Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 292 Hidden Palace! ! ! (Please subscribe)
"Hidden Palace." Fusu muttered softly, with a flash of light in his eyes.

He had a headache before and didn't know how to respond, but after hearing Zong Zheng's words, he immediately realized that the Hidden Palace was Ji Heng's best origin and the best answer to solve the current dilemma.

Hidden Palace.

This is where the slaves of the Qin royal family lived.

It can also be thought of as a shelter in a secluded location.

The slaves of the royal family will work there for the rest of their lives. Without special circumstances, it is basically impossible to return to mainstream society.

This is also a long-standing tradition in the world.

"Shang Jun Shu" says: There is no state status for those who punish people, and there is no official position for those who kill people.

Those who have been tortured have no status in the country and are not allowed to be officials anymore. The slaves of the royal family are torturers. Many of them are actually people who have been subjected to physical punishment and were demoted. However, compared to the torturers of the outside world, the slaves of the royal family also have Many of them were people who had offended the emperor and were implicated and punished. Since the Qin Dynasty unified the world, at its peak, the number of slaves in the Hidden Palace had reached one million.

Among them are many nobles from all over the world.

In the eighth year of the First Emperor's reign, the rebellion of Lord Chang'an was suppressed, and the rebels involved were killed. Some of the people implicated were demoted to the Hidden Palace and completely removed from the public households.

In the tenth year of the First Emperor's reign, after the incident between Lu Buwei and Lao Ai, the court was purged and a large number of officials' families were demoted to the hidden palace.

In the 19th year of the First Emperor's reign, after Qin destroyed Zhao, Qin Shihuang personally went to Handan and killed a group of Zhao nobles who had a grudge against his mother's family. He also took some other related Zhao nobles into the Hidden Palace.

People are the most precious resource in this era.

In addition to the people who had to be killed, the most common crime was to be slaves, and Qin allowed the sale of slaves, and even clearly marked the price.

The slave is worth four thousand three hundred per person.

The slave is worth two thousand five hundred per person.

And these are slaves registered on the "Private Slave Register" by outsiders.

As for the royal slaves, they are not included in this list. Generally, some slaves are specially rewarded after meritorious officials have performed meritorious services.

Royal slaves are the private property of the royal family.

But later on, as the court carried out large-scale construction projects and there was a serious shortage of manpower, the First Emperor relaxed some restrictions and sent some slaves to build the Great Wall and serve as corvees. However, no one cared about the life and death of these people. The human pillars during the construction of the Great Wall ’, most of them were filled by slaves from the Hidden Palace.

These people have no names, no place of origin, and no idea of ​​their past.

Besides.

The people in the Hidden Palace have another place to go.

That is to become a eunuch.

For example, Wei Sheng next to him, Han Cheng next to Ziying, and Zhao Gao, who is well known to the world, all came from the Hidden Palace.

It’s just that the slaves in the Hidden Palace are too lowly.

Fusu couldn't remember it at all.

If Zongzheng hadn't taken the initiative to mention it this time, he still wouldn't have thought about the Hidden Palace, but he had to admit that the Hidden Palace was the best solution at the moment.

Moreover, Duch and others were unable to refute, let alone verify.

How can foreign ministers be allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of the royal family?
All the tricks and schemes of Du He and others were blocked at once.

At this time.

Not only Fusu was a little stunned.

Du He, Ji Ran and others were all stunned on the spot.

They stared blankly, but they were speechless for a long time. They only felt that their hearts were filled with panic.

a long time.

Ji Rancai said in shock and anger: "Hidden Palace? Impossible! How could that person come from Hidden Palace?"

Ying Ben frowned and said coldly: "Ji Ran, are you suspecting me of lying? I know better than you whether he comes from the Hidden Palace, and why do I need to explain to you the internal affairs of my Great Qin royal family?!"

"You don't have the qualifications either."

Ying Ben didn't save any face for Ji Ran at all.

Ji Ran's face turned red.

Du He, who was standing beside him, suddenly stretched out his hand and stopped Ji Ran, who was on the verge of anger. He already understood the current situation and his plot against Fusu had completely failed.

And who are they to question it?

Is questioning useful?

As long as Ying Bi insisted that 'Mr. Zhong' came from the Hidden Palace, they would have nothing to do with Ying Bi, because it was impossible for them to investigate, and the royal family would never let them investigate.

They can only admit defeat!

Du He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out that this person is from the Hidden Palace. No wonder His Highness would be close to this person. This is because I was rude and did not notice. I offended His Highness. Please punish me."

Fusu waved his hand and said: "Those who do not know are not guilty."

"If I hadn't handled it improperly and made people suspicious, I wouldn't have caused such consternation among the ministers."

"I also did something bad, and I ask for your forgiveness, ministers."

Du He nodded and said: "The doubts in my heart have been resolved, so I will not disturb Your Highness. I will leave first."

"I'm waiting to retire."

As Ji Ran spoke, others also left one after another.

Fusu would not try to stay and watched these ministers leave.

When Du He and others had completely gone away, Fu Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt lingering fear. If Zhang Cang and Zong Zheng hadn't helped him this time, he might not have been able to withstand it at all.

He bowed to Zhang Cang and Zong Zheng and said, "Fu Su thanks Zong Zheng and Zhang Yushi."

Ying Ben said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, you should not be stuck in this kind of quagmire. Although Du He and others have left because of their interest, after this incident, they have completely separated themselves from Your Highness. From now on, Your Highness will be with you." It may be difficult for the DPRK and China to remain stable."

Fusu smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "Thank you Zongzheng for reminding me."

"This is not Fusu's intention."

"It's just that Zongzheng also saw it. Du He and others are aggressive. Relying on their achievements for the Qin Dynasty, they don't take me seriously at all, and they have been carrying out various attacks. If Zongzheng and Zhang Yushi hadn't helped this time, I’m afraid I won’t be able to cope with it at all.”

"And my political views are contrary to theirs."

"Even if we don't break up this time, we will definitely break up in the future."

"On the road of political opinions, Fusu cannot give in even half a step."

Fusu's tone was firm.

Ying Ben sighed and said nothing more.

Zhang Cang said with a smile: "What happened this time may not be a bad thing for His Highness. At present, there are two political opinions. Du He and others have completely broken up with His Highness. In the future, His Highness will not have to take care of them anymore, and it will be much easier to do things. "

"There will also be a lot of constraints." Ying Ben said coldly.

heard.

Zhang Cang touched his nose awkwardly.

Ying Ben shook his head.

As a patriarch, it was inappropriate for him to participate in these political differences.

It's just that Du He and others are a little too arrogant.

Plus.

The First Emperor specifically gave instructions when he left, so after Zhang Cang informed him, he hurried over, but that was all he could do. It was impossible for him to continue to help.

Zongzheng only obeyed the emperor's orders.

Even if Fusu is the crown prince, he is not allowed to cross the line.

When you are in a high position, you need to pay special attention to everything you say and do.

He is even more so for Zong Zheng.

Ying Ben said: "Since your Highness's matter has been settled, I will not disturb Your Highness. Your Highness should carefully consider how to deal with the treacherous situation in the court in the future. Du He and others are important ministers of the court after all. They are here." The DPRK has a great say in the matter, and His Highness’s current wings cannot do much to them.”

"These people helped His Majesty back then, making progress every step of the way and conquering the world. They are not just ordinary people."

“There is no foolproof strategy, so don’t take action lightly.”

"Otherwise, I might get into trouble."

Done.

Ying Ben bowed to Fusu and left Yong Palace quickly.

Fusu respectfully sent Zong Zheng off.

immediately.He looked at Zhang Cang and asked curiously: "How do you know Zong Zheng will help me? Do you also know that Zong Zheng has a solution?"

Zhang Cang chuckled lightly and said: "Zongzheng is not helping you, he is helping His Majesty. Ji Heng's matter is not big or small. If you continue to let Du He and others insist on it, it will inevitably happen." If 'Ji Heng' is really found, it will definitely affect His Majesty. As an official in charge of the clan, how can Zong Zheng affect His Majesty's prestige?"

"So Zongzheng will definitely come forward."

"As for Zongzheng classifying Ji Heng into the Hidden Palace, it is actually quite normal."

"The reason why it is difficult for us to think of it is because the Hidden Palace has always been in a hidden place and is a private slave of the royal family. Most people will not think about this, but Zongzheng is responsible for managing these. As soon as I mentioned it, Zongzheng immediately understood it. ”

"Only Zongzheng is the most appropriate person to speak up about this matter."

"Because only Zongzheng speaks, can Du He and others be blocked."

heard.

Fusu was thoughtful.

He sighed: "If it hadn't been for what happened today, I might not have known that the court was dangerous."

Zhang Cang shook his head and said: "How can it be easy to govern the world?"

"The political conflict between Du He, Ji Ran and His Highness mainly stems from the Qian Zheng of 'Guan Shan Hai'. When His Highness gets involved in more political matters in the future, he may offend more courtiers, and then His Highness will have a headache. ."

"Maybe it's just starting now."

Fusu smiled wryly.

How could he not know this?

The hustle and bustle is all for profit and gain. He wants to make the world peaceful, but the courtiers may not think so. What they care more about is actually their own immediate interests. Once interests are involved, everything will be difficult to say.

Therefore, the emperor must be ruthless and ruthless.

In one thought.

Fusu has made a decision.

After Zhang Cang left, Fusu called Wei Sheng in.

He said coldly: "Go down and investigate immediately. How many people know Mr. Zhong's true identity? Anyone with knowledge from the outside world."

Fusu closed his eyes.

finally.

He opened his eyes, filled with murderous intent.

"Kill them all!"

"Your Highness, this..." Wei Sheng's eyes showed a trace of horror.

Fusu said coldly: "I will inform Zong Zheng of this decision, and Zong Zheng will handle the matter well."

"No." Wei Sheng's heart trembled.

the other side.

After leaving Yong Palace, Ji Ran could no longer hold back his anger and shouted: "How could Zhong Yan come from the Yin Palace? Zong Zheng is clearly lying, why don't you open your mouth to expose it?!"

Du He sneered and said sadly: "Expose?"

"How to expose it?"

"It's good that Zongzheng is willing to explain to us."

"You still want to check the clan roster?"

"As Zongzheng said, do you have this qualification?"

"This time, the matter ends here. Fusu is far more cunning and thoughtful than we thought. We have acted very quickly this time, but we still allowed him to find a solution."

"Our Highness is not simple."

"Are we just going to give up? We have been planning this for so long, and now not only have we achieved nothing, but we have also been tricked. Do you really want to swallow this bad breath?" Ji Ran was still aggrieved.

Du He's eyes were calm and he stroked his beard and said, "What if you can't swallow it? What if you can swallow it?"

"Can it change the current situation?"

"His Highness has already thought of a countermeasure. There is nothing we can do against His Highness right now. If we continue to cling to him, it will only make us more passive, and we will become a laughing stock in the court."

"but."

"Zongzheng's appearance is indeed a bit unexpected."

"Zong Zheng has rarely intervened in political disputes and has always followed His Majesty's orders. Why would he suddenly intervene this time? Don't you think there is a problem?"

Listening to Du He's question, the others also frowned.

They also felt a little strange.

Only Yan Le, who was behind, felt his heart skip a beat.

He seemed to have guessed the reason.

Because the true identity of Mr. Zhong cannot be exposed, cannot be investigated in depth, and is not allowed to be investigated, that's why Zong Zheng came forward to solve this matter for Fusu.

Think of this.

Yan Le quickly changed his expression to avoid being noticed by others.

He still has self-awareness.

He didn't dare to expose this matter, but Du He, Ji Ran and others might not. If something happened, he would not be able to escape the blame. He didn't want to accompany Du He, Ji Ran and others to die.

At this time.

Du He seemed to realize something.

He looked at Yan Le, stared straight into his eyes, and said coldly: "Yan Le, are you hiding something from us?"

heard.

Yan Le was shocked and said quickly: "I am unjust. How dare I deceive the ministers on these matters? I have really told all the ministers all the news I know. I just made a small Xianyang order. How much information can you know?”

"For today's matter, I worked from dawn to dusk."

"And what good does it do me to hide it from the ministers? My uncle is Zhao Gao, and he serves Mr. Hu Hai. And you all know my uncle's thoughts well. If you can really succeed in scheming, how can you still hide it? Cover it up?"

"It doesn't make sense at all."

Yan Le stood aside and shouted injustice.

He didn't dare to raise his head at all, for fear of discovering some clues.

Hearing Yan Le's loud shouting, Du He showed displeasure and scolded: "I just asked casually, why are you so panicked, but this time things are indeed a bit weird. Mr. Zhong may have some problems."

"You are the order of Xianyang. When you get down, remember to send someone to keep an eye on you."

Yan Le quickly said: "The official knows."

After some fruitless thinking, Du He and others also left one after another.

Yan Le stood there, watching Du He and others leave. When the courtiers walked away, a trace of resentment suddenly appeared in his eyes.

He whispered: "The eyes of dogs look down on people."

"I, Yan Le, think I have done my best, but you old guys are still plotting against me. Do you really think that I, Yan Le, can't tell? You still want to know more, and you deserve it?"

"Pooh!"

Yan Le cursed several times.

Then he frowned and thought deeply.

"This Fusu is really cunning. He didn't fall for such a scheme and even tricked us."

"No."

"I must tell my uncle what is going on here and let him make up his mind. People like Du He are useless. There is no hope at all in expecting these people to overthrow Fusu."

Thinking of this.

Yan Le also hurried back home.

At sunset, a letter was sent out of the city.

At this time, the hunting camp had entered the north bank of Yunmengze and was stationed in Zhucheng, the seat of Hengshan County.

A big event will be held here soon.

Sacrifice to Emperor Shun! ! !

(End of this chapter)