Saint Qin Batu

Chapter 188 The Conspiracy to Conquer the Country, Li Si's Heart Knot

Meng Ao was shocked by Li Si's remarks.In Meng Ao's image, it seems that no one has ever confronted Ying Zheng head-on.

Even Sima Jun and Bai Lijun of the old Qin family had never had such a situation. Li Si, a nobody, how could he have the courage to face Ying Zheng in such a positive and furious way?

"Hehe, aren't you afraid that the widow will kill you?" Ying Zheng sneered twice, and said murderously.

"Your Majesty wants to kill Li Si, of course there is nothing wrong with it. If you just kill Li Si, who will persuade the troublemakers outside the palace for your Majesty?" Li Si said confidently.

"Then aren't you afraid that the widows will cross the river and tear down the bridge like a hundred-mile horse?" Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and asked

"With the king's wisdom, he would definitely not do such a thing." Li Si replied confidently

"Oh? Why, tell me!"

"If the king wants to use Li Si, he must issue the "Book of Remonstrance and Expelling Guests". Li Si is not talented, and this book alone is enough to be famous in the six countries. .”

"So, does the widow need to use you?" Ying Zheng asked with a chuckle.

"Li Si is not talented, and he is willing to be the pioneer of the king." Li Si said with a long bow.

"Okay, the widow will come to test you again!" Ying Zheng continued to ask with a slight smile, "Now, the Zhengguo Canal is about to be completed, and the three hundred miles of Qinchuan has been completed. Which country do you think should be conquered?"

After thinking for a while, Li Si replied decisively: "Guo Zhao!"

"Why?"

"A few months ago, Zhao seized more than [-] cities of the Yan Kingdom, and the Yan Kingdom could use it! And Zhao Wang Yan was newly enthroned, and it was the time when the people's hearts were not attached and the army's morale was unstable. Defeat Zhao, the strategy is complete!"

"Why not Han and Wei?" Ying Zheng continued to ask, "Now, not long after Wei Wangzeng ascended the throne, Wei Guozhu Shi Xinling died in the fief, and it is also a time when people's hearts are unstable."

After thinking for a while, Li Si replied: "Wei State is also the place where the Central Plains fought four wars. I, Da Qin, will attack Wei at this time, and of course we can get a large area of ​​land. However, there is Zhao State in the north, and it is inevitable that there will be Han Chu. Once Wei State asks for help , our army will surely fall into Wei State."

Ying Zheng nodded, and continued to ask: "What about South Korea? South Korea is weak, and now it is only a county, and a partial division is enough to destroy South Korea. Then, with the prestige of destroying the country, attacking other countries, isn't it equally good?"

Li Si's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately replied: "What the king said is certainly correct, but has the king forgotten the Battle of Handan more than ten years ago?"

"Oh? What do you mean?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.

"Although South Korea is small, it is also one of the Seven Heroes. At that time, King Zhao was determined to destroy Zhao, and the Qi, Chu, Wei, and Three Kingdoms allied forces came to the rescue, but the success fell short. Why? It was just a cold heart.

If the king destroys Han first, Wei and Chu will definitely save him.Even if we can destroy Korea by then, our army will suffer heavy losses, and within a few years, we will be unable to go east.From this point of view, it is still safest to defeat Zhao. "

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Ying Zheng applauded slightly, and praised without hesitation: "Li Si, you really did not disappoint me, you really have the talents of the world. Good! Very good!"

"Your Majesty's absurd praise!" Li Si lowered his head, couldn't hold back a trace of joy in his eyes, but said respectfully and modestly.

"Such a great talent, you must have learned from a famous family?"

"Li Si is not talented, but fortunately, my mentor never gave up and worshiped under Xunzi!" Li Si still lowered his head, but there was a hint of pride in his tone.

"Xunzi, Xun Kuang, the owner of Little Sage Village?"

"Exactly!" Li Si nodded.

"No wonder, no wonder, Confucianism is the most prominent school today. The little sage Xianzhuang is also the leader of Confucianism. According to Xunzi's talent, it is not surprising that he taught you such talents." Ying Zheng nodded and praised.

The corner of Li Si's mouth showed a slight joy, and he was about to say a few words of modesty, but was interrupted by Ying Zheng's next words.

"However, I have heard that Mr. Xun Kuang has not only accepted you as a disciple..."

Li Si's heart suddenly went cold, and he never thought that Ying Zheng, who was in Xianyang Palace, knew so much about Xiaoshengxian Village in Donghai County.

"Li Si is not talented, and the teacher is well aware of the meaning of Confucius' teaching without discrimination, so naturally Li Si is not the only disciple." Li Si replied with his hands clasped.

"Oh? Tell me, who is that person who is better than you?" Ying Zheng asked with a slight smile.

When Li Si heard Ying Zheng's words, his expression suddenly turned ugly.

"That", such a simple word, made Li Si's heart plunge into a glacier.

That's right, although Xun Kuang taught many disciples in his life, Li Si and Han Fei were the only ones who could be called his disciples and taught them all.

Li Si really didn't expect that Ying Zheng knew so much about the things in Xiaoshengxian's village, that he even knew about Han Fei's affairs.

"Pfft!"

Li Si hurriedly knelt down, with an extremely ugly expression, and said, "Li Si is guilty!"

Li Si knew that when Ying Zheng said Han Fei, he was undoubtedly reminding himself that Ying Zheng was watching his every move.It was a way for Ying Zheng to show his strength, and it was a counterattack to Li Si's previous rudeness.

However, as far as Li Si is concerned, whether it is a plan to chase away guests, or the later "Book of Remonstrance and Chase Guest", and even a series of previous defenses, they are all just to improve his status in Yingzheng's mind. .

Even Ying Zheng specially emphasized the word "excellent", which is to warn him that there are still people who are better than him.

What Li Si wanted was prosperity and wealth, since he heard Ying Zheng's overtones, he naturally wouldn't fight Ying Zheng to the end.Therefore, bowing your head and kneeling to admit your mistake is the best choice.

"Hehe, what's the crime?"

"Li Si has selfish intentions, and his brother's plan is far superior to Li Si's, but Li Si has never been recommended to the king. Such a serious crime, Li Si dare not shirk!"

Although Ying Zheng's face was calm, there was a slight smile in his heart.Sure enough, Li Si's ability to observe words and expressions, and figure out his thoughts, has not diminished in the slightest!
"In that case, tell me what a talent you are!"

Li Si gritted his teeth and replied in a low voice, "Here!"

"Brother was born in the royal family of Korea, and is the ninth son of King Han. He is extremely witty, and he is especially good at legalism..."

"So, that's why you don't want others to attack South Korea?" Ying Zheng asked Li Si before he finished speaking.

Li Si lowered his head even lower, and Weng Sheng replied: "Senior brother is ten times as talented as Li Si. Li Si can only compete with senior brother with the strength of Qin State!"

"So, the widow understands!" Ying Zheng said with a light smile.

And Li Si wanted to slap himself hard at this moment.It seems that Ying Zheng still hasn't forgotten about the previous incident.

Li Si knew that if such things got out, he would not be able to get rid of his reputation of jealousy, and no one in the court would be willing to help him in the future.

If you want to be promoted, you have to rely on your own ability to accumulate meritorious service.

However, accumulating meritorious service is a long way, which is not in line with Li Si's ambition at all.So, in this way, the only way to become a master is to hug Ying Zheng's thigh tightly.

……

When Li Si walked out of Yingzheng's palace, he was no longer as calm as he had just entered.

"Mr. Li?" Meng Ao's voice sounded from behind Li Si.

"General Meng!" Li Si quickly turned around, saluted, and then said with a wry smile: "I made the general laugh. In the future, Li Si's reputation as a jealous talent, I'm afraid..."

Meng Ao shook his head, said with a light smile: "Mr. is too worried. With Mr.'s talent, how many people in the world are really worthy of Mr.'s envy?"

Li Si's eyes lit up slightly, and he knew in his heart that Meng Ao was hinting at himself and would not tell what happened today.

"The general's kindness, Li Si will never forget!" Li Si bent down ninety degrees and said with a big salute.

"Sir, you are so polite!" Meng Ao hurriedly supported Li Si and said with a smile.

Li Si, who received Meng Ao's guarantee, felt a little bit of a stone in his heart.

However, when he thought of Ying Zheng's question to Han Fei earlier, Li Si felt uneasy again.

"Senior brother, we agreed at the beginning, each of us will serve a country, and we will compete against each other. You won't break the agreement..."

"If the senior brother really broke the contract, then don't blame the senior brother for not thinking of the fellowship..."

(End of this chapter)