Chapter 252: Leave the small matters to Xiao Shisan, I’m tired!
It seems that Prince Thirteen will most likely be directly granted an official position by His Majesty and work with them in the court!
Of course, Your Majesty at most asked how the new law would deal with Li Si, without considering the specific provisions of the new law.

Given Your Majesty's character, someone like Li Si who dared to tamper with Your Majesty's will will definitely be executed and will never be forgiven!
Then, they heard the voice of Young Master Thirteen in the hall.

"Father, the new law stipulates that those who commit treason can be sentenced to more than ten years in prison, life imprisonment, or death penalty, depending on the severity of the circumstances."

The First Emperor was stunned: "That's all? Where are his family members?"

"Father, the new laws of the Great Qin abolish collective punishment. Unless there is evidence that the criminal's family members or relatives have committed treason together, they will not be sentenced."

The First Emperor nodded slowly: "Okay, then what do you think should be the sentence for Li Si's behavior, according to treason?"

At this point, both Li Si and the five people outside the palace seemed to be in a dream...

Everyone present held their breath and listened intently to the discussion between His Majesty and the Thirteenth Prince about the law.

At this time, the prince continued to state: "Father, Zhao Gao was the mastermind behind the tampering of the will. After I discovered it, I executed him when he resisted."

"Li Si was coerced by Zhao Gao, so although he was suspected of treason, he should be sentenced to death according to the law."

Hearing this, the First Emperor and the five people outside the room nodded slightly. Even Li Si himself believed that he could not escape death. He deserved to be put to death for committing such a serious crime.

However, the Thirteenth Young Master suddenly changed the subject, making everyone's heartstrings suddenly tense.

"However--"

"Considering that although they committed treason, their wills were intercepted by their sons and ministers, and they did not cause any actual damage to the Qin Dynasty, their punishments can be mitigated as appropriate. This is one of the reasons."

"Secondly, during the time when I was acting as regent, Li Si, as the head of all officials and the left prime minister, did make contributions to stabilizing the government and assisting in the governance of the Qin Dynasty."

"Based on this judgment, Li Si's guilt can be further reduced."

"In summary, if I am to make the decision, Li Si should be stripped of his official position, imprisoned in a cell, and imprisoned for life!"

"Of course, this is just my judgment based on the new law."

"When Li Si committed a crime, the old law established by you, the emperor, was still in effect. Please let your father decide how to deal with Li Si. I dare not interfere."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Si and the five people outside the room were all stunned!

You dare to interfere?!
Who are you to interfere?!

You are just a young man who gives advice to His Majesty!
His Majesty is granting you the opportunity to speak, and you actually think you can interfere?!

The Thirteenth Young Master is too young. Doesn't he know that under the mighty power of His Majesty, no one can interfere with the judgment of life and death of the people in the world? !

The four words "dare not interfere" alone are already a great disrespect to Your Majesty!
I am afraid that once these words are uttered, the Thirteenth Young Master will have to endure the thundering wrath of His Majesty!
Everyone speculated like this, but the first emperor's next words completely overturned their imagination.

……

Inside and outside the Zhangtai Palace, everyone listened to the Thirteenth Young Master's words and were filled with surprise.

Your Majesty asked you how the new law would define Li Si's treason, which is a great respect for you.

You still say you won't interfere?

Is it your turn to interfere in this?
Aren't you overestimating your status as a young master?
You must know that this was His Majesty the First Emperor, a person who, in his rage, caused millions of lives to be destroyed in the six kingdoms.

He wants to kill Li Si, how can he allow you to interfere?
As soon as Ying Heng said this, Wang Jian and others outside the house all concluded that the Thirteenth Prince had lost his mind.

Do you think that by being regent for half a year you can become the ruler of the Qin Dynasty?

Can he even control Li Si's life and death?
I'm afraid you haven't realized that the person in front of you is His Majesty the First Emperor? !
Even Li Si in the room had a strange look on his face. "Sir, there is no need to be like this. What I did with Zhao Gao in the past, we deserve to be punished."

Now that His Majesty has returned, no one can save me. My Lord, please do not mention whether to intervene or not, so as not to implicate yourself...

However, those people did not realize that the "non-interference" that Ying Heng mentioned was not literal indifference, but a deep level of detachment.

The First Emperor's voice rang out, and even Ying Heng had not anticipated what he was going to say next.

"Heng'er, even though Li Si was guilty of treason, today when the Qin Dynasty is implementing new laws, you should judge him according to your laws."

"Father, he..."

Ying Heng tried to explain himself, but was stopped by the First Emperor.

The First Emperor then said, "Heng'er, although Li Si was extremely rebellious, I am no longer the same person I once was."

"After experiencing the vicissitudes of life, my mind has become broad, and the only thing I can see is the world that has not yet been conquered."

"Why would you be bothered by such a trivial matter?"

"Besides, you have eliminated Zhao Gao, the mastermind behind the forged edict, and Li Si has also helped you many times behind the scenes. I know all of this."

"If it weren't for their foolish behavior, I might not know if you could stand up and save the Qin Dynasty."

"If Fusu were allowed to take over Daqin at that time, perhaps our country would be destroyed."

"From this perspective, I have to thank Li Si and others!"

"Most importantly, since you have been entrusted with the affairs of the Qin Empire, the decision on who will be the Prime Minister of the Qin Empire should be yours."

"So, Li Si's fate, whether to stay or go, live or die, is all up to you to decide."

"I no longer wish to interfere..."

There was deep sincerity in the words of the First Emperor.

If he learned during his seclusion that Zhao Gao and Li Si had tampered with the imperial edict, he might come out immediately and kill the entire family of the two to vent his anger.

But now, he has gone through many vicissitudes of life, and his state of mind has been elevated to the level of a true king.

How could a mere act of treason shake his determination?

It was just that the Left Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty betrayed him, that's all.

I'll leave this little matter to you, Xiao Shisan.

I am tired.

I need to rest and then look at the world. I want to lead the Snow Dragon Riders to conquer that vast land!
Let the black Xuanniao flag be planted on every inch of land in the world!
As for how to govern internal affairs, how to deal with ministers, and the future direction of the Qin Dynasty.

I will no longer ask about these things.

Only Dahei and Ying Heng could understand a little bit of the Qin Shihuang's heartfelt words.

Seeing this, Ying Heng nodded to show his understanding. Just like Xiang Yu, once a new mission is given to a person, the past grievances and hatreds will dissipate like clouds and be ignored with a smile.

Just like when a person’s eyes are filled with stars and the sea, why would he care about the grains of sand that have rubbed his feet?
However, Dahei and Ying Heng understood what the First Emperor said, but the others present could not understand!
How can they understand this?
Your Majesty, what do you mean?

Aren’t you still alive?
Aren’t you back to be the emperor?

The old laws that our Great Qin has used for many years are just being abandoned like this?
What does it mean to be punished according to the Thirteenth Young Master's new law?
Li Si, the guy who tampered with your will, actually wanted to kill the emperor and depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest son. This is a heinous treason. As the head of all officials, are you going to forgive him?
How can we let such a traitor off so easily? If we don't tore him apart and exterminate his entire clan, how can we serve as a warning to the world?
With just a few words, he handed the matter over to the Thirteenth Young Master?

Your Majesty, is this really you?
(End of this chapter)