"Minister, Liu Ji greets Your Majesty."

This was the first time that Liu Ji was summoned by His Majesty after coming to Xianyang.

For the past few days, he has been living in the mansion of His Majesty's reward, and his heart is in constant fear.

As the so-called merit is not rewarded, he has not made a big contribution, but he has received many rewards from His Majesty.

Everything in Xianyang is tantamount to heaven for Liu Ji, and after taking root here, he never wants to leave.

Whether it is for himself or for future generations, even if he exerts all his strength, Liu Ji is determined to gain a foothold in Xianyang City.

Back in Fengyang, what kind of thing are you?

It's just a small pavilion chief who has nothing to do all day, and it looks like a beautiful scenery, but in fact it is extremely down.

This Xianyang City is the blessed place for the shallow dragon to show his strengths and ascend to the abyss.

Ying Zheng stood with his hands in his hands, standing at the highest place of Xianyang Palace, the stargazing pavilion, and the fence, looking up at the stars in the sky, stunned.

"No need to be polite, are you still used to living in Xianyang?"

Ying Zheng's voice was gentle, he didn't turn around, and still looked up at Xinghe Road.

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, stood aside cautiously and waited, and then said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty is very kind, everything is fine in Xianyang, but I am ashamed to see Your Majesty." ”

Ying Zheng smiled and said nothing, and then suddenly said, "Looking at this night sky, what do you see?" ”

Liu Ji froze, raised his head, looked at the starry night sky, and then looked at the brightly lit Xianyang City.

Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?

The night sky in Xianyang seems to be no different from the night sky in Fengyang?

"The night is charming, and the stars are like bright pearls, reflecting each other. This is the prosperity of the country, and the king is also the weather. ”

Although Liu Ji felt that the night sky here was no different from his hometown, since His Majesty asked, he couldn't answer so plainly.

As a result, Liu Ji could only show off a little cleverness, boasting the night sky of Xianyang, and there was no lack of flattery and flattery in his speech.

"I feel that the stars in the sky are like all living beings, and it is precisely because the bright light of each star is intertwined that lights up the dark night sky, so that the lonely night sky is no longer so cold."

"Great Qin is also because of the variety of living beings, and every living being contributes its own strength, so that the Great Qin Empire can exude vitality and gradually grow."

Ying Zheng looked at the starry sky, as if he was talking openly with a friend he hadn't seen for many years.

Liu Ji was suddenly shocked, and soon a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he hurriedly said: "All living beings are stars, Your Majesty is Haoyue, it is precisely because of Your Majesty's Haoyue that the Great Qin Empire can be glorious, and all things in the world can be deized." ”

Ying Zheng smiled, and he naturally understood Liu Ji's words.

The implication is that the stars are fleeting, and the moon is the only one for eternity.

As for the compliments, Yingzheng has been hearing them endlessly since he succeeded to the throne, so he will not take them too seriously.

"I heard that you are from Chu?"

Ying Zheng turned around and looked at Liu Jidao.

"Your Majesty, the minister is a descendant of Yan and Huang, a descendant of China, and a subject of the Qin State."

"If you trace the origin, the minister can only be regarded as a person who died in Zhou, not a remnant of Chu."

Liu Ji didn't think about it, and immediately blurted out.

You must know that even His Majesty's ancestors are also Zhou people, and today's Qin, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, Qi, and Han are all former Zhou people, they have a common ancestor, the same blood flows in their bodies, and they worship the same ancestor.

"You're a very shrewd person, and I like smart people, but I hate being smart fools."

"Confucius once said, Gewu, enlightenment, righteousness, sincerity, self-cultivation, Qi family, governing the country, and leveling the world."

"Do you think that the family and the country are the world, and the personal honor and disgrace are more important?"

Ying Zheng asked casually.

Liu Ji suddenly had a lot of thoughts in his heart, this seems to be a random inquiry, but in fact, it can be regarded as a test for himself by His Majesty, right?

Almost subconsciously, Liu Ji wanted to blurt out a bunch of beautiful words about being loyal to the monarch and serving the country, putting life and death out of the way.

But soon he felt that it was inappropriate and held back these words.

These bells and whistles may be able to coax the vast majority of people in the world to be dizzy, but who is there in front of them?

Any words of praise in the world will not make people feel abrupt when used on him.

"Your Majesty, governing the country and leveling the world, the ministers don't understand."

"Danchen is not only full of enthusiasm to serve the country, but also wants to live a better life for himself and his family, and no longer suffer from the cold eyes of the world and let others bully."

Liu Ji bowed his hand and said in a firm voice.

"If I have the heart to serve the country, how can I be stingy with wealth and glory."

Ying Zheng patted Liu Ji on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that he had made the right bet.

His Majesty's words are undoubtedly telling himself that those who serve Great Qin with their lives will be rewarded.

"I never care what kind of heart the Manchu Dynasty has to be loyal to Great Qin, I only care about what kind of contribution they have made to Great Qin."

"The moon is full and lacking, and no one is perfect."

"Everyone in the world has their own preferences, some people are greedy for money, some people are lustful, some people love power, and some people cherish fame."

"Some people are not afraid of death, and some people are as timid as rats. In my opinion, these shortcomings are just human aspects, not defects. ”

"Those who are not afraid of death should go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions, and those who are as timid as a mouse can cultivate and work in the rear."

"People make the best use of their talents, make the best use of things, as long as there are talents, I will give them what they like, so that they will give me their lives."

"What do you think you can do for the Empire?"

Ying Zheng looked at Liu Jidao in front of him.

"The minister has promised the country, and he only knows the death force of the effect."

"As for what the minister can do, it is all up to His Majesty's holy judgment."

Liu Ji sneered.

"You're smarter than I thought, and the smart people in this world know what to do and what not to do."

"Only when the husband is angry, will he be reckless and splash blood in three steps. This kind of impulsive and tyrannical person has very limited achievements and is not malleable. ”

Ying Zheng's wind is light and light, and it is meaningful.

"Your Majesty."

Liu Ji said with a smile.

"Do you think that under the rule of the Great Qin Empire today, compared with the old Chu in the past, which is better or worse?"

Ying Zheng chatted with Liu Ji, seemed to be in a good mood, and asked again.

"Your Majesty lives in a temple, if you talk about understanding the people, before the minister arrived in Xianyang, he was the head of the Surabaya Pavilion, so compared to Your Majesty, the minister knows more in detail."

When Liu Ji heard His Majesty ask about his people's affairs, he suddenly came to his senses.

This is his own strength, talking to His Majesty, family and country feelings, then he is far from His Majesty's opponent.

If you talk about the people's customs, Your Majesty is high, and you are naturally not as good as yourself, a little official who has experienced the flavors of life.

"Although I patrol the world, what I hear and see is mostly illusory."

Yingzheng is not the king of small belly and chicken intestines, but he is very decisive and calm.

"The laws of the empire are strict, and the rewards and punishments are clear, covering almost every aspect of life."

"The people of Chu have always been fierce, and if they don't agree with each other, they have long been surprised by swords."

"But now that Great Qin dominates the four seas, this kind of thing can no longer be seen in the land of Chu, at least in the past few years, none of the ministers have seen it."

"However, it is too much to do."

"During the period when the minister was the pavilion chief, there was a very interesting case, I don't know if Your Majesty has listened to the minister."

Liu Ji said respectfully, and said with a smile.

"Say it! I wonder how interesting it is? ”

Ying Zheng smiled, turned around and walked to the wooden case of the Stargazing Pavilion, and sat down cross-legged.

I poured myself a handful of wine and took a sip.