Every action of the First Emperor attracted the attention of the entire world. Recently, the First Emperor's temperament had changed greatly, and his style had also changed.
Many people were puzzled. As the news spread, the various factions became more and more suspicious.
There were even more people in Xianyang City who were shocked.
Even though it was already late at night, there were still undercurrents in Xianyang. Many people took advantage of the darkness to meet and discuss.
Even some of the ministers in the court could not fall asleep at night.
What did the First Emperor want?
Why were there so many strange orders recently?
More and more doubts lingered in their hearts, and all the officials felt uneasy about the recent abnormalities.
Some of the people who were secretly colluding felt guilty and couldn't sleep.
As the saying went, accompanying the emperor was like accompanying a tiger. The slight changes made by the First Emperor were enough to make most of the courtiers unable to sleep and eat in peace.
In this situation where everyone was in danger, the sinister Zhao Gao finally could not suppress the suspicion in his heart and went to pay a visit to Prime Minister Li Si late at night.
Prime Minister's Mansion.
Late at night, the lights in the hall flickered.
The two of them sat in their respective seats, and Li Si sat in the main seat.
Although Li Si was a minor official, he was appreciated by the First Emperor due to his talent and had made many achievements. As a result, his official position was constantly promoted. He had held important positions in various departments and had a rich resume as an official.
Back then, he was the Great Qin Imperial Servant, one of the Nine Ministers. Not only could the Imperial Servant manage the carriage of Emperor Shi Huang and become a close minister of Emperor Shi Huang, but he was also the direct superior of Zhao Gao, the commander of Zhongche Prefecture, and had the power to mobilize the net.
This subtle superior-subordinate relationship still existed until now.
Now that Li Si was the prime minister, it was even more natural for him to sit on the main seat.
Zhao Gao's visit in the middle of the night was somewhat illogical.
After a few pleasantries.
Li Si looked at her with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"What made you come so urgently?”
"You should know better than anyone that a court meeting at night is a great taboo.”
Zhao Gao bowed with both hands, his smile looking very respectful.
"Lord Prime Minister, please understand."
"I have served His Majesty in the palace for many years, so I naturally know this principle. However, there is indeed something important tonight and I have no choice but to disturb you. I hope you can forgive me.”
Li Si nodded slightly, and his expression improved.
"Tell me, what is it?”
Hearing this, the smile in Zhao Gao's eyes grew even wider.
"Lord Prime Minister."
"I'm sure you know that His Majesty suddenly took back my right to teach, and the Eighteenth Young Master was also punished by His Majesty…"
"I have never dared to neglect the eighteenth young master's studies, but His Majesty suddenly ordered such a heavy punishment. This matter is really puzzling.”
"If you think about it carefully, it seems that someone is impeaching me behind Your Majesty's back.”
"Do you think so?"
As he finished speaking, a hint of suspicion flashed across Zhao Gao's eyes.
The smile on her fair face was still there, but it looked extremely cold under the dim light.
The change in her expression was barely noticeable, but it was hard to escape Li Si's eyes.
Instantly!
Li Si's eyes darkened and his tone was filled with anger!
"Are you doubting me?"
He was the Prime Minister of the Great Qin Empire, how could he allow a subordinate to make such guesses?
Even though Zhao Gao had once been trusted by the First Emperor and his power had exceeded the official position of the Zhongche Prefecture, even he had to be a little afraid of him. However, the Emperor's attitude had changed recently, and everything was different.
In front of Zhao Gao, Li Si was the absolute superior!
Zhao Gao's heart sank when he saw this kind of forceful question.
However, Zhao Gao didn't reveal any strange expression. He only hurriedly bowed and smiled, extremely respectful.
"Milord, you are too kind."
"This lowly official would never dare to doubt Daren. I just want to ask Daren who is the one who is obstructing this matter. If Daren can give me some advice, this lowly official would be extremely grateful.”
Seeing this attitude, Li Si's anger subsided slightly.
Then, he saw Zhao Gao greeting him with utmost sincerity.
He took the opportunity to knock on the door.
"As subjects, we should always be loyal to His Majesty and Great Qin. We must not overstep our boundaries. If you have a clear conscience, why would you worry about being impeached?”
"From now on, I hope you'll take care of yourself."
There was no doubt about Li Si's loyalty. At least when the First Emperor was still alive, he had only absolute loyalty and never dared to have any other thoughts. His words and actions were flawless.
Hearing this, Zhao Gao knew that it was useless to say anything more.
Then he bid farewell and left.
He walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and rode on a carriage.
Zhao Gao, who was sitting quietly in the carriage, suddenly revealed a gloomy expression!
"As expected, you did a good thing, Lord Prime Minister!”
Recalling the conversation just now, he was already 80% sure.
The person behind the impeachment was Li Si. Otherwise, Li Si would not have acted so strongly.
After a few quick probing words, Zhao Gao and Li Si's relationship had already started to crack.
Although it wasn't to the point of falling out, it also laid the foundation for a future break.
The source of everything was the recent changes in the First Emperor.
As the carriage drove into the darkness in the distance, the long street returned to silence.
Xianyang City was not as peaceful as it seemed on the surface. Many people were destined to have sleepless nights.
Only the Fourteenth Young Master's residence was still filled with laughter and music.
However, no matter if it was silence or laughter, they could not escape the First Emperor's insight.
As the Shadow Secret Guards returned to the Imperial City one after another.
Zhang Han personally went to Xianyang Palace and reported respectfully.
"Your Majesty."
"Tonight, Marquis Anwu went to the Eldest Young Master's residence.”
"The Eighteenth Young Master went to the Zhongche Manor without permission and only left in a hurry after staying for half an incense stick to burn.”
"After that, Zhao Gao went out and disappeared. He only returned to the Zhongche Mansion a moment ago…"
"This matter is my fault. Your Majesty, please punish me!”
……
After a round of reporting, he explained almost everything clearly.
The First Emperor never stopped reading the memorials, as if everything was within his expectations.
Until he heard that Huhai and Zhao Gao had a secret meeting and Zhao Gao disappeared.
The First Emperor slowly raised his eyes and looked down at Zhang Han.
With just a glance.
Zhang Han felt immense pressure, his hands lowered even more as he apologized again!
"Your Majesty, please punish me!"
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