If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 940: Lao Ai’s Ambitions

Queen Dowager Zhao was not very impressed with Meng Qi's plan.

However, she did not bluntly deny the strategies of "migration to the west" and "Master Yu".

Xiaoyu was also quite satisfied with the title of "Grand Heavenly Master" bestowed upon him by Queen Dowager Zhao.

She doesn’t even know how much wealth the Ying royal family has!
She immediately sold herself out for the unfounded "Human Emperor background". What if the benefits Meng Qi mentioned were not worthy of her at all, or were not suitable for her, wouldn't she be at a huge loss?
To put it bluntly, even if she wanted to release the eagle, she had to see the rabbit first and then evaluate the fatness of the rabbit.

Another point is that if he really became the Grand Tutor of the Qin Dynasty, it would make too much noise, which would be like having his hands and feet tied up. He would no longer be able to roam freely in China like before.
But her purpose of going south to the Central Plains this time - to let the heroes of Chu and Han trigger the Great Destruction of Dad in advance, has not been fully achieved!
As for Liu Laosan, almost all of them were caught in one fell swoop.

The most valuable "Military Genius" Han Xin and "Overlord" Xiang Yu are nowhere to be seen.

She was supposed to go to Huaiyin and then to Wuzhong.

However, on that day in Mangdang Mountain, she promised Meng Qi that she would go to Xianyang to find him within a month.

After staying in Xianyang for a while, she would definitely find a reasonable excuse to visit Huaiyin and Wuzhong.

If she were the Grand Tutor of the Qin Dynasty, it would be difficult for her to leave Xianyang.

Even if you leave, you will be noticed by people and it will be difficult to be as free and easy as before.

"Thank you for your trust, Queen Mother! I will definitely familiarize myself with the work of the Imperial Observatory as soon as possible and live up to the mission of the Grand Heavenly Master."

Xiao Yu stood up and saluted, accepting the appointment from Queen Mother Zhao, and said sincerely: "In fact, even if I am not the 'Grand Master', in the future, as long as the Queen Mother orders and as long as the Qin Dynasty needs it, I, the Great Heavenly Master of the Qin Dynasty, will definitely help the Qin Dynasty royal family complete the westward migration."

Now that she has accepted the position of “Grand Heavenly Master”, she naturally cannot be “me, me, me” anymore.

Now she is a minister of the Qin Dynasty.

Queen Mother Zhao was very satisfied with her for being sensible and not making a fuss, and said with a smile: "It's almost noon, Fengxian, you should have lunch with me first.

Wait until this afternoon and take my imperial edict to the Black Ice Platform to receive a Heavenly Master Order.

After that, you will be familiar with the duties of a Heavenly Master and daily work, and let Master Meng arrange it."

Xiaoyu changed her self-proclaimed name, and Queen Dowager Zhao also changed the way she addressed her.

Before, calling her "fairy" was a courtesy; now calling her by her name shows closeness.

Meng Qi's brows were furrowed and his old face was troubled.

"Queen Mother, since you are going to entertain Fairy Yu, why not invite all the princes and princesses as well. Let them get acquainted with Fairy Yu. Maybe they can even meet an old friend." He said.

The Queen Mother asked in confusion: "Fengxian just came to Xianyang today, where did she come from?"

"In Prince Gao's mansion, there are several old friends of Fairy Yu!" Meng Qi said.

"Then call all my grandchildren here." Queen Mother Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Let's have a banquet at the Star Picking Terrace.

Master Meng, take Fengxian to familiarize yourself with the environment and location of the palace first. I will be there later."

After Xiaoyu and Mengqi left the palace and walked a hundred feet away, Queen Dowager Zhao grabbed Lao Ai and quickly retreated into the secret room inside.

She activated the formation (Ziwei Xuanshu Leisha Formation) first, then she asked in a low voice: "You heard what Meng Qi said. Is moving west a way out?"

Lao Ai said calmly: "Are you willing to leave Xianyang and go to the wild lands of the Western Regions to be a barbarian?"

Queen Mother Zhao shook her head like a rattle and kept saying, "No, I won't go! When I think about never seeing Xianyang again and leaving the Afang Palace to traitors, I feel like my heart is being cut by a knife. It hurts so much that I am almost dying."

Thinking about the suffering and humiliation I would have to endure in this uncivilized and barren land, I almost wanted to die."

Lao Ai hugged her and said with a smile: "Isn't that enough? The most prosperous and rich place in the world is none other than the Divine Land of China.

The most prosperous and wealthy place in China is Xianyang.

The most prosperous and wealthy place in Xianyang must be the Afang Palace in Mount Li.

The greatest power and wealth in the world are here, in our hands.

We are not stupid, so what are we trying to achieve by giving up the authority of the Lord of Shenzhou, giving up the prosperity of Afang, and traveling tens of thousands of miles to endure the bitter cold? "

Queen Mother Zhao said worriedly, "But old dog Meng Qi said that the Qin Dynasty is about to end, and we don't have many years of good life left."

Lao Ai's eyes flickered, and he hugged Queen Dowager Zhao tighter, whispering, "Everyone is saying that Heaven will destroy the Qin State, but now the Qin State is thriving under our governance, and the country is peaceful and the people are safe. How can there be any sign of the country's demise?
A few years ago, the Hu people came southwards, which was a threat that we had not yet dealt with. This prevented us from recruiting laborers to build the palace.

After some trouble caused by Yu Fengxian at the beginning of the year, the Donghu and Xiongnu inexplicably wilted, and the world became completely peaceful.

Tell me, who in China today can threaten the Qin Dynasty, which has millions of lions?"

Empress Dowager Zhao's expression remained worried as she said, "These words are more appropriate for outsiders.

There's only you and me here, so why deceive ourselves by saying such heartfelt words?
The dragon vein of the Great Qin Dynasty really collapsed, and Zheng'er also suffered retribution and died.

Can't you see these facts? Or are you fooling me too?"

Lao Ai was silent for a while, then said in a hoarse voice: "In fact, even if the Qin Dynasty really fell, it would not be without benefits.

Sometimes I even hope that the prophecy will come true and that the Qin Dynasty will soon perish. "

Queen Mother Zhao said in surprise: "Are you having a stroke? If the Qin Dynasty falls, we will be finished."

"The fall of the Qin Dynasty is only the beginning of the struggle among heroes and the rise of kings. So, why can't I, Lao Ai, be the final winner?"

Lao Ai's face flushed with excitement, he clenched his fists and roared in a low voice: "Now, even though I am the King of Changxin, people in the world still regard me as a lowly male favorite.

But if I rule the world and become another 'First Emperor', who would dare to look down on me?"

He held the terrified Zhao Ji in his arms and kissed her hard on the face and mouth a few times, "By then, you will still be my woman, the queen mother of the world, no, the queen!

I want to marry you, with three matchmakers, six bridesmaids, and a sedan chair carried by eight men, and I will be your husband in a dignified manner."

Zhao Ji looked better and murmured, "It sounds exciting to hear about the heroes competing for supremacy, but have you ever thought about the difficulties and dangers involved?

I saw with my own eyes another man accomplish this feat and create the greatest empire ever created.

I know how hard and tired he is.

I also know that compared to him, your only advantage is that your basket is bigger.

The basket can conquer me, a lonely widow without a son or a husband, but it cannot conquer the world.

To conquer the world, you need tremendous wisdom, peerless martial arts, and the luck accumulated over six generations."

Lao Ai's face darkened, and he said unconvincedly: "Ying Zheng only took the 'remaining power of the six generations' as an advantage.

In terms of martial arts, his swordsmanship and realm are not as good as mine.

If I wasn't worried that the Heavenly Court would use the heavenly calamity to harm me, I would have done the same as the Jade Emperor used the heavenly calamity to punish Yu Fengxian and take her life.

I have now at least attained the status of an earthly immortal.

As for strategy, Ying Zheng might be smart enough, but he was able to accomplish things thanks to the civil and military officials of the Qin Dynasty.

If I had the help of Prime Minister Lu (Lu Buwei), Wang Jian, Li Si, Bai Qi, Meng Tian and others, I could also destroy the six kingdoms. "

Zhao Ji shook her head and said, "You don't have the spirit of a king. Heroes like Wang Jian and Li Si will not sincerely join you.

Even now that you have been crowned king, they all look down on you from the bottom of their hearts, and it is even more impossible for them to sincerely serve you as their lord."

Lao Ai said: "I don't expect old Qin officials like Li Si to submit to me.

There are many people in the world who are as talented as them.

Now I am the King of Changxin, with 30,000 retainers and 5,000 loyal warriors. The military marquises who have joined me directly or indirectly control a total of 300,000 troops!

Among my followers, there are many extraordinary people, countless civil officials and military generals. Some of them are as talented as Li Si, and as skilled in martial arts as Meng Tian.

I wonder, who in the world today can compare to me?"

Zhao Ji sighed and said, "According to your calculation, who in the world can compare with me?
I don't know whether there is a peerless prime minister like Li Si among your followers.

But Li Si, Feng Qiji, Meng Tian and others listened to me at this time.

You have so many followers and loyal warriors, but you are still my male favorite.

I still have hundreds of generals and millions of troops.

Will I be able to hold on to my throne without having to worry about the day when the Qin Dynasty will fall?"

"Alas, you and I are different. I intend to be a latent dragon and compete with other heroes for the throne. But your Great Qin is already a dead dragon." Lao Ai said.

Seeing that the queen mother looked unhappy, he added: "Look, I told you how much wealth I have.

Nothing was hidden.

I don't want to create the Qin Empire or rebel against you.

Of course I hope that you can keep your throne, and when our children grow up, I will help them become emperors and crown them great kings.

This is the safest approach.

My retainers and assassins, and my preparations, are just in case.

I want to tell you that you don’t have to be afraid. Even if the worst happens and the world really changes, you don’t have to go to the Western Regions to become a barbarian.

Because I have the ability to protect you.

My loyal soldiers are also your loyal soldiers, and my retainers are also your retainers.

It is better to rely on me than on Meng Qi."

Queen Mother Zhao was about to smile when a sneer came from outside the door: "I really count on you. After she died, she couldn't even leave a complete body."

The two of them looked terribly surprised. "Meng Qi, you——"

"Bang!" The door of the secret room was kicked open, and Meng Qi grabbed Lao Ai's neck like an eagle catching a chick.

He wanted to hide, but he couldn't; he wanted to struggle, but Meng Qi's palm was like an iron hoop locking his neck, and he felt weak all over and his mind was confused.

"Get out, I have something important to discuss with the Queen Mother alone."

Meng Qi flicked his arm lightly, and Lao Ai flew away dozens of miles away.

To the south of Mount Li, he fell headfirst.

Half of his body was buried in the soil, with his two feet exposed and twitching slightly.

Under the soil, Lao Ai had a bleeding head, his consciousness was confused, and he fainted.

It remained stuck in the soil for more than an hour before waking up.

After casually sending away Lao Ai, who "wanted to compete with the Emperor", Meng Qi pulled the Queen Mother Zhao out from the secret room.

Well, the secret room was too small, only four or five square meters. Lao Ai was willing to stay close to the Queen Mother Zhao, but Meng Qi felt disgusted by being too close to her.

Queen Mother Zhao forced herself to remain calm and asked, "Why did you come back? Where is Yu Fengxian? How much did you hear about what I and Prince Changxin said?"

"Never rely on someone who is dumber than you! Lao Ai can only rely on you in this life, but you can't rely on him.

Even if you and him become an ordinary couple in the countryside, he is unreliable.

He will soon find a woman who is richer than you and make her his support. "Meng Qi said with a mocking look.

Queen Mother Zhao was ashamed and angrily said, "Do you still have me as your queen mother in your eyes? How dare you humiliate me like this!"

"If I tell you the truth, it would be a humiliation. Please think carefully, Your Majesty. If what I said becomes a reality in the future, what will that be?" Meng Qi said coldly.

"I am the regent queen mother of the Great Qin, now and in the future." Queen Mother Zhao turned her head away, avoiding his sharp and sarcastic eyes, and asked again: "Where is Yu Fengxian? Why are you here?"

“When Prince Gao received the news, he immediately brought his servants to the Star Picking Platform. He was talking to Yu Fengxian.

Your conspiracy with Lao Ai is so foolish that anyone who hears it will not regard you as a threat to the Qin Dynasty." Meng Qi said.

"I have no conspiracy. Prince Changxin, like you, has always been loyal to the Qin Dynasty.

He was just preparing for possible changes in the weather.

He wants to turn the tide and save the country from collapse, and he has a loyal heart." The Queen Mother said.

"Whatever you plan, I don't care." Meng Qi waved his hand and said seriously, "I came to you just to advise you again to try your best to convince the Ying clan to let Yu Fengxian replace me and become the Grand Master of the Qin Dynasty.

It would be best to give her the power of prime minister.

Let her deal with the affairs of the Western Region as soon as possible.

This is your last chance. Don't think that Yu Fengxian will be available whenever you call.

Think about it yourself, how many twists and turns did you go through from summoning her to the court last year to actually meeting her?
Today she has come to Xianyang, but she will never be the "Great Heavenly Master" in Xianyang for her whole life.

Maybe after a few months, you will suddenly find that she has disappeared.

By the time you realized that the only way out for the Ying family of Qin was to move west, she had already gone somewhere carefree."

Queen Mother Zhao said: "Yu Fengxian promised personally that even if he is the Great Heavenly Master, he will assist me with all his strength."

Meng Qi said angrily: "You have been the regent queen dowager for so many years, why are you still so ignorant and naive?
Which immortal who voluntarily surrenders to the Great Qin does not have some plans against your Great Qin?

Yu Fengxian is a foreigner, why should she be so loyal to you and risk her life for you?

Do you have the majesty and charm of a human emperor, or do you have the destiny of a true dragon?"

Queen Mother Zhao's face turned pale and red, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "What is Yu Fengxian's plan?"

Meng Qi said calmly: "It's nothing more than the inheritance left by the previous emperor. It may be a secret, a secret technique, or a secret treasure. Maybe she herself doesn't know and just wants to take a look.

Because she only knew that Daqin was rich, but she didn’t know what was hidden in the treasure house.”

The Queen Mother said, “Since she wants something, stare at her first and see what she wants.

When you need her, you can use the secret treasure to bribe her. It is the easiest to deal with such a person. "

"The secret treasure can be used to buy off assassins and assassins, and it's a one-time deal. But the Qin Dynasty's westward migration will depend on her for the rest of its life. The rest of your life, your descendants, and generations to come will all depend on her.

The secret treasure alone is not enough, you also have to give her trust and power.

With power comes responsibility.

When she was just an ordinary celestial master, she could flee immediately when encountering trouble, just like other immortals and extraordinary people.

Don’t you know how many immortals have left you in recent years?
When she becomes the Grand Tutor and lives with the country, she will at least be like me now. Even if I feel sick when I see you and Lao Ai, I will endure the pain and help you analyze the pros and cons and find a better support for you."

Meng Qi's words were unpleasant, sharp and harsh, but also very sincere.

The Queen Mother Zhao was merely mediocre, not completely incomprehensible or without any idea of ​​what was good or bad.

(End of this chapter)