Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 293: Hope to worship Yu Shun at Mount Jiuyi! (Please subscribe)
Rensheng Shengming said Shun.

Later generations, because Emperor Shun was born in the land of Yu, he was also called Yu Shun.

Although there are many unofficial rumors in the world, Emperor Shun created many reverses, saying that he imprisoned Emperor Yao to establish himself, and isolated Emperor Yao's son Danzhu, so that Emperor Yao and his son could not see each other, so that he could forcefully establish himself as emperor.

However, in the mainstream history of the world, Emperor Shun's character and merits can be regarded as the best among the five emperors.

First, Emperor Shun was the most filial and kind. Shun Shi repeatedly abused his parents and brothers without resisting, and finally influenced his parents and brothers.

Second, Emperor Shun loved the people, and his laws were peaceful and just, with many deeds.

Thirdly, Emperor Shun was honest and benevolent and could be called a model of kingly conduct. His deeds were also similar.

Fourthly, Emperor Shun lived a long life. At the age of 61, Yao became the co-ruler of the world. He reigned for 39 years and died in the wilderness of Cangwu at the age of [-].

As far as the current world is concerned, Emperor Shun was famous for his virtue, filial piety and royal principles. He was also a tolerant and tolerant ancient holy king.

It's just that Emperor Yingzheng's sacrifice this time was not at the place where Emperor Shun died of illness.

But on the north bank of Yunmeng.

In the wilderness of Cangwu, there are several counties with beautiful peaks.Luo Yan Jiuju, each leading to a stream, Xiuhe negative resistance, different ridges with the same force, visitors are confused, so it is called Jiuyi Mountain.

Jiuyi Mountain is thousands of miles away from the northeast coast of Yunmengze, where Yingzheng is currently located, and is even more blocked by the vast clouds of Yunmengze, so he wants thousands of people to spread the hunting camp under the flower girl all the way to the sky. Wu Zhino is just a waste of time and has no practical significance.

after all
For politicians, even if they are offering sacrifices, they seek more political goals.

So this time the sacrifice was carried out as 'Wang Sacrifice'!
"Wangzhe" is a specific etiquette for worshiping mountains and rivers. However, throughout the ages, worshiping the tombs of saint kings and sages is generally called "sacrifice", and the word "wang" is rarely used.

This time it was also Li Si’s first.

This worship ceremony was very grand and grand.

At the same time, it was different from the past sacrifices. Before the First Emperor's camp arrived in Hengshan County, the governor of Hengshan County was notified in advance. This time, all county officials could participate in the ceremony, and nearby people were also allowed to watch. .

When this order was written, the officials and the people were all horrified.

At the same time, he was extremely happy.

In this land of vast mountains and rivers, it is almost impossible for officials or people to see the emperor, and to see the emperor in person at a grand ceremony is something that many people dare not even think about, especially for many officials and people. What is exciting is that the emperor wants to sacrifice Emperor Shun.

Who was Emperor Shun?

It is the way of kingship, lenient government, love for the people, and justice.

The world has been complaining about Qin for a long time.

The world has been longing for a lenient government and a reprieve for a long time.

Now that the emperor has released this message, how can they not feel excited?

a time.

Whether they were rural folk or hunting and fishing households, they all stopped their livelihoods and rushed towards the north bank of Yunmeng Ze.

The event was unprecedented.

However, compared with the excitement of the outside world, the courtiers who followed Yingzheng on his tour had considerable objections to the sacrifice of Emperor Shun. At least judging from some of the past actions of the First Emperor, the First Emperor did not like Emperor Shun, especially the Nine Emperors. Years ago, the First Emperor passed by Yunmeng on his way to Xiangshan Temple in Dongting Lake. He was furious when he encountered a strong wind.

At that time, he directly ordered the punishment of Yu Shun.

All the trees on Xiangshan Mountain were cut down and all the nearby households were slaughtered.

But this time when they came to Yunmengyao to offer sacrifices to Jiuyi Mountain and perform such a grand sacrifice to Yu Shun, the contrast was so great that many courtiers could not help but feel suspicious.

What did the First Emperor want? !
Compared to the shock and confusion of others, Li Si seemed very calm.

He certainly knew the true intention of the First Emperor.

It was just to use the sacrifice to confess the mistakes of the past in order to regain the trust of the people of the Chu region. However, this was only an expression. In fact, the deep-seated goal was to launch a surprise attack on the hiding place of the fugitive nobles. The people gathered together and then thundered through the hiding place of the fugitive nobles that had been identified earlier.

At present, Ying Zheng, Li Si, Yao Jia and other ministers are completing all kinds of missionary rituals. The imperial censor Dun Ruo and the guard Yang Duanhe are leading three thousand plainclothes scouts to secretly investigate the hiding place where the nobles have fled and gathered. At the same time, the doctor ordered Feng Jie was responsible for communication and support. When the First Emperor's army crossed the Huaihe River, Yang Duan and He Dun's weak troops had all dispersed towards the lush islands and valleys around Yunmengze. As for the remaining hunting camps, they were in full swing Entering the north bank of Yunmeng.

However, the officers and soldiers patrolling the hunting camp this time were sent in batches and did not disclose the number of troops accompanying them to the outside world. Therefore, except for a few officials who knew about it, most of the accompanying officials did not know the real people on the patrol. However, if they were really intentional, in fact, You can also detect some situations.

The time of sacrifice is approaching.

On the crowded north bank of Yunmeng, several middle-aged men in simple clothes looked at the solemn sacrificial altar in front of them, their eyes full of disdain.

One of the men, wearing a high crown, sneered: "Great Qin's energy is exhausted."

"So what about the First Emperor? Is it a fool's errand to think that he can win back the hearts and minds of the people of Chu through just one sacrifice?"

"The First Emperor was still afraid after all."

Xu Yi on the side lowered his voice and said: "Brother Lu, be careful what you say."

Lu Zhonglian said disdainfully: "I have an injustice in my heart, I don't want to express my displeasure, and I am surrounded by familiar people, so what should I worry about?"

"And I was wrong."

Xu Yi smiled bitterly, but did not answer.

Lu Zhonglian was a famous scholar in Qi State at that time. After Qin unified the world, he set up a doctoral academy and invited him. However, Lu Zhonglian refused to accept it and even retreated to the mountains to express his determination not to serve in the Qin Dynasty. He has a strong heart, so he is quite famous among the nobles of the six countries.

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There was a hint of pride in Lu Zhonglian's eyes.

He sneered: "The First Emperor is old."

"How overbearing was the First Emperor in the past? Why did he ever take the Three Emperors and Five Emperors seriously? At the beginning of the founding of the Qin Dynasty, he took the title of 'Emperor' for himself. He believed that his virtues were equal to those of the 'Three Emperors' and his achievements were greater than those of the 'Five Emperors'. This is even more prominent on stone carvings in various places. To disparage the 'Five Emperors', Xiangshan Mountain in Dongting Lake was even ordered to be 'Zheqishan'."

"But now?"

"It's not like you have to be obedient and come to offer sacrifices."

"When Lu Sheng, a native of Yan, said that he had obtained a book about 'Hu Ye, the one who destroyed Qin', the First Emperor immediately ordered Meng Tian to send 30 troops to the north to attack the Xiongnu and capture the Hetao area. The scholars 'wanted to make trouble for Qin's words and confuse the head of Guizhou', so he burned the books in the pit. Confucianism, the First Emperor in the past was so arbitrary and arbitrary. Anyone who dared to offend him, ghosts, or gods would strike hard and show no mercy."

"But over the past year, the First Emperor has become weak."

"and"

Lu Zhonglian laughed and said indifferently: "A few months ago, there was a rumor in the world. I don't think it is groundless. When the envoy of Qin passed by Huayin, someone stopped the envoy with a jade and said, 'Please give me this jade.'" "Gift it to Lord Bianchi" and say, "Zulong will die next year."

"And that piece of jade happens to be the piece that the First Emperor lost in the Xiangjiang River eight years ago."

"That's why this sacrifice was held."

Listening to Lu Zhonglian's inside information, the nobles around him were thoughtful.

Xu Yi was surprised and asked: "According to Brother Lu, is the First Emperor doing this sacrifice to repent?"

Lu Zhong nodded and said, "That's right."

"Qin's government was unethical, so eight years ago there was the 'Wrath of Dongting'. This was Emperor Shun's warning to the First Emperor, but Ying Zheng didn't take it seriously and even humiliated Emperor Shun. This must be a violation of morality. It was unreasonable, so the jade in the back was lost. This time the jade reappeared, and it also carried a corresponding prophecy. This was Emperor Shun's spirit in heaven appearing to warn him that retribution was imminent."

"How can Ying Zheng not panic?"

"Therefore, Ying Zhengcai had to perform sacrifices and repentance to Emperor Shun in order to ask for forgiveness."

Xu Yi nodded and said: "I see." "No wonder the First Emperor worshiped Emperor Shun during his tour."

"It's just that Emperor Shun didn't die of illness in Jiuyi Mountain? Why do he have to offer sacrifices on the north bank of Yunmeng?"

Lu Zhonglian chuckled and said quite contentedly: "You don't know something about this. The best place to offer sacrifices is indeed Mount Jiuyi. However, Ying Zheng used to despise the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. If he went to Mount Jiuyi to offer sacrifices in person, wouldn't it be wrong? Isn’t it disrespectful to the emperor’s dignity? So the choice of the place of sacrifice is particularly critical.”

"We must not only express our sincere repentance for the 'Dongting Fury', but also protect the emperor's dignity from loss. This location was actually a difficult choice."

"But Qin Ting has capable people."

"They knew that if they were too far away from Dongting Lake, it would be difficult to get Emperor Shun's forgiveness and they would not be able to show their sincerity to Emperor Shun. If they were too close, it would undermine the emperor's dignity, so Yunmeng became the best place to worship Emperor Shun from afar. , because although Yunmeng is not Dongting, it is not far from Dongting. It is a place where you can both 'show sincerity' and 'save face', and it is also a place where you can get the best of both worlds."

"That's why this sacrifice was held in Yunmeng."

"The reason why county officials and nearby people are allowed to watch this time is also to maximize the forgiveness of Emperor Shun."

Listening to Lu Zhonglian's explanation, everyone suddenly realized.

I couldn't help but praise Lu Zhonglian again and again.

Lu Zhonglian smiled faintly, looking calm and calm, as if this opinion was very common to him.

But he couldn't hide his pride in his eyes.

Listening to the compliments given to Lu Zhonglian by the people around him, a middle-aged man on the side frowned slightly. He did not think that Lu Zhonglian's explanation was correct, and he only felt that it was ridiculous. If the First Emperor was so easy to admit his mistakes, How could they fear Ying Zheng like a tiger?Don’t dare to do too many moves at all?

After all, it’s just a scholar’s ​​opinion.

Kuai Che frowned and stared straight ahead.

Where they couldn't see clearly, the First Emperor's chariot appeared.

At this moment, the already restless North Bank suddenly burst into a wave of shouts that never stopped for a long time.

In full view of everyone, Ying Zheng stood tall and stood in front of everyone, and the whole place fell silent instantly. Without any words, Ying Zheng solemnly stepped onto the altar to worship.

Facing Nantian, he read out the memorial sermon carefully written by Prime Minister Li Si.

The memorial text praised Emperor Shun's filial piety and kindness, praised Emperor Shun's love for the people and his virtues, praised the royal principles established by Emperor Yao and carried forward by Emperor Shun, and praised Emperor Shun's neutrality and peace of letting Gao Tao enforce the law.

The end of the memorial service.

Ying Zheng Fenran recited a declaration that moved everyone.

"Great Qin's new policy, uphold the way of heaven, and obey the hearts of the people. Practice prefectures and counties, the world is one law, and An Dunmian. From now on, follow the example of Emperor Shun, and always govern Wuji—"

Ying Zheng's high-pitched voice echoed in the valley, and the surrounding cheers instantly drowned the mountains and swamps.

Compared to the cheers of the surrounding residents, Lu Zhonglian and others looked displeased.

Because Ying Zheng's last statement clearly showed no intention of correction, and no sign of turning to the royal way. Instead, he blatantly believed that the "prefectures and counties" and "one law" implemented by Da Qin were in line with the laws of nature and compliance. Popular support.

Lu Zhonglian cursed angrily: "You are arrogant. You dare to worship Emperor Shun so half-heartedly. The tyrant Ying Zheng is destined to die."

"If we don't change the way of governance, we don't change the way of governance, we don't practice benevolent government, we don't follow the royal way, it's simply ridiculous."

"Violent Qin, violent Qin!"

Lu Zhonglian was so angry that he stamped his feet.

He thought that when he came this time, he would see Ying Zheng bow his head and admit his mistake, but in the end, how could Ying Zheng show any signs of admitting his mistake?They were clearly promoting Da Qin's own etiquette on the pretext of offering sacrifices, without any intention of correcting it.

This is a decision to move forward on the road to tyranny.

Xu Yi and others looked equally displeased.

Only Kuai Che.

He repeated the last few sentences of the First Emperor's declaration in his mouth.

He always felt that these words meant something special.

It just didn't occur to me.

The more so.

Kuai Che became more and more impatient.

He had a vague feeling that they seemed to have missed something.

He did not continue to stay on the north bank of Yunmeng, and left directly after the visit.

Walking on the road with hurried figures, Kuai Che murmured: "What is the problem? Why didn't we think of it for a moment? What did we miss this time? Why do I always feel uneasy? In the past Judging from the news we received in the past few days, the First Emperor’s patrolling army had already gone into hiding in plain clothes after crossing the Huaihe River. They were probably secretly investigating the whereabouts of the nobles of the six countries and us. It was just the intention of Ying Zheng. We and the nobles of the six countries were secretly investigating. Who doesn’t know? They have already taken precautions.”

"Even if Ying Zheng can find some clues, when the real army arrives, he will only be able to capture some old, weak, women and children from the side branches."

"It's hard to hurt the roots."

"Moreover, we and other restorers are mostly hiding in the coastal mountains and rivers. Even if the Qin army has hundreds of thousands of people, it may be difficult to deal with such undercurrents. Why should we be so calm and composed and laugh at the Qin army like headless flies? Why let it be allowed at this time? Am I so upset? What is wrong?"

Kuai Che frowned.

He thought about it carefully in his mind, but he didn't feel anything was wrong.

It's just that the irritability in his heart has never stopped, which also troubles Kuai Che very much. After thinking for a while to no avail, Kuai Che gave up and just thought it was because he was concerned about it.

that night.

The lights in Ying Zheng's tent were brightly lit.

A small umrah meeting ended.

The number of officials attending this meeting was not large, but they were very important. Prime Minister Li Si, Yushi Dafu Dunruo, Tingwei Shilu, Dianke Yao Jia, and Weiwei Yang Duanhe were all important ministers who ranked among the three ministers and nine ministers. This court meeting actually discussed only one thing.

The investigation of the remnants of the Six Kingdoms in Jingchu and the surrounding areas of Yunmengze.

At this small court meeting, it was also made clear for the first time that Wu and Yue would be important areas for future searches and suppressions.

After the small court meeting, Ying Zheng deliberately left two people behind.

One is that the imperial censor is weak, and the other is Tingwei Shilu.

within the tent.

The king and his ministers sat facing each other.

Ying Zheng had a look of solemnity on his face.

　This is the first update today. The weather has cooled down so much that I have caught a cold and my head is feeling dizzy.

　　Also, the book is going to be renamed.

　　National Day is over.

　　What is owed in this chapter should be made up for later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)