Chapter VII: The Controversy of the Imperial Council
The next day, the sky was fine.
When the first rays of sunlight rose from the horizon, all the ministers of the Qin State had already arrived at the Xianyang Palace, ready to step into the power center of the Qin State, the Zhangtai Palace.
Zhao Jia stood alone on one side and closed his eyes to recuperate, he did not have much contact with these ministers of the Qin State, on the one hand, because of his special status, he was the eldest prince of the Zhao State, if it were not for the favor of the Queen Mother Zhao Ji, he was just a proton, although his status has changed, but his identity has not changed, naturally no minister is willing to have too much contact with a favorite minister.
What's more, Zhao Jia also likes to die and fight against Lu Buwei.
Almost sixty or seventy percent of the ministers were promoted by LΓΌ Buwei, how could they follow Zhao Jia and LΓΌ Buwei to the death, at least on the surface, no one would be willing to have too much contact with Zhao Jia.
Today, however, something has changed.
Changping Jun actually brought a few people to come up, and congratulated with a smile: "I heard that Changxin Hou returned yesterday, it seems that everything is going well on this trip to South Korea, I don't know when I can eat Changxin Hou Xi wine?!" β
While speaking, Chang Wenjun and the others on the side also said again and again, if they didn't know them, they might think that their relationship was good.
This is the method that Ying Zheng said?
Zhao Jia was a little surprised by the arrival of Changping Jun, but his face was not moved at all, the corners of his mouth smiled, and said: "There have been a lot of things recently, and it will take some time. β
"Naturally!"
"Definitely!"
Several people replied in unison.
This scene naturally stunned the ministers in the distance, especially the few people standing beside Lu Buwei, and their expressions became even more solemn.
Lu Buwei's eyes were gloomy, he didn't expect Changpingjun to be involved, if the two sides still maintained their due tacit understanding before, then now Changpingjun's meaning is very clear, he doesn't believe that the other party has not received information about Wang Qi's accident.
"Xiangguo ......"
One person wanted to say something, but was directly interrupted by Lu Buwei: "Don't pay attention to it, I'll talk about it later." β
After speaking, he closed his eyes, out of sight is clear, this matter is meaningless with Zhao Jia and others, everything has to look at the resolution of the court.
Changping Jun naturally also noticed Lu Buwei's eyes, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said to Zhao Jia in a low voice: "Gongzi's trip to martial arts is a little hasty, that Wang Qi's identity is special, even if he really resists the order, he shouldn't be killed so hastily, today's court meeting is not easy to deal with." β
After all, Wang Qi is a military general, a veteran of the Three Dynasties, and he has worked hard for Great Qin, and now he is dying in the hands of Zhao Jia, a proton of another country, how can he not let others think about it.
If this is used as an excuse, it will be extremely difficult for Zhao Jia to get out.
"You just need to save my life, as for the rest, I don't care, after all, I'm just a knife that was pushed out."
Zhao Jia smiled and said indifferently, as if he had known about today's predicament.
Changping Jun obviously didn't know that Zhao Jia had changed his soul, according to the information he collected, Zhao Jia was still the virtuous and prudent son, even if there was a change now, the essence should still be pure, so he also deeply understood Zhao Jia's helplessness, who made him sometimes be like this, forced to be helpless.
But life is like this, how can everything go well, the higher the position, the more so-called, the higher the power, the freer, that is just the fantasy of the bottom people.
The higher you sit, the more you will be stared at with your words and deeds.
The slightest mistake may play you to death.
"It's just to save the child's life, this matter shouldn't be difficult."
Changpingjun said quite confidently.
Zhao Jia said frankly: "That's enough, as for the rest, it doesn't matter below, even if it is the position of this marquis, it should be deprived." β
The more frank he behaves at the moment, the more compensation Ying Zheng will receive in the future, this point, he knows Ying Zheng very well, the other party is not the kind of person who is unkind, this is why Ying Zheng has been able to control the Qin State for more than ten years, the necessary personality charm of a king.
When Changping Jun heard this, he admired Zhao Jia a lot, and arched his hand and said: "The virtue of the son is admirable, and as the identity of the son, he should hold a grudge." β
"If you have nothing, why force anything."
Zhao Jia sighed lightly, and then added in a low voice: "What's more, I am from Zhao after all!" β
When Changping Jun heard this, his eyes flashed, and he seemed to be poked in the heart by this sentence of Zhao Guoren, after all, he is also from Chu State, and he is still the son of Chu State, how can he not remember his mother country in his heart, this point, he is the same as Zhao Jia!
He didn't say anything more, he had already made a decision in his heart, and he had to keep Zhao Jia today.
It's not just about sympathy, it's about preparing for the day.
It seems that this sentence is very effective for Changpingjun...... Zhao Jia is very good at observing words and feelings, seeing the change in Changping Jun's expression, he has a judgment in his heart, and he decided to use this as a starting point to communicate with Changping Jun in the future, the other party is the kind of firm patriot.
Actually, this is also normal.
When the Qin State had not yet unified the world, the Seven Kingdoms had existed for hundreds of years, and even the beliefs in writing were different, so how could they think that Huaxia was one family.
No one had that idea.
It is true that each loves his own country.
This also reflects the difficulty of the Qin State to destroy the Six Kingdoms, it is easy to destroy the Six Kingdoms by force, and it can even borrow power to wipe out the written beliefs of the Six Kingdoms, but hatred is not so easy to wear, it takes time, which is why Zhao Jia did not compete with Yingzheng.
He's a good guy!
"Enter the temple!"
With a sharp voice, the ministers stood one after another and walked slowly towards Zhangtai Palace.
The pilgrimage began.
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The ministers stood, Ying Zheng sat on the throne, the Queen Mother Zhao Ji hung the curtain to listen to the government, Zhao Jia could even feel Zhao Ji's hot and resentful gaze, obviously she didn't accompany her all night yesterday so that her mood was not completely released.
Looks like we're going to have to work hard today...... Zhao Jia sighed lightly in his heart.
At this moment, the court meeting has entered the climax stage.
At the signal of Lu Buwei, a minister walked out, he pointed directly at Zhao Jia's nose, and scolded: "The king, the minister asked to kill this traitor, the king and the queen mother were kind to him, and allowed him to enter South Korea to marry a Korean princess, and even sent troops to protect him, but this traitor killed the old general Wang Qi in Wusui, and his crime should be punished!" β
"The last general seconded! The old general Wang Qi has worked hard for Daqin, and he died so unknowingly, please ask the king to be the master of the old general Wang Qi! β
"Traitors from other countries should be punished!"
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In an instant, the court meeting became lively, and countless people pointed at Zhao Jia's nose and began to scold him angrily, eager to swallow him alive.
Lu Buwei glanced at Zhao Jia suspiciously, silently, this time there is no need for him to end up in person, the attitude of the ministers is enough to make Zhao Jia drink a pot, even if Zhao Jia can't be killed today, he has to be completely destroyed, and if he kills that layer of identity, he pinched Zhao Jia to death like pinching an ant to death.
"Changxinhou, what do you explain?"
After the ministers spoke, Ying Zhengcai looked at Zhao Jia unhurriedly and said slowly.
Zhao Jia took a step forward, looked around the audience, and said confidently: "Murderers, people will always kill them, the old general Wang Qi tried to kill me in the barracks, should I be arrested and let him be killed?" β
"What proof do you have for that? Why did General Wang Qi kill you! β
A veteran walked out, stared at Zhao Jia coldly, and asked.
"Maybe it's for Wu Anjun to get up, maybe it's because he is the son of Zhao Guo, or maybe he was instructed by someone!"
Zhao Jia said unhurriedly, making the atmosphere of the court meeting stiff.
Obviously, the ministers didn't expect Zhao Jia to suddenly mention Wu Anjun Baiqi, a name that is taboo for both Zhao and Qin, and even the faces of many veterans have changed.
"Even so, you shouldn't have killed Old General Wang Qi on the spot!"
The veteran stiffened his neck and continued.
"Being in the barracks, if I don't kill Wang Qi, how can I get out of Wusui? If you don't believe it, you can ask Meng Tian, now that Wu Sui's army is under his control, he also knows what happened during this period, he only needs to ask to know if he is lying or not. β
Zhao Jia said calmly, as if he had no guilt.
Meng Tian?!
The ministers were all stunned, they didn't know the details, but they could also judge one or two from it, maybe it was really as Zhao Jia said, if so...... Many veterans looked at Lu Buwei and stopped talking.
When it comes to power disputes, generals are obviously not suitable to meddle.
Lu Buwei spoke, his voice was low and powerful, and he asked: "Kill is kill, veteran Wang Qi has merit to Daqin, and his hard work is high, you are a foreign minister, even if you get the favor of the queen mother, you should not take advantage of this arrogance and dispose of Daqin generals without authorization!" β
"There are extenuating circumstances, the minister thinks that he should investigate carefully, and then discuss right and wrong!"
Changpingjun stepped forward and arched his hand.
Suddenly, the scene was frozen again.
Lu Buwei stared at Changping Jun and said quietly: "If that's the case, what do you want the rest of the old generals to think?" Changpingjun, don't forget, you are from Qin! β
Changping Jun's face froze, his eyes were slightly gloomy, he didn't expect Lu Buwei to speak about his nationality, how could he argue, fortunately, he was not an ordinary person, he was silent for a while, and then directly retorted: "Doesn't Qin Guo ask whether it's right or wrong?!" β
"Right or wrong? The old man only knew that Wang Qi was dead, and Zhao Jia, a proton from another country, returned to Xianyang safe and sound! β
Lu Buwei said in a deep voice.
Ying Zheng spoke at this time: "Zhao Jia will be detained for the time being, and we will discuss it after this matter is investigated!" β
He chose to procrastinate! (End of chapter)