Chapter 91 Zhao Feng’s secrets are presented to Ying Zheng! (Happy New Year)
"Your Majesty."
"The general has returned triumphantly. In addition to a generous reward, the marriage that the king had proposed to Princess Liyang may also be settled."
Wang Wan stood up and began to speak with a smile.
This move.
Seemingly random.
In fact, he was trying to show goodwill to Wang Jian.
As a staunch supporter of the eldest prince Fusu, he used the arranged marriage of Liyang to Wang Ben as an introduction, and then mentioned the arranged marriage of Wang Jian's daughter to Fusu.
As long as it succeeds.
Fusu will then have a powerful relative with military power.
Not only is he the oldest among the princes, he is also the natural heir.
You can even have a general as your supporter.
This is naturally a great thing for Fusu.
After all, with Wang Wan in the court, most of the old nobles supported Fusu.
But military power has always been difficult to gain control of.
Ying Zheng was also very sensitive about this, but this time the rumor spread and intensified, and Ying Zheng did not say much, obviously tacitly agreeing with it.
"What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true."
"Liyang, my second daughter, and my most beloved daughter."
"Wang Ben, a brave general of the Qin Dynasty."
“It’s a match made in heaven.”
Ying Zheng laughed and directly agreed to Wang Wan's proposal.
and.
He had once said that he would grant Princess Liyang to Wang Ben as his wife, and now he was just fulfilling his promise.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"Princess Liyang is thirteen years old this year. The wedding date can be set by the Imperial Coachman in a year. This will be double the joy for our Great Qin." Wang Wan praised loudly.
"Your Majesty is wise."
The ministers standing in the square also shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty."
"Princess Liyang's marriage to General Wang Ben is a good thing."
"But I have another piece of good news to report."
At this moment.
Right Prime Minister Wei Zhuang stood up with a smile on his face.
In today's Daqin.
Ever since Lu Buwei was stripped of his office, the position of prime minister was no longer held by one person, but by two people.
Ying Zheng appointed left and right prime ministers.
The left prime minister was Wang Wan.
The right prime minister was Wei Zhuang.
The left prime minister was still called the companion, while the right prime minister was called the deputy, and Wei Zhuang also held the position of the Grand Coachman.
"What good news do you have to report, Prime Minister Wei?"
Ying Zheng was very happy when Wang Jian returned, and naturally he was smiling.
"As far as I know, General Wang Jian has a daughter who is in her teens, and her age is just right for the eldest son."
"I propose."
"It's double happiness."
"Your Majesty, you can arrange a marriage between the general's daughter and Prince Fusu." Wei Zhuang smiled and said loudly.
visible.
The left and right prime ministers in the court were both staunch supporters of Fusu.
The two people can be said to be singing in unison.
Hearing this.
No matter how ignorant Fusu was, he now understood that this was Wei Zhuang trying to win foreign aid for him.
Fusu did not reject the proposal, but instead stood up directly.
"Your son has entered the palace to handle government affairs. I have long heard that the general's daughter is as capable as any man. It would be my honor if I could marry the general's daughter." Fusu bowed and said loudly.
Born into a royal family.
Still the eldest son.
It would be a lie to say that Fusu had no interest in that position.
Moreover, he has so many supporters in the court. Even if he does not fight for it himself, his supporters will push him to fight for it. Once he embarks on this path, he is destined to have no way back.
In history, Qin Shihuang did train Fusu as his heir, but Fusu repeatedly disappointed him. In the end, even Qin Shihuang did not make him the crown prince until his death. It was only when he was dying that he left a will to let Fusu succeed to the throne. It seemed that this was a choice Qin Shihuang had no choice but to make.
Hearing this.
A hint of excitement also flashed across Ying Zheng's brows.
But he did not make a direct decision, but turned his gaze to Wang Jian.
But at this moment.
Wang Jian's face showed some hesitation and struggle.
Looking at Ying Zheng beside him and the many officials below the stairs who were pushing this matter forward, Wang Jian was full of struggle.
At this moment, Wang En is indeed infinite.
But if you refuse.
Not only did he secretly go against the king's will, but he also offended Fusu, who took the initiative to marry Wang Yan.
In today's Daqin.
Everyone in the court knew that the candidate for the future crown prince was most likely Fusu.
You are offending the future crown prince and heir apparent at this moment!
This is definitely not a good thing for his Wang family.
But when I think of Zhao Feng and his terrible methods, I understand his potential even more.
If Zhao Feng really tried to steal the bride and Qin would not tolerate it, Zhao Feng would definitely flee to another country, and at that time he would become the most difficult enemy of Qin.
"Your Majesty."
Wang Jian turned around hesitantly and looked at Ying Zheng.
"General, just tell me what you want to say. I won't blame you whether you agree or reject." Ying Zheng smiled slightly.
He naturally saw the difficulty on Wang Jian's face.
Obviously there is some hidden meaning.
Hear the sound.
Wang Jian slowly walked in front of Ying Zheng and bowed to him: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, my daughter has already fallen in love with someone else."
"That's not true, General."
"Since ancient times, marriages have been decided by parents and matchmakers."
"It's not an engagement, as long as the general agrees, this happy event can be accomplished."
"If you become the legal wife of Prince Fusu, I'm afraid countless ladies from wealthy families in the world will be eager to get you." Wei Zhuang said with a smile.
"good."
"Master Fusu is a gentleman of great wisdom and elegance. He is a role model for other masters. Is there any man in the world who can compare with Master Fusu?"
"General, please make this marriage happen." Wang Wan couldn't help but speak.
There are many civil officials in the court who support Fusu now, but he lacks the support of a military general, let alone a general.
If he could really gain the support of military generals, even if he encountered any trouble in the future, it could be smoothed over.
Military power is kingly.
"Prince Fusu is indeed very good."
"If my daughter had not been in love with someone else, I would also strongly support it."
"But now, I really cannot do such a thing as breaking up a couple in love." Wang Jian raised his head and said to Ying Zheng with a firm look on his face.
As soon as these words fell.
Everyone also heard Wang Jian's resistance to the arranged marriage to Fusu.
Even Wang Wan, Wei Zhuang and others didn't know what to say at this moment.
Fusu, standing in the square, didn't know whether to go forward or backward, feeling a little awkward.
Ying Zheng did not show much expression, but when he heard about the separation of a couple, his heart trembled and he seemed moved.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Ying Zheng, even Wang Jian.
Because all decisions lie with Ying Zheng.
Next moment! "I hate forced marriages the most in my life."
Ying Zheng spoke slowly, with a strong sense of disgust in his words, and his eyes swept over the officials below the stairs, as if giving a warning.
As soon as these words fell.
Wang Wan.
Wei shape.
There are also some ministers from the royal family.
All the ministers who had experienced this in the past were feeling uneasy at this moment.
Naturally, they understood the hidden meaning in Ying Zheng's words.
"Your Majesty, do you still remember what happened back then?" Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang looked at each other, feeling panic in their hearts.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wang Jian bowed to Ying Zheng, and in his heart, Wang Jian also breathed a sigh of relief.
Because he understands.
This marriage may not need to be decided, and the thing he is worried about will not happen again.
At this moment, Wang Jian was also full of gratitude.
His Wang family might not have to be involved in future disputes over the throne.
Although the eldest prince Fusu has a great chance of winning, the Qin Dynasty has never necessarily established the eldest son as the heir. It is possible that the more capable one may be established as the heir. Everything depends on the will of the current king.
But if this marriage is settled.
Then his Wang family would be passively tied to Fusu's warship, which was inconsistent with Wang Jian's desire to avoid the competition for the throne.
Once the fight for the throne fails.
That party will be liquidated.
At the beginning, Wang Jian didn't want to do it, but was hindered by Ying Zheng. But now Wang Jian is completely relieved.
"I'm very curious, who is the person that the general's daughter likes?"
"Since he can catch the general's eye, he must be no ordinary person." Ying Zheng smiled and asked Wang Jian.
"Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty has also heard of this man's name." Wang Jian smiled slightly.
"Have you ever heard of the name?"
Ying Zheng was slightly stunned.
Then he glanced among the officials.
Still no idea who it was.
"Then I am very curious." Ying Zheng smiled slightly.
"This time when our Great Qin sent troops to attack Han and successfully conquered Han, who was the person that Your Majesty saw the most in the battle reports?" Wang Jian did not say it directly, but kept it a secret.
"Zhao Feng?"
Ying Zheng thought of it immediately.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"It's Zhao Feng." Wang Jian said immediately.
As soon as these words fell.
Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang's expressions also became more surprised.
Not only them, but all officials are like this as well.
"When did Zhao Feng become involved with Wang Jian's daughter? Why have I never heard of him before?"
"That's interesting."
Many officials were watching the fun.
"How could Zhao Feng, who has been in the army for less than a year, get to know the general's daughter?" Ying Zheng smiled slightly.
"Your Majesty."
"Speaking of which, perhaps this is also the fate between the younger generations."
"At that time, Baoyuan hid in ambush and launched a surprise attack in Yangcheng. I believe the king still remembers this incident."
"to this end."
"He also rebuked General Li for being greedy for merit and advancing rashly."
"It was also during that time that my daughter led the troops to pursue, but because the troops were too few and did not have much battlefield experience, they were eventually surrounded by the Han army led by Bao Yuan. It was Zhao Feng who rescued my daughter in the critical moment, and killed Bao Yuan, successfully destroying this Han army." Wang Jian said with a smile.
Hear this.
Ying Zheng understood it instantly and said with a smile: "It seems that the general's daughter and Zhao Feng are a true friend in times of trouble!"
"To be honest, Your Majesty, that is exactly the case."
"If it were an ordinary person, I really wouldn't agree with this."
"But my daughter's life was saved by Zhao Feng. They are so in love with each other that I really can't bear to separate them." Wang Jian immediately said.
Then.
Wang Jian turned around again and looked at Fusu who was standing at the bottom of the stairs. He bowed and said, "Master Fusu, my daughter has already made a love relationship with you. Please forgive me for not being able to fulfill your wish."
This is exactly what Wang Jian said.
Fusu, who was frozen there, was finally freed from his restraints.
Fusu still had a smile on his face, and he clasped his fists and said, "Fusu didn't know about this before, but it was Fusu who was abrupt, please don't blame me, General."
"How could I be surprised?" Wang Jian said repeatedly.
"Father."
"Since the general's daughter has already decided on a relationship, and I am not the kind of person who would force someone else's marriage to break up, the two prime ministers should just drop the issue." Fusu immediately expressed his opinion to Ying Zheng.
Hearing this statement.
Ying Zheng also nodded in agreement: "Fusu, it's good for you to know."
"What I hate most in my life is the forced breakup of a marriage."
"But you are old enough now, you should get engaged and married."
"Tingwei."
"If I remember it well."
"Your eldest daughter is about the same age as Fusu."
The sudden roll call startled Li Si.
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Li Si hurriedly stood up.
"Reporting to the king."
"My eldest daughter is indeed about the same age as the eldest son." Li Si replied immediately, but there was not much joy on his face.
"in this way."
"Then I will make the decision for you."
"Your eldest daughter will be engaged to Fusu, and the Grand Coachman will select an auspicious date." Ying Zheng laughed and made the decision directly.
"this……"
Li Si's face changed.
Fusu's face also changed, and he immediately stood up and said, "Father, I am only fourteen years old, and I am still young. We can discuss marriage later."
To this.
Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang, who originally supported Fusu's marriage, did not say anything, but instead showed a hint of melancholy on their faces.
In the court.
The struggle between the old nobility and the new nobility.
Although it didn't turn into a situation where the two sides were at loggerheads, it was almost there.
If Li Si's daughter married Fusu, it would not be a good thing.
certainly.
The same is true for Li Si.
Marry your own daughter to Fusu?
What is this? He was a member of the Legalist School and advocated governing the country by advocating the Legalist school, which conflicted with Fusu's philosophy of governing the country.
Moreover, he is the leader of the new elite, and has always been competing against Wang Wan and others, and has had many secret battles with them.
"Isn't the Tingwei willing?"
Ying Zheng frowned and looked at Li Si.
Feeling Ying Zheng's gaze.
Li Si felt uneasy and bowed hastily: "How dare I disobey the king's order?"
"Fusu."
"The daughter of the court judge is gentle and generous. She is a good woman."
"This marriage is settled."
Ying Zheng looked at Fusu again and made the final decision, not giving Fusu any chance to regret.
"Father."
Fusu wanted to say something.
But Wang Wan behind him tugged at Fusu's clothes, signaling him to stop talking.
His teacher Chunyu Yue also immediately signaled Fusu with his eyes, indicating that Fusu should not make further advances.
"Taifu."
Ying Zheng said loudly.
"I am here."
Wei Zhuang stood up immediately.
"It is already winter, Yingchuan has just been settled and needs to be governed. The national strength has also been greatly damaged after this war, so we will just stop this year."
"You should choose an auspicious day for Fusu and the daughter of the Minister of Justice to get married next year." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.
Wei Zhuang bowed and said, "I accept your order."
The king's decree has been finalized.
This time there have been no changes.
"Tingwei."
"Fusu."
"You don't want to receive the imperial edict?"
Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and Fusu.
Under the power of the king.
The two of them had their own thoughts in their minds, and they could only suppress them and bowed: "Your Highness accepts the order."
The reason why Ying Zheng did not get angry about Wang Jian's refusal to arrange the marriage.
"Today is the day when the general returns triumphantly."
"I should drink with the general."
"After the court meeting."
"General, please come into Zhangtai Palace and drink with me, and tell me about the military affairs." Ying Zheng laughed, then took Wang Jian's hand and walked into the hall.
"The court meeting begins!"
Zhao Gao immediately shouted loudly.
The civil and military officials at the foot of the stairs walked towards the court hall with their own feelings.
now.
Li Si, Fusu.
Even Wang Wan and the others could be seen to be in a bad mood from their faces.
Inside the hall! "Meng Yi has already gone to Yingchuan to take up his post."
"I feel very relieved about the governance of Yingchuan."
"But now winter is about to come, and severe cold is coming. Every winter in Daqin and even in other countries of the world, countless people will die from severe cold."
"For Yingchuan, there is a lot of work to be done and many people are still displaced. This matter will be even more serious." Ying Zheng said very seriously while sitting on the throne.
"Your Majesty."
"I have already ordered everyone to make charcoal as quickly as possible, and there is still a lot of charcoal in the treasuries of various governments that can be mobilized." Feng Jie immediately stood up and reported loudly.
"Except for what is needed in our Great Qin homeland, calculate the excess and send it all to Yingchuan County." Ying Zheng made the decision immediately.
Although Yingchuan had already returned to Han, and millions of people also returned to Han.
But Ying Zheng naturally still had to give priority to the people of the Qin native land. After all, deep in his heart, the old Qin people were currently the foundation of the Qin's strength.
As for the people in those incorporated territories, it will take time to make them completely submit.
"I understand." Feng Jie responded immediately.
"I'm afraid the charcoal from my Great Qin might not be enough."
"I think we can send an imperial edict to Meng Yi, asking him to cut more trees and distribute them to the people, so as to avoid the suffering of the severe cold."
"In addition, we need to allocate food and fodder to Yingchuan," Wei Liao suggested.
"Yes." Ying Zheng nodded.
The court meeting is in progress.
Basically, they all revolve around the governance of Yingchuan.
But this court meeting.
The minds of many officials are destined to be uncertain.
Palace!
All the servants in the mansion were busy sweeping and tidying up.
The owner of this mansion has returned triumphantly, so how can the mansion not be busy?
And in a palace in the palace.
“Ugh…Ugh…”
Wang Yan dry-heaved and her face turned pale.
This continued for quite a while.
Wang Yan finally came to her senses.
"How come?"
"It's only been one night."
Wang Yan murmured to herself, a look of disbelief on her face, her hand gently stroking her belly.
Although she didn't know as much as those married women, she was still a woman after all, and she had heard many stories about pregnancy before.
This time, she kept retching for many days and had difficulty eating or drinking.
Wang Yan naturally understood what was happening to her.
"What can I do?"
"If Dad finds out, Zhao Feng will be in danger."
"Besides, when he comes back this time, the king will definitely arrange a marriage for him."
"If I'm really forced into marriage, and I'm pregnant, my Wang family will be finished."
"Dad has already entered the palace. What if the king asks Dad for a marriage?"
At this moment, Wang Yan was extremely panicked and didn't know what to do.
Firstly, he was afraid that his matter would implicate Zhao Feng, and secondly, he was afraid that his family would be implicated.
Wang Yan was also in a dilemma.
"If I die."
"Maybe this will all be over."
now.
A determined thought suddenly appeared in Wang Yan's mind.
The moment this thought came to my mind.
Bang bang bang.
There was a crisp knock on the door outside the room.
"Yan'er."
"What do you do in your room all day?"
"Your father is about to come back, why don't you come out?"
Wang's voice sounded outside the house, also with a sense of helplessness.
Since Wang Yan returned home, she basically never goes out and always stays in her own yard and house.
“Here I come.”
Wang Yan responded and looked down at her stomach. The thought just now was suppressed by her. If she died, wouldn't it be two lives?
Then.
Wang Yan opened the door.
Wang walked in slowly, took a look around the room, and then said, "Why are you staying in your room all day? You've been back for so long."
"mother."
"I don't want to go out." Wang Yan replied softly.
"That's all."
"Come with me to the palace and wait. Your father should be back soon." Wang smiled.
At this time!
"aunt."
A clear voice sounded outside the room.
Then a little boy about four or five years old ran in and hugged Wang Yan's feet.
"Li'er."
Wang Yan smiled slightly, squatted down, and gently picked up the little boy.
Obviously.
This little boy was Wang Li, the eldest grandson of Wang Jian and the son of Wang Ben, as recorded in history.
But now he is just a five-year-old boy.
This child was born to Wang Ben's wife.
However, after giving birth to Wang Li, Wang Ben's wife also died of heavy hemorrhage during childbirth.
In this era.
Giving birth is like half of your body entering the gates of hell. If you are not careful, you may die from dystocia.
So after Wang Li was born, he was always taken care of by his grandmother, and Wang Yan also took care of him on weekdays.
"aunt."
"Why don't you play with Li'er?" Wang Li looked at Wang Yan unhappily, feeling very aggrieved.
"My aunt has been feeling a little unwell lately."
"Wait until aunt gets better and then accompany Li'er." Wang Yan said gently.
"Yan'er."
"You have been in a bad mood since you came back. What's the matter? Tell me."
"It's not a good thing if you keep it in your heart." Wang looked at Wang Yan with concern.
For this daughter.
Like her husband Wang Jian, Wang was very beloved.
"Mom, I'm fine." Although Wang Yan was confused inside, she still looked very calm on the surface.
"Okay, let's go to the palace and wait for your father." Seeing this, Wang didn't ask any more questions. She took Wang Yan's hand and walked out of the room.
Inside Zhangtai Palace!
Ying Zheng and Wang Jian sat opposite each other.
"Although the general did not personally lead the troops to attack this time, all matters related to the planning and deployment of troops were handled by the general."
"General, what do you think about the Yingchuan area?" Ying Zheng asked with a smile.
"Since the king took power, he has been eroding the national strength of Han. It is not difficult to destroy Han."
"In the end."
"This time, I am valued by the king and I have won this military achievement for nothing." Wang Jian replied with a smile.
Ying Zheng smiled slightly, poured a bottle of wine for Wang Jian, and poured another for himself.
Wang Jian immediately picked up the wine jar.
"I have always remembered the general's rescue of me in times of crisis."
“You.”
"Too modest, too cautious."
"You are looking at me too clearly."
Ying Zheng said with deep meaning.
Wang Jian's hand holding the wine jar trembled a little, and he said hastily, "I dare not."
"What do you think of your future son-in-law?" Ying Zheng asked with a smile.
"This child."
"He is a brave general, and he is also a talented general."
"After a few years of experience in the army, you will surely become a powerful arm of the Qin Dynasty." Wang Jian said immediately.
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I know you, General. You have never praised Wang Ben so much. It seems that Zhao Feng is really unique."
"Nothing else."
"Based on Zhao Feng's character and sense of responsibility, I think highly of him." Wang Jian said with a smile.
"I'm very curious, tell me about it." Ying Zheng became interested.
Upon seeing this, Wang Jian directly told the story of Zhao Feng's confession of his relationship with Wang Yan, but ignored Zhao Feng's threats and the display of his extraordinary strength.
After listening.
Ying Zheng's eyes also flashed with surprise and praise: "This Zhao Feng is a responsible man."
"So, I dared to reject Prince Fusu's marriage proposal, not only for my daughter, but also because I didn't want to break up this pair of lovers."
"I hope Your Majesty will not blame me." Wang Jian said immediately.
"I said it."
"Any king would force a marriage to end, but I alone would not."
"Although the general did not personally witness what happened back then, has he not heard of it?"
Ying Zheng smiled faintly and drank the wine in the jar.
Wang Jian was stunned.
Then he thought of something: "I did hear about what happened back then, but it has been so many years, I thought the king had forgotten it."
"forget?"
"hehe."
"How could I forget?" Ying Zheng sneered.
But he didn't say anything more.
"General, finish this pot of wine with me, then go back home."
"I guess your wife and daughter are already waiting." Ying Zheng smiled slightly.
"I obey your order." Wang Jian naturally would not refuse.
After drinking.
Wang Jian bid farewell.
Ying Zheng sat back on the throne and reviewed memorials.
"What do you think of Wang Jian's refusal of marriage?"
While reviewing the papers, Ying Zheng suddenly asked.
"Return to the King."
"The general is a smart man, so he naturally does smart things."
"What the general said about his daughter's love is probably true, but the key is that the general doesn't want to be involved in the royal family at all."
"Once the general is engaged to Prince Fusu, he will be forced to stand on Prince Fusu's side."
I don't know when.
Dun Ruo came to the front of the hall and replied very calmly.
Ying Zheng paused with the carving knife in his hand, then looked at Dun Ruo and said in a deep voice: "Do you think I will not make Fusu the crown prince?"
The words fell.
Dun Ruo immediately knelt down and said: "I dare not speculate on the king's intentions. The matter of the crown prince can only be decided by the king."
"Zhao Feng, have you found out?"
Ying Zheng withdrew his gaze and asked calmly.
"Your Majesty, we have found out the truth." Dun Ruo replied immediately.
"Read it." Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.
Then he began to review memorials.
"Zhao Feng."
"From Shaqiu County, Sha Village."
"There are three people in the family."
"One mother, one sister."
That’s all.
Ying Zheng paused with his carving knife.
But the next sentence.
"His father was named Zhao Da, a first-class noble. He was killed in a battle on the border between Great Qin and Zhao more than ten years ago."
"Zhao Feng inherited his father's land..."
The ripples in Ying Zheng's heart instantly dissipated.
Dun Ruo loudly reported all of Zhao Feng's background.
"The above is Zhao Feng's complete background."
"I can confirm that."
"Zhao Feng has no possibility of being a spy for another country, let alone being trained by another country."
"He has strong fighting ability, perhaps he is gifted and has great strength."
"The reason why the logistics army was assigned is because Zhao Feng hid his incompetence."
"The reason is that Zhao Feng and his sister are twins. The mother lost a lot of energy during the birth, and was weak and sickly. Zhao Feng wanted to go home to take care of his mother to fulfill his filial duty."
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