The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 660 After the Heavenly Sacrifice
As the ceremony gradually returned to calm, the air was still filled with an indescribable shock and solemnity.

Even if there were some people with evil intentions, after witnessing all this, they all looked pale and the gloom in their eyes instantly disappeared. At least at this moment, they completely gave up all evil intentions.

No one wants to fight against fate. Only those who have truly experienced fate know how terrible it is.

Fate, fate, is all determined by destiny.

The sacrifice to heaven is over, but the matter is not over yet.

Everything that happened today became the talk of everyone present. This legendary scene was passed on by word of mouth, and with the addition of fuel and details, it spread throughout the world at the fastest speed. Even the speed of the official newspaper seemed far behind the trend of word-of-mouth.

To put it bluntly, what Qin Shi Huang did after he completely dominated the world, in various senses, greatly reduced the cost of conquest, ruling, and management, as well as the barriers to integration for the people of the world.

And in legal terms, he also thoroughly defended the emperor's identity.

And this is not all, the miracle of a dragon is not enough, it must also be accompanied by a thorough display of heaven and earth!
The subsequent disaster in Zhao was the best proof, enough to make everyone believe it.

It not only proves thoroughly that the Mandate of Heaven is with Qin.

It also needs to prove what the consequences will be for defying the will of heaven and not obeying the emperor!
At this time, the news had already been received in the Xianyang Palace, and the entire palace was shrouded in an atmosphere of amazement, joy, and even honor.

The Queen Mother Huayang sat on an elegant chair, the teacup in her hand trembling slightly. She was secretly astonished, her eyes full of amazement and emotion. The precocious child in the past was now truly extraordinary. She was truly born divine.

As for Zhao Ji, she trusted Ying Zheng unconditionally and felt only pride and honor in her heart.

When they were escaping from the disaster that year, Ying Zheng, who was still in her arms, talked eloquently. At that time, she knew that this was the greatest blessing given to her by God, and God had sent the holiness into her belly.

The emperor was born to her, he is her child. They are connected by blood and will never be separated.

At the same time, Ying Xin was in a very complicated mood.

Ying Xin sat by the window, the sunlight shining through the window onto her face, warm and colorful, with light and shadow coexisting.

It was such an honor that her husband was the emperor certified by God. She also loved Ying Zheng deeply, so she was naturally happy.

After the sacrifice, the heavens sent auspicious beasts. Does this mean that the heavens have forgiven the people of Zhao? This is also a happy thing.

However, it is still difficult to dispel the sorrow and anxiety in my heart. This matter is not over yet, and whether her position as queen is stable is another matter.

As for Mi Yun, she was delighted after hearing what happened during the sacrifice to heaven. As long as it had nothing to do with women, she would be happy about anything that made Ying Zheng happy.

She was honored and felt excited and sweet in her heart. The most sacred and greatest emperor since ancient times was her husband.

Just by listening to the excited description of the scene, Mi Yun felt weak and his heart felt hot and empty.

He asked different people to recount the scene several times and asked about every detail. Mi Yun couldn't get enough of it. Just listening made her eyes sparkle.

There are only two regrets. One is that she is not yet the queen, and the other is that she cannot see with her own eyes the sacredness and majesty of Ying Zheng when he offered sacrifices to heaven.

Although Mi Yun couldn't see this, Nian Duan saw it.

As the Marquis of Huichun of the Qin Dynasty, the Director of the Medical Department of the Qin Dynasty, and the Dean of the Imperial Hospital, Nian Duan was naturally qualified to follow Ying Zheng in offering sacrifices to the heavens, and he could stand quite close to the front.

This also allowed Nian Duan to witness everything that happened. At first, she was full of worries, but when she saw Ying Zheng's calm and majestic figure, the worries in her heart gradually dissipated, and were replaced by full of honor and pride.

Love filled her heart like a tide, quickly and violently.

Her lover stood in the center of heaven and earth, surrounded by a rolling sea of ​​clouds, with countless people bowing in worship. He possessed endless glory, and countless people cheered "Long live him" with their voices shaking heaven and earth.

But at that time, Nian Duan turned a deaf ear to it, and there was only one figure in his eyes - Ying Zheng, King of Qin Ying Zheng, Emperor Ying Zheng!
Her lover.

The world was in turmoil, but in Nian Duan's heart and eyes, there was only one person.

After offering sacrifices to heaven and returning to the palace, Ying Zheng went back to Lanchi Palace to pack up. He was just about to take a break, after all, acting was very tiring, and he had to continue acting tomorrow, then he heard Nian Duan asking for a meeting.

After the sacrifice to heaven was over, they entered the palace one after another, and Lu Buwei and his men took care of the finishing chores.

Naturally, she couldn't help but see her elder sister, so when Nian Duan saw Ying Zheng, she threw herself into his arms and gave him a kiss without any hesitation.

She hasn’t even changed out of her official uniform!
The delicate red cherry lips have the texture of jelly and the taste of honey cheese, which makes people want to taste them carefully. However, the urgent and impatient need of the owner of the cherry lips makes it impossible to taste them carefully.

Nian Duan's eyes were thready when he looked at Ying Zheng, as if he was drunk, and his cheeks were completely dyed pink.

The originally beautiful and gentle eyes had now become misty and watery, with a certain melted color appearing in them.

The look in the elder sister's eyes made Ying Zheng swallow back what he wanted to say in an instant. There was no need to say anything more.

Nian Duan's charming demeanor, which was full of affection and reserve, mixed with passion and infatuation, instantly sank Ying Zheng's calm and indifferent heart.

A wonderful throbbing arises deep in my chest and heart, and I can't suppress it.

It was rare for an elder sister to be so proactive. Ying Zheng immediately figured out the reason and felt a little proud. Resting to soothe the mind and body, what better than a dragon flying and a phoenix dancing?

How can I let down a beautiful woman who loves me so deeply?

Ying Zheng held Nian Duan in his arms and strode towards the dragon bed. Nian Duan was already pulling off his clothes in Ying Zheng's arms.

When you are deeply in love, you naturally want to possess. This is the instinct of every cell in the body and the instinct of all living things. Without possessiveness and passion, there is absolutely no love.

There is not necessarily love when there is lust, but there is definitely lust when there is love. This is true as long as the body is healthy, and it is the physiological instinct of living things.

At the same time, Mi Yun had just heard about what happened at the Heaven Sacrifice, and was still listening with great interest and concentration to everything that happened, with a hazy look in his eyes, as if he was actually there in a fantasy.

Ying Xin was still worried about the outcome. She had been sitting there for too long, and her neck felt a little sore. She stretched her slender neck. Alas, this phoenix crown is really heavy. Her eyes were extremely complicated.

The next day, Ying Zheng convened another grand court meeting, but this time it was not an emergency meeting, but a normal meeting.

Ying Zheng sat on the throne, and the crown and pearl curtain swayed with his sigh.

"Last night, I received a revelation from heaven. God is merciful and has forgiven the sins of the people of Zhao. However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the fault cannot be escaped."

"God will reduce the nine disasters every nine years to three disasters every three years. And it will only target some stubborn areas, not all of the former Zhao territory."

"And the black bird also told me what the disasters were in the previous two years, where they would occur, and when. But in the third year, the black bird stopped talking."

Lü Buwei stepped out and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty offered sacrifices to the heavens, and sacrificed your own body to exchange for the forgiveness of the sins of the people. Your virtue moved heaven and earth, and only then did you earn the mercy and forgiveness of sins. However, you cannot expect everything to be perfect. Heaven also has the power of thunder, and mortals must be punished for their mistakes. Your Majesty has done his utmost, and the rest is what the stubborn and foolish people deserve."

The Imperial Censor Wei Zhuang added: "What the Prime Minister said is very true. Merits should be rewarded, and faults should be punished. This is the law of nature. It is natural for heaven to punish those who do not know the will of heaven. What heaven does is even more reasonable. Everyone knows that the will of heaven cannot be violated."

"Your Majesty is merciful and magnanimous. You have offered sacrifices to the heavens to plead for the rebellious people and have taken the blame for your crimes. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and Heaven will certainly respond. Now that the punishment has been greatly reduced, Your Majesty must not force mercy. Heaven is benevolent and must not be insulted. The rebellious people have an unrighteous heart and have turned away from the Son of Heaven. They are already on the verge of death. Now that Your Majesty has forgiven them, Heaven has forgiven them, and that is the utmost kindness. Your Majesty is the most kind and benevolent. There is really no need for you to rebel against Heaven for this matter."

Ying Zheng sighed in a low voice, "I am the shepherd of the people on behalf of God. All the millions of people are my subjects. Even if my subjects make mistakes, how can I ignore them? Is there any ruler or father in the world who does not tolerate and forgive his own children? God has tolerated me, and now it is time for me to tolerate my own people."

"Today's fate has been determined. Heaven's will cannot be violated, but human affairs cannot be stopped."

"In the first year, the first disaster, God reduced the seven counties of Zhao to one county of Dai, and in the spring, there was a disaster of cracking the ground."

"The second disaster in the second year was a severe drought and famine."

"From now on, Zhao must prepare for disasters and transport food and grass from Guanzhong to Zhao. Even if there is a disaster, it must not lead to a major disaster."

"All the people in Dai will be temporarily relocated to the surrounding counties and prefectures. After the land is cracked, they will return to their homeland."

All the ministers in the hall responded in unison, shouting "benevolence", and their voices echoed in the palace endlessly.

The officials of the Zhao faction were especially grateful, or at least they seemed to be. They all lined up to bow down, kowtowed, and shouted out the words of benevolence.

The other factions were left sighing in regret, and it seemed that the Zhao faction had passed this hurdle again.

Ying Zheng went on to say: "If some of the people do not understand, we must also educate them carefully, so that the stubborn people can return to the right path and the stubborn people can change their hearts and turn to good. This is the virtue of heaven."

Ying Zheng sighed and said, "The people of Zhao have their own thoughts, and I know that."

"Over the years, I also know why the people of Zhao have had difficulty integrating into the Qin Empire."

"As for the affairs of Zhao, it is difficult for the Prime Minister and the cabinet ministers. I know this."

"The officials in Zhao are in a difficult situation, and I know that."

"But it is difficult for me, and you should all know this."

"But can we stop doing things just because it's difficult? The world has been in turmoil for five hundred years, and the people have been living in dire straits, with their wives and children separated, displaced, and insecure from day to day. Gentlemen, follow the virtue of heaven to love life, follow the teachings of saints, and practice benevolence and righteousness, all for the sake of peace in the world!"

"It's difficult, but you have to grit your teeth and do it!"

"There are many things that the people don't understand, so let them understand. Life is getting better and better. Can't the people understand the painstaking efforts of me and the ministers?"

"Next, I, along with my ministers and the people, will help the people of Zhao to overcome the disaster. After the disaster, everything will disappear and we will all be one family."

"As long as you stop harboring two hearts, stick together with the Qin Empire, and stop going against the will of Heaven, will Heaven send you disasters again?"

"No one is allowed to exclude the people of Zhao. The people of Zhao suffered this disaster precisely because they harbored a split mind. All the people and subjects of the world should take this as a warning and must not go against the will of heaven!"

"The people should not reject integration into the Qin Empire, and the people who are devoted to the Qin Empire should not reject those who want to integrate into the Qin Empire. Both of these are ways to bring disaster!"

All the ministers agreed.

(End of this chapter)