Chapter 136: Duke Xiao of Qin Falls Ill

Qin Sheng really didn't want to say it. He originally felt uncomfortable thinking about it, but after Chu Yian did this, he felt it was even more pretentious to say it out loud.

And how could he say those things?

But Chu Yian's obvious unwillingness to let go and his insistence on him speaking out really made Qin Sheng helpless.

He sighed, took a sip of water, and looked out the window at the deepening night. He said, "Aren't we leaving soon? I haven't decided who to ask to help you, so I'm a little irritated."

Chu Yian frowned and said without thinking: "You are lying!"

Qin Sheng: ...

Qin Sheng opened his mouth and looked at her, his eyes sincere: "Why would I lie? I didn't lie to you, really."

Chu Yian was angry: "Xiao Shengzi, you really went too far. You treated me like a fool."

Qin Sheng: ...

Chu Yian glared at him: "Even if I don't know what you're worried about, don't I know you? Are you really so out of control over such a small thing? Will you tell me or not? If you don't, I'll just guess."

Qin Sheng felt overwhelmed and had the urge to run away. The stubborn Chu Yian was even more terrifying than Qin Huaishu.

Qin Huaishu could still refute it in a roundabout way, and seeing that he didn't want to say it, Qin Huaishu wouldn't ask too much.

But Chu Yian is straightforward and doesn't give you any chance to stop him.

Even if you block her, she will just pretend not to see or hear it. It's scary that she has to get to the bottom of it.

Qin Sheng took a deep breath, clasped his hands together and bowed to Chu Yian: "Please don't ask anymore, I'm not annoyed now, really, not annoyed at all, I've figured it out, completely figured it out."

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian's mouth twitched: "You, are you really that serious?"

Qin Sheng's eyes were a bit more vicissitudes: "I really thought it through. I promise not to bother about this matter again in the future. Xiao Anzi, you can leave and don't ask anymore."

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian laughed angrily: "Do you really treat me as a eunuch?"

"I dare not." Qin Sheng hurriedly found the manuscript from last night and stuffed it into Chu Yian's hand, forcibly ending the topic: "Come on, let's continue writing the storybook. I'm so curious about Wei Yang's future and the story of the Qin State."

"I won't be able to sleep until I finish writing this tonight. Even before I go on the expedition, I won't be able to let it go. I'll be thinking about it all the time."

"You know, we can't be distracted on the battlefield. We have to concentrate, so let's try to finish writing everything before I leave."

"This way I won't have to worry about Wei Yang and Duke Xiao of Qin all the time."

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian stared at Qin Sheng, and Qin Sheng let her stare. In order to show that he had really thought it through and would no longer dwell on it, he even stood up and turned around twice.

Chu Yian retracted his gaze, his tone a little disappointed: "Well, I thought I could comfort you a little, Xiao Shengzi, you didn't give me a chance at all. I'm very disappointed."

Qin Sheng laughed helplessly: "Why do you need to exert any strength? You just need to show off a little bit, and all the unhappy things in the world will fly away."

He said as he sat back down in his seat.

Chu Yian was really not good at reading people's expressions, and he really couldn't tell whether Qin Sheng had really figured it out or not.

But it was also obvious that he really didn't want to say it, so he had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being and read the manuscript from last night.

Wei Yang recovered Hexi, Qin moved its capital to Xianyang, and Duke Xiao of Qin held a grand ceremony to celebrate.

At the grand ceremony, he rewarded many soldiers and appointed Wei Yang as Lord Shang. All the vassal states also sent people with gifts to congratulate him.

Shang Yang's power had reached its peak.

Since the reform implemented the county system, which was intended to abolish the aristocratic hereditary system of dividing land into fiefs, it would not be appropriate to grant fiefdoms if the county system was to be strictly enforced.

It was just that the actual situation of the Qin State was taken into consideration, so some adjustments were made in this regard and the "fiefdom" was retained.

It’s just that fiefdom is no longer a symbol of power, but a form of reward of the highest level.

Shang Yang had neither the power to govern nor the power to collect taxes over his fiefdom, so he accepted it calmly.

After the ceremony, Shang Yang actually thought about whether to continue on the path of a powerful official, helping Qin Xiaogong to develop and strengthen the Qin State, or to retreat bravely to save himself?

With so much success comes danger. With so many bloody examples before our eyes, it is undoubtedly fraught with danger to continue on this path.

Not to mention the distant past, wasn’t Tian Ji of Qi forced to flee Qi?

Sun Bin was able to save himself, but that was because he retired to the mountains in time.

Shang Yang was not afraid that Qin Xiaogong would abandon him. He respected Qin Xiaogong from the bottom of his heart and firmly believed that Qin Xiaogong would never let him down.

However, he still chose to retire to the mountains. In addition to state affairs, he also had many things he wanted to do.

Moreover, Qin had Qin Xiaogong, and he was not worried at all that Qin would become what it was before.

But just when Shang Yang decided to resign and retire, King Xiaogong of Qin suddenly fell ill.

Qin Sheng was so stunned that he forgot to write. He raised his head hastily, shock in his eyes. "So soon? It's even written in the history books. I'm afraid it's not just a simple illness. Duke Xiao, is he going to die now?"

Qin Sheng's mood was complicated, with feelings of loss and regret.

Duke Xiao still had so many things to do, and his dream of unifying the six kingdoms had just begun, so there was still a long way to go.

If you fall ill at this time, you probably won’t have much time to live.

After losing the protection of Duke Xiao of Qin, Shang Yang's fate...

In fact, Shang Yang himself had gained strong power in the court over the years, and the ministers who supported the reform also supported him.

The Crown Prince... The former Crown Prince has been wandering around for many years and has no real support in the court.

If they were really asked to choose between the new king and Shang Yang, they would definitely stand on Shang Yang's side without hesitation.

If Duke Xiao had really passed away, Shang Yang would have been fully capable of deposing the new monarch and establishing himself as king.

However, up to now, in Qin Sheng's eyes, Shang Yang has always been more concerned with his achievements.

He only cares about achievements, not how much power he has.

Given Shang Yang's personality, for the sake of the overall situation, he would rather die than proclaim himself King of Qin.

And once he really declares himself king...

The Qin State had forty-three counties and thirty-six tribes. The aristocratic families had deep roots, and the Rong and Di peoples had been assimilated for a short time. Only the Ying Qin tribe could gather them together.

Although Wei Yang is talented, if these forces really counterattack together, what can he do even if he has many thundering methods?

The Rongdi tribes in the west rebelled, and the six kingdoms in the east pressed on. Internal and external troubles broke out at the same time, and all the hard work of Duke Xiaogong over the years would be wasted.

Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains were destroyed in an instant, and the new law collapsed...

Qin Sheng's heart sank to the bottom. He seemed to have put himself in Shang Yang's perspective and saw Shang Yang's future through the simple words.

Not everyone can tolerate a powerful minister like Shang Yang. It is a great blessing in life to meet Qin Xiaogong.

There was already a rift between the deposed Crown Prince Ying Si and Shang Yang due to the events of the past...

And to be honest, doesn’t Ying Si feel guilty towards the two tutors?

Gongsun Jia's tattoo and exile could be said to be his own fault, as everything was the result of the old Grand Tutor's planning.

However, Ying Qian was punished by having his nose cut off because of him, and he felt guilty towards these old families.

Once Duke Xiao died and the old powers were restored, Shang Yang's situation was truly...

Qin Sheng seemed to see the ancestors of the Qin family through Shang Yang, as well as the present-day Qin family.

It is about Shang Yang, but the words are full of the shadow of the Qin family.