Chapter 29 Ye Chi’s evil plan: burning books and burying scholars!
at this time!

Ye Chi was alone in a corner of the restaurant. A pot of sake and a few side dishes seemed to be his only connection with this noisy world.

He looked calm and serene, and as he raised his glass and sipped, he seemed to have isolated all the troubles of the world from outside the glass.

The hustle and bustle of the streets and the noise of the crowd seemed to have nothing to do with him!

He just sat there quietly, his eyes deep, as if he could penetrate the layers of fog and reach the essence of the world!

On the street, a group of Confucian scholars gathered in groups. They were dressed in plain robes, holding books, and talking loudly. Their words were full of criticism and dissatisfaction with the government.

"Humph, building the Great Wall? That's nothing but a waste of money and labor!" A Confucian scholar said coldly, his eyes revealing deep disdain for the corruption and incompetence of the government. "The court only knows how to squeeze the people's money, but doesn't know the suffering of the people. What's the point of building this useless wall?"

Another Confucian scholar even mocked them directly: "They only care about their own power and status, and don't care about the lives of the people. How can such a country last long?"

Confucian scholars were even more indignant about the abolition of the feudal system.

"The feudal system was established by the ancient sage kings and has lasted for thousands of years. But now it is going to be abolished? How absurd!" An elderly Confucian scholar angrily slammed the table. "The court is going to abandon the way of the ancient kings and disrupt the moral principles! How can such behavior be done by a real man?"

"Humph, those so-called reformers in the court are nothing but quick-success seekers!" another Confucian scholar said, "They only see the drawbacks of the feudal system, but ignore the significance behind it. Abolishing the feudal system is equivalent to severing our connection with our ancestors. What an unfilial and unrighteous act!"

These Confucian scholars became more and more excited as they spoke, and their words were filled with criticism and sarcasm towards the government!

They opposed the construction of the Great Wall, the abolition of feudal fiefdoms, and even more so those ministers who only cared about their own power and status and ignored the lives of the people!
Ye Chi listened to their discussion quietly, but his heart was calm.

He knew very well that although these Confucian scholars were sharp-tongued, they were only talking on paper and had never experienced the sufferings and hardships of the world!
Although building the Great Wall and abolishing the feudal system have many disadvantages, it is the only choice after weighing the pros and cons!

He sighed softly and drank the glass in one gulp.

The clear wine slides down the throat, bringing a brief sense of coolness and comfort.

However, how can the disputes and grudges in this world be resolved by a glass of sake?
He sat quietly, as if he had become a sculpture.

In this noisy world, he seemed to be a bystander, a spectator.

At first, he and the people in Fengchang Temple had disputes from time to time due to different political views. This was a common occurrence in the court!
However, he had never expected that the other party would be so intolerant and expel him from the court, which made him disheartened!
He raised his glass again and drank from it, his eyes becoming even colder than before.

He knew very well that Tu Sui had a strong temper and would never adopt his vicious plan!
This expedition to Baiyue will surely result in heavy casualties and a crushing defeat! !
And people like Chunyu Yue will never let me go!

They will surely launch a massive attack in the court and put themselves to death!

If that’s the case, why should Ye Chi have any concerns?
A sense of determination surged in his heart. Since you have betrayed me, don't blame me for being cruel and ruthless!!!

A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he was confident!
The vicious policy of burning books and burying scholars was originally his concern for the people of the world, but now, it is born for those selfish people! !
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At the same time, Fusu and other princes rode their horses straight to Ye Chi's residence, looking forward to Ye Chi's teachings and answering their questions today.

However, when he arrived at the mansion, he found the gate closed and the place deserted. The prosperous scene of the past was no longer there.

Everyone dismounted and knocked on the door, but no one answered for a long time!
Pushing the door open, I saw that the house was empty and all the furniture was gone. Only the walls remained, as if telling of its former glory!
When the young masters saw this, they were all shocked and looked at each other in bewilderment.

Prince Fusu frowned, feeling an indescribable anxiety and uneasiness in his heart. Could it be that Mr. Ye really left?
He looked around and saw a deep courtyard with withered grass and trees, and a feeling of desolation came over him.

"Where is Mr. Ye?" Fusu muttered to himself, his voice revealing endless worry and loss. "Could it be that Mr. Ye has left Xianyang?" Gongzi Gao guessed.

"No way!" Jiang Lu behind him denied it categorically, "Mr. Ye is a great sage, how could he leave so easily? There must be something hidden!"

Everyone was silent when they heard this, but their hearts were surging.

They thought of the humiliation and exclusion Ye Chi had suffered in the court that day, and how he was not tolerated by those people in Fengchang Temple...

One can imagine the grief and helplessness in their hearts!

However, over the past few days, Ye Chi has taught these young masters everything he knows and explained things patiently, leading them into a wider world.

How could such a wise man leave just like that?
"We must find Mr. Ye!" Fusu said firmly, "If he leaves, won't we be confused again in the future?"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, expressing their willingness to follow Fusu to find Ye Chi.

However, Xianyang City is so big, where can we find a person who hides his identity?
After discussing for a while, everyone still had no clue.

At this moment, Fusu had a flash of inspiration in his mind and thought of Zhang Han!
"General Zhang Han is the leader of the Black Ice Platform under my father's command. He has spies all over the world. If we ask him for help, we may be able to find Mr. Ye's whereabouts!"

When everyone heard this, they were overjoyed and expressed their agreement with this plan.

Afterwards, Fusu and other princes, concerned about Ye Chi, rode their horses straight to General Zhang Han's mansion.

When he arrived at the mansion, Prince Fusu dismounted and knocked on the door. After a moment, a servant came out to greet him.

Prince Fusu said anxiously, "We have urgent business to see General Zhang Han. Please inform us."

The waiter nodded in agreement and turned to go inside.

After a while, Zhang Han came out and saw Fusu and other princes were in a hurry. He knew that there must be something important.

Fusu stepped forward, saluted and said, "General Zhang Han, we are here to ask for something important."

Zhang Han returned the greeting and said, "My Lord, if you have anything important to say, please feel free to speak up."

Fusu sighed and said, "Mr. Ye Chi of Fengchang Temple has an empty mansion now. We have searched for him but can't find any trace of him. He is a great sage of the time and has profound knowledge. We are convinced and are willing to follow him to learn and seek the truth."

"Mr. Ye left without saying goodbye, and we are really worried! So we come to ask the general to help us find Mr. Ye!"

Zhang Han understood what he said and nodded, "I have heard of Ye Chi's talent, learning and character."

"Since you have such a wish, I will do my best to help you."

Zhang Han did not say it explicitly, but His Majesty was also looking for Ye Chi, and had just sent someone to investigate, but they had not returned yet.

He kept this matter secret and kept it deep in his heart.

(End of this chapter)