The next day.
Xiao He took the initiative to ask for a meeting with Fusu.
After all, it was their own decision to follow Liu Ji, so they still had to seek Fusu's consent.
County government.
At this moment, the lobby of the county government office has become Fusu's office, while the county magistrate and county magistrate of Lingling went to the side room next door.
In the lobby.
When Fusu heard that Xiao He asked for a meeting, he also showed a strange expression.
Normally, as soon as his orders are issued, even if something goes wrong, it won't happen so quickly.
Although he was very confused, Fusu still met with Xiao He.
Enter the house.
Xiao He looked solemn, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Xiao He."
Fusu smiled and said: "Xiao He, why did you come to me so suddenly today?"
Xiao He nodded slightly, with a heavy expression on his face, and said with a bow: "Back to Your Highness, the reason why I suddenly asked to see you this time is because I have something to tell you, and I really don't dare to hide it from Your Highness. In fact, this is entirely my selfish intention. Please ask Your Highness to let me speak."
Fusu glanced at Xiao He in surprise, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Judging from the information he saw, Xiao He has always been very strict and upright, and will rarely do anything inappropriate or unfair. Because of this, Xiao He can stand out and come out on top in the annual assessment. Now, Xiao He actually said that he had done some disgraceful things in private, which made Fusu temporarily interested.
Fusu smiled and said: "Xiao He, it doesn't matter."
Xiao He said slowly: "Back to your highness, I gained your highness's trust and was able to enter the affairs office. However, in the order written by your highness at that time, I was actually the only one. However, I had a good friend in Peixian County who was in trouble at the time. I was in a hurry at the time. Your Majesty, you lied about the order, saying that Your Highness allowed me to bring one or two followers, so that Liu Ji could escape from the troubles in Peixian County by virtue of his status as a follower."
"However, this is ultimately my own decision."
"I am terrified."
"Before His Highness arrived at Lingling, I was even more sleepless all night, tossing and turning, for fear that I would be offended by His Highness because of this incident, and I was even more worried that I would betray His Highness's trust. But after His Highness came to Lingling County, I did not dare to go back to Lingling County. If there is any delay or hesitation, I just want to tell His Highness the matter as soon as possible."
"Your Highness, please apologize."
Xiao He lowered his head and did not dare to breathe too much.
He knows it very well.
What I did was actually very serious.
This is tantamount to usurping the order!
Fusu closed his eyes slightly and looked at Xiao He coldly, his eyes scanning back and forth on Xiao He.
In the end, he decided to listen to Xiao He's reasons for doing this, and Fusu said, "I want to know more details."
Xiao He looked a little hesitant, and said with cupped hands: "Back to your highness, the name of the person I brought this time is Liu Ji. I am both from Pei County. He is now a pavilion chief, but in the past, he offended someone in the county because of his righteous speech. An official, this person is quite powerful in the county, and has secretly stirred up trouble for Liu Ji many times, and some time ago, this person asked Liu Ji to escort the prisoners to Lishan Mountain."
"Your Highness may not know something."
"Although they are prisoners, most of the prisoners escorted by Peixian County in recent years are gentle Guizhou leaders."
"It's just because the people of Guandong don't understand Qin's laws, and they were sentenced to prison for being convicted by the government. In recent years, various places in Guandong have slandered and cursed the imperial court a lot. In addition, with the help of some nobles from the six countries, the people of Guandong are full of distrust of the imperial court. Therefore, the number of escaped prisoners in Kanto has remained high."
"If this good friend of mine is really responsible for this matter, he will probably be held responsible for it."
"I couldn't bear it, so I took matters into my own hands."
"That's what it's all about."
"Your Highness, please convict me."
Xiao He didn't make too many excuses and apologized simply and neatly.
Hear the words.
Fusu's eyes narrowed slightly.
He also fell into hesitation at this time.
Normally speaking, Xiao He committed the crime of transgression.
This crime may be serious or minor.
It all depends on Fusu.
If he were to be accommodating to Xiao He, and others could learn from it and apply it, wouldn't his order become a joke?
It's just that Xiao He was recruited by himself after all, and Xiao He is indeed a talented person. If he was left idle or questioned because of this, he still couldn't bear it. After hesitating for a while, Fusu finally decided to turn a blind eye. Only one eye.
Fusu said: "I know about this."
"I know something about the situation in Guandong. It's a bit messy in comparison. It's actually excusable for you to do such a thing to protect your friend."
“But one size fits the bill.”
"You are indeed at fault in this matter."
"Love can be tolerated, but law cannot."
"This person cannot enter the Affairs Office, let alone interfere in any affairs, or even know the specific matters of the Affairs Office."
"It can only serve as your entourage."
Hear the words.
Xiao He's face was filled with joy and he said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Your Highness, for your kindness."
"I am grateful, Xiao He."
He certainly understood the meaning of Fusu's words.
Fusu actually let it go and didn't do much to pursue it. It's just that Liu Ji can no longer work as an official of the Ministry of Affairs, or even participate in any political affairs. From the beginning to the end, he can only serve as an entourage, a person who is controlled by him. Bring along followers who will increase your knowledge.
That's all.
Xiao He was very satisfied with this result.
Before he asked to see Fusu, he had already prepared for the worst.
It was him and Liu Ji who were held accountable together.
Or Liu Ji was driven back.
Now Liu Ji is just not participating in the affairs of the affairs office, but he will not be punished in any other way. From any point of view, this is acceptable.
Fusu snorted coldly and said, "Let's stop this matter."
"It won't happen again."
Xiao He said quickly: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will never do it again."
Fusu nodded and said: "The Affairs Bureau is still in the initial stage, and the burdens on you are not light. We will deal with it properly when we go back later, communicate more with other officials, and finalize the retirement of the Nanhai Army non-commissioned officers as soon as possible."
Xiao He said: "I obey the order."
Fusu waved his hand, indicating that Xiao He could retreat.
Xiao He understood.
He also hurried out.
When Xiao He walked away, Fu Su's eyes were slightly cold.
He was actually a little dissatisfied with Xiao He's behavior, but after thinking about it, he decided to handle it lightly.
After all, the First Emperor said it before.
As long as some things are not brought to the surface, we should treat them as unknown.
Everything is focused on the overall situation.
immediately.
Fusu also frowned and said solemnly: "Just now Xiao He said that the man he brought was framed by officials in the county, so he had to take this step, but it can also be seen from this that the people of Guandong They are unfamiliar with the laws and regulations of the Qin Dynasty, as well as the local misbehavior, and at the same time, there are also a large number of people fleeing from the local area."
"This is the consequence of not gathering in Guizhou!"
To this day.
He gradually recalled some things about what Ji Heng said at the beginning.
I also deeply realize that some words are correct.
However, three feet of ice cannot be frozen in one day.
Even if he wanted to solve it, he was really powerless.
Moreover, Da Qin simply cannot spare so much time and energy to win over the people of Guandong. There is only one thing Da Qin has to do right now.
Solid foundation! ! !
Other than that, everything else can be put aside.
Fusu recovered his mind and began to turn his attention to political affairs.
Xianyang.
The weather has gradually turned cooler.
But Hu Hai seemed a little absent-minded.
Ji Heng noticed Hu Hai's strange behavior, but he didn't ask any more questions.
He had no intention of paying attention to other people's affairs.
It was just that Ji Heng ignored the idea. After struggling for a while, Hu Hai decided to tell the matter to Ji Heng. He looked around and whispered: "Ji Heng, Zhao Gao has been acting strange recently. Today, Zhao Gao suddenly He came to me and told me not to give up easily, and said he would do his best to help me get to the top.”
"even."
Hu Hai paused and continued: "He also said that many officials in the DPRK actually trust me more."
Hear the words.
Ji Heng nodded slightly and said calmly: "What do you think of this matter?"
Hu Hai smiled bitterly and said: "I don't have any idea. Now that the eldest brother has been established as the crown prince for my father, this also means that our other brothers have no chance to compete. Naturally, I will not compete again."
"And I don't like to deal with things. If you leave the entire country's affairs to me, how can I cope with it?"
Hu Hai is very self-aware.
He was actually a very lazy person, and sometimes he did get a little hot, but it was really torture to have him deal with the memorials day after day, year after year. Hu Hai thought he couldn't persevere, so the First Emperor established The prince can be regarded as freeing Hu Hai.
during this time.
He has been staying with Ji Heng.
I also enjoyed a rare quiet time.
He even enjoyed it.
He never thought about becoming a prince again.
But he didn't expect that Zhao Gao would be so courageous. Even though he knew that the crown prince was established, he still tried to struggle and change the current situation. When he heard the news, Hu Hai also showed a look of horror.
He even felt strange to Zhao Gao.
Now Zhao Gao seems to be a little paranoid, too persistent in letting himself fight for the reserve.
Ji Heng smiled and said: "Although you didn't mean it, others did. Fusu is indeed not popular in the court now. Some of Fusu's past actions are actually contrary to the thoughts of the courtiers, so they are very It is easy to cause dissatisfaction among the courtiers, so it is logical for someone to collaborate with Zhao Gao."
Hear the words.
Hu Hai looked at Ji Heng suspiciously and asked, "Are you so calm?"
"I have been running towards you recently, and many people in the court may have discovered it. Aren't you worried that someone will target you?"
Ji Heng chuckled and said nonchalantly: "What about worrying? So what if you don't worry? The right to determine the matter is not in my hands, and although the place where I live is not prosperous, there are many attendants and guards. Even the others If you want to target me, you have to weigh the consequences."
"Especially when Fusu is still the crown prince!"
Hu Hai shook his head.
He said: "Now it seems that more and more officials in the court are dissatisfied with my eldest brother. I am worried that something will really happen in the future."
Ji Heng sneered, shook his head and said: "You think too highly of the officials in the court. They are indeed capable and smart, but sometimes when there are too many smart people, many things cannot be done well. These people have too many thoughts. It’s too complex, and even if it’s barely put together, it’s destined to be short-lived.”
"and"
Ji Heng's eyes flashed with a strange look.
He teased: "This scene is not necessarily a bad thing."
"Even a good thing."
Hearing Ji Heng's words, Hu Hai frowned even more tightly.
He didn't understand.
But he didn't rush to ask.
Instead, he thought about it independently. After thinking for a while, he gradually came up with some clues. He looked at Ji Heng suddenly, thinking about Fusu's past actions, and said in surprise: "You have actually expected this situation a long time ago. , and even the advice you gave to the eldest brother at the beginning was actually intended to be like this."
Hear the words.
Ji Heng had a look of surprise in his eyes.
But he didn't expect that Hu Hai would realize it.
Hu Hai was right.
This is actually expected.
But he didn't expect that Zhao Gao would take the lead.
But if you think about it carefully, it is indeed reasonable. Zhao Gao is a person who is unwilling to remain silent, especially since he has tasted power in the past. However, Zhao Gao has not understood his identity. The power he enjoyed in the past did not come from him. himself, but from the First Emperor, but Zhao Gao obviously did not realize it.
After being deprived of his power, Zhao Gao became somewhat obsessed.
He wanted to regain power.
It's just that the way to please the First Emperor as in the past is no longer feasible, so Zhao Gao can only retreat and try to push Hu Hai to a high position, so that he can make a comeback.
Desire is hard to fill.
Ji Heng smiled and said nothing.
He didn't explain much.
There is no need to explain some things too clearly. Once explained, it is easy to cause problems.
See this.
Hu Hai didn't ask any more questions.
He knew that if he could tell him, Ji Heng would not hide anything.
Therefore, it is only possible that I cannot tell myself.
Think of this.
Hu Hai sighed softly in his heart.
During this time, Zhao Gao was walking around, lobbying and wooing courtiers, but little did he know that all of this was part of Ji Heng's calculations, and in the end it was likely that the gains would outweigh the losses, and he might even be involved.
After all, he and Zhao Gao were teachers and students, and they still had some feelings of kindness in their hearts.
It's just that he is very self-aware and aware of his abilities. He may not even be able to handle some basic trivial matters well. If he gets involved in these intrigues, he is afraid that he will die in the end without knowing how. He really has no intention of getting involved. Intend.
Moreover, Zhao Gao repeatedly made his own decisions, which also made Hu Hai a little angry.
Because Zhao Gao used his name.
If his father knew about this, he might even be angered.
This is the thought.
He was extremely depressed.
He has already hid with Ji Heng, why can't he stay out of it?
What made Hu Hai even more speechless was that those courtiers actually believed Zhao Gao's words.
Now he is being held on fire.
Ji Heng obviously saw the depression on Hu Hai's face. He chuckled lightly and pretended not to notice. He lay leisurely on the chair, looked up at the blue sky, and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine.
Hu Hai turned his head and glanced at Ji Heng a few times, hesitated to speak, and finally did not speak.
Because everything is according to Ji Heng's plan.
It's hard for him to really change.
It's just that I was inexplicably involved, and I really can't feel better.
The wind rustled under the trees.
Ji Heng shook his fan and Hu Hai sighed.
(End of chapter)
