Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 202 Head of Hundred Officials
In the middle of the night, Qin Wangzheng secretly summoned Feng Jie, the imperial historian, and Li Si, the prime minister of the left, into the bedroom.

Stepping into the hall, Feng Jie knelt down on the ground, wept bitterly, and wailed: "Your Majesty, in his old age, my father suddenly contracted a serious illness, sometimes sober and sometimes confused, so I can't come to see Your Majesty. Don't blame it!"

Hysterical wailing filled the hall, making Li Si, Zhao Gao, and Meng Yi sigh and kneel on the ground in pain.

According to Feng Jie's description, Feng Quji suffered from a headache, which made Feng Quji not sober and incoherent. Feng Jie was worried that Feng Quji's wrong words would anger Qin Wangzheng, so he didn't let him attend the small court meeting.

According to later generations, this is Alzheimer's disease, and the academic term is Alzheimer's disease.

Originally Qin Wangzheng pinned his hopes on Xiao Zhinu, but when Xiao Zhinu shook his head, Qin Wangzheng's face changed in an uproar, and he couldn't help but become worried.

Birth, old age, sickness and death are human nature, and Feng Quji's death did not touch Qin Wangzheng much. What really worried him was who would be the right prime minister?
Li Si had long coveted the position of Prime Minister You, and it was Li Si's long-cherished wish to stand at the peak of power.

But he never held any position in his whole life, maybe because of his humble status, he was opposed by many nobles, or maybe Qin Wangzheng was afraid of him, worried that his meritorious service would be the master.

But the wheel of history has quietly changed. Hu Hai is dead, Fusu has become the legitimate prince, and the ending of Feng Quji's suicide no longer exists.

However, Feng Quji still contracted an incurable disease and would eventually decline, which would bring a crisis situation to the Qin government.

The position of right prime minister is too tempting for people. Under one person and above ten thousand people, everyone wants to ascend to this position.

But the power struggle will definitely have winners and losers, and there will be life and death, and the struggle for the prime minister will set off a bloody storm.

If not handled properly, a storm will arise in the imperial capital of Xianyang.

The Xiaochaohui is to pry into their true thoughts in advance.

Qin Wangzheng said slowly: "Prime Minister You is critically ill. There must be many people in the court spying on the prime minister's position. Prime Minister You needs to stand up early to stabilize the turbulent court!"

"I summoned you here because I want to see what you are thinking?"

Li Si and Feng Jie looked at each other and said in unison: "I dare not make any rash decisions. I ask for your Majesty's approval!"

"You Prime Minister is the pillar of the country, how can I alone make the decision?" Qin Wangzheng frowned and asked with cold eyes: "I need to discuss with you!"

As the heads of hundreds of officials and their achievements over the years, Li Si and Feng Jie are naturally the most suitable candidates.

Feng Jie first flattered Li Si: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zuo put his heart and soul into it, proposed prefectures and counties, amended the laws of Qin, the same track for cars, and the same text for books, etc. A series of major decisions are all made by the prime minister!"

"Prime Minister Zuo has always been cautious, and has always acted vigorously and resolutely. It coincides with His Majesty's decision-making. If he takes the position of Prime Minister Right, he will be able to go up to His Majesty and obey all officials!"

"Therefore, Prime Minister Zuo is the perfect candidate!"

Li Si shook his head one after another, his smile was hypocritical, and he wished to be the right prime minister right now, but he still nominated Feng Jie and said: "Your Majesty, Feng Jie is the son of the prime minister, and he is a senior royal official. He has a thorough understanding of all officials and is also the prime minister." The perfect candidate for the position."

The two complimented each other, Qin Wangzheng gradually became absent-minded, but Meng Yi looked restrained and calm.

Meng Yi is the grandson of Meng Ao. He was originally a descendant of a general, but he did not know the art of war. He served as a doctor in the court and made suggestions for the government of the Qin Dynasty.

But Meng Yi had a firm attitude, always acted in accordance with the laws of Qin, and never gave a chance to accommodate, Zhao Gao was punished according to the law, even if Zhao Gao pleaded with his status, Meng Yi was merciless.

If King Qin hadn't used the power of the empire to pardon him, Zhao Gao would have been beheaded by Meng Yi.

Since then, Meng Yi's prestige has spread throughout the court. While fearing him, they also deliberately distance themselves from him, not daring to work with him.

Qin Wangzheng saw Meng Yi and asked, "What do you think, Meng Aiqing?"

Meng Yi has always enforced the law impartially, and he doesn't think about old love at all, so he also recommended two people, which surprised Feng Jie and Li Si.

Qin Wangzheng took a deep breath and exhaled heavily.

Meng Yi is good at playing power, so he should be more inclined to be the right prime minister, so that no one will hold grudges against him.

If you don't want Prime Minister You, is it because you are afraid that all officials will oppose it?
If I appoint someone, will anyone dare to object?
Qin Wangzheng turned his attention to Li Si and Feng Jie, and asked, "The two are walking around the court, do you know if there are other suitable candidates in the court?"

Other suitable candidates?
When the two heard this, the smiles on their faces instantly solidified. According to their status, it was natural for them to serve as prime minister, but it was just a question of who was left and who was right.

But asking them to recommend other people, I really can't tell for a while.

Qin Wangzheng's eyes were tightly locked on the two of them, their breathing accelerated to the extreme, their chests were restless, as if they were pressing on a boulder.

Li Si and Feng Jie successively recommended many people.

Li Si worked hard step by step from the bottom, so the recommended people are all from humble backgrounds but in high positions. They all have the same character as Li Si, resolute and decisive, and have great ambitions.

It's just that there is no shortage of ambitious losers in this world, and the people recommended by Li Si were also rejected by the Qin Wang Zhengyi.

On the other hand, Feng Jie recommended the royal family and nobles. They had a long-term vision and a broad vision, but Qin Wangzheng also found the fatal flaw in them, and was rejected successively.

Qin Wangzheng did not make a decision, but ordered the two men to retire first, and issued an edict, ordering all the civil and military officials in the court to recommend the best candidates in succession.

Most of the recommenders were Li Si and Feng Jie, but few people supported Meng Yi. Meng Yi was resolute and resolute, and repeatedly spoke out in disregard of the other party's face, which offended many ministers. Except for Fusu who valued him highly, all officials did not think highly of him.

But there are also many people who lick their faces and recommend themselves, which is really shameless!
After investigating the memorial, Qin Wangzheng summoned Fusu to see who the future heir preferred.

Fusu stepped into the hall slowly, every word and deed showed the etiquette of Confucianism.

Facing Qin Wangzheng's inquiry, Fusu hesitated for a moment.

Li Si was deeply baptized in Legalism, and had always been at odds with Fusu, who was taught by Confucianism, but the two of them were still polite on weekdays, and no one dared to provoke them.

Since Qin Wangzheng went on tour, Feng Quji has always been in charge of the government, and Fusu Jianguo is the assistant. Fusu naturally favors Feng Jie.

Fusu still preferred Meng Yi in his heart, but when he asked many times, he was met with Meng Yi's frosty face.

Since Meng Yi doesn't want to, then I won't force it either.

But Fusu would not hinder Li Si's future because of his own grudges. He just wrote lightly: "Father, the position of prime minister is very important, and the two of them are indistinguishable, each with his own merits."

"However, the Feng family's gratitude to the empire is as great as a mountain. Feng Wuze and Feng Quji are role models for all officials, and Feng Jie is the son of the former prime minister."

"Feng Jie is both civil and military, and his ability to govern the country is not inferior to Li Si. Therefore, I suggest that Feng Jie be appointed as Prime Minister You. As for the final decision, it is up to Your Majesty!"

Fusu's every word and action Qin Wangzheng had a panoramic view. Knowing that Fusu hesitated to speak, he knew his idea of ​​setting up Mengyi separately.

This is also a matter of weighing the pros and cons.
(End of this chapter)