Chapter 21 Throughout history, the only emperor who can be counted as the greatest is the First Emperor!
After saying this, Ying Zheng closed his eyes in pain, as if he didn't want to see this disappointing scene again.

Fusu knelt on the ground, listening to his father's rebuke. His heart felt as if it was hit by a heavy hammer, and guilt and self-blame surged in his mind!

He knew very well that he failed to understand his father's ambitions, much less appreciate his father's painstaking efforts. At this moment, he only hated that he could not share his father's worries and solve his problems.

The court fell into a dead silence, and all officials were silent! !
Ying Zheng's disappointment and heartache permeated the air, making it suffocating.

Fusu knelt on the ground for a long time without getting up.

Chunyu Yue also seemed to realize the seriousness of the situation and looked terrified.

However, he still stood in the court, unyielding, trying to counter the intention of the supreme being above.

Ying Zheng took a deep breath, his expression quickly became calm and condensed, and he said in a deep voice with hidden anger: "As important officials of the court, you don't think about sharing the country's worries, but instead speak nonsense in the court and attack each other..."

His eyes were like knives, shooting at Chunyu Yue and the others, and he said sternly: "I have made up my mind!"

"The battle for the Great Wall will never stop! If you have any more objections, don't blame me for being merciless!"

After saying this, Ying Zheng turned away, leaving all the officials in the room looking at each other in astonishment!

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Shortly after retiring from court.

Inside Zhangtai Palace, the atmosphere was as heavy as lead.

Ying Zheng sat upright on the imperial couch, his face ashen, like the dark clouds before a storm.

In the court, the words of Chunyu Yue and other Confucian disciples pierced his heart like sharp arrows. Before this, they not only openly opposed the county system, but now they even demanded that the construction of the Great Wall be stopped.

Have they ever witnessed with their own eyes how many innocent people died tragically under the iron hoofs of the Huns?
These Confucian scholars only talk about benevolence, righteousness, and morality, but turn a blind eye to the safety of the country!
The more Ying Zheng thought about it, the angrier he became, with anger burning in his heart.

However, in this anger, he suddenly thought of someone, Ye Chi!!

If what happened today happened to Ye Chi, he would definitely stand on my side, right?

Ying Zheng felt an inexplicable sense of comfort and expectation in his heart...

Immediately, Ying Zheng decided to go out incognito and visit Ye Chi in person.

He quickly changed out of his imperial robe, put on casual clothes, and quietly left the Zhangtai Palace with several personal attendants from the Forbidden City.

But at this time, the scene in Ye Chi’s mansion was quite different.

After Fusu and others left the court, they all came to Ye Chi's mansion, sat down in their seats, and waited for Ye Chi's lecture today.

All the young masters were looking forward to hearing some new insights and teachings from Ye Chi.

And Ye Chi, as usual, appeared in the lecture hall on time.

He glanced at the people present, nodded slightly, and then slowly began to speak: "Everyone, today we will continue to discuss the way to govern the country..."

His voice was deep and powerful, penetrating everyone's heart.

At this moment, Ying Zheng had quietly arrived outside Ye Chi's house. He stood in the distance, quietly listening to Ye Chi's lecture.

The voice seemed to have a magical power that gradually calmed the anger in his heart.

He stood there for a long time without moving, as if he was deeply attracted by Ye Chi's words.

Ye Chi stood in the lecture hall with a solemn expression and deep eyes.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful, as if every word contained profound truth: "Your Highnesses, today we will discuss together what it means to be a wise and enlightened ruler!"

"Since ancient times, sages have taken the world as their responsibility, worried about the country and the people, and worked hard to govern. The sages such as Yao, Shun, and Yu are our role models."

Ye Chi took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, as if he wanted to absorb the ancient times into his heart and then give them new life through his mouth.

When he opened his mouth, his voice was as loud as a huge bell, every word resonated and touched my heart! !

"Emperor Yao was a most holy ruler. During his reign, the country was peaceful and the people lived and worked in peace. There was no place in the world that was not blessed by his grace. The greatness of Emperor Yao lay in his ability to identify and employ people. He selected virtuous and capable people and implemented the system of abdication. He did not pass the throne to his descendants, but to Shun, who was virtuous and talented. Such a broad mind is unprecedented and admirable!"

He paused, glanced at the crowd, and was very pleased to see that they were listening with rapt attention.

He went on to say: "As for Emperor Shun, he was also a wise monarch who was the best among all the ministers. He inherited the virtues of Emperor Yao and was diligent in government affairs. He worked day and night and had no time to take care of himself. He appointed people based on their merits, regardless of whether they were close to him or not, noble or humble, but only concerned about their ability and virtue. Therefore, under his rule, the country prospered, the people lived in peace, and the world was at peace."

Ye Chi's voice became more and more passionate, as if he wanted to present the ancient wise monarch alive in front of everyone!

"Let's talk about Emperor Yu. He was honored as 'Great Yu' for his contribution to flood control. He cared about the country and the people. He passed by his home three times without entering. He devoted all his efforts to the country and the people. He worked day and night, exhausted all his energy, just to gain peace for the people. Such feelings and such responsibility, aren't they what a wise king would do?"

Everyone's heart was moved as they listened to this, as if they had traveled back to that ancient era and witnessed with their own eyes the wisdom and bravery of the three wise emperors Yao, Shun and Yu.

They all nodded in admiration, expressing their deep agreement with Ye Chi's story.

Before Ye Chi finished speaking, everyone was still immersed in the great deeds of Yao, Shun and Yu, but he had gently brought the topic to another glorious era, the Shang and Zhou dynasties!
His voice, like the flowing of a clear spring and the melodious sound of an ancient bell, leads people's thoughts to those distant years!

"Then, Shang Tang rose to power, followed the will of heaven, destroyed the Xia Dynasty in one fell swoop, and established the Shang Dynasty."

"Shang Tang's benevolent rule was like the spring breeze and rain, moistening everything silently. He lightened the burden on the people, allowing them to rest and recuperate. He advocated morality and ruled the country with virtue, making the country prosperous for a time. The prosperity of the Shang Dynasty was actually due to King Tang's benevolent rule."

He paused slightly, his eyes deep, as if he could travel through time and space for thousands of years and witness the glory of the Shang and Zhou dynasties with his own eyes.

Then his voice rose again, like a rolling torrent, stirring people's hearts.

"Then, King Wu of Zhou came into being. He followed the will of heaven and the will of the people and led his army to attack King Zhou. King Zhou was unjust and the people were living in misery. King Wu's actions were really to enforce justice on behalf of heaven and save the people. He established the Zhou Dynasty, enfeoffed princes, formulated the ritual and music system, and enabled the Chinese civilization to be inherited and carried forward. The foundation of the Zhou Dynasty was as solid as a rock, laying a great foundation for future generations to achieve great things for thousands of years."

Everyone listened with fascination, as if they were back in that turbulent era, witnessing the wisdom of the Shang and Zhou dynasties with their own eyes.

Seeing this, Ye Chi smiled slightly and continued, "Although the Shang and Zhou dynasties have passed away for a thousand years, their wisdom will be recorded in history forever and become a precious treasure for our descendants. I hope we can all remember the virtues of our ancestors."

His voice gradually faded away, but its lingering sound lingered for a long time.

At this moment, Ye Chi suddenly raised his voice: "However, throughout history, there are only a few monarchs who can be called the greatest emperors of all time. There is only one person who unified the six kingdoms, established a powerful empire, and laid a foundation for a thousand years! He is the current Qin Shi Huangdi! Your father!"

(End of this chapter)