Mu Wu's victory over Sheng Qi was more or less beyond Zhao Gao's expectations, and the scheme that Zhao Gao had spent so much effort to come up with had no effect at all. Instead, it had once again increased Mu Wu's impression in Ying Zheng's heart.
After Sheng Qi was captured, Mu Wu returned to Xianyang and the candidate for the envoy to Qi State was confirmed. It was Prime Minister Li Si. He was powerful and eloquent enough, and the danger of being held hostage was not too great. After all, he was not a member of the royal family. In this era where the hierarchy was clear, the life and death of a minister could not affect the strategy of a country.
As for whether Li Si was willing or not, no one knew.
Before Li Si left, he came to Muwu's residence to ask for an audience with him. This was a little surprising. After all, although Young Master Muwu was extraordinary in martial arts, others did not have much hope for negotiations like this.
Thus, it was impossible for Li Si to obtain a plan from Mu Wu to successfully convince King Qi.
As for the rumor that Li Si wanted to borrow Mu Wu's power so that he did not have to go to the Kingdom of Qi, it was just a rumor. Everyone knew that Mu Wu was currently in a period of hiding his strength and biding his time. He had been in the limelight for so long, and if he went any higher, he would be a little more outstanding. Moreover, Ying Zheng would not change his decision because of Mu Wu.
However, how could outsiders guess?
What they really discussed was somewhat unexpected. Even Mu Wu did not expect Li Si to look for him to leave a way out for his descendants.
"Young Master, this old subject doesn't need to say anything to know how dangerous this trip will be. No matter how soft-hearted King Qi is, he might not surrender, so this subject's safety is truly difficult to predict.”
"If I return safely, it will be fine. However, if I die there, although I am not considered to be skilled in both literature and martial arts, I still have some talent. I hope that young master can take care of him. I have already told him that once I die, he will recognize young master as his lord and serve young master.”
This time, Li Si was truly not confident, but he could not possibly disobey Ying Zheng's orders. After thinking about it, he could only leave a way out for his son, in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
He had climbed all the way to his current position from an Honored Guest through the 'Letter of Expulsion' and had many enemies. Once he fell, the Li Clan would very likely be torn apart, and Ying Zheng might not necessarily take care of them.
Shang Yang and Fan Sui, who could not see the previous dynasty, enjoyed boundless glory when they were alive, but after they died, they were extremely miserable. Their families were finished, and Shang Yang was even pierced by ten thousand arrows.
If he, Li Si, was done for, he wouldn't end up much better than the other two.
Mu Wu understood Li Si's worries. After all, even he would not be going on this trip. The reason why he suggested this was partly because Ying Zheng was eager to unify the world. Mu Wu had merely figured out Li Si's intentions and sent him this idea. On the other hand, it was also because the Qin Dynasty's original works mentioned that the Sang Hai Kingdom of the Qi State had surrendered without fighting, so the Sang Hai Kingdom had not been destroyed by the war.
This method could be said to be feasible, which was why Mu Wu had suggested it.
"Why me? As far as I know, you should look for big brother. Perhaps it would be better.”Mu Wu asked curiously. Other than Li Xin, he had the deepest relationship with Wang Jian and his son. The rest were just acquaintances, including Li Si.
The main reason was that he was worried about arousing Ying Zheng's dislike, and Li Si had always been close to Fu Su. That was why Mu Wu had his doubts. When Li Si walked out of his manor, many people would pay attention to what they were talking about, especially his elder brother. He would probably feel uneasy.
Li Si smiled in relief. "I have been a subject for nearly twenty years. Although my eyes are not perfect, they are at least seventy percent accurate. In the King's eyes, Young Master has a higher status than Young Master Fusu.”
Mu Wu laughed and said," Prime Minister, you flatter me. Take it that you are flattering me. No matter what, my big brother is the eldest son. In the future, Great Qin will belong to my big brother.”
"Young Master is right." Li Si did not refute. Even if you knew that there was only a thin layer of paper between them, you should not expose them out of curiosity. That would be dangerous because there could be poisoned arrows behind the paper.
"Prime minister, don't worry. If anything happens, I will take good care of Li You. In addition, Prime Minister, don't be too nervous. You can slow down on the road. Father is not an unreasonable person. When the army hurts Qi, you can enter Linzi City. It will be much easier and safer.”
Mu Wu said.
Li Si nodded to show that he understood and left.
Before this, Great Qin's army had already advanced once more and destroyed the State of Zhao at an extremely fast speed. They had probably reached the State of Yan.
After Li Si left, Mu Wu propped his head with his left hand and placed his index finger on his forehead. He kept rubbing it gently as he thought about the possible outcome. Li Si's trip had a high chance of success.
On the one hand, this world was very different from the official history. It was a world of anime, so according to the plot of the anime, the Qi State had indeed surrendered around Linzi and Sanghai. They might have fought in the beginning, but it should not be like the Chu State, which fought until the end.
That was why he had asked Li Si to wait until the army had beaten the Qi Kingdom into a pulp before entering Linzi City.
Furthermore, this was a pleasant surprise for him because Li Si had handed his son Li You to him to take care of, which was considered to be a slight siding with him. If he had Li Si's help, it would be extremely beneficial for him to reach the top in the future.
How could Huhai ascend to the throne? Zhao Gao's contribution was the most important, but without Li Si's help, a eunuch like Zhao Gao would not have been able to do that. All in all, agreeing to Li Si's request was beneficial and harmless.
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