Lao Zongzheng basically doesn't go to court anymore except for the big court meetings. Although his body was strong, his concentration was not as good as before. He always got distracted while listening, so he simply let him rest in the house.
When we arrived at Zongzheng Mansion, Ying Zhi was also there.
After the two of them saluted, I asked strangely: "Ying Ping, why are you here?"
This kid has his own internal history mansion. If he doesn't stay in his own mansion, why would he skip work and come here?
Ying Tong hurriedly explained: "Back to Your Majesty, Zong Zheng is very concerned about the lazy man mentioned in the court. He called his ministers to ask for details. He was worried that there would be a similar situation in the clan. I have already made it clear to Zong Zheng in detail. If your Majesty has anything to do with Zong Zheng, Shang, I resigned."
I nodded, having already criticized Li Si and Feng Jie, I was too lazy to criticize him in front of Ying Wu.
Ying Tong bowed and walked out, only to find that his good brother Feng Jie seemed to glare at him, and Li Si's expression was also very subtle. He walked out without thinking about it carefully.
A few people sat down, and I smiled and said to Ying Wu: "I saw Zong Zheng in good spirits at the court meeting. I think he is feeling better?"
A smile appeared on Ying Wu's old face, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm getting worse every day. No, while I can still do something for Your Majesty and for Great Qin, I'll call Ying Ying over and ask for details. , to prevent our Great Qin worms from appearing in the Ying clan."
I feel warm in my heart, it must be someone with the surname Ying who cares about the country of Da Qin.
"Old Zong has been working hard for the Qin Dynasty all his life, so there is no need to worry about such small things."
Ying Wu's smile remained the same: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Your Majesty is here for the marriage of the eldest princess, right?"
I nodded and went straight to the topic, lest Ying Wu forget what he was talking about...
"I want to summon the eldest princess and those young people to Pingzhang Palace in three days. I have informed the harem in advance, but no one has expressed any objection. In this case, Zong Zheng's roster is needed."
Ying Wu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment."
He turned around and took the roster and presented it to me: "Why don't you come in person, Your Majesty? I originally wanted to run errands for Your Majesty, but now it's a problem to walk. I'm really old!"
Ying Wu returned to the couch, and the servant was about to help him sit down. I raised my head and glanced at Feng Jie. Feng Jie immediately got up and walked two steps quickly, helping Ying Wu sit down.
Li Si smiled slightly and said, "There is no need to trouble Zong Zheng with these matters. Feng Xiang and I are willing to share the worries of His Majesty and Zong Zheng."
Feng Jie helped Ying Wu sit down, returned to the couch, and echoed: "What Li Xiang said is that we ministers will do our best to handle it."
Ying Wu sighed: "Your Majesty, with the help of you two, Great Qin can prosper."
I glanced at the roster, nothing wrong with it. He immediately raised his head and said, "Zong Zheng is right, you two must devote your whole life to the country."
He glanced at Ying Wu again, waved his hand and said, "Go back and tell Feng Si to take care of this matter. You two should pay attention and don't make any mistakes."
The two stood up and left.
Watching the two of them go out, I revealed the real purpose of coming to see Ying Wu: "I hope to marry Ying Tao to Li Jie. What do you think of Zong Zheng?"
Ying Wu suppressed his smile, paused, and said solemnly: "It is rare for me to be sober, so I speak frankly. If Your Majesty hopes to use this to control Li Si, it is naturally the best choice. If you want to find a good home for Ying Tao's child, I will give you some advice. There are worries.”
I frowned slightly and said without hesitation: "The latter is the most important, the former is just a consideration. After all, Li Jie is Li Si's son, and he is similar in age to Ying Tao, so he is indeed an excellent choice. Zongzheng is worried about Li Si, or is he worried about Li Jie? ?”
Ying Wu narrowed his eyes slightly and said slowly: "Li Jie is a good boy. Compared with his brother, his thoughts are not as deep. The old minister is still worried about Li Si. When the emperor was alive, Li Si was quite favored, but the emperor was always worried about him. Every time he went out on patrol, Feng Quji was asked to stay in Xianyang. The emperor once said to an old minister, Li Si is a capable minister and official, but he is scheming and has no knowledge of personnel, and he will suffer from it in the end."
I nodded. Ying Zheng's evaluation of him was spot on. Historically, he was indeed defeated by his excessive persistence in power.
"But I've knocked him a few times, maybe that will change?"
Ying Wu shook his head: "Your Majesty, you think what the old minister said is that he fears power but not virtue? That's a big mistake. Li Si is neither afraid of power nor virtue. The former, when he was just a small guest, he dared to ask The emperor wrote a "Book of Remonstrance and Expulsion"; the latter's friend Han Fei entered the Qin Dynasty, and Li Si strongly advocated his death. Although the emperor acquiesced, this also shows his character."
I remembered that in history, in order not to repeat the mistakes of Shang Yang, Li Si actually ordered to kill his son-in-law Fusu and supported Hu Hai instead. This kind of cold and ruthless operation is indeed difficult for ordinary people to do.
"Does your Majesty still think that the emperor is worried about him because he is worried about his rebellion? Not necessarily. The emperor is worried that Li Si will die a hundred years later!"
I was stunned and confused: "How can you say this?"
"The emperor likes Li Si very much. I would like to ask, if your majesty can control Li Si, will your majesty not like this kind of person?"
I nodded, who doesn't like capable ministers and officials.
Upon seeing this, Ying Wu continued: "But because Li Si offended the entire Xianyang City, he offended both the aristocratic family and the Confucian family with only one county system. The emperor hopes that your majesty can inherit the throne, but he is also worried about his relationship with the law. If the family cannot tolerate it, then there will definitely be disharmony between the king and his ministers."
Ying Wu suddenly laughed: "People say that the king of Qin is unkind and ungrateful. No one who has ever served as prime minister has ended up well. Having learned from past mistakes, the emperor was naturally worried, so he gave Li Si the supreme honor and gave him the highest honor. All the children are married to the princes and princesses, in order to bind Li Si firmly to the emperor, so that future generations may be able to keep Li Si alive because of their old friendship."
I smiled helplessly. It seemed that Ying Zheng really liked Li Si, but he paid by mistake in the end.
"Li You has already married my third sister, Ying Liua. If I marry my eldest sister to Li Jie, will he be loyal to me?"
I really don’t know how to control Li Si. Historically, Ying Zheng gave him the preferential treatment of "all the men will marry the princess of Qin, and the women will marry the princes of Qin", but he still resolutely betrayed Ying Zheng. Such a person must How can I change him?
My eyes gradually became sharp. Could it be that I could only let him follow in the footsteps of Shang Yang? Li Si's only advantage or weakness is that he is not a party member. Otherwise, how could Hu Hai easily exterminate his clan with only Zhao Gao's lobbying, so I am still confident in killing him!
Ying Wu had a keen eye for fire, and since I was not on guard against him, he could see through what I was thinking at a glance.
After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, do you really want to use him?"
"That's natural, otherwise why worry about him so much."
Ying Wu nodded: "Li Si once said: When things are extreme, they will decline, and I don't know what to do with them! It means that he knows clearly that he has offended too many people, and his position as a powerful minister makes him afraid. Now that your Majesty has ascended the throne, he has not liquidated him. , but he must still have some fears in his heart."
I frowned slightly: "I treated him well. Now he is honored as the Right Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty and the Marquis of An. His sons are all in high positions and all are princesses. There is no reward for him."
Ying Wu smiled slightly: "That's because your Majesty doesn't understand people like him. That's not what Li Si wants. Even if your Majesty gives him more glory and wealth, he will still live in fear all day long."
