Spring begins in February.
All the official offices in Xianyang have hurried carriages going in and out day and night, and official documents and orders are continuously transmitted to various counties with the drizzle of rain.
Hu Mansion was very quiet.
Hu Wujing was sitting on the banquet, with a stove in front of him with a blazing flame burning on it.
However, Hu Wujing's heart only felt a chill, and at the same time, there was also a sense of renunciation and anger.
He just wanted to ask why?
Didn't Hu Wujing contribute to Great Qin in the past?
Why can Du He's son be promoted? Zheng Guo, the son of a dead man, can also be promoted, but his son Hu Xian can still only live in a small official office in Xianyang. Could it be that Du He and Zheng Guo are Jiuqing? , if he, Hu Wujing, went there?
The First Emperor treated him differently, which made him very chilled and disappointed.
Snapped!
Hu Wujing threw the bamboo pieces in his hand to the ground with all his strength, and then stepped on them several times, but this still could not relieve the depression in his heart. In the end, he picked up the bamboo pieces and threw them directly into the stove. , what was burning in the stove was not only the bamboo slices, but also his last touch of respect for the First Emperor.
He was still a little wavering.
But the different treatment of the First Emperor this time made him no longer have any hope in the First Emperor.
The most ruthless emperor's family.
The First Emperor kept saying this and asked the heroes to retreat.
But did the First Emperor really do it?
He, Hu Wujing, worked hard for the Qin Dynasty and worked like a dog and horse, but in the end he couldn't get even a little comfort. Just because he offended Fusu and the prince of the Qin Dynasty, should he be treated so unfairly? ?
He Hu Wujing refused to accept it!
Hearing the movement in the house, Hu Xian quickly entered the house and whispered: "Father."
Hu Wujing's expression softened a little, and he said in a cold voice: "During this period, you may have heard all the proceedings in the DPRK."
"My child has indeed heard that His Majesty has slowed down a lot now. This year, he is no longer obsessed with the trend of restructuring as in the past. Instead, he advocates 'no tossing and no slacking off'. My child thinks that this may be a good thing for the world. Good thing." Hu Xian raised his eyes, glanced at Hu Wujing, and replied calmly.
"That's not what I'm asking you." Hu Wujing's face turned cold and he said indifferently: "Li Si's son Li You was transferred to the imperial court from Sanchuan County, Zheng Guo's son was also transferred to the imperial court, and Du He's son Du Bing also returned to the imperial court. For example, Hua Ji from Xianyang Hua Clan, Bai Qi’s grandson, etc., many of the children of heroes in the past have been transferred to the court this time, but you have not."
"You are still serving in a Cao division under Xianyang."
Hu Xian remained silent.
Hu Wujing stood up, shook his brocade clothes, and said coldly: "Your Majesty's favor for me, Mrs. Hu, has been exhausted."
"After your father and I retired from the imperial court, in your majesty's heart, we were not even as good as the dead man Zheng Guo. Your father and I used to work for your majesty for the Qin Dynasty, offering advice and suggestions, and the Qin Dynasty unified the world. I, Hu Wujing, will not say anything. I have put in most of my efforts, but I have indeed made a lot of achievements.”
"Otherwise, how could he sit on the position of Jiuqing Fengchang?"
"ran"
"I, Hu Wujing, only offended Fusu. I, Hu Wujing, was a naive child. I later admitted my mistake, but how did Fusu treat me? He forcefully forced me to withdraw from the court, and now he treats me even more... I want to kill them all, I want to completely eliminate my Hu family’s promotion path in the imperial court, and I also want to completely deny my, Hu Wujing’s contribution to the Qin Dynasty in the past."
"It's so heartless."
"It's also too callous."
"What serious crime did I, Hu Wujing, commit? That I should be punished like this?"
"Your father, I am not willing to give in."
"No matter what happens to me, Hu Wujing, I should never end up like this, and Fusu should not do this to me, Mrs. Hu."
"At first, your father and I had not made up our minds, but now we have completely given up."
"Since he is unkind, don't blame me for being unjust."
Hu Xian looked confused and asked: "Father, what are you doing?"
Hu Wujing turned around.
His face was full of ferocity and madness.
He gritted his teeth and spoke forcefully every word: "Since Fusu is unfair, let's change it to a fair one."
Hear the words.
Hu Xian's face changed in shock.
He suddenly looked outside the door to make sure there were no subordinates around, then quickly walked a few steps, closed the door and windows, and then walked to Hu Wujing in shock, and said anxiously: "Father, be careful what you say. If the court finds out about this, he will be beheaded."
Hu Wujing shook his head indifferently.
He sat back on the table and poured himself a cup of hot tea.
But instead of drinking it, he poured the cup of hot tea onto the fire little by little.
Only a sizzling sound was heard, and bursts of white smoke instantly appeared in the house.
The wood that was originally burnt turned white, but now it appears black in the stove.
Hu Wujing put the tea cup back on the table. His expression returned to normal, but his eyes were still full of bloodshot eyes. It was obvious that he was not completely calm. He said coldly: "Don't you understand yet? The court has given up. We are the Hu family, so many officials have been promoted this time, but I am the only one missing, do you really think it is an accident?"
"This is His Majesty's intention."
"The purpose is to send a signal to the courtiers."
"It means that I, the Hu family, have completely lost power."
"From now on, everyone can be bullied."
"I, Mrs. Hu, have no chance to turn around."
"No one enters the court, and no one gets important positions. I, the Hu family, will only become more and more marginal, more and more ignored, and eventually become a poor family. You don't have to imagine that you can be promoted by the court in the future. With Fusu here , which official in the court dares to recommend you?"
"Your career has almost reached its peak."
Hu Wujing glanced at Hu Xian faintly, his eyes full of regret and sadness.
He continued: "Instead of continuing to be humiliated, now that I, the Hu family, still have some influence in Xianyang, why not go all out, pull down the prince Fusu, and replace him with a new prince. By then, I, the Hu family, will still be able to take the throne." The extremely popular ministers have become the most popular family in the world."
"I will no longer be despised or ridiculed by others."
Hu Xian's expression changed.
finally.
He also flashed a hint of unwillingness.
If there weren't so many changes in officials at this court meeting, he actually didn't have much idea.
It's just that this time too many officials have changed, and too many people I knew in the past have been promoted, but he is the only one missing.
There were even whispers in his own official office.
This was unacceptable to Hu Xian.
The past him.
As the son of Jiu Qing, how prestigious is his status?
Not to mention the Xianyang Order, even the courtiers would have to sell him a portion of thin noodles.
But what about now?
Who would take him seriously?
But he knew very well in his heart that his father had lost power and he had no right to continue to be arrogant, so he kept suppressing his inner thoughts.
Now that I heard Hu Wujing's words, the depression in my heart was completely aroused.
He was equally unwilling.
He still wants to be that master.
I want to be pampered, coaxed, and pleased by others.
That's the life he should have.
Instead of now, pointing fingers at others and ridiculing them in various ways.
Even being looked down upon more and more.
This shouldn't be him.
Hu Wujing didn't speak again.
His eyes were always fixed on Hu Xian, waiting for Hu Xian's answer.
He can have no worries, but he must consider Hu Xian's feelings. If Hu Xian doesn't want to, he will also stop. He can't risk the lives of his whole family just because of his impulse. Of course, he has a strong desire for power. A big obsession, but not that crazy.
Much less hysterical.
Hu Xian lowered his head and remained silent.
a long time.
Hu Xian raised his head, his cheeks were red and his breathing was rapid. He said, "Father, what are you going to do?"
Hu Wujing shook his head: "It's not about what I do, but what other people do. Now that your father and I have no power, what can we really do?"
"But some time ago, Zhao Gao came again. In the past, Zhao Gao had been deliberately instigating us to side with Hu Hai. However, the momentum of Fusu had already begun, and not many people were willing. Your father and I were always hesitant, and finally maintained our position. silence."
"And last time."
"Zhao Gao came up with a bold idea."
"He wants to usurp the imperial edict!"
"He has an unwritten edict with a seal in his hand."
"If it can be done properly and Li Si is included, this 'fake' edict will become a real edict."
"In Zhao Gao's description, he actually had some manpower in the palace, and he could even mobilize some of the doctors and guards. Although the number was not very large, it was enough to make things happen. After all, there was calculation in mind and no intention, and there was an edict. 'In front of me, most people in the palace will not act rashly."
"If Fusu doesn't notice for a moment."
"It's very possible that he was ambushed, just like when he killed Lao Ai."
"Death in the palace!"
Hu Xian's eyes moved slightly and he asked doubtfully: "But how could Prime Minister Li join in?"
"That's unlikely."
He had some doubts about Li Si joining in.
Hu Wujing sneered and said lightly: "I probably wouldn't have believed it before this court meeting, but after this court meeting, I believe it a little bit."
"Father, why is this?" Hu Xian looked curious.
Hu Wujing said calmly: "If you observe carefully, you will find that most of the children of these meritorious officials promoted by His Majesty this time, especially those who entered the court, either had their fathers died or their fathers have resigned. Only Li Si is a exception."
"He was the prime minister of the imperial court, but his son entered the imperial court."
"If I'm not wrong."
"Li Si may be like Dunwei and will take the initiative to retire after a while."
"But I have worked with Li Si. Li Si is a person who loves power and position. How could he be so willing to step down?"
"Especially in the past he and Fu Su also had political differences."
"So it may not be unconvincing."
"In addition to Li Si, Zhao Tuo, Zhao Hai, De and others can also be fought for. They are all disappointed in this court meeting, especially Zhao Tuo, who was originally the chief general of the South China Sea Army and commanded fifty Wan Dajun, but now he has been demoted to the rank of Feng Chang, and is being pressured by Li Xin, how can he not be dissatisfied?"
"Besides."
"Zhao Tuo's son, Zhao Wei, also didn't get promoted this time."
"Zhao Wei's situation is different from that of many people. He is now working in Guandong."
"Zhao Tuo is the only son."
"Guandong is not really safe. If something unexpected happens, how can Zhao Tuo not be angry? He has been promoted and demoted this time, but the court has not transferred his son back to Guanzhong. It is so obvious and deliberate How could Zhao Tuo not notice the suppression?"
"How can there be no dissatisfaction?"
"Now Li Si, Zhao Tuo and others are also suspected of defecting."
“As long as you do it properly, it may not be impossible.”
"Once it's done."
"I, Mrs. Hu, will be able to achieve great success."
"The haze is gone."
"And Zhao Gao had already promised at that time."
"If it really comes to pass, allow me to be your prime minister."
"And the only thing I have to do is win over as many people as possible who are dissatisfied with Fusu."
"In addition, when the court is in turmoil, it is a small matter such as calming the panicked courtiers. This is not a problem at all for your father and me."
"But I won't really take the promise made by Zhao Gao seriously."
"after all."
"Zhao Tuo obviously has a better chance of becoming prime minister."
"But no matter what official position your father and I are restored to in the end, they should be among the nine ministers."
"And your father and I are still very young compared to Li Si."
"You may not be able to sit as prime minister in the future."
Hear the words.
Hu Xian looked happy.
He cupped his hands and congratulated him: "My son, I would like to congratulate my father in advance on his restoration to the position of Jiu Qing."
"Just kid, if I remember correctly."
"Master Hu Hai almost had an accident in the South China Sea."
"Zhao Tuo really knows how to take action?"
Hu Wujing snorted coldly and said sadly: "In the game of power, there are no friends or enemies. As long as the interests are big enough, why can't Zhao Tuo take action? And the original matter was settled at that time. It was someone in the army who was in contact with the Baiyue leader."
"What does it have to do with General Zhao Tuo?"
"And Zhao Gao is on the side to make connections, so these little nasties are nothing."
"Moreover," Hu Wujing sneered and said disdainfully, "What ideas does Hu Hai have? He was able to be pushed up because of our help, so how can he say anything?"
Hu Xian nodded.
He smiled and said: "Now that the father has made the decision, the child should follow his father's footsteps."
See this.
There was not much joy on Hu Wujing's face, and he said in a deep voice: "You should think about it carefully. This matter is not a trivial matter. If it were just your father and me, I wouldn't care. But if this matter doesn't happen, everyone in the Hu family will be involved." There are dozens of people.”
Hu Xian nodded vigorously and said coldly: "Father, I am very sure."
"As my father said before, I, the Hu family, have been forced to a dead end. Since the court does not give me a way to survive, I have no choice but to find another way. Moreover, Zhao Gao and others have been planning for so long, and they are risking their heads. No Maybe it was just to harm us, so I thought I could give it a try."
"Success brings glory and wealth."
"Failure is nothing but death."
"I, the Hu family, are not like the remnants of the Six Kingdoms who are living on their last breath."
"There is still a passion for it."
Hearing Hu Xian's words, Hu Wujing nodded happily, "That's right. I, the Hu family, have never been afraid along the way. Isn't it just a coup? In the history of Great Qin, there have been so many such coups ?”
"There are always people who are rich."
"Why can't it be me, Mrs. Hu?"
Hu Wujing and his son looked at each other with determination flashing in their eyes.
They were completely determined.
Decided to fight to the death!
I broke my promise today.
I've been suffering from insomnia lately, I haven't had a good rest, and I feel listless.
(End of chapter)
