The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 1058 Li Si asks for an audience [Subscribe*Monthly Tickets]

Therefore, the battle records of the generals of the four towns of Bingzhou are all real and solid, and none of them is just a name.

But if we really have to rank the four, Li Ren is first, and it is difficult to rank the others.

Mo Ya actually wanted to complain, you have been scolding Wei Zhuang and Gao Jianli for knowing nothing about power, but the key is that you also know nothing about your own status and power.

No matter who you use to put pressure on Gao Jianli, don’t use General Luo Bing.

He was a man who would make most people despair, and many people died at his hands.

"Your Majesty, Li Si requests to see you!" Suddenly, someone announced.

"Here?" Yan Yan frowned.

Li Si was not someone who did not understand the rules. In fact, he had etiquette engraved in his bones. It was impossible for him to disturb them at this time.

So there is only one possibility, that is, Li Si came for the affairs of the Qin State, but because this matter could not be brought to the court for discussion, he could only contact each other in advance to reach a preliminary consensus, and then enter the formal national parliament.

"Please!" Yan Yan looked at Shao Siming, Xiao Yun'e and other girls apologetically.

"Go ahead, father!" Xiao Yun'e considerately lowered her voice and asked Yan Yan to handle state affairs first.

"Mo Ya stays to protect the emperor, empress and princess!" Yan Yan gave the order, and left the lakeside with only Nong Yu.

On the outskirts of the Jinyiwei crowd, Li Si stood straight and waited quietly, without walking around or moving around, like a statue, causing the Jinyiwei, who originally wanted to relax and be free, to stand straight.

So when Yan Yan and Nanyue arrived, they saw Jinyiwei and Li Si standing straight like trees.

"What are you doing?" Yan Yan was a little confused. He knew the nature of the Jinyiwei. Although the military discipline was strict, they would never maintain the same posture for so long.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Seeing Yan Yan coming, Li Si saluted neither humbly nor arrogantly.

The Jinyiwei also saluted in unison, determined not to lose to an outsider.

"What do you want to see you about?" Yan Yan asked calmly.

Li Si looked at the Jinyiwei around him.

Yan Yan also waved his hand, signaling the Jinyiwei to withdraw and impose martial law around the area.

"The Qin State is about to attack Baiyue!" Li Si said seriously.

"Well, probably after the Qin Dynasty's unification ceremony!" Yan Yan nodded. This was no secret to him.

"That's right, but..." Li Si deliberately slowed down his speech.

"but what?"

"The Qin State and its current officers and generals have no experience in conquering and gathering foreign tribes in recent years."

Only after Yan Yan asked the question did Li Si speak out his request.

Yan Yan also understood that this meant borrowing people from Bingzhou and borrowing an instructor to guide the officers of Qin.

"Who to borrow from, Li Ren, Luo Bing, Dian Qing or Gongsun Nu?" Yan Yan asked calmly.

"General Luo Bing!" Li Si spoke without any hesitation.

Among the generals of the four towns in Bingzhou, Luo Bing had suppressed the Western Regions for many years and had the most experience in dealing with alien races, so the person they wanted to borrow directly was Luo Bing.

Yan Yan was stunned for a moment. He had just mentioned Luo Bing and now the State of Qin came to borrow people.

Sure enough, Luo Bing’s reputation is not only in Bingzhou, but also known throughout the world.

Even the Qin State felt that they might not be able to borrow it, so they discussed it with him privately beforehand.

"No!" Yan Yan refused decisively.

Luo Bing is stationed in Juyan Lake, exerting pressure on the Western Regions, and cannot be easily mobilized. Even though they returned this time and said that the army was mobilized, it was ordinary soldiers under their command who were mobilized instead of high-ranking officers such as Luo Bing.

Normally, to save trouble, the upper-level generals would be mobilized instead of the army. However, the generals of the four towns in Bingzhou each performed their duties and had their own strengths, so they were not suitable for mobilization, and only the soldiers under their command could be mobilized.

"We'll give the money!" Li Si sighed. Just as Li Yao said, it was impossible to borrow directly, but it was possible if the money was in place.

"How much?" Yan Yan suddenly became stiff.

“If it is just General Luo Bing, the Qin State is willing to pay 300,000 and grant him the title of marquis. If it is including General Luo Bing’s Zhenxi General’s office, the Qin State is willing to pay 1 million and all the councilors, secretaries and sergeants will enjoy the same treatment as in Bingzhou.” Li Si continued.

This is the advice given by Li Yao.

However, Li Yao also said that the army shogunate could not be accepted, and gave two options. Even if Yan Yan refused, he would only choose one of them instead of decisively refusing.

"I forgot to tell Mr. Tonggu that General Luo Bing will soon be conferred the title of king, not marquis!" Yan Yan said lightly.

"A titled lord?" Li Si was stunned.

It’s such a big deal, isn’t Bingzhou afraid?

Luo Bing has 100,000 regular troops under his command, plus 50,000 from Hetao, and 20,000 from the Western Regions Protectorate, so the total force is approaching 200,000. If the countries in the Western Regions are mobilized, it would be normal for the force to reach 300,000 to 500,000.

Now they want to divide the land and make Luo Bing a king. Are you really not afraid that Luo Bing will raise his own flag?
Even if Luo Bing wouldn't do that, a hundred years after Luo Bing passes away, wouldn't his descendants have ulterior motives?

"Yes, General Luo Bing will soon become the King of Zhenxi in Bingzhou!" Yan Yan said with a smile.

"..." Li Si was silent. Now his title was still several levels lower than that of marquis, let alone lord.

As expected, the title of founding a country is worthless. The ancients were right.

There were also large-scale rewards during the Qin Dynasty's unification ceremony, but the highest known title so far is that of Wang Jian, who was given the title of Marquis Wu, not Jun.

From the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang to the present day, the highest-ranking officials conferred upon them were Chang'an Jun Chengjiao, Shui Jun Wei Ju, and Wu Jun Ying Qushui.

But these three people are either officials or role models for the people of the world.

"So, after the money is added, Mr. Tonggu will have to discuss it with General Luo Bing himself." Yan Yan said with a smile.

If Luo Bing didn't want to go, he wouldn't force him.

Li Si nodded. This was also within his expectations.

As for the money, that was Li Yao's business and had nothing to do with him.

"Three hundred and fifty thousand, this is the bottom line of our Great Qin!" Li Si said seriously.

"It's only an increase of 50,000, and you can't do it. Do you want to trick Li Yao so that you put 50,000 pressure on him?" Yan Yan rolled his eyes.

He was also aware of the filthiness of the Qin court.

Xiong Qi's position as prime minister will not change, but after Wang Wan and Wei Zhuang retire, the extra prime minister will be selected from the Nine Ministers. After excluding the Minister of the Imperial Household and the Minister of Defense, there are only seven people left who can compete with Li Si, namely Feng Quji and Li Yao.

“……” Li Si also fell silent.

In the court struggle, if you don’t advance, you will die.

He did think about tricking Li Yao, so he directly revealed the trump card that Li Yao had given him, in order to let Yan Yan add to it.

But I didn't expect that I seemed to have added too little and was looked down upon by the other party.

"How about adding a little more?" Li Si was not ignorant of flexibility.

"Forget it, just give the rest to Luo Bing privately!" Yan Yan shook his head.

He still takes good care of these old friends who have helped him conquer the world.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Si also felt a little emotional. With such a monarch, which minister would not risk his life?

(End of this chapter)