Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

Chapter 31: Signs of disaster, the source of unrest in Xianyang City, and the conspiracy of various schools of thought!

In the Zhangtai Palace, Yang Rui knelt on the mat, looking straight ahead at the bright floor in front of him that reflected his own appearance, as if he was looking at something strange.

Next to him, also kneeling, was an old man in a black official robe. He had a calm face and bright eyes, as if he could see through the mysteries of heaven.

His beard was white, long and neat, and his movements were calm and unhurried.

It was the Imperial Physician Xia Wuqie, who was in charge of the entire medical system of the Qin Dynasty and held the highest official position among all the imperial physicians.

"Is the content here true?" Ying Xuan put down the bamboo slips in his hand, his face looking a little bad, and looked at the two people kneeling below.

Hearing this, Yang Rui seemed to have just woken up from a dream. He stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, according to my investigation, this should be correct."

Ying Xuan nodded. He still believed in Yang Rui's ability, otherwise he would not have appointed him as Ting Zheng.

However, the content on the bamboo slips is of great importance, and Ying Xuan still hopes to get more confirmation.

So, Ying Xuan looked at Xia Wuqi who was kneeling beside Yang Rui.

The latter seemed to understand and stood up to pay his respects. "Your Majesty, I have personally examined Lord Bao Yun's corpse and indeed found traces of the military strategist's magical power of 'resurrection through corpse'."

"In addition, there are three different traces of magic power left on Lord Bao Yun's body."

"One is the power of Taoism, which is moderate and peaceful, but also vast and majestic, and contains a trace of purple energy, symbolizing the Taoist saint Laozi of the past. The purple energy is vast and extends 30,000 miles to the west."

"The other is the Confucian power. On Lord Bao Yun's corpse, there are traces of the magical power of "Words Come Out of the Law". That is the embodiment of the power of law. It is unique among all the schools of thought."

"The last one is the remnant of Lord Bao Yun's family practice, the Lingshu Sutra. This practice was created by the ancestor of the Bao family after observing the practice of doctors. I once borrowed it to read, so I recognized it."

Xia Wuqie spoke clearly and with a calm expression, as if he had witnessed the fierce battle between Bao Yun and others with his own eyes.

This is the chief physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau of the Great Qin Dynasty. He is also one of the contemporary schools of thought and the head of the medical school.

"Taoism and Confucianism... Humph, not surprising at all!"

When Ying Xuan heard these two names, a cold look flashed in his eyes and he tightened his hands under his sleeves.

Among the various schools of thought, the ones that had the greatest objections to his ascension to the throne came from Taoism and Confucianism.

The former was because Zulong did not respect Taoism, but instead ruled the Qin Dynasty with Legalism, and did not worship Taoist gods or Taoist saints. After he ascended the throne, he retained the fact that the Qin Dynasty did not respect Taoism, so many people were dissatisfied with him.

The latter questioned Ying Xuan's legitimacy, did not approve of his ascension to the throne, and was more supportive of the eldest prince Fusu.

Of course, in addition to this, there is another reason why Confucianism was deeply hostile to the Qin Dynasty. Han Fei, a direct disciple of the great Confucian scholar Xunzi, died in the Qin Imperial Prison.

This also led to Confucianism being particularly hostile to the Qin Dynasty. All Confucian disciples who served as officials in the Qin Dynasty were expelled from Confucianism...except Li Si.

Because Li Si was a great cultivator in the Golden Immortal Realm, no one could remove him from the ranks of Confucian disciples, even the great Confucian Xunzi, who lived in seclusion in the Sanghai, could do it.

In addition, there is another reason why Confucianism could not expel Li Si, which was because Li Si was also a great Legalist.

He was able to become a great cultivator in the Golden Immortal Realm, partly due to his ability as a Legalist. In addition, the Qin Dynasty followed Legalism and ruled the world by law, which allowed Li Si, a great Legalist, to gain many benefits and his cultivation progressed rapidly.

"So, the people who killed Bao Yun were from Confucianism and Taoism?" Ying Xuan concealed the coldness in his eyes and asked slowly.

Xia Wuqie and Yang Rui looked at each other, the former shook his head, and motioned the latter to speak.

After all, Xia Wuqie was, after all, only an imperial physician, a fifth-rank official position, far inferior to Yang Rui, the court official.

Upon seeing this, Yang Rui did not hesitate to step forward and bowed, saying: "Your Majesty, if nothing unexpected happens, it should be Confucianism and Taoism that have joined forces!" After he finished speaking, Yang Rui did not speak again. He hesitated for a moment, and glanced at Xia Wuqie who was standing beside him.

In an instant, Ying Xuan seemed to understand something, his eyes flickered, he looked at Xia Wuqie, and slowly said: "You leave first, I will announce at the court tomorrow that the Imperial Medical Bureau will have another reward."

Xia Wuqie realized that Ying Xuan had something to discuss with Yang Rui, and it was quite confidential.

He immediately understood and bowed: "I obey your command. Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

"Then I will take my leave first!"

After saying this, Xia Wuqie bowed and slowly left the Zhangtai Palace.

In the hall, only Yang Rui, Ying Xuan, and the imperial eunuch were left.

"Tell me, what have you found out?" Ying Xuan looked at Yang Rui.

"Your Majesty, after receiving the order, I found the imperial physician Xia Wuqie and asked him about the details of Lord Bao Yun's death. Then I searched and investigated in the city."

"Finally, I learned that there are two Taoist temples and one academy in Xianyang City, both of which are places for Taoism and Confucianism!"

"The dean of Sande Taoist Temple, Gu Ming, is a Taoist 'renunciation', a practitioner in the Xuanxian realm. His specific level of cultivation is unknown and he rarely shows up."

"The dean of the Peng Clan Taoist Temple is Peng Yu, the patriarch of the Peng Clan. He was a Taoist disciple in the past and practiced in Taiyi Mountain."

"Later, he went down the mountain to develop the clan, led the clan members to practice Taoism, and founded the Peng Clan Taoist Temple."

"Peng Yu practiced in Taiyi Mountain in his early years. His cultivation was quite good. He had reached the peak of the Xuanxian realm many years ago."

"But I heard that he has not been able to break through to the Golden Immortal Realm. It is said that he has left Xianyang City and is looking for opportunities outside."

"Haoran Academy was not founded by anyone in the beginning. After our Great Qin conquered all the countries and unified the world, Confucian scholars from various countries came to Xianyang City and stayed there."

"It eventually evolved into a college."

"The dean is very mysterious and has never shown his face. I only heard that he wears a green robe and often searches for young children in the countryside to help them learn to read and write."

After Yang Rui finished speaking, he took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve and handed it forward.

Seeing this, the eunuch beside him hurriedly took it and presented it to Ying Xuan.

"These people are forces that are hostile to our Great Qin, and the person who killed Bao Yun is among them. Is this what you mean?"

Ying Xuan flipped through the contents on the bamboo slips and discovered that it was not just Taoism and Confucianism, but also other sects among the Hundred Schools of Thought, whose names were also on the bamboo slips.

Such as Yin-Yang School, Mohist School, Military Strategist, Novelist, etc., Ying Xuan even saw the name of the Farmer family and couldn't help squinting his eyes.

Xianyang City is now really like a big pot. No one knows what kind of hodgepodge is stewed inside until the lid is opened.

Yang Rui was silent, bowed his hands, and said: "According to what I have found, the one who killed Lord Bao Yun must be this force!"

This force... clearly belongs to different schools of thought, but Yang Rui integrated them together, which obviously has a hidden meaning.

"What do they want?"

Ying Xuan's fingers fell on the bamboo slips, his eyes flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking.

(End of this chapter)