Chapter 41: One-stop service for playing musical instruments and singing
"Sir, you can't do that!"

Hearing Ying Yuan's words, Li Si stood up immediately.

He did not care about whether to make friends with the powerful Sixth Prince of the Qin Dynasty, as this matter really concerned the foundation of the Qin Dynasty.

The world had just been unified. How could he, a left prime minister of the Qin Dynasty who had risen from a low-level official, not know the influence of the nobles of the old six kingdoms among the people of his homeland?
It can even be said that as long as the nobles of the six old kingdoms were allowed to return to their homelands, Li Si could already begin preparing the deployment of materials to quell the rebellion.

The world is about to be engulfed in war again!
Li Si, who was always calm and composed, showed a little anxiety in his eyes: "Sir, the nobles of the old six kingdoms were raised in Xianyang, which shows the benevolence of our Great Qin."

"Of course,"

"Things in the world are full of undercurrents."

"If there are wicked people who make a fuss about this matter, it may cause chaos."

"What's more, there are many nobles from the old six countries, and the number of guards they sent is also not small."

"Mobilizing so many troops like this is really not a good idea!"

Li Si's words were surprisingly sincere and heartfelt.

As the left prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, this 'almost famous prime minister' who advocated the rule of law and the county system, knew deeply that the world today could no longer withstand a massive civil strife.

To put it bluntly, the people of the whole world have been beaten to the point where they can no longer bear it.

If the war breaks out again, regardless of what happens to the Huns in the north, the Qin Dynasty will not even be able to exercise nominal control over the Baiyue alone.

This is what the ministers of their generation who fought for the empire were thinking about.

You can fight for power internally, but it must be after the affairs of the country are settled!

Moreover, Li Si's words had almost made it clear to Ying Yuan that the nobles of the old six kingdoms would rebel.

Ying Yuan glanced at Li Si and was somewhat surprised.

To be honest, at the beginning, he was misled by the stereotypes in history books, and his impression of Li Si remained at a rather embarrassing level.

But as he observed more, Ying Yuan felt that if it weren't for the falsified imperial edict, Li Si could indeed be called "the greatest prime minister of all time". At least after removing the stain, Li Si could be ranked among the top three prime ministers in the entire history of China!

"Think twice, young master!"

At this moment, Feng Quji stood up for the first time and supported Li Si's idea.

Although he wanted to make friends with Ying Yuan, it was a matter concerning the Qin Dynasty, and as the nominal head of all officials, Feng Quji naturally could not ignore it.

At this moment, the phrase "Young Master, think twice" is already very appropriate.

Chun Yuyue was furious and said, "Humph! Prime Ministers, Master Yuan is kind-hearted, he treats others as he would like to be treated, and advocates filial piety. Your status is even more precious. The two Prime Ministers are obstructing me. Although I am of low rank and my words are not taken seriously, I will also speak up for you."

"Gong Ziyuan, this is righteousness!"

Although Chunyu Yue was beaten by Ying Yuan, and although he was very unhappy with Ying Yuan.

But with interests at the forefront, Chunyu Yue still chose to speak up for Ying Yuan.

The reason is simple. As long as the nobles of the old six kingdoms return to their homelands, the people's thoughts will be obvious given their influence in their homelands.

At that time, the feudal reform can be promoted.

As long as various places began to resist, the county system would be abolished even if there were obstructions from "traitorous ministers" like Li Si.

And Chunyu Yue will become a historical hero who promotes the Great Qin and Great Harmony, be respected by future generations, and become a wise man like Confucius and Mencius.

Thinking of this, Chunyu Yue even became a little excited. He imagined in his mind the glorious image of himself enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens for the sake of the great cause, and even taking the initiative to bow to Gongzi Yuan, who had a very bad reputation.

Li Si and Feng Quji's eyes flickered as they looked at Chunyu Yue without saying anything.

They both looked down on him. A loser like Chunyu Yue would be tortured to death.

On the contrary, the matter is more critical.

On the high platform, His Majesty the First Emperor looked at Ying Yuan and said calmly, "Yuan'er, tell me in detail."

"Today, the ministers are arguing over your words. What do you want to say?"

After saying this, His Majesty the First Emperor glanced at his eldest son, Fusu, very casually.

Fusu's face was full of hesitation.

Even though his sixth brother was speaking on his side, for some reason, Fusu always felt something was wrong.

If it were in the past, he would definitely support the ideas of his two teachers and advocate that the nobles of the old six countries return to their homeland to demonstrate benevolence and righteousness.

But now, even the definition of benevolence and righteousness has changed a little, and he can't tell whether his original idea is right or wrong.

Ying Yuan smiled and said, "Father, I think that whatever Prime Minister Feng, Prime Minister Li, or Doctor Chunyu said is correct."

As soon as these words were spoken, the way everyone looked at Ying Yuan changed slightly, as if they were a little surprised.

This Sixth Young Master actually started to be a fence-sitter?

Even some military generals had undisguised disdain in their eyes.

The status of the princes of the Qin Dynasty is high, but not so high that they regard themselves as slaves. If they have talent, respect is natural.

But if it harms the interests of the Qin Dynasty, even at the risk of having his property confiscated and his clan exterminated, if necessary, the general can really draw his sword and kill the young master.

However, Ying Yuan had not yet finished his words:

"As the son of the Emperor, I naturally advocate filial piety. I even think that filial piety is a necessary way to maintain the lives of the lower-class people in our Great Qin."

"Therefore, it is understandable that the nobles of the old six kingdoms want to return to their homeland to worship their ancestors."

"Since this idea is in line with filial piety, our Great Qin should support it."

"In other words, give them greater support than their request!"

After these words were spoken, some of the more impatient generals even began to glare at Ying Yuan!
If they want greater support, do they still need the Qin to give them money to return home?
The old Qin people don’t have this habit!
On the contrary, Chun Yuyue's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "Sir, you are right!"

This look could even be considered as flattery, a typical bootlicker. Where is the demeanor of a so-called great scholar?

Even Fusu, who had been struggling, was shocked at this moment.

If I really give greater support as my sixth brother said, the meaning will be completely different.

Once arrogance and contempt arise, they may really lead to rebellion and cause war among the people as the two prime ministers said.

This is definitely not what Fusu wants to see!
Fusu looked at Ying Yuan anxiously, with a very complicated look in his eyes.

He wanted to persuade his sixth brother to stop talking, but he couldn't open his mouth.

But then, Ying Yuan said something that made everyone in the court widen their eyes, and some even began to doubt their own ears!

"How can offering sacrifices to ancestors be enough?"

"Aren't they trying to express their filial piety?"

"We in the Great Qin should be good people to the end and send them directly to reunite with their ancestors."

"Of course, a sense of ceremony is also necessary, with all kinds of music and singing, I guarantee that they will be satisfied enough to cry bitterly. By the way, there is no need for a coffin, a straw mat is fine, and it can also be regarded as protecting the trees of our Great Qin!"

(End of this chapter)