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

Chapter 1157 Be strict with yourself and be stricter with others [Please subscribe*Please vote]

"This is the foundation that only a top-notch aristocratic family can have!"

Ying Zheng couldn't help but sigh.

How can ten years of hard study equal other people’s accumulation of a hundred years?

Wei Bao showed everyone what a top aristocratic family should look like.

Even if it's a pig, they can turn it into a golden pig.

Hei Bai Xuan Jian did not respond. He came from a humble background, and through his own efforts and a little bit of luck, he became a marquis.

But look at others, they get granted titles of nobility and lordship just by playing around.

An Qisheng once said that genius is just the threshold to his presence, but look at Wei Bao, even a genius may not be able to knock on other people's door.

"Do you think Emperor Xuanwu had anticipated this day and therefore arranged such a route for Prince Bao?" Ying Zheng suddenly asked.

The main reason was that Qin's attacks on Yelang and Dian were almost entirely instigated by Yan Yan, which made Ying Zheng suspect that they were being led by the nose.

"I admit that Emperor Xuanwu has great talent, but his personality is also very eccentric. He is completely lacking the steadiness that a Confucian should have. Instead, he is like those Taoists who only care about killing and not burying. He makes moves without regrets or changes, and he doesn't care about the results."

“What’s more, even if we don’t attack Yelang and Dian Kingdoms, we can still open up a business on our own based on the path that Emperor Xuanwu and Lord Shui have arranged for Gongzi Bao!”

Hei Bai Xuan Jian shook his head.

He was the first one to know Yan Yan and knew Yan Yan's personality very well.

This kind of long-term planning doesn't seem like Yan Yan's style.

It’s not that Yan Yan can’t do it, but his personality makes it impossible for him to put in the effort to plan such a long-term thing, especially for one person.

Wei Bao is not qualified enough for Yan Yan to plan so wholeheartedly.

If it's Xiao Yun'e, this is still possible.

"That's right!" Ying Zheng nodded with a smile.

If Yan Yan had planned everything from the beginning, it would be really terrifying and horrible.

"How is the court doing recently?" Ying Zheng ended the topic and asked.

Hei Bai Xuan Jian knew what Ying Zheng wanted to ask.

"It seems that Prime Minister Changping Jun Xiong Qi is about to be sidelined by Minister of Justice Tonggu!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian said in a low voice.

"Does Li Si have this ability?" Ying Zheng was surprised.

That’s Xiong Qi, not a clan member outside the royal family like Feng Quji.

"The main thing is that no one understands Lord Tonggu's reforms!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian spread his hands.

Although Luowang monitored all officials just like the Shadow Secret Guard, they really didn't dare to control Li Si.

The main reason is that what Li Si is playing with now is very new and they can’t understand it.

Xiong Qi said nothing and just cooperated blindly.

There was no way. The Qin Dynasty was the first empire in history to achieve a unified and centralized government. There was no history to draw lessons from as to what path such an empire should take. Everything was new.

Xiong Qi knew his own limitations, so he chose to delegate power and give his full support and cooperation.

The chariot of the empire is galloping, and anyone who stands in its way will be smashed to pieces.

Just like when Shang Yang carried out the Reform, those who hindered the reform would be killed without a complete corpse.

Although Xiong Qi did not understand the reform, he knew how serious the consequences of blocking it would be.

Ying Zheng nodded. It was also the first time he discovered that Li Si was so knowledgeable and talented.

In the past, he also thought that the Legalists were headed by Han Fei, and that Han Fei was the greatest Legalist of his time.

But now, seeing Li Si's drastic reforms, Ying Zheng knew that he had misjudged.

Li Si is the type of person who is reserved and will not tell you unless you ask.

"Xiong Qi has no complaints?" Ying Zheng continued to ask.

He was also worried that Xiong Qi would be jealous of Li Si's power and would secretly make trouble for him. "Changping Jun is now devoted to the prince and almost regards being the tutor as his main responsibility." Hei Bai Xuan Jian said hurriedly.

If Ying Zheng suspected Xiong Qi of obstructing the reform, Xiong Qi would be in big trouble, and then he would be forced to obstruct it even though he originally did not want to stop it.

"That's good!" Ying Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

As for the reform, not only did other people not understand it, even he only had a vague understanding of it.

So, Ying Zheng suddenly discovered that the words of their Zhao family, "Please teach me, sir!" were extremely useful.

I may not understand, but I can learn.

"However, Lord Shang Hou Li Yao, the Internal History of Zhisu, has a lot of resentment!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian changed the subject and spoke.

"..." Ying Zheng was silent.

In the entire Qin State, the person he feared most was not the Imperial Censor Wang Wan, nor the censors, but Li Yao, who was in charge of money.

As for why Li Yao is so resentful, you don’t have to think about it to know that it’s because of money.

Li Si presided over the reform and needed money everywhere. Then one person asked for money and the other didn't want to give money, so naturally there was trouble.

"The fighting hasn't started yet?" Ying Zheng asked hesitantly.

He didn't dare to get involved in this matter.

"No, Master Tonggu said that he is a Confucian scholar and does not know martial arts. He will not leave unless you pay him. If you hit him, he will stand firm. Beat him to death if you have the guts!"

Black and white Xuan Jian supported his forehead.

This was originally reported by his subordinates, and he originally thought it was an exaggeration.

As a result, when he went to see it in person, he saw Li Si staying in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, following Li Yao like a dog-skin plaster, and even when Li Yao went to the toilet, Li Si handed him paper.

“???” Ying Zheng was dumbfounded. Was this still the Li Si he knew who had engraved rules into his bones?
Could Li Si really do such a shameless thing?

"Lord Tonggu's character has not changed...he just imposed his rules on Lord Li Yao!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian seemed to have thought of something and his body trembled.

"Go and take a look!" Ying Zheng was suddenly interested.

"Yes!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian did not stop him.

Ying Zheng has been staying in the palace, and the latest government affairs are not in line with the doctors' advice. It is better for him to move around more.

"You just brought me here?" Ying Zheng thought that Hei Bai Xuan Jian would take him to watch outside the Zhisu Neishi Yamen.

Who could have thought that Hei Bai Xuan Jian actually brought them to squat outside the toilet of the Zhisu Neishi Yamen.

"Your Majesty, you will know after a moment!" Hei Bai Xuan Jian handed two dates to Ying Zheng to cover his nose.

Gai Nie and others were also very curious.

Soon, the figures of Li Yao and Li Si appeared in their sight.

It's just that they were hiding in the dark, and Li Yao and Li Si couldn't see them.

"Master Li Yao, the time you need to go to the toilet is no more than a cup of tea. If you take more than that, it will be considered as slacking. Tonggu will be waiting outside!"

Li Si's voice also came.

"You..." Li Yao pointed at Li Si, speechless for a moment.

"Lord Li Yao, don't even think about hiding. I have ordered people to take away the toilet paper and toilet shaft in the toilet!" Li Si said calmly.

"Oh my god..." Li Yao was really convinced.

"It really shouldn't be that serious!" Li Yao was in tears.

I have seen people asking for money, but I have never seen a minister like the Chief Justice and the minister in charge of the reform actually go to the toilet to ask for money.

"Terrible!" Ying Zheng and others looked at each other.

I finally understand why Xiong Qi gave up his power.

No one could stand being stared at by Li Si like this.

(End of this chapter)