Everyone was waiting by the door.

No matter what season it is, the wind in the morning will definitely be cold.

Although the ministers were dressed warmly, they still felt a little cold after standing in the cold wind for a long time.

No one from the palace came to deliver the message, so they could only wait here.

Today is the first morning court session since Ying Zheng ascended the throne, and there can be no other mistakes.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't have been late at night, but Ying Zheng was the Son of Heaven after all, not the King of Qin, so such rules did not bind him.

"The emperor chooses the order and goes to court!"

It was already dawn when the palace guards came out to deliver the message.

The ministers just breathed a sigh of relief, but did not feel any dissatisfaction.

After all, Ying Zheng was different from previous Qin kings.

It was warmer in the Xianyang Palace. There were lights on all around, some cushions on the ground, dozens of maids standing by to serve, and some guards at the palace gate.

Ying Zheng was still not in the Xianyang Palace, and the ministers were not surprised. They just thought that the emperor was a little tired after all the hustle and bustle yesterday.

Meng Ao and Cai Ze led the civil and military officials to the left and right, then knelt on the mats and closed their eyes to rest.

The ministers behind him didn't even ask whether there was a cushion in front of them. They just knelt down and waited for Ying Zheng to arrive.

I don’t know how long I waited, but I heard a bell ringing, which shocked everyone below and made them look up at Ying Zheng who suddenly appeared above.

Ying Zheng was still wearing the same attire as yesterday, his face still hidden under the crown, making it unclear and looking particularly depressing.

"I have seen the Emperor. May the Emperor live forever!"

Meng Ao and Cai Ze stood up slightly and saluted. Even though they were veteran ministers of four dynasties and had the title of regent, they still did not dare to act arrogantly in front of Ying Zheng.

The ministers behind him also reacted and stood up to salute: "Your Majesty, may His Majesty live forever!"

The sound echoed in the hall, accompanied by ritual music that came from nowhere, and seemed particularly exciting.

Ying Zheng glanced down, his brows furrowed beneath his crown, but he didn't rush to say anything. He just said coldly, "Stand up."

The ministers then knelt down.

Before Meng Ao could speak, he heard Ying Zheng calling him: "General, why hasn't Lu Buwei come today?!"

Lu Buwei is still the future today.

Meng Ao sent someone to Lu Buwei's residence yesterday evening, and sent someone again this morning to urge him. Judging from the time, he should have arrived.

"Prime Minister Lu is probably still on his way and is ill. I beg Your Majesty to be understanding."

He is a talented person at least, so Meng Ao still has to protect him.

Now the military virtues of Qin State are flourishing, but its domestic affairs seem somewhat weak.

Cai Ze is old, and Lu Buwei is the only one who can take on the responsibility in the court. Even though he knows that Ying Zheng is powerful, he still has to protect him.

Ying Zichu's original intention was to leave Lu Buwei to Ying Zheng, and then have Meng Ao kill him when Ying Zheng was no longer able to use him.

"I want to wait for him?"

Meng Ao couldn't see Ying Zheng's expression clearly, and the voice coming from above was cold, so he couldn't hear any emotion in it.

"Send someone to tell Lü Buwei that if he doesn't come today, I will go to his residence tomorrow to see how seriously ill he is."

Meng Ao felt that his back was probably soaked.

Even King Zhaoxiang of Qin had never possessed such power.

You have to know that Ying Zheng was only thirteen years old at that time.

"I summoned you all here today just to tell you one thing."

Ying Zheng looked at the court officials below and saw that they were all kneeling firmly. He knew that the power had reached a certain level.

"Is there anyone who can answer my question yesterday? If not, I will adjourn the court."

"The Great Qin is at its peak of military might, and the other states are disunited. Even if they unite to attack Qin, the Great Qin has nothing to fear."

Meng Ao stood up and saluted.

He was the supreme general of the Qin Dynasty, and most military affairs needed to be in charge of him. Since Ying Zheng's question was about military affairs, it was natural for him to answer it.

Ying Zheng just looked at Meng Ao. His question could not be called a question, and there was not even any need to ask it.

Because in everyone's opinion, whether it is the Qin Dynasty or other countries, the Qin Dynasty's military strength is at its peak, and even if the countries unite, they will not have any chance of winning.

Meng Ao's answer is also the answer in everyone's heart.

The courage of the other countries had been shattered by Qin. If Qin's logistics had not been unable to keep up, it would have directly destroyed Han and Wei, and would not have just asked them to cede land and pay compensation.

The hall fell silent in an instant. Ying Zheng did not reply, letting Meng Ao's voice echo in the hall.

The atmosphere seemed to become oppressive.

The ministers sat with their heads down, their eyes watching their noses and their noses watching their hearts. They seemed to smell an unusual smell, a smell of danger.

Meng Ao didn't know that what he said was wrong. Since Ying Zheng didn't let him get up, he didn't dare to get up.

Ying Zheng’s power is now so great that he overwhelms everyone else.

"Is that what you all think?"

Ying Zheng's cold voice came again, and the atmosphere seemed to become more and more depressing.

The ministers did not know what Ying Zheng meant, but his words seemed to show that he was particularly dissatisfied with Meng Ao.

But they couldn't afford to offend either of them, so they could only lower their heads and hands, not daring to speak.

"It seems like everyone thinks so?"

Ying Zheng asked again, his words still cold.

These words immediately forced Meng Ao to his knees.

He didn't know what he said wrong, but Ying Zheng seemed particularly dissatisfied.

"It seems that you, my dear ministers, have the same thoughts as me." Ying Zheng suddenly laughed, "But, my dear ministers, please remember this: remember that our Great Qin is not afraid of other countries.

If I ever raise an army eastward, and anyone dares to dissuade me, don't blame me for being cruel."

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