Just as Ying Che had expected, the journey was smooth and unobstructed, from Hangu Pass to Xianyang.
Not only that, the civil and military officials who founded the country were waiting at the city gate, ready to welcome the First Emperor's body and the Crown Prince who had returned from the Sand Dune Palace.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is too godly. There was really no resistance along the way.”
Looking at the magnificent city of Xianyang, Zhang Han's admiration for the Crown Prince deepened.
"Xianyang is the starting point of all the emperor's achievements.”
Ying Che, who wanted to confirm his identity, changed from his chariot to a Warring States style war chariot and looked at Xianyang with a surging feeling.
"With the First Emperor's sword, Tai Ah, Left Prime Minister Li Si following behind, and the Southern Yamen's Imperial Army, Zhang Han, guarding by his side, His Highness the Crown Prince's methods are not simple.”
Wang Jian, who was already old and was known as one of the four famous generals of the Warring States Period, had a bright light in his old eyes.
Li Si had climbed up from a lowly official to the position of Left Prime Minister, while Zhang Han was a promising general. It wasn't easy to convince both of them.
"Judging from the process of the Sand Dune Rebellion, His Highness the Crown Prince is not only decisive, but also not a pure martial artist.”
Wei Liao, who had once made great contributions to the First Emperor, had a look of shock under his calm appearance.
It had to be said that the First Emperor had nothing to say about the standard of the heir. The Crown Prince had dealt with Zhao Gao as easily as slaughtering an animal.
"Killing Zhao Gao is very reasonable. But then again, isn't it a little too cruel to attack tens of thousands of guards with fire?”
Wang Wan, one of the nine ministers of the Confucian school, looked worriedly at the Crown Prince on the chariot.
It seemed that he needed to find a time to enter the palace and persuade the Crown Prince.
"The Crown Prince's entourage has arrived!”
Standing by the city wall of Xianyang, several guards saw the commotion nearby and shouted.
"All officials, silence!"
Feng Quji, who was considered a loyal right prime minister at that time, shouted at the top of his voice.
“………”
The right side of Great Qin was the noblest, and it could basically lead all officials. The other civil and military officials put away their thoughts and stood properly.
"We welcome the First Emperor, the crown prince!”
Under Feng Quji's lead, the civil and military officials bowed deeply to the Crown Prince.
From a certain perspective, he had also acknowledged his legal status. The only difference was that he had ascended to the throne.
"Please excuse me…"
Looking at the founding officials in front of his eyes, Ying Che's hands appeared to be supporting him as he spoke in a drawn-out voice.
"We thank Your Highness."
As the civil and military officials called him the Crown Prince, Ying Che's status as the legal successor could not be easily changed.
"No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't use a carriage but a chariot to enter the city.”
Finally, he had a preliminary experience of His Highness the Crown Prince's methods. Wang Jian was increasingly certain that he had not thought wrongly before.
"Enter the city!"
With Chen Qingzhi walking in front, the eye-catching white-robed soldiers entered the city first and walked towards Xianyang in an orderly manner.
Next was the imperial guards led by Zhang Han. The entire team was a complete imperial guard, and they entered the city in order.
"This is the White Robe Army. They give off a murderous aura. It's not unjustified that the Imperial Guards were killed.”
Looking at the white robed soldiers, Wei Liao came to a conclusion and roughly understood the reason for the defeat of the thirty thousand guards.
Looking at the creator of the White Robe Army, His Highness the Crown Prince, his gaze changed again. It was unknown what he was thinking about.
Then…
Crown Prince Ying Che brought the civil and military officials to a palace to discuss the ascension of the First Emperor and the state funeral.
"Your Highness, now that the First Emperor has passed away, the state affairs should be the most important. I suggest that you ascend the throne first.”
Li Si was the first to stand up and speak when he understood what he should do.
No matter what the matter was, he had to give the Crown Prince an attitude, a reason to show the officials that he was part of the group.
"This is unbelievable. Left Prime Minister Li Si has really pledged loyalty to His Highness the Crown Prince and become the first civil and military force!”
Other than Wang Jian, who had guessed it, the rest of the civil and military officials such as Wei Liao and Feng Quji couldn't help but exclaim.
Li Si was enough to represent the central government. He was one of the few important officials and had always maintained a neutral attitude.
"How did the Crown Prince do it? Did he promise benefits or did he use coercion?”
He had thought of all the possible reasons.
It was because of this that Wei Liao, Feng Quji, and Wang Jian didn't dare to underestimate the young Crown Prince.
"Your Highness, I agree with Prime Minister Li's suggestion.”
It wasn't a particularly sensitive issue, and it was within the boundaries of etiquette. Wang Jian spoke with relief.
"Your Highness, I agree."
Temporarily recovering from their shock, the civil and military officials present did not fall behind and agreed.
It wasn't that he wanted to cozy up to the new emperor, but there was an unwritten rule. After the emperor died, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace ascended the throne first before handling the state funeral.
"Where is Feng Changqing?"
"Your Highness, I'm here."
Feng Changqing was in charge of the ancestral temple etiquette. Wang Wan, who had wanted to persuade him, stepped forward and said.
"Regarding the First Emperor's funeral and coronation, you will be in charge.”
Glancing at Wang Wan, Ying Che raised his voice and spoke indifferently.
"I will not disappoint the Crown Prince.”
When she heard that the Crown Prince trusted her so much and that Li Si was directly loyal to her, Wang Wan, who had originally planned to wait and see, suddenly changed her mind.
"All of you have your own duties.”
Ying Che said as he did not truly control Great Qin yet.
"Here!"
When he heard this, Zhang Han, who didn't speak much, stood up immediately. He was the most loyal official of the Crown Prince.
" Zhang Han is upright and upright. It's not easy to subdue him. He actually…"
Seeing this scene, the officials who were preparing to leave the hall felt an even greater uproar in their hearts.
Subduing Li Si might have been a coincidence, but if he subdued Zhang Han, it could only mean that the Crown Prince had extraordinary means.
From the looks of it, it was time to change the strategy…
"Immediately lead the imperial guards of the Southern Yamen, Yan Le, Zhao Gao's nine clans, as well as those who are closely related to Huhai, and capture them all.”
"Kill anyone who tries to stop us!”
Ying Che didn't forget about the culprit behind the incident at the sand dune. He looked at all the officials who had left and slowly said.
Yes, those who had participated in the sand dune rebellion were prepared to be used as sacrifices to the flag when they ascended the throne.
"Here!"
Understanding the Crown Prince's intentions, Zhang Han's heart jolted as he replied without hesitation.
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