The next day.
It was just getting dark.
Fusu received a message.
After Fengchang Hu Wujing returned home last night, when he was taking a bath, his ministers made a mistake and replaced the warm water with cold water. Hu Wujing accidentally contracted the cold and is now bedridden.
Therefore, he specially sent someone to send a message to Fusu. He was currently ill and might not be able to continue to carry out Fusu's instructions.
Looking at the piece of bamboo in his hand, Fusu chuckled and said calmly: "Fengchang doesn't seem to be seriously ill, and he still has the heart to send me a message. But when you were planning to open the mansion a few days ago, did you ever think about it? Will something like this happen in the future?"
"Someone's coming."
Fusu shouted loudly outside the palace.
"Immediately ask the imperial doctor from the imperial doctor's office to see Feng Chang."
"Feng Chang is an important minister of the imperial court and a minister of my father. He is suffering from wind and cold, so he should seek medical treatment."
"also."
"Tell Hu Wujing."
"Continue to do what I command."
"I gave him two choices, either let him write down the names of the courtiers and I would send someone to deliver the message on his behalf, or he would take the initiative to explain the matter."
"If not."
"Then it's best if you really can't afford to get sick!"
Finished.
Fusu threw away the piece of bamboo in his hand.
What Hu Wujing had in mind was as clear as a mirror in his mind.
He just pretends to be sick and refuses to heal.
But how could he be so easily deceived again?
Didn’t Hu Wujing claim to be ill?
Then send an imperial doctor over to see if it is a real illness or a fake illness. You will know at a glance.
And didn’t Hu Wujing want to fool this matter?
He just refused to let Hu Wujing succeed.
There must be an outcome to this matter.
Either Hu Wujing took the initiative to settle the matter, or he made Hu Wujing look decent.
Not long after.
Hu Wujing, who was lying on the hospital bed, received Fusu's order. Looking at the bamboo slips in his hand, Hu Wujing's already pale face became even more gloomy at this moment.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, do you really want to force me to death?"
"If I die, what good will it do to you?"
"I am your Prince Fu!"
What he didn't know now was that Fusu had guessed his intentions and was determined not to give him any chance to fool him, just to let him get over this matter.
Fusu, you are so cruel!
Hu Wujing was furious in his heart, but he didn't dare to delay.
He quickly had someone pour some cold water on himself. The well water in July was so cold that it made people feel chilly. After a few buckets of cold water were poured in, Hu Wujing shivered from the cold, and his face suddenly turned pale. Now that was the end of the matter. , even if he is not sick, he must be sick at this moment.
Otherwise, this would be the crime of deceiving the emperor.
Hu Wujing trembled and got into the quilt.
Not long after.
Several royal doctors came.
However, at this time, Hu Wujing was trembling all over, his face was pale, his lips were blue, his body was steaming, but his palms and soles were cold. After several imperial doctors took a look, they did not dare to waste any time and hurriedly opened the medicine. A few herbs.
After fooling these imperial doctors away.
Hu Wujing also drank a lot of ginger water, his body still trembling.
He has read half a hundred times.
It was really unbearable to go down those buckets of cold water.
But the situation is such that it has to be done.
Hu Wujing was lying on the bed, but his mind seemed very solemn.
he knows.
He was teased by Fusu again.
Fusu had long seen through his little thoughts.
This time it was a matter of stealing the chicken but losing the rice.
If he doesn't handle it well this time, not only will he get involved, but he may also offend many colleagues. Now this difficult matter is clearly placed in front of him, waiting for him to solve it.
But how could he say it?
If they knew what Fusu was going to do, how could these people agree so easily?
Now Fusu puts all the problems on himself and asks himself to deal with the aftermath, but is this so easy to deal with? Now those courtiers who had promised before had to make a choice.
Join Fusu's so-called affairs office, or propose directly.
If they give up, doesn't it mean that these courtiers have never thought about advancing or retreating with Fusu? I just want to get the moon first. If this news reaches Fusu's ears, what will Fusu think of these courtiers in the future?
If you continue to join.
With Fusu's stubbornness in the past, there might be some trouble, and with a reward of millions of people, how could it be so easy to solve? If it is not handled properly in the end, or problems arise, these courtiers may blame themselves.
No matter from which perspective, I was in trouble this time.
And it’s a fatal thing!
Hu Wujing lay paralyzed on the bed, breathing heavily in air. His eyelids felt heavier and heavier, his body felt heavier and hotter, but his eyes were still somewhat clear.
He had to come up with a solution.
Otherwise, his status as a regular person may come to an end.
a long time.
Hu Wujing decided to continue to hold back and was ready to wait and see what would happen tomorrow.
If there is no good solution in the end, the matter may still be talked about. If there is any feasible policy, the only thing he can do is to abandon himself.
Although he was ranked as the ninth minister, he did not dare to directly offend more than a dozen court officials.
These people have a lot of say in the DPRK.
If he is offended by this, he is destined to have a difficult time in the court in the future, and he may even encounter various kinds of runs and difficulties. These are not bad, but the most important thing is that this matter will completely ruin his reputation. Who in the court will believe him? ?
So after much thought, he could only choose to take the matter down on his own initiative, grit his teeth, and just said that he was confused and remembered it wrong. In fact, there were not more than a dozen people, but he was just talking nonsense in order to take credit.
Think of this.
Hu Wujing also sighed deeply.
Even if he really did this, he would be swaying with those courtiers, and his reputation in the court would undoubtedly drop drastically. If he wants to do things in the name of the Prince's Palace in the future, I'm afraid no one will follow him.
The prince Fu himself has come to an end.
Fortunately, I can keep my current position.
That's all.
He was also extremely angry at the moment.
He clearly had a good plan, why did he become like this?
In a moment of thought.
He blamed all problems on Zhang Cang.
If Zhang Cang hadn't tipped off, how could Fusu know so quickly? How could he come up with a solution so quickly? Now he was completely fooled by Fusu, and even pretended to be sick to fool him. Once these news came out, he would lose all face in the court.
It's just that he is a little confused.
Who gave Fu Su the idea?
The beating caught him off guard and even made him panic.
subconsciously.
He thought it was Zhang Cang.
Zhang Cang is a high disciple of Xunzi, and he indeed has this ability.
Zhang Cang has always been cautious in the past, rarely offending others, and rarely publicizing it to the outside world. Although he told him about this matter, could Zhang Cang really think of such a complete countermeasure so quickly?
He had doubts.
And Fusu has changed too much in this year.
He was a little unsure for a moment.
But no matter what, he already understood in his heart that Fusu could no longer despise him like he did in the past. Anyone who dared to despise him like that again would definitely pay a heavy price.
the other side.
The news that Hu Wujing was ill at home soon spread throughout the court.
Everyone was shocked when they heard the news.
Especially when hearing Fusu's handling methods, people couldn't help but express surprise. Some people marveled at Fusu's skill, some marveled at Fusu's quick response, and some people began to worry about Fusu's changes. The quality of the court.
Various emotions circulated among the courtiers.
It was also from this time that the courtiers looked squarely at the prince for the first time.
The affairs of the court also end in the court.
However, Hu Hai told Ji Heng about the matter.
Hearing Fusu's actions, Ji Heng seemed very calm. Fusu was no longer what he used to be. If he still looked at him from the past, he would definitely suffer a big loss. The court officials obviously did not take Fusu to heart in the past. Hu Wujing's temptation brought him disaster.
Hu Hai looked at Ji Heng and asked curiously: "I used to come to your place quite often. Why did my eldest brother change so much? If I hadn't heard about it in the palace, I wouldn't have believed that this behavior was done by my eldest brother. "
"This is really too cruel."
"And in the past, eldest brother hated these conspiracies and calculations the most."
Ji Heng smiled and said: "Dragon slayers eventually become evil dragons. Many people will eventually become the people they hated before. Fusu may be no exception, but his transformation is a good thing for Da Qin. Da Qin is If you want to rule a huge empire, you will definitely need strong men, but no matter how strong a person is, there is a limit."
"If you want to effectively control this empire, you will definitely need some tactics."
"Fusu is just getting a glimpse of the door."
"but."
Ji Heng paused for a moment, frowned and said: "Based on my understanding of Fusu, he couldn't have considered it in such detail. It was probably someone who secretly explained the situation, and Fusu just reacted, and it was even considered an overreaction. But it’s a good thing.”
"Three things to do when a new official takes office."
"Even the crown prince of Great Qin needs to establish his authority."
"Besides, Hu Wujing brought this upon himself. Wouldn't it be a waste if he didn't use it to establish his authority?"
"But Fusu's approach is a bit extreme."
"After all, Hu Wujing is one of the Nine Qings, with a high and powerful position. Such troubles may make Hu Wujing resentful of Fusu, and prematurely exposing his ungratefulness will also make the courtiers a little wary. From now on, it will be relatively difficult for Fusu to get along with the courtiers, and there will always be a certain distance."
"This can be considered a disadvantage."
Hear the words.
Hu Hai was thoughtful.
He actually felt that his eldest brother was a bit extreme.
This directly caused Hu Wujing to become ill and cultivate himself, and he almost brought the matter to light. It seemed that he had established his authority and gained a reputation for himself, but in fact it made people a little afraid.
Hu Hai didn't think much about it.
He has given up all thoughts of fighting for the reserve now.
After hanging out with Ji Heng all day long, he didn't care much about government affairs anymore.
But during this period, as he calmed down, he gradually developed a sense of anxiety. Especially when he saw the change in his eldest brother's temperament and when other brothers began to plan for his own meritorious service, he also became worried.
However, he was a bit embarrassed and didn't want to say it directly, so he kept following Ji Heng, thinking of letting Ji Heng find a place for him to go and get a title.
Hu Hai said: "Ji Heng, what do you think Hu Wujing would do?"
Ji Heng stretched out, turned over, and said calmly: "No matter how angry Hu Wujing is, he is only a minister after all. How dare he accuse Fusu in person? At most, he will do some small tricks behind his back."
"And now Hu Wujing has been arrested."
"Fusu made it clear that he wanted to embarrass Hu Wujing, and also made it clear that Hu Wujing would not come down from the stage. In the court, under normal circumstances, the unspoken rules to be followed are actually things that cannot be covered by face, so the inside must be kept, and the inside must be kept. If you can't hold it back, your face will be ruined."
"Now Hu Wujing doesn't even have any respect for himself."
"The only choice is Arrancar."
"I lost face and saved some for myself, but this time the matter was handled too ugly by both parties, so Hu Wujing's face will definitely not be saved, and he is destined to be reduced to a joke in the court."
"But Hu Wujing is ranked among the ninth ministers after all."
"I still hold a lot of power in the court. This time I hurt my face to save my face, which will make people feel sympathetic. Moreover, the relationship between Hu Wujing and Fusu has completely turned against each other because of this incident. If in the future, There are people in the court who oppose Fusu, and Hu Wujing is afraid that he will become a talking point."
"The whole thing is a lose-lose situation for both Hu Wujing and Fusu."
"Fusu had a good reputation in the past. After this incident, he will undoubtedly become a mean, ungrateful and calculating person. Fusu's recent changes will also be directly revealed to others, which will be very inconvenient for him in the future."
"But it's actually understandable."
"Fusu used to be like a person who had been suppressed for a long time. Suddenly when he got a chance to be released, he would suddenly become a little crazy, even a little hysterical, and make some irrational actions."
"Especially this time it was Hu Wujing who was behind the plan. Fusu must have been a little angry when he found out."
"So it's a little more impulsive."
Ji Heng shook his head.
Fusu used to hate conspiracy and power, but this time Hu Wujing secretly plotted. After Fusu gained insight into it, he suddenly had a stress reaction, especially after handling it properly at the beginning. Not only did he taste some sweetness, he began to actively use power and power. To fight back and take revenge.
This situation is very common.
But it's not rational.
Ji Heng didn't say much more about this.
Fusu had been suppressed for too long in the past, and his mentality gradually went too far.
And his expectations for Fusu are not that high, and it is impossible to set them very high. The world needs Fusu's character to make a big change, but if he wants to change from the trustworthy, courageous and benevolent people in the past, it is destined to be... Very tough.
There are bound to be a lot of problems.
For governance, Da Qin needed a literary emperor.
But Fusu obviously won't be.
The one he is most likely to become is Emperor Jing.
But neither Emperor Wen nor Emperor Jing had much to do with Ji Heng. All he cared about was that the world was on the right path. It didn't matter whether the emperor was Wen, Jing, or Wu.
Not important either.
Hu Hai nodded.
He couldn't think clearly or understand the twists and turns of the court.
So just don’t think about it.
It is enough to have enough food and clothing and be with a beautiful woman throughout your life.
(End of chapter)
