Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 208 Politics is unreasonable! (seeking subscription)

"Li Chu?" Hu Hai was stunned.

He stared at Ji Heng sluggishly, feeling a little dazed.

The news was too sudden.

It's too amazing.

At the beginning of the founding of the Great Qin Dynasty, some courtiers actually suggested that the first emperor establish a crown prince, from Wang Wan and Kui Xiang at the beginning, to later ministers such as Mao Jiao and Wei Liao, but the first emperor never paid attention to the courtiers' suggestions. In the end it was all over.

But Ji Heng said without any warning about Li Chu.

Obviously, Ji Heng will not aim at nothing.

I'm afraid it's been carefully thought out.

It's just that Hu Hai couldn't accept it for a while.

Since he was a teenager, he has been telling Zhao Gao that if he wants to be unrestrained in the future, he must win the favor of the first emperor and become the heir of the Great Qin Dynasty. Therefore, all the efforts he has made these years are actually to fight for the heir. It's just that he has no power in the court, so he doesn't dare to reveal it easily.

However, in the past two years, Fusu has gradually become dissatisfied with the First Emperor, and his ambitions have grown significantly.

Especially after getting to know Ji Heng, he even came up with a bold idea, even if he is not talented enough, but with Zhao Gao inside and Ji Heng outside, and they handle political affairs for him, how difficult is it for him to be stable in the world in the future?
but now.
Ji Heng persuaded himself to give up.

Hu Hai was silent.

Ji Heng stared at Hu Hai with deep eyes. He could see the struggle and hesitation in Hu Hai's eyes, with a little unwillingness and confusion. For Hu Hai, his fight with Fu Su was more like a battle of spirits. In order to prove himself to the first emperor.

But Daqin couldn't stand this kind of internal friction.

Time does not allow.

It took too long for Hu Hai to really grow up, and Da Qin couldn't afford it, and Shi Huang would never agree again. Although this may not be Ji Heng's fueling the flames, it is indeed forced by the current situation.

Daqin's chariot has long been dilapidated, but it is still galloping at high speed.

Daqin's chariot has no time to stop.

There is no way to stop.

Ji Heng turned back to the room, took out a jug of wine, poured a copper jug ​​for Hu Hai, and said lightly: "You may be unwilling or unwilling in your heart, but have you ever thought that this time, the relationship between the two of you brothers Going south and going north may not be a test for you by the first emperor."

"It's just that your performance in Lingnan was not good."

Hu Hai's face darkened.

His body trembled slightly, his breathing suddenly became rapid, and he finally lowered his head.

As Ji Heng said, his performance in Nanhai was not good in the eyes of his father. It is true that he shined brilliantly when he solved Nanhai's wavering heart, but the follow-up disposal has dropped a lot, especially in the case of violating the law. The letter, as well as his performance when he was attacked and killed, and what the first emperor said to him.

They have all expressed their attitudes.

He really disappointed Shi Huang.

Hu Hai raised his head, with a bit of stubbornness on his face, and said: "The incident in the South China Sea happened suddenly, no one expected it, and there is no news of what the elder brother did in the northern Xinjiang, so it may not be that there is no accident, and it may not be Just do better than me."

"Why should I quit?"

Ji Heng shook his head and sighed, "Luck is also a part of strength."

"The incident in the South China Sea was indeed unexpected, but if you encounter it, that's your problem."

"As a person in power, do you think who would really care about what happened at that time? Would they be critical of the specific situation?"

"Will not."

"Just to see that something went wrong."

"And it was your arrival that caused the problem this time."

"No reason, no reason."

"Just because you were there at the time, then you can hardly escape the blame."

Hu Hai's face turned pale.

With a serious face, Ji Heng said indifferently: "You may think it is heartless and unreasonable, but this is politics."

"Politics just doesn't make sense."

"There's never been a reason for that either."

"Black and white, true and false, right and wrong, etc., are not important in front of politics."

"The most important thing in politics is to stand in line."

"And you're sort of 'on the wrong side'."

"Although the mistake itself has nothing to do with you, if you are involved in the mistake, then it is wrong."

"These few words sound a bit deafening, but they are actually not that complicated. If Daqin wants to get rid of the current predicament, it is destined to make a lot of changes. The empire of Daqin is a whole, but this arrangement is made by many small people. Not all groups want to change and are willing to change, so change is doomed to encounter danger.”

"What Daqin moves in front is 'money'!"

"But the government agencies involved in the salt and iron industry are in the minority after all."

"The top ten official offices of the Daqin official economy have basically not been greatly affected."

"So the resistance is not strong."

"But you should also be clear that what Daqin will move next is the army."

"Soldiers, the great affairs of the country are life and death!"

"How can you tolerate the slightest negligence?"

"The next change in the imperial court stems from your trip to the South China Sea, so whether it was unintentional or unintentional, you have already stood on the opposite side of the courtiers. It's just that the first emperor has not yet launched an attack, so you are not currently affected. Your Majesty, the situation is different."

"In the name of your crown prince, you can't stand the righteousness."

"It will give people the idea of ​​selfishness."

"Furthermore, the follow-up measures such as bestowing the family and appointing officials are completely untenable, and will make the courtiers clearly understand that this incident did not happen suddenly at all, but was planned by the first emperor long ago. , your experience in the South China Sea is just an excuse, courtiers who understand this will not easily make compromises."

"A lot of things won't go on by then."

"You are not wrong, but you are wrong because something happened, and this thing will have an impact on the follow-up."

"So you are destined to be chosen by Shi Huang."

Hu Hai was at a loss.

He was dumbfounded by Ji Heng's explanation.

But he also vaguely understood the meaning of Ji Heng's words.

I didn't make a mistake, but it happened at a wrong time, which made him a mistake. He stood on the opposite side of the courtiers. If Daqin wants to promote the policy of stabilizing the morale of the army, it needs the support of the courtiers , so after weighing the pros and cons, he can only be abandoned.

What Daqin needs are variables to break the situation, not to be involved in variables that stir up the court.

Hu Hai lowered his head dejectedly.

He just felt powerless, but also relieved.

There was a bitter smile on his face and said: "Then according to what you said, what will the elder brother do after he becomes the crown prince? Don't the courtiers be suspicious?"

Ji Heng smiled and said calmly: "The first emperor is old, and he has already shown that he is not in good health, so after Daqin really established the crown prince, it is of course necessary to consolidate the prestige of the crown prince, and to eliminate some unstable situations that could threaten the crown prince. , some uneasy situations will be dealt with.”

"The South China Sea is one of them!"

"It's justified."

"It's also reasonable, and the officials can't say anything."

"Maybe there is full of reluctance, but I can only admit it by pinching my nose."

heard.

Hu Hai suddenly understood.

From beginning to end, I was paving the way for Fusu.

What happened to him in the South China Sea was undoubtedly paving the way for Fusu. It was he who paved the way for Fusu to be the heir apparent, and also paved the way for him to clear up obstacles for Fusu in the future. He seemed to be the biggest stepping stone for Fusu to rise to power in the future. .

It's also very clear.

Indisputable.

Just because Fusu became the crown prince, in order to show goodwill to the soldiers in the army, he could logically implement policies such as "gifting clans" and "rewarding officials". So strong, and Fusu just stepped on his body to complete these.

Think of this.

Hu Hai looked very ugly.

In fact, he already understood it, but he just felt a shock in his heart.

see.

Ji Heng knew that Hu Hai had figured it out.

There is only one crown prince in Daqin, so Fusu and Hu Hai are destined to be a stepping stone for the other, but Hu Hai is really unlucky, the mat is too clean and thorough, not only completely lost the chance to compete for the crown prince, but also manipulated Fusu The follow-up of Su buying people's hearts in old Qin.

And he hardly even left a name in these things.

Pure and big grievances!

However, the crown prince Fusu is only in name only.

The first emperor was a person with a strong desire for power. To be precise, any powerful monarch is a person with a strong desire for power. They will not easily surrender the power in their hands, even if they are their own heirs. And that's all.

Establishing a reserve is a political need, for political purposes, and has political significance.

But it doesn't really grant authority.

As for Kaifu.

As long as Ji Heng wanted to come, Shihuang would not agree.

If Fusu really opened the Prince's Mansion, he would gather his own team.

This is too dangerous for a strong monarch.

The First Emperor would not agree.

Hu Hai poured himself a glass and drank it with emotion.

In less than a year, he has caused too many changes in Daqin. If it weren't for his action, Shi Huang would not have established a reserve at all, and he would not even move the idea of ​​​​establishing a reserve, and he would definitely not let his own. Dazheng has slowed down and slowed down, but will continue to go all the way.

but now.
Everything has changed.

Although this change was not liked by the First Emperor.

It even annoyed him.

However, for the Great Qin Empire he created, no matter how displeased Shi Huang was, he could only admit it with his nose pinched.

Speechless for a while.

Ji Heng picked up the bowls and chopsticks again, and continued to eat his lunch.

Hu Hai had lost his appetite, and his whole body was completely sluggish, listless, and finally started to drink wine.

Ji Heng looked calm.

Although what he said made Hu Hai very uncomfortable, but people always have to face it, and he just said some things in advance, and he will not make changes to the affairs of the court. The final result will still be like this, There won't be any changes.

That's the way it is in politics.

If one step is wrong, it will be difficult to stand up again.

Especially some key nodes.

And Hu Hai happened to bump into him by coincidence. Even though he was the son of Da Qin, he was deeply loved by the first emperor, but out of publicity and consideration for the world, Hu Hai could only be given up.

After half an hour.

Hu Hai left with a dispirited expression.

When Hu Hai left, Ji Heng slapped his thigh fiercely. He remembered one thing. Before Hu Hai went to the South China Sea, he clearly asked Hu Hai to bring him some special fruits and vegetables from Lingnan. Take it to heart.

Ji Heng was also speechless.

He packed up the case and went back to the courtyard to bask in the sun.

For the next period of time, it has nothing to do with him.

He did what he had to do.

Jiuyuan County.

It has been almost a month since Fusu came to northern Xinjiang.

During this month, he has gotten along well with the soldiers of the army, and he seems to be very curious about everything in the army. The inquiries were different. Fusu asked more about literacy and the soldiers' mastery of arithmetic.

This also surprised many generals in the army.

I don't know what Fusu is doing.

But Fusu is the eldest son after all, so they dare not ask each other.

Moreover, some generals in the army also admire Fusu very much. Fusu has no arrogance, nor does he have the noble air of a son. He is willing to bend down to the bottom and communicate with ordinary soldiers. The favor of many soldiers.

However, the weather in Beiyuan is dry, and after a month in Fusu, the whole person is darkened.

But it also looks a little more energetic.

this day.

Fusu was about to go and look around as usual, but he was called back before he had gone far.

Letter from Xianyang.

Fusu didn't dare to neglect, so he hurried back on his horse.

When Fusu arrived at the county mansion, many generals had already arrived in the hall.

After a few salutations, Meng Tian took out a copy of the imperial edict, swept his eyes across the audience, and finally landed on a white-haired general.

He said slowly: "Your Majesty has ordered that General Xuanzuo Li Xin leave immediately and return to Xianyang."

A word fell.

Everyone in the lobby showed strange expressions.

Even Li Xin himself showed a look of astonishment, and immediately cupped his hands and said: "The last general takes orders."

Others in the army looked sideways.

Li Xin was in his prime of life, but after losing the battle against Chu, his hair turned white all night. The reason is clear to everyone. Li Xin was the main general when he defeated Chu. In that battle, the Great Qin suffered a disastrous defeat with 10,000+ casualties. Li Xin was also completely silent after this battle. Although he participated in the follow-up attack on Chu and Yan again, he was reluctant to return to Xianyang.

He has no face to face the old Qin people in Guanzhong.

After the war that year, 10,000+ households lost their sons, husbands, and fathers.

He also felt guilty.

I didn't catch my breath for a long time.

Especially thinking that a large number of people asked him for sons, husbands, and fathers, he even woke up several times from his dreams, and finally asked Shihuang for orders, wishing to stay on the frontier for life, and only the battlefield can make him regret Reduced a little, and has been rooted in northern Xinjiang since then. Although Li Xin has made many achievements in the follow-up, he has never thought of returning to Xianyang.

The first emperor thought of his achievements and followed his ideas all the time.

But why was he suddenly called back to Xianyang this time?
People are very puzzled.

Meng Tian continued with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty has an order to call the eldest son back to Xianyang."

"In addition, according to His Majesty's decree, I will also go back to Xianyang this time. All the affairs of the army for the next period of time will be handed over to the former general Wang Li."

"Have all the generals heard clearly?"

Everyone hurriedly bowed their hands and promised, but their eyes were even more surprised.

What happened to Xianyang?

It is normal for the eldest son to return to Xianyang, but why did he suddenly summon Meng Tian and Li Xin?
What is the reason?
But Meng Tian did not explain.

He couldn't explain it either.

The edict issued by the imperial court did not give a reason.

Just a notice.

(End of this chapter)