Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 12 Death of a dragon

Cheng Jiao said nothing after hearing this, stroking his fingers and falling into deep thought.

"Ying...Lü Zheng probably doesn't know about this. After we enter Xianyang, can you spare his life?"

After thinking for a long time, Cheng Jiao asked.

He had a good personal relationship with Ying Zheng and was unwilling to kill Ying Zheng for this reason.

"Logically speaking, the threat left by Lu Zheng must be eliminated."

"But by then, you will be the King of Qin. If you want to pardon someone, it will just be a matter of a word."

Fan Yuqi said with a smile.

Cheng Jiao nodded and asked Fan Yuqi to prepare for this matter.

……

The next evening.

Fan Yuqi gave Cheng Jiao the anti-rebel manifesto he had prepared in advance.

After reading the anti-traitor manifesto, Cheng Jiao frowned and was shocked.

The anti-traitor manifesto was very well written and was obviously prepared in advance.

"Did you, General Fan, write this manifesto?"

After a few breaths, Cheng Jiao looked at Fan Yuqi and asked.

"How can I be so capable?"

"Lü Buwei's actions were perverse, and Lü Zheng's usurpation of the throne has infuriated both humans and gods. This was delivered half an hour ago by a scholar named Chen."

Fan Yuqi thought and composed this.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Jiao hesitated to speak, then left the tent with the manifesto.

Then he asked Fan Yuqi to call all the generals above the rank of centurion in the military camp.

Soon, nearly a hundred generals came to Cheng Jiao, 30% of whom were Fan Yuqi's confidants and people from Huayang Palace.

"Everyone, I called you here suddenly because I have something to announce."

"Your Majesty..."

Cheng Jiao said seriously.

As soon as he finished the beginning, he turned his attention to Fan Yuqi.

"General Fan, you should speak for yourself."

Cheng Jiao covered his head and said.

For some reason, he suddenly felt a headache, like being pricked by needles.

"it is good!"

Fan Yuqi accepted the order immediately.

Then he took over the anti-traitor manifesto.

"Lü Buwei deceived the emperor and his superiors, usurped power and established a dictatorial system. His crimes are too numerous to count and have drawn the wrath of both heaven and man."

"Since entering Qin, he has harbored sinister intentions. He used his merchant scheming to acquire the nation's most valuable assets. Initially, he used the stratagem of using rare and valuable assets to help the previous king ascend the throne. From then on, he sought to control the government and seize all power. Within the court, he formed cliques for personal gain, excluded dissidents, and led those who followed him to prosper while those who opposed him perished. Upright men were suppressed, and talented individuals were unable to realize their ambitions..."

Fan Yuqi said loudly.

The generals in the audience were all shocked when they heard this.

Before Ying Zheng was crowned, Lu Buwei was already in power in the court. To attack Lu Buwei was tantamount to treason!

"This matter is of great importance. This general will not force it."

"I am willing to follow this general and Lord Chang'an back to Xianyang and leave those who have purged the emperor's court behind."

Fan Yuqi said seriously.

As soon as these words were spoken, nearly half of the generals turned around and left.

After seeing this scene, Cheng Jiao frowned slightly.

……

After half a stick of incense.

Only less than 40% of the generals chose to stay, and half of them were from Huayang Palace.

"Sir, the quality of the army is more important than the quantity."

"Forty percent is not a small amount."

Seeing that Cheng Jiao was in a low mood, Fan Yuqi took a few steps forward and comforted him.

"I will immediately have this manifesto spread. Once all the counties and prefectures learn of its contents, they will surely respond!"

Fan Yuqi continued.

Cheng Jiao nodded without saying anything.

……

That night.

After dinner, Cheng Jiao and Fan Yuqi led their troops back to Xianyang.

Speed is of the essence in war, so they dared not stay in Tunliu for too long.

By the time Meng Ao learned of this, Cheng Jiao and Fan Yuqi had already entered Qin territory.

"General Fan."

"Haste makes waste. After several days of continuous travel, even if a person can hold on, the horse will not be able to bear it any longer."

"This place is close to the water source and there are not many houses nearby. Let's rest here for the night."

Cheng Jiao saw that the soldiers were yawning constantly and the horses were drooping their heads, so he made a suggestion.

"it is good!"

Fan Yuqi clasped his fists and accepted the order. Then he asked Fan Yu to pass on the order for everyone to rest on the spot.

"General Fan."

"Just now I suddenly thought of something."

"Do you think it's possible that the king was born prematurely?"

After setting up camp, Cheng Jiao asked while sipping tea.

When his mother was still alive, she told him that some babies were born before they were eight months old.

Is it possible that this was the case with Ying Zheng?
When Fan Yuqi heard this, his heart skipped a beat.

"Forehead……"

"Probably not?"

"And even if it is, there's no turning back after the arrow has been shot."

Fan Yuqi coughed twice and then asked back.

After saying that, he began to roast the lamb leg for Cheng Jiao.

Cheng Jiao looked bitter when he heard this and nodded in agreement.

He has already rebelled, how can he only rebel halfway?
There is actually only one way before him now, that is to return to Xianyang, behead Lu Buwei, demote Ying Zheng to a commoner, and then he will succeed to the throne and become king!
"General Fan, please stop working."

"You go out first, I want to be alone for a while."

After more than ten breaths, Cheng Jiao could no longer hide his irritation.

He felt that he might have been deceived by Fan Yuqi, but the manifesto to punish the enemy had already been issued, and it was too late to say anything now!

"it is good."

"Don't worry, sir. I will always stand by your side!"

Fan Yuqi nodded and comforted him.

After saying this, he stood up with the support of his knees and strode out of the tent.

After Fan Yuqi walked away, Cheng Jiao put down his tea bowl and waved his sleeves to send the guards away.

He wasn't even in the mood to drink tea.

If Ying Zheng was really the son of Lu Buwei, then members of the royal family such as Shang Gong would definitely stand on his side.

With the help of members of the royal family such as Lord Shang, and the power of Huayang Palace, the chances of winning should be 60%.

If Ying Zheng was not the son of Lu Buwei, Shang Gong and other clan members would not only not help him, but might even help Ying Zheng. As one would gain strength while the other would lose, he would definitely lose!
Thinking of this, Cheng Jiao suddenly felt a headache. He took off the jade ring and walked out of the tent holding it.

Two guards wanted to follow Cheng Jiao and protect him, but Cheng Jiao refused.

Cheng Jiao held the jade ring and walked straight to the river.

The river was very close to his tent, but it took him nearly half an hour to walk there.

When he reached the river, dusk was falling and a storm was about to come.

"Father, did I do something wrong?"

Cheng Jiao put on the jade ring, looked at its reflection in the water, and murmured.

"Yes."

Suddenly a voice said.

Cheng Jiao was surprised when he heard this. Who was talking?

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a swordsman dressed in black.

"Who are you?"

Cheng Jiao put away his previous emotions and asked with a gloomy face.