Chapter 54: Murder of Zhao Gao (II)



These days. The number of fugitives in Guanzhong is increasing day by day. Make a difficult journey. Escape from the pass. So that the news of Guanzhong is also exposed. Liu Bang has heard about it for a long time. Hu Hai has died of illness in the palace. Although the message is like this. But Liu Bang had vaguely guessed. Hu Hai may not have died of illness in the palace. Fear. It was Zhao Gao's doing.

And at this time. The arrival of the Qin envoy. Seems to foreshadow something. Liu Bang didn't want to see it. But under the persuasion of Zhang Liang and Li Shiqi and other strategists. Liu Bang recruited a Qin envoy.

At this time. The congregation will be divided into two rows. After a shout outside the tent. Qin envoy slowly walked in. The man who came was a middle-aged man in his thirties. He was dressed in a wide white robe. Wearing a scarf. At this time, he came to Liu Bang. He arched his hand and said, "Under the orders of the prime minister. I sent a letter. General Liu, please."

A guard walked over. Took the letter from the Qin envoy's hand. Turn around and hand it to Liu Bang. Liu Bang opened the letter. Just one look. He was furious and said, "Dog thief. Do you dare to bargain with Ben General?"

Talking. Liu Bang threw the letter away. Smashed on the head of the Qin envoy. Qin Envoy covered his head. Frightened. Then. Everyone's surprised eyes turned to Liu Bang. No one knows. What exactly is written in Zhao Gao's letter.

Furious. Liu Bang said hatefully: "The dog thief who harms the master. Surrender quickly. to show sincerity. You still dare to ask me for the king of Guanzhong. He's too bold."

Talking. Liu Bang ordered his entourage beside him: "Blast him out for me."

The Qin envoy turned his face when he saw Liu Bang. Hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Why should the general be like this."

"You go back and tell Zhao Gao. His dream of being the king of Guanzhong. It's already over. Our Chu army will break through the pass in a few days. Fight the way. The first to be killed. It must be Zhao Gao. If he knew each other. The whole country can be surrendered. I will keep the people of the rest alive. Otherwise. Punish the three tribes."

The envoy saw that Liu Bang did not allow Zhao Gao's invitation. I had to sing only the promise. He didn't dare to ask for anything. I didn't dare to relay Zhao Cheng's words to Liu Bang again. I'm afraid that I won't agree with a word. Liu Bang will kill himself. Deterrence Zhao Gao. Just when the Qin envoy walked to the door of the tent. Liu Bang's voice sounded again: "In addition. Can you tell Zhao Gao. Six countries recover. It's the trend of the times. We don't need him Zhao Gao to admit anything. Instead, the fall of the Qin state. Then he will be put in charge of this responsibility. Do you understand?"

"Listen...... Understood." Qin Envoy replied softly. Hurriedly left.

The Qin envoy left for a while. Liu Bangcai's anger calmed down slightly. Then. Zhang Liang asked on the side: "Zhao Gao can ask the Chu army to suspend its advance."

"Why don't you put your troops on hold. He wants us to make him the king of Guanzhong. Let him guard the side. Such. He is willing to surrender the whole country. Imagine. Our army will soon break through the pass. Approaching Xianyang. His promise. What's the use."

"Now that General Liu has decided to reject Zhao Gao. Why don't you kill the Qin envoy. Command the three armies."

"Our army has been known for its kindness and righteousness. Back then, King Huai. I also fancy that I can appease the people. Don't kill in vain. will point me to the will. Heading west. How can I kill the messenger for this? Moreover. The two countries are at war without slashing the envoys. Why should I kill this man to boost my army?" Liu Bang sighed lightly.

There was a brief silence in the tent. Soon. Liu Bang looked at everyone again. Shouted the order: "Command the three armies. Rest early. Tomorrow morning. march to the pass."

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These days. Zhao Gao's supervision of the child is much less. Originally, there were thirty government soldiers guarding the palace. These days. After withdrawing one after another. At this time, there were only a few soldiers guarding the palace.

Maybe it's Zhao Gao who thinks. A crazy man. is not threatening.

And today. Ziying was pulled into the apse by several palace maids. After some washing. Changed into a brand new robe. And in the afternoon. Zhao Gao announced to the public. A few days later. The child will worship his ancestors and ascend the throne.

Although Zhao Gao is nominally supporting the child. But militaristic power. But it is in the hands of Zhao. The important ministers of the court were afraid of Zhao Gao's power. They may not obey their own orders. This is where the child is most worried. Therefore. Zhao Gao is immortal. The child can never control the situation. This also made Ziying secretly determined. Be sure to get rid of Zhao Gao.

But at this time, the baby was trapped in the palace. Inability to communicate with the outside world. This made him feel a little panicked in his heart. If the two daughters are desperate because they are caught in the palace. Then all these years of hard work will be in vain.

The baby was a little hesitant. When there is no one in the palace. Occasionally, the child will sit down and think calmly. Today. After the palace maids and eunuchs have retreated. The baby is the same as always. In the apse sit on a soft seat. Thinking quietly.

Suddenly. The door of the temple creaked. was pushed away. There was the sound of hurried footsteps of several people. The child immediately pretended to be crazy and stupid. Looking at the main hall in a daze. Soon. Hurried footsteps walked to the apse. A familiar voice rang out: "Father. Are you okay?"

The child heard the voice. His heart trembled. Look up immediately. It's daughter Xueyue and son Xuetie.

beside them. A middle-aged eunuch was staring at him. The child recognized it for a moment. Finally remembered. This person. He was the head of internal affairs in Fusu. It's called Han Tan.

Han Tan bowed slightly to Ziying: "Slave Han Tan. I've seen Uncle Huang."

"Huh. Mr. Han. I didn't expect to see you here."

"I didn't expect it either. Uncle Huang was pretending to be crazy. If Uncle Huang really intends to restore the country. I would like to follow Uncle Huang. Revenge for the prince of Fusu." When Han Tan said the word revenge. The voice choked slightly.

Ziying was recalled by Han Tan. He was also quietly reminiscing. Every day and night that I used to get along with Fusu. This kid. How sensible. If he can succeed him. Why did the Qin State do this.

Just when the baby is sad. Han Tan reminded on the side: "Uncle Huang. This is not the time to be sad. We should have a plan. How can I get rid of Zhao Gao?"

Han Tan's words. to remind the child baby. Ziying nodded. Looking at the two daughters and Han Tan. He said in a deep voice: "I've already thought about it. Zhao Gao a few days. You want me to go to the temple to worship my ancestors. We might as well do it on that day."

"But Zhao Gao arranged heavy troops. Wanted to get close to him. It won't be too easy." Han Tan was a little worried.

"Might as well. I would have deliberately feigned illness that day. Scam him to come to the palace. When the time comes. We can do it in the palace. Zhao Gao can be destroyed." Ziying said this. looked at her daughter Xueyue and her son Win Iron. He said, "You can enter the palace one day earlier. Bring some people. When the time comes. I'll arrange it for you myself."

The two of them saw that their father finally decided to do it. All excited. They all knelt down on one knee: "I want to listen to my father's arrangement."

Ziying looked at Han Tan again. smiled: "Please also ask Gonggong Han to help.

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Prime Minister's Mansion. Zhao Gao glared angrily at the messenger who hurried back. Liu Bang's refusal made Zhao Gao realize. Chu Jun didn't buy his own account at all. In Liu Bang's eyes. It's a matter of time before you break through the barrier. But he overlooked one point. Although the Qin army lost Wuguan. But the Qin army is not a lamb to the slaughter. The Qin army still has an army. Guanzhong will not be so easily broken by Liu Bang.

Thinking that Liu Bang wanted to destroy his three clans. Zhao Gao's anger burned to the top. He yelled. Drop the teacup on the ground. Make a crunch sound.

Good for a while. Zhao Gaocai calmed down from his anger. Now. It's not the time to get angry. It is necessary to support the enthronement of the child as soon as possible. Stabilize Guanzhong. Only the relationship is stable. The court is stable. in order to resist the Chu army with all its might.

Come to think of it. Zhao Gao looked at Yan Le on the side. He commanded, "Go and inform everyone. Sacrifice to ancestors. Advance to the day after tomorrow. It can't be delayed any longer."

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Time flies. Finally, the day of ancestor worship has arrived. 50,000 Qin troops gathered on the Taimiao Yongdao. The black flag of the Qin army flutters in the wind. Drumbeat. The horn sounded non-stop.

Zhao Gao, who had already rushed to the temple, was anxiously wandering in front of the temple gate at this time. The team responsible for going to the palace to pick up the baby has been gone for a long time. I haven't returned yet. Zhao Gao faintly felt. Something seems to be going on. But he couldn't remember. What the hell is going on?

A little more later. Zhao Cheng came to Zhao Gao's side worriedly. He whispered, "Why don't I go to the palace and have a look."

Zhao Gao nodded slightly. Zhao Cheng is ready to leave. But Zhao Gao shouted Zhao Cheng again. He hesitated. sighed, "I'll go myself."

On the road. Zhao Gao met the messenger who went to greet Ziying. Know. The child fell ill. Zhao Gao was even more angry when he heard the news. He's quick. Go straight to the palace.

Half an hour later. Zhao Gao's team came to the front hall of Xuanwu Palace. More than 100 guards were waiting outside. Zhao Gao dismounted. Hurried to the inner sanctum. At this time, he only wants to bring out the baby. Worship the ancestors as soon as possible. This thing. Zhao Gao can't delay any longer.

Walked up a few corridors. Come to the palace. The guards in charge of guarding the palace opened the palace gates. Zhao Gao strode in without hesitation. Soon. The palace door slowly closed. Several of the soldiers took off their hats. They showed hideous faces. Two of them remained on guard. The rest. Hurried out of the temple.

Zhao Gao walked from the front hall to the inner hall. Finally. He saw. Behind a cyan transparent drapery. The baby lies on his side on the bed. Zhao Gao walked a few steps briskly. I want to grab a baby. only to find out. The person on the bed //. It's a man of wood. Zhao Gao was shocked. He suddenly realized that something was wrong. Take two steps back. But at this time. One of them let out a loud shout. Swing a knife and slash. At the moment when the broadsword slips off. Zhao Gao looked ahead unwillingly. Original. The child is not crazy......

Zhao Gao's surprised gaze only flickered. He soon collapsed in a pool of blood.

Xue Yue and Xue Tie and the others stood aside. They didn't think about it. The stupid Zhao Gao will enter the temple alone. And. It was so easy to kill Zhao Gao. At this time. Ziying looked coldly at Zhao Gao, who had already lost his breath. He snorted. Then hold the knife in your backhand. Cut off Zhao Gao's head. "Let's go."

Outside the main hall. Han Tan brought more than 100 dead soldiers. Fight hard with Zhao Gao's soldiers. There is a huge difference in the number of people between the two sides. The dead were suppressed by the government soldiers. Han Tan watched the battle for a while. Also had to fight their way into the crowd. Fight hard. Then. The door of the inner sanctum was opened. The child was the first to come out. He held Zhao Gao's head high in his right hand. shouted: "Zhao Gao's dog head is here. Those who descend will not die. Resistors. Same crime as Zhao Gao. There is no forgiveness for killing."

After seeing Zhao Gao's head. I don't know who shouted among the soldiers. Be the first to drop your weapon. Soon. The crowd threw away their weapons. Surrender to the child. In the Royal Palace. The cheers of the crowd rang out.

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