On what grounds?
He dedicated everything to the Qin Dynasty, yet His Majesty treats his son this way.
Instead, His Majesty is giving such a high priority to Li Lin, who is known for his mediocrity. Perhaps he is really capable, but why is His Majesty treating him with such favoritism?
Why should I?
He pondered for most of the day but still couldn't figure it out, which only made his mindset more unbalanced.
Just when none of the ministers objected and the First Emperor was about to make the final decision.
A sudden voice of opposition caused the First Emperor's expression to darken slightly.
"Your Majesty, I believe this is unacceptable!"
With these mixed feelings, Li Si, who was usually prudent and timid, surprisingly stood up for the first time and openly opposed the First Emperor's decision. This was not the last time the First Emperor asked everyone to discuss reform measures.
This was something the First Emperor had already decided, and now he was asking everyone if they had any opinions.
Is that a real question?
It was clearly just a formality.
The ministers present were aware of this.
For example, Zong Zhengyinglin was resting with his eyes closed at this moment. He knew that they had no say in such matters, so what was the point of opposing them?
It's meaningless, and might even enrage the First Emperor.
So it's better to just silently and passively accept it.
"Oh? Li Si, do you have a different opinion?"
The First Emperor did not get angry; instead, he looked at Li Si calmly.
This made him feel like he was facing a formidable enemy.
He knew that the calmer His Majesty appeared, the more terrifying he was.
Furthermore, the fact that His Majesty did not address him as Prime Minister but instead called him by his given name was a very serious warning.
In this day and age, it is very impolite to call someone by their first name.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Li Lin is merely a bookish scholar who only knows empty talk. Since Your Majesty praises him so highly, I am not convinced and would like to examine him in front of all the officials. I wonder if Your Majesty can convince me and everyone present?"
What a Li Si! He actually used the excuse of "not being convinced".
This made several old foxes in the court gasp in surprise, and they began to look at him with new respect.
Li Si is really bold.
They actually openly expressed their dissatisfaction.
This decision was made by His Majesty. You openly disagree. Are you disagreeing with Li Lin or with His Majesty's judgment?
The First Emperor narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt on his face. He clearly hadn't expected Li Si to openly challenge Li Lin and even him in the court.
Why did Li Si jump out?
Was he acting under someone's orders, or did he have a personal grudge against Li Lin?
However, his reason of dissatisfaction was quite coincidental. If I disagreed with his investigation of Li Lin, he could have handled the matter according to the old regulations of the Great Qin Dynasty.
Unless I arrest and punish him, I will gain a bad reputation, such as being accused of favoring treacherous officials.
Otherwise, I won't be able to control how things develop.
Li Si, Li Si, you've made a brilliant move, putting me in a very difficult position.
Do you think I won't get really angry after you've offended me so much?
Or is it that you've become so used to wielding power all these years that you no longer respect me?
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