Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 289 Bullying Yingge?

Nian Duan remained silent upon hearing this, lost in thought.

Then he took out a map from the package.

Although the Hukou section of the Zheng Guo Canal is not too far from Hexi, it is not convenient to go back.

Moreover, it's said that Yingge and Xu Lin are together, so what's the point of her going there?

With that thought in mind, Nian Duan put the map back into the package and had Duanmu Rong drive back to Xianyang.

Nian Duan misses Xu Lin, but she is Duanmu Rong's master and must set an example!

Her affair with Xu Lin was for medical treatment!

Seeing that her master's mind was made up, the young girl Duanmu Rong did not try to persuade her any further.

……

at the same time.

Spring and Autumn Inn.

After bathing and changing, Xu Lin had Yingge lie down in front of the bronze mirror.

"Sir, you're so naughty!"

"It's a parrot," Yingge said in a low voice.

"What's wrong with it?"

Xu Lin teased.

Then the parrot raised its head.

"It's bad everywhere!"

Yingge looked at her shameless self in the bronze mirror and bit her thin lips.

"is it?"

"The really bad stuff is yet to come!"

Xu Lin smiled indifferently.

Then he put his hands behind his back.

In matters of friendly exchange, reciprocity is essential; it's time for Parrot to return the favor.

……

The next day.

The front lines of the Chu Kingdom.

The robust Xiang Yan received a second letter from Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's letter was strongly worded, ordering Xiang Yan to return to Shouchun immediately, as the King had already dispatched General Jing Yi to the front lines.

After reading the letter, Xiang Yan looked displeased, then dismissed his attendants and gave the letter to his son, Xiang Liang.

"What do you think?"

Xiang Yan asked.

“Father, I believe I should obey.”

Xiang Liang answered seriously.

“I’ve met that kid Jingyi once.”

"He has virtually no practical combat experience, and his military tactics are mostly inferior to Jingyang's."

"If we let him lead the army, can he defeat the tyrannical Qin and reclaim the lost territory?"

Xiang Yan said irritably.

Isn't it just that rumors have surfaced again in Shouchun that a palace maid tried to kill Li Huan but failed?

Is it necessary to send him back?
If there are rumors in Shouchun, he will have to go back, and then he won't have to fight anymore!

This was clearly the work of the Qin army!
He had written to Li Yuan about this a few days ago, but Li Yuan wouldn't listen, saying it was his sister Li Huan's idea.

"My son wishes to stay and fight against Qin alongside General Jingyi!"

Xiang Liangdao.

As the saying goes, once or twice, never three times.

If we refuse Li Yuan again, something bad could happen!

Li Yuan dared to kill even Lord Chunshen, so who wouldn't he dare to kill?

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yan sighed helplessly.

At this point, this is the only way!
If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have let the late king make Xiong Han the crown prince!
Li Yuan and Li Huan are short-sighted. This Great Chu will probably perish in their hands in just a few years!
……

the other side.

Handan, the capital of Zhao.

After lunch, King Yan of Zhao suddenly began to cough violently.

After vomiting several mouthfuls of blood, King Zhao Yan summoned Crown Prince Zhao Qian and Grand Tutor Guo Kai.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

He expressed his concern after the initiative.

"No problem."

King Zhao Yan forced a smile.

His illness was incurable; he consulted countless doctors, but none of them could cure him!
He had the eunuchs summon Zhao Qian and Guo Kai because he knew his days were numbered!
When Zhao Qian and Guo Kai arrived, King Yan of Zhao had already written the edict.

Upon seeing Zhao Qian and Guo Kai, King Yan of Zhao dismissed his attendants.

"Qian'er, come to your father."

King Yan of Zhao waved to Zhao Qian.

Although Zhao Qian was young and of questionable character, he looked very much like the Queen and was very obedient to her.

That is why he deposed the eldest son and established the younger son as the crown prince.

"it is good!"

Zhao Qian nodded.

Then he jogged over to King Zhao Yan.

Then he poured a bowl of boiled water for King Zhao Yan.

"Father is not thirsty, give it to Mother to drink."

King Zhao Yan spoke.

Zhao Qian looked very much like him, especially his eyes.

In Zhao Wang Yan's view, people can change, and he himself had indulged in a life of pleasure and debauchery for a long time when he was young.

Zhao Qian nodded and handed the teacup to the Empress.

"Qian'er".

"My father is getting old; the future of Zhao rests on your shoulders!"

King Zhao Yan said in a deep voice.

Then, with difficulty, he raised his hand and placed it on Zhao Qian's shoulder.

"Your subject will certainly live up to Father's expectations!" Zhao Qian immediately patted his chest and promised.

Then he gently patted Zhao Wangyan's back a few times.

"Father, you will get better!"

Zhao Qian said with a confident expression.

"Man dies eventually."

"After your father passes away, you must be filial to your mother."

"Only by giving important positions to loyal ministers like Guo Kai can our Great Zhao advance without hesitation, and only in this way can..."

King Zhao Yan's voice grew softer and softer.

By the end, he was all mouth and no sound.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Qian immediately leaned closer to listen.

King Yan of Zhao concluded by saying that he did not want to see his brothers kill each other, so he hoped that Zhao Qian would treat the former crown prince Zhao Jia well after he ascended the throne.

"Your subject will!"

Zhao Qian nodded vigorously.

King Yan of Zhao looked pleased with himself and then slowly closed his eyes.

……

The next day.

King Yan of Zhao passed away.

When Zhao Qian ascended the throne, Guo Kai was appointed as the regent.

Because Zhao Qian had already been made crown prince and there was an imperial edict, there was basically no trouble in Handan.

After leaving the mourning hall, Zhao Qian had someone bring Guo Kai over.

Before long, Guo Kai arrived at Zhao Qian's study.

"I've met the king!"

Guo Kai bowed and said.

"No gift."

Zhao Qian waved his hand.

Then he picked up the teacup and took a sip of rice wine.

During the period of national mourning, drinking alcohol is prohibited, but he didn't say what kind of teacup he used. Who would know if the teacup contained tea or wine?
"My mother came from a bad family background."

"When the late king was alive, although he treated my mother well, her palace was not much better than Zhao Jia's mother's."

"Now that my mother is the Empress Dowager, as her son, I wish to build her another palace. What do you think?"

Zhao Qian shook the teacup in his hand and asked.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Guo Kai replied without hesitation.

"it is good."

"You handle this matter."

Zhao Qian gave the order.

"promise!"

Guo Kai immediately accepted the order.

"One more thing."

"How can I, as the ruler of the country, be without offspring?"

Zhao Qian asked.

The implication in his words was clear: he wanted to select a concubine.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right!"

"Leave this matter to me!"

Guo Kai said respectfully.

"Don't do too many things during the national mourning period."

"Ten, please."

Zhao Qian said loudly.

"Yes!"

Guo Kai nodded.

"My dear minister, you truly deserve to be called a pillar of our Great Zhao!"

"The words of the late king still echo in my ears!"

Zhao Qian feigned emotion and said.

After saying this, he promoted Guo Kai to the position of Chancellor.

Guo Kai is not only obedient but also capable. Who else would you use if not him?
Using Mao Sui?
Mao Sui used to frequently go against his father, but now that he has just ascended the throne, will Mao Sui obey his every command?
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail your expectations!"

Guo Kai bowed and expressed his gratitude.

His portrayal of a devoted and selfless official truly embodies the qualities of a trusted minister!
"Please rise, Guo Aiqing."

"I am still young, so I will have to do many things for you in the future."

Emperor Zhao Qian was overjoyed and personally helped Guo Kai up.

"With palaces being repaired and beauties being sought out, is there enough money left in the national treasury?"

"I heard from the Empress Dowager that the national treasury seems to be running low on funds."

Zhao Qian put down his teacup and asked.

"Your Majesty, do not worry."

"I will think of a solution to this matter."

Guo Kai comforted him.

Is the national treasury running out of money?

It's simple, just increase the tax!

"Listening to Guo Aiqing speak is like drinking fine wine!"

Zhao Qian sighed.

No wonder my father has always liked Guo Kai.

"Your Majesty."

"I have something I don't know..."

Guo Kai turned his head to look outside the door, and then said.

He had just received a large sum of money from Yao Jia, and his mission was to replace Sima Shang at the front line or to prevent Sima Shang from using force against Qin for the time being.

(End of this chapter)