ebookland Chapter 154 Ying Zheng's Test
Chapter 154 Ying Zheng's Test
When Tang Yu first saw Ying Zheng, he knew that Ying Zheng was after Liu Bang, since Ying Zheng couldn't possibly be after Lü Zhi.
Based on Tang Yu's understanding of Qin Shi Huang, the emperor still possessed this most basic sense of integrity.
After all, he had three thousand concubines in his harem, and he didn't take such matters very seriously; otherwise, he would have had far more than just a few.
Similarly, Lü Zhi is one of their own people no matter what, and Zheng Ge would never do something so outrageous.
After all, Zheng Ge is Ying Zheng, not Cao Cao, and this matter is not in line with Zheng Ge's style of doing things.
Hearing Tang Yu's words, everyone around him quickly agreed.
After all, they were guests from afar and should follow the host's arrangements. More importantly, Tang Yu and his uncle were there, and they should accompany them no matter what.
Ying Zheng then took advantage of his local status, waving his hand and leading his entourage to the most prosperous restaurant in Xianyang.
Normally, it would be incredibly difficult for an ordinary person to book a table at this restaurant, but for Brother Zheng, it was just a matter of a single word.
No, it doesn't even count as a sentence.
This restaurant is far too low-class for Brother Zheng.
But there was no other way; he couldn't very well drag all these people to Xianyang Palace.
Even such a restaurant dazzled Liu Bang and his men.
At this moment, Ying Zheng took the initiative to sit in the main seat and chat with everyone, especially Liu Bang.
He looked at Liu Bang and asked Tang Yu with some curiosity.
"Zilong, how come your friend seems to be around the same age as me?"
Tang Yu was speechless after hearing Ying Zheng's words.
Are you kidding me? Didn't I tell you his age?
However, he still smiled and said to Ying Zheng.
“Uncle, this friend of mine is a close friend despite the age difference between us. If there is anything you would like to talk to him about, please feel free to do so.”
Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, Liu Bang quickly stepped forward, bowed to Ying Zheng, and then spoke.
"Zilong and I are extremely close friends despite our age difference. Although there is a big age gap between us, we are like-minded and hit it off immediately."
"It is thanks to Zilong that I was able to come to this city of Xianyang."
Liu Bang's words were impeccable, answering both the fact that he was indeed quite old and his relationship with Tang Yu.
Ying Zheng looked at Liu Bang in front of him, his eyes constantly shifting.
He never imagined that in the end, the one who would gain control of his entire Qin Dynasty would be the man before him.
However, as he and Liu Bang had their spiritual communication, he increasingly discovered Liu Bang's extraordinary qualities.
He may seem like an ordinary person, but he actually has the most secrets.
After all, there's a saying that goes, "You can't judge a book by its cover."
The more ordinary Liu Bang looks, the more it proves that he was no ordinary person.
While chatting with Liu Bang, Ying Zheng could also sense that Liu Bang possessed a unique and extraordinary quality that others did not have.
Moreover, even when Ying Zheng was with Liu Bang, he could feel a unique sense of comfort, as if being with Liu Bang was different from being with others.
It has a feeling that allows you to relax from the bottom of your heart, which is something that no one else can match.
When the group was halfway through their meal, Ying Zheng looked at Liu Bang and asked him a question.
"If that's the case, then how do you plan to make a living in Xianyang?"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Liu Bang panicked.
After all, this man was the uncle of his virtuous younger brother Zhao Zilong. His question meant that the Zhao family was testing him.
So he said.
"I haven't decided yet, but I feel that my ambition lies in becoming an official."
I want to first become an official in the Qin state, then gradually work my way up, and finally become a high-ranking official.
Not only can they fulfill their own dreams, but they can also contribute to the entire Qin state.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng nodded and raised his eyes to look at Liu Bang in front of him.
This is not surprising, since according to the letter Tang Yu sent back to him, Liu Bang did not seem to have any intention of rebelling.
However, ironically, it was precisely those who had no intention of rebelling against Qin who ultimately gained control of Qin.
Xiang Yu, who was determined to overthrow the Qin Dynasty, was ultimately defeated by his opponent.
Fate is truly unpredictable.
He raised his head to look at Liu Bang in front of him, his eyes flickering slightly, and asked in a somewhat earnest tone.
"If you were the emperor, what do you think is the most basic requirement for being a good emperor?"
Hearing Ying Zheng's question, no one around seemed surprised.
Because when they were in Pei County, they had heard Tang Yu say other, even more treasonous things, including criticisms of the current emperor, Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng.
Upon hearing these words, they even felt that Ying Zheng had somewhat restrained himself.
Looking up at Ying Zheng before him, Liu Bang smiled.
"As an emperor, I think the most important thing is that you have to know how to manage people."
"Oh, so you can manage people?"
Ying Zheng was somewhat curious. What exactly did this "knowing how to manage people" mean? And what kind of management could be considered "knowing how to manage"? How should this concept be defined?
At this moment, Liu Bang revealed a meaningful expression, and his eyes conveyed a complex feeling.
He nodded and said.
"Perhaps the situation in Xianyang City and the situation of doing business are different from that in my small Pei County."
However, I believe that my ideas can be implemented not only in Pei County, but also throughout the entire Qin Dynasty.
I just don't know if you will agree with what I've said.
Hearing Liu Bang's words, Ying Zheng nodded.
He felt that what the other party was talking about must be the key to their success in conquering the world, so he nodded.
"Appreciate further details."
As Ying Zheng finished speaking, Xiao He, who was sitting next to him, immediately came to his senses.
He felt that Ying Zheng's voice sounded somewhat familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it before.
But after Ying Zheng said something else, he finally realized where he had heard those words.
Yes, this person is not Tang Yu's uncle at all.
Since Tang Yu's identity is fake, then his uncle's identity is also fake.
The only person who could match his status as an uncle was the current Emperor of Qin—Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng.