However, in the end, since the Emperor had forgiven him and wanted him to continue serving, Li Si was naturally filled with confidence.
If the ruler wanted the subject to die, the subject had to die. If the ruler wanted the subject to live, the subject had to live well!
Therefore, Li Si was full of energy now. In order to survive, he naturally spoke up and spared no effort.
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
Feng Quji said," Li Si, Li Si, you're clearly changing your mind halfway through!”
Of course, I changed my mind halfway through. However, I didn't make any irresponsible remarks. I was ordered by the emperor to save my life!
"Minister Feng, you and I have always had some conflicts.”
Li Si said," But you're too shameless to kick me when I'm down…"
"You, you, you…What did you say?"
"I, Li Si, am wholeheartedly doing this for Great Qin. How are you any different from those traitors of the six dynasties?”
"Child!"
Feng Quji scolded," You actually backstabbed me? If you were really doing this for His Majesty, why didn't you say it from the start?”
"Zhao Gao enters and leaves His Majesty's palace, serves His Majesty, and deceives His Majesty's trust. If I alert the enemy and ruin Zhao Gao's plan, it would be good, but if I endanger His Majesty, wouldn't that be unimaginable?”
Li Si said," That's why Li Si secretly planned with General Wang. First, I will use my identity as the Left Prime Minister to seduce Zhao Gao. Then, when Zhao Gao is killed, I will pretend to be captured. General Wang will observe if there are any other accomplices of Zhao Gao before capturing them. We're doing this for His Majesty!"
"Yes…"
Wang Jian continued," Although you and Wang Ben have good intentions, it is a fact that you have disturbed His Majesty! In my opinion, the merit of getting rid of Zhao Gao and the fault of disturbing His Majesty are offset. There should be no reward or punishment. If there is a next time, he will be severely punished!”
"Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Marquis Wucheng, for being so righteous!”
Li Si turned around and bowed.
What was that?
Feng Quji was stunned. That was it?
What kind of compensation was this? He had clearly escaped a calamity!
"Your Majesty, if these two people are easily released, how can we convince the officials and appease the public?”
Feng Quji said," If there's another person who acts privately or even harbors evil intentions, there will be endless trouble in the future!”
"Yes!"
Wang Jian said," Minister Feng is right. Acting privately is a big mistake. It is a great merit to save the monarch. In the future, you must not act privately!”
"Yes…"
Ying Zheng nodded and said," Marquis Wucheng is right. This time, the two of them acted on their own without reporting to me. I am very dissatisfied. However, they have saved me, so I will not reward them heavily or punish them severely…"
Yes…
Wait a minute…
Feng Quji was stunned. In the end, wasn't it just mud?
"Your Majesty, why don't we invite all the civil and military officials to come over and see what everyone thinks?”
"En, alright. Men, invite all the officials here!”
"Yes!"
Soon, a group of officials were called over.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Seeing Wang Jian and Feng Quji present, the officials were immediately shocked and surprised.
"Li Si, Wang Ben, repeat what you just said to everyone.”
"Yes!"
Li Si and Wang Ben repeated what they had just said.
After that, Ying Zheng asked," Minister Feng said that we cannot trust him, and Marquis Wucheng said that he had saved my life after all, so he would not reward or punish him. He said that he could not disappoint the officials, and he wanted to serve as a warning to others. What do you think?”
"Your Majesty…I believe that Li Si's words cannot be trusted so easily!”
" Your Majesty, I think that Li Si and Wang Ben are indeed at fault, but they are doing this for Your Majesty. Your Majesty, you should encourage the officials and not disappoint them…"
"Your Majesty, I agree with Minister Feng."
"Your Majesty, I agree with Marquis Wucheng…"
Soon, all the officials in the hall were divided into two groups. One group supported Feng Quji and wanted to punish Wang Ben and Li Si severely.
As for the other team, they felt that the two of them had done more than they had done. At the very least, their merits and demerits had to offset each other and they could not be severely punished.
Furthermore!
What made Feng Quji so angry that his beard was crooked was that more than half of the officials in the hall actually supported Wang Jian.
It couldn't be helped, Qin Shihuang had brought more generals than civil generals.
As for Wang Jian, he was the current Martial God of Great Qin. Which general would not give him face?
This was also the reason why Ying Zheng had agreed to Jiang Yue's suggestion. Wang Jian had great prestige, and with just a slight appearance, he would be able to stand on equal footing with Feng Quji!
Of course, this was also something that Wang Jian did not want to see. He was afraid that his prestige was too high, making the Emperor feel uncomfortable.
He wouldn't have done this if it wasn't for Wang Ben.
"Mhm, it seems that there are still many who think that the two of them can be forgiven…"
" In that case, I won't punish Wang Ben and Li Si severely this time!" Ying Zheng said. The two of you, listen up!"
"Yes!"
"The guilty subject is here."
"The two of you, conceal the truth first and eliminate the rebels later.”
Ying Zheng said," In order to intimidate the officials, Li Si will be demoted from Left Prime Minister to High Minister, and he will be punished for three years! Wang Ben was eager to protect his master and did not make a big mistake. If he did not change his title, he would be punished for one year!”
"I accept your decree!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, the two hurriedly knelt down and thanked him.
Especially Li Si. He never thought that he would be able to keep an official position. Qin Shihuang had treated him well!
"Alright, let's settle this matter.”
Ying Zheng said," In the future, don't cause any more trouble!”
"Yes!"
"We accept your orders!"
"Long live our emperor!"
"Your Majesty…"
At this moment, Feng Quji had no other choice. He said," Your Majesty has been on a tour in Julu for a long time and almost caused trouble. Your Majesty, it's time to return.”
"Return to court?"
Ying Zheng was stunned, thinking,'I haven't had a good chat with Jiang Yue yet!'
If he left in such a hurry, wouldn't he have no chance to consult him in the future? Wouldn't that be a pity?
After all, in Ying Zheng's heart, Jiang Yue's schemes and abilities were comparable to all the officials combined!
"This, don't be anxious…"
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