Li Si was very upset and Wang Wan was his important ally. If Wang Wan is taken down, he will be a little alone in the court.
If Feng Quli becomes prime minister, can he join forces with Feng Quli?
Feng Quili had always been subordinate to him before, but when he became prime minister, he stepped up to him, which seemed like a shameless act.
The key is, can Feng Quili believe in himself? I was once an ally of Wang Wan.
In the middle of the night, Li Si was lying on a low couch, unable to sleep at all.
No, no, Wang Wan must not fail. Once Wang Wan fell and he turned to form an alliance with Feng Quli, what would the civil and military officials of the court think of him?
Li Si suddenly lifted the quilt and sat up, then continued pacing in the room.
It took two hours to walk like this.
Soon, the rooster crows outside the window, and soon it’s dawn.
Li Si suddenly shouted outside: "Here comes someone."
A servant immediately responded.
Li Si said calmly: "Go and ask Feng Renji to come."
A quarter of an hour later, Feng Renji arrived, sweating profusely.
He heard that Master Tingwei was looking for him, so he came almost at a trot.
After Feng Renji saluted, he saw Li Si's face was haggard and his eyes were bloodshot. He couldn't help but feel a little panicked, not knowing what happened.
Li Si smiled slightly and said to Feng Renji: "I had something to do last night and was a little tired. You can have some breakfast with me."
Feng Renji responded and followed Li Si uneasily.
Li Si remained calm and chewed slowly. Feng Renji, on the other hand, had been watching the situation and wanted to know what Li Si wanted to do with him.
Finally, Li Si finished eating, asked the servant to clean up the dishes, and then said lightly: "Blade Ji."
Feng Renji quickly stood up and saluted Li Si.
Li Si said: "When did I save you?"
Feng Renji said: "It was five years ago. Five years ago, Xiaguan was confused and embezzled a lot of money. If Lord Tingwei hadn't helped, Xiaguan would have died in prison."
Li Si sighed: "It's been five years. During these five years, did you know that you were wrong?"
Feng Renji patted his chest and said, "I know, I know. Since Lord Tingwei saved me, I have been working hard and conscientiously, and I have never corrupted or violated the law again. This life of the official belongs to Tingwei." Your Excellency gave it to me, even if I don’t cherish it myself, I can’t embarrass Lord Tingwei.”
Li Si nodded with satisfaction: "If you know your mistakes and can correct them, there is no greater good. I think your official position may be promoted."
Feng Renji's eyes suddenly lit up, and he was so happy that he didn't know what to say.
Who would have thought that Mr. Tingwei called him here early in the morning for promotion? I thought the little bit of gold that had been embezzled recently had been discovered.
When Feng Renji was happy, Li Si suddenly changed the topic: "Huh? I suddenly feel that your name sounds familiar."
Feng Renji suddenly felt depressed when he heard that Li Si stopped talking about promotion.
However, he did not dare to ask Li Si, but said flatteringly: "Master Tingwei may be talking about Feng Quji."
Li Si nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it's Feng Quji. There is only one word difference between your two names."
Feng Renji laughed dryly: "He and I are originally from the same ancestry. It's just that his ancestors were direct descendants, while I was a common descendant. After a few generations, the bloodline gradually became distant."
"On weekdays, he doesn't interact with me, and I don't interact with them. So last time I was sent to death row, they ignored me."
Li Si exclaimed: "That's it."
He pondered for a while and said: "Recently, Feng Quji's cousin, Feng Quili, may be entrusted with an important task."
Feng Renji responded with a dry smile, thinking: What does it have to do with me being entrusted with such an important task? To be honest, it's almost the same as having this kind of distant relative or not.
Li Si said: "Are you willing to do something for me? Go and become a disciple of Feng Quili and help me find out some information."
When Feng Renji heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he nodded repeatedly.
Do detailed work? This is a great thing. This kind of errand is often only available to close friends. And once successful, the rewards are often extremely high.
Feng Renji seemed to be able to see the high-ranking official Houlu waving to him.
Seeing that Feng Renji had agreed, Li Si spoke openly and said, "If my prediction is correct, within a few days, your majesty will announce that the imperial censor will be the deputy to the prime minister. Once the prime minister is dismissed, the censor will be appointed as the prime minister's deputy." The doctor succeeds."
Feng Renji looked at Li Si dumbfounded.
Another thought came to his mind: So, the official position of imperial censor is no longer just a decoration? The rank of imperial censor is above that of Tingwei. If it's not a decoration, doesn't it mean that... Feng Quli's status in the court is higher than Li Si?
And Feng Quili and I are from the same clan. Although we are far apart, we are relatives after all. In this case, why not take refuge in Feng Quli? Why follow Li Si?
In an instant, Feng Renji thought of many things and felt that his future was brighter.
Li Si looked at him with a smile on his face, as if quietly waiting for him to digest the little news.
After a moment, Li Si smiled slightly and said, "What do you think?"
Feng Renji smiled dryly and said: "It's... not bad."
In front of Li Si, he certainly didn't dare to express any thoughts about changing the family.
Li Si nodded and said: "The imperial censor has the responsibility of supervising all officials. It can be expected that Feng Quli may do something great in the future."
"And if you want to make a difference in the court, you cannot do without some team members. How about you join his staff and become an ordinary censor? Help him impeach officials."
Feng Renji was so happy that he almost fainted, nodding his head like a chicken eating rice.
Hahaha, should I join Feng Quli’s disciples? Of course I want to join Feng Quli's disciples. Not only do I have to commit, I also have to commit sincerely.
From then on, Li Si felt that I was his, and Feng Queli also felt that I was his.
In the court, I have two high-ranking officials, Yushi Dafu and Tingwei, to help me. My future is bound to be immeasurable.
Feng Renji almost burst into laughter.
Li Si nodded and said: "Okay, you go ahead. As for how to join Feng Quli's disciples, it depends on your ability. He should be in urgent need of such a team now."
"After you become the censor, I will ask you to do some things. I hope you won't refuse."
Feng Renji said repeatedly: "As long as my lord has given orders, Renji will definitely retaliate with death."
Feng Renji spoke impassionedly, but in his heart he was thinking: Fuck you. If what you ask me to do is some trivial matter, that's fine. If you ask me to betray Feng Quli, there is no way.
Li Si waved his hand: "That's all, go ahead."
Feng Renji responded, turned around and left.
As a result, when he reached the door, Li Si stopped him again: "Wait a minute."
Feng Renji still had a smile on his face and asked, "Master Tingwei, do you have any other instructions?"
Li Si said slowly: "Recently, you embezzled another five hundred gold coins, right? The crime of beheading is enough."
Feng Quji suddenly froze there, as if he had fallen into an ice hole, feeling cold from head to toe.
Li Si looked at him with a kind face: "Don't be afraid, I have already suppressed this matter. As long as I am here for a day, you will be safe and no one will find out."
Feng Quji nodded bitterly.
Blackmail, this is blackmail.
If I don't do what Li Si says, I'm afraid the corruption will be reported tomorrow.
It's over, it's over, I will be held in someone's hands for the rest of my life.
Feng Quji staggered out of Li Si's house.
He didn't know how long he had been walking, and he felt a little lost.
He saw the warm sun shining on the street. The street is wide, like your own future.
He raised his eyes and saw that the street seemed to lead to the execution ground.
…………
Two days later, His Majesty's decree came down. The imperial censor is the deputy to the prime minister. If the prime minister resigns, he will be replaced by the censor.
This decree caused an uproar.
After being silent for an hour, the courtiers rushed to Feng Queli's home.
Feng Quili, the imperial censor, was responsible for supervising all officials.
But all this time, he had been so silent that all the officials had almost forgotten his existence.
Even if I mention it, I just say: Oh, that is a taciturn and good old man. No one will be really impeached.
The court of Da Qin was a stage for people like Wang Wan, Li Si, Chun Yuyue, Ban Xian... these people.
But today, an imperial edict brought Feng Quli to the center of the stage.
Some stragglers in the court wanted to find a backer and recognize a boss, so they hurried to Feng Quili's house with gifts.
There are also some courtiers who want to change their court because their official positions as backers are not high enough and they are unlikely to be relied upon if something goes wrong. So he hurried to Feng Queli's house with gifts.
As for Wang Wan, Li Si, Chunyu Yue, Zhao Teng and other important ministers, they remained silent.
Although they can also see that the meaning of this will is extraordinary. But they can only pretend not to see it.
What's more, their status and influence in the court are basically on the same level as Feng Quli.
If I came to congratulate you in person today, it would be flattering and too low-priced.
As for the important officials in the court, there was no need to flatter Feng Quli.
Therefore, after those lower-ranking courtiers entered Feng Quli's house, they saw people who were similar to themselves, neither above nor below, with mediocre positions.
Feng Quili still had a kind smile on his face, as if he was no different from before.
He always smiled modestly at everyone's compliments.
Regarding everyone's hints that they wanted to take refuge, Feng Quili only spoke in official terms and seemed to have no intention of accepting them.
But no one was in a hurry.
Real surrender happens in secret. Nowadays, people talk a lot, and it is normal for Feng Quli to not express his position clearly.
While everyone was chatting, the servant outside suddenly walked in and said to Feng Quili: "Sir, there are two adults outside..."
Feng Quili said with a smile: "Which adult is here again? Since you are here, please come in."
The servant said: "It's... Banished Immortal and General Li."
As soon as these words came out, all the courtiers were stunned.
Sophora millet? Li Xin?
These two people have been in the limelight recently. It has to be said that their status in the court has surpassed Zhao Teng, tied with Chun Yuyue, and went straight to Wang Wan and Li Si.
These two people with such high status actually came to visit Feng Quli in person at this juncture? The two of them are important officials in the court. Don't they want to lose face?
But soon everyone thought: Do these two people want to save face?
Feng Quili said repeatedly: "Please come in quickly, wait, I will greet you personally."
Feng Quli was thinking deeper than the courtiers.
He didn't believe that Huaiguzi and Li Xin were here to make friends with him. These two people fought against each other, who did they defeat?
Now, because of a decree, his authority has increased, and he has just entered the ranks of important ministers in the court. These two are here to beat themselves up, right?
Feng Quli had many worries along the way.
He didn't want to offend anyone now, especially Huai Guzi.
But if Huaiguzi must compete with him, how should he force Huaiguzi back?
Just when Feng Quili was thinking wildly, someone next to him suddenly laughed and said, "Oh, Mr. Feng, if we welcome you again, we will be on the other side of the street."
Feng Quli looked up and found that he had already reached the door. Ban Xian and Li Xin stood in front of him.
Feng Quili smiled gently and bowed his hands to Li Shui and Li Xin: "You two, please come in quickly."
Li Shui and Li Xin were on the left and right, sandwiching Feng Quili in the middle. He behaves intimately, like a long-lost brother.
Feng Quli thought to himself: Aren't these two here to cause trouble?
However, these two people have no sense of etiquette and shame, and they often fall out whenever they want. Now I am laughing and joking, maybe I will get into trouble soon, but I still can’t take it lightly.
After the three people entered the room, the courtiers in the room looked at them with puzzled faces.
Li Shui and Li Xin were not polite and sat directly next to Feng Quili.
Among those present, Feng Quli was the master. Li Shui and Li Xin had the highest official positions. They sat next to Feng Quili, and no one else had any objections.
However, after these two people arrived, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
At first, everyone was having fun, chatting, and was very happy, but now... no one is willing to speak.
Feng Quili cleared his throat and looked at Li Shui gently: "I wonder why the banished immortal came here?"
Li Shui said with a smile: "I have admired Brother Feng for a long time. It's just that I've been embarrassed to come and see you..."
The courtiers all had strange looks on their faces: Excuse me? Would you be embarrassed too?
Li Shui coughed dryly: "Today I heard that many court officials have come to Mr. Feng's house, so I thought it would be better to fish in troubled waters and pay a visit to express my admiration."
Li Xin, who was next to him, also nodded repeatedly and said, "Exactly, exactly. I have admired Brother Feng for a long time. I always wish I could become brothers with different surnames."
Li Shui suddenly looked back at Li Xin, said with a sigh, "I happen to have this idea too."
Li Xin clapped his hands: "Since the three of us have such thoughts, how about we sworn sworn brothers on the spot?"
Feng Quili: "???"
What the hell am I going to become sworn sworn friends with you? Have you asked me for my opinion?
Suddenly, he remembered a terrifying legend in Xianyang City.
Huai Guzi has a hobby, that is, he likes to force others to become close friends.
Zhao Teng was like this, and so was Chunyu Yue.
These two people were not very close to Huaiguzi, but Huaiguzi wanted to get close to them and couldn't even fight them away.
Now Zhao Teng's reputation in Xianyang City is hopeless. Chunyu Yue was also miserable.
Could it be...it's my turn now?
Feng Quli suddenly felt chilled.
I thought that after keeping a low profile for so many years, I finally wanted to show off my talents and make a difference. As a result, in one day, he was marked as Huaiguzi's friend.
From now on, he becomes a shameless person?
Every one of his memorials is suspected of having Huaiguzi involved, and every one of his impeachments is suspected of being planned with Huaiguzi?
Isn't that ridiculous?
