Daily Life In Qin Dynasty

This disaster relief operation did not go smoothly, which was already expected in advance.

Ying Zheng also made a bet with Mo Jun before.

Ying Zheng believes that with his current power, those Qin bugs should wait and see for a while, and it will take at least half a month before taking any action.

However, Mr. Mo at that time said casually that maybe the news would come back today.

As a result, his words came true (four tones of chen).

"Hedong County? If the ancients remember correctly, Hedong seems to be one of the counties that paid the least tax in the last grain tax case!" Ying Zheng said with a ray of cold light in his narrow eyes.

"Not bad!" Mo Jun nodded.

"It seems like there are a lot of problems here!"

Ying Zheng tapped the desk with one finger, thoughtfully, then looked at Mo Jun and said, "How do you think Mo Qing should handle the matter in Hedong?"

Mo Jun thought: "I remember that Master Li's investigation of the 'grain tax case' seems to have reached Hedong. Why don't we leave this matter to Master Li as well!"

Ying Zheng pondered slightly, nodded and said, "Then let's decide like this!"

In fact, what Mr. Mo just said was just following Ying Zheng's line.

At present, there are very few people in the Qin court who are qualified to handle this matter.

First of all, Mr. Mo himself can rule it out. His current status is too high and he should not act rashly.

Secondly, during this period, Ying Zheng obviously intended to train Li Si and let him replace Jin Youjun.

As for the current incident in Hedong, as long as Li Si uses it properly, it will be the best opportunity. Under such circumstances, it was naturally impossible for Mr. Mo to grab credit from Li Si without realizing it.

Besides, Mo Jun has been in the limelight enough during this period.

The trees are beautiful in the forest.

There was no need, and Mr. Mo didn't really want to cause trouble for himself.

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Hedong County at this time.

Sheriff's Mansion.

Li Si was wearing a purple and blue robe, sitting at a desk with a cup of tea in front of him. The two charcoal stoves beside him emitted scorching heat, dispelling the chill brought by the heavy snow outside the window.

Opposite him, a middle-aged man with a goatee and a bookish look, also holding a teacup in his hand, looked at the heavy snow outside the house with a melancholy expression.

"well!"

"Why is Governor Zhang so sad?"

Looking at the sad look on the face of "Zhang Zongzhao", the governor of Hedong County across the street, Li Si, who had just arrived in Hedong County not long ago, couldn't help but wonder.

Zhang Zongzhao smiled bitterly and said: "I, the people of Hedong, are suffering from the snow disaster, but I can't do anything, so I sighed, which made Master Li laugh."

Hearing this, Li Si comforted him: "The frost and snow disaster is a natural disaster, so Commander Zhang does not have to blame himself so much. What's more, now that the king and Lord Shengping have a way to deal with it, Commander Zhang can relax, I Great Qin will definitely get through this difficult time."

However, after hearing Li Si's comfort, Zhang Zongzhao not only felt uneasy, but the smile on his face became more and more bitter, saying: "Master Li doesn't know something. Natural disasters can be stopped, but man-made disasters are difficult to prevent!"

Li Si's eyes suddenly flashed and he asked, "What does Governor Zhang mean by this?"

Zhang Zongzhao said helplessly: "Master Li has just arrived in Hedong, so he may not know it yet. In fact, the 'Stone Nirvana' shipped by the imperial court, which can be used by Hedong County to survive the snow disaster, has been transported to outside Hedong County as early as three days ago."

"However, before this batch of stone nirvana could enter the city gate, they suddenly disappeared less than three miles outside the city gate and disappeared out of thin air."

Li Si's expression moved slightly, and he said with surprise: "Oh? There is such a strange thing?"

Zhang Zongzhao shook his head and said: "Is there anything strange? It's just that some people don't want these 'Stone Nirvana' to enter Hedong."

"Not long after the snowstorm this year, the prices of all the firewood and charcoal sold in counties and counties east of Hedong have soared dozens of times. Although people everywhere are complaining, in such bad weather, they can only be forced to buy this at a premium. Firewood and charcoal.”

"And if at this time, the 'Shi Nie' distributed by the imperial court enters Hedong, it will inevitably cause the price of these firewood and charcoal to plummet. In this way..."

Zhang Zongzhao didn't finish the rest of his words, but Li Si also understood what he meant.

“Haven’t Governor Zhang ever thought about getting back this batch of ‘Shi Nie’?”

"Sigh~ Mr. Li is an official in Xianyang, so he doesn't know the situation in remote counties like ours in Hedong. Although I am a county guard, my words may not be easy to use in Hedong County!"

Zhang Zongzhao sighed again, and then continued: "Although I have reported the loss of 'Shi Nie' to the king, the road is now blocked by heavy snow. Even if we work hard, it will take at least three days to send the information to Xianyang."

"If we have to wait until the officials sent by Xianyang to investigate the case arrive in Hedong, I don't know how long it will take."

"So to be honest, I specially invited Mr. Li to the mansion today because I want Mr. Li to lend a helping hand in the name of 'imperial envoy'."

After speaking, Zhang Zongzhao stood up and bowed deeply to Li Si.

When Li Si heard this, he did not immediately respond. He squinted his eyes and pondered for a long time. Finally, he shook his head and said, "It's better to invite County Sheriff Zhang! As the saying goes, if you are not in his position, you will not pursue your affairs. It is not because Li Si is unwilling." It is Lisi's duty to come to Hedong to help Governor Zhang, and it is for the 'grain tax' case, not for disaster relief."

"If Li Si intervenes rashly at this time, then when the officials sent from Xianyang arrive, I will be suspected of overstepping my authority."

Zhang Zongzhao was helped up by Li Si. Although he had guessed the result in advance, Zhang Zongzhao couldn't help but look regretful when Li Si refused.

He could only say: "I was presumptuous. In addition, I take this as my apology. If Mr. Li Si wants to investigate the 'grain tax' matter, he might start with the 'Jin family'."

Li Si's eyes flashed and he asked: "The Jin family?"

Zhang Zongzhao nodded: "Yes, Mr. Li must have heard of the reputation of the 'Jin family' when he was in Xianyang. Because this family now also has a big backer in Xianyang."

Li Si naturally knew who this "big backer" Zhang Zongzhao was talking about. After all, when Ying Zheng sent him to investigate the "grain tax" case, but did not send Tingwei Jin Youjun, Li Si had already guessed some of Ying Zheng's information. idea.

As for the position of 'Tingwei', it is obviously impossible to say that Li Si has no idea at all.

After all, for Li Si, who studied under Confucianism but came from Legalism, the position of 'Tingwei' in charge of justice was the most suitable position for him.

At the same time, this is also a sign that Li Si can truly stand on the same battlefield with his fellow senior brother ‘Han Fei’.

Li Si is also a very competitive person.

He and Han Fei came from the same school, but unfortunately when they were under Xunzi's sect, Han Fei always suppressed Li Si.

Therefore.

After Li Si left the army, he chose to join Qin.

Because although he recognized Han Fei's talent, he was unwilling to admit that he had lost to Han Fei.

In some ways.

Li Si is actually quite similar to Mo Jun.

Both of them belong to "ordinary families" and both have an extraordinary pursuit of power.

Even Li Si cherishes his rights more than Mr. Mo, which is why Li Si didn't rashly intervene in the "Shi Nie theft case" just now.

When Li Si first made his fortune, he relied on Lu Buwei's power. However, when he later went on a mission to South Korea, Li Si turned to Ying Zheng.

Now Lu Buwei has fallen and Ying Zheng has come to power.

Although Li Si accepted part of Lu Buwei's remaining power, in reality, he and Mo Jun were almost the same. Both of them currently only had Ying Zheng as their backer in the court.

This is also one of the important reasons why Ying Zhenghui chose to support Li Si's rise to power.

After hearing Zhang Zongzhao's reminder, Li Si took a deep look at him and then said: "The reminder from Commander Zhang is indeed very useful to me. I would like to express my gratitude."

Zhang Zongzhao's eyes flashed and he cupped his hands and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Li."

Li Si could naturally see that Zhang Zongzhao's last seemingly well-intentioned reminder was actually a plot against him.

With the power and background of the Jin family, if they really dare to touch the food tax, they will naturally dare to touch Shi Nie.

Li Si even speculated that the Jin family might be the main culprits in the "Shi Nie theft case". If Li Si continued to investigate, this case might also be implicated.

This will inevitably cause him a lot of trouble out of thin air.

But this was a conspiracy. Even if Li Si could see Zhang Zongzhao's plan, he had to jump in.

As long as he still wants to compete for the position of 'Tingwei', then Jin Youjun and the 'Jin family' behind him will inevitably be a hurdle that Li Si cannot avoid.

In this case, Li Si naturally wouldn't worry too much.

He raised his tea cup and gestured towards Zhang Zongzhao: "Next, I will investigate the grain tax case, and there may be many unexpected troubles. I will ask Governor Zhang to help me when the time comes."

Zhang Zongzhao quickly picked up the tea cup and said with a humble smile: "Where is it? Mr. Li carries the king's order and is the governor of Hedong County below. He should assist Mr. Li."

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Two days later.

Li Si handed over a greeting card to the Jin family.

Li Si is not Mr. Mo. He can't just cause a massacre in Hedong County. If he does, he will probably be the first to die.

Therefore, the best choice is to be polite first and then use force later.

The Jin family also responded quickly. In any case, Li Si's current status is also a 'dianke' of one of the Nine Qin Qings. Even if it is just a matter of basic etiquette, the Jin family cannot refuse Li Si's invitation casually.

After receiving the reply, Li Si arrived at the gate of the Jin clan early the next morning.

But that morning.

Li Si waited outside the door for a long time, but no one from the Jin family came out to greet him.

Such disrespectful behavior made Li Si frown slightly.

But considering that his trip was not really for a visit, Li Si did not leave, but took the initiative to knock on the door.

As a result, he just pushed lightly, and the door of the Jin family was pushed open, revealing a gap.

Before Li Si could react, he smelled a strong smell of blood emanating from the crack in the door...

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