Xingzhong took over the command and read loudly:
I, Ying Zheng, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, have quelled the rebellion of Xiu, suppressed the rebellion of Lai and Ai, and seized the power of Jiang and Lu since I ascended the throne of Qin. Then I recruited talents, worked hard on the army and farmed, and worked hard to make the Qin Dynasty a powerful country.
After ten years of conquest, they defeated Han, destroyed Zhao, attacked Yan, defeated Wei, pacified Chu, established the dynasty, and surrendered to Qi. Finally, the ancestral temples of the six countries were destroyed and the world was reunited.
The princes' attacks continued, and the people's lives were in ruins, starting from the enfeoffment by the Emperor of Zhou! I abolished the enfeoffment and established counties and counties. In the inner dynasty, there were three ministers and nine ministers, and in the outer counties, I established governors, county magistrates, and other officials.
Money, silk, wealth, weights and measures are all unified; build the Great Wall, repair roads, and guard the borders; attack Beihu and Anbaiyue to expand territory; cultivate fields and connect water conservancy to prosper agriculture and industry; collect poems and books, and officials as teachers, Educate the world.
This sincerity has no predecessor!
Today the world is peaceful, the world is at peace, the officials are doing their jobs, and the people are cultivating their fields, I feel very at peace.
From Chuanchuan to the East China Sea, people have their end. I will be the first emperor, and Fusu will be the prince. When I have destiny, Fusu will be the second emperor of the Qin Dynasty.
This system clearly proves that if anyone has different intentions, the whole world will punish him.
The announcement was made at home and abroad, and the envoys heard about it.
In the thirty-seventh year of the Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty took command of the throne.
After listening to the order, everyone in the palace, some with surging hearts and some with quick thoughts, all leaned forward and said in unison: "Ten thousand years for the emperor, ten thousand years for the Qin Dynasty!"
My heart has turned over and over again, and Ying Zheng's letter of command can be described as sincere and sincere. Not only did he speak frankly about Lao Ai and Lu Buwei, but he also gave up his dream of pursuing immortality for the rest of his life. Although he praises himself a lot throughout the article, including "There is no predecessor in this sincerity," for Ying Zheng, this sentence is not an exaggeration. It is indeed unprecedented and unprecedented.
Ying Zheng said calmly: "When this is over, you all should step aside. Fusu comes with me."
I helped Ying Zheng stand up and walked towards the back hall.
As soon as I walked to the back hall, Ying Zheng suddenly vomited out a mouthful of blood. I was startled, and I quickly called the imperial doctor to come over. Ying Zheng took my hand and motioned me to keep quiet.
The maid and I quickly helped Ying Zheng onto the couch, half-supporting and half-carrying him.
After Ying Zheng lay down, the maid wiped the blood on Ying Zheng's chest, and Ying Zheng waved him off.
I asked worriedly: "Father, your body..."
Ying Zheng spoke with difficulty: "I have run out of gas and energy. I just relied on the elixir to support me for a while and paved the last section of the road for you."
I choked up and said, "My son has made my father worried. You should have a good rest and you will definitely get better."
Ying Zheng took my hand, looked at me and said: "Li Si, Feng Quji, Feng Jie, Meng Tian... there are many others. I have made arrangements for you. After you become the second emperor, don't worry. Slowly take the power into your own hands, don't act too hastily, ahem..."
I quickly said: "Father, I must remember your father's words. Stop talking and have a good rest."
Ying Zheng seemed to have exhausted his last bit of strength and said: "Go ahead, I have already given instructions. I will set off back to Xianyang today. I want to rest for a while..."
Watching Ying Zheng close his eyes, I stood up silently, called the maid over, and then turned around and left the palace.
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Soon after, the palace was packed up, Ying Zheng was carried into the carriage, and set off towards Xianyang.
I have been staying with Ying Zheng, but at this time Ying Zheng was already in a coma, and I followed his instructions to feed him a pill every day. Although I knew that this pill was toxic, no one dared to disobey Ying Zheng's order.
Unlike when I rushed over, Ying Zheng's convoy had more than 2,000 people. It was moving extremely slowly. In addition, it was rainy in the summer. We didn't arrive in Xianyang until half a month later.
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When they arrived in Xianyang, Feng Quji led a group of officials who stayed in Xianyang and were already waiting at the gate of Xianyang.
However, Ying Zheng was still in a coma at this moment, and the convoy did not stop at the city gate. I ordered Ying Zheng to be sent directly back to Xianyang Palace, and also ordered the accompanying ministers to be brought to Xianyang Palace. Unless Ying Zheng's health improves or..., no one is allowed to leave Xianyang Palace, and every document issued must go through Li Si I checked it with Feng Quji, handed it over to Xingzhong and I, and then sent it out of the palace by a special person.
After Ying Zheng was settled, I was able to find Hu Hai.
After Hu Hai saw me, he burst into tears: "Brother, where is my father? I haven't seen my father for a long time, and they don't let me see my mother." Hu Hai's biological mother is not Queen Liang, but his wife Zheng This time, Ying Zheng took both Zheng and Hu Hai with him on this tour, which shows that Ying Zheng really loves Hu Hai.
I comforted him: "Father is dealing with political affairs. You go back to your palace first. I'll call you when Father is done here, okay?" After all, he is a 10-year-old child. Even if it may have something to do with this rebellion, I can't bear to have such ill will towards a child.
Then I asked Xingzhong to arrange for someone to send Hu Hai back. Enough people had been placed in various places in the palace to be on guard, so I was not afraid that someone would use Hu Hai's name to cause trouble again.
And I have been staying at Sihai Palace to accompany Ying Zheng. The imperial doctor ordered Su He to say nothing after he arrived. He only said that Ying Zheng should have a good rest and that the doctors had no other choice. I sighed secretly in my heart, it seemed like it would only be a matter of a day or two.
At around nine o'clock the next day, when I was drowsy, the maid serving Ying Zheng suddenly came over to wake me up and said anxiously: "Your Highness, Emperor, Emperor..."
I suddenly woke up and ran to Ying Zheng's bed in two steps. Su He was already beside the bed. He looked at me and shook his head. I suddenly stepped forward and reached out to check Ying Zheng's pulse and breath, but they were all gone.
My legs felt weak and I sat down on the ground. The maid hurriedly came to help me.
Ying Zheng never told these relatives about the love between his children until his death, and a generation of emperors died quietly on the bed.
I feel regretful that a real and touchable Emperor Qin Shihuang died in front of me like this. I feel scared. Everything here is so real. I can no longer convince myself that this is a game. I feel worried. Ying Zheng is dead, what will happen to me, the fake Fusu?
I turned around and walked to the table, picked up the tea and drank it in one gulp.
When I came back to my senses, I sorted out my mood and went out to Xianyang Palace to find Li Si, Feng Quji, and Feng Jie. Now was the time when my family and my life were at stake, and none of them had slept.
I tried to make my voice sound calmer: "Prime Minister Li, Prime Minister Feng, and Doctor Feng, the emperor has ordered us to come to see you."
The three of them quickly stood up with Xing Zhong's help and followed me into the Sihai Palace. After the four people entered the hall, I turned around and closed the door.
Several people stopped and waited for me to leave first. But I didn't go to the side hall, I walked straight to the center of the main hall and stopped.
Xing Zhong stood next to me. Li Si and the three of them looked at each other and stared at my back. Li Si asked, "Your Highness?"
It wasn't until they heard my sobs that the three of them saw shock and panic in each other's eyes.
This time it was Feng Quji who spoke, with a slightly trembling voice: "Your Highness, the emperor..."
I turned around, wiped away the tears on my face, and said, "Father has passed away!"
Li Si and Feng Quji's legs went weak. Feng Jie and Xing Zhong, who had quick eyesight and quick hands, quickly supported the two of them.
Li Si was so sad that he almost fainted. I rely on Ying Zheng, and he needs Ying Zheng alive more than I do.
Then he ignored me and went straight to the side hall. Xingzhong raised his head and glanced at me, and I said, "Prime Minister Feng, Doctor Feng, you can go too."
The three of them immediately walked into the side hall, and faint sounds of crying could be heard.
After a long time, half of the candles in the hall were burned out, and the three finally came out. Li Si's eyes were already red, and Feng Quji and Feng Jie were not much better.
After the three of them sat down and drank some water to calm down, I said seriously: "Father has passed away, but there are still many things waiting for us to deal with, and the people of the world are still waiting for us. The three of you are I, the Third Duke of Great Qin, must not fall down due to excessive grief at this time."
The three of them reluctantly nodded: "I will obey His Highness's orders."
I stood up and said, "Let's go."
