Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Generals Meng Ao and Heng Qian led a large army to quickly take over Nanyang. A few generals in the army resisted and were beheaded.

Because Ning Teng suddenly surrendered to Qin, no news was received beforehand, and those officials who did not have time to escape were also ordered to be detained by Meng Ao.

Meng Ao's army took control of Nanyang at the fastest speed. Meng Ao issued military orders to the army early on, forbidding them to harm the civilians and plunder the property in the city.

As soon as the situation here was settled, Meng Ao urgently sent the military information back to Xianyang over a distance of 800 miles.

It snowed heavily for three days in a row, and the thick snow outside was above the knees.

In the village, most of the houses collapsed and the villagers were crowded into two or three large rooms.

There was a large kang in the room, where the elderly and children sat, and the other young people gathered around it.

"Fortunately, we have this kang this year, otherwise many people would have frozen to death."

If you look closely, you can see that most people are wearing only single layers of clothing, and they huddle together to keep warm.

"That's right. The house has collapsed. What will we do next year?"

"Let it collapse, as long as we are safe. When the weather warms up, we can rebuild it."

"That's right. We've added fertilizer to our fields this year, and the adults said that next year's grain production will definitely increase."

“If we can really increase production, we can keep more.”

"That notice is really true. I'm just looking forward to planting well next year so I can have a good meal when the harvest comes."

"Ah, me too. The adults who came here said they would teach us how to plant crops next year. They said we could grow more crops by following their methods."

"I also heard from the adults that this year some people's crops yielded four dan per mu."

"Yes, I've heard that too. That's the method we're using now."

"Yeah, then we will have that much food next year!"

"Oh, not necessarily. I'd be content as long as I could have two koku."

"Me too."

Everyone was chatting and joking, and time passed quickly.

The same thing happened in different places, but this year there was an extra seed in the hearts of the people, and it was called hope.

Zhangtai Palace

"Report, General Meng Ao is sending an urgent message eight hundred miles away."

"Send it up."

Shi Yi trotted a few steps, took the letter, turned around and presented it to Ying Zheng.

"Hahaha, okay."

"Go and summon the ministers."

"promise."

The wheels turned carefully on the snow, and soon, one car after another arrived at the gate of Xianyang Palace.

The ministers wore official robes with thick cotton coats underneath, and walked into the Zhangtai Palace one by one.

"Come, everyone, take a look at this victory report sent back by General Meng Ao."

Shi Yi took the letter again and handed it to the two prime ministers, who then passed it on to others after they had read it.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

"Hahaha, this is indeed a happy occasion. We need to send a few officials to govern Nanyang. Does anyone have any suitable candidates?"

The court officials looked at each other, and finally Wei Zhuang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think you can send the Left Prime Minister."

Changping Jun Xiong Qi.

He has a high enough status and the ability.

Some of the other court officials had already begun nodding in agreement.

Ying Zheng looked at the ministers and finally his eyes fell on Xiong Qi.

"What do you think, Left Prime Minister?"

Xiong Qiyi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries, but I am not very talented and wise. I am afraid I cannot govern Nanyang well for you. I think there is someone who is more suitable than me."

"Oh? Who?"

"Your Majesty, Master Zhang Yuanqing is extremely talented. I believe that Master Zhang is the most suitable candidate."

!!!

Ying Zheng leaned forward an inch in surprise.

How could Zhang Qing go!

Many other court officials looked at Changping Jun Xiong Qi in shock.

This is going to kill Mr. Zhang!

It’s an open conspiracy. This is definitely an open conspiracy.

How did Lord Zhang offend Changping Jun? He was being retaliated against like this.

With Lord Zhang's health, he might not be alive even if we rush over there in the summer, let alone now.

"Your Majesty, you cannot do that."

Li Si shouted loudly, causing the court officials who were looking at Changping Jun with strange eyes to turn around and look at him.

"Your Majesty, Lord Zhang is unwell and can't even leave his room. How can he go to Nanyang?"

"Please choose someone else, Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng nodded imperceptibly, but he didn't agree in his heart.

Could it be that Zhang Qing really offended the Prime Minister?

Xiong Qi also knew what everyone was thinking and spoke again: "Your Majesty, I know that Lord Zhang is weak, but there is really no one in the court who is more suitable than Lord Zhang."

"Your Majesty, now that Nanyang has been surrendered to Qin without a single bloodbath, governance is of paramount importance. If you can win the hearts of the people of Nanyang, it will be of great benefit to Your Majesty in conquering Han."

When Xiong Qi said this, everyone couldn't help but nod. Seeing everyone's attitude change, Xiong Qi continued, "If the people of Nanyang live a prosperous life under Qin's rule, the people of other Han areas will naturally yearn for it. With the help of Han General Ning Teng, the destruction of Han is just around the corner."

"That is why I dare not accept such a large group of people. It is not that I do not want to, but that I do not have the ability, Your Majesty."

"Looking at the entire court, I feel that only Lord Zhang has such talent, so I recommend Lord Zhang."

"As for the difficulty of traveling, Your Majesty can arrange a comfortable carriage and bring plenty of charcoal. A physician will examine Master Zhang's pulse daily and allow him to stop and rest at any time if he feels unwell."

"In this way, Master Zhang will surely be fine."

"Furthermore, I believe that Lord Zhang would also be willing to go to Nanyang. The people of Nanyang are suffering, and Lord Zhang has a kind heart. How could he bear to see them suffer?"

"Furthermore, Lord Zhang is well-known throughout the world. If he were to come to Nanyang, he would surely attract scholars to Nanyang for a meeting. Lord Zhang could then select suitable people to jointly govern Nanyang. Furthermore, Lord Zhang's presence in Nanyang would also serve as a deterrent to the King of Han."

Xiong Qi spoke eloquently about several benefits of Zhang Yuanqing going to Nanyang, and everyone who heard it couldn't help but be moved.

Li Si secretly cried out in alarm.

This guy is very eloquent.

"Your Majesty, there are many benefits for Lord Zhang to go to Nanyang, but he must actually get there."

Wei Zhuang, who had been silent for a long time, spoke again, bringing everyone back to their senses.

Yes, this person has to go to Nanyang.

What if I can’t make it?

"Are there any other candidates for the Right Prime Minister?"

Ying Zheng also realized that Xiong Qi was unwilling to go by himself. As for the reason, Ying Zheng didn't want to know it now.

"Your Majesty, why not send Wang Wan and Li Si together?"

"Your Majesty, Li Si is in charge of the construction of Daqin Academy, and Wang Wan will be responsible for farming in the spring. How can they go?" Xiong Qi clenched his hands and spoke again.

"Your Majesty, why not invite Lord Zhang here and ask him what he thinks?"

Ying Zheng opened his mouth and was about to say something when Xiong Qi spoke again: "Your Majesty, Lord Zhang is devoted to the Qin State. Now that Nanyang has won a great victory, please invite Lord Zhang to come and tell him the good news."

Ying Zheng looked at Xiong Qi, and his forehead was sweating.

"Send it to Zhang Qing."

"promise."

Shi Yi left in a hurry. The situation in the court was changing drastically today, and he didn't dare to even breathe.