Yinghong took the initiative to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, we are here together to solve the problem of Lin Feng's plan to execute Jin and Qi in Nancheng tomorrow."
Lu Yi said: "Yes, that's it."
Ying Jiuxiao raised his eyebrows.
Lin Feng executed secret spies from both countries. He had already been reported about this matter. He knew about it, but Ying Jiuxiao didn't take it to heart.
It's just a hidden pile.
If you kill, just kill.
What's more, a group of enemy hidden stakes are lurking in Xianyang, which is quite detrimental to Qin. Once any tricks are used during the imperial examination, it may affect the imperial examination. So Lin Feng wanted to kill people to shock him, and Ying Jiuxiao also agreed.
Ying Jiuxiao didn't expect that two people who had been beaten by him would come together to meet him.
Moreover, they are all members of the royal family.
Ying Jiuxiao's eyes became darker and darker, and he said calmly: "What do you think of this matter?"
Yinghong said directly: "Your Majesty, I think it is natural to execute the hidden stakes of the two countries at this stage. In fact, Jin and Qi cannot say anything about executing hidden stakes at any time. After all, they arrange people to lurk, so they have to Be prepared to be killed. But it is inappropriate to execute someone with a hidden stake in a fair and just manner."
Lu Yi echoed: "Your Majesty, I second my opinion."
"What's the situation now? It's a critical moment for Qin State to implement the imperial examination, and nothing can go wrong. Now that it's approaching September, more people are gathering in Xianyang, and it's easier to cause conflicts."
"The old minister believes that it is better to stay still than to move. We should first stabilize the situation and survive the imperial examination."
"Nowadays, killing people openly and openly and interrogating them is tantamount to provoking Jin and Qi. We, Qin, are still allies with Jin and Qi. Killing people at this juncture is tantamount to breaking this relationship."
"Suppose the two countries send troops at the same time, and the Qin State is in trouble. Lin Feng's treatment is too arrogant and domineering. I believe that such an arrangement is extremely undesirable. Therefore, I implore your majesty to cancel this arrangement, temporarily not to execute the secret stake, and wait for the imperial examination. It’s not too late to deal with it after the incident is over.”
Yinghong followed: "Your Majesty, please think twice, we are also doing this for the stability of Qin."
The two of them talked with great righteousness.
All for the sake of Qin.
All for the sake of the imperial examination.
After Ying Jiuxiao heard this, he thought about it in his mind. It seemed that Ying Hong and Lu Yi were doing it for the imperial examination and for the Qin State. In fact, they still had to deal with Lin Feng and use this to reduce Lin Feng's face and influence. If Ying Jiuxiao agrees, everyone knows that Ying Jiuxiao is not fully supporting Lin Feng.
As long as Lin Feng was suppressed, further damage to the imperial examination might result.
After all, Lin Feng was completely tied to the imperial examination.
Ying Jiuxiao immediately figured it out. He narrowed his eyes, and there was a hint of chill in his eyes. He said, "Your proposal is not bad. However, we still have to see Lin Feng's opinion on this situation."
"Come here and summon Lin Feng to the palace to discuss matters."
Ying Jiuxiao directly ordered him to go down.
Yinghong and Lu Yi stopped talking and waited.
Against Lin Feng, this is normal. The two came to advise, and with Ying Jiuxiao's nature, it was impossible for him to make arrangements directly without asking Lin Feng.
The two had to convince Lin Feng first.
This is the key.
The two waited quietly. After a short time, there was a rush of footsteps outside the hall, and Lin Feng entered the hall to salute.
Lin Feng bowed and said, "Grandfather."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Ying Hong and Lu Yi said that it is not appropriate to publicly execute Jin and Qi with hidden stakes."
When Lin Feng received the news earlier, the little eunuch who sent the message told the specific situation. Lin Feng knew that the two men were trying to prevent the murder. Lin Feng's expression remained unchanged and he smiled and said: "His Royal Highness Prince Ping and Prince Consort Lu, why do they think that killing a few hidden stakes will cause a conflict?"
"Is not it?"
Yinghong held his head high and said forcefully: "Our Qin, Jin and Qi countries are at peace and in alliance for the time being. For the current Great Qin, there is no harm at all. But right now, we must Executing people directly would cause conflicts with Jin and Qi. Suppose our Qin State's hidden stakes were discovered and executed in Qi State, would Qin State be indifferent?"
Lu Yi also held his head high, looking confident and confident, and said: "Mr. Zhen Guo, you are too young and energetic, and your actions are too radical. It is great to be energetic and aggressive in doing things. But killing people without hesitation is very dangerous. inappropriate."
Yinghong added: "We are not saying not to kill people, but we are saying that before the imperial examination, we cannot kill people directly now, at least we have to wait until after the imperial examination."
The two men spoke with certainty.
There was a strong sense of confidence in his words.
Both men believed that their arguments were uncontroversial and that they were bound to succeed.
Lin Feng couldn't refute it at all.
This is opportunity.
As long as Lin Feng loses this time, Lin Feng is not invincible, but can be defeated. As long as we find the right opportunity, we can naturally win over Lin Feng.
"That's nonsense!"
Lin Feng sneered, his face full of disdain.
Yinghong scolded: "Lin Feng, we are here for your own good. This time, it is clear that it will cause conflicts. It is inappropriate for you to act so recklessly."
Lin Feng said: "I only know one thing. Everyone has tried their best to deal with you. When they want to deal with you, you are tolerant at every step. The end result is that the enemy takes advantage of them. Does your Highness Prince Ping know what the people of Jin and Qi are plotting?"
"They plotted to subvert Qin's imperial examinations. At the same time, they also wanted to assassinate the poor scholars, and then deal with the Jin and Qi scholars who entered Qin. They also framed each other. Jin wanted to frame Qi. , Qi State wants to frame Jin State and provoke conflict between Qin State and the other party."
"When Jin and Qi did this, why didn't they think that it would cause a conflict?"
"They are not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"
"Our Qin State is even weaker. It's obvious that both Jin and Qi have done things they shouldn't do, but we can't do them. Are we still afraid that they will attack us? Your claim that it will affect the imperial examination is even more nonsense. "
Lin Feng's tone was not gentle at all.
These people deserve a beating.
After a while, these people started to think against him again, and they needed to deal with it again.
Lin Feng continued: "If the people of Qi and Jin do not deal with it, in the next step, the two countries will only intensify their efforts and cause further trouble. It is at this time that it is even more necessary to take action and annihilate these people who intend to destabilize Qin. .”
“Only in this way can we protect the imperial examination.”
"As for the conflict?"
"Since the founding of Qin, are you still afraid of conflicts?"
"I only know that the people of Qin are not afraid of losing and do not admit defeat. They dare to fight. I never knew that there are people in Qin who are timid and timid in times of trouble. I don't even know if King Ping and Prince Consort of Lu have accepted the benefits of other countries. That’s why I made such an argument.”
"If we have to fight, Qin will accompany us to the end."
Lin Feng said forcefully: "The so-called loyal ministers are seen in times of adversity. The more difficult the situation is, the more likely it is that problems can be seen and a person's character can be seen. The Qin State's imperial examinations must select talents, and they must select those who are loyal to Qin. People from the country. If the scholars who came to Qin fled because of war, what would be done with such people? Just throw these people away, just ignore them."
"well said!"
Win Jiuxiao's palms and praise.
Lin Feng's words were in line with his taste.
Everything that has happened in the Qin State so far has been achieved through fighting, not through forbearance.
The more tolerant you are, the more ferocious your enemy will be. The more vicious you are, the more afraid your enemies will be.
This is fundamental.
Ying Hong frowned and said: "Your Majesty, Lin Feng's words are completely unreasonable. What does it mean that Qin is not afraid of a war? It is inappropriate to provoke a war that can be avoided."
Lu Yi also said: "Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."
Lin Feng said: "The enemy has already attacked the door, kicked the nose in the face, and almost stabbed you in the heart with a knife, but you are still tolerating. It is really the most ridiculous thing in the world. You think it is strategic forbearance. , but everyone knows that it means giving in, that is, being afraid of the enemy. Or, it may be to open your eyes for the enemy."
Ying Hong scolded: "Lin Feng, you don't want to spit on others."
Lu Yi said: "Lin Feng, you still have to think twice before speaking. Even if you are the Duke of Zhenguo, you shouldn't do this."
Lin Feng said in a deep voice: "You said that I am spitting blood, but you are not worthy of it. Tell me, Qin State has never been afraid? After Qin State destroyed Xia State, we seized the place, stabilized the place, and provided disaster relief to the people."
"After so much time, Qin has already stabilized the situation."
"On this occasion, are we afraid of challenges?"
"Qin's army is never afraid of anyone. When Jin and Qi are in trouble, Qin will accompany them to the end. The status of a country is achieved with fists. The stability of the country is also achieved by fighting. It does not rely on your tolerance. It’s not by retreating that you can be stable.”
Lin Feng said forcefully: "Everyone has a mouth, and everyone can speak great truths, but to truly prosper a country, we still need hard work and the fearlessness of our soldiers."
"Kick! Kick!"
Yinghong took two steps back, with a look of fear on his face.
Lin Feng is too cruel.
This mouth did not give in at all, and was even aggressive, making it impossible for him to refute.
How to do it?
Yinghong wanted to refute, but facing Lin Feng, he couldn't even say anything to refute.
Lu Yi's cheeks twitched.
He sighed inwardly.
After all, this time he failed again.
It was originally thought that the breakthrough he and Ying Hong had found would be impossible to fail. Unexpectedly, this breakthrough failed completely and was criticized by Lin Feng as useless. Lin Feng's statement that Qin was built by fighting has already denied everything.
Ying Jiuxiao looked at this scene with a smile on his lips and said, "Ying Hong, Lu Yi, what else do you want to say?"
"The Duke of Zhenguo said, I surrendered."
Yinghong was the first to give in.
Lu Yi said: "I also obey."
"Back off."
Ying Jiuxiao gave the order directly.
Ying Hong and Lu Yi bowed and left, leaving only Lin Feng still in the hall.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Lin Feng, as September approaches, time will become tighter. There will even be more people coming to cause trouble. Are you ready?"
"Already prepared."
Lin Feng answered firmly.
He had made all arrangements for the imperial examination and it was already in place.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Go down and do your job well. I will fully support you here. In addition, you don't have to take it to heart about Ying Hong and Lu Yi this time. There won't be a second time. I will deal with them. I will." I’ll give you an explanation.”
Lin Feng bowed and left.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Come, call Ying Ying three times to see you."
The eunuch went to deliver the order. It didn't take long before Ying San followed him in. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "This time, Ying Hong and Lu Yi worked together again with the intention of interfering with the imperial examination. Is there any evidence of guilt on the part of Ying Hong and Lu Yi?"
Ying San raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
Evidence of guilt!
The emperor wanted evidence of guilt, so he had to deal with Lu Yi and Ying Hong.
Even if there isn't, there must be. What's more, Lu Yi and Ying Hong, one is the prince of the clan and the other is the consort, actually have many problems.
This can be handled smoothly.
Ying San said: "Your Majesty, I will go and investigate before I can give you an answer."
"Go ahead."
Ying Jiuxiao nodded.
After winning three games, Ying Jiuxiao sat alone in the hall, lost in thought.
Although during this period of time, he often drank ginseng wine and maintained good health, Ke Ying Jiuxiao could feel that his health was deteriorating and he was really getting old. Unlike when he was young, he was not affected by anything.
Now he is old.
The older he gets, the more he wants to stabilize the government and lay the foundation for Qin.
Only in the future can we unify the world.
Ying Jiuxiao didn't know if he would ever see the unification of Great Qin in his lifetime. But he must at least do it. Only in this way can he have a chance to unify Qin.
The imperial examination is the foundation.
As long as the imperial examination became Qin's national policy, there would be a steady stream of people entering the Qin court. Then in the future, it is impossible for the Qin Dynasty's court to be controlled by aristocratic families. Furthermore, it will be difficult to give birth to more powerful ministers, and there will be more forces constraining them.
This is the basis for stabilizing the political situation.
Ying Jiuxiao waited quietly. After about half an hour, Ying San hurriedly entered, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the situation of His Royal Highness Prince Ping and Consort Lu has been found out. Please read it."
Ying Jiuxiao took the information and looked through it carefully. The more he read, the angrier he became. Both Ying Hong and Lu Yi had many problems, including bullying good people, violating laws and disciplines, and even involving murder.
Lu Yi was even more ruthless here. Once when ordinary people collided with him, Lu Yi directly beat them to death and threw their bodies in the wilderness.
Ying Hong squeezes many businessmen for profit, and even kills them.
In short, the two men have many crimes.
Ying Jiuxiao changed his mind, had an idea, and ordered: "Ying San!"
"I'm here!"
Ying San bowed and answered.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Take the people from Heibingtai and deliver the decree in person. Ying Hong and Lu Yi will be demoted to common people and sent to prison to discuss their crimes. First, verify their charges again, and then convict them in detail after interrogation."
Ying San did not answer immediately, but asked: "Your Majesty, is the same thing happening here at Prince Consort Lu?"
"yes!"
Ying Jiuxiao nodded and said: "Except for Princess Ankang, there is no need to affect her."
"Here!"
Ying San immediately agreed.
What he wanted to explain was the matter of Princess Ankang. Because Princess Ankang is Ying Jiuxiao's biological sister, this relationship is very difficult to handle. Now that Princess Ankang is staying, Lu Yi is in prison to be held accountable, and the Lu family is in exile, things are simple.
Ying Jiuxiao looked at Ying San's leaving back with deep eyes and murmured: "Wang Shun, am I too ruthless?"
Wang Shun bowed and said: "Your Majesty has the world in mind, so he gave up his small family for the sake of the Qin State. The contribution and merit of the Duke of Zhen to the Qin State are unique and irreplaceable."
"Yes, if we don't deal with it this time, there will be endless people targeting Lin Feng in the future."
Ying Jiuxiao murmured: "Kill one person to serve as a warning to others. Let people know what the consequences will be if we target Lin Feng. We have dealt with a group of people before, but it is a pity that people like Lu Yi have forgotten their lesson. This time, teach them a big lesson." .If Princess Ankang comes, she will not be seen."
"Here!"
Wang Shun bowed and answered.
