At the Wang family's residence, Wang Jia was diligently helping Wang Ben water the flowers.
While watering the flowers, he said with admiration: "Master, you are really a god. This villain followed the master's instructions and secretly created some momentum in Xianyang City."
"Now the people in the city are talking about it, saying that the old general has made great contributions to the government after all. Although he made a mistake this time, his crime should be reduced."
"Now the atmosphere in Xianyang City has changed. Those who used to scold the old general for colluding with Xiang Liang now have some sympathy for our Xiang family. Some even say, if the young master hadn't died an unexpected death, why would the old general be here?"
"He was probably confused for a moment and did not really want to oppose Qin. Therefore, I hope the court can be lenient and let the old general survive."
Wang Ben chuckled and said lightly: "The talk in the city may have some effect. But I'm afraid it may not save my father's life. Conspiracy is a serious crime, it is impossible."
Wang Jia was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, the master said so. However, the villain found out that Tingwei Li Si has already entered the palace. He was probably influenced by the comments in Xianyang City and went to plead with His Majesty."
Wang Ben nodded lightly.
Wang Jia said cautiously: "Master, according to your guess, what do you think the result will be? Will Your Majesty agree to a lighter punishment?"
Wang Ben said: "I don't know."
Wang Jia was stunned for a moment: "Don't know?"
Wang Ben snorted: "If it were any other monarch, he might have agreed. But today, His Majesty is a man of great talent and strong will. We are taking risks."
"If he has no intention of severely punishing me, the Wang family, the comments in Xianyang City will make him feel pity for the Wang family. He will follow the trend and give my father a decent way to die. As for you, you can continue to live an ignoble life."
"If His Majesty had originally planned to punish the Wang family severely, the remarks in Xianyang City would have made him furious. At that time... the emperor would be so angry that he would lay down his body thousands of miles away. The Wang family may not be able to leave any chickens or dogs behind."
After Wang Jia heard this, he trembled immediately and almost cried: "Then... then we..."
Wang Ben looked back at him and sneered: "I told you a long time ago, you are gambling."
Wang Jia was completely panicked and stood there with a pale face. Soon, his legs were trembling and he could no longer stand. He held on to a pillar and slowly sat on the steps.
Now Wang Jia finally understood. He had just led people to light a fire. The fire could either keep them warm or burn him to ashes. The outcome is entirely up to His Majesty.
Wang Jia closed his eyes and muttered silently in his heart: "Benevolent Lord, benevolent Lord, Your Majesty definitely wants to be a benevolent monarch, and he will definitely not kill indiscriminately, and he will definitely not..."
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In Zou Gou's house, Zou Gou is studying. While reading, he nodded repeatedly: "This Huaiguzi really has some skills. In the past, reading bamboo slips was time-consuming and laborious. Now writing the words on paper is easy to carry and much more comfortable to read. It's wonderful."
At this time, the housekeeper Zou Jia walked in quietly.
Zou Gou asked: "How's the matter that I asked you to inquire about?"
Zou Jia bowed and said: "I have found out clearly. Those who had a banquet with the Lord yesterday have all submitted letters to Your Majesty. There is no news from the palace yet."
Zou Gou nodded: "Then just wait for the news from His Majesty."
Zou Jia added: "However, the villain discovered that there are some more rumors on the street."
Zou Gou snorted and asked, "How do you say that?"
Zou Jia said: "These rumors say that after all, old general Wang Jian has made great contributions to the dynasty. He has been loyal to the Qin Dynasty for decades. This collusion with Xiang Liang was just a moment of confusion. Mostly because of Wang Li's tragic death, he was ordered to leave. On the wrong road."
Zou Gou chuckled: "This rumor is interesting. It points the finger at Huaiguzi."
Zou Jia was stunned for a moment and said, "That's right. This clearly means that Wang Jian was forced to rebel by Huaiguzi."
Zou Jia asked Zou Gou with some interest: "Master, do you think Wang Jian can survive this time?"
Zou Gou said calmly: "How is it possible? If you can survive the serious crime of treason, then can you survive murder and arson? I, the Qin Dynasty, rule the world by law. If Wang Jian is let go, the world will definitely be in chaos. "
Zou Jia hummed: "That's true."
Zou Gou said: "However, if there are such rumors, in cooperation with the courtiers' pleas, His Majesty may agree to give Wang Jian a whole body. In this way, others can rest easy."
Zou Jia scratched his head and said: "I still don't understand why Wang Jian can get the whole body and the others are safe?"
Zou Gou said: "That's stupid. Wang Jian's collusion with Xiang Liang is not only against Qin, but also making fun of the court. According to your majesty's temperament, he must be punished with all the punishment."
"If Your Majesty agrees to leave his whole body, it means that His Majesty wants to portray himself as the Holy Son of Heaven and a benevolent king. Although Your Majesty is resolute, he is still a human being. How can he not care about the opinions of the people in the world? How can he not care about future generations? The evaluation of history books?”
"Since you want to be a benevolent king, you can't implicate others. Otherwise, wouldn't you be in vain?"
Zou Jia suddenly realized: "So that's how wonderful it is."
Zou Gou chuckled: "I suddenly realized that I have learned a lot from Huaiguzi since he arrived in Xianyang City. This person is not simple, and he is definitely not as shameless as he seems."
When Zou Jia heard him mention Huaiguzi, a strange look appeared on his face.
Zou Gou caught his look in his eyes and asked lightly: "What?"
Zou Jia coughed dryly and said, "Nowadays, some people in Xianyang City say that the master is a little banished immortal."
Zou Gou frowned: "Little banished immortal, what does this mean?"
Zou Jia boldly said: "It must be because the master entertained courtiers at the Banishing Immortal Tower a few days ago, but did not pay in the end. Those people were not popular, so they made up some words to say that some of the master's styles were quite similar to those of the Banished Immortal. "
Zou Gou smiled: "My style is quite similar to that of an immortal? Is it shameless?"
Zou Jia laughed dryly and said nothing.
Zou Gou said with emotion: "I was knocked out of one of my teeth by Wang Jian in the palace that day, and my face was completely humiliated. All the courtiers were gloating about my misfortune."
"Since then, I have figured it out. My face has fallen to the ground. Even if I pick it up and put it on my body again, it would be a shame."
"In this case, let's just break the pot and throw it away. Learn from Sophora Millet and do whatever you want. I tried it this way and it really feels good."
"It turns out that once you lose face, you feel relaxed and happy. No wonder Huaiguzi always does so many shameless things."
Zou Jia could only answer with a dry smile. My master is complacent here, not ashamed, but proud. What can he say?
At this time, a servant hurried over and said breathlessly: "There is news, there is news."
Zou Gou turned around and looked at the servant.
When the servant saw the housekeeper Zou Jia here, he was stunned for a moment and immediately stopped.
In fact, he was only about ten steps away from Zou Gou at this time. It only took him a few breaths to walk up to Zou Gou and report the news.
But he didn't. Instead, he walked up to Zou Jia and whispered a few words in his ear.
Zou Jia nodded, then waved his hand to the servant, and the servant left.
Then, Zou Jia walked up to Zou Gou with a smile and said happily: "Master, I am so happy."
Zou Gou looked amused in his heart: these servants in the mansion were all slaves to him, and they were actually divided into three, six or nine grades.
But he was too lazy to care about this. Even if the slaves were crazy, what did it have to do with him? As long as they serve their master well.
So Zou Gou asked calmly: "What's the happy event?"
Zou Jia said: "The news that just came was from the clerk next to Li Si. He said that Lord Tingwei had just returned from the palace. His Majesty has agreed to hang Wang Jian."
"This is the result of discussions between His Majesty and several important officials in the court. It should not be changed. It will be announced in a few days."
Zou Gou immediately beamed: "Hanged and left the whole body? This is a great gift. In this way, we can rest easy."
Zou Jia bowed his hands to Zou Gou and said with a smile: "I congratulate you, my lord, and congratulate you. In addition, those courtiers who received the master's advice and wrote to the emperor were extremely grateful to the master, so they wanted to banish the immortal. Let’s entertain the master with a banquet upstairs.”
Zou Gou nodded with satisfaction: "Assuming they understand, I will leave now."
Zou Jia was stunned for a moment: "What? Master, are you really going?"
Zou Gou asked: "What? I can't go?"
Zou Jia said: "The villain is just thinking that the master just screwed them a few days ago. Will they deliberately retaliate this time?"
Zou Gou laughed loudly: "It doesn't matter, they will definitely not be able to do such a thing."
"Firstly, I have been kind to them, so they should repay the kindness. Secondly, they still want to be ashamed and don't dare to be as cool as I am."
Zou Jia responded with a dry smile.
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Zou Gou sat in the carriage, swaying, and arrived at the Exorcist Tower with great satisfaction.
The courtiers were all waiting at the door of the building. When they saw Zou Gou coming, they all saluted and said in unison: "Master Zou's clever plan, let me wait and escape from death."
Zou Gou chuckled, waved his hand and said, "Where, where, you all have given me the reward."
These courtiers surrounded Zou Gou, talking and laughing all the way as he walked to the Immortal Tower.
As they walked through the hall, they saw a dozen people dressed as servants in the corner, also drinking and celebrating.
These people sat together, with a glass of wine in front of each person, and only a plate of stir-fried vegetables in the middle of the table. It was really shabby.
Zou Gou became interested and asked a waiter: "Who are those people? Can the Banished Immortal Tower even afford some servants now?"
The waiter smiled and said, "That's a servant of the Wang family. I don't know what happened today. A group of people collected some money to celebrate something. But they didn't have much money, they only had enough to buy a glass of wine. one dish."
"Then they asked for a few more glasses, and mixed this glass of wine with water, and everyone drank a little."
The courtiers burst out laughing after hearing this.
Zou Gou glanced at the servants and thought: It seems that they have also heard the news that Wang Jian will be hanged. I unintentionally saved their lives, otherwise these servants might not have survived if the case was too involved.
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The servants sitting in the corner felt a little embarrassed, especially Wang Jia.
It was his suggestion to come to the Banished Immortal Tower to celebrate. After all, they had narrowly escaped death this time, so they planned to be extravagant.
Unexpectedly, after arriving here together, we found that we couldn’t afford it. In the end, a few people pooled their money to buy a glass of wine and a plate of food.
Originally, they thought that after today, they would be regarded as people who had drank in the Banished Immortal Tower.
Unexpectedly, all the guests coming and going would not fail to smile after seeing them.
Wang Jia regretted a little. If he had known better, he would have found a better tavern. The money was enough to buy a large table of food, and his mouth was filled with oil...
The servant named Wang Bing seemed to notice Wang Jia's discomfort and coughed dryly and said: "We all work with the old general, and we don't lack food and wine at all. We can certainly eat enough in another tavern, but that's not the case." What’s the point?”
"Only in this Banished Immortal Tower, what you drink is not wine, and what you eat is not food. It is a status that is superior to others. This status alone is worth the price. Even if you drink plain water here, the villain feels very proud. "
After hearing this, Wang Jia's eyes suddenly lit up, and he nodded.
Several servants were talking quietly when they suddenly heard a burst of laughter not far away.
Wang Jia glanced over there and found several courtiers looking over here.
Wang Jia was a little unhappy: "Are those people laughing at us?"
Wang Bing said doubtfully: "These people seem to be adults who have contacts with my Wang family. It seems that they are also here to celebrate today."
Wang Jia chuckled: "It's all because of our momentum in Xianyang City that they were able to escape death. Seriously, we are still their saviors."
The servants all nodded with pride on their faces.
Courtiers and servants ultimately had no communication. The servants continued to drink in the lobby, while the courtiers went to the private rooms on the second floor.
Food and wine were served in a steady stream, and everyone enjoyed the meal.
The storyteller suddenly came out and said a few witty words, which made people upstairs and downstairs laugh. Then he said with a smile: "Today, I want to invite you to listen to a story. This story is called Wang Jian's battle with Xiang Liang."
The courtiers upstairs and the servants downstairs were both a little uncomfortable.
The waiters at the Banished Immortal Building started to boo, "We have heard of Wang Jian's battle with Xiang Liang. Wasn't it just an army of 100,000 that fought a draw with dozens of people?"
The storyteller chuckled and said, "My story is more exciting than your story."
The guys said, "Then let us listen."
The storyteller responded, took out a box, and then took out an exquisite gramophone from the box.
He pointed at the radio and said: "This is the latest model developed by Shangjun Academy. The speed is stable and the sound quality is clear."
Everyone was confused: "Aren't you listening to a book? Why did you take out the gramophone?"
The storyteller chuckled: "Don't worry, everyone, the book you want to listen to is in this gramophone."
Then, he took out a bamboo tube wrapped in tin foil, placed it inside the phonograph, and then slowly turned the crank.
I was a magician in the Qin Dynasty
