my grandfather was qin shi huang

Only then did Wang Jian come to his senses and hurriedly paid his respects to the First Emperor and Zhao Ying.

"Your servant Wang Jian greets the Supreme Emperor and Your Majesty..."

The First Emperor nodded slightly and pointed to the seat beside him with a smile.

"General Wang, there's no need to be so polite. Please sit aside and talk."

The First Emperor ordered his attendants to serve tea to Wang Jian. Taking this opportunity, Wang Jian narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully looked at the First Emperor who was not far from him.

He was old and his eyesight was not very good, so he could not see the subtle changes in the skin on the emperor's face, but he could see his spirit. Compared with the previous situation where he was dying and could fall down at any time, the emperor was now full of energy and spoke with full energy, which was clearly a good sign!
Therefore, the First Emperor really recovered, and he really took the elixir of immortality that Prince Gao brought back from overseas.

If there is a first, there will be a second. If Gongzi Gao can bring back the elixir of immortality for His Majesty from overseas, it means that he also has hope. When he thought of this, his heart was burning with excitement, and even his breathing became a little rapid.

The First Emperor did not notice anything unusual about Wang Jian, but Zhao Ying couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

However, this situation was beyond his expectations.

The First Emperor always had to appear in public. As long as his abnormality was discovered, he would inevitably be linked to Prince Gao and Xu Fu who went out to sea to seek the elixir of immortality.

Everyone wants to live forever, and there's nothing that can be done about it.

"The emperor seems to be in better shape, which is cause for celebration—"

Wang Jian tried hard to control his emotions and bowed to the First Emperor with a happy face to congratulate him.

The First Emperor smiled and nodded.

"It's indeed much better. Lord Donghai brought back a rare plant from overseas. The fruit on it can strengthen the body and prolong life. After I ate it, I felt much lighter..."

Having said that, the First Emperor shook his head with some regret.

"It's a pity that there is only one plant, and there are too few fruits on it. It's barely enough for me. Otherwise, I could give some to all of you old officials in the court..."

Wang Jian's expression couldn't help but pause slightly, and the smile on his face became a little stiff, and he forced a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's because I'm not blessed..."

It was no secret that Xu Fu said in the court that the First Emperor was not blessed enough and needed to show his favor overseas. However, few people believed such unrealistic words. In fact, even the First Emperor did not believe it at all. It was just that when people were at their wits' end, they had to put their hopes on ghosts and gods, hoping for a one-in-a-lifetime hope.

After all, this was nothing to the First Emperor.

But the problem is, as Prince Gao sailed out to sea, he successively brought Yingzhou and Fusang under the rule of the Qin Dynasty, and after registering the local people and educating the common people, he sailed south again and actually brought back a rare herb that could be called a miraculous medicine for the First Emperor!

The First Emperor’s serious illness could be cured immediately!
Upon hearing this, the First Emperor couldn't help but sigh.

"The idea of ​​immortals is illusory and cannot be sought. How can it be forced by human power? I used the remaining strength of six generations to unite the world, pacify the north and the south, and then destroyed the Donghu, pacified the Xiongnu, subdued the Yuezhi, pacified the Western Regions, and stopped the war in the world. The people were fed and I made great contributions to the country. Especially since I don't have enough blessings, it is difficult to find a medicine..."

The First Emperor spoke in a sobbing tone with a look of regret on his face.

"If it weren't for my own son, who set sail on my behalf, following the instructions of the immortals, bestowing grace overseas and educating the barbaric people, I'm afraid I would still be sick and dying, like a candle in the wind, and I don't know when my end will come—"

Having said this, the First Emperor bowed slightly in the direction of the ancestral temple.

"I am where I am today because of the hard work and dedication of my ancestors in the past dynasties to benefit the country and the accumulated blessings. It is also the opportunity that I have obtained after my life's work and the efforts of the whole world..."

Wang Jian looked at the First Emperor with a sentimental expression, and his heart finally calmed down.

Yes, even the First Emperor had to work so hard to pray for good fortune. Even if there were rare plants from heaven and earth or elixirs of immortality, would the Wang family be blessed enough?

"The Emperor's achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns, and his virtue surpasses that of the Five Emperors. It is only natural that he can enjoy the blessings he has today. I congratulate the Emperor and the country of Great Qin..."

Zhao Ying, who was standing by, heard this, nodded, and took over the conversation with a smile.

"In fact, we might as well congratulate ourselves..."

Wang Jian was stunned when he heard this, but saw Zhao Ying smiling.

"Because of the merits of the Emperor, Lord Donghai found a rare plant from overseas. The fruit that the Emperor ate yesterday was grown on that rare plant. When the fruit grows and survives, we may have the opportunity to enjoy the remaining benefits brought by the Emperor’s good fortune…"

When Wang Jian heard this, he was shocked.

It’s not an elixir of life, it’s a rare plant from heaven and earth, and this rare plant was brought back from overseas!

Seeing that Wang Jian suddenly became energetic, Zhao Ying said with a smile.

"General Wang should have heard that I have decided to build a martyrs' monument and a martyrs' shrine in Xianyang City, as well as a Lingyan Pavilion to list the merits of the ancestors of our Great Qin, to remember the loyal and outstanding people of the time, to highlight their achievements and record their achievements, and to serve as a model for future generations of our Great Qin..."

Wang Jian looked solemn and bowed.

"Your Majesty is wise. This move will be a model for all ages. Ambitious people in the world will surely be delighted and willing to die for your Majesty..."

Zhao Ying smiled, waved his hand and nodded, and said very seriously.

"After discussing with the Emperor, I decided to list the meritorious officials and heroes of the time according to their achievements after the rare plant is grown. I will select the top three and reward them with a fruit from the rare plant as a reward for the loyal and capable officials..."

Even though he already had some vague guesses in his mind, upon hearing this, Wang Jian couldn't help but feel agitated, and his breathing instantly became heavy.

Your Majesty's words are almost clear in meaning!
For example, if we count the merits of the Wang family, among all the people in the Qin Dynasty, if someone dares to say that the Wang family is second to none, no one dares to say that they are first.

Among the seven major powers in the Warring States Period and the six states in Shandong, except Han, the other five states, namely Qi, Chu, Yan, Zhao and Wei, were all destroyed by the father and son of the Wang family!

Even Wang Li, the most incompetent grandson in the family, once served as the deputy general of the current emperor, led the army, swept across the Xiongnu, pacified the Yuezhi in the west, and made great military achievements.

There is no need to think about it. As long as the Wang family does not commit suicide, relying on the merits of the Wang family, he will definitely be enshrined in the Martyrs' Shrine after his death. Even when he is alive, he will have the hope of entering the Lingyan Pavilion.

"Your Majesty's broad mind is rare in this world!"

Wang Jian spoke sincerely.

To be fair, if it were him, he felt that he would be reluctant to give such a good thing to reward his ministers.

Zhao Ying smiled and waved his hand.

"It is nothing more than the due obligation between the ruler and his subjects."

Wang Jian was so energetic when he heard the good news that he even spoke with more energy. However, he was getting more and more anxious and curious about the appearance of the unique plant. He was thinking about how to ask the emperor and His Majesty to go there in person to broaden his horizons.

At this moment, a captain of the imperial guards suddenly walked in quickly with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty, Minister Tian has sent someone to report urgently that the strange plant we planted yesterday is in an unusual state and may be dying. I beg Your Majesty to allow us to pick the fruit and leaves on it to reduce the loss of the plant..."

"What!" Without waiting for Zhao Ying to react, the First Emperor stood up suddenly, held the table with his hands, and looked sharply at the captain of the imperial guards who came to report.

Zhao Ying's heart tightened and his face became serious.

Regardless of whether the fruit can prolong life, its ability to cure serious illnesses and restore vitality is enough to be called miraculous. If it can be grown, it will be of great significance to Daqin.

Wang Jian's mood today was like a roller coaster. When he heard this, he instantly became nervous.

"What did you say--"

The First Emperor was tall and had great prestige. At this moment, he was looking down from a high place, and his aura was even more intimidating. Under the gaze of the First Emperor, the captain instantly broke out in sweat on his forehead.

He swallowed secretly and then said tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, the rare plant that I planted yesterday is showing signs of withering and decaying. Minister Tian asked me to come and ask for instructions on how to deal with it..."

The First Emperor subconsciously turned his head and looked at Zhao Ying, then immediately left the table.

"Come on, take me over to have a look..."

Wang Jian naturally couldn't sit still, so he bowed and asked for instructions.

"This old minister is willing to accompany the Emperor and His Majesty..."

Zhao Ying nodded casually.

"In that case, let's go together..."

Led by the captain of the imperial guards, the three men had just walked out of the hall. Before they could get on the car, they saw the Minister of Imperial Clan Ying Xi, the Grand Commandant Liao, the Right Prime Minister Feng Quji, the Left Prime Minister Li Si and others coming together.

Yesterday, the First Emperor named Zhao Ying's newly born second son Changsheng, which made the ministers appointed by the First Emperor himself feel a little uneasy.

Therefore, they all came early in the morning.

However, because they did not have a grandson like Wang Li and had no inside information, they had greater concerns in their hearts. They even made some secret preparations before coming, which caused them to lag behind Wang Jian.

But at this moment, when they saw the First Emperor walking with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, their eyes widened in disbelief!

Feng Quji subconsciously raised his sleeves, rubbed his dim old eyes, and looked back at Ying Xi beside him.

"Lord Weiyang, could it be that I have been too worried about Your Majesty recently and have become distracted and have hallucinations..."

Ying Xi also rubbed his eyes, then shook his head at Feng Quji with certainty.

"It seems that there is something wrong with my eyes..."

It's not that the two of them were too exaggerated, but this kind of thing was really too magical. When I saw him yesterday, he could only walk with the help of Hei, but today he walked vigorously, more energetic than me!

Do you believe it?
Then the two old men looked at each other at the same time, and then suddenly came to their senses.

"Young Master Gao!"

"Xu Fu!"

Two names came out of my mouth involuntarily.

Then, the two of them couldn't help but look at each other again, and a hint of heat flashed in their eyes at the same time.

Gongzi Gao and Xu Fu might have really obtained the elixir of immortality for Your Majesty from overseas!
Otherwise, this scene cannot be explained.

Li Si, who was standing by, could not help but secretly clench his fists, and his gaze towards the First Emperor and Zhao Ying became more complicated and incomprehensible. What Ying Xi and Feng Quji could think of, he could naturally think of as well.

Elixir of life!

If what was guessed was true, this would naturally be a great happy event. But why did the retired emperor and the current emperor look so serious? Even Wang Jian, the Marquis of Wucheng, who was always known for his calmness and his nonchalant attitude towards everything, lost his usual composure?

Could it be that something big has happened again?
Thinking of this, the four people couldn't help but feel nervous and subconsciously quickened their pace, heading towards the direction of the First Emperor and Zhao Ying.

"Your Highness, I have greeted you..."

Having said that, Zong Zheng Ying Xi looked at the First Emperor and Zhao Ying and bowed again.

"The Emperor and His Majesty are in a hurry. Where are they going? Could something have gone wrong?"

The First Emperor looked at the four people who came towards him and nodded slightly.

"Well, let's talk while we walk..."

Soon, the eunuchs in the palace prepared the carriage for the First Emperor and others. Zhao Ying immediately stepped forward and supported the First Emperor who was about to get on the carriage. The First Emperor was slightly startled, but then he understood Zhao Ying's intention and got on the carriage with Zhao Ying's help.

Ying Xi, Feng Quji and others behind him also got on the mounts pulled by the eunuchs and climbed onto the horses.

Zhao Ying and the First Emperor's carriage immediately sped towards the Afang Academy.

At this time, Ying Xi, Wei Liaozi, Feng Quji, Li Si and others behind him had already surrounded Wang Jian.

"Marquis Wucheng, what happened? And what happened to your Majesty's health? Could it be that Prince Cheng and Xu Fu really got the elixir of immortality for the emperor overseas..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ying Xi, Wei Liaozi, Feng Quji and others couldn't help but subconsciously become nervous.

Among the four, Li Si was better as he was a few years younger and did not have such a strong sense of urgency. But Ying Xi, Wei Liaozi and Feng Quji were all old. How could they not take such matters seriously?

Wang Jian secretly glanced at the carriage in front of him, then lowered his voice and began to tell the story in detail.

Upon hearing that although Prince Gao and Xu Fu failed to obtain the elixir of immortality from overseas, they found a rare plant for Your Majesty that can strengthen the body and prolong life, and that His Majesty has personally promised that the fruits will be rewarded to meritorious officials, the hearts of several people suddenly became excited. Even Li Si, who usually did not show his emotions, could not help but feel his heart pounding.

Although he was the left prime minister, he had enjoyed the trust of the First Emperor over the years, and most of the government affairs in the court were handled by him. Even the county system, an administrative division system that had lasted for more than two thousand years and was still in use before Zhao Ying traveled through time, was proposed by him.

If it comes to merit, he asked himself, he really has hope!
"That--"

Feng Quji couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly. He took out a hand, stroked his gray beard that was messed up by the summer breeze, and looked at Wang Jian who had a very serious expression.

"Marquis Wucheng, where are we going now..."

Wang Jian said in a deep voice without even turning his head.

"Afang Academy, there's something wrong with the rare plant that His Majesty had transplanted. Minister Tian said it's in danger of withering and decaying..."

The four people immediately took a deep breath. (End of this chapter)