PFC Chapter 82 Persuading the King of Qin
Chapter 82 Persuading the King of Qin
Upon hearing the news of Prince Dan of Yan's death, Ying Wuyou immediately rushed to Zhangtai Palace. Her steps were hurried and determined, and she soon arrived at her destination.
At this moment, the bloodied head of Crown Prince Dan of Yan was being carried out of the hall by guards. Ying Wuyou stepped forward without hesitation to stop them. She looked at the King of Qin, her voice revealing a hint of anxiety and sincerity: "Father, what do you intend to do with Crown Prince Dan's head?"
The King of Qin's face was grim, his eyes filled with anger and determination. He replied in a low voice, "Hang his head high on the city wall for three days as a warning to others." These words struck Ying Wuyou like a thunderbolt, making her heart tremble. She knew this decision might cause more turmoil, but she could not stand idly by.
Ying Wuyou knelt on both knees, her eyes filled with pleading and worry. She gripped the hem of the King of Qin's robe tightly and said sincerely, "Father, you mustn't! I know you are angry, but the more angry you are, the more excuses those assassins will have. They will think that our Qin is cruel and heartless, which will incite the anger of the people of the other six states. At that time, the assassinations will probably increase, and our Qin will be plunged into endless trouble."
The King of Qin remained silent. Ying Wuyou continued, "Father, unifying the six states is indeed the right thing to do, but it's understandable that the people of those states don't want to be unified. Crown Prince Dan of Yan enjoys considerable prestige in Yan. Now, General Wang Jian has gone through great hardships to finally conquer most of Yan's territory, and these lands need careful management. It's not easy for the Qin people to govern the Yan people, especially since Qin's territory is expanding daily, the areas that need to be governed are constantly increasing, and the number of people needed is also growing daily. Take Ji City, for example, how many officials can Qin send? Just a few..." How can a few dozen or even a few hundred Qin people govern tens or hundreds of thousands of Yan citizens? What if they rebel? Who will supervise them? And how will they be supervised? The difficulty is self-evident. If the people of Yan learn that you have humiliated their Crown Prince Dan in this way, they will surely be filled with resentment and become even more difficult to control. If you wish to completely conquer Yan, you must plan carefully. Next come the wars against Chu, Wei, and Qi. If the people of Yan were to rebel at this time, the consequences would be unimaginable. I hope Your Majesty will consider this carefully.”
Ying Wuyou's words caused the King of Qin to fall into deep thought. After a while, the King of Qin finally spoke, "Jiayang, what is your opinion?"
Ying Wuyou looked at the King of Qin with a firm gaze, bowed, and said, "Father, I believe that no matter how hateful Crown Prince Dan was, he is already dead. As the saying goes, when a person dies, it's like a lamp going out; once he dies, all grudges are settled. Now that Crown Prince Dan's head is in your hands, Father, we can certainly use this to our advantage."
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, a hint of surprise flashed in the King of Qin's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and pressed on, "Oh? Jiayang, tell me, how do you write an essay? How do you do it?"
Ying Wuyou took a deep breath and slowly said, “Father, I believe that, firstly, we should hold a grand and solemn funeral for Prince Dan of Yan, the grander the better. Secondly, we should invite envoys from several other countries to attend the funeral. Finally, we must have Qin officials widely publicize Qin's benevolent act of holding such a grand funeral for Prince Dan, and especially emphasize that Prince Dan had sent assassins to kill you, but you forgave him and even defended him.” We felt sorry for his death, hence this grand funeral. At the same time, we must condemn the King of Yan for his incompetence and cruelty in murdering his own flesh and blood. In this way, not only can we demonstrate the tolerance and magnanimity of Great Qin, but we can also let the world witness the kingly demeanor of Great Qin. The people of Yan will naturally be grateful to their father and willingly accept the rule of the King of Qin, which will be beneficial for future governance. Furthermore, this will also let the world know of the King of Yan's wicked character; even if we ignore Yan, their country will fall into chaos on its own.
After listening to Ying Wuyou's words, the King of Qin smiled and looked at Ying Wuyou, saying, "Jiayang, your article is quite good."
Ying Wuyou breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the King of Qin had adopted her suggestion. She replied, "Thank you for your praise, Father. I was just too tired lately. When I saw the head of Prince Dan of Yan, I was overwhelmed with mixed feelings of sorrow and joy. The order was just something I said offhand."
The King of Qin looked at Ying Wuyou, who was still kneeling on the ground, and said, "Get up quickly. You are right. I was just reminded of things from my childhood and became emotional and impulsive."
Ying Wuyou stood up from the ground and walked to the King of Qin's side, saying, "Father, how about Jiayang accompanies you for a walk outside the palace to help you relax?"
The King of Qin patted Ying Wuyou's head and said, "Alright, I haven't left the palace in a long time. Let's go check out your restaurant today. I've heard it's quite interesting."
Ying Wuyou replied with a smile, "Alright, Father, you should also give your son some advice."
The King of Qin said with a loving look, "Very well!"
Then the King of Qin said to the guards who were holding the head of Prince Dan of Yan, "Arrange a grand burial for him!" The guards obeyed and left.
King Qin and Ying Wuyou arrived in front of the No. 1 Building in the World and looked up at the three-story building.
King Qin asked Ying Wuyou curiously, "Jiayang, how exactly did you construct this three-story building? Is it sturdy enough?"
Ying Wuyou smiled and replied, "Father, this building uses a special structural design, which appears to be quite stable. However, this structure requires several key pillars for support."
Pointing to several sturdy pillars inside the building, she said, "These pillars bear significant weight, ensuring the stability of the entire floor. At the same time, we carefully calculated and adjusted the position and angle of each pillar during construction to guarantee its stability."
The King of Qin nodded in understanding. They then entered the building, and Ying Wuyou led the King directly to the third floor. Ying Wuyou guided the King through each room on the third floor, and the King was repeatedly amazed by the diverse styles of each room.
Looking at the exquisite furniture and decorations, the King of Qin secretly admired Jiayang's taste and dedication.
Guided by Ying Wuyou, the King of Qin arrived at a spacious and bright room. Inside, there was an exquisite desk and a comfortable chair. The King sat down, enjoying the soft cushions and comfortable backrest, feeling exceptionally relaxed.
"Father, what do you think of this chair?" Ying Wuyou asked with a smile.
The King of Qin nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, it's very comfortable to sit in. The design of this chair is exquisite, and it makes one feel relaxed and at ease."
Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "I'm glad Father is happy. I will send some chairs like these to the palace so that you can sit more comfortably when handling state affairs."
The King of Qin nodded and said, "Jiayang, you have a keen eye. I really like these chairs; they are not only beautiful but also practical."
Afterwards, Ying Wuyou shared dinner with the King of Qin at the First Restaurant Under Heaven before returning to the palace.