So much so that he felt he had a firm grip on Mo Zhiyuan.
Can......
Unexpectedly, during the morning court session this day, he discovered that he had actually messed up in this matter.
However, the result was still the same.
Wasn't Li Lin dead?
If he dies, it's not a big problem.
But if he doesn't die, then that would be troublesome.
Sudden!
Taishi Teng seemed to have thought of something and immediately wanted to leave the court.
The next second.
The person who made his expression change drastically appeared.
"Your Majesty, I have instructed the Construction Department to develop woodblock printing. As for movable type printing, since papermaking technology has not yet been advanced, only woodblock printing has been developed for now. I intended to present it to Your Majesty today for your perusal, but Your Majesty has convened such a large court session that I fear the printing technology may be lost to foreign tribes, so I did not bring it with me. I request Your Majesty to visit the Construction Department after the morning court session!"
"What?"
"That voice sounds so familiar!"
"What! He's Li Lin! He's Lord Li!"
"Prime Minister Li? Good heavens, I just exchanged a few words with him, but I didn't expect him to be wearing a scarf around his neck. I didn't recognize him at all!"
"Yes, yes, if he hadn't stood up himself, I would probably have thought he was a newly promoted official!"
"Wait a minute, isn't Li Lin dead? How come he's still alive and kicking in front of us?"
......
In an instant, the imperial court was in an uproar.
The First Emperor was also taken aback, because Li Lin was only one step away from him.
If he took a bigger step, we could spot him.
"quiet!"
He waved his hand and then looked at Li Lin with a puzzled expression, saying, "Are you sure you've developed woodblock printing?"
"Your Majesty, when has I, Li, ever made such a boast?"
Li Lin cupped his hands in greeting and stood up confidently with his head held high.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he was no longer the fledgling who had just entered the court. He appeared calm and confident, with an attitude that was neither humble nor arrogant.
The First Emperor was quite pleased: "Wow, this brat, he's become so arrogant in just a few days! But I was so badly fooled by him. If I wanted to kill him, he probably wouldn't have even had a chance to speak."
well!
Such talent is rare!
This kid is an extraordinary talent.
I absolutely adore him!
"Good, good indeed. Whichever of the Four Great Inventions was invented first, it would have been a remarkable achievement for the Qin Dynasty. However, I am very curious, why was papermaking invented first, and why was printing invented first? Also, Minister Li, weren't you dead? Why are you standing here alive and kicking before all the civil and military officials today? Could it be that you have some grievance and are unwilling to leave this world, so you have risen from the dead?"
The First Emperor seemingly casually praised Li Lin.
But in reality...
He wanted to give Li Lin a way out, to give him a chance to explain the reasons.
He opened his mouth.
No one else dared to interrupt.
If he doesn't speak.
Nine times out of ten, others will preemptively twist Li Lin's words and change the truth, thus altering Li Lin's position.
[His Majesty is a man with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. He seems fierce towards me on the surface, but he actually cares for me so much. I can't let him down! Since the Great Qin is beyond saving, I will use my magic to try my best to save it, to repay his kindness!]
Li Lin silently recited the words for a while, deeply moved by the First Emperor's heartwarming gesture.
certainly.
The First Emperor was also surprised.
This time, he genuinely wanted to help Li Lin from the bottom of his heart; he had no ulterior motives.
Unexpectedly, it had such a surprising effect.
It was an unexpected and wonderful surprise!
"Your Majesty, as for why woodblock printing technology outpaced papermaking technology, the reason is related to my feigned death and escape this time!"
"oh?"
"Last time, the Grand Astrologer said there was a golden light flashing east of Xianyang. I knew then that the Grand Astrologer and the Imperial Observatory were targeting me, simply because my home is in the east of the city! Therefore, before they mentioned the golden light flashing over my residence the second time, I made preparations in advance..."
Right then and there, Li Lin prepared to recount the whole story.
"Your Majesty, I know that the Grand Astrologer and the Imperial Observatory are instigated by Grand Astrologer Teng and Imperial Clan Minister Ying Lin, among others. Because I refused their invitation to form factions, and because I have gained a firm foothold in the political vortex of Qin, I intend to implement reforms to revitalize Qin. However, I know that these reforms will infringe upon the interests of some..."
"Prime Minister Li, you are slandering us! When and where have we ever framed you?"
"Yes, you can reform all you want, but what about us?"
"Li Lin, stop talking nonsense. When did I ever want to form a faction with you? I am the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan of Qin, the son of King Zhaoxiang. The blood of the Qin people flows in my veins. Aren't you afraid of the backlash from the Qin people for distorting the truth like this?"
Zongzheng and the others couldn't bear to listen to that.
To have your core interests so blatantly approached is like having your beloved wife stripped naked by another man, who is about to commit adultery with her.
Who could resist?
They immediately jumped out in a rage, pointing at Li Lin. Their faces were contorted with rage and looked at Li Lin with such ferocity that it seemed as if they were about to devour him whole.
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