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

Chapter 817 They are just a bunch of tools! I hope that the Qin Dynasty can rule the world with filial piety!
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Chang'an Township.

A large number of servants kept riding back from the direction of Xianyang City, bringing updated news.

In the study of Chang'an Jun's mansion, Madam Han and Ying Chengjiao sat opposite each other, with Zhang Liang sitting beside Ying Chengjiao. The three of them all looked towards the direction of Xianyang City unconsciously.

Listening to the latest report, Madam Han smiled softly: "Marquis Wenxin has finally taken action."

Ying Chengjiao said thoughtfully, "The reason why Marquis Wenxin has remained silent on this is to use Doctor Chunyu and others to lead the topic to filial piety and then welcome back the Queen Mother?"

"No wonder Marquis Wenxin has been so slow to act. It turns out he is waiting for me to set the stage for him!"

Madam Han looked at Zhang Liang and asked with a smile, "What do you think, Liang'er?"

Zhang Liang was already fifteen years old, but his voice was still clear and tender, and his pretty face tried to make a serious expression: "Liang thinks that Marquis Wenxin does not need Doctor Chunyu and others to take the initiative to mention filial piety or benevolence."

"Marquis Wenxin only needs the Confucian disciples in Guandong, represented by the Confucian scholars of the Meng family, to feel the pressure from the court and fight back because of this pressure."

“No matter how Chunyu and other Confucian disciples in Guandong fight back against this oppression, as long as they fight back, Marquis Wenxin will have a reason to talk about filial piety and persuade the king to calm the anger of Confucian disciples in Guandong and gain their support by practicing filial piety.”

Chunyu Yue and others were making impassioned speeches in the court.

But in the eyes of Ying Chengjiao, they were tools to show his protection of his retainers; in the eyes of Lu Buwei, they were tools to guide Ying Zheng to compromise with moral governance; in the eyes of Han Fei, they were tools to give him a formal declaration of his ideas and gain the attention of court officials; in the eyes of Ying Zheng, they were just a group of tools to win over the Guandong nobles, especially the Confucian nobles of Qi and Lu.

There is no way, a gentleman can be deceived by his own methods.

The upright character of Chunyu Yue and others means that their actions, thoughts and ideas are almost transparent in the eyes of those who are interested!
Ying Chengjiao smacked his lips: "How did this matter develop to this point?!"

"I just wanted to stir up some trouble at first, and help Mr. Xin."

"It will turn into a game between the Confucian disciples of Guandong, Marquis Wenxin, Queen Mother Wang and my elder brother!"

The decision to cause trouble in the near future was the result of discussions between Ying Chengjiao, Madam Han, and Zhang Rang.

The events and people used to cause trouble were decided personally by Ying Chengjiao.

Ying Chengjiao didn't think too much when he chose Liu Ji to cause trouble.

Even if this Liu Ji is not Liu Bang, and the teacher who came to him was wronged and slandered, Ying Chengjiao, as his benefactor, must help Liu Ji get back at justice, otherwise Liu Ji would have been in vain in becoming Ying Chengjiao's disciple!
But Ying Chengjiao never expected that this incident would cause such a huge stir!

Mrs. Han chuckled and said, “It’s a big shit, but it’s not like you and I can’t handle it.”

"Your Majesty's welcoming back the Queen Mother will do more harm than good to Marquis Wenxin, but it will do more good than harm to my son."

"Even if my son is as still as a mountain, the ripples of this matter will only help my son."

Even if Ying Zheng welcomed Zhao Ji back, it would be impossible for Zhao Ji to gain any power again, and no important person would be willing to follow Zhao Ji.

Who can't see the real attitude of Ying Zheng towards Zhao Ji? Who would be willing to go against the current Ying Zheng if there is a choice?
The grass on Lao Ai's grave is three feet high!

Zhao Ji, who has no power and can make Ying Zheng's family affection stronger, can no longer have a negative impact on Ying Chengjiao in the court. Instead, she brings a little bit of benefit to Ying Chengjiao.

But a powerless Zhao Ji is still Zhao Ji. It is difficult for her to accomplish anything but that does not mean she cannot cause trouble. The welcomed back Zhao Ji is likely to point her spearhead at Lu Buwei and use those old trivial matters to annoy Lu Buwei!

So even though this incident had a huge impact on the follow-up, it had little effect on Ying Chengjiao.

Zhang Liang said, "I think that bringing back the Queen Mother is not the main purpose of Marquis Wenxin. It is just because the Queen Mother is your biological mother that Marquis Wenxin has to ask you to bring back the Queen Mother. Otherwise, it would not be possible to show your filial piety."

"Marquis Wenxin's real purpose is just to hope that the king will be willing to set an example and promote filial piety."

"Governing a country with filial piety is the foundation of moral governance."

"If the king agrees, our Great Qin will be able to take an important step towards moral governance!"

"Subsequent moral governance can also be carried out better."

Ying Chengjiao breathed a sigh of relief: "In this case, I am relieved!"

"Fortunately, my elder brother will welcome back the Queen Mother sooner or later."

"I'll build this platform!"

In the original history, the conflict between Ying Zheng and Zhao Ji was much more intense than it is now, but Ying Zheng still welcomed Zhao Ji back.

It was not because Ying Zheng forgave Zhao Ji, nor was it because the family affection in Ying Zheng's heart warmed up again.

But for the sake of the country and to reduce the resistance he encountered when ruling the Guandong area, Ying Zheng had to hold his nose and welcome Zhao Ji back!

Madam Han raised her eyebrows and said, "Since my son has already set up the stage, I think you should give him a push."

"Looking at the current situation in the world, Your Majesty can choose an opportunity to secretly execute the Queen Mother after welcoming her back, but you must welcome her back to reduce the resistance of the Confucianists in Guandong to our Great Qin."

"Since my son also believes that the king is determined to take this step no matter what, why don't I help the king a little and make the journey a little easier for the king?"

More importantly, good and bad are revealed through contrast.

With Zhao Ji by his side as a comparison, Ying Zheng would feel more of Ying Chengjiao's goodness and cherish the family relationship with Ying Chengjiao more.

And if Ying Chengjiao took the initiative to apply to accompany Ying Zheng to welcome back Zhao Ji, he would be praised by people all over the world.

If it's something that benefits you and costs nothing, why not do it?

Ying Chengjiao scratched his face and said awkwardly, "Isn't that necessary?"

"After all, this matter involves my eldest brother's private affairs. No matter how good the relationship between me and my eldest brother is, we should avoid suspicion when facing such matters!" It's like Ying Chengjiao knew that Zhao Ji was trying to find a strange father for Ying Zheng, but Ying Chengjiao didn't want to tell Ying Zheng openly.

Ying Chengjiao felt that it would be better for Ying Zheng to resolve this embarrassing private matter alone.

All Ying Chengjiao could do was to get drunk with Ying Zheng after he resolved the matter.

Madam Han smiled and shook her head: "My son does not want to get involved in this matter, so as not to embarrass the king."

"But perhaps in the King's opinion, only if my son participates in this matter can the King avoid embarrassment!"

Just as Ying Chengjiao was about to ask a question, the fortune teller suddenly spoke from outside the door: "My lord, the charioteer has brought Zhao Gao into the palace to ask for an audience!"

Ying Chengjiao looked at Madam Han in surprise, and then she smiled and nodded: "Go."

Zhao Gao was not only the Lieutenant General of Chariots, but also a eunuch who had served Ying Zheng for many years.

Among the many generals, Zhao Gao holds a special position in Ying Zheng's heart, and Ying Zheng's trust and affection for Zhao Gao far exceeds that of other generals.

Now that Zhao Gao has come in person, who would believe that Ying Zheng has no intention behind it?
Ying Chengjiao nodded: "I understand!"

As he stepped out of the door, Ying Chengjiao soon saw Zhao Gao who was pacing around in the front yard.

"General Zhao? Long time no see!"

Zhao Gao turned around and bowed, "General Gao, I'm here to see Lord Chang'an!"

"Today, I see that Lord Chang'an has not entered the palace to attend the small court meeting, so I have the courage to come to visit you. I hope Lord Chang'an will not be offended!"

Ying Chengjiao looked surprised and said, "You came to visit me just because I didn't attend the small court meeting?"

"How many times have I participated in the small court meetings?"

Zhao Gao:......

Zhao Gao almost couldn't hold it anymore!
You are not only the Lord of Chang'an of the Great Qin, but also the Chief of the Imperial Clan, the Commander of the Military School, and the Commander of Agricultural Research of the Great Qin!

Among these four titles, except for the Minister of Agricultural Research, which title does not need to attend the small court meeting?

Why can you be so self-righteous in being lazy and derelict in your duty?
Zhao Gao bowed his hands and said in a bitter voice: "Yes, today is indeed a little special."

Ying Chengjiao asked solemnly, as if he had never received any news from the palace: "But there was a commotion in the palace?!"

Zhao Gao did not try to hide his feelings and answered frankly, "The Prime Minister and the King have been arguing in the court, and no one can persuade them."

"Most of the ministers in the court support the prime minister. I think if Lord Chang'an enters the palace, the ministers may not dare to force him!"

Ying Chengjiao angrily slapped the beam: "Is this really true?!"

"The fortune teller prepares the car!"

"Enter the palace immediately!"

The four-horse carriage galloped and soon brought Ying Chengjiao to the Xianyang Palace.

When Ying Chengjiao stepped into the imperial study, the voices of the emperor and his ministers arguing still reached the sky!
"Impossible!" Ying Zheng angrily refused again: "There is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation between me and the Queen Mother, so there is no need for you to advise me again!"

Ying Zheng's refusal was decisive and firm, leaving no room for compromise.

However, Lü Buwei still bowed his hands and said again: "The Queen Mother is indeed ashamed of the King."

"However, it was the Queen Mother who gave the King a chance to survive in Handan!"

"The foundation of governing a country is nothing more than filial piety. Only when a king is filial can he gain the obedience of his subjects and the praise of the world!"

"I beg Your Majesty to think about the country and be filial to the king and welcome the Queen Mother back!"

Just as Ying Zheng was about to refute Lü Buwei again, he heard Han Fei stuttering, "Filial piety, filial piety, filial piety should be the rule rather than the virtue."

"I know that Your Majesty is unwilling to show filial piety to the Queen Mother, and I also know that Your Majesty hates the Queen Mother deeply."

"However, how many people in this world have filial piety in their hearts? There are very few!"

"The king's hatred for the queen mother has nothing to do with the king's filial piety to the queen mother!"

"I think that even if Your Majesty hates the Queen Mother, you should still show filial piety to her. Only in this way can our Great Qin formulate laws on filial piety and use rewards and punishments to guide people to be filial!"

When Ying Zheng was about to speak again, Chun Yuyue shouted in a deep voice: "Why does the way of filial piety need to be guided by rewards and punishments?"

"Filial piety is the principle of heaven, the righteousness of earth, and the conduct of the people."

"Such a matter of natural justice does not require guidance, let alone debate?"

"Your Majesty, you are unwilling to fulfill your filial duty and refuse to accept advice. This is a foolish act!"

Ying Zheng's cheeks turned red with anger, and he was unable to speak for a moment. Then Gong Yangba found an opportunity and immediately stepped out of the crowd and said, "The people of the world have long been tired of harsh laws and punishments. If the Qin Dynasty continues to rule the country with harsh laws and punishments, the people of the world will surely resent it!"

"With the current situation of the Qin Dynasty, how can we rule the world if we don't use strict laws and harsh punishments?"

"I bow my head and think, Great Qin governs the world with filial piety!"

(End of this chapter)