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

Chapter 466: Xiao He hurts the ministers! Ying Zheng issues an order!
The gray-haired old man and several other ministers looked at Xiao He with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

They did not expect that Xiao He would actually dare to be the person in charge of building the road.

Xiao He's actions caught them off guard.

Soon, several people realized that if they didn't find a solution.

Once Your Majesty appoints Xiao He as the person in charge of road construction, they will have no chance at all.

"Master Xiao He should still act within his capabilities. Road construction is not an imperial examination."

"Building roads requires some knowledge of the cities of Daqin. Master Xiao He has been busy with the imperial examinations."

"I guess I don't understand these things, if it's because of you."

"The failure of building roads in so many cities of Daqin will not only waste a lot of money and materials."

"It will also cause dissatisfaction among the people of Daqin, which will put Daqin in crisis again."

"Lord Xiao He should consider whether he can take on this position."

The gray-haired old man looked at Xiao He with a hint of threat in his words.

The other ministers did not speak, as they also heard the threat in the old man's words.

But what the old man said makes sense. Building the road this time is a big deal.

If it fails, it will indeed have a huge impact.

The old man also used this as an excuse to intimidate Xiao He and make him back off.

Fusu, who was standing in the front, looked calm, as he remembered what his teacher had taught Xiao He at the dinner yesterday.

Fusu believed that Xiao He would not let him down, and it was impossible for these opposing ministers to scare Xiao He with words.

"Although Xiao He has been focusing on the imperial examinations recently, he still has a good understanding of the cities of the Qin Dynasty."

"Candidates taking the imperial examinations come from various cities in Daqin."

"Xiao He learned the details from them. Xiao He believed that he had gained so much knowledge."

“It’s not difficult to be the person in charge of building the road.”

"Xiao He is confident that he can build a good road for the Qin Dynasty."

Xiao He looked at the old man and responded.

The old man and several other ministers who opposed the incident became gloomy. They did not expect that the verbal threats just now could not scare Xiao He.

They were not willing to give up just like that.

"Master Xiao He, you should seek truth from facts. This position of person in charge is not suitable for you."

"If it's not suitable for me, how could it be suitable for you? This gentleman has repeatedly stopped Xiao He."

"Isn't it also to be the person in charge of building the road so that I can get what I want from it?"

Xiao He looked at the old man and responded with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

Qilin Hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Xiao He with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Although Xiao He held a high official position, the old man who stopped him was also a veteran minister of the Qin Dynasty.

They were still very surprised that Xiao He mocked the old man in this way.

"Xiao He, how dare you humiliate this old man?"

"I am concerned about the path of the Qin Empire and have never had the slightest bit of greed in my heart."

"Since you have no greed in your heart, please shut up, sir."

"Your Majesty has not yet issued an order to appoint someone to be in charge of road construction. What right does this gentleman have to make decisions here?"

Xiao He looked at the old man with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

Meng Yi and Li Si, who were standing in the second row, smiled when they heard Xiao He's words.

The two of them had long disliked this old man, and now Xiao He stood up to refute the old man.

They were both very happy in their hearts. Li Si looked at Fusu with a complicated look in his eyes.

Li Si was still somewhat interested in the official position of person in charge of road construction.

However, as prime minister, he was too busy with state affairs to have the energy to take on this position.

Li Si was also very clear that Fusu's recommendation of Xiao He had a lot to do with his teacher Lin Xuan.

He had previously learned from Lin Xuan that Daqin was going to build a road.

Fusu, who was standing at the front, had a smile on his face. Xiao He really did not disappoint him. His words were so powerful that the old man and several other ministers were speechless.

The white-haired old man stopped objecting after hearing Xiao He's words.

Xiao He reminded him that His Majesty had not yet announced which minister would be in charge of road construction.

Thinking of this, the old man glanced at Xiao He, with a hint of anger in his heart.

It was a humiliation for the old man to be scolded by Xiao He during the morning court session.

Ying Zheng, sitting on the dragon throne, looked at Xiao He with a smile on his face.

Ying Zheng felt very good after listening to Xiao He's explanation just now.

Xiao He did not back down when faced with such pressure.

Those who are responsible for building roads must withstand pressure when faced with it.

Xiao He held on just now, and Ying Zheng felt that Xiao He was suitable for this position.

Ying Zheng glanced at Fusu, who was the one who proposed this matter.

It was Fusu who recommended Xiao He, and Ying Zheng knew very well that this must have something to do with Fusu's teacher Lin Xuan.

"I have heard your suggestions, my dear ministers."

"Xiao He's performance has been witnessed by all of you, my dear ministers."

"Xiao He was fair and just in the imperial examinations and selected some talents for the Qin Dynasty."

"The people of Daqin often say that the imperial examination is fair and just."

"All this is inseparable from Xiao He, the chief examiner. Building roads is a big deal."

"The person in charge of building the road, the person who holds this official position, is also very important in determining whether the road can be built faster."

"I have decided to appoint Xiao He as the person in charge of road construction."

"You can make all the decisions on road construction, Xiao He, if there is not enough time."

"You can tell me later."

Ying Zheng looked at everyone in the Qilin Hall and appointed Xiao He as the person in charge of road construction.

Qilin Hall became quiet again and everyone's eyes turned to Xiao He.

Some people have envy in their eyes, while others have hatred in their eyes.

The gray-haired old man and several other ministers had dissatisfaction flashing in their eyes at this moment.

They couldn't accept it, so the First Emperor gave the position to Xiao He.

"Your Majesty, I still think Xiao He is not suitable for such an important task!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

The gray-haired old man and several ministers spoke out against it again.

"Humph!"

"I have already made the decision. Do you think you can resist?"

Ying Zheng had a calm expression as he looked at the old man and several other ministers.

The faces of everyone in Qilin Hall changed slightly because of the tone of the First Emperor's words just now.

This made them feel a little frightened, as they, the ministers, had rarely heard His Majesty speak in such a tone.

"I was confused for a moment, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

When the old man heard what the First Emperor said, his face changed drastically and he quickly asked for his report.

Several other ministers also followed the old man's example and bowed to the First Emperor.

Ying Zheng glanced at these ministers, then looked at Xiao He and said:
"I hope you can do this well, Xiao He, and make sure that Great Qin has a good path forward."

"If you fail to do this well, I will punish you."

"Your Majesty, rest assured that I will do a good job in this matter and ensure that the people of Daqin can walk on flat and high-quality roads."

Xiao He looked at the First Emperor and expressed his opinion.

(End of this chapter)