my grandfather was qin shi huang

August 16, the 27th year of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi.

It is suitable for marriage, sacrifice, animation and travel.

After half a month of intense planning, the Great Qin Martyrs Monument, the Heroic Martyrs Shrine, and the Lingyan Pavilion were officially launched and groundbreaking began. His Majesty, the Second Emperor of the Great Qin Dynasty, Zhao Ying, personally appeared and led the civil and military officials to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. They paid tribute to the brave warriors who sacrificed their lives for the Great Qin Dynasty in expanding its territory and resisting foreign enemies, and to the sages of all generations who worked hard and devoted their minds to the Great Qin Dynasty.

The sacrificial ceremony was carried out with great grandness.

Mr. Huang Shi, who has white hair and a youthful face and an immortal demeanor, presided over the ceremony personally.

Fengchang Dianyue, Chariot Officer Zhang Liang, Immortal Master Xu Fu, and the talented woman Xu Fu accompanied them. Thousands of elite Qin soldiers wearing black armor followed behind them, looking solemn and dignified.

"Enjoy your meal——"

As the ceremonial officers sang praises, the Second Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Zhao Ying, personally burned incense. Behind him, civil and military officials bowed in salute, and thousands of the Qin elite performed a military salute.

After the memorial service was over, Zhao Ying led the civil and military officials to leave one after another.

As the construction of the Martyrs' Monument, the Martyrs' Shrine and the Lingyan Pavilion started one after another, more and more people flocked to Xianyang, wanting to see what these Martyrs' Monument, the Martyrs' Shrine and the Lingyan Pavilion were all about.

The people of Qin are proud of it and feel honored by it.

First, the elders of the three clans of Meng, Xi and Bai in Mei County came in person, bringing their own food and grass, and took their clan members to voluntarily join in the construction of the Martyrs' Monument, the Martyrs' Shrine and the Lingyan Pavilion. Later, the disabled veterans of Guanzhong also joined in the construction process silently, carrying food on their backs.

It was like turning on some magic button.

Afterwards, almost every day, people volunteered to join this project. Among these people were fathers who lost their sons, sons who lost their fathers, wives who lost their husbands, orphans who lost their parents, and veterans who lost their comrades.

Everyone is very pious.

I don't want any reward, I will provide my own food, I just want to do my best, move a brick or a handful of soil.

The news reached the palace.

Zhao Ying was silent for a long time before he sighed.

"My Great Qin has grown from a small country on the border to where it is today, east to Yingzhou, west to Dayuan, south to Xiangjun, north to the vast sea, covering the six kingdoms and sweeping across the world. It is all thanks to these loyal people..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying sighed again and again and looked around.

"I cannot turn a blind eye to the intentions of these loyal and sincere subjects - pass on my decree that all the people who come voluntarily will be treated well, properly arranged for food and lodging, and doubled their money and grain."

But this is the reaction of the old Qin people!

As for the royal families of the six kingdoms who were kept in Xianyang, as well as the people of the six kingdoms, they felt very uncomfortable. Over the years, there had been constant wars between the kingdoms, especially after the First Emperor started the war to unify the world. It was unknown how many families had been torn apart, and how many people had died on the battlefield.

Now the world belongs to Qin, but those who died on the battlefield and those who died in the war can never come back.

In fact, over the past decade or so, the entire society has been quietly licking its wounds.

But today, the Qin Dynasty built a martyrs' monument, a loyal martyrs' shrine, and a Lingyan Pavilion. For the lonely subjects and people of the six kingdoms, this was like reopening the wound and reminding them of that tragic history once again.

Those who died fighting for the Qin Dynasty can have a monument erected and be included in the Martyrs' Shrine. Even those who are still alive can be placed in the Lingyan Pavilion. However, how should those loyal ministers and warriors who died fighting for their country be commemorated?
After many years, who will still remember that they fought one after another and died on the battlefield for their king and country?

……

Zhangtai Palace.

Li Si looked at Zhao Ying, who was sitting on the upper seat, in astonishment. It took him a long time to react and he stepped forward and bowed.

"Your Majesty, please think twice..."

Zhao Ying nodded and looked around. He saw that not only Li Si, but also the other people in charge of this matter, such as the Right Prime Minister Feng Quji and the Shangqing Meng Yi, had serious expressions. Then he looked at Li Si and asked in a very gentle tone.

"Left Prime Minister, do you know why I built the Martyrs' Monument and the Martyrs' Shrine..."

Li Si said solemnly.

"It is to commemorate those loyal and brave men who died on the battlefield for our Great Qin, and also to remember those loyal and brave old ministers who worked hard for our Great Qin, so that future generations will not forget their roots..."

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded.

"Then tell me, why don't I put the name of Daqin in front of the Martyrs' Monument and the Martyrs' Shrine?"

Seeing that Li Si looked thoughtful, Zhao Ying spoke solemnly.

"The reason why our Great Qin destroyed the six kingdoms and annexed the world was not because we coveted the land of the six kingdoms, but because the emperor felt compassion for the people of the world and could not bear to see the endless wars between the six kingdoms, which made the people of the world displaced and suffered from the war. Therefore, we started the war, destroyed the six kingdoms, destroyed their ancestral temples and the country, and wanted to stop the war with the war..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying stood up and looked around.

"Does the Great Qin of Qin like war? We like peace in the world and the well-being of all people!"

Upon hearing this, Li Si couldn't help but secretly look up at Zhao Ying who had a serious face. The corners of his eyes couldn't help but twitch, and then he lowered his head deeply and said in a deep voice.

"The Emperor has good intentions and is truly the most holy man in the world. However, I am afraid that the people of the world are stupid and cannot understand the Emperor's intentions. I am willing to use my humble words to briefly describe the Emperor's painstaking efforts for the people of the world..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ying nodded with relief.

"I really like what Zuo Xiang said! With such a talented person as Zuo Xiang assisting us, how can our Great Qin not become more prosperous and powerful..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying said solemnly.

"However, the loyal and brave warriors in the world are not only from the Qin Dynasty, but also from Chu, Yan, Han, Wei, Zhao, and Qi. As subjects, they follow the orders of the king and fight against the Qin Dynasty. Is there any selfish motive? Each serves his master and is loyal to him! Although they have different positions, they are all loyal and brave. Their loyalty and generosity are enough to be ranked alongside the brave warriors of the Qin Dynasty and serve as a model for future generations!"

Having said that, Zhao Ying glanced at Li Si, Feng Quji, Meng Yi and others who had complicated expressions, and said meaningfully.

"What's more, where are the Chu, Yan, Han, Wei, Zhao, and Qi now? The six states of Shandong are all subjects of the Qin Dynasty. Since they are all my subjects, their family members and descendants have followed the laws of the Qin Dynasty and obeyed the leadership of the Qin Dynasty. There is nothing wrong with their behavior. Why don't those loyal and sincere heroes of the six states of Shandong have the opportunity to enjoy sacrifices and blood food?"

Having said that, Zhao Ying retracted his gaze and said lightly.

"I would like to take this opportunity to list the loyal and brave warriors of the six countries on the martyrs' monument and in the shrine of loyal martyrs, so that they can share the incense and blood with the martyrs of our Great Qin, so that people all over the world can pay tribute to them together. I would also like to tell the world that those who love war will be in danger, and those who fear war will perish. I would like to let the people of the world learn from history and cherish the hard-won stable life today..."

Upon hearing this, Li Si could not help but take a deep look at Zhao Ying's excessively young face, and bowed down sincerely.

"Your Majesty is wise, and we are far from being as good as you..."

At this time, Feng Quji and Meng Yi finally understood Zhao Ying's painstaking efforts and could not help but bow down to him sincerely. "Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhao Ying smiled and stretched out his hand to support him, speaking earnestly.

"The world is unified, and there will no longer be any divisions between Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, and Wei. All the people in the world, whether they are Xiongnu, Baiyue, Yuezhi, the people of the Western Regions, or the people of the isolated islands overseas, are all the people of our Great Qin. As prime ministers, you must remember this principle..."

……

He followed the left prime minister Li Si, the right prime minister Feng Quji and the senior minister Meng Yi out.

Soon, the remarks and decision of Emperor Qin II caused a complete sensation in the entire Xianyang, and spread rapidly to the whole world at an unimaginable speed.

Shocked the whole world!
In the old land of the six kingdoms, those who were sad and complained for their Erlang disappeared. In the current situation, the Qin court was willing to lower its status and list its loyal and brave warriors on the martyrs' monument and invite them to the Martyrs' Shrine to enjoy incense and sacrifice. What else can these people say?

Isn’t this a great favor?
However, this kindness made everyone feel mixed emotions, and they didn't know how to express their feelings, and in the end they could only sigh.

But for the old Qin people.

The reactions to this news were rather complicated. Some were indignant and confused, some were crying in pain, and some had mixed feelings.

If this news had not been accompanied by the compassionate explanation of the current emperor, if this explanation had not come from the mouth of Zhao Ying, who is kind-hearted, benevolent, and has always been very popular among the people and has countless supporters, once this news was released, who knows what kind of trouble would have arisen.

But this explanation came from Zhao Ying's mouth, and their mentality became quite subtle.

After the initial anger gradually subsided, everyone could not help but think of the good intentions of the current emperor, and felt that it really made sense. Whose son is not a son, whose father is not a father, who is willing to send their loved ones to the battlefield, and who is willing to send their loved ones to the battlefield.

We are all the same, just a bunch of poor people who have no choice.

It’s all the fault of the monarchs of the six countries!

Driven by some people with ulterior motives, public opinion began to gradually change in the direction that Zhao Ying hoped for.

Zhao Ying couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

This was the first time he tried to follow the operations of those promoters in his previous life, secretly fanning the flames and guiding public opinion. Facts have proved that those methods are not only popular in later generations, but also work well in the Qin Dynasty.

After all, the people of this era are more simple and honest than those of later generations.

Of course, this is also due to the fact that Zhao Ying has been working tirelessly to build his own personality since he traveled through time. He is kind and loving, humble, caring for the people, and respectful to the wise and humble...

In the eyes of the people, he has always been the eldest grandson of the emperor who works hard to help the people and do things for the people, and who is appreciated and respected by the people.

In the past two years, almost all policies that benefit the people were proposed by His Majesty.

Seeing his grandson looking like he had survived a disaster, the First Emperor couldn't help but smile and joked.

"I thought you were confident and not worried at all, but it turns out you are also afraid..."

Zhao Ying rolled his eyes in annoyance, walked up to the First Emperor, pulled a small stool, and sat down.

"How can I not be afraid? Although we need to win over the hearts and minds of the six countries, Guanzhong is the foundation of our Great Qin. If we lose the support of the people of Guanzhong in order to win over the people of the six countries, it will be a loss, playing with fire and getting burned..."

When the First Emperor saw this boy, who was still patting his chest in a serious manner, he could not help but smile and shook his head.

Asked with some curiosity.

"Ying'er, where did you learn all these methods from?"

Zhao Ying picked up the teapot in front of him, poured himself a cup of cold tea, drank it in one breath, then he let out a long sigh and said casually.

"I learned it from a book..."

Seeing that the First Emperor was looking at him with suspicion, Zhao Ying spread his hands in a daze.

"Father, reading is like reading the Art of War. Although everyone is reading the same book, how much wisdom can be gained from it depends entirely on personal understanding - who made your grandson read well..."

Having said that, he raised his eyebrows and said with a proud look on his face.

"My dear father, you have little education and don't understand. We scholars are like this..."

Before Zhao Ying could finish his words, the First Emperor lifted up the memorial in front of him and slapped him on the forehead.

"You little brat, you're out of breath when I tell you you're fat..."

Having said that, the First Emperor naturally accepted the explanation of his grandson. Because it was not just the promotion and guidance of public opinion this time, but also the nearly incomprehensible ideas of his grandson could not be understood according to common sense.

I can only say that my grandson has really read thoroughly and gained wisdom that no one before him had ever thought of. This can probably only be called a genius.

He is worthy of being the grandson of my First Emperor!

……

No matter what the outside world says or thinks, the construction progress of the Martyrs' Monument, the Shrine of Heroes and the Lingyan Pavilion is progressing in an orderly manner and always attracts the attention of the people.

It has become a topic of conversation for everyone after dinner.

After a period of digestion, even the people in Guanzhong have gradually accepted Zhao Ying's statement. They no longer have the same hostility towards the enemies of the six countries who once fought with them to death, but now they are enjoying incense and sacrifices together with their own martyrs.

Many things are really a process of boiling a frog in warm water.

As long as you don't collapse at the beginning, you will slowly get used to it.

During this period, Zhao Ying and the First Emperor had a peaceful life. Every day, they practiced boxing and then sat together, leisurely exchanging opinions on how to deal with some state affairs.

The greatest happy event was that the rare plant transplanted in the Afang Academy actually began to slowly turn green after the initial wilting and discomfort, and new buds began to emerge on the lost branches and leaves.

According to Tian Ji, as long as this strange plant can survive this severe winter, it can be considered as truly alive.

Time flies and it is already the end of August.

At this time, the summer rice planted in July finally began to grow taller, tiller and pollinate. (End of this chapter)