bayedsolid Chapter 337 The Crowd's Horror
Chapter 337 The Crowd's Horror
In Xianyang City.
At the home of Prime Minister Li Si.
This was because he had previously promised Tang Yu to donate money to help with the resettlement of the families of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the Qin state.
Li Si is now indeed penniless.
However, as one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, he did not need to worry about any issues related to food, clothing, housing, or transportation.
Everything was arranged perfectly; he lived in a grand mansion and relaxed in a large house.
But Li Si, who was lying on his big bed, had a furrowed brow and his eyes were twitching.
Finally, he muttered to himself.
"It's terrifying, absolutely terrifying."
He looked at the intelligence report that had quietly leaked out of Xianyang City in his hand.
The intelligence report stated that the Imperial Advisor Tang Yu was known as the Grim Reaper in Handan City.
Furthermore, they annihilated the 100,000 rebel soldiers who attempted to rebel against the Qin state.
It emphasizes that almost all 100,000 rebels were killed by Tang Yu alone.
Upon witnessing this scene, Li Si reflected on his previous foolish actions and how he had narrowly escaped death from Tang Yu.
He felt incredibly lucky.
That's 100,000 people!
What's even more deadly is doing it yourself.
The meaning of the phrase "personally" is self-evident.
This was also the residence of Wang Jian, a high-ranking and powerful general in the Qin state.
Looking at the intelligence report in his hand, Wang Jian was filled with mixed emotions.
He naturally knew where this intelligence came from.
Throughout the Qin state, no information could be circulated without the permission of that person.
If this information could circulate so widely in Xianyang, it proves that it was information that Ying Zheng wanted them to see and know.
As for the meaning behind it, Wang Jian finally managed a bitter smile.
"My God, he actually slaughtered 100,000 people with his own hands!"
"What kind of person is this, and what kind of spirit does he possess!"
At this point, Wang Jian couldn't help but gasp.
In fact, the most important thing about this intelligence report is not simply the killing of 100,000 people.
Wang Jian, as the commander of the Qin army, single-handedly conquered the six states, and his achievements overshadowed those of his lord.
It is easy to imagine how many people died because of him.
Although it can't compare to the number of people killed by that famous killing god from the Warring States period, it still amounts to hundreds of thousands.
However, looking at the intelligence report in his hand, he was also filled with mixed emotions.
It's worth noting that even the legendary butcher Bai Qi, a figure who annihilated over a million enemies in his lifetime, was a legendary figure.
Even for him, it's hard to say whether he could have killed more than a thousand people, let alone a hundred thousand.
But now someone has been able to stain the blood of 100,000 people. Should we say that he has a strong will or that he is ruthless?
At this moment, besides admiration and respect for Tang Yu, his eyes also held an indelible fear and apprehension.
This intelligence is no less significant in this era than telling others that Tang Yu is carrying ten nuclear missile launchers.
It's practically a walking nuclear weapon.
The city of Xianyang was unusually lively throughout the night.
Many prominent families who had connections with Tang Yu were now aware of this information.
Among the nobles of those six countries, they initially felt that Tang Yu was being far too cruel to them, and they wanted to find an opportunity to rebel.
But now, after seeing the intelligence in their hands, they felt that Tang Yu must have been kind-hearted to let them go.
Otherwise, they would definitely be one of those 100,000 people.
Overnight, it seemed as if nothing had changed in Xianyang, yet everything had changed.
The next morning, while Tang Yu was still on his way to Xianyang, Ying Zheng had already begun his morning court session.
He looked at the group of ministers below, whose expressions varied.
Clearly, they had received their intelligence.
He then addressed the group of ministers.
"I have decided to establish schools throughout the land and conduct the first imperial examination in the entire Qin Dynasty."
What are your opinions?
"The imperial examination? What exactly is that?"
"Have you forgotten? His Majesty mentioned it before..."
The ministers below whispered among themselves, their voices filled with hesitation.
To set up schools on a large scale was already a groundbreaking act for these nobles and powerful figures.
This completely shook the very foundation of their interests.
The reason they became powerful and influential was because they enjoyed the monopoly on knowledge.
This monopoly had quietly disappeared ever since Tang Yu invented paper and printing.
Confucianism was one of the most severely affected schools of thought among the Hundred Schools of Thought.
These ordinary nobles were also greatly affected.
Now, they are even going to establish more schools and reinstate the imperial examination system. How can they accept this?
Representatives from many factions immediately stood up and spoke out.
"Your Majesty, we believe this is inappropriate."
"After all, the experiences, insights, and thoughts of ordinary people are completely different from ours."
"Besides, we are of noble birth, so if it's because of..."
While this person was speaking eloquently, Ying Zheng did not utter a single word in rebuttal.
Instead, she just stared straight at him.
It made him feel a little uneasy.
But to his surprise, Ying Zheng didn't interrupt him.
Even as he finished speaking, he felt like a hero speaking out for everyone.
Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng slowly spoke.
"If that's the case, then I think what you said makes sense."
"This imperial examination system and the matter of the Great Qin Academy were discussed and decided by me and Mr. Tang."
"If you have any objections, I also think what you said makes sense."
"Why don't you go and discuss this with Mr. Tang yourself? This Mr. Tang..."
Upon hearing this, everyone swallowed back the objections that were about to be uttered.
Everyone in the entire Qin Dynasty knows that the usually cheerful Grand Preceptor Tang Yu is actually a bloodthirsty god of war with countless lives on his hands.
“Your Majesty… Your Majesty did not mean that.”
"I am not against it, but rather..."
Ying Zheng didn't speak, but glanced at the phone Tang Yu had given him to confirm the time.
They realized that it was almost time for Tang Yu to return.
He then calmly addressed the court officials.
"Those who just said they would oppose this policy, Mr. Tang is about to return, and you can all speak your minds to him."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a knot in their hearts.
The next moment they heard the roar of an engine.
"Boom, boom."
The roar of motorcycles echoed through Xianyang Palace, and not a single soldier dared to stop them along the way.
In a short while, Tang Yu stormed into the imperial court.
Looking at the bewildered crowd and Ying Zheng on the stage who was staring at him with a smile, he spoke.
"Hey, they're all here."