Wu Jia brought a total of three bamboo tubes. The three bamboo tubes were equivalent to three audio tapes. He recorded the words of Tian Jing and Tie Shou exactly.

Among these bamboo tubes, there is also a record of Tian Jingshen's mysterious words to Iron Shou: "After the matter is completed, your benefits will be indispensable. I'm afraid you don't know it yet? There is a big shot who is supporting us behind the scenes."

Just when Tian Jing was about to say the name of the big shot, the bamboo tube stopped abruptly.

All civil and military officials in the court looked at Wu Jia eagerly: "Who is that big shot behind the scenes?"

Ji Ming's heart almost rose to his throat. He was sure that the big shot Tian Jing mentioned was him.

These days, Ji Ming has been bragging to Tian Jing, saying how he is favored in the palace and how he can control the wind and rain. Tian Jing obviously takes it seriously.

Now, do you want to confess yourself?

However, Wu Jia did not take out a new bamboo tube. Instead, he said with a grimace: "The villain only brought three bamboo tubes, and the rest of the contents were not recorded."

Chunyu Yue urged: "Then did you hear it? It's okay if you heard it."

Wu Jia and Li Shui were in the same group, and now he had the right to designate whoever was Tian Jing's accomplice would arouse suspicion.

Therefore, the civil and military officials in the court, especially those who had just followed suit and accused Li Shui, were all frightened.

Although it can be argued that those who accuse Huaiguzi are lying and deliberately falsely accusing the courtiers. But...will this accusation leave doubts in His Majesty's mind?

If the emperor becomes suspicious of himself, at least he will lose his official career, and at worst, he will have his entire family executed.

So, everyone focused on Wu Jia. As a result, Wu Jia scratched his head honestly: "At that time, I suddenly had a stomachache, so I didn't hear clearly."

Ji Ming was so ecstatic that he almost fainted. God bless him.

Chunyu Yue and others were suddenly disappointed, while Gongsun Cheng and others breathed a sigh of relief.

Many people even felt that Huaiguzi had finally done some personnel work and started to look like a human being. It seems that such a shameless person, after being influenced by etiquette, will also be dedicated to doing good...

However, after thinking this way, the courtiers felt a little uneasy. After all, they had come up with this idea many times, only to be slapped in the face quickly.

Sure enough, Li Shui said with a smile: "Since Wu Jia didn't hear clearly who it was, then we can't be sure who Tian Jing's accomplice is. Although we can't confirm the specific person, there are always a few suspects. For example, Gongsun

Mr. Cheng, for example..."

He reached into his sleeves and took out a list of names, which he had just written down outside the Council Hall.

Everyone on the list is turning green: Will revenge come so quickly?

These courtiers suddenly understood that Huaiguzi did not allow Wu Jia to tell who the big shot was. It was not that he had given up on framing the courtiers, but... he felt that framed one person was not enough, so he deliberately erased the name to frame more people.

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This shameless villain, this cruel and shameless person...

The courtiers cursed in their hearts, but when Li Shui looked at them, they all tried their best to smile kindly.

Ying Zheng suddenly said calmly: "Tian Jing, who is your accomplice?"

Tian Jing subconsciously wanted to see Ji Ming, but he held back.

At this point, he is dead. If he bites Ji Ming out again, not only will he not benefit at all, but he will get a bad reputation.

Anyway, he is going to die, so he might as well die in a more spectacular way and leave a good name for eternity.

Thinking of this, Tian Jing shouted: "Tian, ​​I just want to die."

He gritted his teeth and rushed towards the steps.

But Li Shui stretched out his foot and kicked him hard. Tian Jing staggered and fell to the ground. His posture was very embarrassing, but he was not killed.

Two guards came in and pushed Tian Jing to the ground.

Ying Zheng waved his hand and said calmly: "Since you want to die, fine, then I'll kill you."

Ji Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

The guards dragged Tian Jing outside. Ying Zheng said calmly: "Ji Nu will go with them and help them fill the soil."

Ji Nu's body stiffened for a moment, and then he slowly knelt on the ground, as if worshiping his ancestors, kneeling down to worship Ying Zheng devoutly and seriously.

When he got up again, tears were streaming down his face.

Ji Nu didn't say a word, but his gratitude was already reflected in his actions.

He left, leaving with infinite gratitude to Li Shui and Ying Zheng.

Yan Le looked at Li Shui with an apology on his face: "Exiled Immortal, it was Yan who was reckless before."

Li Shui waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, we have never known each other before fighting. I am simple-minded and have no ambitions. Therefore, I like you who are frank and sincere."

Yan Le looked like he had met a close friend.

The courtiers all looked at him like an idiot.

After appeasing Yan Le for a few words, Li Shui said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, I believe that servants are not inferior to others. For example, they can count slaves, invent abacus, and make great contributions to the country. And the so-called powerful people do not necessarily have noble character.

People like Tian Jing, for example, are cunning, uneducated, and have a vicious heart."

"But such a vicious person can calmly abuse people who have contributed to the country. Even if he kills Ji Nu, he doesn't even have to pay for it with his life."

"Aren't servants human beings? Is such a law reasonable? I ask your majesty to change the law. From now on, all people will be treated equally. Those who kill will be punished, regardless of gender, age or child, high or low."

A Confucian scholar said in a low voice: "Since ancient times, there has been etiquette and law, and there is nobility. Now everyone is treated equally, wouldn't it be..."

Li Shui turned around fiercely, stared at him, and said sternly: "Are you an accomplice of Tian Jing?"

The Confucian scholar shrank his neck and did not dare to speak any more.

Now the courtiers have discovered another problem. Tian Jing is dead, and there is no evidence to support his death. Now Li Shui can freely accuse others of being Tian Jing's accomplice. Even if Tian Jing has no chance to clarify in person.

Chunyu Yue sighed, shook his head gently at the Confucian scholar, and signaled him to stop talking.

Li Shui made this suggestion today, obviously after careful consideration. Ji Nu cried and complained in the court before, and Tian Jing was really unbearable. I am afraid there is no obstacle to the implementation of the new law.

Sure enough, Ying Zheng said: "Princes who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people. It is reasonable to banish immortals. Wang Wan, Li Si, Chun Yuyue, and Zhao Teng collaborated with Huai Guzi to formulate a new law. Before the law was promulgated, powerful people killed them without reason.

Servants, trap and kill them."

None of the courtiers objected, and no one dared to object.

Gongsun Cheng knew that he had been completely defeated today.

However, Li Shui had no intention of letting him go just like that.

He said with a smile: "Just now, only one of the things was solved. Just now, Master Gongsun accused me of recruiting alchemists and deceiving them to go to the Western Regions. I also went to conquer the Xiongnu, which wasted people and money."

"These two things can actually be combined into one place. I can prove to everyone that the territory of the Xiongnu is not just pasture and cattle and sheep. It also has gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, and countless mineral deposits."

"Just because this land cannot be cultivated, I feel that it is useless and it is better to give up. This is short-sighted and a woman's view. It is really ridiculous that a dignified and important minister of the country is like a poor accountant."

"The land of the Xiongnu is useless today. Will it be useless tomorrow? If you abandon it without taking it, it will be occupied by other tribes. In the future, future generations will curse Lord Gongsun."

Gongsun Cheng's lips trembled twice, and he said unconvinced: "However, the land of the Xiongnu is really useless. Where is the mineral deposit you mentioned?"

Li Wen took out a piece of paper with some numbers densely written on it.

Li Wen said loudly: "The alchemists I sent to the Western Regions discovered five iron mines, more than ten copper mines, and two gold mines in the north in less than a month. Among them, Jing Fu, the brother of the powerful Jing Fu,

The gold deposits discovered by Bao were particularly huge."

Li Wen shook the paper in his hand: "Who dares to say that Beidi is useless?"

Gongsun Cheng laughed dryly: "These are just words on paper. Who has seen those copper mines and iron mines? Why didn't the banished immortal write fifty iron mines and more than a hundred copper mines to show your credit?

huge."

Li Shui sneered and thought: Idiot, you still don't understand? Why did His Majesty suddenly hold a court meeting today? The date was all calculated.

Li Shui said loudly: "Your Majesty, please allow me to invite Lord Gongsun to climb the Xianyang City Wall."

Gongsun Cheng was stunned and thought: What the hell kind of request is this?

But Ying Zheng actually agreed.

So Li Shui strode over, grabbed Gongsun Cheng's collar, and pushed him roughly: "Let me go, you Tian Jing accomplice."

Gongsun Cheng staggered outside and shouted: "Exiled Immortal, don't go too far. I am not Tian Jing's accomplice."

Li Shui sneered: "Above the court, you and Tian Jing were in harmony. First, you falsely accused me of indulging slaves and committing crimes, and then you ignored right and wrong and exonerated him. If you say that you are not his accomplice, will anyone believe it? Just ask Man

Chao Wenwu, do they believe it?"

Gongsun Cheng turned around in despair, only to find that all the courtiers were staying away from him, as if they were afraid of getting involved with him.

Gongsun Cheng's heart sank: It's over, I'm going to become the second best in Niu Dou.

A quarter of an hour later, Ying Zheng led hundreds of officials to climb the tall city wall of Xianyang.

Li Shui took out the telescope and handed it to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng looked at it for a while and nodded with satisfaction.

The courtiers looked around, but saw nothing.

But soon, they saw some small black spots appearing in the very distance. As the distance got closer, they recognized that they were bullock carts.

There were a lot of things piled on top of the oxcart, and the oxen pulling the cart was panting and seemed to be working extremely hard.

Chunyu Yue asked: "What is this?"

Li Wen said calmly: "It is a mineral deposit in the far west. After the mine is opened, it is smelted on the spot, cast into blocks, and transported back to the salty body. The use of the body depends on the needs of the Xianyang craftsmen."

Chunyu Yue looked at those oxcarts in shock. They were endless and seemed to have no end.

Chunyu Yue asked: "Where did you get so many bullock carts?"

Li Shui chuckled: "The Huns were beaten to the point where only 30% of the tribe remained. We robbed countless livestock, just for pulling carts."

Then, he saluted the emperor and said loudly: "Your Majesty, today is just the vanguard. What we brought back is less than one ten thousandth of the mine."

"It is said that the first thousand carts are made of iron blocks, followed by copper blocks. The next thousand carts are made of gold blocks."
Chapter completed!