The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 949

[Chapter 949: Shang Yang’s Reforms]

After saying these words, Zhang Lao secretly wiped away his tears.

“Please rest assured, Zhang Lao and the emperor, I will never let you down. It is my dream to make our Yan State strong and unify the Central Plains.” Lin Tian also catered to Zhang Lao.

“Don’t be polite here, both of you. Sit down and eat quickly. We can talk about business after dinner.” After hearing the emperor’s order, the two sat on the table and started to eat.

However, Lin Tian, who pays attention to details, found that Zhang Lao always had a slight cough when eating, which always caused great trouble to his diet. Lin Tian also observed for a long time and asked Zhang Lao:

“Zhang Lao, are you feeling unwell? I see that you always cough when you eat.” In response to Lin Tian’s question, Zhang Lao just smiled and said:

“It’s an old problem for decades. I also stayed up all night for the emperor’s work and ran around in the snow all night, so I got this disability, but I’m used to it, so you don’t have to worry.”

Zhang Lao also said some words to comfort Lin Tian.

But things may not be that simple. Lin Tian could also hear from Mr. Zhang that such diseases are emitted from the lungs. If such diseases are not effectively treated, they may be life-threatening.

“Does Mr. Zhang know what kind of disease this is? Have you seen a doctor for treatment?”

“Of course I have seen a doctor. I hope every Chinese medicine doctor will say that I have a cold in the lungs caused by a cold. It cannot be treated at all and can only be relieved by taking herbs.” After saying this, Mr. Zhang coughed again.

“I have learned the treatment of some diseases from my master. If Mr. Zhang can trust me, I am willing to treat this stubborn disease for you.” Lin Tian also said hurriedly.

“How can I be embarrassed? I won’t bother you. You seem to be busier than the emperor all day long. I don’t need to bother you who is busy with all kinds of things. I am still a little uncomfortable with the stubborn disease that has accompanied me for many years being cured suddenly.” Mr. Zhang also joked.

“It won’t take me much time. I just need to check your body and prescribe a few prescriptions according to your symptoms. According to my prescription, your stubborn disease can be completely cured.” Lin Tian also talked about the specific process.

“Yes, if Lin Tian has such an ability, why not let him try? This disease has been with you for half your life. Don’t you really want to cure it for him? Don’t refuse it anymore.”

Since the emperor has spoken, Mr. Zhang naturally dared not refuse.

After the three of them hurriedly ate, Lin Tian also took Mr. Zhang’s pulse and made some adjustments to his body functions. According to Mr. Zhang’s illness, Lin Tian also prescribed a set of prescriptions.

“Mr. Zhang, as long as you take the medicine according to my prescription, within two months, your body will be completely recovered, and your mental vitality will be ten years younger.” Lin Tian also stretched out his hand and gave the prescription to Mr. Zhang.

“Young man, thank you so much. I have nothing and don’t know what reward to give you.” Mr. Zhang also looked ashamed.

“Why should I give a reward? I never ask for any reward for treating people. For the sake of the emperor, I can’t ask for it.” Lin Tian also tactfully rejected Mr. Zhang’s reward.

“What a good young man, if he could come to Yan State earlier and help the emperor solve his problems, I’m afraid the entire Yan State would continue to operate for this.”

After seeing Zhang Lao rest, Lin Tian also chatted with the emperor.

“After the whole thing is dealt with, our central power agency will lose a large number of talents. How to fill these vacancies? This is probably a difficult problem.” The emperor also thought of this situation. He also wanted to hear Lin Tian’s thoughts.

“Your Majesty is thoughtful, but I’m afraid my suggestions are a bit inappropriate.”

“As long as we can recruit talents for Yan State, there is nothing right or wrong.”

Seeing that the emperor was so determined, Lin Tian also told his plan.

“Your Majesty, do you know that Qin Xiaogong set up a pillar of shame in front of the gate of the Sitang in order to recruit talents from the six states of Shandong, and personally issued a call for talents to provide a way out for talents from the six states of Shandong.

As long as they are helpful to the development of Qin, these talents will be employed, including Shang Yang and Tian Cai, who were recruited by the call for talents that year.”

After listening to Lin Tian’s thoughts, the emperor did not react for a long time.

“Do you want me to follow the example of Qin Xiaogong? Also issue a call for talents, and call on other talents to serve our Great Yan State?”

“Your Majesty understands correctly. In fact, there are a large number of elites and talents with great ambitions but unfulfilled talents among the people. For some reason, they cannot display their talents, so such a call for talents will naturally attract their attention. This is also the best way.

Your Majesty, you also know that if the dynasty is changed this time, the central power agency will be completely vacant, so these talents with great ambitions but unfulfilled talents will serve as substitutes in these positions.”

Lin Tian was afraid that the emperor had not been so firm, so he just finished talking here.

“I am afraid that spies from other countries will be mixed in at that time, causing our country’s secrets to be leaked. How should we identify such people?” The emperor also asked Lin Tian.

“I have thought of such a difficult problem. Since the portraits set up by Shang Yang in the early Warring States Period, these are the best evidence. If those spies want to go to our Yan State to govern, they will naturally set up some new portraits.

And we will not use any of these new portraits. We must secretly summon all these people and let them serve us. The pain and hard work will surely make them obey our orders.” Facing Lin Tian’s answer, the emperor was very pleased.

And now the emperor also increasingly believes that Lin Tian is his Shang Yang, and he needs to fully support any behavior of Lin Tian, just like Qin Xiaogong in the past.

Only the unity of the monarch and the ministers can lay a good foundation, and in the face of the suspicion and provocation of some ministers, the emperor naturally has to stand firmly on Lin Tian’s side.

The two people also strolled to the lakeside, and there was a pavilion by the lake, and various flowers bloomed next to it. Under the bright moonlight, they exuded their charming postures.

The two of them also discussed thoroughly in this hall in the lake until the next morning. They were like friends who had not seen each other for a long time. They talked back and forth.

Throughout the night, Lin Tian also told the emperor all his great ambitions. He also imitated Shang Yang’s practice. And Lin Tian naturally knew that the current King Zhao of Yan naturally wanted to make Yan strong again.

It was also a vassal state divided by the King of Zhou, and its power was only lower than that of Jin.