The cloud caused by the book-burning ban discussion has not dissipated in the Doctoral Palace.
After Zhao Gao arrived at the Doctoral Academy.
He went straight to the main hall where Lu Sheng was sitting.
There are currently more than a thousand scholars in the Doctor's Academy, including more than 600 Confucian scholars, more than 200 alchemists and magicians, and the remaining more than 100 are farmers, Mohists, doctors and other few practical schools. As for military strategists and legalists,
There are even fewer Taoist scholars.
soon.
Zhao Gao arrived.
After receiving the news, Lu Sheng waited in the main hall early.
Zhao Gao glanced at Lu Sheng, Hou Sheng and others with a cold look in his eyes.
These alchemists have always been weird, giving people a sense of mystery. Everyone claimed that they had special powers. When the doctor's academy was newly built, the reason why the alchemists were allowed to enter the doctor's academy was not because they asked themselves to remove hidden diseases for the emperor.
The empire's prayers for blessings and disaster relief were only to dispel the undercurrent of restoration and at the same time reduce the criticism of the empire's new policies by educated people.
Seeing Zhao Gao, Lu Sheng, Hou Sheng and others looking at each other, a flash of doubt flashed in their hearts, but they still said with an expression: "I have seen Zhao Zhongche's order, but I don't know why Zhongche's order suddenly came to the doctor's academy.
thing?"
Zhao Gao said coldly:
"Some time ago, hundreds of schools were robbed, and the Doctor's Academy was originally a civilized place. However, with the recent decline of Confucianism, it has been filled with strange forces and chaos. In the past few days, some courtiers have suggested that the Doctor's Academy should establish a method for selecting scholars and choose another one.
Doctor, you can’t accept people without seeing them again.”
The expressions of all the alchemists changed.
Lu Sheng said: "Is this true of the CRRC Mansion Order?"
Zhao Gao closed his eyes slightly, nodded and said: "Of course it is true, how could I lie about this kind of thing? If I hadn't dealt with some alchemists in the past and had a good impression of you, otherwise I wouldn't have come at all.
A few reminders."
"Now the Doctoral Academy has become a useless place."
"I wonder how much you remember back then about what you said about removing hidden diseases for the emperor and praying for blessings and warding off disasters for the empire. Have you ever actually practiced it?"
All the alchemists looked at each other with a hint of embarrassment in their eyes.
How can they have this ability?
They do know some medical skills, but they still can't get rid of hidden diseases.
The reason why they were so boastful back then was because the imperial court gave them too much, and they wanted to enter the academy to make themselves rich.
And getting rid of hidden diseases is a matter for doctors. They would be summoned by the emperor every time, but it was almost a formality. Moreover, the Qin royal family had never looked down on alchemists, so naturally they would not seek medical treatment from them.
They have been very quiet in the Doctoral Palace these years.
Hardly argue with popularity.
The purpose is to enjoy this hard-won glory.
Confucianism suffered a disaster some time ago, and they suddenly felt bad. However, they did not expect that the imperial court would target them so quickly, and for a while, their hearts were inevitably filled with dark clouds.
Hou Sheng asked: "I would like to ask the official of CRRC, if the doctoral academy chooses a legal system, how will it choose doctors and bachelors?"
Other alchemists also looked over.
Zhao Gao's face did not change, and he said with a smile but not a smile: "Since you are officials, you naturally have to test your talents and put them to use according to your talents. Those who are false and untruthful will be dealt with in accordance with the law."
"You should know that during the Warring States Period, Qin's laws were 'not inclusive of all prescriptions', which means that the Qin State has never tolerated alchemists and sorcerers, and even banned alchemists and sorcerers. However, at the beginning of the founding of the country, the reason why it called for alchemists and sorcerers was because
Just to prevent you from causing trouble among the people."
"I will also reveal some other information to you."
"Prime Minister Li Si refused to recruit alchemists at the beginning, because in Prime Minister Li's eyes, alchemists were all absurd and could only deceive the people, and their skills were not effective at all."
"And the reason why I finally agreed is because of the existence of Da Qin's law."
"If your skills are not proven, you are lying, and naturally it is against the law. However, in the past, the imperial court was kind and did not really test you, but now the magistrates have become a force that cannot be ignored in the doctoral academy.
How could you let it go again?"
"I, Zhao Gao, are also very curious, what are your talents? Are you really able to cure hidden diseases, pray for blessings and prevent disasters? If you are really able, I can introduce you to His Majesty, and maybe you can become His Majesty's envoys seeking immortality."
"You guys need to think clearly."
All the alchemists looked at each other.
The alchemists who were very good at eloquence turned out to be speechless.
They themselves know their own abilities. Those are all exaggerations and cannot be achieved by humans at all, but this is absolutely unacceptable.
at this time.
An old alchemist with gray beard and hair came out.
He said calmly and calmly: "If you dare to serve as the official of Zhongche Mansion, if you can really get rid of hidden diseases, can you be recommended to your majesty?"
Zhao Gao turned his head, looked at the old alchemist, and sneered: "You are really brave, but since I, Zhao Gao, have said it, I will naturally accept it. If you can really get rid of the hidden disease for His Majesty, I can indeed kill you."
After being introduced to His Majesty, whether you can become His Majesty's Holy Envoy for Immortality depends on your own ability."
"Just can you do it?"
The old alchemist Xu Sheng said slowly: "I am willing to give it a try. Some time ago, I heard that the imperial doctor made a prescription that can help people replenish their blood and recuperate their bodies. I, the alchemist, have always disdained such prescriptions. After all, they are trivial.
"
"The real avenue is the elixir!"
"I am willing to make elixirs for Your Majesty, but I may need some Yuan Shui. Is it possible that the CRRC Mansion Order can get it for me?"
There was a hint of surprise in Zhao Gao's eyes, he pondered for a moment, and said seriously: "If you can really do it, I can ask the young master about it, but does the pill you developed really have such an effect?"
Xu Sheng said confidently: "I have been addicted to alchemy for decades, so I naturally have my own unique method. When the elixir is presented, you will know whether what I said is true or false."
"Okay!" Zhao Gao agreed, "I will make an exception and apply for you once, but only this time."
Finished.
Zhao Gao looked at the other alchemists.
asked:
"Right now, there are other alchemists who have volunteered. If you are unwilling, you can only wait for a while to take the exam. If you are really talented, you can continue to stay in the academy, or you can continue to study the path of Taoism."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Lu Sheng pondered for a moment and then stood up.
Actively said:
"I would also like to try one or two."
Seeing Lu Sheng come forward, other alchemists saw this and stepped forward one after another, but most of them still chose to stand still and did not have the courage to try.
See the situation.
Zhao Gao said no more, gave a few warnings, and left directly.
After Zhao Gao had completely gone away, the faces of all the alchemists suddenly dropped and they were listless, and many even had worries in their eyes.
Hou Sheng asked: "Lu Sheng, Xu Sheng, are you really capable of refining this kind of elixir?"
Xu Sheng smiled and said: "Can we, mortals, actually make this kind of immortal thing? But looking at Zhao Gao's appearance, I'm afraid that the emperor really has a hidden disease, otherwise he wouldn't come to us to seek treatment.
.”
Hou Sheng was even more puzzled.
said:
"If that's the case, then you still agree to make alchemy?"
"If something goes wrong with the First Emperor, none of us can escape!"
"Don't harm us. The Confucian issue is right in front of us. The imperial court has completely banned the Confucian "Poems" and "Books". We alchemists don't have as much influence as the Confucianists. If the First Emperor eats pills and something goes wrong,
We might die!"
Xu Sheng disagreed.
He took out a withered grass from his arms and asked, "Do you know what kind of grass this is?"
The other alchemists took it, asked, shook their heads and said, "This grass has a fishy and foul odor. It should not be used as medicine. Xu Sheng, what do you mean by taking this out?"
Xu Sheng said: "This is a wild bitter grass. It grows among the weeds in wheat fields, but it is indeed among the hundreds of grasses. But you can't recognize it, let alone those who rarely go to the fields?"
There was a hint of surprise in everyone's eyes.
Lu Sheng's heart moved slightly, as if he had guessed Xu Sheng's thoughts, but he was not too sure.
Xu Sheng continued:
"You all know what Yuan Shui is. It is commonly known as mercury among the people. If the human body ingests this substance, it can temporarily invigorate the spirit and keep the body excited. If you use it to make elixirs, the elixirs may not be ineffective on the human body.
.”
The other alchemists were slightly shocked.
Hou Sheng was surprised and said: "But Yuan Shui..."
He didn't finish his words. As alchemists, they actually knew the dangers of some Yuan Shui. It was okay to ingest a small amount of this stuff, but if it was ingested in large amounts, it might become poison.
Xu Sheng said coldly: "Ziyun alchemist is vain, you think you can improve the emperor?"
Hou Sheng was speechless.
Of course they can't do it.
Xu Sheng said: "Do you still remember Xu Shi? He made a lot of wealth back then and escaped unscathed. Why don't we follow suit? As long as the elixir produced is useful and can cheer up the emperor for a short time, it is enough to prove that I
Wait until the refined elixir becomes effective."
"As long as the amount of Yuan Shui is properly controlled, those doctors won't be able to detect it. And when the emperor needs elixirs to maintain his energy all day long, we can ask for a large amount of money and go to sea in the name of the emperor seeking immortality and enlightenment. Then we can directly
Escape from Xianyang."
"The nobles of the six countries can live freely and freely. We are reclusive people. How can we not compare with them?"
"And you heard it too."
"The imperial court is going to take an examination of us soon. You should know better than anyone whether you have real talent or knowledge. Therefore, we should delay the matter of refining alchemy, but it can delay us enough time, and also allow us to make alchemy."
We will continue to be rich and prosperous for longer.”
"Why didn't I agree?"
Hear the words.
There was a hint of understanding in the eyes of all the alchemists, and they nodded and said: "What Alchemist Xu said is true. We came to Xianyang to seek wealth, so naturally we should focus on wealth. But we have fallen into the trap. Alchemist Xu is right, we are waiting for you."
You should also apply to the Shaofu for alchemy."
"We have been refining elixirs for so many years. Although the elixirs we have concocted cannot cure hidden diseases, they can ensure that the body is safe. After adding Yuan Shui, they can also cheer up the spirit. Isn't this a method of immortality?"
"We are the only alchemists in the world who know how to make elixirs. We are the only ones who know what elixirs we have made and their specific uses. As for the others, who knows?"
"Ha ha."
There was a burst of wanton laughter in the lobby.
Xu Sheng stroked his beard, with a look of success in his eyes.