Xianyang.
Today's court was different from usual, because there was a table in front of the ever-cold dragon throne, with all kinds of delicacies on it, and a child was wandering around choosing the food.
It was Ying Ziyu.
The officials stood silently in the hall. One moment a chicken bone rolled to the side, the next a peanut rolled to the side, and the originally solemn atmosphere suddenly became strange.
Some officials who hadn't had breakfast yet were salivating at the aroma of the food, but dared not make any moves.
Ying Zheng paid little attention to the swaying little guy, his gaze falling downwards. "Let's begin."
At a command, Li Si stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, this year's grain harvest is bountiful, with favorable weather in all areas, and the yield is several times higher than last year."
"No one in Great Qin will go hungry this year. After everyone has eaten their fill, there will still be plenty of grain left over. I believe we can sell it at a high price, which will surely replenish the national treasury."
Ying Zheng had confidence in Li Si's talent and ability, and naturally believed in his competence, so he said, "Approved."
The little guy munched on a chicken leg while glancing at Li Si, his thoughts completely exposed.
It's a pity that grain production could have been even higher, but then corrupt officials appeared.
It's a pity that the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, making it difficult to investigate.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's expression changed slightly.
Another corrupt official has emerged?
I thought that after severely punishing and rewarding the official in charge of grain, no one would dare to commit the crime again. I didn’t expect that someone would still dare to defy the law!
Should we tell Father Emperor?
As Ying Zheng was pondering, the little guy raised his head slightly and met Ying Zheng's gaze.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng also looked at the little guy, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Tell me quickly! From now on, don't hide anything, just say it directly. I'll give you a bonus!
[No, I'd rather not. I can't even explain how I knew all this, and what if Father doesn't believe me?]
If my father thinks I'm talking nonsense and punishes me by taking away my chicken leg, who can I complain to?
After thinking for a moment, the little guy shook his head, giving up the idea of saying it.
After all, the world is vast, but the chicken leg is the biggest.
Ying Zheng was speechless.
You tell me, and I'll believe you!
That brat, it's a good thing I knew even if you didn't tell me, otherwise things would have gone wrong.
If I don't say anything, the extra chicken leg will be gone.
Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and said, "Bring up the harvest report."
Li Si was quite puzzled by this sudden request, but dared not ask too many questions. He quickly had someone present him with the harvest report.
Ying Zheng examined it carefully, his brows furrowing slightly, as if something was amiss.
Seeing this, the officials were all quite conflicted. They naturally understood that Ying Zheng's behavior meant that things were not simple.
Seeing this, the little guy's eyes rolled slightly as he chewed on peanuts and looked at Ying Zheng.
[Has Father realized something is wrong?]
A moment later, Ying Zheng threw the harvest chart directly in front of Li Si, "Do you think this is right?"
When an emperor is enraged, millions will die; this is no joke.
Li Si's forehead was immediately covered in cold sweat. "Your Majesty, I have personally reviewed everything, and it is reasonable."
Ying Zheng looked at him, his gaze deep and serious. "It is indeed reasonable. The yield, the seed loss, everything matches up perfectly, without the slightest discrepancy. Don't you think it's too reasonable?"
Upon hearing this, Li Si's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but begin to ponder.
After a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "That's true, but I really can't see any problem with this harvest table!"
Ying Zheng's voice boomed like thunder, "Then look carefully! Search thoroughly until you find the problem!"
Li Si lowered his head, cold sweat pouring down his back.
Ying Zheng's aura was so powerful that just facing that aura gave one the feeling of being stared at by a ferocious beast, sending chills down one's spine.
Seeing Li Si's stunned expression, Ying Zheng stared at him and asked, "What? You can't do it?"
“Then he should step down from that position. If the Prime Minister of the Great Qin cannot even handle this simple matter, what right does he have to be Prime Minister?”
Upon hearing this, Li Si quickly cupped his hands in greeting, "Your Majesty, I can do it! Your Majesty, I will find the problem!"
Although he was still somewhat puzzled by the matter, judging from Ying Zheng's reaction, there must be a big problem involved.
Below, the little guy's eyes lit up slightly when he saw Ying Zheng's appearance, his face full of admiration.
[Father is so amazing! He discovered the harvest report was fake just by looking at it.]
Ying Zheng's eyes were indifferent.
I don't see anything wrong with the harvest report, but since you say there are corrupt officials involved, then this report must be incorrect.
As for what's wrong, that's a question Li Si should consider.
After resolving the food issue, Ying Zheng looked at Wang Jian and said, "It's your turn."
Wang Jian stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, all the invading foreign enemies have been eliminated. This old minister conducted a thorough investigation, leaving no stone unturned, not even the latrines. There will be no remnants within the territory of Great Qin!"
Ying Zheng nodded slightly, "Well done!"
Ying Zheng naturally did not want to be careless towards those from other worlds; he should eliminate them completely and leave no future troubles.
Wang Jian continued, "With the help of you gentlemen, all the foreign enemies have been eliminated. Whether it is the Xiongnu, the Baiyue, or those small countries, they are now all respectful to Qin and no one dares to have any disloyal thoughts."
Ying Zheng was not surprised by this situation, after all, those problems had been mostly dealt with before, and the Qin Dynasty was already a prosperous place.
However, the invasion by the head of the Ying family still caused some turmoil in the Great Qin Dynasty. Other forces also took advantage of the situation, thinking that they had another chance to overthrow the Great Qin Dynasty, and thus began to cause trouble.
But after being disciplined a little, they've behaved themselves now.
After all, that kind of shadow is no joke. I'm afraid those who control those forces would never want to be dominated by that fear again, even until their deaths.
Ying Zheng nodded slightly, "Well done."
Wang Jian continued, "However, recently several strange soldiers have been captured at the border. The matter is suspicious, and I'm afraid it will be up to Your Majesty to decide."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's expression changed slightly. "Strange?"
This was the first time he had heard this description of soldiers from Wang Jian.
Wang Jian said, “Those soldiers have white skin, golden hair, and blue pupils. They are completely different from us, even their clothing is the same. This old minister has never seen people with such appearances before.”
Ying Zheng's expression changed slightly. "Are there really people who look like this?"
Wang Jian's description was truly bizarre; he had never seen anyone look like that before.
Wang Jian cupped his hands in greeting, "Your Majesty may take a look for yourself."
Beside him, the little guy's expression changed slightly.
[That guy from across the ocean shouldn't be here right now.]
Shouldn't those countries be busy fighting each other?
Ying Zheng's eyes flickered slightly.
There are countries on the other side of the ocean?!
Fighting each other?
Isn't that quite a lot?
Excellent timing! I was just worried about having nothing to do after unification!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
