At its root, it is actually a self-reward and punishment mechanism formed by the brain.
When you get something you can’t get, you secrete some hormones to make yourself feel satisfied, happy, and refreshed...
If you don't get it, you will be depressed, uncomfortable, and crazy.
This will stimulate people's desires and at the same time make people constantly pursue, work hard and strive.
However, when the material reaches a certain level, this pleasure will become less and less or even disappear.
At this time, Ying Zheng was almost at this level.
Qin is the most powerful among the vassal states, and the unification of the Central Plains is just around the corner.
As the king of Qin, it can be said that Ying Zheng has everything he wants at his fingertips.
This will make him feel uninterested.
It's like the game has a huge glitch and you are invincible as soon as you appear...then there is no point in playing the game.
Ying Zheng still had a goal before unifying the Central Plains, which was to destroy the six countries.
What happens after the six kingdoms are destroyed?
He can only seek immortality, otherwise what goals and pursuits can Ying Zheng have?
Modern historians comment on Ying Zheng and say that Qin Shihuang before and after the unification of the six kingdoms were like two people, that is, his temperament changed drastically.
In fact, nothing has changed at all, it’s just that the former has a goal and the latter has lost its goal, or in other words, it has turned its goal to something elusive and impossible to achieve.
That's pretty much how Shen Bing's polite words made Ying Zheng feel.
The words of praise from the civil and military officials in the court were all in the same form, and they could not stir up the slightest disturbance in Ying Zheng's heart.
However, Shen Bing's unintentional cliche made Ying Zheng feel elated and refreshed.
Work hard to govern and train the ministers personally!
Although this evaluation is not high, it is appropriate enough.
In the more than ten years since I, Ying Zheng, took office, have I not dealt with major national affairs and worked hard to govern the country?
What is this if it’s not about working hard to cure the disease?
I, Ying Zheng, listen to the ministers' speeches every day and check whether the ministers are consistent with their official positions.
What is this if it’s not training the ministers in person?
Therefore, the words "strengthen your best to govern and train your ministers personally" really struck home in Ying Zheng's heart.
Every time Ying Zheng thought of this comment, a smile appeared on his lips unconsciously.
In this way, how could Ying Zheng possibly let Zhao Gao, Yang Duanhe and others be punished for "disrespect"?
Just as Ying Zheng was pondering over that comment, Yang Duanhe hesitated for a moment and then reported:
"Your Majesty, regarding Shen Bing..."
"I still have something to report."
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and replied: "Say."
Yang Duanhe glanced at Wang Jian next to him and said cautiously:
"This battle..."
"Li Mu's death was actually related to Shen Bing."
Not only was Ying Zheng surprised, but Wang Jian also looked at Yang Duanhe with wide eyes.
Yang Duanhe felt so bitter in his heart.
Previously, I didn't dare to tell Wang Jian because I was worried that Wang Jian would steal Shen Bing.
but now……
If there is anything to hide in front of the king, it will be the "crime of deceiving the king" and the whole family will be executed.
Yang Duanhe, even with several heads, would not dare to do this.
Perhaps Li Mu's matter was not a trivial matter, so Ying Zheng immediately calmed down and asked solemnly:
"Oh, how could Shen Bing be related to Li Mu's death?"
Yang Duanhe added:
"actually……"
"It's not just about that."
"Then Li Mu simply died at the hands of Shen Bing."
This statement is even more shocking and makes people unable to control themselves.
Ying Zheng even walked up to Yang Duanhe and asked with an expression of disbelief:
"You mean, Li Mu died at the hands of Shen Bing?"
Yang Duanhe replied:
"Exactly."
"I dare not say anything false."
So he described in detail from beginning to end how Shen Bing set up a estrangement plan, how he tricked Wang Bai into writing a letter of surrender, and how he used the Northern Goblin Cavalry to deliver the token and letter of surrender to King Zhao.
After finishing, Yang Duanhe explained:
"It's just because it's so important."
"If others find out that Shen Bing set up this plan to alienate King Zhao."
"I'm afraid that the Beidi soldiers will not spare Shen Bing, and the whole Zhao country will wake up because of this."
"That's why I didn't dare to speak out, and Shen Bing didn't get a promotion because of it."
"I hope your Majesty will forgive me!"
Yang Duanhe's move can be said to be very clever.
In fact, his explanation was not just for Ying Zheng, but also for Wang Jian.
Moreover, Yang Duanhe also "asked the king to forgive me"... This meant that he was using Ying Zheng to block Wang Jian's mouth.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Ying Zheng burst into laughter and said:
"That's how it should be. There's nothing wrong with what General Yang did, so what's the crime?"
Yang Duanhe felt relieved when he heard this.
Even if the king says he is not guilty, who dares to punish him on this ground?
How could Wang Jian not know Yang Duanhe's intention, so he couldn't help but let out a slightly unhappy "hum".
But then I thought about it.
Now is the time for me to keep a low profile and practice my kung fu. It is also a good thing not to know.
Otherwise, if Wang Jian came up with this plan...
I'm afraid that the king will be heartbroken:
This guy can actually come up with such a clever strategy to kill Li Mu, one day it won't be...
I feel relieved when I think of this.
Not only was he relieved, he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and he felt a little more admiration and gratitude for Shen Bing.
Not only do I admire him for being able to come up with a rigorous plan to divorce, but I also admire him for being able to see clearly and reason clearly enough to remind himself to pay attention to "high achievements shake the master".
Otherwise, he, Wang Jian, would die one day and still not know what happened.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but nodded and praised:
"What a series of tricks."
"Think carefully and plan carefully."
"Especially the design to have the Northern Cavalry bring the tokens and the letter of surrender to King Zhao. This immediately added some credibility to the evidence and made King Zhao not believe it."
"It's a pity that Li Mu...he is afraid that he will not know that he was defeated by Shen Bing before he died!"
"I think the Qin Dynasty failed to attack Zhao several times because of Li Mu's obstruction."
"I don't want to be easily eliminated by this Shen Bing today."
"Great talent, great talent..."
Ying Zheng's words only made Wang Jian secretly ashamed.
Because what Ying Zheng said "attacked Zhao several times but failed", several of them were the troops led by his Wang Jian.
Wang Jian was convinced by Li Mu, so he was even more shocked at this time.
Then suddenly I felt the sadness of a rabbit dying and a fox dead. My heart was very complicated and I didn't know what to say.
At this time, Zhao Gao, who was standing aside, interjected:
"Your Majesty, since Shen Bing is so capable, why not transfer him to Xianyang and entrust him with important tasks?"
Zhao Gao is trying to flatter Ying Zheng.
Before, he only said that he would punish Shen Bing for being disrespectful, which made Ying Zheng murderous.
So Zhao Gao knew that Shen Bing was Jian Zai's heart and was appreciated by the king. (Note 1)
If this is the case, why not just go with the flow and help Shen Bing?
However, Zhao Gao unfortunately flattered the wrong person again this time.
Ying Zheng glared angrily and said:
"Shen Bing is a wonderful tool maker."
"The trebuchet can be improved only in the army. Wouldn't it be a waste of time to transfer him to Xianyang as an official?"
"Everyone has his own sense of discretion, so you don't need to talk too much."
Zhao Gao still dared to speak, so he hurriedly said to shut up, secretly regretting it in his heart... Why can't he guess Ying Zheng's thoughts recently?