Half a month had passed since Hu Hai ascended the throne, and the funeral of the First Emperor arrived as scheduled. On Lishan Mountain, nearly 400,000 Qin troops were deployed from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain, guarding them to the death. Thirty thousand Qin troops wearing white armor and holding long swords guarded the coffin of the First Emperor.

, marching toward the imperial mausoleum of Lishan Mountain in a mighty manner.

The First Emperor suddenly acted violently, and Fusu once again invested 3,000 yi of gold and finished hastily. The once huge imperial mausoleum was completed. The stairs one after another extended to hundreds of feet underground. The project was so vast that from the time of its construction to the present, there were no casualties, including the death of corvees and prisoners.

The odds are stacked against each other, and every inch of the imperial mausoleum will be irrigated with blood.

In the inner chamber of the imperial mausoleum, cries continued. Nearly 10,000 palace maids and chamberlains will be buried in the side hall. They are being driven by the Qin army towards the side hall. Some timid ones were frightened and fainted on the way, but ruthlessly

However, the Qin soldiers picked them up and walked relentlessly to the side hall. After a while, the rumbling sound of the machine was heard, and the tomb door of the side hall was slowly closed. Some craftsmen began to get busy, pouring copper juice, and sealed it.

Through the crack in the door, the crying coming from inside became smaller and smaller until it gradually disappeared.

But the funeral was not over yet. At this time, the Emperor's family was still slowly walking towards the interior of the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum, making many twists and turns, going deeper and deeper until everyone was so confused that they could not remember where they were.

After an hour's journey, we arrived at the final chamber. There was a wide aisle that could accommodate three chariots walking side by side. On both sides of the aisle, rivers and lakes irrigated by mercury swallowed up the entire tomb chamber. In the middle of the lake and sea,

, is an extremely huge coffin. Three hundred corvees carried the coffin of the First Emperor. Three thousand Qin soldiers stood on both sides of the road and slowly delivered the coffin of the First Emperor to the coffin. An official was responsible for reciting the inscriptions.

Next to the coffin, he recited aloud: "Your Majesty the Emperor, you have won the government, conquered the whole country, annexed the six great powers, unified the world, peaceful singing and dancing, the people kowtowed, and shed tears of gratitude..."

After the officials finished reciting, the craftsmen came over and irrigated the surroundings of the coffin with copper juice until the coffin was completely sealed. At this time, the funeral came to an end. Groups of war horses and chariots were carried into the side hall and buried alive in the side hall.

In the burial pit.

Batches of gold vessels, pieces of the First Emperor's battle armor, and weapons were also carried into the main tomb and placed in every corner of the tomb. Six palace beauties, beauties from the First Emperor's harem, cried and choked as they bid farewell to the First Emperor on his last journey.

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Above, the roof of the tomb, which had always been covered with wooden boards, was exposed. The night-light pearls suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the tomb as if it were daytime. These were the sun, moon and stars, symbolizing that the tomb of the First Emperor was as vast and bright as the outside. Many people were shocked by the luxury of the tomb.

They looked around with their mouths open, but soon, the order to evacuate the tomb was issued, and the troops began to evacuate outside one after another.

When the army was about to evacuate, Hu Hai paid the last salute to the coffin of the First Emperor, and then walked outside the palace. Fendai and the beauties from the Six Kingdoms who were supposed to follow Hu Hai were blocked in the tomb by the soldiers. Everyone shouted in confusion,

I wanted to go out, but at this time, the edict officer came, opened the bamboo slips, and shouted loudly: "His Majesty the Second has decreed that anyone who has given birth in the palace can go out, and the rest will be buried in the imperial mausoleum!"

Some Fendai were frightened and fainted, and some who had given birth to children ran out of the tomb in excitement. At this time, a commotion began in the tomb. Many people tried to rush out of the tomb, but the ruthless crossbow arrows nailed them alive in the tomb, crying.

Shouting and begging for mercy were heard endlessly, but the Qin soldiers mercilessly sealed the door of the tomb. Only crying and beating sounds were heard in the tomb, but the craftsmen had to step forward and pour copper juice again.

The large army began to slowly evacuate outwards, passing through the underground palaces one after another. The craftsmen sealed the tomb doors layer by layer. After everyone evacuated, the machines began to start. At this time, Zhao Gao on the side whispered to Hu Hai: "These

The craftsmen know the imperial mausoleum too well. Once they are released, the tomb robbers may become popular in the future and His Majesty the Emperor will not be able to rest in peace in the tomb."

After hearing this, Hu Hai nodded slightly and sneered: "The doctor can arrange this matter on his own without having to report it to me."

At this time, Zhao Gao was a doctor. Although he was not as high as the prime minister, he was already the most powerful person in the government and no one could compare with him. At this time, he received the decree from the First Emperor. He was overjoyed. As soon as he walked out of the imperial mausoleum, he immediately ordered the soldiers to close the outermost tomb door.

It was sealed and filled with earth. The outer tomb door, which was about ten feet deep, was raked by 30,000 Qin troops with shovels. In just half an hour, it was filled to the brim and a mountain of earth appeared outside the imperial mausoleum.

Seeing that the imperial mausoleum had been completely blocked, Hu Hai nodded with satisfaction and ordered the soldiers to plant trees on the earthen bags and place terracotta warriors and horses and weapons in the outer imperial mausoleum. Some burial jewelry was also carried into the outer imperial mausoleum to hide the evidence from those who wanted to rob the tomb.

Thinking that the outer layer was the First Emperor's Mausoleum, everything was arranged properly. After the outer Emperor's Mausoleum was buried by loess, Fusu ordered trees to be planted again. Until the entire area around the Emperor's Mausoleum was filled with trees, Hu Hai's Luan Jia slowly returned to Xianyang.

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When Zhao Gao returned to Ganquan Palace, it was already afternoon. A palace official trotted over, cupped his hands next to Zhao Gao and reported: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has returned to the palace."

Zhao Gao nodded. He came to Ganquan Palace not to find Hu Hai. His purpose was to interrogate Meng Yi, who was in custody in Yueyang. At this time, Hu Hai returned to the palace, which just created an opportunity for Zhao Gao. He was secretly happy in his heart, and his face

But he didn't show it. He just ordered coldly: "If anything happens, let me know as soon as possible."

The palace man nodded, and Zhao Cheng, who was behind Zhao Gao, took out a bunch of half a tael of money and threw it to the palace man. The palace man was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed and saluted. Zhao Gao ignored the palace man and quickly left Ganquan Palace.

At Yueyang Prison, Sima Xin had been transferred from Yueyang to serve in Xianyang. The new prison warden was named Wei Yun. At this time, he learned that Zhao Gao had come to Yueyang Prison and hurried to the direction of the prison to guard Meng Yi.

In the prison, Wei Yun saw Zhao Gao. He walked up and bowed and saluted: "I have met Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Gao looked at Wei Yun, smiled disdainfully, and ignored Wei Yun, but looked at Meng Yi who was tied up by several people, and sneered: "Mr. Meng, when we said goodbye to Xianyang back then, you and I are old.

Gone."

Meng Yi snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "I only regret that I didn't kill you back then."

"Haha, it's a pity, it's a pity." Zhao Gao laughed several times, looked coldly at Meng Yi, and said: "No matter what happened back then, have you ever thought that you would fall into my hands today?"

"So what if it falls into your hands? One day, I will go out again!" Meng Yi couldn't help laughing loudly, and his laughter was full of disdain for Zhao Gao, but Zhao Gao did not get angry because of this.

He stared at Meng Yi quietly, and after a long time, he smiled and said: "Perhaps Lord Meng doesn't know that His Majesty has passed away, and Young Master Fusu has also committed suicide to thank the world. But now the throne is in the hands of Hu Hai, and he is already our Great Qin

The second emperor, and you, the Meng family, will pay a heavy price for trying to kill me unjustly!"

Meng Yi trembled, and he couldn't help but look coldly at Zhao Gao. He couldn't believe that in just over a year, such a big change had happened outside? Just when Meng Yi was half-convinced, Zhao Gao gave Wei Yun a look.

, Wei Yun stepped forward, cupped his hands and said: "Meng Yi, what Mr. Zhao said is true. At this time, Mr. Zhao has been promoted to lieutenant commander, and your brother, Meng Tian, ​​has also been imprisoned."

Wei Yun's words were like a bolt from the blue, and Meng Yi's original stubborn belief collapsed instantly. At this time, Meng Yi looked up at the roof of the shed. He knew that he could no longer go out. He also knew that Young Master Fusu must have been killed.

Zhao Gao was forced to die, but there was nothing he could do. At this time, he couldn't even protect himself, so how could he help others? Thinking about it, Meng Yi yelled loudly: "Zhao Gao, you are a thief, I can't even be a ghost."

Let you go...!"

Seeing Meng Yi's excitement, Zhao Gao couldn't help laughing. He turned to look at Wei Yun and coldly ordered: "Beat him three times a day until he is killed!"

Wei Yun was shocked. He didn't expect Zhao Gao to be so vicious, but he didn't dare to disobey the order, so he could only nod and promise. At this time, Zhao Gao called Zhao Cheng again and ordered Zhao Cheng to take his token to Yangzhou.

The county executed Meng Tian to avoid future troubles, and after arranging everything, Zhao Gao looked at Meng Yi who was cursing again, couldn't help but snorted coldly, turned around and left.

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As the New Year was approaching, Hu Hai finally appeared in court after disappearing for five days. At this time, all the officials in the hall knelt down and shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live the emperor."

Zhao Gao has been promoted to lieutenant commander, and the new favored eunuch Ding Ji who is accompanying Hu Hai is taking over. At this time, he is in front of the jade steps, drinking and disobeying the ceremony. Then all the officials slowly get up and return to their seats.

At that time, three forces had formed in the DPRK, one was composed of Feng Quji, one was composed of Li Si, and the other was composed of Zhao Gao.

Feng Quji never supported Hu Hai. Naturally, he and Zhao Gao were in the same boat. But when Hu Hai came to the throne, Feng Quji could only endure and lie dormant. However, because Li Si was not promoted, Feng Quji still served as the right minister, and Zhao Gao

None of the promises he had made were fulfilled, and he and Zhao Gao began to have differences and different political opinions.

But Zhao Gao did not take Li Si seriously. At this time, he had great power, and he had single-handedly brought Hu Hai up. In the court, as long as Hu Hai was in power, no one could shake him.

After a brief silence, Hu Hai gave a gesture to Ding Ji. Ding Ji took a scroll of bamboo slips, stepped forward, opened the bamboo slips, and read aloud: "By God's blessing, the emperor summoned me. Since I came to the throne, throughout my life, the doctor ordered Zhao."

Gao, with good assistance, Qin will be prosperous. This New Year is coming, and the year is changed to the first year of the Second World. The world is amnesty, and I appreciate this."

After the imperial edict was read, all the officials prostrated on the ground and shouted long live. At this time, the Right Prime Minister Feng Quji walked out of the courtroom, knelt down in the center of the hall, and reported: "Your Majesty, the battle for the crown prince that year affected too much, and the internal affairs were deeply affected.

Shi Mengtian devoted himself to serving the country, but unfortunately he was demoted from his official position. His heart has always been loyal to the Qin State. I hope that your majesty will forgive Meng Tian's mistakes and let him perform meritorious service, so that the north will have no worries."

After hearing this, Hu Hai looked at Zhao Gao. He had no grudge against Meng Tian, ​​but he had to be taken into custody because Meng Tian supported Fusu. At this time, he had the manpower to protect Meng Tian. Hu Hai was a little undecided. This is when Zhao Gao walked out of the court.

Ban, also knelt on the ground with his hands folded, and reported: "Your Majesty, what the Right Prime Minister said is very true, but three days ago, the jailer of Yangzhou County sent an express report that General Meng Tian died suddenly in prison because of his old age. I have promoted him to

Ask the local government to verify this matter and report immediately."

Hu Hai pretended to be surprised, sighed, and then said: "Well, since General Meng Tian has died of illness, Feng Aiqing should retreat."

Feng Quji did not stand up. He glared at Zhao Gao fiercely and continued: "Your Majesty, the north has always been afraid of Meng Tian. At this time, Meng Tian died suddenly. I am afraid that the Huns will take the opportunity to go south, harass the border and shake the country. I suggest that Meng Tian

My younger brother Meng Yi went north to guard the border."

Feng Quji asked for orders in every possible way, with a clear purpose, and every step was aimed at Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao sneered in his heart at this time, fearing that he would fail again. Meng Yi also died suddenly three days ago, but with this news, he still

It cannot be announced in court. The death of two ministers in one day will cause panic in the whole court. Zhao Gao had to cup his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Meng Tian went north and defeated the Huns. I am afraid that within a few years, the Huns will no longer want to go south. If your Majesty is worried, you can start from

Young men and women from all over the country were recruited and moved to Hebei to guard the border, just in case."

After hearing this, Hu Hai was overjoyed and praised him loudly. He stood up and ordered: "As requested by Zhao Qing!"

Zhao Gao thanked him and stood up. At this time, Hu Hai said again: "At the beginning of spring, I will patrol east to follow the footsteps of my father and visit every inch of the Qin Dynasty. Feng Qing, Zhao Qing, Li Qing, I hope you will be well prepared and don't let me

disappointment."

Just as Feng Quji was about to open his mouth to remonstrate, Ding Ji came to the jade steps and shouted loudly: "Retreat from the court, Baiguanshan calls."
Chapter completed!