Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 208 Meeting at the Prime Minister's Residence

The next day, Fusu had just finished his government affairs and was about to go and sit with his teacher.

"But are we going to your teacher's house?"

As soon as he stood up, Fusu heard his father's question.

"Yes, Hu Hai's brother came back a little late these days, so Fusu went to see the teacher."

After hearing this, Ying Zheng did not respond to Fusu's words, but instead ordered Shi Yi: "Go and call Li Si and Wang Wan to the Prime Minister's residence."

After saying that, Ying Zheng stood up and walked out. Seeing Fusu standing there motionless, he asked, "What? You're not going to see your teacher anymore?"

"Go, go, go, my son will go with his father."

"Father, what do you want to do with the teacher?"

However, Fusu's question was not answered.

The emperor's carriage drove out of the palace in a grand procession and went all the way to the Prime Minister's residence.

"Greetings to your Majesty, and to the Crown Prince."

"Get up."

Soon, Li Si and Wang Wan also rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing was practicing calligraphy with Hu Hai.

In recent days, Hu Hai has been pestering Zhang Yuanqing to imitate his handwriting.

Zhang Yuanqing had no choice but to agree.

He also took the time to write a calligraphy piece for Hu Hai.

Gao Yi also placed a small desk in the study room for Hu Hai to use.

When Ying Zheng and Fusu came in, they saw a big one and a small one, each lying on the desk and writing something.

Because they wrote it seriously and Ying Zheng did not inform anyone, the two of them did not notice when someone walked in.

Fusu walked to Hu Hai's side, looked at the familiar handwriting, and then looked at the copybook his teacher was writing, and almost couldn't control his hands.

He almost slapped Hu Hai.

This kid actually copied his teacher's handwriting.

I also asked the teacher to write the calligraphy for me personally.

Ying Zheng seemed to sense his eldest son's resentment. He glanced at Fusu casually and sat down on the chair.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing finally heard the noise and thought it was Qingque coming in.

"Qingque, I don't want to eat cakes yet, you can give it to the young master."

"I don't eat cakes either."

Ying Zheng casually continued the next sentence.

Zhang Yuanqing raised his head and saw His Majesty and the Crown Prince. He put down the pen in his hand and stood up.

"Greetings to Your Majesty."

"Zhang Qing, stand up and sit down."

Ying Zheng pointed to the chair beside him and said, "There's no need to be so formal between you and me, the ruler and his subject."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

When Hu Hai raised his head, he saw his elder brother's gloomy face. He was so scared that his hand almost shook and ruined the words he had worked so hard to write.

"Eldest Brother"

After calling out softly, Hu Hai put down his pen and quickly stood up.

"Greetings, Father. Greetings, Elder Brother."

"Get up."

Ying Zheng looked at Hu Hai and felt satisfied.

"It seems you've learned a lot from Zhang Qing recently. Now you can sit down quietly and practice calligraphy."

"Father, I really like your handwriting and have been practicing calligraphy with you lately."

It would have been better if Hu Hai didn't say anything, but once he did, Fusu's face turned even darker.

He found a place to sit down and clenched his hands into fists under his sleeves.

"Yes, Zhang Qing's calligraphy is truly exceptional. Learn from your teacher."

"promise."

"You should return to the palace today. Zhang Qing and I have something to discuss."

After Hu Hai left the study, Li Si and Wang Wan also walked into the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Your Majesty, Prince, and I meet the Right Prime Minister."

"Everyone sit down."

Zhang Yuanqing sat quietly on the side and watched, and he already had some guesses in his mind about His Majesty's arrival today.

"I called you to the Prime Minister's Mansion today because I have something to discuss with you."

"My Qin State has united the six kingdoms and unified the world. We have conquered the Baiyue in the south and attacked the Xiongnu and Korea in the north. Now our territory is growing. If this continues, I ask you how we can best govern it."

Li Si was shocked after hearing this. Could it be that His Majesty is dissatisfied with the current policy?

Or have you got other ideas?

Then he looked at Wang Wan, and Wang Wan also looked at Li Si.

Both of them remained silent.

"You two can talk about anything."

After hearing this, Li Si understood.

This is to hear our opinions.

I believe Your Majesty has already discussed this with the Right Prime Minister.

Or perhaps the Right Prime Minister saw something and discussed it with Your Majesty.

With this idea in mind, Li Si calmed down a lot.

"Your Majesty asks, and I answer."

"The Qin State's territory is constantly expanding, and with the addition of overseas islands, the Qin State's territory will surely be even more vast in the future."

"I believe that the current county system is no longer sufficient for the future governance of Qin."

"The larger the territory, the more difficult it is for Your Majesty's orders to be transmitted to all regions in a timely manner. Furthermore, local situations cannot be promptly reported to Your Majesty. This is a serious problem, and if it is not resolved, it will be detrimental to the country."

Li Si spoke and hit the nail on the head.

Although he was mentally prepared, Ying Zheng's face still showed some ripples after hearing Li Si's remarks.

He looked at Zhang Yuanqing, who had a calm expression, and then felt relieved.

Perhaps it's just as Zhang Qing said. Everything has its pros and cons.

Don't force it.

After all, my energy is limited, so I shouldn't push myself too much.

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng felt as if something was dissipating from his body.

suddenly see the light.

"Prior to this, Mr. Zhang came into the palace and told me about this matter, and I deeply agree with it."

"I asked you to come here today to discuss a solution to this matter."

"You are welcome to speak freely."

Zhang Yuanqing smiled silently.

Although his handsome face looked sickly, it did not affect his beauty at all.

"cough cough"

He coughed lightly a few times, but the discomfort in his chest did not affect the smile on his face.

Ying Zheng casually poured a cup of tea and placed it next to Zhang Yuanqing.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Okay, Prince, please tell me what you think first."

"promise."

In the study, the emperor and his ministers discussed for a long time. Later, Wang Wan and Li Si almost quarreled because of their different opinions.

Ying Zheng and Zhang Yuanqing listened and watched quietly.

Look at Fusu moving back and forth between the two men, lobbying.

Listen to Fusu persuade the two to agree with his opinion.

In the end, the three of them became more and more engaged in their conversation, and apparently had forgotten that there were two other people in the room.

When it got dark, Ying Zheng looked at Zhang Yuanqing's tired face.

"Alright, all of you go back and write down everything we discussed today in detail and submit it to me."

At this time, the three people noticed the sky outside and the unwell expression of the right prime minister.

Feeling guilty.

"promise."

After everyone left, Zhang Yuanqing simply drank a bowl of rice porridge and lay down on the bed to rest.

The next day, Zhangtai Palace

"I intend to have Ronglu accompany Wang Jian to the overseas islands. What do you think?"

Early in the morning, Fusu had just finished his breakfast and had just stepped into the threshold of the Zhangtai Palace when he heard his father's words.

I was so shocked that I almost tripped.

"Father, I have no objection."

"Over the years, Brother Ronglu has assisted our father in handling government affairs without making any mistakes. Moreover, Brother Ronglu's academic performance has also been praised by the teachers at the academy. If he could go out and gain experience, I think Brother Ronglu would be very happy."

Ying Zheng nodded and asked Shi Yi to go and find Ronglu.

"Meet my father."

"Get up."

"General Wang Ben has gone out to sea and conquered an island nation overseas. I intend to send you there to govern it. Are you willing?"

Looking at the calm Ronglu, Ying Zheng felt satisfied.

He didn't pay much attention to these children.

In order to prevent them from competing for the throne in the future, he handed these children over to Fusu for management early on.