The wind has been blowing very fast these days, just like this message, it has been spreading very quickly.
Although there are some differences between the versions, they are basically the same:
Prince Zheng of Qin captured 150,000 soldiers and proclaimed himself the Emperor of Qin.
Except for a few countries that are close to it, most other countries do not believe it.
But not believing is one thing, and doing is another.
After all, Qin did win the war, and it was a great victory. While the other countries were on guard, they also prepared generous gifts and were ready to set off to Qin at any time.
Since Prince Zheng of Qin has proclaimed the title of Son of Heaven, there will most likely be a meeting, a meeting that will establish Qin's position as the overlord.
Even though the King of Zhou had been captured by Qin and his life or death was unknown, this alliance meeting would still be held in his name, and then everyone would pretend to be happy and respectful on the surface, and no one would be able to control what happened behind the scenes.
It rained heavily in Xianyang today.
The rain fell suddenly and heavily, but there was no lightning or thunder. There were only dark clouds covering the sky and sprinkling water down.
Meng Ao and Wang Jian returned to Xianyang first. After the handover of military power, there was no so-called celebration banquet. Ying Zichu just took Meng Ao to stay in the palace for a meal. Everything else had to wait until Wang He and others came back.
Cai Ze seemed to have realized something and had been staying indoors for the past few days, claiming to be sick and recuperating. After all, he was old and it was time for him to retire.
Wang He returned to Xianyang today.
Just like today's rain, Wang He and Lu Buwei returned to Qin in a hurry, and Meng Ao returned to Xianyang in just three days.
The rain is still falling.
Ying Zichu personally braved the rain to meet Wang He and others outside Xianyang.
Ying Zheng was also standing aside. The rain seemed to recognize him and avoided him. Even the raindrops that fell on the ground and formed small puddles automatically moved away, for fear of dirtying Ying Zheng's clothes.
It was the first time for a group of ministers to see such a scene, and their awe of Ying Zheng deepened. After all, a monarch who is good at using the power of heaven is always the most terrifying.
Chen Xuan lay over Xianyang, stretching out a paw to shield Ying Zheng from the rain.
Although the rain could not touch him, the entire Xianyang was his, Chen Xuan's, territory, so he could naturally control the direction of the rain.
As for why he stretched out his claws, it was just to reassure Ying Zheng and let Ying Zheng know that Chen Xuan was always by his side.
Fortunately, this political show did not last long, and he returned to the Xianyang Palace amidst the mutual respect between the emperor and his subjects.
The dinner was held in the Xianyang Palace.
This grand court hall has become a place for celebration today.
This was the most successful war fought by Qin since the death of King Zhaoxiang, so Ying Zichu had to make a big fuss about it.
After this war, the six countries will inevitably respect Qin as the overlord, although only in name only, but that is enough.
The dinner didn't last long, it was over in just an hour.
Except for Wang He, Meng Ao, Cai Ze, and Lu Buwei, everyone else left the palace and returned to their own residences.
As for why Duke Bei was not there, it was simply because he had taken on the important position of Hangu Pass, and now the attitudes of the six countries were unclear, so he had to stay in Hangu for some time.
Ying Zichu looked at the figures before him, straightened his body, and bowed deeply: "How could I be so worthy as to allow you, my dear ministers, to assist me? My Great Qin is truly fortunate to have you, my dear ministers."
How could the four people dare to accept this greeting? They all passed by and returned the greeting: "Your Majesty, thank you."
Ying Zheng found it boring. With his current prestige, he didn't need to learn from Ying Zichu and practice the so-called respect for the wise and humble.
Although Ying Zichu and King Xiaowen of Qin both taught him to respect the wise and humble himself to others and to retain talents that were useful to the Qin Dynasty at all costs, he really couldn't do it.
After all, with Chen Xuan around, any talented and famous person would only submit to Ying Zheng's prestige, instead of him inviting or begging those so-called famous people.
Ying Zichu exchanged a few polite words with them before getting down to business.
Wang He's contribution in this battle was enough to make him a king. To be more precise, Meng Ao's contribution was also enough to make him a king.
However, few feudal lords in the Qin State had a good end, such as Shang Jun and Wu'an Jun.
However, what we are considering now is not the issue of rewarding according to merit. We have to wait until Bie Gong returns.
Now, just to give Cai Ze some dignity, let him resign on his own due to illness.
After all, in the Qin State where talents are gradually emerging, Cai Ze is old after all.
After all, civil officials are different from military generals and cannot be of the same lineage.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Ying Zichu looked at Cai Ze who was bending down in front of him, and knew that this old minister was going to resign, resigning from the position of prime minister and the rank of senior minister.
"Prime Minister Cai, please speak." Ying Zichu reached out and helped Cai Ze up, staring at Cai Ze, fearing that this old minister would go back on his word.
After all, he served as prime minister during the reign of King Zhaoxiang of Qin. Although he resigned later, he was invited by his father, King Xiaowen of Qin to continue to serve as prime minister.
Although he seemed a little pedantic in front of Ying Zichu, he was still open-minded after all, so Ying Zichu also wanted to give him some respect, so as to preserve the friendship between the monarch and his subject.
Fortunately, Cai Ze is still the same Cai Ze, the same Cai Ze who advised Fan Ju to retire after achieving his goal.
"I am old and afraid I can no longer serve as Prime Minister. I am willing to step down and recommend Lü Buwei as Prime Minister. I hope the king will agree."
Upon hearing this, Lu Buwei lowered his head, fearing that his joy would be too obvious and offend Ying Zichu.
Wang He and Meng Ao did not say anything, but just watched from the side. This was the transfer of speaking power in the court, and as military personnel, they could not speak out.
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