This first emperor is awesome

As if they had been pardoned, the three of them straightened up just now, but they lowered their heads and stood there, at a loss for what to do.

"I've already arrived in front of your mansion, why don't you invite me in for a glass of wine?"

Ying Zheng looked at Xiao He who was in a daze, and said in a reproachful tone.

"My lord, that's exactly what I mean. It's just that the shabby house is simple, and I'm afraid that it will tarnish His Majesty's ten thousand chariots, so I hesitated."

Xiao He quickly apologized and said in a very respectful tone.

"Back then, I was in Handan as a hostage, and the living conditions were much worse than yours."

Ying Zheng looked reminiscent, and then walked towards the gate.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Xiao He stepped aside quickly, and said in admiring voice.

Although what I just said was just too modest.

But this high and mighty man was His Majesty the Emperor, but he didn't appear to be domineering at all.

On the contrary, his understatement made him appear very approachable.

A group of guards were just about to enter, but they heard Ying Zheng, who was walking slowly, say: "Everyone is waiting here."

"Here."

All the soldiers stood by immediately, standing straight, like statues, motionless.

After waiting for Ying Zheng and Xiao He to enter the mansion, Meng Yi looked at the closed door with a pensive expression.

"Surround this mansion tightly, and not even a single bird is allowed to fly over this mansion."

"Send armored soldiers to seal off all the nearby streets, and let the hidden guards set up hidden stakes. Once suspicious and dangerous people are found, they have the right to kill first and then act."

"Your Majesty is responsible for the society, and there is no room for the slightest mistake, otherwise we will all die."

Meng Yi, as the order of the doctor, the palace guards, and the imperial guards, are all in charge of him.

"Here."

Several generals immediately took orders and went to arrange fortification.

After Yingzheng entered Xiao He's mansion, it was like taking a stroll in the courtyard, wandering around.

The three of Xiao He could only follow closely behind, although their hearts were full of doubts, they did not dare to ask.

"Where does Xiao Qing read books on weekdays?"

Ying Zheng asked suddenly.

"Your Majesty, this way please."

Although Xiao He didn't understand why, he could only lead the way honestly.

After arriving at a simple but very clean and elegant small room, Ying Zheng looked at the bamboo slips and books on the wooden table, walked over unceremoniously, and sat down.

Then he picked up a roll and read it.

The three of Xiao He stood aside and waited, looking at each other, they all saw confusion in each other's eyes.

After flipping through several scrolls of bamboo slips, Ying Zheng looked at Xiao He who was standing aside and said, "Xiao Qing seems to have a lot of research on Huang Lao's technique."

"Chen, it's just an occasional surprise, not to mention research. I heard that your majesty is pedantic about heaven and man, proficient in various academic schools, and has profound knowledge. I am far inferior to your majesty."

Xiao He was extremely humble, and in his speech, he made no secret of his compliments to Ying Zheng.

"I have indeed learned from various academic schools, but I have only learned the form, but not the method."

"Many people are unable to master one of the academic subjects throughout their lives. After all, I am just an ordinary person!"

Ying Zheng was very calm, and he didn't slap his face swollen to pretend to be fat.

"Your Majesty is sage, controlling talents, and serving the country is the way of a sage king. There is no need to do everything personally, and be good to the elders of a hundred families."

Xiao He thought about it, and said to Ying Zheng.

"What Xiao Qing said is indeed reasonable."

Ying Zheng couldn't deny it, he naturally understood what Xiao He meant.

It's as if the supervisor doesn't need to know all the crafts, he just needs to let the craftsmen work hard and perform their duties, and soon a magnificent palace will be erected.

The same is true for governing a country. If the king needs to know everything and know everything about everything in the world, then why do he need ministers of court and military affairs?

Let these ministers work hard and perform their duties well, and the world will be prosperous and healthy that day.

If the supervisors are incompetent, the craftsmen cut corners and materials, and are passive and sabotage, then even if the palace is barely built, it will not be able to withstand the slightest wind and rain, and it will collapse soon.

The same is true of the country, courtiers are corrupt and cheat, and form parties for personal gain. If things go on like this, no matter how powerful the country is, it will eventually be eaten up by these moths.

For so many years, my health has been declining, and I have done everything myself, and I have worked hard to deal with the government affairs.

On the other hand, these ministers are all radiant, and they can't just let themselves be exhausted to death, and they will be leisurely and leisurely.

It is imperative to reorganize the imperial court, and to decentralize power appropriately, it is only necessary to guard the last hurdle.

I've exhausted myself to death, but they are lucky, they all knelt down to welcome the new dynasty, how can there be such a good thing in the world?

I want to maintain my health, I want to live a good life, and I will exhaust them to death.

Ah!

After Ying Zheng figured it out, the way he looked at Xiao He changed.

Xiao He felt a chill down his spine, how could His Majesty's gaze be so penetrating?

Did I say something wrong?

"You two get out."

Ying Zheng cast his eyes on Liu Ji and Cao Shen behind Xiao He, waved his hand and said.

Liu Ji and Cao Shen looked at each other and smiled wryly in their hearts, but they could only bow down and say, "Observe the order."

After finishing speaking, the two left the study feeling a little disappointed.

This is His Majesty the First Emperor!

Maybe this is the only time in my life that I get so close to His Majesty the First Emperor!

After seeing Liu Ji and the two of them leave, Ying Zheng's mouth curled up.

Coincidentally, Xiao He happened to catch a glimpse of it, and suddenly felt a little cold again.

Your Majesty's smile is too

Cough!

What are you thinking about?

How can you desecrate His Majesty's ten thousand chariots?

"Xiao He, to tell you the truth, I am here for two things."

"First, I know that you will leave for Kuaiji early tomorrow morning, so let's do it for you!

"The second thing is that Great Qin needs talents like you, so I hope you can recommend a few good talents to serve the country and plead for the people."

Ying Zheng cut straight to the point and said to Xiao He.

"What is the virtue and ability of the minister, there is no merit in the country, and he has not offered a single bit of strategy to His Majesty. How dare you bother His Majesty, I can only thank His Majesty for His grace"

Xiao He was so moved that his nose burst into tears, but he was interrupted before he finished speaking.

"Okay, don't be sour, I am most afraid of such a sour scene."

"I've come here, Xiao Qing won't let me come here for nothing, right?"

Ying Zheng looked at Xiao Hedao with a smile.

Xiao He's voice stopped abruptly, and he was stunned for a while.

Your Majesty, this is a drunkard who doesn't want to drink. It's a lie to practice for yourself, but it's true to come here to poach people, right?

"Your Majesty, Cao Can, the jailer in Peixian County, can calm the troubles at the border when he mounts a horse, and keeps one side safe when dismounted. He is a versatile military man. If he only manages one prison, it is really too much for his talents."

Xiao He recommended Cao Shen to Ying Zheng without hesitation. He knew Cao Shen's talent best.

"really?"

Ying Zheng didn't agree directly, but asked rhetorically.

"I would like to protect my family and life. If Cao Shen does not have the talent I said, I would like to offer the head of the item to repay your majesty's kindness."

Xiao He was categorical, for the sake of his friend, he blocked even his family and life.

Although Xiao He acted cautiously all his life, but for his good friend Cao Shen, he was confident that he had seen the right person.

Cao Shen is not weaker than himself in terms of knowledge, and is far superior to himself in terms of military strategy.

Maybe Cao Shen is not as good as the famous old general Wang Jian, but he has the style of a general.

If you want to command thousands of troops, the most difficult thing is not the military strategy, but the natural affinity of some people.

This talent is innate, and he can convince people.

In Cao Shen, Xiao He felt this kind of talent.

"Since Cao Shen is the prisoner of the Great Qin Dynasty, if he is really talented, the imperial court has academic performance every year, why can't he be promoted?"

In fact, this is the main purpose of Ying Zheng's coming here today. Since the imperial court is to be reformed and reorganized, it is natural to know where the shortcomings of the imperial court's operation have appeared, so as to prescribe the right medicine.

Why can't officials like Xiao He and Cao Shen, who are capable and in the system, be promoted?

Ying Zheng has thought about the reasons for many things, but he still wants to hear them with his own ears.

Sure enough, upon hearing Ying Zheng's question, Xiao He felt his heart tremble, and he hesitated a little.

To say or not to say?

Having said that, I will inevitably be hostile by the military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.

But if you don't say it, it's not only the crime of deceiving the emperor, but also your majesty's impression of yourself will be greatly changed in your heart.

Although Xiao He believed in the way of doing nothing, he did everything he could.

Those who hold the Tao look at the world, and they must examine the beginning of things.

Judging the name of the punishment, the name of the punishment has been determined, there is a place for rebellion and obedience, life and death have a part, life and death have a place for prosperity and bad.

Xiao He knew very well that he had no choice but to stand by His Majesty's side, so that he would have the opportunity to show what he had learned in his life.

Chapter 11 How can the light of fireflies compete with the bright moon

"Go and find Cao Shen."

Ying Zheng pretended to be confused and said to Xiao He.

Xiao He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Cao Shen, the jailer of Pei County, is waiting outside."

"Oh? Then go and call him in."

Ying Zheng smiled knowingly, and then ordered.

"Sir, obey the order."

Xiao He immediately accepted the order, and then walked out of the study.

When I came to the courtyard, I saw Liu Ji and Cao Shen standing not far away, like two wooden stakes, looking very cautious, I couldn't help but feel a little funny.

"Old Xiao?"

"Where is Your Majesty? Why did you come out by yourself?"

Liu Ji and Cao Jian saw that Xiao He came out, hurriedly went up to greet him, and asked in a low voice.

"Brother Cao, His Majesty wants to see you."

Xiao He smiled and said to Cao Can.

"Your Majesty wants to see me?"

Cao Shen was stunned.

"What about me? Old Xiao, does Your Majesty want to see me too?"