My son, Fusu, please abdicate the first emperor!

Chapter 591 Xiang Yu: I rely entirely on Ji Bu to support me
"I didn't expect that it would be the Mo family in the end. Isn't there a better choice?"

Fusu asked, "Do I have to choose between Huang-Lao's studies and Confucianism? I only know that my ancestors told me that making decisions based on the interests of the people will ultimately gain the support of the people."

"Besides, if we use other doctrines, we must use the guise of introducing new learning. If it is Mohism, we can directly use the banner of reviving Mohism. In this way, the resistance to domestic reforms will be very small."

Using the learning of Huang and Lao and Confucianism, there is a high probability that Fusu will not have the position of emperor in the future.

Besides, just for Chunyu Yue and Zhang Cang, Fusu had already asked them to self-criticize Confucianism, but there was no new result.

They were asked to work together to develop a doctrine suitable for the Qin State's system, but both of them felt that saying anything different from the ancestors' words would burn their mouths; as for changing the ancestors' words on the bamboo slips, they would not be able to sleep at night.

Regarding this virtue, the more Fusu thought about it, the more he realized that he could not count on them. Perhaps by the time the chickens had blown out the candles, the fire had broken the locks, and the dogs had licked up the flour, they would have offered what they wanted.

Shaoping is still analyzing the operability of the problem.

Fusu had already decided what he wanted to do, so he had no choice but to follow it. There was nothing to say. For himself, what to do is a question he thinks about.

"As for the Confucians, are they willing to cut themselves off to fill in the Mohist teachings?"

"I have to kill him with my sword!" Liu Ji had just comforted himself and looked pretty, but he didn't expect Cao Shen to mention his pain point.

"I think you're almost good, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fusu stood up and spoke.

Shaoping also read the records of words and deeds that were sent just now.

"Don't shake it. Wipe it more diligently, and it will heal quickly." Xia Houying personally went into battle to take care of Liu Ji. "This Ji Bu is really ruthless."

Cao Shen looked at Liu Ji. He had always been worried about Liu Ji's abnormal performance. Now that he saw Liu Ji being accidentally injured like this, he couldn't help but lament.

"We in Qin already have Qin Legalists, and the king governs the country according to Han Fei's teachings. It is like a man who has a first wife. And hundreds of schools of thought were later incorporated into our Qin State in this way, as if they were forced to marry into our Qin State. This grown man’s concubine.”

"Ji Bu has woken up." Shao Ping reminded, "Prince, Liu Weiwei is almost recovered. He will go to argue with Confucianism soon."

"The various schools of thought participating in the gathering this time, although on the surface they treat our Qin country with great respect. But in fact, they all have no choice but to do so."

"Etiquette lies in a person's sincerity, not in appearance. I believe that if you debate Confucianism, I will be able to gain some insights from Confucianism."

"Besides, this was just a misunderstanding."

"Liu Ji—if I don't protect him, what will you do?"

Fusu always felt a little uncomfortable when he saw that the relationship between these three people had always been so strong.

Do you know how uncomfortable it is to be a prince?
"Where is Ji Bu? I want to see him."

"See the prince."

Let’s see who dares to accuse him.

"How can we go on stage like this?"

"Everyone, take a seat."

Ji Bu couldn't help but sigh, "That's what I said. But it's extraordinary that he can fight eighteen by himself. Moreover, he is now a well-known figure in the Chu Mo family, and the prince wants to summon him."

When you become the emperor, who will still live and die?

Now he is admiring his handsome face in the mirror.

"I feel confident about you regarding the debate."

"Under such circumstances, the prince chose to use Confucian ethical love to completely replace the Mohist theory of universal love, tearing down Confucianism and filling up the Mohist school. Meng's disciples will definitely be angry..."

Because he is the prince, he has to hold it in check, otherwise others will blame him.

Fusu raised his eyebrows, "What kind of problem is this? How can our Qin State be afraid of being criticized? Not to mention that the teachings of Mencius will be used to fill in the Mohist theory, but the theories of various schools of thought, none of them can escape. Once they enter our Qin State, Everyone must serve Qin."

There was one thing that always made Fusu very unhappy.

"I almost forgot. There is such a thing."

Fusu looked at Liu Ji and saw that it was indeed just a slight skin injury.

As soon as Liu Ji got excited, Xia Houying immediately poured a lot of ointment on him.

"Prince, I was knocked unconscious by a fierce punch that day. In fact, there was no serious injury. If I had been prepared, I would have beaten Ji Bu down." Liu Ji saw Fusu coming to see him in person. , but my heart was filled with joy. "Prince, don't worry, I can still go on the stage and debate with Confucianism."

Because I have to hold it up, I am often hampered in doing things.

"And this will also give excuses to all schools of thought in the world."

Liu Ji said to Fusu, "The prince is the one who really understands me, Liu Ji."

Liu Ji has been able to move for a long time.

Liu Ji sat in front of the mirror and saw that his nose was red and swollen, and there were scars all over his body. The problem is not big, the key is that the appearance is broken.

Hearing these words, Liu Ji took a breath of cold air, "It means that he is protected by the prince. Forget it, let this matter go as it is."

Under the leadership of Shao Ping, Fusu went to visit Liu Ji first.

When the three heard the sound, they immediately stood up in fright.

"As soon as I came over, I saw Ji Bu beating the warriors he raised from innocent women. It's none of his business if you talk about people buying and selling girls. It would be nice for him to beat me as soon as he comes up."

"They are originally unwilling to join our Qin State. After such a public review, those sects that have been rejected by the Qin State and hundreds of schools of thought will inevitably become resentful towards our Qin State."

Liu Ji sat in front of the bronze mirror, arranging his beard carefully. Liu Ji has a very handsome and beautiful beard, which matches his tall and powerful figure.

A group of people suddenly realized.

They all looked at Fusu in surprise.

Before, they all thought that the prince was joking and just wanted to bully the various schools of thought.

It turned out that he really wanted to bully the various schools of thought.

Liu Jizuo bowed, "Don't worry, Prince, I will definitely complete this mission according to Prince's wishes. Make Prince satisfied."

"Among the ministers around me, you are the one I trust the most." Fusu looked at Liu Ji deeply.

When Cao Shen heard this, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

I trust Liu Ji the most——

Liu Ji's calligraphy was all taught by himself.

After Fusu left, Liu Ji saw him walking away and immediately jumped three feet high. He jumped on Xia Houying, "Did you hear that? Ying! The prince said that he trusts me the most."

Xia Houying also laughed, and turned around twice in his arms with Liu Ji, "Liu Ji, be careful, if you get out of the way again, who will go to defend Confucianism to the prince?"

When Liu Ji heard that this made sense, he immediately jumped down again, "I have to protect myself, I can't be careless anymore."

Liu Ji patted Xia Houying's shoulder, then put his arm around Cao Shen's shoulder and said, "I have gained the prince's trust. If there is an opportunity to serve as a general in the future, I will definitely take you two with me."

Xia Houying was naturally happy and stayed close to Liu Ji.

Cao Shen was not happy, "Why do I feel that the prince just said this casually?"

Liu Ji kicked Cao Shen.

As a guard, his official position is slightly higher than that of Cao Shen.

"No matter if it's true or not, you can't let me be happy first!"

Cao Shen looked at Liu Ji. Since he came to Linzi, what he has been thinking about every day is to leave this poor place as soon as possible. He wants to get along with normal people like Xiao He.

Cao Shen shook his head helplessly.

Xia Houying was also very emotional, "It stands to reason that a person like the prince will like those gentlemen very much, but he trusts you the most. It can be seen that the prince really respects us and other common people in his heart."

Liu Ji stroked his beard, "No matter what, the prince is kind to me, so naturally I should work hard for the prince... No, what did you say?"

"The prince gave me a peach, and you should repay him with a plum." Cao Shen crossed his arms over his chest. "That's it."

"Yes. Yes. Yes." Liu Ji felt that he didn't read much of this book, which was sometimes a flaw.

In front of his brothers, of course he can ask them.

But in front of subordinates in the future.

After becoming a guard, Liu Jicai discovered that all the Tiger Guards under his command were soldiers from Xianyang of the Qin State. Counting their connections, all of them could be related to relatives of the emperor.

Even if you are cleaning the floor for the prince, you have to rely on fiduciary relationships. Because cleaning the floor is also different from cleaning the prince, the young master, the concubine, the eunuch, and the eternal alley.

Relying on connections is not important now. What is important is that each of them has read a lot of books. Some even said that they want to study in a school because they can't stand this kind of life.

In recent years, many people have frequently left Xianyang with Fusu, leaving for three months or even a year. They do not want to live a life of bumpy roads, poor food and sleep.

What I fear most is that the people under my command are more capable than me and have more ideas than me.

Liu Ji crossed his arms over his chest, ignoring his injuries, and shouted that he was going out to have a drink with Zhang Er and Chen Yu.

Xia Houying couldn't help scolding, "Liu Ji, can you please make people worry less!"

Liu Ji saw Xia Houying blushing with anger and having a thick neck. He came back and patted his chest and said, "You stay here in case the prince goes out. I'll find some brothers to carry me over so that I can get some wine."

Xia Houying was helpless, "Forget it, let's go wherever we love."

Cao Shen looked at Liu Ji, he had nothing to say. Liu Ji is like a barbarian who broke into the civilized world of mankind, with no scruples and no restraints.

Seeing Liu Ji's performance, Cao Shen naturally had other thoughts in his mind. I can't hang out with Liu Ji all the time, but the Lu brothers are close to Feng Jing. . .

Cao Shen began to have difficulties. He was reluctant to make new friends.

On the other side, Fusu came to Ji Bu's room. He was holding the little girl's hand, and the two of them looked at each other. "When I recover from my injuries, I will go to my daughter's house to apologize and redeem you in an honest and fair manner."

The girl cried and said, "Young hero has been so kind to me, and I will never be able to repay you in this life."

The sound of "Young Hero" had already gripped Ji Bu's heart tightly.

"Men are in love, women are interested. If there's anything I can't repay, I'll just pledge myself to you."

Fusu strode in.

Fusu suddenly came in, and Ji Bu immediately sat up and subconsciously pulled the little girl behind him.

"Who are you?" Ji Bu clenched his fists, ignoring the pain in his muscles and bones.

Shaoping caught up and introduced him, "This is my Prince of Qin, Lord Hengyang."

The blurry scene gradually became clearer, and Ji Bu looked at the man in front of him with doubt.

When the eunuchs and maidservants came in and maintained the guard of honor, Ji Bu believed his support and immediately stood up to pay his respects.

But Ji Bu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this is Prince Qin, he is too young. He looks two years younger than himself.

Fusu directly found a stool and sat down on his knees.

The girl didn't see him either, and kept supporting Ji Bu.

"Didn't you say that you have something to say to me?" Fusu asked, looking at Ji Bu who looked confused.

Ji Bu searched hard and finally remembered his heroic words at the gathering of hundreds of families that day.

"Junhou, are you really willing to see me?" Ji Bu actually just wanted to test whether Lord Hengyang was really what the rumors said.

It is said that he treats the common people very well, and has promoted many common people from the Six Kingdoms to be his servants and bodyguards. He hopes that the people of the Seven Kingdoms can stop being at odds and have friendly exchanges.

"This is your benefactor. He recommended you." Fusu looked at Shaoping.

Shaoping had never experienced anything like this before. He did his duty as a courtier, but the prince actually made the people he admired be grateful to him.

"I'm just doing my duty." Shao Ping said seriously to Ji Bu again, "The prince heard your advice and decided to see you. I still don't want to thank the prince."

Ji Bu looked at Prince Qin and Shaoping in surprise. Are these two people rehearsing and acting here?

"Ji Bu thanks the prince. I pay thanks to my benefactor."

"Actually, I came here today just to see how your injury is?"

"Ah!?" Ji Bu shouted.

He actually came to see me for such a thing. He is a dignified prince, so he doesn’t want to lose face. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?
"I said I came to see you."

Ji Bu was startled for a moment, then he pushed the girl away and stood up straight.

Prince Qin, I respect you as a great man, and you can be regarded as doing things for the common people sincerely.

But how could you be so casual? I just said a few words openly and you summoned me.

This is completely different from what I thought. I should have made a great contribution and was greeted by you with a red carpet ten miles away with general etiquette. However, you actually came to see me because of such a trivial matter as me lying on the bed because of my misfortune of being plotted and besieged.

What a majesty you have as a dignified prince!

And I'm so seriously injured now, and you still come to visit me.

When I fought bravely on the battlefield and was exhausted, I fell to the ground and was rescued by others. I was wounded dozens of times, but I had made great achievements in battle. At that time, you came to see me in person!

This is too disrespectful!
Ji Bu bowed first, then raised his head.

"The prince and I have never met. The prince only wanted to see me because he heard me admonishing the prince. Isn't it too casual for the prince? Where is the majesty of the majestic Hengyang Lord!?"

"Just because I heard that someone around me recommended someone to the prince, I listened to his words and summoned that person immediately."

"I'm afraid that after hearing this, the knowledgeable people in the world will have a glimpse of the depth of your conduct."

After Ji Bu finished speaking, he raised his head again and looked at the beam diagonally above.

Everyone present was frightened by Ji Bu.

They had seen upright people, but they had never seen such an upright person as Ji Bu.

Even the iron ruler invented by the Gongshu family is not as straight as him!
Even the maid was stunned. The prince I met this time must not be a fool.

Shaoping was also surprised, how could there be such a person. Did he have a brain injury?

But Fusu, he was not surprised.

Instead, he looked at Ji Bu carefully as if he had seen gold.

This Ji Bu does have a good physique. He just has a somewhat dead mind, but precisely because of his death, he is a young hero!

Fusu stood up, came to Ji Bu, looked him in the eyes and said, "Linzi is where I am staying, and there are still people openly buying and selling their children. Where is the majesty of Qin's law! Those women should be punished!"

"And I heard that there are people who act chivalrously and rescue the weak and help the injured when encountering injustice. It is precisely because there are such chivalrous people in Linzi that they draw their swords to help when encountering injustice. This is why the secret violations of law and discipline can be revealed."

"This kind of spirit of righteous heroes who draw their swords to help when they see injustice should be promoted throughout the world."

When Ji Bu heard this, his heart suddenly beat wildly. He looked at Fusu and couldn't help but admire in his heart, this is the truth!
"I remember you once said that there are heroes and villains."

"Righteous knights fight against the strong and help the weak in the arena. Although they do not belong to the government, they can assist the government in arresting thieves and expel foreign enemies."

"The Mo family of Chu State used the identity of a knight just to travel around the world and do justice everywhere."

"Since it is an act of justice, it should be praised. Could it be said that as a prince, I want such a chivalrous spirit to be buried in the world?"

"As the crown prince, should I let the righteous knight who hoe the strong and help the weak lie on the couch alone without going to visit him in person?"

Ji Bu listened carefully.

Every word of the prince is justified.

After Ji Bu was persuaded by Fusu, he bowed to Fusu and said, "I know today that the rumors about the prince are not false."

"We, the villagers of the Chu region, all doubt the prince's intentions at home, thinking that you want to deceive the feelings of our Chu people by modifying the military merit system. So I want to use this method to see what the prince is really like. What kind of person is that?”

"Now, I have the answer. In the prince's mind, the people of Qin and the Six Kingdoms are the same."

Jibu bowed to Fusu.

Fusu, who had heard praises from countless people, was naturally ecstatic when he received praises from Ji Bu.

"Ji Bu, you are really brave and fearless!"

Ji Bu said again, "Prince, you just listened to a few words from me, how can you say that I am a brave and fearless person!"

This is baseless! ?
Ji Bu hated those false things.

"In front of me, few people dare to talk to me like you, tell the truth, tell the truth. Because they are afraid of death and worry that I will kill them if they say the wrong thing, or not give them high positions and generous salaries."

Ji Bu heard this and thought carefully for a while.

So this is ah. I said how could he praise me?

But it’s not okay for the prince to do this.

Ji Bu said seriously, "Then it's the prince's fault."

On this day, the eunuchs, Lang Wei, and maids around Fusu almost had their jaws dislocated.

Fusu Bengfu lived.

The hand that originally held the folding fan changed to a tight grip.

Fusu smiled and asked, "Why did the knight say that?"

"Prince, why do you want to be a person who punishes someone if he says something wrong in front of you, or refuses to give him a high official or generous salary? As a prince of a country, doesn't this mean that people under his command are not allowed to make mistakes? ?”

"As the crown prince of a country, how can it be that he only has such magnanimity?"

Everyone had goosebumps, and everyone looked at Fusu and looked at his expression.

Fusu just took a breath of cold air.

He clearly remembered that Ji Bu in "Historical Records" was a good guy, but why did he change when he came here? Did Sima Qian write something less at that time?

But with someone like Ji Bu under his command, it's not surprising that Xiang Yu thought he was the strongest in the military camp where he was.

It all depends on the support of my peers!
In such a comparison, Xiang Yu's emotional intelligence is really high!
However, just Ji Bu, how could he make Fusu speechless in front of everyone just because of his uprightness.

Fusu said slowly, "This is all caused by people's own shortcomings. What people fear is only fear itself, what they fear is what they are afraid of losing deep in their hearts. They are afraid of losing power and offending me, so they will I think so, so I dare not say it.”

"I actually never punished them for anything like this."

"As the prince, I listen to everyone's opinions from the perspective of benefiting the people, and use this as a criterion to determine his promotion. Rather than whether the other person said the wrong thing, when he said the wrong thing, why he said the wrong thing, and what the other person said. Punish him for his mistakes.”

After hearing this, Ji Bu began to think quickly again.

What people fear is fear itself, and what they fear is their own hearts.

Yes!

That’s really true!

"In the past, I heard that the prince is good at explaining principles to others. Now I know that you, prince, are not only someone who understands principles, but also someone who implements principles into actions."

Fusu's tea-drinking hand shook slightly.

(End of this chapter)