Good Luck Gambling House is one of the best gambling houses in Kuaiji County, with hundreds of clerks.
In addition to the traditional gambling, dominoes, flower tiles and other games, there are also some more interesting dog fighting, cock fighting, cricket fighting, etc.
In the elegant hall in the backyard, the owner of the shop would occasionally invite some girls from the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion to play clothes-ripping games. While placing bets, one could also see whether the girls were cheating on guests.
Yong Chi has been in the gambling hall for a long time, but he didn't gamble. He just sat at a gambling table, drinking tea silently and watching the gamblers in front of him chattering.
In the past, he would definitely have gone up to play a few games, but since he met the nobleman from Xianyang, his whole person has changed. He feels that these are low-class things and not worthy of playing with him at all.
After sitting for half an hour, he finally found the person he wanted to wait for.
The person who came was a young man. His clothes were not flashy, but he had an aura of nobility in his bones.
"Master Li, you are here"
Seeing this young master, Yong Chi quickly stood up from his seat and whispered hello.
The young master glanced at him, shook his head at him without saying a word, and then slowly walked out of the gambling house hall and walked into the backyard elegant hall.
"How did you go about explaining your matter?"
As soon as he entered the elegant hall in the backyard, the young master asked Yong Chi directly.
Yong Chi did not dare to hesitate and quickly informed the young master about what he had to report to Yin Tong tonight.
The young master thought for a moment and then said calmly: "Remember not to make any noise about this matter. I promise you the benefits. When I finish reporting to my father, he will arrange for you to go to Xianyang to join the job!"
Yong Chi was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed to the young master: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will never dare to say anything!"
"So good!"
The young master nodded with satisfaction, then took out two money bags, threw them to Yong Chi and said, "This is what you deserve."
"Master Li, you're welcome."
Yong Chi took the money bag and looked at the golden cakes inside. He suddenly smiled and stuffed it directly into his crotch. He was looked down upon by the young master and finally waved him away.
Originally, the young master planned to kill and silence him, but after thinking of what Yin Tong said, he felt that Yong Chi might still be useful, so he gave him some money and kept him in Kuaiji County first.
On the other side, Zhao Hao's room.
"Sir, this is what happened!"
Chen Ping sent people to follow Yong Chi, and Zhao Hao knew it as soon as Yong Chi met Li Si's eldest son Li You.
However, after Zhao Hao heard Chen Ping's report, he didn't say much. He just asked him to continue to keep an eye on Yong Chi and Li You.
And not long after Zhao Hao sent Chen Ping away, the three brothers Gongzi Liang came again.
"Brother Hao, it's all my fault for being indulgent and forgetting the important things you told me." Gong Ziliang told what happened today with a face filled with self-blame, and sincerely apologized to Zhao Hao.
Young Master Ronglu on the side was still a little angry: "Did you indulge in a momentary indulgence? I think you just have no brains!"
Young Master Jianglu also said in confusion: "Don't you have a good drinking capacity? Why did you get drunk so easily, and why did you lose so much money in a gambling house?"
"I don't know what's going on, but I feel so depressed that I want to go outside to get some air. Look at me now, how do I look like a prince?"
After saying that, Gong Ziliang untied his bun with a bitter look on his face, revealing his head that had been pulled apart by Zhou Kui and looked like a bald spot.
When Zhao Hao saw this, he couldn't help but chuckle, suppressed his smile, and waved his hands: "Brother Ninth is not to blame for this, it should just be a coincidence and was set up by someone."
"He is set up every time. He almost killed us last time in Xianyang," Young Master Ronglu muttered.
"Okay, everything happened, what's the use of talking about it? We'll leave tomorrow anyway, it won't be a problem!"
Zhao Hao waved his hand to interrupt Young Master Ronglu's complaint, turned to Young Master General and said, "Sixth brother, how have you learned the voice of my father? If it doesn't work, remember to tell me in advance, and I will think of a solution!"
Young Master Jianglu smiled confidently:
"Although I don't have much contact with my father, but with the teachings of General Yang, the old general, and the secret medicine of Imperial Physician Xia, I have been able to master 60% of the power of my father's speech. If I cooperate with Hao Di's pronunciation Microphone, I’m 80% sure!”
"Really? Eighty percent of it is OK!"
"real!"
Zhao Hao looked overjoyed.
He originally planned to let the three brothers imitate the voice of the First Emperor, which was originally intended to deal with emergencies, but he did not expect that one day it would actually be used.
The matter of Yong Chi was a wake-up call for him. Zhao Gao, Li Si and others might not be able to convince Zhao Gao, Li Si and others just by relying on the two assassins who deliberately let go. They had to prepare countermeasures in advance.
The part of the young master's general is very important.
"Sixth brother, ninth brother, twelfth brother, one thing I want to remind you is that there is abalone in the carriage of the emperor. Although it has the effect of large ice cubes, over time, it will inevitably stink. I hope you will take the overall situation into account. It’s important not to expose any flaws!”
"this"
When the three brothers heard this, they looked at each other with sad faces.
In fact, they experienced the smell of abalone on the way here and it was simply unbearable.
They have to be able to tolerate it in a short period of time, but if they are exposed to it for a long time, they will not be suffocated to death.
Therefore, when they heard Zhao Hao's instructions, they couldn't help but complain.
"Brother Hao, it's not that we don't pay attention to the overall situation, it's just that the abalone smells too bad."
"Yes, Brother Hao, can you think of a way so that we can't smell that stink?"
"Yes, as long as we don't smell that stench, we will never expose our flaws!"
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Hearing this, Zhao Hao hesitated for a moment and sighed helplessly: "Okay, I'll let Doctor Xia think of a way to get some herbs to make your noses lose their sense of smell."
"Really? That's great!"
The three brothers smiled, and then discussed with Zhao Hao how to deal with it.
Xianyang, the secret room of Li Si's mansion.
The intersection between Zhao Gao and Li Si has become deeper and deeper, and they have met more frequently recently.
Two days ago, Wuchang assassin Yin Yu and Gu Chang came back from "escaping death" from the South China Sea. They immediately found Zhao Gao and explained everything about the assassination of Ying Zheng.
At first, Zhao Gao didn't quite believe it when he heard that his brother Zhao Cheng had killed Ying Zheng. Later, he received a secret letter from Ying Chengyu, which confirmed the matter, and then he believed the fact that Ying Zheng was dead.
Surprised, he quickly informed Li Si of the matter.
As a result, when Li Si heard the news of Ying Zheng's death, instead of being happy, he looked sad.
Because Ying Zheng has been assassinated countless times, but he has never been succeeded by an assassin.
So he still doesn't believe that Ying Zhenghui was really assassinated.
Moreover, Ying Zheng also has Zhao Hao by his side, that 'dead boy' who is so full of intrigues and tricks. How could he possibly put his father in danger?
Seeing the wrinkles on Li Si's forehead getting deeper and deeper, Zhao Gao finally couldn't help but break the silence and said coldly: "Li Tingwei, you still don't believe me?"
"Zhao Gao, your Majesty has had a rough life and has an astonishing luck for danger. Now he was assassinated by an assassin. Is this normal? Is it possible?"
"As the saying goes, if you often walk by the river, you won't lose your shoes. Your Majesty's luck may be exhausted."
"Zhao Gao, don't you know what kind of person your Majesty is?" Li Si stared at Zhao Gao with a serious look.
Zhao Gao smiled nonchalantly and said:
"I have been with your majesty for more than thirty years, how can I not understand your majesty? But your majesty is still a human being, not a god, but a human being. He may encounter accidents. What's more, Young Master Hao has made too many enemies. Even your majesty may not Since he has many enemies, there will inevitably be times when the horse stumbles!”
"You, this is what you know about His Majesty?"
"When His Majesty was in Nanhai, he was imprisoned by Zhao Hao, and there were not many available people around him. Isn't it easy to be attacked by assassins?"
"What a big mistake!"
Li Si was so angry that he punched the table with his fist and yelled: "Do you understand that the things we did will be punished by the Yi tribe? If there is even the slightest mistake, we will die without a burial place. If This is His Majesty's or Young Master Haobu's game. Do you know how terrible the consequences are?
His Majesty has experienced too many betrayals, but if there is a slight possibility, he will show his sword! We have to be cautious about such bizarre death news. At least, we must verify it ourselves before we can do those things."
Before he finished speaking, Li Si sat on the ground dejectedly, his face ashen and tears welling up in his eyes.
In fact, he is already regretting it now, regretting that he should not be in cahoots with Zhao Gao.
But what he did in Xianyang had already gone against the original intention of the First Emperor, forcing him to follow Zhao Gao all the way to the dark side.
"Li Tingwei means that His Majesty may not be dead?"
Zhao Gao's expression suddenly changed.
"I have already sent people to Kuaiji County. I believe there will be results soon."
Li Si stood up numbly: "However, for that uncertain possibility, I must personally verify whether His Majesty is alive or dead. Otherwise, I would rather die than mess around with you!"
"Li Tingwei, wait!"
Zhao Gao hurriedly stopped Li Si on his knees, and said with lingering fear: "If your majesty is really not dead, I would not dare to do those things if I had a hundred courages;
However, this news was confirmed by Lord Chang'an, and was narrated by Wu Chang personally. From the looks of their injuries, I don't think it was fake. Even if Li Tingwei wanted to personally verify His Majesty's life and death, under what name would he leave the city? "
"Although Li Tingwei has the final say in the interim cabinet now, Li Tingwei's rash departure from the city may arouse the suspicion of Wang Wan, Meng Yi and others, and he will not be able to do anything in the future!"
"In your opinion, how should I plan?"
Li Si's face was still gloomy, and he didn't give Zhao Gao any good looks.
Zhao Gao thought for a moment and then said thoughtfully: "There are three steps for Li Tingwei to plan. The first step is to send Qing Dunruo as a special envoy to Wuguan to welcome the emperor back to Xianyang. Meet the emperor in person and report everything in Xianyang;
I speculate that Dun Ruo is the most caring person to the emperor. The emperor has always trusted him and it is impossible not to see him.
The second step is that if Dun is weak and cannot see the emperor, Li Tingwei will go to Wuguan in person to meet the emperor. In this way, no one will doubt him. Because Li Tingwei was ordered by His Majesty to return to Xianyang to handle political affairs, and the situation with the Xiongnu was urgent, so he also met His Majesty in person! "
Hearing this, Li Si's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but curiously asked: "How about the third step?"
Zhao Gao thought for a while and said: "The third step is to respond. If His Majesty is really assassinated, in the name of the cabinet, order Jingyang Jun to lead eight thousand flying cavalry to intercept Zhao Hao and others, summon the ministers, and announce His Majesty’s decree proclaims Hu Hai as the second emperor!”
"What if your Majesty is safe and sound?"
"Then let's prepare to die!"
"this"
Li Si was shocked, but couldn't say anything.
Early next morning.
Li Si summoned several cabinet ministers and informed them of the plans to welcome the First Emperor.
Everyone voted unanimously to let Dun Rui go to greet the First Emperor.
However, Dun Rui rarely refused.
He also suggested that Li Si go to Wuguan in person to greet the First Emperor on the grounds that he was seriously ill and could not bear to travel far.
And this is exactly what Li Si wants.
As a result, Li Si skipped Zhao Gao's first step and went straight to Wuguan with dozens of guards.
By the time they arrived at the foot of Wuguan City, it was already sunset.
The straight road of Daqin stretches on the green ridge from north to south, like a winding dragon.
The early summer sunset shines on the lush green mountains, which looks very magnificent.
It wasn't that Li Si didn't believe Zhao Gao's words, but he wanted to personally verify the death of the First Emperor. If the First Emperor was really dead, it would be fine. If not, what he wanted to do would be tantamount to asking for death.
As the saying goes, seeing is believing and hearing is believing. It is related to his own destiny and future, and he has to treat it carefully.
"Reporting to Lieutenant Li Ting, there is a large group of people marching three or four miles ahead——!"
Li Si was thinking a lot when he suddenly heard a scout shouting from the distant ridge.
"Reorganize the team and go to the road to greet His Majesty!"
Li Si gave the order solemnly and immediately led dozens of guards to ride their horses to the wide straight road.
After about an hour of burning incense, the First Emperor's motorcade came towards the pass.
Suddenly, the guards behind Li Si sneezed violently, and the horses began to neigh and shake their noses. One of the guards couldn't help shouting: "It smells so bad!"
Li Si immediately turned the horse's head and shouted in a low voice: "Stop the sound of people and horses, line up on the side of the road!"
In a moment, the guards were divided into two teams to avoid the headwind. Suddenly, the stinky smell was greatly reduced, and the guards became quiet. Li Si dismounted and bowed solemnly on both sides of the road. .
"Whoever leads the team ahead, please tell me your name!"
The general at the front of the Emperor's motorcade asked in a loud voice.
"Tingwei Li Si, come to greet His Majesty the Emperor!"
"Stop the team!"
After a loud shout, the motorcade slowly stopped, followed by a burst of horse hooves running back.
After a long time, a bronze carriage drove slowly in the dusk. Under the six-foot umbrella, Zhao Hao, dressed in white robes, stood solemnly.
Li Si and Zhao Hao were old acquaintances, and they immediately saluted and said, "I have met the young master."
Zhao Hao did not return the greeting, nor did he get out of the car. He just raised his hand lightly and said, "Li Tingwei came out to greet my father. He showed his friendship as a minister. This young master cannot say that there is any personal friendship. Li Si, you are here to serve the old prime minister and the emperor." Did you come on Doctor Shi’s order?”
Li Si Fen said: "Back to the young master, Li Si has been ordered by His Majesty to return to Xianyang to assist the old prime minister and the imperial censor in handling government affairs. Now that His Majesty has returned, he will naturally report the political affairs in person!"
Zhao Hao pondered: "Li Tingwei is the minister of state affairs and has the right to meet my father at any time. However, on the way back to Xianyang, my father was attacked by assassins and was seriously injured. He just took the decoction and was already dead." Go to sleep, otherwise, my father would have returned to Xianyang long ago!"
Having said this, he paused and looked at Li Si with an indifferent expression: "Li Tingwei has political affairs. Why don't you go back to Xianyang and present it to my father?"
"Young Master's words are not bad in the first place, but the Xiongnu invasion is too urgent. I dare not not let Your Majesty make a decision as soon as possible!" Li Si said righteously.
"In that case, just wait a moment."
Hearing this, Zhao Hao smiled faintly and then waved his hand back: "I would like to inform Imperial Physician Xia that Li Tingwei wants to meet my father!"
"promise."
A messenger returned as promised.
Soon, Zhao Hao smiled and waved: "Li Tingwei, please come with me."
After saying this, he sat in the carriage and drove towards the rear camp.
Li Si narrowed his eyes, waved his hand, and followed with two military officials holding wooden boxes.
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