The news of "Shang Jun's rebellion" and "Wu'an Jun's rebellion" was like a meteorite falling hard on Chang'an, causing huge shocks throughout the city.
The residents of Chang'an City have long been accustomed to living a peaceful life under the protection of the two monarchs of the empire. Now that the two monarchs have had troubles one after another, they feel inexplicably panicked.
As a result, rumors spread all over the city of Chang'an, and Chang'an Mansion and Tingwei Mansion were facing formidable enemies. There were obviously several times more people patrolling the streets, and countless people were arrested for speaking randomly.
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Lin Ze got the news soon, and his mind was filled with thoughts. He didn't need to think too much about this matter. He could guess that all this was Emperor Qin's handiwork, and he was targeting the masters step by step.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Ping hurried over and without taking a moment to take a breath, he said to Lin Ze: "Uncle Master, the latest news has just arrived. Your Majesty has decreed that a commander will be selected from the court to lead troops to attack Lord Shang.
Order the ministers to nominate themselves or recommend suitable candidates. At this time, the discussion in the court may be in turmoil."
Lin Ze frowned and said: "Your Majesty ordered Wu Anjun to go to war, but he refused to obey the order and refused to go out. After that, the only people left in the court who were capable of attacking Shangjun were the old Tai Wei Wei Liao and Wu Chenghou Wang Jian Er.
As a human being, it stands to reason that there is no need to go to such trouble. Could it be that Your Majesty is still testing something?"
"Or maybe His Majesty is worried that there will be resistance to the decree again, which will damage his majesty, so he adopts this method of self-recommendation and others' recommendation to determine the personnel to go on the expedition."
Lin Ze sighed: Still not strong enough and with too little information, it is really difficult to guess the emperor's true thoughts.
While Lin Ze was thinking about it, Hu Hai ran over with Huang Banban and shouted: "Lin Ze, something big has happened. Lord Shang has rebelled."
After hearing this, Lin Ze just wanted to cover his forehead. Can you tell the news a little slower? At the same time, he glanced at Chen Ping.
Chen Ping understood and said softly: "Before coming, I had someone send a message to the young master."
Lin Ze was relieved, Chen Ping was right to do this. No matter what, the news should be sent to Hu Hai as soon as possible, and the priorities must be clearly distinguished, otherwise he will be cooked by rabbits and dogs sooner or later.
Lin Ze said calmly: "Young master, there is no need to panic. This matter will not affect us yet. We just need to wait and see how things develop."
Hu Hai looked at Lin Ze with an innocent face and said, "It has already been affected. A young eunuch just came over to convey the order. My father summoned me to the palace to discuss the crusade against the traitor Wei Yang."
"My young master is thinking about it and feels unsure. I don't want anyone to hold that young eunuch back, so I'm here to ask you for advice."
Lin Ze...
Lin Ze asked back: "What does the young master think of this matter?"
Hu Hai tilted his head and thought for a while, then said: "I believe that Lord Shang and Lord Wu An are the pillars of our Great Qin. I should persuade my father to put the overall situation first and investigate the situation clearly before drawing a conclusion."
Lin Ze said unequivocally: "Has Zhongshu Ling ever conveyed news to the Young Master?"
"Oh, that's right." Hu Hai suddenly remembered and said, "The teacher sent three words, don't beg for mercy."
With this, Lin Ze felt confident and said: "Since Zhongshu Ling has asked the young master not to ask for mercy, the young master can just keep silent as much as possible. If your majesty asks, the young master only needs to express his support for your majesty."
Hu Hai said dissatisfied: "But anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is impossible for Lord Shang to rebel."
Lin Ze said calmly: "What a discerning person thinks is not important, what is important is His Majesty's heart."
Seeing that Hu Hai didn't quite understand, Lin Ze further explained: "Master, please think about it from His Majesty's point of view. As His Majesty's biological son, Master, do you want your son to reason with you and disobey you, or do you want your son to
My son stands by me unconditionally."
This is actually the choice between the assistant and the relatives. In Lin Ze's view, this may be a difficult choice in later generations. However, this is Da Qin, and Hu Hai must choose to side with the Emperor of Qin.
Only in this way can Hu Hai get closer to that seat.
Hu Hai still couldn't understand and said: "Father will make mistakes sometimes, and I am helping him correct his mistakes."
Lin Ze replied sternly: "Young master, you are wrong. Your Majesty is always right."
As an emperor, you cannot make mistakes. The mistake can be made by the ministers or God, but it cannot be the emperor himself. This is an inevitability of the ancient feudal system. No matter how great the sacrifice is, the majesty of the emperor must be maintained.
Hu Hai was silent.
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In the Yangxin Hall, Li Si, Wei Liao, Wang Jian and Meng Ao were summoned and stood in a row in the middle, quietly waiting for Emperor Qin's instructions.
Fusu and Hu Hai stood behind the four people.
Emperor Qin's deep and majestic voice echoed in the hall: "Wei Yang intends to rebel. Who among you is willing to be the commander-in-chief and capture him for me?"
Qin Huang went straight to the topic when he opened his mouth, which shows that he was determined.
Fusu couldn't help but stood up and said: "I would like to inform my father, I have something to say."
Emperor Qin glanced at him coldly and replied: "Say."
Fusu said with a serious face: "My son thinks that Lord Shang may have a hidden agenda in his rebellion. Why doesn't my father call him back to Chang'an to defend himself?"
Emperor Qin's face turned gloomy immediately, but Fusu didn't know it and said to himself: "It must be known that Lord Shang has made great contributions to our Qin Dynasty and is loyal. If my father wrongly kills Zhongliang, wouldn't this make the world's hearts tremble?
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I only heard Emperor Qin say coldly: "Then who will tell Wei Yang on my behalf and rush to Chang'an to plead guilty? You?"
Fusu said with joy on his face: "If my father gives you orders, I will serve you willingly."
Emperor Qin sneered and said: "Fusu, Fusu, you are really out of your mind. You want to ignore the safety of the empire and win over that Wei Yang. He is loyal? Why, have you dug it out and looked at it?"
Fusu was suddenly reprimanded and was at a loss for words. He stood there blankly with an extremely ugly face. It took him a long time to react and wanted to say more.
How could Emperor Qin give him a chance? He scolded him directly: "Shut up and listen carefully."
Fusu stepped aside with a look of helplessness.
Emperor Qin was still angry and said in a cold voice: "Hu Hai, tell me, what do you think about this matter?"
Hu Hai remembered Lin Ze's reminder, but after all, he did not speak according to his own ideas.
Instead, he said: "Father, I am stupid and cannot tell whether this matter is right or wrong. However, I know that my father will not be wrong, so my father's thoughts are my views."
After hearing this, Li Si in the front row suddenly looked back at Hu Hai.
Emperor Qin was also stunned after hearing this, and then smiled happily and said: "That's right, I won't be wrong."
Fusu, who was standing aside, was extremely angry: Hu Hai, just to flatter his father, confused right and wrong and said that his father was right. It was simply abominable.
However, no one in the hall paid attention to him.