The Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, all the way to Great Qin, was an era where a hundred schools of thought were contending and the stars were shining.
All kinds of wonderful ideas emerged one after another, attracting countless people to write books, give lectures, and debate with each other.
One of the battles that took place was between Gongshu Ban and Mo Zi.
Gongshu Ban was good at siege weapons and was valued by King Chu. He used the ladder made by Gongshu Ban to attack Song Country.
Mozi was very unhappy after hearing this, so he went to dissuade King Chu and had a competition with Gongshu Ban.
Under Mozi's defense, no matter how Gongshu Ban used all kinds of weapons, he could not break through Mozi's defense. He had no choice but to admit defeat, and the king of Chu withdrew his army.
After this debate, the Mohist school's reputation was greatly shaken, becoming a famous school second only to Confucianism. On the other hand, Gongshu Ban's reputation fell, and he could no longer be compared to the Mohist school.
When people thought of the invention of equipment and research, they would think of the Mo family, but very few people would think of the once equally famous Gongshu family.
However, in Fu Su's opinion, he liked Gongshu Ban more.
The reason was very simple. Those who engaged in scientific research should focus on scientific research. Although the concept of all-encompassing love and non-aggression was good, they did not see that only after unification could there be a real reduction in war. Moreover, it also diverted a lot of Mo Zi's energy.
After the victory of the debate, although the Mohist School became a prominent school, most of their energy was focused on promoting the theory. The research on machinery, especially inventions, was a little stagnant.
In this aspect, the Gongshu Ban clan was purer.
If Fu Su were to choose, he would prefer the Mo Family to be all-encompassing and not aggressive towards the remaining members of the Six Nations. They would put down their weapons and surrender to Great Qin so that they would not kill as many people.
As for Gongshu Ban, he could focus on researching and developing new weapons under the crown prince's command.
"Old General, do you know where the descendant of the Gongshu family is?”
Fu Su asked with a smile.
"There was a few decades ago, but ever since the Mo family entered the Great Qin Imperial Court, Gongshu Ban disappeared.”
Wang Jian smiled bitterly and said," Actually, there isn't much enmity between these two families. But now, it has become like this. Sigh!"”
"The so-called grudge is nothing more than not admitting defeat and not having the confidence to defeat the Mo family.”
"I have an idea to lure Gongshu Ban out," said Fu Su with a smile.”
"Where did the plan come from?"
Wang Jian asked curiously.
"Old General, have you ever heard of a saying?”
Wang Jian was stunned for a moment, and only recovered after a long time.
It was no wonder that the legends said that the Crown Prince was a literary star who had descended to the mortal world.
Every word was like a gem, and every sentence that followed had such a great truth in it.
......
Just as Fu Su and Wang Jian were happily discussing how to expand Great Qin's territory, an undercurrent quietly swept over.
East of Xianyang City, Zhao Mansion.
Zhao Gao sat in the study with a gloomy face. His son-in-law, the former Xianyang County Magistrate Yan Le, was carefully reporting.
"Father-in-law, Fusu's reputation is rising day by day, and His Majesty trusts him greatly. All the officials in the court have joined him, and it is said that even Marquis Wucheng personally came to visit today.”
"Young Master Huhai in the palace has also sent word that he hasn't seen His Majesty for several days. Even the usual examinations have been canceled.”
"The Left Prime Minister's Estate also rejected my son-in-law's visit because they were busy with official matters.”
Yan Le said with an embarrassed and angry expression.
Since when had the Hall of Governmental Affairs 'residence fallen to such a state?
His son-in-law came to visit him personally, but he was blocked.
"It's really a case of everyone pushing the wall down!”
"In the past, this residence could be said to be filled with cars and horses. There was an endless stream of people coming to visit.”
"But ever since I was punished by His Majesty to return to the residence to reflect on my mistakes, it has been almost a month, and there's actually no one left.”
"And that Li Si, does he really think we can cut ties?”
"Don't forget that he is Huhai's teacher. He has also attacked Fusu many times in the past.”
Zhao Gao's face was extremely gloomy as he roared angrily.
"Father-in-law, I heard that Li Si has been trying to marry his daughter into the Crown Prince's Residence. If he succeeds, they will become in-laws.”
"Besides, Li Si hasn't taught Young Master Huhai for a long time.”
Yan Le hesitated for a moment, but still braced himself and said.
"Old fogey!"
Zhao Gao couldn't help but curse.
He believed that he had some understanding of Li Si.
Although this fellow was talented, he was greedy for power and was also timid.
A typical fence-sitter who would fall wherever the wind blew.
In the past, when Zhao Gao was very powerful and Huhai had a high chance of inheriting the throne, Li Si would send gifts to Zhao Gao from time to time. Although he was dissatisfied with Huhai, he taught him a lot.
But now, Fu Su had become the Crown Prince, Zhao Gao and Huhai had lost their power, and Li Si had defected.
Who knows, he might even stab Zhao Gao in the back one day.
Li Si, a scholar, would never do such a thing.
When he killed his fellow disciple Han Fei, he showed no mercy.
"Father-in-law, if we don't do anything else, when this Fusu power is completed, I'm afraid there will be no turning back!”
Yan Le gritted his teeth and said.
As Zhao Gao's son-in-law, his life, wealth, and glory were all tied to Zhao Gao.
Naturally, he was not willing to continue being reduced to this state.
"What do you mean?"
Zhao Gao looked around and walked to the door to take a look. After making sure that there was no one around, he made a downward waving gesture.
"That's right."
Yan Le nodded and said," When my son-in-law was assisting father-in-law in managing Xianyang Prison, he had recruited many skilled people. Now, they are all waiting in the suburbs. As long as father-in-law gives the order, they can sneak into the Crown Prince's residence and assassinate Fu Su."”
"No matter how much reputation Fu Su has now, he is still a human. As long as he dies, everything will be over.”
"At that time, even if His Majesty is unwilling, he can only choose Young Master Huhai as the Crown Prince.”
"With Huhai's obedience to father-in-law, once Huhai takes over, father-in-law might even advance a step further, let alone be reinstated!”
Yan Le's eyes flashed as he quietly lowered his head.
Zhao Gao had no son, only a daughter.
His son-in-law was Zhao Gao's only successor.
Even if he raised Zhao Gao up high, the future was still not entirely his.
Just like Zhao Gao, Yan Le didn't put Huhai, this ambitious but talented young master who was easy to control, in his eyes.
He was just a puppet. Even if he became the emperor, they still had the final say.
And in this process, all that was missing was to get rid of Fu Su.
On the other side, Zhao Gao couldn't help but be tempted.
He was a ruthless person to begin with, and he had killed countless opponents in secret.
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