The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 454 King Kaolie of Chu died!
Li Si smiled and said, "Where there are people, there will be conflicts. Who doesn't have relatives and friends? Senior brother, you must distinguish your own people. There are also different factions in Xiaoshengxianzhuang. The Confucian school is even more complicated. Even if they are both Legalists, they are now divided into the New Legalists and the Old Legalists."

"Brother, you and I are destined to be members of the New Law School and Confucianists, but in the final analysis, we are the king's people. The premise of everything is to do things well first, fight but not break, and do not break the rules. This is what the king said in private."

"You can fight for opportunities, but you can't stab the other party in the back when they are doing something."

Han Fei nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you for your reminder, I understand."

After the two separated, Han Fei sighed deeply. The bigger the country, the more things there are and the more diverse the people.

However, this should also be maintained deliberately by the king. As long as it is within the appropriate framework, let them fight.

Alas, the mind of an emperor.

Even if you understand this truth, once you get involved you have no choice.

Putting aside other things, if you were really in Lu Xiang's position, would you be able to tolerate disrespect from your subordinates?
Not to mention the struggle for power and profit, just the humiliation is hard to swallow.

The higher one's status, the more one values ​​face, and this is the tone one develops.

Moreover, if you can't keep your composure and control the situation, who will follow you?

You have to suppress others, otherwise you will have no one under you, but the people under you are only one line behind you. Who doesn't want to break through this line? Who in this line is willing to be suppressed by you?

It's okay for one or two days, but who can endure it for ten or twenty years?
The higher you go, the more limited the positions are. If you don't give up, you won't be able to move up.

Ability comes second.

Han Fei felt a little tired when he returned to the residence. After all, he had started preparing for the audience since yesterday and left home early in the morning. However, he did not see the king until the afternoon. After seeing the king, he was fully alert to face the test. After leaving the palace, he talked so much with Li Si. He was really tired.

However, before he could rest for too long, the people sent by Ying Zheng to reward him arrived.

Han Fei was directly invited to move into the new mansion, and all preparations were made.

After Han Fei sent the eunuch away, he looked at this luxurious mansion. Not to mention the guesthouse, even the prince's mansion in Han State was far inferior to it.

There are also the dazzling array of golden rewards in this hall, as well as many servants, and even fine wine and beauties. I can't help but sigh in my heart that the King of Qin deserves to get the world!

Don't say that a gentleman will die for his friend.

Even a prince of his own country would be astounded by this reward.

Rich and thoughtful.

How could a person of ordinary background be unwilling to die for the King of Qin?

Han Fei waved his hand, asking everyone to do their respective duties. He walked into the yard and looked at the sunset leisurely.

The sky is covered with red clouds and the setting sun is golden, dyeing the sky red; the afterglow shines down, the earth is quiet and the mountains are colorful.

The breeze blew gently, blowing his clothes, and Han Fei's heart was filled with melancholy. The overall situation had been decided.

But Han Fei did not have time to feel melancholy for long, as the second wave of eunuchs arrived, bringing the imperial physician Xuesong to see him.

After a good deal of diagnosis and treatment, it turned out that there was no serious illness, just deficiency of Qi and blood, and weakening of spirit. This was a loss of foundation, and it could only be restored slowly.

The imperial physician Xuesong prescribed some tonic medicine, and the eunuch respectfully said that they would all be delivered soon.

In addition, Xuesong also wrote a separate prescription for the Sanyang Nine-Flower Blood Ginseng presented by Shuzhong, along with other medicines, and said that he would come again in ten days to personally boil the medicine and use his energy to regulate Han Fei's body. Now he would use ordinary tonics for warming.

After all, it is not a disease. If you are willing to spend a lot of money and effort, the effect will be significant.

Han Fei asked the eunuch to report this to the king and thank him profusely for his kindness.

After seeing the eunuch and the imperial physician off with courtesy, Han Fei was truly moved. No matter what, the treatment given by the King of Qin was truly impeccable, thoughtful and considerate.

If you don't work hard, you won't be able to get over this hurdle in your heart.

When Ying Zheng acquired Han Fei, a top talent, the State of Chu also ran into big problems.

King Kaolie of Chu died!
King Kaolie of Chu fell ill as early as last year, and after struggling for half a year, he finally came to the end.

King Kaolie of Chu reigned for twenty-five years. Although he suffered some losses when facing the Qin Dynasty, he had a good grasp of the degree of closeness and distance with Qin. Before Ying Zheng ascended the throne, he had not really suffered any major losses.

He also took advantage of the situation to annex the State of Lu, greatly expanding the territory of the State of Chu. He also gradually compressed the living space of the Baiyue in the Jiangdong region and vigorously developed the Jiangdong region.

Under his leadership, the overall national strength of the Chu State was on the rise. It was a pity that in the era of great contention, it was not as fast as the Qin State.

Before his death, King Kaolie of Chu was most worried about his own country, his Chu State, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

During the time he was bedridden, state affairs were handed over to Crown Prince Han, who had gradually gained control of power.

Now there is only one person standing in the way of Prince Han's path to power.

Chunshen Jun, Huang Xie.

Huang Xie served as Prime Minister of Chu for more than twenty years. He had countless retainers and was deeply rooted in the country. He was also famous throughout the world and renowned.

Prince Han knew very well that Chunshen Jun was not someone he could control.

An old minister of the previous king holds great power and prestige, which the new king cannot control, and he himself has never thought of giving up power. In this case, he has already committed suicide. If he wants to thoroughly cultivate his own people, he will inevitably conflict with Chunshen Jun, and Chunshen Jun will obviously not back down easily.

During the period when Prince Han was the crown prince and in power, Chunshen Jun did not show any real attitude of loyalty. He was impartial towards both him and his younger brother, Prince Fuchu, which made Prince Han feel uneasy.

At the same time, his uncle Li Yuan assisted Prince Han. He was willing to kill Chunshen Jun. No matter how powerful Chunshen Jun was, he was an outsider and could only rely on the power of the King of Chu.

As long as Chunshen Jun is killed, all his forces will scatter in an instant.

Prince Han hesitated for a moment and immediately agreed.

The Chu State had a complex system and the royal aristocracy was powerful, so he needed a sharp sword to help him stabilize the government.

This sharp sword has no foundation, and all power comes from the King of Chu.

His father had done the same thing before. King Kaolie of Chu chose Huang Xie. A new emperor chooses new ministers, and now he chose Li Yuan.

An uncle of ordinary origin is the best choice.

There is no room for two powerful ministers in a court. Chunshen Jun, I thank you for your contribution to the Great Chu, but my father has already rewarded you. You and my father have been through thick and thin together for more than 30 years. My father is about to pass away. How can you bear not to follow him?
I'll give you a ride.

After obtaining authorization from Gongzi Han, Li Yuan was ready to take action.

For so many years, he has long wanted to step forward and take charge of power. Now that his nephew is about to succeed to the throne, his former boss will become an eyesore.

Fortunately, my nephew, like me, hopes that Chunshen Jun will go with the king.

It fulfilled their relationship as monarch and subject, and they shared life and death together. This is also a good thing.

All is well. All is well.

He had already made preparations and had ambushed assassins inside the palace gate. When Chunshen Jun entered the palace to mourn, his guards could not enter the palace because of his status. He would be alone at that time, and this would be the best opportunity to kill Chunshen Jun.

After killing Chunshen Jun, when the news of his death spreads, his followers will surely scatter like birds and beasts, and then we can cut off the roots and wipe out his entire family.

A powerful minister without foundation may be prominent for a while, but his power is ultimately dependent on the royal power. When the king wants to abandon him, his fate is already doomed.

Li Yuan's plan was good, but unfortunately his methods were not smart enough. Or, after all, Chunshen Jun had been in power in the State of Chu for more than 20 years and liked to support scholars. He had many strange people and countless eyes and ears under his tutelage, so it was difficult to conceal such a thing completely.

Zhu Ying was from Guanjin in the State of Wei and was a famous knight-errant in the Central Plains. He was handsome, wise and brave, but unfortunately he was born in poverty. He had no chance to make a name for himself in the State of Wei for more than ten years. He was originally a retainer of Lord Xinling, but left in disappointment after Lord Xinling became addicted to alcohol and sex.

Zhu Ying originally wanted to surrender to Qin, but at that time Qin and Wei were at war, so even if he left Xinling Jun, he could not surrender to Qin immediately.

Zhu Ying was unwilling to do anything disloyal or unjust. At that time, Chunshen Jun was the only one left among the four princes of the Warring States Period, so Zhu Ying turned to Chunshen Jun.

Because of his great talent, he was soon valued by Chunshen Jun. As soon as he arrived at Chunshen Jun's door, he suggested to Chunshen Jun to build Shouchun in advance as a backup capital. Within a few years, Qin defeated Wei and occupied a large tract of land. In addition, the coalition failed, and the State of Chu was exposed to the Qin army.

It was the right time to move the capital. After this incident, Zhu Ying gained more trust from Chunshen Jun.

Zhu Ying learned that Li Yuan was secretly planning to assassinate Chunshen Jun, and he immediately asked to see Chunshen Jun to report.

Chunshen Jun was in a very bad mood during this period.

He and King Kaolie of Chu had known each other for nearly forty years. Since King Kaolie of Chu ascended the throne, the two of them had been inseparable, and there was no doubt between the king and his subject.

The relationship between the two of them as king and subject was very deep. Now that King Kaolie of Chu was bedridden and about to die, how could he be happy?

What's more, all his power depends on the King of Chu. Now that the king is about to die and the new king is taking the throne, where will his power go?

Sadness, worry and anxiety mixed together, and Chunshen Jun felt dizzy.

When I heard that Zhu Ying wanted to see me, even though I didn't want to see anyone now, I still met him.

Zhu Ying had a serious face and anxiety in his eyes. After paying his respects, he asked Chunshen Jun to send everyone away.

Seeing Zhu Ying's expression, Chunshen Jun knew that something serious must have happened. He dismissed his attendants and asked, "Zhu Ying, what happened? Why are you so cautious?"

Zhu Ying said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that there are blessings that come without warning, and there are disasters that come without warning. Your Majesty is now living in an era without warning, serving an unwarranted ruler, so how can there be no unwarranted people?"

Chunshen Jun frowned and asked slowly, "What is undeserved blessing?"

Zhu Ying replied, "Your Majesty has been Prime Minister of Chu for more than 20 years. Although you are Prime Minister in name, you are actually the King of Chu. Now the King of Chu is ill and will die soon, and your Majesty is Prime Minister of the Young Master, so you have succeeded him as the King of Chu. Like Yi Yin and Duke Zhou, when the King grew older and rebelled, wouldn't you have sat in the south and claimed to be the King of Chu? This is what is called an undeserved blessing."

Chunshen Jun frowned even more, but said nothing, and then asked: "What is the meaning of an unprovoked disaster?"

　Recommend a friend's book, the quality is good:
　　"People in the Heavens, Kidnapping the Desolate Emperor at the Beginning"

　　Traveling through the Perfect World, located in the eight realms of the lower world, you start out as the heir to the Ancient Sacred Mountain.

　　However, facing the great catastrophe of the wasteland and the future of the eight gods descending to the world, Ling Xuan felt that he was a little confused.

　　The eight realms are merely cages; the ancient sacred mountain cannot escape the clutches of the upper realm.

　　Being in the nine heavens and ten earths, with foreign lands ready to make moves, where can one hide from the disaster in the boundary sea?
　　Seeing that he couldn't lie down and the golden finger couldn't be activated, Ling Xuan could only choose to take a unique path:
　　"Little one, drink the animal milk!"

(End of this chapter)