The first thousand and twenty chapters keep the center
The general trend of the Xia Dynasty has become clear. Unless there is a huge problem within the Qin State, it will be difficult for the Shandong countries to resist. This point is obvious whether it is the simplest comparison of military power between the two sides or a more general comparison of national power.
Since Wei Marting reformed the Qin State, this place has been the paradise of Legalism. However, for decades, especially due to the late period of King Zhaoxiang of the Qin State, continuous wars were a great blow to the Qin State itself.
Afterwards, the Qin State began to recuperate, and Wenxinhou Lu Buwei took charge of the state affairs. Qin's laws were obviously much more relaxed. With Lu Buwei's background as a merchant, he was more optimistic about the prosperity of all industries.
One more point is the connection between Han Fei, a Confucian disciple, and Qin King Ying Zheng many years ago. The Confucian book "Han Feizi" naturally has its own secrets. After analyzing its principles, it is definitely a Legalist classic.
But there is also overwhelming recognition of Confucianism internally. For Confucianism, this is a huge opportunity.
Under the rule of Qin's law, it enveloped the whole country and had absolute control over hundreds of schools of thought. Therefore, hundreds of schools of thought were unwilling to enter Qin, but... if the general situation changes in the future, what will happen to everything.
The power of all the Xia is attributed to one person. In the future... the life and death of hundreds of families will not be determined by one person.
Legalism has proven its status and is difficult to decline.
Taoism is transcendent and refined. As long as you don't care about mundane things, you are worry-free.
Only these hundreds of schools of thought, especially Confucianism... If they want to prosper, they must have great influence within a country. At that time... Qin is the best choice.
Unfortunately... now, everything has changed.
A few years ago, Zhao's assassins entered Xianyang Palace, which had already tightened Qin's policies and made it much harsher towards the people of Shandong.
Now, if the Yan State assassinates Qin, an ordinary person would be even more furious, let alone the King of Qin Yingzheng?
It was difficult for Confucianism to be integrated into the Qin State and plan the future.
"Are things in the world difficult or easy?"
"If you do it, what is difficult will become easy; if you don't do it, what is easy will also be difficult!"
"Xuan Qingzi is preaching in the Protectorate Academy. Fu Nian deeply believes in this statement. The future of Confucianism is in the hands of Confucianism itself. Before that, Confucianism... should also sort out the internal affairs of Confucianism in detail."
Slowly getting up from behind the case, speaking softly, after Yan State's move, although Confucianism's layout in Qin State was affected, but... Fu Nian is not too worried, as long as Confucianism can show sufficient ability in the future.
Everything is unknown.
The premise is that there will be no chaos within Confucianism.
Each of the eight schools of Confucianism follows its own path and has very different principles, which is not a good thing.
"But so."
The two people on the side also stood up and looked at each other. This was exactly the reason.
If you stay upright and centered, you will be in an invincible position.
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"Mrs. Li hasn't used the meal yet?"
After leaving Zhangtai Palace, I changed into regular clothes in the side hall. Ignoring the government decrees sent from the government, I went directly to Zhaode Palace and entered directly. Everywhere I passed, the attendants in the palace bowed and bowed.
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Looking at Qing'er waiting outside, feeling the silence inside, she sighed softly.
"Your Majesty."
"Mrs. Li has not eaten and is currently resting on the couch."
Qing'er took a small step closer, bowed, and responded in a low voice.
This has been the case since Mrs. Li returned from the main hall of Xianyang Palace. She has been lying on the couch without water or food. She has lost a lot of weight.
"Go ahead."
When Qin Wangzheng heard this, even though he had already made some assumptions in his mind, when he heard it from Qing'er's mouth, his heart still trembled. He waved his hand, walked outside for a moment or two, and then slowly walked into the inside.
There were also maids in the room, either tending to the small stove, or waiting quietly by the side. Watching the king walk in, they quickly wanted to salute, but she left the next moment.
Looking at the person on the couch deep inside, Qin Wangzheng didn't know what to do.
For three days, Li'er never paid attention to herself.
But...every day, I would come here and sit quietly for half an hour.
Walking to the couch, he sat on one side and looked at Li'er on the couch. He had been doing this for the past three days, which really worried Qin Wangzheng.
"Li'er, you...still resent me?"
Qin Wangzheng whispered.
"That day in the main hall, Han Shen wanted to kill someone other than the quanzi of the Tianzong clan and the concubine Yan, the head of the Yin-Yang family. Mr. Gai Nie, and Zhao Gao's guard was strong. I'm afraid that the person was already dead."
"A few years ago, Zhao Guo Canjian and Feixue wanted to assassinate me. For Li'er's sake, I spared them both. But for the old Qin people, that was intolerable. That battle
, Zhao Guoxingcheng Library was destroyed, that was the price!"
"Han Shen assassinated the widow. You should know the result."
All the scenes in the main hall three days ago flashed through his mind, which were really frightening. He was just a little bit afraid that he would be killed by Han Shen's sword, even though he was Li'er's senior brother.
But...this crime cannot be forgiven!
What's more, it was planned by Yan Dan of Yan State.
"No matter whether Han Shen's assassination is successful or not, he has only one end. This is not Han Shen's choice. It is Yan Dan's plan. It is the Yan State's plan. I don't believe that there are so many rangers in Shandong. Why did Yan Dan insist on choosing Han?
state."
"Maybe there are other reasons. I assure you that in this battle, Wang Jian will personally capture Yan Dan alive and bring him to Xianyang, torture him, and give you an explanation, Li'er."
King Qin continued to speak slowly, his eyes still falling on Gongsun Li who was sleeping soundly on the couch.
"Tian Ming has been taken out of the customs by the peasant family. Since Li'er you insist on sending Tian Ming out, I don't insist on it. I have already given the order. Tian Ming is still the noble son of Da Qin."
"As long as under the rule of Da Qin, I will not be in any danger if I have the same position as Young Master Tian Ming. I can guarantee you this."
Qin Wangzheng sighed again and changed the subject to another topic.
Having lived with Li'er for many years, I naturally understood what Li'er cared about most.
"Now that you are not drinking or eating, I am very sad."
"There are disputes among the Xia, and Han Shen is just a pawn in the Yan Kingdom. As you said before, you hope that the war in the Xia will end quickly and that the Xia will return to stability and peace. I will do this."
Qin Wangzheng stretched out his hand and pulled up Gongsun Li's blanket. In the large Xianyang Palace, there was only one person worthy of his words. If the king's brother was still in Xianyang, he could also have a drink and talk.
Nowadays, I can really be called a lonely person.
"Just rest for now. I'll come back at the right time."
Whispering again, Qin Wangzheng stood up from the bed, sighed for a few breaths, and left quietly.
"Take care of Mrs. Holly."
He gave instructions to Qing'er and walked out of Zhaode Palace.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Qing'er bowed again and sent the king out of Zhaode Palace. After that, he turned around and returned to the depths of the inner room.
"Madam,...you are awake."
"Qing'er will tell Shang Shifang to send you some cooked and hot food."
As soon as she stepped into the inner room, Qing'er's expression changed. On the couch in the back, the lady had already sat up, but... the emaciation on her face was still very obvious, which made people feel distressed.
He bowed quickly and asked for food and drink.
"It doesn't have to be this way."
"..., Qing'er, you have been by my side since I entered the palace, but...you have always been the king's man?"
Gongsun Li was lying on the soft couch with a haggard look, wearing a light-colored velvet blanket. Her hair was slightly messy and fell down the side of her neck. Her eyes were still glowing with red as she looked at Qing'er not far away.
There was another burst of sadness deep in my heart. Normally, I attached so much importance to Qing'er, but... Qing'er has always been the king's person. Otherwise, how could something like that happen at the critical moment?
Sure enough, if Senior Brother Han Shen failed to enter Xianyang Palace as scheduled, then what happened three days ago would not have happened, and there would not have been such a messy incident.
"lady!"
"Madam, please forgive me. Qing'er never wanted to hide anything from Madam."
Suddenly, Qing'er's expression changed slightly. Although she knew that this day would come sooner or later, she still did not expect that it would be under such circumstances. She lowered her head, took a step forward, knelt on the ground, and grabbed the ground with her head.
"I never wanted to hide it from me."
"Tell me, what have you been hiding in recent years?"
Gongsun Li was quite angry. Before entering the palace, she was a knight-errant and straightforward. She didn't like others to deceive her or plan expensive things without her knowledge.
Since entering the palace, Guan Qing'er has been in line with his own wishes. He just stayed by his side. Over time, he talked about many things with Qing'er when no one was around. Who would have thought... that it would be like this.