To the west of Xianyang Palace, there is a small rural residence that is incompatible with the surrounding buildings.
Without the permission of the First Emperor, it would be difficult for ordinary people to get close to this place.
Therefore, this place became a forbidden area in the palace.
Whenever the First Emperor dealt with political affairs or encountered difficult problems, he would come here with ease and simplicity.
Over time, this place became the most mysterious place in Great Qin.
"Boom! Boom!"
There was a knock on the door, and a boy of twelve or thirteen years old with a bun opened the door.
Wei Liao said to the young man in a rare tone, "Yu'er, are you here, sir?"
"Hui Guo Lieutenant, sir is here, please come in!"
Yu quickly saluted.
Wei Liao nodded and entered the small courtyard under the guidance of Yu.
Soon, the two came to the main room.
I saw an old man with a slender figure, a white beard, and a square face sitting on a futon in the main room.
"Mr. Ji!"
As soon as Wei Liao saw the old man, he saluted him.
The old man glanced at him, just smiled and did not respond to him.
Wei Liao saluted again: "I came to see you today to get back my military talisman. Please make it easier for me!"
The old man smiled, stroking his beard and said: "In order to let you stay, Azheng gave you great preferential treatment. Not only did he increase the number of national guards from one thousand to four thousand, he also allowed you to take revenge on the King of Wei;
And you, in order to make Ah Zheng trust you, gave the soldier talisman to me for safekeeping, and you also put the overall situation first and put aside your personal grudges;
Now, you suddenly come to me to ask for the military talisman back. I would like to know why you changed your mind again? "
"Mr. Ji, please look!"
Without saying much, Wei Liao took out the training manual from his arms and handed it to the old man.
The old man looked at Wei Liao in confusion and then at Yu. The latter quickly took the training manual and handed it into the old man's hands.
"this"
As soon as the old man unfolded it, he was attracted by the contents inside and couldn't help but said: "Who wrote this 'Book of War'?"
"Young Master Hao!"
"It's him again"
"Yes, he is my apprentice!"
"Ah"
The old man chuckled, obviously amused by Wei Liao's words. His white hair, white eyebrows, and white beard trembled together, as happy as a smiling Maitreya.
Yu on the side was a little stunned. He hadn't seen the old man so happy for a long time.
The old man, surnamed Ji and named Hao, was Ying Zheng's mentor in Handan. Later, when he escorted Ying Zheng back to Xianyang, he was seriously injured and stayed in Xianyang Palace to recuperate.
People outside said he was dead, but in fact, he just lived a secluded life.
Ying Zheng has a different affection for this enlightenment teacher.
Even though he had many teachers in his life, the most famous ones were Lu Buwei and Wang Jian.
But when it comes to who has made the greatest contribution and who Ying Zheng admires the most, it must be his enlightenment teacher Ji Hao.
Although Ji Hao is rarely recorded in history books, his "fake name" cannot conceal his extraordinary knowledge and ability in both civil and military affairs.
He was arrogant since he was a child, thinking that he could compete with Confucius, so he traveled around the country and wanted to do something.
Maybe he was born at the wrong time, or maybe he was too frivolous. More than ten years later, no prince was willing to take him in.
Frustrated, he finally returned to Handan to teach.
It was at this time that Ying Zheng became his student.
Ji Hao not only taught Ying Zheng knowledge, but also taught him martial arts. He knew that Ying Zheng's identity was extraordinary, and he saw that Ying Zheng was not a thing in the pool. In addition to teaching Ying Zheng the knowledge in the book, he also taught Ying Zheng the situation in the world, and Ying Zheng's position.
He even told Ying Zheng about the subtle relationships between various princes, and how Ying Zheng's ancestor King Qin was so brave and how he punished various countries.
Under Ji Hao's influence, Ying Zheng established lofty ambitions since he was a child.
Of course, strictly speaking, Ji Hao is not a qualified teacher.
Although he was extremely strict during his teaching, he never taught the knowledge in the book rigidly. He always taught as he pleased, wherever he thought.
Whenever he talked about the classics of saints, he would tell Ying Zheng, "The sages only speak according to their own side, which is really nonsense."
This will reduce the influence of the sages' classics on Ying Zheng and allow Ying Zheng to do what he wants to do according to his own ideas.
This also laid a firm will foundation for Ying Zheng to later unify the six countries.
Ji Hao taught Ying Zheng everything he had learned throughout his life.
Under his earnest instruction, Ying Zheng not only became familiar with military books, but also learned strategies for governing the country and strategies for bringing peace to the world.
It can be said that Ying Zheng is his most proud disciple.
Now when he heard Wei Liao say that Zhao Hao was his disciple, the pride on his face was almost exactly the same as his own back then.
Obviously, this is comparing the current Zhao Hao with the previous Ying Zheng.
You have proud disciples, and so do I.
That's probably what it means.
Seeing Ji Hao smiling from ear to ear, Wei Liao also smiled; "This boy is as smart as His Majesty back then, but a little lazy. I'm worried that when he goes out, he will encounter the same danger as last time."
"You mean, you want to use this training manual to train your guards?"
Ji Hao asked, stroking his beard.
Wei Liao nodded and said: "With the current development of Da Qin, the official position of Guo Wei will soon be replaced. Especially since His Majesty is planning to establish a yamen like Nan Shufang;
In the future, the military and administrative affairs of Da Qin will gradually be transferred to the South Study Room. The Imperial Guards will definitely be abolished. "
"I want to take advantage of the last opportunity to train a guard army for that kid."
"You mean going out."
Ji Hao looked at Wei Liao with some confusion.
But I heard Wei Liao say thoughtfully: "Based on my understanding of Your Majesty, Zhao Hao will definitely participate in the South Vietnam War. This is the only way for him to establish his achievements!"
"because."
As he spoke, he paused and then said, "The Prince of Qin cannot be a white man."
"Doesn't he want to compete for that position? Are you so optimistic about him?"
"Sir, don't you also think highly of Your Majesty, and that's why you give him all your money and help him with all your strength?"
"this"
Ji Hao was speechless, looked deeply at Wei Liao, and then said solemnly, "You have to think clearly about this matter. If you take this talisman, the trust between you and A Zheng will be different."
"hehe."
When Wei Liao heard this, he smiled noncommittally and said with emotion: "When people reach this age, they always have to consider some things behind them."
Ji Hao: "."
Wei Liao: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
After a long while, Ji Hao sighed and said helplessly: "Since you have decided, I will not force you to keep it."
After saying this, he took out a cloth bag from his arms and handed it to Wei Liao personally.
Wei Liao took the bag and saluted Ji Hao again: "Thank you, sir."
"No need to thank you"
Ji Hao smiled and shook his head, stroking his beard and said, "I also want to see how far this kid can go and whether he can surpass his father!"
"If you have a chance, sir, you can meet him."
Wei Liao smiled slyly and immediately resigned.
Langyatai port.
After the First Emperor Ying Zheng decided to go north, he accelerated his journey.
The Yunmengze Festival had just ended and they went straight to Langyatai.
After days of traveling by car and boat, and the erysipelas had not been completely eliminated, as soon as Ying Zheng landed at the Langyatai port, he felt as if his body had been hollowed out, his feet were floating, and he almost fell down.
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
Zhao Gao quickly stepped forward to help Ying Zheng and carried him to the camp with his guards.
This night, for the first time, Ying Zheng did not review official documents, did not summon Li Si and other ministers of state affairs, and slept in a drowsy manner until the afternoon of the next day.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Taichang Li Bao, who had been waiting, immediately ordered the palace attendant to bring the Jianhao medicine for Ying Zheng to take.
Ying Zheng glanced at most of the dark bowl of medicine, and felt a resistance in his heart for no reason. He frowned and said, "It's painful to look at, no need, let Li Si come and talk about it!"
"Your Majesty, you can't. This is what the Young Master has told me to do. One pair every day. You can't cut it off at will."
When Li Bao saw that Ying Zheng refused to drink the medicine, he immediately said with a straight face and his hands.
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, then he couldn't help but said with a teasing smile, "Are you Zhao Hao's ministers or mine? My words are not as effective as Zhao Hao's?"
"Your Majesty, the young master once said that doctors are like parents. In the eyes of us doctors, patients are all our children, and we should treat them equally!"
"Be bold!"
Before Ying Zheng could speak, Zhao Gao on the side heard Li Bao's words and immediately shouted out.
He thought to himself that this guy was so tired of living that he dared to say that His Majesty was his child.
However, when Ying Zheng heard Li Bao's words, he burst into laughter, picked up the bowl and drank it all, and said with a smile: "That kid just likes to talk nonsense!"
"Young Master cares about your Majesty's health. Please give your Majesty a clear warning!"
"Haha, I know how good that guy is, okay, let's get down!"
"promise."
After watching Li Bao leave, Ying Zheng asked Zhao Gao again: "How many days will we go to sea?"
"Your Majesty, according to Li Tingwei's plan, we will go to sea in three days!"
Zhao Gao bowed and replied.
Ying Zheng frowned: "We still have to wait three days?"
"Your Majesty's body still needs to be recuperated. When your health is well, you can go to sea to worship the Poseidon. I believe that the Poseidon will feel happy when he sees your Majesty's vigor and vigor, and will grant Great Qin a long-lasting national destiny."
When Ying Zheng heard Zhao Gao's words, he smiled instantly and praised: "Zhao Gao, you are getting better and better at talking."
"Your Majesty is aware of this."
Zhao Gao smiled faintly.
Ying Zheng glanced at him and said, "How is that kid Hu Hai? Is he okay?"
Last time because of Zhao Hao's incident, he slapped Hu Hai, but never summoned him afterwards. Seeing how caring Zhao Gao was today, he remembered Hu Hai, who was Zhao Gao's disciple.
But I heard Zhao Gao say cautiously: "Back to Your Majesty, the young prince has been reflecting on himself recently. He feels that he is unworthy of His Majesty's favor. He talks very little every day, locks himself in the carriage, and does not come out to walk around. He only reads and writes. "
"How can we not go out and walk around?"
Ying Zheng slapped the case and said: "If you get sick from suppressing it, I will take it from you!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have also tried to persuade the young prince, but the young prince feels that he has made a big mistake and your majesty will definitely not forgive him, so he does not want to come out and cause trouble for your majesty."
"absurd!"
Ying Zheng said with a displeased look on his face, "Why would I get angry with a child?"
"Yes, your majesty has a broad mind and can hold the sea, how could he not be able to accommodate the young prince?"
"snort!"
Ying Zheng snorted: "How can this kid imitate his elder brother? Go and tell him to have dinner with me tonight and let me teach him a lesson!"
"only!"
Zhao Gao was overjoyed and quickly bowed to Ying Zheng and left the camp.
After a while, Ying Zheng walked into the shower room with the support of two maids. After washing, his energy was much better than before.
Soon, he sat down in front of the desk again and took a picture of the bronze case: "Come here, tell Li Si, Feng Quji!"
"Old minister, Li Si (Feng Quji), pay homage to Your Majesty!"
When Li Si and Li Si saw that Ying Zheng looked good, they immediately smiled and saluted him.
"You two dear ladies are free of charge!"
Ying Zheng smiled and waved his hand, motioning for the two of them to take a seat.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Li Si and Li Si took their seats, Ying Zheng looked at Li Si with a smile and said, "Li Tingwei, has anything important happened recently?"
"Back to Your Majesty, there is an old prime minister sitting in Xianyang, everything is fine, but there is something wrong with Young Master Hao."
Li Si said with an arched hand.
Ying Zheng frowned: "Why is it that kid again? What happened to him?"
"this"
Li Si hesitated for a moment and looked at Feng Quji, who quickly handed over to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, I am familiar with this matter, so I will tell you about it!"
"good!"
When Ying Zheng heard this, he waved his hand: "Then Prime Minister Feng Zuo will tell me!"
"only!"
Feng Quji responded and told Ying Zheng what happened in Chunan Pavilion in detail.
After Ying Zheng heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then said in surprise: "Is this true?"
"Your Majesty, this matter is absolutely true. Prime Minister Wang Wan sent someone to tell this old minister. I believe there should be a similar report on your Majesty's desk!"
"oh?"
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and immediately looked through the memorials on the desk, and sure enough he found a secret envelope sent from Xianyang.
When I took it apart, I found that the content above was very different from what Feng Quji told me.
"Snapped!"
Ying Zheng buckled the secret fold with force and said angrily: "No wonder I can't sleep well in the palace. It turns out it's really this kid's fault. Let's see how I deal with him when I get back!"
Feng Quji: "."
Li Si: "."
The two looked at each other, both speechless.
After a long while, Ying Zheng said again: "I see there is another important case here. Do you know the details?"
"Your Majesty is talking about Ying Rong's grandson Ying Hao?" Li Si asked tentatively.
"Um."
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "I heard that that kid captured Ying Hao and threatened to clean up the Yongcheng clan headed by Ying Rong!"
"this"
Li Si hesitated again and turned to look at Feng Quji, only to see the latter looking up at the sky. He acted as if nothing had happened. He couldn't help but bite the bullet and said to Ying Zheng, "Maybe it's just a joke, sir."
"A joke?"
Ying Zheng interrupted Li Si with a sneer and said, "That boy doesn't know how to joke. I think he wants to use Ying Hao's hand to beat up the Yongcheng clan and then take it for his own use!"
"Your Majesty means that the young master wants to revive the clan?"
Li Si and Feng Quji were suddenly startled, and the latter couldn't help but ask questions quickly.
This is a huge event for them.
If Zhao Hao really intends to revive the clan, the Great Qin court may be surprised by a huge wave of surprise.
However, Ying Zheng acted very calmly: "You all know my purpose of suppressing the clan, and you have contributed to it, but my goal has changed and I no longer focus on winning the world. You should understand."
"But Your Majesty, this matter will put the young master at the center of the storm, which will be extremely detrimental to him."
Feng Quji said with a worried look.
“How can we achieve great things if we don’t go through storms?”
Ying Zheng still behaved calmly: "I still hope that he will go south."
"Ah? This"
Li Si and Feng Quji were stunned for a moment.
They felt that with Ying Zheng's love for Zhao Hao, they would never let Zhao Hao be in danger. Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng had already begun to consider letting Zhao Hao go south.
If Ying Zheng had this idea from the beginning, does that mean that he had the same idea in expelling Fusu from Xianyang?
Seeing that Li Si and Feng Quji both looked confused and horrified, Ying Zheng said coldly: "My son cannot be a waste forever, not even Fusu, not Hu Hai, not even Zhao Hao!"
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