In the emperor's study, the stove has been removed, and the warm sun shines in from the window and falls on the bookcase. Half of Ying Zheng's body is covered with sunlight, while the other side is dark and his face cannot be seen clearly.
At this time, the incense burner on the left side of the book eucalyptus was filled with birds and smoke. A middle-aged man with gray hair and wearing a thin robe knelt on the ground, his head touching the ground, and his whole body could not help but tremble.
"Your Majesty, I am very satisfied that I can see you before I die. I hope your Majesty will take care of yourself and don't work too hard..." Zhao Gao said with tears in his eyes.
Ying Zheng glanced at him and said indifferently: "Do you feel that you have been wronged?"
"The old slave is not unjust. The old slave really deserves to die. If the old slave hadn't made his own decisions and prepared good medicine for His Majesty, nothing would have happened next..."
"You are familiar with Qin's law. Let me ask you, what kind of death do you think you should be sentenced to? Is it to be broken into pieces or to have five sentences?"
"Thunder and rain and dew are not due to God's grace. This Qin law was decreed by Your Majesty. Your Majesty's rules are rules. As Your Majesty decrees the death of this old slave, this old slave will die as well!"
Zhao Gao answered very sincerely.
He knew that his life did not belong to him from beginning to end.
Even if Meng Yi tortured him in every possible way, he didn't dare to kill him because Ying Zheng didn't want him to die yet.
So when Ying Zheng asked him how to die, he naturally let Ying Zheng decide.
After all, the only one who can decide his life or death is Ying Zheng.
"Ah!"
Ying Zheng laughed and said, "Why don't you just say, good people let me do it, evil people let you do it!"
"Old slave, I don't have this intention!"
Zhao Gao was shocked and kowtowed quickly.
It was rare for the First Emperor to express himself in this way. Zhao Gao might not have had this intention, but this question and answer frightened Zhao Gao to the point of confusion.
He found that he understood the First Emperor less and less.
In the past, he and Meng Yi were the people who knew the First Emperor best. Now not only did Meng Yi feel that accompanying the emperor was like accompanying a tiger, but even he felt that the First Emperor was moody.
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"Your Majesty, I realize my mistake..."
Zhao Gao raised his head and clapped his hands while admitting his mistake to Ying Zheng.
This is what he has learned over the years. He always tries to gain sympathy by resorting to bitter tactics first.
"snort!"
Ying Zheng was already aware of Zhao Gao's routine, so he snorted impatiently and interrupted him: "Children should study hard and not get involved in adult matters! As the saying goes, if you can do it My son is hidden from both sides. Hu Hai is my son, so just hide it from me. Do you also want to be my son? Touching your crotch, is that enough?"
As Ying Zheng spoke, he suddenly remembered something and stared at Zhao Gaodao, "I heard that you secretly married more than thirty concubines. I ask you, what's the use?"
Zhao Gao's heart skipped a beat, as if he didn't expect that Ying Zheng even knew this, and couldn't help but tremble: "Go back to your Majesty, I just want to talk to you..."
"hehe."
Ying Zheng smiled meaningfully and said nothing.
Zhao Gao was frightened. He knew that this was his last chance. If he didn't seize it well, it would really be gone. So he bit the bullet and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't lie to you. It's really hurtful to see the eldest son making Your Majesty angry." I can't bear His Majesty's anger anymore, so I want to train the young prince to share His Majesty's worries."
First it was a plot to embarrass others, and then it was a show of loyalty. If it were Wang Ben or Meng Tian, the First Emperor might be moved, but Zhao Gao, he was not worthy.
Ying Zheng didn't want to watch Zhao Gao's performance anymore, so he impatiently ordered Meng Yi to come in and drive Zhao Gao away.
Soon, Meng Yi was brought into the study by the palace attendant.
"My lord, Meng Yi, pays homage to Your Majesty."
Meng Yi didn't look sideways and bowed to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng glanced at him and asked indifferently: "Has Zhao Gao's gum knotted?"
"Done!"
Meng Yi cupped his hands and said, "According to Qin law, the owl leader will be sentenced."
"Bring me the verdict!"
Ying Zheng raised his hand, and Meng Yi quickly took out a bamboo slip and handed it to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng glanced at it briefly and said, "Bring me the red pen!"
"promise."
Meng Yi promised and handed over the red pen again.
Ying Zheng drew a red cross on the bamboo slip with a pen and threw it to Meng Yi.
Meng Yi took the bamboo slips with quick eyes and hands, slowly unfolded them, and couldn't help but be stunned on the spot.
Generally speaking, when the emperor sentenced a criminal, he would put a tick on the judgment. If he pardoned the criminal, the crime would be remanded for retrial.
Drawing a red cross like this has never happened before.
Meng Yi, who was waiting for the First Emperor to execute Zhao Gao, received a very unclear reply.
Meng Yi could only ask tentatively: "Your Majesty, whether this cross of yours is a hook or not, please make it clear..."
….
Hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile and asked: "Aren't you my close minister? Logically speaking, you should know me, so guess what I think!"
Meng Yi was stunned and suddenly lost for words.
The meaning of Ying Zheng's words is very clear. Do you still need to ask me about this matter? Don't you have an idea? Then make up your own mind!
"His Majesty...."
Meng Yi naturally guessed what Ying Zheng was thinking, but he did not want to see such a result, so he quickly said: "Your Majesty's heart is bigger than the sky and wider than the sea. How can I dare to make random guesses!"
"Peng!"
As soon as Meng Yi finished speaking, Ying Zheng slapped the bookcase fiercely and shouted: "I ask you to guess, just guess!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Meng Yi had no choice. If he guessed wrong, he would be in serious trouble. If he guessed correctly, he might be able to escape.
He knew that what he did had angered Ying Zheng, so he no longer cared about Zhao Gao's life and death, and quickly asked: "Your Majesty is on an eastward tour, does he need someone to serve him..."
I have to admit that Meng Yi's reaction was quite good.
And I finally got a glimpse of the First Emperor's thoughts.
If the First Emperor really wanted to kill Zhao Gao, and it was a fatal blow,
Zhao Gao did not need him to interrogate him at all and executed him directly.
Meng Yi's words seemed to be asking about the First Emperor's eastward tour, but in fact he was taking the blame for the First Emperor.
What is a close minister?
The close minister is the one who takes the blame and bears the responsibility.
Before that, the reason why Zhao Gao was unwilling to beg for mercy from the First Emperor and bear all the blame was because Zhao Gao knew how to take the blame for the First Emperor.
Obviously, Meng Yi understands now.
"Guess again!"
Ying Zheng did not agree with Meng Yi's guess, nor did he refute it. He just shouted again with a cold face.
Now that he knew a little of the First Emperor's thoughts, the rest was easy to guess. Meng Yi could only give up the idea of killing Zhao Gao and respectfully said: "Your Majesty, the body of a sinner can also be used by your Majesty. Do you want to kill Zhao Gao?" Take it with you and listen to it?"
I won’t kill Zhao Gao anymore, okay?
I won’t be the only close minister beside His Majesty, okay?
I'll just do my job peacefully, okay?
Ying Zheng's face looked better and his voice softened a lot: "Didn't you say that Zhao Gao colluded with the alchemist and had evil intentions?"
This sentence is to give Meng Yi an opportunity. If Meng Yi seizes it, he will still be a trustworthy minister of Ying Zheng. If he fails to seize it, then his position as Lang Zhongling will probably have to be replaced.
I heard Meng Yi say quickly: "Your Majesty, I was also afraid at that time. I was afraid that someone inside and outside the palace would collude to harm Your Majesty and be disloyal to Your Majesty. After the trial of Zhao Gao, I found out that he had no intention of harming Your Majesty... …”
He concealed his selfishness extremely well and followed the wishes of the First Emperor to absolve Zhao Gao of his crimes.
This is actually taking the blame for "challenging the law".
The emperor cannot easily break the law, so when Ying Zheng heard Meng Yi's words, he smiled: "I can't even surrender with your modest skills. How can I unify the six countries and become the first emperor..."
"By using the alchemist's affairs to eliminate dissidents in the palace, I tell you that Fusu and Hu Hai are all my sons. This throne belongs to whomever I give it to. If I don't give it to you, you can fight for it. It’s useless even if your head is broken and bleeding!”
After saying that, he paused and said solemnly: "Your eldest brother has known me for so many years and has never hidden anything from me. If you can guess my thoughts today, it means that you still have medicine to save you. Go and pass on the message. ....."
"promise."
Meng Yi respectfully agreed, quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and left the study in a gray manner.
He finally understood that while the First Emperor was still alive, Zhao Gao could not die. Moreover, Zhao Gao could die in anyone's hands, but he could not die in his own hands.
More importantly, if Fusu wants to successfully inherit the throne, the Meng family cannot have any problems.
If the Meng family does not want to cause problems, the trust of the First Emperor is essential.
As for whose hands Zhao Gao will die in the end, anyway, as long as Hu Hai is not the emperor, there is only one fate for him.
Establish authority.
And the First Emperor didn't really let Zhao Gao go, but Zhao Gao was still useful to him.
After all, this is the fate of tool people.
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