"However, my father's name was not on the military merit list after the war. After much inquiry, I learned that it was a confidant of a powerful son who took a fancy to my father's military merits and secretly colluded with officials to forge documents and claimed my father's military merits for himself."
"At the critical moment, my father stepped forward and led a small team to attack the enemy camp at night. He not only successfully disrupted the enemy's deployment, but also killed the enemy general, which won the Qin army a precious breathing space. In the end, he turned defeat into victory, defeated the enemy, and safeguarded the peace of the border."
When Qi Xi said this, his eyes sparkled with pride, which was the endless respect and remembrance for his father. However, this light was soon replaced by sadness.
"After my father learned the truth, he was furious and wrote to the authorities many times to appeal, but all his appeals fell on deaf ears. In the end, my father died of depression because he could not bear the great injustice. My family lost their livelihood and ended up here."
Qi Xi's voice trembled, and tears finally rolled down his cheeks. He clenched his fists tightly, as if expressing his inner anger and unwillingness.
"I stopped Master Fusu today not to be unreasonable, but because I know that you are kind-hearted and will definitely seek justice for my family. I beg you to thoroughly investigate this matter and restore the truth, so that my father's military achievements can be redeemed and those corrupt officials who have abused the law and oppressed us will receive the punishment they deserve."
After hearing this, Prince Fusu looked solemn and frowned.
If this is true, it is not only a family tragedy, but also a test of the Qin Dynasty's legal system and justice.
We must get to the bottom of this matter and never let any of the Qin soldiers feel disheartened.
In the Qin Dynasty, military merit is the glory that soldiers earn with their lives, and it is also a symbol of family honor. Once stolen, it is not only an insult to the individual, but also a provocation to the entire Qin Dynasty's twenty-level duke system.
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"If this is true, he is indeed a parasite in the country and must be eliminated." Prince Fusu said in a deep voice, then signaled the attendants around him to write down Qi Xi's words and promised to investigate the matter personally.
Qi Xi knelt on the ground, kowtowed repeatedly, with a look of gratitude in tears.
When passers-by heard about this, they all looked at him in shock and indignation. They talked a lot, some shook their heads and sighed, and some glared at him, obviously feeling deeply dissatisfied with such injustice.
"Is this true? This son of a powerful noble has gone too far. He actually dares to impersonate someone else's military achievements!" said an old man in plain clothes indignantly.
"Yes, our military achievements were earned with our blood and lives, how can they be usurped like this?"
"Prince Fusu is kind-hearted and will definitely seek justice for this hero!" a middle-aged woman said loudly.
There was a constant stream of discussions in the crowd, and more and more people gathered around Prince Fusu. They all expressed their support for Prince Fusu to thoroughly investigate the matter, restore the truth, and seek justice for the victims.
Prince Fusu looked at the indignant people around him and felt vaguely that something was wrong.
"Please rest assured, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and will never let any Qin soldier be treated unfairly!" Prince Fusu said in a soothing voice.
Upon hearing Prince Fusu's promise, the people around him applauded and cheered.
After the crowd dispersed, Prince Fusu's first thing was to send people to investigate Qi Xi.
Little Stone, who had just rushed over, looked at him in confusion, "Sir, why do you have to spend so much effort to investigate Qi Xi?"
Prince Fusu looked at the crowd that had just dispersed and pondered for a moment, "Qi Xi's appearance was too coincidental, and after their conversation, many people in the crowd started to make a fuss."
"I always feel that this matter is not as simple as it seems."
Little Stone scratched his head, obviously puzzled by Prince Fusu's doubts, but still answered respectfully: "So what do you plan to do, Prince?"
Prince Fusu looked deep in his eyes and said slowly, "First, secretly investigate Qi Xi's identity and background to see if it is as he said."
"At the same time, we must also investigate the so-called son of the rich and powerful and his cronies to see if they have committed such misdeeds. Also, send someone to verify the military records of that battle to see if there are any signs of tampering."
Little Stone nodded and was about to turn around to make arrangements, but Prince Fusu stopped him and said, "Also, pay attention to whether there are similar cases recently, or whether someone is secretly inciting the people."
Little Stone was startled, and then he realized that Prince Fusu's worries were not unnecessary. In this chaotic world, people's hearts are unpredictable, and if you are not careful, it may cause a big turmoil.
"Yes, sir, I'll arrange it right away." After saying this, Xiao Shitou hurried away.
Prince Fusu stood where he was, looking at the crowd gradually dispersing in the distance, with mixed feelings in his heart.
Every move in Xianyang City was under the control of Qin Shihuang, and he was the first to receive news of what happened on the streets today.
The eunuchs knelt down before Qin Shi Huang, fearing that they would be implicated.
Qin Shi Huang frowned and threw the jade cup in his hand violently. The cup shattered with a clear sound that echoed in the hall.
"How could such a thing happen? The laws of our Great Qin are strict, yet someone dares to trample on the law and oppress the people!"
His voice was deep and powerful, revealing unmistakable anger.
"I order you to immediately inform Prime Minister Li Si and Imperial Censor Feng Jie to thoroughly investigate this matter. No matter who is involved, they must be severely punished! I want to know the truth, and I want to see those culprits receive the punishment they deserve!"
Qin Shihuang's voice echoed in the hall, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of every minister.
The eunuch took the order and crawled out of the hall, fearing that if he was a step slower he would be punished more severely.
At the same time, in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Li Si was buried in a mountain of official documents. Suddenly, he received an imperial edict and his face instantly became solemn.
This matter is of great importance. It not only concerns the legal system and justice of the Qin Dynasty, but may also touch upon the undercurrents deep within the court.
He went to find Feng Jie overnight. "This case must be investigated from the source. Not only must we verify whether what Qi Xi said is true, but we must also dig deep into the possible power struggles and corruption networks behind it." Li Si took the lead in proposing.
"If this matter is not handled properly, it may trigger a greater social unrest and damage your majesty's prestige in the hearts of the people." Li Si said worriedly.
Feng Jie nodded in agreement: "Indeed, we must act carefully, to cut the Gordian knot quickly and ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"Perhaps, we can take this opportunity to eliminate some of the destabilizing factors in the court and consolidate your majesty's rule."
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As night fell, the lights in Prince Fusu's study were on. He sat at his desk, reading the investigation report sent by his subordinates.
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