Chapter 17 The Emperor’s Mind!

At this moment, the atmosphere in the school was solemn and dignified.

Ye Chi sat upright on the lecture chair, facing Fusu, Gongzi Gao, Jianglu and other young masters. His voice was distant and deep, as if it could penetrate the dust of time and reach people's hearts.

"The so-called imperial power is the key to governing a country and maintaining peace."

"Confucianism on the outside and law on the inside, ruling by doing nothing, is the essence of the way of the emperor!"

Ye Chi spoke slowly, and every word seemed to be carefully considered and carried a heavy weight!

Fusu raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a thoughtful look. He asked, "Mr. Ye, what is meant by Confucianism on the outside and law on the inside?"

Ye Chi smiled slightly and explained: "External Confucianism is to use the Confucianism of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness as the surface to educate the people! Internal law is to use the Legalism of strict punishment and harsh laws as the inside to ensure the order of the country! The two complement each other, which is the best policy."

Gongzi Gao nodded thoughtfully, but then asked, "What does the phrase 'rule by inaction' mean?"

"Governing by doing nothing does not mean doing nothing. It means that the emperor should follow the way of nature and not interfere too much in the lives of the people. Let the people develop freely in a stable environment, and the country will naturally prosper!" Ye Chi explained.

Jiang Lu's eyes flashed with realization, and he said with emotion: "What Mr. Ye said today is really enlightening!!"

"As descendants of the royal family, we should be more aware of this principle and benefit all people in the world!"

The other young masters also nodded in agreement. The story lasted the entire day, from morning to night, and no one dozed off!

They deeply admire Ye Chi's knowledge and insights!

As the night deepened, Emperor Qin Shi Huang's carriage slowly drove back to Zhangtai Palace.

The palace gate burst open, revealing the majestic and magnificent palace, sparkling with a cold luster in the moonlight.

Ying Zheng stepped down from the imperial chariot. His shadow was stretched out in the light of the palace lanterns, like a giant dragon winding along the silent palace road.

Ying Zheng's face was shrouded in frosty majesty, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he could see through all illusions.

The corners of his mouth were tense, revealing an unquestionable arrogance.

The palace servants kept their heads down, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, for fear of angering the ruler of the world.

"His Majesty has arrived--" With the eunuch's loud shout, the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became solemn.

Ying Zheng strode into the imperial palace with big strides, each step seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, making the entire palace tremble.

Ying Zheng's face was still as cold as ice, but his majesty and domineering aura were even more solid, as if covering the entire palace.

Just now outside the palace, Zhao Tuo’s arrogance and domineering attitude were still vivid in Ye Chi’s mind. He almost wanted to put Ye Chi to death!
If I hadn't appeared in time, Ye Chi would probably have died.

Thinking of this, an indescribable anger surged in the heart of the First Emperor.

He immediately ordered Zhang Han to be summoned, his voice as cold as ice: "Zhang Han, come to see me immediately!"

A moment later, Zhang Han, who was outside the palace, rushed over and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am Zhang Han, here to see you!!"

The First Emperor looked at him with a sharp gaze, "Zhang Han, I order you to send more people to protect Ye Chi. He is the pillar of the country and there must be no mistakes!"

Zhang Han's heart trembled, knowing that this matter was of great importance, and he immediately accepted the order: "I obey your order! I will definitely handle this matter well and ensure Ye Chi's safety."

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, signaling him to leave. However, the anger in his heart did not subside, but became more intense.

He sat alone on the emperor's couch, thinking for a long time, and he knew in his heart that the reason why Zhao Tuo dared to be so presumptuous was that he must have someone supporting him behind the scenes.

And this person is most likely the great general Tu Ju!
Thinking of Tu Ju and Zhao Tuo colluding with each other and committing evil, Ying Zheng couldn't help but frown, and a cold light flashed in his eyes!
He knew very well that these two men were both high-ranking generals in the court and the main force in the attack on Yue. If they really joined forces and acted stubbornly, the consequences would be disastrous.

At this time, the spy from the Black Ice Terrace hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, Zhao Tuo was drinking and having fun with Tu Ju and other generals in the General's Mansion. During the meal, they talked about Ye Chi. Zhao Tuo accused Ye Chi of his poisonous strategy and the thirty-six volumes of marching, which were full of rumors and nonsense about war, and attempted to disrupt the government. Tu Ju was also dissatisfied with Ye Chi, and the two of them were full of hostility in their words!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng was furious and slammed the table and stood up: "How dare Tu Ju and Zhao Tuo! How dare they be so audacious! Do they still have me in their eyes?!!"

His voice echoed in the empty hall, making everyone's eardrums hurt!

Ying Zheng, who was furious, immediately ordered: "Pass on my order, summon Tu Ju to the palace immediately! No mistakes!"

His voice was as cold as ice, revealing unquestionable majesty.

The spy took the order and left, but the First Emperor was still angry and waited quietly in the palace.

He knew very well that Ye Chi's vicious plan and the Thirty-Six Volumes on Marching were crucial to the success or failure of the war against Yue, and there must not be any mistakes!
He must interrogate Tu Ju personally and find out the truth to prevent future troubles!
While waiting, the anger in the Emperor's heart gradually subsided.

He sat on the imperial couch with his eyes closed, but his mind was quickly thinking about how to deal with the current situation.

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Inside the school, Ye Chi's voice slowly fell, and the lingering sound lingered in the air.

His explanation of the emperor's power and mentality was easy to understand and shocked Fusu, Prince Gao, Jianglu and others present.

They were all dumbfounded, as if Ye Chi's words brought them into a whole new world. Their inner emotions were like turbulent waves, and they could not calm down for a long time.

Fusu frowned and thought for a long time before he sighed and said, "Mr. Ye, your opinion is great. Today, Fusu has finally realized how vast the world is and how profound knowledge is. I used to be self-righteous but was actually a frog in a well."

Young Master Gao was also deeply moved, and he bowed his hands and said, "Mr. Ye's words are like pearls, and every sentence touches my heart. I have benefited a lot from it. If I can always be by your side and listen to your teachings in this life, it will be a great honor for me."

Jiang Lu's eyes flashed with determination, and he said: "Mr. Ye's imperial mind is as deep as the sea. Although I am dull, I hope to do my best to understand a little bit of it."

Ye Chi looked at them, each of them full of energy and without any signs of fatigue. Instead, they were even more eager to discuss academic matters. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly at their thirst for knowledge.

However, he also knew that he had said enough today and could not continue.

So he smiled and said, "Gentlemen, thank you for your praise. What I have said is just a minor skill, not worthy of being presented in a high-class hall. It is getting late today, and you gentlemen are tired. Why don't you go back and rest first, and discuss it again tomorrow?"

Fusu and others were stunned when they heard this, and then looked disappointed.

They thought they could continue to listen to Ye Chi's teachings, but they didn't expect that Ye Chi was already tired.

But today, we have indeed talked enough, even directly from day to night!
Gentlemen, you all feel that time is passing too fast! !
So they had no choice but to stand up and bow to Ye Chi and say goodbye.

Fusu said: "Mr. Ye is right. We have benefited a lot today. I will come again tomorrow to ask for your advice."

All the gentlemen stood up, bowed deeply to Ye Chi, and said in unison:

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Ye. I will come back tomorrow to listen to your teachings!"

　Are there any brothers reading this? The data is so cold, I beg all readers not to keep reading the book, follow-up reading is very important in the early stage of the book, if you have recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, please give them to me, I would like to thank all the readers here.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)