In the damp prison, Zhang Han, led by a yamen officer, walked through the long corridor and came to a very dilapidated cell. After the sound of the iron chains, Zhao Gao, who looked slightly older,

His face poked out, and soon, the yamen officer took out the key, opened the cell door, and told Zhang Han: "Sir, you must hurry up. If Master Meng Yi finds out that I let you in without permission, it is not a joke.

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Zhang Han nodded, took out a piece of gold cake from his arms, and threw it to the yamen servant. The yamen servant weighed the gold cake with his hands, smiled happily, and left quickly. At this time, Zhang Han bowed his hands to Zhao Gao, and then walked into the cell.

After not seeing each other for just a few days, Zhao Gao seemed to have aged a lot. The originally shrewd and experienced Zhao Gao was now hunched over, like an old man in his sixties or seventies.

It felt like death, but soon, Zhao Gao's hoarse voice made Zhang Han change his previous view: "Has anything major happened in the court these days?"

Zhang Han nodded, sat opposite Zhao Gao, and then said: "The Dongjun meteorite, for some reason, suddenly added seven words, 'The First Emperor died and the earth was divided.'"

After Zhang Han finished speaking, Zhao Gao couldn't help but laugh. In his laughter, Zhao Gao showed a wildness, a rebelliousness, and a self-confidence that no one could control. After the laughter, Zhao Gao said:

"I had people carve those words on them. With these words, we can bite them back. Who will die in whose hands is unpredictable!"

After saying that, Zhao Gao laughed a few more times, then put away his thoughts, stared at Zhang Han, and ordered: "Did the First Emperor mention Ziying and Feng Jie about this matter?"

Zhang Han nodded and said with a smile: "I will investigate this matter with full authority. Don't worry, Mr. Zhao, I will definitely try to rescue you."

Zhao Gao was overjoyed. He originally planned the meteorite case to frame Ziying and eradicate Fusu's wings. However, he did not expect that today, the meteorite case would become his life-saving straw. At this time, Zhao Gao whispered in Zhang Han's ear.

He said: "You must listen to me on this matter. We can bite Meng Yi back, frame Fu Su, and then..."

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Ten days of turmoil in Xianyang City. Seeing that the New Year is approaching, there is a smell of death in Xianyang City. In the main hall of Xianyang Palace, the First Emperor is sitting high. Below, kneeling Zhang Han and a man with his hands on his back.

The bound prisoner was watched over by two guards.

Zhang Han clasped his fists at this time and said: "Your Majesty, over the past ten days, I have investigated in many ways and arrested no less than 200 people related to this matter. Among them, one of the most important people was arrested yesterday afternoon. He was just

He was the real assassin who assassinated Prime Minister Wang, and Abang, who was killed by a stick, was actually just a substitute for some people who were motivated by their own interests!"

"Master Zhang, do you have any evidence?" Meng Yi walked out of the court, knelt in the center of the hall, and reported: "Your Majesty, the evidence is conclusive. Zhao Gao also confessed his crime. Please punish Zhang Han for his crime of deceiving the emperor!"

"Your Majesty, I have evidence, please listen to what I have to say!" Zhang Han clasped his fists and fought with each other again. The two almost started to quarrel. The First Emperor looked slightly displeased and scolded him coldly: "Don't argue, come one by one. Let's get Zhao Zhao first."

Bring me Gao!"

One of the guards made a promise and left. Soon, Zhao Gao, wrapped in iron chains, walked slowly into the hall. With his voice choked and tears in his eyes, he knelt down in the center of the hall and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to see you!"

The First Emperor felt a little unbearable when he saw Zhao Gao in such a mess. For so many years, Zhao Gao had always been by his side. He knew his every move, his food, drink, and toilet, and was able to help him with official matters. Moreover,

He was also Hu Hai's teacher. He really shouldn't have dealt with Zhao Gao decisively that day.

The guilt in his heart made the First Emperor slightly biased towards Zhao Gao. He looked at Zhang Han and shouted: "Tell me about your investigation."

Zhang Han sang his promise, stood up, came to the prisoner in custody, and said loudly: "My lords, please take a look, this is the crony in Meng Yi's house, and he is also the culprit who assassinated Wang Wan!"

Everyone was in an uproar, and Meng Yi's face turned blue with anger. That person was indeed from his house, but he was not the assassin who assassinated Wang Wan. It was obvious that Zhang Han wanted to use this opportunity to frame the blame, but he could not interrupt at this time.

Zhang Han, just like this, Meng Yi had no choice but to wait for the opportunity.

Zhang Han continued: "This man once sneaked into the Prime Minister's Mansion in the middle of the night and assassinated Prime Minister Wang Wan with a crossbow. After that, he escaped from Xianyang at night and pretended to open the city gate for urgent business in Lishan Mountain. Meng Yi arranged for him to hide in the

The Lishan construction site is a management blind spot in Xianyang, and no one would have thought that the assassin did not leave Guanzhong."

Having said this, Zhang Han took out a bamboo slip and held it in both hands, "This is the confession of the general on duty that day."

A chamberlain walked down the jade steps, took the bamboo slip, and turned around. At this moment, Zhang Han continued: "Also, Meng Yi did not stop there. Not long ago, a meteorite fell in Dongjun. In order to marry Meng Yi,

To bring trouble to Mr. Zhao, he completely confirmed Mr. Zhao's assassination. He did not hesitate to plant the assassin next to the emperor's uncle Ziying, and asked him to wait for an opportunity to carve the seven characters "The First Emperor Died and Divided" on the meteorite, causing panic in the court.

Machinery eliminates dissidents.”

As soon as Zhang Han finished speaking, Meng Yi stood up resolutely and roared: "You are talking nonsense!"

The First Emperor was already glaring at Meng Yi. There were all the witnesses and material evidence. Did Meng Yi still want to deny it? At this time, the First Emperor stood up and paced in front of the jade steps. After a while, he looked at the assassin in custody and shouted:

"Can you deny what Mr. Zhang said?"

The man was trembling with fear, but he had already received five hundred yi of gold from Zhang Han to pay off his gambling debt, and secretly moved his family out of Guanzhong and wandered around. His life had already belonged to Zhang Han. If this

At that time, he was talking nonsense, and his family would definitely die. In despair, the man let out a long sigh and muttered: "Everything is what Mr. Meng wants. Your Majesty, please spare me!"

Meng Yi trembled. He finally understood that he had fallen into the enemy's trap, and any excuse was useless. Just when Meng Yi was desperate, the First Emperor roared: "Pull him down, Ling Chi."

Execute!"

The man shouted that he was wronged and was pulled down. The hall was as quiet as death. Everyone was shocked by what they saw. Black and white were reversed. Many people knew clearly that it was Zhao Gao and Zhang Han who played a trick and reversed the right and wrong.

But they seized the evidence and fought back against Meng Yi forcefully. I am afraid that no one can save the situation at this time.

Just when everyone was silent, Fusu finally couldn't help it and walked out. He knelt beside Meng Yi and sighed: "Father, please don't listen to one side of this matter. I sincerely ask my father to send me a message."

If people investigate this matter thoroughly, the truth will come to light!"

"With all the personal and material evidence, will I wrongly accuse them?" the First Emperor scolded in displeasure. At this time, his eyes fell on Zhao Gao, the old slave who had been with him for more than twenty years. He was

Such an injustice made the First Emperor feel pity. He couldn't help but politely said: "Qing Zhao, please get up. I will remove you from your crime and restore you to your original position."

Zhao Gao was so moved that he kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your insight..."

In the main hall, many people were angry and gnashed their teeth. They all knew what kind of person Zhao Gao was, but why did this kind of person have such high regard from the First Emperor?

When the main hall was quiet, Li Si was keenly aware that his alliance with Zhao Gao was not necessarily a wrong thing. At least, Li Si could see at this time that Zhao Gao had made a comeback, and he had gained the sympathy and understanding of the First Emperor.

, and Meng Yi may not be able to escape bad luck, and Fusu will also lose power.

Who is in charge of the two camps? Li Si came to the center of the hall, knelt down beside Zhao Gao, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have something that I don't know whether to say or not!"

The First Emperor was thinking about how to deal with this matter. He was interrupted by Li Si. He looked up and ordered: "Say."

Li Si cupped his hands and said: "Meng Yi framed Zhongliang, and he deserves to be punished. However, I heard that the young master helped Su raise dead soldiers and made friends with the descendants of the Six Kingdoms. He mistakenly made friends with bandits, which led to this unjust case. I hope that this injustice will happen."

Your Majesty can thoroughly investigate this matter, expel the remnants of the six countries, and kill them all to avoid future troubles!"

"Is there such a thing?..." The First Emperor was furious, his eyes shot out with cold light, and he looked directly at Fusu. Fusu trembled, but before he could speak, Li Si said from the side: "In the battle against Chu, the Chu general

Xiang Yan once swore an oath, cursing the Qin Kingdom for its destruction, and the Chu people would surely step into Xianyang. But as time goes by, the descendants of the Chu Kingdom have grown up, and they will not forget the oath of the Chu general Xiang Yan. I heard about it, and the prince helped me

Su had a close friendship with Chu general Xiang Yan and later Xiang Zhuang, and they became like brothers. I believe that Xiang Zhuang must have deliberately misled the young master, which made him fall into Meng Yi's scheme, which led to this unjust case and the meteorite case.

"

The First Emperor's face changed greatly at this time. Li Si's words could not help but arouse his anger, and reminded him of the Confucian scholar case a month ago. At this time, the scale of the recruitment hall had been formed, and all the Confucian scholars in the world had been included. It was time for these Confucian scholars to be executed.

It's time, and the Talent Recruitment Hall not only accepted Confucian scholars, but also so many descendants of the Six Kingdoms. They took the opportunity to confuse right and wrong and mislead Young Master Fusu. All of this was due to their own poor consideration at the time.

After thinking about this, the First Emperor turned around and picked up the bamboo slips from the hands of his chamberlain, threw them to the ground, and ordered: "Pass the decree to seal off the Talent Recruiting Hall, and arrest all the scholars and Confucian scholars in the Recruiting Hall. In addition, Zhang Shao

The government personally sent troops to arrest Xiang Zhuang and sentenced him to death as a warning to others!"

The First Emperor's decision made the burning anger in Fusu's heart suddenly disappear. At this time, he only had despair and unwillingness. The Qin State could actually do such a ridiculous thing, imprison the world's scholars, and kill the descendants of the Six Kingdoms. It is the law of heaven.

Where is it? Where does justice exist?

In despair, Fusu loudly begged again: "Father, think twice!"

The First Emperor had lost his mind at this time. He looked at Fusu angrily and scolded: "I asked you to take care of the government, but you have accepted the descendants of the six countries and made friends with them. It disappoints me so much. Starting tomorrow,

Get up, you go to Mobei, supervise the army with Meng Tian, ​​and build the Great Wall and the Straight Road. Without my will, you are not allowed to step into Xianyang!"

Fusu collapsed to the ground in an instant. All his efforts were in vain, and his ambitions were all evaporated. Just when Fusu was desperate, the First Emperor issued a decree that made everyone even more desperate: "Promote Xianyang Prefecture

, take Meng Yi and Confucian scholars into custody, and after the evidence is confirmed, take them all to Magu and trap and kill them!"

The whole court was shocked, and all the officials were talking about it. However, the First Emperor had no intention of meeting the crowd and strode outside the palace. At this time, the chamberlain who had been accompanying him walked up to the jade steps and shouted: "His Majesty the Emperor has a decree to withdraw from the court."

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