After Emperor Qin ordered "burning books and burying Confucians", the news came out and the world was shocked. The first person to react was the Kong family in Dongshan. After hearing about this, the head of the Kong family, Kong Yu, rushed to Chang'an overnight to plead guilty to Emperor Qin.
Emperor Qin did not blame the Confucian family. Instead, he took the time to summon Kong Yu into the palace, encouraged him with a few words, and reassured him that he could serve the Qin Dynasty with peace of mind, indicating that the Confucian affairs did not involve the Confucian family.
Kong Yu was grateful and left.
The other disciples and elders of hundreds of families in Chang'an were even more frightened, fearing that they would be angered by Emperor Qin and suffer disaster.
Fortunately, the top ten schools have more or less their own sources of information. They know that Confucianism has offended Emperor Qin. As long as they are careful, they will be fine.
Those elementary school sects were always on tenterhooks. They stayed in Chang'an for fear of being implicated, but they didn't dare to leave. They didn't feel at ease until long after the storm had passed.
The other forces had mixed reactions, but the entire Daqin officialdom was used to it. For them, their Majesty has always been arbitrary in the world, and murder and annihilation are commonplace.
When the army conquered Handan, His Majesty personally went to the scene and killed almost all the nobles in Handan City, more than 300 people in total, implicating tens of thousands of people.
Nowadays, killing thousands of Confucian people is just a trivial matter.
Local aristocratic families carefully restrain their disciples and sternly warn them not to cause trouble.
The reactionaries in the six countries became more active and gradually contacted and attracted each other. Although their strength was greatly reduced, the Confucian forces, which were still not weak, tried to unite together to jointly support the "great cause of anti-Qin".
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Lin Ze is still practicing martial arts diligently. He is a little addicted to this feeling of getting stronger all the time.
Hu Hai suddenly broke in and said: "Lin Ze, stop practicing. My father once said that martial arts practice should be relaxed and moderate. If you practice like this, you will have problems sooner or later. Why don't you follow me to visit the farm outside the city."
Lin Ze had finished practicing the technique at this time. After thinking about it, he realized that what Hu Hai said was right, so he promised: "I will accompany the young master for a trip."
It was Lin Ze's suggestion that Hu Hai inspect the newly recovered properties on a regular basis, mainly to show his subordinates: As the lord, Hu Hai still pays close attention to his subordinates.
This has several advantages. First, it increases the sense of belonging of those who manage the industry under Hu Hai. You are not fighting alone, there are people behind you.
The second is to put an end to some of the petty ideas of those under my command. Don't think about doing things to deceive others. Someone is watching.
Third, also check to see if there are any hidden talents under your command. Once discovered, immediately fill the six departments and make the best use of them.
Lin Ze followed Hu Hai and inspected several farms. They were all operating in an orderly manner. The villagers were also warm and simple, living a leisurely and comfortable life.
It wasn't until we were patrolling a farm by the Wei River that a quarrel suddenly broke out in the distance. Countless villagers were seen holding hoes, hatchets, wooden sticks and other objects, cursing and rushing towards the river.
Hu Hai, who had been drowsy in the carriage, immediately became energetic when he saw this: "Lin Ze, there's something going on over there. Come on, let's go take a look."
Lin Ze said without interest: "It's just villagers fighting for irrigation water. What's there to see?"
However, Lin Ze couldn't defeat Hu Hai after all, and was led around him.
As expected by Lin Ze, the two sides were arguing about who should irrigate first.
There are two farms, one is called Yangjiazhuang and the other is called Hanjiazhuang. The land of the two farms is located on both sides of the Wei River. Normally, the wells and rivers do not interfere with each other and do not interact with each other.
Today, they are quarreling over water sources and refusing to give in.
In fact, this matter was not a problem in the past years. In previous years, because the water volume of the Wei River was sufficient, it was enough to afford both sides to divert water for irrigation at the same time.
For some reason this year, the water level of the Wei River has dropped a lot, which is why this water source dispute has arisen.
The two sides became more and more noisy, more and more villagers came over, and a fight was about to break out.
Suddenly, a village elder in Hanjiazhuang shouted: "Listen across the way, do you know who is the villager under whom we are? How dare you compete with us for water?"
The village elder of Yangjiazhuang did not give in and said: "I don't care which family you are from. Even if the King of Heaven comes today, I, Yangjiazhuang, will fight for this water."
The village elder of Hanjiazhuang said angrily: "How outrageous. We are the villagers of Mr. Fusu. This farm is all Mr. Fusu's property. You are robbing water wantonly. If the income of Mr. Fusu's farm is not good, you will bear the blame."
Can you afford it?"
After saying this, your momentum increased and you took a step forward. You must be willing to give it a try.
Yangjiazhuang and others couldn't help but take a step back, all staring at their hometown elder, waiting for his reply.
Yangjiazhuang's face turned red. He wanted to go back, but he was worried about Fusu's reputation and did not dare to act rashly. The water source was related to the harvest of his village, so he was unwilling to retreat and stood there for a while.
Hu Hai couldn't help but feel happy and said: "This Yangjiazhuang is really unlucky. It actually encountered Fusu's industry, and I don't know who is behind it. It's really frustrating, haha."
Huang Banban said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Sir, this Yangjiazhuang was originally the property of the Lu family, but now it is under your name."
Hu Hai...
"Huang Banban, why didn't you tell me earlier? Lin Ze, let's go. You dare to bully the villagers under me. We are really impatient."
After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and started to move forward.
At this time, another incident occurred. Several horses galloped from a distance, and the visitor shouted: "Who dares to act so recklessly in Mr. Fusu's farm? Is he seeking death?"
He even exuded the coercion of his fourth-grade martial arts, pressing down on the people in Yangjiazhuang, forcing them to retreat continuously.
A trace of despair appeared on the face of Yangjiazhuang Villager. The opponent could actually invite a middle-grade expert. Originally, he was extremely entangled with the title of Fusu. Now, a middle-grade expert came to the opponent. How could he survive this time?
Lin Ze took a look and saw that he was still an acquaintance. It was Xiang Ji from whom he had forcibly taken two drops of blood.
Hu Hai couldn't hold himself any longer and walked up to him and said, "Fusu is amazing. I am not afraid of him."
Xiang Ji turned around after hearing this, and then saw the face that he wanted to tear into pieces in his dreams, and couldn't help but said angrily: "Lin Ze, you are such a despicable villain."
Hu Hai was unhappy and turned a blind eye to him, and said angrily: "Xiang Ji, you are a commoner, but you are not polite when you see me, and you don't respect the laws of Qin. Could it be that you want to rebel?"
Xiang Ji didn't react until he heard this. He dismounted reluctantly and saluted Hu Hai: "Xiang Ji, a disciple of Mr. Fu Su, has met Mr. Hu Hai."
Xiang Ji reported his family name, hoping to make Hu Hai have some scruples.
When Hu Hai heard Fusu's name and remembered Emperor Qin's instructions, he snorted coldly: "Forgive me."
Xiang Ji coughed lightly and said, "I wonder why Mr. Hu Hai appeared here and got involved in this fight for water? This Hanjiazhuang is the property of Mr. Fusu. If you don't give Mr. Fusu some face, how about you deal with it?"
Hu Hai shook his head and said: "Unfortunately, this Yangjiazhuang is my son's property, and I can't give up the water."
Xiang Ji's face froze, then he said in a sinister tone: "The dignified Master Qin will not fight for water with a group of untouchables. Why don't you give in and win a good reputation as a man who loves his people like a son?"
How could Lin Ze let Hu Hai fall into Xiang Ji's trap easily, calling him by his first name and saying, "Xiang Ji, is it possible that the people under Mr. Fusu are the people, but the people under Mr. Hu Hai are not?"
When Xiang Ji saw Lin Ze, he couldn't help but feel resentful. He suddenly discovered that Lin Ze had also broken through to the middle level. He couldn't help but think about it and said: "Master Hu Hai, fighting for water with the untouchables is unworthy of your noble status. I have a suggestion.
This matter can be solved better.”
Hu Hai said patiently: "Oh, let's talk and listen."
Xiang Ji pointed at Lin Ze and said, "He and I happen to be both at the fourth level of martial arts, and we happen to be Young Master Fusu and your disciple respectively. We have the same status. If we just have a fight, whoever wins will win."
You can get the priority to use this water source. What do you think, Master?"
Hu Hai did not agree directly, but turned to look at Lin Ze: You can handle this matter.
Before Lin Ze could speak, Qingfeng couldn't help it anymore and snorted coldly: "My young sect leader is a direct disciple of the Imperial Master. Why do you have the same status as him? You can't even pay for it with your life if you hurt one of his hairs."
Xiang Ji's face turned red when he was humiliated, but looking at Qingfeng, who was a sixth-grade strong man, he did not dare to get angry.
However, Lin Ze wanted to test the gap between his martial arts cultivation after his breakthrough and Xiang Ji's.
He turned to Qingfeng and said: "Elder Qingfeng's words are wrong. After he was once a grandmaster, his status is not lowly. He is still qualified to compete with me. I will accept this competition."
Xiang Ji's expression softened a little after hearing this.
Just listen to Lin Ze continue to say: "The elder is so caring, Lin Ze is very grateful. When the two of us compete later, if there is danger, the elder can take action, even if he doesn't stop and beat him to death,