Chapter 44: Fusu rebukes Ying Ziye, and Ying Zheng is deeply disappointed
In this world, if there is anyone who can check and balance Ying Ziye, it can only be his father, Ying Zheng!

"Report to the King!"

"The Second Prince has committed such an atrocity, he must be severely punished!"

"Your Majesty, please give the order!"

"I second the motion!"

"Your Majesty, please give an order to severely punish the Second Prince!"

Ministers who were in the same camp as Chunyu Yue and loyal to Prince Fusu responded one after another and asked Ying Zheng to impose sanctions on Ying Ziye.

As Ying Ziye made great military achievements one after another, the officials of Fusu's faction became uneasy every day, fearing that one day Ying Zheng would surpass his eldest son Fusu.

The second prince, who had made outstanding contributions, was appointed as the crown prince.

now.

They finally saw Ying Ziye make a "misstep", how could they let go of this good opportunity to suppress him?

Ying Zheng listened to his eldest son's accusations against his second son and the civil servants' condemnations of his second son, and his majestic eyes narrowed slightly.

Everyone who knew him knew that this was a sign of his anger.

Ying Zheng's kingly majesty was inadvertently revealed in his anger, causing Zhao Gao beside him to curl up even more.

"Fusu, do you think what Ziye did was wrong?" Ying Zheng turned his gaze to Fusu and asked.

"My father!"

"Of course my second brother's behavior is wrong!"

"Those Yan rebels were guilty, but they also had their reasons."

"They have just lost their homes and are nostalgic for their homeland. Under the instigation of those with ulterior motives, they are bound to make impulsive moves."

"We should guide them with a magnanimous heart, educate them, influence them with benevolence and righteousness, and convince them with virtue!"

"Instead of just suppressing and killing!"

"Isn't that the same as a butcher or executioner!?"

Fusu looked directly at Ying Zheng and spoke eloquently, full of benevolence and righteousness.

He portrayed himself as a saint and demoted Ying Ziye to a butcher and executioner.

Such a contrast won the respect and support of many court officials.

Why.
Ying Zheng listened to Fusu's words and sighed inwardly, full of disappointment.

This son has really been made stupid by Confucian culture!

If it were a peaceful and prosperous era, he might be able to become a benevolent king.

However.
In these turbulent times, such an attitude will only hasten his downfall.

If he inherited the throne of Qin with such a character.

The Qin Empire will probably not be able to escape the fate of ending in the second generation!
now.

Ying Zheng felt deeply regretful that he had let his eldest son study Confucianism, but it turned out to be a failure!
On the other hand, his second son Ying Ziye
His personality and behavior style are exactly the same as mine, just as domineering and powerful, just as ruthless and decisive!
It's simply that the disciple is better than the master!

In this turbulent era, only iron-fisted measures can curb the chaos. We must never be too soft-hearted!
In this regard, the second son has achieved an extreme that no one can match!

Ying Zheng thought deeply that if it were him, he would probably not be able to reach the level of determination of Ying Ziye.

At most, he would eliminate the ringleaders.

However, Ying Ziye ruthlessly eliminated them all and cut off all future troubles, without fear of the world's gossip.

Even Ying Zheng admired such courage!
Such a broad mind!

Such courage!

Ying Zheng felt inferior to him!

"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

"I think the Second Prince is not guilty of anything, but has made outstanding contributions!"

Li Si stood up to defend Ying Ziye at this moment, and his voice attracted Ying Zheng's attention.

Everyone regarded the Second Prince as a butcher who killed people without blinking an eye and was deeply sinful.

But Li Si thought he had made a contribution?

"Tell me about it." Ying Zheng's tone was calm, neither happy nor sad.

"First, since Yan was conquered by the Second Prince, it has been part of the Qin territory and should abide by Qin law." "Yan Dan incited rebellion, and the Second Prince acted according to the law and exterminated the three clans of the rebels. This is reasonable!"

"Secondly, most of the rebels were nobles and soldiers of the Yan State, and they had deep feelings for the Yan State."

"If we don't eradicate them, they will likely rebel again in the future and threaten our Great Qin Empire."

"The Second Prince's actions were reasonable and legal, and made a huge contribution to the long-term stability of the Qin Dynasty."

"Therefore, not guilty and meritorious!"

Li Si spoke eloquently, his face showing respect for Ying Ziye.

As a representative of the Legalists, he deeply admired Ying Ziye's behavior of not fearing public opinion and strictly abiding by laws and regulations!
"Your Majesty, what the court official said is absolutely true!"

"Although the Second Prince's actions may seem cruel, they are all for the sake of Daqin!"

"No fault, but merit!"

General Yang Duanhe agreed with Li Si's point of view, and his eyes also showed admiration.

As a general of the Qin State, Bai Qi, the Marquis of Wu'an, has always been a hero in his heart.

Now, he saw the shadow of Bai Qi in Ying Ziye, and his admiration for Bai Qi unconsciously transferred to Ying Ziye.

"God loves life, my king. Those are more than 400,000 lives!"

"Have you forgotten how the Shang Dynasty fell?"

After hearing this, Chunyu Yue could no longer sit idly by.

If I miss this opportunity to suppress Ying Ziye, I don’t know when I will have the next chance.

He directly cited the example of the Shang Dynasty, hoping that Ying Zheng would learn from history and punish Ying Ziye.

However.
Ying Zheng was not a stubborn person.

Quite the opposite.

He is an emperor with great ambitions and plans!

He just listened to Chunyu Yue's words and didn't take them to heart.

Furthermore
King Zhou of Shang was a tyrannical monarch who slaughtered innocent people at will, was close to corrupt officials and alienated virtuous people.

His second son, Ying Ziye, was decisive in killing, but his targets were limited to the culprits of rebellion!
However, the large number is enough to cause discussion!
now.

All the civil and military officials in the court were staring at Ying Zheng, waiting for his decision. What fate will Ying Ziye face?

Punishment or reward?
"Ziye's actions are in line with the laws of our Great Qin."

"You have suppressed the rebellion and made great contributions to the long-term stability of our Great Qin. You have done nothing wrong and have made great contributions!"

“It should be rewarded!”

Ying Zheng's words made the final decision and calmed the disputes in the court.

Upon hearing this, Li Si, Yang Duanhe and others showed satisfied smiles on their faces.

Confucian officials such as Chunyu Yue looked as pale as if they had lost their loved ones.

The defeat is set!

They failed to suppress Ying Ziye's rising popularity!

Judging from Ying Zheng’s reaction, not only did he not show any anger towards Ying Ziye’s behavior, but he showed deep admiration!
This makes them very worried!

They had a premonition that the eldest prince Fusu was gradually losing ground in the competition for the crown prince position.

Jicheng, inside the imperial palace.

Ying Ziye strolled leisurely in the garden that King Xi of Yan had built at great expense. The garden was full of exotic flowers and plants, which was pleasing to the eye.

Today, he had a rare chance to relax for a little while.

Since the purge of the Yan State nobles, many official positions have been vacant and government affairs are heavy, all of which were handled by Ying Ziye alone, keeping him extremely busy.

After all, it is easy to seize power, but difficult to govern it!
"What's the situation in Zhao State?" Ying Ziye picked a beautiful rose and handed it to Yan Fei behind him, and asked casually.

Today, Yan Fei is both Ying Ziye's secretary and his personal maid.

Taking care of his daily life and assisting in handling government affairs made Ying Ziye feel very comfortable, and he began to accept her from the bottom of his heart.

Ying Ziye admired this extraordinary woman, Yan Fei.

(End of this chapter)