ebookland Chapter 182 Ying Zheng is numb
Chapter 182 Ying Zheng is numb
"Disciples of the Mohist school have appeared, and they're even hiding in this city of Xianyang?"
Ying Zheng sat in Zhang Zhangtai Palace, looking at Tang Yu who looked completely casual, and his voice cracked.
He never expected that the Mohists he had been searching for for so many years would be encountered by Xiang Yu when he was buying books.
Did they immediately find out his identity the moment they met?
The worst part is that the other party is hiding in the city of Xianyang.
With so many people hiding right under my nose, what am I?
Is it because my eyesight is failing due to old age? Or is it just that my vision is poor?
At this moment, Ying Zheng was somewhat embarrassed and quickly coughed twice.
"Cough cough cough, it seems I underestimated the Mo family. They have so many ways to evade my search."
Tang Yu glanced at Ying Zheng speechlessly.
"Your Majesty, just admit it. You were careless. Now you've messed up the Mo family's affairs, but it's not a big deal."
Hearing Tang Yu's words, Ying Zheng's face, which was already flushed, turned even redder.
He opened his mouth, looking somewhat incredulous.
"This, this I do not believe, this I do not believe!"
"Alright, Mr. Tang, I admit it was indeed my oversight."
Ying Zheng struggled slightly, but seeing Tang Yu's increasingly impatient gaze, he had no choice but to admit it.
"But I never expected that they would actually be in this city of Xianyang."
"How does Mr. Tang intend to deal with these Mohist disciples and other members of the Mohist school?"
Looking at Ying Zheng, who was asking questions earnestly, Tang Yu also began to think.
After all, the Mohist school played a significant and important role in the long history of China.
What they are dealing with is also fundamental to people's livelihood.
It could even be said to be the origin of all things.
What they do is not just simple machinery, but even crafts and handicrafts.
Instead, it is doing something very important, which is the investigation of things in the principle of "investigating things to acquire knowledge".
It can be said that they are exploring the origin of all things and the essence of physics.
You could say they are researching the most fundamental principles and structure of this world.
However, they are currently limited by the times, so they haven't reached that point yet.
However, if Tang Yu can help them find that core and crucial point directly...
Tang Yu dared not even imagine what the Mo family would become in the future.
After all, in physics, only a few hundred years have passed from the time water was boiled to the widespread use of nuclear weapons before the winds and clouds swept across the land.
It took humans thousands, even tens of thousands of years from the very beginning to boiling water!
"I would like to ask Your Majesty about this matter: how do you intend to deal with the Mohists?"
Instead of answering Ying Zheng's question, Tang Yu began to ask Ying Zheng questions in return.
If we're talking about who in the entire Qin state would dare to answer Ying Zheng's question like that, it would only be Tang Yu.
If anyone else had answered like that, they would probably be dead by now.
Only Tang Yu remained unharmed after giving that answer.
"Mr. Tang is putting me in a difficult position."
Ying Zheng gave a bitter smile.
"I have already told Mr. Tang about the conflict between me and the Mohists once before."
"But the Mohists are simply too stubborn and inflexible; it's not that I want to target them on my own."
"However, after listening to what Mr. Tang said last time, I felt that what he said made a lot of sense."
"I wonder if the Mohists can understand what I have done?"
Listening to Tang Yu's evaluation of him last time, Ying Zheng became more and more satisfied.
How could he call himself a tyrant? He's clearly wronging himself!
He himself conquered and destroyed six states, causing bloodshed and making the world unstable.
It was only by truly conquering and destroying the six states that the world was free from large-scale internal struggles.
Only in this way can the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country be completely stable. It is a typical example of using force to stop war.
Why can't the Mohists understand this?
Tang Yu nodded, saying that people in later generations might understand these principles.
However, for the Mohists, who have always advocated universal love and non-aggression, Ying Zheng's actions were simply trampling on their fundamental principles.
Not satisfied with just stepping on it, he slapped it twice across the face.
Therefore, Tang Yu could understand why the Mohists disliked Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty, regarding the Mohists, my suggestion is that I first make contact with them, and then, as the Imperial Advisor, I will make another contact. I will then make my own judgment. I hope Your Majesty will agree."
Looking at Tang Yu's reliable demeanor...
Ying Zheng even considered throwing his seal, which was engraved with "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous," to Tang Yu.
This feeling of lying flat is so amazing!
"In that case, Mr. Tang can decide everything."
Seeing Ying Zheng's unwavering gaze, Tang Yu was rendered speechless.
What happened to his historical reputation for diligence and love for the people?
I only sleep a few hours a day, how come I feel like I'm more malnourished than you are now?
……
Lying in Lü Zhi's arms, Tang Yu's brows were furrowed.
He was thinking about meeting the Mo family members tomorrow.
After Xiang Yu finished speaking with them yesterday, he then told Xiao He about it.
They hoped to place his post within the sphere of influence of the Mohists and others.
This would also provide cover for the Mohists and others, while providing resources for the manufacture of various weapons and tools for them.
Therefore, Xiao He was absolutely crucial, and Xiao He naturally agreed.
However, the person Xiang Yu brought to meet the Mohist disciples today was not his strategist Zhang Liang, but his good younger brother Zhao Zilong.
After all, compared to the strategist Zhang Liang.
Xiang Yu grew closer to this good younger brother with whom he had developed a mutual liking upon first meeting, who had helped him a great deal and whom he trusted implicitly.
……
"What's wrong, Zilong? Is something bothering you?"
At this point, the two of them stopped pretending and just stayed together every day.
Looking at the beautiful face before him, Tang Yu knew that if he were to voice his question, Lü Zhi would definitely be able to provide an answer.
After all, Lü Zhi became a famous empress in history not because of her appearance, nor because she was Liu Bang's first wife.
It was through her methods, her scheming, and her style of doing things that she became the infamous Poison Queen in history.
So he looked at Lü Zhi and chose to ask a question.
"I am indeed confused, but I feel it's difficult for me, as a man, to bring it up."
Tang Yu pretended to be embarrassed and said.
Lü Zhi asked with some surprise.
"Zilong, you actually sought my opinion?"
"This is really great!"