"Hahaha, what do I mean by being wise or not? I can celebrate my birthday every year, so it's fine if it's missing this year. Keeping everything simple is fine too. But if we miss the best time to study important scientific instruments like the internal combustion engine and the steam engine, then we've truly missed the opportunity!"
The First Emperor waved his hand, and Mo Zhiyuan, who was kneeling to the side, was immediately moved to tears of gratitude.
"Your Majesty, when do you think we should begin discussing the matter of the money exchange in the Great Qin State?"
"this......"
To be honest, he knows nothing about economics.
Asking him to formulate a major strategic direction is also feasible from a military perspective.
After all, he had read a lot of military books. Although he couldn't lead troops into battle, he was still good at theoretical discussions.
However, the economy failed.
Don't say he's no good.
Xiao He felt that he himself was not up to the task.
The other ministers were even less capable.
This is why they didn't establish any state-owned money shops in the Qin Dynasty after Li Lin left, according to his ideas and plans.
The main problem is that nobody understands it. What if things go wrong?
Therefore, after pondering for a moment, the First Emperor made up his mind to postpone the matter of state-owned banks.
He just finished speaking.
The messenger rushed in from outside the palace.
"Report! Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Urgent report from the Great Wall: Censor-in-Chief Li Lin has defected to the enemy!"
"What?"
"Li Lin defected to the enemy?"
"He defected to the enemy? To whom? Could it be that he defected to the Xiongnu?"
The ministers were stunned.
Mo Zhiyuan and the others stared in disbelief at the messenger who had come to deliver the message.
"What did you say? Li Lin defected to the enemy? Whom did he defect to? Is this news absolutely true?"
Even the First Emperor, who already knew the inside story, was aware of it.
They all couldn't help but show a surprised expression, and then asked worriedly.
"Your Majesty, they have surrendered to the Xiongnu. The source of this information is Li Lin himself, who had his student Zhang Liang bring it back!"
"What? He defected to the Xiongnu?"
The First Emperor's eyes widened, and in an instant, his hair stood on end in fury. "Are you absolutely certain?"
"I'm certain!"
"Damn it! I have treated him well, even betrothing Manyin to him, and yet he dares to rebel against me! Guards! Throw Li Lin's entire clan, young and old, into the imperial prison and execute them at Caishikou in Xianyang in three days!"
"Ah? Your Majesty, our Li family has no connection with that scoundrel Li Lin anymore!"
Censor-in-Chief Li Xin was resting with his eyes closed. He didn't have much to say about the current political situation, so he was choosing to protect himself.
Unexpected.
His beloved younger brother actually surrendered to the Xiongnu...
If that's the case, then so be it.
But His Majesty's reaction was far too intense, wasn't it?
it turns out......
Li Lin, Li Lin, you've really screwed over your brother this time! He's been single for so long and still hasn't gotten married, and now you're going to ruin him!
"Hmph, that's just one side of the story. Who knows if what your Li family said is true or false? Guards, strip Li Xin of his official robes and drag him away!"
"promise!"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty, you haven't even found out the whole story yet. It's very likely that Vice Minister Li has some hidden difficulties!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, isn't that too arbitrary?"
"We don't even know the details yet!"
"Hmph, surrender is surrender, what's there to be unclear about? My mind is made up. If any of you plead for the traitor Li Lin again, you will all be punished together!"
"Ah? Father!"
Fusu looked at the First Emperor, who was furious, and wanted to step forward to persuade him.
But the First Emperor didn't give him that chance at all, flicked his sleeves, and left the hall.
Three months later.
The news that Li Lin's entire clan of over 700 people, including three families, had been slaughtered reached the Xiongnu.
Modu Chanyu was overjoyed upon hearing this.
At that moment, the high priest Tiyin and his trusted followers Luandi Honglie were summoned.
"Gentlemen, have you heard the news that the Emperor of Qin killed more than 700 members of Li Lin's entire clan?"
"I've heard that the Emperor of Qin is truly ruthless!"
"He killed more than 700 people in one go. He was truly a ruthless executioner."
"Haha, don't you guys think this is a golden opportunity?"
Maodun smiled mysteriously.
The high priest seemed to understand and quickly chimed in, "Could it be that the Chanyu wants to use this opportunity to completely win over Li Lin to our Xiongnu?"
"Indeed, the High Priest understands me!"
Maodun was overjoyed and continued, "I, the Chanyu, have a younger sister who is sixteen years old and as beautiful as a flower. If the High Priest were to act as matchmaker and arrange for Li Lin to marry my sister, then the Xiongnu would have an inseparable relationship with him."
“Brilliant, Chanyu. Your move is like giving him a new home in the Xiongnu. His family was slaughtered by the Qin emperor, so we don’t have to worry about him still being loyal to Qin.”
"Yes, you take care of this matter, the sooner the better!"
"Yes, sir!"
Ti Yin accepted the order and departed gladly.
Hong Lie was left standing there, staring blankly at Modu Chanyu.
"Chanyu, is there anything I can do for you?"
"Hong Lie, Ti Yin is very likely an inside agent of the Great Qin. The reason I kept you here is to tell you this news. Remember, if Ti Yin does anything strange, you must report it to me!"
"Huh? Ti Yin is an inside agent?"
"Indeed, you are the only person I can rely on right now. I hope you will not disappoint me!"
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