The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 114: Ghost Valley Past
Ying Zheng smiled slightly: "How much do you need, sir?"

Wei Liao said solemnly: "The powerful ministers of the vassal states are second only to one person and above ten thousand people. They hold high positions and have no shortage of money. If you don't have enough, you will only end up making things worse. If you want to bribe them, you must be extremely generous. I need three hundred thousand gold."

Even though he already knew it, Ying Zheng remained silent for a moment. This number was too large. Luowang would not be able to use this number in ten years. Reality was different from animation. As long as it was reality, finances had to be taken into consideration.

This is a real world, and people need to eat to survive. This number is also a huge number for the Qin Dynasty. Back then, Lu Buwei exhausted his family fortune to invest in Zichu, but the total investment was less than three thousand gold.

Of course, Wei Liao is not just a one-time requirement. This is part of the overall planning estimate, and there may be more. This is also something that Ying Zheng must consider. He must be more prepared when doing things. This investment is too large and cannot be taken lightly. In other words, it will take about ten to twenty years to prepare 400,000 gold for the six-nation alienation operation.

Wei Liao saw Ying Zheng was silent. He also knew how huge this amount of money was. He was about to persuade him again, but Ying Zheng nodded heavily: "As you said, I agree. However, it is not 300,000 gold, but 400,000. Since it has been done, there must be results. We cannot be stingy in military and national affairs."

Wei Liao was shocked. He really didn't expect the King of Qin to be so courageous. He secretly admired him in his heart. He thought that this was truly the style of a ruler of the world.

Wei Liao exclaimed: "Your Majesty's vision and courage are unparalleled in the world. I admire you. Please rest assured that I will make sure that this money is put to good use. It may seem like a lot, but I can guarantee that it will bring better results than a violent attack. A violent attack is likely to cause fear among the princes and unite, and it may not be effective even if it causes heavy losses."

"And this money is just put in other people's hands first. When Daye is unified, all the money given out now will be returned."

Ying Zheng nodded and smiled, "I understand what you said, sir. Now that I have made up my mind, I will not hesitate. I would like to appoint you as the lieutenant of the Qin State and in charge of the military and national affairs of the Qin State. Please do not refuse."

Wei Liao calmed down and bowed: "I am a commoner in the mountains and fields. I am honored by Your Majesty's courtesy. How dare I not obey your command?"

"I am willing to serve the king."

Ying Zheng hurriedly stepped forward to help Wei Liao up: "You don't need to be so polite, Wei Qing. I will need to rely on you more in the future."

"I have prepared a mansion for you. All your food, clothing and other necessities will be the same as mine. If you need anything else, you can come to me at any time."

Wei Liao said hurriedly, "I have not done anything, but Your Majesty has shown me great love and has promised me a high position. How dare I take advantage of Your Majesty's expenses? I absolutely dare not do so. Please take it back."

Ying Zheng shook his head: "Hey, these are just some of my personal belongings. I won't let you down. That's it."

After saying this, Ying Zheng stopped talking about this and asked, "Given your great talent, you definitely don't come from an ordinary background. To be honest, I don't even know who your teacher is, and how could he teach you to be so talented?"

"From what I have seen of your actions, I think you have the style of Prime Minister Fan Ju."

Wei Liao replied: "I dare not hide the truth from the king. I am also a descendant of Guiguzi, and Fan Sui is my senior brother."

Ying Zheng smiled and nodded: "I see, how is Mr. Fan doing lately?"

Wei Liao was startled and asked, "My king, do you know?"

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Of course I know. The previous king knew it." Wei Liao sighed and said with emotion, "That's right. With King Zhaoxiang's bravery, he would not be able to hide it."

Wei Liao bowed and said, "I would like to thank the king on behalf of my senior brother."

Ying Zheng shook his head and smiled, "It's all in the past. The previous kings have acquiesced. Don't worry about it."

"Why don't you tell me your story?"

In the 51st year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, Zheng Anping, recommended by Fan Sui, surrendered to the State of Zhao. Wang Ji, who was recommended by Fan Sui, was appointed as the governor of Hedong County. He colluded with the princes and was killed. According to Qin law, if the person who recommended someone committed a crime, the recommender would be punished with the same crime, and according to the rules, the three clans should be exterminated. King Zhaoxiang of Qin and Fan Sui had been friends for many years and had a deep relationship, so he forcibly suppressed these things.

But Fan Sui was such a smart man that he understood the principle of being prepared for danger and retreating. Those two things were small matters. The big matter was that King Zhaoxiang of Qin was old and he didn't know when he would pass away. Moreover, the chain reaction caused by the Battle of Handan resulted in heavy losses for the Qin Dynasty, so he was preparing to pave the way for his son.

I have been the prime minister of Qin for more than ten years, with outstanding contributions and great prestige. King Zhaoxiang of Qin used Fan Sui's name to get rid of Bai Qi. Now the king has hinted that if I step down, I can preserve the friendship between the monarch and his subject for more than ten years. If I don't step down, it will be disgraceful for me, and someone will give me respect, which will be too disgraceful.

After recommending Cai Ze, he faked his death and retired, returning to Guigu to spend the rest of his life in peace. He then accepted two apprentices and passed on everything he had learned. This life was quite exciting.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin knew all these things and acquiesced to them. The two had a very deep relationship for more than ten years, and Fan Sui was a man who knew when to advance and when to retreat and knew gains and losses. The King of Qin treated him with grace and Fan Sui was always respectful in front of him. Now that things have come to this, it can be considered a good ending.

Of course, very few people know about this.

Wei Liao also talked about the past: "When I was young, I became a disciple of Guiguzi, and my master was Su Qin. When the master accepted me as his apprentice, I had already studied with the master for three years. The two of us served the master together for only five years."

"Thinking back now, it was a very pleasant time. Master wore the seals of the six kingdoms and enjoyed great glory. The two of us followed Master around the world all day long. There was no more comfortable time than that time."

Ying Zheng nodded and said with a smile: "The master is kind and the students are obedient, the brothers are friendly and the younger brothers are respectful, and they can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the world. I really envy them."

Wei Liao smiled and continued, "It's a pity that good times are always short-lived. Senior brother is extremely talented and soon graduated. He then returned to his motherland, Wei, hoping to help Wei dominate the world. I was still a novice at that time and had not yet graduated."

"When he was young, my senior brother was full of ambition and high spirits. He returned to Wei hoping to do something big. However, reality was too cruel. My senior brother came from a poor family and was born in a humble family. Even though he was a genius, he still wasted years. At that time, our master was still alive. If he had relied on our master's name, he would have been given an important position. However, my senior brother was proud and only wanted to make a career on his own. He never publicized his identity as a disciple of Guiguzi."

"Finally, he managed to work under the tutelage of the senior doctor Xu Jia, but my brother didn't think so. As long as there is a chance, his talent and ability cannot be concealed, just like a hairy neck and a cone appearing immediately. My brother has a chance, but it's not a good one."

"That year, my senior brother accompanied Xu Jia on a diplomatic mission to Qi to negotiate peace. Your Majesty also knows what happened afterwards. My senior brother showed off his power in front of King Xiang of Qi. But at that time, my senior brother was so arrogant that he obviously didn't know that a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind, and a full moon will wane."

"As a follower, he showed off his power, which made his master a laughing stock. If he was broad-minded, it would be fine, but Xu Jia is a narrow-minded person, a traditional noble. Moreover, he is deeply afraid of his senior brother's talent and is afraid that his senior brother will take his place. It can only be said that he is judging a gentleman by his own mean heart."

(End of this chapter)