Prime Minister of Great Qin

prison.

This is Hu Hai's return visit to his old place.

It's just that this time in jail, it's a completely different state of mind than the previous jail time.

When he was imprisoned before, he knew clearly that nothing would happen to him and his mentality was very relaxed and casual.

But this time.

He couldn't be any more relaxed.

After only two days in jail, I felt haggard.

Although he was not treated inhumanely or deprived of food in prison, his state of mind was completely different.

Such Hu Hai was filled with fear.

He sat blankly in the corner.

My heart was filled with regret, pain and helplessness.

He regrets it now. Why did he let Zhao Gao go in the first place? Why the constant thoroughness? Why do you still think about old feelings? Ji Heng had clearly reminded himself many times before? And why didn't I listen at that time?

Otherwise, why would this happen?

Now he is completely hated by his father.

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were afraid that no one would speak out for him about the serious crime he was implicated in. Moreover, this was regicide and usurpation of the throne. Who would dare to protect himself? My father was already in poor health. After suffering this blow, he was afraid that his body would become even more haggard. He really deserved to die.

Hu Hai had already cried until he had no tears left.

I shed tears for a long time.

He leaned against the wall blankly, with only despair in his eyes.

He knew that he was finished.

Completely finished.

No one can save himself, and no one can save himself.

Thinking of all that had happened to him, Hu Hai couldn't help but have a flash of resentment in his eyes, and cursed loudly: "Zhao Gao, Hu Hai and I have no sworn relationship with you. I trust you and respect you so much, why do you insist on putting me to death? I would have Just give up, why do you want to harm me?"

"Why?"

"Why do you still want to harm your father?!"

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Hu Hai collapsed to the ground.

Tears flowed from the corners of his eyes again.

The hatred in his heart had already reached its extreme.

If Zhao Gao were in front of him at this moment, he would definitely want to eat his flesh and drink his blood, otherwise it would be difficult to understand the hatred in his heart.

It was so miserable that he was tricked by Zhao Gao.

just

In the end, Hu Hai lost his voice.

In fact, he also knew that the reason why he let Zhao Gao go again and again was because he was unwilling to admit it, but he didn't want to admit it. That's why he knew Zhao Gao had a problem, pretended not to know, and turned a blind eye here. Eye.

What he is experiencing now is his own fault.

If he had given up on Zhao Gao early and completely given up his mind, he would never have reached this point.

It's just that he himself is not determined.

The only thing he couldn't believe was that Zhao Gao dared to take advantage of the First Emperor.

"Father."

"My son is so scared now."

Hu Hai didn't know how long he had been in prison.

I don’t know how long I cried.

When the eunuch came to deliver the message, Hu Hai didn't even wake up. Only when the eunuch called several times in succession did Hu Hai wake up from his hazy state. When he heard that the First Emperor was about to summon him, his originally cloudy eyes suddenly became energetic.

He ignored the dead grass on his body and followed him out of the prison gate with excitement on his face.

Close to Xianyang Palace.

Hu Hai became nervous again.

He hadn't been so uneasy for a long time.

He had walked this journey many times in the past, but this time, the feeling was particularly strong.

He walked forward numbly.

When he walked to Xianyang Palace, he saw many brothers and sisters kneeling outside the palace. Hu Hai was stunned. Although he didn't know what happened specifically, he roughly guessed that so many brothers and sisters could kneel down at the same time. Yes, I'm afraid it's all for myself.

Thinking of this.

Hu Hai, who originally felt abandoned by others, couldn't control himself and burst into tears.

The cries were heartbreaking.

See this.

Fusu and others were filled with emotion.

Today's Hu Hai has no nobility at all.

His face was full of vicissitudes of life and fatigue, and he seemed to have aged a lot. He was covered in withered grass, his clothes were unclean, and his hair and beard were very messy. If he hadn't known that this was the rumored Hu Hai, no one would have dared to believe that this was before. That young brother Hu Hai.

A few days in jail.

Hu Hai has completely changed.

It was as if he had suffered great torture in prison.

Fusu looked at Hu Hai with eyes filled with concern, and said softly: "Hu Hai, my father is waiting for you in the palace, come in."

Hu Hai nodded.

He faced Fusu and others, solemnly, and kowtowed heavily.

Hu Hai said with a trembling voice: "Hu Hai has left all brothers and sisters to worry about."

"Hu Hai knew he was wrong."

talking.

Hu Hai burst into tears again.

Fusu and others were filled with emotion, Hu Hai seemed to have matured overnight.

It's just that his fate is not in his own hands.

But in the hands of the First Emperor.

The crime he committed was too great and serious.

Hu Hai got up from the ground with a face full of tears, and walked tremblingly to the entrance of the palace. He did not dare to walk in, but knelt directly on the ground and said loudly: "The guilty minister Hu Hai, please bow to your father. My father will live forever. "

"Come in." Ying Zheng said indifferently and calmly.

Hu Hai entered the hall on his knees. He did not dare to raise his head, fearing that the First Emperor would see his embarrassed appearance and lose the royal family's face.

Seeing Hu Hai's frightened look, Ying Zheng had mixed feelings in his heart. Hu Hai used to be very out-of-touch, but now Hu Hai seems to have changed. He is no longer as loose and lively as before, and has become very cautious and cautious. dilapidated.

"Father, I know my crime." Hu Hai grabbed the ground with his head and his body was very low.

Looking at Hu Hai's humble figure, Ying Zheng sighed heavily.

A long silence followed.

"Do you know where the crime lies?" Ying Zheng said.

Hu Hai nodded tremblingly.

He whispered: "My son, I dare not hide it. The sin is due to desire."

"My son had noticed something was wrong with Zhao Gao before, but he didn't take it seriously. Even if Ji Heng reminded him many times, he didn't take it to heart, because this was indeed his deliberate indulgence. He had always been dissatisfied with his eldest brother, so he He would indulge Zhao Gao again and again, but I have no thoughts about my father. All my thoughts are just to fight for the position of the crown prince. I really don’t know anything about Zhao Gao this time."

"Father, please take a closer look."

"And everything my son said yesterday is true."

"My son came here at the instigation of others, and he was completely unaware of this."

"My son has been busy making paper during this period. He wants to imitate his second brother, third brother and others and seek a title for himself. He has no thoughts on other things. However, he really can't imagine that Zhao Gao has such ambitions. How dare you.”

"How dare you try to harm your father."

"My son and I are terrified."

Hu Hai's voice was vibrating.

he knows.

His words were unconvincing and too pale.

But this is indeed his reality.

Not a single word is false.

"Do you think you are better than Fusu?" Ying Zheng said coldly.

Hu Hai shook his head.

He said with a bitter look on his face: "I didn't have this idea, but in the past, Zhao Gao always encouraged me to fight for it, and told me over and over again the benefits of being in power. I was young at the time, so I was bewitched by Zhao Gao, but In the past few years, after having several contacts with Ji Heng and gaining a better understanding of the political affairs of the Qin Dynasty, I have long since given up on this thought, and I also deeply understand that I am not as talented as my elder brother."

"My son also admitted that he had selfish motives."

"Ji Heng thought that his eldest brother was just someone he could rely on. But as his sons grew older and knew more about current affairs, he no longer dared to think so. Therefore, he had long been alienated from Zhao Gao this year and seldom Get close to Zhao Gao again, but Zhao Gao can have the ambitions he has today, and he has an inseparable relationship with his son."

"My son, I dare not shirk it!"

"The other thing is that the father gradually doesn't pay much attention to his son."

"That's why I want to fight for the crown prince. I want my father to pay more attention to me."

Hu Hai did not dare to lie.

He knew that the First Emperor had a strong insight into things.

If he lied, the First Emperor would be able to tell it at a glance.

Ying Zheng said nothing.

He looked at Hu Hai with a complicated expression, and he had mixed feelings in his heart.

He could feel Hu Hai's fear, and he could also feel that what Hu Hai said was true.

even.

Hu Hai's intention in fighting for the throne is simple.

It's not for the so-called struggle for power, just to make myself pay more attention.

Compared with other princes and princesses, Hu Hai has been favored more since childhood.

Therefore, all thoughts are based on preference.

finally.

Sliding down step by step.

He is also inseparable from Hu Hai's current situation.

Think of this.

Ying Zheng's heart throbbed violently.

Because if what happened this time is true, the culprit is actually himself.

Because he abolished the harem system in the past, he also indirectly abolished the concubine system, which deprived the officials of supervision and allowed them to take advantage of it. Hu Hai and other young masters also used this to develop their ambitions, and the conflicts between the brothers Contradictions also arise spontaneously.

Even if the young master has no intention of being powerful.

But in his position, as Fusu said, he is destined to be feared by others.

The seeds of mutual wariness have been planted long ago. Wanting to bring the Qin royal family back together is completely wishful thinking. There is no distinction between concubine and concubine, no distinction between nobles, and no obvious hierarchy of titles. The entire palace is in a state of disorder and chaos. status, everything depends on oneself.

Under such circumstances.

How could it not slip into private fights?

In this secret fight, the emperor will eventually fight.

This is actually inevitable.

Zhao Gao's sudden attack this time is just a preview of the future state of the palace in Da Qin. If he sets a precedent for 'ricide', I am afraid that the palace battles in Da Qin will become more cruel and bloody.

Situations such as son-killing and brother-killing will continue to occur.

Ying Zheng felt his eyes go dark.

He almost lost his balance, but fortunately he was sitting on the table, holding the case with both hands, so he didn't fall down.

But there was no trace of blood on his face.

He never thought that his original impulse would lead to such terrible consequences.

Ying Zheng closed his eyes, waved to Hu Hai and said, "Go down."

"I'm a little tired."

"Father, I am afraid." Hu Hai said timidly, his eyes already filled with tears.

But Ying Zheng ignored it.

He is very confused now and needs time to calm down.

Think again.

Hu Hai walked out of the palace in despair. Ying Zheng opened his eyes, looked at Hu Hai's back, and sighed heavily.

He might actually be wrong.

"Perhaps as Ji Heng said, I am the source of all the turmoil in the Qin Dynasty." (End of Chapter)