Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 243 Red Lotus Bites Xu Lin

More than half an hour later.

Honglian, her face flushed, had eaten and drunk her fill.

"gentlemen."

"Do you think I should go back?"

Honglian asked, resting her head on Xu Lin's chest.

Although Han An had gone too far before, forcing her to marry Ji Wuye, Han An was still her father.

"look at yourself."

"Go back if you want."

Xu Lindao.

He doesn't like to interfere in other people's family affairs.

"Then I'd better go back."

Honglian said this as she thought about it.

After saying that, she bit Xu Lin and then went to Xi Jun's room.

……

After a stick of incense.

Honglian returned to the princess's residence.

The mansion was deserted, and there were no guards at the gate.

It's getting late.

"Let's pack our things tomorrow morning."

Honglian coughed twice and spoke.

She's very tired right now!
"it is good."

Xi Jun immediately accepted the order.

Then I went to tidy up Honglian's room.

……

the other side.

Xianyang, Zhangtai Palace.

Ying Zheng received letters from Wang Jian and Xu Lin.

After reading the letter, Ying Zheng handed Wang Jian's letter to Gai Nie behind him.

"Mr. Gai, have you ever been to South Korea?"

Ying Zheng asked with a gloomy face.

"I went there once, but that was many years ago."

Gai Nie answered truthfully.

What do you think of Bai Yifei?

"What do you think should be done with Bai Yifei?"

Ying Zheng asked.

Gai Nie was, after all, a disciple of Guiguzi, and he didn't believe that Gai Nie only knew swordsmanship and not strategy.

"Bai Yifei holds significant military power."

“Leaving him in Xinzheng is a hidden danger. Therefore, I suggest that his elite troops be dispersed and incorporated into our army’s various camps.”

"Then give him a nominal position and let him come to Xianyang as well."

Gai Nie offered his advice with a serious expression.

"good idea!"

Ying Zheng was very pleased.

Then he wrote a letter back to Wang Jian.

The military ranks of the Qin state, from highest to lowest, were: Grand Commandant, Supreme General, Generals of the Front, Rear, Left, and Right, and Assistant Generals.

Considering that Bai Yifei was formerly the Marquis of Blood Robe, it was not appropriate to give him a low-ranking official position, so he was appointed as the Right General.

Then someone was sent to Xinzheng.

"Mr. Xu said in his letter that Zhang Liang's grandfather, Zhang Kaidi, was well-versed in the art of governing a country and could be appointed as a prefectural magistrate."

"What do you think?"

After the messenger had gone some distance, Xu Lin looked at Zhao Gao and Gai Nie and asked.

Gai Nie shook his head, indicating that he did not know Zhang Kaidi and dared not speak recklessly.

Zhao Gao followed suit, shaking his head to indicate that he didn't know much about Zhang Kaidi and dared not speak recklessly.

Upon seeing this, Ying Zheng ordered Li Si and Meng Yi to be summoned.

Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, and opening up a new field is no small matter, so decisions should not be made lightly.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Li Si and Meng Yi arrived at Zhangtai Palace.

"See your Majesty!"

Li Si and Meng Yi shared the same idea.

"No gift."

Ying Zheng waved his sleeves.

Then he dismissed the people around him.

After the guards had gone far away, Ying Zheng had Zhao Gao deliver Xu Lin's letter to Li Si and Meng Yi.

What are your thoughts on this?

“Zhang Kaidi once served as the prime minister of the State of Han. The Zhang family has served as prime ministers of Han for five generations, and it seems that there have been no major mistakes.”

Ying Zheng asked.

He originally intended to appoint Li Si as the prefectural magistrate, but since Xu Lin recommended Zhang Kaidi, he decided to discuss it further.
After all, Zhang Kaidi is more familiar with Xinzheng. If Zhang Kaidi can sincerely serve the Qin Dynasty, it will be beneficial in every way!
"Your Majesty, I believe this is feasible."

“Zhang Kaidi is over fifty years old, and his experience, knowledge, and talent are all superior to his!”

After reading the letter, Li Si immediately stepped forward.

How could he not support someone recommended by Xu Lin?
If it weren't for Xu Lin, he wouldn't be where he is today.
Ying Zheng nodded and looked at Meng Yi.

"I second the proposal."

"I know more about his grandson Zhang Liang. Although Zhang Liang is young, his talent is no less than mine."

“Zhang Liang lived with his grandfather Zhang Kaidi since childhood, so Zhang Kaidi must have been quite good.”

"Furthermore, Mr. Xu is very perceptive and should not have misjudged people."

Meng Yi said in a deep voice.

Ying Zheng nodded, took out a piece of draft paper he had prepared beforehand from under the table, and wrote the three characters 'Zhang Kaidi' behind the name of the prefect.

Considering that the people of Han had just surrendered and might be misled by Zhao, Wei and other states, he planned to appoint Meng Ao as the governor of Yingchuan County.

Yeongcheon County was formerly known as Korea.

"One last thing."

"General Wang said in his letter that Mr. Xu made great contributions to the destruction of Han. What do you think is the best way to reward Mr. Xu?"

“Speak freely!”

Ying Zheng said loudly.

"Mr. Xu once said that he was not interested in power."

"Therefore, perhaps Mr. Xu could be promoted to Imperial Preceptor?"

Li Si offered his advice.

He felt that the Imperial Advisor was a good match for Xu Lin!

Ying Zheng remained silent upon hearing this and looked at Zhao Gao.

"As far as I know, Mr. Xu has been trying to win over Prince Fei of Han and Zhang Liang, the grandson of Zhang Kaidi."

"In addition to his merit in destroying Han, I believe that Mr. Xu should be granted the title of a nobleman."

Zhao Gao said as he thought.

He always paid close attention to Ying Zheng's expression when he spoke, and if Ying Zheng showed even the slightest displeasure, he would change the words "grant a title of nobility" to "reward with money".

What does Mr. Gai think?

Ying Zheng nodded and looked at Gai Nie.

"Your Majesty is fair in rewarding and punishing, and I also believe that Mr. Xu should be granted a marquisate."

Gai Nie answered.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Meng Yi stepped forward.

"Does Minister Meng have a different opinion?"

Seeing this, Ying Zheng asked curiously.

"Yes!"

"In my opinion, now is not the time to confer titles upon the rulers."

"The states of Zhao and Wei still exist. If we grant Mr. Xu a title of nobility now, what will we do to reward him when we destroy Zhao, Wei, and Chu in the future?"

Meng Yi nodded vigorously and explained.

He knew that Li Si, Zhao Gao, and Xu Lin had a good personal relationship, but he was not afraid of offending people.

He also admires Xu Lin!
That's why he suggested not granting Xu Lin the title of marquis yet, because if he did, there would be no way to be promoted in the future!
"We'll discuss this later."

After a moment's thought, Ying Zheng said.

Both Li Si and Meng Yi's points are valid, so let's wait until Xu Lin returns before making any further decisions.

……

noon.

Xinzheng West Gate.

Han An, Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and the others were all on horseback, waiting for Xu Lin to arrive.

Since the state of Han had fallen and Han An was no longer the King of Han, he only took Lady Mingzhu, Lady Hu, and a few other favored concubines with him to Xianyang.

After a short while, Honglian, dressed in a long pink dress, suddenly appeared.

Honglian, holding a whip, rode her horse to Han An's side.

"red lotus."

"You are finally back."

"It was indeed Father who arranged for you to marry Ji Wuye..."

Han An looked in the direction of the sound, first stunned, then surprised, and explained with undisguised joy.

He was interrupted by Honglian before he could finish speaking.

"It doesn't matter."

"It's all over."

Honglian's voice was clear and cold.

After greeting Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and the others, she sat down in the carriage.

Upon witnessing this scene, Han An hesitated for a moment, then sighed helplessly.

……

Half an hour later.

Xu Lin appeared under everyone's watchful eyes.

It wasn't that Xu Lin deliberately arrived late, but rather that Han An, Han Fei, and the others deliberately arrived almost half an hour early.

Just as Xu Lin finished exchanging pleasantries with Han An and the others, Zhang Liang suddenly dismounted, strode forward, and bowed to indicate that he had a request to make.

"What's the matter?"

Xu Lin frowned slightly upon seeing this.

(End of this chapter)