It was already getting dark when we left Prime Minister Feng's Mansion, and the curfew time was about to come. I led Meng He, the guard, to rush to Xianyang Palace. As a bodyguard of the Prince's Palace, Meng He usually follows me when he goes out.
While walking on the road, I was thinking about the last words Feng Quji just said: "We, the old ministers, are the ones who sincerely support the State of Qin."
I don't quite understand what Feng Quji means.
Show loyalty? Ying Zheng is still here, so even if he expresses his loyalty, it is not his turn to express his loyalty to me.
Express dissatisfaction? But the reality is that if Qin's old aristocrats are really allowed to take power, Qin's current situation will definitely be worse based on their attitude towards the Six Kingdoms. Ying Zheng's approach is not wrong.
Until I rushed back to Xianyang Palace before the curfew, I had no idea, so I simply stopped thinking about it.
Fortunately, I went back before the curfew, otherwise I would have been in trouble even if I were the prince. The curfew at this time is extremely strict, especially since Ying Zheng is not in Xianyang.
In the next few days, except for Zhang Han and Baichong's daily reports on the construction progress of Afang Palace and Lishan Mausoleum, there was nothing else. The construction of the two places was advancing in an orderly manner, and the personnel and transportation materials arranged by Li Si before leaving gradually arrived. Xianyang is generally safe and sound.
On this day, I had just had breakfast when my concubine Bai-collar Mu suddenly came to report that Shusun Tong asked to see him.
'Shu Suntong? It's not surprising that this man came to see Fusu, but I don't know how to treat him. 'I thought so in my mind. According to previous understanding, this person's character is quite complex, so he really needs to think about it carefully.
Thinking of this, I motioned to Bai Lingmu to bring people in.
Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing a black robe walked in. He looked upright and had the bearing of a great Confucian. He said that since Chun Yuyue's death, there were no mainstays in Confucianism.
When Shusun Tong saw me, he immediately bowed and said: "Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness, you are finally made the crown prince!"
'Shit! 'I was shocked, what's going on with this guy? What he said is not right. Why do I feel that my next words will be treasonous and ready to usurp the throne?
Fortunately, there was only Lan'er in the room. I quickly helped Shusuntong up and said, "Sir, what are you doing? Please sit down quickly."
He turned around and ordered Lan'er to serve tea.
Then Shusun Tong and I sat down, and Shusun Tong managed his expression again, finally calming down and said: "Your Highness, now our Confucianism has finally come to the fore, Mr. Chunyu risked his life to persuade His Highness to stay in Xianyang." , Sir, you deserved to die."
I was startled and suddenly remembered that when I just woke up, I always felt strange that it was already the thirty-sixth year of the First Emperor. Why hadn't I been demoted to Shangjun yet? Could it be that Chunyu Yue was interceding for me?
As Fusu's teacher, Chun Yuyue was also a representative figure of Confucianism at that time. Most of his evaluations were that he had great knowledge but low emotional intelligence. Since Ying Zheng could choose him as Fusu's teacher, he must have certain expectations for him.
It's just that the burning of books and the entrapment of Confucianism not only put Confucianism in crisis, but also put Fusu, who was pleading for mercy, on the verge of danger. This made him unable to ignore his own intention and be a bystander, and resolutely returned to the Confucian school even after he had resigned. He went to Xianyang to persuade Ying Zheng.
Having said that, I really have to thank Chunyu Yue, otherwise I would have gone to Shangjun to keep Meng Tian company in the thirty-fifth year of the First Emperor's reign.
Thinking of this, I consoled myself: "Teacher has done this for me. As a student, I will never forget it."
Shusuntong said with emotion: "Now that His Highness has become the crown prince, our Confucian family has finally cleared the clouds and seen the light of day. Before the meeting, we heard that His Highness fell into the water. We and other Confucian disciples were very anxious, but the emperor suddenly ordered that no one be allowed to visit His Highness from that day on. It was not until the emperor went on tour that we were allowed to enter the palace. Seeing that His Highness was safe, we felt a little at ease."
"Fu Su, thank you all gentlemen for thinking about me. I have been busy with everything these days and have no time to go see you gentlemen. I hope you can understand me." Seeing Shusun Tong's sincerity and sincerity really moved me a bit.
Unexpectedly, Shusuntong's next words almost scared me to the point of numbness. I saw Shusuntong suddenly whisper: "Your Highness, we are all ready. We are just waiting for His Highness's order!"
'Holy crap! ! What do you want to do? ? Are you really ready to rebel? ? ? 'I'm already roaring in my heart. Don't take me with you if you want to die. You won't feel comfortable if you can't go to the county.
I quickly reminded Shusun Tong: "Sir, don't say this nonsense!"
Shusun Tong said in astonishment: "Your Highness, why, the emperor doesn't even allow lectures in the Doctor's Palace?"
I had questions in my head: "Did you just say that you were giving lectures at the Doctor's Palace?"
Shusun Tong responded: "Yes, since the emperor burned books, private schools are not allowed to be opened. Everyone needs to be taught by officials. Everyone is in a very low mood, so the lecture style in the doctor's palace has gradually disappeared. After all, there is no Who do the students tell it to?
But as soon as everyone heard that His Highness was canonized as Crown Prince, everyone's hope was rekindled. We are going to invite His Highness to give lectures tomorrow. Could it be that the Emperor doesn't even allow lectures in the Academy? "
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'Have I ever said that what I hate the most in my life is half of what others say? Do you understand that even during the middle of Qin Shihuang's speech, I was beating him up in my heart? Also, what’s with that look on your face that you’re secretly preparing to do something big? ? ? 'I was speechless for a while. Ever since this thing came, my little heart has been riding a roller coaster.
Wiping my forehead, I explained: "I misunderstood. The emperor did not prohibit this, but I need to go to Lishan Mausoleum tomorrow. I will make arrangements after I come back."
Shu Suntong breathed a long sigh of relief, then straightened up and said: "Yes, Your Highness should put state affairs first, and I will appease everyone in the academy. Then I will leave first, everyone in the academy is waiting eagerly." Looking at him Looks like, I really want to punch him violently, and you let out a sigh of relief, but I can hardly breathe.
I stood up to say goodbye to Shusun Tong and looked at his back. At least judging from his expression and tone, although he was just a doctor waiting for an imperial edict at this time and not yet a formal official, he was quite famous in the Confucian and doctor's palaces. He has a certain influence, and he is not a deep-minded person.
If I really become the second emperor of Qin, Confucianism must be used. It is not without reason that deposing hundreds of schools of thought and only respecting Confucianism can continue for so many dynasties in the feudal dynasty. However, I don’t know if their conflict with Li Si can be resolved...
Thinking of going to Lishanling tomorrow, I asked Bai Lingmu to hurry up and prepare the necessary things for the trip. That day when I went to Lishan with Ying Zheng, I could clearly tell that Ying Zheng paid more attention to the construction of Lishan Mausoleum. After all, no matter how good the Epang Palace was built, he might not be able to enjoy it.
I didn’t have the opportunity to communicate with Zhang Han last time, so I wanted to learn more about it this time.
