The most vocal in the arguments were the scholars.
Among them, many great scholars were indignant.
"Perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai and announce it to the world? What face does King Qin, Ying Zheng, have to announce it to the world? Does he think his ascension to the throne was legitimate??"
"Exactly! I also can't understand it. This Qin King Ying Zheng is a butcher. His soldiers have slaughtered so many people from various states. What right does he have to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai!!"
"Not only that, but he also lets those commoners become officials, ignoring the children of us great scholars. How can such a person be worthy of performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai!!"
These great scholars harbored a great deal of dissatisfaction towards Ying Zheng.
This was because most of these great scholars were not from the state of Qin.
Before this, these great scholars were mostly from the states of Qi, Chu, and Wei, with the largest number being from Wei.
They had an innate aversion to the state of Qin.
They even felt that the people of Qin were just commoners, and if not for their good luck in winning battles, the world should not belong to them.
After all, the royal family of Qin did not have a noble origin; strictly speaking, they were stable keepers.
A family of stable keepers obtained the world, how could these great scholars be convinced?
Therefore, these great scholars said fiercely:
"Just wait, they want to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai, they will definitely have to follow the Zhou Rites. By then, they will surely come to us!"
"As long as we set a few obstacles for him, it will not be so easy for him to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai!!"
These great scholars believed that Ying Zheng would definitely follow the Zhou Rites and perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai.
After all, the former Qin was a stable keeper for the Zhou Heavenly Son.
If Ying Zheng wanted to follow the Zhou Rites, he had to seek them out, these great scholars.
This was because there were very few great scholars in Qin, and even fewer who knew the Zhou Rites.
Only by inviting them, these great scholars, to preside over it could it be considered truly legitimate.
Thinking of this, these great scholars felt full of confidence, and even felt as if they had already grasped Ying Zheng in their hands.
The next day, officials indeed came to invite them.
"Several great scholars, our King requests your presence!!"
"Hmm? What does the King of Qin want with us?"
Before this, these great scholars had already predicted that Ying Zheng would invite them, so they put on quite an airs.
Such airs made people feel disgusted.
Especially since these great scholars did not show reverence for Ying Zheng, but instead showed contempt for him, which made them even more disgusted.
However, the official who came to deliver the message suppressed his inner disgust and maintained a smile on his face.
"The King invites the great scholars to jointly discuss the matter of performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai!!"
"Oh, so it's about this matter! Then lead the way!"
These great scholars intended to put on airs, but they dared not directly refuse Ying Zheng's proposal.
Not to mention, they also wanted to make Ying Zheng look foolish through this matter.
Therefore, led by the official, these great scholars followed the official to Ying Zheng.
At this time, Ying Zheng did not know that these great scholars intended to cause him trouble, so he warmly entertained them.
After these great scholars had eaten some delicacies, Ying Zheng spoke.
"I have invited the great scholars here today because I have something I wish to ask your advice on!"
"I wish to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai. I wonder if the great scholars have any advice for me!!"
At this moment, Ying Zheng was very humble.
This was because the matter of performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai was indeed very important to Ying Zheng.
This not only concerned his title and the perception of the common people towards Great Qin, but also concerned Lin Tian's identity.
Therefore, Ying Zheng hoped to do his best in this matter.
Precisely because of this, his attitude towards these great scholars was very friendly.
However, his friendliness did not make these great scholars care.
On the contrary, feeling his friendliness, the great scholars became even more arrogant.
"We indeed have something to say about the matter of performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai!"
"Such a significant event as performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai must be solemn, and it cannot involve bloodshed!"
"Therefore, the King needs to grant a general amnesty to the world, refraining from any killings for one year, and even praying for the deceased citizens for one year!"
"Only in this way will Heaven be moved by the King's virtue, and the King can officially perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai and announce it to the world!!"
"Pray for the deceased citizens for one year? Doesn't that mean I have to wait a year before I can perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai??"
"Theoretically, yes!!"
When they said this, these great scholars' expressions were very calm.
It was as if these matters should have been so all along.
Even when they heard Ying Zheng's surprise, their expressions did not change.
Clearly, no matter how surprised Ying Zheng was, they would not change their stance.
And at this moment, Ying Zheng was indeed extremely surprised.
Having to wait another year to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai was clearly very different from Ying Zheng's plan.
He not only wanted to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai, but he also wanted to do it as soon as possible.
Only in this way could he quickly announce Lin Tian's identity.
Now, these great scholars were setting a one-year deadline for him. How could he accept it??
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng was already a little displeased.
However, before he could express his displeasure, the great scholars leisurely continued:
"One year is still a short time. There will be many things to prepare!"
"The Zhou Rites are not that simple!"
"Especially for such a major event as performing the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai, the Zhou Rites are even more complicated, and Great Qin has much to learn!!"
As they spoke, these great scholars shook their heads dismissively.
It was as if, in their hearts, they were very disdainful of Qin's lack of knowledge regarding the Zhou Rites.
And as their disdainful expressions appeared, Ying Zheng's expression immediately turned cold.
"Is there no faster way? I need a faster way!!"
"Heh heh! Where in this world is there a faster way? Since you want to perform the Feng Shan ceremony on Mount Tai, you must follow the Zhou Rites and proceed step by step!"
"If it's too fast, people will say that Great Qin doesn't understand the Zhou Rites!!"
The more these great scholars spoke, the more arrogant they became.
At this moment, they were implicitly telling Ying Zheng that if Ying Zheng did not act according to their wishes, he would be seen as not understanding the Zhou Rites.
If this were known to the world, everyone would surely mock Great Qin and mock Ying Zheng.
The matter of Zhou Rites, if it were in the past, Ying Zheng might have tolerated it.
After all, he also wanted to be legitimate and follow the Zhou Rites.
However, this concerned when Lin Tian's identity would be revealed, and this made him unable to tolerate it.
The golden goblet that had been placed on the table was instantly smashed to the ground by him.
"Presumptuous!!"