In the imperial court of Xianyang, Ying Zheng sat on the dragon throne.
Yun Xiao, Li Si, and Meng Tian were below him. Li Si said," Your Majesty, the Mohist City of Traps has been destroyed. The whereabouts of the Mohist remnants are unknown.”
"Oh, this trip to the City of Traps was quite smooth, but unfortunately, the Mo family tycoon has not been eliminated.”Ying Zheng said coldly.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The giant of the Mohist family has been cursed by the Great Si Ming of the Yin-Yang School. He must be dead. If I'm not wrong, the remaining members of the Mohist family should have secretly gone to the City of Sang Hai.”
"Sang Hai City, Taoist master, are you sure? You must know that Your Majesty's plan is about to be completed and set sail.”Li Si asked.
"Sir Li Si, Your Majesty, the reason we kept the Mohist survivors was to lure out the rebels behind the scenes. Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, Confucianism has the greatest influence in the world. The Mohist school's trip to the Sang Hai gives us a chance to strike at Confucianism. As for the matter of the rebels, with Sir Li Si and Zhao Gao's network, I believe the rebels won't be able to cause any trouble.”Yun Xiao said with certainty.
" Confucians," Li Si murmured, and he suddenly had a plan in his mind. Li Si was originally a disciple of Xunzi of Confucianism, but now he was put in an important position by Ying Zheng as a Legalist. His junior brother Han Fei was killed by Li Si in Xianyang, and he was also quite hostile to this school of Confucianism.
" Heavenly Teacher, Confucianism has a deep influence in the empire. Do you have any way to help me?" Ying Zheng's eyes turned cold when he heard about Confucianism. Confucianism emphasized that the people were noble and the monarch was light. Ying Zheng used cruel methods to make a huge profit, and the scholars of Confucianism attacked him behind his back. However, Confucianism had always been the teacher of the Son of Heaven since ancient times. Once it moved, the world would be in chaos. Even Ying Zheng, who had always been cruel, had no choice but to endure it, or else there would not be the incident of burning books and burying scholars.
"Your Majesty, you're being too serious. Although the Confucians are powerful, they can only lie low during Your Majesty's reign. However, even if Your Majesty lives as long as the heavens and seeks immortality on the Immortal Islands, the Great Qin Empire will still be inherited by Your Majesty's children. The change of the Emperor will inevitably cause a series of reactions. If the Confucians can help Your Majesty build momentum, the world will naturally be peaceful. On the contrary, if the Confucians have the intention to change the dynasty, then the empire will definitely be in conflict. Therefore, I can offer Your Majesty a few suggestions.”Yun Xiao waited for Ying Zheng's response.
"Celestial Master is the Celestial Master of the Great Qin Dynasty, so naturally, you are blessed by the heavens. Li Si also wants to hear Celestial Master's opinion.”
" I would also like to hear your wise opinion, Master Heavenly Teacher, Meng Tian," Ying Zheng said to Meng Tian.
"Your Majesty, I'm here."
"Give a seat to the Heavenly Teacher. Today, Li Si and I will listen to the Heavenly Teacher's advice.”Ying Zheng said in a rare good mood.
" Yes." Meng Tian soon moved a wide chair for Yun Xiao, and Yun Xiao sat down without hesitation. If there was a seat, he wouldn't be bothered to stand!, The corners of Meng Tian and Li Si's mouths twitched. They thought to themselves,'Even if you dare to sit down, you should at least ask His Majesty for instructions.' They turned their eyes to Ying Zheng, only to see a smile on his face and a rather appreciative look. Sometimes, for the high and mighty Emperor, a talent like Yun Xiao, who was free to do as he pleased, was a rare confidant.
Seeing Li Si and Meng Tian's surprised expressions, Yun Xiao asked curiously," Sir Li Si, General Meng, if you are tired, you can come up and sit. Fortunately, this chair is big enough and comfortable enough, although it is not as good as His Majesty's chair."”
Li Si and Meng Tian were so scared that their faces turned pale. They thought to themselves, Celestial Master, you f * cking dare to say anything. That's His Majesty's dragon throne. If you want to die, don't bring us along!
Ying Zheng laughed heartily and said," Celestial Master, you are an interesting person. But I cannot let you sit on my dragon chair. Even the Prime Minister and General cannot share a seat. Men, bring the chairs for the Prime Minister and General Meng."”
A strange figure came out from the shadows. The contrast of this person's black clothes made his skin even fairer. He sized up Yun Xiao with a strange look, and Yun Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. He thought to himself,'This damned demon Zhao Gao can't be interested in me, right?' He glared at him fiercely, which scared him so much that he lowered his head respectfully. Everyone knew that Ying Zheng thought highly of this young Heavenly Master. Today's gift was the first precedent of Ying Zheng's discussion.
Li Si and Meng Tian were rather flattered and sat in a corner of the chair in a reserved manner. They looked rather fearful. On the other hand, Yun Xiao wished he could lie down on the chair. The difference was like the difference between heaven and earth.
Seeing that the Celestial Master was still lying there, Li Si could not help but cough twice. Yun Xiao immediately said with deep respect," Your Majesty, as I said, Confucianism has always been the teacher of the Son of Heaven. Basically, every dynasty's crown prince would have a great scholar who was familiar with Confucian classics to teach him the way of being a ruler. I heard that Your Majesty's son, Young Master Fusu, is both talented and virtuous. Your Majesty only needs to give an order to appoint the most respected and respected Xunzi of Confucianism as the Young Master's teacher, which will naturally show Your Majesty's determination to put Confucianism in an important position. It will also let all the philosophers in the world know that Confucianism has become bound to the Empire.”
" If this goes on, the various schools in the empire will definitely be estranged from the Confucians. They might even turn against each other and isolate the Confucians. But will the Confucians fall for it, Master Celestial Master?" Li Si continued.
" This is an overt plot. Which school of thought doesn't want their own doctrine to be put in an important position by the ruling empire? Take the Mohist school for example, they claim that the empire violates their principle of universal love, but in fact, it's only because their non-offensive doctrine is not recognized and used by the empire that their development is restricted. Thus, they instigated a rebellion. Now that His Majesty has presented the opportunity for Confucianism to pass down the world to them, do you think they will refuse?" Yun Xiao said with a wicked smile.
"Good, good, good, this plan is very good.”Ying Zheng, who had never shown his emotions, had no choice but to clap his hands and praise this time.
"That's not all. As long as Your Majesty can control the Confucianists to become your firm supporters, the thoughts of loyalty to the emperor and love for the country will be deeply rooted in the hearts of scholars all over the world. By then, even if there are people who oppose the Empire or even rebel, all the rebels will be led by talented people with lofty aspirations. By then, the thoughts of loyalty to the emperor will be deeply rooted. They will not think of participating in the rebellion, but how to share the burden and eliminate the rebellion for Your Majesty.”
Hearing the final result, Ying Zheng was stunned. After a long while, Li Si sighed and said," Compared to the Heavenly Teacher, I have failed my duty as Prime Minister. I admire your talent."”Li Si bowed deeply to Yun Xiao and was completely convinced. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that such a brilliant plan could be called a divine one.
"Heavenly Teacher has solved another problem for Zhen. What reward does Heavenly Teacher want? Zhen can give you anything.”Ying Zheng said to Yun Xiao firmly.
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