Chapter 56 Shocking Reward!
The Snow Girl had been waiting for a long time, and the hot water was ready. She gently helped Ying Ziye take a bath and change clothes, washing away the smell of alcohol on his body.

The brief separation seemed as sweet as a newlywed couple, with red candles flickering and a warm glow shining through the warm hibiscus tent.

As the sun rose, Ying Ziye, under the careful care of Xue Nu and a group of palace maids, dressed appropriately and walked towards the main hall of Zhangtai Palace.

When he arrived, many ministers were already waiting outside the palace.

The veteran general Wang Jian was well aware of how to avoid suspicion, so he simply greeted Ying Ziye with common courtesy.

However, the three passionate young generals Meng Tian, ​​Wang Li and Li Xin did not have too many scruples. As soon as they saw Ying Ziye, they immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Meet the Second Prince!"

They were very respectful, with reverence gleaming in their eyes.

From the State of Yan to the State of Zhao, and then to the Xiongnu, they followed Ying Ziye in his battles, and had long been impressed by his great talent and strategy, and they only followed him.

All this was seen by ministers including Chunyu Yue, Li Si, Wang Wan, Feng Quji and Wei Liao, and they felt awe in their hearts.

Let’s not talk about Li Xin for now. Although he is an outstanding young general, he does not have a prominent background.

Meng Tian and Wang Li are different. They represent the Meng family and the Wang family respectively. These two families control almost half of the Qin army and are true military families.

However, because they held a large number of troops, they had always avoided getting involved in the struggle for the throne and were only loyal to the King of Qin.

The princes tried to win over these two families, but all failed.

Now, the third generation of young generals from the Meng family and the Wang family are so close to the second prince Ying Ziye. Does this mean that they are ready to support Ying Ziye in his fight for the throne?

When this thought came to mind, all the ministers were shocked.

The Second Prince’s prestige in the army is at its peak. If he has the support of the Meng and Wang families, wouldn’t the throne be within his grasp?

squeak-

Just as the ministers were lost in thought, the door of the Zhangtai Palace slowly opened.

However, no one dared to step in first.

joke!

The eldest prince Fusu and the second prince Ziye are both here, who dares to take the lead?
Their eyes shifted between Fusu and Ying Ziye, observing their expressions to see who could enter the Zhangtai Palace first.

Will they argue?

Even though this is just a matter of order, in this feudal era with clear hierarchies, it represents far-reaching significance!
"My second brother conquered Yan and Zhao and made outstanding contributions. He should be the first person to enter the hall!"

"please!"

Deeply influenced by Confucianism, Fusu knew how to be humble and courteous, and took the initiative to give the opportunity to enter the palace first to Ying Ziye.

“Thank you, brother!”

Ying Ziye walked into the hall calmly without any pretense.
Chunyu Yue witnessed this scene with indignation in his eyes. He looked at Fusu with anger and disappointment, blaming him for his weakness.

The order of entering the Zhangtai Palace symbolizes one's status in the court!

Wouldn't it be tantamount to admitting that his status in the court was unmatched if he handed over the honor of entering the palace first to the Second Prince?
Prince Fusu possesses the elegant Confucian demeanor in every aspect.

It's just that his character is too docile, or to put it bluntly, too cowardly.

If it weren't for his years of dedication, Chun Yu Yue would really like to choose someone else!

Entering the hall, everyone stood on the left and right of the hall.

"The King has arrived!"

Following Zhao Gao's sharp and loud declaration, Ying Zheng, wearing a black dragon robe, walked majestically from the back hall and sat firmly on the throne.

“Greetings to the King!” “Long live the King!”

Civil and military officials bowed in respect. The Qin Dynasty was not like the later dynasties with pigtails, where people usually only needed to bow and there was no need to kneel or kowtow.

"Everyone, please stand up!"

Ying Zheng raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to excuse themselves.

Then, his gaze turned to Ying Ziye who was in the front.

"Prince Ziye led the army to attack Yan, destroyed its country and seized its land; then he destroyed Zhao and drove out the Xiongnu; he expanded the territory of our Great Qin by thousands of miles and made an unprecedented contribution!"

“Should be rewarded handsomely!”

"Zhao Gao, read out the king's order!"

Ying Zheng's majestic and appreciative voice echoed in the hall, and he handed the royal decree written by himself to Zhao Gao.

All the officials were wondering what kind of generous reward the king would give to the second prince Ying Ziye?
“Wang Ling: Prince Ziye is gifted with intelligence, handsome, skilled in martial arts, and outstanding in talent. He led the Qin army to victory, sweeping across Yan, Zhao, and the Xiongnu, taking over all their territories. His achievements shine through the heavens and the earth, and his might shakes the skies!”

"Appoint Prince Ziye as the Marquis of Wu'an, the Lord of Great Qin, and grant him the right to accept any retainers he wants. Grant him the fief of Luoyang, a Qilin Palace, three thousand Dragon and Tiger Guards, a hundred eunuchs, a hundred palace maids, ten beauties in the Chuxiu Palace, a hundred thousand gold, and a million silver coins."

Zhao Gao’s reading lasted for more than ten minutes!

Shock!

Totally shocked!
All the civil and military officials in the court were dumbfounded, their expressions were dazed, and their faces were full of disbelief!
Welcome guests!

The fiefdom of Luoyang!

Qilin Palace!

Dragon and Tiger Guards!

These powers and treatments are almost equivalent to those of a crown prince!
The ultimate in human conduct!
The first person under the kingship!
Such a reward... is unparalleled in the world!
There was shock in the court!
Everyone was deeply shocked by the amazing reward!

that power!

wealth!

beauty!

These three things were almost the ultimate rewards given by Ying Zheng!

By recruiting many followers, Ying Ziye can recruit heroes from all over the place without any scruples and build up his power.

This is a privilege that Prince Fusu has never had before!

Since the rebellion of Marquis Changxin Lao Ai and the dictatorship of Marquis Wenxin Lu Buwei, Ying Zheng imposed strict restrictions on the number of retainers that ministers could recruit, stipulating how many retainers a minister could recruit based on his or her status.

There is a huge fear for everyone!
But for Ying Ziye, all those fears have disappeared!

The King of Qin generously granted him Luoyang, a prosperous capital city second only to Xianyang, as his fiefdom!
Even though these gifts shocked the court officials, they were able to accept them reluctantly.

after all.

Ying Ziye defeated Yan, destroyed Zhao, and drove out the Huns, achieving unprecedented great achievements!
However, the rewards from the Qilin Palace and the Dragon and Tiger Guards were beyond their tolerance.

Although these two did not hold unlimited power like the wide range of guests or the fiefdom of Luoyang.

But the meaning they symbolize is as heavy as Mount Tai!
Qilin Palace has always been the exclusive residence of the crown prince, and its status is second only to the majestic Xianyang Palace.

The Dragon and Tiger Guards are the royal guards who protect the Xianyang Palace. Their loyalty is enjoyed exclusively by the King of Qin!
Now, the King of Qin actually gave Ying Ziye these two important weapons that symbolize the future royal power. Doesn’t this indicate that Ying Ziye will be appointed as the crown prince?
Although these court officials stood in the same court, they each had their own camp, and only a few of them were under Ying Ziye's command.

Once Ying Ziye becomes the crown prince and ascends the throne in the future, all their calculations will be in vain, and even they and their families will be excluded from the core of power.

How can they accept such a fact?
However.
(End of this chapter)