Ying Zheng stared at Lu Buwei's leisurely expression and asked aloud: "So, the moment he first met Li Si, Father Zhong knew that he came here for me?"
"Exactly." Lu Buwei replied, "When Li Si took out this picture, it was equivalent to taking out a secret code for the joint. Of course, it is no different from the person holding the order. I should obey what he said."
"What did he tell you?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
Lu Buwei thought for a while and said: "Li Si just asked me to place him in the palace and accompany the king to study. Other things are as usual. However, Li Si also asked if there are any settings for the king's growth. To help the king grow up, I said that a few years ago, I arranged for the unclean Lao Ai to enter the palace. Because I found out that Lao Ai was the young master of Yiqu, I deliberately allowed him to climb into the palace. High position.”
"What?" Ying Zheng asked with his eyes widened, "Did Father Zhong already know the details about Lao Ai?"
"Hahaha..." Lu Buwei laughed and said, "My lord, do you think I would really be so careless as to lead a wolf into the house and cause such a disaster?"
Ying Zheng: "..."
"I have also put a lot of effort into the growth of the king. Not only should the king increase his experience, knowledge and courage, but also let the temple, royal family and even the court recognize the king's talents as much as possible." Lu Buwei said earnestly He said, "As long as I can pave the way for the king, I will have no regrets even if I die!"
Only then did Ying Zheng understand that Lao Ai had already been discovered by Lu Buwei, but Lu Buwei pretended not to know, in order to leave a stepping stone for Ying Zheng.
And by doing this, Lu Buwei also made it clear that he had been prepared to be implicated.
No wonder, Ying Zheng felt something was wrong all day long, whether it was Lu Buwei's calm attitude or his calm and relaxed mentality.
If he hadn't expected it, how could he be so calm?
"Father Zhong is... giving up himself to... fulfill me?" After saying this, Ying Zheng felt his nose was a little sour.
"Haha, you can't say that." Lu Buwei still smiled, "I have done many great and vigorous things in my life, which is worthy of my ancestors and the common people. Looking back, it seems that I have been more wonderful than too many people. , even the 800-year-old foundation of the Great Zhou Dynasty was destroyed in my hands."
Lu Buwei seemed to be mocking himself, joking, and sighing.
"I have eaten countless delicacies from the mountains and seas. I have both glory and wealth. Although I have done things that are scolded, my merits are in my heart."
"It's just that it's not easy to maintain the country and deal with the officialdom. The past few days when the king sealed off the Lu Mansion were the most leisurely days in my life."
"The Beauty of the Sun and the Moon"
"No need to deal with official documents, no need to deal with subordinates, no need to worry about omissions, no need to play tricks with others. It seems that all the burdens have been completely removed."
"I'm old, and I can't keep struggling for a few more years. Your Majesty, you don't know how relaxed and happy I felt when Li Si found me that day. After many years, someone can finally help me share this layer of pressure. , help the king grow into the most glorious king in the world."
Ying Zheng's eyes changed, completely.
He suddenly felt that Lu Buwei in front of him was so strange, so strange that it was as if he had never seen him before.
The Lu Buwei in front of him was so great, it seemed that even the sun and moon could not conceal his brilliance.
It can be said that this man spent almost his whole life for Yingzheng, but he never complained until he was imprisoned.
And it was Ying Zheng himself who sent it in with his own hands.
Now, Ying Zheng finally understood why Lu Buwei never married and had children, because he didn't want to have more worries, let alone have such a constant weakness.
Lu Buwei gave up almost everything just for one purpose.
That is
Guide Ying Zheng!
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng stepped forward and held Lu Buwei's hands, and said with some choking: "Father Zhong, I have misunderstood you. Let's go out and don't stay in the prison anymore."
Ying Zheng's intention was very clear, which was to let Lu Buwei go out and rejoin the government.
Lu Buwei smiled and said half-jokingly: "It's better to say goodbye. I can't bear to part with this quiet and peaceful place for the time being."
"Father Zhong, do you really no longer want to deal with government affairs?" Ying Zheng asked.
Lu Buwei let out a breath and said: "Don't talk about government affairs, I don't want to deal with this worldly matter anymore. Please also ask the king to secretly prepare a secluded place for me, and let me fend for myself."
Ying Zheng saw that Lu Buwei really wanted to retire and could not force it, so he asked, "What kind of secluded place does Father Zhong want, and why is he preparing it secretly?"
"Haha, it's best to be by the stream at the foot of the mountain. You can plant some flowers and grass, and raise some chickens, ducks, geese and dogs." Lu Buwei said with a smile, "As for why it is secretly..."
"Firstly, I don't want to be disturbed anymore; secondly, the king must announce to the outside world that I have hanged myself. In this case, it can not only establish trust in the temple, stabilize the court, but also allow me to calm down. Why not for."
Ying Zheng said solemnly: "But Father Zhong has worked hard for me all his life, and now he has such a result. How can I feel at ease?"
Lu Buwei smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said: "This is the best destination that I have been thinking about day and night. Removing all the burdens and living alone and peacefully seems incomprehensible to the king, but to me, it is This is what I have dreamed of, and I hope the king will make it happen.”
Ying Zheng thought for a while and said, "If this is really the case, I can't force it. However, according to Zhongfu's method, it will not be remembered in history."
"Hahaha..." Lu Buwei raised his head and laughed again, "It's just a false name, what's the greed? However, I advise the king to be extremely cautious about writing history books. After all, for this upcoming world-ending event, Change, there are many secrets that need to be covered up, such as this Taigong Zuling!"
Lu Buwei put away his smile and pointed to the dark token in Ying Zheng's hand with a rather respectful expression.
Ying Zheng looked down at the token in his hand and said thoughtfully: "I have considered this point and ordered Sima Jie to compile a book in Wen Lei Ju, which is now renamed "Historical Records". The collection includes biographies from Fuxi to the present day."
Lu Buwei stroked his beard, half-squinted his eyes, and whispered: "This is my experience in compiling "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals". Finally, I want to give the king some advice. Is that okay?"
"This is what I want." Ying Zheng handed the Grand Duke's ancestral order back to Lu Buwei, "Father Zhong, please speak."
Lu Buwei caressed Taigong Zuling with his hand and said: "As the saying goes, the winners are princes and the losers are bandits. For future generations, they will only remember and respect those who won the battle, and the so-called history, huh, is not all What the victors write.”
"Take the Lu family of my family named Jiang as an example. They were hidden due to Taigong's ancestral order, but they have suffered so much criticism in these more than a hundred years. How does the current Tian family of Qi Wang describe that period of history? ?”
"The ancestors of the Lu family have become mediocre people from generation to generation, and the ancestors of the Tian family have naturally replaced them in response to public opinion. This has just been more than a hundred years, and this is the case. If thousands of years have passed, it will be difficult to believe this statement. .”
"So, how to guide the people and how to comment on right and wrong is a must for the emperor's family. What's more, the king is the one who can turn things around."
Ying Zheng nodded and said: "I understand this. There is no justice in the so-called right and wrong. In order to conform to public opinion, black things are often described as white."
"Yes, that's exactly the case." Lu Buwei said in a deep voice, "So, the king should consider now what you have experienced
Of everything in history, there are some things that cannot be known to the world, some things that need to be exaggerated, and some things that need to be exaggerated. Take the Jiuding, for example. No matter where it is used in the end, even if it is said to have sunk into the sea, there must be an explanation for future generations, because everyone knows about the Jiuding. "
Ying Zheng nodded and added: "But if it is not known to everyone, it can be concealed from the public, or even used openly..."
"Exactly." Lu Buwei continued, "As for what should be concealed, it is up to the king himself to decide. And if the original thing is too bizarre, the king can also add more details and directly turn it into a myth and legend, so that it can be heard in the world. If it spreads among the people, it can also confuse people's hearing and hearing."
Lu Buwei's suggestions indeed turned on a bright light for Ying Zheng. He has always been worried about how to explain his experiences to the people around him, how to explain them to people in this world, and how to show them to future generations.
While thinking about it, I heard Lu Buwei say: "If the king understands the profound meaning of this, then don't rush to respond, just like the "Historical Records" compiled by Sima Jie, you should focus on selecting its contents. The language must also be concise, never be redundant, and not be published in the present world. It is best to order Sima Jie to treasure it, and then leave it for training, accumulate historical materials for several generations, and publish it by his descendants."
"Why is this?" Ying Zheng touched his chin and asked.
"Haha, if it were published in the current generation, the people of later generations would naturally think that it was written by someone ordered by King Qin. Of course, it is unfair. How could they regard it as an important historical material." Lu Buwei said, "For any thing, if If you want others to believe you, it’s best to have a third person say it.”
Lu Buwei's meaning is very clear. This principle is the same as when Mrs. Wang sells melons. It's useless to say it's sweet. The first person to buy melons must say it's good, and other buyers will be convinced.
"And..." Lu Buwei's eyes flashed with fierceness, "If you want the world to be more convinced, you must show its uniqueness, and if necessary, burn all other historical materials!"
"This..." Ying Zheng frowned slightly and said, "Isn't this a little too extreme?"
Lu Buwei looked directly at Ying Zheng and said extremely seriously: "Your Majesty, you must remember that as an emperor, you must be decisive and learn to give up. In the face of great justice, there is no small gain that cannot be given up."
"It's like abandoning me..."
The following sentence is full of infinite sadness.
"Zhong...Father..." Ying Zheng muttered.
"Okay." Lu Buwei patted Ying Zheng on the shoulder and smiled again, "Your Majesty, just treat it as an old man and retire. There is no need to be sad. But there is one last thing."
Ying Zheng cheered up and said sincerely: "What is it? I will definitely do it for Father Zhong."
Lu Buwei raised the Taigong Ancestral Order in his hand and said: "The last thing is about the Taigong Ancestral Order."
"Although I said that I was about to disappear from the world, the order holder did not appear, and there was no movement from Li Si. Perhaps they are also waiting for further instructions on my whereabouts."
"However, since the ancestral order has not been withdrawn, and I cannot reappear in the world, the mission of this ancestral order has not ended."
"My intention is to hand over this ancestral order to Lu Wen, so that he can take over the future tasks on my behalf."
"If Lu Wen fails or dies, there will still be Lu Wu. If Lu Wu fails again, there will still be Lu Wen's eldest son, Lu Ze, and the youngest daughter, Lu Pheasant!"
"The incense of the Lu family has finally been saved in my hands, and it is considered worthy of our ancestors..."
After saying that, Lu Buwei wiped the crystal tears from the corners of his eyes, and then handed the Grand Duke's ancestral order back to Ying Zheng's hand.
When Ying Zheng took over Tai Gong's ancestral order again, he felt that its weight was heavier than before.
