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

Chapter 943: Master Yu is the one that everyone wants

Zhao Gao waited in Ganlin Palace for the entire afternoon. It was not until dark that he saw his disciple return.

"Isn't this a lunch party? Why did you take so long?"

Hu Hai was still immersed in the "Yu Fengxian Movie", his face showing fatigue and satisfaction after the excitement.

His brain was a little slow, and he was stunned for a moment, then he took a few quick steps, came to Zhao Gao's seat, lowered his back and bowed deeply.

"Teacher, I am sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I have just returned from the Star Picking Platform, so today's lunch was a bit long."

The master-disciple relationship between Zhao Gao and him was designated by the Emperor.

Zhao Gao was the great master of the Legalists and taught Hu Hai the science of criminal law.

If it were in other dynasties, a Legalist teacher would have a very low status and the knowledge he taught would not be very important.

However, the Qin Dynasty was not the dynasty that later "respected Confucianism alone".

The Qin Dynasty governed the country with the teachings of Legalism.

If placed in the Song Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gao would be equivalent to a great master of literature and a leader of Confucianism.

Zhao Gao poured him a cup of tea and asked, "Why does the lunch party take so long?"

Hu Hai asked in confusion: "Teacher, didn't you hear the news? Yu Fengxian is performing the 'holographic shadow play' on the Zhaixing Terrace.

Many eunuchs, palace maids and guards were watching the show, which was quite a sensation.

"How dare I enter the palace without the Queen Mother's summons?" Zhao Gao said quietly.

During the first year of Queen Dowager Zhao's regency, although she kept Lao Ai as her male favorite, the person she trusted and relied on the most was still Zhao Gao.

In addition to the fact that he was familiar with affairs inside and outside the court and could really help her, it was also because they had the same political goal - to prevent Fusu from returning to Xianyang to be crowned emperor.

Of course, they are fellow Zhao people, so this can also be considered a relationship.

When Ying Zheng was still alive, Zhao Gao had always intended to strengthen his fellow-townsman relationship with Zhao Ji.

But a few years later, Lao Ai rose to power and his status in the Queen Mother Zhao's heart immediately plummeted.

He kept sliding down and became a "normal Zhongche Fuling".

The job of managing the emperor's imperial seals and imperial documents was lost.

The status of a man without a basket and a man with a big basket in the heart of Queen Dowager Zhao is very different.

However, Zhao Gao had been running the inner court for hundreds of years, and his roots were so deep that it was impossible for Lao Ai to eradicate him in just a few years.

Even many of Lao Ai's close associates were his secret agents.

He could arrange for someone to investigate what happened in the Star Picking Platform, but there was no need.

After all, his good disciple Hu Hai was a participant.

If you want to know something, just wait for him to come back and ask.

"I've been delayed for so long, not just to eat. Yu Fengxian's 'Holographic Mirage Secret Technique' is very exciting."

Hu Hai was very excited and talked incessantly. He first explained the principle of "holographic mirage" and then used an even more excited tone to talk about the content of "Yu Fengxian Movie".

"Teacher, if you have the opportunity, you must experience it yourself. It is difficult to describe its exquisiteness in words. It is as if I have become the person in the painting, as if they are all real people, as if I am watching the scene, and as if I have become the 'Yu Fengxian'."

Zhao Gao curled his lips and said disapprovingly, "It's just an evil method of Vajra Zen. It's used to attract attention. Sooner or later, the celestial envoy will take it seriously."

"But the Queen Mother likes it very much." Hu Hai stared into the teacher's eyes and said seriously: "Even if it was dark, even if Prince Changxin came to find her angrily, the Queen Mother still didn't want to leave.

In fact, all the major events that Yu Fengxian had experienced in the past have been performed again. There is no more story, and the holographic mirage has ended.

Even the "Flying Fairy Crossing the River and Eight Immortals Shooting the Sun" from ten years ago was watched with great interest by the Empress Dowager.

Of course, I also enjoyed watching it, it was really shocking.

It’s a completely different feeling from reading a written story.”

After a pause, he emphasized, "I have seen illusions before, but they are nothing compared to Yu Fengxian's holographic mirage. The senses and experiences are completely different.

Teacher, think about it, the Queen Mother is surrounded by so many extraordinary people, what strange things has she not seen over the years?

Why are you obsessed with 'Yu Fengxian Holographic Shadow Play'? "

It certainly feels different.

While other illusions focus on confusing the five senses, Xiaoyu's holographic mirage adopts the shooting techniques of Hollywood blockbusters in the previous life, focusing on stimulating the five senses and strengthening the mental impact.

All the audience knew it was fake and their five senses were not confused. Instead, they felt more immersed and excited.

An improvement on the fairy technique involving "holographic projection technology".

Because Xiaoyu uses the dragon's magical powers, the effect is even stronger, which can be regarded as a super upgrade of the IMAX giant screen.

Coupled with film techniques such as scene scheduling and quick editing, for example, when Huang An was contemptuous, the shot was shot at his face and at an upward angle, which really had a strong impact on the audience.

How could the people of the Qin Dynasty, who used to watch shadow puppet shows and listen to storytelling every day, withstand such a test?

Zhao Gao's expression became serious, and he asked, "What is the name of that 'holographic mirage' secret technique, and where did Yu Fengxian learn it from?"

Hu Hai shook his head and said, "Everyone is watching the 'Yu Fengxian Holographic Shadow Play', and no one is asking about the secret method of mirage."

Zhao Gao said sternly: "Others are immersed in stories, but you have great ambitions. Can you be like them?"

Hu Hai murmured, "But the purpose of my 'ambition' is to enjoy what the eyes and ears like and what the heart and mind enjoy. Now that I see the wonderful holographic shadow puppets, how can I not indulge in the fun? Why do I think about other things?"

Zhao Gao was speechless.

Hu Hai came back to his senses and said with embarrassment: "My disciple went to the Star Picking Terrace today and didn't say a few words from beginning to end.

There are too many princes and princesses, so it is not a disciple’s turn to speak.

Apart from the first time we met, I said hello to Yu Fengxian under the introduction of my third brother Ying Gao, and we got to know each other, but I never had the chance to speak again after that."

Zhao Gao was puzzled and asked, "The Queen Mother went to so much trouble to gather all the princes and princesses together for the first time in several years. She must have something to say, right?"

"The Queen Mother didn't say anything. She was watching the holographic shadow play with great interest and eating with great relish.

Well, I watch the shadow play while drinking and eating. The disciples are the same, the holographic shadow play goes well with rice. "

Seeing Zhao Gao frowning, Hu Hai's heart moved, and he said, "It was Meng Zhenjun who said something. After the banquet, he pointed at Yu Fengxian and told us that from now on, seeing Yu Fengxian is like seeing him in person.

If Yu Fengxian needs anything, we, the princes and princesses, should do our best to cooperate."

"What does Yu Fengxian need?" Zhao Gao asked.

"Yu Fengxian will serve as the Grand Heavenly Master and temporarily assume the title of Grand Protector of the Western Regions. Isn't Dongfang Shuo imprisoned in West Kunlun and unable to return?
The affairs of the Western Regions need someone to handle them.

Moreover, from what I heard from Master Meng Zhenjun, it seems that he hopes that our princes and princesses will also go to the Western Regions to assist the Protector-General of the Western Regions.

He hopes that we will bring our own followers and resources to the Western Regions to establish a vassal state.

In short, Yu Fengxian is the "General Manager of the West". All the princes in the court who are involved in Western affairs must listen to Yu Fengxian. The Queen Mother did not speak, as if she agreed. "Hu Hai said. Zhao Gao suddenly realized: "So that's it! The late emperor prepared three escape routes for the Ying royal family, one of which was 'Ying's migration to the west'.

It seems the rumors are true.

Meng Qi really intends to abdicate and let Yu Fengxian take over his position as Grand Master."

Hu Hai asked quickly, "So, should we interact more with Yu Fengxian in the future?"

Zhao Gao shook his head slowly and said, "Let's wait and see what happens and see how good Yu Fengxian is. We'll talk about it when she really becomes the Grand Master of the Qin Dynasty."

Hu Hai said worriedly, "She is now very close to my third brother Ying Gao. They were always talking and laughing in the Zhaixing Tower, and after the banquet, my third brother even invited her to his palace!"

Zhao Gao said calmly: “Even if it is Meng Qi himself, he can become the queen mother’s support.

But can 'Master Meng' influence the government and change the country's strategy?

Today's 'Grand Master' is merely the 'Head of the Imperial Court's Heavenly Masters', not the 'Head of All Officials' of the previous dynasty."

The current Qin Dynasty had a "three dukes and nine ministers system", and the Grand Tutor was not among the three dukes.

The Imperial Observatory was somewhat special. It was independent of government agencies and took orders directly from the Emperor.

Although he had high status and power, he did not directly participate in the management of government affairs.

For example, how many laborers should be recruited to build the imperial mausoleum this year, and where should they be dispatched from?

These government affairs of the court were under the charge of important officials such as the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers.

But if it is the Grand Tutor of the previous dynasty, such as the famous Grand Tutor Wen of the Shang Dynasty, as long as he is willing to take charge, he can take charge of everything.

The limit of Master Wen's authority is the limit of his thinking.

In the Qin Dynasty, when the Emperor of Man ruled the world, there was no such position as "Wen Taishi" at all.

The emperor's government does not allow it!

Just like the handling of the rebellion of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms in the Xisha region in the early years, the military's Lieyang Hou (military commander), the Qingsong Taoist boy of the Imperial Observatory, and the emperor's envoy Dongfang Shuo (administrative chief), the three big guys had clear powers and responsibilities.

Military generals fight, civil officials govern, and heavenly masters regulate fortunes. They all do their own things and can get together to discuss things, but they cannot overstep their authority without authorization.

In the matter of "Sha Manyu, the dragon-raiser in the dunes", Marquis Lieyang submitted her contribution to the Imperial Guards' Office, and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory's Heavenly Master conducted a professional evaluation and made suggestions, and finally it was handled by the Imperial Envoy Dongfang Shuo.

The political system created by Emperor Ying Zheng was undoubtedly for his own better rule over the world.

Authority is concentrated in his own hands.

Therefore, when Zhao Gao learned that Meng Qi might really "pass the throne" to Yu Fengxian, he remained very calm.

If the "Grand Tutor" does not have the trust of the emperor, he will be far less effective than the left and right prime ministers.

But if one is deeply favored by the emperor, the official position is not important, such as Lao Ai.

Lao Ai did not get any of the three dukes and nine ministers, but his power was that of "Executive Vice Emperor".

"Your Highness, you must remember that the most important person is only one, Prime Minister Li Si! You don't have to try to please the Queen Mother too much, because you can't please her. The only person who can help you realize your ambitions is Prime Minister Li." Zhao Gao said in a deep voice.

Hu Hai nodded repeatedly, with a flattering smile on his face, "It should be only the teacher and Prime Minister Li. The teacher is the disciple's greatest support."

Zhao Gao smiled and stroked his head, "Your Highness, I will definitely help you realize your dream, and it will be accomplished soon."

Hu Hai said excitedly: "The Queen Mother is now in her prime, I'm afraid..."

Zhao Gao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Just wait and see! In the past ten years, the Queen Mother seems to have never really realized where her foundation lies. Wait for Meng Qi to resign, hehehe..."

"If Lord Meng really leaves Xianyang one day, he will definitely decide on Yu Fengxian as the new Grand Tutor." Hu Hai said.

Zhao Gao smiled faintly and said, "Meng Qi has more than a dozen powerful Golden Immortal friends. He can get them to support the Queen Mother together. Can Yu Fengxian do the same?"

——If it weren’t for Meng Qi, you would have been enthroned as emperor by me and Li Si ten years ago!
He sighed in frustration and excitement.

That year, he and Li Si even prepared the edict of succession.

As a result, Meng Qi "descended like a god from the sky", broke into the secret room directly, snatched the "Emperor's Last Will" from him, and burned it all with fire.

At that time, he and Li Si were as pale as paper, their legs were trembling, and they knelt on the ground without daring to breathe.

Not as strong as others, and was caught with a handle.
Meng Qi not only has power, but also influence.

That old guy's circle of friends is wider than that of dead Huang An.

After becoming the "Grand Master of Great Qin", Meng Qi regained power.

With strength and power, plus the help of many like-minded people, that bitch queen mother managed to keep her throne for ten years.

——After ten years, old dog Meng Qi finally couldn't stand the bitch Queen Mother anymore and is ready to jump off the boat and run away. The era that belongs to us. No, the era that belongs to me, Zhao Gao, is about to come!

"Your Highness, you should rest early. I will take my leave now."

Zhao Gao stood up and saluted, preparing to leave Ganlin Palace.

Hu Hai held his hand and said, "I have not finished my afternoon class. I can study late into the night. Please take the trouble, teacher."

Zhao Gao said, "Missing a class is nothing. I will make it up for you tomorrow. Now, I have to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

Hu Hai asked in confusion, "Why go to Prime Minister Li now? The Queen Mother didn't say anything important at the banquet at Zhaixing Pavilion!"

Zhao Gao smiled strangely and said, "I will join forces with Prime Minister Li to help Yu Fengxian and help her take charge of the Imperial Observatory as soon as possible and become the Grand Master of the Qin Dynasty."

Half an hour later, at Prime Minister Li’s residence.

In the inner courtyard, in a small study room that was isolated from the heaven and earth by a sixth-grade immortal formation.

Zhao Gao repeated his thoughts.

Li Si had a strange expression on his face and didn't respond for a long time.

"What are you hesitating about, Prime Minister? If old dog Meng Qi doesn't get out of here, you, the Prime Minister of the Great Qin, are not even as good as a county magistrate.

The county magistrate can also be in charge of the government affairs of a county.

"What else can Prime Minister Li do in the court now except calling friends and feasting day and night at home?" Zhao Gao provoked him.

In the past ten years, Li Si has indeed been relatively "low-key", high-profile in his life and even more low-key at work.

He performed his duties as prime minister conscientiously and meticulously and rarely made mistakes.

But that's all.

Without the boldness and vigor of the Ren Huang Zheng period, he is as dazzling as the "moon" beside the Ren Huang Zheng.

Well, Emperor Ren Zheng is the sun and Li Si is the moon, and the two have a very good relationship.

Li Si glanced at his old friend and said in an inexplicable tone, "Do you know that you are the thirteenth lobbyist who has persuaded me to help Yu Fengxian ascend to the position of Grand Master in recent days?"

(End of this chapter)