Chapter 63: Ministers Discuss Immortal Food

Of course, there was no need for the First Emperor or Ying Yuan to call people, some eunuchs would run errands for them.

It won't take long.

Before the father and son could finish their cup of tea.

Wang Jian, Wang Ben, Meng Tian, ​​Meng Yi, Li Si and others came over one after another.

On the contrary, Fusu, who was closest, also rushed over with the others.

As soon as everyone walked into the back hall of the Qilin Palace, they looked at the father and son sitting opposite each other and drinking, and their eyes suddenly narrowed.

This scene is a bit confusing.

Fortunately, they didn't have to wait too long. As soon as they came in, the eunuchs hurriedly brought them a table, cushions, tea and snacks.

And Ying Yuan was too lazy to change his seat. He simply turned around and stood next to the First Emperor, and said to the eunuch who came up to arrange a desk for him.

"I'll just sit with my father. I'm too lazy to get up. Prepare some snacks for me. I'm hungry!"

The eunuch secretly glanced at the First Emperor, and seeing that he had no objection, he put aside his fear and turned around to make arrangements.

Seeing that the First Emperor had no objection, Ying Yuan simply turned around and looked at everyone.

"The reason why you are invited here at this time is actually because we have two important matters to discuss."

"One of them is the imperial examination!"

"Prime Minister Li, there are no complicated people here now, you may as well speak freely."

Li Si was stunned when he heard this, and then he bowed calmly.

"Here!"

"In my opinion, the imperial examination is a great good thing that benefits the country."

"This will not only break the monopoly of the nobles who have made great contributions on official positions, but will also help to tap into the talents of the people."

“It is indeed a first-class good policy!”

"But I feel that if you want me to take the lead in handling this matter, it is not particularly appropriate!"

No one was surprised by Li Si's opinion, but it was somewhat surprising that he finally said that he was not particularly suitable to handle this matter.

"Prime Minister Li, as far as I know, you are also from a poor family. If you come to handle this matter, it will surely inspire many poor students to move forward. Why do you say it is inappropriate?"

Fusu didn't hesitate to ask his questions directly.

And his reasons were very sufficient, because Li Si was one of the few top officials of the Qin Dynasty who rose to power not because of his birth but because of his ability.

If Li Si were to take the lead in the imperial examination, the power of this example alone would be enough to cause a sensation.

But Li Si shook his head silently and said frankly.

"I would like to thank Prince Fusu for his kindness!"

"My background is indeed suitable, but my current position is still the Prime Minister, second only to the Emperor Qin."

"For scholars, the imperial examination is not only an exam, but also a stepping stone to advancement."

"If I take the lead, then after the imperial examination, I'm afraid there will be many more people calling me Master Li."

"Although I am innocent, if someone wants to accuse me of something, there will be no shortage of excuses. If that happens, I will be speechless."

"Therefore, this is not a good thing for the country or for ourselves!"

After these words were spoken, even Fusu, who had been curious before, stopped talking.

Because these words actually mean only one thing - forming a clique for personal gain!
Li Si made it very clear that his background and ability could ensure that he could handle the matter beautifully.

But his current identity is that of a top boss in the court.

If a group of students suddenly appeared, even if they were just nominal students, the situation in the entire Qin court would change drastically.

Others might be delighted by their sudden increase in popularity.

But Li Si is different!
As a Legalist, the most important thing is to adapt to the times and preserve oneself.

I don't care about those vain things at all. Seeing that Li Si had expressed his opinion, Ying Yuan, who was sitting at the top, looked at the others.

Wang Jian and others were puzzled by this look.

Do they have to express their opinions on this matter?
Unexpectedly, seeing that these people did not react, Ying Yuan simply called out their names.

"General Wang, what do you think of the imperial examination?"

"You didn't speak in the court, but now that we're in court and meeting our father, you can't remain silent, right?"

"Are you agreeing or are you just holding back? You have to give me an explanation!"

Wang Jian and others actually had no objection to this so-called imperial examination.

For them, whether it was their Wang family, a family of military merit, or the Meng brothers, they actually started and passed down their family traditions through military merit.

Now both the father and son of the Wang family have been conferred the title of marquis, and even the grandson Wang Li has been sent out by Gongzi Yuan to serve as a clerk.

The brothers of the Meng family were one of the Nine Ministers and the other the Internal History, and it seemed very likely that in the future they would both be Nine Ministers.

Therefore, they sincerely support this policy that benefits the country and does not harm themselves.

Seeing Ying Yuan calling out their names, everyone simply agreed one by one.

Even Fusu, who had spoken before in the court, hurriedly responded.

Ying Yuan looked at the scene with a smile.

"Well, since everyone agrees, then this matter is settled."

"Don't worry, Li Xiang. I know what you are worried about."

"However, we didn't intend for you to preside over this matter, so you don't have to worry too much!"

When these words came out, Li Si was instinctively stunned.

Ok?
Aren't you looking for me to do some work?
What does it mean that you targeted me from the very beginning?
Just kidding?
Ying Yuan didn't care about that. Instead, he took out something wrapped in silk from his sleeve and gently placed it on the table.

"The reason why I called you all here is actually for this thing!"

"In terms of importance, this item is twice as important as the warhorse suit I took out earlier!"

"Because this matter is of great importance, I have specially called everyone here to discuss this matter in detail in front of my father!"

After saying this, he opened the layers of silk in front of everyone, revealing something half red and half yellow.

Wang Ben is a simpleton who speaks his mind. He stared at the thing opposite him with his eyes wide open and blurted out what he said.

"Sir, what is this?"

"How can such a thing be more important than the warhorse suit?"

"That warhorse suit can really enhance the fighting power of the Qin Dynasty!"

"Could this be some kind of immortal food?"

Snapped……

Still the familiar big pussy!

Wang Jian didn't care at all whether his stupid son was right or not. He just spoke to the boy without any reason and slapped him in the face.

But Wang Ben was beaten into silence.

But other people's ideas were actually similar to Wang Ben's.

This thing is probably some kind of food, how can it be compared with the warhorse suit?
Could this be a joke?

Ying Yuan looked at everyone's indifferent expressions and smiled playfully.

"Although what Tongwu Hou said just now was unintentional, one thing he said was true."

"In my opinion, this thing is immortal food!"

(End of this chapter)