Fusu's death symbolizes that the overall situation has been decided, but it does not mean that the matter is over. For Lin Ze, it is still far from being able to sit back and relax, and this is even just the beginning.
There are still a large number of Fusu's supporters in Chang'an City. Fusu's death means that their hopes have been shattered. In the fight for the throne, if you stand on the wrong team, death is the best outcome, so a counterattack before death is inevitable.
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Of course, Lin Ze needed to keep an eye on these unstable factors personally and put more effort into cleaning them up. So when the palace was in trouble, Lin Ze cupped his hands in front of Hu Hai and said: "Young Master, please feel free to guard your majesty's body. I will take care of the rest of the troubles."
Go and deal with it, I’ll take my leave now.”
After watching the whole process coldly, he only said one sentence and then remained silent. Hu Hai, who had almost turned into a sculpture, spoke: "Everyone else, please step aside first. I want to have a private chat with Lin Ze."
Lin Ze frowned slightly. He could probably guess some of Hu Hai's thoughts, but he felt there was no need to dwell on the matter, so he handed over his hands and said, "Young Master Fusu has recently lost his life. If you have something to do, why don't you wait until some time later to talk about it?"
Hu Hai's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted loudly: "I said that everyone else should get out, get out."
Lin Ze sighed slightly, bowed his hands towards Xuan Ming and said, "Excuse me, elder, please move outside the hall first."
Xuan Ming nodded slightly and Shi Ran left.
As for the eunuchs serving in the Yangxin Hall, they ran out in a hurry when Hu Hai became angry, fearing that they would be beaten to death on the order of the furious Hu Hai.
After everyone else left, Hu Hai approached Lin Ze. When the distance between the two was less than one foot, Fang gritted his teeth and said, "Did you have Fusu assassinated?"
Lin Ze couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Is this really what you're asking?
Lin Ze said calmly: "Didn't you always want to inherit the throne? I once said that I would help you. Now the overall situation has been decided. You only need to wait patiently for two months for your majesty's gift to be over, and then you can get your wish."
The anger on Hu Hai's face was beyond words, tears welled up in his eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "Who asked you to kill him?"
Lin Ze said calmly to himself: "Young master once said that even if the meat is rotten in the pot, you cannot give it to others easily..."
Hu Hai interrupted rudely: "With your ability, there is no need to adopt this method. Haven't you convinced Li Si and Zhao Gao? With their support, are you still worried that I won't be able to ascend to the big position?"
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Lin Ze's expression remained calm: "Only when Fusu dies, some people will stop thinking about things they shouldn't have. Besides, I'm not completely sure whether Li Si and Zhao Gao's thoughts will change. Obviously, the simplest way can be used
Why waste so much effort on solving the problem in the same way?”
Hu Hai suppressed his anger and said: "But he is my biological brother."
"Ha" Lin Ze said with a mocking smile on his face: "How can there be so much brotherly friendship in front of the great throne? Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, and even Your Majesty, who didn't step on the corpse of his brother to ascend to the throne?
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"If there was only one person between Young Master and Fusu who didn't have this thought, things wouldn't be like they are today. After all, this is your choice, isn't it?"
When Hu Hai heard this, he felt like he was struck by lightning. He took three steps back, and finally sat on the ground dejectedly, falling into deep self-doubt. All of this was my own choice, wasn't it?
Upon seeing this, Lin Ze bowed slightly and said, "I'll take my leave." After saying that, he turned around and left without waiting for Hu Hai's response.
Lin Ze walked out of the hall and took a deep breath into the winter sun. He knew that no matter what happened today, a crack would inevitably appear between him and Hu Hai. Perhaps in Hu Hai's eyes, he was too young after all.
It's a bit more ruthless.
But Lin Ze was not a self-pitying person. After leaving Xianyang Palace, he immediately ordered an invitation to be sent to all the officials and dignitaries in Chang'an City who he had previously won over.
Regardless of whether he succeeded in wooing someone, or someone who did not express his position at the time and planned to remain neutral, Lin Ze sent invitations. At this time, Lin Ze will not allow anyone to sit on the fence anymore. As the saying goes, if you are not a friend, you are an enemy, and you will not clean up the Daqin government.
,How can Lin Ze feel relieved?
Moreover, Lin Ze believes that most people will make wise choices.
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At night, there was a huge crowd of cars and horses in front of the Lin Mansion. Countless officials and dignitaries came with invitations, and some even came uninvited without invitations.
Lin Ze also welcomed these people who came uninvited. Just because they were either friends or enemies did not mean that they could not turn enemies into friends.
Standing in a row at the door of Lin Mansion were the elites specially selected by Lin Ze from the Jin Yiwei. Each of these people held a list in their hands. When they came to a house, someone would check a name on it.
Those forces that had remained neutral, or were even former members of Fusu's sect, were inexplicably relieved when they saw that the names of their families or sects were the same as those of the former members of Hu Hai's sect.
This means that Young Master Hu Hai is willing to clear up his past feud and accept them again. No, this actually means that the new emperor will accept them.
Lin Ze clearly marked on the invitation that he would only give two and a half hours. Once the time was up, Lin Ze immediately ordered the door of the palace to be closed, and ten sixth-grade peak guests stood at the door, emphasizing the "no entry" incisively and vividly.
If someone comes again, they will be told by the guard at the door to kneel and wait outside the door, there is still a way to survive.
Some people felt insulted and immediately turned around and left, while others knelt at the door as if they had grasped a life-saving straw.
In the Lin Mansion, tables and tables of banquets had already been set up, and countless dignitaries and officials were sitting around the banquet, showing no signs of irritation at not being able to partake in the feast.
Lin Ze walked up to a high platform with a smile on his face, bowed his hands in all directions and said: "Master Hu Hai is busy guarding His Majesty's grave, and I will leave all the troubles to Lin Ze to handle. If you are negligent, please don't take offense."
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As soon as Lin Ze finished speaking, someone immediately spoke: "Master Lin is too humble. Who knows, Master Lin is a confidant of Master Hu Hai, and is even called a military advisor by him. In our opinion, Master Lin's hospitality is worse than
Mr. Hu Hai entertains you no less well, it is an honor for us."
A bright smile appeared on Lin Ze's face, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Excellency Fu Ling, thank you very much. I said that Your Majesty Fu Ling is the parent official of Chang'an. I still have many things to trouble you. I hope that Your Majesty Fu Ling will not shirk your talents."
yes."
The newly appointed Chief of the Chang'an Palace quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "Master Lin is too polite. I will leave my words here for today. If Master Lin gives you orders, I will do it beautifully even if I have to go through fire and water."
Lin Ze chuckled: "It's easy to talk about."
Seeing that the Chang'an magistrate was the first to flatter me, someone else was not willing to be outdone. He stood up and said: "Master Lin summoned me here today, certainly not just to invite me to a banquet. If you have an order, why don't you tell me?
So that I can share your worries for you."
Lin Ze smiled calmly after hearing this, and looked around the scene. When he saw the big furniture stretched out their necks to look at him, he stopped trying to show off and said, "To be honest, I'm inviting everyone here today.
I just returned to Chang'an, and besides needing to make friends with you, I really have some things to trouble you with."
"These things are not my private affairs, but are actually related to Young Master Hu Hai. I don't know if you all know that after Young Master Hu Hai returned to Chang'an during this period, he was inexplicably slandered by some people. As the saying goes, the Lord is concerned about the humiliation of his ministers, and the Lord is concerned about the death of his ministers. Hu Hai
The young master is being slandered by others, but as far as I am concerned, it is trying to kill me."
"But when I first entered Chang'an, I am alone and weak, but I am a little helpless, so I still need your help."
When everyone heard this, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became a little stagnant.
Lin Ze's words were a naked message to them that he wanted to take revenge.
When Lin Ze saw this, he just smiled and said: "Of course, who can say this for the young master and make him feel comfortable, I will definitely reward you. By the way, you won't deny me this face, right?"
The Chang'an magistrate was the first to say: "How could it be? Whoever dares to slander Mr. Hu Hai is Xiaguan's life-and-death enemy. Mr. Lin, just name them. When Xiaguan returns, he will find a way to give them an unforgettable experience."
teach them a lesson and make them repent.”
Lin Ze coughed lightly and said, "Then I'll start naming those people. If unfortunately I name someone here, remember to stand up and explain clearly."
Lin Ze then took a list and read it one by one.
After listening to it for a few times, the people present became aware that the names Lin Ze read were clearly those on the list who had not come today.
Lin Ze's intention has been very clear. If they want to be reused by Hu Hai, these people have to submit certificates of honor. It's up to you.