Chapter 172 System Release Task
"Feiyu...this matter...do you think...?"
After thinking about it again and again, Ying Zheng really had no better way, so he had to look at Xiao Zhengtai in embarrassment.
The only way to alleviate drought is to rain!
If it wants to rain, only Shota can talk to the gods, and everyone else will be in vain!
After thinking about it, regardless of whether it is difficult or not, whether it can succeed or not, you have to give it a try!
"Father, everyone in the imperial court has their own duties, and the gods are the same. It's true that my master is a god, but he can't do everything!"
Little Shota sat in his seat without even raising his eyelids.
"I know this. Feiyu will discuss with the gods to see if it can rain. If it doesn't work, we will think of other ways!"
Because of the rain, Ying Zheng kept his attitude low and discussed with the young lady in a soft voice, which was completely different from his previous attitude when talking to the ministers.
"The young master triggered thunder last time and brought a heavy rain. If you want to, you should be able to do it this time, right?"
"Yes, the last time the young master caused thunder, the heavy rain alleviated the drought in Xianyang City. All we have to do is do it again!"
Li Si and Feng Jie said in pursuit.
This era did not understand what nature was and how clouds and rain formed. They always believed that wind and rain were in the hands of gods and dragon kings.
That's why Xiao Zhengtai was able to use lightning to make them believe that he was the apprentice of the gods last time!
But it’s hard to rain in dry weather. Looking at the clouds in the sky, it’s impossible to rain in the past two days!
[Ding! System mission, help Daqin make artificial rainfall, alleviate drought, and reward 1,000 kilograms of hybrid rice!]
At this moment, the voice of the system sounded in Xiao Zhengtai's mind.
Now it's better, the system directly releases the task, even if he doesn't want to take care of it!
In desperation, the young lady glanced at Li Si and Feng Jie, took the plan into consideration, smiled lightly and said: "For the sake of the people of the world, I can discuss it with the master!"
He had to help in this rain anyway, so he might as well take the opportunity to trick Li Si and the others!
"Seriously? Hurry... discuss it quickly!"
Seeing his agreement, Ying Zheng looked happy.
"good!"
Little Shota sat cross-legged on a chair, concentrating and pretending to communicate with the gods.
Everyone present did not dare to take a breath for fear of disturbing him.
After a while, Xiao Zhengtai slowly opened his eyes.
"Feiyu, what did the gods say?"
Ying Zheng asked quickly.
"Master said that in this dry period, if you want to make the gods rain, the court must show an attitude!"
"Attitude? What attitude?"
Feng Jie was stunned.
"Do you need sacrifices? The court can prepare them!"
Li Si came to his senses and agreed before Ying Zheng could speak.
He wanted to see if this kid could really control the wind and rain.
"Master said that after hundreds of years in the Qin Dynasty, some rules have become obsolete. This drought is a warning from the gods to the Qin Dynasty. If it wants to rain, it must carry out reforms!"
Xiao Zhengtai looked at Li Si, Feng Jie and others with a smile.
These people set themselves up again and again.
This time I want to use the drought to embarrass myself, but I can’t do it without teaching them a lesson!
"Reform...reform?"
As soon as he heard these two words, Feng Jie's legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.
"Yes, Master told me this. If everyone does not agree to the reform, then the drought in Great Qin will continue. I believe everyone can imagine the final result!"
Xiao Zhengtai nodded.
These ministers have just said that continued drought may lead to no harvest.
When the people finish eating all the food in their homes, they will either riot or rob other people's food, and the world will be in chaos!
Compared with this, the price of imperial reform is the lightest!
"How to change it?"
Ying Zheng asked directly without even thinking about it.
"Retirement system! With three provinces and six ministries!"
These are all mentioned by Mr. Xiaozheng before.
The retirement system allows the court to introduce fresher blood and will not stick to the old rules!
The three provinces and six ministries can allow officials from the DPRK and China to check each other and not give them too much power, so things like the Sand Dune Palace Incident will never happen again!
"Will reforms make it rain?"
"Yes, I promise that as long as my father agrees to the reform, the gods will naturally receive the message and rain will fall from the sky to solve this severe drought!"
Xiao Zhengtai was serious and what he said seemed to be true.
"Okay, then I agree!"
During this period of time, Ying Zheng has been thinking about the things Xiao Zhengtai said before, but he hasn't made up his mind yet. It just so happens that this kid gave him a very perfect step, no less than a fool.
Even if there are officials who are dissatisfied with the reforms, they will only blame the gods.
And he only agreed to the reform as a last resort because of the rain from heaven!
"Your Majesty, we have never seen immortals, and we don't know if they really exist. If the drought is still not alleviated after reforms, it will be more of a loss than gains for Great Qin!"
As the prime minister, Li Si naturally did not want reform.
After the establishment of the Three Provinces and Six Ministries, the power in his hands has been weakened more than a little bit. This is what he least wants to see!
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, I can discuss it with my master again, let it rain first, and then reform. When the heavy rain resolves the drought, it won't be too late for my father to carry out reforms!"
Xiao Zhengtai blinked at Li Si.
If you want to embarrass me, don't think twice!
"Feiyu, can you really make rain fall from the sky?"
Ying Zheng looked excited.
"That's right, but Master said that we have to wait for three days before it rains!"
Little Shota held out three chubby fingers and said.
He has already observed the clouds and found that the conditions for rain are not yet met. Even artificial rainfall may not be successful and he will have to wait a few more days!
"Okay! Don't say three days, even seven days, as long as it rains!"
Ying Zheng frowned and smiled heartily.
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"What should we do? Prime Minister, if that kid really asks for rain in three days, we... shouldn't we have to get out?"
After the morning court, Feng Jie and others gathered at the Prime Minister's Mansion again. His old face was already tangled together, and he couldn't be more miserable.
As long as His Majesty listens to that kid and implements the retirement system, then he will definitely bear the brunt, and this official title will definitely not be retained!
"What are you afraid of? That kid can't help but ask for rain!"
Li Si was sitting in the main seat, his expression no better than his.
If it were in the past, they would definitely not believe such nonsense, but after seeing Ying Feiyu triggering thunder, they had no choice but to believe it.
Originally, he wanted to embarrass Ying Feiyu about the rain, but he didn't expect that he would be the one to be embarrassed in the end!
It is estimated that everyone in the court is waiting to see his excitement!
"What if the request really comes? Then wouldn't we old people have to retire and return to our hometowns?"
Feng Jie was in a panic.
"Resign and return home? Hum! There are many veterans in the court. If they all leave, the court will be in chaos. Your Majesty is not stupid and will never allow such a scene to happen!"
Li Si sneered twice.
Even if we want to reform, we have to do it step by step. I don't believe that Ying Zheng can cut the knot quickly and just drive away all these old people.
Chapter completed!