Among the officials following Ying Zheng on his western tour, besides Chun Yuyue, there was another man who was suffering from hunger and refused to eat anything from Li Shui. If you want to read the complete version for free, please search it on Baidu.
He is Feng Renji.
It's not that Feng Renji doesn't want to eat, but he doesn't dare to eat.
If Li Shui catches him and asks him to impeach anyone, he will really risk his life just for one bite.
It was late at night, and Feng Renji was lying on the low couch, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
Hungry.
He was a little doubtful, how did Mr. Fusu manage to eat such simple meals?
Then Feng Renji began to doubt himself again. A year ago, didn’t I eat this kind of simple meal every day? Why did you forget your roots in just one year?
Just when he was thinking wildly, there was a knock on the door.
Feng Renji sighed and asked, "Who is it?"
There was a kind voice outside: "It's me."
Feng Renji suddenly shuddered when he heard this voice.
He recognized it as the voice of the banished immortal.
Now Feng Renji's intestines are filled with regret. If he had known earlier, he would have kept silent. Now he can't even pretend to be asleep.
Immediately afterwards, Li Xin's voice came from outside: "Brother Feng, please open the door. I know you are inside."
Feng Renji gritted his teeth, got up from the low couch, and opened the door.
Li Shui and Li Xin stood outside with smiles, and then took out a basket: "Today, all the civil and military officials in the court had supper. You haven't eaten it yet, have you? We brought it to you specially."
Feng Renji thanked them repeatedly and invited Li Shui and Li Xin in.
The food and wine were set out, and the aroma was so overwhelming that Feng Renji couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
Li Shui said: "Please use it, we have already eaten. You can do it yourself."
Feng Renji couldn't hold it any longer and started eating and drinking.
A quarter of an hour later, Feng Renji was full.
Li Shui said: "As for the food money, just give me the market price."
Feng Renji responded repeatedly and started to pay.
Paying for meals was a matter of course, and Feng Renji didn't think there was anything wrong with it. As for the price of this meal... they didn't force it to buy or sell it.
After paying the money, Feng Renji looked at Li Shui and Li Xin awkwardly.
He was waiting for the two men to leave, but they had no intention of leaving.
Feng Renji had a bad premonition in his heart.
Sure enough, Li Shui said: "Brother Feng, have you paid back your five hundred yi gold deficit?"
Feng Renji said fearfully: "I'm still collecting money."
Li Shui said: "Oh, don't worry, I will never tell anyone else until you collect the money."
Feng Renji was obedient.
After threatening Feng Renji, Li Shui said to Feng Renji: "How about you help me impeach someone?"
Feng Renji suddenly wanted to hang himself from the beam on the spot.
But he didn't have the courage to die. He could only ask anxiously: "Exiled Immortal, who are you going to impeach?"
Li Shui said: "It's not who I want to impeach, it's who you want to impeach."
Feng Renji wiped the cold sweat on his head and said, "Yes, who is going to be impeached if you banish an immortal?"
Li Shui said: "Impeach Mr. Hu Hai."
Feng Renji seemed to see himself being tied up by Wu Huada and being taken to the execution ground.
In the past, it was only the ministers who were impeached, but now they are also impeaching the prince. The more you play, the bigger you get, and you won’t stop until you die.
Feng Renji said to Li Shui in a tone of begging for mercy: "To banish an immortal, a low-ranking official speaks lightly. First he impeached an important minister, and now he impeaches a young master. Maybe one day, his head will be removed."
Li Shui waved his hand: "What are you afraid of? You died because of your honest advice. When I write history books in the future, I will definitely praise you greatly."
Feng Renji's face turned pale.
Li Xin coughed dryly and cast a warning look at Li Shui.
Li Shui reacted immediately and changed his words: "Of course. Mr. Tingwei and Dr. Yushi are protecting you. You will not die."
When Feng Renji heard this, he felt even more desperate.
How do you know whether Mr. Ting Wei can protect me or not, whether Dr. Yushi can protect me?
You picked them both out and missed yourself. What does it mean? Does that mean you're not going to protect me?
Li Shui and Li Xin stood up and said to Feng Renji: "Just do it boldly without any worries in your heart. We will not tell anyone about your greed for five hundred gold."
After making naked threats, Li Shui and Li Xin went out.
At this time, Feng Renji tried his best to refuse the matter. He said carefully: "It is your destiny to banish an immortal. How dare you disobey the official? It's just that... the official and Mr. Hu Hai are not familiar with each other. And Mr. Hu Hai I have lived in the palace for a long time and have not violated the law. Even if I want to be impeached, there is no excuse."
Li Shui said with a smile: "Dr. Chunyu is such an incorruptible person. Didn't Master Feng find an excuse to impeach him? I believe that as long as you use one-tenth of your intelligence, you can always find a way to impeach Mr. Hu Hai." .”
Feng Renji remembered that after impeaching Chun Yuyue last time, His Majesty gave him a hundred canes. He also warned that if he continues to impeach courtiers with such messy reasons, he will definitely be punished.
Feng Renji suddenly felt that his life was really in danger.
Li Shui and Li Xin finally left.
Feng Renji lit the oil lamp and sat in front of the table, thinking hard, still not knowing what to do.
The crime cannot be too serious, otherwise it will set you on fire.
It cannot be taken too lightly. If it appears to be childish, His Majesty will definitely punish him.
But the key point is that there is nothing wrong with Mr. Hu Hai.
If you impeach other ministers and fabricate some charges, that's fine. Hu Hai is the young master of the Qin Dynasty. If he is wronged...
Feng Renji shuddered and didn't dare to think about it any more.
It was already dawn, and Feng Renji didn't sleep all night, he was terribly worried.
At this time, someone came to visit again.
He is Li Si's servant.
The servant walked into Feng Renji's room under the rising sun, and then said: "My lord has an order to find an opportunity to impeach Fu Yao."
After saying this, the servant left.
Feng Renji sighed, sat in the room, took out his brush, and sketched on the paper.
He was drawing a map of the mountains and rivers of Da Qin, and he was wondering whether the chances of being caught were high if he abandoned his official position and ran away.
…………
After dawn, Ying Zheng sent an order to all officials to prepare and set off for Shangjun in the afternoon.
So, after breakfast, everyone was busy and started packing their luggage.
Originally, according to the distance, we should go to Beidi County in Fuyao first. However, Hu Hai rushed to Longxi in person and warmly invited Ying Zheng to go to Shangjun first, and Ying Zheng agreed.
He agreed to go to Shangjun first, hoping that someone could send a message to Fu Yao so that he could make preparations early and not be like Fusu, who made everything in a hurry.
What Ying Zheng didn't know was that Hu Hai had already selected many people to ambush on the road to Beidi County to intercept the messenger. Now Fu Yao still doesn't know anything.
In the afternoon, everyone was already on their way.
Including Mr. Fusu, he also left Longxi County and went to Shangjun.
The officials were talking a lot, and most people felt that this assessment was over. You gentlemen will follow Your Majesty back to Xianyang.
As for whether Longxi's various policies will change after Fusu leaves. Most people think that people will be interested in politics here.
After all... Master Fu Yao's ideas are very different from His Majesty's ideas.
He did not say clearly whether His Majesty was satisfied with the results of Mr. Fusu's governance. But all the ministers had an idea.
They felt that if they imitated the imperial examination and graded Mr. Fusu, it would probably be sixty points.
There are no highlights and no major mistakes. After all, Longxi County is still peaceful, with no people displaced and corrupt officials everywhere.
Fu Su and Chunyu Yue were riding in the same car.
He said uneasily: "Master, did my disciple fail to do a good job?"
Chunyu Yue shook his head: "You have done a very good job. Since ancient times, it has been difficult to conquer the world, and it is even harder to defend the world. It is already very good that Longxi County can spend more than half a year in peace during your first administration."
"At least, your results are better than Fu Yao's."
Fusu asked in confusion: "Fu Yao? Has Master got any news about Fu Yao?"
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said: "A few days ago, a thief was captured in Xianyang City. The thief said that he was originally from Beidi County. Since Fu Yao arrived, he has gone against the grain and the people can no longer live. They can only He was fleeing everywhere. It was at that time that he arrived in Xianyang City and, forced to make a living, stole things out of a thought."
Fusu sighed and said, "Although my younger brother is smart, he is still young after all."
Chunyu Yue hummed.
Chunyu Yue had a calm expression on his face, but he was actually very happy: It seems that this guy Jufu is indeed very capable.
Before Fu Yao left Xianyang City, Li Shui chose Ju Fu as Fu Yao's deputy.
And Chunyu Yue gave Ju Fu a lot of money and asked him to mess up Beidi County.
Now it seems that Jufu has done a good job and achieved remarkable results.
Chunyu Yue felt that the money was well spent.
…………
The next day, the large group of people had arrived in Shangjun.
As soon as they entered Shangjun, all the officials were amazed.
Because Shangjun has built several major roads, these roads are very wide and flat, with large shade trees planted beside them.
Ying Zheng asked Hu Hai, who was accompanying him: "How much does it cost to build these roads?"
Hu Hai said proudly: "It doesn't cost a thing. This was built by the prisoners from Shangjun."
Ying Zheng nodded.
Not long after, they encountered a group of prisoners who were building roads. There were about thousands of them, working sweatily under the sun.
There were two small officials with whips nearby, who would beat some disobedient prisoners from time to time.
Chunyu Yue laughed and said, "I didn't expect there were so many prisoners in Shangjun."
Hu Hai rolled his eyes and pretended not to hear.
Chunyu Yue asked Hu Hai again: "Master, how many schools have been built in Shangjun?"
Hu Hai said: "Shangjun has never built a school. It is enough to state the laws and let the people know what should be done and what should not be done."
"As for etiquette, honor and disgrace, those stupid heads of Guizhou may not be able to understand it. So there is no need to waste time. It is better to cultivate more acres of land."
As he spoke, Hu Hai pointed to the farmland on the side of the road and said to Ying Zheng: "Father, please see, these Guizhou farmers are farming very seriously. Not only did my son inherit the Litian officer from the Qin Dynasty, but as long as he made achievements in farming, he could be awarded a title. .”
"And a punishment system was established. In each village, one person who was the worst at farming was selected every month. This person had to serve in the army to atone for his sins. Therefore, these Guizhou chiefs all fought bravely for fear of being punished."
Ying Zheng nodded again, noncommittal.
But Chunyu Yue was speechless.
Hu Hai's measures were based on Legalism in every aspect and were very harsh.
This guy knew that the emperor was leaning toward Legalism, so he was deliberately trying to please him.
In the evening, everyone arrived outside Fushi City.
Hu Hai confidently said to Ying Zheng: "Father, you can station the army outside the city, even if you enter the city alone, it doesn't matter."
"No one dares to fight in the city, and there is no violation of law or discipline. I have selected thousands of strong people to form a patrol team. Any signs of violation of law and discipline have been extinguished."
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction, looked at the city gate and said, "This city seems to be much taller than in previous years."
Hu Hai said proudly: "After my son arrived at Fushi, he immediately ordered the prisoners to build city walls to prevent barbarian invasion. He also built roads so that if things changed, he could quickly communicate with the Central Plains."
Ying Zheng smiled and said to the people behind him: "Enter the city."
Although Hu Hai said there was no need to bring troops, Ying Zheng still brought thousands of people.
After entering the city, a young eunuch rubbed his eyes and suddenly let out a sigh and said, "There seems to be a piece of gold on the road."
There were still pedestrians on the road, but the people walking around did not pick up the gold.
The young eunuch couldn't help but said: "Is there anything missing on the road here?"
Hu Hai said proudly: "Of course there is. If gold falls on the ground, as long as it is not yours and you pick it up, you will be punished. Who in the entire Shang County dares to pick it up randomly?"
He smiled at Fusu and said, "Brother, not only can you be taught rituals and music, but you can also avoid picking up lost things on the road. You can also do the same with strict laws and regulations."
Fusu said nothing. He always remembered his teacher's words: "Legalism can indeed achieve results in a short period of time, but the consequences are endless. If you want real long-term peace and stability in the world, you still need Confucianism."
Hu Hai led everyone around the city. I saw that everyone was busy, performing their duties, and seemed very orderly.
After the transfer was completed, arrangements for the banquet began.
The courtiers discovered that there were many delicacies at the banquet. It looks like it costs a lot of money.
It’s just that there doesn’t seem to be a good chef here, and the taste of a lot of meat is hard to describe.
Many people regretted while eating: It would be better if these things were given to Shangjun Courtyard and stir-fried in an iron pot...
During the meal break, Hu Hai started bragging again. He said to Ying Zheng: "Father, no one here has escaped."
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction: "I can see that you are very attentive."
At this time, Li Shui glanced at Feng Renji.
Feng Renji knew that his time was almost up.
He gritted his teeth and stood up. Because of the excitement, his voice changed: "Your Majesty..."
The courtiers suddenly became energetic: Is this guy here again?
Ying Zheng looked at Feng Renji with some disgust: "What are you going to do again?"
Feng Renji wiped the cold sweat from his head and said tremblingly with a death wish: "I...I want to impeach Young Master Hu Hai."
The courtiers fell silent.
Hu Hai was smiling, but the cup in his hand was almost broken: Who is this old man? You want to impeach me? Does he not want to leave Fushi City?
Ying Zheng had long been accustomed to Feng Renji's nonsense, so he asked calmly: "Is there anything wrong with Hu Hai?"
Feng Renji gritted his teeth and said: "I want to impeach Mr. Hu Hai and use harsh punishments to make the people guilty. Since I entered Shangjun, I have looked around and there are prisoners everywhere. Is it true that everyone in Shangjun is an evil person? It's obvious. It is Mr. Hu Hai who criticizes the people harshly. If things continue like this and the people lose their support, I am afraid it will affect His Majesty’s ability to become an immortal."
After saying this, Feng Renji collapsed to the ground, so frightened that he lost all his strength.
Li Shui was amazed when he heard this: This Feng Renji is a real person. I can actually find this angle. Once Chengxian was involved, the impeachment seemed fair and above board, and it didn't look like he was deliberately looking for trouble.
And Chunyu Yue also secretly sighed: I didn't expect that Feng Benji would plead for the people. Forget it, the last time he impeached me can be forgotten.
Li Si and Feng Quli were both speechless: This Feng Renji is really a mad dog. Bite whoever you see.
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