The First Emperor suddenly felt a touch of sadness.
What happened to those loyal ministers who once advised him? Are they still alive? Do they still hold a grudge against him?
[Who is Chen Xiao? I've never heard of this Grand Historian Zhang Tang before. Come to think of it, I only seem to know Sima Qian as the Grand Historian. I don't seem to know any of these lesser-known figures. But judging from His Majesty's regretful expression towards Chen Xiao, he must have been a loyal minister who advised him. Alas, it's so sad how people are. As they get older, they become less willing to listen to dissenting opinions, and over time, they are surrounded by sycophantic flatterers.]
Ying Zheng was already somewhat saddened.
Upon hearing Li Lin's inner thoughts, he was immediately thrown into a state of turmoil, even feeling that there was no point in continuing the morning court session.
Looking back on all the mistakes I've made over the years.
At this moment, he clearly felt some guilt and remorse.
"Your Majesty, I heard that a golden light the size of a bushel descended on the east side of Xianyang last night."
"What? A huge golden light?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. This morning, I overheard the local residents talking. They said that the huge golden light was like a divine dragon, soaring through the sky, constantly swaying its tail. It circled in the air for an hour before slowly descending, making a loud noise that disturbed many ordinary people."
The First Emperor's eyes widened.
He couldn't understand why the Grand Astrologer had come to report a change in the celestial phenomena, and then the Imperial Observatory followed suit.
East of Xianyang City, a huge golden light?
What does this mean?
What exactly is the Imperial Observatory trying to say?
【broken! 】
Just as the First Emperor was lost in confusion, Li Lin reacted immediately.
Someone attacked him!
Moreover, the very first move targeted the First Emperor's Achilles' heel!
That is, the First Emperor was very superstitious about these gods and ghosts, and he especially revered things like celestial phenomena.
[It seems these people are truly impatient, resorting to such despicable means to force me to bear some kind of "innate sin," is that it? Heh, so what if you manage to convince His Majesty? I'd like to see just how many people will jump out at this morning's court session, and just how powerful your backing truly is!]
"Your Majesty, this old minister has also heard about this matter!"
"Your Majesty, I did indeed hear about this on the road!"
"Your Majesty, I saw it with my own eyes last night. That golden dragon was not a truly pure golden dragon. The horns on its head were reversed. Even more strangely, eight large characters floated beside the dragon: 'This year, after the Ancestral Dragon dies, the land will be divided'..."
......
Soon a large group of people surrounded the Imperial Observatory, and all sorts of bizarre arguments came out.
but.
The First Emperor did not heed most of what these people were saying.
He was only interested in the phrase "the land will be divided after the First Emperor dies this year".
"Hmph, what a wicked dragon, daring to curse me like this! The Ancestral Dragon is the first dragon to create heaven and earth. The Emperor is the origin of the six directions and eight wastelands! Investigate for me! In the east of Xianyang, even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, find this wicked dragon for me. Within a radius of ten miles, anyone who dares to conceal it will have their entire clan exterminated. Anyone who harbors it will have their entire nine clans punished!"
The First Emperor was furious.
He was already in a bad mood.
Now that we hear such remarks again, how can we rationally consider the truth of the matter?
Seeing the First Emperor in this state.
Tai Shiteng and Zongzheng Yinglin exchanged a glance and revealed a knowing smile.
Your Majesty, you've taken the bait!
Next, it's time for the decisive blow!
[Hmph, just as I suspected. It turns out the rumor about the division of land after the First Emperor's death was fabricated by you lot. I used to think this rumor wouldn't surface for several years, but I never expected you to use such a vicious tactic against me. Don't blame me for retaliating!]
At this moment, Li Lin sat in his seat, feeling extremely angry.
He knows this stuff better than anyone else.
Because he knew that in history, Li Si was gradually distrusted by the First Emperor because of this rumor, and the enfeoffment faction used this to sow discord between him and the First Emperor.
This forced Li Si to cooperate with Zhao Gao in order to preserve his wealth and status.
This led to the later scheme of switching the sky and the imperial edict that allowed Huhai to ascend the throne.
I never expected this.
This scheme was originally a deliberate plot by the feudalists, the old nobles of Qin, against the Legalists led by Li Si.
Today, it will fall on his shoulders.
He knew what was going to happen next.
But he couldn't stop it.
This is an open conspiracy, a conspiracy that is completely exposed, allowing you to even predict the final outcome.
However, this overt scheme is still too petty.
It can only be described as a half-baked open strategy; in reality, it's just a type of conspiracy.
Taishi Teng turned his head and looked at him with a smug smile, which amused him. Things had only just begun, and you bunch of old foxes already thought you had the victory in the bag?
At this moment, will His Majesty truly be blinded by this simplistic scheme?
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