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Chapter 147 Qin Shihuang and Meng Yi’s doubts!
"His Majesty and I have always traveled together. His Majesty passed away due to illness, so why am I not with you?" Meng Yi frowned tightly.

Xiao Ran quickly explained his confusion, "You and the First Emperor were on an eastward tour. In the winter of the 37th year of the First Emperor, you patrolled to Kuaiji and chose the sea route to go north to Langya. The First Emperor suddenly fell ill on the way, so he sent you back to Kuaiji to pray. Mountains and rivers. Unfortunately, the Emperor died of illness before he could return to the sand dunes."

Without Meng Yi around, Zhao Gao and Li Si joined forces to deceive the world.

"Why are there Zhao Gao and Hu Hai beside me when I'm on patrol?" Ying Zheng thought that he didn't trust Zhao Gao to such an extent, let alone value Hu Hai.

Xiao Ran said: "Because Zhao Gao is good at understanding people's hearts, he often offers medicine to you, and he often praises Hu Hai in front of you."

"In addition, in the thirty-fifth year of Qin Shihuang, someone ridiculed the emperor for being violent and fled away. You were furious, so you ordered the arrest of the magicians in Xianyang City. In order to survive, the magicians reported on each other, and you personally sentenced the offenders to imprisonment More than 460 people were killed and buried alive in Xianyang."

Ying Zheng's voice was low, "Created out of nothing. Since I have been in power, I have never used the methods of a tyrant. With such rhetoric that shakes people's hearts, it is inevitable that I will order their arrest."

Meng Yi nodded, "If we are not severely punished, some people will not be afraid, and such behavior will be more likely to occur in the future."

There really isn't anything wrong with this.

Xiao Ran went on to talk about the follow-up, "Most of the sorcerers have friends with Confucian people. If they want to escape, they will take the initiative to seek help from Confucian people. Fusu, on the other hand, admires Confucianism and was taught too pedantically by the Confucian teachers. Under the persuasion of the Confucian teacher , enter the palace and attend Cambodia.”

"Fusu claimed that the world had only recently become stable, and the people in remote areas had not yet surrendered to the Qin Dynasty. Confucian scholars recited and imitated Confucius's words, but you punished them with severe criminal laws. He was worried that the world would be unstable because of this."

"Such words are somewhat stupid. It can be seen that Fusu has been too deeply brainwashed by Confucianism. Not long after the world was unified, the remnants of the Seven Kingdoms were ready to take action. How could they frighten the remaining remnants without using iron-blooded methods? What's more, these warlocks are inherently If you make a mistake, let it go easily.”

"It's no wonder that future generations all have the same evaluation of Fusu. Even if Fusu inherits the throne, he still can't save the Qin Dynasty!"

Even Meng Yi wanted to sigh, "The eldest son travels all year round to study and is immersed in Confucian classics. He can't see the situation in the world of Qin at all."

He didn't dare to say the next words. Fusu was really not suitable to be emperor.

Ying Zheng answered slowly, "I should abolish Fusu and replace him with another successor."

Xiao Ran said with a smile, "You did not abolish Fusu at that time, but you also punished him. You sent Fusu away from Xianyang and went to Shangjun to assist Meng Tian in building the Great Wall to resist the nomadic Xiongnu in the north."

This paved the way for his subsequent suicide.

This result was not surprising to Ying Zheng and Meng Yi.

The matter of trapping and killing the warlock made Ying Zheng disappointed in Fu Su, but he did not reach the point where he wanted to give up.

However, under Zhao Gao's boast, Ying Zheng still paid some attention to Hu Hai, so Hu Hai appeared in the team during the parade.

The cause and effect were explained clearly, and Ying Zheng returned to important things again.

"What will happen to Meng Yi after I die? How will Meng Tian die?"

The Meng family has meritorious deeds and an army at their disposal. How could they be easily eliminated by Li Si and Zhao Gao?

"After Meng Yi came back from praying for mountains and rivers, Zhao Gao took this opportunity to destroy the Meng clan and made up a lie to tell Hu Hai."

"Zhao Gao told Hu Hai that he heard that the First Emperor wanted to appoint Hu Hai as the crown prince, but Meng Yi persuaded him not to agree. He claimed that if Meng Yi knew Hu Hai's talents and disagreed with making him the crown prince, it would be disloyal to Hu Hai and confuse the First Emperor!"

"Hu Hai listened to Zhao Gao's words and imprisoned Meng Yi in Daijun. Before that, he had imprisoned Meng Tian in Yangzhou."

Hu Hai listened to Zhao Gao's slander and completely distrusted the Meng family. The outcome of the Meng family can be imagined.

Meng Yi didn't understand, "Why is Zhao Gao so resentful of our Meng clan?"

"It's because you have offended him. Once, it was the CRRC Mansion that ordered Zhao Gao to commit a major crime, and the First Emperor asked you to punish him according to law. You dare not violate the laws of the Qin Dynasty, convict Zhao Gao of death, and deprive him of his official position. Later, the First Emperor pardoned Zhao Gao and restored him to his official position because of his seriousness in work."

Meng Yi fell silent.

"According to the laws of Daqin, what's wrong with me?"

From Meng Yi's perspective, the order was given by the First Emperor, and the laws of the Qin Dynasty were not allowed to be violated.

The strange thing is that Zhao Gao made a mistake.

Xiao Ran was helpless, "There is no way. After Zhao Gao survives, this resentment will naturally exist."

"Hu Hai did not kill you directly. Zhao Gao was the most favored by Hu Hai. He slandered Mengshi day and night by Hu Hai's side, looking for charges to impeach."

"Later, someone advised Hu Hai not to kill you. He did not take the advice and sent Yu Shi Qu Gong to take a post carriage to Dai County. He said that you prevented the First Emperor from establishing Hu Hai as the crown prince and should have exterminated the clan. Hu Hai couldn't bear it and decided to kill you. Leave the Meng clan behind. If you argue, the envoy will kill you."

Ying Zheng speculated on what would happen next, and he said aloud: "You said that Fusu committed suicide and Hu Hai ascended the throne. All of this was the plan of Zhao Gao and Li Si, and they even murdered the Meng family, and there were other people in the court. Other ministers and generals may not surrender to Hu Hai. Because Zhao Gao and Li Si are involved in their interests, there will always be times when they cannot tolerate each other. "

Xiao Ran said: "What you said is correct. Hu Hai is obsessed with having fun, and the court is basically controlled by Zhao Gao. Unfortunately, he has no talent, which makes the Great Qin court in chaos."

"That's it. There are still matters that need to be dealt with today, so I can't stay any longer. Mr. Xiao, please send us on a trip." As a workaholic, Ying Zheng was still thinking about his memorial.

Xiao Ran stood up and said, "Okay, let's go. I see that you are usually very busy. I will go and deliver medicinal meals to you in the future."

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao." Ying Zheng nodded slightly as a thank you.

……

Epang Palace

Ying Zheng and Meng Yi appeared in the empty hall.

Meng Yi immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am at your disposal!"

What he saw and heard today was too shocking. When it came to the future of Da Qin, he did not dare to say anything more.

As a minister, you should always follow the emperor's will.

Ying Zheng looked outside the palace, which was in the direction of Hu Hai's palace.

Hu Hai is now only nine years old.

"Tomorrow you and Meng Tian come together to see me." Ying Zheng said.

"promise!"

Meng Yi didn't ask any more questions, turned around and left the hall.

Ying Zheng, who knelt down again, picked up the bamboo slips on the table and continued to review.

The next day.

Xiao Ran appeared in the palace with a medicinal meal tailored to Ying Zheng's body.

What he saw was Ying Zheng, who was about to leave for the morning court. He had no expression on his face. He noticed Xiao Ran coming and signaled the palace servants to come forward and take the medicine.

"Mr. Xiao came early."

Xiao Ran was sitting casually. When he saw the bamboo slips on the table, he couldn't help but say, "Bamboo slips are time-consuming and labor-intensive. If necessary, you can spend money to buy papermaking technology from me."

"Is it what the doctor used at the medical department yesterday?" Facing the unknown, Ying Zheng was a little more curious.

Xiao Ran shook his head, "No, there are many kinds of paper. With Da Qin's technology, the one that can be used is probably bamboo paper."

Bamboo paper is a convenient raw material and is not troublesome to make.

"Can you buy three types of paper? I need to divide them into three grades." Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice.

Xiao Ran understood instantly, "Of course, you can afford it, and things are easy to negotiate."

Qin Shihuang's intention was obviously to use paper to do something. He divided it into three grades, the best for his own use, the second grade for the ministers of the court, and the worst for the common people.

Da Qin now only uses bamboo slips and knives and pens, which are very inconvenient to carry and difficult to store.

"You can use gold to trade with me." Xiao Ran said.

Ying Zheng asked the palace servants to take out a box of gold and put it on the table, "How about it?"

A box as big as half a shoe box, filled with gold.

In the Qin Dynasty, gold is not yet in circulation, so only the First Emperor can figure out the price. "That's enough, that's enough. Wait for me to go back and I'll be back in half a stick of incense." Xiao Ran nodded quickly, accepted it with a smile, turned around and went back to prepare things.

Ying Zheng finished the medicinal meal leisurely, and Meng Yi and Meng Tian had already arrived outside the palace.

When they were summoned into the palace, Ying Zheng had already put down the bowls and chopsticks.

"I will bow to your Majesty."

Meng Yi and Meng Tian's loud voices echoed throughout the palace.

"Your Majesty, I am here today to ask you about the eldest son?" Meng Tian asked bluntly.

Meng Yi was speechless, "Your Majesty, has Mr. Xiao been here today?"

"Been here." Ying Zheng answered Meng Yi first and his eyes fell on Meng Tian.

"How is Fusu getting along with Confucian scholars these days?"

Meng Tian was slightly stunned, "The relationship between the eldest son and the Confucian scholars is very good. They exchange Confucian classics, and the eldest son's knowledge is even better."

Ying Zheng did not continue to ask about Fusu, but instead asked, "Meng Tian, ​​if I plan to establish another prince, what will you do?"

Meng Tian was shocked and asked quickly, "Your Majesty, but the eldest son had a quarrel with you again?"

Having been arranged by Ying Zheng to stay with Fu Su for many years, Meng Tian clearly knew that Fu Su and Ying Zheng always had different political views.

"Answer me." Ying Zheng shouted in a deep voice with sharp eyes.

Meng Tian immediately knelt down, "I will never question all your Majesty's decisions and orders!"

He has always followed Qin Shihuang Ying Zheng, and even going to Fusu's side was Ying Zheng's order.

"Okay, from today on, you don't have to follow Fusu." The momentum changed, and the first emperor Ying Zheng regained his calm expression.

Meng Tian responded in a deep voice, "No!"

Deep down in his heart, he was still wondering how Prince Fusu had angered the First Emperor so much that he transferred him directly.

At this time, Xiao Ran returned to the palace.

Putting the three pieces of paper in front of Ying Zheng, Xiao Ran briefly introduced, "There are three paper manufacturing methods written on them."

"Bamboo paper is the best, followed by leather paper, and the worst is hemp paper."

“The three types of paper require different materials and are suitable for people at each level to make.”

Meng Tian was extremely shocked. He subconsciously looked at Ying Zheng. A man in strange clothes appeared out of thin air and took out something he had never seen before.

"By the way, I also prepared a writing brush. It's just a craft for later generations, so it's a gift."

"If Da Qin wants to write on paper, he can make a brush. Many animal hairs can be used."

Xiao Ran didn't intend to ask for money for the writing brush. After all, making the writing brush was very simple if the requirements were not high.

Ying Zheng stroked his palms on the three types of paper and could clearly feel the difference in the paper, and the color difference was also huge.

"Meng Yi, find some craftsmen."

The emergence of paper meant that the First Emperor had an extra trump card in his hand, and he could only hand over the matter to Meng Yi, whom he trusted most.

After carefully putting away his things, Ying Zheng asked Meng Tian to come over and sit down.

"Mr. Xiao, this is Meng Tian. I have ordered him to leave Fusu."

Hearing this, Xiao Ran was surprised. He didn't expect Ying Zheng to be so quick.

"Who do you want to change the heir to?"

"I have twenty-three sons. Does Mr. Xiao know anything about them?"

Xiao Ran shook his head helplessly, "There are only four records left in history, Young Master Fusu, Young Master Gao, Young Master Jianglu, and Hu Hai."

"The rest were all killed by Zhao Gao."

"I just said that Zhao Gao is not a good person!" Meng Tian didn't understand the situation at hand, and when he heard this, he immediately scolded him angrily.

Meng Tian followed Fusu, and what he hated most was Zhao Gao, who was good at reading people's hearts.

Ying Zheng remained calm. He didn't pay much attention to the heirs in the harem, "Then screen them one by one and select a suitable heir."

"Your Majesty, why can't the eldest son do it?" Meng Tian still couldn't help asking.

"What do you think of Fusu?" Ying Zheng looked at him indifferently.

Meng Tian thought for a moment and then spoke slowly, "The eldest son is resolute and brave, a man of faith and a warrior, a tolerant man, and a political visionary."

"false!"

"Fusu is addicted to Confucian classics and admires Confucianism, but now there are still remnants of the seven kingdoms in the world and the people are not yet stable. How can Confucianism allow the Qin Dynasty to last for a hundred years!"

There was a coldness in Ying Zheng's voice. What he disliked the most was Confucianism.

In the eyes of the First Emperor, who conquered the world with iron and blood, Confucianism was completely just talk on paper.

Meng Tian failed to refute.

"Confucian classics are indeed human wisdom, but how to use and study it depends on how to understand it." Xiao Ran suddenly looked a little strange.

You must know that later generations have played new tricks on Confucian classics.

"how do I say this?"

A trace of doubt flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.

"There is a saying in the Analects of Confucius: If you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die in the evening. Someone in later generations once explained that if you know the way to your home in the morning, you will be dead in the afternoon."

After Xiao Ran finished speaking, he coughed lightly.

"Each school's theory is based on what the creator saw and heard, which is not comprehensive, and the understanding of later generations is another misinterpretation. Some Confucian theories are still used by later generations."

"To rule the world, we should adopt the best of hundreds of families, rather than favoring one among them."

Ying Zheng's expression moved slightly, and he carefully considered what Xiao Ran said.

Take the best of hundreds of schools of thought, but how to determine which ones are the best?

Suddenly there was a voice from someone outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, the eldest young master wishes to see you."

After withdrawing his thoughts, Ying Zheng summoned the young master to help Su enter the palace.

Young Master Fusu, who was restless along the way, saw that Xiao Ran was a little stunned. When he came to his senses, he saluted respectfully.

"Father, I think you should think twice about what we discussed in court today."

Meng Tian's face changed slightly, he stood up and wanted to stop Young Master Fusu from continuing to speak.

It's a pity that I didn't make it in time.

"Why?"

(End of this chapter)