Ying Zheng was only forty years old at this time. According to history, he died at the age of fifty, which means it was still ten years ago.
Now that Ying Zheng is in good health, it is indeed a bit early to consider succession.
But this is not the case for Shen Bing...
If everything else has changed because of Shen Bing's arrival.
For example, Qin unified the six kingdoms earlier than planned, and even defeated the Xiongnu earlier than planned. Does that mean that it is not strange that Ying Zheng's death was delayed?
Shen Bing asked:
"Master, do you still remember that after Master Shen Bing trained with Shen Bing, Shen Bing was transferred to Hetao?"
Fusu recalled it for a moment, then nodded:
"It's true as the general said, Fusu also felt a little strange at first."
"I heard the general say it at this time... Is it possible that it was intentional?"
Shen Bing nodded and said:
"Some people don't want the young master to return to Xianyang."
"Then they can turn the clouds and rain in Xianyang to establish others."
It seemed to Fusu that this made sense, especially since he had been unable to return to the Holy City of Xianyang several times due to inexplicable reasons.
For example, the father is traveling abroad, or the father is hunting...
Fusu originally thought it was just a coincidence, but now that Shen Bing said this, it seemed that it really meant something like that.
Thinking of this, Fusu frowned and asked:
"Then, in the general's opinion, who in the DPRK wants to harm Fusu?"
Shen Bing did not answer but asked:
"Master, you only need to consider two points."
"First, if the prince rises to power, who will he choose as his prime minister, and who in the court will lose power as a result."
"Secondly, who in the court can influence the emperor's thoughts intentionally or unintentionally."
Fusu thought for a while and replied:
"If Fusu comes to power, the general should be the prime minister, then..."
"The one who lost power is the current Prime Minister Li Si."
"And the only one who can influence my father's thoughts intentionally or unintentionally is... Zhao Gao!"
Thinking of this, Fusu's face immediately lost its color and he said:
"When the general said this, Fusu remembered it."
"Ever since my father decided to let Fusu train with the general, something was wrong with Zhao Gao."
"He seems...not happy to see Fusu following the general."
Shen Bing replied:
"Young Master previously studied under the great Confucian Chun Yuyue."
"Shen Bing is not a villain, but Chun Yu goes beyond caring about etiquette, justice and morality, and has neither scheming nor military power."
"If the young master follows Chun Yuyue, Zhao Gao and his party may not take the young master and Chun Yuyue seriously at all."
"But the young master is training with his subordinates..."
Fusu nodded heavily and said:
"The general's words make sense."
"If Fusu travels with his master, he will be at the mercy of others."
"But after training with the general, he has the power of the military. What he learned is also the art of war and killing. It is naturally different."
"So Zhao Gao and others are also under increased pressure."
"They transferred the general to Hetao, but they actually wanted to send Fusu outside the Great Wall, or even wanted to use the hands of the Huns to get rid of Fusu and the general."
"I just don't want the general to develop a wasteland in Hetao into a fertile land in just over a year."
"First he defeated the Yuezhi and then conquered the Western Regions. At this time, he conquered the Xiongnu and increased his power."
As he spoke, Fusu suddenly knelt down towards Shen Bing and said:
"General, save me."
"Fusu only believed that the world would be at peace if the world returned to Da Qin. He did not want danger to come but he did not know it."
"If the general hadn't pointed it out, Fusu might have lost his life in his dream and still doesn't understand the reason."
"The general must save me..."
Shen Bing quickly helped Fusu up and said:
"Master, why do you need to perform such a grand ceremony?"
"Whether it is for the country or oneself, assisting the young master is Shen Bing's duty."
"Don't worry, sir. Shen Bing will definitely not let that traitor succeed."
Fusu calmed down and asked:
"But now... my father has ordered the general to kill King Youxian, what should we do?"
This is indeed a problem.
It can also be said that Ying Zheng is testing Shen Bing.
If Shen Bing had the intention to rebel, he would simply rebel if Ying Zheng forced him to do so.
But if Shen Bing had no intention to rebel, or if he had the intention to rebel but did not dare, he could only obey the order and kill King Youxian and let the war resume in the grassland.
Therefore, killing or not killing are not good options for Shen Bing.
Shen Bing thought for a while and said:
"The only solution for now is to resign."
Fusu Qi said:
"Please resign?"
Shen Bing nodded, then took out a pen and paper and wrote a letter.
The content of the letter couldn't be more about lack of ability and being injured in the war. Then he changed the subject and said:
"If King Youxian and his men are beheaded in accordance with the imperial edict, there will be chaos in the grassland."
"Shen Bing has limited abilities and thinks he is unable to suppress them. He may cause harm to the Central Plains."
"So I ask the emperor to appoint someone else as a general to guard Longcheng. Shen Bing is willing to return to Xianyang to wait for his fate."
Fusu was not good at politics, so he couldn't help but feel nervous when he saw what was said in the letter, and asked:
"General, if my father really transfers you back to Xianyang."
"When the time comes, how can we fight against Zhao Gao and his gang if we have neither power nor power?"
Shen Bing replied:
"Do you think anyone else can suppress this situation in the grassland?"
Fusu couldn't help but said "Oh" and then nodded:
"What the general said makes sense."
"If the general is here, they will hope that the grassland will be in chaos, so they will kill King Youxian."
"If the general returns to Xianyang, even if he doesn't kill King Youxian in the grassland, he will still fight on his own and start another war."
"So my father had no choice but to take back his life."
Shen Bing nodded and replied:
"In addition to this reason, Zhao Gao and others don't want me to return to Xianyang."
"If we return to Xianyang, with the status of the young master and the prestige of Shen Bing, they will not be able to change the situation."
Fusu nodded repeatedly, then breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Fortunately, there is a general. If this matter was Fusu, I don't know how to deal with it."
Shen Bing said again:
"Master, do you think this is over?"
Fusu asked:
"Are there other dangers?"
Shen Bing nodded and said:
"Even if the emperor takes back the order, what if Zhao Gao and others secretly spread the word that the emperor ordered Shen Bing to kill King Youxian?"
Fusu couldn't help but change his expression and said:
"The Righteous King and the Huns under his command are like frightened birds at this time."
"If I hear about this...I'm afraid I will rebel first."
Shen Bing nodded.
Although Fusu didn't consider it comprehensively, he could analyze the results by just mentioning a few points.
Fusu asked again:
"Then how should King Youxian solve the problem?"
Shen Bing replied:
"Simple, first tell the whole story to King Youxian."
"I declare that as long as Shen Bing is around, I will ensure that nothing happens to King Youxian and his gang."
"then……"
Fusu praised:
"So not only will King Youxian not rebel, but he will become more loyal to the general."
"The general is brilliant, but Fusu has learned a lesson."
Shen Bing only sighed in his heart:
It's not easy to save your life in this era, even if you have military power.