Chapter 70 Dignity is only on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the range of the cannon!
A hint of appreciation flashed in the Qin Shi Huang's eyes. He nodded slightly, motioning Meng Tian to continue.

Meng Tian took a deep breath and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the Enfeoffment Order is a benevolent policy that can appease the people of all quarters. This order can ease the conflict and stabilize the country. I am willing to serve Your Majesty and implement this order!"

His voice was full of determination and loyalty, like an invisible force that infected everyone in the court.

When the First Emperor heard this, he was very pleased. He knew that with Meng Tian's support, the implementation of the Enfeoffment Order would be smoother.

And the next moment, Wang Jian, the veteran who had made outstanding contributions on the battlefield in the past, also slowly stepped out!

He has white hair and his voice is a little hoarse, but it reveals determination and persistence!

He followed closely behind, bowed deeply to the First Emperor, and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I also think that the Enfeoffment Order is feasible. If this order is issued, it will surely appease the four quarters, stabilize the country, and make our Great Qin more prosperous."

Although his words are short, every word is sonorous and powerful and touches people's hearts!

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He knew Wang Jian's character and military achievements well, and always respected this veteran general.

When he heard that Wang Jian also supported the Enfeoffment Order, one can imagine how happy he was.

In this way, the Meng family and the Wang family, representing the two major general families in the Qin court, supported the implementation of the Enfeoffment Order!
It also played a leading role!

However, Wang Jian did not stop there, but continued: "Your Majesty, I am old and I intend to resign and return to the countryside. I beg Your Majesty to grant me permission."

After saying this, he bowed deeply again to express his determination and sincerity.

Wang Jian's departure was inevitable.

The Qin Dynasty has now unified the world, and the First Emperor has gradually replaced a group of veteran generals with young ones in the army.

Li Xin, Meng Wu, Xing Sheng, Qiang Wei, Yang Duanhe, etc. are all famous generals of the same era as Wang Jian!

These people have all contributed and shed blood for the unification of the Qin Dynasty.

But, they all gradually retreated.

The First Emperor sighed and said, "General Wang has worked hard and made great contributions. Since you want to resign and retire, I will grant your permission. However, I will keep your salary as a token of my gratitude."

There was a hint of regret and reluctance in his voice!

Wang Jian was a prudent and steady person throughout his life and was quite popular among the people. Now that he has been able to retreat at the right time and let go of everything, he is even more admirable and commendable!
Now, in order to support the Enfeoffment Order, he even gave up the status and power of the royal family in future generations. He is the only one in the court who has such a situation!
After hearing this, Wang Jian knelt on the ground and thanked the emperor for his grace: "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace!!"

His voice was full of gratitude and determination, as if after this bow, he would leave the prosperous Qin court and bid farewell to a lifetime of military service!
There was silence in the court, with only Wang Jian's voice of thanks echoing in the air.

The ministers silently watched this veteran general with outstanding achievements, and they couldn't help but feel respect and regret in their hearts.

The First Emperor sat upright on the imperial couch with a deep gaze, and it was unknown what he was thinking about.

At the same time, the old clans in the court chose to remain silent in the face of this matter.

They already knew what was going on. Although the assassination attempt on Ye Chi a few days ago had not been successful, it had already made His Majesty suspicious.

But now, Your Majesty has no evidence, and Your Majesty has not taken any action in these days...

This made them believe even more that even if they disagreed with the Enfeoffment Order, His Majesty could do nothing to them! As a result, the old clans all stood up and raised their heads, looking calm and solemn. This kind of pride and arrogance spread throughout the court, creating an indescribable atmosphere.

The First Emperor saw this and sneered in his heart.

He knew that the clans were discussing countermeasures, but he was in no hurry to reveal the truth or take action.

at the same time.

Inside the Ye Mansion, there were sounds of reading and the atmosphere was solemn.

Ye Chi sat in the hall with a solemn expression, teaching the art of war and the way of governing a country to the princes of the Great Qin.

Fusu and other princes listened attentively, nodding from time to time, frowning and thinking!

Ye Chi coughed lightly and spoke slowly: "My fellow lords, today we gather together to discuss the art of war and the way to govern a country!"

"The Art of War says: 'If you know both yourself and the enemy, you will not be in danger in a hundred battles; if you know yourself but not the enemy, you will only win once and lose once; if you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will be in danger in every battle.' This is the key to military strategy, and it can also be applied to governing a country!"

He paused, glanced at the young masters, and continued, "The victory of a war often depends on the last five minutes. This is not an empty statement."

"When two armies face each other and the battle is in full swing, whoever can hold out to the end will win!"

"Similarly, the rise and fall of a country also depends on perseverance and unremitting efforts. It is easy to destroy a country, but it is difficult to build one!"

"It only took a few years for the six kingdoms to fall, but now the Qin Dynasty has unified the world. It was achieved by the Qin emperor's six generations of heroic spirit and the blood and sacrifice of our people!!"

Ye Chi's voice gradually became louder: "Cannons are used to measure land area! However, cannons are not only used in war, but also in peace!"

"It symbolizes the country's strength and majesty, and it attracts the attention of all nations!"

He looked at the princes with a sharp gaze and said, "Therefore, Your Highnesses, please remember that dignity lies only on the edge of the sword, and truth lies only within the range of the cannon!"

"This is the cruelty of reality, and it is also the law of the world!"

At this moment, the gentlemen had never heard of the name "cannon" and were full of doubts.

As they looked at each other, only Fusu could not help asking, "Mr. Ye, what exactly is the 'cannon' you just mentioned? We are stupid and have never seen it before. Please enlighten us."

Ye Chi smiled slightly when he heard this. He realized that they knew nothing about this thing, so he patiently explained: "Your Highness, a cannon is an extremely powerful long-range attack weapon. It is shaped like a giant tube, and contains gunpowder and projectiles. After the gunpowder is ignited, its explosive force can shoot the projectiles as far as several miles away, destroying the enemy's formation. It is incredibly powerful."

In the crowd, Gongzi Gao, Jiang Lu and others had a flash of surprise in their eyes after hearing this, and couldn't help asking: "Mr. Ye, what are these gunpowder and bullets?"

Ye Chi nodded slightly, and then elaborated: "Gunpowder is an explosive substance made of sulfur, soda ash and other materials. Once ignited, it can produce tremendous impact and destructive force."

"As for the projectiles, they are made of iron, stone and other metals. With the help of gunpowder, they can fly quickly towards the enemy and inflict a devastating disaster!!"

He paused and added: "The combination of gunpowder and projectiles makes the cannon an indestructible and invincible weapon. No matter whether it is a solid city wall or a dense enemy formation, it cannot withstand its devastating power!"

The young masters were stunned. They could not imagine that there was such a magical weapon in the world!
One person couldn't help but exclaimed: "Mr. Ye, are you serious? If there really is such a thing, wouldn't our Great Qin be even more powerful and invincible?!"

(End of this chapter)