General Qin

"Father, do you think the eldest son will be made a prince?"

It was getting dark, and Li Si, who had just returned home from the Tingwei Mansion from doing business, was startled by Li Yu's question before he even ate.

He looked around and saw that there were no outsiders around. Then he felt relieved and glared at Li Yu: "This is a major matter of the country. Don't talk randomly outside."

"I understand, this is not something that only our father and son talk about at home. I think the emperor summoned the eldest son back in advance and entrusted him with the responsibility of relocating the clan nobles of the Three Kingdoms. This is allowing the eldest son to participate in politics in advance!"

Li Yu's expression was full of excitement.

The emperor asked the eldest son to participate in politics and work. This was an obvious signal. If he had not chosen him as the crown prince, why would the emperor have done this?

Li Yu and Fu Su have a good relationship because of playing Qin cards.

If this brother-in-law could become the prince, he would even eventually ascend the throne and become the second emperor of Qin.

Then he, Li Yuke, is a true relative of the emperor, and his rise to prominence is just around the corner.

Seeing his son so happy, Li Si stroked his beard and said: "You are right, the emperor does intend to train the eldest son to participate in politics and work. And this is a test. If the eldest son can successfully pass, then he will have no chance of becoming the prince. No. By the way, during your stay in Xianyang, did you pay attention to the other young masters?"

Li Yu said with a smile: "Father, don't worry. Among the older gentlemen, Gongzi Wen and Gongzi Wu are not of good family background and are not favored by the emperor. Gongzi Gao, Gongzi Jianglu and others have mediocre qualifications and no talents. As for the other young ones, they are not favored by the emperor." The young master is not worth mentioning. In terms of the emperor's favor, I am afraid that only the young master Hu Hai can compare with the eldest son, but Hu Hai is too young, so there is no need to care."

"Hu Hai..."

Li Si thought of the young master who had been authorized by the First Emperor to follow the Eastern Tour, and smiled and shook his head.

Although the First Emperor doted on his young son, no matter how much he doted on him, he would not lose his mind and hand over the country to a child who only knew how to play every day.

Hu Hai's threat to the throne is indeed not worth mentioning.

Li Si pondered for a moment and then said: "You should stay with the eldest son during this period and help him with things. If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me. You must show my support to the eldest son."

Li Yu said blankly: "Father no longer avoids suspicion? The emperor's side..."

"In the past, the emperor's mind was undecided, so I, the Li family, would naturally not be able to express my position too much. But now that the emperor was injured in Chu, he has already thought of training the eldest son to take over the government. At this time, our support can help the eldest son. Better consolidate our position.”

"Since the eldest son is my son-in-law, Li Si, even if I don't help him at this time, can I get rid of the marriage relationship between Li and the eldest son?"

Li Si narrowed his eyes.

In addition to the reasons he mentioned, the most important thing was that he discovered that the eldest son and the martial arts lord Zhao Tuo were very close.

In the era of Qin Shihuang, his status in the court was not comparable to that of Zhao Tuo.

If we don't try to show off before Fusu ascends the throne at this time, then when Fusu ascends the throne in the future, who among the Li family and the Zhao family will be more favored by the second emperor?

Considering this situation, Li Si gave up his original idea of ​​observing more.

He must win Fusu's favor and increase Li's support for the eldest son.

Giving help in times of need is naturally much better than adding icing on the cake.

Thinking of the martial arts lord Zhao Tuo, Li Si couldn't help but think of his poor son.

"Don't your brother want to come back to live?"

Li Si asked softly.

Li Yu smiled bitterly and said, "I went to see my brother. He said that if you don't live in the mansion given by the emperor, you will be living up to the emperor's kindness."

"This boy."

Li Si was so angry that his teeth itched. Although when Li You was at home, he would always get angry when he saw him and wanted to kick him out of the house.

But the other party really moved out, and his old father couldn't help but worry.

"Okay, now that you've moved out, please arrange your marriage with me as soon as possible. The emperor just gave me a mansion, so I don't even have to buy a house."

…

A large mansion in Xianyang.

At dusk, Li Youji, the concubine on the right, was sitting in the courtyard in front of the house.

While looking at the setting sun in the sky, he kept pouring the wine in his hand into his mouth.

In Li You's mind, the news that had just been sent back to Xianyang two days ago appeared in Li You's mind.

Qin general Ren Xiao has led his army to defeat the southwestern barbarians, attack near Dian Lake, kill the anti-Qin Dian king, occupy the land of Dian Kingdom, and expand Qin's territory again.

The small Yi countries such as Yelang, Kunming, and Ailao saw the Dian Kingdom being destroyed. Under the power of the Qin army, they immediately released the prisoners of the Qin army who had fallen into the hands of the Yi people as slaves due to the defeat of Li You.

At the same time, these small countries also killed the anti-Qin faction in the country and presented their heads as well as the specialties of the southwestern barbarians in order to win the forgiveness of the Emperor of Qin.

The Qin army won a complete victory in the battle to attack the southwestern Yi!

It is said that when the emperor announced the news in the court, he smiled so hard that he couldn't even close his mouth.

He announced on the spot that after letting Ren Xiao settle the affairs in the southwest, he would lead the victorious army in triumph.

The entire Xianyang City was elated because of Ren Xiao's victory.

Countless Qin people are talking about this victory, saying that the Qin army finally won a great victory in all four campaigns in the southeast, northwest and northwest.

At this time, it is inevitable that some people will compare Li You, the former Qin general who attacked the southwestern Yi, with Ren Xiao.

When compared, it is inevitable to mention that on the battlefield in Chu, Li You chased and killed the right Sima of Chu, and finally took advantage of Ren Xiao.

"Shuqi...it is indeed Shuqi..."

Li You murmured.

If it weren't for Shu Qi, why would he never end well every time he fought, always falling short at the last moment due to some combination of circumstances?

And twice in a row, he failed first and Ren Xiao succeeded later.

This matter can no longer be viewed with common sense.

Not to mention that in addition to the battlefield, he was assassinated immediately after he was re-promoted to Zhonglang by the emperor.

Although Li Si tried to use Zhang Liang's plan to enlighten him, Li You couldn't be completely relieved.

"Now that my arm is disabled, I can no longer hold office regardless of whether it is civil or military."

Li You took a deep sip of wine and looked at the luxurious mansion he was now in. The bitterness on his face became even stronger.

The emperor gave him a reward of 600 gold, six maids, and a mansion. He also raised his title by two levels and became the right concubine, which was a rich reward.

Other than that, there is no further information.

If nothing happens, he, Li You, will probably live out his life in this mansion with the title of right concubine.

"Is this my, Li You's life?"

"Could it be that Shuqi is destined by fate, and mortals cannot resist!"

Li You roared to the sky, venting his frustration.

Then, something suddenly occurred to him.

Cultivation of immortality has been widely spread recently.

It is said that through cultivation, mortals can become immortals, immortal, and carefree.

Li You didn't believe in these things originally, but the existence of Shuqi made him more in awe of these mysterious things.

Not to mention, the emperor seemed to be very interested in this thing, and he gave many rewards to Lu Sheng, Xu Shi and other alchemists.

"Mortals who practice immortality can change their destiny of birth, old age, illness and death. So, can my fate, which is extremely strange, be changed by cultivating immortality?"

Li You's eyes lit up, as if he had found a way out of a desperate situation.

"Come here, prepare a greeting card for me. I want to visit some alchemists in Xianyang City!"

…

The eldest son Fusu was honored by the emperor and ordered to take charge of the migration of princes and nobles into the customs. Naturally, the news reached Zhao Tuo's ears.

Not even two days later, Fusu came to visit Zhao Tuo's house. After some pleasantries, he asked Zhao Tuo about the migration of princes and nobles this time.

Facing Fusu's inquiry, Zhao Tuo pondered for a moment and then said: "The local counties and counties have already made a list of this migration, and soldiers have been recruited to escort the old nobles of the six countries along the way. There is no need for the young master to worry about this. The only thing the young master has to do is to ensure that these people do not cause trouble after moving into Guanzhong, and how to make arrangements to settle the matter as soon as possible. This is the time to show the young master's ability."

Fu Su nodded and said: "What the Lord said is that I should divide the areas for them in Six Kingdoms City in advance based on the lists of nobles, and ensure that everything is in order, so that this matter can be completed smoothly."

"Um."

Zhao Tuo nodded, then stared at Fusu and said, "Young master, there is just one thing you must pay attention to."

Fusu asked in confusion: "What's the matter?"

"kindness!"

Zhao Tuo's voice was decisive.

Li Si could see that this matter was a test for the emperor.

He, Zhao Tuo, could naturally see it.

As long as he passes this level, Fusu's position as crown prince will not be difficult.

"Young master, please remember not to show favor to these old nobles from the Six Kingdoms this time, otherwise you will violate the emperor's taboo!"