My son, Fusu, please abdicate the first emperor!

Chapter 659: Each one works hard

"His Majesty first rewarded you greatly, and then dispatched you to the South Vietnam area to supervise military affairs."

"It is reasonable for you, Crown Prince, to go to South Vietnam. His Majesty has already rewarded you, and this appointment and dispatch is actually to tell the world that His Majesty trusts you."

"If you, the prince, refuse or refuse at this critical moment, you will be criticized and someone will take unfavorable actions against you."

It wasn't that Chen Ping didn't want to help Fusu, it was just that the other party used courtesy before force, and Fusu really couldn't refuse.

Fusu was naturally displeased.

"You always have a plan, so you won't be helpless at this time. I always believe that solutions always emerge with problems. It is impossible that there is no solution."

"Prince, sometimes it seems that there is no danger, but in fact it is dangerous. Because you don't know where the danger is, when it will occur, and from which direction it will be launched."

"But it's different with obvious dangers. Once you discover them, you start to be alert and know what to be alert about and how to be alert."

Fusu's face darkened. "If I leave, what do you think will be left in Hengyang Palace when I come back? Since you already know that I'm in danger now, staying will give the other party a handle. But if I leave, my years of hard work may be ruined in an instant."

As far as Fusu knew, the war with Nanyue lasted for a very long time, almost a full ten years, and the Qin State had been engaged in the war with Nanyue.

The key point is that even if Fusu went to help them, it would take several months to go back and forth. During this period, military affairs plus various emergencies would take at least a year.

With Ying Zheng's existing foundation power, his political foundation can be destroyed in a month.

Not only that, with the beginning of the political struggle for power, the officials in the court began to split into two factions.

Fusu was very happy that he had a large number of supporters.

However, those who did not follow Fusu obviously stood firmly on Ying Zheng's side.

The other side is small in number, but they are in extremely high positions and hold real power, and their political views are different from his own.

According to historical laws and known experience, once he left, those people would definitely take the opportunity to slander Ying Zheng.

In the past, he could go out without worry because his mother was in the palace, but now he can no longer do that.

Fusu frowned, he was very tired.

To engage in a political struggle with one's own biological father is to put family affection on the line and to put the lives of one's entire family at risk.

Fusu knew very well that although his younger brothers were not as good as him, they were men after all, and there were more than twenty of them.

Once I am gone, the situation changes.

Ying Zheng would only pick the most suitable one from the remaining twenty or so people.

Fusu never intended to think emotionally about such a big matter.

Chen Ping saw that Fusu really didn't want to go. It was obvious that he cared a lot about Hengyang Palace.

"In fact, with Madam Gan Tang here, the palace should be safe and sound."

"What I'm worried about is not my wife and the children. It's you people. You are new here and your foundation in Xianyang City is not stable. The people I rely on... are not in Xianyang City and cannot provide you with shelter. I don't have much trust in the few people who are clinging to me."

"Once I'm gone, all of you will be eliminated one by one. Do you want me to take all of you with me to South Vietnam? Who will watch over Xianyang City for me? Are we going to rely on orphans and widows?"

Fusu was so angry that he threw his sleeves.

Chen Ping's heart softened when he heard this.

It turned out that the prince was worried about them. Unexpectedly, the prince actually planned to keep them here.

In fact, Chen Ping did not trust anyone other than his brother. Even when serving the king, he did not trust Fusu out of trust, but out of admiration for power and gratitude to Fusu.

But after hearing these words, Chen Ping was filled with doubts.

Because, a man like the prince would not trust someone like him who was brought up from a small place like Weixiang.

And why go to so much trouble to protect them?

Chen Ping stopped talking, leaving Fusu alone to worry.

"Speak!" Fusu stared at Chen Ping and began to tremble.

"There is one thing that Chen Ping does not understand. Why would the prince protect someone like me? And why does he trust Chen Ping? The prince intends to keep me, Zhang Cang, Xiao He and others. He actually believes that we will definitely stand on the side of the prince."

"But the prince is not afraid. If His Majesty grants us a higher title one day, will we abandon the prince?"

Chen Ping's words were like pouring a bucket of cold water on Fusu.

Fusu originally thought that they were a group of interests, but Chen Ping asked this question at the critical moment.

How could Fusu not be sad.

He was speechless for a while.

Fusu, who was filled with anger, endured it for a long time before saying, "Because, as you can see, the situation I am facing is very embarrassing. In fact, in this vast Central Plains, I can't find a few people who are really willing to work for the people, let alone those who are willing to stand in a high position but are willing to distribute fairly."

"You win."

Fusu was furious.

At this moment, Chen Ping felt that a doubt in his heart was answered.

He looked at Fusu with reverence.

At this moment he began to understand why so many common people were speaking well of Fusu.

"Does the prince have to stay?"

"You must stay." Fusu's face was dark. "I will not leave even if I have to."

Chen Ping immediately asked, "If Your Majesty intends to depose you, the Crown Prince, why would you let him oversee a war that Your Majesty must win?"

Fusu came to his senses. "What do you mean?"

"Perhaps this is His Majesty's way of protecting you. It seems to me that His Majesty has a thousand ways to deal with the Crown Prince, but he chose the one with the greatest cost. He did this only to save your life."

Fusu was silent.

Chen Ping added, "You, the Crown Prince, have left Xianyang City, and soon His Majesty will also leave Xianyang City. So as long as His Majesty does not intend to kill the Crown Prince, and as long as we do not act recklessly, His Majesty will keep us well for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne in the future."

Fusu looked at Chen Ping, "You don't know my father. In his mind, profit always comes first. Once I lose my usefulness, I will be the one to be abandoned."

"There are many princes in the palace. If we choose someone who is willing to inherit the political will of our father, there is no shortage of choices. With some regents, the future empire can also be run."

"It's not that I underestimate myself and think that my talents are not enough to support the future of Qin. But humans are like this. Without me, the world will still run in the same order, and the sun will still rise in the east and set in the west."

"The empire will not stop functioning just because I am missing."

Fusu's sober speech made Chen Ping admire Fusu, a man three years younger than him, even more.

This is the one he should follow!

In fact, what Fusu was worried about was that Ying Zheng was in power and he might make mistakes by accident.

Just like Emperor Wu of Han and Crown Prince Liu Ju.

Emperor Wu of Han did not want Liu Ju to die, but power was like a giant sword as heavy as Mount Tai. Just a slight shake, relying on the chain effect, just a word, or an ordinary sword energy could kill Liu Ju.

"The Crown Prince has such an understanding. I am afraid that there is no one else in the entire Xianyang Palace who can compare with the Crown Prince."

Fusu didn't want to talk about this. This was a political struggle, not a drama of father-son affection.

In any case, Fusu did not take into account the fact that Ying Zheng cared about family affection. He now completely regarded Ying Zheng as his enemy.

As things stand now, the situation of the empire is precarious. The State of Chu is attacking too quickly and may counterattack at any time.

The soldiers in the border areas all have ulterior motives. If they surrender to me today and enfeoff me, they will form an alliance against me tomorrow.

And Ying Zheng was still not practicing benevolent governance, which was consuming the vitality of the empire.

Fusu had long regarded the empire as his own. As long as Ying Zheng's policies were aimed at destroying the empire, he was making things difficult for Fusu.

This is why Fusu was so anxious to kick the nest.

But no matter how anxious Fusu was, it was of no use.

Chen Ping asked again, "In fact, after you leave the palace, Your Majesty may not stay in Xianyang City."

This was really irritating Fusu's nerves. "You mean, your father is going to tour the east again?"

Chen Ping bowed and said, "I have placed a few ears beside your majesty. These days they have sent word that your majesty is always upset and busy with government affairs, and he often suffers from splitting headaches."

Fusu listened, and his face still showed worry. Ying Zheng often told him to exercise well, but he himself hurt himself at every turn.

"It is said that His Majesty personally told the Prime Minister that he intends to make another tour to the east. He was unable to go last time because of the Queen's death. But His Majesty has always been thinking about this matter.

Fusu asked, "Can I go with you on the Eastern Tour instead of going to Nanyue? If I go to Nanyue, I will be separated from my father and emperor by a long distance, and we will not be able to meet face to face. If there are treacherous people talking nonsense, the situation will only be more unfavorable to me."

"Prince, are you also going to follow the Eastern Tour?"

"Is there a better way than this?" Fusu suddenly laughed, "I said, as long as there is a problem, there must be a way to solve it. You must have a way to solve it this time. I want to go on an eastern tour, not to Nanyue."

Fusu yelled.

Chen Ping was helpless. In fact, he thought about it and felt that what the prince said was indeed very reasonable.

Your Majesty is the emperor after all, and cannot be treated as an ordinary father.

After leaving the hall, Chen Ping slowly wandered in the corridor.

As soon as he appeared, the palace maids in Hengyang Palace all looked up, their faces blushing with shame, not knowing what to do.

This made Feng Jing very jealous.

Why is he so handsome even though he is a vegetarian?!
But today, Chen Ping was very strange. After taking a few steps, he began to smile with a red face, as if he had successfully confessed his love to someone.

After seeing Feng Jing, Chen Ping took the initiative to pat him on the shoulder for the first time.

"Thank you for your hard work, halberd bearer."

Feng Jing was stunned on the spot, and after a long while he slowly said, "It's my duty."

Then Chen Ping left with a smile.

Feng Jing watched Chen Ping leave, then looked back at the hall, and he immediately knew what was going on. The prince must have promised Chen Ping that he would be a general in the future, otherwise why would he be so happy?

A feeling of jealousy arises spontaneously.
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However, Fusu refused to leave after receiving the imperial edict to go south, and insisted that Chen Ping find a way to keep him in Xianyang City, or to go on an eastern tour with Ying Zheng.

But that afternoon, a letter suddenly appeared on Fusu's desk.

The letter was signed by the former prime minister of the empire.

When Fusu saw the signature, he, who had been lax and lazy, immediately sat up straight.

It was Qin Shi Huang who created the glory of the empire together with Wei Zhuang, Wang Wan and others.

Fusu had deep respect for the old prime minister.

After reading the contents of the letter, Fusu frowned.
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The next day, Liang Di Xiong Rou suddenly returned home to visit her mother.

Her mother looked at Xiong Rou and said, "You have been in the palace for nine years, but you have come to see me less than ten times. It is really rare."

Xiong Rou didn't want to talk. She had the same personality as her mother, and would start quarreling after just a few words.

Besides, she was just providing a cover for someone to leave the palace today.

Xiong Rou's mother began to lecture her again, "Why haven't you given birth to a son in such a long time? Without a son by your side, no one will take care of you when you are old."

Xiong Rou just felt like there were two bees in her ears, buzzing all day long.

"I'll try."

On the outskirts of Xianyang, an inconspicuous carriage arrived at a small manor. There were dozens of acres of fertile fields around it, and in winter, birds, chickens and ducks all scattered over it to look for food.

"Fusu has met Wang Xiang."

"Your Highness is very polite."

When Wang Wan saw that Fusu really came, he was so happy that his eyes were curved with smiles.

"It's not easy for me to come here. I wonder if the Prime Minister has any advice for me. I saw in the letter that the Prime Minister has something urgent to do with the empire, so I took the risk to come here. After all, you are an old and retired Prime Minister, and I am the crown prince. If someone sees me, I am afraid it will cause misunderstanding."

Wang Wan stroked his beard and said, "I miscalculated this."

Seeing Fusu trembling with fear, Wang Wan actually wanted to tell Fusu that he didn't need to worry about his father bullying him, because he would eventually give the world to him.

But for some reason, the words couldn't come out of my mouth.

"Old Prime Minister, let's make it short."

Fusu fiddled with the tea set on the table.

"Does the prince know the Qian Gua?"

"Yuanheng Lizhen."

"Then does the prince know where His Majesty is now?"

Fusu bowed and said, "I am already here. I hope you will give me some advice."

"Nine Five, the flying dragon is in the sky, it is beneficial to see a great man. The dragon is flying in the sky, the gentleman has obtained power and will soon achieve great things."

"When Your Majesty was in control of the country and working hard to unify the country, Your Majesty was in the highest position and his words and deeds were worthy of respect."

"It is only when a gentleman is making progress that things accumulate over time, and he will inevitably rise to another level."

"When the work of the six nations is completed, the next step is to move from the fifth line to the sixth line."

"Shang Jiu, the arrogant dragon will regret. A dragon that rises to the limit will be troubled by disasters, because it is impossible for a person to remain noble and full for long."

"After completing the great task of pacifying the six kingdoms, Your Majesty will inevitably suffer some losses."

Fusu drank tea and said, "The old prime minister means that my father is now in a state of regret. In other words, no matter what my father does now, he is making mistakes."

"The prince is wise."

"Why do you tell me this?"

(End of this chapter)