Chapter 33: If the Prime Minister learns this, he can become a teacher to all the talented people in the world!
Although Li Si was once greedy for power and conspired with Zhao Gao to change the will and establish Hu Hai, he later came to his senses and decided to sacrifice the Qin Dynasty for the sake of his entire family being beheaded!
This shows that he still has loyalty and justice in his heart.

What Ye Chi was thinking about was the rift between Fusu and Li Si, but if they could resolve the conflict and work together, they would surely become the backbone of the Qin Dynasty's future.

To support Fusu to ascend the throne, Meng Tian alone was not enough! !

Li Si’s support and assistance are crucial!

What's more, Li Si played a vital role in the strategies he planned.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and continued, "Sir, Li Si's talent is extraordinary. If we can get his help, it will be like a tiger with wings."

"I hope you will put the overall situation first, put aside your personal grudges, and work with Prime Minister Li to achieve great things!"

Fusu was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then he said with emotion: "Mr. Ye is far-sighted, Fusu will accept it with a smile, but the grudges between me and Prime Minister Li cannot be resolved overnight."

Ye Chi heard this and comforted him: "Don't worry, time will prove everything. You care about the world and put the people first. In time, you will win the respect and support of Prime Minister Li!"

After hearing this, Fusu felt a warm feeling in his heart. He knew very well that what Ye Chi said was true!

So he thanked him solemnly: "Thank you Mr. Ye for your guidance, Fusu, I will definitely keep it in mind!!!"

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As the night deepened, Fusu walked slowly to Li Si's mansion.

When the gatekeeper saw that it was Fusu, he hurried inside to report.

When Li Si heard that Fusu wanted to see him, he couldn't help but feel a little upset. He straightened his clothes and went out to meet him.

"I wonder why Master Fusu is here?"

When Fusu saw Li Si coming out to greet him, he bowed and said, "Prime Minister, I apologize for interrupting you."

After saying that, he took out the Dingtian Ce and the Essentials of the Imperial Examination given by Ye Chi from his sleeve and handed them to Li Si with both hands!
Li Si took the bamboo slips and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Fusu explained, "Prime Minister, this is a gift from Mr. Ye Chi. He said that if you learn this, you can become a teacher for all the talented people in the world!"

Li Si was shocked when he heard this, and thought to himself: "What a big tone! Who is Ye Chi? How dare he say such nonsense?!"

However, he remained expressionless and pondered in his heart.

Suddenly I remembered, could this person be Ye Chi who made a big fuss some time ago, offering a poisonous plan to Tu Ju to attack Yue, but was discarded by Tu Ju like a worn-out shoe?

Later, he was expelled from Fengchang Temple, and many ministers in the Qin court heard about it.

This man was ridiculed by the Confucian scholars, and even Li Si heard a few words about him when he was interacting with his colleagues.

Li Si thought that he might really have some talent. Although the things he had done in Fengchang Temple before did not show his knowledge of classics, he did have some talent in mathematics.

Seeing Li Si's calm reaction, Fusu smiled and said, "Prime Minister, Fusu has finished speaking. It is late at night and it is inconvenient to stay for long. Fusu will take his leave now."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Li Si looked at Fusu's back as he walked away. Although he felt that Ye Chi was being very arrogant, he became more and more curious about whether the contents of the bamboo slips were really as stated above.

He returned to his study, lit a candle, and spread out the bamboo slips.

After reading only the first sentence, he was deeply shocked! ! The bamboo slips read: "People of our generation should establish their hearts for the world, establish their lives for the people, and create eternal peace!!!"

These few short words, like the morning bell and evening drum, struck deep into his soul.

Li Si was such a great man that he instantly understood Ye Chi's intention and Fusu's expectations!
He took a deep breath, calmed his inner excitement, and continued to read down!
He knew that this bamboo slip was not only a gift, but also a heavy responsibility and mission!

That night, Li Si, the Prime Minister of the Qin Dynasty, read by lamplight, forgetting to eat and sleep!!!

The night was as dark as ink. Li Si sat alone in the study, tightly holding the bamboo slips given by Ye Chi in his hands, his eyes flashing with shock and excitement.

He read it word by word, as if he was in a whole new world, and was deeply attracted by Ye Chi's grand blueprint! !
Although he hadn't slept all night, Li Si didn't feel tired at all, his heart was filled with surging passion!
He understood that the imperial examination system that Ye Chi mentioned would open up a brand new path for selecting talents for the Qin Dynasty, giving countless children from poor families the opportunity to succeed.

This is not only a recognition of him personally, but also an infinite expectation for the future of Daqin.

Li Si looked back at the past, and his thoughts surged like a river! !
He was born in Shangcai, Chu State, and his family was poor!

But in my heart, I have lofty ambitions!

When he was young, he showed extraordinary talent and knowledge, but he was unlucky and had a bad life. He knew very well that it would be difficult for him to make a name for himself in the State of Chu!

So he resolutely left his hometown and embarked on the long journey of studying.

He traveled through mountains and rivers, experienced hardships, and finally became a disciple of Xunzi, a master of Confucianism!

Under the careful guidance of Xunzi, he studied Confucian classics tirelessly, comprehended the profound philosophy therein, and gradually formed his own unique understanding and judgment of this world!

After returning from his studies, Li Si was not satisfied with a comfortable life. He was full of passion and determined to make a name for himself in the troubled times!
Back then, he examined the general situation of the world and finally chose to travel west to Qin! !

In the Qin State, he relied on his talent and wisdom to climb to the pinnacle of power step by step!
However, who can truly understand the hardships and difficulties along the way?

He had been looked down upon and ridiculed in the State of Chu, suffered from wind, frost and hunger on the way to school, and experienced countless open and secret struggles in the officialdom of the State of Qin.

But all this failed to defeat his indomitable will and determination!

Now, standing at the pinnacle of power, when he looks back on his past experiences, he can't help but feel a complex emotion in his heart.

There are emotions and memories for the past, gratitude and admiration for my mentor, and even more pride and satisfaction for my own unremitting efforts.

All of this has contributed to his glory and achievements today!
However, now, Ye Chi's article Dingtian Ce and the imperial examination system have opened a new door for him, allowing him to see a fairer and brighter future!

He marveled at Ye Chi's foresight and was shocked by the great significance of the imperial examination system!

This is not only a revolution in selecting talents, but also a profound reform of the Qin court! !
It will completely break the monopoly of aristocratic families, wealthy clans, and nobles, and give everyone the opportunity to display their talents and abilities!

Until dawn, Li Si was still immersed in Ye Chi's wisdom, unable to extricate himself.

He finally understood that what Ye Chi said was true, he was indeed a truly talented official! !
I am fortunate enough to be a witness and participant of this great change. It is truly a great honor!

Li Si took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and walked to the window, his eyes burning, deep and boundless! !
Imperial Examination! Is the future of the Qin Dynasty! !

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(End of this chapter)