Xianyang City.

This day was the day when the Qin State held a grand dynasty discussion.

It was still a cold morning. Before the palace gate of Xianyang Palace was opened, many Qin officials had already arrived before the palace gate. They complained about the damn cold in the snow and said hello to the surrounding officials and colleagues.

Suddenly, a carriage slowly drove into the square in front of the palace gate, and soon attracted everyone's attention.

"That is Gang Chengjun's carriage." A sharp-eyed man immediately recognized the exclusive Cai Ze emblem on the carriage.

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the palace gate, and Cai Ze, who had gray hair, slowly walked off the carriage.

As soon as Cai Ze came, many Qin officials rushed to surround him and greeted Cai Ze very enthusiastically.

"Guan Chengjun!"

"I've seen Gang Chengjun!"

"I haven't seen each other for a few days, but I haven't seen you. It's really gratifying."

Such flattery sounds were endless, overwhelming the other sounds in the square for a moment.

However, this is also a very normal thing. You should know that since Bai Qi's death, the Taiwei of the Three Dukes of Qin has been in a vacant position. Therefore, except for the Prime Minister Wuchengjun Lu Buwei, Cai Ze is now the biggest official in the entire Qin State. With such power there, he naturally has many followers.

It was at this moment that another carriage drove into the square.

Although most of the people's eyes were on Cai Ze, there were still troublesome people shouting: "Wu Chengjun is here!"

After a moment, the carriage stopped and Lu Buwei appeared from the carriage.

When Lu Buwei appeared, the entire square suddenly became turbulent.

Many officials rushed forward and surrounded Lu Buwei on three layers inside and three layers outside.

"I've seen Wu Chengjun!"

"Please pay tribute to Wu Chengjun."

"It is really a blessing for the Qin Dynasty and the world's blessing!"

Whether it was the number of people or the movement, Lu Buwei was obviously much stronger than Cai Ze's side, and he suppressed Cai Ze's momentum in an instant.

However, this is also a very natural thing. After all, everyone knows that the current Qin King Chu has a very close relationship with Lu Buwei, and Lu Buwei is a serious prime minister of Qin. He is much better than Cai Ze in terms of the trust of the king and the rights of the Qin political arena.

Lu Buwei looked at the Qin ministers in front of him and felt a little moved. He had worked hard in Qin for so many years, and finally managed his own strength and confidence.

Thinking of this, Lu Buwei couldn't help but doubt his decision to return to Zhao State. Could it be that he really wanted to give up the power he had cultivated in Qin State for so many years and run back to Zhao State alone?

Just as Lu Buwei was dealing with these enthusiastic flattery subordinates and having other thoughts in his mind, a few bells suddenly interrupted his thoughts and attracted the attention of everyone in the square.

Once these few clear bells sound, it means that the first grand ceremony of the Qin Dynasty's New Year is about to begin.

So in just a short moment, the officials scattered in the square of Qin immediately realized that they were extremely arranged in a long and neat row.

As the leader of all officials, Lu Buwei naturally stood in the front, and Cai Ze stood on his right hand behind him, and Cai Ze was behind the nine ministers, and the nine ministers were behind the Qin officials.

After a few more bells, the gate of Xianyang Palace slowly opened.

A general of the palace guard appeared on the palace wall and whispered loudly: "The king and the officials entered the palace!"

Lu Buwei took the lead and led the Qin officials behind him into the palace gate. It took nearly a quarter of an hour to finally arrive at the hall.

After entering the hall, the ministers sat down according to their respective positions.

Of course, the area of ​​the hall is limited after all, so not everyone can have the right to sit in the hall. Only the three dukes and nine ministers like Lu Buwei and Cai Ze can have seats, and all other civil and military officials can only stand.

A moment later, a duckling voice suddenly sounded: "The king is here."

Everyone immediately raised their spirits and stood up from their seats, while the standing person subconsciously straightened their waists and backs, wanting to make themselves look more energetic.

Soon, the young Qin king, King Chu, appeared in front of everyone.

King Chu of Qin looked quite good. His generous life since ascending the throne made him look richer than his thin body before. His face was flushed and he was very energetic.

After the Qin King Chu sat down, Lu Buwei bowed to King Chu of Qin and said loudly: "I have seen the King, I wish you peace and prosperity."

After Lu Buwei spoke, the civil and military officials of Qin State spoke in unison: "I have seen the king, I wish the king peace and prosperity."

King Chu of Qin nodded and said, "I am in good health. You don't have to be too polite, so just sit down."

After Qin King Chu said this, Lu Buwei and the three Dukes and Nine Ministers naturally sat down, and the other ministers obviously had to continue standing. After all, they were not part of the "Qing".

This grand court meeting was actually a relatively routine meeting.

Because it mainly summarizes the actions of the plan in the past year, and then here announces rewards or punishments to various institutions and officials of the Qin State.

In short, this is destined to be a time when many people laugh and many people cry.

But no matter what, basically, the fate of most people has been decided by this time, and all they have to do is to be announced.

Sure enough, King Chu of Qin immediately spoke: "The reason why this grand court meeting was held today is to announce the political achievements of the past year to the ministers. The outstanding ones will be rewarded, and the unqualified ones will be severely punished! Okay, let's start."

As soon as King Qin Chu finished speaking, more than a dozen palace guards immediately carried several large baskets of bamboo slips and walked into the hall and came to King Qin Chu.

Lu Buwei looked at the baskets in front of him and suddenly remembered the paper of Zhao State. He couldn't help but think with envy: "If all the bamboo slips in these are recorded on paper, they may be just a thread-bound book in their hands at most, right?"

In fact, Lu Buwei was in a good mood, because according to the results he learned a few days ago, this time, Lu Buwei's sect won a considerable victory with the support of King Chu of Qin, successfully squeezed the living space of Cai Ze's sect.

As expected, as the reward and punishment list was announced, Cai Ze's face gradually became ugly, until it was as dark as the bottom of the pot.

After all, Cai Ze was not the confidant of King Chu of Qin, so he was unable to find out the results.

If the power of Lu Buwei and Cai Ze was slightly stronger and Cai Ze was a little weaker, then now Lu Buwei can be said to be obviously stronger than Cai Ze.

After almost half an hour of reciting, all the reward and punishment lists were finally fully recited, and the smile on Lu Buwei's face and the joy in his heart also reached the highest level at this moment.

From now on, the Qin State will be Lu Buwei, and the final word will be made!

After announcing these reward and punishment personnel arrangements, the grand court discussion ended like this. However, what surprised Lu Buwei was that King Chu of Qin actually kept him and several important officials of Qin and then secretly held another meeting.

The King of Qin Chu said straight to Lu Buwei and others: "Your families, Zhao State had just sent an envoy not long ago, and wanted me to send troops to attack Yan State with Zhao State. I wonder what your families have to do about this matter?"

As soon as King Chu of Qin finished speaking, many people turned their attention to Lu Buwei.

Lu Buwei thought for a while and said, "King, I actually think that even if I win this war, it will be of no benefit to Daqin."

King Chu of Qin nodded thoughtfully, glanced at the ministers of Qin who were present, and then said, "Do you all have the same opinion as Wu Chengjun?"

Although he was asking everyone, the eyes of King Chu of Qin were firmly fixed on Gangcheng Jun Cai Ze.

Cai Ze pondered for a moment and said, "King, I actually think this is a good opportunity to win people's hearts. After all, that period of Ganzi's rebellion and regicide is an untolerable thing for the people of the world. Eliminating Duan Ganzi is also a move to conform to people's hearts. Besides, I heard that Zhao had sent invitations to the kings of all countries in the world. I think all the kings of the princes would agree to such invitations. If the king agreed not to go, it would probably cause criticism again."

Lu Buwei sneered and said, "So what about criticism? The Qin Dynasty has been established for hundreds of years, and when did it not be criticized by the people of the Central Plains? If criticism can defeat the Qin Dynasty, how could the Qin Dynasty have today's grand scene?"

When Cai Ze was said this by Lu Buwei, he felt that his face was a little uneasy, and immediately retorted: "Wu Chengjun, you are talking nonsense. Do you have to be isolated and discriminated against by the Central Plains countries before you feel happy?"

Lu Buwei said aloud and said to Cai Ze: "It should not be something we are considering as a minister of Qin. What we should consider is whether this matter is beneficial to the Qin Dynasty. If it is not beneficial, why should we do it?"

The two of them had a verbal battle, but no one could convince anyone. Obviously, they could only let King Chu of Qin make an idea.

King Chu of Qin looked at the two people in the quarrel, and his expression on his face was also a little hesitant.

To be honest, this time, King and Chu of Qin are actually more inclined to obey Cai Ze's opinions, because as Cai Ze said, once he participates in this rebellion, the reputation of King and Chu of Qin will definitely improve.

Men need face the most, which is a common problem.

The younger and more passionate men will need face more urgently. As a young Qin monarch who has just ascended the throne, Qin Wang Chu undoubtedly needs a victory to enhance his prestige and face.

So King Chu of Qin coughed and said to Lu Buwei: "Is there anything else to add to Wu Chengjun?"

The Qin King Chu’s meaning is very simple. If you, Lu Buwei, have nothing to impress me, then this time you will obey Cai Ze’s meaning.

After hearing this, Lu Buwei couldn't help but feel slightly sank in his heart.

You should know that Lu Buwei had actually learned about this matter in advance. Before that, Zhao State secretly sent Hu Yiwei to send a secret letter to Lu Buwei, hoping that Lu Buwei could send a "his own person" to control the Qin army this time so that the Qin army would not become a threat to Zhao State this time.

Lu Buwei is such a cunning person. As soon as he saw this, he immediately understood that Zhao must have a plan in this battle against Wei.

But the problem is that although Lu Buwei has had some connections in the military since his management in recent years, Lu Buwei is not qualified to serve as the chief general in his reliable subordinates of the military for the time being. This is why Lu Buwei has always firmly opposed the Qin State's dispatch of troops.

Just when Lu Buwei was not paying attention, a sudden flash of inspiration flashed in his mind and said, "King, I think instead of following the footsteps of the Zhao people, it is better to send troops to recover Yiqu when the Zhao people have no time to fight in the east and fight in the west!"

When King Chu of Qin was excited when he heard this, he became interested and said to Lu Buwei: "Lu Qing, talk about it in detail!"

Lu Buwei said to King Chu of Qin: "I just thought about this matter soon. After all, the Central Plains countries are all paying attention to Wei, which is an excellent opportunity to recover Yiqu."

You should know that since the independence of Yiqu Kingdom two years ago, this small country, which is not too large and has a population of less than 200,000, has caused considerable trouble to Qin.

Yiqusheng's king Yiqusheng obviously understood the principle that only by relying on Zhao State can one maintain independence, and turned to Zhao State without reservation, looking willing to be a younger brother of Zhao State, which made Qin State's monarch and ministers extremely unhappy.

Moreover, when Yiqu restored the country, the Qin State began to lack sufficient sources of cavalry, and troops were sent to guard against Yiqu people who could arrive at any time to invade south. This was also a consumption for the Qin State's national strength.

If Yiqu can be recovered, then the territory of Qin will be increased, and only one Li Mu needs to be focused on guarding.

So after thinking for a while, King Chu of Qin finally spoke to all the ministers present, "I have decided to use Wu Chengjun's advice!"

In terms of multiple-choice questions about reputation and land, King and Chu of Qin finally believed that land was the most worthy choice.

Lu Buwei took the opportunity to say, "King, then Zhao is the overlord of the world after all. It would be bad if he refused to conscript. I think it would be better to send 10,000 troops to meet with other vassal states, which would also paralyze the people of Zhao."

King Chu of Qin nodded and said, "Okay, that's it!"

Lu Buwei's plan was finally fully approved.

Looking at Cai Ze with a gray face, Lu Buwei couldn't help but smile.
Chapter completed!