Chapter 71 Rules are made by the strong!
Ye Chi nodded in affirmation: "It is absolutely true, and there is no falsehood. The power of the cannon is enough to shake the world and rewrite the situation of the war. However, its production method and application method also need in-depth research and practice."

After saying this, he took out the bamboo slips he had prepared long ago and handed them to the young masters: "This is the cannon blueprint I carefully drew, the method of making it, as well as the formula of gunpowder and the essentials of its use."

The young masters took the bamboo slips as if they had found a treasure.

Ye Chi stood aside, looking at their passionate faces, his heart filled with anticipation and pride.

He knew that his actions today would make a significant contribution to the future of Daqin.

He continued, "Your Highnesses, please remember that the so-called rules are made by the strong, and the weak can only obey. However, the strong are not always strong, and the weak are not always weak. Only by constantly striving for self-improvement and moving forward can we be invincible! !"

Fusu was deeply moved when he heard this, and felt that Ye Chi's words were true!

He said, "Mr. Ye is absolutely right! Since the reign of King Xiao, our Great Qin has worked hard to govern and reform, and has become prosperous today. However, the remnants of the six kingdoms still exist, the Baiyue have not been pacified, and the Rongdi in the north are eyeing us covetously. As the princes of the Great Qin, we should shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing our country!!"

The other gentlemen also expressed their agreement!

"I am willing to follow Mr. Ye to face the national crisis together!"

"May our Great Qin prosper in the future!!"

Seeing this, Ye Chi nodded with satisfaction: "It is a blessing for the Qin Dynasty that you have such ambitions. However, empty talk will ruin the country, and hard work will make it prosperous. I hope that you will not only talk with conviction, but also put it into practice!"

All the young masters responded in unison: "We will follow Mr. Ye's instructions!"

Ye Chi paused for a moment, and then raised a thought-provoking question: "Today in the court, His Majesty will discuss the matter of the Enfeoffment Order with the ministers. I wonder if it can be implemented smoothly? What kind of changes will there be in the court? Your Highnesses, you can all guess!"

Upon hearing this, all the young masters fell into deep thought.

After a while, everyone expressed their opinions.

Gongzi Gao analyzed: "The Enfeoffment Order is bound to cause opposition from those powerful families and noble families. Father is furious and will implement this order with the force of thunder and lightning. Who dares not to obey?!"

Jiang Lu said: "General Meng Tian, ​​General Wang Jian and other outstanding clans will definitely take the lead in supporting the Enfeoffment Order to assist the emperor in administration! Those old clans will not dare to object!"

There are many different opinions, but they all seem superficial.

Ye Chi listened quietly, shook his head gently, and said: "My fellow lords, your understanding of His Majesty is still insufficient. His Majesty's far-reaching strategies are beyond your imagination, and his clever methods are beyond your guess!"

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At the same time, the atmosphere in the court was solemn.

The First Emperor sat upright on the imperial couch, his face majestic and his eyes as sharp as torches.

Since he just announced that the Enfeoffment Order would take effect today.

In the court, although the ministers knelt to receive the order, the noble families and clans stood with their heads bowed and remained silent.

Looking around, each of them had a hint of pride and arrogance in their brows!!
The First Emperor's eyes were as sharp as a sword, sweeping across everyone's faces one by one, as if trying to see through the secrets deep in their hearts.

He sneered in his heart.

These clans think they are extremely powerful and invincible.

However, they don't know that their own destiny has already been firmly in their hands!

The next moment, the First Emperor suddenly spoke in a loud and majestic voice: "Tonight, I will host a banquet to entertain all officials and clans to discuss state affairs and celebrate peace."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a burst of discussion in the court.

The clans were puzzled and looked at each other, wondering what the emperor's intention was. However, they did not dare to disobey the emperor's order and thanked him one after another, but they were worried in their hearts...

That night, the moonlight was as bright as water, and the Zhangtai Palace stood majestically in the moonlight. The palace lanterns were hung high, but they were not as bright as the moon in the sky.

The banquet was held outside the palace. The vast venue was bathed in moonlight as bright as day. Ministers, officials, and clans came here one after another, sat on brocade couches, and waited for the emperor to appear.

The wind blew slightly, bringing a slight coolness, but it couldn't blow away the tension and confusion in the air.

The ministers were whispering to each other in private, and the sound of discussions was endless, but no one dared to speak loudly.

The clans looked at each other in silence, with a hint of doubt and uneasiness in their eyes, but they all observed etiquette and did not say much.

Li Si and Feng Quji sat side by side and talked in low voices.

Feng Quji frowned slightly and asked, "Your Majesty has implemented the Enfeoffment Order this time and held this moonlight banquet at night. What does Prime Minister Li think of this?"

Li Si smiled slightly, glanced at the group of old clans opposite, and whispered: "Your Majesty's intentions are unfathomable, but what you did tonight may be a warning to some people."

Feng Quji was stunned when he heard this, and was about to ask for details when he saw the First Emperor appear.

He walked down the jade steps one step at a time, like a dragon and a tiger, covered in moonlight, like a god descending.

All the ministers and clansmen stood up and saluted, shouting "Long live the king!"
The First Emperor stood in front of the banquet table, his eyes swept across everyone, finally landing on the group of old clans.

He smiled slightly and said, "Tonight I am hosting a banquet for all the officials and clans. I have prepared some good wine for you all."

Having said that, he ordered Zhao Gao to pour wine for everyone!

Everyone looked down and saw that the wine in the cup was turbid, which was very different from the wine they usually drank in the Qin court.

The First Emperor smiled and said, "This is rice bran wine. Although it is cheap, it has a unique flavor when you taste it carefully."

"When I was young and held hostage in the State of Zhao, I once tasted this wine and I still can't forget it!"

Everyone suddenly understood what was said, but they were even more confused!

What is the purpose of your Majesty's actions tonight?
Why did he suddenly drink rice wine, talk about his youth and reminisce about the bad times with them?

However, no one dared to ask, and could only guess secretly.

The First Emperor raised his cup to the moon and said, "Tonight the moonlight is like water, and there are fine wines and delicious food before us. I would like to drink this cup with you and enjoy the moonlight together."

Seeing this, everyone raised their glasses and followed suit!

The First Emperor raised his cup and took a sip. The wine went down his throat and as he savored the taste, a faint smile appeared on his face.

He put down the jade cup, and with a sharp gaze, he swept over the ministers, "How does this bran wine taste?"

Among the ministers, an official who was good at flattering stood up and answered: "The rice wine that Your Majesty drank is not nectar, but it has its own flavor. It goes down your throat for a long time and has an endless sweet aftertaste. Just as Your Majesty said, it is unforgettable."

Upon hearing this, the First Emperor's smile deepened, but with a hint of sharpness.

He turned to look at the clan seats. A white-haired old clan member slowly stood up and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this wine is not worthy of being served in a noble hall. It tastes sour and astringent, and has a pungent smell. I'm afraid your Majesty's body is not worth it."

The First Emperor nodded, not taking it as an offense, but said in a deep voice: "What you said is true, but do you remember that since the reign of King Xiao, the people of our Great Qin have been working hard to reform the law. What is the purpose of this?"

His eyes were bright, as if he had traveled through time and space, back to that era filled with smoke and flames of war!!
(End of this chapter)