Chapter 03: Secret Friendship (I)



Just one night. Li Fu Bitang. Erected a mourning hall. Some musicians. Filial piety man and filial woman crying and mourning. Kneel on the ground. Li Si is also supported by his son Li Hong. Come to the mourning hall. He glanced at the mourning hall roughly. Laid out. atmosphere. Li Si was very satisfied.

At this time, Li Si staggered to the spirit card. Twist up three sticks of incense. Light on a candle. Insert the incense burner. Eyes blazing staring at the spirit card. Li You's name. Leesben wanted to say something. But in the end. He swallowed back the words that were close to his lips.

A soft sigh. Lees felt extremely tired. He looked at the ashes behind the spirit card again. Unprecedented loss hits my heart. Lis's eye circles reddened again. Endure grief. Lees turned and left. Then. Outside the mourning hall. A family member's shout rang out: "Lang Zhongling. Lord Zhao came to offer condolences."

Li Si heard that Zhao Gao was coming. I was amazed. I just made a line with him. And confronted him in the court. It's the same as fire and water. His coming. I couldn't help but feel a little vigilant. But now that they've arrived. Lees had to meet him again. At this time. Zhao Gao has already come to the front of the mourning hall. Take a deep bow. Only then did he turn around and sigh: "This official also just got the news. Death in battle against Ling Lang. The officer is deeply worried. Prime Minister, don't blame this official for being one step late."

Li Siqiang beat the spirit. He arched his hand and said, "Why should Lord Zhao be so polite. We're talking from the sidelines."

The two of them walked slowly towards the side hall on the side of the mourning hall. Just walked into the house. A maid brought two cups of tea. Placed on the table. Li Si pointed to the soft seat on the side and said, "Lord Zhao, please take a seat."

Zhao Gao is also welcome. Come and sit down on a soft seat. The two of them each picked up their teacups. Blow the hot air. Take a sip. Then. Zhao Gao pretended to be sorry. sighed: "Ling Lang fought against Xiang Yu. Though defeated, it is still glorious. I will definitely show your majesty. Please take credit for Ling Lang."

"Lord Zhao is polite." Lees put down the teacup. Smile apologetically. Then. Li Hong walked quickly into the side hall. Whisper a few words in Lis's ear. Lees nodded. Arched his hand and looked at Zhao Gao. sighed: "The two adults of the right prime minister Feng Quji and the imperial history Feng Zheng are here. I'll go greet the next. Lord Zhao sat down first. I'll be right here."

Lees got up and wanted to leave. Then. Zhao Gao also got up and said with a smile: "Today is the day of the Li Mansion's funeral. How can I be absent? Why don't I go with you?"

Zhao Gao and Feng Quji. Feng Zai and others have always been incompatible. At this time, Zhao Gao proposed to go with him. Lees is in trouble. But he doesn't have a good face. I had to nod and say, "That...... Okay."

The two walked towards the mourning hall together. It's almost time to get to the mourning hall. Zhao Gao pretended that something had fallen in the living room. Accuse Lees. Then he walked briskly to the living room. Li Si was happy to let Zhao Gao leave. At this time. In the company of his son Li Hong. Walk briskly towards the mourning hall.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister has arrived." Accompanied by the shouts of the subordinates. Li Si walked in slowly. At this time. Feng Quji and Feng Zheng have been waiting for a long time. See Lees walk in. The two stepped forward. He sighed and said, "Linglang's matter. We've heard it. Prime Minister Li Cheng wants to mourn."

The care of the two. Let Li Si's heart heat up. His eyes were red. Tears almost fell. Then. Feng Qujian sighed lightly. His eyebrows tightened. Look at Lis. Slightly angry, he said, "But then again. His Majesty has been immersed in the harem for several years. The government is becoming deserted. Treacherous Zhao Gao. Not only is it not sympathetic to the crisis of the country. Instead, connived at His Majesty. It makes the court worry about internal and external troubles. Getting worse day by day. its sins. It should be borne by Zhao Gao alone. We've discussed. Decided to strongly recommend His Majesty. Waste Zhao Gao. Revitalization and education. Recruit heavy soldiers. Ping Waikou. Please also ask Prime Minister Li Cheng to join us. Friendship on the book."

Feng Qu said it bluntly. Lees was sweating profusely when he heard this. Zhao Gao was in the side hall at this time. If he hears it; The consequences are unimaginable. But Li Si didn't know how to remind the two of them that Zhao Gao was in the house at this time. Anxious. Li Si coughed dryly. Quietly glance at the side hall. Remind the two. But they didn't seem to grasp Lees's intentions. thought that Li Si was afraid of Zhao Gao. will pretend to be confused in front of the two. At this time. Feng Quji said angrily: "Prime Minister Li Cheng... What do you mean by that?"

Li Si Da Urgent. He secretly made up his mind. I want to tell the two of them clearly. When Zhao Gao was in the house. Behind him, Zhao Gao's yin and yang weird voice sounded: "Prime Minister Feng. FENG Yushi. You two are overestimating yourself. How can you throw dirty water on my head?"

Zhao Gao pretended to be calm. Come to Lees' side. Smiled apologetically: "I just thought something was left in the side hall. Who would have thought. It turns out that I misremembered. The letter. It's on me. The Prime Minister should take it well. Don't be because of that letter. It has affected the friendship between you and me."

Zhao Gao's words were unclear. Feng Quji and Feng Zheng heard it even more in a fog. Until Lees reached out and took the letter. Only then did the two of them understand. It turned out that Li Si and Zhao Gao were in the same trench. He was also indignant and wanted to win over Li Si to overthrow Zhao Gao. It's naïve. Come to think of it. Feng Qujian smiled self-deprecatingly. Snorted coldly. Eyes glanced at Zhao Gao on the side. Said angrily: "Since there are guests in the Prime Minister's house. Let's take our leave."

Li Si was in an extremely awkward position at this time. He wanted to keep them. But Zhao Gao was there. He didn't have much to say. I had to return the salute: "In a few days. The mourning period with your son has passed. I'll definitely pay a visit."

"Don't bother the Prime Minister." Feng Qujian snorted softly. and Feng Zheng walked quickly to the outside of the house.

Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes at this time. Looking at the backs of the two of them gradually leaving. He couldn't help but sneer. This trip. His purpose was achieved. But. Zhao Gao won't stop there. Stir up a relationship between Lees and others. This is just the first step. Afterwards. He's going to push Lees to death little by little.

"The hour is getting short. The Prime Minister's Day mourns. I'm quitting too." Zhao Gao arched his hand to Li Si. Deliberately make an expression of extreme concern. Gain the trust of Lis. At this time. Li Si was fooled. After his son died on the battlefield. Lis's brain seems to have become sluggish in its thinking. There was no sudden change in Zhao Gao. Generate suspicion. As the so-called. Nothing to do. Either adultery or theft. But Lees at this time. But I can't think of this layer. He bid farewell to Zhao Gao with grateful eyes. This is only in the company of Li Hong. Go back to the office.

Three days later. The Li Mansion quietly came out of the funeral. East of Xianyang. Bury Li You. Many courtiers came here. Participated in Li You's funeral. And chanted: "Hero. Let's go."

The funeral is over. Li Si kept himself in the house for several days. I have never been to the court to deal with political affairs. The death of a son. It hit Lees hard. Until these days. Li Si gradually came out of the shadows.

A book. A cup of tea. Lees sits in the side hall. In the sunlight. The mood is not bad. these days. The snow in Guanzhong slowly melts. Warmth returns to the earth. Under the eaves. The ticking sound is non-stop.

Li Hong walked quickly into the side hall. Saw Lees reading a book. Li Hong hesitated. But he walked briskly over anyway. He arched his hand beside Li Si and said, "Father. Lang Zhong ordered Lord Zhao to come. I'll be waiting for you in the guest room."

Li Si was interrupted by Li Hong in contemplation. He put down the bamboo slip in his hand. Look up at the window. Zhao Gao, who was once incompatible. Now I often show favor to myself. Lees was a little confused. Why did Zhao Gao's temperament suddenly change drastically.

Since people have come to visit. Li Si can't lose the number of rudeness. He thought for a moment. Retract your thoughts. Get up and go out of the house.

Zhao Gao was sitting in the guest hall at this time. Holding the tea that the maid had just delivered. Eyes gaze at a sharp sword not far away. No one knows. He was thinking something at this point.

Suddenly, there was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. Zhao Gao was interrupted in contemplation. He eased his mind. Look back at the door. Li Si has walked briskly into the guest hall. He smiled and said, "Lord Zhao. Why do you have time to come to me today?"

"I heard that the prime minister has not been to the court for several days. I'm worried about the Prime Minister's health. Let's take a look." Zhao Gao's words. I said it very sincerely. No one can see it. They used to be bitter rivals in the open and in the dark.

At this time, Li Si had already come to sit down opposite Zhao Gao. His son Li Hong personally brought tea. Put it in front of Lees. And give Zhao Gao a salute. Then he left. Inside the house. Only Li Si and Zhao Gao are left. The two of them drink tea separately. No one was the first to speak.

That's it. The two of them had a long cup of tea. Zhao Gao was the first to put down the teacup. Sigh softly. looks like worrying about the country and the people. The sound is extremely heavy. sighed: "All these years. We lack communication. A lot of things. There are many misunderstandings with each other. In fact. I'm not a person who just wants to have fun. The imperial court has been decadent in recent years. His Majesty is nostalgic for the harem. These. I also sigh from time to time. Deeply worried. Every time I think about it. All sighed at the sand dune edict of the year. How stupid."

Speaking of which. Zhao Gao couldn't help but sigh lightly. Li Si was also unexpected. Zhao Gao will be so reassuring. Have a long talk with yourself. At this time. He was aroused by Zhao Gao's anger in his heart. Dissatisfaction with the current situation of the imperial court. Dissatisfaction with the poor training of the army. Dissatisfaction with Hu Haihuang // lewd harem. At this moment. But Li Si forgot about that year. Zhao Gao because of his own selfishness. Slaughter the Win clan. No less than the previous rest.

Zhao Gao was already emotional when he saw Li Si at this time. Sigh again. And he said, "Though I am in the presence of all men; Appears arrogant and complacent. In fact. I'm also worried. Your Majesty does not go to the morning court for a day. I'm going to have an extra one gray hair. I have tried to persuade Your Majesty. It has been a matter of national importance. But His Majesty didn't listen. I...... Guilty."

Both were silent. Li Si also fell into endless thoughts. Then. Zhao Gao said again: "Now. I only hope that the Prime Minister will not give up his hard work. Personally persuade Your Majesty. I can also speak for the Prime Minister. Let's work together. Reverse the chaos of Great Qin."

Seeing that Li Si was still hesitating. Zhao Gao forced a sentence and said: "Bandit Kou Changque. Guanzhong is crumbling. If the DPRK continues to be so absurd. Daqin is in danger. Please ask the Prime Minister to preside over the overall situation."

Zhao Gao's face is righteous. He got up and wanted to kneel in front of Lees. But he was held back by Lees. There was a brief silence. Li Si sighed softly. Helplessly, he said: "I also wanted to save the country from danger. However, His Majesty lives in the harem. I've also asked to see you many times. It is always not allowed to play. So I can't help it."

"What's so hard about that? Wait for me to be with Your Majesty in the near future. Once there is a chance. I have the Prime Minister informed. At that time, adults can enter the palace and ask to see them. Your Majesty will not reject the Prime Minister's request." Zhao Gao arched his hand and said. Li Si also thought about it for a moment at this time. Ultimately. I had to use Zhao Gao's opinion first. Come to think of it. Li Si arched his hand to Zhao Gao. sighed: "Then there is Lord Lao Zhao."

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