Da Qin: From a disciple of Fusu to a generation of imperial masters

Chapter 370: Corn and potatoes are ripe, Fusu proposes to send them to the border!

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, he put down the memorial in his hand.

"Meng Tian has already set out with his army?"

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu with a smile on his face.

"Reporting to the Emperor, General Meng Tian has already set off with his army on a ship."

Ying Zheng nodded slightly when he heard Fusu's words:

"Meng Tian has been through many battles, and this time he led a large army to attack other kingdoms and tribes, with the help of ships."

"I believe that Meng Tian will return triumphantly this time."

Ying Zheng said with a smile on his face.

Ying Zheng still had great confidence in Meng Tian's military capabilities.

"Your Majesty is right. I, your son, also have full confidence in General Meng Tian."

"I wonder what the emperor wants me to do today?"

Fusu looked towards the First Emperor and his expression turned serious.

His father sent a eunuch to ask him to go to the palace, so it must be something important.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, looked at Fusu, then at the First Emperor without saying a word.

"I have specially arranged for people to plant the corn and potatoes you brought."

"After this period of time, the corn and potatoes have matured."

"I called you here today to discuss how to use these ripe corn and potatoes?"

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu with a smile on his face.

The confidant whom Ying Zheng sent to plant potatoes and corn came to the study today and told Ying Zheng.

The corn and potatoes are ripe, and Ying Zheng is very happy to know this news.

Ying Zheng was also a little surprised. How could the corn and potatoes be ripe so quickly?

Now that the corn and potatoes are ripe, the next step is how to use them.

Fusu was stunned for a moment when he heard what the First Emperor said, but he quickly reacted with a smile on his face.

He knew that the First Emperor had asked him to come to the study to tell him something, but he didn't expect it was about corn and potatoes.

Fusu pondered for a moment, then said, "I report to my father."

"Generals Han Xin and Wang Ben brought the food and fodder needed by the army when they went to the border."

"After this period of time, I'm sure there's not much food and grass left at the border."

"I think we can send these ripe corn and potatoes to the border."

"In this way, the problem of food shortage at the border will be solved."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor, bowed and expressed his thoughts.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, his eyes lit up. Fusu's words just now reminded him.

The army on the border does need food and fodder, and these ripe corn and potatoes can be transported to the border.

Fusu saw the smile on the Emperor's face and continued, "The Xiongnu on the border defeated the Xiongnu Chanyu several times and he was beheaded."

"There is no crisis on the border, so it's a good opportunity for the soldiers on the border to try out whether corn and potatoes can be used as food to feed the army."

"If the soldiers on the border eat corn and potatoes, there will be no problem. In the future, when the soldiers of Daqin go into battle, they will carry food with them."

"Can carry large quantities of potatoes and corn."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and expressed his thoughts.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly when he heard Fusu's words. Fusu's words still made sense.

Although he tasted corn and potatoes, tens of thousands of soldiers did not eat potatoes and corn.

Letting tens of thousands of troops eat corn and potatoes can verify whether corn and potatoes can become the army's daily food.

"Fusu, your suggestion just now is very good."

"There is a shortage of food at the border, so we can just send these corn and potatoes to the border."

"I agree with your idea. Someone will send ripe corn and potatoes to the border."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and agreed to Fusu's request.

When Fusu heard that the First Emperor had adopted his proposal, a smile appeared on his face.

“It’s a big deal to ship that much corn and potatoes to the border.”

"Not only do we need soldiers to escort the grain, we also need a grain transport general."

"Which general does the emperor intend to send to lead the soldiers to the border with these potatoes and corn?"

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and told him his problem.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, was thinking that His Majesty had appointed him as the general who transported grain.

Soon Zhang Han gave up this idea, as His Majesty would not let him hold this position.

Zhang Han was also thinking about which general could serve as the grain transport general. Carrying so much corn and potatoes to the border this time was not a trivial matter.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, he smiled and said, "Fusu, which general do you think can be the grain transport general?"

Fusu was stunned for a moment when he heard the words of the First Emperor, but he quickly reacted and said calmly: "Report to the Emperor, Father!"

"I think General Meng Fang is suitable to be the grain transport general this time."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and said Meng Fang's name.

"Oh?"

"Mengfang?"

"Tell me why you recommend Meng Fang to be the grain transport general."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu with a calm expression.

Fusu was not at all flustered when he heard the words of the First Emperor. He said, "General Meng Fang, as a member of the Meng family, has made many military achievements for the Qin Dynasty."

"I am loyal to my father and will never tamper with the food."

"The last time General Meng Fang went to the border, he also brought a lot of things with him."

"Whether it's the distance from Xianyang City to the border or the experience of transporting food, he is more experienced than other generals."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and told him the reasons why he recommended Meng Fang.

When the First Emperor heard Fusu's words, he nodded and was very satisfied with Meng's release of Ying Zheng.

He made many military achievements for Qin during the conquest of the six kingdoms and was also loyal to himself.

After the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, Ying Zheng no longer allowed Meng Fang to serve in the army.

The reason was that Meng Fang was injured, and it would be inappropriate to continue to treat Meng Fang in the army.

Just now, Fusu recommended Meng Fang to be the general of grain transport, and Ying Zheng agreed with it in his heart.

The reason I asked Fusu was that I wanted to know how Fusu would answer me.

"Let Meng Fang be the grain transport general, and I will rest assured."

"This time, Meng Fang will be the grain transport general."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and agreed with his recommendation.

When Fusu heard what Ying Zheng said, he smiled and said, "I also have some selfish motives in recommending Meng Fang."

"Meng Fang is a member of the Meng family. He also deserves credit for transporting food to the border this time."

"I naturally hope that Meng Fang will get this credit."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and expressed his thoughts.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, was stunned when he heard Fusu's words. He did not expect that Master Fusu would express his selfish motives so frankly.

Zhang Han thought of this when Prince Fusu recommended Meng Fang just now.

The Meng family supports Prince Fusu, so it is normal for Prince Fusu to recommend the Meng family now that they have made contributions.

Zhang Han looked at His Majesty, and he was a little worried that His Majesty would show dissatisfaction when hearing Fusu's words.

Zhang Han was stunned when he saw a smile on Qin Shi Huang's face.

When His Majesty heard what Prince Fusu said, he did not show any dissatisfaction but instead smiled.

After Fusu finished speaking, he looked at the First Emperor with a calm expression.

Everyone knows the relationship between Fusu and the Meng family.

The emperor was not dissatisfied with the Meng family's support for him. In that case, there was no need to hide my selfish desires from him.

Moreover, when his father heard him recommend Meng Fang, he also thought of this.

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu with a smile on his face. He was very satisfied with what Fusu had said. When Fusu recommended Meng Fang, Ying Zheng did know that Fusu had some selfish motives.

Ying Zheng was very satisfied that Fusu could confess.

He was not worried that Fusu had selfish motives, but was only worried that Fusu said one thing and meant another.

Ying Zheng was very satisfied with such frankness.

"I am very happy to hear what you said just now, Fusu."

"I don't care if you have selfish motives. Everyone has selfish motives."

"As long as it doesn't disrupt things, there's nothing wrong with having selfish motives."

"I see your sincerity, which is what I want to see most."

"When I see you now, I think of your teacher Lin Xuan."

"You are lucky to be able to worship Lin Xuan as your master."

As Ying Zheng spoke, there was a hint of emotion on his face.

Ying Zheng knew very well that if it were not for Lin Xuan's teaching, how could Fusu express his selfish motives so sincerely today.

When Fusu heard what the First Emperor said, his face turned serious. His current situation was indeed closely related to his teacher.

The teacher taught him when to be flexible and when to be sincere.

The longer Fusu spent with his teacher Lin Xuan, the more he felt that he still had a lot to learn.

"I will issue an order shortly, asking Meng Fang to lead the soldiers to deliver corn and potatoes to the border."

"Thank you, Father!"

Xianyang City, Meng family mansion.

Meng Yi and Meng Fang sat in the hall, drinking fine wine.

"Brother Meng Tian has left Xianyang City with his army to conquer other kingdoms and tribes. We won't see him for some time."

Meng Fang drank a glass of wine with a look of helplessness on his face.

"Your Majesty is going to attack other kingdoms and tribes this time, and many generals have requested to serve as the main generals."

"Prince Fusu recommended Brother Meng Tian to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty also issued an order to appoint Brother Meng Tian as the chief general."

"This is the trust that your majesty and Master Fusu have in our Meng family. This is a good thing for our Meng family."

Meng Yi said with a smile on his face.

As a family of military commanders, being entrusted with important tasks by His Majesty is a sign of true respect.

His elder brother Meng Tian was repeatedly entrusted with important tasks, which showed His Majesty's trust in his brother Meng Tian and in their Meng family.

Many ministers in the court envied the Meng family, and this was also something Meng Yi was proud of.

"I understand what my second brother said. I just envy my elder brother Meng Tian for being able to lead a large army to attack other kingdoms and tribes."

"My second brother and I can only stay in Xianyang City, and be with those corrupt ministers every day."

Meng Fang said this with a hint of helplessness on his face.

He was also a military general, and he fought with the enemy on the battlefield when he conquered the six kingdoms.

He made many military achievements and was rewarded by His Majesty.

The children of the Meng family also admired him very much. Now he could only be a civil servant in the court, so he naturally felt helpless.

When Meng Yi heard what Meng Fang said, he understood that Meng Fang did not want to be a civil servant.

"Third brother, you were seriously injured when you conquered the six kingdoms."

"The injury healed later, but your body is no longer the same as before."

"It will be very harmful to your health if you continue to serve in the military."

"His Majesty also values ​​you very much and transferred you back to Xianyang City from the army to serve as a civil servant."

"This is a gift from His Majesty. Many ministers in the court envy you very much."

Meng Yi looked at Meng Fang and said comforting words.

What he said just now was indeed what he really thought. Your Majesty transferred Meng Fang back to Xianyang City.

Many ministers in the court did discuss this privately, and they all thought that Your Majesty treated Meng Fang too well.

"I understand what Second Brother said."

"Your Majesty values ​​our Meng family very much. He lets me serve in the court because he is worried about my health."

"I just want to achieve some military merits, so as to live up to the trust that His Majesty has placed in our Meng family and in me."

Meng Fang said this with a hint of helplessness on his face.

Meng Yi nodded when he heard Meng Fang's words. He agreed with what Meng Fang said.

Your Majesty really values ​​the Meng family. Not only Your Majesty, but also several generations of Qin kings in the Great Qin Dynasty all value the Meng family very much.

This also made Meng Yi and Meng Fang more cautious, and they strictly restricted the children of the Meng family from doing bad things in Xianyang City.

Only in this way can we be worthy of Your Majesty's trust.

"Master, His Majesty has sent a eunuch to deliver his decree."

An old man dressed as a butler hurried into the hall, looked at Meng Yi, bowed and said.

"Your Majesty sent a eunuch to deliver your decree?"

"Third brother, go and receive the order."

When Meng Yi heard the butler's words, he was surprised and quickly stood up and walked out of the hall.

Meng Fang, who was a little drunk, instantly became energetic and followed Meng Yi out of the hall.

Meng Yi and Meng Fang quickly walked to the front hall of the mansion, where a eunuch was standing with the imperial edict in his hands.

"My Lords, this is the imperial decree from His Majesty to Lord Meng."

"Your Majesty has instructed me to hand over the imperial edict to the two gentlemen so that they can check it themselves."

"I accept the order and thank you!"

Meng Yi and Meng Fang knelt on the ground and saluted the imperial edict.

The eunuch handed the imperial edict to Meng Yi and left the Meng family under the guidance of the housekeeper.

"Second brother, why did His Majesty suddenly issue an imperial decree to our Meng family?"

There was a hint of doubt on Meng Fang's face as he looked at the imperial edict in Meng Yi's hand.

When Meng Yi heard Meng Fang's words, his face turned serious. "The eunuch who delivered the decree just now has already said so."

"This imperial decree from His Majesty is for you, not for our Meng family."

Meng Fang was surprised when he heard Meng Yi's words. The emperor actually issued an imperial edict to him.

"Second brother, you are the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, an important official in the court."

"Why didn't His Majesty issue an imperial decree to you, but to me instead?"

Meng Fang shook his head, unable to understand why His Majesty had issued an edict to him.

"Your Majesty has his reasons for issuing an edict. This is not a suitable place to read your Majesty's edict."

"Let's go to the hall and read the imperial edict to find out the reason."

"Second brother is right."

Meng Yi and Meng Fang carried the imperial edict and walked quickly towards the hall where they had just drunk.

When they arrived at the hall, Meng Yi opened the imperial edict with a serious face.

Looking at the content above, a smile suddenly appeared on Meng Yi's face.

"Third brother, this imperial decree was indeed issued to you by His Majesty."

“It’s good news for you.”

After reading the imperial edict in his hand, Meng Yi looked at Meng Fang with a smile on his face.

Meng Fang became even more curious when he heard Meng Yi's words. This imperial edict was good news for him.

"Show me now!"

Meng Fang snatched the imperial edict from Meng Yi, opened it and read its contents carefully.

After reading the content, Meng Fang was stunned. Meng Yi had a smile on his face and did not disturb Meng Fang.

After a while, Meng Fang reacted and looked at Meng Yi: "Brother, is this true?"

"Is it because I drank too much and saw it wrong?"

There was a hint of doubt on Meng Fang's face. He didn't believe the words written on the imperial edict in his hand.

(End of this chapter)