Ying Zheng announced another imperial examination, easily defusing the issue of the Confucian officials being executed.
Especially among the subordinates, as they climbed higher, their support for Ying Zheng's policies grew.
Thus, there were virtually no dissenting voices in the imperial court.
Any calls for Lin Tian's execution completely vanished.
Even among the common people, no one dared to openly discuss the matter anymore.
Ying Zheng's execution of so many officials had already demonstrated his stance.
Under these circumstances, anyone who still openly spoke of Lin Tian's affairs was simply courting death.
And in secret, although many Confucian disciples still discussed such matters, they could not stir up any significant trouble.
With these voices gone, Ying Zheng's mood became exceptionally pleasant.
In recent days, his focus had shifted from state affairs to Lin Tian's matters.
"How is it? Have the ceremonial robes been completed?"
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's ceremonial robes have been completed!"
"Hmm! And the daily court attire?"
"Those daily clothes are still being rushed. They should be completed in a few days!"
"However, regarding the sizing...?"
The clothes Ying Zheng commissioned were not suitable for any of the princes of Great Qin, nor even for Ying Zheng himself.
The height was greater than Ying Zheng's.
Therefore, the tailors were very curious about whose clothes these were.
Especially since the one inquiring was a member of the royal clan of Qin, which made it even more unusual.
Ying Zheng generally treated the royal clan with kindness.
"Once the clothes are made, someone will wear them. You don't need to worry about that!"
"I cannot reveal this matter at present. You will know in a few days!"
Ying Zheng said, leaving with a happy expression.
The members of the Ying clan nodded. In their hearts, they already had an answer.
Asking such questions was merely for further confirmation.
Who would have thought that Ying Zheng, even now, was still unwilling to publicly announce Lin Tian's identity?
"Very well! Lin Tian is so powerful, a talent that astounds the world. If he were to become the Crown Prince of Great Qin, it would bring nothing but benefits to our entire Great Qin!"
"If the future Great Qin falls into his hands, it will undoubtedly become even stronger!"
"After all, he is the one who conquered the six warring states!"
The Ying clan was very satisfied with Lin Tian.
If Lin Tian could truly become the Crown Prince of Great Qin, it would be a good thing for the Ying clan.
Therefore, on this matter, most of the Ying clan members chose to feign ignorance, waiting for Ying Zheng's decision.
Only a minority, who supported other princes, were anxious.
But whether it was Ying Zheng or Lin Tian, they were both too formidable.
Thus, even though others were anxious, it was of no use.
Ying Zheng did not pay too much attention to the thoughts of the royal clan.
After inquiring about the ceremonial robes, Ying Zheng began to ask about the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai.
"Li Si, how is the matter of the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai progressing?"
"Reporting to the King, the rituals for the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai have been compiled, and we are ready to depart for Mount Tai at any time!"
"Well done!"
"And what about the Qin rites?"
"The Qin rites are to be formulated based on the Zhou rites, and it may take several months to complete the formulation!"
"Urge those people to hurry. I want the world to use our Qin rites as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Li Si found nothing amiss.
Since it had been decided to formulate the Qin rites, they naturally had to be implemented throughout the realm.
Otherwise, how could the Qin rites replace the Zhou rites?
Therefore, Li Si also hoped that the Qin rites could be formulated quickly, which would undoubtedly spread the name of Li Si throughout the world once more.
"Since the preparations for the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai are complete, we will depart for Mount Tai in three days, begin construction of the mountain road, and commence the Fengshan ceremony!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Li Si's body trembled.
He knew that the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai was a truly significant event.
If this matter was not handled well, let alone gaining fame, survival itself would be uncertain.
Especially since this matter was related to Lin Tian, it was even more crucial.
During these three days, Li Si worked with extreme diligence, repeatedly ensuring that there were no errors in the preparations for the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai.
After three days, Li Si had lost a considerable amount of weight.
Seeing Li Si in such a state, Ying Zheng did not blame him; instead, he nodded in approval.
When it came to Lin Tian's matters, no amount of seriousness was too much.
Therefore, Ying Zheng strongly supported Li Si's meticulous preparations for the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai.
Three days later, Ying Zheng mobilized a hundred thousand troops. Together with Lin Tian, he led the civil and military officials of the court towards Mount Tai.
The Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai was not a simple undertaking, nor did it take only a day or two.
The construction of the mountain road alone required a significant amount of time and effort.
Thus, the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai was akin to fighting a war.
Even Lin Tian had not expected that the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai would be so complex.
It took over thirty days before they successfully opened a path up Mount Tai.
Subsequently, many soldiers and ritual officials began to set up everything on Mount Tai.
Some were building high platforms, while others were constructing altars.
Because it involved traversing several mountain peaks, the expenditure was not small.
However, Qin was very wealthy at this time, so such expenses were negligible for Qin.
Once the high platforms and altars were erected, Ying Zheng and Lin Tian could ascend Mount Tai.
This process took half a day.
Fortunately, Ying Zheng was still young and had excellent physical stamina, so upon reaching the altar's location, he showed no signs of fatigue.
On the contrary, his mental state was excellent, brimming with energy.
During the ceremony, even Lin Tian felt tired, but Ying Zheng completed everything meticulously.
Such a serious attitude was even admired by Lin Tian.
What further impressed Lin Tian was that after completing these tasks, Ying Zheng ascended the high platform to speak with the soldiers of Qin, the common people of the realm, and the deities in the heavens.
At this moment, Ying Zheng's mental state seemed to have reached its peak. Lin Tian even sensed an unprecedented fervor in his eyes.
Clearly, Ying Zheng was extremely excited.
However, it was not only Ying Zheng who was excited; the officials and soldiers of the realm were also very much so.
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