Chapter 656

"Build a State Preceptor's mansion for me."

Made Ying Zheng said to Eunuch Zhuo below.

The young eunuch beside him knelt down immediately after hearing Made Ying Zheng's instruction.

Then he responded and exited the room.

Whether it was Eunuch Zhuo or Xu Da beside him, both felt some admiration.

This reward was not light.

His Majesty had never bestowed a mansion upon any official.

This State Preceptor's mansion was the first mansion built under His Majesty's order.

This was a great blessing. 【65

A glimmer of envy also flashed across the bottom of Xu Da's eyes, but he quickly reined in his thoughts.

As a scholar from a humble background who had struggled his way up from among millions of students.

He knew that his only reliance was the man before him.

As long as he could gain the regard of this man before him, he would have everything he desired.

Made Ying Zheng's gaze also rested upon this person.

Xu Da was actually not that young; he was already over thirty this year.

Among a group consisting entirely of old officials, he could still be considered relatively young.

"How do you perceive the situation of the current imperial court?"

Made Ying Zheng spoke slowly.

Upon hearing the Emperor say such words, Xu Da, who was below, immediately guessed that the Emperor intended to test him.

The expression on his face immediately turned serious.

His response might determine the Emperor's assessment of him in his heart.

A flash of contemplation crossed Xu Da's eyes, and then he slowly began to speak.

"Your Majesty, the world is in chaos today."

These words caused Made Ying Zheng, who was above, to lift his eyelids slightly.

"Go and call Prince Fusu over for me."

Made Ying Zheng casually instructed the young eunuch beside him.

After the young eunuch acknowledged the order, he ran out with hurried steps.

Xu Da looked at Made Ying Zheng, somewhat confused, not understanding why Imperial Prince Prince Fusu was being called over so suddenly at this time.

Made Ying Zheng, however, spoke up.

"I am letting this lad come over to listen as well."

After receiving Made Ying Zheng's order, Prince Fusu rushed over at the fastest possible speed.

"Father, you called me over so hurriedly, has something happened?"

Prince Fusu's voice sounded slightly breathless.

It was clear that he had jogged the entire way here.

"Sit."

Made Ying Zheng waved his hand, not saying much else.

Prince Fusu, beside him, sat down next to Made Ying Zheng with a look of utter bewilderment.

"You may begin now."

Made Ying Zheng took a sip of the tea in his cup and then said this.

Xu Da, beside him, nodded and continued speaking.

"Your Majesty."

"Although the entire Great Qin appears very stable now, it is actually exceptionally chaotic."

Xu Da said.

Prince Fusu, who was beside him and unaware of the situation, frowned upon hearing what this man said.

He had also acted as regent when Made Ying Zheng went out to perform the prayer ceremony.

He had not discovered any signs of chaos anywhere in the Great Qin.

Why would this person say that the entire Great Qin was still in a state of chaos?

"I grant you immunity; speak your mind."

Seeming to notice the hesitation on Xu Da's face, Made Ying Zheng spoke slowly.

Having received this assurance from the Emperor, a faint smile appeared on Xu Da's face.

He then straightened his back, lifted his head, and said to Made Ying Zheng and Prince Fusu.

"The world today has just been unified."

"These six states have all become the territory of Great Qin."

"Your Majesty, the people of the six states previously had their own respective customs; although no large-scale conflicts have occurred yet,"

"But as time goes on, are the people of the six states to maintain their previous customs forever?"

Xu Da frowned as he posed this question.

His brow was furrowed tightly; this was a problem he had discovered long ago, but because his position was low and his words carried little weight, he had never been qualified to speak of it.

This time, having gained the Emperor's regard, he was determined to bring this issue into the open.

Made Ying Zheng, beside him, remained with the same unchanging expression.

Prince Fusu's brow, however, furrowed slightly.

He suddenly realized the major problem this person was talking about.

The people of these six states were still maintaining some of the customs of their original countries.

It was as if the rulers of these countries were gone, yet the people themselves had not changed at all.

Although the people of these countries had already become a commandery of Great Qin, how could there be no interaction between these commanderies?

"Father, this does seem to be a problem."

Prince Fusu's expression also turned serious, and he turned his head to speak to Made Ying Zheng.

Made Ying Zheng glanced at Xu Da beside him, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his heart.

He had seen this problem long ago, but he had never had the time to resolve it.

Calling Prince Fusu over today was precisely so that he could learn something from this.

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"Now that you are the ruler, what is your solution?"

Made Ying Zheng looked at Prince Fusu and spoke.

Clearly, he was using this problem as a new question to test Prince Fusu.

Xu Da, beside him, also turned his gaze toward this next heir to the Great Qin.

He also had some understanding of Made Ying Zheng's several sons.

Among the three imperial princes, he actually leaned more toward the eldest imperial prince.

After all, the eldest imperial prince possessed exceptional foresight and outstanding ability.

It was not to say that Imperial Prince Prince Fusu was not excellent.

It was just that compared to the eldest imperial prince, it was like the difference between a pearl and the bright moon.

All the civil and military officials below were aware of these matters.

But regardless of how excellent Prince Fusu was compared to the eldest imperial prince, the final winner was still Imperial Prince Prince Fusu.

Some officials who had once tried to stand on the side of the eldest imperial prince could only sigh with regret at this outcome.

The expression on Prince Fusu's face became even more solemn.

His mind was constantly pondering how to resolve this matter.

He naturally guessed that this matter was his father's test for him.

Thinking of the things he had done previously that had disappointed his father, a fire was also burning in Prince Fusu's heart at this moment.