My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 1029: Ying Chengjiao: The scholars abandoned Qin? There is such a good thing! Of course I forgive him!
Seeing Ying Chengjiao enter, the scholars all stood up and bowed: "Greetings, Lord Chang'an!"

Ying Fusu, whose scalp was tingling from being questioned by the scholars, stood up quickly like a little yellow chicken facing an eagle, ran to Ying Chengjiao and bowed: "Hello, uncle!"

Then Ying Fusu subconsciously stood behind Ying Chengjiao, slightly tilted his body, and stuck his head out from Ying Chengjiao's arm to look at the group of scholars.

Kong Yu's face changed slightly when he saw this, and he smiled gently, "I've heard for a long time that Prince Fusu is very talented at a young age. Although he is not yet an adult, he already has the demeanor of a gentleman, and he is well-read and intelligent."

"After today's long conversation, I finally realized that the world is not deceiving me!"

"Sitting and talking with Master Fusu, I almost forgot that Master Fusu was still a child, and thought I was discussing the Dao with a great scholar!"

Kong Yu had a righteous look on his face, but everyone could see that Kong Yu was giving in and trying to please Ying Chengjiao.

After hearing what Kong Yu said, they realized that what they had just done was not bullying the child, but because Ying Fusu was so outstanding that they treated Ying Fusu as an equal and regarded him as a great scholar!
Kong Yu's words not only defuse their recent attack on Ying Fusu, but also increase Ying Fusu's status in the Confucian community!

Ying Chengjiao did not take advantage of the situation and nodded slightly: "Thank you, Confucius, for your praise."

After accepting the apology, Ying Chengjiao changed the subject: "I just heard from my family soldiers that you all wanted to persuade me."

"Of course, there are many pillars of the Qin Dynasty waiting for their results outside the city gate."

"I will have a long talk with you all after I finish my official duties."

Ying Chengjiao felt that there was nothing wrong with what he said.

In later times, who would dare to stop the examiner and have a long talk before the national civil service exam results were announced?

The group of scholars' faces changed slightly when they heard this.

They also had some understanding of the candidates who took part in the imperial examinations, and naturally knew that they were just a group of young men from wealthy families or children of the common people.

In terms of identity, bloodline, and knowledge, those candidates are not even worthy of carrying shoes for the scholars!
Now that the scholars had come to visit him on their own initiative, Ying Chengjiao ignored them and went to deal with the candidates' matters first?

Ying Chengjiao's action was really humiliating to them!

Fu Sheng immediately said in a deep voice: "What we want to advise is related to the rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty!"

"Compared with what we want to advise, the imperial examinations are nothing more than that."

"Chang'an Jun should listen to our advice first. This is the way to govern!"

Ying Chengjiao looked at Fu Sheng and asked, "What's your name, brother?"

Fu Sheng bowed and said, "I am Fu Sheng of Zouping, courtesy name Zijian, nice to meet Lord Chang'an."

After Ying Chengjiao nodded slightly, he continued to ask: "Did Fu Zijian participate in this examination for the imperial examination?"

Fu Sheng said with a hint of disdain: "I have not participated in this examination for the imperial examinations."

As a great scholar, how could Fu take the initiative to participate in the imperial examination in exchange for the opportunity to become an official?
Only if the King of Qin takes the initiative to invite Fu to serve, will Fu be willing to serve Qin.

Ying Chengjiao frowned slightly and asked again: "In that case, is Fu Zijian a local official of our Great Qin?"

Fu Sheng shook his head again: "I am not an official of Qin."

"Are only Qin officials or candidates qualified to advise Chang'an Jun?"

Facing Fu Sheng's aggressive question, Ying Chengjiao's voice became a little colder and harder: "Anyone in the world can advise me."

"Yes! Things have their priorities."

"Now, there are many heroes who are willing to serve the Qin Dynasty and contribute to the people, waiting for me outside the city."

"You are not an official of the Great Qin, nor do you wish to serve the Great Qin, let alone help the people."

"Even if you have a thousand ravines in your heart, what use is it to me? What use is it to Qin? What use is it to the people?"

"The useless advice of useless people should be listened to when I have some free time."

All the scholars were stunned, and then became very angry.

Throughout the ages, the attitude of rulers towards talented people has always been "seeking". Even if the talented people do not want to take up official positions, rulers will ask for their good advice with great courtesy, and then repeatedly reward them with great rewards to beg them to take up official positions.

But now, Ying Chengjiao not only did not treat them with courtesy, but also said that they were useless!

This is not only an insult to them, but also a violation of the rules of seeking talents that have existed for hundreds of years!
If future monarchs and dignitaries all think like Ying Chengjiao, they will treat people with courtesy only if they can be used by me, and those who cannot be used by me are useless and can be treated with contempt at will.

Then how can they move freely between the martial arts world and the imperial court, and be respected by the people of the world whether they are in the imperial court or in the martial arts world? !

Fu Sheng was furious and shouted: "I have long heard of the virtuous name of Lord Chang'an, but today I know that Lord Chang'an is actually an arrogant and incompetent ruler!"

"If you look down on talented people like this, how can you be qualified to receive our help?"

"Qin is so arrogant and tyrannical, its demise is not far away!"

Kong Yu also frowned and said, "We are here to make a suggestion because we are concerned about Qin."

"It's fine if Lord Chang'an doesn't want to accept advice, but how can you humiliate us like this?"

"Could it be that Lord Chang'an despises and despises us Confucian scholars?"

Kong Yu asked an extremely dangerous question.

All the accompanying Confucian scholars also showed dissatisfaction on their faces.

They could not tolerate Ying Chengjiao's infringement on their vested interests, nor could they tolerate Ying Chengjiao dragging them from the lofty altar into the mud!

Ying Chengjiao looked at Fu Sheng and the others in confusion, and asked doubtfully: "Since you two are so dissatisfied with me and the Qin Dynasty, why don't you take any action?"

"If you advance, you can serve as an official and make suggestions; if you retreat, you can go north to the three kingdoms of Dai, Yan, and Zhao."

"If it really doesn't work, we can start a rebellion and restore Qi, Chu, or Lu." "Are you two dissatisfied and worried about what's going on?"

Ying Chengjiao's attitude dealt a heavy blow to the group of scholars.

We just said a few words to you, why are you sending us to Dai, Yan, and Zhao? Are you even trying to instigate us to rebel?!
Kong Yu's voice became more and more angry, and he asked with a hint of threat: "Are you not afraid that all the wise men in the world will flee north to help Dai, Yan, and Zhao to attack Qin?!"

Ying Chengjiao said seriously: "First of all, it's not that Qin is unjust, but that all the heroes in the world are unjust!"

"In recent years, our Great Qin has been diligently governing the country and keeping the people safe, but the heroes of the world have repeatedly invaded our Great Qin. Every time our Great Qin sends troops, it is to protect the territory and the people."

"Secondly, you are all common people. You don't need to report to me about where to go."

"Yes, if you really want to go north, please set off as soon as possible."

"When the old Qi area changes from the New District Provisional Law to the Qin Law, you will need to bring a pass if you want to leave the country again."

The group of scholars were completely confused.

Can't you understand what Confucius Fish meant?

He is the eighth-generation grandson of Confucius!

Confucius Yu left Qin and headed north as the eighth-generation grandson of Confucius, which was enough to call on many great Confucian scholars to follow him!

Ying Chengjiao bowed without any panic on his face and said, "I still have official business to attend to."

"The announcement of the results is a grand event in the literary world. If you are interested in watching it, you can go with me."

"If you want to go north, you can go and pack your bags. I am busy with official duties and cannot escort you far away."

After saying this, Ying Chengjiao no longer had any lingering feelings and turned around and left under the various gazes of the scholars!

When Ying Chengjiao walked out of the palace gate, Fu Sheng shouted angrily: "Chang'an Jun, are you not afraid that Qin will lose its scholars and the enemy will gain them, so that Qin will perish like this?"

Shusun Tong said quietly, "I think Lord Chang'an is fearless."

"After all, the Qi State, which had many scholars like you and me, has been destroyed by Lord Chang'an."

"The battle to destroy Qi was the easiest battle for Chang'an Jun to destroy a country. When I think back to this battle, I often wonder if Chang'an Jun actually had no intention of destroying Qi at that time."

"I just saw a hint of expectation in Chang'an Jun's eyes."

Shusun Tong's words were like a dagger that pierced deeply into the hearts of the scholars!
We are great scholars with great reputation and respected by the world!
In the past, even the former King Jian of Qi, the Grand Master and other high-ranking officials would treat us with courtesy when they met us. And a gentleman like Prince Dan of Yan, who was courteous to others, would even kneel on the ground and kowtow, just begging us to be able to serve him.

How come when we arrived at Chang'an Jun's place, not only were we not treated with the slightest courtesy, but instead we were treated like trash and bugs and were even expected to be sent to defect to the enemy country?

However, when they thought about how ridiculous the demise of Qi State was, which had such a group of great scholars like them, they found it difficult to come up with any words of defense.

Fu Sheng shouted angrily: "I will pay you back for today's humiliation someday!"

"It is said that the King of Dai is a wise ruler who has long been known for his courtesy and respect for the wise and humble. In recent years, he has been seeking talented people with great money."

"Are you willing to join me in going north to join the King of Dai and follow the example of Wu Zixu in avenging the humiliation we suffered today?"

Scholars: ???
You want us to help Dai defeat Qin?
Are we worthy of it?

The self-knowledge of the scholars prompted them not to answer, leaving Fu Sheng embarrassed.

Fortunately, Ying Fusu, who had deliberately stayed behind, spoke up: "Great scholars, please calm down first."

"My father once said that my uncle was not good at governing."

"My uncle also claimed that he was not familiar with government affairs."

"My uncle may have just thought that the advice of the great scholars is related to government affairs. In that case, the advice of the great scholars is of no use to my uncle, but should be used to advise my father, the king."

"You great scholars have never participated in the imperial examinations, so naturally you are of no use to my uncle, but you are of use to my father."

"If my uncle had known that the advice of the great scholars was related to the topic of this imperial examination, he would definitely not have done this."

"My uncle has been working hard for a long time and his attitude is not good. I hope you great scholars will forgive me."

No matter how credible Ying Fusu's words are, it is ultimately a comfortable step.

Fu Sheng immediately took advantage of the situation and snorted coldly: "Since Master Fusu has spoken for Lord Chang'an, I am not the kind of person who would argue with petty matters."

Kong Yu also forced a smile and nodded, saying, "Chang'an Jun has been reviewing superficial papers day and night, so it is understandable that he is mentally exhausted."

“No one is perfect, and a gentleman is not a gentleman all the time.”

"These are all trivial matters."

Although Kong Yu was extremely angry, what could he do?
We can only forgive Ying Chengjiao!

Ying Fusu bowed again and said, "Thank you all for your understanding."

"Please all the great scholars follow me to the city gate first."

"After my uncle finishes his government affairs, he will listen carefully to your advice."

Fu Sheng frowned and said, "Once the golden list is posted and the rankings are determined, even if Chang'an Jun agrees with our advice, it will be difficult to change the rankings, otherwise it will definitely shake the trust of the court."

"What's the point of us making further remonstrances?"

"Please lead the way quickly, Master Fusu!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Sheng couldn't wait to trot out!

(End of this chapter)