Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 767: The Fall of the Emperor Star (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

All the ministers naturally found it strange and began to discuss it.

"Why is there no Dazhu Kingdom on such an important occasion today?"

"Yeah, by the way, I haven't seen Dazhuguo for a few days."

Fusu had a vague premonition, "Meng Qing - where is the Dazhu Kingdom?"

"My brother contracted the wind and cold a few days ago, and has been ill for a long time."

"Dazhuguo is sick——"

When the ministers heard the news, they all seemed to explode.Once the emperor and one courtier, Meng Tian was the pillar of both dynasties.I just think about it on my lips, but I don't know what I think in my heart.

This loyal minister is like a sharp sword in the court. Where there is this sword, treacherous ministers dare not act recklessly, and sycophants dare not show up.

Some forces that had been suppressed or had not been reused heard the news and were filled with ecstasy.

But right in front, His Majesty the Emperor was still standing there, so they had no choice but to restrain themselves.

Back in the palace, Fusu asked about Mengtian's illness again, "The doctors sent by His Majesty came back and said that Dazhuguo is old and frail and has suffered from typhoid fever again. Let's see if he can survive this time."

Fusu also wanted to see Meng Tian, ​​but if he went there now, the civil and military circles in the court would think that Meng Tian was about to die.

Sometimes the seemingly clear political situation is actually relying on some ministers to hold the backbone.Fusu has always known that the darkness has never faded away, but the light emitted by some people is too dazzling.

Three days later, Meng Tian's condition improved slightly, but Fusu did not dare to wait any longer, so he drove to visit Meng Tian in person, fearing that he would be like the late emperor.

Meng Tian knew that the emperor was coming that day, so he dressed properly and stood at the door to greet him.

Although he was wearing dark clothes and a tight hair crown on his head, it was hard to hide his haggard complexion and his beard, which was half black and half white.When Fusu approached, he could still smell a strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine on his body.

"The old minister pays his respects to His Majesty."

"Exemption."

If it was someone else, Fusu would definitely go to help him, but he is Meng Tian, ​​if he helps him by himself, he will definitely lose face.

Meng Yi was also accompanying him, and his son Meng Zhong also arrived.

After Fusu was introduced to the Meng Mansion, he came to the hall and sat on the throne.

"I want to talk to Dazhuguo alone. Everyone else should step aside."

Meng Yi and the others retreated, and Meng Tian finally let out a breath of air.I was sitting upright at first, but suddenly I collapsed and almost fainted, with the support of the seat behind me.

Fusu didn't ask about his condition. For Fusu, if Meng Tian could survive this time, it would be a good thing for the empire.At this time, it seems redundant to ask about the condition.

"I plan to let the censor rest at home and recuperate for a few months before returning to court."

Meng Tian sat down.

"Actually, His Majesty has called doctors to visit the old minister several times. His Majesty is very clear about the situation of the old minister."

Meng Tian said and started coughing again.

Fusu went down in person and caressed Meng Tian to the soft cave.

"Spring is prosperous and summer is dry, it is a natural principle. Even if you cultivate for a few days, the situation will not be restored."

Meng Tian took the initiative and said, "Actually, your Majesty does not need to worry. With your current strength, the empire is still very prosperous."

"For me, the empire is naturally everything. It is the hard work of my life and the foundation of my ancestors. However, the censor is as important to me as the empire. I know that without the censor, I have no way to implement the New Deal. Looking at it today Zhu Guo, I just want to thank Zhu Guo for me, this is a selfish move. Please also ask Zhu Guo not to worry too much about state affairs, as this will make it appear that I should not be here today."

Meng Tian held Fusu's hand and said, "With your Majesty's words, I have dedicated myself as a censor for eight years."

"Zhu Guo's illness is so serious, I can no longer work for Zhu Guo. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to let the censor go home and live a good life."

Meng Tian naturally shed tears after hearing this.He knew that the emperor did this because he wanted him to enjoy his old age and stop worrying about state affairs.

Meng Tian bowed and said, "Old minister, thank you, Your Majesty."

"The Meng family has made great contributions to the great Qin Empire. As long as I am here, the Meng family will be safe."

"With His Majesty's words, the old minister feels at ease. It's just that before leaving Xianyang, the old minister begs His Majesty to promise the old minister three things."

"Dazhuguo, just say so."

"First of all, your majesty must implement the decree of grace in ten years. After the restructuring, we must make all the country counties and counties. Otherwise, I will have no face to go to see the late emperor, and even your majesty will have no face to see the late emperor."

This thing sounds perfect, but it's not that easy to do.

"As long as Guanzhong is strong, no matter whether it is a county or a county, it will not shake the unification of the world. But since Dazhu State has this request, I will order reforms."

"Secondly, the current Crown Prince Yao is quite like your Majesty. If he becomes emperor in the future, the empire will be able to maintain long-term peace and stability. But I think that my uncle Wang Wu will never be a minister who can assist him in the future. On the contrary, His Majesty has always been optimistic about it. Xiao He has been in power for four years, and I have observed that he can make the empire run smoothly. I am just afraid that your majesty will not be able to part with the Wang family."

"For the sake of the empire, I can give up anything. I care about the prince's affairs more than anyone else. The Dazhu Kingdom can rest assured."

"Thirdly, when the late emperor was still alive, Your Majesty led the ministers to dissuade the late emperor from expanding the territory and even established the Guanzhong standard system, which offended many generals. In a country, war is inevitable, and the morale of the soldiers needs to be cheered up. The veteran knows that Your Majesty What to do is to control the army with one person and order the civil servants to manage the common affairs. Although this move is exquisite, it is complicated to operate. But once someone changes the throne, the situation will change drastically. It is inevitable that the former emperor would seek immortality when he was still alive. "

"These are the shortcomings of the imperial system. I have been trying to reform and make up for these shortcomings. Looking back on the past, the eight generations of kings of the Qin Kingdom have all achieved something. This is the result of the rule of the aristocracy. If you want to avoid this situation, you must Actively weaken the emperor's power, but who can guarantee that the power transferred will not be counterattacked."

"Your Majesty actually sees the emperor's system so thoroughly. This is something that I have worried too much about. However, the long-term peace will definitely make the soldiers in the army lazy, and they will continue to move south and establish a new country, Nanzhao. This is the rebellion of our Qin State. When the late emperor was still alive, he hated his rebellious ministers the most. I hope that your majesty will conquer Nanzhao."

"You have adopted Zhang Han's strategy to support the people through war and take the opportunity to weaken the county. Dazhu Kingdom will not say anything about this matter, but I will also arrange it. I will definitely kill these two rebel generals and Let Nanzhao become a vassal state, but we will never treat it like a county. As long as I am in office, the Guanzhong standard system will never fall. But on matters outside the Guanzhong, I feel that it is superfluous to waste energy."

"The ancestors had a patriarchal system, which was originally a system for external expansion. Why not continue to use it. The Qin State inherited China, and it should sow the seeds of China to the ends of the earth. There will be endless descendants."

(End of this chapter)