The relief effort was not going well, and it had been anticipated in advance.

Yingzheng also made a bet with Mo Jun before.

Ying Zheng thinks that with his current power, those moths of the Qin State should wait and see for a while, and it will take at least half a month before they take action.

However, Mo Jun at that time said casually, maybe the news would come back today.

As a result, he really became a prophecy (chen four sounds).

"Hedong County? If the ancients are not mistaken, in the last grain tax case, Hedong seems to be one of the counties with the least amount of tax! Ying Zheng's narrow eyes shot a ray of cold light, and said.

"Not bad!" Mo Jun nodded in response.

"Looks like there are a lot of problems in this place!"

Ying Zheng tapped a finger lightly on the desk, thoughtfully, and then looked at Mo Jun and said, "Mo Qing thinks that how to deal with the matter in Hedong?" ”

Mo Jun pondered: "The minister remembers that now that Lord Li is investigating and dealing with the 'grain tax case', it seems that he has also arrived in Hedong. Why don't you hand this matter over to Master Li as well! ”

Ying Zheng groaned slightly, nodded and said, "Then let's decide!" ”

In fact, what Mo Jun said just now was just following Yingzheng.

At present, there are very few people in the court of the Qin State who are qualified to deal with this matter.

First of all, Mo Jun himself can rule out that his current status is too high and should not be reckless.

Secondly, during this time, Ying Zheng obviously intended to cultivate Li Si and let him replace Jin Youjun's position.

And the current matter in Hedong, as long as Li Si uses it properly, will be the best opportunity. In this case, it is naturally impossible for Mo Jun to grab credit from Li Si without knowing how to do it.

What's more, Mo Jun has been in the limelight enough during this time.

Wood shows in the forest.

There's no need, and Mo Jun doesn't really want to cause a fuss for himself.

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Hedong County at this time.

The county watchman's house.

Dressed in a purple and blue robe, Li Si sat at a desk with a cup of tea in front of him, and the two charcoal stoves beside him emitted scorching heat, dispelling the chill caused by the heavy snow outside the window.

Opposite him, a middle-aged man with a small goatee and a bookish man, also holding a teacup in his hand, looked at the snow outside the house with a sad face.

"Alas!"

"Why is Zhang Junshou so sad?"

Looking at the sad face of "Zhang Zongzhao", the warden of Hedong County opposite, Li Si, who had just arrived in Hedong County, couldn't help but be curious.

Zhang Zongzhao smiled bitterly: "I, the people of Li in Hedong, are suffering from the snow disaster, but the official is powerless, so he sighs and makes Lord Li smile." ”

When Li Si heard this, he opened his mouth to comfort: "The frost and snow disaster is a natural disaster, and Zhang Junshou doesn't have to blame himself so much. What's more, now that the king and Shengping Jun have a way to deal with it, Zhang Junshou can relax as much as possible, and I, Daqin, will definitely get through this difficulty. ”

However, hearing Li Si's comfort, Zhang Zongzhao not only did not feel at ease, but the smile on his face became more and more bitter, and said: "Master Li doesn't know, natural disasters can be prevented, and man-made disasters are difficult to prevent!" ”

Li Si's eyes flashed suddenly, and he asked, "What does Zhang Junshou mean by this?" ”

Zhang Zongzhao said helplessly: "Master Li just came to Hedong, maybe it's not clear. In fact, the 'Shini' that the imperial court transported for Hedong County to survive the snow disaster had already been transported to Hedong County outside Hedong County three days ago. ”

"However, before this batch of Shi Ni could enter the city gate, they suddenly disappeared out of thin air less than three miles outside the city gate."

Li Si's expression moved slightly, and he said in surprise: "Oh? Is there such a strange thing? ”

Zhang Zongzhao shook his head and said, "What's the strange thing? It's just that some people don't want these 'stones' to enter Hedong. ”

"Soon after the snowstorm fell this year, the price of all the firewood and charcoal sold to the outside world in the counties and counties of Hedong has skyrocketed dozens of times. Although people everywhere are dissatisfied, in such bad weather, they can only be forced to buy this firewood and charcoal at a premium. ”

"And if at this time, the 'Shi Ni' distributed by the imperial court enters Hedong, it will inevitably cause the price of these firewood and charcoal to plummet, so ······"

Zhang Zongzhao didn't finish the rest of the words, but Li Si also understood what he meant.

"Zhang Junshou didn't think about getting this batch of 'Shi Nirvana' back?"

"Alas~~ Lord Li is an official in Xianyang, so I don't know the situation in such a remote county as Hedong. Although the official is the county guard, in this Hedong County, the official's speech may not be easy to use! ”

Zhang Zongzhao sighed again, and then continued: "Although this official has reported the loss of 'Shi Ni' to the king, but now that the road is closed by heavy snow, even if it is fast, it will take at least three days to send the information to Xianyang. ”

"If we have to wait until the officials sent by Xianyang to investigate the case come to Hedong, I don't know how long it will take."

"So it's not a secret, I specially invited Lord Li to enter the mansion today, just to let Lord Li help in the name of 'Qincha'."

After speaking, Zhang Zongzhao got up and bowed deeply to Li Si.

When Li Si heard this, he didn't respond immediately, he squinted his eyes and pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head and said, "Zhang Junshou should please get up!" is not in his position, not in his government, not because Li Si is unwilling to help Zhang Junshou, but because this luggage Si came to Hedong for the 'grain tax' case, not for disaster relief. ”

"If Li Si rashly intervenes at this time, then when the officials sent by Xianyang arrive next, this official will inevitably be suspected of overstepping his authority."

Zhang Zongzhao was helped up by Li Si, although he had guessed this result in advance, but when Li Si refused, Zhang Zongzhao couldn't help but show regret.

I could only speak: "It's presumptuous." In addition, if Lord Li Si wants to investigate the matter of the 'grain tax', he may be able to start with the 'Jin family'. ”

Li Si's eyes flashed, and he asked, "The Jin family?" ”

Zhang Zongzhao nodded: "Yes, presumably Lord Li is in Xianyang, and he should have heard of the reputation of the 'Jin family'." Because this family now also has a big backer in Xianyang. ”

Li Si naturally knew who this 'big backer' Zhang Zongzhao was talking about, after all, Ying Zheng sent him to investigate the 'grain tax' case, and when he didn't send the court lieutenant Jin Youjun, Li Si had already guessed some of Ying Zheng's thoughts.

As for the position of 'Tingwei', to say that Li Si has no idea at all, it is obviously impossible.

After all, for Li Si, who studied Confucianism but was born in a Legalist, the 'Tingwei' in charge of the judiciary was the most suitable position for him.

At the same time, this is also a sign that allows Li Si to truly stand on the same battlefield as his fellow senior brother 'Han Fei' for a duel.

Lees is also a very competitive person.

He and Han Fei went out of the same school, but unfortunately when he was under Xunzi, Han Fei always pressed Li Si.

That's why.

After Li Si left the school, he would choose to take refuge in the Qin State.

Because although he recognized Han Fei's talent and talent, he was unwilling to admit that he lost to Han Fei.

In some ways.

Li Si is actually quite similar to Mo Jun.

Both belong to 'ordinary people' backgrounds, and both have an extraordinary pursuit of power.

Even Li Si cherishes his rights more than Mo Jun, which is why Li Si did not rashly intervene in the 'Shi Ni theft case' just now.

When Li Si first made his fortune, he relied on Lü Buwei's power. However, when he later went to South Korea, Li Si turned to Yingzheng again.

Now Lü Buwei has fallen, and Yingzheng has taken the throne.

Although Li Si accepted some of Lü Buwei's remnants, he and Mo Jun are actually about the same, and the two of them are currently the only backers in the imperial court, Yingzheng alone.

This is also one of the important reasons why Ying Zhenghui chose to support Li Si to take the position.

After listening to Zhang Zongzhao's reminder, Li Si glanced at him deeply, and then said: "Zhang Junshou's reminder is indeed very useful for this official, and this official is here to thank you." ”

Zhang Zongzhao's eyes flashed, and he arched his hand and said, "Lord Li is polite." ”

Li Si could naturally see that Zhang Zongzhao's last seemingly well-intentioned reminder was actually calculating him.

With the power and background of the Jin clan, if they really dare to move the grain tax, they will naturally dare to move the stone nirvana.

Even Li Si guessed that this 'Shi Ni theft case', maybe the Jin family was the mastermind in it, and if Li Si continued to investigate, maybe this case would also be involved.

This is bound to cause him a lot of trouble out of thin air.

But this was a conspiracy, even if Li Si could see Zhang Zongzhao's calculations, he had to jump into it.

As long as he still wants to compete for the position of 'Tingwei', then Jin Youjun and the 'Jin family' behind him will inevitably be a pass that Li Si can't avoid.

Since this is the case, Li Si naturally will not be entangled too much.

I saw him raise the teacup and gesture to Zhang Zongzhao: "Next, this official will investigate the grain tax case, maybe there will be many unexpected troubles, and I will ask Zhang Junshou to help me at that time." ”

Zhang Zongzhao hurriedly picked up the teacup and said with a modest smile: "Where, Lord Li carries the king's order, and as the commander of Hedong County, he should assist Lord Li." ”

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Two days later.

Li Si handed a greeting note to the Jin family.

Li Si is not Mo Jun, he can't just set off a massacre in Hedong County casually, if he really does this, it is estimated that he will be the first to die at that time.

Therefore, saluting first and then soldiering is the best choice.

The Jin family's reply is also very fast, no matter what, Li Si's current identity is also one of the 'pawns' of the Nine Qings of the Qin State, even if it is just in basic etiquette, it is impossible for the Jin family to casually refuse Li Si's post.

After getting the reply, Li Si came to the gate of the Jin clan early the next morning.

Yet that morning.

Li Si waited outside the door for a long time, but he never saw the people of the Jin family go out to greet him.

Such a faux pas made Li Si's eyebrows frown slightly.

But considering that he didn't really come here to visit after all, Li Si didn't leave, but took the initiative to step forward and ring the knocker.

As a result, he just pushed it lightly, and the gate of the Jin clan was actually pushed open, revealing a gap.

After that, before Li Si could react, he smelled a thick bloody aura emanating from the crack in the door······

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(End of chapter)