"No, young master, you're too kind! I've lived for over sixty years and practiced medicine in Shangdang for over forty. I've seen too many people and things in my life, and I've witnessed enough of this ever-changing world. I've never met a gentleman as humble and courteous as you, young master, who cherishes wisdom like his own child. How could I possibly accept your money? Besides..."
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes, soaking his disheveled white beard and dripping onto his tattered robes. He choked out, "The world is in ruins, countless fields lie barren, people are displaced, suffering terribly. You, my lord, are the future of Qin, the hope of Qin, the sage whom all the people eagerly await. Though I am old and inexperienced, I understand this principle. Please, my lord, do not be so polite!"
"this......"
Fusu was somewhat at a loss. He had discovered that ordinary people had nowhere to stand, and most of the prime farmland had been seized by the old nobles of the six states and the local landlords and powerful families.
All that was left for the people were barren, abandoned fields.
The grain produced from these fields is barely enough to feed themselves, let alone pay the taxes owed to the imperial court.
So along the way, there were countless starving people.
Even though his father, the emperor, has begun to gradually reduce taxes in recent days, that is only in the vicinity of Xianyang. It will probably take many years for the decrees to be conveyed and implemented in these areas.
But do so many poor, innocent people have that much time to wait?
Many people starved to death.
"Young master, this old man takes his leave!"
"The old miracle doctor, the old miracle doctor..."
Fusu chased after him and escorted him to the gate of the post station. Watching his aged body limp into the crowd, Fusu suddenly felt as if sand had been blown into his eyes by the wind.
It's slightly damp.
"Young master, everyone has their own ambitions. Since he doesn't want any reward, doesn't that save us money? Young master, you should be happy, so why are you so gloomy?"
Meng Yin was somewhat puzzled. This old doctor hadn't found anything wrong, so wasn't it normal for him not to ask for payment?
“Mengyin, you only see the surface of things, but you don’t see the other side. He is an old man with white hair and tattered clothes, yet he has such ambition, such concern for the common people, and such courage to speak out for them. And what about me? As a prince of the Qin royal family, I have hesitated to step forward and speak out against my father’s cruel policies. I am not even as good as an old man like him!”
As Fusu spoke, he surprisingly showed a look of shame. "What he just said made me feel very ashamed. When I return to Xianyang, I will definitely persuade my father to implement benevolent policies, so that the people of this world will no longer be displaced, and so that no one on this land of Qin will starve to death!"
"Young Master!"
Mengyin was so moved by his grand aspirations that she even had tears in her eyes.
Meanwhile, Li Lin, far away in the Court of Justice, never imagined that his attempt to shift blame would lead Fusu to clarify his life goals so quickly.
Of course, he wouldn't do anything even if he found out.
At this moment, he was busy driving Li Si's accomplices out of the Court of Justice.
This rush was quite something.
The data shows that approximately five hundred high-ranking officials and one or two thousand low-ranking officials were dismissed.
He was surprised.
Looking at the pile of resignation slips in front of him, which resembled a small mountain, he felt somewhat intimidated.
However, as surprising as it may seem, the most pitiful one is Ying Ziying.
He used them as employees.
Basically, all the matters of the Court of Justice were handed over to him at once.
"Ziying, you are doing a very good job as the chief clerk. I think your current position is not good enough for you. How about this, from now on you will be the deputy director of the Court of Justice, and you will work with Meng Yi to manage the daily affairs of the Court of Justice!"
"Ah? My lord, I'm already quite overwhelmed assisting you with the Prime Minister's affairs. If you were to ask me to take charge of the entire Court of Justice now, I'm afraid I would be too incapable!"
"No, no, Ziying, do you think I don't know your own abilities? To be honest, you lack confidence. You are fully capable of handling this position. The Court of Justice doesn't entrust it to anyone else, only to you. Do you know why?"
"Why?"
"Because I have high hopes for you, that's why I need to train you. Once I've secured my position as Prime Minister, I'll recommend you for the position of Chief Justice of the Court of Justice. What do you say?"
"this......"
He hesitated for a moment, still coveting the position of Court Judge.
The Chief Justice of the Court of Justice, also known as the Chief Supervisor of the Court of Justice, is the chief steward of the Court of Justice and one of the Nine Ministers. He is a genuine member of the Nine Ministers and a high-ranking official who has squeezed into the center of politics. He is someone that ordinary people can only dream of.
"Ziying, it's settled then. Don't let me down!"
Li Lin gave him no chance to hesitate or back out. He patted him on the shoulder and then fled as if his life depended on it.
[What a joke! How could I possibly handle these maddening cases? If it weren't for Li Si, the Prime Minister, overseeing the Court of Justice, he wouldn't have entrusted me with this mess.]
"Sigh, Lord Li values me so highly, he must have seen my abilities. But why would he want me to take over the Court of Justice? Is it because of some taboo? Wait, Meng Yi! Could it be that Lord Li is very dissatisfied with Meng Yi, so he hopes I can take over the Court of Justice and, incidentally, help him get rid of Meng Yi?"
Ying Ziying shook his head, stopping his wild thoughts.
He then looked up at the bamboo slips laid out on the table and immediately felt overwhelmed. There were just too many; it would probably be well past midnight by the time he finished reviewing them all...
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