Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 181 The wind rises and retreats, who knows the outlet? ! ([-] words, please subscribe)
"Eldest son Gao Yi, today I will be generous once and give you a hot soup." When everyone in the house was in high spirits, Lao Sheren followed with a loud voice.

"color!"

There was applause in the room.

"Old man, remember to add more oil and salt." People around said.

Lao Sheren gave him a blank look, and said in a bad mood: "You don't need money for oil and salt, you can take advantage of it. If it weren't for the eldest son's righteousness this time, you would never have taken advantage of it."

There was laughter all around again.

Just when Lao She went to the back kitchen to prepare hot soup, another man ran in without everyone expecting it, and he said loudly: "There is another notice under the city wall today. The eldest son said that it will be released in three days. Officially announce the results of the shipwreck in Huai County, and at the same time announce the new salt and iron standards and officially start recruiting people to help."

"also."

"The officials under the city wall were even more excited and said that they still have something to announce that day."

"But I didn't say what it was!"

heard.

Everyone in the room looked surprised.

They couldn't understand what the eldest son was thinking.

Didn't the previous three notices explain the matter almost?Why choose another day, is there anything else important that day?
But what else is there to do?
Just when everyone was suspicious, Zhang Liang and He Xuan looked at each other with seriousness in their eyes.

They know.

The announcement three days later is the real purpose.

It's just that they also showed puzzled expressions. The matter related to salt and iron has been dealt with almost. The merchants and officials have been dealt with accordingly. The lack of salt and iron has also been properly resolved. The matter should come to an end. Why? Do you want to do more?
What exactly is in the Fusu gourd?
What is he plotting?
They don't understand.

Zhang Liang lowered his head, thinking about it in his mind, without any clue.

He actually guessed that Fusu had another move, because although the previous three notices were relatively complete, the Guanzhong incident had such a big impact this time, and the government had arranged it for so long, so it ended like this, which was actually relatively anticlimactic. However, in the end, there was still something to do, but he couldn't think of it.

Zhang Liang took a deep breath.

Seeing the hot soup brought by the servant, he looked around coldly, his eyes full of seriousness and fear.

He only felt deep powerlessness and passivity.

They knew too little about Qin Ting.

It's exciting all around.

But in the ears of Zhang Liang and He Yan, they only felt the noise.

Zhang Liang put the hot soup on the table, looked at the little oil and green onion floating on it, and like the others around, he drank the bowl of hot soup in one gulp, saying it was hot soup, but it was actually not very hot.

Finish drinking.

Zhang Liang got up and went back to the house.

Seeing this, in order to avoid being noticed by the surroundings, He Yu followed Zhang Liang to finish the hot soup, with a smile on his face, and went back to the house unhurriedly.

The cheers are still all around.

Entering the room, He Yan's complexion immediately became gloomy, and he slammed his fist on the table, angrily said: "Brother Zifang, what should we do now?"

"Bao Qin is too good at deceiving people."

"It's just three notices, and these stupid Qin people are playing around. Now the uneasiness in the city may have dissipated. If we don't do anything else, I'm afraid this time the matter of salt and iron will not only fail to stir up riots. Qin's rule in Guanzhong will actually make Qin people trust Tyranny even more."

"How can this be good?"

Zhang Liang stood with his hands behind his back, without saying a word.

However, He Yu could no longer suppress the fear in his heart, and said with crazy eyes: "This time Tyranny seems to have handled the matter perfectly, but too much information has been exposed."

"Baoqin targeted those salt merchants and iron merchants so much, how could those merchants not feel resentful towards Qin Ting?"

"The merchants have suffered heavy losses this time, and they will be targeted by Bao Qin in such a way. I am afraid that we have long hated Qin to the bone. We may use this to let the merchants expose the lies of Bao Qin."

"At that time, how can the people of Qin believe in Tyranny?"

"And officials."

"There are so many officials involved this time, how can they be willing to submit? How can their family members be willing to do so? Maybe we can instigate them, use their mouths, spread some rumors, reveal the true face of Tyranny, let Tyranny has never been peaceful."

"We can also encourage some people to make troubles, so that Tyranny's expropriation plan will be ruined. At that time, the salt and iron crisis will still not be resolved, and we can continue to reap the benefits."

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He Yu talked about a lot of countermeasures in a series.

Zhang Liang frowned and pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, "Brother He, don't act rashly."

"Haven't you figured out what the problem is?"

"What's the problem?" He Yan frowned, showing a puzzled look on his face.

Zhang Liang said: "The merchants are too quiet."

"The government is too quiet."

"You know what merchants look like. These people are not profitable."

"They were so targeted by Qin Ting this time, how could they have no complaints? But apart from the fact that these merchants closed their shops at the beginning, did they do anything else?"

"no!"

"The shortage of salt and iron in Guanzhong this time, they could have used it to make huge profits."

"But nothing was done."

"I'm afraid it's not because I don't want to, but because I don't dare."

"It's more likely that it was controlled by Qin Ting early on, and there was no way to take any action. They could only watch Qin Ting do whatever he wanted, but they were helpless."

"It has been directly stated in this notice."

"The merchants deliberately created turmoil, trying to bargain with the government and force Qin Ting to make concessions, but as far as the current situation is concerned, the merchants' intentions have not been achieved, and Qin Ting has completely controlled them. Dangerous, how dare you have a different intention again?"

He Yuan was at a loss for words for a moment.

Zhang Liang continued: "Officials are actually the same."

"Before we came to Xianyang, Qin Ting used some trivial matters to clean up the government. This time, there is another wave of salt and iron. Now Qin Ting's government is afraid that everyone has become cautious. Are you going to challenge us at this time?"

"What's more, our time in Xianyang is still short."

"I don't know much about the specific situation of the government, so how can I act in such a panic?"

"If someone is inappropriate, be vigilant for the people in the government. Not only will nothing bad happen, but you may get yourself into it."

"Isn't this a small loss?"

"also."

"We're too slow to learn about these things."

"When we reacted, Qin Ting might have already made all the preparations. The current chaos in Guanzhong is like fish on the river. It has long been caught by Qin Ting's fishing boat, but the front has not been caught. The fishing nets are collected."

"Now Qin Ting is just closing the net."

"By now."

"There's no need to get involved any more."

"Be patient if you have to."

"The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop."

"Song Yu's "Feng Fu" said: "The husband's wind is born on the ground, starting at the end of the green apple, invading the valley, raging at the mouth of the soil bag, and dancing under the pines and cypresses at the edge of Taishan. Drifting and torrential, stirring up hurricanes and anger.'”

"The wind rises from the ground and almost changes, so that it can finally achieve the effect of 'resounding thunder, returning to the hole in a wrong direction, kicking rocks and cutting trees, and killing the forest'."

"Qin Ting is like that gust of wind right now. It has just emerged from the ground, and it needs to go through several changes before it can turn into a hurricane sweeping the world again. Why should we be anxious?"

He Yuan nodded slightly.

He said in a concentrated voice: "I understand the truth."

"It's just that Qin Ting's changes will never be known to us, and it will be difficult for us to spy on them. If we continue to let them go, it may become a violent hurricane like the end of a green apple. With the power to tyranny Qin, once it becomes a trend, it will definitely not be me. Waiting to be able to stop it is precisely because of this that we must act in advance to block this green apple's end in advance."

"When it is about to decline, it will be separated by beauty, pierced and moved, and it will be bright and beautiful, and it will be separated and transferred!"

Zhang Liang smiled wryly.

How could he not know the reason.

It's just that it's really not suitable to act rashly at the moment, they know too little about Qin Ting.

Past experience is no longer useful.

I can only endure it for the time being.

Moreover, even if He Yu's suggestion is feasible, in Xianyang, under Yingzheng's nose, nothing will happen, and it will only aggravate the dissatisfaction of the people of Qin towards the Six Kingdoms.

Isn't this worth the candle?

Zhang Liangdao: "Let's wait and see what happens."

"Qin Ting's wind has already risen from the ground. If he wants to continue sweeping the world, there will be follow-up actions. I will observe for a while and find out the changes in Qin Ting this time. It might be impossible to respond accordingly."

He Yan's face was blue and red, and he could only nod helplessly.

He hammered the desk hard again, and said angrily: "The noise in the city is too loud now, and I can't calm down. I remember that there were a few noble families in Korea who were relocated to Xianyang. I will go to Xianyang in private these days Get in touch and see if you can ask anything."

"Too little is known about the recent situation in Xianyang, and it is too unfavorable to us."

Zhang Liang hesitated for a moment, but also nodded, and just reminded: "After all, these families have been away from Han for too long, and they may not be on the same side with us. You should pay attention, and don't be aware of your identity."

He Yan nodded, "I know."

The house gradually became quiet.

The cheers outside the city are still one after another.

He Yu's face sank like water.

Zhang Liang closed his eyes, thought about something, and whispered: "Three people become tigers, peeking at the source of observation."

"The wind rises and retreats, who knows where the wind blows."

"Sharpen the momentum and dance with wolves."

"When you hear the wind, you move, and you spin again and again."

"Fortune is here, the door to all wonders"

the other side.

The excited cheers in the city have already spread throughout the city.

It also spread to the streets and alleys.

Even if the door of the house was closed, the sound was still heard, and even those who didn't know the news were aware of the situation.

Fung.

Feng Dong sat under a peach tree.

Beside the original tender green leaves, a few flower buds have been added.

Feng Ce stood aside and told Feng Dong what happened in the city in detail.

heard.

Feng Dong just nodded.

Then he continued to look at the vital peach tree above his head.

Feng Ce was a little anxious.

He said anxiously: "Father, you really don't have anything to say? The government is deceiving people too much. We have suffered heavy losses this time, and in the end we have to be targeted by the government in this way. This is too much."

"Brother and others are still locked up, and we don't know when they will be released."

"Father, are you in no hurry?"

"The government directly pushed the nose to the face."

Feng Dong glanced at Feng Ce coldly, but then coughed lightly.

His health is getting worse.

He said coldly: "You know you are in a hurry now? What did you do before?"

Feng Ce's expression froze.

Feng Dong snorted coldly and said, "Your brother is doing well in prison. We businessmen have cheap lives. This time, such a big incident happened again. You really thought it would be over if you just admit your mistake and admit your mistake." ?”

"want to live"

"You must die first!"

"You think that our Feng family has lost enough this time, but in the eyes of the government, my Feng family has not lost much at all, and I have to blame myself. If it weren't for my Feng family's lack of success in the family and too many other bastards, Do you really think the government will tolerate us?"

"It's good to be able to save your life!"

"If you don't compromise and don't give in, it will not only be the Cao Bing family that will be wiped out, but also my Feng family. You can't stand it? When the government announces something in the future, don't you have to jump in a hurry? "

"If you lose, admit defeat!"

"Don't act like you can't afford to lose."

"I, Feng, can afford to lose."

Feng Dong looked at Feng Ce coldly, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.

Feng Ce lowered his head, not daring to refute.

He was also surprised in his heart, listening to his father's words, under the agreement with the government, their Feng family even made a bigger concession.

He asked curiously, "Father, what exactly did you achieve in the government office?"

"Why are you so taboo, Father?"

"My Feng family has experienced many storms in these years, but I have never seen my father like this time, completely like a different person, completely swallowing his anger and accepting everything. Father, what happened to you in the government?"

heard.

Feng Dong frowned.

There was a look of unconcealable fear in his eyes.

He sighed softly, shook his head and said: "You will know when the time comes, your arms can't twist your thighs, I, Mrs. Feng, don't even have arms in the eyes of the government, and it's ridiculous to try to bargain with the government."

"Ha ha."

"Don't blame me either."

"My Feng family has always valued interests the most."

"Everything right now is the best choice for me, Mr. Feng."

"only."

"Alas." Feng Dong sighed, he was unwilling to speak again, and his mood was very low.

see.

Feng Ce didn't dare to say any more.

After being disturbed by Feng Ce, Feng Dong lost his elegance.

He stood up tremblingly and went back inside, covering his knees with a blanket.

He has been thinking about one thing all this time.

Feng's future.

He is old and can't last a few years.

But the Feng family still exists.

He had to find a safe way out for Feng Shi before he was still conscious. He thought about breaking face with the government, but he didn't dare to think about it in the end.

He was completely intimidated by Mr. Zhong.

This person is too scary.

He even felt that if he dared to make another move, this person would dare to uproot the Feng family, and even bring the merchants to rectify.

This man's mind is too outrageous.

He really didn't want to provoke such an existence.

But without Yanchi Yanjing, Feng's foundation is too weak now.

It all depends on the face of the government.

Once they offend the government one day, they may be kicked by the government, but the current situation of their Feng family is already like this. Either they completely fall to the government, or they can only hope that the Qin court will collapse. Some footholds for the fight.

But it is very difficult.

There are too few roads that Feng can take.

Even he felt helpless.

Normally.

It is best to completely fall to the government.

But with Mr. Zhong around, he kept beating drums in his heart.

He didn't believe that this person would let the merchant go so easily. He was afraid that he was already secretly planning the next attack. This person was not friendly to the merchant, and he seemed determined to completely control the merchant.

Is this what Feng Shi wanted?
But now it is really a dilemma for Feng.

Disaster! ! !
West City.

Fusu has stood up from the seat.

He stood with his hands behind his back, listening to the cheers coming from outside from time to time, but his brows were tightly wrinkled.

He sighed and said: "In the past, when facing the courtiers, I was always kind and friendly, but when I was really in the vortex of the court, I realized how ridiculous all this is. If it was normal, I might not have thought so much at all, but now I am starting to look forward and backward. Well, I haven't notified other officials about this matter, I'm afraid that many officials will impeach me in the next few days."

Fusu shook his head.

Ji Heng looked at Fusu calmly.

Fusu obviously hasn't adjusted from the past "the years are quiet and good". The court is the center of power in the world. Even a single sentence may cause disputes among the courtiers, so how can it be possible to live in peace?
political.

It's always been a life-and-death struggle.

Trying to be a human being with a thin line, trying to be nice to me, in the end nothing can be done, nothing can be done, and it will only leave people with a perception of weakness and incompetence.

Fusu still has a long way to go.

Fusu raised his head, looked at the darkening sky, and said in a deep voice, "Sir, I'm here this time because I actually want to ask you something."

"How to balance the forces of the Chu family and the forces of the old Qin people."

"Because of my birth, I am very close to the Chu lineage. In the past, Lord Yangquan was Mi Chen of the Mi family, and Lord Gangcheng Cai Ze was close to me. They are all from the Chu lineage. It is precisely because of them With your help, I can always have a place in the court even if my father doesn't like it."

"Right now, Lord Yangquan and Lord Gangcheng have passed away."

"But they have been operating in the court for many years, and many officials have received their favor. These officials have always valued me because of them. However, with the changes in the court some time ago, the old Qin people such as the Yan family and the Hua family have returned. Chaotang, and I used them a lot this time, but it caused dissatisfaction from the Chu family."

"The reason why I came here this time is probably because I want to avoid disputes."

"It's just that some things can't be avoided."

"The old Qin people and the Chu family are destined to face each other."

"It's just that the situation in Daqin is not stable now. I really don't want to get involved in these disputes, and I don't want the court to increase internal friction. Not only will it not solve the country's crisis, but it will aggravate the turmoil."

"Is this the luck of the court?"

"Please sir teach me."

Fusu saluted Ji Heng respectfully.

He was deeply troubled by it during this time, but he didn't know how to face it.

Logically speaking.

The Chu lineage has passed.

But the Chu family had supported him so much in the past, how could he turn his face and deny others at this moment?

Ji Heng raised his forehead slightly, and said calmly: "This is indeed your problem. Although you are the eldest son of the Great Qin Dynasty, in fact, you really depend on the Chu family to secure your position. This is also one of the reasons why the first emperor was dissatisfied with you in the past. .”

"Since the first emperor came to power, he has been fighting for power with the Chu family."

"Qin and Chu have been in contact for hundreds of years, and there are many marriages between the two royal families, especially the Mi family has a profound influence on Qin. Mi Bazi is far away, and the Empress Dowager Huayang is close. Both once held power for a while and had countless fans in the court. "

"Most of the four nobles in Qin Zhaoxiang's time also came from the Chu family."

"But one thing needs to be sorted out."

"Now the lineage of the Chu family is no longer what it used to be. After Shihuang came to power, he has been trying to eliminate the influence of the Chu lineage on the court, cleanse Lu Buwei's lineage, and drive all Lu Buwei's disciples out of the court hall. The lineage of the Empress Dowager Huayang directly The relocation from Xianyang, and Xiong Qi's rebellion, etc., have put pressure on the relevant officials even more."

"even so."

"The Chu Clan is not really in a slump, but has been trying to return to the court, and because of your mother, you are destined to get into trouble, so these people chose you."

"They tried to help you back to the court by supporting you."

"It's all about profit!"

Fusu nodded.

He is equally aware of this.

It's just that these people used to look out for themselves after all, and now that they are gradually gaining the respect of the first emperor, they start to break up with these people, fearing that they will bear the name of ungrateful, not only that, but also provoke the anger of the Chu family. The DPRK and China are afraid that there will be differences inside and outside.

Knowing this, Fusu found it difficult.

Ji Heng laughed lightly, a sneer flashed in his eyes, and said lightly: "This will test your personal ability. The huge court is destined to split into various factions. You are focusing on the Chu family and the old Qin people. There will also be separation of Guanzhong and Kanto, and even north and south, east and west, and so on.”

"It's actually quite normal."

"But you really don't have to pay too much attention to it."

"You just need to remember that no matter what faction there is, they are all ministers of Daqin, and they all perform their duties."

"The so-called factions are all used to fight for power and profit."

"And you are the eldest son of Daqin, and Daqin's system is set in one."

"The rights they fight for are all bestowed by the emperor."

"What you can do is actually fair and just. However, a bowl of water is not fair, and it is impossible to level it. In the end, it still has to fall on the emperor's mind. In addition to mastering the balance, there is another way, that is, the minority obeys the majority. Obey the organization, subordinates obey their superiors, and the court obeys the emperor."

"It's good to have disputes."

"But what you have to do is try to balance it."

"Don't trap yourself in it. If one party is really too strong, and even makes you feel threatened or even pressured, then hit it, and even you have to occupy a certain amount of dominance."

"Don't follow what other people think."

"It's just that you still need their support now, so don't offend too much, bow your head when it's time to bow your head, say more good things, and show more intimacy, but things must continue."

heard.

There was a strange look in Fusu's eyes.

He pondered for a while, and seemed to have figured it out a bit, and said thoughtfully, "Sir, you want me to verbally express my gratitude to the Chu lineage, but in reality, I still can do whatever I want."

Ji Heng smiled and nodded, and said: "You have to give some face. You are the eldest son, how dare they really turn against you? It's just that they don't get confused about big things and ignore small things. But we need to distinguish between priorities and priorities." , if you can't tell the difference, then don't blame the ruthlessness."

(End of this chapter)