Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 32 Jingwei goes to Xu Mansion
Three days later.

Xu Lin returned to Xianyang.

After entering the main city, he did not go home but went directly to the Qin Palace.

The matter in Beidi County was of great importance, and he had to report it in person.

When Ying Zheng learned that Xu Lin wanted to see him, he immediately had Xu Lin taken to his study.

After seeing Xu Lin, Ying Zheng waved his sleeves, dismissed his attendants, and asked Zhao Gao to guard outside the gate. No one was allowed to approach without his permission!
"I heard that Lü Ming and Lü Liang of Beidi County both died at your hands?"

Ying Zheng looked at Xu Lin and asked seriously.

"Yes."

"The crimes these two have committed are too numerous to list!"

Xu Lin nodded.

Then he put down the wooden box, took out the letter of accusation written by the people of Beidi County, and handed it to Ying Zheng.

"How could such an official exist in our great Qin?"

"Is this the good official that Prime Minister Lu was talking about?"

After reading it, Ying Zheng was furious.

After more than ten breaths, Ying Zheng regained his composure and personally poured a cup of tea for Xu Lin.

Xu Lin took a few steps forward, took the tea, took a sip, and then told Ying Zheng about Chen Yu, the prefect of Beidi County.

"Knowing the truth but not reporting it, under the pretext of fear of retaliation?"

"Sir, how do you think we should deal with Chen Yu?"

After hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't hide his anger and asked.

If the Qin Dynasty is full of people who are just sitting there doing nothing, let alone unifying the world, I am afraid that within a few decades, the Qin Dynasty will become like the Wei State, existing in name only!
"I believe that Chen Yu's attitude is quite sincere and he can be spared the death penalty."

Xu Lin said as he thought.

"In troubled times, severe punishments are called for. But since you've said so, sir, I'll demote him to a commoner and jail him for three years."

Ying Zheng said.

The reason why he wanted to kill Chen Yu directly was because he was afraid that other counties would follow Chen Yu's example.

In his opinion, if one does not do his job properly and does not report the knowledge, he should be killed!

What would happen if all the officials in the Qin Dynasty were like this?

"Prefect Lü Liang is dead, and the County Governor Chen Yu has been demoted to a commoner by me."

"Sir, who do you think is more suitable to serve in Beidi County?"

After a brief pause, Ying Zheng humbly asked for advice.

"I don't know."

"Every inch has its strengths and weaknesses. Court affairs are beyond my reach. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Xu Lin shook his head.

He was unwilling to get involved in court affairs.

He hasn't been back to Xianyang for such a long time. Now he just wants to go home, take a good bath, and then have a good sleep with Li Ji's round and smooth legs as his pillow!
"Ok."

"You've done a good job in Beidi County. What reward do you want?"

Ying Zheng asked.

"This is all within my responsibility."

Xu Lin answered.

"Since you are not interested in promotion, I will reward you with two thousand gold."

Ying Zheng said as he thought.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xu Lin bowed and thanked him.

Then he took out the confession written by Lu Liang before his death from his arms and handed it to Ying Zheng.

"It's getting late, so I'll go back first."

Xu Lin clasped his fists.

Seeing that Xu Lin was determined to leave, Ying Zheng nodded in agreement.

After Xu Lin walked away, Ying Zheng looked intently at Lu Liang's confession.

Lu Liang bullied the people and killed innocent people because of Lu Buwei?

After reading it, Ying Zheng smiled, then leaned over the table and wrote a letter to Lu Buwei.

Obviously, Lu Liang's confession was suspected of shifting the blame, but Lu Liang's confession described in great detail the fact that he gave money to Lu Buwei every month, so it was most likely true.

Although he couldn't bring down Lu Buwei with this, he could make Lu Buwei suffer a loss!

After writing it, Ying Zheng asked Zhao Gao to deliver the letter to the prime minister's residence personally.

After Zhao Gao left, Ying Zheng began to think about who to appoint to Beidi County.

We need to send someone who is capable and not on the same page with Lu Buwei. After pondering for a long time, Ying Zheng thought of Meng Wu, the son of Meng Ao and the father of Meng Tian.

Letting Meng Wu concurrently serve as the prefect of Beidi County can not only prevent chaos in Beidi County, but also win over the Meng family, which is killing two birds with one stone!
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng immediately wrote a letter to Meng Wu.

After sending the letter to the Meng family, Ying Zheng went to Ganquan Palace and Huayang Palace.

As long as Zhao Ji and Queen Dowager Huayang agree to this matter, it will be useless even if Lu Buwei disagrees!
Moreover, Lu Liang confessed first, would Lu Buwei dare to disagree?
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng was in a good mood.

It’s a pity that Xu Lin has no interest in being an official, otherwise he would make Xu Lin a county magistrate or even a nine-rank official!
……

After a stick of incense.

Xianyang, the prime minister's residence.

Lu Buwei received the letter from Ying Zheng.

After Zhao Gao left, Lu Buwei opened the envelope and looked carefully at the contents of the letter.

After reading it, Lu Buwei became furious.

That guy Lu Liang actually gave him away before he died. How stupid!
Fortunately, he asked Lu Qian to kill Lao Song and others a few days ago, otherwise this matter would be very troublesome.

Although Old Song was dead, if Ying Zheng insisted on investigating the matter, he could do so. Therefore, Lu Buwei decided to follow what Ying Zheng said in the letter, plead guilty, and hand over three years' salary.

After all, it was he who recommended Lu Liang. Is it possible for him to completely get rid of responsibility when something like this happens?
Although three years' salary was nothing to Lu Buwei, it was a bad signal.

The embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by an ant's nest.

Once this matter gets out, many people will begin to doubt whether he is a match for Ying Zheng!
The root of all this is Xu Lin.

If it weren't for Xu Lin, even if Lu Liang died, he probably wouldn't have written this confession before his death.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Buwei wrote a letter back to Ying Zheng, saying that he was indeed negligent in supervising Lu Liang's matter and was willing to hand over three years' salary.

Then he asked someone to find Jingwei.

Xu Lin is a genius of the ages, but if he cannot be used by him, there is no point in keeping him!

It’s not that he didn’t give Xu Lin a chance, but what did Xu Lin do?
Soon, Jingwei came in front of Lu Buwei.

"Do you have the confidence to persuade Xu Lin to rebel?"

Lu Buwei waved his sleeves to dismiss his attendants and went straight to the point.

"It's a little difficult."

"He is now a captain of the Shadow Secret Guard, and the king values ​​him very much."

Jingwei answered truthfully.

"Li Wu has been in the Xu Mansion for so long. Has Xu Lin shown any intention of turning against me?"

Lu Buwei asked with a stern face.

"None yet."

Jingwei shook his head.

"In that case, find an opportunity to kill him."

Lu Buwei ordered sternly.

His patience is limited. Since you, Xu Lin, insist on cooperating with Ying Zheng, don't blame me for taking action!

"Yes!"

Jingwei was stunned when he heard this, and then immediately accepted the order.

Xu Lin's talent is unprecedented in history. It would be a pity to kill him directly.

But since Lu Buwei insisted on killing her, she couldn't say much.

She still likes the soy milk and straw paper invented by Xu Lin.

"It's been so long since Li Wu entered the Xu Mansion, but Xu Lin is still the same as he was a few months ago. Was she instigated by Xu Lin?"

Lu Buwei asked as he thought about it.

"possible."

Jingwei said uncertainly.

"Keep an eye on her. If she's been instigated by that kid Xu Lin, kill her too."

Lu Buwei said.

He spoke calmly, as if Xu Lin and Li Wu were not human beings, but two ants that could be easily stepped on to death.

"promise!"

Jingwei immediately accepted the order.

Then he turned and left the prime minister's residence.

She had no close relationship with Li Wu, but Lu Buwei's treatment of Li Wu as a chess piece made her feel like she was also a chess piece.

This feeling made Jingwei feel a little uncomfortable. Who wants to be a pawn for the rest of their life?
With this thought in mind, Jingwei turned around and looked towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

She was a little tired of living on the edge of a knife, but did she have the right to choose?

If she dared not to carry out Lu Buwei's mission, Luowang would kill her as a traitor in a few days!

(End of this chapter)