him, but Zhao Gao carefully observed that there was cotton on the couch!

Qin Wangzheng was taken aback, and when he lifted the quilt, it turned out to be a ball of cotton.

Zhao Gao swallowed his saliva, his eyes glazed over, and he said in shock, "Fan Zeng has escaped!"

Qin Wangzheng summoned the Zhonglang guards who were in prison. After they learned about Fan Zeng's escape, they were dumbfounded and fell to their knees on the ground.

Qin Wangzheng did not blame him, but issued an edict: "Search Fan Zeng throughout the city. We want to see him alive and his body if he is dead!"

(End of this chapter)