While Zhao Hao was convening his confidants to discuss the Xiongnu's plan to move south, Zhao Gao was also discussing with Yan Le at his residence.
But the direction of their deliberations was quite different.
What Zhao Gao cares about is never national affairs, but his own desire for power.
Therefore, in order to realize his desire for power, he will do whatever it takes.
But Zhao Gao said in a calm tone: "Xian son-in-law, are you happy that the prince is watching the cockfight in the palace during this time?"
"I'm so happy! The prince also rewarded his son-in-law with many palace treasures!"
"You have a prince, but don't forget me!"
"How dare you? Without the help of my father-in-law, how would my son-in-law have any chance of getting ahead in this life?" Yan Le licked his face and smiled.
Zhao Gao glanced at him with satisfaction and smiled: "You have a conscience!"
"Then what plan does father-in-law have that you need your son-in-law to help you implement?" Yan Le asked tentatively.
Zhao Gao said mysteriously: "No matter how hard Zhao Hao goes, the world of Great Qin still belongs to the prince. The prince has already asked me to start the strategy of 'killing the ministers and leaving their flesh and blood'. As long as Zhao Hao leaves Xianyang, we can implement it!" "
"Ah? This"
Yan Le was shocked and couldn't help but said: "Is this true?"
"nonsense!"
Zhao Gao glared at Yan Le angrily, and then said seriously: "The prince wants to imitate King Qin Zhao, so I will naturally support him!"
"Will Prime Minister Li agree?"
"It is true that Li Si was the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, but Li Si did not have military power in his hands, and the prince had the East Palace Guards in his hands. The people of Qin obeyed the law and did not dare to disobey the "Qin Law". The ministers had no contact with the princes and had no time to unite to resist the imperial edict, so they could only let it go Human slaughter!”
"this"
Yan Le was frightened when he heard this and hesitated whether to tell Zhao Hao.
He had helped Zhao Hao deceive Zhao Gao many times before, but in exchange for peace, Zhao Gao wanted to implement such a crazy strategy, and he didn't know how to deal with it.
What should we do if Zhao Hao just ignores him again like before?
Seeing Yan Le's expression change, as if he was frightened by his own words, Zhao Gao grabbed the table in a funny way and said comfortingly: "You don't have to worry, I am here, and you will benefit from it. How about this little Xianyang Order?" A son-in-law worthy of me?"
"What my father-in-law said is that he is my son-in-law's biggest supporter. Even the prince cannot compare with you!"
Yan Le heard the sound of Zhao Gao knocking the table, and quickly reacted and flattered Zhao Gao.
Zhao Gao smiled and waved his hand. He saw a person coming from a distance and cupped his hands and said, "I am reporting to the Commander-in-Chief that the Huns have broken through Liaoxi County and marched into Yuyang County. Prime Minister Li is entering the palace to meet the Crown Prince!"
"What!?"
Zhao Gao's expression changed and he suddenly stood up from his seat, but he quickly came back to his senses and said calmly: "Prepare the carriage, I want to enter the palace!"
"promise!"
Watching the visitor leave as promised, Yan Le cautiously called out: "Father-in-law."
Zhao Gao glanced at Yan Le, frowned and said, "You will enter the palace with me later!"
"promise!"
Yan Le agreed and quickly stepped forward to help Zhao Gao.
Although Zhao Hao has never dealt with Zhao Gao, Yan Le has always believed that Zhao Hao will deal with him one day, so he has no intention of betraying Zhao Hao and continues to play the role of Infernal Affairs.
After all, the current situation is not suitable for betraying anyone.
Soon, Zhao Gao brought Yan Le to Hu Hai's palace.
Although Yan Le came to Hu Hai's palace for the first time, it was different from the past. Zhao Gao still whispered to him: "You are the order of Xianyang now, not an official in the palace. This is where the court ministers come and go. Don't act like this anymore." You were so casual before, so as not to be impeached by the censor!"
"My son-in-law remembers it."
Yan Le bowed and carefully followed Zhao Gao towards Hu Hai's palace.
As soon as they climbed the steps, they saw Zongzheng Yingteng, who didn't usually appear.
Zhao Gao couldn't help but beat the drum in his heart, and he whispered to Yan Le: "Although the late emperor did not like the Ying Qin clan very much, this Zongzheng does have some real power. Let's not provoke him recently. Let's talk about it in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Teng walked over expressionlessly, looked at Yan Le secretly, and said to Zhao Gao: "Mr. Lang Zhongling came just in time. The prime minister and other ministers are already discussing with the prince. Let's go in too!"
"Zongzheng please!"
Zhao Gao was not proud of Jiuqing's high position, and still treated Ying Teng as he did when the First Emperor was alive.
Ying Teng smiled and was about to enter the palace. Suddenly he saw Zhao Gao greeting Yan Le again. He stopped, suppressed his smile and said, "The doctor ordered you to enter, but this person is not allowed to enter!"
"Why?"
"This doctor knows better than me, why should I tell you clearly?"
This sentence made Yan Le's face heat up, and Zhao Gao's heart surged. He immediately put away his previous politeness and said with a stern face: "Ling Xianyang is the prince's confidant, do you really want to stop him?"
"This discussion is about national affairs. The prince did not summon him alone. I can only act according to the rules."
"Okay! What a rule! I won't argue with you. Let me report it to the Prince Meng and see how you end it!"
After saying that, Zhao Gao entered Hu Hai's chamber with a puff of sleeves, eager for power in his heart.
After a while, Wang Zhong came out to convey the order to let Ying Teng and Yan Le enter the palace.
As soon as Ying Teng entered Hu Hai's chamber, he saw Zhao Gao standing next to Hu Hai, looking at him expressionlessly.
Before he could speak, Hu Hai accused: "Such a big thing has happened to the country. Xianyang ordered to offer advice to the country, but you blocked it. What's the point?"
"On major national affairs, the ministers of the imperial court always advise the prince. When will it be the turn of Xianyang Order to give advice?"
"Be bold!"
Hu Hai pointed at Ying Teng: "Don't you know that this prince has already made him the Marquis of Pingle?"
"The prince is aware of this!"
Ying Teng took a step forward, with no fear on his face: "I don't know what Pinglehou is. I only know that when the late emperor was still alive, he would not be granted the title of marquis unless he had merit. Yan Le, a mere chariot driver, what contribution did he make to the Qin Dynasty? How can he be rewarded by a high position?"
Isn't this exposing Zhao Gao's shortcomings in front of Zhao Gao? In essence, Zhao Gao was also the charioteer of the First Emperor. How could he let Ying Teng hurt his self-esteem? He immediately shouted: "How dare you point your finger at the prince in front of all the ministers. Do you want to rebel?"
With that said, he immediately called to the imperial troops outside the palace: "Come here! Capture Zongzheng Yingteng!"
"Wait!"
Li Si saw a group of forbidden troops rushing outside the palace. He quickly stood up to stop them and said: "Prince, the top priority is the Xiongnu's march south. Please put state affairs first!"
"snort!"
Hu Hai snorted coldly and turned to look at Zhao Gao.
Zhao Gao frowned slightly, but did not continue to let the imperial army capture Ying Teng. He just reminded Hu Hai leisurely: "State affairs are important, and family affairs cannot be ignored. If everyone can accuse the prince in person, where is the dignity of the prince? The so-called resistance to foreigners must be Make peace first!"
"good!"
Hu Hai echoed excitedly: "First remove Ying Teng from his position as Zongzheng and go back to his hometown to reflect!"
"this"
Li Si was speechless and looked at Ying Teng helplessly.
Ying Teng held up his hands sternly and glanced at the ministers with sarcasm in his eyes. He looked down on these silent court ministers from the bottom of his heart and left Hu Hai's palace silently.
Zhao Gao, on the other hand, was filled with joy.
He didn't expect that Zongzheng Yingteng, the most critical person in his plan to "destroy ministers and destroy their flesh and bones", would be removed so easily.
Because once Ying Teng favors the royal family, there will be nothing he can do.
Among the five major law enforcement agencies of the Qin State, the Zongzheng Mansion is the most special one. Many laws of the Qin Dynasty only apply to the common people of the Qin Dynasty, not to the royal family of the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, if Zong Zheng favors the royal family, even if he holds the "Qin Law" and controls the power of life and death, he will not Nothing can be done about the royal family.
"Prince, even if Ying Teng makes mistakes, he will not be removed from his position as Zongzheng."
Seemingly realizing the importance of Ying Teng, Feng Quji reminded Hu Hai belatedly.
Hu Hai obviously didn't like to delve into this issue, so he directly interrupted Feng Quji and said in a deep voice: "Okay! Let's get down to business first! How should the Xiongnu respond?"
"this"
Feng Quji looked at Li Si helplessly.
Li Si frowned and said: "Qin Wang Hao promised to patrol the world, but now he is reluctant to go out. If Qin Wang Hao is stationed in Liaoxi, the Xiongnu will never break through the border and go south!"
"Having said that, if Brother Thirteen doesn't leave, I can't do anything to him."
Hu Hai smiled bitterly and shook his head.
But Zhao Gao took over the topic and said, "Since King Hao of Qin doesn't want to travel, then who should be sent by the Xiongnu to go south?"
"Isn't Wang Li the commander-in-chief of Jiuyuan? There are 300,000 troops in Jiuyuan, why doesn't Wang Li stop the Xiongnu?" Feng Quji asked coldly.
Zhao Gao and Hu Hai looked at each other awkwardly, and were speechless for a moment.
It wasn't that Wang Li didn't stop the Xiongnu, but that Wang Li Fei wrote a warning, but they didn't take it seriously.
Seeing that Zhao Gao and Hu Hai were speechless, Li Si stood up and said: "I have already recruited tens of thousands of troops to garrison Yuyang. The Huns are not able to march in for the time being. Now we urgently need a reliable general to go to Yuyang County and command the army in battle. !”
"The Prime Minister has foresight!"
Hu Hai smiled and complimented, and asked curiously: "I wonder if the Prime Minister has a general in mind?"
"At present, Han Xin, Zhang Han, and Ma Xing are the only generals in Xianyang!"
"Han Xin can't do it, but Zhang Han can!"
Hu Hai directly gave his opinion.
Obviously he admires Zhang Han very much.
But I heard Zhao Gao thoughtfully say: "Zhang Han is currently majoring in the imperial mausoleum. If he goes to Yuyang County, who will major in the imperial mausoleum?"
"this"
Hu Hai was speechless and turned to look at Li Si: "What about Ma Xing?"
"Although Ma Xing has the name of a general, he does not have the talent to be a general. When the late emperor was here, he mostly used him as an auxiliary general!" Feng Quji shook his head.
Hu Hai immediately became displeased: "Is it possible to use someone from the Thirteenth Brother? Don't all the soldiers and horses in the world belong to him!"
"The prince's words are wrong!"
Yao Jia finally couldn't help but speak: "All the soldiers and horses in the world belong to the country and the emperor, not anyone else!"
"What Tingwei said is right. Who doesn't know that King Hao of Qin covers the sky with one hand and has power over the government and the public? Look at what Zong Zheng said just now. I made him a Marquis of Pingle, but he suppressed me with the decree of the late emperor. How many princes did King Hao of Qin make? He said again What?"
"this"
Yao Jia was speechless because what Hu Hai said was true.
Seeing the sudden awkwardness in the atmosphere, Old Zheng Guo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stood up and said, "Why don't you transfer Wang Bi or Li Xin to Yuyang County to defend against the enemy?"
"them?"
Hu Hai was stunned for a moment, tilted his head and said: "If I remember correctly, it seems that they haven't sent a message to the court for more than half a year, right?"
"The prince is wise!"
Zhao Gao cupped his hands and said: "They lost contact before the death of the late emperor. They only said that they were fighting against the Dayue clan outside the pass. We don't know the specific situation at all."
"Hmph! The country is in trouble and we can't find anyone who can be of great use. It's simply unreasonable!"
"Prince, please calm down. I have an idea. I don't know whether I should mention it or not."
Just when Hu Hai was full of resentment, Ying Feng, who had been on the edge of the hall, said something cautiously.
"Um?"
Hu Hai was stunned again, and the other ministers also looked at Ying Feng.
But Li Si said in a deep voice: "Now is the time to work together. If you have anything to say, just say it!"
"Yes! That's right! Doctor Yushi just said it doesn't matter!"
Hu Hai echoed.
Ying Feng hesitated for a moment and said: "In my opinion, the Xiongnu going south is nothing to worry about. The top priority is for King Hao of Qin to patrol the world. The veteran once heard that the Western Zhou Dynasty had a peace and marriage policy, and the Qin Dynasty also achieved multiple goals through peace and marriage.
It would be better to take advantage of the Xiongnu's march south to make peace with the Xiongnu. This would not only delay the Xiongnu's march southward, but also allow King Hao of Qin to send his bride and face the Xiongnu directly. It could also delay time and achieve three goals with one stone! "
"this"
The ministers were stunned, thinking that as a member of the Ying Qin royal family, could you even say this?
However, Hu Hai's face turned red and he cheered: "Okay, okay! What a killing three birds with one stone! Why didn't I think of it! Hahaha! Get married!"
He had always been at odds with Ying Yinman before, but he couldn't find a way to harm Ying Yinman.
Now that I heard Ying Feng's words, I suddenly understood. This is simply an excellent method.
If Zhao Hao were here, he would definitely say, get married? Kiss a bastard!
However, what is unexpected is that Li Si also had such thoughts: "Nonsense! How can I, the great Qin Dynasty, make peace with the barbarians! It is simply detrimental to the face of our great Qin Dynasty!"
"Prime Minister, please forgive me for talking nonsense."
When Ying Feng heard Li Si's scolding, he quickly groveled and confessed to Li Si.
Zhao Gao on the side saw it, but felt happy in his heart. This Ying Feng was a bit interesting.
It seems that Li Si does not understand Ying Feng, who was promoted by one hand.
This guy's heart is no more vicious than mine!
After thinking about it, Zhao Gao looked at Hu Hai calmly.
But seeing Hu Hai frowning, he wanted to say something back to Li Si, but he was worried that he would say the wrong thing and offend Li Si again, so he bit his lip tightly and said nothing.
Zhao Gao knew that he should stand up at this time, so he smiled and acted as a peacemaker: "Prime Minister Li, please calm down. Although what the imperial censor said is a bit abrupt, the prince also said it just now, but it doesn't matter. You can Why bother with him?"
"Yeah, it doesn't matter if you say the wrong thing! It'll be fine!" Hu Hai agreed with a smile.
Li Si glared at Ying Feng fiercely, then cupped his hands towards Hu Hai and said: "In the opinion of an old minister, it is better to summon Qin Wang Hao to discuss with him, listen to his thoughts, and then make a decision!"
"this"
Hu Hai was speechless and couldn't help but look around at the ministers: "What do you think?"
All the ministers looked at each other and said in unison: "I have no objection."
"Okay! Then summon Qin Wanghao to discuss state affairs! Wang Zhong!"
"The slave is here!"
"Go back quickly!"
"No!" (End of this chapter)
