Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 129 Execution of Lord Changwen and Lord Yangquan

Chunyu Yue was once a scholar of the State of Qi, and his reputation was widespread.

"I thought……"

Mi Yu explained.

"One cannot gain wisdom without experience."

Queen Mother Huayang said coldly.

……

the other side.

Xianyang, Changping Jun Mansion.

"grown ups."

"Chunyu Yue has been suddenly killed, and Lord Changwen and Lord Yangquan are also in danger of losing their lives. Do you want to take action?"

The steward asked respectfully.

Why was Chunyu Yue killed?

Upon hearing this, Changping Jun frowned slightly and asked calmly.

Although he is only in his early twenties, he is a very composed person.

"It seems that it is better to grant fiefdoms to the eldest son of the family than to grant him a county or prefecture."

The housekeeper replied.

"Just because of that?"

Changping asked further.

It is true that harsh measures are necessary in chaotic times, but Ying Zheng was not a petty person.

In his view, there must have been other reasons why Ying Zheng suddenly killed Chunyu Yue!

"It may also be related to Lord Changwen and Lord Yangquan."

The butler answered while thinking.

Then he stepped forward and told Changping Jun about how Changwen Jun and Yangquan Jun had flattered Xu Lin to the point of causing his death.

Lord Changping was the son of King Kaolie of Chu. His surname was Mi, his clan name was Xiong, and his given name was Qi. He held a high official position as early as the reign of King Zhuangxiang of Qin.

Historically, he rebelled against Qin at Chenying, but suffered a defeat in battle and retreated to Huainan. In Huainan, he was proclaimed King of Chu and continued to resist Qin in the Huainan area.

"I see."

"One is the king's confidant, and the other is the king's eldest son. They are both incredibly bold!"

After listening, Changping-jun spoke.

"Is there any movement from Huayang Palace?"

After a few breaths, Changping asked in a deep voice.

This is a serious matter; his pleading alone won't do any good!

"No."

The butler shook his head.

Everyone dies eventually.

Upon hearing this, Lord Changping sighed.

He and Chang Wenjun actually had a pretty good personal relationship, but he couldn't help them!

There are two reasons.

First, this matter is too big for him to save alone. Even if Empress Dowager Huayang intervenes, it may not be enough, because this is not the first time that Lord Yangquan, Mi Ling, has violated Qin law.

Secondly, he didn't want to get involved in this matter. He was a prince of Chu, and he had been secretly supporting farmers in recent years. He had his own plans. If this aroused Ying Zheng's suspicion and made him realize that he had other schemes, wouldn't it be a loss?

……

Noon the next day.

In front of everyone, Zhao Gao personally killed Changwen Jun and Mi Ling.

When the people saw this, they clapped and cheered.

"Mi Ling has embezzled an unknown amount of money over the years because his sister is the Empress Dowager Huayang. He should have died long ago!"

"That scoundrel Xiong Li is no good either. He looks like a gentleman, but he actually sent someone to flatter Mr. Xu to his death. He deserves to be punished!"

"First it was Lü Buwei, then Mi Ling, and then Xiong Li. I think our Great Qin should drive all these foreigners out!"

"Yes!"

The people chimed in with their own opinions.

Zhao Gao frowned slightly when he saw many people clamoring to drive out all the foreigners in Xianyang.

Then he returned to Zhangtai Palace and told Ying Zheng about it.

After listening, Ying Zheng frowned and fell into deep thought.

Lü Buwei was from the State of Wei, while Mi Ling and Xiong Li were from the State of Chu. In recent years, they had been repeatedly cheated by foreigners, which made Ying Zheng realize that what the people were saying was not without reason!
What is Mr. Gai's opinion on this?

After a moment's hesitation, Ying Zheng looked at Gai Nie.

"I believe that we should not expel all foreigners."

Gai Nie said solemnly.

“I almost forgot, Mr. Gai, you are not a Qin person either.”

Ying Zheng said loudly.

"What I said was not for my own sake."

Gai Nie looked serious.

Seeing this, Ying Zheng waved his sleeve to dismiss those around him, allowing Gai Nie to continue speaking.

"Does Your Majesty still remember when Shang Yang implemented the New Laws, and Zhang Zai used the horizontal approach to break the vertical approach?"

Gai Nie asked in a deep voice.

The Shang Lord he mentioned was Shang Yang, and Zhang Zi was Zhang Yi.

"Of course!"

"Our Great Qin Dynasty owes its current prosperity to Lord Shang and Zhang Zi."

Ying Zheng asked, "May I ask, Your Majesty, what country is Lord Shang from?"

"And what country is Zhang Zi from?"

"I remember Mr. Xu once said that in a few years, when the Qin Dynasty will unify the world, there will be no more Chu people or Wei people, only Qin people."

Therefore, I do not recommend driving away foreigners.

Gai Nie offered his advice.

"well said!"

Ying Zheng was taken aback upon hearing this, then clapped his hands in praise.

He's been reviewing memorials until late at night every day lately, he's so tired that he's almost forgotten that Shang Yang was from the State of Wei and Zhang Yi was from the State of Wei.

After he finished speaking, he personally poured a cup of rice wine for Gai Nie.

Then he looked up and gazed at the Xu residence.

Xu Lin was right before. To unify the world, one needs ministers who dare to speak frankly at the risk of their lives. If they are all sycophants, how can one unify the world?
With this in mind, he took a carriage to the Xu residence.

Xu Lin had just put Cherry to sleep and was about to go to Nian Duan's house to ask about contraception.

As soon as Xu Lin stepped outside, he saw Ying Zheng's carriage.

Upon seeing Ying Zheng's chariot, Xu Lin frowned slightly and handed the reins to Yan Lingji, who was not far away.

"See your Majesty!"

Xu Lin bowed.

"No gift."

"Where are you going, sir?"

As Ying Zheng got out of the carriage, he asked curiously.

“My wife has been feeling thirsty lately, so I’m going to ask Mr. Nian Duan for advice.”

"This matter is not urgent; we can go another day."

Xu Lin looked at Jing Ni not far away and made up a story as he thought about it.

Jingni isn't thirsty lately, but she often floods the Jinshan Temple with water.

Ying Zheng suddenly realized what was happening and went to the study with Xu Lin.

"See your Majesty!"

Jing Ni and Yan Ling Ji bowed to Ying Zheng in unison.

Ying Zheng waved his hand, indicating that the two did not need to be so polite.

Seeing that Jingni looked alright, he didn't ask her how serious her condition was.

"What brings Your Majesty here so suddenly?"

After taking his seat, Xu Lin got straight to the point.

“Chunyu Yue is dead, and Fusu is still young. He needs a teacher.”

"Fusu is my eldest son. Would you be willing to be his teacher, sir?"

Ying Zheng asked seriously.

"I?"

"I can not."

"Everyone has their own expertise, and teaching others is not my forte."

Xu Lin was startled upon hearing this and immediately refused.

"Kings."

"If you want your eldest son to be like you, the best way is for you to set aside one hour each day to teach him."

Xu Lin continued.

"The King?"

"How could I possibly have the time?"

Ying Zheng shook his head.

He had to review memorials until late at night every day, and he could hardly find time to sleep with his wife, let alone teach Fusu!

"Time is like water in this handkerchief; you can always squeeze some out."

Xu Lin put the towel next to him into the basin, poured some cold water into the basin, then picked up the towel and said while wringing it out.

"this?"

"Sir, as you just said, everyone has their own area of ​​expertise."

"Do you think that teaching Fusu to read is my forte?"

Ying Zheng's eyes showed reluctance.

He had no interest in teaching Fusu to read; he only wanted to unify the country as soon as possible!

“In that case, I would like to recommend someone to Your Majesty.”

Xu Lindao.

"Who?"

Ying Zheng's eyes revealed anticipation.

Xu Lin is arrogant and picky; the person he recommends must be very suitable to be Fusu's teacher!

"Meng Yi is the grandson of General Meng Ao."

Xu Lin said in a deep voice.

He originally wanted to recommend Li Si, but considering Li Si's actions in his later years, he felt that Li Si was not a good teacher!

Although Meng Yi was not well-known, he was truly talented and learned, and I had met him before.

"it is good!"

Ying Zheng gladly accepted.

Although Meng Yi was the grandson of Meng Ao, he disliked military strategy and preferred the classics, making him a suitable teacher for Fusu!

(End of this chapter)