The news of Zhang Han's defeat was like a gust of wind, spread throughout the entire Guanzhong, at this time, the west of Hangu Pass became boiling, the people were frightened, and even the local government was in danger, although the palace did not set off too much wind// waves, but some palace people had learned the news of Zhang Han's defeat, and they began to whisper and discuss.

The court has not had an early court for several months, and the officials have been headed by Zhao Gao, and they rarely go to the court, but the news of Zhang Han's defeat has made these officials who are usually pampered and well-behaved begin to be anxious, and they have rushed to the court room to discuss countermeasures, but unexpectedly found that Zhao Gao does not seem to care about this matter, and he is still hiding in the house these days, not knowing what he is busy with.

At the same time that the defeat of Zhang Han set off a wave in the court, Sima Xin hurried back to Xianyang along the gallop road, this morning, the city gate was just opened, the Qin soldiers set up their antlers, patrolling back and forth, Sima Xin was guarded by a hundred cavalry, hurried over, he held a bamboo slip, and shouted in his mouth: "Hebei is urgent, there are those who dare to stop, there is no forgiveness!" ”

Hebei urgent report, this is the news of Zhang Han's defeat, the defenders at the city gate did not dare to intercept Sima Xin, moreover, Sima Xin had served in the court, many people knew him, at this time, the soldiers hurriedly removed the antlers, Sima Xin and other horsemen hurriedly entered, and when they went away, the Qin soldiers at the city gate resumed martial law again, whether it was the people passing by or the Qin soldiers stationed here, they were all talking about the war in Hebei, as if, Zhang Han was defeated, Xiang Yu will soon enter the customs in general, everyone will be panicked in the discussion.

At this time, Sima Xin passed through the city gate, hurriedly galloped in the streets of Xianyang City, since leaving the Thorn Plain, Sima Xin entered the pass from the east of the river, all the way to the horse, did not dare to have half a minute of delay, finally, rushed back to the city today, all his hopes and the hope of the 200,000 Qin troops in the Thorn Plain, are pinned on the request for help in his hand.

The busy people in the street and the carriages passing through all gave way to Sima Xin, Sima Xin galloped for a while, before rushing to the front hall of Ganquan Palace, he hurriedly dismounted, ran a few steps, came to the palace gate, a guard of the palace gate Lang General stopped Sima Xin, he took a step forward, arched his hand and said: "I have something important, I want to ask to see His Majesty the Emperor!" ”

"Your Majesty is resting in the harem, please tell me if you have anything." Zhonglang will bow his hand to Sima Xin, at this time, as soon as he saw the bamboo slip in Sima Xin's hand, it can be seen that this is an urgent item sent back by the front line, but Sima Xin is unwilling to pass it on through this Lang general, he is a little impatient and said: "This matter cannot be delayed, and I ask this general to report it for me." ”

"This ......" Lang Jiang hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take you to see Prime Minister Zhong, if you have anything, tell him." ”

Under the leadership of General Lang, Sima Xin came to Zhongcheng Mansion, although Sima Xin was extremely angry in his heart, and even wanted to question this General Lang, who was in the court? Do you want to see the emperor, do you have to ask Zhao Gao? But after thinking about it, Sima Xin thought that there was no need to offend Zhao Gao, so he endured it.

At this time, Sima Xin was waiting anxiously outside the mansion, and soon, Lang Jiang walked out of Zhao Gao's mansion quickly, came to Sima Xin, and arched his hand: "Lord Sima, Lord Prime Minister is invited." ”

This sentence made Sima Xin feel extremely unhappy, but he was anxious to ask the court for reinforcements, so he had to endure it, at this time, under the guidance of General Lang, Sima Xin walked through the long corridor and came to the side hall of Zhongcheng Mansion, which is also where Zhao Gao's study is located.

As soon as he walked into the study, Sima Xin saw Zhao Gao sitting at the table, he hurriedly stepped forward and arched his hand: "I have seen the Prime Minister." ”

Zhao Gao glanced at Sima Xin, and said with a little displeasure: "Why didn't Zhang Han report to me early about the defeat of Zhang Han?" ”

After Zhao Gao finished speaking, he snorted coldly, these days, rumors about Zhang Han's defeat have spread all over Xianyang City, which makes Zhao Gao angry, this kind of front-line battle report, Zhao Gao thinks that he should be the first to get it, but he heard it from the ears of the scouts sent by Zhao Cheng, which also makes Zhao Gao think that Zhang Han is no longer loyal to himself.

At this time, blaming Sima Xin was Zhao Gao's venting of dissatisfaction in his heart, but Sima Xin did not hear what Zhao Gao said, he hesitated slightly, and sighed: "The Chu army is very elite, our army has been defeated repeatedly, and now it is trapped in the Thorn Plain, if the imperial court does not broadcast reinforcements, I am afraid that the Thorn Plains position will fall, and our army will have to be forced to retreat south, at that time, Hebei will no longer belong to the Qin army." ”

Sima Xin said eagerly, but Zhao Gao hated unhappily: "It's just that he is incompetent." ”

After a pause, Zhao Gao looked at Sima Xin coldly, and ordered: "You go back first, I will report this matter to His Majesty the Emperor, you just need to wait for the news." ”

"My lord, don't delay, delay for a day, the battle situation will change rapidly......"

"Enough, you go down!" Zhao Gao snorted coldly, got up and ordered: "Send off!" ”

Sima Xin saw that Zhao Gao couldn't move, so he had to sing a promise to leave, at this time, Zhao Gao walked to the window with a little worry, stared out of the window, from behind the screen on the side, Zhao Cheng walked out slowly, he saw Zhao Gao was slightly worried, and couldn't help asking: "Is my brother worried that Zhang Han will be defeated?" ”

"If Zhang Han is defeated, Guanzhong is in danger." Zhao Gao sighed lightly.

Zhao Cheng sneered and encouraged: "If Zhang Han is defeated, my brother can send others to lead the troops, why worry so much?" ”

Seeing Zhao Cheng say this, Zhao Gao said unhappily: "Send someone else? Do we have a general who can fight against the Chu army now? ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Gao stared out of the window again, in the late autumn season, there was a murderous atmosphere everywhere, and after a long silence, Zhao Gao sighed lightly: "I am most worried now, Zhang Han will jump over the wall in a hurry and surrender to the Chu army." ”

After speaking, Zhao Gao stopped talking, if Zhang Han surrendered to the Chu army, it would be understandable, but the Chu army is getting stronger day by day, and the Qin army has been defeated repeatedly, how should he explain to the second emperor? On the side, Zhao Cheng didn't bother Zhao Gao anymore, so he just stood there quietly, looked out the window, and let out a long sigh.

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Sima Xin as early as last year, the family moved to live in the old house in the north, due to the tension of the war, Sima Xin's house in Xianyang has been empty, this time Sima Xin returned to Xianyang, after meeting Zhao Gao, he lived in his own house and waited for news.

But two days have passed, and there is no news about the increase of troops in Hebei, Sima Xin can't sit still, if it continues like this, the battle situation in Thorn Yuan will be tighter, and Zhang Han doesn't know if he can survive this difficulty.

Thinking like this, Sima Xin got up and paced inside the house, and at this time, the soldiers who were sent out shouted outside the door: "Lord Changshi, there is news." ”

When Sima Xin heard the voice of his own soldiers, he immediately shouted, "Come in." ”

A personal soldier hurriedly walked in and bowed his hand to Sima Xin, who hurriedly asked, "But what's the news?" ”

"I've asked, but there doesn't seem to be any news in the palace." The pro-soldier replied.

Hearing that there was no news in the palace, Sima Xin faintly felt in his heart that things didn't seem to be as simple as he thought, he hurriedly picked up the cloak and sword on the table, and ordered: "Gather everyone and follow me into the palace." ”

Sima Xin and his entourage of more than 100 people hurriedly galloped to Ganquan Palace, almost to the gate of the palace, Sima Xin turned over and dismounted, accompanied by two personal soldiers, walked up quickly, he bowed his hand to the Lang General on duty and said: "In Xia Sima Xin, there is something important to ask to see His Majesty the Emperor, please inform me." ”

Lang Jiang has already been instructed by Zhao Gao not to allow Sima Xin to meet Hu Hai, but Lang Jiang is an upright person, he is not willing to mislead the country because of this matter, but even if he puts Sima Xin in, he will not be able to see Hu Hai, in the entanglement, Lang Jiang sighed lightly, he handed a look to the deputy general beside him, and the deputy general was concerned and left.

Outside the palace gate, only Lang Jiang and Sima Xin were left, and after a short silence, Lang Jiang first sighed lightly, and then said in a low voice: "Lord Changshi, the prime minister has ordered that you are strictly forbidden to enter the palace to face the saint, even if I let you in, you can't enter, if you are willing to listen to me, it is better to leave Xianyang quickly!" ”

Lang will make a gesture to Sima Xin to cut his neck with a knife, Sima Xin couldn't help but be shocked, he hurriedly made a gesture of thanks to Lang Jiang, the two looked at each other silently for a while, and Sima Xin left without looking back.

Out of Xianyang, Sima Xin didn't dare to take the main road, he hurriedly turned from the side road and went straight to Dongjun.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt afraid, Zhao Gao didn't tell Hu Hai about Zhang Han's defeat for so many days, it can only explain one thing, Zhao Gao seems to be secretly operating something, but what his real purpose is, Sima Xin can't guess.

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Sima Xin's escape, Zhao Gao didn't get any news, but on this day, suddenly news came from the palace, so that Zhao Gao was immediately visited, which made Zhao Gao faintly feel something in his heart, isn't it, the news of Zhang Han's defeat was known to Hu Hai?

Although Zhao Gao was suspicious in his heart, he still hurried to Xianyang Palace, and when he saw Hu Hai for the first time, Hu Hai asked Zhao Gao, Zhang Han's defeat, Zhao Gao did not dare to report it truthfully, so he tactfully answered the matter.

There was silence in the palace, no one dared to persuade Hu Hai at this time, I don't know how long it took, Zhao Gao had Zhang Han dereliction of duty, neglected the military situation, suffered a defeat, asked for severe punishment, Hu Hai ordered Zhang Han to be severely punished, Zhao Gao received the order.

Just left Xianyang Palace, Zhao Gao let out a long breath, anger and suspicion, making Zhao Gao think that the attendants beside Hu Hai were all his own people, and Hu Hai lived in the palace, indulged in the harem concubines all the year round, and it was impossible to know the war ahead, and at this time Hu Hai suddenly asked, the only explanation was that Zhang Han revealed the news to Hu Hai, or Sima Xin secretly colluded with the palace people and passed the news to Hu Hai.

No matter which one it is, Zhao Gao knows that he can't leave Sima Xin behind, and he can't let Zhang Han take power anymore, he has only one fate, and that is death.

Thinking so, Zhao Gao returned to Zhongcheng Mansion, and he immediately ordered Zhao Cheng to lead his troops to round up Sima Xin, but in the afternoon, Zhao Cheng hurried back and told Zhao Gao that Sima Xin had long since disappeared, and Zhao Gao hated it, but he was helpless for the time being, so he had to endure and order, refusing to allocate any supplies to Zhang Han.

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