In the summer season, the Qin Dynasty held a meeting, which was rare in all summers!
For hundreds of years, since King Ping moved eastward, the world has been divided into the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The Spring and Autumn Period began with the move of the Zhou capital to Luoyang and ended with the Battle of Jinyang. The three families of Han, Zhao and Wei destroyed Zhi Boyao and divided Jin.
land of the country.
The Warring States Period refers to the warring states of ten thousand chariots. Since the Spring and Autumn Period, there have been seven, so people at that time called them the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period. Each of them was called the overlord for a certain period of time, and they were proud of other countries and showed their glory.
What is - Spring and Autumn Period?
It is the season that has come since the three generations. The summers have formed the activity law of spring and autumn and winter and summer. All major events happen in the spring and autumn. Therefore, the spring and autumn - got its name.
She hides in winter and escapes the heat in summer. Both seasons are a time to rest, and nothing major happens. The same goes for state affairs, which are naturally integrated with the heaven and earth. However, by the time of the Warring States Period, there have been considerable changes.
Winter and summer were no longer tacitly observed truce periods for the world, but instead became the "natural time" that military strategists tried their best to borrow. As a result, the world got rid of seasonal restrictions and gradually began to operate in the winter and summer periods.
Even so, it is still rare to have court meetings during the summer season. In the scorching heat, it is very difficult for foreign ministers to travel far away. Therefore, in a country that is diligent in government, it has become a common practice throughout the world during the Spring and Autumn Dynasties.
At this time, the King of Qin, who had been in charge for two years, was going to hold a summer court meeting, which naturally attracted special attention from both the government and the public. Moreover, for those who were interested in the Qin court, the court meeting at this time was no less than a large court meeting.
This is very likely to be a small court meeting that determines the direction of the Qin court and the direction of the Xia Dynasty!
The opening of the Small Court Meeting has already been issued by the king's letter, and the eligible participants are also issued with the document. Except for the guest minister Li Si, all of them are powerful ministers and distinguished ministers.
Since the Qin Dynasty's reform by Shang Jun, the entire state affairs has been divided into five major parts, one is divided into government affairs series, the second is divided into military series, the third is divided into law enforcement and supervision series, the fourth is divided into Jiran series, and the fifth is Guanzhong Xianyang
series.
In terms of their positions, the chief officials of the government series are Xiangbang and Changshi; the chief officials of the military series are generals and state captains; the chief officials of the law enforcement and supervision series are Tingwei, Guozhengjian, Sikou, and Jiran series.
The chief officers are Datian Ling, Taicang Ling and Bang Sikong.
The chief ministers of the Xianyang series in Guanzhong are the Xianyang Order and the governor of Neishi County. At present, the political affairs of the Qin State have not yet been straightened out. Although there is Lord Changping in the position of prime minister, his position is a virtual one. It was after the last great dynasty meeting.
Directly hand over the letter to the national government.
Although there is a general position, Huan Jue is already old. When the new dynasty begins, new people will appear. Most of the other ministerial positions are occupied by elders. Therefore, the next small dynasty will definitely become a node in the power reshuffle.
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On this occasion of the court meeting, only the palace used is enough to attract people's attention. It is the main hall of Xianyang Palace that is rarely used. For a long time, King Qin likes to hold court meetings in Zhangtai Palace and handle government orders in Xingle Palace.
The reason why it is rarely used is because this palace is unique. Compared with Zhangtai Palace and Xingle Palace, the main hall of Xianyang Palace is several times more complicated according to etiquette.
In this way, the Qin government was not happy, but this time the main hall was directly used for the court meeting. Many new ministers had been in office for many years and had never set foot in this royal temple where the highest power gathered.
As soon as Chenshi got up, in accordance with the edict issued by Qin Wangzheng again, one by one the courtiers and dignitaries stepped on the thick red carpet, walked up the thirty-six high white jade steps, and passed through the four steps of the palace platform.
The huge copper tripod with green smoke curling up walked into the main hall of Xianyang Palace, which has a high dome and a wide open space.
The solemn and solemn atmosphere of the surrounding jade immediately enveloped everyone strongly. Above the nine-level king's steps, stood a nine-foot-nine-inch high white jade screen. On the screen, a strange black unicorn magic beast, the Xie Ni, stared.
The protruding leopard eyes looked at everyone from high above.
In front of the screen is a bronze throne, which is more than ten feet wide and glows faintly. There are two large cauldrons under the steps, with green smoke curling up. Six feet away from the cauldrons, twelve large bronze cases are placed under the towering stone pillars to form a gate facing the throne.
of triangle.
Zhou Qing was naturally among them, and he came down with the king's letter. Today he was wearing a blue brocade robe, which was well-fitting and neat. He wore a crown of flying clouds and phoenix qi, his silky hair was combed up, and he wore a tassel belt around his waist.
Wearing Feiyun boots, no strange phenomena appeared around the body, and he slowly walked into the main hall of Xianyang Palace.
With a solemn expression, he looked at the twelve large bronze cases placed in the main hall. His spiritual awareness spread, and he discovered his position. In the left corner of each large case, there was a bronze plaque with a name engraved on it.
It was the second position on the right, second only to Changping Lord Xiong Qi. At this point, Zhou Qing smiled softly. He originally thought that the Qin King’s political general would put him in the first position, but he overthought it.
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I am very familiar with the names next to the rest of the bills. As for Li Si, the one at the bottom on the left is Weizhi. He has no official position or title since he returned from the Jingshui River Canal. He can be regarded as twelve people with twelve bills.
The lowest among them.
"What do you think, Master?"
Staying on the side of the case where they were, Xiong Qi, Lord of Changping, was nearby. They bowed to each other and scanned the people in the main hall. Not surprisingly, they would all be important officials of the Qin court next.
Although I don't understand why the king attaches so much importance to Master Xuanqing, judging from the past two years, the master has the qualifications to enter here. He moved his head slightly and asked in a low voice.
"Simple, yet solemn, the best temple in the world!"
Zhou Qing had never seen the temples of the Six Kingdoms in Shandong, but what he said was the best in the world was truly won by Qin in the following years.
"The King of Qin has arrived——!"
This time, Zhao Gao, the Shaofu Ling, was not seen in the main hall of Xianyang Palace. Only the white-haired Xianyang Wangcheng quickly walked out from behind the screen and stood on the throne with a long shout.
"I've met King Qin!"
For the sake of etiquette, the twelve people in the main hall neatly cupped their hands, all facing the King of Qin who was standing above him.
From the first sight, today's King of Qin is different. He is completely covered with crowns. He wears a scale crown without the Nine Pearls on his head. He wears a brocade robe woven with gold threads that shimmers. Underneath, he is wearing soft armor and a specially made robe hanging from his waist.
The long sword has a chilling aura.
As the king of Qin, such attire is not surprising, but it is really rare for Qin Wangzheng, who always hates complicated etiquette and rarely wears armor.
"Everyone, take your seats!"
Qin Wangzheng waved his hand, waving to the left and right, and entered the king's case. On top of the king's case, many bamboo slips and paper documents had been placed in advance. He sat on it and took a document.
Danfeng's eyes stared at it, taking a closer look.
It was the first time for Zhou Qing to enter such a grand court hall, and he was really not used to it. However, when he looked at the other people in the hall, his magical powers flashed past, and they seemed to be similar to himself, so he couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly.
"Everyone, the crisis of famine in the Qin State has been over, the Zheng Guo Canal has begun to bear fruit, and the Qin State's vitality is recovering step by step. At this time, rectifying the situation in the court has become the top priority."
After a few breaths, Qin Wangzheng, who had a sword at his waist, suddenly stood up from his seat, gently pressed the sword with one hand, and walked slowly to the top of the stairs, looking at the twelve people below him with bright eyes.
Feeling this, the twelve people who were kneeling behind the first twelve orders also straightened their bodies and looked at Qin Wangzheng. Today's main topic is coming, and they are looking forward to it.
"I have been in charge for more than two years. I encountered chaos in the aftermath of the turmoil, and then the famine caused by the severe drought during the New Year. The internal and external affairs were not in order. At present, the overall situation of the Qin State is stable, and I have been reorganizing the national affairs, starting from today."
"It's up to people to plan things, and it's up to people to make things happen. Since you have no objections, how about deciding on personnel matters as the key point today?"
His eyes gradually passed over Xiong Qi, the Lord of Changping, one by one, and ended on Li Si. Zhou Er returned to Yuan, and in the extremely silent main hall of Xianyang Palace, his voice was loud and high.
"I have no objection!"
"I have no objection!"
"..."
The twelve people bowed their hands again and said in unison, and the lingering sound echoed in the huge main hall.
"Okay, let me start by saying that the selection of important positions must be based on merit. However, the Qin State has not made any large-scale efforts, and the great achievements of the ministers cannot be established for a while, and someone must be responsible for the complicated state affairs."
"Only because of this, I want to initially select candidates for important positions. They may have real positions or fake positions. Once their achievements are established, they will then be appointed to the right position to prove that they are worthy of their position. What do you think?"
The King of Qin's political situation was also full of smiles, and Qin's domestic troubles were eliminated. The next step was to rectify the state affairs, sort out the military and political affairs of the government and the public, and prepare for the army to go eastward to unite the general trend of the world.
Gently stroking the long sword on his waist with one hand, he felt the coldness of the sword's body, and his whole body was pulsating with it.
"I have no objection!"
"I have no objection!"
"..."
The twelve people next to him responded again.
"That's it, I declare that the Qin court will be divided into candidates!"
The King of Qin had always acted competently, so he nodded slightly after hearing the words of others. Xianyang on the side respectfully handed over a volume of paper documents on the king's case.
After receiving the king's letter with one hand, Qin Wangzheng looked at it again, then nodded again, and handed it to Ji Shizhong, who was standing aside. The white-haired chamberlain in charge of Xianyang affairs bowed, took the king's letter and spoke slowly and clearly.
Start chanting.
"The King of Qin's special policy letter: If you want to build a temple, you must first find pillars. After recommendations from all parties and consultations by the elders, the current big policy is as follows: First, Xiong Qi, the former Prime Minister of Changping, was promoted to Prime Minister, and acted as the General Governor of the Prime Minister's Office.
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Xianyang Royal City responded to the loud voice in the matter. After a few breaths, the words fell. Xiong Qi, the Lord of Changping who was first on the right at the bottom, stood up without saying anything and bowed to King Qin Zheng in front of the stairs up the stairs.
King Qin Zheng nodded, and then Changping Lord Xiong Qi took his seat.
"Secondly, Xuan Qingzi, the former protector of the country, has performed many meritorious deeds in guarding me since he entered the court. He also killed Master Zhongshan of Zhao State in Luoyang. Following the order of the late King Zhaoxiang, he was granted the honorable position. He was both Taoist and martial artist.
In this mortal world, I will keep my nature intact, and from now on I will be called Mr. Wu Zhen!"
"Zhenjun Daowu has many ingenious plans, which have greatly contributed to the great cause of the Qin State and the world. From now on, he will be promoted to the false prime minister, and he will be involved in military and civil affairs, and will participate in political affairs."
After more than ten breaths, Xianyang Royal City stopped talking again. It seemed that even it was a little curious. This was the first prince since the king came to power, the former protector of the country Xuan Qingzi, now the true king of Daowu!
Zhou Qing stood up leisurely and looked at Qin Wangzheng who was standing above him. Their eyes met, Qin Wangzheng smiled slightly, Zhou Qing bowed, and then, after taking his seat, the rest of the people in the palace admired him.
"Third, the former general Wang Jian was promoted to a false general, responsible for reorganizing the army and retraining the new army. Meng Tian, the former commander of Xianyang, was promoted to a former general to assist Wang Jian in reorganizing the army and training the new army. The former general Huan was given an additional post.
He is responsible for the camp outside the customs, but if there is a military plan, the three of them will discuss it and make a decision."
Wang Cheng continued to look at the document in his hand, and spoke loudly.
After a few breaths, Wang Jian, Meng Tian and Huan Yan stood up and bowed before returning to their seats.
"Fourth, Wang Wan, the former chief historian of Xianyang, was promoted to a fake court lieutenant, and was assigned to the general law enforcement department."
Another word fell out in the matter.
Wang Wan stood up and bowed.
"Fifth, Feng Quji, the former Commander-in-Chief of Xianyang, was promoted to the governor of Fake Neishi County, and was also given the command of Xianyang General Xianyang."
Another word fell out in the matter.
Feng Quji stood up and bowed.
"Sixth, Zheng Guo, the former commander of the Jingshui River and Canals, was promoted to the commander of Datian, and his responsibilities were expanded. He was given the general command of the Tenth Economic Department and decided on all major economic plans."
Another word fell out in the matter.
Zheng Guo stood up and bowed.
"Seventh, the former Prime Minister of Jingshui Hequhequ, guest minister Li Si, was promoted to the false chief of history, acted as the agent of the King of Qin's study and assisted the false prime minister in government affairs."
Another word fell out in the matter.
Li Si stood up and bowed.
"The above documents are completed, it is the summer of the eleventh year of the Qin Dynasty!"
Finally, with the last words in the matter, the entire document was completed. The person closed the document in his hand, handed it to Qin Wangzheng on one side, and stepped aside, motionless.
"If you have any objections, you can speak up now."
The hall was filled with solemnity. Qin Wangzheng glanced down and asked loudly.
"I have no objection!"
After taking a breath, the twelve people once again put their hands together and shouted in unison. Although there was no objection to the words, Qin Wangzheng, who was at the top, looked down in one direction.
"Guo Lieutenant, do you have anything to say?"
That is the current Imperial Lieutenant Meng Wu, who is wearing heavy armor and has an extraordinary heroic appearance. In the palace today, the father and son Meng Wu and Meng Tian are in full glory. In the royal city of Xianyang, the Meng family is even more prominent.
"Meng Wu has no objection, but I have something to say."
Facing Qin Wangzheng's gaze, Imperial Lieutenant Meng Wusi stood up from his seat without fear, first saluted, and then spoke loudly, and the sound lingered in the empty main hall.
As soon as he finished speaking, the other ministers in the palace looked at Meng Wu. In the King's book just now, except for the nine people mentioned in the King's book, the positions of Imperial Lieutenant Meng Wu, Taicang Ling Ying Huan and others have not changed, and the rest have all been promoted.
Not to mention, just because the eldest son Meng Tian was promoted to a former general and second only to the general in the army, what else can the Meng family say?
"The Lieutenant of the State just said it doesn't matter."
For Qin Wangzheng, there is nothing unusual about his expression.
"Meng's military talents are mediocre and he is getting older. I would like to resign today so that he can continue his career as a state captain."
Meng Wu's words were not out of dissatisfaction, but rather meant to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy. This made the officials even more curious. Meng Wu was doing well as a national captain, so why is it irrelevant now?
"Haha, the Imperial Guard has a strong body and no old appearance. Would you rather live in idleness all day long?"
The government of the King of Qin is naturally strange.
"Although Meng Wu is not talented in military affairs, he is quite confident on the battlefield. Meng Wu invited him to join the army and become a general!"
Facing the gazes of the officials in the palace, Meng Wu didn't take it seriously and bowed his hands again.
"In this case, the national captain's qualifications were very high, so he pretended to be a general and shared the command of the camp outside the pass with General Huan."
Qin Wangzheng nodded. Today's meeting is to discuss state affairs. Since Meng Wu is willing to resign from the post of national captain, and judging from his expression, it seems that he is also the same. He thought about it a little and said it.
"Your Majesty, your words are wrong."
"Meng Wu does not pretend to be a general, he only seeks military generals to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield. When Meng Wu joined the army as a young man, he was always ordered to get involved in military affairs and never led the army in battle. As a general and a veteran in the army, Meng Wu is ashamed!
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After listening to Qin Wangzheng's words, Meng Wu looked a little anxious unconsciously. Being a general was not what he wanted. Then he raised his hands and looked at Qin Wangzheng again and said what was in his heart.
"Hahaha, wouldn't it be difficult for a country captain to do something difficult for a few people?"
"However, if there is a candidate to take over the position of Guowei, Xu Lao Guowei will join the army as a general."
The position of Guowei is very important. It is the highest position in the military. Although this position is slightly empty and no longer has great power, it is not something ordinary people can get. Meng Wu left like this. For a moment, he thought
It would be difficult to find someone to replace him.
"Meng Wu recommends someone!"
It seemed that Meng Wu was already prepared to resign from the position of national captain, with a smile on his face and a high voice.
"Is there anyone in this... Guowei?"
This time, it was Qin Wangzheng's turn to be surprised, and even the rest of the people in the main hall were also extremely surprised. Nowadays, most of the people in the Qin court who are knowledgeable about military affairs are here. If Meng Wu is not a national captain, it is impossible for them to be a national captain.
For a while, there will definitely be a vacancy for the State Lieutenant. Compared with political affairs, it has always been difficult to choose the State Lieutenant's talents. The fundamental reason is that the actual management of the State Lieutenant involves too many things, and if one side is blocked, there will be many obstacles.
The collection of grain and grass, the recruitment of soldiers, the construction of base camps, the manufacture and maintenance of weapons and armor, the construction and defense of pass fortresses, the dispatch and coordination of county defenders, and the cooperation with customs and cities to collect foreign trade and travel tariffs, and the capture of thieves with Sikou, etc.
In a nutshell, all military and defense matters other than large-scale military campaigns are under the jurisdiction of the Guowei Office. They involve the military, politics and the people. The number of clues makes ordinary generals intimidated.
The reason why Meng Wu has served as a state captain for many years is that he joined the army at a young age, and his temperament is as meticulous as his father Meng Ao's. Also, because of his friendship with Wen Xin Hou Lu Buwei, he has a lot of experience in dealing with the political affairs of the Qin State. Looking at the Qin State's court and the public,
It is really hard to find someone as knowledgeable as Meng Wu in both military and political affairs.
Today Meng Wu claimed that there was someone, but who was it?
They thought about it over and over, but they really couldn't figure it out.
"The person Meng Wu picked up is already outside Hangu Pass!"
As if sensing the expressions of everyone in the hall, Meng Wu didn't show off and spoke immediately.
"Oh, are they from the Six Kingdoms of Shandong?"
In this way, Qin Wangzheng seemed to know the origin of the person recommended by Meng Wu. Within the Qin court, he also thought about it and couldn't find it for a while.
"Exactly, this person is acquainted with my father. When my father talks about this person, he admires him very much, especially his military and political strategies, which he can't even match!"
Meng Wu seemed to have enough confidence in the person he wanted to recommend. Looking at the scene of everyone in the main hall thinking about it, he smiled softly.
"Why haven't I heard of this man who even the old general Meng Ao admires? However, he is well versed in military and political affairs, and Lord Changping is also qualified. How can the state captain conclude that this person has the talent of a state captain?"
The King of Qin has always paid attention to the great talents in the world. In the recruiting hall, there has always been a steady stream of scholars from the Six Kingdoms of Shandong. Now, they select talents from among them, talk about them, and enter the counties of Qin State.
But if you don’t say that the world’s great talents know everything, at least someone like Meng Wu, who is so respected, should know it.
"After this man has been a state captain for three generations, his surname has the word 'wei', and he is only a natural state captain. If he does not meet the duties of a state captain, then Meng Wu will be even more ashamed."
As he spoke, Meng Wu declined the statement more and more, which aroused strong curiosity in Qin Wangzheng's heart. Zhou Qing, who was sitting beside him, seemed to have thought of something when he heard this and Meng Wu's words.
"Who among you has heard of such a great talent?"
Qin Wangzheng couldn't help but laugh. If that man really had the talent Meng Wu said, he was a natural-born captain. For the current Qin State, he would definitely be more powerful than a tiger. He muttered in his mouth and looked at the officials from left to right.
"Wei Liaozi!"
"Wei Ren Wei Liao!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people in the palace below responded directly with two words of surprise. They seemed to be unsure, and two eyes came out and fell on the body of the Imperial Lieutenant Meng Wu, hoping that Meng Wu would give him confirmation.
For the former, it was spoken by Zhou Qing, the True Lord of Daowu, but for the latter, it was Li Si.
"Both Master and Li Si know this person?"
This time, when it came to Meng Wu, he was surprised to find that it was Wei Liao from the Wei state. Although this person was a great talent, few people among the Xia knew about him. However, now, two people in the palace directly said
its name.
There is no reason why Mengwu will not be different.
"Wei Liaozi, a native of Wei!"
"Both Wu Zhenjun and Chang Shi know this person. It seems that this person is indeed talented, but I really don't know anything about this person. The position of a state captain is very important. Wu Zhenjun, can you elaborate?"
Listening to Meng Wu's words, Qin Wangzheng knew that what Wang Di and Li Si said should be right. If they could be known by the two of them, he would not be a mediocre person anyway. Immediately, his interest rose again and he looked at Zhou Qing.
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"Xuan Qing has only heard about this person, but he is a third-generation imperial captain. However, compared to Xuan Qing, I think Chang Shi should have a detailed understanding of this person, so I would like to ask Chang Shi to speak!"
Zhou Qing had only heard about Wei Liaozi, who had great talents, but did not know the specific details. However, looking at Li Si's expression, it was obvious that he had gained more than himself. He raised his hands and looked at Qin Wangzheng, and then said
The topic was thrown to Li Si.
“A long history can be told!”
Qin Wangzheng nodded and looked down at Li Si.
Together with the other important officials in the palace, they also focused their attention on Li Si, wanting to know who Wei Liaozi was and who could be worthy of Meng Wu's high regard.
"Your Majesty, the person Yu Guowei mentioned was Wei Liao. Li Si had a relationship with him in Chu State ten years ago. At that time, King Xinling of Wei State joined forces to attack Qin and defeated Qin State. Afterwards, King Wei
Lord Xinling was deposed, so Wei Liao resigned from the throne in anger."
"I traveled through the Xia Dynasty in order to compile a volume of military books passed down from my ancestors. Now, ten years have passed, and the volume of military books passed down from four generations should be completed, otherwise Wei Liao will not easily show up in front of people."