Although the Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu had sore faces and mouths, they were still a little excited when they heard that they were going to see Ying Zheng.
Of course, the Confucian scholars were not excited because they were going to see the emperor, definitely not for this reason.
Because they can directly denounce the tyrant's faults, they have the opportunity to show their unyielding strength. By the way, we must also accuse Li Shui and Li Xin harshly.
Let them pay for their recklessness!
The Confucian scholars, all of whom were writers, quickly drafted the manuscript. When they arrived at Ying Zheng's palace, they had almost polished it.
Soon, a young eunuch came out and said, "Your Majesty has an order to summon Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu to come to see you."
The Confucian scholars were a little unhappy and thought: This sounds like we are impatient and begging the emperor to see us. In fact, we were invited...
However, it’s not convenient to speak now, so don’t be too busy protesting now, let’s talk about it later.
They were led by the young eunuch and entered the luxurious palace.
A Confucian scholar looked at the carved beams and painted buildings here and said with emotion: "The people's fat, people's anointing, people's flesh and blood. The hearts of tens of millions of people are squandered by one person. I can't bear to see such a tragedy, and I can't bear to think about it."
Li Shui said quietly: "Everyone, this is the palace left by King Qi. Why didn't you come to give advice when he built the palace? When he moved into the palace, you didn't come to give advice."
"Now that the King of Qi is gone and His Majesty has moved in, you are full of complaints? Are you dissatisfied with today's life? Are you still nostalgic for your old Qi?"
"I see that you are quite disloyal. You won't have any dealings with the rebels, will you?"
How have Confucian scholars ever seen this formation? Suddenly his face turned pale and he argued: "Don't frame us falsely, we... Ouch."
These Confucian scholars became a little anxious when they were arguing. They opened their mouths a little wider, and then... they tore the wounds and started bleeding.
Li Xin looked at Chunyu Yue with a smile: "Sister-in-law, they and you are both Confucian scholars. Are you the same kind of people?"
Chunyu Yue sighed.
He felt that these Confucian scholars were simply full of ugliness, and their opinions were just nit-picking. They just said a few words over and over again, but they were of no use.
Chunyu Yue couldn't believe that he was just like them before.
A few minutes later, they met Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng looked at the Confucian scholar from Qilu who was walking over, and was slightly startled. He thought to himself: The customs of Qi are indeed a bit special. Why do these Confucian scholars have their faces so red?
Then he discovered that his face seemed to be red.
Before Ying Zheng could ask, these Confucian scholars shouted: "Your Majesty, Li Xin and Huai Guzi are arrogant and domineering, and they beat us like this for no reason. Please make the decision for us."
Ying Zheng frowned slightly. He hated the tone of these Confucian scholars. Although it sounds polite, there is always a hint of command in it.
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui and Li Xin: "Did you beat them?"
Li Xin said: "Yes."
Ying Zheng asked casually: "Why did you hit him?"
Li Shui said casually: "Because they are rebels."
Ying Zheng: "..."
He was already familiar with Li Shui's tricks, so he didn't take it seriously and just said lightly.
But the Confucian scholars in Qi and Lu quit their work, and they immediately started arguing loudly.
They argued fiercely, but most of what they said were clichés, such as benevolence and righteousness, loyalty...
Ying Zheng didn't even bother to listen.
He said calmly: "Can we discuss the matter of rebelling against bandits later? I have other things to ask you."
The Confucian scholars looked confused: "How can we discuss such a big thing as rebelling against bandits later? Are other things as important as this? If we don't distinguish this matter clearly, how can we talk about other things?"
So the Confucian scholars had another round of debate.
Ying Zheng became more and more annoyed after hearing this, and turned to look at Li Xin: "These people are so rude, slap their mouths."
The Confucian scholars were confused: Are we rude? We are the most polite.
So the Confucian scholars began to pay homage to him again.
One of them stood up and said: "As an emperor, you should be open-minded and tolerant of others. How can you hit people easily?"
Another person stood up and said: "Your Majesty is close to the sycophants and cannot listen to honest advice. If this continues, won't Great Qin..."
Ying Zheng shouted: "Li Xin, what are you waiting for?"
Li Xin helplessly rubbed his numb palms, then walked up to the Confucian scholars and gave them another crackling beating.
After a quarter of an hour, the Confucian scholars were all honest. Because Li Xin focused on those Confucian scholars who talked a lot.
After they calmed down, Ying Zheng said calmly: "I called you here to ask about the sacrifice to Mount Tai. Do you know the regulations and etiquette involved?"
When the Confucian scholars heard that Ying Zheng asked about etiquette, they couldn't help but feel itchy in their hearts.
Although they were very angry after being beaten by Ying Zheng just now, they still couldn't help but want to speak.
One of the Confucian scholars spoke eloquently: "Sacrificing sacrifices to Mount Tai is a way to communicate with God. God has the virtue of a good life. If your Majesty wants to win the favor of God, you must focus on virtue and implement benevolent government."
Ying Zheng: "..."
He was a little suspicious that there was something wrong with these Confucian scholars. He was asking about Feng Chan Taishan. Why did the topic change to benevolent politics?
Confucian scholars talked a lot about how clever words make people look more benevolent, and how a gentleman stays far away from the kitchen.
Then the topic turned back and he said to Ying Zheng: "Therefore, your Majesty must embody benevolence when performing sacrifices. What is benevolence? Being considerate of the people is called benevolence. Cherishing all things is called benevolence."
"Therefore, this sacrifice must not be extravagant or wasteful, but must be simple. There must be no large-scale construction projects that harm the crops and wild animals on the mountain."
Ying Zheng: "..."
He asked with some displeasure: "Then what should be done specifically?"
The Confucian scholar said: "First of all, when climbing a mountain, wrap the wheel with cattails to avoid damaging the plants and trees on the mountain."
"Secondly, when making sacrifices, don't cut stones to build an altar. Just clear a path on the mountain, barely climb to the top of the mountain, choose a flat place, and recite the sacrificial inscriptions."
"In Feng Chan Tai Shan, what matters is sincerity, not ostentation."
Ying Zheng sneered: "It's simply ridiculous. What you say is worse than ordinary people offering sacrifices to their ancestors. Aren't you afraid of neglecting God?"
Another Confucian scholar stood up and argued: "As long as your Majesty is sincere, God will not feel slighted. If your Majesty is violent, it is false benevolence rather than true benevolence. Then no matter how grand the ostentation is, it will be useless."
Ying Zheng looked at Chunyu Yue: "You are a great scholar in this world, what do you think?"
Chunyu Yue bowed and said, "I believe that the method of living is not advisable."
The Confucian scholars in Qi and Lu were furious and immediately accused Chunyu Yue of being a Confucian scum and betraying the teachings of the sages and philosophers.
Chunyu Yue was like an old monk in meditation, turning a deaf ear to these accusations.
Li Shui said to Li Xin with emotion: "Brother Li, now my sister-in-law has become my true successor."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
Ying Zheng asked Chunyu Yue: "Why is the law of life so undesirable?"
Chunyu Yue said: "The most important thing about offering sacrifices to Mount Tai is to show the majesty of the emperor. How are the methods of sacrifice for living beings different from those of ordinary people?"
"How can such a sacrifice communicate with God? With such a sacrifice, does God know who is the Lord of Heaven and Earth? If Your Majesty cannot communicate with God, then what's the use of showing more benevolence?"
"All lives have put the cart before the horse. Falling into illusory benevolence and righteousness. Although it sounds upright and irrefutable, it is actually a demonic obstacle. The true purpose of sacrifice is forgotten."
Ying Zheng laughed loudly when he heard this and said, "I am surprised by Dr. Chunyu's words. I never thought that you and I, the monarch and my minister, would actually think of going together."
Chunyu Yue: "..."
Your Majesty's words are a bit hurtful.
Qi Luru said angrily: "Chun Yuyue, have you even forgotten the words of your ancestors?"
Chunyu Yue said calmly: "You are just using the words of your ancestors to attack others, which is not respectful."
These words touched the Confucian scholars' pain points, and they became even more angry.
A Confucian scholar said: "Dr. Chunyu, do you think it should be done in a big way?"
Chunyu Yue nodded and said, "Not bad."
The Confucian scholar laughed and said, "When the time comes, when the people are prosperous and the people are prosperous, how many families will be ruined and people will be killed?"
Chunyu Yue exclaimed: "How could the family be ruined?"
Sacrifice is a grand event. There are many utensils needed, and these things need to be bought from the people.
How much money can people make because of a sacrifice? How many poor families can become well off because of this?
The Confucian scholars all widened their eyes and said in disbelief: "Absurd, according to what you said, this sacrifice will actually benefit the people?"
Chunyu Yue said calmly: "Of course it is."
"In Xianyang City, Shangjun Courtyard held several large-scale activities, and the people made money. Although you are familiar with the scriptures, you no longer understand the world."
"I advise you to go outside and take a look more often if you have time, otherwise your superficial knowledge will inevitably make people laugh."
Confucian scholar: "..."
They also wanted to argue that Ying Zheng had lost interest in these people.
He also saw that these Confucian scholars were quite good at practicing speaking, but to really solve the problem, it was just nonsense.
So he waved his hand and said calmly: "Please step back."
The Confucian scholars looked unwilling and wanted to fight for it again.
Ying Zheng looked stunned and shouted: "Fight him out!"
When Li Xin came over, the Confucian scholars dispersed and fled in confusion.
The hall became quiet.
Ying Zheng sighed and said speechlessly: "Why do some Confucian scholars in Qi and Lu..."
Li Xin said: "If you don't eat the toast, you will be fined."
Li Shui said: "Shameless."
Ying Zheng looked at the two of them and shook his head helplessly.
He thought for a while and said to Chunyu Yue: "You can make the arrangements for the sacrifice."
Chunyu Yue responded.
Ying Zheng said to Li Xin again: "You also help Chun Yuyue and give advice. The last wedding between Huai Guzi and Wei Yang went well."
Li Xin smiled and agreed.
But Chunyu Yue was a little helpless.
Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng said again: "Huai Guzi also helps me think about it. The three of you will be responsible for the sacrifice."
Li Shui and Li Xin happily agreed, while Chunyu Yue smiled uglier than crying.
…………
The big hammer that the Dongyi people want has been prepared.
On this day, Cangsang came to inspect the goods.
Although he knew Cangsang couldn't read the scale, the boss still did some tricks on the scale just to be on the safe side.
There is something wrong with the weight of this steelyard. Items weighing less than a hundred kilograms can weigh hundreds of kilograms.
After Cangsang arrived, the boss calmly took out the scale and put the hammer in.
He pointed to the front sight above and said: "Look, this hammer weighs three hundred and thirty-three kilograms, and is worth two cents of gold. It is like a child or an old man."
Cangsang looked at it pretendingly for a while, then nodded with satisfaction.
Later, he said to his boss: "Actually, this sledgehammer is not for me to use, but for other people in the clan. I have to call him over to see if it is suitable for use."
When the boss and the waiters heard this, they felt a little uneasy.
how? Isn't it Cangsang who uses the hammer? I wonder if his tribesmen know scales? What should I do if a problem is discovered?
If the delivery is clear and they discover problems afterwards, they can turn their backs and deny their credit.
This is the so-called face-to-face inspection and no responsibility for leaving the store.
And since this is in the city, the boss is not worried about Dongyi people daring to come and cause trouble afterwards.
But the delivery hasn't been clear yet, and if they see a problem... they won't be able to get the wages.
In fact, the two of them were completely worried. Cangsang's IQ was already at the top in Dongyi. The only one who can compete with him may be Aang Haijun.
While the boss was waiting uneasily, Cangsang brought someone.
This man is tall and muscular, and he looks like a powerful man at first glance.
The boss was a little doubtful that if this man punched him, he would die on the spot.
Cang Sang smiled slightly and introduced to the boss: "This is my clan brother, named Cang Dian."
The boss laughed dryly: "How good is this strong man."
Cang Ding asked in a rough voice: "Where is the hammer?"
The boss pointed nervously at the hammer in the corner.
Cang Ding stretched out his hand to grasp the handle of the hammer and raised the sledgehammer.
The boss asked cautiously: "How is it?"
Cang Ding nodded: "Well, it's very heavy, not bad."
Then he swung it down to smash it down.
The boss quickly stopped him and said, "No, absolutely no."
This hammer is just a flower stand. If it is smashed down, it will crack on the spot, and then all the secrets will be exposed.
Even if the secret is revealed, it will have to be revealed after they leave.
So the boss said: "I put a lot of effort into the casting of this hammer. It corresponds to the heavens above, and Feng Shui below. It is mysterious and mysterious, and it is indescribable. Its first hammer is the most critical. It must be earth-shattering and earth-shattering." "
"In this way, the hammer is endowed with divine power and can become more courageous as the battle progresses. If the first hammer is hit casually like this, the divine power will be deceived and the hammer will become an ordinary hammer."
Cang Ding was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
He didn't understand anything else, but he understood one thing.
This is the first blow of the hammer. The higher the target, the better the hammer will be in the future.
Is there any higher goal in the world than Ying Zheng?
Cang Ding was happy in his heart: Great, this is God's will for me to assassinate Qin.
