Bang ~
whew ~
The Imperial Court of the State of Qin was terrifyingly quiet. Only the violent heartbeat and rapid breathing of everyone could be heard.
The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. Even the air seemed to have become sticky.
It was almost suffocating!
More than 400,000!
That was a huge number!
He actually killed them all!
"Brutal!"
"Wudao!"
"How could second brother do such a thing that would infuriate both men and gods!”
"Those are all fresh lives!”
"How can he be so cold-blooded!"
Suddenly.
Waves of angry voices sounded out in the great hall, denouncing Ying Ziqiu's actions.
Everyone looked up. It was the Eldest Young Master, Fu Su.
Fu Su had been educated by the Confucians since he was a child. They emphasized on benevolence, righteousness, reason, and faith. Harmony was the most precious thing, and he could not bear to see such killings.
"Your Majesty!"
"The Second Prince massacred the people in Yan City without restraint.”
"Moreover, this kind of behavior will undoubtedly cause the people of other places to fall into panic, and there might even be a rebellion.”
"Your Majesty, please give the order to remove the Second Prince's military power and detain him in the imperial prison for punishment.”
Chunyu Yue heard Fu Su berating Ying Ziqiu.
He couldn't care less about the fear in his heart and immediately got up from the ground, taking advantage of the situation to attack Ying Ziqiu.
If there was anyone in this world who could defeat Zi Qiu.
Then it could only be Ying Zheng, his father!
"Your Majesty!"
"The Second Prince must be severely punished for committing such a brutal act!”
"Your Majesty, please give the order!"
"This humble subject agrees!"
"Your Majesty, please order the Second Prince to be severely punished!”
Together with Chunyu Yue's faction, the ministers under Young Master Fusu's tutelage all agreed with Ying Zheng, requesting Ying Zheng to punish Ying Ziqiu.
Following Ying Ziqiu's successive achievements, the officials who belonged to Young Master Fusu's faction were terrified every day.
He was afraid that one day, Ying Zheng would bypass the Eldest Young Master Fu Su and directly appoint Ying Ziqiu, the Second Prince who had made outstanding contributions, as the Crown Prince.
Now.
It wasn't easy for them to see Ying Ziqiu 'make a mistake'. How could they let go of this opportunity to suppress Ying Ziqiu?
Ying Zheng listened to his eldest son's furious rebuke towards his second son, and listened to the group of Confucian officials 'impeachment of his second son. His majestic eyes narrowed slightly.
Those who were familiar with Ying Zheng knew that this was a sign of his anger.
The king's might that belonged only to Ying Zheng was released inadvertently in his anger, making Zhao Gao, who was standing beside him, even hunched over.
"Fu Su, do you think Ziqiu's actions were wrong?”Ying Zheng looked at Fu Su and asked.
"Father!"
"Of course Second Brother's actions were wrong!”
"Although those people who rebelled in the Yan Country are guilty, they had their reasons.”
"They have just lost their homeland and are nostalgic for their homeland. Under the encouragement of those with ill intentions, they will inevitably do some impulsive things.”
"Our Great Qin should have a tolerant heart and guide them, educate them, and use benevolence and righteousness to convince them!”
"And not just kill!"
"What's the difference between that and a butcher!？”
Fu Su looked straight at Ying Zheng, speaking in a dignified and righteous manner.
He acted like a saint and belittled Ying Ziqiu like a butcher.
This comparison won the respect and support of many officials in the court.
Sigh...
Hearing Fu Su's words, Ying Zheng sighed in his heart, full of disappointment.
This son of his was really crippled!
Stupid for studying Confucian culture!
If it was in a peaceful world, he might be able to become a benevolent ruler.
but...
In this chaotic world, such a mentality would only make him die faster. If he inherited Great Qin's throne with such a personality, he would be able to take over the throne.
The Great Qin Empire would probably die for the second time!
At this moment.
Ying Zheng really regretted letting his eldest son study Confucianism. It was really a waste of his studies!
On the other hand, his second son, Ying Ziqiu.
His personality and style of doing things were very similar to his. They were both domineering and ruthless!
Like me, like a hero!
He might even surpass his master!
In troubled times, severe punishment should be used, and there should not be the slightest bit of soft-heartedness!
This point.
His second son had done it to the extreme!
Ying Zheng asked himself honestly, if it were him, he would not have been able to do what Ying Ziqiu had done.
At most, they would kill a group of leaders.
However, Ying Ziqiu had killed them all without hesitation, cutting off all future troubles. He wasn't afraid of the gossip of the world at all.
This point.
Even Ying Zheng felt great admiration for him!
This state of mind!
This courage!
Ying Zheng sighed that he was not as good as him.
"Your Majesty!"
"This humble subject believes that the Second Prince is innocent and has made great contributions!”
At this moment, Li Si stood out to speak up for Ying Ziqiu, and his voice attracted Ying Zheng's attention.
Everyone thought that his second son was a murderer who killed people without batting an eye. His crimes were monstrous.
Li Si actually thought that he had contributed?
"Tell me." Ying Zheng's voice was flat, without any sadness or joy.
"Firstly, ever since the Yan Country was destroyed by the Second Prince, it has already belonged to the Qin Country. Naturally, it is bound by the Qin Law.”
"Yan Dan incited them to rebel, and the Second Prince acted according to the law. It was reasonable for him to wipe out the three tribes of the rebels!”
"Secondly, the rebels are mostly nobles and soldiers of the Yan Country. They have a deep-rooted obsession with the Yan Country.”
"If we don't kill them, they might rebel again in the future and threaten Great Qin's rule.”
"The Second Prince's actions are reasonable and legal, and he has made an outstanding contribution to the long-term stability of Great Qin.”
"Therefore, he is innocent and meritorious!"
Li Si went on for a long time, his face filled with admiration for Ying Ziqiu.
As a representative of the Legalism school, he was extremely respectful towards Ying Ziqiu's actions of not fearing infamy, not fearing the secular world, and strictly following the law!
"Your Majesty, the chief justice is right!"
"Even though the Second Prince's actions are quite cruel, it's all for Great Qin!”
"No fault, but merit!"
General Yang Duan He stood up and agreed with Li Si, his eyes filled with admiration.
As a Great General of the Qin Country, Baiqi had always been his idol.
Now.
In Ying Ziqiu, he could see the shadow of Bai Qi, and the reverence he had for Lord Wu An and Bai Qi could not help but shift to Ying Ziqiu.
"The heavens have the virtue of cherishing life!"
"Your Majesty, that's more than 400,000 lives!”
"Has Your Majesty forgotten how the Shang Dynasty was destroyed?”
Li Si's words immediately made Chunyu Yue unable to sit still. He had missed this opportunity to suppress Ying Ziqiu, and he did not know when the next opportunity would come.
He directly used the example of the Shang Dynasty.
He hoped that Ying Zheng could use history as a lesson and punish Ying Ziqiu.
but...
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