In the evening, Concubine Zheng stayed here for dinner.

Zhao Ying and Wang Nan cooked in person, and when Concubine Zheng saw this, she was also interested, and got up to go to the back kitchen to help, so everyone simply crowded into the kitchen, and even the little girl Zhao Xi was excitedly chattering in the kitchen, going back and forth to "help".

As a result, the work that could have been completed in less than half an hour ended up taking more than an hour.

Except for the stewed venison, they failed to intervene and were spared, and the other dishes were made in a variety of ways, but everyone was very happy and happy, and Zhao Ying was too lazy to care.

Obviously, everyone thinks of cooking as a farmhouse......

When Concubine Zheng was leaving, Zhao Ying served the first emperor a steaming venison with a rein, and deliberately skimmed a few more spoonfuls of broth.

"Daddy likes to eat this, do you remember to bring it back to Daddy......"

Zhao Ying smiled and handed the retort in his hand to Concubine Zheng's hand, Concubine Zheng glanced at her eldest grandson with a little weakness, and saw that there was nothing abnormal in this child's expression, so she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, pretended to be calm and reached out to take the venison handed over by Zhao Ying, and nodded with a smile.

"You kid, you're filial, no wonder that old thing spoils you so much......"

Looking at Concubine Zheng who was riding away, Zhao Ying sighed softly.

Alas, it's so hard for me to be a grandson—

……

Zhangtai Palace.

The First Emperor pinched his eyebrows a little tiredly, put down the brush in his hand, stood up, and stretched a big lazy waist. Although after this period of recuperation, the physical condition has improved slightly, but the long-term overdraft of the body is not good?

What's more, during this period of time, Zhao Ying went on the expedition, and most of the government affairs that were originally shared by Zhao Ying were pressed back on him, and without the help of Zhao Gao from the CRRC government, he was used to the loose body, and he felt more and more tired and uncomfortable.

"Ying'er, that dog thing, why didn't he come today, do you know what he's busy with today......"

The First Emperor glanced at the music that had not been dealt with, and looked at the black who was standing on the side.

Black replied with a smile.

"This morning, Gongzi Gao and his wife went to the Emperor's Mansion as guests, and in the afternoon, Concubine Zheng also passed......"

Hearing that Concubine Zheng had also passed, the First Emperor couldn't help but be stunned, and subconsciously asked.

"How did she get past ......"

"I heard that I went to give the emperor's eldest grandson a newly made robe......

When the First Emperor heard this, he seemed to remember something, snorted lightly, turned around and lay back on the chaise longue, shaking the chair lightly for a while, closing his eyes and recuperating.

Hei didn't bother, and quietly accompanied the side.

Seeing that it was already time for dinner, Shang Shiling came in to ask for instructions on whether to serve the meal, and the First Emperor stood up with Shiran, he was tired of a day today, but he didn't have much appetite.

Just as I wanted people to make up a few bites of a casual side dish, I heard a brisk footstep outside.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Zheng said that His Royal Highness the Emperor's eldest grandson specially asked her to bring you a meal, please come over for dinner......"

The First Emperor nodded slightly.

"Hmm-"

The main thing is that he can't live up to his grandson's filial piety.

That night, the First Emperor once again set up the palace of Concubine Zheng.

……

And Zhao Ying stayed in the courtyard where Yueji and the seven concubines were.

After such a small episode, Yueji's face visibly brightened, and she no longer dodged and dodged like before, although she still had great respect for Mi Ji and Wang Nan, she finally had a bit of a hostess's posture.

The other seven concubines were also obviously relieved.

They came to Xianyang from afar, and they didn't dare to expect to have a high status, but when they saw Yueji's treatment at this time, they couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief in their hearts. They are not afraid of being left out in the cold, they are afraid of being thrown there like garbage, completely forgotten.

It's the third day back to Xianyang.

Although the First Emperor did not send someone to urge, Zhao Ying did not stay at home for long, and got up early the next morning and went straight to the palace. After leaving for more than three months, all government affairs must have been pressed on the head of the first emperor, with his understanding of the first emperor's temperament, during this time, the old man may have started the workaholic mode again.

If you are tired and get tired, it will be the real big trouble.

When he arrived at the palace, he found that the first emperor was not there, he couldn't help but show a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, turned around and went to the bedroom of the eldest mother Concubine Zheng, and when he got there, he saw that sure enough, the old couple was sitting opposite each other for breakfast.

"Greetings to my father and mother—"

Seeing this kid sneaking in, the First Emperor always felt that this stinky boy looked at him a little wrong, and scolded angrily.

"Stinky boy, you still know how to come over - have you eaten, if you haven't eaten, come and eat quickly, and help your father work after eating......"

When Zhao Ying heard this, he squeezed over with a bitter face, and while beckoning the maid on the side to prepare chopsticks for him, he complained to Concubine Zheng who was sitting on the side.

"Auntie, look, Father knows how to catch me as a coolie......

"That's not because you grabbed your father's CRRC government order as a coolie, your eldest father doesn't catch you, who is the worst to catch ......"

Concubine Zheng replied with a smile, then got up in person and served a bowl of porridge to Zhao Ying.

"Mother Xie—"

Zhao Ying took it with both hands, and then looked at the First Emperor, who seemed to be drinking porridge casually, but was actually listening to his movements with his ears pricked up, and replied with a smile.

"Eldest mother, don't you know, although Zhao Gao is good at writing, proficient in law, proficient in government affairs, and cautious in doing things, but he was born in a hidden palace, his body is disabled, and he is afraid of my Great Qin but not virtuous, and staying by my father's side, I don't think it's a good thing......"

When the First Emperor heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and looked at Zhao Ying, who was sitting opposite, with some surprise. Zhao Ying stopped what he was doing and looked at the First Emperor with a calm expression.

"I know that the eldest father is powerful in the world, and he will not care about Zhao Gao's small CRRC government order, but your old man can not care, but I, who is a grandson, can't help but consider the eldest father......"

Speaking of this, Zhao Ying winked at the First Emperor with a sly expression.

"What's more, Zhao Gao dedicated the poison pill, the sin is unforgivable, and now he has become a lowly servant under me who raises horses and chariots, and as the emperor, you will not go back on your word and rob people with me, who is a grandson, right......?"

First Emperor: ......

Not to mention, he really wanted to miss Zhao Gao's helper, and during this time, he really felt inconvenient everywhere. But in front of his wife, he was blocked by this stinky boy, and he really couldn't pull his face for a while, so he could only snort angrily.

As if angry, he picked up his rice bowl and drank porridge.

Concubine Zheng, who was on the side, couldn't help but smile dumbly.

Zhao Ying didn't care about him, and when he saw that he finished drinking, he got up happily and personally served him a bowl.

First Emperor: ......

"Don't drink anymore!"

"Whew-"

Zhao Ying very simply put away the first emperor's dishes and chopsticks.

First Emperor: ......

Such a grandson, throw it away!

After eating, Zhao Ying was naturally arrested by the First Emperor and taken to be a strong man. After three months of hard work, I finally regained my relaxed and pleasant feeling, lying on the rocking chair, the first emperor who shook the recliner for a while, looked at the emperor's eldest grandson who was sitting at the desk to deal with government affairs, and there was a smile of relief in his eyes.

He had just spot-checked a few notes that his grandson had just handled, and he was more calm and mature than before.

The speed of growth is visible to the naked eye.

"The imperial examination is coming soon, and I am going to let you, Li Si, and Meng Yi serve as the chief examiners of this imperial examination - you go back and ponder it and come up with the questions......"

Zhao Ying: ......

Some unexpectedly stopped the brush in his hand, looked back at the light breeze of the clouds, and talked about a trivial matter to the first emperor.

"Father, the imperial examination is a national talent ceremony, and I am still a little younger......"

The First Emperor glanced at him and said lightly.

"So what? Is it difficult for anyone to dare to gossip......"

Zhao Ying: ......

Seeing that the First Emperor had made up his mind, he could only smile bitterly and nodded.

"Okay—"

Only then did a smile appear on the First Emperor's face.

"You just have to let it go, and the eldest father is here to give you the bottom - what ideas do you have, you can reflect them, and let the people of the world see the mind, courage and talent of my eldest grandson of the Great Qin Emperor......"

Zhao Ying nodded seriously.

"I won't dare to disappoint my father!"

The First Emperor ignored him, lazily closed his eyes, although he didn't feel anything wrong with his body recently, his energy was getting a little weaker.

However, fortunately, I still have the emperor's eldest grandson!

……

Silence returned to the hall.

There are two grandparents and grandchildren, one is responsible for writing hard to deal with government affairs, and the other is responsible for closing his eyes and recuperating his mind, paddling and fishing, each performing his own duties and cooperating tacitly. Looking at the scene in front of him, his black eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his eyes again.

"Eat its ......"

Zhao Ying, who was dealing with government affairs, suddenly stopped the brush in his hand, and picked up a note in front of him with some surprise, because the payment on it was an extremely familiar name - Li Shiqi!

Unexpectedly, after only three months of his expedition, this product turned into the imperial history of Great Qin, and mixed into the negotiation team between Great Qin and the Xiongnu.

And this note in front of him comes from the hand of that Li Shiqi.

This made him have to pay attention to it a little.

He was extremely suspicious that Hu Hai took the initiative to ask for the appointment of the captain of the palace guard, which was the handiwork of this person. Moreover, this arrangement, even until now, he has no power to crack it.

He couldn't jump out and tell the First Emperor, Father, your youngest son has a bad heart, and it is possible that after you die, he will pass on the holy decree, slaughter the royal family, and eventually destroy the entire Great Qin Empire......

Standing on his own position as a grandson, it is not appropriate to even propose to remove Hu Hai from this position.

The only thing he can think of now is checks and balances.

Ziying was the first step, and he himself was the second step, if the first emperor really wanted to go out on patrol again, he tried to let himself blend in with the patrol team.

"What's wrong with Li Shiqi......"

The First Emperor, who was closing his eyes and recuperating his mind, couldn't help but open his eyes slightly when he heard this.

That Li Shi also had the impression that his youngest son Hu Hai had recommended a talent, and he had personally met him, this person was quite intelligent, and he was indeed a rare talent.

agreed that he would join the team of negotiations with the Xiongnu, in fact, he wanted to further promote and reuse.

"He's got a ...... of recitals"

Zhao Ying frowned, took the note, got up and walked to the side of the First Emperor.

"Father, look at ......"

The First Emperor glanced at Zhao Ying with some surprise, as his eldest grandson became more and more mature in handling government affairs, it was rare to see him in such a difficult situation.

This was a request for the imperial court to retain the strength of the Xiongnu in order to contain the Eastern Hu.

Compared with the Xiongnu, in this era, Donghu is the real overlord of the grassland. Originally, he lived next to the Yan State, but after the Qin Dynasty destroyed the Yan State, it became a border with the Great Qin.

It was a powerful tribe bordered by the Xiongnu to the west and the Great Qin to the south.

The strength is even above the Xiongnu.

I don't know if it's because of the Xiongnu's containment, Donghu in this era is different from the Xiongnu who think about going to Daqin to fight the autumn wind from time to time, he focuses his attention on the grassland, and there are often wars with the Xiongnu.

But it was precisely because of Li Shiqi's performance that Zhao Ying felt a little tricky.

Because Li Shiqi made a suggestion that was difficult for him to refuse.

Cure Hu with Hu!

It is suggested that the imperial court should try to make concessions in negotiations with the Xiongnu to preserve the strength of the Xiongnu in order to contain Donghu.

"If the Xiongnu are weak, then Donghu is strong, Your Majesty is wise and sees thousands of miles, why should you seize the meager benefits of the Huns and help Donghu to add another tiger and wolf neighbor to my Great Qin?"

It's a trick!

If he hadn't subconsciously felt that eating his dog might harbor evil intentions, he would have almost approved it directly.

Because, Li Shiqi's proposal is almost a conspiracy.

Properly maintaining the strength of the Xiongnu can indeed contain Donghu.

If the Xiongnu lose their strength because of this negotiation, it is very likely that they will be directly annexed by the Donghu who is eyeing them, and at that time, there may really be a nomadic people with extremely terrible strength in the north of Great Qin.

Looking at the music in front of him, the First Emperor's eyes couldn't help but show a look of interest.

Today's situation is there, although Daqin encompasses the United States and sweeps Liuhe, but the world is undecided, especially the land of the six countries of Shandong, the undercurrent is surging, and the people's hearts are not attached.

Great Qin must not sit idly by and watch a powerful and unified tribe emerge on the grassland.

"I always felt like something was wrong......

Zhao Ying looked at the First Emperor hesitantly, and the First Emperor was silent for a long time.

"Summoning Zuo Prime Minister Li Si and Shangqing Meng Yi to meet!"

Although it was said that the two were convened to discuss, Zhao Ying knew that his eldest father was probably really thinking about it, and the rest was probably to discuss the practical scale.

Terrible!

As soon as this idea came out, even if he knew that the purpose of this product was not simple, he had to be tempted.

This was the first time he had encountered such a tricky opponent since the crossing.

Soon, Zuo Xiang Li Si and Shangqing Meng Yi walked in quickly.

"I've seen Your Majesty—"

The First Emperor nodded slightly, and motioned for Zhao Ying to hand the two of them to watch.

(End of chapter)