The rise of Tianzhu of Daqin

Chapter 43 Burning Books
After Fusu was taken away by Zhao Gao, Yingxuan didn't look good towards these Confucian scholars at all. There were only about thirty or so Confucian scholars in Zuimenglou, who were the main characters who wrote the joint book this time, but there were still some insiders who did not appear in the Drunken Dream Tower.

Ying Xuan can read the joint book, and everyone in the world can read it, but Ying Zheng cannot read it.

Confucian scholars define Yingzheng as a tyrant. This is not a big deal. How could Yingzheng be a hero, would he care about other people's opinions?
But Fusu's name was on the joint book, and he was betrayed by his carefully cultivated successor. When Yingzheng saw Fusu's name, it was natural for him to be furious. Next, Fusu might not be the future Qin for Yingzheng. The best choice for the master of the country.

Yingzheng has many sons. Although there are still some gaps compared with Fusu, these gaps are not irreparable.

The reason why Yingxuan couldn't wait to take over the case was simply because he wanted to keep Fusu before Yingzheng got angry. As long as Yingzheng couldn't see the joint letter, everything would have room for delay.

Now that he has taken over this matter and wants to keep Fusu, Yingxuan must give Yingzheng an explanation. This explanation must not only satisfy Yingzheng, but also make Fusu completely stay away from those Confucian scholars.

"Burning books and cheating Confucianism?" Ying Xuan said to himself, "In this life, do I really need to recite this infamy?"

Ying Xuan smiled wryly, but still bore the infamy without hesitation.

"I don't go to hell, who goes to hell!"

Ying Xuan took out the co-signed book in his bosom, and stretched it over a brazier. The co-signed book burned in the brazier, and the flames were reflected in Ying Xuan's eyes, igniting the first ray of fire for burning books and burying scholars.

Xianyang City suddenly became lively, and the forbidden army suddenly blocked all the entrances and exits of Xianyang City.

The secret guards were divided into two groups. A group of people broke into the streets and inns where Confucian scholars lived, methodically arrested the Confucian scholars on the list, and found all the books by rummaging through boxes and cabinets.

All the Confucian scholars were directly killed by the Shadow Secret Guards, and their bodies were buried on the spot. If it weren't for the bloodstains left on the ground and the soil that had been turned over, no one would have known that several ignorant Confucian scholars were buried here.

The books were gathered, and several carriages were pulled outside Xianyang City. After a fire, there was only a pile of dust left.

A group of people had already left Xianyang City to track down the Confucian scholars who had escaped when they heard the wind. They dug three feet along the way, not letting go of any clues, and quickly found those Confucian scholars who had fled.

The same method, the same result, the only difference is that some people are buried in the downtown area, while others are buried in the wilderness.

The next step was the Xianyang Order. With the assistance of the shadow guards, all those who had contact with the Confucian scholars on the list were imprisoned, even the court ministers were also imprisoned, not to mention some descendants of aristocratic families who liked to make friends.For a time, the Qin prison was overcrowded.

The whole city of Xianyang was panicked, but no one knew what happened. Someone sent someone to ask the shopkeeper of Zuimenglou, but he also kept his mouth shut for fear of causing trouble to his upper body.

"What did those Confucian scholars commit? They let the Shadow Secret Guards take action, and the Imperial Army assisted in arresting them. This battle is too big." The people of Xianyang City didn't know what they were talking about.

"Who knows? The man next door to my house is a Confucian scholar. Today, the Shadow Secret Guard broke into his house directly. He couldn't help explaining it, and he was killed. His body was buried in the backyard of my house." Someone said with lingering fear.

"That's not the case. I heard that this incident is very involved. The Xianyang Prison is already overcrowded, and the shadow guards are still arresting people everywhere."

"Oh, that's not right, why is his body buried in your house?" Someone suddenly asked.

"Who knows, don't I dare to go home now without seeing it?" the man before said with lingering fear.

There needs to be a reason for killing people. The people of Qin State have been frightened, so Yingxuan had no choice but to come out to calm people's hearts, so a notice was posted at the gate of Xianyang City.

"More than 100 Confucian students from Xianyang, including Lu Sheng, criticized the government, deceived the public with evil words, and attempted to overthrow the Qin State. This is an unforgivable crime! All the Confucian students involved in the case will be rectified on the spot, and all the books they have learned will be burned. Those who are close to them will go to the Qin State University. Prison, those who are implicated commit serious crimes, and those who are innocent return home."

Then the Xianyang City Gate posted a second notice:
The six kings are complete, and the four seas are one. Today, the system is under the system. The laws of Shang Jun are the laws of the old Qin people, not the laws of the world.Today, Marquis Yingxuan of Changge Wu and Prime Minister of Zuo Li Si have tried their best to rebuild the "Great Qin Law".

Along with it appeared at the city gate of Xianyang, there was also a detailed "Law of the Great Qin Dynasty", and there were special officials waiting at the gate of the city to explain the provisions of the "Law of the Great Qin Dynasty" to some illiterate people.

After listening to the "Great Qin Law", the people of Xianyang looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe what they heard. The laws of the Shang Lord were harsh, and the people of Qin felt the same way. Law also disagrees.

"Not only that, the imperial court encourages business and improves the status of our merchants. This is an unprecedented progress!"

"For the imperial court, even if you are not an official of the imperial court, you can get money. This is the first time I have heard of it!"

"It's the first time I heard that last year's 600 million civilian husbands received the settlement allowance from Chang Gehou. If it weren't for the five taels of silver, I don't know how many people would have been frozen to death in the heavy snow not long ago."

"That's right, so that's the case. This "Great Qin Law" was also written by Marquis Chang Ge Wu, so it makes sense."

"Oh, you don't know yet, don't you?" The people on the side couldn't help joining in. "I am a member of the Daqin Royal Chamber of Commerce. The shareholder of the Daqin Royal Chamber of Commerce is Lord Changge Wuhou. At the beginning of the disaster relief and distribution of food, it was Changge Wuhou who resisted all opinions. In the end, Changge Wuhou's sister personally implemented it."

The guy had a look of honor and pride on his face.

The common people gathered in Xianyang whispered to each other, discussing the benefits of the "Law of the Great Qin Dynasty", and unknowingly talked about Yingxuan.

"Daqin Wannian, Your Majesty Wannian!"

I don't know who yelled, and the rest of the people also cheered.

The release of the "Law of the Great Qin Dynasty" concealed the impact of burning books and burying Confucianism, and not only restored peace in Xianyang, but also filled the atmosphere with joy.

In the Palace of the King of Qin, Yingzheng was like a mighty tiger, making the ministers of the State of Qin in the palace tremble like walking on thin ice.

Fortunately, although Fusu was stubborn, he still obeyed Yingzheng's words, and did not contradict Yingzheng in public, but just knelt down on the ground without saying a word.This made Yingxuan feel at ease a lot, he was worried that Fusu would be stubborn at this time and provoke Yingzheng to kill him.

Ying Zheng's gaze swept over Li Si and Meng Tian, ​​and finally landed firmly on Ying Xuan. Feeling Ying Zheng's gaze, Ying Xuan's scalp tingled.

"Ying Xuan, where are those Confucian scholars? Bring them to see me, I want to hear what they have to say from the bottom of their hearts." Ying Zheng said coldly.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Confucian scholars have violated the law with their literature. The crime is unforgivable. I have ordered all the Confucian scholars involved in the case to be murdered on the spot." Ying Xuan answered the question of Yingzheng's offence, neither humble nor overbearing.

"You are simply!" Ying Zheng said neither happy nor sad, no one knew what he was thinking.

"What about the joint book? It should be in your hands! I'm also curious, whether my evil deeds are beyond description."

"How can you trust your Majesty's words that are wrong to the country? When the book is burned, the minister will also burn the joint book."

Ying Zheng looked at Ying Xuan with an uncertain expression. He was indeed dissatisfied with Ying Xuan when Ying Xuan intervened in Confucian affairs without telling him, but if Ying Xuan hadn't intervened, the joint book would have been delivered to him. I really don't know how to deal with Fusu.

"There is no proof of death, but you will think about Fusu." Ying Zheng said something indifferent, and stopped talking about Confucian scholars.

"Ying Xuan stays here, everyone else should step down! Li Si and Meng Tian will accompany Su to research "Laws of the Great Qin" from now on."

Ying Zheng didn't seem to intend to hold Fusu accountable anymore, which made Ying Xuan and the others heave a sigh of relief.

When only Yingzheng and Yingxuan were left in the Palace of the King of Qin, Yingzheng lost all of his vigor and energy. He sat lonely on the dragon chair, walking in desperation. Obviously, Fusu gave him a blow he didn't mind.

Ying Zheng sighed and told Ying Xuan to sit down and talk.

"It's hard for you. In order to keep Fusu, you actually did such things as burning books and burying scholars. But Fusu may not accept your favor, is it worth it?" Ying Zheng's voice was full of fatigue.

"It's just my duty to share the worries of His Majesty."

"That's right! Fusu was corrupted by Confucianism, and he has forgotten that he was born in an emperor's family." Ying Zheng also sighed and said: "He is my son, why doesn't he understand me?"

"Your Majesty, Young Master Fusu can't see the future you see. His vision and structure can't be compared with yours. It's only natural that he doesn't understand you." Ying Xuan comforted Ying Zheng.

"I'm going to let Fusu go to the north to see, what do you think?" Ying Zheng asked Ying Xuan's opinion. At the beginning, Ying Xuan was a talented person, but he had always been fascinated by mountains and rivers, but when he went to the north, his temperament changed drastically. , immediately understood his ambition, and became his most beneficial helper.

"How can you see a rainbow without going through the wind and rain. It's good to go to the north, let him see what is suffering in the world, let him know how terrible the fangs of the monster race are, maybe he will really understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts."

Ying Xuan thought for a while, and agreed to Ying Zheng's proposal.

"However, before the young master goes to the north, I want to take the young master to the Confucian Little Sage Village to let him know what Confucianism is."

"I agree, you go and prepare!"

(End of this chapter)