Chapter 9: Conspiracy to deceive the sky
When Fang Muye was on Lanxing, he read some discussions about Qin Shihuang's Eastern Tour, and basically explained one point of view, that is, Qin Shihuang's Eastern Tour was to seek immortality.
Qin Shihuang was bewitched by the alchemist's theory of immortals and believed that there were three sacred mountains in Bohai, Penglai, Fangzhang and Yingzhou, and there were palaces of gold and silver on the mountain, and there were gods living in the palace.
For this reason, Qin Shihuang not only went to the seashore frequently, but also stayed for a long time, just to find immortal medicines, or meet gods, seek immortality, and be an eternal emperor who can live forever.
The widely circulated Xu Fu brought thousands of boys and women into the vast sea to seek immortals, which was sent by Qin Shihuang during his second tour.
In addition, for the sake of immortality, Qin Shihuang also gathered a large number of alchemists to refine immortality for him. Taking these elixirs made of lead and mercury for a long time, Qin Shihuang could live to the age of fifty, which was really the blessing of the ancestor dragon.
"I don't know if Qin Shihuang knew that the alchemists could finally refine the immortal immortal pill in the near future because of the Tianxing Stone. Will they still carry out the fifth Eastern Tour with no return?" Fang Muye rode a war horse to guard next to the chariot of the First Emperor, secretly thinking in his heart.
After traveling to this world, Fang Muye basically stayed in Nangong Mansion in Xianyang City. This time he went to the east with Emperor Shi Shi, which was a version of the "Group Tour of China" in the Qin Dynasty and experienced many different scenery.
The army of eastern tours set out from the capital Xianyang, headed straight to Yunmeng in the south, and went to Jiuyi Mountain to worship his ancestor Shun. Then they took a boat to the east, went ashore in Danyang, arrived at Qiantang, crossed the river westward to climb Kuaiji Mountain, worshiped Dayu, who controlled the water, and then carved stones on Kuaiji Mountain. After going down the mountain, they went north from Wuzhong, and then went to Langya Mountain. After staying here for a few days, they began to return.
After passing Pingyuanjin, the army began to slow down. After arriving at the sand dune platform, they even set up camp and stopped leaving. Fang Muye speculated that the First Emperor should be ill.
Sure enough, Fang Muye was quickly summoned by Meng Yi to confirm the matter.
"Your Majesty is now seriously ill. I am afraid that the medicine stone will not be cured, so I can only hope for the immortal immortal pill. Your Majesty has just received a secret report and said that the immortal immortal pill is expected to be refined in the near future. Nangong, take some people to Xunyangyi to find Xu Gui. If the immortal immortal pill is refined, you two will escort here immediately." Meng Yi said with a cautious look and handed over the First Emperor's handwriting.
Fang Muye immediately received the order: "Yes, General!"
Then he took the warrant, ordered dozens of Meng's soldiers, and rushed away with the flag of the Meng's army.
In Qin Shihuang's tent, Qin Shihuang lay on the bed, with haggard face and dull eyes.
Since Pingyuanjin fell ill, his condition has worsened day by day. Qin Shihuang knew that his deadline was approaching, and he had no results in seeking immortality and refining medicine for many years, but he still had no immortality.
Even if he received the secret reward of the immortal immortal pill that was about to be refined, he could not determine whether it was still time, nor could he determine whether the pill could survive this time. He thought about it over and over again, just in case, Qin Shihuang finally decided to make a decision to establish a crown prince.
According to the system of inheritance of the eldest son, it should be passed down to the eldest son Fusu. Fusu is strong and brave, trusting and striving for the people. With the assistance and support of General Meng Tian, he should be a virtuous emperor.
At this moment, Qin Shihuang no longer hesitated and summoned Zhao Gao, ordered him to draft an edict on his behalf, establish a throne, and asked him to send an envoy to send the edict to Fusu quickly.
Zhao Gao pretended to make a promise, but he left Qin Shihuang's tent and entered Hu Hai's tent.
Zhao Gao informed Hu Hai of Qin Shihuang's reign that Qin Shihuang had ordered him to draft an edict on his behalf to establish a crown prince Fusu, and then said: "Your Majesty was seriously ill and had not had much time. Now the power is all in the hands of you, me, Li Si, Meng Yi. If the young master wants to replace him, this is the best time. The opportunity must not be missed, and the time will never come again."
It turned out that Hu Hai had long dreamed of ascending the throne and had been in harmony with Zhao Gao, who was close to him, but because of the majesty of the First Emperor, he did not dare to act rashly. Now, when he heard Zhao Gao's heart-wrenching remarks, he was naturally moved, thought about it, raised his concerns, and said in a deep voice: "If you want to act, you may be unable to avoid Li Si and Meng Yi."
Zhao Gao said confidently: "Li Si was one of the founding elders of the Qin Dynasty. He had been in the court for many years and had a high position and a powerful position. Only by winning his support can we succeed in the usurpation of the throne be successful. The old minister will go to lobby him and be confident that the young master should not worry."
"As for Meng Yi, his brother Meng Tian is close to Fusu, he will definitely not conspire with us. Since that's the case, only..."
When Zhao Gao said this, he used his palm as a knife and made a "kill" gesture.
Hu Hai's face was gloomy and nodded.
At that moment, Zhao Gao went straight to see Li Si.
In Li Si's tent, Zhao Gao looked at Li Si with a calm expression and said straight to the point: "Care you know that Your Majesty has ordered me to draft an edict on your behalf and make the eldest prince Fusu the crown prince. I wonder what the Prime Minister wants?"
Li Si's eyes flashed with a strange color, and his tone said calmly: "Your Majesty Free decided to make a decision on the establishment of a crown prince. As a minister, we will obey Your Majesty's orders."
Seeing Li Si pretending to behave and refused to reveal his true thoughts, Zhao Gao changed the subject and asked, "Prime Minister, based on your opinion, in terms of talent, achievements, strategy, trust in the world and the level of trust in Fusu, who is better, General Meng Tian?"
Li Si was silent for a while and replied sadly: "I can't do it."
Zhao Gao pressed hard and said sharply: "The Prime Minister is a smart person, and his interests may be seen more clearly than Gao. Once the eldest son ascended the throne, the position of Prime Minister will definitely fall into Meng Tian's hands. At that time, can you still have a good end? Mr. Hu Hai's son is kind and kind. If he ascended the throne, he will definitely live up to the Prime Minister. I hope the Prime Minister will measure it carefully and not make the decision to regret it."
Li Siben was born into a commoner, and was very impatient for the poor and poor that he served Qin Shihuang. Although he is now in the Three Dukes and enjoys all his glory and wealth, he is still worried about his future, fearing that one day everything in front of him will turn into a bubble.
Zhao Gao tried his best to understand Li Si's weakness, so he said the above remarks and hit the key point.
When Li Si heard this, he felt confused and couldn't help but fall into deep thought. After fierce ideological struggle, he finally compromised with Zhao Gao and said, "Follow the order of the Central Che Mansion, what should I do?"
Zhao Gao knew his intentions when he heard the voice, and was ecstatic and said with a smile: "I have some plans and I am willing to argue with the Prime Minister."
At that moment, Zhao Gao revealed all the plans he had in his heart. Li Si either expressed his affirmation or expressed his own opinions, and at the same time offered his own power.
With Zhao Gao's conspiracy with Li Si, a situation of bullying the sky, which included the First Emperor, Fusu, Meng Tian and Meng Yi, gradually unfolded.
Chapter completed!