Da Qin: Confucianism, Dharma and Taoism

The assassination of the First Emperor was a big deal. Li Si, the court judge, and Zhang Han, the leader of the Shadow Guard, worked together to investigate the origins of these assassins.

Unlike in history, because of the existence of Ying Wei, he has always occupied the position of Xiangbang. Li Si did not become the prime minister, but was still one of the nine ministers.

But even so, Li Si was not dissatisfied. As a poor disciple and a former minor official of the Chu State, it was a great honor for him to become one of the nine ministers in the Qin State.

Especially at this time when the six kingdoms were destroyed and there was only one country in China, Qin, his status as the court judge was higher than that of the prime minister when the seven kingdoms were still there.

With the joint efforts of the court judge and the Shadow Guard, the identities of these assassins were not difficult to find. It didn't take long for the Shadow Guard to find their traces.

"Your Majesty, based on the weapons used by the assassins and the items they carried, the Shadow Secret Guards seized a stronghold in Xianyang."

"These people are all Chu people, related to the Chu royal family. They want to restore their country, so they assassinated your majesty."

In the Zhangtai Palace, Zhang Han knelt on the ground and said respectfully to Ying Zheng.

As Zhang Han finished speaking, Prince Fusu, who was beside Zhang Han, broke out in a cold sweat and shivered all over.

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Prince Fusu has always been very taboo, that is, all the Chu royal blood in him.

When Zhang Han told the origins of these assassins, he wanted to faint directly.

This ceremony was presided over by him, and the guard work was also supervised by him, but it was at such an important ceremony that the First Emperor was assassinated and the civil and military officials were poisoned.

Fortunately, the poison was not life-threatening, otherwise the entire Qin high-ranking officials would have been wiped out.

And now the identity of the assassin is related to the Chu State, and almost all the targets are pointing to his resurrection.

Fusu's mind turned rapidly, he knelt on the ground and shouted: "Father..."

Ying Zheng's cold eyes under the crown swept him, making Fusu's next words stuck in his throat.

He gritted his teeth and still mustered up the courage to say: "Father, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

"Of course I know that this matter has nothing to do with you. If you really dare to assassinate me at the festival, I will be disappointed, because it is impossible to succeed."

"Those assassins may be related to the dead Changping Jun. They should be Changping Jun's dead men. They are looking for revenge after so many years."

Ying Zheng is not a fool. Of course he knows that this matter has nothing to do with Fusu.

Just when Fusu was overjoyed and thought he was fine, he heard Ying Zheng say again: "However, poisoning the water in the festival is not something these assassins can do."

"There are very few people who can do this, and the main suspect is you, Fusu. You are responsible for the security of the entire festival."

The joy on Fusu's face faded, and he knelt on the ground trembling all over.

"Fusu, you really disappoint me. You can't even do such a small thing. How can I believe in your ability?"

Ying Zheng sighed softly, and felt that he didn't know whether the heaven was fair or unfair to him.

He had great talents and strategies in his life, and unified the world with the remaining power of six generations.

But none of his descendants could make him look good. The only capable one, Fusu, was still useless.

"I am guilty..."

Fusu lowered his head and said tremblingly.

"Yes, you are guilty, Fusu. Do you know that for an emperor, even if I know that you didn't do it, I will still doubt you."

"I would think that you might have done the opposite, knowing that I wouldn't doubt you, so you took advantage of me."

"When this thought came up, I began to doubt you again."

"I don't know whether to be happy or sad. If you really have such thoughts and abilities, I will be happy, but if you choose to do so, I will be sad."

The words of the First Emperor frightened Fusu.

The First Emperor's words seemed ordinary, but Fusu knew that his father was really angry.

This is the majesty of the emperor. When he doubts you, no matter whether you did it or not, no matter whether you are wronged or not, you will pay the price for it.

Even if Wu Anjun had no intention of rebellion, his fate was doomed when his achievements were so great that the emperor began to doubt him.

The emperor would never allow any unstable factors to stay around him.

"If it was just to assassinate me this time, it would be fine, but it has disturbed all the civil and military officials."

"Fortunately, it was not real poison this time, but what if it was really poisonous? Wouldn't all the civil and military officials of my Qin Dynasty die here?"

"Do you know what the officials will think? They will definitely think, is this because I want to kill them? This time, it may not be poison, but next time I want to kill them, can I just poison them and let them drink it?"

"If you are not responsible for the security this time, it will be fine, but you are responsible for it, so I can't protect you."

"Fusu, do you know what my Qin State relies on to get to this point?"

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu who was kneeling below calmly and asked.

Fusu said tremblingly: "Father, it is clear rewards and punishments. It is precisely because of the clear rewards and punishments that the Qin State can make soldiers loyal and officials support it."

Ying Zheng nodded: "You have made such a big mistake at this time, there must be someone responsible, and this person's status cannot be too low. Do you know how to do it?"

Fusu said dejectedly: "Fusu is willing to be punished."

"Okay, you are like this now, but I am still satisfied. Come, draft an edict--"

"Prince Fusu neglected his duties at the sacrifice and put me and the officials in danger. Punish him outsideRelease Shangjun, and garrison the Great Wall with Meng Tian to guard the border!"

"In this way, I can also explain to all officials."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu, who was kneeling on the ground with a lonely look, and seemed to have lost his spirit. He felt more and more disappointed and shook his head gently.

"Your son... I accept the order!"

"Go!"

The First Emperor waved his hand with a dull look and turned his back.

Fusu did not dare to stay here for long and walked away backwards.

Soon, the Zhangtai Palace fell into silence.

Not long after, a eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, King Yong wants to see you!"

"Announce! ”

Ying Wei came to Zhangtai Palace with one hand behind his back. After greeting Ying Zheng, the two sat opposite each other across the table as usual.

They didn't say anything, just drank tea and ate cakes in silence.

After a while, Ying Zheng suddenly said: "This was done by my other sons. Someone coveted my throne and didn't want me to make Fusu the crown prince.".