"Yes, Your Majesty!"
To be honest, Li Xin felt a little uncomfortable saying in front of so many people in the court that the method Li Lin had just taught him was something he had come up with himself, and his old face flushed slightly.
Although his younger brother is very thick-skinned, it doesn't mean that he, as the older brother, has no pride.
It would be terrible if they were exposed.
"Haha, that makes sense, that makes sense indeed. We must enhance the power of the censors, and even more so, increase the authority and responsibility of the inspecting censors. Here's what we'll do: write down your ideas tonight and submit them to my study tomorrow morning. Do you understand?"
"Your Majesty, I understand!"
"Li Xin, it seems I underestimated you. Such ideas are not something you can come up with just by reading Han Feizi. I think my stereotypes about you have been too deep over the years. I never expected that a rough man like you would have such a mind!"
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. It was under Your Majesty's influence that I was able to read through these kinds of books and thus gain some knowledge!"
"Haha, a scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation. It seems that I will have to persuade you rough men to study more in the future."
The First Emperor couldn't help but laugh, and surprisingly uttered a famous saying that didn't exist at the time.
[Huh? No way? I was just teaching my brother a few simple and quick ways to improve governance, and His Majesty uttered such remarks? And he even wants to advise the generals to read more books? Oh no, both Lü Meng and Sun Quan were careless this time, carelessly missing a classical allusion!]
The First Emperor was originally smiling very happily.
Upon hearing Li Lin's thoughts, Li Xin immediately became displeased, his face darkening as he thought angrily, "That brat! I knew he was behind this! Who is Li Xin? Don't I know him? His potential was never high, and he's always been indecisive. How could he suddenly become so clever?"
However, you said you only taught Li Xin a few of the most basic methods. In other words, you little rascal, you're starting to hold back again? If my temper were still the same as it was back then, you would have been reincarnated somewhere long ago.
"Lord Li, your elder brother, the Imperial Censor, has offered such excellent advice. You are so skilled in strategy, knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. Do you have any good ideas for me to share?"
"Your Majesty, this..."
Li Lin hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. Right now, Tai Shiteng and Ying Lin were hoping something bad would happen to him. If he said anything too extreme, he would be slandered for other reasons. It was hard to find the right balance.
After all, what he wanted to say was different from the prevailing view of this era.
Even if the First Emperor could accept it, these old fogies probably wouldn't, especially the meritorious group, whose political stance would certainly be quite conservative.
"Your Majesty, Li Zhongcheng was an uneducated and incompetent youth. What could he possibly do?"
"That's right, that's right, why don't you let me offer my advice!"
"Your Majesty, this old minister believes that a policy of taking Legalism as the main approach and Taoism as a supplement is perfectly suited to the current situation of the Qin state. There is no need to let a 'talented person' like Li Zhongcheng express his opinion. If the situation does not improve but instead worsens, it would be a loss that does not outweigh the gains!"
pity.
Just as Li Lin hesitated for a moment, Tai Shiteng and his group began to speak, launching into a barrage of sarcastic remarks at him.
The First Emperor sat upright, sneering inwardly: "Hmph, you little brat, I'll teach you to keep up your tricks. Hey, I'm not going to speak up for you. Hey, I'm just sitting here watching you get mocked by others. I'm just playing around!"
Tai Shiteng's lips curled up slightly. Standing in the second row of the first row of ministers on the right, he could see Li Lin, who was in the same row at the time.
His disdainful gaze and mocking tone.
This was quite unbearable for Li Lin.
[I can't act impulsively! What if I say the wrong thing and he uses it against me? But, isn't that young man hot-blooded? I can't hold back anymore! I really can't hold back...]
"Ha! I thought Li Zhongcheng was so capable, but I didn't expect him to be so timid after we goaded him. It seems he's just like Xu Fu, deceiving His Majesty!"
"Alas, we old bones have spoken too frankly, to the point that His Majesty has favored such treacherous officials. This is truly a sign of the country's downfall!"
......
Li Lin never expected that the more silent he remained, the stranger their tone and words became, eventually escalating to the point of declaring national subjugation and genocide.
Is this using the greater good to pressure him, or forcing the First Emperor to make him speak?
Why are these guys so determined to argue with me today? Fine, if you want to argue, I'll argue with you. I've been arguing with you for an hour since I arrived this morning, so let's continue!
Just when the group thought he had no good ideas and could only remain silent to avoid embarrassment, he rose from his seat, slowly walked to the front of the court officials, and said loudly to the First Emperor: "Your subject, Imperial Censor Li Lin, has a plan that can bring peace and prosperity to the people and enrich the country and strengthen its military. I hope that all the ministers present and Your Majesty will listen to it and not interrupt me!"
"this......"
Tai Shiteng's eyes widened. "Wow, this kid, how dare he actually go for it? How could he dare? Wasn't he just dodging the attacks? How come he's so brave now? Could it be that he was deliberately hiding his true strength?"
The crowd's expressions varied, and all their eyes were fixed on Li Lin. They all pricked up their ears, eager to hear his insights. Even those who had just scoffed at him fell silent.
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