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Chapter 384 Zhao Gao becomes Fusu's teacher? An ambush is set at Bolangsha.
Honglian, dressed in a long white robe, cried very sadly.
Han Fei has always been very good to her.
After the burial, Xu Lin went to Hong Lian's residence.
After several months apart, Honglian has changed a lot and has lost her childishness.
However, since Han Fei had just passed away, Honglian had no such thoughts.
"As people age, they become like leaves falling in the wind, gradually withering away."
Xu Lin comforted him.
He wanted to hold Honglian in his arms, but Honglian said no.
Honglian is no longer the spoiled, willful little girl who often cries.
What are your plans next?
Xu Lin asked.
"Although the Qin state was founded on law, the law is rigid, but people are flexible."
"Therefore, I want to fulfill Ninth Brother's last wish, establish Quicksand, and save innocent people all over the world."
Honglian looked very serious.
The practice of bullying men and oppressing women was not unique to the state of Han; it also occurred in the state of Qin.
Therefore, relying solely on the law is useless.
"it is good."
Xu Lin readily agreed.
Then he taught Honglian a set of sword techniques.
Honglian is becoming more and more like a female knight-errant, and even has a touch of aloofness between her brows.
“Nongyu, Xue Nu, and the others have nothing to do, so perhaps they could join the Quicksand.”
Xu Lin suggested.
Honglian nodded and put the chain sword back at her waist.
……
Three months later.
Nongyu and Xue Nu joined the quicksand.
Considering that there are always people more skilled than oneself, Xu Lin gave Honglian, Nongyu, and Xue Nu each a set of cultivation techniques.
To express her gratitude, Honglian agreed to do anything.
The same applies to Nongyu.
The Snow Woman said that she would repay even the smallest kindness with the greatest gratitude, and that she would remember the kindness of receiving the cultivation technique for the rest of her life.
……
the other side.
Because rebellions frequently occurred in places like Xinzheng and Yingchen, Ying Zheng decided to make an eastern tour.
Upon learning that Ying Zheng would be passing through Bolangsha on his eastern tour, Xu Lin immediately went to the palace.
"Sir, you have come so suddenly; are you to accompany me on the eastern tour?"
Ying Zheng said loudly.
He really wanted Xu Lin to accompany him on his eastern tour, because Xu Lin's words were always insightful and he felt he had benefited greatly from them.
"Your Majesty, I also wish to accompany you on your eastern tour."
"However, I have many wives and concubines, making it difficult for me to leave. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Xu Lin explained.
He had no interest in an eastern tour. The country was already unified, and his mission was essentially complete. Now it was time for him to enjoy life.
However, there are still a few people who need to be dealt with.
One is Zhang Liang.
One is Yan Dan.
One was the Xiongnu.
Ying Zheng nodded, gesturing for Xu Lin to sit down and speak.
He had little interest in women; in his view, women were merely reproductive tools, so he didn't quite understand Xu Lin.
But he will try to put himself in someone else's shoes.
Everyone has different pursuits. What's wrong with Xu Lin liking women?
"His Majesty."
Do you still remember the rebellion in Xinzheng?
"After Zhang Ping and others died, Zhang Liang fled to the State of Qi, where he is said to have joined the Confucian school."
"Last night, during an in-depth discussion with the Yin-Yang School's Moon Goddess and others, I discovered that Zhang Liang or other anti-Qin figures are very likely to take action against you at Bolangsha."
"Therefore, I believe this is a good opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop!"
Xu Lin said solemnly.
Ying Zheng looked at Bolangsha on the map and fell into deep thought.
The world is now unified, so why do these people still oppose me?
Some say that prefectures and counties have many drawbacks, and I have already agreed to the coexistence of prefectures and kingdoms.
Some people say that large-scale construction will cause public resentment to boil over. I have accepted Xu Lin's advice and have stopped the construction of the imperial mausoleum and postponed the campaign against the Baiyue.
What do these people want from me to satisfy me?
"it is good."
"Sir, are you truly not going with me?"
Ying Zheng nodded and then extended a warm invitation.
Such opportunities will definitely become fewer and fewer in the future.
"Alright then, I will remain hidden, Your Majesty, you may proceed first."
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Xu Lin spoke up.
"good!"
Emperor Ying Zheng was overjoyed.
In front of Xu Lin, he didn't need to show his emotions.
"His Majesty."
"I have another suggestion."
Xu Lindao.
"Please speak, sir."
Ying Zheng sat up straight.
"I believe this eastern tour is a good opportunity for experience and training."
"Therefore, Your Majesty may bring the princes with you."
Xu Lin offered his advice.
There are many reasons why the Qin Dynasty collapsed after only two generations. These include Ying Zheng's large-scale construction projects and failure to reduce taxes and corvée labor, as well as his heavy reliance on Zhao Gao and his indulgence of Hu Hai.
In Xu Lin's view, the most important reason is that Ying Zheng did not appoint a crown prince before his death.
If Ying Zheng had made Fusu the crown prince a few years before his death, given Fusu's personality, would the Qin Dynasty have perished after only two generations?
In fact, Fusu was very suitable to be a ruler who maintained the status quo.
"Do you have any recommendations, sir?"
Ying Zheng asked.
"I think the eldest son is good."
Xu Lin replied.
He recommended virtuous people without regard to personal relationships, and it was common knowledge that he had a good personal relationship with Fusu.
"it is good."
Ying Zheng agreed.
He also liked Fusu quite a bit, but he didn't like Fusu's mother.
Because Fusu's mother was from Chu.
Because Xu Lin frequently offered advice and remonstrance, Ying Zheng was not offended by Fu Su's frequent rebuttals.
In fact, both Ying Zheng and Fusu were subtly influenced by Xu Lin.
……
Ten days later.
Fusu returned to Xianyang and began an eastern tour with Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng originally wanted Li Si to accompany him on the eastern tour, but Li Si was too ambitious, so Ying Zheng chose to send Meng Yi instead.
Before setting off, Zhao Gao suggested that Ying Zheng take his youngest son, Huhai, with him, but Ying Zheng rejected the idea.
Hu Hai is too young now.
Zhao Gao's sudden recommendation of Huhai reminded Ying Zheng of what Xu Lin had said to him a few days earlier while drinking: Zhao Gao was not without ambition and needed to be guarded against.
At the time, Ying Zheng didn't pay attention, but now it seems that the matter is not so simple.
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng let Zhao Gao into the carriage.
"His Majesty."
Zhao Gao bowed deeply.
"I've heard you're not a eunuch?"
Ying Zheng's face was ashen.
"Yes."
"Although I come from the Hidden Palace, I am not a eunuch."
"Your Majesty, in fact, most of the eunuchs in the palace are not castrated."
Zhao Gao was extremely respectful.
His ambition has grown over time, and he is only just beginning to have ambition now.
"I've heard you have a daughter?"
Ying Zheng asked.
After drinking with Xu Lin, he sent someone to investigate Zhao Gao.
"Yes."
"Your subject has only one daughter, who is not yet married."
Zhao Gao nodded.
Ying Zheng's sudden questions made him a little nervous.
"I've heard you want to be Hu Hai's teacher?"
Ying Zheng placed his hand on the table in front of him.
Although Hu Hai was born to a woman from the Hu region, he was very cute.
"I fear I do not have that ability."
Zhao Gao was filled with trepidation.
"You've served me for so many years, do you think I don't know your capabilities?"
"But Hu Hai was too young."
"How about this, you become Fusu's teacher."
Ying Zheng said this as he thought about it.
Zhao Gao was well-versed in law, highly skilled, and capable.
It is very suitable for him to assist Fusu. If Zhao Gao has ulterior motives, he will become a stepping stone for Fusu. If Fusu cannot even defeat Zhao Gao, how can he be the crown prince? When I was a hostage in Handan, my situation was much worse than Fusu's.
"promise."
Zhao Gao instinctively wanted to refuse, but did he have the right to refuse?
Seeing this, Ying Zheng's eyes lit up with satisfaction, and he ordered someone to summon Fusu.
And so, Zhao Gao became Fusu's teacher.
……
at the same time.
Xu Lin was drinking with Nongyu, Xue Nu, and others in Zilan Pavilion.
Zi Nu's newly developed wine is very similar to sugar-free soda water from later generations, and Xu Lin likes it very much.
Nongyu played the zither, Xuenu danced, Zinu poured wine, and Xu Lin leaned against a pillar, quite content.
At midnight, Xu Lin, unable to hold his liquor, collapsed drunk on the table.
"Let me help you back, sir."
The snow woman spoke.
"The Imperial Preceptor's residence is too far away, so please let the master stay here tonight."
Zi Nu followed closely behind.
"elder sister."
"Zilanxuan is too noisy at night, making it difficult to get a good rest."
"My elder brother is going to Bolangsha tomorrow, so why don't you come to my place instead?"
Nongyu walked quickly toward Xu Lin.
Although she and Xu Lin are not related by blood, she has already treated Xu Lin as her own brother.
Xue Nu owes Xu Lin a lot of favors. If he lets Xue Nu help him back, who knows what she might do to Xu Lin on the way?
Although Sister Zi Nu never admitted to the affair between Sister Zi Nu and Xu Lin, Nong Yu knew about it long ago. There are no secrets in the world.
Xu Lin drank so much today, he definitely won't be able to handle it if he continues, so Xu Lin has to go with her tonight.
Before Zi Nu and Xue Nu could speak, Nong Yu helped Xu Lin up and walked towards the door.
Nongyu's words made sense, so Xuenu and Zinu couldn't say anything more.
……
Half an incense stick later.
Nongyu returned to her residence.
Her residence is very close to Zilanxuan.
After carefully placing Xu Lin on the soft couch, Nongyu began to take off Xu Lin's shoes.
When we were taking off Xu Lin's coat, Xu Lin suddenly raised his hand.
And it even pinched it hard.
"???"
Nongyu's eyebrows were tightly furrowed.
Then he immediately put down Xu Lin's coat and retreated to the doorway.
Seeing that Xu Lin had not yet woken up, Nongyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She is Xu Linyi's sister!
Moreover, she had recently learned about Xu Lin's relationship with her mother.
Therefore, Xu Lin can only be her brother!
"Elder brother must not have done it intentionally."
"Or do you see me as your mother?"
Nongyu bit her thin lips tightly.
Then she took a deep breath, took off Xu Lin's coat, and used a towel to wipe Xu Lin's face and neck.
This time, Xu Lin behaved himself and didn't do anything reckless.
Just as Nongyu was about to leave, Xu Lin raised his hand again and attacked her.
Because it's very soft to the touch, I'm squeezing it gently this time.
Nongyu was furious this time, her eyebrows furrowed, and she instinctively wanted to slap Xu Lin.
Seeing that Xu Lin did not open his eyes and seemed to be dreaming, she held back.
"No wonder everyone says that my elder brother is a lecher!"
"Truly, his reputation is well-deserved!"
Nongyu said in a sarcastic tone.
After saying that, she glared at Xu Lin and threw the quilt at him.
Then he stormed out of the bedroom.
She not only gave her bedroom to Xu Lin, but also helped him take off his shoes and wipe his face. Yet Xu Lin only thought about taking advantage of her. That's really too much!
Although it's highly likely that Xu Lin didn't do it intentionally, it was still very excessive!
……
The next day.
Xu Lin slept until the sun was high in the sky.
Nongyu was washing clothes in the courtyard at that moment.
"Wasn't I drinking at Zilanxuan last night?"
Xu Lin asked, puzzled.
He doesn't like drinking, so he has a very low alcohol tolerance.
Therefore, I don't remember most of what happened after midnight last night.
All I know is that after lying down, there was a faint orchid fragrance, and there was something that was initially very moist, and later very soft.
"You were drunk last night."
Nongyu said sullenly.
She was still very angry about what Xu Lin had done last night.
Although Xu Lin had been honest with her and had taught her about matters between men and women.
But they're different!
At that time, she was unaware of Xu Lin's affair with her mother.
Besides, that was studying, how can it be the same as last night?
Xu Lin launched a sneak attack last night!
"Did I mistake you for Honglian last night?"
Seeing that Nongyu seemed angry with him, Xu Lin looked puzzled.
Nongyu and Honglian are completely different, he shouldn't be mistaken, right?
But it's hard to say.
Because Honglian has changed quite a bit recently, if the lights are turned off, she is fully awake, and without a cup of tea, it would be difficult to tell who is who.
"No."
Nongyu's voice was clear and cold.
She doesn't want to talk to Xu Lin right now.
Seeing this, Xu Lin guessed what was going on, so he coughed twice forcefully.
"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
"I only remember drinking at Zilanxuan last night, nothing else."
Xu Lin scratched his head, unable to hide his embarrassment.
Didn't he always treat Nongyu as his own sister?
I really can't drink recklessly anymore.
Seeing that Xu Lin was embarrassed rather than pleased, Nongyu's mood improved somewhat.
If Xu Lin is pleased with this, then it means that Xu Lin is a complete lecher, and she has misjudged Xu Lin!
Let's just treat it as a dream.
After a short while, Nongyu murmured.
What Xu Lin did last night was far less excessive than the Xu Lin in her dream.
……
That night.
Xu Lin and Xue Nu went to Bolangsha together.
Xu Lin originally planned to take the Moon Goddess with him, but the Snow Maiden said she wanted to go too.
Left with no other choice, Xu Lin had to take Xue Nu with him.
……
After news of Ying Zheng's eastern tour spread, Zhang Liang and others began to make plans.
After the state of Qi was destroyed, Zhang Liang, Yan Dan, Tian Guang and others formed an anti-Qin alliance.
In Zhang Liang's view, Bolangsha was a good place to set up an ambush because of its high terrain, easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Yan Dan and Tian Guang agreed, considering that the Net of Flowing Sands was spreading all over the world and that the Sands of Flowing Sands was becoming increasingly powerful, so they planned to finish them off in one battle.
Although Ying Zheng had many sons, they were all still young.
Fusu was older, but he was still unable to rule in his own right.
Therefore, with the death of Ying Zheng, the opportunity for the six states arose!
……
More than a month later.
Ying Zheng approached Bolangsha.
In order to capture all the high-ranking members of the anti-Qin alliance, Ying Zheng ordered Meng Yi to prepare three chariots.
Both vehicles were empty, and Zhao Gao was sitting in one of them.
"Our success or failure hinges on this moment, let's make our move!"
Yan Dan, looking down from his vantage point, saw the carriage slowly approaching and spoke.
After saying that, he channeled his inner energy into Mo Mei and charged towards the carriage in the middle.
Yan Dan hated two people the most in his life: Xu Lin and Ying Zheng.
More than a decade ago, he and Ying Zheng were both hostages in Handan, the capital of Zhao. Now, one is the ruler of the world, while the other is a leader of the Mohist school, looking as lost and bewildered as a stray dog.
Xu Lin was the Grand Tutor of Qin. Without Ying Zheng, how long could Xu Lin continue his rise to power?
Thinking of this, Yan Dan smiled.
Tian Guang, the leader of the peasant clan, came primarily to avenge Lord Changping. Lord Changping has secretly supported the peasant clan for many years; without him, the peasant clan would not be where they are today.
Zhang Liang's motivation was to avenge his father; right or wrong was no longer important. As a son, he had no choice but to be an enemy of Qin!
Many elite Qin soldiers were killed by rolling logs and boulders.
Tian Guang rushed into the first carriage and found it empty.
Zhang Liang rushed into the third carriage, only to find it empty.
Yan Dan, Da Tiechui, and the others were overjoyed to sense someone breathing inside the second carriage.
However, after they cut open the chariot, they discovered that it was not Ying Zheng and Fusu sitting inside, but Zhao Gao.
"Oh no, we've fallen for their trap!"
Yan Dan thought to herself.
When he tried to run, he found that the assassins from the Luo Wang organization had already surrounded them.
Xu Lin, dressed in white, had his arm around Xue Nu's waist, smiling broadly.
The Snow Maiden pressed herself against Xu Lin's chest, smiling sweetly, completely different from before.
Gao Jianli was heartbroken when he saw this scene.
He thought he had let go of the Snow Woman, but seeing her nestled in Xu Lin's arms today, he realized he had been deceiving himself all along. (End of Chapter)