Chapter 58 The Ancestral Dragon appears: Ye Chi’s poisonous plan is aimed directly at the clan!
Li Si stepped forward, bowed, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the people in Xianyang are in a panic. The people are rushing to stock up on food, and the merchants are taking the opportunity to drive up prices. The situation is worrying!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng frowned and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

He stood up suddenly and said angrily: "These merchants, instead of thinking about helping the Qin State, are taking this opportunity to make a fortune from the national crisis! This is really outrageous!"

His voice echoed in the hall, making the copper nails on the door buzz! !

Li Si lowered his head and said nothing, but he was secretly complaining in his heart.

He knew His Majesty's temper, and if he added fuel to the fire, it would only cause greater trouble.

Sure enough, when Ying Zheng was furious, his voice was like thunder, resounding throughout the palace: "Pass my order down! Arrest!!"

The imperial voice echoed, with a majesty that no one could match.

"From today on, anyone who dares to spread rumors and confuse the public and shake people's hearts will be killed without mercy!!"

"Those who took advantage of the chaos to drive up prices and were greedy will also be beheaded in public! Their property will be confiscated as a warning to others!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire hall suddenly froze, and even the sound of breathing was almost inaudible.

The palace servants lowered their heads and hands, and remained silent, all of them frightened by the First Emperor's thundering wrath.

There was a cold light flashing in Ying Zheng's eyes, and his voice was cold and firm, like a cold knife piercing people's hearts.

Li Si clasped his fists, accepted the order, and hurriedly retreated!
He knew that this storm might be difficult to calm down.

Ying Zheng was still angry and asked again: "Where is Fusu? Where is he?"

At this time, a figure appeared in the darkness. It was Zhao Gao. He slowly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the young masters have all gone to Ye Chi's place."

Ying Zheng thought about it and decided to go to Ye Chi.

……

It's time!

In Ye Chi's mansion, in the school, Ye Chi sat on the lecture chair, and Fusu, Prince Gao, Jianglu and other princes sat around him, listening attentively to Ye Chi's analysis of the clan's shortcomings.

Ye Chi spoke sharply and pointed directly to the key points: "Your Highnesses, in today's world, clans are powerful and control resources, troops, power and many other key points."

"These malpractices have become a major threat to the country and a cancer to the society. They must be eradicated!!"

The young masters were silent, looking at each other, and no one uttered a word.

Everyone's face was filled with solemnity.

Fusu frowned and asked in a deep voice, "I wonder if Mr. Ye has any advice to solve this problem?"

Ye Chi smiled slightly, confident: "Your Highness, if you want to weaken the power of the clan, it will not be done overnight. I have a plan called "Enfeoffment Order", which may gradually divide the power of the clan and weaken its power!"

When the young masters heard this, they all looked confused and looked at each other, not understanding what he meant.

Gongzi Gao frowned and asked, "Mr. Ye, what exactly does the 'Enfeoffment Order' mean? I would like to hear the details."

Ye Chi smiled slightly and said slowly: "The 'Enfeoffment Order' is to extend the emperor's favor to all the princes and royal children. According to the ancient system, the eldest son is the only one who inherits the title and salary, and the other sons are not allowed to share! However, this law can easily concentrate power and resources in the hands of one person, which will breed disasters."

"The Enfeoffment Order means that all princes and royal children can be granted land and inherit titles, and it is no longer limited to the eldest son! In this way, power and resources can be dispersed, and the power of the clan can be gradually weakened!" Fusu and others were shocked when they heard this! !
Gongzi Gao was shocked and incredulous, and almost blurted out: "If this plan is implemented, wouldn't it overturn the hundreds of years of primogeniture inheritance system?"

Ye Chi nodded and said, "Your Highness is right. Although this policy subverts the old system, it is also for the sake of the country. However, if this policy is implemented, it still needs to be reported to His Majesty for long-term consideration."

Ye Chi's words, like the morning bell and evening drum, shook the hearts of every gentleman present! !
They seemed to see the scene of countless clan descendants and aristocratic family children rejoicing after the implementation of the Enfeoffment Order, and they also seemed to see the hope that the clan power would gradually weaken under the differentiation of the Enfeoffment Order.

At this moment, there was silence in the school.

The young masters were so shocked that they couldn't express it in words!
Fusu also spoke up: "If this policy is implemented, it may cause some fluctuations in the short term, but in the long run, it will definitely benefit the country. We should do our best to overcome all objections and help this policy to be implemented!!"

Upon hearing this, all the young masters nodded in agreement.

Just as Ye Chi was talking eloquently, analyzing the disadvantages of clans and the advantages of the Enfeoffment Order, Fusu and the other princes were listening with fascination.

Outside the courtyard wall, Ying Zheng arrived quietly.

When he heard Ye Chi's discussion of the policy of extending the favor, his heart was filled with shock and his feelings of shock were beyond words.

He knew very well that if this strategy was implemented, it would have a profound impact on Daqin!
Then, Ying Zheng waved his dragon sleeves lightly, quietly dismissed the attendants around him, and walked alone into the courtyard, wanting to meet Ye Chi.

In the courtyard, Fusu and the other princes were just marveling at the sight. Before they could finish their discussion, they suddenly heard steady and powerful footsteps outside the courtyard, accompanied by the shrill voice of a eunuch: "Your Majesty has arrived!!"

Everyone was shocked, and hurriedly straightened their clothes and knelt on the ground in unison! !

Ying Zheng walked into the courtyard with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and an invisible imperial aura spread out.

He was dressed in a black robe, looking majestic and domineering, which was intimidating!
It was also the first time for Ye Chi to see this great emperor of all ages, and he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable surge of emotion and surprise in his heart.

Ying Zheng looked around with a sharp gaze, and finally stopped on Ye Chi.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was quite interested in this young man who could arouse the admiration of Fusu and other princes.

When Ye Chi felt the gaze of this supreme being, his heart trembled, but he still remained calm and composed.

"Stand up." Ying Zheng said calmly, his voice revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone responded in unison and stood up to the side.

Fusu and other princes secretly exchanged glances, knowing in their hearts that their father must have important matters to discuss.

Ying Zheng walked slowly to Ye Chi, looked him over with sharp eyes, and then slowly said, "Are you Ye Chi? I have heard your profound ideas many times and I am very interested in them. I am here today to hear more about them!"

Ye Chi took a deep breath, calmed himself, and bowed his hands, saying, "Your Majesty, what I just said is just my personal opinion, not worth mentioning."

"Oh? Just my own opinion?" Ying Zheng raised his lips slightly, revealing a playful smile, "Then I'd like to hear what's so unique about your opinion!"

Then, Ying Zheng frowned slightly, as if thinking about something, and then asked: "I ask you, although the policy of extending favors is brilliant, it is probably as difficult as ascending to heaven when it comes to implementation."

"The clans are deeply rooted. How can they sit back and watch their rights being weakened? How can they easily surrender and willingly give up the power in their hands?!"

Ye Chi was prepared when he heard this. He looked calm and replied neither servile nor arrogant: "Your Majesty is wise. The power of the clan is as solid as a rock. It cannot be broken overnight. However, the policy of extending the grace order is to overcome the hard with the soft and to turn resentment with kindness."

"Just like Wang Jian, Meng Tian and other famous generals, they are loyal and serve as pillars of the country. If they take the lead and advocate this policy, how can the clan not follow it?!"

(End of this chapter)