Chapter 20 The fifth section talks about adults, it’s a metaphor!

Li Si finished a long conversation in one breath, showing a little tired, he stopped and looked down at Lu Buwei's reaction.Lu Buwei leaned back, closed his eyes and meditated.His mind was a little muddled.Li Si's words were like a slap in the face, knocking him dizzy.But to say that Lu Buwei has never been prepared for danger in times of peace, that would really underestimate him.Although Lu Buwei is a prime minister, he has a heart problem, that is, he has never been able to get a hold of the military power, which has always been firmly controlled by the important officials of the Qin clan.Therefore, he raised 3,000 scholars and tried his best to win over them so that they could be used for themselves and die for themselves. In fact, they were also used for self-defense.If the 3,000 scholars are well entangled, it is also a considerable elite army. Even if those important officials of the clan intend to mutiny and want to harm me, Lu Buwei, for the sake of this army, they have to weigh it again.Li Si, Li Si, I don't know the truth of what you said. It's not that I don't want to lose 3,000 lives, but I can't destroy my fighting power.

Humans are not killed like this.In ancient times, for those who held the power of life and death, killing a person was just a simple task. A cough or a look could kill someone without a trace.But from killing one person to killing 3,000 people, quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes, and it will become a huge, difficult and high-risk project.Even if Lu Buwei wanted to kill three thousand scholars, he might not dare to take such a risk.Don't underestimate these scholars who eat free food. They will not be willing to kill them. Once the matter is leaked, these scholars will unite and fight back. It is not sure who will die first.Even if Lu Buwei could successfully kill 3,000 scholars, he would have to worry about the pressure of international public opinion.At that time, the princes and ministers of the Marquis all had a common hobby, that is, they liked to criticize or even interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.Once the massacre of 3,000 scholars is really carried out, it is conceivable that Lu Buwei will be drowned alive with ten lifebuoys from the drool that came all the way from the six countries.

Lu Buwei made up his mind, opened his eyes, and said, "Li Si, that's a good point. But among the three thousand scholars, none of them can be killed." Li Si naturally understood Lu Buwei's difficulties, he said lightly: "Li Si understands." Lu Buwei's heart moved, and he couldn't help asking: "Could it be that you have a plan to get the best of both worlds?" Li Si smiled and said: "Li Si knew that Xiang Guozhai had a benevolent heart and would not bear to take the lives of scholars. Isn't Madam's meritorious service expected to complete the evil? Those who have both body and name are the first. Yes. Those who are famous for slaughtering and humiliating their bodies are inferior. Li Si is not talented, but he has a plan to preserve both the body and the name of the Prime Minister."

Lu Buwei's originally arrogant tone became sincere and humble, and said: "I'm not blunt, I hope my master can teach me." Li Si said leisurely: "The so-called nurturing scholars is the most important thing. Li Si thinks that Xiangguo is too pampered to the scholars under his sect. He favors his salary and wants to do whatever he wants. He can't bear to restrain them a little bit. Xiangguo thinks that he treats scholars so favorably. I must feel the kindness of Xiangguo. As everyone knows, all scholars must rely on their talents, but Xiangguo has nothing to do with the scholars under the door. For a long time, resentment will arise in the heart, and this is a common problem of scholars. It is better to teach them to do things than to give money to them. If Xiangguo can listen to Li Si's words, then all the scholars in the sect will be able to show their strengths and use them to their own advantage. Everyone thinks that the Prime Minister values ​​himself. If this is the case, the scholars will return to their hearts, and the Prime Minister will reap the benefits without harming them. This is the wonderful way to support scholars."

Lu Buwei saw that Li Si's words were clouded and misty, and he said urgently: "Please explain clearly, sir."