my grandfather was qin shi huang

Chapter 223 Zhang Cang: I Earn Everything

"Why are you here again—"

Seeing Zhao Ying coming in from the outside, the First Emperor raised his head from the pile of memorials and gave him an annoyed look.While speaking, he stretched out his hand and rubbed his slightly sore waist.

"When you do something, you have to behave like you are doing it. The imperial examination is a major national event. As the chief examiner, how can you run back at every turn..."

Zhao Ying leaned over with a smile, helped Shi Huang up with the utmost proficiency, then sat down in Shi Huang's place, picked up the writing brush that Shi Huang had just put down, spread out a memorial, and quickly reviewed it while writing There are broken thoughts and complaints.

"Father, as a superior, how can you do everything yourself? If there is anything, you need to do it yourself, what do you want those ministers to do-the affairs of the world are complicated, and even if you are exhausted, you can't do it alone. It’s endless, you have to work on everything yourself, it’s not a solution..."

The first emperor knew that this dog was worried about his own body, and he felt relieved and helpless.

"I know it's not a solution, so don't think about being lazy every day, and share more for me, and you will know how to nudge me, you can nag better than your aunt..."

Shi Huang replied angrily, stretched his old stiff waist, walked comfortably to the rocking chair and lay down.

The fingers tapped the armrest of the rocking chair again and again, which was indescribably leisurely and comfortable. The grandson did his best, and suddenly felt much more relaxed and happy.

There are so many memorials every day.

Although they were all replaced with paper ones, they still piled up a lot.

Because Zhao Ying, the CRRC government magistrate who just took office, has been busy with the imperial examinations these days, and has no time to help sort them out by category, which makes it look even more chaotic.

He pointed to the memorials on several cases.

"Father, why don't you gather a few capable officials and ask them to help revise the memorial..."

Before Zhao Ying finished speaking, Emperor Shi Huang's face darkened.He leaned on the armrest and sat up straight. He wanted to scold this stupid grandson harshly, but when he saw this brat, his head was buried there, he was writing quickly, helping him deal with the back of the government. When the words came to his lips, his tone Unknowingly, it became a little softer.

After all, he is still a child. Although he is born smart, he still lacks some awareness of the dangers of the court.

"Nonsense, how can you handle the important affairs of the country?"

The First Emperor simply walked to Zhao Ying's side, with his hands behind his back, watching him deal with the memorial, while educating him earnestly.

"Authority must come from above. Look at these memorials, which are cumbersome and trivial. Everything seems to be waiting for us to make a decision. It seems that if we don't make an approval, the world will not be able to function-but you really think, These things, except for our grandparents and grandchildren, they can't do it themselves, they can't do it..."

Zhao Ying stopped writing, raised his head, and looked at Shi Huangdi.

Shi Huang patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"Only by holding all the decision-making power in our own hands, will they bow their heads obediently, and they will not breed ambitions that they shouldn't have. Only in this world can we maintain stability, and our Daqin's country and society can be For generations to come, it will be passed on to infinity..."

Zhao Ying nodded very seriously.

"Thank you for your teaching, Father, I understand—I'm just worried that Father is too tired..."

He had no intention of disobeying the first emperor, and at this critical time point, extra problems were caused.Therefore, seeing that Emperor Shihuang reacted so strongly to this topic, he stopped the topic very wisely.

As for the three provinces and six ministries, the three divisions and two governments, the supervisor of ceremonies and the cabinet, these things are no longer mentioned.If it touched the red line of the first emperor, it would be self-defeating.

Seeing that his eldest grandson could listen to what he said, Emperor Shi Huang couldn't help but nodded in relief.

"Since you know that you feel sorry for Eldest Father, then I will help Elder Father to share more—"

Having said this, Emperor Shihuang seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly changed the topic and changed the topic.

"You don't want to be busy with these things every day. You can't finish it-you have been married for a long time, and you should also pay attention to your children..."

Zhao Ying: ...

Hey, I'm only sixteen!
Do as the Romans do, it's fine to get married early, it's a bit exaggerated for your old man to urge the baby so early.

"Father, don't be in such a hurry..."

"Why don't you rush, heirs are a major event in life, how can you ignore it—I'm still waiting for my great-grandson..."

Seeing that the brat didn't take it seriously, Shi Huang slapped him on the head angrily, undoubtedly slapping him hard.

"I will give you a month. If there is no further movement, the elder father will decide how many more marriages I will marry you!"

Zhao Ying: ...

He couldn't figure out why Emperor Shi Huang cared so much about him having a baby, but he couldn't do anything about it, so he could only agree with him dumbfounded.

"Okay, give birth, give birth, give birth - don't you like to value your grandson, and I will give you a lot of births..."

The First Emperor slapped him on the head again in annoyance, returned to his reclining chair, closed his eyes and rested his mind.

Without heirs, there is no way to convince the world after all.

Of course, there is no need to explain this kind of thought to the child. Shi Huang rested his hands on his pillow, looked at the floating clouds in the sky through the window lattice, and his thoughts were a little distracted.

Although it is said that everything does not need to be done by oneself, but Zhao Ying can't really leave it alone.

So, this morning, he hardly said a word, just buried his head, and quickly deliberated and reviewed these complicated memorials.Because of his photographic memory, these days, he has a clearer understanding of the current situation in various parts of the world when dealing with official documents from various places.

Therefore, in these memorials, whoever is exaggerating, who is avoiding the important and who is hiding his thoughts, in his eyes, he can see clearly, and the review is faster than that of the first emperor.

After hurriedly approving all morning, I briefly had lunch with Emperor Shihuang in the palace at noon, and then went to the examination room.

Although Zhao Ying, the chief examiner, can touch fish, Li Si, Meng Yi, Wei Liaozi, and Wang Jian, who are courtiers, dare not relax halfway. They must ensure that Daqin's first imperial examination can pass Successful completion.

"There is something unusual..."

Zhao Ying looked around the four assistant examiners with a smile, and asked with a smile.

"Return to Your Highness, everything is normal..."

Li Si, Meng Yi, Wei Liaozi, and Wang Jian each reported the situation in their respective areas of responsibility. Zhao Ying was not surprised, smiled and said hard work, and then led everyone around for a tour.

In the afternoon, I went to the martial arts exam again.

Compared with taking the liberal arts exam, the martial arts exam is more interesting.

The situation on the martial arts side has gradually become clearer. Xiang Yu, Long Qi, Zhong Limei, Jiang Shi, Zhao Qin, and Gao Yuanwu have already stood out. If there are no major mistakes in the military deduction, this is the martial arts exam. of the top six.

The imperial examination ended just after the application time in the afternoon.

In order to avoid some other accidents, after the start of the imperial examination, whether it is taking the liberal arts examination or the martial arts examination here, the imperial court will arrange board and lodging for everyone.

Whether it is food or accommodation, there are special patrols to prevent people from taking the opportunity to make trouble.

Zhao Ying led four people to conduct a meticulous inspection, and arranged for Zhang Liang and Han Xin to take more than 200 of their own soldiers to sit here in person for him.

Only then did Li Si, Meng Yi, Wang Jian and Wei Liaozi raise their hands to say goodbye.

As for Li Si and others, they stayed directly.

By the time Zhao Ying returned home, it was already past half hour.

"Husband, the head of the Yu family has been waiting for a long time..."

Zhao Ying: ...

He slapped his head violently, and then remembered that he had originally made an appointment to meet the Patriarch of the Yu family today, but he was busy with the imperial examinations and helping the first emperor with the memorial, so he forgot about it.

After thinking about it, he nodded immediately.

"Let him wait for me in the study."

Zhao Ying unhurriedly changed into his normal clothes, washed his face again, and then walked towards the study calmly.Since the Patriarch of the Yu family is willing to come to see him for the second time, it is obvious that he has already made a decision.

"Villain Yu Tian, ​​I pay my respects to the lord—"

As soon as he saw Zhao Ying, Yu Tian, ​​the head of the Yu family, quickly stepped forward and bowed down.Seeing this, Zhao Ying couldn't help showing a smile on the corner of his mouth. Obviously, the head of the Yu family is also a smart person, and he has already made his own choice.

Reach out to help.

"Patriarch Yu doesn't need to be too polite, just get up and talk..."

Only then did Yu Tian stand up respectfully, and cupped his hands at Zhao Ying.

"The villain has a daughter named Yuji, she is thin and pretty, she has always admired His Highness, and is willing to accompany His Highness..."

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

"good--"

Seeing that Zhao Ying agreed, Yu Tian was secretly relieved.Like myself, in Chu, even aristocrats are nothing more than a wealthy landlord with a slight reputation in Kuaiji County.

If she simply attached herself to His Royal Highness, there would be no future, but if her daughter followed His Royal Highness, the relationship would be much more stable.

He believed that with the beauty and talent of his own daughter, it would not be a big problem to occupy a place with the eldest grandson of the emperor.

If you accept Yu Ji, you will be one of your own.

Regarding the matter of Liuli Exhibition, it can be safely handed over to the Yu family.

Preparing for the colored glaze exhibition was a plan that Zhao Ying had long ago, but using colored glaze to amass money wantonly, ordinary businessmen or nobles could do it, but he, the eldest grandson of the emperor, couldn't do it.

He must continue to maintain his personality.

Therefore, he needs to find a suitable agent. This person can't have too many entanglements with the eldest son's mansion, but he can't get out of his control. Therefore, he came all the way from Kuaiji County and has his own business in Xianyang City. The Yu family became one of his key research objects.

Of course, it's mainly because it's suitable, not because I want to accept that heavenly and beautiful Concubine Yu.

Zhao Ying got up, walked to a corner of the study room, pulled out a box, and gently opened it under Yu Tian's suspicious eyes. Under the light, it suddenly became radiant, almost dazzled Yu Tian's eyes.

"Liu Li!"

Yu Tian couldn't help but gasped, he grew up so big, he had never seen such a strange sight before him, these colored glazes were of different colors, some were transparent, some were like jasper, some were colorful, some It is even a noble atmosphere, a rare purple in the world!
And each piece is unique in shape and incredible.

Priceless!
His heartbeat was beating uncontrollably.

"When you leave, take it back..."

Zhao Ying casually kicked Yu Tian's side, seeing the corners of Yu Tian's eyes twitching wildly, and his heart almost rose to his throat.

These are all rare treasures in the world.

"Little man, take, take it back..."

Yu Tian subconsciously swallowed his saliva, and then took a sneak peek at the box containing the colored glaze, then forcibly restrained his mind, and said respectfully.

"Your Highness, please order..."

Seeing that he was still rational in the face of these rare treasures, Zhao Ying couldn't help but feel more and more satisfied.

Immediately opened the drawer, took out a planning book that had been prepared a long time ago, and handed it over calmly.

"This matter is of great importance. Do it well. After the matter is completed, I will guarantee the future of your Yu family..."

"No! The villain promises to fulfill His Highness's great trust!"

Yu Tian stretched out his hands and took it respectfully, Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

"I remember that there are two sons in your family. The eldest son studies Confucianism, and the second son is good at business and is in charge of the family business. After a while, choose one and come to Xianyang. It's up to you to be an official or a businessman." Choose yourself..."

Yu Tian was overjoyed and bowed down immediately.

I took such a big risk and even gave away my daughter, isn't that what I was asking for?
With no background and no power, he is just a piece of fish at the mercy of others. Even a mere county guard is staring at him, and he has no power to protect himself, let alone the countless high-ranking officials and dignitaries in Xianyang City.

Yu Tian carefully carried the box and left while it was dark.

No one knew what Yu Tian took with him from the eldest grandson when he left.No one would pay attention to a businessman who wanted to cling to His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson.

In Xianyang City, there are not many people who want to cling to His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson, like the crucian carp crossing the river.

Just when Yu Tian was in a turbulent mood and returned to the store and yard he bought in Xianyang, many people had different thoughts in the Naxian Pavilion specially prepared by the Daqin court for scholars who came to take the exam.

Some people simply came to seek a future, some came to investigate the truth, and some even came here to make trouble.

The first round of Legalism was all about crazy criticism of Legalism, and the second "Military Soul" exam was also a sentence-by-line refutation of "Military Soul"!
The main thing is a slap in the face!
If the court pursues it, it will be a small belly, there is no tolerance, and the accusation of not allowing the theory of a hundred schools of thought will completely ruin the reputation of the imperial examination; With a disheveled face, he can be regarded as a bad breath for the scholars of the world!
At least, Zhang Cang thought so.

"Brother Zhang, you—you are taking too much risk. The First Emperor is tyrannical. If you offend the imperial court, you may be in danger..."

Ji Bochang is a good friend of Zhang Cang, and this time he followed Zhang Cang to Xianyang to take part in the imperial examination.The two were allocated in the same room, and taking the opportunity to eat in the room, they couldn't help persuading them worriedly.

(End of this chapter)