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Chapter 162 The Huge Butterfly Effect

Great Qin.

As usual, Fusu and Zhang Liang were staying in the main hall of Zhangtai Palace. The First Emperor Ying Zheng on the throne and Meng Tian beside them were both lying on the table unconscious, still in "sleep".

Zhang Liang and Fusu were fiddling with bamboo slips and discussing government affairs.

Halfway through the conversation, Zhang Liang suddenly noticed that Fusu was silent. He turned around and saw that it was Ying Zheng and Meng Tian who had woken up.

"Father, you're awake."

Fusu called out respectfully, but did not receive his father's usual warm response.

He looked up in confusion and found that his father's expression was quite strange. His eyes seemed to be full of scrutiny and contemplation - looking at him.

This made Fusu feel a chill down his spine.

He was not unfamiliar with such looks in the past. Before his father entered the tutoring class to listen to the immortal's teachings, his attitude towards him had always been lukewarm, and every time they met, he was full of scrutiny, whether it was about homework, martial arts, or political views.

After such a period of good days, Fusu was a little uncomfortable seeing such a look again.

He hesitated and said:

"Father...?"

Ying Zheng paused before nodding.

"Well, the class is over."

As he spoke, Ying Zheng turned his gaze towards Meng Tian and asked:
"Meng Tian, ​​did you hear what happened just now regarding Qianlong, and what Zhu Yuanzhang whispered to Yongzheng?"

What Qianlong, what Yongzheng...

Fusu couldn't help but turn around and look at Zhang Liang, and they both saw confusion on each other's faces.

What does this sudden thing mean?
Yesterday they also knew that there would be a new emperor in today's class, called something like Emperor Shizong of Qing or Aixinjueluo Yinzhen, but there was only one person. Was this Emperor Shizong of Qing Qianlong or Yongzheng? Why did Ying Zheng and Meng Tian suddenly mention them again?

No one cares what they are thinking.

Meng Tian bowed and replied:

"Your Majesty, I heard most of it correctly. There may be omissions, but not too many."

Ying Zheng slightly turned sideways and changed his posture:
"Yongzheng was not like Zhu Yuanzhang, who spoke like a thief. I heard what he said. You have good hearing, so tell me, what was the final idea that Zhu Yuanzhang came up with?"

Although Zhu Yuanzhang had a loud voice, he always kept in mind that he must not reveal to Song Shen that they were all real people, so he was particularly careful when talking to Yinzhen. Yongzheng did not know this rule, and fortunately he did not say anything related to it, so Ying Zheng heard what Yongzheng said, but not Zhu Yuanzhang.

Fortunately, Meng Tian was a martial artist with sharp eyes and ears, and he could hear such a small whisper, so he could use it as a microphone to pass on the message.

Meng Tian was silent for a while, as if he was not sure what to say, but he finally spoke.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Yuanzhang suggested to Yongzheng that he send the fifteen-year-old Qianlong out to do hard labor."

"He said that since Qianlong was so extravagant and shameless after he ascended the throne, and even dared to split the profits with corrupt officials in order to make money, it was probably because he had no idea about the suffering of the people. He had never even left the palace many times, so as soon as he ascended the throne, he wanted to build 800 palaces and gardens and go out every day, without caring about the lives of the people."

"What Yongzheng said is very true. When Yongzheng himself was a prince, he would go on errands every year. He traveled all over Zhili and Jiangnan. He started working in their government offices when he was in his twenties and personally investigated many cases of corruption. Some people even privately called him a cold-faced prince or something like that."

"It was because he had personally visited the people, knew their sufferings, and understood the twists and turns of the lower-level officials and the people that he was determined to become a dictator after ascending the throne, to thoroughly investigate corruption, and to implement new policies such as the land tax distribution."

"After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang praised it highly and told Yongzheng to follow this method and let Qianlong go among the common people a few times, let him take a sip of the fireworks and see with his own eyes how the officials under him oppress the people. Not only that, he also asked Qianlong to fight against the officials and kill more of them."

"Yongzheng didn't have many children, so there was no way to create a situation where nine sons competed for the throne, and no one could compete with Qianlong. So let Qianlong use his intelligence and wisdom to deal with officials and gentry, and let him create the prestige of a cold-faced prince in the officialdom, just like his father did in the past."

"Zhu Yuanzhang said that no matter how this boy looks, he must be vain and ambitious at heart. As long as he is given the reputation of a pure prince praised by the people, even if Yongzheng dies in ten years, by then, on the one hand, he will have killed people in Jiangnan under Yongzheng's deliberate guidance, and on the other hand, he will have seen the miserable conditions of the people and will be able to make up for it a little."

"In the end, in order to maintain his good impression among the people, he would restrain himself even if he wanted to indulge in extravagance."

"What's more, a man who killed so many corrupt officials before ascending the throne, even if he wants to continue to share the profits with corrupt officials after becoming emperor, it depends on whether the officials trust him. When he has a bad reputation, people will suspect whether he is setting up a trap for anything he does."

"After hearing this, Yongzheng was completely impressed and said he would give it a try when he returned home today."

"That's all."

After saying this, Meng Tian silently returned to his previous upright sitting posture, his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart.

Ying Zheng nodded silently.

Fusu's eyes widened when he heard this.

Zhang Liang bared his teeth in an unrefined manner:
"This Zhu Yuanzhang, is he really a man? That Qianlong, is he an unlucky prince? He was only fifteen years old and was treated like this, why... Since it has been decided that this prince will ascend the throne in the future, why bother? Isn't it better for him to stay in the palace and take care of government affairs?"

"If you really don't like him or hate him so much, why did you choose him to be the throne? Can't you just replace him with someone more capable?"

Ying Zheng and Meng Tian looked at him at the same time and shook their heads:
"You do not understand."

Zhang Liang:? ? ?
Fusu also said in silence:???

Ying Zheng sneered:
"Meng Tian, ​​tell them about the great achievements of Emperor Qianlong, and then tell them about Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao."

Facing the confused expressions of Fusu and Zhang Liang, Meng Tian hesitated to speak. He looked at them and then looked at his own emperor.

Ying Zheng saw his concerns and smiled warmly:
"Don't worry, I already had a plan. It just so happens that although Zhu Yuanzhang has a bad temper and is a bit of a chatterbox, he is also a good emperor and is very good at raising a son."

"I should follow his example!"

Meng Tian:......

He looked at the eldest son of Daqin with sympathy and spoke slowly:
"Qianlong is the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. He is the son of the new emperor who came to the tutoring class today. He..."

Two quarters of an hour later.

He talked about all the contents he heard in class today in one breath, and even omitted a lot of things. Meng Tian just finished speaking with a dry mouth.

When Meng Tian was drinking water in big gulps, Fusu and Zhang Liang were already dumbfounded.

Ying Zheng, who had taken advantage of this time to process half a cart of bamboo slips, raised his head and looked at the colorful expressions of the two young men below. He couldn't help but put down his pen and laughed.

"Hahaha, you guys were stunned too?"

"Emperor Qianlong was indeed outrageous, but he was also very capable. In my opinion, there were so many emperors in the next two thousand years. Apart from the few in my class, and perhaps including some other founding emperors, Qianlong's performance as an emperor was after them, but he was also in the forefront."

"Corruption in the bureaucracy is a big problem, but he himself caused it. He thought that this way he could make money and get things done. After so many years, I can't judge. He is ambitious... It's hard to say. Maybe he just doesn't want to be a ruler who only maintains the status quo."

"The rest, like his ruthless and varied methods of ruling his people, his remarkable achievements in expanding territory, and his abundant treasury and wealth, are all good things. But this man is not a good person at heart. He is too selfish. Mr. Song hates him, not only because corruption was rampant under his rule, but also because he believes that the Qing Dynasty was invaded by foreign enemies when it was destroyed because Qianlong was afraid of seeking innovation and change, thus missing the last opportunity to adapt to the times."

"Well, these things are too far away, and there is no point in talking about them. What Daqin needs most now is stability. We should expand our territory as much as possible and try to find ways to get gold and silver from the Japanese islands... Once the treasury is full, and we have money and high-yield grain, we can talk about other things."

Fusu was stunned for a long time before he asked hesitantly, "Father, what do you want to do now..."

Now that things have been said, anyone present with a brain can guess that Ying Zheng must have some new ideas.

I just don't know what he is thinking.

The mind of Emperor Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng is too difficult to guess. He has too many things in his mind. No one knows how far he has secretly planned and what new moves he wants to make.

Zhang Liang also leaned forward, his ears erect like antennas, and he was very interested in this matter.

"Oh, you know I have an idea?"

Ying Zheng, who had just spent two quarters of an hour reviewing official documents, stood up leisurely, stretched his arms and legs, and walked to the entrance of the palace.

Looking at the midday sun outside Zhangtai Palace, he squinted his eyes, and his voice floated back to the ears of the three people in the palace.

"What Zhu Yuanzhang said is not wrong."

"People need to read and learn to understand reason, but they also need to know suffering and see dirt and filth; both are indispensable."

"I was born and raised in Zhao State. I was a hostage, but the hostage was my father. I am at best the son of a hostage. I have no weight, and I don't know when I will be taken back to Qin."

"With such status, I am considered a noble, but I am looked down upon by the nobles of Zhao and the other hostages. Ha, I was beaten and scolded. I suffered a lot in the past."

"It is precisely because I have seen their filthiness and their use of power to oppress others that nobles sometimes do not even have to pay compensation for killing people, so I must impose strict laws and punishments. I dare not say that there are no corrupt officials in the Qin Dynasty, but I dare say that only one in ten will survive. My sons have no fiefs, so they have no chance to go out and abuse their power."

"Everyone has selfish desires, Fusu. When I pass away and you ascend the throne, you may also have your own selfish desires."

Ying Zheng turned around and said in a deep voice:

"So, I want you to go on the Eastern Tour for me this year."

"Go and see the beautiful mountains and rivers of this world, and feel the suffering of the people. No matter what happens in the future, no matter what selfish thoughts you have, first think about how this will benefit the Qin Empire and the people of the Qin Empire."

"If you encounter something illegal, you can kill him first and report later. Kill him in the name of the eldest son of the Great Qin, and then pass the message to me."

"If there are natural disasters such as floods and droughts, we can deal with them conveniently and issue orders to gather grain from surrounding counties and prefectures for disaster relief."

"I will give you the tiger talisman. In case of rebellion, assassination, etc., you can call upon the troops at your disposal."

"You are not me, nor the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty. You are also known for your virtue. Not many people want to kill you, so you don't have to make a big show when you travel. I will send Meng Tian and a team of soldiers to protect you secretly. Of course, if you trust Zhang Liang, you can also ask him to dispatch people to help you."

"This trip will certainly be dangerous, but I will not let anything happen to you. Fusu, let me ask you, are you willing?"

Against the light from outside the palace gate, Ying Zheng's figure was exceptionally tall and majestic, causing Fusu's eyes to hurt.

Fusu stood up immediately, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, and he felt goose bumps on his back.

He didn't even know what was going on in his heart.

But he bowed respectfully and answered loudly:

"Your Majesty has ordered me to do this, and I will not refuse even if I die!"

…………

Tang Dynasty, the ninth year of Zhenguan.

East Palace.

Li Chengqian was writing furiously when he suddenly heard a message from a palace servant outside.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, His Majesty has summoned you to the Ganlu Palace immediately!"

Li Chengqian:?

Normally, even if his father wanted to summon him, he would go to Lizheng Palace to see him together with his mother. Why did he suddenly fall ill and have to go to Ganlu Palace today?
Oh no, this sudden illness seems a bit too much of a curse on Father...

But it's still very strange!

He thought about it, and finally got up and packed up, then said to the outside:

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Not long after.

Li Chengqian obediently went to Ganlu Palace. As soon as he entered the door, he saw several people sitting inside.

In addition to his father Li Shimin who was on the throne, there was his mother next to him, and below him were Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin sitting in a row, quite neatly.

Even though Li Chengqian became a crown prince at a very young age and had seen a lot of the world, he couldn't help feeling a little nervous at this moment.

After all, my father and mother had asked me to go and say those strange things...

So much so that now whenever he sees these people gathered together, he always feels that something is going to go wrong.

"Gao Ming, you are here."

Li Shimin waved to him to come in, and then asked the other palace people in the hall to leave.

After all the people left in the hall were trustworthy, Empress Changsun took her son to sit on the other side of Li Shimin.

Li Chengqian didn't even have time to greet them and was even more confused at this moment.

"I called you here today because I want to ask you what you think about something."

Emperor Li II winked at Zhangsun Wuji.

The latter immediately understood and said happily:

"Your Highness, you are sixteen today, and you have been married for less than a year. The Queen said last time that after getting married, you should start a career. What do you think? What kind of job do you plan to do?"

The word "蒙" was written on Li Chengqian's left cheek and the word "比" was written on his right cheek.

He was stunned:
"Isn't my main job now to do my homework and learn from the teachers? What else can I do?"

Empress Changsun smiled and patted her son's hand:
"Besides studying, is there nothing more important in the world?"

"When Emperor Yang of Sui was surrounded by the Turks at Yanmen Pass, your father led his troops to help. He was only sixteen years old."

"Gao Ming, do you want to go on a long journey and visit places outside Chang'an?"

(End of this chapter)