In late summer and early autumn, when the temperature was still very high during the day, Qin Shi Huang's body emitted a foul smell in the cool car.

Returning to Xianyang, a funeral announcement was issued, and the crown prince Hu Hai succeeded to the throne as the second emperor. Hu Hai issued the first personnel appointment and dismissal decision, and promoted Zhao Gao to Lang Zhongling, in charge of court affairs.

In Zhangtai Palace, Hu Haizhi was full of pride and said to Zhao Gao: "Since Fusu is dead, let's pardon Meng Tian." Montessori has been a general for three generations, and Meng Tian has the ability and merit, so keep him useful. ”

Zhao Gao was shocked, and his face was embarrassed, and he said in a hurry: "I don't know if Your Majesty knows something?" ”

Hu Haiqi said: "What's the matter? ”

Zhao Gao said indignantly: "The first emperor once considered making His Majesty the crown prince, but Meng Tian's younger brother Meng Yi tried his best to stop it, and the first emperor dispelled the idea of making a prince. ”

"Is there such a thing?" Hu Hai said angrily: "If you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have known!" ”

Zhao Gao stared at Hu Hai and said emotionally: "The ministers are soft-spoken, they can't help you, and they are worried that you will anger the first emperor, so they dare not tell you that the minister's intention for you has never changed." ”

Hu Hai was moved: "I understand your mind. Immediately, he ordered in a cool voice: "Spread my edict, arrest Meng Yi!" Give Meng Tian and Meng Yi self-determination. ”

Zhao Gao was overjoyed in his heart, but his face was sad, his face was full of indignation and regret, and he bowed down and replied, "No." ”

Hu Hai seemed to feel something, sighed lightly, and asked Zhao Gaodao: "The first emperor begged immortals for medicine, and if he wanted to live forever, he would inevitably die at fifty. The time of the world is as fast as a galloping horse. I have become the Son of Heaven, I am extremely rich, I just want to satisfy all my desires, enjoy all the pleasures, make the country stable, the people happy, and the country forever, is it okay? ”

Zhao Gao frowned and replied respectfully: "A virtuous monarch can do it, but a mediocre monarch may not. The minister took the liberty to remind that all the princes and ministers were suspicious of the edict of the first emperor. These sons are the elder brothers of His Majesty, and the ministers are all appointed by the first emperor. His Majesty ascended the throne, and they were not convinced, and the ministers were worried that they would make trouble. The situation is not optimistic, how can Your Majesty be happy in time? ”

Hu Hai, who said this, became scared and hurriedly asked, "What should I do?" ”

Zhao Gao replied in a deep voice: "Punish the law strictly, eradicate the scourge, and those who break the law will be executed until the clan is wiped out." Eradicate the former emperor's ministers and replace them with people trusted by His Majesty. In this way, the ministers will be grateful to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty will be able to sit back and enjoy yourself. ”

Hu Hai nodded and praised: "You're right. ”

For his brothers and sisters, Hu Hai started a round of purge. He ordered Zhao Gao to be in charge of the trial, and on the streets of Xianyang, he beheaded twelve sons in public, and then crushed six sons and ten princesses, split their limbs and executed them, and forced Gongzi Jiang Lu and other three brothers to death.

Gongzi Gao was worried about affecting his wife and children, so he took the initiative to write a letter and asked for the burial of his father Qin Shi Huang.

Hu Hai was very happy, found Zhao Gao, showed him Gongzi Gao's book, and said with a smile: "This can be regarded as being forced to be helpless." ”

Zhao Gao laughed and said, "They are worried that their lives are too late all day long, so they can't take care of rebellion!" ”

So, Hu Hai agreed to Gongzi Gao's burial and gave him 100,000 yuan.

Above the court, everyone is in danger.

In order to show filial piety to his father, Hu Hai ordered all the people who built the Afang Palace to rush to repair the mausoleum of the first emperor. At the same time, the Afang Palace project recruited people from all over the country to continue construction.

When Hu Hai first came to power, the common people had expectations for the new emperor, and 'the world will take the lead and watch his government'. In fact, the common people are very satisfied, life can be passed, who is willing to rebel with their heads. The common people do not care whether he supports Su to succeed to the throne or Hu Hai ascends the throne, whoever can introduce some good policies to reduce the burden on the people is a good emperor.

Now, the people feel that it is even worse and more disappointed! The accumulation of popular discontent is like a powder keg, which can be detonated with just a fuse.

In July 209 BC, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang revolted in Daze Township (Suzhou, Anhui). The rebel army captured Chenzhou (Huaiyang, Henan), established the Zhang Chu regime, and formally broke with the Qin Dynasty. Heroes from all over the country have raised troops to respond.

In October, the Pei County Commander also wanted to revolt, and Xiao He and Cao Shen persuaded the County Commander to summon Liu Bang, who was in exile, back. The prefectural order agreed. Liu Bang's Mangdangshan guerrillas had grown to several hundred by this time. Pei Xian Ling repented, fearing that Liu Bang's return would be difficult to control, so he ordered the city gate to be closed and prepared to arrest Xiao He and Cao Shen. Xiao Cao and the others heard the wind and hurriedly fled outside the city.

Liu Bang shot a letter into the city of Peixian, instigating the people to kill the county order that rebelled and unite to defend their hometown. The county order is usually unpopular, and the people are very dissatisfied with him, and there are young people who are bold and dare to make trouble to stand up and kill the county order, and open the city gate to welcome Liu Bang.

Xiao He and Cao Shen were worried about their lives, fearing that the rebellion would not succeed and that they would be exterminated by the Qin Dynasty, so they tried their best to promote Liu Bang as the leader. Liu Bang obeyed the will of the people, set up an altar, set up a red flag, and called himself Peigong. Since then, people have respected him as Pei Gong.

The rebel army soon grew to 3,000 men. Liu Bang and others seriously analyzed the situation and believed that the uprising had just begun, and the strength was still weak, and the top priority at the moment was to quickly open up the situation and gain a firm foothold.

The rebel army set up a headquarters in Fengyi and captured Huling, Fanghe (northwest of Pei County). The Qin Dynasty's Sichuan Jian led an army to attack Fengyi, but was repulsed by the rebels. Liu Bang ordered Yongya to defend Fengyi, and he took the rest of his troops to Xue County (Tengzhou, Shandong) to find the Qin Dynasty Sichuan County to defend the decisive battle, and the righteous army fought a great victory and killed the Sichuan County Guard.

Since the uprising, Liu Bang has achieved a series of victories, and the prospects seem to be very good, and at this moment, a severe test has come!