newbobooks Chapter 258 Arrangements for Several People
Chapter 258 Arrangements for Several People
After a moment of contemplation, the King of Qin slowly spoke, "If this person is elusive and exceptionally powerful, making him difficult to kill, then we must decisively abandon this mission. Do not sacrifice your true identity for a small gain, and absolutely do not allow anyone to discover your origins. Most importantly, ensure your own safety. Even if you fail to complete the mission successfully, it is insignificant; you must return safely."
Upon hearing the King of Qin's earnest words, Meng Yi, a man of iron will, felt a lump in his throat and his eyes instantly redden. He gazed at the King of Qin with deep affection, his voice trembling slightly, and said, "This humble general will obey Your Majesty's command!"
Seeing this, the King of Qin gently patted Meng Yi's shoulder with his broad hand, expressing his comfort. At this moment, the words Jia Yang had spoken about history suddenly came to the King's mind, which did not mention the names of Meng Yi and Meng Tian. Therefore, the only reasonable explanation was that the two had already met with misfortune. Otherwise, given their abilities, they would never have allowed Hu Hai and Zhao Gao to act so recklessly and stir up trouble.
In that instant, the King of Qin recalled past events. [Meng Tian seemed to have a grudge against Zhao Gao. No wonder it turned out the way it did; in the end, it was because I trusted Zhao Gao too much!] Thinking of this, the King of Qin couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
After a brief pause, the King of Qin said slowly, "Go, set off quickly and return as soon as possible."
Meng Yi nodded heavily and replied, "This subordinate obeys!" After saying that, he resolutely turned around and walked away with firm steps.
The King of Qin watched Meng Yi's departing figure intently until it completely disappeared from sight. At that moment, the King of Qin thought to himself: "I must thoroughly investigate who these Chen Sheng and Wu Guang are, that they dared to rebel."
[Who should we send?] The King of Qin sat on his throne, his brows furrowed, his gaze fixed intently ahead, as he began to carefully consider the most suitable candidate.
[First of all, we don't know what country these two are from. If they are officials, it would be easier to find them, since their identities and resumes can be found in government archives. But what about ordinary people? That would be like finding a needle in a haystack. It seems we need to find a way to get more detailed information from Jiayang.] Thinking of this, the King of Qin couldn't help but sigh softly.
However, his thoughts shifted, and the King of Qin couldn't help but think of Xiang Yu again. [The Xiang family are nobles of Chu, not only of high status but also with considerable power; they are truly difficult to deal with.] The King of Qin pondered to himself. He was somewhat troubled by how to deal with such a formidable figure as Xiang Yu.
As for the arrangements made for Xiao He and the others, the King of Qin had pondered them deeply for two days and finally had a preliminary plan. On this day, he sent someone to summon Ying Wuyou to the palace. Ying Wuyou respectfully came before the King of Qin, bowed slightly, and obediently said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."
The King of Qin looked at his clever and bright daughter, smiled and nodded, then slowly said, "I have been considering the candidates you mentioned to me before, and now I have made a general arrangement. Come and listen to what I think is appropriate."
Ying Wuyou quickly replied, "Yes, Father, please give your instructions."
The King of Qin said, "I believe that Xiao He is skilled in managing affairs and can coordinate matters well. After the New Year, many matters concerning the economic zone will begin, and I think it would be quite appropriate for Xiao He to take charge. I wonder what my son thinks about this?" After speaking, the King of Qin turned his gaze to Ying Wuyou.
When Ying Wuyou heard that the King of Qin had appointed Xiao He to such an important position from the very beginning, she couldn't help but show a look of surprise. She then asked, "Father, this economic zone is a matter of great importance concerning the lifeline of the country! Although Xiao He has some talent, he has not yet won the trust of the people. Shouldn't you reconsider?" After saying this, she stared intently at the King of Qin with her beautiful and intelligent eyes, hoping that he would reconsider his decision.
The King of Qin smiled slightly and replied unhurriedly, "Regarding this economic zone, the ministers in the court actually only have a superficial understanding of it. We can only proceed cautiously and step by step, like feeling our way across a river. Moreover, among all the civil and military officials, there are very few whom I can truly trust completely. Whether I send Xiao He or another minister, there is essentially no significant difference. Furthermore, Xiao He has no major connections with the various factions in the court, which is actually the most advantageous choice for my Great Qin and for me."
After listening to the King of Qin's explanation, Ying Wuyou nodded slightly in agreement and said, "What Father said is absolutely right, and it is indeed not without reason."
At this point, the King of Qin paused briefly, then continued, "As for Cao Can, he possesses exceptional military leadership skills and is also well-versed in military logistics. Therefore, I intend to send him to garrison the Xiongnu border. This arrangement will, on the one hand, effectively defend against the Xiongnu's southward invasions and plunder, safeguarding the peace of the people on the borders of our Great Qin; on the other hand, it will also ensure the smooth progress of the wool purchasing work you are in charge of, while simultaneously allowing you to oversee the progress of the Great Wall construction. It is a win-win situation."
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly after hearing this and respectfully replied, "Father is wise and his words are absolutely correct."
The King of Qin smiled and said slowly, "Lu Jia is indeed eloquent and quick-witted. I think it would be most appropriate for me to appoint him to the position of Envoy in the Bureau of Guests. This position is responsible for receiving envoys traveling between states and accurately conveying the will of our Great Qin. He will remain in Xianyang for now, and when the economic zone is officially operational, he can be sent there to handle border disputes and other duties."
Ying Wuyou nodded slightly again, agreeing, "Father is wise; this arrangement is excellent."
The King of Qin continued, "As for Li Shiqi, if we can successfully persuade him and win his heart, we can appoint him as a Censor in the Imperial Censorate. At that time, he will be able to assist the Grand Censor in supervising the officials in the court and recording various historical events in detail. At the same time, he will also need to participate in sorting out the local conditions, population size, and resources of the various counties and prefectures of our Great Qin."
Ying Wuyou did not raise any objections to this arrangement. Instead, he praised with a smile, "Father is indeed wise and powerful. His thoughts are thorough and meticulous, which is admirable."
Upon hearing this, the King of Qin burst into laughter, waving his hand and saying, "Enough, enough, stop flattering me. With the year drawing to a close, my son, do you have any special plans for this year's New Year?"
Ying Wuyou gently shook his head and replied, "Father, I have no particular thoughts."
The King of Qin smiled slightly and said loudly, "Since that's the case, then let's proceed in the same way as last year." Ying Wuyou quickly nodded, indicating that he had no objection.