After leaving the gate of Wang's house, Ying Zheng sighed. Wang Ben looked at his back and hesitated to speak.

After a while, Ying Zhengcai said leisurely: "Wang Ben, do you think Zhao Kun's plan is true or false?"

"What is your Majesty saying...?"

"Blow up the execution ground!"

Hearing these three words, Wang Ben's heart skipped a beat.

Although he had experienced hundreds of battles, this was the first time he encountered such an arrogant person, who actually threatened to break the law and discipline in front of the First Emperor.

If it were anyone else, grass would probably start growing on the grave!

Think about the eldest son Fusu, who was demoted to Jiuyuan after saying a few words for Confucian scholars.

Compared with Zhao Kun's actions, Fusu's words and deeds were nothing at all.

But Ying Zheng tolerated such a bold and reckless person again and again, which shows that he really values ​​his son.

Since you value Zhao Kun, what if you blow up the execution ground?

After pondering for a moment, Wang Ben cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think what you need to consider now is who is the most important, Jiang Chao or Zhao Kun."

Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, then narrowed his eyes and looked at Wang Ben: "What do you mean by this?"

When he thought about it, how could a mere prisoner be compared to his own son?

But Wang Bi replied: "Based on the current situation, Young Master Kun is very persistent in rescuing Jiang Chao. Even if His Majesty intends to obstruct it, I'm afraid he will still try his best to save Jiang Chao."

"Hmph, then I will immediately order Jiang Chao to be killed and see how he can be saved!"

Ying Zheng snorted disdainfully.

Wang Ben quickly saluted and said: "Your Majesty must never do this."

"Why?"

"Young Master Kun saved Jiang Chao to repay his kindness. If Your Majesty kills Jiang Chao, he will definitely be left with a knot in his heart."

Hearing the word "heart knot", Ying Zheng's face changed slightly.

At the beginning, Wang Ben almost died of depression because of a knot in his heart.

"What I said in the room today is that I feel that Young Master Kun has great potential. If Your Majesty is willing to cultivate him, you should establish a good relationship with him."

Hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned and did not interrupt Wang Ben.

Wang Ben continued: "A mere Jiang Chao is too small compared to the future of the empire."

"Now Young Master Kun has a deep grudge against Your Majesty, but he is very protective of your adoptive father's identity. Why not go along with the flow and fulfill his wish?"

Ying Zheng still said nothing.

Wang Ben glanced at his expression and felt a little embarrassed, so he smiled and said: "Actually, I also have selfish motives. Young Master Kun is currently doing business with the Wang family. If he spends all his energy on saving people, what will happen to me?"

The loss would be huge.”

Ying Zheng said angrily: "I know that you, old guy, never start early without profit!"

Wang Ben: "Although the law stipulates that officials are not allowed to engage in business, there seems to be nothing wrong with an old minister who has lived in seclusion for many years without an official position and earning a little money to support his family, right?"

"Besides, those businesses are no longer under the Hou Mansion!"

Ying Zheng laughed angrily at these words: "So, you are still reasonable?"

Wang Ben smiled apologetically and said: "Your Majesty also knows that the veteran has been fighting for a lifetime with this little merit. He does not want to be a high-ranking official or a rich salary. He just wants to leave some family property for future generations, so as to save the veteran from worries!"

When Ying Zheng heard this, he rolled his eyes inwardly and thought to himself, why did this sound so familiar?

Hmm...it seems that Wang Jian also said this.

You father and son have tried their best to defraud me of many rewards, and now you plan to defraud my son?

It's not that easy!

After pondering for a moment, Ying Zheng pretended not to care and said: "What you just said makes some sense. A mere prisoner is indeed not worthy of justice..."

"But." As he spoke, he changed the topic and continued: "We, the Qin Dynasty, rule the country by law. If we just let Jiang Chao go, it will probably cause a lot of trouble, so I still don't plan to let Jiang Chao go."

"this……"

Wang Ben was about to speak but stopped.

Ying Zheng glanced at him, and then said expressionlessly: "If Jiang Chao is kidnapped, I will definitely investigate the matter severely!"

Hearing this, Wang Ben's heart moved slightly.

Now that we knew that Zhao Kun was going to rob the execution ground, we didn't send more people to stop him. Instead, we waited until he robbed the person and then traced it...

This is unclear, why don’t you turn a blind eye!

Your Majesty really values ​​Zhao Kun very much.

However, this is fine, as I can take advantage of this incident to talk to Zhao Kun about the issue of redistribution of profits.

Well, let's just say that I persuaded the First Emperor to show mercy outside the law.

Haha, didn’t you kid threaten me? Let’s see how I blackmail you!

Thinking of this, Wang Ben felt happy and quickly raised his hands to Ying Zheng and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Wise?" Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Does Marquis Tongwu really think that I am wise?"

"It's true."

Wang Ben licked his face and praised: "Your Majesty's move can not only enhance the relationship between father and son, but also fulfill the kindness of the monarch and his ministers. It is really a double success!"

"Would you kill two birds with one stone?"

Ying Zheng smiled noncommittally and said, "I remember that Jiang Chao is from your Wang family, right?"

"Um?"

"I still remember that Zhao Kun disappeared in the back of your Wang family, right?"

"What do you mean by your Majesty's words? Didn't you say that you don't blame the old minister?"

"I didn't say it was your fault! I just reminded you that Zhao Kun was taken to the back mountain by Wang Li."

Wang Ben: "......"

"What exactly does your Majesty want to say?"

"I want to say that killing two birds with one stone is not wise enough. I want to kill three birds with one stone!"

Wang Ben: "......"

"Let's do this, I don't want much, just give me 30% of the profits from the business partnership with Zhao Kun!"

"!!!"

Wang Ben was stunned.

You father and son are devils, right? One wants 45%, and the other 30%? Since the Wang family contributes both money and effort, it’s 25%?

Damn it! Don’t be such a bully!

Wang Ben quickly showed his bitter face and said: "Your Majesty, you have a young government to collect mountain and river land tax. Do you still have this little money?"

"Difference……"

Ying Zheng nodded seriously and said: "Although I don't know what business that boy is doing in partnership with the Wang family, I think he should be able to make money!"

"Your Majesty is wrong."

"Haha, dear, why do you do this? My palace has not been completed yet, and I still have a lot of money left to build my mausoleum..."

"But……"

Wang Ben never expected that the mighty Emperor of Qin would actually compete with his ministers for profit? And he did it openly!

"But Your Majesty, I can't do it! I have a family with a lot of money to spend..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ying Zheng waving his hand.

"Without your help, that kid would still be struggling in Pinyang even if he is rich. If he wasn't stupid, he would never dare to take advantage of it!"

"So, if I ask for 30%, you won't lose!"

Hearing this, Wang Ben was stunned.

Good guy!

Your son plotted against you, and you plotted against me?

Is anyone as emperor as you?

Wang Ben was a little depressed. He originally had a lot of money waiting for him to earn, but he suddenly got cut off halfway.

"His Majesty……"

"I have fought for you on the battlefield in the past few years. I have no merit but hard work!"

Ying Zheng did not give Wang Ben any chance to complain, and coldly said: "If you dare to say more words, I will take it all."

"this……"

When Wang Ben heard this, he could only hold back his words of anger.

After all, he was not Zhao Kun, and he did not have the courage to commit suicide in front of the First Emperor.

After a moment of silence, Ying Zheng said again: "Remember to send someone to keep an eye on him and don't let him do anything inappropriate!"

have to!

The renewed discussion of profit sharing also fell through!

Wang Ben frowned and cupped his hands: "Old minister, I understand."

"Okay, go back, I'm leaving first."

After saying that, Ying Zheng stepped onto the carriage.
Chapter completed!