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"Master, you have done me a disservice."

That day, after the banquet, on the way out of the palace, Zhao Gao and Hu Hai, the master and apprentice, were traveling in the same car. Seeing that he had left the palace, Hu Hai stopped being polite, like a bad boy in the city, he sat carelessly on the ground and began to complain about Zhao Gaolai opposite:

"Master asked me to tell the truth without hiding it, so my father asked Guan what he wanted to do after leaving the palace. I said that I wanted to be rich and enjoy life, and do whatever I wanted, but I didn't want to do anything. However, my father scolded me and said, I lack ambition... Zhongche Fu Ling, how could you harm your disciples like this!"

Although he was complaining, judging from the tone of his words, the relationship between the two was extremely close.

Zhao Gao laughed and said: "How can you say that it was the minister who caused the harm? Didn't those words come from the heart of the young master?"

Those words were indeed not taught by Zhao Gao, but what Hu Hai really thought. This young master was only 18 years old. As a young son, he had enjoyed great splendor since he was a child. He was favored by Qin Shihuang and was favored by him. He also became one of the princes and the emperor. The closest one.

Over the years, he has witnessed his father being obsessed with government affairs throughout his life, working as hard as King Yao and Queen Yu. However, when the great achievements of the world were achieved, he faced the torture of illness, suffered from the short life, and began to seek medicine and seek immortality. But always come back disappointed.

Hu Hai saw all this in his eyes. He was as wise and powerful as his father. He should have enjoyed all the benefits of the world, but he was entangled in these complicated affairs and could not get away.

Once when he was drunk, he confided to Zhao Gao:

"If I were the emperor, I would not be like this. I would just travel around the mountains and rivers and govern the world, and leave it to the prime minister, the imperial censor, and the officials."

The man who was supposed to be the most powerful and free man in the world, instead seemed to be stumbling forward in shackles, living like a prisoner. Hu Hai didn't understand this.

Although Hu Hai did not admit that he had said such words afterwards, the young boy had already had the idea in his heart that "life is short, you should enjoy yourself while you can".

It's just that as a member of the royal family, you shoulder responsibilities. This kind of thought should be kept in your heart and never be spoken out. Hu Hai only confided it to Zhao Gao, whom he absolutely trusted, but Zhao Gao encouraged him to speak out!

"Your Majesty likes the young master because of his true temperament! If he is compassionate and caring about the country and the people all day long, what is the difference between him and the eldest young master?"

Hu Hai had no doubts about Zhao Gao's trust, so he boldly said it today, but he was scolded. You can imagine how depressed he felt.

"Then there's no point in scolding him. It's obviously a sign of pity."

Zhao Gao shook his head. He had a different understanding of Qin Shihuang's instructions to Hu Hai.

"If the Young Master's words offended Your Majesty, how could Your Majesty say that when you visit the Hunting Swallow Land in the summer and go to Jieshi Palace to escape the summer heat, you should take the Young Master with you so that you can experience the world for a long time?"

Qin Shihuang has been emperor for ten years and has gone through four inspections. He has visited Zhao, Chu, Qi, Wei, and Han, but he has never been to Yan. At today's banquet, he decided to patrol Guangyang, Yuyang, and Youbeiping after the summer. Firstly, it was to urge Fusu and Heifu's Haidong expedition. Secondly, he was also obsessed with seeking immortality at sea, and Qi Di was nowhere to be found. I just want to visit the Jieshi Palace built by King Yan Zhao.

In the past, Hu Hai was young and Qin Shihuang did not take him with him when he went on tour, but this time it was different. Hu Hai was the only young master named to accompany him, which was extremely favored.

Only then did Hu Hai believe Zhao Gao's words and turned his worries into laughter!

What son doesn’t want to be praised and appreciated by his father? Even if Hu Hai really wants to be a waste and live a happy life, he is no exception...

What's more, you can also go hunting with the emperor.

There was a look of longing in Hu Hai's eyes: "Now that I can accompany my father on the northern tour, I finally no longer have to be limited to this corner of Xianyang."

Zhao Gao also liked him and described vividly: "The scenery of Yanzhao is quite magnificent, and Handan and Luoyang are also beautiful places, especially Handan. The women there are famous among the princes. They like to play the harp and dance with their long sleeves." , stepping on tiptoe, teasing with eyes, seducing with heart, wandering around the homes of wealthy people, flattering the nobles, just hoping to be included in the harem by princes or lords, and enjoy the glory. A crowned sword like the young master, even a chariot and a rider He looks like he is either rich or noble at first glance, and he will be highly sought after by Handan women!"

This kind of woman is what the swingers like most. Hu Hai listened with rapt attention. Even though the princes and grandsons of them were rich and comfortable, they had strict rules and regulations. They were not allowed to wander around without anything, let alone bully men and women. In Hu Hai's eighteen years, he most often went hunting to escape the summer heat, and went for a run in Shanglinyuan and Ganquan Mountains. The rest of the time, he rarely traveled far.

At this point, Hu Hai had already regarded today's events as Zhao Gao's contribution, and said happily:

"I knew that Master would never lie to Hu Hai!"

…

After parting with Hu Hai, Zhao Gao sat in the car going home and fell into deep thought.

Qin Shihuang became increasingly unwell, his tall body began to feel weak, and various signs of illness appeared one after another. Especially since he fell seriously ill after being assassinated the year before last, his body became worse and worse. It was a matter of confidentiality. Ordinary court officials knew nothing about it and could only guess from the emperor's reduced number of court meetings. However, as a close minister, Zhao Gao had a clear conscience.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I don't have a few more years to live..."

The day when the trees fall and the hozens scatter may come at any time. As a smart man, Zhao Gao is also secretly preparing for his future.

As the disciple assigned to him by the emperor, Hu Hai is Zhao Gao's best choice!

At present, Qin has no crown prince and Fusu is sent far away. Under this situation, it is impossible for the princes to say that they have no idea about the throne. Even Hu Hai, who wants to be a waste, has sex with Zhao when he is drunk. Gao once said, "If I were the emperor".

But some people long for the throne because they are greedy for its supreme power, the feeling of being in charge of the world. But Hu Hai is different. What he covets is the peace of mind that comes from enjoying a life of high status.

Therefore, although Zhao Gao was interested in Hu Hai, he did not directly push him to join the competition to seize the throne, grabbing the limelight at every turn, but chose the safest path:

He is smart, follows orders, and is filial, but he is not interested in being an emperor...

"Young Master, isn't this how it should be?"

Zhao Gao smiled. Like Heifu, he was from a humble background, but he was eager to learn and self-reliant. It took him twenty years to go from being illiterate to a master of calligraphy!

Zhao Gao is also quite involved in the history of laws and regulations. He knows that throughout the ages, although succession has mostly been based on direct lineage and no direct lineage, there are too many examples of the eldest son, especially the eldest son of a concubine, not being able to succeed.

Duke Xian of Jin, Duke Huan of Qi, and King Wuling of Zhao were all heroes of the generation, either reviving the country or creating hegemony. However, in their later years, after being flirted with by women, they seemed to suddenly become confused. They did not like the eldest son, but preferred the eldest son. The youngest son eventually leads to the elimination of the eldest son and the establishment of a younger son.

But from Zhao Gao's point of view, this does not necessarily have to be entirely blamed on women. In the final analysis, it is because the supreme power of the monarch cannot be shared with others...

The king had many concubines very early, and correspondingly, the eldest son also came very early. The age difference between them and their father was not much, some were even only ten years apart. Often when the monarch is still young and the eldest son is strong, he starts to get involved in government affairs...

This will make the monarch extremely uncomfortable. He only feels that any behavior of the eldest son is a deliberate attempt to win people's hearts. Especially a young master who likes to contradict his father and put forward different political opinions will be considered to be impatient and want to sit on the king's couch...

It is inevitable for father and son to become separated from each other.

Qin Shihuang and Fusu had been at odds for many years. The father and son had great differences on how to govern the world. They ended up arguing and admonishing each other, and broke up unhappy.

The emperor simply kicked Fusu far away, firstly to let him experience and understand the difficulties of the world, and secondly, to make his ears clearer.

On the contrary, Hu Hai, the youngest son, would never take the initiative to talk about government affairs except for Qin Shihuang's examination of other laws and regulations. The emperor did not have excessive expectations for Hu Hai.

He looks like Qin Shihuang when he was young. He is playful but able to study hard. He has a free and straightforward personality. He does not fight for power and will not deliberately seek the throne. His filial piety to his father comes from the heart, not from other desires...

This is the image Zhao Gao designed for Hu Hai. Would the emperor not like such a young son?

This is only the first step in the battle to seize the heir. It cannot be accomplished overnight, but it can always stand by your side. Once the situation changes, you will have the opportunity to take a further step!

Unlike Heifu who has to think carefully about everything and plan for a long time before doing anything, Zhao Gao is a gambler and loves those fleeting opportunities!

He strikes quickly and accurately, not to mention spending a lot of money, even if he risks his own life, Zhao Gao will not blink an eye.

Including two years ago, in that chaotic assassination, in the midst of lightning and flint, Zhao Gao risked his life to lose one of his hands in exchange for the emperor's unreserved trust!

"The next big gamble is for a lifetime of power and wealth!"

Touching the broken left arm that hung down helplessly, Zhao Gao smiled.

"I just don't know who the person across the gambling table could be?"

…

In May of the thirty-fourth year of Qin Shihuang, just when the emperor was in better health and was preparing to take his son Hu Hai and a group of ministers to start a new round of tours, good news came from the south:

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

Prime Minister Li Si presented military reports from Lingnan.

"General Tu Sui has been fighting hard for several months, and has killed the king of Xi'ou. The people of Ou have been greatly defeated. The news of success in Dong'ou, Minyue, and Nanyue has been spreading frequently. Within this year, Baiyue will be pacified!"

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