These Confucians had naturally heard about the burning of books and the subsequent joint petition.
For a moment, all the Confucian scholars were shocked. However, Zijin's previous actions had indeed frightened them.
That was why he came to Chunyu Yue for help.
"Alright, this old man will enter the palace and meet His Majesty. I must give an explanation for my deceased scholarly disciple.”
Chun Yuyue took a deep breath.
After all, he was a great scholar, and he had his own stubbornness towards some of the moral views of the scholarly faction. This stubbornness could overcome the fear in his heart.
Moreover, he believed in one thing.
As long as he could convince the First Emperor, he would definitely make Zi Jin pay the price this time. It could also be considered as revenge for his previous actions.
Chunyu Yue was confident in joining forces with Fu Su.
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Outside Xianyang City, in a mountainous area.
At this moment, a group of remnants of the six dynasties were gathered here, discussing the burning of books and burying of scholars.
"That damn wild young master is really ruthless. He actually dared to do such a thing like burning books and burying scholars.”
One of them slammed the table angrily.
However, the other person seemed very indifferent.
"Actually, why should we be angry? In my opinion, we should be grateful to that wild young master.”
As soon as he said this, the person who spoke earlier was puzzled." What do you mean?”
"We can use this incident to create a few more riots. At that time, we can push the blame on burning books and burying scholars, making everyone hate the violent Qin even more.”
"Also, do you think the First Emperor will be furious if we kill that wild young master? After all, the First Emperor would definitely investigate his own son.”
"Then, who can make enemies with him when he just arrived in Xianyang City?”
Hearing this, everyone immediately laughed out loud. Clearly, they understood what this person meant.
" Brilliant! The Confucian school is a famous school, and there are as many disciples of the Confucian school in this world as there are hairs on an ox. Once Ying Zheng and the Confucian school become enemies, we will not only be able to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, but we will also have a firm ally.”
In an instant, a plan had already taken shape.
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Zhangtai Palace, royal study.
Chunyu Yue and many Confucian officials were currently narrating Zijin's crimes in front of the First Emperor.
Although this matter did not warrant another court meeting, people like Li Si, Wang Jian, and the others had already been summoned to the royal study.
As for Fu Su, he was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out.
Just now, he had been immersed in the joy of having his father accept the Confucian school, but at this moment, he had actually received the terrifying news of burning books and burying Confucian scholars.
To Fu Su, this was like a bolt from the blue.
"This…how could 19th brother dare to do such a hateful thing?”
Even though Fu Su was somewhat dissatisfied with Zijin's criticism of him, he was more concerned about the Confucian scholars who had been killed.
In front of the First Emperor, Fu Su directly knelt down and cried bitterly. He even blamed himself.
In Fu Su's opinion, if he had not come to the Imperial Palace, he would have been able to stop them as soon as he received the news.
Fu Su felt that this was indeed Zijin's fault, but he also had his own responsibilities that he could not shirk.
Whether he should say it or not, Fu Su's brain had already been completely corroded by the pedantic thoughts.
The First Emperor looked at Fu Su, who was kneeling on the ground and crying. He felt as if he had eaten dead rat meat.
Those who didn't know might have mistakenly thought that the one who died wasn't a Confucian scholar, but him, the First Emperor.
Even the First Emperor felt that if his father died, Fu Su might not be able to cry like this.
Thinking of this, the First Emperor felt even more uncomfortable.
Li Si, Wang Jian, and the others could naturally feel the First Emperor's dissatisfaction with Fu Su. However, these old officials were all looking down on him, so they didn't dare to say anything.
"Enough. Zhen has already sent people to bring Zijin here. Don't continue crying.”
The First Emperor sighed in his heart. Although he was annoyed, he was still his son. He couldn't do anything about it.
After a short while, Zi Jin arrived at the royal study and bowed to the First Emperor.
At the same time, he could naturally feel the furious gazes of Fu Su, Chunyu Yue, and the other Confucian officials.
"Nineteenth brother, do you know your sins?"
Before the First Emperor could say anything, Fu Su became impatient and scolded him.
When Zi Jin came here, he already knew that Fu Su would definitely come and cause trouble.
Therefore, after hearing Fu Su's words, Zijin immediately revealed a shocked expression.
"I don't know."
This matter-of-fact answer made Fu Su choke. For a moment, he did not know how to continue speaking.
"You…you killed a Confucian scholar at the entrance of the mansion, and then you burned books and buried Confucian scholars.”
"You even maliciously slandered the director of the Confucian Academy as a traitor and forced the Confucian scholars of Xianyang City to write a joint petition. Are you still going to quibble about these crimes?”
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