Regardless of whether Ying Zheng follows his own plan to deal with his funeral arrangements, there is nothing wrong with the general direction being correct.
Anyway, Zhao Hao already had an idea in mind, so he simply changed the topic:
"General Tang, apart from these few words before his death, did my father leave any last edict?"
"Yes. However, it is not a final edict, so I did not give it to you," Tang Sui said in a deep voice.
Zhao Hao was slightly startled: "Who did you leave it to?"
"In the hands of Zhao Gao."
"Zhao Gao?"
Yang Duanhe frowned: "Where is Zhao Gao?"
"I don't know about this. Maybe His Majesty sent him secretly."
Tang Sui shook his head and immediately looked at Yang Duanhe: "General Yang didn't see Zhao Gao in Xianyang?"
"No."
"Then how did Zhao Cheng enter the mission?"
"I don't know about this either. It was decided by the cabinet ministers after discussion!"
cabinet?
Zhao Hao's heart moved, and he asked curiously: "Who are the cabinet ministers you mentioned?"
"The current cabinet is temporarily formed. Except for the old Prime Minister Wang Wan and the Young Master Zhang Cang, the other ministers are in it, mainly Li Tingwei, Prime Minister Feng and his son." Yang Duanhe cupped his hands.
"So, all major and minor affairs in Xianyang are jointly handled by the cabinet?" Zhao Hao asked.
Yang Duanhe nodded and said: "That's how it is now."
"Um."
Zhao Hao nodded slightly and fell into deep thought. After a while, he said solemnly: "Let's not care about Xianyang's affairs for the time being. This is still Xianyang. The most difficult thing is not to announce the funeral secretly. Can you guys add anything?"
"In my opinion, General Tang must first plan a strategy for this matter." Wang Jian frowned and said.
"I think so. Others are not familiar with His Majesty's life and deeds." Xia Wuji echoed.
"General Tang said, I will just wait for the recruitment." Yang Duanhe was obviously impatient.
"I think this matter is so important that I can at best be treated as a young master." Tang Sui pretended to be evasive.
Zhao Hao suddenly shouted in a stern voice: "When the country is in trouble, we should work together as one. What does Tang Sui mean by this?"
"Young Master accuses me so much, so I have no choice but to speak out boldly."
Tang Sui took advantage of the donkey's hand and said: "The last general's time with Your Majesty is not half as long as that of Zhao Gao. I can only talk about a few points for your reference;
First, the princes must deal with matters in advance when the chiefs of counties and counties meet with His Majesty along the way. If they encounter those who cannot be reconciled, they should be dealt with by chance. The less the better.
Secondly, although His Majesty’s convoy returning to Xianyang this time is very small, it cannot be empty. With the intention of being the last general, all the gentlemen will ride in His Majesty's six-horse chariot and place His Majesty's dragon body in the central chariot;
As for His Majesty's customary behavior, I will give it to you gentlemen in detail. If any county magistrate has to see you, please be assured that nothing will happen.
Thirdly, although spring has just begun, the journey is far away, and I am afraid of early summer heat, so it is best to prepare a large amount of abalone in advance. "
"abalone?"
Gongzi Liang was stunned for a moment, and said with some confusion: "Why are you preparing abalone?"
"Don't ask, don't ask." Xia Wuji shook his head and whispered.
Wang Jian on the side said with a gloomy face: "Look, I have to let the governor of Kuaiji County search for big ice!"
"Okay! The old general's department secretly handles abalones and large ice cubes."
Zhao Hao ignored Gong Ziliang's question and just took the case and made a decision: "My father's carriage will be arranged by General Tang Sui. We will work separately. General Yang will continue to command the escort. The three royal brothers will be with me around the counties along the way." The county must ensure that they do not come to see the emperor. Chen Ping leads the security bureau teams, and the general secretary coordinates all parties. Anyone who causes trouble will be killed without mercy. Do you have any objections to this arrangement?"
"I will obey your orders!"
"Okay. Let's go back and have a rest. We'll set off at dawn tomorrow!"
Hearing this, everyone struggled to stand up and left the tent one after another.
When Zhao Hao was the only one left in the tent, Wu Ya came in from the outside and whispered:
"Sir, I went to see those two assassins. One is a gold medal assassin and the other is a silver medal assassin. They are both impermanent people!"
"Well, how are they doing now?"
"The injuries are not serious."
"Can you escape?"
"Without our help, I'm afraid it would be difficult to escape."
"Then help them secretly, let them escape and inform us!"
"good!"
Wu Ya cupped his hands and responded, then suddenly thought of something and added: "Your Majesty has already set off."
"Um."
Zhao Hao nodded: "Send a few more people to protect him, it's best not to make any mistakes."
"Young Master is too worried. With His Majesty's skills, few people will be able to get close to him."
Wu Ya said with a faint smile: "Besides, with the young master's disguise skills, no one will be able to tell who he is."
"Then he didn't scold me, right?"
"Hehehe, well, I still have something to do, so I won't disturb the young master."
With that said, he ran out of the tent in a hurry.
"?" A black question mark slowly appeared on Zhao Hao's forehead, and he couldn't help but said amusedly: "It should be a very unpleasant scolding. The smell of the 'human skin mask' is indeed unpleasant."
At the same time, Ying Zheng was riding on his horse, looking at the camp at the bottom of the mountain, and said angrily: "Treason! When you cry and worship me, I will deal with you!"
After saying that, he turned the horse's head and disappeared into the night.
On the other side, Xianyang, the secret room of Li Si's mansion.
Zhao Gao, Yao Jia and Li Si sat together under the oil lamp and remained silent.
After a while, Yao Jia took the lead in taking pictures of the case, clasped his fingers and said:
"I have also read the content of the edict, and it can be said that it is full of loopholes. Firstly, it is not clear who the edict was issued to. Secondly, there is no last wish to govern the country. Thirdly, it is not official because it does not use a jade seal, which is unprecedented in ancient times."
"Wei Ting has made a clear decision!"
Li Si echoed: "According to legal regulations, this edict will never be issued."
"Yes, if this edict is announced to the world, the imperial court will undergo great changes." Zhao Gao's eyes flashed and he also imitated Yao Jia and raised his fingers:
“If you don’t say anything else, let’s just say three things;
First, Fusu succeeded to the throne as emperor;
Second, Meng Tian alone controls the military power of the world;
Third, General Meng Yi was in charge of Xianyang government affairs;
However, Tingwei is still Tingwei, so Tingwei does not need to worry. "
"If Zhao Fu Ling has anything to say, just say it directly, why bother with me?"
Li Si frowned with some displeasure: "Meng Tian's command of the army is just a temporary plan. Isn't it clear to Zhao Fu Ling? The Jiuyuan shogunate and the military administration of the three counties are originally His Majesty's expedient measure. In addition, there are also How can Wang Li let the Meng family dominate?"
"As for Meng Yi."
He said with a faint smile: "When Meng Yi was interrogating Zhao Gao, His Majesty intended to let Meng Yi serve as the Tingwei. Now that there is a cabinet, the Tingwei's powers will be greatly reduced, and the general in charge of Xianyang's government affairs will be even more helpless. Speaking of."
"Meng Yi, serve as a court captain?"
Yao Jia's face looked a little ugly.
Although he is also a Tingwei now, he is just Li Si's deputy.
If Meng Yi serves as Tingwei, his deputy may also be in danger.
"So, His Majesty has excluded veterans like us from consideration of his future affairs?"
"The mystery behind this requires personal experience."
Li Si said something meaningful, and then fell into silence again.
In Li Si's view, Yao Jia and he were the same kind of people, both obsessed with power. No matter what Yao Jia's final decision was, he should not tell him too much.
In Yao Jia's view, Li Si was in the same boat as him and was more worthy of his trust than Dun Rui. Moreover, so far, Li Si has gradually grasped the situation in the court and can clearly understand the future development, and he does not need to delve into the details.
After about an hour of burning incense, Li Si slowly stood up and saluted Yao Jia: "Brother Jia, please forgive me, this matter is too important and I have no choice!"
"Um?"
Yao Jia was slightly startled, glanced at Zhao Gao subconsciously, and then stood up and saluted Li Si: "Brother Si has changed like a fish and a dragon. If Jia is not as good as him, how dare you disobey him!"
Hearing this, Li Si blushed slightly and hurriedly said that he was ashamed.
Yao Jia saw that Li Si was abnormal for a while and already had some concerns in his mind, so he raised his hand and said: "Brother Si, if you have any arrangements, you might as well make it clear."
"Since His Majesty's decree does not specify the position of the candidate, I would like to support the young prince to ascend the throne!"
Li Si stopped caring and spoke his thoughts in a low voice.
When Yao Jia heard this, his eyes widened and he looked at Li Si in disbelief: "Brother Si, does he know what he is talking about?"
"Why."
Li Si sighed, shook his head helplessly, and did not answer the question.
At this time, Zhao Gao, who had been silent all this time, said expressionlessly: "Yao Tingwei, Gao has a few words, are you willing to listen?"
"Um?"
Yao Jia was stunned for a moment and said in a deep voice: "What is Zhao Fu's advice?"
"Just now Yao Tingwei also said that after Fusu succeeded to the throne, Meng Tian took sole control of the military, and Meng Yi took charge of Xianyang's political affairs. Although His Majesty had previously intended to let Meng Yi serve as Tingwei, His Majesty ruled out the old minister's thoughts, and it is clear that if Reveal."
Zhao Gao talked eloquently: "I dare to ask you two: Compared with Brother Mengtian and the two of you, who has made greater contributions?"
"Meng Tian defended the enemy and drove away the barbarians. Meng Yi consolidated the country's foundation and took charge of secrets. The brothers worked together and took long-term strategies. Naturally, their contribution is greater than that of the two of me."
Before Yao Jia could speak, Li Si answered expressionlessly.
"Yes, what Brother Si said is true. The two of me are not as good as Brother Mengtian!" Yao Jia also agreed very much with Li Si's discussion.
But Zhao Gao said again: "I have no grudges against the world. Do you two have any quarrel with Brother Mengtian?"
"Most of the political resentment is attributed to me. How can it be compared with Duke Meng, who is the one who is called upon by the whole world?"
Li Si still answered expressionlessly.
Although Yao Jia opened his lips, he didn't say a word.
Before the rise of Zhao Hao, Li Si had been presiding over the Empire's New Deal. Most of the remaining villains from the Six Kingdoms were the reasons for Li Si's New Deal.
As for Yao Jia, he cannot be compared with the Mengtian brothers.
After all, the death of Han Fei made him infamous among the people.
Seeing beads of sweat oozing out from Yao Jia's forehead, Zhao Gao asked calmly:
"In terms of talent, can the two of you compare with Brother Mengtian?"
"Meng Tian is a master of weapons and engineering, and he has his own strengths. He is not as good as me."
Li Si replied coldly.
Yao Jia subconsciously wiped the sweat on his forehead and said awkwardly: "I'm not as good as this."
"Then, to win Fusu's heart, you two and brother Mengtian."
"Meng Tian and Fu Su are both teachers and friends, and Meng Yi is also Fu Su's guide. I can't compare!"
"Yes, yes, I am the same."
"So."
Zhao Gao was about to continue to torture their souls, but he saw Li Si suddenly slapped the table and shouted: "Okay! Stop talking nonsense. The two of me are not very close to Fusu. If Fusu succeeds, the two of me will not be able to do what they want." study!"
"this"
Zhao Gao was speechless and turned to look at Yao Jia.
Yao Jia suddenly realized it and said seriously, "What Brother Si said is true, but Jia didn't think it through carefully."
"but."
As he spoke, he changed the topic and said in a deep voice:
"Why do you support the young prince and not Young Prince Hao? As far as I know, His Majesty seems to value Young Master Hao more. Let's talk about the matter. Young Prince Hao's status in the court is second only to the eldest prince Fusu. As for the young prince, to be honest, I don't know much about him. learn!"
"Yao Tingwei's words are wrong!"
Zhao Gaoyi said righteously: "The young prince is smart and studious, and is deeply favored by your majesty. When I was serving your majesty, I often heard your majesty talk about the young prince's youthful appearance;
Moreover, the young prince was once selected by the clan to marry Li Tingwei's young daughter. Although Li Tingwei complained about this matter, it was only through the mouth of his princess and daughter-in-law, and he had some misunderstandings about the young prince;
Later, the young prince personally visited Li Tingwei and the misunderstanding was resolved;
If the young prince ascends to the throne, Li Tingwei will be the head of the country, and if Yao Tingwei follows Li Tingwei's lead, won't he still be respected by the young prince? "
"this"
Yao Jia was stunned by what Zhao Gao said. He subconsciously looked at Li Si and murmured, "Is this why Brother Si supported Hu Hai?"
"Throughout the ages, changing the prince has been a major matter for the country. If you are not careful, the country will not be able to lead the country. Li Si is grateful for your majesty's kindness. He is not a minister who messes with orders. He just wants the empire to develop stably and the world to be peaceful!"
Li Si said, sighed, looked at Yao Jia again and said:
"You just mentioned Young Master Hao. I want to ask you, if something happens to His Majesty in the South China Sea, will Young Master Hao be able to get away with it?"
"Isn't this a rumor?"
Yao Jia hesitated and said: "Yang Duanhe also sent news, saying that His Majesty is safe and sound and will return to Xianyang soon."
"Some time ago, Zhao Gao brought back the news of His Majesty's death, as well as His Majesty's last edict. Now, Yang Duanhe said that Your Majesty is still alive. Don't you think it's strange? With Zhao Gao's loyalty to Your Majesty, he would betray Your Majesty. , making nonsense of His Majesty’s news?”
"Then Yang Duanhe, can't you believe it?"
"When Young Master Hao was in Xianyang, Yang Duanhe had a close friendship with him. The news he sent must not be disbelieved, but also not completely believed!" Li Si said in a deep voice.
Yao Jia thought for a while and said solemnly: "Is Li Tingwei determined to support the young prince?"
"Other than him, I can't think of a better candidate!"
Li Si looked up to the sky and sighed.
"Wei Ting has made a clear decision!" Zhao Gao choked with sobs and suddenly fell to the ground.
Yao Jia opened his mouth but stopped talking.
It was about dawn before he walked out of Li Si's mansion.
Holding the long sword in his hand and walking resolutely, Yao Jia unknowingly came to Dunruo's mansion again.
The quiet courtyard was shrouded in mist, and the sun suddenly fell into the mist, flashing out strange and colorful colors.
Suddenly, Yao Jia thought he was in a psychedelic heavenly palace.
The secret meeting with Li Si and Zhao Gao last night had an outcome both expected and unexpected.
What Yao Jia expected was what the ministers looked upon with admiration.
After all, Yao Jia had always been in a very embarrassing position in the affairs of the imperial court. Although he was highly regarded by the First Emperor, he was not in the spotlight in the eyes of his colleagues.
"Dunzi, I, the Daliang Supervisor, am not the same person as you after all."
With a helpless sigh, Yao Jia resolutely left Dunruo's mansion.
At the same time, a pair of eyes watched him leave expressionlessly. It wasn't until he disappeared from his sight that he looked back and murmured to himself: "It seems that the world of Da Qin is about to change." (End of Chapter)
