This first emperor is awesome

He is the mountain that he wants to reach in his life, but he always feels that it is out of reach.

"Father, my son heard that today the court and Man Chaowu are arguing endlessly for the establishment of Chinese studies. I wonder if it is true?"

Fusu pondered for a while, and then spoke eloquently.

Although Fusu is the eldest son, he has always been a meritocracy, and he will not be crony.

Several of his many sons have grown up and crowned, but have not received any official positions.

Therefore, even if he is the prince of the empire, he also has no right to participate in the court meeting in front of the palace.

Although they can't participate in the court meeting, it will not affect the content they get from the court meeting.

The Taifu who is in charge of teaching the princes has obtained his acquiescence, and will inform the princes of the content of the daily court meeting, so that the princes can participate in the debate.

"Indeed."

Holding the memorial, Ying Zheng read it and said casually.

"Opening Chinese studies is a policy that benefits the country and the people."

"But I can't figure out why my father allowed the establishment of Chinese studies, but only accepts the children of the rich and powerful to enroll, while rejecting the poor people in the world."

"The sons of the rich and powerful are the subjects of Great Qin, so aren't all the people in the world the subjects of the father?"

Although Fusu was a little apprehensive, but for the sake of all the people in the world, he felt that he was right, so he still argued hard.

"Hahaha!"

Ying Zheng laughed, and then put down the memorial in his hand.

Fusu's heart trembled, but he stubbornly met his father's gaze, not wanting to show any timidity.

"Good question."

"I also ask you, do you know how much Daqin's annual tax is? How much is the expenditure?"

Ying Zheng suddenly changed the subject, looked at Fu Su with deep eyes, and asked loudly.

"My son doesn't know."

Fusu was stunned, and then said very honestly.

"Great Qin is rich in the world, annexed six countries, and taxes about 5000 million stone grains every year."

"However, the Great Qin conquered the South and the North, opened mountains and built roads, and spent money and food every year, which is equivalent to nearly [-] million stones."

"The accumulation of generations of people in Daqin has been exhausted."

"There are only two options at the moment, either to reduce the national treasury expenditure, or to increase taxes and taxes to balance the loss of the national treasury."

"But the war in southern Xinjiang is related to the fate of the country and must not stop."

"Although I have stopped the huge projects in various places, the Hu Di in northern Xinjiang has been invading all the time. If the future troubles cannot be eliminated forever, the people in northern Xinjiang will face endless intrusions. How can they live and work in peace and contentment?"

"The fast road, track, and straight road leading to the northern border cannot stop, and the Great Qin Empire will soon launch a northern expedition to shake the country's prestige and calm the hearts of the people."

"The taxation system in the Great Qin Dynasty changed from the Shang Dynasty to one out of ten, and now it is a five out of one system. The people can still be self-sufficient, and the tax can only be reduced, not increased."

"The wanton establishment of Chinese studies will only crush the finances of the Great Qin Empire. Great Qin has no extra money and food to teach the people of the world."

"Do you know who the richest man in the world is?"

"You think father is the richest person in the world?"

"No, you are wrong. Father is indeed the richest person in the world in name, but father is also the most expensive person in the world."

"The real rich people in this world are those rich and powerful, not father."

Yingzheng's voice was devoid of any emotion, and he patiently taught Fusu a lively lesson, teaching by example.

"Since the national treasury is out of balance, why did the emperor insist on doing so many projects that cost people and money in those few years?"

Fusu was very puzzled.

"madness."

"Hundreds of years of strife in China has long been full of barbarians."

"The war of annihilating the country has begun, and all countries, regardless of the cost, tried to resist the overwhelming trend and tried their best to make the people's livelihood, which was already miserable, completely wither."

"Great Qin ruled the world, not only won the world, but also got a lot of mess."

"Before the nobles of the six countries were subjugated, they started a silent plunder. Large areas of land were abandoned and good fields were burned."

"If I hadn't used my work as a substitute to help the world, the land of China would have been full of starvation and dead bodies."

"Southern expedition to Baiyue, 50 troops, less than [-] old Qin people, and the rest are soldiers from the six kingdoms of Shandong."

"If you can't expand the territory and open up the territory, and use war to support war, millions of troops from the six countries will be able to wipe out the Great Qin Empire. How can these prisoners of war be appeased?"

Ying Zheng was a little disappointed and growled.

Everyone in the world can think that they are cruel and heartless, enslaving all people to build their own monuments.

But even his son, whom he had placed high hopes on, felt that he was wasting money and wasting money.

Who in this world can understand my painstaking efforts?

Fusu looked at the angry father, a little frightened.

Hearing his father's words at the same time, he felt as if a door to a new world had been opened to him.

All the previous doubts seemed to disappear one by one.

I have questioned and complained about these things back then, but what my father left me is always a face that is superior and cannot be desecrated.

He never explained, let alone reprimanded himself like today.

"Father, my son realizes his mistake."

Before he knew it, Fusu's eyes were filled with tears, and he knelt down directly, buried his head, and expressed his regret.

"Everything in this world, what you see may not be all true, maybe it's just an appearance."

"Right and wrong, I don't need to explain to the world."

"Today is the first time I make an exception in the family relationship of flesh and blood, and it will also be the last time."

"Do it yourself!"

"back off"

Ying Zheng looked at the figure of Fusu lying on his knees and weeping bitterly, and he was even more furious in his heart, and said angrily.

How could his son be so weak?

Chapter 30 The Stars Are Perishable, The Moon Is Eternal And The Only One

"Sir, Liu Ji pays homage to Your Majesty."

This is the first time Liu Ji has been summoned by His Majesty since he came to Xianyang.

For these days, he has been living in the mansion bestowed by His Majesty, and he is in constant fear.

As the saying goes, you don't get paid for nothing, and you haven't made any achievements, but you have received many awards from His Majesty.

For Liu Ji, everything in Xianyang is like heaven. After taking root here, he never wants to leave.

Regardless of whether it was for himself or future generations, Liu Ji was determined to gain a firm foothold in Xianyang City even if he exerted all his strength.

Back in Fengyang, what is he?

It's just a small pavilion leader who has nothing to do all day long. He looks beautiful, but in reality he is extremely depressed.

This city of Xianyang is the blessed place where I can show my strengths, and the shallow dragon rises to the abyss.

Standing with his hands behind his back, Ying Zheng stood at the highest point of Xianyang Palace, Guanxing Pavilion, at the fence, looking up at the stars in the sky, dazed.

"No need to be too polite, are you still used to living in Xianyang?"

Ying Zheng's voice was gentle, and he did not turn around, still looking up at Xinghe Road.

Liu Ji heaved a sigh of relief, stood aside carefully and waited, and then said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty loves me, everything is fine in Xianyang, it's just that I don't have the merits of size, and I feel deeply ashamed to meet Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng smiled and said nothing, then suddenly said, "Looking at the night sky, what do you see?"

Liu Ji was stunned, raised his head, looked at the starry night sky, and then at the brightly lit Xianyang City.

What is the meaning of this, Your Majesty?

The night sky in Xianyang seems to be no different from the night sky in Fengyang, right?

"The night is charming, and the stars are like bright pearls, reflecting each other. This is the prosperity of the country, and the atmosphere of the king."

Although Liu Ji felt that the night sky here was no different from his hometown, since His Majesty asked, he couldn't give such an unpretentious answer.

Therefore, Liu Ji could only show off a little cleverness, boasting about the night sky in Xianyang, and there was no lack of flattery in his speech.

"I feel that the sky full of stars is like all living beings. It is precisely because the brilliance of each star is intertwined, lighting up the dark night sky, and making the lonely night sky no longer so cold."

"Great Qin is also because there are all kinds of beings, and every creature contributes its own strength, so the Great Qin Empire can exude vitality and grow gradually."

Ying Zheng looked at the starry sky, as if he was talking openly with a friend he hadn't seen for many years.

Liu Ji was astonished immediately, and soon a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and hurriedly said: "All living beings are stars, and Your Majesty is a bright moon. It is precisely because of this bright moon of Your Majesty that the Great Qin Empire can be radiant and glamorous to all things in the world."

Ying Zheng smiled, he naturally understood Liu Ji's words.

The implication is even more that the stars are perishable, and the bright moon is the only one in eternity.

As for compliments, Ying Zheng has heard them all since he took the throne, so he doesn't take them too seriously.

"I heard that you are from Chu?"

Ying Zheng turned around and looked at Liu Jidao.

"Your Majesty, I am a descendant of Yan and Huang, a descendant of China, and a subject of Qin."

"If you go back to the origin, you can only be regarded as a person who died in Zhou Dynasty, not a survivor of Chu."

Without thinking, Liu Ji blurted out immediately.

You must know that even your Majesty’s ancestors were Zhou people. Today’s Qin, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, Qi, and Han are all Zhou people. They have a common ancestor, and the same blood flows in their bodies. Worship is also the same ancestor.

"You are a very smart person. I like smart people, but I hate fools who pretend to be smart."

"Confucius once said, study things, extend knowledge, straighten one's heart, be sincere, cultivate one's morality, regulate one's family, govern one's country, and bring peace to the world."

"Do you think family, country, personal honor or disgrace, which is more important?"

Ying Zheng asked casually.

Immediately, Liu Ji's mind was full of thoughts. This seemingly random question is actually a test of His Majesty, right?

Almost subconsciously, Liu Ji wanted to blurt out a bunch of nice words about being loyal to the emperor and serving the country, putting life and death at risk.

But soon he felt that something was wrong, and he choked back these words.

These gaudy words may be able to make most people in the world dizzy, but who is there in front of them?

Any words of praise in the world will not make people feel awkward when used on him.

"Your Majesty, to rule the country and bring peace to the world, I don't understand."

"But the minister is not only full of passion to serve the country, but also wants to let himself and his family live a better life, and no longer suffer from the world's cold eyes and bullying."

Liu Ji bowed his hands and said firmly.

"If you have the heart to serve your country, how can I be stingy with wealth and glory."

Ying Zheng patted Liu Ji on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that he had made the right bet.

His Majesty's words are undoubtedly telling himself that anyone who uses his life to serve the Great Qin will be rewarded generously.

"I never cared what Man Chaowu had in mind to be loyal to Daqin, I only cared what kind of contribution they made to Daqin."

"The moon waxes and wanes, and no one is perfect."

"Everyone in the world has their own preferences, some are greedy for money, some are lustful, some are in love with power, and some are jealous of fame."

"Some people are not afraid of death, and some are as timid as a mouse. In my opinion, these shortcomings are just the side of human nature, not a defect."

"Those who are not afraid of death should go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds, and those who are as cowardly as mice can farm and work in the rear."