Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 177 The Heir

The next day, Xu Fu's pupils were dilated, his eyes were dull, and he was cut in half in Yunzhong Prison.

This was Xu Fu's best end, he was killed by a single blow from the waist, and he would not be as painful as waterboarding at all, which is also a kind of destination!

Qin Wangzheng fixed his eyes on Xu Fu, and after watching Xu Fu die, Qin Wangzheng finally released the anger in his heart.

In Zhangtai Palace, Qin Wangzheng summoned Li Si and Feng Quji to enter the palace, and opened his mouth with a proposition: "I will rule the world, sweep the world, fight south and north for decades, and conquer thousands of miles of land. It's a pity that I can't witness the peace and prosperity of the empire. Already!"

Qin Wangzheng is old, nearly 50 years old, and he knows that he will die soon.

The empire seems to be calm, but there are undercurrents everywhere, but the position of the crown prince has not yet been established, and the successor of the empire has not yet been determined, how could he have the heart to leave?

Li Si suddenly became alert when he heard this, the hair on his back stood up, and his back was already wet with cold sweat.

As the left prime minister of the empire, Li Si was highly valued by the empire. If Qin Wangzheng went west, the new successor might not reuse him again. Li Si might even repeat the mistakes of Shang Yang.

Therefore, Li Si was the person who least wanted Qin Wangzheng to die.

Feng Quji is both civil and military, the city is deep, his face is restrained and calm, and he said slowly: "Your Majesty, isn't it the time of peace and prosperity?"

This trick of opening his eyes and telling nonsense was really powerful, causing Qin Wangzheng to show a smile on his face, but this kind of smile was like a fake smile, which seemed to be perfunctory.

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng changed the subject and said in a cold tone: "Although it is a peaceful and prosperous age, I can't see it for a few years!"

Bang!

Li Si and Feng Quji knelt on the ground together, with tears in their eyes, they said bitterly: "Your Majesty is the Prince of Great Qin, and his life is boundless!"

When he heard "Longevity without borders", Qin Wangzheng smiled calmly. These words were still useful to me a few years ago, but now Qin Wangzheng has taken a dim view of life and death. How can he believe in such a great dream of spring and Autumn life?
Qin Wangzheng said slowly: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are the normal state of human beings. Longevity is just a ignorant speech of the world. How can you be ignorant?"

Seeing that Qin Wangzheng refused to accept the move, Feng Quji slammed his head and sighed: "If your majesty wants to leave, this old minister will invite someone to die and follow your majesty!"

Li Si's face was pale, his mouth was dry, his legs were trembling uncontrollably, and he couldn't turn his head around for a while, so he just stood aside.

Qin Wangzheng took a deep breath, waved his hands slightly, ordered the two of them to stand up, and said slowly: "Two capable ministers, I still need you to assist the country, how can you die? Those are all rules that have been abolished for hundreds of years. !”

Immediately, Qin Wangzheng once again threw out a proposition: "Two prime ministers, who do you think can be the crown prince?"

The two who had just got up knelt on the ground again, shaking their heads one after another, not daring to interfere with the prince.

After all, it is Qin Wangzheng's family matter, and no one is qualified to mention it.

If Qin Wangzheng is dissatisfied, he will regard them as a confidant that hinders the successor, give them to death, and even wipe out the three clans. This is naturally not the result they want to see.

Qin Wangzheng waved his hand slightly, and his hearty voice spread throughout the hall, solemnly saying: "You don't need to be polite! I just asked you what's on your mind recently!"

Li Si and Feng Quji looked at each other. Although they were calm on the surface, there was already a turbulent storm in their hearts.

In previous years, the two must have said in unison that it was Hu Hai. After all, Hu Hai's mother Hu Ji was favored, and Qin Wangzheng also had the idea of ​​abolishing the elders and establishing the younger ones.

But many years ago, "the one who died in Qin Dynasty, Hu Shiba" pushed Hu Hai to the [-]th floor of hell.

They could only reluctantly accept Fusu, so the two slowly opened their mouths and said: "Your Majesty, the eldest son Fusu is a benevolent man, resolute and brave, trusting and fighting, he can be the heir apparent!"

Hearing this, Qin Wangzheng closed his eyes tightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

This is exactly what Qin Wangzheng had in mind. At the same time, the empire also needs a gentle successor to govern the country. The eldest son Fusu has always been known for his benevolence and righteousness, and the people will not be in turmoil.

However, Qin Wangzheng was also vaguely worried that benevolence and righteousness would ruin him, and excessive benevolence and righteousness also made him indecisive.

As an emperor, how can he be benevolent?

Since ancient times, good people have been deceived by others, and good horses have been ridden by others. If you are benevolent and righteous, won't you be exploited by others?
Since Fusu served as supervisor of the state, many officials in the court have reported that the eldest son Fusu handles a lot of government affairs, and it is easy to listen to other people's opinions in every centralized discussion, but he can't make a decision himself!
How can such a person be an emperor?

Therefore, Qin Wangzheng said to Li Si: "Fu Su has always been famous for his benevolence and righteousness. I am worried that he will be used by others! Li Si, even if you are the prime minister, you must do your best to assist him!"

Li Si agreed on the surface, but he disagreed in his heart.

The eldest son helped Su Renyi to learn from Confucianism's benevolence and righteousness. If he was the prince, would he be reused?
The Meng family in the middle of the court is his right-hand man who relies most on him.

Lang Zhongling Meng Yi has always been harsh, practiced the law, handled government affairs regardless of other people's identities, court meetings did not care about other people's face, if not for Qin Wangzheng's efforts to protect Zhao Gao, he would have died long ago.

General Meng Tian attacked the Xiongnu in the north, inheriting the leadership skills of Meng Ao and Meng Wu. He was always brave and frightened the Xiongnu.

The two of them have a piece of paper and a military, and they are highly valued by Fusu. Could it be that after Fusu succeeds to the throne, can he be reused?

And Li Si had already thought of a way out. If Fu Su came to power, he would resign and return to his hometown to escape the world.

As a senior figure in the court, Feng Quji knew this well, but he always supported the decision of the King of Qin and tried his best to assist no matter who had not yet.

After a short conversation, Qin Wangzheng changed the subject and talked about the local conditions and customs of Xianyang City. The three of them talked and drank while enjoying themselves in the hall. Even Zhao Gao beside him smiled.

Although he smiled on the surface, he had lost himself in his heart.

As a trump card in his hand, Hu Hai has been dealt with by Qin Wangzheng. He has no chance to stand up and can only be a salted fish for the rest of his life.

After the short confrontation between the three old foxes, Qin Wangzheng waved his hand slightly, signaling Zhao Gao to send Li Si and Feng Quji away, while he was alone in the hall, meditating.

What worried Qin Wangzheng most was the Confucianism instilled in Fusu by Confucian scholars, and the enfeoffment system that Confucianism strongly advocated!
Although Fusu was "resolute and courageous, trusting people and fighting hard", but after being watered by Confucianism, he probably relied on the Mengshi Group and the forces of the court and China, and with admiration for Confucianism, he directly turned Qin Wangzheng's years of hard work into governance. Bubbles, returning to Zhou Zhifen's great dream.

Qin Wangzheng had repeatedly tested Fusu before this, and his dream of enfeoffment had gradually faded, but it was still a potential threat, which worried Qin Wangzheng.

The advantages of the county system are self-evident, but it may take a long time for Fusu to completely accept the enfeoffment system.
(End of this chapter)