[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-qin-i-started-a-mutiny-father-emperor-plea":3,"chapter-great-qin-i-started-a-mutiny-father-emperor-plea-great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-326":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Qin: I Launched a Coup, Father Emperor, Please Abdicate!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2142204,3529,"Chapter 326","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-326",326,"\u003Cp>\"This commoner deserves death!\" Li Li Wenxi was so scared he almost fell onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't say you were guilty; you don't need to be afraid.\" Ying Su frowned: \"Just tell the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Li Li Wenxi steadied his mind: \"This commoner doesn't have any hobbies usually; I just like to make some houses and furniture, and fiddle with flowers, trees, and so on. There is no special reason for making pavilions; it is purely because I like it and think it looks good. Usually, when the common people from the surrounding villages pass by, they have a place to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You made the pavilion so exquisite, I'm afraid those peasants wouldn't dare to go in and rest.\" Ying Su said: \"If you really want them to rest, you should make it simple and sturdy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Majesty’s lesson is correct; I will definitely change it, I will change it immediately!\" Li Li Wenxi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pavilion is a small matter; you can change it or not as you please!\" Ying Su said: \"I am looking for you for another matter; I heard that you took out grain to distribute to the nearby common people during the great drought last year; is there such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am ashamed; I had selfish motives. First, I distributed too little, and second, it was unfair.\" Li Li Wenxi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, tell me how it was distributed too little, and how it was unfair?\" Ying Su became interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I gave them one meal a day, and the common people who lived nearby ate dry food, while those who lived far away were too numerous, so I gave them thin porridge.\" Li Li Wenxi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even distributed porridge to the common people far away?\" Ying Su said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, there were too many of them, and half of the grain stored in my home was distributed; I didn't dare to take out the remaining half, as I was afraid of encountering another disaster the following year, and then I wouldn't have anything to eat myself.\" Li Li Wenxi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did no one tell me about his deeds?\" Ying Su glanced left and right, his face looking very ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a year of great disaster, nobles like Li Li Wenxi were extremely rare; the local officials should have reported his deeds so that the imperial court could reward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result was that no one mentioned this matter to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he heard were reports of disaster relief grain being embezzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, in the environment at that time, the embezzlement of disaster relief grain was a common phenomenon, so it was easier to reach Ying Su’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem was that while cracking down on the embezzlement of disaster relief grain, one must also establish positive examples to inspire people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If everyone only heard bad things, then people’s hearts could not be united.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the officials below had a little bit of awareness, they should have reported this matter to their superiors in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ying Su’s ugly face, everyone dared not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>177. Establishing an Example\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Ying Su’s face softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Li Wenxi, you have merit; your family does not need to pay taxes for ten years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In addition, if your children have talent and virtue, I will exempt them for another ten years after the ten years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Su announced loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This commoner kowtows to thank Your Majesty for your heavenly grace!\" Li Li Wenxi kowtowed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years of taxes; what kind of concept was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, for the first three years, he had to pay ninety percent in taxes and could only get ten percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he could get one hundred percent every year; the income for the first three years was equivalent to increasing tenfold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the income for the subsequent seven years also increased several times over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magnitude of such a reward could be described as huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Li Wenxi, this is recognition of your talent and virtue. But if you do anything in the future that is sorry to the common people and the country, I can cancel your preferential treatment at any time.\" Ying Su said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This commoner will definitely keep Your Majesty’s teachings in mind and will absolutely not do anything disadvantageous to the country and the common people!\" Li Li Wenxi said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, get up and take me to visit your residence.\" Ying Su said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by everyone, Ying Su walked around Li Li Wenxi’s home and had a meal at Li Li Wenxi’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the news of Ying Su rewarding Li Li Wenxi spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Li Family Manor, Ying Su continued to march in the direction of Xianyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team still walked very slowly and would sometimes stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, Ying Su constantly visited famous nobles in the local area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who had some ability or had a good reputation among the common people received Ying Su’s reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were exempted from three or five years of taxes, and some received direct monetary rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an approach made many people feel puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Ying Su’s attitude toward the nobles was very tough before, with a tendency to wipe them all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he was doing this, was it because he couldn't withstand the pressure from the nobles and finally softened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Xianyang City, Cheng residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ze had already returned home and told his father about the situation of meeting Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I felt from Prime Minister Zhuge that he doesn't want to push the nobles to a dead end, but I don't know what the new Emperor will think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ze stated his own view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhuge Liang’s thoughts are the new Emperor’s thoughts!\" Cheng Cheng Xionglin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is that? It is common for the Prime Minister’s opinion and the Emperor’s opinion to be inconsistent; why does Father think their thoughts are the same?\" Cheng Ze felt puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already received news that the new Emperor has entered the pass and is on his way back, but the new Emperor is walking very slowly, having only walked dozens of miles in half a month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the new Emperor knows that Xianyang City has just gone through a great battle, and the nobles are uniting to oppose him. At this critical juncture, he is not in a hurry to return at all; think about why that is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Cheng Xionglin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Ze thought for a moment and then said: \"This shows that the new Emperor is very reassured about the ministers led by Zhuge Liang and Xiao He.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, the new Emperor has absolute trust in these two people. Especially this Zhuge Liang, who has gained the new Emperor’s deep trust. Therefore, I believe Zhuge Liang’s thoughts represent the new Emperor’s thoughts.\" Cheng Cheng Xionglin analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then does Father think the new Emperor intends to compromise with the nobles?\" Cheng Ze asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compromise? How is that possible!\" Cheng Cheng Xionglin smiled: \"The new Emperor has even wiped out the Xiongnu; would he be afraid of Meng Tian and those people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you said makes sense.\" Cheng Ze nodded: \"Then should we express our stance and stand on the new Emperor’s side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush.\" Cheng Cheng Xionglin said: \"For now, we won't offend either side; let's wait and see first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father and son discussed for a while and decided that Cheng Ze should go and meet Feng Feng Qiji to see what the attitude was on Feng Feng Qiji’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Cheng Ze took his attendants and arrived at the foot of Huashan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, they were stopped by patrolling soldiers, and after stating their identity, they were brought before Feng Feng Qiji and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing, Cheng Ze stated the situation of meeting Zhuge Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said the new Emperor hasn't returned yet, and he alone cannot make a decision; he has to report to the new Emperor before replying to us.\" Cheng Ze said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new Emperor hasn't returned to Xianyang?\" Feng Feng Qiji frowned: \"Didn't he enter the pass long ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We received news that the new Emperor is enjoying the mountains and water along the way and walking very slowly; it is estimated that it will take a while before he arrives in Xianyang.\" Cheng Ze said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, they are playing a delaying tactic!\" Meng Tian said coldly: \"By the time the new Emperor returns, it might take a month or even longer; this entirely depends on Ying Su’s thoughts. If he intends to wear us out, he won't show up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, I think he just wants to wait until our food and fodder are exhausted, and then send troops to wipe us out!\" Wei Pao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you are right; even if Zhuge Liang sends someone to report to Ying Su, the time for the round trip on the road will take half a month.\" Jiang Lu said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Meng, what should we do now?\" Imperial Prince Gao looked anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their current situation was very unfavorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main problem was food and fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If time dragged on and the food and fodder were exhausted, the great army would collapse without being attacked, and they would all be finished!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Tian pondered for a moment, then his gaze fell on Cheng Ze: \"Go and make another trip; tell them that within ten days we must get an answer; whether to fight or negotiate, we will see in ten days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I will go immediately. However...\" Cheng Ze hesitated for a moment and then said: \"I am afraid they will still find excuses to delay time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, then don't blame us for being heartless!\" Meng Tian said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Cheng Ze left, Wei Pao and the others started discussing in a hubbub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were pessimistic about the negotiations, and most people believed Zhuge Liang would still use the delaying tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Ying Su was not in Xianyang City, Zhuge Liang had very good excuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we really going to perish?\" Imperial Prince Gao muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perishing sounds nice, but in the end, isn't it still the word 'death'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one could survive for a lifetime, it was always better than perishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, although Ying Su was very harsh on the royal family and nobles, letting them keep only ten percent of their income for the first three years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after three years, wouldn't there still be thirty percent of the income to be obtained?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a bit less, it was always better than nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this income was enough to live on, and one could live very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, eating well, drinking well, and using good things didn't cost that much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they bowed their heads to Ying Su, they could live very well for the rest of their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just Imperial Prince Gao who thought this way; Imperial Prince Lu also thought this way.\u003C\u002Fp>",1831,"2026-06-16T15:53:56.883Z","2026-06-16T16:02:53.586Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f0828bf01872a8a5afd00ed075bfdd033538bf5f5487dcd33ebf010270394cc2","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-327","great-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-chapter-325",353,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-qin-i-launch-a-military-coup-asking-father-cover.jpg"]