Qin Shi Big Boss

Chapter 138
"Pull it down!" King Qin Zhuangxiang said coldly.

Not to mention Qin Fa, just because Mi Hong wanted to murder Ying Zheng, he was extremely annoyed.

If something really happened to Yingzheng, even if Mi Hong died ten thousand times, it would not be an exaggeration.

"Prince, I know I'm wrong, I really know I'm wrong, I shouldn't have confronted you, I shouldn't have sent someone to kill you, just forgive me once, I promise, I promise I won't Go and provoke you." Mi Hong was crying, with snot and tears.

However, the soldier remained expressionless and forcibly dragged Mi Hong down.

Mi Hong screamed louder and louder, and continued to beg for mercy, but all the ministers present did not plead for Mi Hong.

A few other Chu people, including Yang Chen, were all accused of treason by their minions and dragged down to face justice.

After a long time, countless screams came from a distance.

Lord Chang sighed, and muttered in a low voice, "If I knew today, why bother?"

"He asked for all of this. I have persuaded him a long time ago. He deserves his death now." Mr. Changping joked.

Many ministers now understand that Yingzheng's horror is all because they dare not take a breath.

The situation in the court has been completely controlled by Ying Zheng, whether it is a civil servant or a military officer, they are all controlled by Ying Zheng.

Even if they have other psychology, they should be completely cancelled, otherwise, Mi Hong is a very good example.

Yingzheng glanced at the ministers, saw that they were cautious, chuckled, what he wanted was this result, to kill a Mi Hong, to calm down the reaction of the ministers in the court and gather all the power.

"It would be better for a person like Mi Hong to die." Lu Buwei was naturally very happy to see Mi Hong being punished by Ling Chi. He had just been deliberately made things difficult by Mi Hong this morning, using his background as a businessman, and now he felt bad. .

"You must not provoke Yingzheng, otherwise, my ending will only be worse than his." Lu Buwei reminded himself in this way, don't commit an unforgivable crime in a flash of the head.

Zhang Yi was a little excited and thought in her heart: "My lord has eliminated another political enemy. Now there should be few people in the court who have the courage to stop my lord. Mi Hong is ignorant, but he has the price of being an example."

"Ah! The court struggle is indeed evil, but this Mi Hong did it on his own. He even wanted to murder the crown prince, obviously to destroy the Great Qin." The Zhu family has always been kind-hearted. Seeing Mi Hong's mournful expression, they couldn't help feeling a little sympathetic.

But he is clear that Mi Hong must be removed for both public and private purposes.

A country silverfish like Mi Hong would not regret his death.

"Good death. I have wanted to advise the prince to kill that idiot a long time ago, but I didn't expect that this guy is so stupid and wants to die. With Ying Zheng's extraordinary skills, if it can be solved by assassination, the Six Kingdoms of Shandong would have been killed long ago. We did it. Even the six capitals of Shandong can't do it, how can your little Huayang Jun possibly accomplish it." Situ Wanli was ridiculing Mi Hong in his heart.

"What Mi Hong did, death is not a pity." Qin Zhuangxiang King said slowly, but his voice was extremely hoarse.

"Your Majesty Mingjian!" All the ministers said in unison.

"Father, my son has something else to ask." Ying Zheng went out again.

"Huh? What's the matter?" King Qin Zhuangxiang asked curiously.

Lord Changping and Lord Chang became curious. Ying Zheng had other things to do besides killing Mi Hong.

Zhang Yi and Lu Buwei looked at each other, very confused.

The Zhu family and Situ Wanli were very surprised. They hadn't heard anything from Ying Zheng recently, and they were very curious about what Ying Zheng wanted to say.

Almost all the ministers were very curious, because every time Ying Zheng said it was a big event, the removal of Mi Hong today was considered a very small matter.

"This imperial examination has been a great success and has recruited a large number of talents. It is located in the middle of various counties and counties in the Qin State. The detailed memorial has already been drawn up. Please check it with your father." Ying Zheng had already made preparations, and last night In the second half of the night, the distribution of talents in various counties and counties was written, and the snow girl held the lamp.

The eunuch presented it again. Seeing King Zhuangxiang of Qin working hard, he immediately understood and read it out loud.

To be fair, talents from counties and counties in various countries have provided great help to the development of Qin, and some of them are unqualified, and they are all recorded by Yingzheng.

"The imperial examination has indeed brought great development to Qin." At first, King Zhuangxiang of Qin argued hard and strongly supported Yingzheng, but today he knows that Yingzheng was right.

"Could it be that the crown prince wants to hold another imperial examination?" Lu Buwei was very surprised...

"Impossible. During the last imperial examination, many people from all schools of thought came to Qin State to participate in the imperial examination, and after that, quite a few of them entered Qin State. If the imperial examination is held again this time, the benefits will not be very great. "Zhang Yi denied.

"Since it's not an imperial examination, could it be agricultural products?" the Zhu family asked in surprise.

"Impossible. If it's a new agricultural product, the prince should let us try it first, and then report it to the king. Besides, although the imperial examination is to promote talents, it has nothing to do with our farms." Situ Wanli said.

"This time the imperial examination has achieved a lot, but there are very few people from the army, almost none, so I want to start the martial arts and recruit more talents for Daqin." Ying Zheng said truthfully.

Martial arts?

All the ministers were surprised, and immediately began to study in a low voice, and there were some voices of opposition.

"It's true that the imperial examinations yield a lot, but the imperial examinations are imperial examinations, and they are for civil servants. What does it have to do with military officials?"

"Great Qin already has a system for accumulating military exploits, and performing martial arts will only be a waste of people and money, and it will be self-defeating."

"Indeed, I personally feel that martial arts are purely useless. It does not do any good, but it takes a lot of effort."

"The previous imperial examination was opposed by many people, but it achieved very good results. Maybe the same is true for this martial arts examination, and it will achieve unexpected results."

"The prince is extraordinary. He must have his intentions when he said the martial arts this time."

Seeing that everyone opposed the continuation, Lu Buwei couldn't help but dim his eyes, and whispered to Zhang Yi: "To be honest, I don't really approve of the martial arts this time. Look at these ministers, especially the generals, who opposed it very violently."

"The prince should have his own considerations. We don't need to worry about it. We just need to dig out regularly when the prince needs our help." Zhang Yi has hope.

"Martial arts exams may seem simple, but in fact the resistance is several times greater than that of the imperial exams." The Zhu family whispered.

"That's right, Daqin was originally based on martial arts, and they used the strengths of military officers, of course they strongly opposed it." Situ Wanli said in a low voice.

"Let's see and talk! The prince is not an ordinary person, he should have his own considerations." The Zhu family sighed.

After the court meeting, Lu Buwei found Ying Zheng alone, obviously for the matter of martial arts.

"Prince, with all due respect, martial arts must never be done, and military power must never be used." Lu Buwei's face sank like water.

"Why?" Ying Zheng asked confused.

"Great Qin naturally has the courtesy of Great Qin. Those generals were all promoted by military exploits." Lu Buwei and Ying Zheng said as they walked.

"So what?" Ying Zheng said lightly.

"Relying on military exploits to secure one's official position is a long-standing tradition, established by Shang Yang." Lu Buwei said slowly.

"Shang Yang is indeed a genius. After the reform, Qin gradually became stronger, but he is not a sage, so he is not necessarily right." Ying Zheng said lightly.

"I don't know if that's right, but I do know that if the prince wants to take the military examination, the resistance he will encounter will not be less than the imperial examination." Lu Buwei was worried.

“Things should not be done because the resistance is small, let alone not done because the resistance is large, but depends on the income and price. As long as the income is large enough, the price can be paid roughly, and the risk can be controlled, then it can be done. "Ying Zheng is not ashamed to speak.

"Well, let's not talk about the benefits first. Let's talk about the price first. First, the generals will definitely try their best to support. The generals who can stand in the palace have obviously accumulated a long time. Now holding a military competition is undoubtedly a report. They, you work so hard, how can they agree to a few words from me?" Lu Buwei explained.

"There are also very few people elected by force, and their strengths will not be touched too much. I believe they are unwilling, but the opposition is not very strong." Ying Zheng smiled lightly.

"If it were me, I would definitely not be willing. I have worked hard for a long time to get such an official position, but others can get it roughly by playing tricks, so I will definitely not agree." Lu Buwei said in a deep voice.

"Buwei, you misunderstood." Ying Zheng interrupted.

"What does the prince mean?" Lu Buwei was very surprised. He knew that when he communicated with Ying Zheng, there would be many questions that he couldn't think clearly.

"The people elected by the martial arts are not those who only put on airs, they are all a few talents. If you want to choose airs, it is better not to hold the martial arts. They are all based on real materials. The objections you said People, they will understand soon." Ying Zheng explained.

"I hope so." Lu Buwei muttered softly.

"You don't need to worry, I have my own hope." Although Ying Zheng was only 12 years old, he was already about the same height as Lu Buwei, and patted Lu Buwei on the shoulder.

"Secondly, there is another group of generals. They are stubborn in their thinking, and they are more or less accustomed to the military merit system. They regard military exploits as sacred scriptures, and they will definitely move out of Shang Yang and strongly oppose them." Lu Buwei continued to analyze.

"These people don't need to worry, just let them know that martial arts can also harvest a lot of talents, and they will naturally keep their mouths shut." Ying Zheng said with a chuckle.

"There are still a few Chu people. Although Mi Hong is dead this time, they will definitely find a new background, which should be those generals who opposed it." Lu Buwei speculated.

"The people of Chu were at the end of their strength, so there is nothing to be afraid of." Ying Zheng never took the people of Chu to heart.

"Indeed, Mi Hong is dead, Brother Yang Fang is also dead, and Sun Chen is the same. As for Lord Changping and Lord Chang, they have defected to the crown prince." Lu Buwei muttered to himself.

"This martial arts competition will definitely achieve greater success." Ying Zheng said with clear confidence.

"But Your Royal Highness, even if we don't practice martial arts, we still have many advanced military talents. It is not good for Daqin to fight against them now. Similar to the older men like Meng Mastiff Wang Jian, and the younger men like Meng Tian Wang Ben Yes." Lu Buwei persuaded.

In his view, the practice of martial arts is completely unnecessary.

"Buwei, you are wrong." Ying Zheng's words made Lu Buwei's heart sink.

"But please teach me the prince." Lu Buwei knew that he was the real child in front of Ying Zheng.

"Those who know a little bit of calculation will deal with the difficulties they encounter now, but this can only overcome the current difficulties. Some bigger difficulties will be difficult to overcome because of lack of time;
People who really understand the plan will face the problems that may be discovered in advance, so that they can avoid some future problems, but they will still be the same as the people before, unable to overcome some huge problems.

Those who are really good at calculation will look at the long-term and be able to overcome all the difficulties they encounter. " Ying Zheng taught a lesson.

"Buwei still doesn't understand, what does this have to do with martial arts?" Lu Buwei asked in surprise.

"Martial arts is not for the present, but for the distant future. Now that there are wars among the countries, Qin's army still has room to rise, but once there is no war, they will no longer have room to rise." Ying Zheng It means a lot.

"If you don't have any, you can only entrust hereditary inheritance." Lu Buwei seemed to have realized something.

"Hereditary, if relying on hereditary, Daqin will be in danger. Hereditary will help to consolidate, but it will not be able to provide Daqin with truly advanced talents. Therefore, there must be martial arts to provide Daqin with a new talent channel." Ying Zheng commented.

"Yeah." Lu Buwei nodded, feeling that what Ying Zheng said made sense.

"Military reform is necessary. The first step in military reform now is to reduce troops." Ying Zheng said in a surprising way.

"Disarmament, nothing is wrong. Martial arts are just a trivial matter. Disarmament will undoubtedly affect the interests of most people in the army." Lu Buwei hurriedly stopped.

"The combat power of the Qin army still has room to increase. Disarmament is undoubtedly a very good way to improve. Some old, weak, sick and disabled in the army are of no use except for transporting food and salaries. Laying off is very good. Selected." Ying Zheng said lightly.

"However, if they are cut off, it will give many soldiers the illusion that they are needed when they are desperate to die, and they are abandoned when they are unnecessary." After Lu Buwei finished speaking, he added " Illusion" two words.

"No Wei, you're wrong again." Ying Zheng said with a chuckle.

"What?" Lu Buwei was very confused.

"The disarmament is indeed the same as what you said, but it doesn't necessarily give people that illusion, but a different feeling." Ying Zheng said lightly.

"What feeling?" Lu Buwei didn't know clearly.

"Qin now has a lot of sweet potatoes. If the troops are cut off, those veterans will be able to come down and avoid the pain of the war, and it will help Qin increase more food. Wouldn't it be beautiful to kill two birds with one stone?" Ying Zheng smiled. He smiled, and then continued: "Soldiers are expensive, not expensive, people are rich, don't fight hard, give them the upward channel they need, they will only be loyal to Daqin!"

"Buwei understands." Lu Buwei was still a little distrustful.

"Go down and make preparations. The troops should be reduced during the next court meeting." Ying Zheng said.

The next morning, when the officials were seated and King Zhuangxiang of Qin had arrived, Lu Buwei presented the prepared memorial and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

King Zhuangxiang of Qin glanced briefly, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately came to his senses. This was done by the political leader Lu Buwei. He couldn't make up his mind at the moment, so he said, "Buwei, tell me about your age."

"The meaning of being humble is that some of the soldiers in the army are old, weak, sick and disabled, and it is not safe to stay in the barracks." After Lu Buwei finished speaking, his back felt cold, and most of the generals stared at him.

If eyes could kill roughly, Lu Buwei would have died [-] times by now.

"The meaning of the prime minister, how can it be stable?" Meng Mastiff said in a deep voice.

"They should all be allowed to farm. In this way, not only can a lot of food be supplied, but also the military salary will not be wasted." Lu Buwei said slowly.

When the generals heard this, their lungs exploded with anger. The already strict court meeting has now become the same as the current situation.

"The prime minister is really hopeful. I have gone through hardships and tribulations for Daqin. Now that I am disabled and have no probation, I am thrown aside to grow sweet potatoes. Sad, sad!"

"According to the meaning of the prime minister, it is not to take us military generals into consideration."

"Those disabled soldiers, even if they don't have any rewards, they still have to work hard, but the majestic Prime Minister Qin, as expected, such rhetoric is really chilling."

Although the civil servants are led by Lu Buwei, there are quite a lot of opposition now, mostly because of their interests, and less one-sidedly because they worry that this move will shake the foundation of Daqin.

"Great Qin originally built its country by force. If we act like this, who can still work hard for Great Qin?"

"The prime minister's years are indeed good, but they can be chilling."

"The prime minister is ignorant this time!"

Wang Jian's seniority was still young, but he was furious and said loudly: "Prime Minister, if you do this, won't you be afraid of Qin's soldiers? If the army from another country comes, who will dare to work hard for Qin?"

"Prime Minister, look at me. My hair is all white. Is it the old, weak, sick and disabled you said?" Meng Mastiff stroked his white beard.

"The general misunderstood." Lu Buwei was startled.

"Misunderstanding? Humph, there is no misunderstanding, Lu Buwei, if you make it clear, you are looking down on me." Meng Mastiff named him.

"The old, weak, sick, and disabled I don't mean the general." Lu Buwei argued.

"At first, I helped King Qin Zhaoxiang and fought with Bai Qi. For the Qin country, I went to death and poured out my blood, but now I am old and can't contribute to the country. I can only grow sweet potatoes." Meng Mastiff sighed.

"How can the general be old, weak, sick and disabled? Although the general is old, he can still contribute to the country. Standing in the wild hall now is a good proof." Lu Buwei was very anxious.

"Speaking more beautifully than singing, you proposed disarmament, isn't it just to lay off the old, the weak, the sick and disabled like me? I have done so much for the country, but now I get nothing, and I have to be punished by a junior like you." Such a shame." The Mongolian mastiff is old-fashioned.

"Let's not talk about the general, the other soldiers, which one was not injured because of the Qin country, and which one was old because of the Qin country. When necessary, use us, and when it is unnecessary, just throw it aside." Wang Jian said from the side.

As soon as these words came out, the already arguing court exploded. Almost all the generals started to speak, and some generous generals even started to curse.

"Your Majesty, you must not let the blood of the soldiers be shed in vain, otherwise, Daqin will no longer be defended by anyone."

"Yes! If Your Majesty agrees to this request, please allow us to resign and return home."

"Lu Buwei, I respect you as a hero, but I didn't expect you to be in the wild today, bewitching people's hearts, you should be punished!"

King Zhuangxiang of Qin looked at the enraged generals, sweating profusely, not knowing how to deal with them.

If you agree, judging by the posture of these generals, it might as well be reversed today. By then, Qin will not even have a leader.

If he disagreed, Ying Zheng's suggestion would not be implemented, which made him a little reluctant.

He knew that Ying Zheng's initiative would definitely be beneficial to Qin, just like the previous imperial examination.

When he heard the word Dangzhu, Lu Buwei turned pale with fright. Judging by the posture of these guys, if this decree is implemented, they might rebel.

At that time, it's no problem for Lu Buwei to be taken out to take the blame.

He was speechless for a moment, not knowing whether to advance or retreat, just like a wooden man, standing tall in place.

Looking at the generals who were arguing, Zhang Yi couldn't help sighing, and said in his heart: "The crown prince is too impatient this time. Looking at the posture of these generals, the sky is almost upside down. The turmoil of the Chu people has just stopped, and now such a disaster has happened again." .”

"It's very difficult! If you do that, it will destroy their foundation. How can they just let it go? Looking at this, the prince's hope will probably be shattered." Situ Wanli thought in his heart.

"Unlucky! If I say another word, I'm afraid that Lu Buwei will lose his head, and the position of the prince will also be affected." The Zhu family was very anxious.

"In this turmoil, there are still a few Chu people who have been thinking about it. It seems that they are taking advantage of it." Mr. Changping has defected to Yingzheng, and he is naturally thinking about Yingzheng.

"What is the real goal of the prince? Judging from the current situation, it is impossible to get the slightest benefit." Lord Chang didn't understand Yingzheng's approach.

King Zhuangxiang of Qin coughed dryly, and asked the eunuch to shout instead: "Everyone, be quiet, be quiet."

It took a long time for the officials to calm down gradually, there were still a few generals staring at Lu Buwei.

"Buwei, the ministers have finished their 'research', do you think disarmament is appropriate?" King Qin Zhuangxiang wanted to give Lu Buwei a way out.

"No, it's still too late to remove it, otherwise, there will be no confession medicine to take." Meng Mastiff's words already had a threatening meaning.

"I also feel that the prime minister's age is not appropriate. It would be better to withdraw temporarily and think about it again." Wang Jian hoped that Lu Buwei would know how to advance and retreat and not act arbitrarily. Otherwise, the Qin Dynasty would be seriously damaged.

Everyone's eyes were on Lu Buwei, waiting for his next decision.

Lu Buwei sucked in a breath of cold air, even though his city is very deep, he is the first to feel uncomfortable now.

After noticing Ying Zheng's firm gaze, he clenched his fists, drenched in sweat, trembling, and came down after a long time, looked at King Qin Zhuangxiang, and slowly said a word: "No Wei, insist on disarmament!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell silent for an instant. They thought Lu Buwei was going to withdraw what he had just said, but unexpectedly he acted arbitrarily.

After the generals heard this, they were all furious. They were about to study it loudly, but Ying Zheng stood up.

"I don't know what advice the crown prince has?" Wang Jian said coldly.

"Could it be that this time it is not the meaning of the prime minister, but the meaning of the prince." Meng Mastiff said coldly.

King Zhuangxiang of Qin looked at Yingzheng and then at the angry generals, feeling a little worried.

Zhang Yi, Lu Buwei and others were overjoyed, knowing that Ying Zheng was about to take action.

(End of this chapter)