Daqin: You were asked to build the Great Wall and you destroyed the Huns?

Chapter 9 No one is good!
The moonlight turned into the Milky Way, and just as it was about to shine down, it was blocked by the blowing clouds.

Except for the candle lamps carried by the patrolling guards, there was no other light in the palace.

Outside the eunuch's mansion not far away, a few strong men approached timidly.

"Listen up, brothers. This eunuch dared to contradict the eldest son because of Zhao Gao's backing. We didn't kill people for money, but simply to prevent the eunuch from becoming bigger in the future and help the son eliminate the threat in advance."

Several people behind him nodded, looking like they were here for righteousness.

Then they drew out their blades and gently pushed open the courtyard door.

The clouds dispersed and the moonlight finally shone.

The originally dark courtyard became brighter.

The lieutenant froze on the spot.

He swallowed and looked at Zhao Gao and a few cronies who had just finished their work walking out of the house.

They looked at each other speechlessly.

Looking at the sneaky lieutenant, Zhao Gao was also puzzled for a while, why is he not bringing people here on duty today.

Guiltyly, he glanced at the half-closed door behind him, and there was still a bloody smell coming from inside.

Although he acted according to His Majesty's will, this matter cannot be brought to the fore. If it is found that the trouble is serious, he will have to blame himself. Zhao Gao was a little flustered for a while.

And the lieutenant couldn't figure out what this man was doing in the courtyard of the eunuch's mansion at night.

Visiting an injured subordinate?
Suddenly he coughed with a guilty conscience.

"Ahem! It's so late, and Zhao Fuling is still handling affairs in the eunuch's palace? It's really hard work and merit!"

Zhao Gao also put on a polite fake smile.

"The lieutenant is also busy. I remember that you are not on duty today, and you are here to patrol this late? It's really hard work."

Both parties caught each other's sore spots, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

The body had not been disposed of yet, so Zhao Gao and others did not dare to move unless the lieutenant left.

After all, the lieutenant had taken the eldest son's money and didn't want to come here in vain. No matter what, he wanted to see the eunuch and remember what he looked like, so that he could find an opportunity to kill him.

The two sides stood there awkwardly and confronted each other.

This stalemate is nothing to the lieutenant, but Zhao Gao is a little anxious.

I have been caught. I have to send them away quickly, otherwise the longer I delay, the bigger the problem will be.

So Zhao Gao touched his bosom, but he didn't want to go out tonight in a hurry because he didn't bring any money.

Helpless, he could only take off the wooden pendant hanging from his waist.

This pendant is shaped like a jade pendant, but it exudes a sweet fragrance. It is his favorite treasure.

But now at the critical moment, he hesitated twice and finally threw it at the lieutenant.

"What we are doing today is the intention of the higher-ups. We can't say it clearly. If the lieutenant reveals it, no one will be in trouble."

"Our family won't let our brothers go in vain. This wooden ornament is from the collection of the Chu King's royal family. It is extremely precious and is enough for the brothers' salary for several years. How about we just pretend that nothing happens today?"

The lieutenant subconsciously caught the wooden pendant, but he was a little confused and couldn't help blurting out.

"Are you also here to kill?"

Seeing that the other party caught it, Zhao Gao thought he was spending money to eliminate the disaster.

But he didn't want the other party's words to make him almost collapse.

In an instant, he understood that the other party had the same purpose as his own.

It is impossible for His Majesty to entrust two people to do one thing, so the lieutenant must have been sent by the eldest son.

He looked at the wooden ornaments thrown out and felt regretful.

You should have said it earlier!My baby.

There is no reason to take back rewards and gifts in this era.

Zhao Gao could only wave his hands angrily, and told his men to go back to the house and continue to deal with the corpse.

But the lieutenant became entangled. This person didn't have to do it himself, and he took two copies of the money. He always felt a little guilty.

He carefully opened his mouth to discuss with Zhao Gao.

"Can the government order let me wait in and make up for two cuts? This is not a burden!"

Zhao Gao immediately rolled his eyes and said unhappily.

"Everyone is dead. You can do whatever you want. It's none of my business."

A quarter of an hour later, the contented lieutenant left happily with his brothers.

Zhao Gao had a gloomy face.

You really deserve to be the father and mother, you are really thoughtful, bah!No one is nice!
After the two groups of people left, the palace returned to silence again.

Equally quiet is the Shushan Pavilion in the Imperial Palace.

This is equivalent to Qin Shihuang's study room, with rows of bamboo slips and books inside.

Ying Zheng was sitting in front of the desk, holding a bamboo slip and reading it carefully.

In front of him, a man in black was half-kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty! Zhao Gao has left the eunuch's palace with his cronies, and the investigation of the undercover officials has been dealt with."

Ying Zheng didn't look away from the bamboo slips, but just nodded slightly.

The man below continued to report back.

"All those involved in the handling are his cronies, and they have a good relationship with that eunuch. I think after this incident, they will no longer be loyal to Zhao Gaoding."

The man raised his head slightly and glanced at Ying Zheng, then continued when he saw no response.

"It's just that during the process, the Lieutenant of the Forbidden Army also took two casual personnel to the courtyard, and they happened to meet Zhao Gao."

"After checking with the minister, we found out that there was no other motive except that the eldest son had a few whispers with the lieutenant when he left the palace in the morning."

It wasn't until these words that Ying Zheng put down the bamboo slip in his hand and poked a smile.

"This kid is getting better and better!"

In a better mood, he finally looked at Meng Yi.

"Arrange people to look at Zhao Gao more, don't ask this popular favorite to do anything outrageous!"

Meng Yi nodded in agreement, but did not relax his frown.

Sure enough, the next moment Ying Zheng sighed and asked that question again.

"It's been three months, and the bowl of soup hasn't been found yet?"

Meng Yi lowered his head in shame.

"Your Majesty, it's Wei Chen who is incompetent. After tracking down South Vietnam, there are no more clues. Wei Chen is not sure whether the person behind it is from South Vietnam!"

Ying Zheng's face turned cold.

"A small South Vietnamese is not so bold and has the ability to reach into the palace!"

"Continue to investigate. If you can't find anything now, wait until the army defeats Baiyue. Let's investigate step by step! I don't believe that the other party can leave no traces. No matter who it is, I must uproot it and leave no trace behind!"

Meng Yi bowed his hands and hurriedly said yes!

Ying Zheng also knew that this was not easy, so he didn't push Meng Yi any further.

"What's going on in the north now?"

Meng Yi breathed a sigh of relief and went to report.

"Our spies in the north have suffered heavy losses recently, but we still got reliable information."

"The royal court has prepared to launch a large army to attack the Yueshi before the rainy season this year and completely capture the north!"

Ying Zheng also frowned.

"We can't let the Xiongnu grow bigger. Do you have a way to destroy the opponent's plan?"

Unexpectedly, Meng Yi said in embarrassment again.

"Originally, the minister was planning to drive a wedge between some large Donghu tribes on the east side of the Xiongnu, inducing them to start a war and draining each other's energy, so that the Yuezhi could have a chance to breathe. This would consume more Xiongnu troops."

"But recently, for some reason, many spies from the Hu tribe we recruited were discovered."

"As a result, we now have influence over the major tribes on the east side of the Xiongnu..."

Meng Yi hesitated for a moment, glanced at Ying Zheng carefully before speaking.

"Almost all lost."

Ying Zheng frowned when he heard this, he had no doubts about Meng Yi's ability.

Long before Ying Zheng took office, Meng Yi was doing all the intelligence work.

Even when the Six Kingdoms were pacified, Jia Xu, who openly traveled around the Six Kingdoms, only made many achievements by cooperating with him.

Now that the layout that had been laid out for several years was completely wiped out in a few months, Ying Zheng was a little surprised.

"How could this be?"

Meng Yi replied helplessly.

"Weichen guesses that there may be something wrong with someone under his command! Weichen is already investigating each one!"

Ying Zheng didn't ask any further questions, as some questions required some time for his subordinates.

He stood up and walked to the window, watching the bright moon in the sky gradually being enveloped by dark clouds.

"Have the nobles of the Six Nations everywhere been honest lately?"

When asked here, Meng Yi obviously relaxed a little.

"Although there are still some connections with the old tribes in various places, the letters sent are not out of the ordinary, so it is considered honest."

Ying Zheng sighed.

"Killing them will easily lead to unrest, but not killing them will cause a group of disasters. It's so embarrassing!"

"The Xiongnu in the north are growing steadily, and there are many hidden dangers in the country. The army really cannot stay in Baiyue."

"But the soldiers are used to fighting. Today's Great Qin is like a chariot that can't stop. So many soldiers stay in the country without fighting, which is also a disaster. How should we deal with it!"

Ying Zheng's frown was like dark clouds flashing with thunder and lightning, echoing the sky.

……

Lightning finally fell, lighting up the entire palace instead of moonlight.

Ying Xuan, who was already getting better, suddenly woke up to the sound of thunder.

He looked at the maid who had been picked by the king, drooling wildly.

His hands were uncontrollable and he wanted to continue exploring, but his rationality kept warning him.

The person who secretly poisoned him has never been found out, and everyone around him is suspected.

Even the maid of the first wife must be on guard. Once something like that starts, there is no guarantee that Ying Xuan will be able to stay sane to guard against danger.

Finally, another thunder struck down, successfully bringing Ying Xuan back to his senses.

Ying Xuan shuddered all over, suppressing the impulse to push the maid off the bed again.

This time, let alone the maid, he even cursed secretly, she was really not a man.

Looking at the lightning and thunder outside, Ying Xuan suddenly thought for some reason, where is the counselor?Are you still on your way?That's too pitiful.

Ying Xuan couldn't help but shook his head,
"It's a pity that I don't know where you are? I can't pick you up. Alas! You have to take care of yourself!"

After blessing, Ying Xuan plunged into the bed, and gradually fell asleep smelling the maid's fragrance with peace of mind.

Only the side of the bed was left, with a pair of green dog eyes scanning all the movements around him.

……

Outside Xianyang City, a embarrassed figure wearing a coir raincoat and carrying a salute on his back gradually walked in.

Looking at the closed city gate, his determined eyes couldn't help but feel helpless.

It can only be to hide under the city tower to avoid the rainy night.

"Thousands of miles to vote, I don't know who this young master is, and whether it is worth it!"

(End of this chapter)