my grandfather was qin shi huang

Xiang Yu looked at the emperor's grandson with a warm smile, his father-in-law who seemed to be trying to dissuade him, and the squeamish look with expectant eyes. After a moment of hesitation, he raised his head with a smile.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to invite you——"

After saying that, he quickly jumped onto the carriage and sat down in the riding position. With a flick of the riding whip, the First Emperor's royal carriage started slowly again.

On the carriage, Zhao Ying gave up his seat in the middle without any hesitation, and together with Zhao Wan, stood on the left and right beside Gongzi Gao.

Gongzi Gao felt something was inappropriate and was about to refuse and give in. However, before he could make any move, Zhao Ying had already pushed him back with a smile. Gongzi Gao couldn't help but groaned, and his face was blown black by the sea breeze. The fat face turned red instantly from holding back.

Gongzi Gao:......

Zhao Ying:......

He let go of his hand.

At this time, cheers of "Your Highness Wan Sheng" could be heard from both sides of the street. Zhao Ying retracted his hand and responded with a friendly smile.

"Young Master is victorious!"

"Young Master is victorious!"

"..."

Under the guidance of the emperor's grandson, the cheers on the street soon changed from a single "Your Highness Wan Sheng" to "Your Highness Wan Sheng, Young Master Wan Sheng——"

Young Master Gao glanced at Zhao Ying's big hands with lingering fear, and finally gave up the idea of ​​continuing to be humble. He followed Zhao Ying's example and frequently raised his hands in response to those around him, with a simple and honest smile on his fat and dark face.

Zhao Wan, who was standing aside, looked at her husband. Although her expression was a little awkward, and even the return gift seemed a bit stiff, the worry between her brows gradually faded away, and she gradually gained a bit of high-spirited charm.

Zhao Wan couldn't help but subconsciously turned her head to look at Zhao Ying on the other side, and found that at this time, her eldest brother had calmly stepped back half a step, highlighting Aweng in the middle, with a pair of pretty faces, A grateful smile suddenly appeared.

At this moment, it is like a hundred flowers blooming, very bright and beautiful.

……

After a few months.

Gongzi Gao once again stepped into Zhangtai Palace.

Looking at the majestic palace, Young Master Gao's emotion of being cheered by the crowd slowly receded. He couldn't help but pause slightly, and a trace of unspeakable anxiety flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, I felt a warmth in my palm, and a big hand had already grasped my arm.

When he turned around to look, Zhao Ying was already holding his hand and smiling.

"Fourth uncle, let's go, my eldest father has been waiting for you for a long time..."

Young Master Gao nodded deeply.

"Walk--"

With that said, he followed Zhao Ying up side by side. Behind him, Xiang Yu held Zhao Wan's arm very considerately.

"Madam, be careful..."

……

Zhao Ying supervises the country. The First Emperor no longer has to go to court. Today, he did not choose to meet with Young Master Gao in the front hall, but in the side hall where he usually rests and lives.

The guards in front of the palace have already received their orders.

Seeing Zhao Ying, Young Master Gao and others coming hand in hand, they all bowed and saluted.

"I have met His Highness and Lord Donghai. His Majesty has a decree for you to arrive. Go in directly..."

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded slightly, then looked back at Xiang Yu and Zhao Wan behind him.

"You two can rest here for a while. You can also walk around and take a look at the scenery in the palace. I will have someone come out to call you later."

Originally, Zhao Ying could take them in directly, but today it was the First Emperor who summoned Young Master Gao. The father and son had some words, so it might not be appropriate for outsiders to be present.

"My dearest son, I have met your Majesty and I wish to send you my regards -"

Looking at the First Emperor who had been away for half a year, Young Master Gao couldn't help but his eyes turned red, and he stepped forward and bowed down.

The First Emperor looked at the young master who had lost a lot of weight in front of him with his true feelings revealed. He couldn't help but feel soft in his heart, and his tone couldn't help but become a little gentler.

"It's been a hard journey, please get up and talk..."

Today I met the fourth son. He deliberately did not wear the emperor's crown, but wore casual clothes. This made him look less majestic and more gentle than an old father.

"Today is just an ordinary meeting between our father and son, so you don't need to be so reserved..."

Young Master Gao hesitated for a moment, but when he saw the First Emperor looking at him with a gentle expression, he finally bowed obediently and changed his words.

"My son, when I returned to Xianyang this time, I made a special trip to apologize to Aweng and Ying'er..."

Having said this, Young Master Gao couldn't help but feel a trace of shame on his face.

"The women in the family were stupid and almost made a big mistake. This is why I, the husband, failed to manage my family well. I asked Aweng to punish her..."

The First Emperor looked at his somewhat uneasy son, sighed inwardly, and waved his hands gently.

"The imperial court has already reached a conclusion on this matter. It's just over. You don't need to mention it again..."

Having said this, the First Emperor glanced at his most honest son.

"If you have to thank Ying'er, just thank Ying'er. If he hadn't given me some guidance..."

The First Emperor shook his head slightly.

"Don't talk about that stupid woman in your family. Even if it is you, I'm afraid you will inevitably suffer some trouble..."

Upon hearing this, Young Master Gao turned around obediently and wanted to bow to Zhao Ying, but Zhao Ying rushed to him in an instant and held him up.

"Fourth uncle, are you trying to hurt your nephew? In this world, how can any uncle have any reason to pay homage to his nephew..."

Having said this, Zhao Ying glared at the First Emperor angrily and complained with some dissatisfaction.

"Uncle, you are not as teaching as you. As a family, there is nothing we can't say thank you for. Besides, it's the fourth aunt who has figured it out herself and knows how to save herself. Otherwise, even if it's me as a nephew, Even if I want to help her, I may not be able to intervene..."

The First Emperor chuckled.

"Okay, you have a point, you brat..."

The grandfather and grandson interacted here on a daily basis, and Young Master Gao over there was dumbfounded.

He had never seen the First Emperor like this, nor had he seen the way Zhao Ying and the First Emperor got along. He almost doubted whether he had experienced some illusion.

The First Emperor sat on his rocking chair very casually, but when he turned around, he found that his stupid son was still there. He waved his hands helplessly. "Why are you just standing there? Find a place by yourself and sit wherever you like..."

Young Master Gao just woke up from a dream and hurriedly sat down. The First Emperor couldn't help but shake his head.

This child has an honest temperament, but he is too dull. That is to say, my eldest grandson insists, otherwise I may not be able to trust him to take charge of major overseas management matters.

Before the maid on the side could come over, Zhao Ying had already grabbed the teapot, picked up the teapot, and poured a cup of hot tea for Young Master Gao.

"Fourth uncle, try the new tea I made and see how it tastes. I'm still used to it..."

Only then did Gongzi Gao realize that the tea that Zhao Ying poured for him was clear and translucent, and it smelled of bitter ironing, which was completely different from the tea he usually drank.

He couldn't help but pick it up curiously and took a sip.

Then, he said honestly.

"The taste is okay, but there is no condiment and it tastes a bit bland..."

Listening to Gongzi Gao's answer, Zhao Ying couldn't help but laugh. The First Emperor beside him couldn't help but laugh and cry, and almost choked on the tea he just drank.

However, he also knew that maybe this was the reason why his grandson valued his fourth son so much, so he just glanced at him without mentioning anything.

Gongzi Gao was not aware of the tacit interaction between the grandfather and grandson, and took the initiative to talk about his experiences in the East China Sea. Although I already knew the general experience of my son in the East China Sea through messengers, what was said in the letter was naturally not as specific as what Prince Gao said in person.

The First Emperor did not speak, but listened quietly. At the end of the hearing, he saw that the young master Gao Ye had not mentioned the elixir of life, so he mentioned it seemingly casually.

"Are there immortals overseas..."

Hearing this, Young Master Gao stood up, hesitated for a moment, and then bowed.

"After the child went to the sea, he only felt that the waves were vast and boundless, and he could not see the edge at a glance. When the wind was calm and the sun was shining, the sea had no waves. When there was a strong storm, the huge waves were several meters high and had overwhelming power. There are many waves on the sea. I’ve rarely heard of things I’ve never heard of, and seen things I’ve never seen before, but…”

He hesitated for a moment, but still did not mention the "failed" move to seek medicine.

He just said with shame on his face.

"But I am incompetent and have not found any trace of the immortal so far. I have failed Aweng's great trust..."

He felt really ashamed.

Especially when his eyes fell on the First Emperor's increasingly white hair, he felt even deeper. He truly believed that there were immortal mountains on the sea, and there were immortals on the mountains. In their abode, there was the elixir of immortality. He just felt that his luck was shallow, so he didn't encounter it, which delayed his grandson's plan for immortality.

Zhao Ying:......

He glanced at the First Emperor calmly, and noticed that there was a hint of imperceptible disappointment in the Emperor's eyes. The hand holding the tea cup paused for a moment, but soon relaxed again.

He didn't even raise his eyelids.

"What about Xu Fu? Where is he now? Didn't he say anything when he came?"

The First Emperor's tone was indifferent, and there was no hint of emotion or anger. He seemed to have just remembered it and asked casually. However, Zhao Ying, who was familiar with the First Emperor's temperament, knew that his eldest father was really concerned about this matter.

However, if you think about it, it's normal. Who wouldn't want to live forever if possible?

Especially sitting in the position of the First Emperor, it is really not surprising to have such an idea. In fact, the pursuit of immortality is not the delusion of the First Emperor alone?
There are many emperors in later generations.

"... Master Xu Xian said that good luck has not come yet. These days, I have been praying for Aweng on the sea..."

Having said this, Young Master Gao couldn't help but pause slightly, glanced at Zhao Ying's face subconsciously, and then continued after considering his words.

"Haier was thinking that the kindness he had given to Aweng was not enough, so before he came, he was thinking of following Mr. Ge's suggestion and sailing south along the East China Sea to extend his kindness to Aweng in the South China Sea..."

The First Emperor was probably focused on the elixir of life and just nodded slightly. Zhao Ying on the side couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and looked at Young Master Gao thoughtfully.

"Who is Mr. Ge?"

Seeing that Zhao Ying really asked about Ge Yun, Young Master Gao subconsciously leaned forward slightly, looked at Zhao Ying, and said seriously.

"The son of Donghai Ge family..."

Having said this, I hesitated for a moment and then added honestly.

"He was once—a guest in my house. You, your fourth aunt, hired you at that time..."

Because he knew very well that if he wanted to recommend the three Ge brothers to his eldest nephew, he would not be able to bypass this hurdle. Even if he didn't say anything, his eldest nephew would definitely investigate.

Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Zhao Ying couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

He added hastily.

"The Ge family has lived in the East China Sea for a long time. The descendants of the clan have made a living at sea all year round. Most of the clan members are familiar with the winds and tides of the sea. The three brothers of the Ge family are even more resourceful and have extraordinary abilities. This time they went to sea, the three brothers of the Ge family made a big contribution. Even Master Xu Xian Everyone is full of praise..."

When Zhao Ying heard this, he couldn't help but nodded slightly.

Ge, he will naturally send someone to investigate, but he is really in urgent need of talents who know how to sail. If it is true as his fourth uncle said, even if Ge has some small tricks in private, he may not be able to let them go.

After all, employing talents is more important than killing people.

Now, among his subordinates, Zhang Liang, Fan Zeng, Tian Muyuan, Ji Ziwei, and even Gai Nie and others, which one was not a rebellious minister bent on overthrowing the imperial court?
But now, he is not just under his command, working honestly for himself.

Needless to say, Zhang Liang, but just speaking of Fan Zeng, he almost shouldered the important task of guiding the people of Jiangnan. Whether it was the maintenance and operation of charity halls, the compilation of free school textbooks, or the promotion of drama repertoire, he was very effective.

Now, under his guidance, the people of Chu's resistance and hatred towards Da Qin are no longer even as bitter as the old Chu king Sun Xiong's heart.

This is the power of talent.

It doesn't matter what they think in their hearts. What matters is whether they are doing things for Da Qin with their heart.

If the Great Qin is strong, even if they have rebellious intentions, they will still have to be honest. If the Great Qin is weak and collapses, even if there is no Zhang Liang and Fan Zeng, people like Li Liang and Zhao Zeng will pop up to cheer up. With one call, he became the new gravedigger of the Qin Dynasty.

"Did Mr. Ge follow you back this time?"

Zhao Ying felt that if the Mr. Ge mentioned by his fourth uncle dared to come back with him, even if he had some ulterior motives before, it wouldn't be a bad idea to put them to use.

"We're back together, do you want to take the time to see me?"

When Prince Gao saw that Zhao Ying seemed to be quite interested in Ge Yun, he was immediately overjoyed and asked.

"Since he is valued by Fourth Uncle, it does seem quite extraordinary. Let's do this. If you miss today, you can see if you are free one day and bring him over. My eldest father and I will help you find out who this person is. The quality..."

Zhao Ying smiled and nodded in agreement.

The smile on Gongzi Gao's face is visible to the naked eye. From his heart, he really values ​​Mr. Ge who is dedicated to making suggestions for him and sharing his worries and solving problems.

I feel that such talents deserve a better future.

……………………(End of this chapter)