"Your Majesty, I have a question."
"Your Majesty, do you think I can sow discord between the young masters?"
Regarding His Majesty the First Emperor's dangerous question, Liu Bai did not panic at all, but answered the question very calmly.
Obviously, this kind of question is just a slight test. If he shows a guilty conscience, he will be in trouble.
"Now in our Da Qin royal family, the young masters are brothers and sisters, and they are respectful to each other. They are also kind to the father and filial to the son. I am just a foreign official, teaching your majesty how to behave like a son. How can we talk about alienation and instigation in the affairs of brothers?"
"As for the matter between Gongzi Gao and Gongzi Che, I just want to make the brothers more harmonious!"
"I think that Your Majesty should reward me for your good teaching!"
Liu Bai was very cunning and said that he instigated Ying Gao to beat Ying Che as a way to promote brotherly harmony.
after all,
Even in ordinary people's homes, brothers still fight!
And speaking this kind of upright sophistry just proves that he has a clear conscience.
Even speaking such shameless words like asking for rewards is part of the art of speaking.
Eh!
Not only am I not guilty, I am also begging for reward! This always shows that I really have good intentions, right?
"You! If an ordinary minister did such a thing, he would be tempted to carry a thorn stick on his back and come to the palace to plead guilty, or he would be heartbroken at home and feel terrified!"
"It's good of you, Liu Bai, to come to see me so generously and to ask for credit!"
After hearing these words, even His Majesty the First Emperor felt dumbfounded.
There are so many ministers in the court, but one like Liu Bai is really the only one.
Wang Jian had been like this in the past, but as he got older, the old guy began to learn to be cryptic, and no one could really say such casual things in front of him.
"Tell me, why did you enter the palace this time?"
His Majesty the First Emperor's words were tantamount to exposing the matter between Ying Che and Ying Gao.
There was some hesitation in Liu Bai's eyes, as if he was thinking about an extremely difficult decision.
"What? You go to the palace to ask for an audience before you have thought about it?"
Seeing Liu Bai's appearance, His Majesty the First Emperor also became interested.
You know, Liu Bai, this kid, refused to enter the palace easily. Even the Black Dragon Guard privately saw Liu Bai's frown in front of Zhangtai Palace.
"Your Majesty, I wish to ask for a decree from Your Majesty!"
"I discovered something called 'Worry-Free Flower'."
"Although the name of this thing is good, its effect is just like the name. It can make people forget their sorrows. But in fact, this thing is a poison that breaks people's will and even breaks the backbone of the nation."
"I have sent Jin Yiwei to collect all these things! But since this thing appears, there may be more in the future. I sincerely request your Majesty to make a secret edict and pass it on to future generations."
"Anyone who finds this thing and fails to hand it over for destruction will be implicated in the nine tribes!"
Liu Bai gritted his teeth and spoke in a deep voice.
Although Wuyouhua has certain medicinal value.
But this thing is a poison in the world and the source of disaster that breaks the backbone of the nation.
His request was to remove a good medicine, but it was also to remove the source of disaster for future generations! You can find other good medicines, but once the source of disaster breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous!
"Breaking the backbone of the nation?"
His Majesty the First Emperor's eyes were like swords, piercing Liu Bai.
This huge pressure actually aroused the fierceness in Liu Bai's heart.
"Yes! Your Majesty may think that I am exaggerating! However, I am willing to use my position as prime minister as a guarantee! I sincerely ask your Majesty to agree to the decree!"
Liu Bai gritted his teeth and raised his eyes to look directly at His Majesty the First Emperor.
With such a look in his eyes, His Majesty the First Emperor raised his eyebrows slightly.
He has never seen Liu Bai acting like this!
This look is definitely not a deceptive look! Mixed with anger, fear, and murderous intent...
This murderous intention is not directed at people, but at this thing called 'Worry-Free Flower'!
And... with the position of prime minister as a guarantee, this Liu Bai really hates this thing to the core.
"allow!"
The words spoken by His Majesty the First Emperor were as heavy as a thousand stones.
As for Liu Bai, as the byte fell, he felt as if all his strength had been drained away.
How could he not know what he was doing was wrong?
Secretly destroying it may be good, but there is no guarantee of future generations.
Only with the power of the patriarchal clan can future generations be alerted!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Bai saluted and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
....
The next day, in the court hall, Li Si, the right prime minister, proposed to take the examination to select officials.
Such an innovative method of selecting officials met with no opposition.
The aristocratic nobles headed by Feng Jie and the Confucian officials headed by Chun Yuyue all supported this plan in the court. There was a vague feeling that the three factions were joining forces.
Feng Jie was disqualified from being recommended by Liu Bai yesterday. Now that he is selecting officials by literature, it is more like Li Si opening a new channel for their family in exchange for benefits. Therefore, Feng Jie is overjoyed and naturally supports it strongly.
After all... In this era, reading and literacy are still in the hands of the powerful and wealthy.
As for the Confucians... they were even more delighted, and even felt that this method was better than the previous recommendation!
On the sensitive issue of official positions, this temporary restructuring went extremely smoothly.
After the court meeting, Yang Ye once asked Li Si about this matter. The most scheming old fox in the court only showed a smile, and then glanced at Feng Quji and Chun Yuyue with pity.
The historical records of later generations are incomplete, and many descendants can't figure out how it could have gone so smoothly.
Some even had a bad temper and simply summed it up: Feng Jie is a fool.
As for whether you are stupid or not, it is just a matter of weighing the pros and cons.
But at this moment, on the contrary, Feng Jie has become a smart person in the eyes of the family.
The Feng Mansion was very lively.
"Doctor Feng, in this restructuring, although there are many Legalist disciples, even if Li Si intends to show favoritism, he should control the number of official positions. I am afraid that choosing one of the three will be the bottom line to avoid suspicion."
"As for Confucianism, how can it be compared with the children of aristocratic families like us?"
"It seems like we, the noble family, have eaten the fattest piece of meat!"
An official from an aristocratic family spoke with a smile, full of praise for Feng Jie.
"Hey, Li Si, this old fox, was suppressed by Prime Minister Feng back then. Now even if he ascends to the position of Youcheng, he still has to be wary of the Feng family!"
"Yes, yes! Didn't you see that little Liu Bai? You didn't even dare to say anything! It seems that he was scolded by Li Si too!"
"Hahaha! That makes sense!"
"..."
A series of happy voices sounded, and Feng Jie filled the wine cup, feeling happy and contented.
At this moment, he enjoyed the pleasure of victory.
....
At this time, two fast horses came from Pei County and headed straight for the Pei County government office.
"Where is the magistrate of Peixian County!"
Long Wu took a deep breath, looked at the county government office that was in awe in the past, and shouted loudly!
Feiyu clothing is beautiful!
A true homecoming!
