Lin Tian's stay in the Xianyang Palace was something Ying Zheng had long anticipated.
He had wanted to acknowledge Lin Tian and announce his identity to the world for a long time.
However, Lin Tian had previously stated that his identity could only be revealed to the world after the six states were conquered.
Therefore, Ying Zheng had exercised restraint until now.
Until now, he finally had the opportunity to announce Lin Tian's identity.
This was an exceptionally exciting matter for Ying Zheng.
And when Lin Tian agreed to stay overnight in Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng was almost moved to tears.
That night, Ying Zheng was so excited that he couldn't sleep for a long time.
And it wasn't just Ying Zheng who couldn't sleep; many people who heard about Lin Tian staying in Xianyang Palace also couldn't sleep.
Especially among them were many of the Great Qin princes.
Prince Fusu, in particular, was restless.
"How is this possible? How could my father allow Lin Tian to stay in Xianyang Palace? Even I, this prince, have never stayed in Xianyang Palace!"
"Why should an outsider like Lin Tian be allowed to stay in Xianyang Palace??"
Prince Fusu couldn't understand this at all.
Moreover, he was restless and his heart was very agitated.
Some things he could imagine, but he was unwilling to believe such imaginings.
After all, in his opinion, he was the eldest prince of Great Qin, and he would be the future Crown Prince of Great Qin.
As for Lin Tian, he didn't know where he came from.
Because of this thought, Fusu found it even more incomprehensible.
However, deep down, he was quite obedient.
"No, my father has not personally announced this matter, so I will not believe that Lin Tian is the eldest prince of Great Qin!"
"My father allowing Lin Tian to stay must be because Lin Tian has made outstanding military achievements, and my father wants to win him over in this way!!"
Although Prince Fusu was not accomplished, he was very obedient to Ying Zheng's words.
Therefore, until Ying Zheng personally announced this matter, Fusu would not believe its authenticity.
However, while Fusu didn't believe it, other princes did.
At this time, many princes were extremely agitated.
"Damn it, damn it! In our Great Qin, how can there be another eldest prince? Where did this Lin Tian come from??"
"If it were just Prince Fusu, I wouldn't be too nervous, I would still have a chance to compete with him!"
"But this Lin Tian is so terrifying, he conquered the six states alone. Who can compete with such a powerful existence!?"
For them, if Lin Tian's identity was confirmed, and he was indeed the eldest prince of Great Qin, then they would have absolutely no hope of becoming the King of Great Qin.
After all, Lin Tian's strength was too formidable, having led the army to conquer the six states with such power.
Such a powerful existence was not something they could compete with.
Even if Ying Zheng were in their position, Ying Zheng might not be able to compete with Lin Tian.
Therefore, if Lin Tian were the eldest prince of Great Qin, it would be absolutely despairing news for them.
Regarding this, they didn't believe it, and they didn't want to believe it.
They could only hope in their hearts that Lin Tian was not the eldest prince of Great Qin.
Only then would they dare to contend.
Lin Tian was unaware of their thoughts.
He didn't think much of it when he stayed in Xianyang Palace.
However, the situation was completely different the next day at court.
Many ministers had already learned that Lin Tian was staying in Xianyang Palace, and in their hearts, they had already confirmed Lin Tian's identity.
However, Ying Zheng's delay in announcing Lin Tian's identity was also a hidden danger for them.
This would make them unsure of which side to take.
What if it wasn't true? Wouldn't they have offended Prince Fusu and the other princes?
Therefore, they hoped to use today's occasion to confirm Lin Tian's identity.
They wanted to force Ying Zheng to bestow rewards upon Lin Tian.
Thus, at this morning's court, many people pleaded for Lin Tian to be enfeoffed.
"Your Majesty, General Lin has conquered the state of Chu and returned with great victory. His accomplishments are brilliant. It is time to bestow rewards upon the General!"
"Yes! Your Majesty, this minister believes that with the General's merits, he is worthy of being made a Marquis!"
"General Lin is the model of the Great Qin generals. He cannot be lightly rewarded, otherwise the generals of the world will surely be displeased!"
At this moment, everyone spoke incessantly, hoping that Ying Zheng would heavily reward Lin Tian.
In fact, everyone knew that given Ying Zheng's affection for Lin Tian, a heavy reward was inevitable.
However, if Lin Tian were Ying Zheng's son, a prince of Great Qin, then it would be different.
A prince of Great Qin could no longer be made a Marquis.
If he were to be enfeoffed further, the status of the princes of Great Qin might be diminished.
Therefore, they were merely using this method to test whether Ying Zheng would enfeoff Lin Tian as a Marquis.
And more importantly, they were using this method to force Ying Zheng to confirm Lin Tian's identity.
After these ministers finished their requests for rewards, they stared intently at Ying Zheng, hoping for him to make a statement.
If it were the former Ying Zheng, upon hearing such words, he might have become furious.
Because Ying Zheng knew that it was not yet time to announce Lin Tian's identity.
But now, upon hearing these words, Ying Zheng merely waved his hand.
"Regarding the rewards for General Lin, this king has his own arrangements. You will know in a few days!"
"Therefore, this matter is not to be discussed further!!"
Ying Zheng had already decided to find a suitable opportunity in a few days to announce Lin Tian's identity.
Moreover, he wanted to proclaim it to the entire world, as only then could he make amends for the debt he felt towards Lin Tian in his heart.
Under such circumstances, how could he possibly bestow other rewards upon Lin Tian?
If he were to truly enfeoff Lin Tian as a Marquis, as these ministers suggested, it would become a laughingstock of the world.
Upon hearing Ying Zheng's response, everyone's hearts had a general understanding.
They had confirmed that Lin Tian was indeed the eldest prince of Great Qin, and the future King of Great Qin.
This made them even more aware that when it came to choosing sides in the future, they must stand with Lin Tian.
Only then would they not make mistakes.
Therefore, the ministers fell silent, as if everything in the world was settled.
However, at this moment, Lin Tian spoke.
"Reporting to His Majesty, this subject has something to memorialize!"
"Oh? What is it, my dear minister? Please speak freely!"
"This subject believes that the world has been unified, and His Majesty's title should be changed. He can no longer be called merely King!"
"After all, when the Son of Heaven of Zhou unified the world, he was called Son of Heaven!"
"During the era when the Yellow Emperor unified the world, the rulers all called themselves Emperor!"
"We have unified the world. If His Majesty is only called King, wouldn't that be too small-minded??"