After hearing this, Zhao Zheng sighed and said: "You haven't been to Zhisu Neishi's Mansion yet, so you probably don't know. Just now, I received the news that Bai Heng died of illness. The post of Zhisu Neishi is vacant, and it happens that you You have done a great job in surrendering Li Mu, so I plan to let you do it, so that it will be more convenient for you to do things in Yueyang."
What happened suddenly, Zhao Gao sighed for Bai Heng after hearing this.
Regarding Zhao Zheng's decision to be promoted to another official position, he neither pretended to shirk nor asked any questions. He just nodded lightly and responded cleanly and readily: "Okay."
The reason for this is that he is fully aware of Zhao Zheng's good intentions. Things in Yueyang may be a bit tricky, not to mention that he went there as the Salt Affairs Bureau Ling Cheng. Even if he became one of the nine ministers, Zhisu Neishi, I'm afraid it would not be easy.
When Zhao Zheng saw him nodding, he knew that he had understood what he meant, and continued: "No matter how urgent the matter is, it doesn't matter if you delay it for a moment and a half. I will give you an order before you leave tomorrow. I will ask Li Si to go with you directly." We will go together to conduct a thorough investigation and send another five hundred elite soldiers at your disposal."
After explaining this, he snorted coldly and said: "Jiu Qing will go two at a time, so that those indifferent people in Yueyang know the consequences of trying the law with one's own body!"
When Zhao Zheng said that he would send Li Si over for a thorough investigation, Zhao Gao was a little surprised, but he quickly realized that Li Si must have become a Tingwei. This case was important, and it would be best if he personally investigated it.
Sure enough, Zhao Zheng came to his senses at the next moment and explained: "By the way, I'm afraid you don't know yet. Last time, not long after you left Qin, Yuan Tingwei retired and was recommended by the old prime minister. I think he did a good job in the prime minister's house, so I simply let him go." He topped it.
Zhao Gao nodded and said, "That's fine." He paused and said, "Since we are leaving tomorrow, I will go back and prepare first."
"Have you eaten Xi?" Zhao Zheng was not willing to just let him go. He had an idea and quickly found an excuse to ask.
Zhao Gao shook his head unconsciously. Before he could say anything, Zhao Zheng immediately called out in a loud voice: "Chen Yu."
Shen Yu came in and said with a smile without Zhao Zheng's instructions: "Your Majesty's evening meal is also ready, so your Majesty can rest assured."
At this time, the sonorous cry of a baby came from the inner room. Zhao Gao's mind moved slightly, and he immediately thought that this was the son Zhao Zheng had given birth to a few months ago.
It was said that it was better for others to establish a prince sooner rather than later, but it was better for him. As soon as the child was born, he didn't care whether he was in compliance with the rules or not. He summoned Ren Zongzheng's Cheng Xi and Ren Fengchang's Sun Shen directly in front of the queen, and ordered the matter to be settled immediately. Get it done.
At the court meeting the next day, before the ministers had time to say anything, they discovered that their king was acting resolutely and had even chosen the day for his canonization. This matter was obviously no longer open to discussion.
Zhao Gao still remembered that at that time, Changping Lord's rebellion against Qin happened to happen, but it did not waver Zhao Zheng's determination to establish the crown prince. Based on Zhao Gao's understanding of him, he knew that only if he truly loved the queen could he be so indifferent.
After thinking about this, Zhao Gao subconsciously looked at Zhao Zheng. As he expected, the child's crying made Zhao Zheng's expression change. Zhao Gao, who had always been the most peaceful person, felt a little confused when he saw this scene.
As a result, he couldn't help but ask tentatively: "The prince is actually in the side hall of the palace?" He had heard that this child was taken care of by Zhao Zheng himself, and he thought it was a rumor, but now the voice is so close...
"As soon as A Le left and the child lost its mother, I simply took it over and took care of it more." Zhao Zheng said matter-of-factly, not knowing what he was thinking.
Zhao Zheng himself has experienced the miserable situation of having his mother alive but almost nothing, and naturally he is determined not to let his son make the same mistake again... Since Le Mi passed away early, he can only concentrate more. The one who took over Le Mi would take more care of the children.
After saying that, he saw Zhao Gao's expression was different, and thought he was worried about his limited energy. Zhao Zheng added: "I just have time to take a look. Fu's mother takes care of him in his daily life, so he is not tired."
Hearing Zhao Zheng say the word "Ale", Zhao Gaogeng felt mixed emotions. On the one hand, he felt sorry for the unfortunate fate of the queen's beauty and for Zhao Zheng's loss of his lover. On the other hand, seeing that the two of him and the queen really had such a close friendship, he felt a strange feeling in his heart. The unprecedented pain and suffering turned into compassion.
Zhao Gao lowered his head and was lost in thought. Zhao Zheng didn't notice at all. He listened carefully to Fu's mother coaxing him for so long, but his son didn't stop crying and immediately stood up worriedly.
Just as he was about to take a step forward, he remembered that Zhao Gao had not seen his son yet, so he hurriedly pulled Zhao Gao over as if he was offering a treasure, and said as he walked: "I was so busy that I forgot, you haven't seen that child yet, so what's the point?" Then come with me and have a look."
Just mentioned that Queen Zhao Zhenghui showed such a relaxed reaction, even Zhao Gao was confused. It stands to reason that the queen died of illness not long ago, and they were deeply in love as husband and wife, so they should be feeling heavy at this moment, right? Why does it look like this, although it’s a pity, but it doesn’t seem so sad...
He was so lost in thought that even though Zhao Zheng pulled him to his feet, he did not come back to his senses. It was not until the fleshy baby came into his hands that he subconsciously held the child tightly in his arms and finally came back to his senses.
He had never held such a big child, so he naturally had no experience. At this moment, he became helpless while holding the child in his arms. He looked at Zhao Zheng who generously put the child in his arms with a pleading look on his face.
Zhao Zheng, on the other hand, knew it clearly after being hugged too much. He curled up the corner of his mouth and looked at Zhao Gao arrogantly, meaning: You, the old man, also beg me sometimes.
Zhao Gao glanced at him and urged silently: Hurry, this is your son.
Zhao Zheng saw that he was really embarrassed, so he stopped playing and taught him how to hold the child without hurting him.
When Zhao Gao was able to hold the child smoothly, Zhao Zheng Dekong couldn't help but ask him in high spirits: "Does he look like me?"
At this time, all the attention was on the child. Regarding Zhao Zheng's question, Zhao Gao was obviously a little careless. He said mercilessly without raising his head: "The child is still young and has not grown up yet. I can't tell." He didn't even say perfunctory words. I didn't bother to reply, so I just said it truthfully...
Strangely enough, the child who had been crying endlessly just now became quiet and quiet soon after he got into Zhao Gao's hands. He blinked at him with his bright little eyes and stopped crying and making trouble.
Zhao Gao has been unable to resist two things in his life, one is hairy and the other is small. The reason why they easily agreed to teach Zhao Zheng when they first met in Langhuan Pavilion was because he had two things right away: small arms and legs, hairy buns on his head.
Now he has a several-month-old baby in his hands. It looks even smaller, and its hair has just grown out and is thinner, softer and velvety. He just can't put it down. Sometimes he rubbed the soft hair on someone's head, and sometimes he stretched out his index finger to gently poke her face. He didn't realize that the smile on his face was warmer than the spring sun in March.
Falling into Zhao Zheng's eyes like that, Zhao Zheng felt dazzled for a while, but when he tried to think back, he realized that this person had never smiled so beautifully at him back then. Coupled with his actions just now, his heart suddenly felt like it was overturned. It was a big glutinous rice pot, and the sour energy gurgled out, even affecting Fu's mother who was standing nearby waiting for her death.
Realizing that his emotions were too exposed in front of outsiders, Zhao Zheng immediately dismissed Fu's mother.
In fact, Fu's mother was more surprised by Zhao Gao's attitude towards her king just now than by the king's mood. It's a pity that the emperor and his ministers are currently focused on the child and the other on the person holding the child. Their thoughts are not here at all, and they don't find anything wrong.
The child was so amused by Zhao Gao that he beamed and waved his short arms and legs excitedly. At some point, he inadvertently stretched out his fleshy little hand to tightly grasp Zhao Gao's extended index finger and put it into his mouth.
Zhao Gao didn't dare to use too much force for fear of hurting the child, so he couldn't pull it back in time. He chewed it with a "pop" sound, and his hands were covered with the little guy's saliva. Fortunately, he really likes children and has a good temper, so he doesn't feel uncomfortable when his hands are sticky.
His son's move reminded Zhao Zheng of something, and his heart wandered uncontrollably. When Zhao Gao withdrew his finger and saw that there was glistening water on it, he felt even more itchy. His burning eyes were so entangled in Zhao Gao's heart. It's so high up on your body that it's hard to move even a little bit.
Zhao Gao focused all his attention on the child and was completely unaware of it. After a long time, he vaguely remembered that he seemed to have neglected someone. When he raised his head, sure enough...
"Looking at him reminds me of when the king was a child." Someone said something that was contrary to his conscience, trying to get through in this way. Unfortunately, the people he faced were no longer as easy to deceive as the doll he said when he was a child. As soon as he came out, he shot himself in the foot.
Zhao Zhengjian raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at him with a sly smile and asked quietly: "Really? Didn't the teacher just say that this child didn't grow up? Didn't the students not see it? Why is he so confused when he looks at him now? Remember the students?"
Yes, even the title has changed. It’s obvious what kind of attitude this person has. A certain Lingcheng, who was about to be promoted to the post of governor of Su Neishi, was fully aware of this. All the emotions and sorrows he had had in his heart had been completely forgotten. What was left was just speechless and choked, and all that was left was to look at the sky helplessly.
The next day, after the court meeting, Zhao Gao and Li Si said goodbye to Zhao Zheng, and together with their elite soldiers, they set off directly from the outside of the city and galloped towards Liyang.
Unlike the last time when Zhao Gao was sent to Zhao, he had to act in secret. The dozen or so warriors Zhao Gao led could only protect him secretly. This time he and Li Si came out of the carriage with a total of 500 elite escorts, all with halberds and swords, and powerful soldiers and horses. , passers-by looked at it from a distance, and saw a huge darkness, and there was a lot of fighting.
Zhao Gao and Zhao Zheng made this arrangement after discussing it. Of course, there was a need to ensure their safety. After all, two salt officials had died, so it was impossible not to be prepared. But in fact, there is a second meaning. This move is to declare to the whole country the determination to implement the salt introduction law this time, and to use such a method to serve the purpose of deterrence.
Zhao Zheng was at the palace gate before, so Zhao Gao and Li Si didn't have time to talk. They just nodded to each other before bidding farewell to Zhao Zheng and getting into the carriage. Now they sat down in the carriage and started chatting.
"Zhao Gao's return to the Qin Dynasty not only failed to congratulate Tingwei on his promotion, but also made Tingwei have to work hard. I'm really ashamed." This is not the first time Zhao Gao has met Li Si. He knows that he has a cold and arrogant temperament, and he also knows that he is so silent today. For what reason, I took the initiative to find a topic.
Li Si's expression was indifferent, he cupped his hands and said, "Historical officer, you're polite. I'm even more ashamed that I didn't have time to congratulate you on your promotion today." Although he was polite, his tone was cold.
Zhao Gao understood. Originally, he had just become a court captain and had many things to hand over. It was the time when official duties were the heaviest, but now he had to put everything aside and go out to do the thankless errands. His expression was already very restrained, how could he become so warm?
However, Zhao Gao also knew that with Li Si's shrewdness, he knew how seriously Zhao Zheng attached importance to this matter, so no matter how cold he was at the moment, he would definitely handle things properly when the time came.
"Wei Ting said something serious." Obviously, Zhao Gao's greeting was not successful. Seeing that Li Si didn't want to talk, he nodded politely and then leaned back leisurely, trying to calm down for a while.
The safe car they were riding in was a bus given by Zhao Zheng. When Zhao Gao got on the bus, he found that although the layout inside was simple, it was very comfortable, especially the soft cushions and fur ones, which suited him best. Things to sit on, lean on, and support are all available.
However, no matter how comfortable it is, once the carriage is in motion, people will gradually feel uncomfortable sitting on it, especially when the horse is pulling the carriage very fast in order to make time.
The road surface was not smooth, and the bumps against the car wall were really uncomfortable. Zhao Gao simply stood up and sat up. Although he was still a little dizzy from the shaking, he could endure it for a while.
But Li Si was obviously not so lucky. As time went by, his face became more and more ugly.
