Every time I wake up, I take the blame for the villain

What surprised everyone in Xianyang Palace was the sudden alienation between Jiang Lu and Hu Hai. In an instant, they changed from brothers and sisters to acquaintances. And neither of them showed any signs of discomfort.

It seems that they have never played or read together. It seems that they only have this general feeling.

Yinggao feels this most deeply.

Jiang Lu said, "Gao, I have no objection if you want to follow Hu Hai. However, Sixth Brother advises you not to use your cleverness among your siblings. Your Eighteenth Brother has a high spirit and hates being run by human agencies."

In this regard, he is indeed similar to his father.

...But he can't see it.

Facing Jiang Lu's earnest instructions, Ying Gao actually disagreed. He admitted that when facing his older brothers, he would occasionally act clever. But Hu Hai never saw it, right?

and……

Only by following Hu Hai could he understand what his father liked. He has access to many people and can make great contributions...

Father can see him.

In the eyes of the father, not only Fu Su and Hu Hai, but also Gao. The twentieth son of his father, Gao.

Liu Ji...

Who is the Liu Ji that Hu Hai is talking about?

Bo Zhong Shu Ji... Well, there are so many people with the fourth surname Liu in the world. How can we find the real target?

This is what a man should do.

It is simply unreasonable to utter arrogant words at the driver of your father's car!

As long as he is caught, his father will definitely look at him differently.

Thinking of this, Yinggao's somewhat depressed heart became active again.

Hu Hai...he must find Liu Ji before Hu Hai. Obviously, obviously the two of them were together, but when Hu Hai heard this remark that sounded like treason, he secretly investigated the person, clearly wanting to monopolize the credit!

He truly regarded him as a brother, but he was so selfish. In this case, when it comes to finding Liu Ji, everyone should rely on their own abilities.

Cao Shen.

Although he was a subordinate to the people, he was able to get the young master Fusu to worship him as his teacher. On the contrary, many people in the court vaguely remembered the incident when Ying Zheng went out on a boat at night to intercept Hu Li Si.

At that time, Li Si was a guest of Wenxinhou and was still an unknown junior. However, Ying Zheng had a keen eye and intercepted Li Si's ship when he was returning to Marquis Wenxin.

Si Li Wenxin's ship boarded the Qin King's curtain.

This incident was regarded as a sign that Li Si would leave the camp of Marquis Wenxin and join the young King of Qin who was twenty years old.

Later, because of the remonstrance and expulsion order, the King of Qin personally welcomed Li Si as the prime minister. From then on, the cause of conquering the six countries began.

Now the young master Fusu also respects Cao Shen's attitude.

And it was only more than a month before they met.

Before that, Cao Shen was just a guest on horseback.

Li Si had heard about this young man who had been compared to him in recent days.

During the conversation, there was also some understanding. He does have some talent, but to say he is on par with him is an overstatement.

Over the years, the only person Li Si admired was his senior brother Han Fei.

Cao Shen is witty, measured in dealing with things, and good at dealing with people and the world. This is an advantage. It's a pity that he has never studied learning, and his understanding of various schools of thought is too superficial.

If you are too limited to books, you can only talk on paper like Zhao Kuo. But if you don’t understand the theory, then no matter how good your idea is, it can only be rhetoric with an unstable foundation.

This is understandable. After all, after Qin destroyed Qi, the once prosperous Jixia Academy was abolished.

Master, as well as the scholars of various schools who were in Jixia, have long since dispersed like birds and beasts.

In such a situation, how could Cao Shen become a well-educated person from a poor family?

Time is also fate.

Li Si could only sigh like this.

Cao Shen didn't know this. If he knew it, he would inevitably laugh at the hypocrisy.

Cao Shen was very grateful to Fusu. He not only saved his life, but also saved Cao Shen's heart.

Cao Shen loved hundreds of schools of thought, but he had nowhere to comprehend them and had no teachers to teach them. He had no talent and could only find a job as a coachman. Even Qin Lu had to learn Chinese characters with some difficulty, following the old masters in the town. The master had no offspring, and it was agreed that after his death, Cao Shen would collect his body. Needless to say, Cao Shen would do the same. His family was poor, so in order to save enough money for his wife's coffin, Cao Shen worked several part-time jobs.

When he thought his life would be so busy, he met Fusu.

A young master of Qin who was kind and humbly aware of the sufferings of the people.

Cao Shen had to lament his luck.

He looked at Fusu who was seriously checking on official business before the case, and felt happy again in his heart. Fusu was kind-hearted, not ashamed to ask questions, and could humbly advise. He was almost all the good qualities of a king who would bring peace to the world. It can be foreseen that when he becomes emperor, the world will change its appearance from the harsh laws of His Majesty the First Emperor.

But the only thing is that Fusu has a clear distinction between black and white, and some people don't know how to adapt.

Cao Shen fully understands this.

It's not that Fusu's law says that he is unreasonable. If that were the case, Cao Shen wouldn't be able to survive, let alone follow Fusu. It means that he is too sincere towards people's hearts.

This person is not stupid, nor is he incapable of scheming. He is just a habitual judge of others and does not disdain conspiracy. It is a big taboo for those in higher positions.

Cao Shen had lived in Chu for many years and was very aware of the intrigues and deceit among the officialdom, let alone the most powerful place in the world, the palace of Qin. Qin's style is strict, but not everyone is like this.

He must need Machiavellian tactics. The so-called guarding against others is indispensable. Fusu can refrain from using his power on others, but he must be wary of capsizing when others plot against him.

The Qin State seemed peaceful on the surface, but in fact it was like a rapid current full of reefs, ready to devour anyone at any time.

In Xianyang City, His Majesty the Emperor of Qin was unfathomable, and his mind was unclear about the selection of the crown prince. Zhao Gao was cold and gloomy, seemingly loyal to Qin, but in fact he had other intentions. Prime Minister Li Si, although a tool for the country, was obsessed with power and had no tolerance for others.

Outside Xianyang City, foreign races were eyeing covetously, and the old six countries were waiting for an opportunity to move. The labor of the Great Wall and the mausoleum was complaining and secretly rebellious.

All this had to be hidden because of the power and oppression of the First Emperor.

It is conceivable that if Ying Zheng was unable to do it one day, what kind of situation would this seemingly stable Qin State fall into.

If Fusu was too soft-hearted, he would surely become a victim of the advancement of the dynasty.

The more Cao Shen came into contact with Qin's political affairs and the more he saw Fusu handling political affairs, the more obvious this vague premonition became.

He was busy from dawn to late at night, not even a bit more relaxed than His Majesty the Emperor.

Cao Shen used to think that the nobles above only knew how to enjoy pleasure, and only the poor would work in the fields every day and worry about their livelihood. Seeing the lives of Fusu and Ying Zheng, he realized that sometimes, the so-called common ruler of the world would not be more leisurely than farmers.

Farmers worry about food and clothing, while they have to take care of the stability of the world.

Lu He brought tea cups, put one cup on Fusu's table, and gave one cup to Cao Shen. "Sir, Mr. Cao, drink some water."

Fusu heard this and nodded, "Yeah." He pushed the cup aside again, frowned and worried about the case file.

Lu He was also worried. The eldest son really didn't drink a drop of water this day.

Why?

After expelling Kong Yu, His Majesty ordered the pursuit of Lu Sheng.

Now, a spy sent a message that Lu Sheng was hiding in the Confucius Ancestral Hall in Qufu.

Kong was guilty of a crime, but he hid the rebels. If His Majesty knew about it, there would be another bloody storm.

Fusu was going to report the truth, but was stopped by Cao Shen. "Sir, His Majesty has been in poor health recently. If you go there, you must argue with His Majesty. Not only will it damage the relationship between you two, but it will also not help the matter at all. You should handle this matter properly and inform His Majesty of the final result."

Fusu frowned slightly, "It's inappropriate. Fusu thinks that my father attaches so much importance to this matter. If Fusu doesn't report it, it will be a betrayal of his father's trust. Fusu really doesn't want to hide anything from his father."

Cao Shen took a deep breath, not knowing whether to say he was sincere or pedantic. "My dear, I am not incapable of your filial piety. But if you report the truth, it will be bad. Since you are truly filial, you should not quarrel with His Majesty over this matter. In ordinary people's homes, young children should respect their elders and should not disobey. It would be rude for you to oppose His Majesty because of Kong Yu and Lu Sheng. Compared with this, I am not asking you to fabricate facts to deceive His Majesty, but to selectively tell the truth to avoid conflicts between father and son."

"This..."

Cao Shen saw his hesitation and hurriedly said, "My dear, His Majesty is now over 40 years old. Could it be that you have the heart to make him angry over these trivial matters?"

"... Fusu understands."

Cao Shen breathed a sigh of relief, "My dear, you are wise." Even the heads of the folk clans are extremely arbitrary. How can Your Majesty, the common ruler of the world, tolerate others' doubts?

Now the order to hunt down Lu Sheng and others and punish those who hide has been issued. If Prince Fusu argues with the furious Majesty about the right and wrong of the Confucian scholar's life and death, he will surely get into trouble.

Fusu can deal with the matter according to his own will within the tolerance of Majesty. If he can't bear it, he only needs to ensure that the handling is perfect and finally give Majesty a receipt that seems to be in line with Qin law.

In this way, the Majesty, who is busy with all kinds of affairs, will not continue to pursue it.

It's just that it's not easy to catch loopholes in the law. Prince Fusu doesn't seem to be familiar with Qin law.

It still needs to be managed.

The matter is basically settled.

Cao Shen, for Jiang Chen, this is obviously a rare guest.

But for Cao Shen, Hu Hai is not counted.

From the day he decided to follow Fusu, Cao Shen sorted out all the people around Fusu and kept them in mind.

Hu Hai is the one that Fusu values ​​most among the twenty brothers.

He was loved by the Emperor, and at the same time he had the support of Zhao Gao, and in some ways he was almost on equal terms with Fusu.

Cao Shen secretly thought that this boy was a great enemy.

Even though Fusu thought that Hu Hai was the most sensible and intelligent brother, and had the closest relationship with him, how could he know what Hu Hai thought?

Yes, Hu Hai was smart and had always respected his brothers, and had no other intentions. But with Zhao Gao by his side, how could he guarantee that he would always be so simple?

Cao Shen had seen too many cases where brothers and sisters were originally friendly but eventually parted ways. Not to mention that the royal family had always had a weak relationship.

"Mr. Cao, please sit down." He just stretched out his hand and gestured lightly.

Mr. Cao? It seemed that no matter who he treated, this young master was so polite. Whether it was Cao Shen or Mr., it seemed to him that it was just a title. He called Cao Shen directly, without looking down on him, and called him Mr., without too much respect. It could only be regarded as a courtesy title.

It even makes people feel that all the people in the world, men and women, old and young, princes and poor people, in his heart, will eventually become just a few simple names, and nothing else.

This is probably a person who appears gentle and innocent, but is cold and hard as ice in his heart.

"Young Master..." Cao Shen hesitated for a moment, but still spoke directly. "Shen has doubts."

Jiang Chen: "Oh?"

"Qin law is strict. Today, people who criticize the government are expelled from Xianyang. What should be done if there is amnesty?"

"..." If you don't come, that's it. Once you come, that's the question.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but ask himself, is it because he seems to be used to deceiving superiors and hiding from inferiors, or is he so kind that he can fight against the so-called cruel Qin laws for Kong Yu, Lu Sheng and others?

"The law has no mercy. Mr. Cao must be clear about this."

Whatever you do, you must bear the consequences. For a long time, he talked about benevolence, justice and morality, but now the consequences are obvious, how can Kong escape to Qufu?

Why don't you know how to sacrifice one's life for righteousness?

It can be seen that their etiquette and justice are all about restraining others, but they never reflect on themselves!

He once claimed to be righteous and benevolent, and wanted to apologize for the so-called evil with death.

So today's words and deeds endanger Ying Zheng, and it is completely reasonable for him to ask Confucian scholars to die to apologize.

Jiang Chen admitted that in a certain aspect, all he was thinking about was expressing his anger. But so what? After all, he has nothing to do with the so-called goodness.

If it's evil, then what's the harm in a little anger?

The author has something to say: Sorry, the little angels have a cold and a severe headache.

That's it for now

So when you are sick and need treatment, you really can’t put it off! I am the one whose cold turned into rhinitis!

As a digression, has anyone heard of Shen Xiaohai? I watched a MV edited by Fu Yushu a few days ago. Wow, her beauty is +1+2+3+4!

It’s true, with a smile the whole world shines