In the palace, the First Emperor made a decision, but it was slightly different from what happened in history.
"Meng Yi led his people to return to Shanyang on behalf of the First Emperor to pray for the First Emperor!"
"Zhao Si led his people to Kuaiji County on behalf of the First Emperor to pray for the First Emperor's mountains and rivers!"
This was the final decision of the First Emperor. To this day, he can only treat a dead horse as a live doctor. Nowadays, the First Emperor is often in a comatose state and seems to be awake for less and less time in a day.
"Your Majesty, I do not agree with this resolution!" Zhao Si looked at the First Emperor who forcibly opened his eyes and chose to refuse.
The First Emperor did not speak, but looked at Zhao Si quietly and waited for Zhao Si to give an explanation.
There was nothing to say. Zhao Si was completely confused now. He didn't even know why the First Emperor made this decision.
In the original history, Zhao Gao and Hu Hai were able to usurp the throne through various coincidences.
As the loyal minister of the First Emperor, Meng Yi was in charge of Lang Zhongling, the First Emperor's travel route and the safety of his guards. The entire convoy that patrolled the world was basically under Meng Yi's control.
Objectively speaking, during Meng Yi's inspection of the world, left minister Li Si had no involvement in matters concerning the movement of the motorcade.
If nothing unexpected happens, even if the First Emperor dies midway, with Meng Yi by his side, a hundred Zhao Gao and Hu Hai will not be able to cause any trouble.
The problem lies here. When he was seriously ill and dying, the First Emperor made a strange decision.
Meng Yi and his men were ordered to leave the convoy and return to pray for the First Emperor.
It was precisely because of this decision that the team was out of Meng Yi's control. After Meng Yi left, only Zhao Gaolisi and Hu Hai were left with the right to speak.
A series of coincidences and opportunities led to the story of the Sand Dune Incident and the story of Zhao Gao and Hu Hai pretending to usurp the throne.
From any point of view, it was unwise for the First Emperor to make such a decision.
But now, history has changed.
The main person in charge of the convoy is still Meng Yi, but Zhao Si personally stepped down not long ago and fought for the rights of the First Emperor's personal bodyguards, food safety services, etc.
If we still follow the original script of history, even if Meng Yi leaves the convoy, with Zhao Si holding the authority to serve closely, we can guarantee that there will be no accidents.
However, the First Emperor made such a decision by mistake.
Let Meng Yi, the leader of the convoy, return to Shanyang to pray for the First Emperor, and let Zhao Si, the person in charge, go to Kuaiji to pray for the mountains and rivers.
This is very strange...the two personal leaders were all ordered to leave the convoy at this critical moment by the First Emperor.
Isn't this an obvious opportunity for Zhao Gao, Hu Hai and Li Si to take advantage of?
For what reason did the First Emperor make such a move? Zhao Si couldn't understand it at all.
The First Emperor did not seem like someone who could do such a thing.
Zhao Si had ten thousand reasons to reject the First Emperor's decision. Although Li Si had made changes and might not collude with Zhao Gao and Hu Hai as in history, Zhao Si felt that the only person he could trust was himself.
However, Zhao Si didn't know how to reject the First Emperor, but he knew that he couldn't leave!
Zhao Si is still not sure whether his raw jade aura has expired, but he doesn't want to gamble. What if the First Emperor can survive until now because the raw jade aura is still functioning?
What if after he left, he lost the maintenance of the jade halo and the First Emperor died suddenly?
Not to mention, once he and Meng Yi leave together, history will probably happen as usual, everything will lose the chance to change, and everything he has done will be in vain.
Zhao Si didn't know what to say, so he could only kneel down heavily in front of the First Emperor's bed and speak seriously.
"Your Majesty, I'm not going anywhere!"
Some strange feelings arose in the heart of the First Emperor. He looked at Zhao Si, only to find that this boy, who had always been heartless, had a firm gaze at this moment.
"It is enough for you to pray for your majesty to the heaven, earth, mountains and rivers. I will stay here and not go anywhere until your majesty is healthy!" Zhao Si said seriously.
The First Emperor appeared to be tolerant, but in reality he was authoritarian.
He had always been accustomed to deciding everything by himself. Even the matters that were debated in the court, most of the First Emperor had actually already made a decision. He just threw it out for the ministers to debate, so as to have a sense of participation.
His plans and decisions will never be changed by anyone.
Faced with Zhao Si's rejection, according to common sense, the First Emperor would accept it and ignore it and carry out the process as usual.
But at this moment, when the First Emperor looked at Zhao Si's firm eyes, he always had an illusion.
If I still decide to let Zhao Si leave the team, then there is a high probability that this kid will hold on to the pillar and not let go, and no one can tear it down.
This gave the First Emperor a strange feeling.
He could clearly feel that Zhao Si was not motivated by anything else, he just simply couldn't worry about himself.
"Why?" The First Emperor did not reject Zhao Si after all, but asked weakly.
"Except for me, I can't trust anyone." Zhao Si said seriously.
The First Emperor wanted to laugh a little, this boy would give him a lot of money, but the First Emperor could feel that Zhao Si was not just talking nonsense, he really could not be believed by anyone.
Even including Meng Yi, Li Si, Zhao Gao, Hu Hai, and everyone on the team.
It was strange that the First Emperor felt Zhao Si's admiration for him inexplicably.
There was always the illusion that this boy regarded himself as an elder relative, and even the First Emperor saw the shadow of Fusu in Zhao Si in a trance.
In some matters, the same stubborn ass has no room for stubbornness.
The difference is that Fusu often makes the father and son incompatible because of this, while Zhao Si is thicker-skinned, doesn't know how to get into tense situations, and is used to using all kinds of shameless methods to achieve his goals.
Oh yes, there are some differences.
Fusu is his direct bloodline and descendant, but Zhao Si is not. He is just a boy who returned from the sea.
An unknown emotion flashed through the eyes of the First Emperor for no apparent reason, and he just waved his hand.
"That's right!"
After saying that, the First Emperor turned sideways again and closed his eyes, no longer looking at Zhao Si.
Zhao Si finally got a satisfactory answer, and a big stone fell to his heart.
No matter what, as long as I am here, there is still a chance for everything to change.
He only hoped that the raw jade halo could give him some strength to allow the First Emperor to survive this fatal disaster.
The wheel of history has turned to the most critical node, but Zhao Si felt quite powerless at this time.
Apart from the raw jade halo, there was nothing he could do about the First Emperor's body. After all, there were no medical instruments or any advanced medical methods in this era.
He can only try his best to do what he can do well.
In the following time, Zhao Si really guarded everyone, including Li Si, like a thief.
If there was no need for him every day, he would stay in the First Emperor's palace day and night to take care of things. Even when he slept, he would just sit at the door of the palace and doze off without taking a step outside.
As long as Zhao Gao was around, Zhao Si would watch Zhao Gao's every move like a wolf guard.
He had made all preparations. If everything was irreversible, he would chop off Zhao Gao's head first and then talk about the follow-up.
Eliminating this unstable factor is the best solution to prevent the death of Great Qin II.
Still thinking about pretending to usurp the throne? Zhao Si will not give Zhao Gao any chance.
As night fell again, Zhao Gao sat quietly in front of the desk. The whole room was empty, all the lights were extinguished, and he could not see his fingers in the dark room.
"Zhao Si!"
Zhao Gao murmured slightly and spit out Zhao Si's name.
He is not a fool. Zhao Si's hostility and malice toward Zhao Gao are almost completely undisguised. Zhao Gao can certainly feel it.
Every time Zhao Si and Zhao Si were in the same room, Zhao Si's eyes almost never left Zhao Gao's body, making Zhao Gao often feel like a light on his back.
He could even feel Zhao Si's undisguised murderous intent.
Very strange!
Zhao Gao asked himself that he had never offended Zhao Si. He didn't know where Zhao Si's hostility and murderous intention came from.
The two people in the middle also looked at each other. Zhao Si did not hide it at all, and there was no escaping or dodging in his eyes. He just looked directly at Zhao Gao.
To be honest, it's a little scary.
Zhao Gao felt that Zhao Si was going crazy. Not only himself, but almost everyone who entered and exited the First Emperor's room would be scrutinized by him.
Even Li Si, who has a good relationship with Zhao Si, is no exception.
Zhao Gao was also present when Zhao Si refused to leave the motorcade. Zhao Si did not avoid anyone when he spoke, and it fell clearly on Zhao Gao's ears.
Except for me, I can’t trust anyone!
Just kidding, Zhao Gao didn't know where Zhao Si got the confidence to say such a thing, which was tantamount to openly questioning the loyalty of everyone present.
But now Zhao Si has proved what he said with actual actions.
This makes Zhao Gao feel a little difficult...
Because he is indeed an untrustworthy member.
Now, seeing that Fusu's return to the country has become a certainty, the First Emperor has almost made it clear that he will resign on his own initiative.
Zhao Gao knew that his situation was in danger.
Because of this, Zhao Gao thought he had to do something, and because of this, some slightly disrespectful ideas began to pop up in his mind.
If only the First Emperor could die before Fusu returned to his country, then he would have room for maneuver.
He even thought about taking the initiative to help the First Emperor die, but this bold idea only appeared in his mind for a moment.
He can't do it!
But now, it's a word of silence!
The First Emperor suffered a sudden illness and drove him to the sand dunes!
Bedridden, even the recognized miracle doctor Xia Wuji was helpless!
He even had to use unconventional methods to pray to heaven and earth to extend the life of the First Emperor.
Obviously, the life of the First Emperor hangs by a thread!
This made the crazy thoughts in Zhao Gao's heart surge like weeds uncontrollably!
(End of chapter)
