PFC Chapter 58 Building the Great Wall? I didn't suggest it!
Chapter 58 Building the Great Wall? I didn't suggest it!
"Apologize...?"
An elderly minister with white hair was so terrified that his voice trembled!
"Your Majesty... actually made the Eighteenth Prince... apologize to Zhang Fan of the Academy of Natural Sciences?!"
"This...this is impossible! When the emperor is humiliated, a subject will repay him with his life! And now...now a prince is to bow down to a subject?! This...this...this is utterly disgraceful!!!"
"This is insane! It must be insane! This world must be insane!"
The expressions on the officials' faces went from shock to horror, and then to utter confusion and incomprehension!
Their gazes toward Zhang Fan were filled with surprise and confusion!
Who is he?
What kind of magic does he possess?
What could possibly make His Majesty make such a decision?
Hu Hai was completely dumbfounded!
His mind went blank; he couldn't comprehend anything happening before him!
Under Ying Zheng's murderous gaze.
Hu Hai trembled all over, enduring the deep-seated humiliation and incomprehension.
Turning to face Zhang Fan, he squeezed out three words through gritted teeth:
"sorry……"
Ying Zheng didn't even glance at him again, and coldly gave the order!
"Where is the Black Ice Control Station?!"
"exist!"
Two ghostly figures appeared in an instant!
"Bring this rebellious son back to my residence!"
"When will you finally understand where you went wrong?!"
"When are you going to get out here again?!"
"promise!"
A cold response rang out from the shadows!
Without any hesitation, they each took one side.
They immediately grabbed Hu Hai, who was still crying and screaming, and dragged him out of the palace!
Hu Hai offered no resistance whatsoever!
His eyes were vacant, and he was muttering unconsciously:
"Teacher...my teacher..."
His miserable appearance had completely robbed him of any princely dignity!
As Hu Hai's figure disappeared!
Silence fell once again in front of the Qilin Hall!
If the previous scenes had shocked all the officials!
Now, they are so shocked that they can't think straight!
Everyone froze completely in place.
Their eyes were wide open and their mouths were agape, but they couldn't make a sound!
Their minds were completely blank!
Everything that happened today has completely and utterly shattered their understanding!
A courtier kicked over a prince!
The emperor not only did not punish the minister, but instead slapped the prince hard, kicked him, and forced him to apologize to the minister!
At last.
They even had the Black Ice Guard drag him away!
Is this... is this still the same emperor they know?!
Is this still the Qin Empire with its strict hierarchy and clear distinction between ruler and subject?!
day!
Things are about to change!
In this deathly silence.
Ying Zheng's gaze swept over all the ministers.
His eyes were cold and authoritative.
He coughed softly.
"Ahem!"
This soft cough reached everyone's ears, jolting all the distraught ministers awake!
They trembled and lowered their heads, not daring to meet Ying Zheng's gaze!
Ying Zheng's gaze fell on Zhang Fan, and the coldness in his eyes turned into gentleness.
"Since the Immortal Master has also arrived, let us enter the hall together and continue our discussion."
Done.
He didn't give anyone time to react!
He flicked his sleeves, turned around, and walked back to the Qilin Hall!
boom!!!
Ying Zheng's words caused an uproar among the officials!
They suddenly looked up, all their eyes fixed on Zhang Fan!
Isn't the Imperial Academy supposed to stay out of government affairs?
Zhang Fan, what are you doing at court?
After a brief silence, the courtiers erupted in uproar!
While walking into the main hall...
The ministers could no longer contain themselves and began whispering and discussing among themselves!
Why is Zhang Fan here today?
"And His Majesty seems rather strange today! Why is he restarting the plan to build the Great Wall?"
"Don't you understand yet?! Why did His Majesty suddenly have this idea? And why is he so indulgent towards Zhang Fan?!"
One minister's words were a wake-up call for everyone!
"You mean... the plan to build the Great Wall was proposed by this Zhang Fan?!"
"It's definitely him! This boy's origins are unknown, yet he can bewitch the emperor's heart! His Majesty must have been bewitched by this boy!"
"Indeed! How wise His Majesty is! Not only is the national treasury emptied, but he even publicly humiliated his own son for his sake!"
"This child is a national prodigy!"
In an instant, the way all the ministers looked at Zhang Fan changed!
The surprise and confusion disappeared, replaced by hostility and resentment!
"No! We absolutely cannot let him bewitch His Majesty again!"
"For the sake of the Qin Dynasty and its people, we are willing to risk our lives to remonstrate with His Majesty! We must expose this villain's true colors!"
"That's right! Today, we must make His Majesty see this man for who he truly is and rescind his order!"
The ministers exchanged glances, each one having made up their minds, their expressions resolute!
They stepped forward and followed Ying Zheng and Zhang Fan into the Qilin Hall once again!
Inside the Qilin Hall.
"Your Majesty! You mustn't!"
The official in charge of grain was the first to rush out of the queue.
He knelt down on the ground, holding the ceremonial tablet in his hands, tears streaming down his face!
"Your Majesty! The treasury of our Great Qin is empty, and our people are exhausted!"
"If we were to conscript another million laborers now, it would be a sign of national ruin!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Take back your order!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
A large number of civil officials knelt down with a "whoosh," their voices deafening, as if they were ready to die for their cause!
On the dragon throne, Ying Zheng's face was ashen, and he was about to erupt in anger!
however!
Just then!
"Cough cough."
A soft cough came from Zhang Fan's mouth.
He slowly stepped out of the queue, a playful smile on his face, and looked around at the officials kneeling on the ground.
"My lords, why have you come to this?"
The Prefect of Grain Supply suddenly looked up, glaring angrily at Zhang Fan, his voice sharp and stern:
"Zhang Fan! You monster!"
"You certainly deserve credit for the potato incident!"
"But why would you incite His Majesty to such tyranny?"
"tyranny?"
Zhang Fan laughed, a laugh tinged with utter contempt.
"Then, in your opinion, what should be done?"
The Prefect of Grain Administration, with righteous indignation, declared: "We should allow the people to rest and recuperate, and give them a chance to recover!"
"Well said!"
Zhang Fan clapped his hands in praise, then abruptly changed the subject, his voice turning icy cold!
"But! The Xiongnu in the north are eyeing us covetously!"
"Rest and recuperate?"
"Are you planning to wait until they besiege the city, slaughter your entire clan, and then come back to recuperate?"
"I……"
The official in charge of grain was speechless!
He was speechless after being rebuked.
When the officials felt that Zhang Fan should continue to push for the construction of the Great Wall.
Zhang Fan's face showed a confused expression.
He surveyed the assembled officials and spoke slowly, his tone filled with innocence:
"but……"
"When did I ever say I supported the proposal to build the Great Wall?"
boom!!!
Upon hearing this, the Qilin Hall fell into an instant silence!
All the ministers were completely dumbfounded!
The kneeling official, Jisu Naishi, suddenly raised his head.
His face flushed red, his eyes widened, and his mind went completely blank!
The officials were completely dumbfounded!
They whispered and murmured among themselves.
"Wh...what?!"
"No...it wasn't him who suggested it?!"
"Then...then why did Your Majesty suddenly...what were we arguing about just now?!"
"What...what on earth is going on?!"
"..."
Their eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment as they looked at Zhang Fan!
This kid...
What exactly is going on in this situation?