At night, a carriage galloped through Xianyang Street at a very fast speed. More than 20 government soldiers waved their whips and cleared the way in front of them, very fiercely. Soon, the carriage arrived in front of the Li Mansion. A government soldier dismounted and went to inform and guard the door.

The yamen servant did not dare to neglect, and immediately turned around and ran towards the mansion.

At this time, the autumn rain continued, Zhao Gao opened the curtains of his car, and there were only a few people in the street. The rain beat hard on the bluestone road, raising a light white mist. Zhao Gao's eyes gradually became dull. I don't know what he was thinking in his heart at this moment.

something.

Soon, hurried footsteps were heard from inside the mansion. Soon, Li Si, accompanied by several government officials, came out to greet Zhao Gao. It could be seen that he came out in a hurry and even forgot to hold an umbrella. Soon,

Li Si came to the front of the carriage, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Zhongche is here at my humble residence, but I can't go far to welcome you. I hope Master Zhongche won't be offended."

At this time, Zhao Gao also returned the greeting and said: "Master Tingwei, why should you be so polite..."

The two exchanged greetings for a moment, and Li Si pointed to the house and laughed: "Master Zhongche, come to the house quickly. It's cold outside, so don't freeze your body."

A government soldier opened the curtain, Zhao Gaolang walked out with a smile, cupped his hands and thanked him: "Then I'm sorry for bothering you."

...

In the living room of Li Mansion, two charcoal pots were burning and crackling. Zhao Gao and Li Si walked in slowly and took their seats respectively. Soon, two maids brought tea and placed it in front of them. They bowed and left.

After leaving, there was a brief silence in the house.

The Tingwei Mansion will be fully responsible for the assassination of Fusu. This is also the purpose of Zhao Gao's trip today, but Zhao Gao is still a little embarrassed about how to open the topic. After all, Zhao Gao still doesn't know whether Li Si can stand up

On your own side.

But this matter is very difficult. If Li Si finds out any clues, everything he has carefully arranged will be in vain. But if he can win over this person and defeat Fusu, it is only one step away. Zhao Gao thought for a while, and he finally decided

, taking the First Emperor's concern about this matter as an entry point.

Zhao Gao Gao picked up the tea cup and took a sip. The aroma of tea overflowed and his spirits were lifted. He couldn't help but smile and said: "Young Master Fusu was assassinated. This incident shocked both the government and the public. Your Majesty is very concerned about it and specially ordered me to come and investigate."

, let’s see how Lord Tingwei is progressing.”

Li Si is also worried about this matter today. Young Master Fusu was assassinated, and no one was caught alive. Moreover, the people who dared to assassinate Fusu blatantly must have a very tough backstage, and they will definitely destroy all evidence. This kind of unsolved case

, how to investigate by yourself, thinking of this, Li Si couldn't help but sigh: "To be honest with Mr. Zhongche, it is difficult to obtain evidence in this kind of case, I..."

Speaking of this, Li Si paused deliberately and said, "I really don't have much confidence."

Hearing what Li Si said, Zhao Gao felt relieved and couldn't help but smile: "This kind of unsolved case is so complicated that Mr. Li doesn't have to be so frustrated."

Zhao Gao appeased Li Si appropriately, then changed the topic and suddenly said: "However, in my impression, Mr. Li is a great hero of the Qin State. When the six kingdoms were pacified, he made many suggestions and suggestions, just like the system of prefectures and counties."

The founding is Mr. Li’s credit, right?”

Li Si did not expect that Zhao Gao would suddenly turn the topic to himself. He quickly thought about the purpose of Zhao Gao's visit. Soon, Li Si vaguely guessed that the assassination of Fusu might be related to Zhao Gao. Thinking like this, Li Si felt

Feeling a little vigilant, he smiled back and said, "Mr. Zhao, you're too polite."

Zhao Gao, however, followed the lead and continued without any intention of stopping: "After all these years, is it possible that Mr. Li has always been willing to remain in the position of Tingwei until the end of his life?"

Li Si seemed to hear the clues in Zhao Gao's words, but he couldn't help but ask: "What does Mr. Zhao mean by this?"

Seeing Li Si pretending to be confused, Zhao Gao couldn't help laughing and said: "Master Li, don't you think that with your contribution and contribution to Qin over the years, you shouldn't do anything about it?"

Zhao Gao deliberately stopped talking and glanced at Li Si. Seeing the mixture of joy and sorrow in his eyes, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Prime Minister Wang Wan, you are old, it's time to go home and enjoy happiness..."

Zhao Gao finally revealed the purpose of his trip. At this time, Li Si also guessed a thing or two. Zhao Gao was not just here for the Fusu assassination case. He wanted to win over him more. But if Zhao Gao really could

To help him climb to the position of prime minister, why not form an alliance with Zhao Gao? At this time, Li Si was completely tempted.

"I wonder what Mr. Zhongche wants me to do?" Li Si cupped his hands and said with a smile. Zhao Gao was sipping tea at this time and thinking about his words. He couldn't help but smile and said: "The assassin case cannot be rushed. It can be moved out by another major case.

, and this case has been handled by the young master Zhang Han, but the intensity was not good. I hope Mr. Li can do his best to investigate the case, and I will ask Xianyang Ling Yan Le to help you!"

After hearing this, Li Si thought to himself, could the case Zhang Han was investigating be the case of Confucian scholars? This matter involved too many things, and Li Si was a little embarrassed. Zhao Gao saw Li Si's worries and couldn't help laughing: "Lu Sheng

Spreading rumors with the help of Confucian scholars, falsely discussing government affairs, and slandering His Majesty have made Xianyang uneasy several times. His Majesty the Emperor has secretly agreed to this matter, and you only need to do your best to arrest him."

Zhao Gao's words brought back Li Si's memories. A few years ago, he proposed the system of prefectures and counties, but Chun Yuyue, a Confucian scholar, made rash comments. If he hadn't taken the opportunity to set off the book-burning case, I am afraid that all his court officials would have been killed at this time.

Otherwise, will other Confucian scholars once again become a stumbling block to their career after their birthday?

After thinking for a long time, Li Si raised his head and looked at Zhao Gao. He couldn't help but smile and said: "I will do my best to handle this matter. When the time comes, please give me a nice word in front of Your Majesty, Mr. Zhongche."

"Haha, we are all in the same boat, so what's the difference between you and me?" Zhao Gao laughed heartily, stood up and said, "I still have something to do in my house, so I'll take my leave."

...

Zhao Gao left and Li Si returned to the classroom. At this time, the maid brought a new cup of tea and took away the old tea. Li Si sat back on the soft seat and drummed in his heart. He didn't know whether his choice was right or not.

At this time, a person walked in from outside the door. Li Si looked up and saw that it was his eldest son Li You. He had frowned at this time, as if he had something to say. Li Si couldn't help but coughed dryly and said in a deep voice: "You'er

What's the matter?"

"Father, I heard the conversation between you and Zhao Gao just now. Father, please don't do anything stupid! One mistake will cause eternal hatred. Father..." Before Li You could finish speaking, Li Si stood up angrily.

He said angrily: "You don't have to worry about this matter, get out!"

"Father, think twice!" Li You wanted to persuade him again, but Li Si had already left quickly, leaving Li You standing there blankly. He couldn't help but sigh: "My Li family may not be able to survive for long..."

...

In the early morning, an atmosphere of panic filled the city of Xianyang. People fled back to their homes. The streets and alleys were occupied by officers and soldiers of Xianyang Prefecture. In groups of five, they searched Confucian scholars from house to house. Anyone who had an affair with Confucianism

, a wisp of capture.

The Tingwei Mansion, led by Xianyang Ling Yan Le, has sent no less than 300 people, but the number is still rising. At this time, Li Si, accompanied by several subordinate officials, inspected the prison. Tingwei Zuojian was very worried at this time.

The continuous increase in the number of people will herald the rise of another //Lun//big prison in Xianyang. He is very worried that if His Majesty the Emperor becomes angry because of this, all the officials of Tingwei Mansion will be implicated.

But he didn't dare to ask Li Si. After all, everyone knew about this matter. Not long ago, the Shaofu Zhang Han arrested Confucian scholars on a large scale, but the intensity was not as great as that of Yan Le, and he did not get Li Si's strong support, so

, many Confucian scholars were spared, but this time, the scale was unprecedented, and everyone couldn't help but associate this incident with the Confucian scholar case that happened to Zhang Han not long ago, so it is obvious that the mastermind behind it must be Zhao Gao.

After touring about five prison management areas, Li Si looked a little tired. At this time, a government servant hurried over and said with cupped hands: "Sir, the court has sent word that your majesty will let you enter the palace immediately."

Li Si's heart sank. Has the Confucian scholar's case been known to the Holy One? If so, how should he defend himself? But thinking of Zhao Gao's sworn assurance to him that it was the First Emperor's own wishes, Li Si felt a little calm in his heart. Maybe

, things are not as bad as he thought. Thinking like this, Li Si turned around and said to the supervisor, Ting Wei: "All of them will be tried strictly. They have spread rumors and caused trouble. They are guilty of cooperating with Lu Sheng and sentenced to death!"

The supervisor was slightly surprised, but he did not dare to ask any more questions. He just nodded and said, "I understand."

...

In Yongqing Hall, the First Emperor had just finished breakfast. Today was a day off. He could have gone to the harem to take a walk and relax. Moreover, today, he originally planned to go to the Lishan construction site to inspect the construction site to see how far his imperial mausoleum had been built.

, but the sudden arrival of the eldest son Fusu, internal historian Jia Hong and imperial censor Feng Jie interrupted the First Emperor's arrangements.

Zhao Gao stood by and brought a cup of tea. The First Emperor took a sip. At this time, Feng Jie continued: "Your Majesty, Yan Le is arresting Confucian scholars in Xianyang. Regardless of whether they are involved in the Lu Sheng case, they will all be arrested. If this continues,

People in Xianyang are in panic, and the country is shaken!"

Zhao Gao looked at Feng Jie coldly and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Did he think that this could change everything? Didn't he know that the massacre of Confucian students was not his own will, but the Emperor's taboo against Confucian students? At this moment, an eunuch walked away

He entered, came to the center of the hall, cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Tingwei Li Si has arrived."

"Let him come in." The First Emperor waved his hand and the servant left. At this time, the First Emperor looked at Feng Jie who was kneeling in front of him and said helplessly: "Feng Qing's family, you should get up first."

Feng Jie saluted, stood up and stood aside. Soon, Li Si walked in quickly, came to the front of the First Emperor, knelt down and saluted: "I bow to His Majesty the Emperor."

"Li Si, I ask you, is it true that Feng Yushi impeached you, colluded with Yan Le, framed the people, and used Lu Sheng's case to arrest Confucian scholars?" Although the First Emperor's voice was cold and slightly serious, Li Si had already

Hearing the loopholes in the words of the First Emperor, if the First Emperor had listened to Feng Jie, he might not need to ask himself, he could just send the internal historian and the imperial censor to investigate him thoroughly. Since he did not do this, it means that the First Emperor did not care about this matter.

.

Thinking like this, Li Si kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am wronged."

"Tell me about it." The First Emperor asked, and Li Si replied: "Your Majesty, Yan Le did escort hundreds of Confucian scholars to the imperial court, but after careful investigation, I found that these Confucian scholars had seriously injured the imperial court and had criticized the imperial court.

The current situation has shaken the people's hearts. I am punishing them to death in accordance with the law. I have no selfish motives. Please be clear to your majesty."

The first emperor wanted to take a look at the situation. He hated the Confucian scholars deeply, especially after Lu Sheng absconded. Until now, there is no clue. The first emperor always believed that Lu Sheng's hiding place must be related to the Confucian scholars, so he

At the meeting, Zhao Gao was secretly instructed to deal with Confucian scholars. At this time, Li Si responded fluently, and the First Emperor couldn't help but laugh: "In that case, I will not interfere anymore. The matter can be decided by the Tingwei Mansion and reported to me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Si kowtowed and stood up. At this time, Fusu was so anxious that he walked to Li Si, knelt down and said: "Father, if you kill the Confucian scholars in vain and the wise men in the world are unable to move forward, who will dare to offer advice to the imperial court?

If you dare to come to the court and serve as an official, the descendants of the Six Kingdoms will take the opportunity to spread rumors and cause trouble, slander the court, and take the opportunity to restore the country. Please be aware of these hidden dangers!"
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