Chapter 56 Hateful!!! Making a fortune from national disaster!

The two walked to a steamed bun shop, which was filled with steam and aroma.

Ye Chi stopped, turned his head slightly, looked at the busy vendor, and asked, "How much is this bun?"

The vendor didn't even look up and answered casually, "Ten cents each."

Ye Chi was surprised: "Hey, it was only five cents yesterday, how come it has doubled today?"

The vendor glanced at him impatiently and said coldly: "Are you going to buy it or not? If not, get out!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he met Ye Chi's eyes that were as calm as water.

The vendor was shocked and his momentum weakened. He hesitated and said, "This... this is because... because the price of flour has increased."

Ye Chi didn't say much, but took the girl's hand and turned to walk to another bun shop.

After asking, I found out that the price was so high!
After asking several vendors in succession, I found that these vendors seemed to have made an agreement and they all made a fortune during this national crisis.

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In the court, all officials stood in silence with solemn expressions.

By this time the sky was already bright. They had been discussing all night, their voices shaking the roof tiles, but in the end there was no good plan to resolve the crisis at the front.

The atmosphere became increasingly depressing, as if a leaden cloud was pressing down on one's head, making it hard to breathe!
Meng Tian was wearing armor, and his brows could not hide the fatigue.

He knew very well that the burden on his shoulders was heavy and the Qin Empire was in danger. If there was no good plan, the country would no longer be a country!
After struggling for a long time, Meng Tian finally made up his mind, walked out slowly, and knelt down in front of the First Emperor!

"Your Majesty," Meng Tian said in a hoarse voice, with some difficulty and struggle, "I have a plan that may help break the siege on the front line!"

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a deep voice, "Speak."

Meng Tian took a deep breath and slowly uttered four words: "Ye Chi... poisonous plot!!"

As soon as these words came out, a pot exploded in the court!

All the officials were talking and whispering to each other, with different expressions on their faces.

There was surprise, confusion, uneasiness, and anger.

Ye Chi's name has long been known throughout Xianyang City. His vicious schemes are so cruel and weird that they terrify people!
The First Emperor frowned, stared at Meng Tian, ​​and asked coldly: "Do you know what the consequences will be if you say this?!"

Meng Tian lowered his head and said nothing, knowing in his heart what the First Emperor meant.

Although using Ye Chi's poisonous plan can resolve the crisis temporarily, it may also cause criticism and accusations from people all over the world!
However, for the sake of the Qin Dynasty, he had no choice.

"Your Majesty! I am willing to bear all the consequences!" Meng Tian said firmly, without any intention of backing down. "As long as I can save the Qin State, I will not hesitate to die!"

There was a determined light in his eyes, as if he had prepared for the worst.

The First Emperor stared at Meng Tian, ​​a complex emotion flashed in his eyes. He sighed, and his voice revealed endless grief and helplessness.

"Pass on my order," the First Emperor said in a deep voice, each word seemed to weigh as much as a thousand pounds, "Treat the families of the Qin soldiers who died for their country well. In addition to the rewards that Ye Chi mentioned... I will also personally issue an edict of apology to comfort their souls in heaven!"

"I owe them this. This is the country they bought with their blood and lives!!"

At this point, tears flashed in the eyes of the First Emperor.

The failure of this war was ultimately his responsibility.

It was he who underestimated the battle, which led to this result. After the First Emperor finished speaking, there was an uproar in the court, and all the officials were stunned and shocked!
In the court, Prime Minister Li Si was shocked. He knew His Majesty's pride and arrogance very well and never thought that he would issue such an edict!

At this moment, he felt mixed emotions including admiration, regret, and worry about the future.

He lowered his head silently, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about how to deal with this sudden change.

Meng Tian was also surprised. He was willing to bear all the consequences, but he didn't expect that His Majesty would take it all on his own!

Meng Tian was fully aware of the severity of this edict of repentance, and he was even more aware of the impact this move would have on Your Majesty.

But he also understood that this was the responsibility and courage of a king!

Meng Tian's heart was pounding, his eyes were red, and he almost cried! His respect for the First Emperor also increased.

At the same time, Fusu was also in the court.

When he heard what his father said, he was stunned and his eyes showed complicated emotions.

Children know their parents best.

Fusu knows his father better than anyone else in the court!

He also knew that this move meant a huge change for the Qin Dynasty, and he understood the difficult decision his father had made for the sake of the people of the world.

Although Ye Chi's vicious plan was against the harmony of nature, there was no other way at this moment! !
Fusu was filled with awe and secretly vowed to do his best for the future of the Qin Dynasty.

On the Dragon Platform, the First Emperor took another deep breath, his voice revealing determination and courage: "Another decree, order Wang Ben to lead the navy to attack the royal court behind the Baiyue, and send the soldiers who died of the plague into the army of the Baiyue!"

"I want to let them know that the soldiers of the Great Qin will turn into evil spirits to protect this country even if they die!!!"

After saying this, the First Emperor stood up, his imperial robe fluttering, and turned to leave!

Under the lights of the court, his back seemed even lonelier and more determined.

In the court, all the officials looked at each other in confusion and there was an uproar!
They were shocked by the First Emperor's decision and were also infected by his grief and helplessness.

They knew that this war was not just a military contest, but also a contest concerning the fate of the country and the dignity of the Qin people.

As subjects of the Great Qin, they must shoulder this responsibility and mission, fight side by side with His Majesty, and protect the foundation of the Great Qin!!!
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At that time, Fusu and other princes came to Ye Chi's mansion in person, wanting to inform Ye Chi of the news that his father had adopted the poisonous plan.

However, when he arrived at the mansion, he saw Ye Chi and a girl only sharing two buns. The scene was quite sad.

Seeing this, Fusu felt sympathetic, thinking that Ye Chi's appetite had decreased due to the war, so he comforted him, "Mr. Ye, although the war is urgent, your health is more important. Take care of your body so that you can serve the country."

Hearing this, Ye Chi smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed, "Your Highness has misunderstood. It's not that Ye has a poor appetite. It's actually that the price of grain in Xianyang City has skyrocketed, and the people are having a hard time."

"Today, Ye only bought two buns and spent 20 coins. Merchants are hoarding goods and making a fortune from the national crisis. It is outrageous."

When the young masters heard what Ye Chi said, they were shocked and shocked, and the fire of anger burned in their hearts!

Fusu was even more incredulous. He widened his eyes and glared ahead, as if he wanted to see all those unscrupulous merchants.

He sternly rebuked: "How can such behavior be done by the people of Daqin? When the country is in danger, instead of thinking about serving the country, you take the opportunity to make money. It is really shameless!!"

"These merchants disregard national interests and treat people's livelihoods as a joke. They are truly the parasites of the country and the scourge of the people!"

(End of this chapter)