Chapter 842 The Emperor of Qin and the Emperor of Han! Alas, a Real Man Should Be Like This!

Liu Ji was stunned, and subconsciously looked at Qi Ai beside him.

Liu Ji thought it was normal for Ying Chengjiao to ask for credit for Zhang Han.

After all, Zhang Han was originally Zhang Ling, the owner of the West Garden of the Ministry of Works, and a high-level official of the Qin Dynasty. It was worth Ying Chengjiao to mention him in front of Ying Zheng.

But Liu Ji never expected that Ying Chengjiao would call him over in front of Ying Zheng!

When Liu Ji was a guest at Zhang Er's house, he also gave advice to Zhang Er. Although Zhang Er treated him with courtesy, he never introduced Liu Ji to people of noble status!

Qi Ai smiled and pushed Liu Ji, saying gently, "Go."

"Chang'an Jun will not treat any meritorious minister unfairly."

"No matter your status!"

With the force of Qi Ai's push, Liu Ji staggered forward a few steps, then suppressed his excitement, quickly adjusted his breathing, walked to Ying Chengjiao's side with an extremely respectful attitude, and bowed his hands and saluted: "Greetings to Chang'an Jun!"

Then Liu Ji turned to Ying Zheng and bowed his hands and called: "Liu Ji, a commoner from Pei County."

"Greetings to the king!"

Ying Zheng looked down at Liu Ji in front of him, his brain worked rapidly for a few breaths, and asked in a calm voice: "Liu Ji from Pei County?"

"Are you the Liu Ji that the king's brother tried his best to protect?"

Although Liu Ji's name had long been heard by Ying Zheng, he was just an introduction for various forces to persuade Ying Zheng to practice filial piety, a small figure pushed by various forces, and a small chess piece on a huge chessboard.

Ying Zheng searched in his mind for a long time before finally remembering Liu Ji's identity.

However, Ying Zheng's silence while thinking was like a mountain pressing down on Liu Ji!

Ying Zheng's question made Liu Ji feel the pressure of life and death!

Under the huge pressure, Liu Ji was not nervous.

The worst thing is death.

What's there to be afraid of!

Liu Ji smiled freely and said, "I was originally mean, without virtue and incompetence, and I almost caused a disaster."

"Fortunately, Chang'an Jun was magnanimous and did not blame me."

"I am even more fortunate that Chang'an Jun valued me and was willing to speak for me!"

"If the king is talking about Liu who was attacked by all the doctors, then it is me!"

The tension and uneasiness in Liu Ji's eyes dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Instead, it was replaced by strong confidence and unrestrainedness.

Ying Zheng carefully observed Liu Ji's changes, and a smile slowly emerged on his face: "No wonder Prince Fusu always praises Mr. Liu."

"Mr. Liu is of humble origin, but he is a real man!"

Liu Ji looked up in astonishment, and for the first time in his life, he looked directly at Ying Zheng at such a close distance.

Liu Ji, who was seven feet and eight inches (1.8 meters) tall, was already very tall in this era.

But when Liu Ji stood in front of Ying Zheng, he still felt like he was standing in front of a giant. He needed to look up to see Ying Zheng's eyes!

And when Liu Ji's eyes swept from Ying Zheng's crown all the way up to Ying Zheng's face and finally stopped at Ying Zheng's eyes, Ying Zheng's natural gaze that looked down on the world made Liu Ji's originally adjusted mentality tremble again.

When Liu Ji's eyes passed Ying Zheng, his peripheral vision caught the figures of Lu Buwei, Li Si, Feng Quji and others.

Each of them was a world-famous talent, and each of them was enough to make 99% of the people in the world look up and worship.

Wei Wuji, who was once admired by Liu Ji, was defeated by them, and Zhang Er, who was once followed by Liu Ji, could only run away because of their words.

But now, all these talented people are standing behind Ying Zheng, facing Ying Zheng respectfully!

Liu Ji's envy, awe, respect, yearning and other emotions burst out, and finally condensed into a heartfelt exclamation:

"Alas, a real man should be like this!"

Ying Zheng has heard too many different kinds of praise for different purposes in his life.

So Ying Zheng knew very well that such explicit and straightforward praise was Liu Ji's heartfelt praise!

If Liu Ji was just Liu Ji of Pei County, Ying Zheng would not be moved by this.

But Liu Ji was Ying Chengjiao's man, and was singled out by Ying Chengjiao for reward.

In this way, Liu Ji's praise has a different meaning!

The smile on Ying Zheng's face was more sincere, and he laughed softly: "Many people praise me as a wise ruler, and some people criticize me as a tyrant."

"This is the first time I have heard of the name of a real man."

While speaking, Ying Zheng turned his eyes to Ying Chengjiao and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Ying Chengjiao could clearly see some pride in Ying Zheng's eyes.

Not far away, Li Si's heart trembled, and his eyes towards Liu Ji became more unfriendly.

It's bad!

I met a potential competitor!

Liu Ji realized his loss of composure and immediately calmed down, but the smile on his face did not change at all: "I am humble and crude, often grew up in the countryside, have not read many books, and can't speak as elegantly as those learned and talented people."

"I just met the king for the first time, and my heart was trembling. I spoke out of turn for a moment. Please don't blame the king! Don't blame me!"

Ying Zheng slightly suppressed his smile and said: "Mr. Liu claimed that he had not read many books, but Prince Fusu said that he learned a lot from Mr. Liu."

Ying Zheng subconsciously tested him.

If Liu Ji still insisted that he had not read many books, it would undoubtedly show that Fusu was lying and unjust!

If Liu Ji changed his words and quibbled, it would undoubtedly mean that Liu Ji was deceiving the king just now, not only proving that this person was inconsistent and insincere, but also committing the crime of deceiving the king!

Liu Ji was surprised and smiled: "I just travel around the country frequently and have seen too many people and things. I picked out some interesting people and things to tell Master Fusu."

"I never thought that Mr. Fusu would be able to realize many truths from it."

"I never thought that Mr. Fusu would have such a high opinion of humbleness!"

"Liu, what a blessing!"

Ying Zheng's suppressed smile reappeared on his face, he nodded happily and said, "No wonder Young Master Fusu has become a lot more angry in recent times."

"It turned out to be the human fireworks that Mr. Liu brought to Young Master Fusu!"

"Good! Very good!"

"It is my fault that I have not arranged for my son Fusu to have a master who is familiar with the affairs of the people in the world."

"If Mr. Liu doesn't give up, would you like to be the master's wife to help Su?"

Liu Ji originally thought that his adjusted mentality would not be shaken by any external force.

But when Liu Ji heard Ying Zheng's words, the solid dam in his heart burst again!

Liu is just a scoundrel from Peixian County.

How can He De be the teacher of the eldest son of Qin Dynasty! ! !

Just because Liu is shameless?

Liu Ji subconsciously turned his head to look at Ying Chengyu, and then met Ying Chengyu's encouraging gaze.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Ji suddenly raised his hands to Ying Zheng and shouted in a deep voice: "I humbly thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!"

"If you are humble, you will not fail the king's trust!"

At this point, Ying Chengyu finally said, seemingly dissatisfied: "Brother, this is too much!"

"Although Mr. Liu has no official title, he is quite capable."

"The construction of the Lantian County workshop cluster was all coordinated by Dr. Zhang."

"The art of constructing a blast furnace was thought over by master craftsman Ai and other craftsmen."

"Mr. Liu is responsible for allocating manpower and material resources from various places, organizing transportation, and boosting the morale of Dingkou!"

"Brother Wang mobilized a total of more than 60,000 men to build the Lantian County workshop cluster and develop the art of steelmaking, but Mr. Liu allowed me not to worry too much about it."

"In addition, Mr. Liu is also responsible for the management and breeding of the hog farm."

Ying Chengyu pulled Liu Ji back a few steps and said warily: "Mr. Liu is a powerful general under my brother's command!"

"My brother called Mr. Liu out just to ask for credit for Mr. Liu."

"How can the eldest brother abduct the warriors under my command in just a few words?!"

Although he was dragged behind him, Liu Ji looked at Ying Chengyu's back with gratitude.

Liu Ji knew very well that it wasn't that Ying Chengyu didn't want to let people go, let alone to prevent Ying Zheng from robbing people, but he was introducing Liu Ji's achievements and abilities in this way!

Even in the later era of telephones, computers, airplanes, and instant messaging software, the coordination of three projects spanning more than 300 kilometers fully mobilized the enthusiasm of more than 60,000 prime-age men and allowed them to complete them in an orderly manner. All tasks are not something ordinary people can do.

Let alone Da Qin!

As expected, after listening to Ying Chengyu's words, Lu Buwei, Wei Zhuang and others restrained their casualness, and looked at Liu Ji with more seriousness and appreciation in their eyes.

Ying Zheng's evaluation of Liu Ji went up a few levels, and he smiled warmly: "Nowadays, the Qin Dynasty is at a time when it is employing people..."

Before Ying Zheng could finish speaking, Ying Chengyu interrupted: "Now is the time for me to employ people!"

Ying Zheng said funnyly: "Mr. Liu is just a retainer in the king's brother's house. How can the king's brother be so domineering?"

"It is up to Mr. Liu to make his own decision as to where he will go!"

Before Ying Chengyu could turn around and ask him, Liu Ji held his hands solemnly, lowered his head with slightly red eyes and said, "I am humble by nature and born in a humble background."

"How humble and virtuous can I be so valued by the King and Lord Chang'an?!"

Liu Ji knew very well that it was impossible for Ying Zheng and Ying Chengyu to really compete for him.

But just the fact that Ying Zheng and Ying Chengyu were 'fighting' for him was enough for him to be recorded in history!

Liu Ji can pretend not to see this reward, but he can't deceive his heart!

Taking a breath, Liu Ji said seriously: "I am fortunate to be selected by Lord Chang'an, and I am grateful for Lord Chang'an's trust."

"I must fulfill Lord Chang'an's instructions before I consider other things."

"I hope your Majesty will forgive me!"

Seeing the determination in Liu Ji's eyes, Ying Zheng smiled happily: "Since Mr. Liu has made up his mind, it is not convenient for me to persuade him."

"Everything the king brother does is to benefit the country and the people."

"As long as Mr. Liu follows Brother Wang with all his heart, he will definitely enjoy great success!"

"In the future, Mr. Liu will be able to bring his merits to the DPRK with more legitimacy."

"I am waiting for that time!"

Liu Ji suddenly held up his hands and shouted loudly: "I am humbled, thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ying Zheng nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Order!"

"Specially grant the title of hairpin to the common man Liu Jijue!"

However, Liu Ji had already heard from Qi Ai and others that they could obtain the title of knighthood through craftsmanship, but he did not expect that he, who was only responsible for the organization and coordination of the blast furnace project, could also obtain the title of hairpin.

If Liu Ji just returned to his hometown with a hairpin and a title, even the head of the Sishui Pavilion would take the initiative to meet Liu Ji!

The dream I once had seemed to have suddenly come true.

Liu Ji was confused and excited and raised his hands and shouted: "My lord, thank you, Your Majesty!"