Mrs. Zheng suddenly bent her waist deeply, and said a little nervously: "Your Majesty, the concubine didn't say anything to the Queen Mother, just said that Hai'er was stubborn and should learn more from Your Majesty." ”

I was silent for a while, looked at Mrs. Zheng who bowed her head, and said lightly, "Very good." ”

Seeing that I didn't move again, Mrs. Zheng suddenly hid her face and sobbed, and said sadly: "Your Majesty, the concubine heard that this rebel army was in the name of Hai'er, but the concubine swore with her life that Hai'er had no intention of coveting the throne. If His Majesty has any doubts, the concubine is willing to take Hai'er out of the palace and return to Yongcheng to live! ”

Yongcheng is the old capital of Qin, second only to Xianyang in status. As a rule, after the annual court meeting, the emperor will return to Yongcheng to worship the ancestral land, in order to show that he will not forget the blue wisps of the Qin monarchs.

Yongcheng has been stationed with 2,000 Qin troops all year round, which is directly under the jurisdiction of Neishi, and the city defense ban is worse than that of Xianyang, where it is almost impossible to contact the ministers of the court.

I sighed softly.

"I believe in Hu Hai, Mrs. Zheng must not think too much. As for returning to Yongcheng, Hu Hai is better to stay by my side, and I can teach him from time to time. ”

With that, I turned around and went back to the Four Seas Palace, leaving only Mrs. Zheng shivering.

Mrs. Zheng stood in place for a long time before returning to Changxiang Palace with the support of the maidservant.

Seeing Hu Hai playing in the courtyard, Mrs. Zheng did not step forward, but went straight into the hall, and after drinking a few cups of tea, she forcibly suppressed the fear in her heart.

This Fusu is really different now. I think he used to be respectful, humble and courteous when he saw me, but now it makes me a little frightened. ’

Hearing Hu Hai's shouting in the courtyard, Mrs. Zheng clenched her fists.

'Fusu is only 16 years old now, and he must not let Hai'er live in this shadow all day long......

Back at the Temple of the Four Seas, I didn't think much about it.

After all, Hu Hai is young, and he can't afford to make any waves, but he has to beware of someone rebelling in his name.

"Giwan."

Qi Wan stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty." ”

"Qi Zhong is on leave due to illness, and you order Gong Luzi to replace Qi Zhong to teach Hu Hai."

These old people in the Prince's Mansion are now officials in the court, and if they are loyal to me, they are more trustworthy than other ministers in the court.

As soon as I finished speaking, Meng He came in to report, and Feng went to ask to see him.

I'm a little puzzled, what is Feng going to do at this time.

Feng Qujian bowed after coming in, and I asked the maid to pour a cup of tea and sit down.

Looking at Feng Quji's somewhat rickety body, I spoke: "Feng Xiang looks a little haggard, but he is tired from political affairs? Be careful to rest. ”

Feng Quji smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty." The old minister only deals with some small things, where can he talk about fatigue. ”

I heard that he seemed to have something to say, so I didn't say anything more.

"What's the matter with Feng Xiang?"

Feng Quji straightened up slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister asked to see Your Majesty today for the purpose of resigning and returning home. ”

I was surprised.

"Why did Feng Xiang resign?"

Feng Quji sighed softly.

"Recently, Lao Chen has felt quite unwell, thinking that he is old and a little powerless. The old minister is close to the age of six, stealing the position of prime minister, and is deeply disturbed. I also hope that Your Majesty will allow the old minister to resign and return to his hometown. ”

Hearing Feng Quji's words, I pondered for a moment.

"Feng Xiang was disturbed by that white throw? If this is the case, the prime minister does not need to worry, I have never been suspicious of Feng Xiang. Based on what Feng said to me on the day I was assassinated, I believed in Feng's loyalty to Daqin and to me. ”

Hearing this, Feng Qujian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has tormented the old minister, thank Your Majesty for your trust." Lao Chen has been up and down in the court for more than 40 years, and he has experienced many things. If it is said that a blank throw will make the old minister retreat, I am afraid that His Majesty will not be able to see the old minister now. ”

After speaking, he sighed again: "It's just that now Lao Chen's body is indeed not as good as before." After the court meeting two days ago, Lao Chen happened to meet Master Su. His Majesty Lord Su's medical skills are known, and Lord Su said that the old minister is a disease that has accumulated over the years, and it can not be cured by a short rest. The old minister is afraid that he will be full of food all day long in the position of prime minister, and he will not be entrusted by His Majesty and the emperor! ”

After listening to Feng Quji's words, I dispelled my doubts. Su He worked in Shaofu all day long, and as the Imperial Doctor, he would not help Feng to tell such a lie.

I nodded: "If Su He said so, presumably Feng Xiang's body did have a hidden disease." ”

However, although Feng Quji rarely gave advice in the court, this right prime minister did a steady job, and such a person could not be easily let go at the beginning of my accession. Otherwise, even if no one criticizes me for liquidating the old ministers, there will be Xiaoxiao who will continue to jump out because of the loss of Feng Quji's suppression.

Besides, there is also a power-hungry Li Si......

As soon as the conversation changed, I continued: "It's just that now that I have just ascended the throne, some people will inevitably have different thoughts when they see that I am not as old as the weak crown. If there was no Feng Xiang in charge of the court, I am afraid that I would not be able to deter the ministers. ”

"If Prime Minister Feng is still in the position of prime minister, he will not have to attend the court meeting every day in the future. In this way, Feng Xiang can recuperate at home, and he does not have to resign as prime minister. How is it? ”

After Feng Qu thanked him, he hesitated: "I'm just worried that because of the old minister, Your Majesty will be criticized." ”

I laughed and said, "Who dare?!" Feng Xiang has made meritorious contributions to my Great Qin, how dare those people with long tongues do this? ”

Feng Quji also smiled: "Then the old minister thanked Your Majesty." ”

I waved my hand: "Feng Xiang came just in time today, and it just so happened that I had something to discuss with Li Si, so I ordered someone to summon Li Si." ”

After a while, Li Si hurried over.

After Li Si sat down, I spoke: "Qi Zhong is taking a break due to illness, and I have found a new teacher for Hu Hai, Gong Luzi. As a result, I suddenly remembered the emperor's decision to 'take officials as teachers'. Today, I want to hear the opinions of the two prime ministers, what do you think of 'taking officials as teachers'? Compared with the unbanned private school, is it really beneficial to my Daqin? Feng Xiang, what do you think? ”

Li Si was stunned, this incident was carried out by him at the instigation of Yingzheng. Now that I am asking about this, I have heard some rumors about the Hundred School Palace......

I knew that Li Si was the initiator of this matter, and it would be difficult to reply, so I took the lead in asking Xiang Feng Quji.

"Your Majesty, the reason why the emperor made the world take officials as teachers was that the Confucian people at that time did not know the whole picture of my Great Qin, talked about the emperor in private, and spread criticism of my Great Qin everywhere. Now His Majesty's name is spread all over the world, and his prestige has reached Kyushu, giving the people of a hundred families the merit of repairing books, and the old minister thinks that the disadvantages of that time will no longer exist. What does Lee Sang-sang think? ”

Li Si scolded secretly: "You old thing, this strategy is out of place in and out of words, and you don't know what to say, after slapping Your Majesty on the back, you threw this hot potato to me, and I was angry!" ’

There was no expression on his face, and he said, "There is some truth in what Feng Xiang said. However, the minister thinks that the people of the hundred families, especially ...... Some schools of thought, I'm afraid it is not so easy to understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts. If private learning is resumed, I am afraid that it will not be good for my Great Qin Society. ”

Li Si originally wanted to name Confucianism directly, but suddenly realized that the emperor in front of him was Fusu......

I smiled and said, "What both of you said is about seeking the country. I also agree with the policy of the previous emperor. ”

The two naturally understood that whether it was the reduction of forced labor or the establishment of the school palace, it was in the name of Yingzheng's legacy. But this taking officials as a teacher was personally agreed by Yingzheng in front of hundreds of officials, and it is impossible for me to directly overturn Yingzheng's decision.

But since I brought it up, I must have other thoughts.

Sure enough, the next second I changed my words: "It's just ......"