Outside Xianyang Palace.
Fusu waited respectfully outside the hall, looking slightly uneasy.
He really didn't want to make the First Emperor angry again.
It's just that the situation is different this time. Ji Heng is a man of great talent. If he can come forward to save him, he will definitely benefit thousands of people in the Qin Dynasty.
All his thoughts and concerns were for Da Qin. If his father knew about it, he would be forgiving. Thinking of this, he subconsciously touched the heavy bamboo slips placed in his sleeves, feeling a little at ease.
soon.
Then someone came from the palace and said loudly: "The eldest son, the eldest son, helps Su to come to the palace."
Fusu took a deep breath and entered the hall with a solemn expression.
He often went to Xianyang Palace, but every time he entered the palace, he was a little worried, fearing that he would be scolded by the First Emperor.
A hundred steps away from the First Emperor, Fusu bowed respectfully and said, "My son, Fusu, has met my father."
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Ying Zheng did not raise his head.
"My son is here to plead guilty." Fusu said nervously: "My younger brother was sentenced to prison for his father. I thought that my younger brother was young and was afraid that he would not be comfortable with the prison environment, so he took it upon himself to send wine and meat. There is a disagreement between etiquette and law. My son is an elder brother, but he knows the law and breaks the law. I ask my father to punish me."
Fusu knelt on the ground with his forehead close to the ground.
Ying Zheng allowed Fusu to speak, and after reviewing the memorial in his hand, he said calmly: "I have known about this for a long time. You are an elder brother, and it is understandable that brothers should be considerate. If this is just to apologize, you can step down. , I don’t have time to listen to these trivial matters.”
Fusu tried his best to lower his head, but he still noticed that the First Emperor's gaze stayed on his face for a long time.
He seemed a little disappointed with his coming this time.
Fusu gritted his teeth tightly, but finally resisted the pressure and said with difficulty: "My son... My son came here this time not only to plead guilty, but also to intercede for Ji Heng."
"My minister read the relevant documents and files of Ji Heng today. He is young and has limited reading. He only listened to a few words from a few Confucian scholars and has such an understanding of the world's situation. This man is truly an astonishing talent. If it can be used by the imperial court, it will definitely be a great help to the imperial court."
"This person has indeed slandered the government of Qin, but according to my understanding, he was mostly bewitched by a few Confucian scholars."
"My son..."
"My son wants my father to pardon Ji Heng's death penalty!"
Ying Zheng stared at Fusu in silence for a moment, then shook his head in disappointment and said, "Since you have read Ji Heng's documents and files, you must know about this person's past life, but based on only some bamboo slips and some hearsay, you Do you dare to know this person so confidently?"
Fusu said:
"I don't dare."
"It's just that when I looked at his documents and files, I didn't see that he had any intention of disrupting the Qin Dynasty."
"Furthermore, with his astonishing talent, if he really had any rebellious intentions towards Da Qin, he would have chosen to flee Xianyang long ago. How could he dare to stay in the city?"
"This person has no history of restoration. It is recorded in the documents that the only time this person behaved inappropriately was when he criticized the Qin Dynasty's new policies in the street. However, in my eyes, these did not affect the overall situation, so I felt compassion. In my heart, I want to ask my father to spare his life."
"Father, please give me a clear warning."
"Ming Jian?" Ying Zheng snorted coldly and yelled angrily: "Do you want me to be like you, read some documents and files, understand some details, and then hastily change the penalty based on personal preferences? Such a ridiculous child's play Behavior, do you really still have Qin Fa in your eyes?"
Hear the words.
Fusu's face turned pale and he knelt on the ground in horror.
Ying Zheng threw the brush in his hand under the case and said coldly: "You said before that you sent wine and meat to Hu Hai, which was a violation of the law. Since you know that you have violated the law, why don't you correct it and instead make the same mistake again and again? ? Or even worse?"
"You think what you saw is the truth?"
"Who knows, those are exactly what he wants you to see."
"In the past, I asked you to read "Han Feizi" and "Shang Yang Shu", but you were resistant and refused to read it. Now that you have passed it, you still can't even understand the basic strategies, and you have no insight. What's the use of having a kind heart while holding on to those pedantic Confucianism all day long?"
"National affairs, everything is a matter of life and death. How can it be solved by a word of kindness or benevolence?"
"You cannot govern a country by talking about benevolence and justice!"
"I know I was wrong." Fusu lowered his head, not daring to argue.
"Acknowledge your mistake?" Ying Zheng's face sank and he yelled angrily: "Is it enough to say you acknowledge your mistake? When will you go down and correct it?"
Fusu was trembling all over, sweat dripping from his forehead.
Ying Zheng looked at Fusu coldly, but calmed down again, and said calmly with unprecedented patience: "Please remember, power schemes are not all conspiracy."
“Those in power plan their own plans!”
"Who is a political person?"
"The great road is the basis, and tactics are the basis."
"There is no great way in the world, and nothing can be accomplished without the power of the court."
"A wise king and an honest minister may not engage in political tactics, but they must be familiar with political tactics."
"Why does Han Feizi have the theory of eight traitors and seven villains who specialize in power and conspiracy? Can he really be able to dominate the country and exert power over the country?"
"He is forging a weapon for the Legalists to rule the world."
"Since ancient times, many wise kings, good ministers, celebrities and heroes have all died young because they were incompetent in political strategy. How many Legalist masters have also died in different places because of their incompetence or disdain for political strategy."
"You are my eldest son, born in an imperial family, and you are destined to be deeply involved in seeking power."
"In terms of my temperament and preferences, I also don't like tactics."
"But the art of Jun Dao does not make decisions based on personal likes and dislikes. Even if you feel disgust or conflict in your heart, as long as you are in your position, you must study it."
"I use the rule of law and power to rule the world."
“Leverage everyone’s learning to hone the power of insight.”
"That's why I can conquer the world with my body, dare to hand over hundreds of thousands of troops to others without any worries, and can control the court without any conspiracy."
"I have never been afraid of anyone using tactics. If anyone wants to rely on tactics to gain a foothold in the Qin Dynasty, let him try."
“But you can’t!!!”
"You don't read "Han Feizi", and you don't understand "Shang Jun Shu" well enough. You don't know the evil of human nature, and you don't know the benefits of power schemes. You can't cope with the situation in the court with just a benevolent tone, and you don't know how to deal with it now. Without the ability to discern, without insight, and blindly being pedantic and benevolent, you will only lose your power and lose your country.”
"Are you still confused about what Ji Heng said?"
"My son is indeed a little confused." Fusu lowered his head, not daring to raise his head at all.
Ying Zheng breathed heavily and gradually calmed down. He leaned on the big pillow of the couch and said slowly: "If you had thoroughly understood "Han Feizi" in the past, you would not have such doubts at all, let alone choose to come here."
"My son is willing to read Han Zi's books from now on." Fusu said quickly.
"Okay, let's not talk anymore." Ying Zheng closed his eyes dejectedly, and said with a roll of his sleeves: "Go down, and don't plead for others easily in the future."
"You don't have this ability!"
"Don't you want to know the reason? Let Ji Heng tell you."
"Father..." Fusu's face turned pale.
"Get down!" Ying Zheng opened his eyes, filled with indifference.
