He stroked his beard quietly.
Fu Nian couldn't help but think of the destruction of the Mo Family and became even more cautious.
As the sect leader.
He had the absolute responsibility and obligation to consider the entire situation for the scholarly faction.
Under such careful consideration.
A few days ago.
Coincidentally, it happened just as the Mo family was about to be destroyed.
Zhang Liang's travels were suspicious.
If it was someone else.
Fu Nian might not care so much.
It was very common for Confucian scholars to travel and study.
All scholarly disciples would travel after they finished their studies. Even Confucius had traveled to various countries.
But for Zhang Liang, this cunning junior brother.
Fu Nian was always uneasy.
The extremely coincidental travel time made him even more concerned, and he vaguely had a guess in his heart.
He put down his right hand.
Fu Nian's gaze turned over, and his eyes revealed his majesty!
"Zifang, you…Do you have any ideas?"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Yan Lu's expression did not change, but his heart suddenly tightened!
Fu Nian's deep voice made the atmosphere in the room even more tense.
Yan Lu also looked at him.
He did not dare to show any abnormalities.
Under the gaze of his two senior brothers, Zhang Liang slowly bowed and revealed his usual gentle smile.
"Senior Brother, you are wise."
"The Mohists were destroyed first, and then there were disciples who spread rumors in Xianyang. Now that we have many Confucian disciples and our reputation is spread throughout the world, it is inevitable that Great Qin will not take notice of us.”
"Zifang is stupid and does not know what the reason is.”
His voice was as calm as water, and his expression was as humble as ever.
Zhang Liang's performance was almost flawless.
He was also very much like his usual lazy appearance, always acting dumb and not showing any limelight at all.
However, his two senior brothers did not believe him!
Dumb?
If Zhang Liang was stupid, there would not be many smart people in the entire Small Sage Manor.
These words sounded like they were scolding someone!
However, he had already said so.
Fu Nian looked carefully for a few breaths but didn't find anything.
He could only nod slightly.
Then, he instructed in a deep voice.
"Fine."
"From now on, pass down my orders. All disciples must devote themselves to learning and must not make any more ostentatious moves. You must also be extremely cautious. Our scholarly faction has been passed down for hundreds of years, and we must not allow any mishaps to happen.”
"Otherwise, I won't be able to face the great sages of the past in the afterlife.”
His deep voice was filled with dignity, not allowing for any negligence!
Yan Lu and Zhang Liang stood up and bowed.
"Yes, Senior Brother."
After a few exhortations.
Only then did the two of them walk out of the hall and walk down the corridor, preparing to go to bed.
When the surroundings were quiet.
Go to the lotus pond.
Yan Lu finally couldn't help but stop in his tracks and whispered.
"Junior Brother."
"This matter is extremely dangerous.”
Yan Lu was the Second Senior Brother.
In terms of aptitude.
He was not as good as Eldest Shixiong Fu Nian.
In terms of resourcefulness.
He was also far inferior to Third Junior Brother Zhang Liang.
However, this gentle and honest man understood his fellow disciples very well, so he was very trusted.
At this moment, he tried to persuade her.
It was also because he knew what Zhang Liang was doing, but out of the friendship between fellow disciples, he pretended to turn a blind eye.
However, this was a matter of great importance.
He had no choice but to warn her carefully.
When the two of them were alone, these words sounded.
Zhang Liang finally nodded solemnly.
He had indeed secretly helped the Mo family and was guilty of hiding a criminal from Great Qin.
In the past.
Zhang Liang thought that although this matter was dangerous, he was not too nervous.
It was true that he came from the scholarly faction.
However, beneath that modest and gentlemanly appearance, there was a more hot-blooded and heroic personality than anyone else. It was not surprising for him to do such a thing, regardless of whether it was an old friend or any other reason.
Naturally, he wouldn't feel too pressured.
He also thought that he could do it flawlessly.
Unexpectedly.
Everything had gone beyond his expectations.
Because of the involvement of a few scums in the sect, the First Emperor had actually taken notice of the scholarly faction. It was also possible that the whereabouts of the Mohists had been exposed, which intensified his dissatisfaction.
In the end, the situation became extremely tense.
The Little Saint Manor was under heavy surveillance!
This was a crisis that had never happened in hundreds of years.
The current world was unified.
Qin Shihuang was the only emperor, and no one could shake him. No one could contend against such a huge empire, and the scholarly faction was definitely not one of them!
If the truth were to be exposed in the future, the scholarly faction would definitely be destroyed!
And what made everything worse.
It was the culprit who had destroyed the Mo Family, the Great Qin's Seventh Young Master, Ying Zhan!
This person.
Why did he expose the scholarly faction to the world at such a crucial moment, causing the First Emperor to come here out of anger?!
He thought of the recent rumors.
Zhang Liang also felt a bit of pressure. It was difficult to be as indifferent as before.
He pondered for a moment.
He bid farewell to Yan Lu and walked into the depths of the bamboo forest alone.
He stood outside the fenced courtyard.
There was still light in the room, as if waiting for his arrival.
Zhang Liang bowed respectfully.
"Martial Uncle, Zifang has something to ask for an audience."
An old voice came from the courtyard, but it was full of vigor.
"This old man has already gone to bed."
Sleep?
Zhang Liang looked up and saw the flickering lights. How could he believe this nonsense?
"Uncle-Master."
"Zifang indeed has something important to do."
Moments later.
Only then did a casual voice come from the room.
"In that case, come in."
Zhang Liang heard the sound and entered.
Inside the house.
He saw his Martial Uncle Xun Kuang dressed neatly and focused on playing chess. He did not look sleepy at all.
He took a look.
Zhang Liang knew that his martial uncle had already guessed that he would come, so he directly bowed and asked for guidance.
"Uncle-Master."
"Recently, there have been many people outside the manor, and my scholarly faction is afraid of being disturbed. I hope Martial Uncle can give me some advice on how to deal with it.”
Even though Xun Kuang looked like an old man.
Occasionally, he even relied on selling his seniority.
Zhang Liang was still very respectful to this martial uncle. He knew Xun Kuang's strategy and talent, and he also knew that Xun Zi's name was not empty talk.
The current situation was delicate.
After thinking about it, he could only ask this old man.
But even if Zhang Liang was so pious.
Xun Kuang was also focused on the game and never looked away.
"It's Zifang!"
"If there is any movement outside the manor, that is also a matter outside the manor. You young people should just concentrate on learning. There is no need to care. In the future, don't disturb this old man's peace.”
As he spoke, Xun Kuang slowly placed his chess piece, his eyes shining like stars.
"This old man is already old and has no power to deal with these troublesome matters.”
"This era belongs to you young people.”
His words were concise and profound.
Zhang Liang was smart and naturally understood that his martial uncle did not want to work hard.
He bowed slowly.
"I will remember Martial Uncle's teachings and take my leave.”
Just as he stood up and retreated.
However, Master Xun slowly turned his head sideways with a smile on his face.
"Zifang."
"Bring little friend Ziming here tomorrow. I still want to play the next round.”
These words rang out.
Zhang Liang bowed deeply again and replied respectfully.
"Yes, Uncle-Master."
Zi Ming was Jing Tianming.
Zhang Liang changed his name and hid it in the Little Sage Village.
In order to move Master Xun and save the heavily injured Gao Jianli, he had come up with this plan. He had disguised Tianming as a Go genius and introduced him to Master Xun.
His martial uncle probably already knew everything.
Saying such a request at this moment meant that he had the intention to protect her. There was no need to say anything more about how to act.
It was an extremely complicated situation.
Just as the two of them casually spoke, the road ahead was set.
Even though Great Qin was ferociously attacking.
However, the scholarly faction had absolute power and a foundation that far surpassed the other sects, so there was no need to fear a confrontation in the future.
At least.
Before the crime was confirmed, Great Qin would not send troops to attack.
As long as he didn't take the worst step.
Zhang Liang was still confident in dealing with it.
Regardless of whether it was the current Prime Minister Li Si or the lackeys of the Network.
Zhang Liang bowed and left.
When the courtyard returned to its quiet state.
Xun Kuang looked out of the window, no longer as nonchalant as before.
The moonlight gradually disappeared.
He sighed with a grim expression.
"The dark clouds cover the moon. It's hard to predict good or bad.”
Even after experiencing countless storms.
As the person with the highest seniority in the current generation of Confucianism, Xun Kuang had once had an extremely outstanding disciple. His life was full of brilliance.
He could be said to be a wise old man in the world today.
Even such an existence could not see through the situation this time.
The scholarly faction.
He was about to be swept into the storm.
It was as if there was a pair of invisible palms that were blocking the sun and moon!
...
It was late at night.
Xianyang City was quiet.
Zhangtai Palace was still brightly lit.
Several important officials were even summoned!
The first emperor sat firmly on the throne of the dragon.
The majesty in his eyes when he looked down was even greater than when he was in court!
"Recently, it has been investigated that the remnants of the Mohist family have fled to the land of Qilu and seem to be hiding in the Little Sage Manor.”
"Do you have any objections?"
A loud rumble echoed in the hall!
The ministers present were so shocked that their eyes were filled with shock. A great pressure instantly spread throughout their bodies!
your Majesty
As expected, they still had their eyes on the scholarly faction!
Hearing the deep sound, the ministers were shocked!
The hall suddenly fell silent.
All the officials looked stressed.
However, the most stressful thing was…
Li Si!
Although his expression was still very calm, his heart was already in turmoil!
Confucian
Li Si couldn't help but feel nervous when he heard His Majesty's words.
Although he was no longer a disciple of the scholarly faction.
However, after the incident at the academy, the scholarly faction was connected to the remnants of the Mohist faction. At such a delicate moment, his past would be magnified infinitely!
As the head of the Empire's civil officials.
It was extremely bad to have even a trace of connection with these sects that were suspected of treason!
Regardless of identity.
It was the nervousness in his heart that prompted it.
Li Si immediately bowed and said without any hesitation.
"Your Majesty."
"This humble subject believes that the Confucians are powerful and famous, and there are many outstanding talents in the Little Sage Manor. This trip to the coast of the East Sea should be planned carefully to ensure that all the rebels are captured!”
There was nothing wrong with these words.
The First Emperor looked down.
"How do we plan this out?"
However, when the First Emperor's question rang out again, all the officials felt an even more obvious pressure!
In that voice.
It exuded an even denser majesty and an inescapable aura of an emperor!
Your Majesty.
Was he suspecting Li Si?
The others became even more cautious and didn't dare to make any moves.
Li Si's expression was solemn.
He bowed with both hands and lowered his body even more.
"Your Majesty."
"The Little Sage Manor has been passed down for hundreds of years. It looks like a place where scholars gather, but in fact, there are many experts. The current sect leader, Fu Nian, is a first-class expert in the world.”
"There is also Master Xun, whose wisdom and knowledge are unfathomable.”
"The scholarly faction is the number one sect in the world, and its reputation spreads far and wide. The status of the Small Sage Manor far surpasses that of ordinary sects, and it is the focus of the entire world.”
"If we send people there, we have to be careful. We have to find the rebels in the Small Sage Manor, but we can't damage the empire's reputation.”
Li Si's words were very impressive and even his analysis was very calm.
Even so.
The First Emperor's gaze was still extremely dignified.
"Li Si is right."
"However, you praise the scholarly faction so much, but do you have feelings for your sect?”
He said indifferently.
The pressure was like a river that flowed down to the ninth step!
The ministers nodded!
Li Si lowered his body in shock and immediately defended himself.
"Your Majesty is wise."
"As a subject of Great Qin, I only have the thoughts of loyalty and love for the country. I am willing to personally go to the Confucian Faction to capture the rebels and share Your Majesty's worries!”
Self-certification's words rang out.
None of the officials in the hall dared to respond and fell silent.
He waited for a few breaths.
Everyone's expression was very serious, but they didn't dare to show any abnormalities. They could only nod and wait for the First Emperor's instructions.
That pressure.
It was especially obvious at this moment, far more so than during the court session.
Meng Tian and Zhao Gao waited respectfully.
The two from the Yin-Yang School were the same.
They did not dare to speak up for Li Si, much less speak up about such a major matter.
Everything.
It could only be decided by the First Emperor.
In the entire world, there was only one emperor who could decide everything with a single word!
More than ten breaths passed.
The First Emperor's deep voice sounded, but no one could tell whether he was happy or angry.
"Li Si's words make sense."
Just based on these words.
No one could guess what the First Emperor was thinking, but as his majestic gaze fell, no one dared to remain silent. They all expressed their stances and bowed.
"Your Majesty, this general is willing to head to the scholarly faction to capture the rebels!”
"Your Majesty, I am willing to capture the rebels!”
"Your Majesty, we are also willing to share your worries and capture the rebels.”
......
In just a few breaths.
The officials and the Yin-Yang School from different camps bowed, showing the same attitude.
The emperor's heart is unpredictable.
They could only show their loyalty and had no other countermeasures.
Meng Tian and Zhang Han were filled with battle intent.
Zhao Gao bowed as meekly as usual.
Xu Fu and Yueshen were the same.
With Li Si's example, everyone became even more cautious. Even if they were only suspected, it was a pressure that they could not bear.
In front of the First Emperor.
The slightest mistake was fatal!
At the same time.
Everyone was very clear.
This trip to the scholarly faction to capture a wanted criminal was an excellent opportunity to make contributions. The remaining members of the Mohist faction were like stray dogs, hiding in the scholarly faction without a foundation. Once they were captured, they would be heavily rewarded.
To be able to get rid of this worry for His Majesty, the benefits could be imagined.
For such achievements.
Even though this trip to the scholarly faction was extremely difficult, everyone still requested for orders, whether it was out of sincerity or to escape the First Emperor's speculations.
Everyone was waiting respectfully.
The First Emperor's voice sounded dignified. There was no surprise in his tone.
"Everyone here is a member of the Great Qin Empire."
It was obviously a compliment, but it was said very calmly.
It was as if…
The First Emperor had already thought of this.
He had long seen through everyone's thoughts and reactions!
Just as everyone felt a little more at ease.
There was only anticipation and speculation about the trip to the scholarly faction.
The First Emperor's imperial order had already sounded!
"Zhan 'er will go to the scholarly faction this time.”
Thud!
Everyone's heart suddenly tightened!
It was fine if his hopes were dashed.
When they heard this, an indescribable surprise and bewilderment quietly spread in their hearts!
why
Why win?
The Confucianists were powerful and had more than ten million disciples. The Little Sage Manor lived alone on the coast of the East Sea, so it was definitely not an ordinary person.
Don't say Li Si is cautious.
Even the Shadow Secret Guards, the Network, and the Yin-Yang School didn't dare to underestimate them.
What if they went?
Everyone would prepare with all their might to live up to the emperor's order, but they did not have absolute confidence. It could be said that the challenge was not small.
If not for the fact that he wanted to suppress others.
And to show his loyalty in front of His Majesty.
No one would rashly ask for orders just like that.
On this trip to the scholarly faction.
It could be said to be the most difficult thing in recent years!
Unexpectedly.
Such a difficult matter actually fell onto the head of Seventh Young Master Ying Zhan.
What was His Majesty thinking?
What was the reason for this?
All kinds of doubts instantly appeared.
There was no clue at all.
The First Emperor was still so unfathomable that no one knew his intentions.
Even the officials who were greeting him were shocked.
They didn't dare to reveal anything more and could only bow in response.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
The decree of the First Emperor was the will of heaven!
Officials could only obey, there was no room for discussion!
When the First Emperor spoke.
The courtiers took their leave, leaving only the two from the Yin-Yang School as if they had something important to discuss.
This kind of mystery.
This made today's abnormality even more noticeable.
The officials withdrew from Zhangtai Palace and looked at each other quietly. There was only shock and bewilderment in their eyes. They did not dare to say another word throughout the entire process and left with complicated expressions.
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