After serving Hu Hai a meal at Ganquan Palace, Zhao Gao hurried back to the mansion. By this time, it was already afternoon.

Hu Hai was very dissatisfied with Zhang Han's defeat. Although in the end, Zhang Han turned the corner and killed Xiang Liang, Hu Hai did not want such a thing to happen again. Zhao Gao was only there and promised Hu Hai that he would A letter of divorce was issued, condemning Zhang Han and giving him two years to completely put an end to the chaos in various places.

Entering the mansion, he was greeted by his younger brother Zhao Cheng. At this time, he was worshiped as Lang Zhongling and was in charge of the palace guards. However, since Zhao Cheng became the Lang Zhongling, he rarely went to the palace to handle government affairs. He would go to the gambling house to play almost every day. , came to Zhao Gao's house for a walk, just like this, his life was quite comfortable.

But today, as soon as Zhao Gao entered the house, Zhao Cheng could tell that Zhao Gao was in a bad mood today. Something seemed to have happened to him.

But Zhao Cheng came today because he had something very important to report, but Zhao Gao's gloomy face made Zhao Cheng hold back the words that were about to come to his lips, and stayed by Zhao Gao's side quietly. At this time, A maid brought two cups of hot tea and placed them in front of the two of them. They bowed before leaving. The door was gently closed.

At this time, Zhao Gao also woke up from his deep thoughts. He had already noticed that Zhao Cheng seemed to have something to say, but he was hesitant and hesitated. He asked in a deep voice: "Tell me, what do you want to do when you come today?" ,"

Seeing that Zhao Gao had read through his mind, Zhao Cheng couldn't help but laughed and replied: "Brother, I'm not here today just for some tricks. I have a very important piece of information to report to you."

"Oh, tell me," Zhao Gao couldn't help but become interested when he heard that his brother had information to tell. Moreover, Zhao Cheng always helped him manage the Zhongche Mansion Office before he left his side, so Zhao Gao was very interested in him. He was extremely trusting. At this time, Zhao Cheng thought for a while, sorted out his words, and whispered in Zhao Gao's ear: "I got news that Li You was defeated by Chu general Xiang Yu in Yongqiu and died on the battlefield. At this time, several people There is no one in charge of the troops in Wansanchuan County, and they have been put on hold."

"Where did you get this news?" Zhao Gao frowned after hearing this and couldn't help asking. Zhao Cheng pretended to be mysterious and smiled and said: "It was brought by a group of businessmen. They were eager to return to Guanzhong. So I had to brave the heavy snow and rush back before the news got back to Xianyang, but I guess the news should be able to cause a sensation in Xianyang in the next few days,"

After Zhao Cheng finished speaking, he saw that Zhao Gao was deep in thought. He did not dare to disturb Zhao Gao anymore, so he had to pick up the teacup and taste the tea by himself.

At this time, Zhao Gao was thinking secretly in his heart. In the court today, Li Si openly accused him and wanted to make trouble. This meant that there had been a complete break between Li Si and himself.

When the first emperor died of illness in Shaqiu, the people who supported Hu Hai were not only himself but also Li Si. In other words, Li Si had the capital to compete with him, which was his contribution to establishing the crown prince. It was for this reason that Li Si dared to openly criticize him in the court. Thinking of this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but bang on the table, making a muffled sound.

Zhao Cheng, who was sipping tea, was startled by the sudden muffled sound. He dropped the teacup in his hand and splashed the hot tea on his lap. Zhao Cheng howled like a pig butchered it.

He was struggling to beat the wet trousers from the cup of tea. Zhao Gao was helplessly shaking his head due to his actions. At this time, a report from a soldier sounded outside the door: "Sir, frontline military report,"

"Come in,"

A soldier from the government pushed the door in, handed a bamboo slip to Zhao Gao with both hands, and said in a deep voice: "The person who came here is a school captain from Sanchuan County. He claimed that he was ordered by the chief historian to see him off. Li You died in the battle. In Yongqiu, more than half of the 70,000-strong army was lost. At this time, Sanchuan County is leaderless. I sincerely ask the court to make a decision as soon as possible."

After hearing this, Zhao Gao couldn't help but secretly admire that Zhao Cheng's news was indeed reliable. At this time, Zhao Gao waved his hand to the door, the soldiers retreated, and the door was closed again. Zhao Gao looked at the bamboo slips in his hand and couldn't help but squint and smile. ,

The main reason why Zhao Gao was afraid of Li Si was that Li You was in charge of the military and political affairs. Tens of thousands of troops were stationed in Sanchuan County outside Hangu Pass. At this time, Li You died in the battle and Li Si had no foreign aid. Zhao Gao felt that it was time to get rid of Li Si.

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In the court, Li Si wanted to take the opportunity to get rid of Zhao Gao, or to tactfully remind Hu Hai that it was time to take back power. If Hu Hai indulged Zhao Gao at will, Li Si really couldn't imagine what the Qin State would be like in the future. what does it look like,

Because of this, Li Si bit the bullet and walked out of the court. When he suggested that Zhang Han's defeat, to some extent, needed some people to shoulder the responsibility, Hu Hai had already heard the implication of Li Si's words, but he didn't. He chose to favor Zhao Gao, which made Li Si extremely angry. He began to regret why he listened to Zhao Gao's treacherous words and supported Hu Hai with a false edict.

What makes Li Si regret even more is that he was also responsible for Fusu's death. To a certain extent, he and Zhao Gao had become a grasshopper on a rope, but at this time, Li Si tried his best to break free from this rope. The rope that binds oneself,

Is it possible? Li Si asked himself countless times, can he escape from this rope, state his position openly, call on the ministers, and suppress Zhao Gao?

Moreover, everyone has weaknesses, and Li Si is no exception. He also has his own weakness, which is that he is too nostalgic for his title. Li Si is deeply afraid that if he makes the wrong move, he will not only lose his title, but even the whole family, especially the family. His eldest son, Li You,

Just when Li Si was thinking wildly and wandering, the second son Li Hong rushed in and shouted: "Father, my brother's deputy general Pang Delong is here and is asking for an audience in the living room."

Li Si was displeased with his son's panic. He scolded with a dark face: "I have told you many times not to panic when something happens."

"But, but..." Li Hong was hurriedly speaking incoherently. After repeating the word "but" many times, he finally said: "But... my brother was killed on the front line."

This news was like a thunderbolt from the blue. Li Si stood up suddenly. He looked out the door anxiously and wanted to say something, but Li Si's vision went dark and he suddenly fainted. Li Hong was so anxious that he hurriedly shouted out: "Come here quickly." Man, my father fainted,"

At this time, three hours had passed. In the back hall of Li's house, family members were anxiously wandering around. An old doctor sat in front of Li Si's bed and shook his head slightly: "This is because the anger attacks the heart, so the Prime Minister fainted."

"Father has always been in good health, but he suddenly fainted this time. It seems..." The third son, Li Xiao, had red eyes and choked up when he said this. On the side, Li Hong was also very anxious. He patted Li Xiao on the shoulder and comforted him. : "Father is just worried about his heart. He will be fine."

As soon as Li Hong finished speaking, Li Si on the bed suddenly groaned several times. After that, he slowly opened his eyes, looked at Li Hong beside him, and asked: "Where is Pang Delong...?"

"Still waiting outside,"

"Let him... come in," Li Si ordered, and Li Hong hurriedly went out. At this time, the old doctor stood up and saluted Li Si: "Master Prime Minister, you are so angry that you must pay attention to it. I have already given it to you. Prescription, please let your family get the medicine with me as soon as possible,"

Li Si was extremely weak. He nodded slightly. On the side, Li Xiao cupped his hands and said, "Father, I'll get some medicine for you."

Li Si nodded again, and Li Xiao led the doctor // out. At this time, Li Si waved to his concubines and asked them to come out. After everyone left, Li Si's eyes turned red and he shed tears unconsciously. fell down,

Among his several sons, the eldest son was the most important to Li Si. Only the eldest son Li You fulfilled Li Si's wish and became the governor of Sanchuan County.

Li Si thought more than once that he would let his son train outside for a few years and accumulate military merit. Later, Li Si would use his power to plan a good future for his son and transfer him back to Xianyang to take up a post. Maybe one day, Li You He could take over his position, but today, the news of Li You's death came back, shattering all Li Si's dreams.

Li Si resisted the dizziness and sat up slightly. At this time, rapid footsteps could be heard outside the door. Soon, Li Hong led Pang Delong into the back hall. Pang Delong saw Li Si half lying on the bed. He hurriedly took a few steps forward, knelt down on one knee, and gave Li Si a military salute: "Pang Delong, the last general, has met the Prime Minister,"

Li Si was extremely weak. He nodded slightly. Pang Delong stood up and took off a package from his back. Inside was a jar. Pang Delong placed the jar next to Li Si and sighed: "Prime Minister, this... is the ashes of General Li You." "Although I can't bring back his people, I can bring back his ashes. I want General Li You to return to his roots, not to be buried in Sanchuan County, not to be far away from his hometown and become a lonely ghost."

Pang Delon's words were so pitiful that Li Si couldn't help but cry. His cries were filled with pity and longing for his eldest son. After Li You took office, Li Si had not seen him for several years.

My high hopes for my son and my longing for the future now seem so weak and misty in front of Li You's ashes.

At this time, Pang Delong saw Li Si crying miserably, so he could only sigh and said nothing. However, Li Si still wanted to continue listening. At this time, he had picked up the ashes and pressed his face against the jar. It seemed that the jar was the reason. Body, he is hugging Li You,

After a moment, Li Si asked in a hoarse voice: "Whose hands did he lose to?"

"We received the imperial decree to reinforce Zhang Han and resist the Chu army. Therefore, General Li You led a main force of 70,000 people. We set out from Sanchuan County and transferred to Dang County. We wanted to surprise the Chu army from the south. But we never expected that we would Encountered the Chu army Xiang Yu in Yongqiu, and the two armies fought. General Li You rode his horse and went out to fight, but...he failed to return to his own formation."

Speaking of this, Pang Delong couldn't help but sigh. His thoughts followed his narration, as if he had returned to the battlefield. The sound of drums sounded, and the soldiers of both armies cheered and cheered in front of the formation. Pang Delong continued: "Xiang Yu is brave and unparalleled. Like the reincarnation of a evil star, General Li You fought hard for thirty years to recover, but was finally knocked off his horse by Xiang Yu and assassinated with a halberd. I risked my life and rushed into the formation to recapture General Li You's body, but the Chu army was also at this moment. An attack was launched, and we were forced to withdraw from Waihuang, where we were surrounded by the Chu army."

"After that, after Dingtao City, Zhang Han's great victory, and Xiang Yu's sudden withdrawal from the siege, I was able to leave Waihuang and return to Sanchuan County. In order to allow General Li You to return to his homeland, I returned to Xianyang with the general's ashes,"

When Pang Delong said this, Li Si waved his hand and interrupted him. Li Hong on the side took a step forward and sighed: "My condolences on Father's Day, please be careful with your health."

Li Si looked at the jar in his arms. He let out a long sigh, handed the jar to Li Hong, and said helplessly: "The person has died, and all that is left is memory. You go prepare a mourning hall for your elder brother. I am tired.

I want to be alone..."

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