ebookland Chapter 213 Fusu's Scheme
Chapter 213 Fusu's Scheme
"Silly boy, since you want to do this kind of thing, then I will lend you a hand."
After thinking it over, Tang Yu did not go to find Fusu. Instead, he visited the family of a famous official in the Qin state.
However, he became famous not because of his high level of competence or excellence, but because he was a notorious corrupt official.
It seems that Ying Zheng didn't harm him because he was doing a good job in his position.
Isn't this Tang Yu's perfect target?
Looking at the trembling official before him, Tang Yu feigned politeness and said, "Lord Li, I have come uninvited, and I hope I have not frightened you."
At this moment, Li Zitong was so frightened that he was trembling like a leaf, and even urinated on the ground on the spot.
If it were someone else visiting, he would more or less scold them a couple of times. They have no sense of propriety at all and come to see him without even reporting it.
But the person who came to visit him now was Tang Yu.
This is Tang Yu! Who in the entire Qin Kingdom isn't afraid of Tang Yu!
Thinking of this, he quickly smiled apologetically and said.
"Grand Preceptor, what are you saying? It is an honor and a great privilege for you to visit my humble abode. Please come in, Grand Preceptor."
Looking at the other person's expression, Tang Yu nodded.
It seems you really did something wrong. After all, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear.
Don't underestimate that old man Wang Jian; he has such a large family business and so much land.
Every time Tang Yu went to see him, he remained calm and composed, even sitting in his seat and letting Wang Li entertain him.
But this guy clearly has something to hide...
Since that's the case, then I won't hold back.
After pouring Tang Yu a cup of hot water, Li Zitong stood aside and began brainstorming.
"What brings you here, Grand Preceptor?"
He had no idea that he would get involved in any plans aimed at Qin in actual combat.
It's not that he's particularly honest, but rather that he has a clear understanding of himself.
I am not worthy to associate with these people, and I am not worth their attempts to win me over. I would never get involved with them.
Thinking about this, he became even more curious: why would the Grand Preceptor come to find him?
So he looked up at Tang Yu, and Tang Yu looked back at him.
"What, Lord Li? Are you curious about why I've come?"
Yes, yes, that's certainly true.
Just as Li Zitong was about to speak, he shook his head vigorously, like a rattle drum.
"This humble official is unaware, but it is already a great honor that the Grand Preceptor has come."
Ha, you old fox, I'll skin you alive in a bit and make you a nice coat for all the soldiers who sacrificed for Qin.
Tang Yu sighed and looked at Li Zitong with some distress.
"Lord Li, you have no idea. Since I became the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, I have been living in constant fear and anxiety. I have been so worried that I can't sleep at night. The pressure is just too great. Do you understand?"
"This feeling of carrying such a heavy burden is really painful for me."
Seeing Tang Yu's posture, Li Zitong quickly put on a smile.
"Doesn't this prove that the Grand Preceptor is a pillar of our Great Qin?"
Tang Yu ignored his comment and continued speaking to himself.
"Besides, His Majesty has given me a deadline for this task. What if I don't perform well by then and he dismisses me?"
Seeing Tang Yu, who wasn't even willing to act, Li Zitong couldn't hold back any longer.
"His Majesty dismissed you from your post?"
He knew, and the entire Qin state knew, that Tang Yu and the First Emperor Ying Zheng were so close that they were practically inseparable.
Can this lead to Tang Yu's dismissal?
It's no exaggeration to say that even if you slap Ying Zheng, his magnanimity would at most result in the extermination of three generations of your family. But if you dare to slap Tang Yu, let alone nine generations, your tenth generation won't escape either.
"Moreover, His Majesty specifically told me to use some officials who are most fond of embezzling and accepting bribes, and who have the most gifts and assets, as examples."
"Lord Li, what should I do?"
As soon as Tang Yu finished speaking, Li Zitong knelt down with a thud, looking at Tang Yu with trepidation.
"Grand Preceptor, Grand Preceptor, you must save me!"
"Your Excellency, I... I... I am truly innocent!"
"I, Li Zitong, have always believed that I have acted with integrity towards everyone. Your Majesty, Your Majesty is demanding someone to deliver this report. Grand Preceptor, could it be that you have your eye on me?"
Seeing Li Zitong in such a posture, Tang Yu slowly walked up to him.
"Although I believe in Lord Li's innocence and integrity, others do not."
Instantly, Li Zitong's face turned ashen. He never expected that the first person Tang Yu would deal with since taking office as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard would be him.
Thinking about his situation, he felt a desire to rebel.
However, thinking about Tang Yu's every performance and the giant cauldron that Tang Yu lifted, Li Zitong worried that if he resisted, Tang Yu could slap him into a bloody pulp.
How will things end then?
There wasn't even a complete corpse!
He immediately knelt on the ground in despair, and then said, "Since that's the case, then for the sake of the Grand Preceptor, I am willing to bear this injustice. Grand Preceptor, please take me to explain."
Just when he was feeling utterly hopeless, Tang Yu kindly helped him up from the ground.
"What are you saying, Lord Li? You are an official invited by my Great Qin. Why should I use you to explain myself?"
"However, this time it can't be just me who believes it; others have to believe it too. So I hope that Lord Li can show me some items that prove his incorruptibility as an official and his identity."
"How...how can this be demonstrated?"
Li Zitong was somewhat bewildered.
What does Tang Yu mean by that?
The next moment, Tang Yu directly stated his purpose.
"Lord Li, it just so happens that too many soldiers and officers in our Qin state have sacrificed themselves for the stability of the country, but their families are living in extreme misery."
"If Lord Li is willing, he can provide them with some financial assistance, and then the whole country will believe in Lord Li's innocence."
"Furthermore, Lord Li will no longer suffer unjust accusations without cause, and those negative rumors will disappear."
"I believe the people of Qin are willing to believe in Lord Li's innocence, and I believe His Majesty is as well. In that case, Lord Li will certainly not feel any headache or worry."
Seeing Tang Yu's posture, Li Zitong instantly understood the purpose of Tang Yu's visit.
So, they came to my house just to extort money from me?
You, the Imperial Advisor and Commander-in-Chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, are trying to play this game with me?
However, he knew that he had to accept this deception no matter what.
After all, if you admit it, you'll still be alive no matter what.
If they don't acknowledge it, then there's no chance.