Chapter 42: Killing people and destroying their hearts! The Ten Deadly Sins of Confucianism!!!
"This...what should I do?" Fusu's voice trembled and he could hardly stand.

He realized in an instant that the situation had become unimaginably serious.

Killing all the Confucian scholars in the world, how cruel and tyrannical it is! !

What happened to the Emperor?!

How could such a decision be made?
Fusu's heart was in a mess, but then he suddenly remembered the secret bag that Ye Chi gave him.

That’s right! Mr. Ye may have anticipated this step, and the tips he gave me may have a solution! !
Thinking of this, Fusu didn't care about anything else and hurried to the palace.

In the darkness of the night, Fusu's figure gradually moved away, leaving behind only messy footsteps and anxious breathing.

His heart was filled with endless fear and expectation. He hoped that Ye Chi could show him a way out and find a glimmer of hope for the Confucian scholars in the world.

Fusu was worried and hurried over from outside the palace.

Along the way, he had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He was both in awe and worried about the father he was about to meet.

After entering the palace, Fusu's heart was beating like a drum. He walked hurriedly and headed straight for the palace where the First Emperor lived.

The palace walls are towering, and every brick and tile sparkles in the sunlight, fully demonstrating the royal majesty.

Along the way, the palace servants stood in silence, adding to the tense atmosphere.

When he arrived at the palace, Fusu looked up and saw the First Emperor sitting upright on the imperial couch. Although some of his anger had subsided, there was still a hint of thunder between his brows.

He was wearing an imperial robe and a crown on his head. He looked majestic without even being angry, displaying the aura of an emperor!

The First Emperor's gaze was deep, as unfathomable as the abyss, as if he could see into people's hearts.

He closed his eyes slightly, as if he was in deep thought, or as if a bigger storm was brewing.

Fusu's heart trembled, knowing that although his father's anger was not fully unleashed at this moment, he was even more dangerous!

However, he still knelt on the ground and performed the rituals as required, not daring to slack off in the slightest!
He took a deep breath and prepared to state what was in his mind and plead for the Confucian scholars.

However, before he could open his mouth, the First Emperor slowly opened his eyes, and a cold light shot out from his eyes, piercing straight into Fusu's heart!
Fusu's heart sank: "Father, I heard about the gathering of Confucian scholars in Xianyang. I beg you to think twice before you act!!"

"Killing Confucian scholars is against the harmony of nature, and it is difficult to stop the people from talking nonsense!"

"Although the Confucian scholars have taken radical actions, what they are seeking is also for the sake of cultural inheritance. I, your son, dare to ask your Majesty to show mercy!!!"

When the First Emperor heard this, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He glanced at Fusu coldly and shouted, "What do you know?! Confucian scholars are so pedantic and can only talk about war on paper. What benefit do they bring to the country and the people?"

"They dared to gather together to cause trouble and defy the government. If they are not severely punished, won't it encourage more people to follow suit?"

"I know my limits when doing things, so you don't need to say anything more!!"

Fusu's heart trembled, but he still insisted: "Father, I know that you have always been vigorous and resolute in doing things, but this matter concerns the hearts of scholars all over the world. If you blindly fight violence with violence, I am afraid it will arouse greater public anger! I am worried about your reputation..."

"Shut up!" The First Emperor slammed the documents on the table and shouted angrily, "Are you worried about my reputation, or the lives of those Confucian scholars?!"

"My right and wrong will be judged by future generations!"

"But since I have done it, I will never regret it!!"

"You guys please leave, there is no need to mention this matter anymore!!"

Although Fusu felt helpless, he also knew that it was useless to persuade him further.

He saw the murderous intent of the First Emperor, and felt uneasy...

Suddenly, I remembered the gift bag Ye Chi gave me! !
If things are out of control!
Unlock the secret and take a look!!

So, with a trembling palm, he took out the brocade bag and presented it to the First Emperor, saying, "Father, this is the brocade bag given by Mr. Ye Chi. It contains a brilliant plan that can solve the current difficulties!"

The First Emperor took the brocade bag with doubt, opened it and looked at it. Suddenly, he burst into laughter, the sound shook the roof tiles, and he was so happy! !

He praised repeatedly: "What a venomous scholar! What a venomous plan!!"

The laughter is full of appreciation and pleasure!

When Fusu heard this, he was shocked and felt as if his heart was falling into an icy cave.

He originally thought that Ye Chi's suggestion was a strategy of persuasion, but unexpectedly it was a vicious plot!
He was panicked, his voice trembling: "Father, Ye Chi..."

The First Emperor raised his hand to interrupt Fusu's words, staring at him with a sharp gaze, and said with a smile: "My son, you don't have to panic. Although Ye Chi's plan is extremely vicious, it is a good strategy to kill people and destroy their hearts! I will accept it with a smile! "

Fusu was shocked and looked at the First Emperor in disbelief.

He was well aware of Ye Chi's intelligence, but he never expected that he would come up with such a vicious plan.

And his father's appreciation and satisfaction made him feel frightened! !

He knew that this storm might be difficult to calm down!

The First Emperor stopped smiling and his eyes became deep again.

He said slowly: "My son, you have to understand that those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. Sometimes, in order to achieve our goals, we have to take some extreme measures! Although Ye Chi's plan is a bit cruel, it can solve the current dilemma in one fell swoop! "Fusu was shocked. He only heard that in the brocade bag, Ye Chi offered two plans, one of which was aimed at the burning of books! !
His words were sharp, pointing directly at the faults of Confucian scholars like Chunyu Yue, and listing their many crimes in detail, which was shocking!!!
"Chun Yuyue is a scum of the Confucian scholars and a pest of the imperial court!!"

"He claims to be a well-read and intelligent person, but in fact he has ulterior motives, is ungrateful, and has no sense of the emperor's grace or the big picture!"

"They were convicted of several crimes, all of which are as follows:
One is called "fake"!
Confucian scholars like Chunyu Yue appear to be righteous and self-proclaimed gentlemen, but in fact they are extremely hypocritical. They talk about benevolence and morality, but secretly do mean things. Their words and deeds are inconsistent, and they are despised by others.

For example, Chunyu Yue once vowed to serve the country and the people, but he privately accepted bribes and enriched himself, which shows his hypocrisy.

The second is "greed"!
Although these Confucian scholars lived in poverty, they were greedy. Their houses were luxuriously furnished and they led extravagant lives, which was far from being honest.

For example, Chunyu Yue’s house was magnificent with carved beams and painted rafters. It was filled with countless treasures and had a horde of maids. His greed was astonishing!

The third is "anger"!
The Confucian scholars have a very high opinion of themselves and become resentful when things don't go their way. When they are slightly dissatisfied with Your Majesty's policies, they gather together to cause trouble and slander the court, which shows how angry they are.

For example, in the case of book burning, they ignored the overall situation and only protested for their own selfish interests, disrupting the government! !
The fourth is "desire"!
Confucian scholars have endless desires and always want to control everything. They not only want to control academics, but also want to interfere in government affairs. Their ambitions are disturbing.

People like Chunyu Yue were so rude and accused Your Majesty when Your Majesty invited Li Si to have dinner with them.

He is so arrogant that he claims that Your Majesty, as the emperor, still needs Confucian teachings!

The desires of these Confucian scholars are insatiable!!!"

"In addition, Chunyu Yue, Shusun Tong and other Confucian scholars have committed many crimes, which are too numerous to list and are all despised by people.

First, I don’t know your grace!!

They have received generous salaries from Your Majesty, but have not thought of repaying the court. Instead, they repay kindness with grievances and criticize Your Majesty's decisions. Such behavior is truly the work of ruthless people.

Second, disloyalty and injustice!!

As ministers, they are disloyal to their duties, unjust to their colleagues, only care about their own selfish interests and ignore the interests of the country. How can such villains be tolerated in the court?

Third, unkind and unfilial! !

They claim to be benevolent, righteous and moral, but in fact they have no benevolence at all. They turn a blind eye to the suffering of the people and are disrespectful to Your Majesty in every way. How is their behavior different from that of beasts?
Fourth, no wisdom, no faith!!

They claim to be wise men, but in fact they are ignorant and stupid. They make arbitrary comments on your Majesty's decisions, speak nonsense, and have no integrity at all. They go back on their words and are untrustworthy. How can you convince yourself of such people?
Fifth, not brave and not upright!!

They shrink back when faced with difficulties and have no courage at all. They also have evil intentions and act secretively. They do not express their intentions directly and do bad things secretly. Such despicable behavior is despicable.

The crimes committed by Chunyu Yue and others are all outrageous!
As Confucian scholars, they did not think about serving the country, assisting the king, educating the people, and passing on the important task of culture. Instead, they abused their power for personal gain, pursued pleasure, disrupted the government, and corrupted the government.

If such corrupt scholars continue to stay in the court, they will cause endless harm!

Therefore, according to the law, they should be severely punished to serve as a warning to others!!!"

After reading his crimes, the First Emperor sneered and said, "What a Chunyu Yue! What a corrupt scholar!"

"I originally thought that they were well-educated and sensible, and although they were pedantic, they could still be used by the country. But I didn't expect that they were such ruthless people!"

"Ye Chi's plan is exactly what I want! Hahahaha...!"

The First Emperor's laughter echoed in the palace, revealing an indescribable joy and pride!
He knew very well that according to Ye Chi's brilliant plan, Chunyu Yue and his ilk would never be able to turn things around!
This is not only a punishment for Chunyu Yue and others, but also a stern warning to the entire Confucian school! !
He wants everyone in the world to know that those who follow him will prosper, and those who go against him will perish!

This is the iron law of the Qin Dynasty, no one can violate it! !
When Fusu heard this, his heart trembled. He knew that his father was really angry.

I'm afraid this storm will be difficult to resolve!

In Ye Chi's secret bag, in addition to the aforementioned strategies, Ye Chi also has a second strategy, which is to take the imperial examination and become an official.

What he said:

"Your Majesty's grace and power are everywhere, and you should encourage talented people to emerge and help the Qin Dynasty!"

"I suggest that we establish an imperial examination system, in which no one should be distinguished between the noble and the humble, and only the talented should be selected!"

"In this way, all scholars in the world will have the opportunity to display their talents and serve Your Majesty."

After reading it, the First Emperor pondered for a moment, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

He was well aware of Ye Chi's talent, and also knew that if this strategy was implemented, it would greatly enhance the national strength of Daqin!

Li Si was summoned immediately and ordered to announce this strategy to the world!
Li Si arrived upon hearing the order, took the brocade bag and looked at it, his face changed drastically.

He knew very well the power of these two strategies. They were not only means to fight against Confucianism, but also a vicious plan to nail Chunyu Yue and the entire Confucianism to the pillar of shame! ! !
If the imperial examination system is implemented, Confucian students will lose their privileged status and compete on an equal footing with scholars across the world!
This is undoubtedly a disaster for Confucianism!
Fusu was standing nearby, and when he saw Li Si's expression change suddenly, he felt confused.

He stared absentmindedly at the brocade bag in Li Si's hand, muttering, "Mr. Ye! Why do you do this? Why!!!"

"Doesn't he know that this move will cause resistance from Confucian scholars all over the world?!"

At this moment, Fusu's mind was blank.

He had always regarded Mr. Ye as a mentor and friend, but he never expected that he would come up with such a vicious plan!
How could he face those Confucian scholars who had discussed knowledge and state affairs with him?

How can he face Chun Yu Gong! His mentor? !

(End of this chapter)