"It's over, I fell into a trap." This was the only thought in Lu Lie's mind.
His body shook, fell to the ground, and then began to vomit due to severe fear.
Li Shui sighed and walked over with a look of compassion: "Brother Lu, if you had not chosen to poison me just now, but had chosen to beg me for mercy, I would have begged the king for mercy. The bet started because of me. If I help If you plead for mercy, you should be able to survive.”
Lu Lie's face turned pale and he said nothing.
Li Shui added: "Even if you don't beg for mercy, even if you are huddled in your room, waiting to be killed with a face of fear. Maybe I will beg for mercy for you if I feel soft for a moment. It's a pity that you chose to poison yourself. Not only do you want to harm me, , and also harm the innocent Master Fuyao."
"Oh, the young master is young, innocent and cute. You can do it this way. It shows how bad you are. Although I, Huaiguzi, am merciful, at this time, I can only harden my heart and kill the demon. Demonic."
Ji Ming was stunned for a moment as he listened, thinking to himself: How could Mr. Huai speak such shameless lies so openly?
Li Shui thought for a while, then turned to Xiao Yi and said, "Xiao Yi, you made a big mistake by accepting Lu Lie's bribe to deliver news for him. I hope you didn't know about this poisoning incident, so I'll spare you for once. Now I give you a chance to atone for your sins and bind Lu Lie."
Xiao Yi shed tears of gratitude, kowtowed to Li Shui, and then tied up Lu Lie. When kidnapping Lu Lie, Xiao Yi punched him to show his sworn sworn relationship.
After being tied up, Li Shui, Ji Ming, and Wu Jiao escorted Lu Lie to see Ying Zheng. One is to expose Lu Lie, and the other is to seek credit for the three of them.
Xiao Yi stayed at Fu Yao's place, waiting for him to wake up.
On the way, Li Shui suddenly thought of something and said to Ji Ming and others: "When the king asked after a while, he said that the young master just woke up, and Lu Lie poisoned the young master in order to survive. Lu Lie was killed by me After being caught, the young master fell asleep again. You must not say that the young master has been in a coma and it was us who deceived Lu Lie and lured the snake out of the hole."
Ji Ming asked in confusion: "Why?"
Li Shui explained: "If Lu Lie was arrested because I set up a trap, wouldn't it appear that I was scheming?"
Ji Ming: "..."
Lu Lie said nothing. He was so devastated that he didn't care what Li Shui said. Now Mr. Fu Yao doesn't know whether he is alive or dead, but he is dead anyway.
Shortly after Li Shui and others left, Fu Yao, who was lying on the couch, slowly opened his eyes and whispered: "I'm thirsty."
However, Xiao Yi didn't notice at all.
He sat on the threshold and looked in the direction of the Assembly Hall, his mind filled with fear, for fear that Lu Lie would hold him back before he died and say that he had received money from him. If that were to happen, how would he die?
…………
In the Yizheng Hall, Ying Zheng and the civil and military officials are holding a court meeting.
Ying Zheng sat at the top and looked at the civil servants and generals below, all of whom were talented. He also thought that the world was settled and everyone should abide by his own name, and he couldn't help but feel satisfied.
Then Ying Zheng said: "I raised an army to kill the riots with my own body. Thanks to the spirit of the ancestral temple, the six kings betrayed me, and the world was at peace. If the name is not changed, it cannot be called a success and passed on to future generations. He is discussing the emperor. Number."
Ministers, you look at me, I look at you. Discussions began.
Some people think that the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties all had the title of king. It is inherited from heaven and governs all people below. There is no need to change it. Just call him King Qin.
Some people believe that the three emperors in ancient times were the Emperor of Heaven, the Emperor of Earth, and the Emperor of Thailand. The most noble King of Thailand should be chosen.
Some people think that the names of the five ancient emperors are also extremely noble. It's better to call him Emperor Qin.
These people discussed and discussed, tit for tat, and refuting each other, but there was no result from the discussion.
Ying Zheng felt a little tired after hearing this, but he also knew it. Changing the emperor's title is a major event that will last forever and cannot be done carelessly or in a hurry. The results don’t necessarily come out today.
So he said calmly: "Let's discuss this later. After the ministers go back, they should think about it carefully and discuss it again tomorrow."
Then he stood up. The meaning is obvious, the meeting is over.
However, Chunyu Yue suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Ying Zheng sat back again and asked, "What's the matter?"
Chun Yuyue said: "I heard that there is an alchemist in the palace named Huai Guzi. This man is a swindler. He first claimed that he could refine elixirs, and then claimed that he could cure ulcers. How can such nonsense be believed to be true?"
"Your Majesty, it is already a big mistake to keep this person in the palace. And to allow this person to act recklessly in the palace is even more ridiculous to the world. How can a dignified king of a country be deceived by Shuzi? How do the people of the world view all this? King? Where is the majesty of the Qin Dynasty?"
The surrounding ministers nodded. They had also heard about Huai Guzi. Isn't it a joke to rely on ordinary people to refine elixirs? Your Majesty was so sick that he sought medical treatment. His thoughts about immortality were confused.
Chunyu Yue felt the attitude of everyone, and became more energetic and said loudly: "The old minister suggested that Huaiguzi be killed immediately, so as to declare to the world that the king is wise and powerful. I would like to warn Xiaoxiao, the king's eyes are like a torch, how can he be easily fooled?"
"In addition, General Li Xin, who does not know people well, recommends such monsters to the king. This is a serious offense and will be punished. The old minister proposed that Li Xin be removed from his official position and ordered to retire and return to his hometown."
Li Xin almost cursed at the side: "Chun Yuyue, you are my sister-in-law, you are such a good person, why did you harm me?"
Wang Li was also a little puzzled. Is this Chunyu Yue old and confused? Or is it that the distinction between public and private has reached this point?
At this time, Wang Ben suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Whether Huaiguzi possesses miraculous powers or whether General Li Xin recognizes people is unclear. Everything has not yet been determined. How can this person be executed hastily?"
After finishing speaking, Wang Ben made a gesture to Wang Li.
Wang Li looked at his father in confusion: "What happened today? Did you take the wrong medicine?"
Wang Ben shook his head and thought to himself: "You can't cooperate with Zhu Zi. He is really stupid. Chunyu Yue is clearly trying to retreat in order to advance and is helping Li Xin."
"Yesterday, Li Xin said in front of the king that if Huaiguzi failed, he would be willing to suffer the punishment together. But Huaiguzi cannot just suffer from ulcers. Li Xin is simply dead."
"But now Chunyu Yue, before the results come out, advocates killing Huaiguzi and deposing Li Xin for improper recommendation. This saves Li Xin's life."
Thinking of this, Wang Ben took a deep breath and continued to speak loudly: "Your Majesty made an appointment with Huaiguzi. He will be rewarded heavily if he cures the sores. If he can't be cured, he will be cut in half. Now the life and death of Mr. Fu Yao are unknown, so the king cannot kill anyone. If he kills, He has broken his trust with everyone in the world."
Many smart people have come to their senses and agreed, stating that locust millet should not be killed.
Chunyu Yue quickly winked at Li Xin, who knew that Li Xin was looking at him with a look of resentment.
Chunyu Yue's lungs hurt with anger: "You can't conspire with Zhu Zi, you are really stupid. If you kneel down at this time, take the initiative to admit your mistake, and ask to resign. The king will naturally give you a step, and your life will be saved. Even this point can be seen. Isn’t it transparent?”
The ministers were talking endlessly, and the scene was very strange.
Everyone who was friendly with Li Xin was clamoring to kill Huaiguzi and remove Li Xin.
Anyone who had a grudge against Li Xin advocated keeping Huaiguzi and Li Xin, and acted in accordance with the agreement.
At this time, Ying Zheng also understood what was going on.
He looked at Li Xin, who looked confused, and was filled with emotion. He still liked Li Xin very much.
This man was a brave man. He once led a thousand light cavalry, went deep alone, chased him to the bank of Yishui River, and beheaded Prince Dan of Yan. He washed away the shame of Jing Ke's assassination of Qin for himself.
More importantly, this person has a simple mind, a straightforward personality, and is loyal to himself and Da Qin. With him here, he can check and balance the powerful Wang family and his son among the generals.
Ying Zheng sighed slightly, he was reluctant to kill Li Xin. It's better to follow what Chun Yuyue said, remove Li Xin, save his life, and then find an excuse to re-enable him in the future.
As for Huaiguzi, just kill him. Anyway, his diagnosis and treatment is over. His life and death will not affect Fu Yao.
Then Ying Zheng said: "It is true what Chunyu Yue said. According to my order, Li Xin was dismissed from office and Huai Guzi was cut in half."
Chunyu Yue suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, while Wang Ben and others were a little disappointed.
In the entire court, only two people were still in the dark: Li Xin and Wang Li.
Li Xin muttered in a low voice: "Young Master Fu Yao's life and death are unknown, how can you kill Brother Huai so hastily?" Then he reluctantly handed over the seal and ribbon on his body.
Wang Li was in high spirits and said to Li Xin triumphantly: "General Li, even if he recommends people, he must recommend some reliable people. For example, the alchemist Lu Lie recommended by the last general is extremely capable. However, Mr. Li There is no need to care, since you have lost your official position and have no right to recommend him."
Li Xin almost vomited a mouthful of blood: "Isn't this title changing too quickly? From General Li to Mr. Li?"
At this time, someone outside the palace shouted: "Good news, I am Huaiguzi who has no sworn relationship with other alchemists. Alchemist Lu Lie, who intended to poison Mr. Fu Yao and conspired to rebel, has been captured by me."
For a moment, the palace was eerily quiet.
Everyone looked outside in surprise, and everyone suspected that they had heard wrongly.
Ying Zheng stood up and said loudly: "Bring him in."
Soon, Li Shui and others escorted Lu Lie into the main hall.
While the others were still doing nothing, Wang Li couldn't help but ask: "Brother Lu, have you really poisoned Mr. Fu Yao?"
When Wang Ben heard this, his lungs ached with anger: "What an idiot. Now everyone is eager to put aside their relationship with Lu Lie, but you asked it in front of the king. I am afraid that the king will forget, is this person recommended by you?"
Lu Lie collapsed to the ground, his face pale and silent. This look is obviously a confession.
In fact, he didn't think about quibbles at all, because he knew that the king had more than a hundred kinds of torture to make him tell the truth, so he might as well confess it honestly and have a good time.
Li Xin suddenly beamed and said with a smile: "Little General Wang, it seems that your ability to recognize people is as good as mine. After recommending such a person, do you want to ask for dismissal from office and hand over your seal and ribbon? Maybe, I Should I call you Nephew Wang?"
Wang Li looked at Li Xin angrily, and suddenly he said loudly: "Your Majesty, Huaiguzi can't cure the sores, so he should be beheaded. Li Xin claims to be advancing and retreating with Huaiguzi, so he should be beheaded."
Wang Ben looked helpless: "You have figured it out now? That's useless. They have already convicted him of improper recommendation and handed over the seal and ribbon."
Li Shui was happily waiting to be rewarded, but suddenly he heard everyone saying that he was going to behead him. He was startled and said loudly: "Who said I didn't cure the young master? Young Master Fu Yao had already woken up just now. Otherwise, Why was Lu Lie so anxious to poison him?"
Ying Zheng was suddenly moved and asked Ji Ming: "Fu Yao is awake?"
Ji Ming shook his head slowly and said, "Not yet awake."
Then, he told him exactly how Li Shui deceived Lu Lie, how he found the rabbit, and how he tested the poison.
Li Shui's lungs hurt from anger and he stared at Ji Ming fiercely.
Ji Ming sneered in his heart: "If I lie for you, if the young master dies, won't I also be punished? If you want to drag me into trouble, there is no way. Do you think I am Lu Lie?"
Li Shui gritted his teeth and said, "Ji Ming, the great contribution of saving the young master is not yours."
Ji Ming rolled his eyes: "Great merit? It's a big crime, right? Who cares about it?"
Wang Ben said with a smile: "Are you awake or not? Who is lying? Why don't I wait and take a look, and we will know at a glance."
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye understands that it is impossible for Ji Ming to lie, and he has no motive to lie. This guy Huai Guzi is a liar in the first place, and he must be lying again.
Therefore, they didn't mind making a trip to expose Huaiguzi's scam and get rid of Li Xin.
