"Where are you going, father?"
Zhao Hao watched Ying Zheng walking toward the tunnel entrance in confusion.
Ying Zheng said without looking back: "Go and see that boy Hu Hai, what's it like to be a prince?"
"ah?"
Zhao Hao was suddenly startled and quickly took a few steps forward: "Father, are you really planning to visit Hu Hai?"
He knew that Zhao Gao and Li Si's next plan must be to deal with Meng Tian and Fu Su, and it was very likely that they were conspiring with Hu Hai.
If Ying Zheng knew that Hu Hai was going to take action against his eldest brother, wouldn't he be so angry?
Therefore, Zhao Hao is now very worried that Ying Zheng will go on a rampage in the tunnel and disrupt his plan.
But when Ying Zheng heard what he said, he smiled dumbly and waved his hands: "Don't worry, even if he can't be a qualified prince, I won't be angry!"
"But."
"Okay, you go and do your business, leave me alone!"
Faced with Ying Zheng's almost unquestionable tone, Zhao Hao opened his mouth, couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead, and muttered to himself: "It's really your own fault."
"Um?"
Ying Zheng frowned: "What did you say?"
"Huh? Oh, it's nothing. Father, you can go if you want!"
Zhao Hao waved his hands awkwardly as if he had reacted, then turned his gaze to Laifu and said, "Laifu, remember to bring a few buckets of the ice cream we made to quell the fire!"
"Fire out?"
Laifu scratched his head in confusion: "Sir, it's such a cold day, why do you bring ice cream to the tunnel to eat?"
"Just take it with you, no nonsense!"
"Oh fine."
Looking at Laifu who was at a loss, Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "What bad idea are you planning?"
"No, how dare I have any bad ideas against my father?"
"Just what?"
"Just reminding father to come back early."
Zhao Hao said haha casually, and then ran out of the palace in a hurry.
Watching Zhao Hao leave, Ying Zheng also muttered in confusion: "This traitor must be hiding something from me!"
After saying that, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Chang Wei.
I saw Chang Wei being smart and bowed quickly: "Your Majesty, the ice cream is delicious, but you can't eat more!"
"snort!"
Ying Zheng snorted, said no more, and went down to the tunnel on his own.
On the other side, Hu Hai sleeps in the pavilion.
For Hu Hai, he had a very comfortable time during this period.
Although he has not yet sat on the dragon throne and become the second emperor of Qin.
However, being able to sit in the main hall and accept the worship of the ministers every day still satisfied his vanity to a great extent.
The only dissatisfaction is that the leading minister Li Si controls the government. He has almost no decision-making power. He can only obey the orders made by Li Si.
However, even so, he still felt a lot more comfortable.
In particular, Zhao Hao has become a sinner and is working non-stop to atone for his sins. Especially the eldest brother Fusu, who has the highest voice for the crown prince, still does not know that he has sat on the throne of the prince. Not to mention how happy he is in his heart, even his spirit is lost. Satisfied.
There is quite a feeling that yesterday you were indifferent to me, but today I want you to be beyond your reach.
However, when he thought of the five major forces mentioned by Zhao Gao, he began to worry again.
Although he is now the prince of Great Qin, as Zhao Gao said, if these five major forces are not eliminated, his position as prince may still turn the world upside down.
"No - it must not be like this!"
Hu Hai roared silently.
He doesn't want to go back to his original life trajectory.
He has become accustomed to his current life, being complimented and worshiped by ministers, and being fawned over by palace maids and eunuchs.
what to do?
Hu Hai couldn't help but began to worry, how could he keep everything in front of him?
While thinking about it, a hint of haze that was not for his age flashed in his eyes.
Immediately, he timidly muttered to himself: "No, absolutely not. They are my brothers, my dearest relatives and friends, and the ministers that my father relies on to govern the country. You cannot do this!"
"Prince, what are you talking to yourself about?"
At some point, Zhao Gao had arrived at Hu Hai's side.
Although he worked with Li Si to help Hu Hai become the crown prince, his official position was still the order of the CRRC without any change.
He didn't complain at all about this situation, and served Hu Hai without any complaints.
Facing Zhao Gao's sudden appearance, Hu Hai not only showed no dissatisfaction, but looked at him with hope: "Teacher, when do you think Hu Hai will ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor?"
"The matter of ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor may not be as smooth as imagined."
Zhao Gao mused: "With Li Si's character, it is estimated that he will not be able to return to Xianyang to preside over the enthronement ceremony until after the national funeral!"
"When will the national mourning be over?"
"I guess it will be after Gongzi Hao investigates the assassination of the late emperor."
"Why is this happening!"
Hu Hai frowned unwillingly.
Zhao Gao pretended not to know and asked, "What is this? Does the prince have any other ideas?"
"Teacher" Hu Hai did not dare to look Zhao Gao in the face and murmured in a low voice: "Hu Hai didn't think about anything. Hu Hai just said that if the five major forces unite, Hu Hai will..."
His words stopped abruptly at this point.
Zhao Gao didn't say anything, just stared at him quietly.
"Prince, don't worry, the five major forces, don't you still have me here?"
When Zhao Gao saw Hu Hai's timid appearance, he smiled knowingly and comforted him softly:
"During the period of national mourning, you must learn from Li Tingwei how to handle the state affairs well. Let the ministers see your ability, and they will accept you and support you as the Second Emperor of Qin!"
"Thank you teacher for your teaching!"
Hu Hai nodded submissively.
Zhao Gao continued: "Also, in addition to national affairs, learning from Li Si, military affairs should not be left behind, especially Jingyang Lord, he has helped us a lot, and he is your clan, but Don’t ignore him!”
"Teacher, don't worry, Hu Hai understands!"
"Well, as long as you understand!"
Zhao Gao nodded with satisfaction, and then walked out of Hu Hai's dormitory.
However, while walking in the garden outside Hu Hai's bedroom, he once again recalled Hu Hai's words just now: Hu Hai didn't think about anything, Hu Hai just said that if the five major forces unite, Hu Hai will...
Zhao Gao knew his student very well, and he also understood the meaning of what he just said.
However, the impact Hu Hai gave him today was too shocking. Thinking of Hu Hai's submissive manner just now and the way Hu Hai obeyed his words, Zhao Gao suddenly had a bold idea in his heart.
He couldn't help but his heart was pounding.
If it weren't for the unusual concentration of being immersed in the storm of power for decades, it would be difficult for Zhao Gao to control his emotions.
If there are no five major forces to contain him, or if there is no Great Qin with the five major forces, who can stop him?
Hu Hai?
Haha, isn't a child with a yellow mouth being manipulated by me casually?
Tampering with the First Emperor's edict and supporting Hu Hai's ascension to the throne were all his ideas. He was the one who understood the pattern of the DPRK. He was the one who instigated Li Si. It was he who contacted Ying Chengxuan and others. Without him, would everything have been possible?
His purpose for doing this is naturally not as simple as occupying a place in the court!
Originally, he was worried that Hu Hai would care about brotherhood and friendship. Now it seems that Hu Hai, who has taken the position of prince, has been corrupted by power.
Isn't this a great opportunity?
Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng, I finally have a chance to take revenge on you!
Thinking of this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but be so nervous that he couldn't breathe.
"Father-in-law, are you okay?"
Seeing Zhao Gao's face turning blue and red, and crumbling, Yan Le, who was sitting in the carriage waiting for Zhao Gao, quickly stepped forward to help him.
Hearing this, Zhao Gao looked at Yan Le, then at Hu Hai's bedroom, waved his hands and said, "I'm fine, let's go back!"
"promise."
Yan Le respectfully agreed, and then carefully helped Zhao Gao onto the carriage.
Zhao Gao, who was sitting on the carriage, still did not stop his thoughts.
He began to seriously think about the current situation and prepare deployments for all parties.
First of all, he thought of Zhao Hao, who was redeeming himself for his crimes. In Zhao Gao's heart, Zhao Hao was his real enemy. He would not feel at ease if he did not get rid of Zhao Hao.
Next is Fusu and Meng Tian. If these two people are not eliminated, Hu Hai will not be able to sit on the throne safely and use it for himself.
Finally, Zhao Gao looked through the carriage window at the main hall of Ganquan Palace where Li Si was. He frowned slightly, but soon relaxed his brows and became calm as usual.
During this period, in addition to attending to state funerals and presiding over necessary court meetings, Li Si also began frequent mobilization of the armies around Xianyang.
Regarding the armies around Xianyang, Li Si, as the leading minister, had absolute power to mobilize them.
Because Ma Xing from Li Si's line was the commander-in-chief of Lantian Camp, and the imperial guard Yang Duanhe was also a good friend of Li Si.
In addition, although Wei Liao was the highest military officer in name, in fact, the emperor was the absolute owner of military power.
Therefore, no one dared to object to Li Si using the name of Hu Hai, the quasi-emperor, to mobilize the army.
In this way, Li Si firmly controlled Xianyang City and even the entire inner history region in his hands.
His purpose of doing this was mainly to prepare for what he was going to do next.
On that day, the weather was fine. Li Si took the initiative to come to Hu Hai's bedroom and met with Hu Hai.
"Old minister Li Si, I have met the prince!"
Li Si gave a fake salute.
Hu Hai quickly bowed forward, helped Li Si onto the throne, and said with a smile: "Mr. Li, why do you need to be so polite? There are no outsiders here!"
"A king is a king, and a minister is a minister. Necessary etiquette must still be observed."
Li Si sat in the main seat and said something indifferent, then his eyes fell on Zhao Gao in the corner and said indifferently: "The order of the Zhao family is here too!"
"Just by chance, Li Tingwei came to serve the prince first and pay my respects to Li Tingwei!"
Zhao Gao bowed respectfully to Li Si.
Li Si frowned slightly, suddenly remembered something, and said jokingly: "It's good that Zhao Fu Ling is here, I just want to hear Zhao Fu Ling's good advice!"
"Um?"
Zhao Gao was stunned for a moment, then bowed in fear and said: "Master Li Tingwei, how dare I do anything in front of you?"
"Zhao Fu Ling is also a hero of the world. How can you blame this matter on me alone?"
"Hero of the day?"
Zhao Gao looked stunned and subconsciously looked at Hu Hai.
Hu Hai was also confused and at a loss.
However, Zhao Gao quickly realized that this might be Li Si trying to beat himself up, and he quickly bowed to the ground and said, "How can I be so virtuous and capable as to dare to be called a 'hero'?"
"Why should you be humble yourself, Lord Zhao? This is Young Master Hao's evaluation of you!"
Li Si still spoke indifferently, as if he wanted to step Zhao Gao into the bottom.
Zhao Gao's heart sank, and he couldn't help but frown and ask: "Is what Tingwei said was Gongzi Hao's discussion?
"Yes, Young Master Hao made tea and talked about heroes. Frankly speaking, in this world, only I and Zhao Fuling have heard of heroes!"
"What!?"
Zhao Gao's expression suddenly changed, and he wanted to tear Zhao Hao into pieces. This guy actually gave me eye drops in front of Li Si. Wasn't this going to kill me? !
No wonder Li Si has such a bad attitude towards him, it turns out he is such a jerk. Damn it! Damn it!
Seeing Zhao Gao with his head on the floor, groveling, Li Si said in a quiet tone: "Although I don't like Young Master Hao very much, I admire him for his talent and learning!"
"What does Li Tingwei think?" Hu Hai couldn't help but asked tentatively.
Li Si turned to look at him and said solemnly: "This son must not stay for a long time!"
"Tingwei Shengming!"
Hearing this, Zhao Gao suddenly raised his head and said with joy on his face: "Then what is your first strategy, to get rid of Young Master Hao first?"
"No!"
Li Si flatly refused: "I have informed him to investigate the assassination of the late emperor. If he is killed now, it will easily cause dissatisfaction among the ministers!"
"but."
As he spoke, he changed the topic and continued: "You don't have to worry. Lord Jingyang has already made a grudge with him. We only need to find the right time to get rid of him with Lord Jingyang's hands!"
"Wonderful!"
Zhao Gao's eyes lit up, and he immediately said to himself: "At that time, we will push Lord Jingyang out again, appease the ministers, and seize his military power at the same time!"
"Hehehe"
Li Si chuckled noncommittally, and then looked at Hu Hai again: "The current strategy is to stabilize the north first and let the prince succeed to the throne!"
"What Li Tingwei means is"
"How about granting death to Fusu and Meng Tian in the name of the late emperor?"
"this"
Zhao Gao and Hu Hai were greatly moved and couldn't help but look at each other.
After a while, Zhao Gao asked tentatively: "Who wrote it?"
"Zhao Fuling is a master of calligraphy, so naturally it was written by Zhao Fuling!" Li Si smiled lightly.
Zhao Gao shook his head frankly: "It's true that I can write, but I don't have any ink in my mind. It's hard to convince them. Only Tingwei can accomplish this!"
Li Si thought about it and felt that it made sense. If this matter was not handled well, it would be very troublesome in the future.
Although the escape routes he prepared had a certain effect, facing an army of 300,000 people, it was still not enough.
After a moment of silence, Li Si finally nodded and agreed to the matter: "That's fine. I'll write it myself, and you can send someone to deliver it!"
"Wei Ting established the country as emperor, which is an unparalleled achievement!"
Zhao Gao once again fell in front of Li Si.
He had waited too long for this moment.
Also waiting like him is Hu Hai, who has been worrying about gains and losses.
Hu Hai followed Zhao Gao and knelt down, and bowed to Li Si: "Tingwei protects Qin's government. If you know that your father will be in peace under the spring, he will be safe!"
(Insert a scene: A certain emperor who was eavesdropping in the tunnel was furious. A certain eunuch who was 'booked' silently handed over the ice cream.)
Suddenly, Li Si's sense of dignity seemed to be reborn, he slapped the table and sighed: "I have received the kindness of the late emperor, and I am an extremely human minister. How can I not do my best?"
After speaking, Hu Hai quickly stood up and helped Li Si up.
When the two of them reached the door, Li Si turned to look at Zhao Gao and said coldly: "Order of the CRRC, come to my study tomorrow morning."
"promise!"
Zhao Gao agreed and let Hu Hai help Li Si out of the room and boarded the car. (End of chapter)
