Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 194 The curtain opens
  Qin State, Xianyang City, Xianyang Palace, where the most powerful person in the Seven Kingdoms is located.

Of course, originally this title belonged exclusively to the ruler of Qin - King of Qin, but now it is difficult to say who it is.

Those who are loyal to the royal family naturally firmly believe that Qin Wangzheng, who is now an adult but has not yet been crowned, is this person, while those who pursue power generally believe that Marquis Wenxin and Prime Minister Lu Buwei are this person, and some people who are good at speculation and calculation think it is unnecessary. Eager to take sides, the outcome between the two is still unclear.

Well, for this kind of thing, joining the team early has high risks and high returns, while sitting on the fence has low risks and poor returns.

The storm of power struggle gradually gathered and took shape in this magnificent city, and spread to the government and the public.

The center of this storm is mainly composed of three parties - King Qin Zheng, Marquis Wenxin Lu Buwei, Marquis Changxin who is also the King of Wheels, Lao Ai, and Queen Mother Zhao Ji.

At present, it seems that the Qin royal government has nothing but great righteousness. With the joint efforts of Wenxinhou Lu Buwei, Queen Mother Zhao Ji, and Changxin Hou Lao Ai, his royal orders can hardly leave the court at all, and naturally they can't talk about state affairs. manipulation.

As for Changxin Hou Lao'ai, he was of ordinary origin, spoke vulgarly, acted recklessly and was thoughtless, and was good for nothing except turning the wheel. If it hadn't been for the help of Queen Mother Zhao Ji, Lu Buwei would have spread his ashes long ago. Even so, his subordinates were just He has gathered a group of useless hangers-on who are good at bragging and living on empty wages. There are almost no officials who really choose to be loyal to him.

Finally, Wenxinhou Lu Buwei, the most popular candidate, has led the Qin Dynasty to flourish since he took up the post of prime minister, sweeping away the silence of the Xiaowen, Zhuang and Xiang dynasties (actually only three years and three days). He has repeatedly conquered cities and territories, and even more Completely annihilating the Zhou royal family that had lasted for thousands of years and ending the Zhou Dynasty's nominal rule over the world was a great achievement for their hard work.

Recently, he summoned thousands of disciples to help him write a book and biography, and wrote the book "Lu Shi Chun Qiu", and began to attack the Qin country's governance ideas that had been adhered to since Shang Yang's reform.

Such an outstanding person made most of the courtiers and even the people believe that even if Qin Wangzheng was really crowned, he would definitely live in the shadow of Lu Xiangguo until his death...or Qin Wangzheng passed away first.

However, the reality is exactly the opposite of what most people suspect.

King Qin Zhengwen, who was looked down upon by almost everyone, was sitting on Diaoyutai, waiting to be crowned, and then... officially fight against his father-in-law.

However, Lu Buwei, who should have been sure of victory, and even if he could not monopolize power forever, should at least maintain his basic foundation as the prime minister, was now completely on the edge of a cliff, only one step away from catastrophe.

The reason is naturally the wheel-turning king Lao Ai.

In the Mansion of Marquis Wenxin, Lu Buwei was receiving someone.

"Have you found out?" Lu Buwei, who was already in his fifties or sixties at this time and could not be considered a young man by any means, was still full of energy, with a rosy complexion and a majestic look on his face. The leader asked in a deep voice.

And the person kneeling below is the Tianzi Yiyi, Zhidian who controls the lives and deaths of countless people in Luowang at this time.

Even when facing Lu Buwei, he still wore Qin army armor, hiding his head and showing his tail.

Zhanri, who always enjoys others kneeling down, finally had his turn to kneel down today, but he did not dare to have any objections. His expression remained calm, but he replied in a respectful tone:
  "Reporting to the Prime Minister, it has been found out that the Empress Dowager Zhao went to Yongdi Qinian Palace more than a year ago to give birth to a son. Now... she has given birth to two sons. Unless there is an accident, they are all Lao Ai's."

After hearing the news that had been completely confirmed, even though Lu Buwei had cultivated profound skills and Qi-nurturing skills over the years, he could not completely suppress his restless heart. The hand on the table in front of him unconsciously increased his strength and squeezed His veins were exposed, and his whole body was trembling slightly.

It's actually true? It's true! ?

So...can't you pay attention to insurance measures? And even if you have it, can't you get rid of it? Why give birth? What kind of magical operation is this?
  Lu Buwei wanted to say it ten thousand times, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know where to start, so he could only keep them in his heart...

After taking a few deep breaths, Lu Buwei calmed down the anger and irritability in his heart, barely kept his voice calm, and then asked:      “Is there more?”

Zhanri didn't pause or hesitate, and immediately replied:
  "Lao Ai planned to rebel and kill the king when the king of Qin was crowned, and then promoted his son and the Queen Mother Zhao to become king."

"..." Lu Buwei was completely stunned. He couldn't help but touch his forehead with his hand, his eyelids twitching.

What the hell is that? What the hell! surprise!

How could he have thought of letting this idiot enter the palace to serve that woman Zhao Ji?
  Is his head turned upside down? Why doesn't he have any brains?

And Zhao Ji, is that woman crazy too?
  Lu Buwei was tired, and at the same time he couldn't understand why things... how could they come to this point?

It's really just one wrong step that will lead to a lifetime of mistakes. If you fall into the sea... isn't it, there is no way out?
  Lu Buwei's old and turbid eyes kept turning, weighing the possible consequences of these things in his heart, and he couldn't help but sigh.

No matter what, he was already being roasted on the fire and had no choice.

The government and the public could turn a blind eye to Zhao Ji's personal relationship with him, Zhao Ji's personal relationship with Lao Ai, and Zhao Ji's personal relationship with anyone else, including Qin Wangzheng, but once Lao Ai Ai conspired to rebel, Zhao Ji and his illegitimate son were exposed, and everyone could no longer turn a blind eye to this.

And he, the instigator, will also not escape the fate of being liquidated. If he is lucky, he may survive, but the reputation he has accumulated over the years will inevitably be wiped out. He will transform from a hard-working and meritorious prime minister to a filthy and troubled person in the palace. The shame of the minister.

Lu Buwei couldn't accept this ending.

It took a lot of effort to compile my own book, but all my years of hard work would have been in vain.

After pondering for a long time, Lu Buwei waved his withered old hand gently and ordered:
  "Go find out Lao Ai's plan and get all the details as much as possible."

He needs to arrange his own plan according to Lao Ai's plan, and he cannot sit still and wait for death no matter what.

Lao Ai, Zhao Ji, and Qin Wangzheng, he must perfectly solve one of them before he can solve this matter.

"I obey my orders."

At this time, a bold and crazy plan was also taking shape in the palace and was about to be implemented.

………………

It was night, in the palace, a dark figure and another figure quietly came out of King Qin's palace, avoiding the bright posts and hidden posts one after another, and sneaked out of the heavily guarded palace without anyone noticing. The palace disappeared into the night.

The figures are naturally Qin Wangzheng and his swordsmanship teacher, Gai Nie, the successor of Guigu Zongjian.

After many days of preparation and arrangements, the two of them finally officially started their journey home and left the palace.

(End of this chapter)