Xianyang.
Hu Wujing's house.
The current Hu Mansion has long lost its former glory.
The door is empty.
Hu Wujing sat dejectedly in the courtyard, looking at the leaves in front of the courtyard with dull eyes.
He has withdrawn.
But even so, I was still suffering inside.
He was in his forties and fifties, which was the time when he was most vigorous. It was also when he was showing off his talents, but his head was already gray, and his whole person was extremely vicissitudes of life.
He was filled with unwillingness for everything that happened to him.
He was once in great glory, but now he not only lost his official position, but also offended officials of all sizes in the court. Even if he wanted to recover in the future, he might not have any chance, which made Hu Wujing feel even more aggrieved and uncomfortable.
Even though several days have passed, there is still no adjustment.
aside.
Hu Xian waited respectfully.
He was also deeply disturbed by his father's haggardness, but as a son of a man, he really didn't know how to comfort him.
I can only wait quietly on the sidelines.
a long time.
Hu Wujing turned his head, looked at Hu Xian beside him, and said, "You must have been under a lot of pressure at the official office some time ago."
Hu Xian nodded, then shook his head.
Hu Wujing gritted his teeth and said, "It's true that people are just like tea. When I was in the court, how could those people dare to do this to you? But once I stepped down from the court, these people would no longer restrain themselves. It's really unreasonable."
Hu Wujing's eyes were filled with resentment.
But there was nothing he could do about the court affairs.
He no longer dares to go out.
This incident was a devastating blow to him, and even to the entire Hu family. Dozens of people in the Hu family basically stayed at home during this period, afraid to go out. Once you go out, you will be criticized by others.
At this time.
There are ministers coming to report.
The CRRC Mansion ordered Zhao Gao to ask for a meeting outside the door.
Hear the words.
Hu Wujing's face turned cold, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes. He had indeed lost power, but he could not tolerate being bullied by a eunuch.
Hu Xian also looked puzzled and said, "Zhao Gao?"
"What is he here for?"
"What else can you do? Of course you are here to laugh at me." Hu Wujing looked indifferent, but he still suppressed his anger and asked people to bring Zhao Gao in.
Not long after.
Zhao Gao came to the courtyard.
Seeing Hu Wujing's gray head and extremely haggard expression, Zhao Gao also sneered in his heart. Once upon a time, Hu Wujing was ranked among the Nine Ministers and was very prominent in the court, but what about now? Under Fusu's deliberate calculation, his reputation was as bad as a fallen branch.
Extremely miserable.
But he didn't show it.
And he also knew that he was not much different from Hu Wujing. When he was in glory, he could hold his head high even when he saw Li Si and others, but now he had to nod and bow when he saw a court official.
Zhao Gao said respectfully: "Zhao Gao has met Feng Chang."
Hearing Zhao Gao's words, Hu Wujing frowned and snorted: "Zhao Gao, do you even want to mock me?"
Zhao Gao looked surprised and said: "Why did Feng Chang say this? I, Zhao Gao, have always respected Feng Chang. How dare I be disrespectful?"
Hu Wujing didn't take Zhao Gao's words seriously, and even found them harsh.
Hu Xian said at the side: "My father has retired from the court, and now he is just a white man. It is really inappropriate to be called Feng Chang by the CRRC Mansion Order. If the court officials know about it, not only will my father be in trouble Trouble, I'm afraid it will cause you a lot of trouble."
"Please also ask Zhao Zhongche to speak carefully."
Hear the words.
Zhao Gao shook his head.
He said solemnly: "Feng Chang has indeed resigned from the court, but I, Zhao Gao, really do not mean the slightest bit of ridicule. If Feng Chang is dissatisfied, Zhao Gao apologizes."
Saying that, Zhao Gao really bowed and apologized.
See this.
Hu Wujing's expression softened slightly. Although he was still a little gloomy, it was somewhat calmer. However, he looked at Zhao Gao with doubts in his eyes. He had now retired from the court and had no official position. Moreover, this time The incident had a huge impact on him. No one in the court would speak out for him, and his political life was basically over.
It's impossible that Zhao Gao didn't know this, so why did he come to the door again.
Hu Wujing stared straight at Zhao Gao and said coldly: "What do you want to do when you come to my house this time?"
Zhao Gao smiled, with a cold look in his eyes.
He said coldly: "Feng Chang, do you want to know who is plotting against you?"
Hu Wujing frowned and sneered: "I don't need to tell you who plotted against me. Basically, everyone in the court knows this?"
"It's our highness."
immediately.
Hu Wujing did not dare to make more mistakes, and added: "But this is all my own fault. If I hadn't had some thoughts that I shouldn't have, I wouldn't have fallen to where I am now."
Zhao Gao laughed loudly and said resolutely: "Fengchang, you are wrong."
"Your Highness is not the one plotting against you."
"But there is someone else."
"Who?" Hu Wujing's eyes sank.
Zhao Gao did not say Ji Heng's name directly, but said lightly: "Feng Chang, you can actually think about it carefully, has His Highness changed too much in the past six months? Under normal circumstances, everyone can change so quickly. ?Furthermore, Feng Chang should also know what His Highness looked like in the past."
"He is just a kind-hearted person who talks about benevolence, justice and morality."
"But what now?"
"He has become a man of scheming and calculation. Such a big change has taken place. Isn't there any doubt in Feng Chang's heart?"
After hearing Zhao Gao's words, Hu Wujing fell silent.
He was naturally aware of Fusu's changes, but he didn't have much interaction with Fusu, so he wasn't sure whether this was Fusu's recent changes or whether he had just been pretending in the past.
Hu Wujing said solemnly: "According to what you said, is there someone secretly guiding His Highness?"
Zhao Gao nodded firmly.
Zhao Gao smiled sadly and continued: "Fengchang, as an important minister in the court, you have made great contributions to the establishment of the Qin Dynasty. Who among the ministers in the court knows this? However, even if Fengchang has worked so hard and made great achievements, you are still being plotted against. , and all this is actually inevitable.”
"Because that person doesn't like to see the important officials of the empire."
"Even resentful!"
"What do you mean by this?" Hu Wujing was shocked.
Zhao Gao sneered and said: "This person is a remnant of the Six Kingdoms. Now Feng Chang knows why he was targeted like this, right? And now he also knows why His Highness did not choose the court official this time. He also criticized various major government agencies before. It’s slanderous.”
"Because His Highness has been bewitched."
"How did you know?" Hu Wujing was still a little unsure.
Zhao Gao chuckled lightly, with a look of resentment flashing in his eyes, and said in a cold voice: "Because this man is very close to Young Master Hu Hai, and Young Master Hu Hai has not thought about making progress during this period, and has been running to follow this man all day long. Hanging out, completely forgetting who you are."
"As the external teacher of Young Master Hu Hai, I have won the trust of Young Master Hu Hai in the past, so Young Master Hu Hai also told me this matter."
Hu Wujing's eyes moved slightly.
He was still a little unbelievable.
Zhao Gao also knew that it was indeed difficult to convince Hu Wujing, but he had his own way. Zhao Gao smiled and said: "Does Feng Chang still remember the things that His Highness was responsible for before?"
"Guan Shanhai?" Hu Xian seemed to have thought of something and blurted out subconsciously.
Zhao Gao glanced at Hu Xian, with a hint of approval in his eyes, and said with a smile: "And during the last 'Guan Shan Hai' policy, if Feng Chang had paid attention, he would have known that someone else was actually responsible."
"Which Mr. Zhong?" Hu Xian asked uncertainly.
"Mr. Zhong?" Zhao Gao muttered a few words, but still nodded and said: "This is Mr. Zhong, and this person is the culprit for His Highness's change so much. His Highness even trusted this person many times, and almost Take what this person says as a guideline and do it exactly."
"This person is from a remnant of the Six Kingdoms."
"How can he have a good impression of the imperial courtiers?"
"He only fears that the empire will decline as soon as possible, so he has been trying to destroy the empire from within with the help of His Highness's trust. I, Zhao Gao, am keenly aware of this matter, and seeing Feng Chang in such a difficult situation, I really can't bear it. , so I took the risk and told Feng Chang about this."
Hu Wujing's eyes were cold.
He did not make any response to Zhao Gao's words, but turned around and asked Hu Xian. Regarding this 'Mr. Zhong', he knew very little about these matters and had never even asked.
After learning something from Hu Xian's mouth, Hu Wujing's eyes immediately changed.
Became very cold and cruel.
But soon, Hu Wujing calmed down.
He looked at Zhao Gao coldly and said with a half-smile: "Zhao Gao, what are your intentions when you tell me these things? You should know my situation. I have now been exempted from Feng Changzhi." He has no official position in the court, so even if you tell me about this, I can't do anything."
Zhao Gao nodded.
He said: "Fengchang has indeed resigned now, but is Fengchang really willing to do so?"
"So what if you are willing? So what if you are not willing? Do you think that I, Hu Wujing, still have a chance to turn over? As long as His Highness is still here, I, Hu Wujing, will not have this chance to turn over." Hu Wujing said.
Naturally, he was unwilling to do so.
But even if you don't give in, you can't change the status quo.
Especially since he was targeted by Fusu, and Fusu was the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, which also meant that from the day he resigned, he had no chance to turn around.
No one dared to help him.
Zhao Gao did not comment on this and said slowly: "I, Zhao Gao, know Feng Chang's current situation."
"And why am I in a different situation than Feng Chang? I have been trusted by Your Majesty in the past, but now although I hold the official position of Zhongchefu Ling, the power has actually fallen into the hands of others. In the palace, anyone who dares to do anything to me There are so many eunuchs shouting and shouting."
"How could I, Zhao Gao, be so willing?"
"but."
Zhao Gao paused for a moment before continuing: "Feng Chang seems to have overlooked one thing. There is actually only one reason why Feng Chang has fallen to his current situation."
"That's why I offended His Highness."
"And His Highness is the crown prince recognized by His Majesty, so Feng Changcai is disheartened."
"But what if Fusu is no longer the crown prince?"
The words fell.
Hu Xian's face changed slightly.
He ignored his surroundings and hurried to the door. He looked at the door for a while to make sure that there were no maids around, and then he quickly closed the door tightly.
Hu Wujing's expression changed slightly.
But unlike his previous reaction, Hu Wujing was silent at this time.
Zhao Gao is right.
All his experiences originated from Fusu.
The reason why he has no room for resistance, and even dares not to have any resistance, is precisely because of Fusu's identity as the crown prince.
But what if Fusu is no longer the crown prince?
Then the thing he committed this time may not be a big deal.
Hu Wujing's eyes flickered.
He fell into a long hesitation.
a long time.
Hu Wujing raised his head, pretended not to understand, and asked knowingly: "I don't understand what you mean by that."
Zhao Gao stopped covering up and said directly: "We are all frustrated, and Fusu would rather believe in a remnant of the Six Kingdoms than us veterans who followed the founding of the empire. Are you so willing? And Mr. Hu Hai You should have heard about our previous performance in the South China Sea."
"I watched Mr. Hu Hai grow up."
"Young Master Hu Hai is also familiar with the laws and regulations, and he is even more proficient in the laws of Qin. Compared with Young Master Fu Su's deviance, I think Young Master Hu Hai is more suitable to be the crown prince than Young Master Fu Su."
"and"
"Feng Chang really doesn't have much time left for you."
"Now Feng Chang has been removed from his official position in the court, and Feng Chang may not know that the second young master and other young masters have not been idle during this period. They have been cooperating with the officials of the Calligraphy Bureau to compile new literacy teaching materials. These teaching materials are not We will use our "Bo Xue Pian" and "Yuan Li Pian", and all written texts will be replaced by official script."
"This is equivalent to erasing Feng Chang's achievements in all aspects."
"I, Zhao Gao, am just an eunuch, and I don't value these reputations. But Feng Chang is a man of great talent, and he was famous for a while. If it ends miserably like this, will Feng Chang really be willing to do so?"
Hu Wujing was silent.
Are you willing?
How could he be willing to do so?
And he knew what Zhao Gao said.
He had always been resentful before, but Fusu insisted that he did not dare to offend rashly, but if the world really changes Qin Seal to official script in the future, then Hu Wujing will really disappear from the world.
A hundred years from now, who will still remember him, Hu Wujing?
Life is nothing but fame and fortune.
He can't escape either.
What's more, the Qin seal script is the font set by the First Emperor, how can it be changed so easily? And his "Erudition" was appointed by His Majesty as a model of literacy in the world. How could it be tampered with like this?
and
He was unwilling to lose power like this.
Seeing a bloodshot flash in Hu Wujing's eyes, Zhao Gao felt a sense of pride in his heart. He knew that Hu Wujing was tempted after all, and he couldn't tolerate Hu Wujing not being tempted. Who can really give up the temptation of power?
Fame and wealth are what you want in life.
Hu Wujing's eyes were dark and uncertain and he said: "I don't think there is a problem with Your Highness Fusu being the crown prince."
Zhao Gao smiled and said: "This is natural. Your Highness Fusu was appointed by His Majesty. How can there be any problems? The problem has always been Mr. Zhong who was behind His Highness's back. As long as this 'Mr. Once Mr. is cleared up, peace can be restored in the court and the world can embark on the right path."
"It's just that your Highness may be affected along the way."
"But that's all."
Hear the words.
Hu Wujing and Zhao Gao looked at each other and laughed heartily.
"good!!!"
I can't stay up late, I can't bear it.
(End of chapter)
