Getting Simulated By The Empress Is Not My Intention

Chapter 40: Wei Yao: “Why Don’t We Exchange Prime Ministers?”

“The code of law that has been passed down for generations, the Golden Principles! If this law is executed, Ying Yiren’s strength will surpass any of the previous Qin Kings!” Bai Jiayi, Xi Qiming, and the other old clansmen were shocked and afraid.

“Kingdom Qin will become powerful, but my old clans will be in danger!” Meng Yuan’s turbid eyes stared at Zhang Beichen. He really couldn’t understand where this Zhang Beichen came from!

If he was so talented, why did he come to Kingdom Qin? Wouldn’t it be better to go to Kingdom Wei, Kingdom Chu, Kingdom Qi, or other powerful kingdoms?

…

“The sixth chapter of the “Cannon of Laws” – “Law of Possession”!” Zhang Beichen had already finished writing the last chapter of the “Cannon of Laws”.

These six chapters of laws detailed regulations on public property, political stability, personal safety, trials, breaking prisons, passing judgment on legal cases, capturing criminals, crime sentencing procedures, and other aspects. They were more detailed and fair than any of the laws of the seven kingdoms had previously executed!

When Zhang Beichen’s last word was completed, lightning streaked across the sky thunder was heard as part of a celebration! In the sky above Kingdom Qin, the power of fate was surging.

The power of fate gathered into the shape of a dragon. It roared and merged with the black bird.

The originally dispirited black bird’s body glowed with a five-colored divine light, and its body was more than twice as large!

At this moment, even Ying Yiren couldn’t hide the shock in her heart. She was pleasantly surprised as she said, “The “Cannon of Laws” is complete. The heavens will send fate to the Kingdom Qin. Kingdom Qin will rise!”

“No… this is impossible!” When Gongliang Huai’an saw this scene, his expression was filled with shock, and his entire body trembled. “You’re only at the second realm, how can you write a classic that will be passed down for generations?”

“It wasn’t easy for me to get this chance. Why?”

No one answered him. At this time, the black bird looked at Zhang Beichen as if it had come to life.

It spat out a spiritual fire and flew towards Zhang Beichen.

“Fate is returning the favor, and the black bird is condensing a Dao seed for him! This is a great opportunity!” The scholars were extremely envious. From the second realm, the Dao-pursuing realm, to the third realm, the Dao-seed realm, one had to condense a Dao seed.

It was not only difficult for them to condense their own Dao seeds, but they also often had impurities.

The flame of the black bird was the spiritual fire of heaven and earth, so the Dao seed it condensed was naturally pure and flawless!

Zhang Beichen felt a strong fire of spiritual energy entering his body, boiling his spiritual ocean. His cultivation level rose from the Dao-pursuing realm late stage to the peak Dao-pursuing realm. Even so, his cultivation level didn’t stop rising.

In Zhang Beichen’s body, the spiritual ocean continued to shrink. With the spiritual energy of heaven and earth pouring in, it was refined by spiritual fire and gradually turned into the shape of a seed.

The third realm — the Dao-seed realm. At this stage, the energy in Zhang Beichen’s body was several times higher than before. The strength of his body alone was enough to rival a demonic beast. When he activated his spiritual energy, he could release all kinds of spells to protect himself or to kill his enemies!

After the black bird helped Zhang Beichen condense his Dao seed, it screeched at Gongliang Huai’an.

That screech was extremely ear-piercing to Gongliang Huai’an’s ears as if it was attacking his soul.

Behind Gong Liang Huai’an, the almost completed dharmakaya was shattered. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face was even paler than a dead person’s. Wrinkles appeared on his face, and he looked as if he had aged ten years in an instant!

His face was still filled with fear as he screamed, “How could this be? I’ve been devoured by the breaking of my spell! My dharmakaya has been broken!”

“It’s not just that!” Zhang Beichen looked at him, his eyes like an eagle!

“Chivalrous men violate the law with martial arts, and Confucian scholars violate the law with literature! Gongliang Huai’an, you tried to ruin the reform of Kingdom Qin and destroy the fate of Kingdom Qin with “Opinion on Evil Qin”. You deserve to be punished!”

As soon as Zhang Beichen finished speaking, the word ‘Punish’ appeared on the “Cannon of Laws” and flew straight toward Gongliang Huai’an. Gongliang Huai’an tried to dodge, but he realized that the black bird had restrained his entire body and he could not move at all.

As the word ‘Punish’ hit Gongliang Huai’an, he let out a shrill cry. Everyone saw that flames appeared from within his body, burning him to dust while he was still alive!

“Good kill!” Che Yang, Jing Ping, and the others couldn’t help but cheer, “It’s a good thing that Lord Zhang is here to turn the tide, exterminate the evil, and increase Kingdom Qin’s national destiny!”

“Lord Zhang is mighty!” The scholars couldn’t help but cheer.

Ying Yiren was overjoyed and immediately ordered, “Zhang Beichen’s “Cannon of Laws” has laid the foundation for the legal system of our Kingdom Qin!”

“I once again announce that from today on, Kingdom Qin will re-formulate the “Laws of Qin” based on Zhang Beichen’s “Book on National Policy” and “Cannon of Laws” and rule the kingdom according to the law!”

Now that things had come to this, even the old clansmen could not object.

Even though Meng Yuan and the others were unwilling, they could only say in a low voice, “Your Highness is wise!”

“Your Highness is wise!” The officials all shouted.

Once the national policy was set, the black bird flew into the sky and disappeared.

Ying Yiren looked at the officials. Right now, she was in high spirits. The policy of reform had been set, and from now on, it would be time for her to truly lead Kingdom Qin!

She then issued another sovereign’s order, “Zhang Beichen has established the national policy and has done a great service in protecting the kingdom. He will be promoted to Prime Minister and will be in charge of the reform!”

“Thank you, Your Highness!” Zhang Beichen cupped his hands. Kingdom Qin’s official system also changed with the reform. Zhang Beichen had set it the same as other kingdoms, with positions such as the Upper General, Prime Minister, and so on. This way, if Kingdom Qin unified the world in the future, it would be more convenient to manage.

“Meng Yuan will be promoted to Grand Preceptor. You will be in charge of praying rituals, ceremonial rites, and related matters,” said Ying Yiren.

“I thank Your Highness!” Meng Yuan’s eyes were lowered, and there was no change in his expression.

The old clansmen could only sigh inwardly. Ying Yiren’s methods were indeed much stronger than before. On the surface, she had promoted Meng Yuan to Grand Preceptor, so his official position higher than the Prime Minister. In reality, he was promoted on the surface but implicitly demoted, and had no real power.

She was determined to open up a path for Zhang Beichen’s reform!

At this point, Zhang Beichen and Ying Yiren had finally set the tone for a comprehensive reform of Kingdom Qin!

There was a lot of work to be done to preside over the reform. They had to change the legal system, select officials, and implement new laws.

Zhang Beichen was busy, and so was Ying Yiren. The old clans agreed on the surface, but they were still trying to make things difficult for Ying Yiren. Ying Yiren had to mediate and stabilize the situation.

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Kingdom Wei, the empress of Kingdom Wei’s Palace.

In the main hall of the palace, Wei Yao was sitting on the throne. Her beautiful hair was tied up in a bun with pearls and jade adornments. She was wearing a golden royal robe, looking elegant and noble.

“It’s been a month. Can’t you do this little thing that I asked you to do?” Wei Yao was berating a few officials.

“Your Majesty, you want us to send people to capture the Prime Minister of Kingdom Qin, it’s… it’s really impossible to do so!” The officials said with a helpless expression.

“That’s right, Your Majesty, I know you want to deal with Kingdom Qin. However, this method is not feasible. The other party is the Prime Minister of Kingdom Qin and not some random no-name. How could he be captured so easily?” Gongzi Jiu tried to persuade her.

They had been tormented by Wei Yao during this period. More than a month ago, Wei Yao was provoked by something and said that she wanted to reform the rule of officials and promote Confucianism.

On top of that, she even ordered to capture Zhang Beichen from Kingdom Qin and bring him to Kingdom Wei unharmed.

However, Zhang Beichen was the Prime Minister of Kingdom Qin. No matter how powerful Kingdom Wei was, it was impossible for them to capture the Prime Minister of another kingdom!

“Can’t you guys think of a way?” Wei Yao questioned, “For example, exchanging with them!”

“That’s right!” Wei Yao’s eyes suddenly lit up. She pointed at Gongzi Jiu and said, “Prime Minister, I think you’re not bad. Why don’t I write a letter of credence to Ying Yiren, asking her to use you in exchange for Zhang Beichen? Anyway, the people of Kingdom Qin also like you!”

During the war between Kingdom Wei and Kingdom Qin, Gongzi Jiu had been captured by Kingdom Qin. Later on, Wei Yao used the hostage they captured from Kingdom Qin to exchange for Gongzi Jiu.

Now, Wei Yao regretted it. After the simulation, she realized that Gongzi Jiu was not even worthy to sit in such an important position compared to Zhang Beichen. If she had known earlier, she would have left Gongzi Jiu in Kingdom Qin to bring disaster to the people of Qin.

“Ah?” The three of them were dumbfounded. Was this something that a monarch could say?

He wiped his sweat and said, “Your Majesty, please don’t make fun of me. That’s naturally impossible!”

“Forget it, forget it. I knew that I couldn’t count on you. I will think of a way by myself!” No matter how Wei Yao looked at Gongzi Jiu, she didn’t like him.

Gongzi Jiu was thick-skinned enough to pretend that he didn’t hear anything. He took out the memorial and started his routine report. He reported, “Your Majesty, regarding the reform of the governing style of officials that was mentioned last time…”

Wei Yao was drowsy as she listened, and her eyelids kept fighting. The officials below the stage were already used to it, and they were just going through the motions.

Suddenly, Wei Yao heard a sound.

[The ‘Emperor Simulator’ cooldown has been reset.]

“What!” Wei Yao suddenly stood up.

“Ah?” Gongzi Jiu was startled. He asked, “What did you say, Your Majesty?”

“It’s nothing. I suddenly thought of an urgent matter. End the court session, end the court session. Regarding these matters, you all can do as you see fit!” After Wei Yao finished speaking, she didn’t care about the dumbfounded faces of her subjects and left.