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Chapter 30 The stars are fleeting, and the bright moon is the only one

"My minister, Liu Ji pays homage to Your Majesty."

This was the first time that Liu Ji was summoned by His Majesty after he came to Xianyang.

These days, he has been living in the house rewarded by His Majesty, and is in a panic all day long.

As the saying goes, I will not receive any reward without merit. I have never made any contribution to the size of my life, but I have received many rewards from Your Majesty.

Everything in Xianyang is like heaven for Liu Ji. After taking root here, he never wants to leave again.

Whether for himself or for future generations, even if he tried his best to do his best, Liu Ji made up his mind to gain a foothold in Xianyang City.

When I returned to Fengyang, what is my own thing?

He is just a small pavilion chief who does nothing all day long. He seems to be glorious, but in fact he is extremely depressed.

This Xianyang City is the blessed place for one to show one's strengths and the shallow dragon ascends to the abyss.

Ying Zheng stood with his hands behind his back, standing at the highest point of Xianyang Palace, at the star-watching pavilion and fence, looking up at the stars in the sky, dazed and dazed.

"No need to be polite. Are those who live in Xianyang still used to it?"

Ying Zheng's voice was gentle, and he did not turn around, but he still looked up at the galaxy.

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, stood aside and waited carefully, and then said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty loves you, everything is fine in Xianyang, but I am not good enough. I feel ashamed to meet Your Majesty."

Ying Zheng smiled without saying a word, and then suddenly said, "Looking at this night sky, what did you see?"

Liu Ji was stunned, raised his head, looked at the night sky with twinkling stars, and then looked at the brightly lit Xianyang City.

What does Your Majesty mean?

The night sky of Xianyang seems to be no different from the night sky in Fengyang?

"The night is charming, and the stars are like bright pearls, shining together. This is the prosperity of the country and the king's atmosphere."

Although Liu Ji felt that the night sky here was no different from his hometown, since His Majesty asked, he could not answer so simply.

So, Liu Ji could only show off his cleverness and praised the night sky of Xianyang so much that there was no lack of compliment and flattery in his words.

"I feel that the stars in the sky are like the countless beings. It is precisely because the bright light of each star intertwined, illuminating the dark night sky and making the lonely night sky no longer so cold."

"It is also because of the various forms of sentient beings that every creature contributes its own strength, so the Qin Empire is able to exude vitality and gradually grow stronger."

Ying Zheng looked at the starry sky and seemed to be talking openly with a friend who had not seen him for many years.

Liu Ji was shocked at all, and soon his mind flashed with a light and said quickly: "Everyone is the stars, and Your Majesty is the bright moon. It is precisely because of Your Majesty's bright moon that the Great Qin Empire can be glorious and virtuous to the world."

Ying Zheng smiled, and he naturally understood Liu Ji's words.

The implication is that the stars are fleeting and the bright moon is the only one for eternity.

Ying Zheng has been listening to compliments since he ascended the throne, so he won't take it too seriously.

"I heard you are from Chu?"

Ying Zheng turned around and looked at Liu Ji.

"Your Majesty, I am a descendant of Yan and Huang, a descendant of China, and a subject of Qin."

"If you trace the origin, I can only be considered a person who destroyed Zhou, not a remnant of Chu."

Liu Ji blurted out without thinking and made his debut immediately.

You should know that even the ancestors of Your Majesty are also Zhou people. Today, Qin, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, Qi, and Han are all Zhou people. They have common ancestors, the same blood flows in their bodies, and the same ancestors worship them.

"You are a very smart person. I like smart people, but I hate smart idiots."

"Confucius once said that studying things, achieving knowledge, correcting one's heart, sincerity, self-cultivation, managing the family, governing the country, and pacifying the world."

"Who do you think is more important, which one is more important, family, country, and personal honor and disgrace?"

Ying Zheng asked casually.

Liu Ji suddenly had a lot of thoughts. This seemed to be a random question, but it was actually a test for His Majesty to him?

Almost subconsciously, Liu Ji wanted to blurt out and say a bunch of beautiful words about loyalty to the emperor and serving the country, and putting life and death outside the country.

But soon he felt that it was inappropriate and held back the words.

These fancy words may make most people in the world dizzy, but who is in front of you?

Any words of praise in the world will not make people feel abrupt when used on him.

"Your Majesty, you will not understand the rule of the country and the world."

"But I am not only passionate about serving the country, but also want to live a better life with my family, no longer be overwhelmed by the cold eyes of the world and be bullied by others."

Liu Ji bowed and said firmly.

"If I had the heart to serve the country, how could I be stingy with wealth and glory?"

Ying Zheng patted Liu Ji on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Liu Ji breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that he had the right bet.

Your Majesty’s words are undoubtedly telling yourself that anyone who serves the Qin Dynasty with his life will definitely receive a generous reward.

"I never care what kind of thoughts the civil and military officials in the court are loyal to the Qin Dynasty. I only care about what contribution they have made to the Qin Dynasty."

"The moon is full and waning, and no one is perfect."

"Everyone in the world has his own preferences. Some are greedy for money, some are lustful, some are in love with power, and some are cherishing fame."

"Some people are fearless and others are as timid as mice. In my opinion, these shortcomings are only one side of human nature, not a flaw."

"A person who is fearless should go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and make achievements. People who are as timid as rats can farm and work in the rear."

"People can do their best to use their talents. As long as they have talents, I will give them whatever they like, so that they will work hard for me."

"What do you think you can do for the empire?"

Ying Zheng looked calm and looked at Liu Jidao in front of him.

"I have already promised the country, but I only know the power of death."

"As for what I can do, it depends on your Majesty's Holy verdict."

Liu Ji smiled flatteringly on his shoulders.

"You are smarter than I imagined. All smart people in this world know what to do and what not to do."

"Only a man who is angry will ignore the consequences and splatter his blood three steps. Such impulsive and violent people have very limited achievements and are not plastic materials."

Ying Zheng has a light wind and a quiet cloud, and a meaningful and long-lasting saying.

"Your Majesty's wiseness."

Liu Ji said with a smile.

"Do you think that under the rule of the Great Qin Empire, which one is better than the old Chu in the past?"

Ying Zheng and Liu Ji chatted, seemed to be in a good mood, and asked again.

"Your Majesty is in a high position in the temple. If you understand the people, I have served as the head of the Sishui Pavilion before I arrived in Xianyang, so I know more in detail than what I know."

When Liu Ji heard His Majesty ask about the people, he immediately felt enlightened.

This is my strength. If you talk to Your Majesty, you will be far from your opponent in your Majesty’s feelings.

If you talk about the customs of the people and Your Majesty is above all else, you will naturally be better than a minor official who understands the flavors of life.

"Although I toured the world, what I heard and saw were mostly illusory scenes."

Ying Zheng is not a petty king, but a very decisive and calm statement.

"The empire's laws are strict, rewards and punishments are clearly distinguished, and they cover almost every aspect of life."

"The Chu State has always been a tough people. It is no wonder that swords and swords have long been used to each other."

"But now that the Qin Dynasty unified the world, this kind of thing can no longer be seen on the land of Chu State. At least in the past few years, I have not seen any of them."

"But, everything is too much but not too much."

"When I was the chief of the Pavilion, there was a very interesting case. I wonder if Your Majesty has any interest in listening to me."

Liu Ji said respectfully, smiling.

"Tell me! I want to know how interesting it is?"

Ying Zheng smiled, turned around and walked to the wooden table in the Star Gazing Pavilion, and sat down cross-legged.
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