Chapter 62 The First Showdown Between Father and Son

That's the thing.

Talking about the present situation, actually the imperial examination is no longer a big problem, at least in the court.

After all, Feng Quji and Li Si had already agreed, and no one else stepped forward, so the matter was settled.

On the contrary, Fusu was quite optimistic about this strategy.

Because in his opinion, those who can pass such an exam must be well-educated.

This is much better than those flatterers and superficial people whom he despises.

As for the rest, how could the gentle gentleman Fusu ever think of it?
After the court session ended, Ying Yuan, who usually walked the fastest, stood up and walked towards the back hall only after seeing everyone else leave.

He believed that there would be a surprise in the back hall.

As expected, as soon as he reached the back hall, he saw his wise and capable father already kneeling behind the desk.

On the table, there was a cup of tea that was obviously left for him, emitting wisps of steam.

The First Emperor looked much more energetic than usual. Holding the teacup in his hand, he looked up at Ying Yuan and raised his chin towards the seat in front of him.

Seeing this scene, Ying Yuan felt a lot calmer for some reason.

With a smile, Ying Yuan walked slowly to the table, lifted his clothes and sat down calmly.

Taking a sip of the tea at just the right temperature, Ying Yuan looked at the silent man in front of him and asked with a smile.

"Father, why don't you ask me why I want to establish this imperial examination system?"

"You will tell it yourself!"

The First Emperor's answer seemed casual, but the certainty in his words remained the same as always.

It was as if everything in this world must proceed according to what he said.

Ying Yuan didn't deny it. He put down the teacup, looked around, and when he saw that there was no one else around, he spoke softly.

"In fact, this matter is indeed for Daqin!"

"The system of conferring titles based on military merit that the Qin Dynasty has always had is no longer suitable for the current situation after the Qin Dynasty unified the world. Instead, it has become a drawback for the Qin Dynasty."

"So, I want to make a few additions to prevent any big chaos!"

Even someone as steady as the First Emperor couldn't help but tremble his hands slightly when he heard this, and looked at Ying Yuan with surprise.

Ying Yuan didn't try any clever tricks at this time, he just spoke directly.

"Father, when Qin conquered the six kingdoms, it needed a system of conferring titles based on military merit to motivate the old Qin people to move forward bravely."

"But now that the Qin Dynasty has unified the world, the system of conferring titles based on military merit has problems."

"Just imagine that the core of the system of conferring nobility through military merit is that military merit can be exchanged for class advancement and the distribution of land."

"So, after the unification of the Qin Dynasty, where can we go to have another war so that the Qin people can make new achievements?"

"The people of the six countries that have just joined the Qin Dynasty are already alienated from the Qin Dynasty. How can they be willing to fight bravely for the Qin Dynasty?"

"The question arises now. If they don't fight, will the Qin Dynasty give them land?"

"If we divide it, what do the Qin people think? They need to fight bravely to get the land, but the people of the six countries get it without doing anything?"

"But if we don't divide them, then the people of the six countries will inevitably become alienated from the Qin Dynasty, and the world will soon fall apart."

"Has Father ever considered this question?"

The First Emperor was silent after hearing Ying Yuan's question.

After a long while, he said in a deep voice: "I originally wanted to go to war with the four barbarians and the northern barbarians, and then give their land to the Qin people!"

"And then slowly make adjustments!"

Ying Yuan looked at his father in surprise and suddenly asked a question.

"Father, are you afraid that the Qin people won't rebel?"

"You sent people to the territories of the Four Barbarians and the Northern Di. Is this a reward or exile?" Upon hearing this, the First Emperor suddenly looked up at Ying Yuan, but found that Ying Yuan was looking straight at him without any retreat, with calmness in his eyes.

The First Emperor stared at each other for a long time before he sighed.

"You discovered this problem, so you came up with the imperial examination system?"

Ying Yuan nodded calmly.

“This is just one of the measures!”

"To put it bluntly, it is to provide all the people at the bottom with a channel to move up."

"Let them know that besides the military merit system, which is bound to be closed, they still have other channels to achieve the transition."

"Instead of being born a poor person like before, you will be a poor person for the rest of your life and for generations to come!"

"Although this method can only solve the problem for a portion of people, it can at least give them hope."

"Anyway, in the system of conferring nobility based on military merit, not everyone can rise to a high position step by step. Most people would be lucky to get a title like Gongshi or Shangzao."

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor nodded silently, and then fell into silence again.

Ying Yuan stopped talking at this time and waited silently.

He knew that his father needed to consider the pros and cons.

After a long while, until Ying Yuan had finished his tea, the First Emperor spoke in a deep voice.

"This can be done!"

"But you must grasp the internal rules and don't let it become an opportunity for those people to get promoted!"

Ying Yuan nodded silently.

Without being asked directly, Ying Yuan knew who the First Emperor was talking about.

Thinking of this, Ying Yuan said, "Why not call Li Xiang, the Wang family father and son, and the Meng family brothers here now?"

"Oh, and my brother has to come too!"

The First Emperor was indifferent at first, but when he heard the last sentence calling Fusu, he gradually straightened his back.

Even though the First Emperor was no longer as heroic as he was in the past, he still stood as straight as a pine tree, and looked at Ying Yuan with a solemn face.

"How generous of you!"

"Don't you really care about the position of the Lord of Qin?"

"As for your brother, I will tell you the truth. As a brother, he is very good, very good, but as the ruler of the Great Qin, he is not good enough, very not good enough!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Yuan couldn't help but straighten his back like a pine tree.

The face that resembled the First Emperor was no longer lazy as usual, but solemn and dignified.

"I really didn't care in the past, because my father was still in his prime, and even if I was lazy, I could still live a good life for many years."

"But, these days of observing government affairs and even these two days of serving as regent have made me realize that my brother cannot be the ruler of the Great Qin!"

"At least not for now!"

"Let's not talk about other aspects for now. Just one thing, I am more ruthless and tougher than him!"

This was the first time that the First Emperor saw his sixth son speak so frankly of his own strengths. It was also the first time that he saw his sixth son say so confidently that he was better than Fusu.

Although he did not show it on his face, he secretly praised these remarks in his heart.

However, there are some things he won't say for the time being.

There is still time, and he can slowly observe and train him, but for now, at least this old six is ​​indeed worth training.

"Well, in that case, I will call the person you just mentioned over to talk about this imperial examination!"

(End of this chapter)