As a man who had served as prime minister, Cai Ze was famous enough that people dared to persecute him.
The most important thing is that Cai Ze is unlikely to have dirty information in Ying Chengyu's hands.
When Ying Chengxuan was born, Cai Ze knew his destiny, and was in a state where his heart could not move, and he would go anywhere to move the tower. The threat of the tower was in vain for Cai Ze.
And even if Cai Ze went to the tower after Ying Chengyu monitored the tower, Cai Xiangbang, who is well versed in the ways of "Gou", would not leave any clues.
The aristocratic families pushed Cai Ze to be a target. Cai Ze agreed at the banquet and stayed behind closed doors after returning home, which made the aristocratic families very angry.
Cai Ze closed the door, which means that everything has nothing to do with Cai Ze.
Cai Ze didn't make any move, and other families didn't dare to make any move, for fear of being captured by Ying Chenglong.
Originally, the aristocratic families wanted to use a soft knife to force Cai Ze and use some means in private.
Then Bao Bailingzhi died, and all the families were anxious.
Although Bao Bailingzhi has a low status among everyone, he is still the head of a noble family. He was killed by that Zhu Zi like that. If he didn't take action, it would be too late.
Everything has two sides.
Bao Bai Lingzhi's death made all the heads of the aristocratic families anxious and uneasy, and at the same time, it also made the heads of the aristocratic families a little timid.
Ying Chengyu used practical actions to show these heads of aristocratic families that he really dared to kill people.
The heads of the aristocratic families are eager to fight back, but they are also afraid of being beaten to death as the leader. Today, they must put Bao Bailing in front.
Everyone's laughing faces were full of determination, with an attitude that if Tsunade-kun shirks again today, we will work together to kill you first.
"Listen to me, gentlemen, you must know that when the water is full, it will overflow, and when the moon is full, it will be weak. We have already enjoyed all the glory and wealth, how about we just retreat?"
"When the water is full, it overflows; when the moon is full, it wanes." My father is tired of hearing these words and wants to back off!
Cai Ze paused for a moment, and seeing that no one in the room agreed, he stamped his foot heavily.
"My lord, why are you so slow to understand the problem? This is not because Lord Chang'an wants to target us, but because His Majesty wants to centralize power. You see, the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter change over the course of a year. Each one will automatically retire after completing its mission.
"Every part of the human body is strong, the hands and feet are nimble, the ears can hear clearly, the eyes can see clearly, and the mind is wise. We must retreat while our bodies are intact. Isn't this your wish? Qin can't stay any longer. .”
Xishu Dayi said solemnly: "Mr. Gangcheng said it easily. My Xi family has been a minister of Qin for a long time. Our ancestor Xi Qishu fought bloody battles for Qin, and Baili Xi laid the foundation for Qin Mugong's grand hegemony. Just one threat made my Xi family abandon me." Qin State, this matter was not done by a human minister!"
"It makes sense!"
"How can a minister be afraid of evil and avoid it?"
"Gunchengjun is the prime minister and has received the grace of the late King Zhaoxiang. How can he abandon Qin and leave?"
The heads of the family were upright and righteous, and they talked about being loyal ministers. They never mentioned any nonsense that went too far, and expanded their struggle with Ying Chengyu to the level of fighting against evil forces.
Cai Ze looked around and said earnestly: "Being benevolent, upholding justice, promoting the right path, spreading kindness, and willing to realize one's ambitions in the world, isn't this what a wise and eloquent person expects?
"Being in a position of wealth, honour, glory, etc., they can all find their own place. They can live a long life and spend their lives safely without dying prematurely. The whole world will inherit the tradition of Qin, stick to its cause of Qin, and pass it on forever.
"The reputation is in perfect harmony with reality, and the kindness is extended thousands of miles away. The praise from generation to generation will never end, and will last as long as heaven and earth. Isn't this a good deed to promote the right path and spread kindness?"
Cai Ze finished speaking in one breath.
The smiles on the faces of the current Meng Jiakun, Bai Fei, and Xi Shu were visibly embarrassed.
Especially Xishu, who took the lead just now, and was able to maintain the smile on his face is definitely a sign of superb mental quality.
Afterwards, all the heads of the aristocratic families looked abnormal, because under Cai Ze's remarks, their previous upright words seemed like clown remarks.
What Ying Chengyu wants to do is beneficial to the entire Qin State, and if they are really loyal ministers, they should give up everything.
However, this was obviously inconsistent with the interests of many family heads, so the venue fell into an embarrassing atmosphere for a while.
Cai Ze had seven holes in his heart. Seeing no one to challenge him, he added: "I know that all the kings are loyal ministers of the Qin State, but loyal ministers must also protect themselves. Shang Yang of the Qin State, Wu Qi of the Chu State, and Wen Zhong, the official of the Yue State, their misery Is the ending enviable?"
Although the three people listed by Cai Ze were all loyal ministers, they all went their own way and died tragically. This sentence is to remind everyone not to go their own way and end up losing their lives.
The heads of the aristocratic families were somewhat moved.
It is definitely impossible to leave Qin as Cai Ze said, but if you give up some benefits and seek asylum from the First Emperor, you can try. At least you won't be killed like Bao Bailingzhi.
The heads of the three aristocratic families, Meng, Xi and Bai, noticed that the people behind them were not united. They looked at each other and the third brother exchanged glances.
Meng Jiakun took a step forward and said loudly: "Why not? Gongsun Yang served Qin Xiaogong without any second thoughts throughout his life. He was dedicated to serving the public and did not care about himself. He set up torture with knives and saws to stop treachery and evil, and implemented rewards and punishments to achieve national peace. .
"Revealed loyalty, showed true feelings, suffered resentment and accusations, deceived old friends, captured Wei Gongzi Xian, stabilized the country of Qin, and benefited the people. Finally, he captured the enemy generals and defeated the enemy troops for Qin, and opened up a thousand miles away territory, I would like to be such a person.”
Xi Shu followed closely behind and said loudly: "Why not? Wu Qi served King Chu Mourning, so that private individuals could not harm the public family, and treacherous and slanderous words could not block loyal ministers. He did not agree with others when talking, and he was meticulous in his work and protected himself.
"Don't change your actions because of danger, stick to your righteousness and don't avoid disasters. In order to make the monarch achieve hegemony and make the country strong, I will never avoid disasters and dangers. I want to be such a person."
Bai Fei took a big step at the end, and his voice was particularly loud as he finished. His voice was like a messenger in the Qin army.
"Why not? The doctor Wen Zhong served the king of Yue. Even though Gou Jian was besieged and humiliated, he was still loyal and unswerving. Even if he faced the end of the country, he still tried his best to save it and never left. Gou Jian was successful in restoring the country without being proud or boastful. Even when one is rich, one does not indulge in arrogance.
"Three gentlemen like these are the standard of morality and the example of loyalty and integrity. Therefore, when a gentleman suffers and dies for his righteousness, being humiliated while alive is not as glorious as death. Loyal ministers should have the ambition to sacrifice their lives to achieve fame. As long as they are For the sake of righteousness, even if you die, you will have no regrets!"
Cai Ze twitched the corner of his mouth, wanting to laugh when the heads of the three Meng Xibai aristocratic families told him. He wanted to spit a mouthful of phlegm on the faces of the three of them.
I said a few words without conscience, do you really think of yourselves as loyal ministers?
When Shang Yang enacted his reform, you three major clans blocked your efforts. How many corpses of your three clans were beheaded by Shang Jun on the riverside?
Let the originally crystal clear water on the riverside turn red in three days, making not even an inch visible. Now you still want to be like Shang Jun?
You go back and say this in front of your ancestors' memorial tablets, and see if your ancestors will take you three unscrupulous descendants away in the middle of the night!
(End of chapter)
