While waiting for court meetings, courtiers like to talk to each other.
Some discussed their recent reading experiences, such as Chun Yuyue and his group.
Some like to discuss recent policy strategies, such as Wang Wan and his group.
Some like to whisper and analyze who is the most powerful in the court today and how they can maintain their advantage, such as Li Si and his group.
Some people are just talking nonsense. For example, Li Shui and Li Xin.
Therefore, it was very lively in front of the Yizheng Hall.
However, Zhao Tuo's words made everyone shut up at the same time, and the place became silent.
All the courtiers turned their heads and looked at Zhao Tuo in surprise.
What did he just say?
Is he asking Li Si for money?
Not borrowing money, but asking for money?
Li Si also looked at Zhao Tuo in surprise: "What did you just say? I didn't hear clearly."
Zhao Tuo cleared his throat and raised his voice as loud as possible so that everyone around him could hear clearly: "Sir Tingwei, I want you to give me a hundred yi of gold."
As soon as this was said, everyone's expressions became strange.
One-third of the people were looking at Zhao Tuo, one-third were looking at Li Si, and the remaining one-third were looking at Li Shui.
Li Shui muttered in confusion: "What do these people think of me?"
Li Xin chuckled and whispered: "Brother Huai, don't you think what Zhao Tuo did today looks familiar? He looks like the same person."
Li Shui was even more puzzled: "Really? Who is this person?"
Li Xin said: "Who else in Xianyang City is so shameless? You can guess it with your toes."
Li Shui suddenly understood, and then shouted to the courtiers: "You are not allowed to slander General Li."
Li Xin: "..."
Li Sid looked at Zhao Tuo steadily. He was a little confused, wondering if Zhao Tuo had taken the wrong medicine.
The courtiers around Li Si were all filled with indignation. After all, this Zhao Tuo is too rude.
Who is Li Si? Li Si is your great benefactor to Zhao Tuo. As the saying goes, if you repay a favor, forget it if you don't repay Li Si. You should at least be respectful, right?
Well now, you are not only disrespectful, but you are also asking for money. Not only did he ask for money, he asked for money very arrogantly.
Do you think you are collecting taxes?
Some courtiers couldn't help but stood up, pointed at Zhao Tuo and said, "Shameless man, you are so brave."
The courtier may not really be that angry, he is just flattering Li Si.
One hundred yi gold is not a small amount. But it would be too embarrassing for Li Si to argue with Zhao Tuo over a hundred yi gold.
Therefore, the courtier stepped forward and helped Li Si express what was in his heart. Li Si was naturally grateful afterwards.
This... is a very clever flattery technique.
The courtier took the lead, and after drinking this, he said to Zhao Tuo: "You dare to ask Lord Tingwei for gold, are you crazy? A few days ago, Lord Tingwei also gave you a sword, you are so ungrateful, Those who repay kindness with hatred..."
Zhao Tuo coughed dryly and said seriously: "I am a poor man, and I really can't afford this hundred yi of gold. What's more, Lord Ting Wei should have given me this money."
Li Si was very curious, he was really just curious, so he asked: "I... owe you money?"
Zhao Tuo nodded and said seriously: "You can say that."
Li Si smiled: "Tell me about it."
Zhao Tuo said: "It is precisely because Lord Tingwei gave me a sword a few days ago. This sword is really magical. With the help of it, I feel refreshed and smarter in my work."
"However, the sword began to scream every night again, saying that no one was worshiping it, which was quite unpleasant. Therefore, the official was asked to offer some rare treasures, rare fruits and game every day... If the official complied, the sword spirit would naturally assist. I have accomplished something great, but if I am not willing to do it, it may come back to bite me and make me miserable and miserable."
"My official has calculated that this hundred yi gold is only enough for a few months. It's very distressing."
"Later I thought about it, if Lord Tingwei hadn't given me the sword, why would I have been threatened by the sword spirit? Therefore, Lord Tingwei should take out this hundred yi gold."
Everyone around was dumbfounded.
At first, Li Si spent 70 million yuan to buy this sword.
What's wrong now? It costs money to support the sword spirit? How brave are you, Zhao Tuo? No, do you still want to lose face?
Li Si also looked at Zhao Tuo in shock: How dare he say such a weird reason?
The courtiers around Li Si were even more indignant. Some of them had even rolled up their sleeves. As long as Li Si gave an order, they would rush forward, push Zhao Tuo to the ground, and beat him violently.
But Li Si was only angry for two seconds, and he suddenly burst into laughter.
He is really happy.
Because he suddenly figured out something.
Aren't you just looking for an opportunity to discredit Zhao Tuo?
The more arrogant Zhao Tuo becomes, the more the officials will sympathize with him. This is a good opportunity for him to establish his reputation.
Oops, this Zhao Tuo is such a wonderful person. Why does he always guess what I am thinking by accident?
So Li Si said to Zhao Tuo: "What Mr. Zhao said makes sense. Yes, I gave this sword to General Zhao. Now that there is a problem, I should be responsible. Don't worry, General Zhao. After the court meeting is over, I will definitely send someone immediately to deliver a hundred yi gold to the general's mansion."
Zhao Tuo quickly agreed and then slipped away.
The surrounding courtiers looked at Zhao Tuo's back with disdain.
Some people said to Li Si quite unfairly: "Master Tingwei, why do you indulge him so much?"
Li Si shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "General Zhao is a talented person, but I, Li Si, love money the most. Seventy million dollars is not a big deal, let alone a hundred yi gold?"
Everyone around him was convinced and looked at Li Si with admiration.
Chunyu Yue stood not far away, twirling his beard and smiling.
A doctor next to him whispered: "Master Chunyu, this Zhao Tuo is so shameless. Why are you not angry, but slightly approving of him?"
Chun Yuyue said: "Although Zhao Tuo is shameless, Li Si advocates repaying evil with virtue and subduing others. This person who keeps advocating Legalism is becoming more and more inclined to Confucianism. How can I be unhappy?"
The doctor next to him suddenly understood, nodded repeatedly, and said, "Zhao Tuo is just a nobody. Whether he is shameless or not is irrelevant. If Li Si can fall in love with Confucianism, then the atmosphere of our Daqin will definitely change."
Li Si nodded approvingly: "That's exactly what I mean."
On the other side, Wang Wan also twisted his beard and smiled.
The person next to Wang Wan whispered: "Master Prime Minister, you have always been on good terms with Tingwei. Now that Tingwei is being bullied like this, why are you smiling?"
Wang Wan smiled and said: "Do you think Li Si was really bullied? The water in this court is very deep, and you still can't see through it."
The man looked in awe.
And Wang Wan sighed in her heart: Li Si, you move so fast. You just said a few days ago that you would smear Zhao Tuo, and now you are starting to do it?
But...how did he get Zhao Tuo to cooperate so well? It's really puzzling.
Li Xin whispered to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, I remember not long ago, you seemed to have asked Zhao Tuo to take care of Li Si's request for gold."
Li Shui hummed: "That's what happened."
Li Xin said: "Tell me, was Zhao Tuo completing the task you assigned him just now?"
Li Shui thought for a while: "It seems so."
Li Xin added: "Who knows about this matter?"
Li Shui said: "Only you, me and Zhao Tuo know."
Li Xin frowned: "This is strange. Why do many courtiers look like they know everything? Look at Chun Yuyue, and then look at Wang Wan... they all have a look on their faces. With a weird smile."
Li Shui looked around and found that it was exactly what Li Xin said.
So... Li Shui also fell into deep thought.
After a long time, Li Shui sighed with emotion: "I can only say that the water in the court is too deep. I really can't see through it."
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The door of the government hall opened and hundreds of officials entered the court.
The meeting was the same as before, there was not much difference.
At first, the officials hoped that the emperor would mention Hu Hai and tell everyone why Mr. Hu Hai was imprisoned in the palace.
But Ying Zheng had no intention of speaking.
This means that the emperor has made up his mind not to give the courtiers any chance to intercede.
Therefore, the courtiers were very sensible and did not talk too much.
They had some understanding of the First Emperor's temper. You know what you can advise and what you cannot advise. If you keep your head down and become a fool, you won't even have time to cry when you turn around and cut it in half.
After the political affairs were finished, the courtiers looked at Li Shui involuntarily.
According to custom, Li Shui should jump out and do mischief at this time.
But Li Shui did nothing.
The courtiers were slightly disappointed.
In the past, when Li Shui didn't come, the court was quiet, and they were used to it.
After Li Shui arrived, he made trouble at every turn, which made them uncomfortable at first. But later I got used to it and felt it wasn't bad.
It's good now, I'm used to eating melons, but suddenly there's no more melons, so when I go to court, I always feel like something is missing.
When Ying Zheng saw that everyone was silent, he glanced at the young eunuch next to him.
The young eunuch understood and was about to tell the officials to retreat.
Suddenly, Zhao Teng stood up.
Everyone was a little nervous when they saw Zhao Teng coming out.
This guy Zhao Teng is not recognized by his relatives. He only recognizes His Majesty.
A while ago, Zhao Teng seemed to be a little close to Wang Wan and Li Si. However, that's only a little close.
Now Zhao Teng actually stood up? Who is he going to impeach? If this person wanted to impeach others, he would not reveal the information in advance.
For a time, everyone in the court was in danger.
Zhao Teng saluted Ying Zheng and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Yushi Feng Renji wants to impeach a certain gentleman."
courtier:"……"
this is okay too?
If Feng Renji impeaches others or not, why should you help tell His Majesty?
What are you two doing?
Ying Zheng was also a little puzzled. He glanced at Feng Renji: "Feng Renji, who do you want to impeach?"
Feng Renji broke into a cold sweat long ago.
His original plan was to pretend to be dead from behind and say nothing until the court meeting was over.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Teng actually stepped forward and reported himself.
This guy... is so deceptive.
Feng Renji glanced at Zhao Teng, who just turned back to look at him and gave him an encouraging look.
Zhao Teng's eyes clearly said: In the civil and military dynasties, you are the only one who can bring down Huaiguzi. Brother Feng, you are so reluctant!
Ying Zheng was slightly unhappy and raised his voice: "Feng Renji, I ask you, who do you want to sue?"
Feng Renji was frightened by Ying Zheng's voice. He walked out in a panic and said, "I...I won't sue anyone."
Zhao Teng was slightly disappointed.
At this time, a person next to Feng Renji said: "Huh? What is this? Master Feng, a piece of paper fell from you."
This man's name was Han Mei, and like Feng Renji, he had a low official position above the court. Therefore, he is very close to Feng Renji.
Han Mei picked up the piece of paper from the ground, with many words written densely on it.
What was written on this piece of paper were the various charges against Li Shui that Feng Renji and Zhao Teng finalized last night.
Feng Renji said in a panic: "It's nothing."
Then, he tried to snatch the paper back, but the contents on the paper had already been seen by Han Mei.
Ying Zheng asked with a cold face: "What is written on it?"
Han Mei said: "It seems that it is a memorial from Mr. Feng to sue a certain court official."
Ying Zheng looked at Feng Renji: "Read it and listen."
Feng Renji wiped the cold sweat from his head.
He wanted to lie, but in a place like this, he didn't dare.
Lies will be exposed at any time, and once exposed, there will be no place to die.
So he unfolded the paper and read hard: "Your Majesty, Feng Renji is suing the banished immortal Huaiguzi. Huaiguzi has repeatedly used the Nei Shifu to conspire with others to file lawsuits. In fact, he is promoting his banished immortal tower and making huge profits. A few days ago, because of a sword..."
The courtiers all looked at Feng Renji with admiration: "This guy has courage."
Li Shui looked indifferent.
Li Xin whispered: "Brother Huai, someone is suing you again. What are you going to do this time?"
Li Shui chuckled and whispered, "Brother Li, you heard wrong. When did he sue me?"
Li Xin looked at him blankly: "This first sentence is to accuse you."
Li Shui said: "Why do I sound like I'm suing you?"
The two of them were discussing in low voices, and Feng Renji's memorial had already been read.
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui and said calmly: "Huai Guzi, is what he said true?"
Li Shui said with a bitter face: "I am wronged. Your Majesty must have listened to Master Feng's memorial. This has nothing to do with me."
"It was obviously Li Xin who sued Yihuo, the person who tried the case was Zhao Teng, and the person who committed the crime was Yihuo's servant Yong Chi. I am just a theatergoer, what does this have to do with me?"
Ying Zheng was slightly startled: "That seems to be what happened."
The courtier also frowned: "It seems that's what happened. But why do you always feel that this matter is caused by the banished immortal?"
Li Xin closed his eyes in pain: Brother Huai, I shouldn't have drank your wine in the first place. For a glass of wine, I embarrassed myself in the Imperial Palace, and now I have to stand in the government hall with a basin of shit on my head? I lost too much.
Feng Renji glanced at Zhao Teng and showed a helpless expression. The meaning was obvious: It's not that I don't want to sue, it's too clever to banish the immortal, and there's nothing I can do about it.
