Chapter 160 Father Zhong is old and no longer useful. It’s time to retire!
Xiong Xia said loudly: "Evils are certainly terrifying, but traitors are even more terrifying!"
"Lao Ai is not capable of becoming the eunuch of Nangong even if he is willing to be the servant of evil. "
"It was Xiangbang's recommendation that allowed Lao Ai to seize the high position!"
"What did you do?" Xiong Xia said solemnly: "Control the Queen Mother!"
"At that time, evil spirits were harassing the Queen Mother in the Ganquan Palace, and Lao Ai and Xiangbang were controlling the Queen Mother from outside."
"How can the Queen Mother still do whatever she says and do as she pleases? They should all be regarded as evil spirits. There are troublesome and treacherous ministers around!”
“I think the Queen Mother has done nothing unethical, so I ask the king to take back the order!”
How could a relative of the Chu family choose to launch an attack during a banquet? Is it just to eradicate the Lao Ai clan?
No, those are the benefits they are destined to get through the war, and they are in no rush to cash in.
Lao Ai and his subordinates are no longer enough to be treated as a serious meal, they are just an introduction.
Zhao Ji is also just an introduction.
Xiong Xia hopes that Zhao Ji will be willing to be used by them on the condition that Zhao Ji is not imprisoned, and his sword is pointed at Lu Buwei!
However, facing Xiong Xia's plan, Zhao Ji just shook her head in boredom: "Huh~ That's it?"
Xiong Xia was fighting for her pardon, but Zhao Ji didn't even notice. After looking at Xiong Xia, he continued to walk outside the palace.
Xiong Xia looked stunned and immediately asked: "Where is the Queen Mother going?"
"Don't the Queen Mother explain herself?"
"Those crimes were not committed by the Queen Mother. Wang Why should the Queen Mother be imprisoned in Huanyang Palace for crimes committed by others?"
Ying Zheng also stood up and asked in a deep voice: "Does the Queen Mother have anything to explain?"
While talking, Ying Zheng hoped to see Zhao Ji follow the steps given by Xiong Xia and put all the blame on Lao Ai, Lu Buwei and Yaoxie.
This is not because Ying Zheng hopes to return Zhao Ji's freedom.
But the former Ying Zheng was controlled by Zhao Ji with power, and had to be forced by the power in Zhao Ji's hands to do things that he didn't want to do at all, and hurt the people he loved deeply.
But today, the status has been reversed!
Ying Zheng wants to see Zhao Ji forced by power just like he once was, and taste what Ying Zheng felt!
Under Ying Zheng’s gaze, Zhao Ji stopped and turned around slowly.
Looking up at the most familiar but also unfamiliar figure on the high platform, Zhao Ji bowed and said in a deep voice:
"Gu, plead guilty!"
"Gu admit that he is unethical. Go to Huanyang Palace as soon as possible."
Xiong Xia looked stunned: "Queen Mother, you!"
Zhao Ji made a decision that was beyond the expectations of the Chu family relatives.
She would rather imprison herself in Huanyang Palace than blame Lu Buwei?
According to the report sent back by the internal affairs department, Zhao Ji has no feelings for Lu Buwei for a long time!
Why did Zhao Ji do this for Lu Buwei?
The corner of Zhao Ji's mouth raised a hint of sarcasm: "Do you think what you give to me is what I want?"
"No one can give me what I want!"
Imprisoning yourself in the Huiyang Palace may be a very severe punishment for others.
But for Zhao Ji, compared with the emptiness of her spirit and body, being imprisoned in Guiyang Palace is nothing!
What if you send me a man as handsome, heroic and high-spirited as Xiu'er, who just shakes off all the bad things that Lu Buwei has done?
Can the prisoner be released from prison?
Forget it!
In this case, it is better to seek peace of mind!
Gu will never show any sign of a loser in front of Gu’s children!
Even if your mother gets old and loses her power, she will always be your mother. How can you admit defeat to your son?
Looking at Zhao Ji striding away, Ying Zheng clenched his hands in his sleeves into fists and murmured angrily: "Mother, just as a biological mother, do you have to suppress others for the rest of your life! "
"Even if you made such a big mistake and even almost killed me, you are not willing to say sorry to me?"
Zhao Ji is waiting for Ying Zheng’s apology.
Ying Zheng is even more waiting for Zhao Ji’s apology!
But neither party thinks they are wrong, and they can never wait for the other party's apology.
We can only wait for the other party to retaliate harder and harder, making the conflict more intense!
Zhao Ji’s departure plunged Qinian Palace into silence for dozens of breaths.
After a long while, Xiong Xia adjusted his mentality and thoughts, and handed over his hand again: "I will remonstrate again!"
"If the prime minister is not Wei, it is Lao Ai who is the leader. If Lao Ai conspires to rebel, he should be punished if the prime minister is not Wei!" "
"According to my investigation, Xiangbang Buwei accepted bribes and committed many violations of the law while he was in power."
"Everything has been included in the book. He is standing outside the palace, waiting for the king’s summons.”
“I ask for orders to kill Prime Minister Buwei!”
When Zhao Ji was unwilling to help, Xiong Xia could only roll up his sleeves and help himself.
As the client who was advised to be executed by Xiong Xia, Lu Buwei seemed not to have heard Xiong Xia’s words. He still sat silently behind the desk, holding a pen in one hand and a bamboo slip in the other, and his writing movements were not far away. The historian is still diligent.
This set of actions made Xiong Xia unable to deal with it again.
First Zhao Ji, and then Lu Buwei, how come they don’t play according to the routine?
Are there any normal people in this court?
Upon seeing this, Chang Yun sighed softly and stepped out to scold: "Absurd!"
"In the past, Zheng Anping led 20,000 troops to defect from Zhao, and Prime Minister Fan Ju was not guilty."
"Prime Minister Lu has served as the prime minister of our country for twelve years, helping our country to seize more than 70 cities and add three more counties: Sanchuan County, Taiyuan County, and Dongjun."
"In the past years Zheng Anping led 20,000 soldiers and horses to defect to Zhao, resulting in a major defeat in the Battle of Handan, and the prime minister Bang Jushang was pardoned."
"Prime Minister Lu has made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty, and his contribution is by no means inferior to that of the prime minister. Bangju, why should Lao Ai be imprisoned to death for his rebellion? ”
Chang Yun faced Ying Zheng and held up his hands and shouted: "I beg the king to forgive Prime Minister Lu for his sin of sitting together!"
Behind Chang Yun, nearly 30% of the officials came out and held their hands: "I second the proposal!"< br>
Xiong Qi waved his hand: "What Mr. Chang said is quite biased."
"In the past, Zheng Anping rebelled against the country and surrendered to the enemy. Xiang Bangju knew nothing about it, so he was pardoned from death. "
"But does Prime Minister Lu really know nothing about Lao Ai's intention to cause chaos? "
Xiong Qi stood up and held up his hands: "Your Majesty, I believe that Prime Minister Lu interfered in Nangong affairs as Prime Minister and pushed Lao Ai to serve as the eunuch of Nangong out of evil intentions!"
"Your Majesty, please investigate this matter carefully!" !”
Chang Yun said loudly: “How can Prime Minister Lu have the intention to do harm to the King when he wholeheartedly protects Him?” Your Majesty. "
" Prime Minister Lu has three thousand followers, but after this battle there are only more than 1,300 people left. Isn't this enough to prove Prime Minister Lu's loyalty? "
Xiong Qi said unceremoniously: "This just proves Prime Minister Lu's dereliction of duty!"
"If Prime Minister Lu was loyal to his duties, how could the battle in Qinian Palace have happened!"
>When Xiong Qi and Chang Yun expressed their respective attitudes, it marked another escalation of the war.
Nearly 80% of the courtiers in the court came out one after another, each arguing endlessly.
But Lu Buwei, who was one of the key points of the incident, was still sitting quietly behind the desk.
Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice: "Do you have anything to refute, Father Zhong?"
Lu Buwei replied without raising his head: "Wait a minute, wait a minute."
Ying Zheng Weiwei frown.
What are you waiting for?
What else do you have that you haven’t inspired yet?
Ying Zheng's voice became a little louder: "Great things for the country cannot wait!"
Lu Buwei accelerated his writing speed, hastily wrote the last few words, blew off the bamboo scraps on the bamboo slip, and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you still keep the copy of "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" that I gave you?"
At this moment, Lu Buwei no longer looks like the powerful minister he used to be.
On the contrary, it is like an old father in his 70s and 80s who has no pension, no ability to work and is sick, carefully asking his son if he still keeps the exercise book he gave him. Ying Zheng didn't know why, but he still nodded: "Still in the imperial study."
Lu Buwei smiled happily: "In this way, I can rest assured!"
"This is part of the content that I have added and changed based on what I thought today. Please take a look at it at your leisure."
While speaking, Lu Buwei handed out a bamboo slip with both hands.
Ying Zheng took the bamboo slips and frowned slightly: "Father Zhong has been writing endlessly with a knife and pen. Was he adding to and revising "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals"?"
Lu Buwei nodded lightly: "Also If there are any errors or omissions, they should be corrected as soon as possible.”
Immediately, Lu Buwei looked at Ying Zheng sincerely: "Some people will definitely criticize the "New District Interim Law" in the future."
"But no matter how much they say, they can't compete with the facts!"
"Chen. Please go to Yingchuan County and see the changes this law has brought to the lives of the leaders of Guizhou."
Ying Zheng frowned deeper: "Father Zhong, this discussion is not about anything. "New District Provisional Law""
"But discussing Zhongfu's crime!"
"Changping Jun reported to Zhongfu that he recommended traitors, dereliction of duty, and negligence. Can Zhongfu plead guilty?"
Lu Buwei nodded gently: "I know, I know."
Take a light breath and fall silent. After a long time, Lu Buwei finally got up.
In an instant, the whole place was silent.
Everyone looked at Lu Buwei, waiting for Lu Buwei's self-defense.
Facing both realizations, Lu Buwei walked down the stairs step by step, and finally stood in the square.
Turn around, Lu Buwei faced Ying Zheng and bowed his hands: "Your Majesty, Buwei, plead guilty!"
Looking down at Lu Buwei, Ying Zheng felt a sense of joy in his heart.
In the past, Ying Zheng had to raise his head to talk to Lu Buwei.
Now, it is finally Lu Buwei’s turn to raise his head and talk to Ying Zheng!
Ying Zheng spoke in a deep voice: "The prime minister recommended the traitor to be the eunuch of Nangong. If the minister neglects his duties and neglects his duty, he shall be punished with his death!" The title of Marquis Wei Wenxin is atonement!"
"Depose Lu Buwei from the position of Prime Minister and demote him to a commoner!"
Ying Zheng has taken charge, and this court no longer needs Lu Buwei's assistance!
Lu Buwei bowed deeply and bowed his hands: "Wei!"
After saying that, Lu Buwei took off his Marquis crown with the same hands that had just crowned Ying Zheng four times!
The whole place was in an uproar.
“Prime Minister Lu, no!”
“Even if you bear the crime of being imprisoned by Lao Ai, you should never bear such a heavy punishment based on your contribution of more than ten years!”
"Your Majesty punishes Prime Minister Lu like this, aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the people of Qin!"
The relatives of the Chu family all shouted: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Chang Yun and other ministers of Lu Buwei The crowd was excited.
They simply could not understand why Lu Buwei chose to resign so decisively.
Only Lu Buwei knows that this is his best chance to quit the court.
The conflict between Lu Buwei and Ying Zheng has long been clear, and Ying Zheng's unwillingness to accept Lu Buwei's manipulation is also very obvious.
If Lu Buwei continues to stay in the position of prime minister, he seems to be able to retain power, but the conflict with Ying Zheng will only get deeper and deeper. Every time he stays in the court for another day, Lu Buwei will distance himself from him. Political opinions that go further may even arouse Ying Zheng's rebellious psychology.
This is harmful rather than beneficial to Lu Buwei’s political demands!
And if Ying Zheng really makes up his mind to expel Lu Buwei from the court, how long can Lu Buwei's remaining forces be able to stop him?
In this case, it would be better to finally make a decent exit.
Looking at Ying Zheng for the last time, Lu Buwei placed the marquis crown on the ground and saluted again: "I only hope that the Qin Dynasty will last forever!"
The eternal power minister who was passed down from generation to generation ended his political career on his own. .
Chang Yun looked at Lu Buwei's desolate back incomprehensibly and in disbelief.
But in the end, Chang Yun still raised his hands and shouted: "Farewell to Prime Minister Lu!"
Jiang Zan and more than 20 direct relatives also raised their hands and shouted:
"Farewell to Prime Minister Lu!"
However, there were only these twenty people shouting, which was completely incomparable with the scene where hundreds of people were protesting for Lu Buwei just now.
It is nothing more than the cold tea when people leave.
Lao Ai, who was bound by the tortoise shell, laughed out loud: "Lu Buwei, you also have today, you also have today!"
"What did I say when I talked to you in the past?"
"Assisting me is your only chance. With Ying Zheng's caliber, it is impossible for him to let you die well!"
"Impossible!"
"Ying Zheng will be dismissed today With your official position, Ying Zheng will definitely kill you in the future!"
Seeing Lu Buwei's misfortune, Lao Ai was even happier than if he had been pardoned.
What is even more worrying is that what Lao Ai said may very well come true!
Chang Yun yelled angrily: "How dare you, a traitor, be so presumptuous?"
"If it weren't for your rebellion, why would the prime minister be like this!"
Jiang Zan gripped the hilt of his sword and died. Staring at Lao Ai, he yelled hatefully: "That's his mother! I wish I could chop him into mincemeat!"
However, these words were not threatening to Lao Ai.
He is already dying, so what else is there to be afraid of?
Lao Ai smiled even happier, and even rolled on the ground happily, banging her forehead against the ground: "Hahahaha~"
"When you led the army to rescue Qinian Palace, did you ever think that you would also have this day? ?"
"If you don't mind your own business and allow me to lead the army to surround Ying Zheng, you can continue to be the left prime minister even if you can't be the right prime minister today."
" But look at you now! You look like a dog!"
Ying Chengyu suddenly said loudly: "Where is the imperial doctor's order?"
Xia Wuji hurriedly came out: "I am here!"
Ying Chengxuan solemnly ordered: "Go to my house to find the best medicinal materials. If there is no medicine in my house, I will ask Brother Wang. Ask for it."
"Be sure to prepare the best life-saving medicine."
Ying Chengyu showed a smile: "I like Lao Ai's lively appearance very much. I hope you can. He can still be so lively after the execution."
Xia Wuji held back his laughter and shouted: "Wei!"
Lao Ai's movement of grabbing the ground with her head stiffened, and she looked at Ying Chengyu in disbelief.
I thought you were extremely cruel, and no matter how bad your ending was, it couldn't be any worse.
But you can be even more cruel?
You are definitely not a human being, you are an evil ghost!
The smile never disappears, it just moves from one person's face to another.
Lu Buwei smiled and turned to Ying Chengyu and saluted: "Thank you!"
Ying Chengyu returned the gift and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Lu, have a good trip!"
(End of this chapter)< br>