This first emperor is awesome

Ying Zheng knew very well that if he wanted the horse to run fast, there was no reason not to feed the horse.

"Your Majesty is a wise king through the ages, and the villain will thank His Majesty for all the merchants in the world."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone bowed their heads and worshiped.

"Okay, now that the business is over, we can talk about business."

A rare smile appeared on Ying Zheng's face, and he tried his best to look gentle.

Still have business?

Everyone was stunned again, but soon they said in unison: "Please make it clear, Your Majesty."

"You all know that the borders of the empire are not peaceful, and the empire's granary is almost bottoming out..."

Ying Zheng hesitated to speak, and said just right.

None of the merchants below are idiots, so they naturally understood His Majesty's intentions.

donation?Donate food?

How much is appropriate to donate?

Your Majesty's meal is not delicious. If the donation is low, will it offend His Majesty?

I donated too much, and my flesh hurts again, hey!

Everyone couldn't help but calculate in their hearts, entangled endlessly.

"Great Qin governs the country according to the law. I will not ask for your money and food in vain. I have three sets of unique and priceless treasures in my hands. Donate the top three and get the corresponding treasures."

"The top ten winners will all get the third-class hairpin, and all those who donate money and food will get the first-class duke."

After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he glanced at Zhao Zhong.

Zhao Zhong immediately understood, and clapped his hands again.

Immediately, six servants came in in groups of two, carrying three jade plates.

Immediately, everyone's eyes were attracted, and they all showed shock.

"The first set of Chiyan jade wares were carefully crafted by arsenal craftsmen, including a jade pot and four jade cups."

"The second set is a five-color glazed cup, which is carefully carved by a master craftsman who is well-known in Xianyang, and is inlaid with a total of 66 luminous pearls."

"The third set is Qilin Xianrui, which was carefully carved by a famous court master who will be the master of Shaofu. Its eyes are taken from the cloud beads of the East China Sea, and its lin is refined from meteorite iron from outside the region. Made of gilded blood jade."

"These three sets are all unique treasures in the world, and there is no second set in the vast world."

While Zhao Zhong introduced them, he looked at the three treasures with burning eyes.

I really don't know why His Majesty gave these three sets of treasures to these vulgar merchants, Zhao Zhong secretly sighed bitterly.

After fierce competition, the three peerless treasures were quickly given to others.

After the banquet was over, everyone bid farewell to Ying Zheng contentedly.

After watching all the people leave, Ying Zheng held a list and said in thought: "How much money were confiscated by the remnants of the Six Kingdoms and those corrupt officials?"

"Return to Your Majesty, copper coins, gold, jewelry, property, equivalent to about 470 million taels of gold."

Without even thinking about it, Zhao Zhong said immediately.

"Combined with the income this time, there are 500 million taels of gold?"

Ying Zheng frowned.

"Return to Your Majesty, that's right."

Zhao Zhong looked at His Majesty's expression not happy at all, and couldn't help being a little puzzled.

It stands to reason that when the imperial court is spending money, there are now 500 million taels of gold. Why is Your Majesty unhappy?

"The annual tax of the Great Qin Empire is only a million taels. Now that the tax has been greatly reduced, the annual tax is only a few 10 taels."

Ying Zheng said solemnly.

However, a group of businessmen can easily spend a lot of money, or even a lot of money.

"If there is no major war, a few 10 taels are enough for annual expenses, and there is even a surplus."

Zhao Zhong hesitated for a moment, but he still spoke.

"I, the supreme being in the world, is not as rich as these merchants and nobles."

Ying Zheng glanced at the donation list in his hand and said softly.

"This world belongs to His Majesty, who in the world can be richer than His Majesty!"

Zhao Zhong showed a warm smile and complimented.

"The world belongs to me, but money does not belong to me."

Ying Zheng put down the list in his hand and said deeply.

Zhao Zhong smiled wryly in his heart, so what should we do?

Can you still grab it from someone's pocket?

Of course, he didn't dare to say this, but continued to smile and said: "The land under heaven is your majesty's territory, the people under heaven are your majesty's subjects, and the money under heaven is naturally your majesty's money."

"Businessmen and nobles occupy the majority of the world's wealth, while the people of the world and I, the lord of the world, only own the lesser half."

Ying Zheng rubbed his temples with his hands, then sneered.

"Your Majesty is rich all over the world, their money is not up to His Majesty's discretion."

Zhao Zhong picked up the jade pot on the table, poured a glass of fine wine for Ying Zheng, then picked it up, and handed it to Ying Zheng.

"Allow 500 million taels of gold to the national treasury to cover military expenses, and all the rest will go to the internal treasury."

Ying Zheng took the fine wine in Zhao Zhong's hand, took a sip, and said.

"Sir, do it immediately."

Zhao Zhong bowed his hands immediately.

"Go!"

Ying Zheng put down the jade cup, then picked up the memorial, and continued to read it.

The rebel forces in various places were wiped out one by one in a very short period of time.

Under the strong suppression of the First Emperor, the nobles of the Six Kingdoms never recovered.

Most of the nobles were implicated in it, and all their families were ransacked and their clans were wiped out to rectify the law of the country.

Under the imperial court's iron and blood suppression, countless noble and wealthy families were wiped out.

Many scholars all over the world scolded His Majesty the First Emperor for his tyranny and injustice.

However, after batches of scholars and scholars were executed by the government, all literati in the world have since understood a truth, no matter how strong the mouth is, it is not stronger than the sword.No matter how hard the bones are, they are not as hard as copper and iron.

Xianyang City in November was snowing heavily, but it was very lively.

The first Enke Examination was held in Xianyang Palace. His Majesty the First Emperor personally examined the scholars from all over the world, and selected the best ones to enter the official position.

For a time, the eyes of the people all over the world turned to Xianyang.

After all, since ancient times, it has been a rule for official careers to be recommended by nobles.

Whether this Enko can be implemented is related to the fate of everyone.

Since the Great Qin Empire ruled the world, most of the officials waiting to be selected in the court were honored descendants, or they were the disciples of the powerful and powerful in the court.

Since His Majesty the First Emperor's Iron Serum swept the world, officials and scholars from all over the country boycotted it together.

Under the ruthless butcher's knife, they dare not speak out, and they can only use this method to resist tyranny.

Zhangtai Palace, Pingtian Palace...

Ying Zheng sits high on the throne, and all the civil and military officials below sit honestly.

"let's start!"

Ying Zheng said to Zhao Zhong beside him.

"Your Majesty has a decree, the Jinke Palace Examination begins."

Zhao Zhong shouted loudly.

Outside the Pingtian Palace, hundreds of scholars from all over the empire were all looking forward to it.

An eunuch held a list in his hand and began to roll the roll.

Soon a young man in commoner clothes walked into the Pingtian Hall.

"The grass people pay their respects to Your Majesty."

The young man in civilian clothes went under the main hall and immediately bowed his hands to Ying Zheng.

"Name, place of origin, who did you learn from?"

Ying Zheng didn't speak, but Bai Zhuo asked.

"Ah Lu, a native of Baima County, East Commandery, is self-taught."

Commoner Alu said proudly.

Many civil and military people in the Manchu Dynasty forcibly held back their smiles, all of them had strange faces.

Ying Zheng frowned, and quickly relaxed and said, "Then have you read those books? What else do you know?"

"Your Majesty, there are many grassroots associations."

Ah Lu said with a serious face.

Oh?

Could it be that I lost my sight?

Is this person still a hidden talent?

"Tell me."

Ying Zheng was patient.

"Caomin is well-known for his talents in ten miles and eight towns, and the family letters of neighbors and villagers are all written by Caomin."

"I read more. In addition to the local chronicles, Tian Bo, Ding Bo, the family letters of the neighbors and folks are also read by the grassroots."

Ah Lu's words were full of pride, as if I was very good.

"Hahaha!"

Manchao Wenwu couldn't hold back anymore, and burst out laughing.

They were really amused by this scholar who came to take the test.

"What are you laughing at!"

"Your Majesty, the grass people are not bragging, they are all true. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to the grass people's hometown to inquire about it."

A Lu felt that his self-esteem seemed to be hurt, and said sincerely to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng's expression was very cold. Looking at the officials who were laughing, he scolded, "Is it funny?"

"Your Majesty, rest your anger."

It was only then that everyone realized that their smiles were not just mocking this country bumpkin.

It even hurt His Majesty's face. You must know that this imperial examination was made by His Majesty.

"You do have something to learn, not bad."

Ying Zheng cast his eyes on A Lu and said gently.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your appreciation."

Ah Lu seemed to be greatly encouraged and said gratefully.

"Apart from you, is there anyone else in your village who can read?"

Ying Zheng said with a smile.

A Lu looked at His Majesty's gentle smile, which made him feel as refreshed as if he was bathed in a spring breeze.