"Your, Your Majesty…"
According to a certain tradition, Zhao Gao, who was in charge of the Zhongche Manor, came to the main hall of the Sand Dune Palace and prepared to hand over the memorials to Prime Minister Li Si.
However, when he realized that the First Emperor was already asleep, he could only light his footsteps and ask carefully.
"Your Majesty?"
After standing there for at least an hour, Zhao Gao realized that something was wrong. He raised his head and called out again.
"Could it be that the First Emperor…"
Zhao Gao didn't even dare to think about it. He gritted his teeth, mustered up his courage, and reached out his right hand to his nose.
However, he was surprised to find that the First Emperor, who seemed to be asleep, was completely lifeless. His entire body was still cold.
"The First Emperor actually died…"
When he learned of the First Emperor's death, Zhao Gao was not only in disbelief, but also a sense of relief. He had finally gotten rid of the shadow that had been lingering for many years.
Yes, the shadow of the First Emperor was so great that even though he knew that he had passed away, he couldn't resist at all.
"Let's see who the posthumous edict will appoint as the successor.”
Suddenly remembering something important, or perhaps he didn't dare to look at the First Emperor, Zhao Gao quickly ran to the wooden table.
" It's actually the Sixth Prince!"
I have written to the Sixth Prince Ying Che that he can be my successor and the second Emperor of Great Qin.
After reading the entire posthumous edict, Zhao Gao's attention was focused on that line of eye-catching words, and his face couldn't help but sink.
"Sixth Prince!"
Zhao Gao stared at the posthumous edict without moving his eyes. His expression changed, and he uttered three words that represented hatred.
If the First Prince Fu Su's way of handling things was gentle and had the unique style of the Confucians, the Sixth Prince's methods were cold and ruthless, almost exactly the same as the First Emperor's.
Back then, his clansmen had only made some small mistakes, and the Ninth Prince had to be dealt with according to Great Qin's laws, causing his three closest clansmen to suffer.
What was even more hateful was that he had almost died in the other party's hands!
"I absolutely cannot allow the sixth prince to ascend the throne. Otherwise, I will definitely continue to live in the shadows, and revenge will be even more distant.”
Looking at the posthumous edict in his hand, Zhao Gao's expression was uncertain, and his eyes flickered with an extremely sinister light.
First, he would tamper with the contents of the First Emperor's posthumous edict, eliminate Sixth Prince Ying Che, and then drag Li Si down with him.
"Why can't I see the Imperial Jade Seal? Let's not care about it for now. We'll talk about it after the overall situation is settled.”
Noticing that the Imperial Jade Seal was not in the hall, and even the Tai'e Sword was nowhere to be seen, Zhao Gao held the posthumous edict tightly, ready to take down the Sixth Prince first.
Don't forget, the Sixth Prince had a direct army called the White Robe Army. There were about 7,000 people.
"Nineteenth Prince, you are no longer destined to be the Son of Heaven. His Majesty's posthumous edict said that he wanted to appoint a sixth prince.”
Before the news of the First Emperor's death spread, Zhao Gao rushed over and said directly.
"Are you saying that Imperial Father has already passed away and has even issued a posthumous edict to appoint Sixth Brother?”
The two messages appeared at the same time. Huhai didn't react for a moment and said with uncertainty.
"That's right!"
"The First Emperor passed away about two hours ago and even let the Sixth Prince inherit the throne.”
There had to be a process of digestion. Zhao Gao did not get impatient and repeated it again.
"Teacher, in that case, I don't have a chance anymore.”
After a brief moment of shock, Huhai's mood turned ugly. He didn't look sad at all.
That was true. How could he not have the slightest intention of specially acknowledging Zhao Gao as his teacher?
"No, the news hasn't spread yet. Only Prince Nineteen and I know everything.”
Thinking that the other party had misunderstood his meaning, Zhao Gao shook his head and explained again.
"But Sixth Brother is really not to be trifled with.”
Huhai was like a mouse that had seen a cat when he mentioned his sixth brother. He said nervously,"
Everyone in the world knew that his sixth brother had killed a group of Confucian scholars on behalf of his father. He had even killed over 10,000 people in one go, making him the most ruthless person in Great Qin.
"Prince Nineteen, don't worry. The White Robed Army has never been on the battlefield. I have an elite army that will definitely be able to take down the north gate of the Sand Dune Palace.”
Looking at the frightened Huhai, Zhao Gao cursed him in his heart and continued to bewitch him.
"Teacher, can we really win?”
Hearing his teacher's words, Huhai felt much more at ease, but he was still a little hesitant.
The others might not be convinced, but they were a little afraid of Vicious Sixth Brother.
"The Sixth Prince definitely didn't expect the First Emperor to die. We can use the excuse of rebellion to kill him easily at the north gate.”
Seeing that he couldn't help the mud up the wall, Zhao Gao forcefully resisted the urge to change the prince and suppressed the impatience in his heart.
If it wasn't for the fact that Huhai wanted to compete for the throne and was easier to control, he wouldn't have bothered with the other party.
"Alright, I'll listen to teacher. Gather our forces at the north gate and kill Sixth Brother!”
Faced with the endless temptation of the throne and Zhao Gao's promise, Huhai finally made up his mind.
"Nineteenth Prince, listen to me and you will definitely become Great Qin's second Emperor.”
Seeing that Huhai was finally willing to cooperate, Zhao Gao heaved a sigh of relief. He had finally succeeded in the first step.
Whether it was killing the Sixth Prince or controlling the entire court, he would need Huhai's help.
"I believe in Teacher!"
Hearing this, Huhai's mind became even more active. He wanted to inherit the supreme throne immediately.
"Nineteenth Prince, there is no time to lose. I suggest that we take down the north gate of the Sand Dune Palace at midnight.”
Knowing that this was a race against time, Zhao Gao didn't waste any time and directly suggested.
"Alright, I'll listen to Teacher's arrangements and cooperate with you.”
Huhai, who had no idea of his own, said without thinking.
"Sixth Prince Ying Che, this time, I will definitely make your corpse explode in the wilderness!”
"Then, he will become an official who is even stronger than Lu Buwei and has the power to rule the court.”
Thinking of the tragic death of the Sixth Prince, Zhao Gao felt an indescribable joy and thought fiercely.
"Teacher, what should I do now?”
This time, his opponent was his sixth brother. Huhai asked cautiously.
"Nineteenth Prince, you need to go to the military camp with me and gather the guards from Xianyang.”
Zhao Gao said. He felt very good when he saw the eagerness in Huhai's eyes.
"No problem, let's go to the camp of the guards to gather soldiers.”
Hearing the confidence in his words, Huhai felt even more confident and said eagerly.
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