Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Ying Zheng's body swayed as he sat on the bed. "Prepare the horses."

"promise."

His Majesty rode out of the Xianyang Palace, and soon the news spread throughout the entire palace.

When Fusu received the news, the Crown Princess had just gone to bed.

At that moment, Fusu didn't care about anything else and rode out quickly.

Inside the Prime Minister's Mansion

After the doctor left, Zhang Yuanqing quietly drank a bowl of porridge, asked Qingque to bring tea, and then sat there silently without saying a word.

The snow was still falling outside. Soon, Ying Zheng came in covered in snow.

"Zhang Qing."

"His Majesty."

One stood at the door and the other sat inside the house.

When he saw Zhang Yuanqing, Ying Zheng said nothing else. He closed the door, dispelled the coldness by the brazier, and sat casually on the chair on the other side of Zhang Yuanqing.

"Your Majesty is even more majestic now than when we first met."

Zhang Yuanqing raised his hand and poured a cup of tea for Ying Zheng, and the hot steam gently dissipated.

"Zhang Qing has a few more white hairs on his temples now than when we first met."

Zhang Yuanqing put down the teapot and looked at Ying Zheng with dissatisfaction.

"If Your Majesty does not remind me of my old age, we can continue our conversation."

Ying Zheng chuckled and picked up the teapot to pour a cup for Zhang Yuanqing. "It's my fault. I apologize to Zhang Qing."

After saying that, he put down the teapot and picked up the teacup. Zhang Yuanqing did the same.

The aroma of tea lingers between lips and teeth.

At this time, Fusu came from outside.

As he opened the door and was about to say something, Ying Zheng saw him there.

"Warm off the cold and sit down aside."

"promise."

After receiving his father's order, Fusu did not say anything and stood quietly beside the brazier. Soon, his body was warm.

"Your Majesty, I have served as the Right Prime Minister for many years, but I have not participated in state affairs all day long. I feel guilty."

"Li Si and Wang Wan are both men Your Majesty can use. I resign my position as Right Prime Minister. Your Majesty may use them as your assistants."

Fusu sat aside and wanted to say something, but his father looked at him and he quietly shut his mouth.

"They are indeed good. The people recommended by Zhang Qing are always reliable."

Zhang Yuanqing smiled, his eyes gentle and bright under the light.

"I was recommended by Li Si back then."

Looking back to those days, Ying Zheng also seemed to be filled with joy.

"Li Si recommended Zhang Qing to me back then, saying that his talent was several times greater than his."

"Also let me personally invite this great talent."

"Your Majesty, did you go there to see if I was just a name?"

"Hahaha, after meeting Lord Zhang, I feel that with Lord Zhang's help, my Qin State will surely be able to unify the world."

"Your Majesty, you have honored me as Sir. How could I let you down?"

Accompanied by coughs, the king and his minister chatted for a long time.

"Your Majesty, you are a wise ruler who will surely make Qin strong."

“In governing a country, one cannot have only one opinion; a hundred flowers must bloom in order to last.”

"Civil officials govern the country, and military generals maintain its security. They must not favor one side over another, causing the court's talent to wither. This is a sign of national failure."

"Ahem, and there's also the Mohist school. Their talk of strange and lewd tricks is misleading to the country. We shouldn't look down on the Mohist school so much."

"The strength of Qin's weapons is entirely due to the contributions of the Mohists."

"Your Majesty, the dignity of the Qin people is on the swords of my million-strong Qin army, and truth is within the range of my Qin army's artillery."

Under the candlelight, Zhang Yuanqing's eyes were tired and his lips were pale. He looked at Ying Zheng beside him and spoke intermittently.

There was a sharp pain in his chest, and his hand trembled as he pulled out the handkerchief. He covered his mouth and coughed muffledly.

My chest felt like it had exploded, and the candlelight in front of me became somewhat dim.

"Qingque, call a doctor quickly."

Fusu stood up and stood beside Zhang Yuanqing, looking at the blood at the corner of his teacher's mouth, his heart in panic.

"No need."

"Fusu."

Fusu squatted beside Zhang Yuanqing, pulling at his teacher's sleeve just like when he was a child.

"The young master is doing well now."

After saying this softly, Zhang Yuanqing had no strength left.

"I'm a little tired and need to rest for a while."

When those eyes closed, the Right Prime Minister of Qin fell asleep in this winter.

The snow outside was getting heavier and heavier, and a sound of hurried footsteps was heard outside.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have given birth to a son."

The eunuch finished speaking while panting, but received no response and did not dare to say anything more.

I’m so sad that I can’t continue writing. That’s all for today. I’m going to go cry for a while to calm down.

Wow~ My Zhang Yuanqing is gone.