mtl008 Chapter 229 The poison of power, Lao Ai's ambition
Chapter 229 The poison of power, Lao Ai's ambition
Xianyang City, Changxinhou Mansion.
In Xianyang of the State of Qin, there are two upstart marquises, one is Wenxin Hou Luxiang, and the other is Changxin Hou Lai Ai.
The rise of Lu Buwei can be regarded as a model of successful people. He is a businessman with a unique vision and the courage to take risks.
In addition to vision, he also has strength, wrist, and style.
Lv Buwei circling among various forces in Handan of Zhao State, with long sleeves, good at dancing, and slick face, successfully brought the proton Qin Yiren out of Zhao State, and returned to Xianyang of Qin State safely.
Later, under the operation of Lu Buwei, Qin Yiren became the heir of Mrs. Huayang, step by step into the vision of King Qin Zhaoxiang, and became the grandson recognized by the latter.
With the help of Lu Buwei, Qin Yiren, from scratch, started from scratch, and became the descendant of the Qin Dynasty's direct lineage. From a proton who no one cared about to the backup heir of the crown prince, Lu Buwei made great contributions.
Later, Qin Yiren's father An Guojun succeeded to the throne, and Qin Yiren became the prince of Qin.
An Guojun was a short-lived king who died suddenly after succeeding for only three days.Of course, it is difficult to judge whether there are Lu Buwei and Qin Yiren's hands and feet among them.
Qin Yiren only served as the prince for three days, and then directly ascended the throne as the King of Qin. Lu Buwei won the trust and reliance.
In the next three years, Lu Buwei assisted Qin Yiren in governing the Qin State. The game between the various forces was like a fish in water, and the Qin State frequently used troops to destroy the last blood of the Eastern Zhou royal family.
At the same time, Qin State attacked Zhao State, Wei State, South Korea, and Chu State.
Three years later, Qin Yiren died of illness, and 13-year-old Yingzheng ascended the throne. Lu Buwei was his second father and left prime minister.
If it is not from Yingzheng's personal point of view, but from the perspective of the entire Qin State, Lu Buwei has made no mistakes.
If you look at history, Lu Buwei may have contributed the most, because of his butterfly effect, Qin Yiren entered Qin and became king, and Ying Zheng became king.
And Yingzheng, the later Qin Shihuang, is the same emperor through the ages.
Lu Buwei's methods and strength are known to everyone in the world. Although many old Qin people are jealous, they also recognize his powerful position.
However, only Lai Ai, a yin man, an internal eunuch, and an eunuch, was favored by the Queen Mother Zhao Ji, and won many, many fiefdoms, and even the title of Changxinhou.
For Great Qin, which has a military merit system, the existence of Lai Ai is simply a shame to the military merit system and a collective humiliation to Qin's generals.
However, the king was young, Lu Buwei was in power, and the queen mother listened to the government behind the curtain. Even if the family of the Qin generals were dissatisfied with Lai Ai, it was impossible to directly send troops to kill the entire Changxinhou mansion.
The most important thing, and also the most puzzling to the world, is why the Empress Dowager favors an eunuch so much that it is so outrageous.
Lai Ai also relied on Zhao Ji's favor and was extremely arrogant. She not only entered the court as an official, but also formed a party.
In just a few years, Lai Ai was able to stand up to Lu Buwei, and became the leader of Qin's top political power.
Inside the mansion, Lao Ai sits cross-legged, with open skirts, wearing a black loose robe, with a wheat-colored face, rough facial features, and a big nose.
His facial features are rough and his physique is strong, but those eyes are extremely cold. Being stared at by him is like being stared at by a poisonous snake, which makes people shudder.
Lao Ai is nearly two meters tall, with a strong and broad body, and her bare skin is wheat-colored. Looking at her breath and muscles, she seems to be proficient in some methods of body training.
On both sides of the meeting hall, Lao Ai's party members sat in order on the left and right. Everyone who can enter here must have some extraordinary ability, or a very high official position.
Most importantly, they must all be people whom Lai Ai can trust.
More than twenty people are all Lai Ai's confidantes.
Lai Ai glanced at the crowd with her cold eyes, her face was quite majestic, and she said sharply: "I think you all have read the secret report."
"Ying Zheng is coming back."
Nei Shisi mocked: "It's all because Lu Buwei is not good at handling things. If Ba Linglong attacks, Yingzheng will undoubtedly die. That's why Lord Hou didn't send Six Swords slaves."
"Hmph, if the slave of six swords makes a move, there is absolutely no chance of Ying Zheng's survival."
Lord Hou and Lu Buwei have always been hostile. As long as you keep belittling Lu Buwei, it is right. This is called political correctness.
Sure enough, Lai Ai nodded and said: "Six Swordsmen have never disappointed me in these years. Every time I attack, I can always solve my confidant's troubles."
"If Six Swords Slave made a move, Ying Zheng would have already died in South Korea."
A person below said: "However, the net seems to have an ulterior purpose, otherwise it would not be divided into two, assisting Lord Hou and Lu Buwei respectively."
The name of this person is Ling Qi, and he holds the position of a doctor in the Qin State. The official position with real power is similar to that of the six ministers of the Tang Dynasty.
Ling Qi is the chief counselor of Lai Ai. Over the years, he has used his own ingenuity and means to contribute to Lai Ai's power cause, and he has made a lot of contributions.
Among all the confidantes, Lai Ai trusts Ling Qi the most, not one of them.
Nei Shi Si said: "Why don't Lord Hou send Six Swordsmen to assassinate again, as long as Six Swordsmen find a good opportunity, Yingzheng will undoubtedly die."
Lai Ai showed embarrassment on her face, and stopped talking.
Ling Qi observed his words and said, "No."
Nei Shisi asked, "Why not?"
Ling Qi is about forty years old, thin and thin, wearing a blue long gown.
He stroked his long beard with his right hand, and said calmly: "Beside Yingzheng, there are Gai Nie and Meng Tian, as well as two thousand Pingyang Heavy Armored Army and one thousand Mengshi Elite Cavalry. I am afraid it will be difficult for the Six Swordsmen to get them."
"Moreover, Li Changqing, the Korean sword fairy, is also beside Yingzheng. This person has profound skills and extraordinary swordsmanship. If he can kill Ji Wuye head-on, he must not be an ordinary person."
"Li Changqing is by no means weaker than Black and White Xuanjian."
The expressions of Nei Shisi and the others changed: "Black and white Xuanjian!"
Xuan Jian is Lu Buwei's most capable subordinate, followed by the startled salamander who has betrayed the snare.
They have seen Xuan Jian's swordsmanship before, so they know how strong that man is?
Li Changqing is not weaker than Xuan Jian, so they can clearly recognize Li Changqing's strength in an instant.
Lao Ai asked, "Then what?"
Lao Ai paused every word, "I will kill him."
If you don't kill him, how can your eldest son become the new king of Qin, and how can you suppress Lu Buwei?How can I give power to Qin and the world?
The feeling of being in control of power is intoxicating, and millions of people are letting me die.
Talented people from all over the world gathered one after another to serve me and respect me as master.
In a world of great controversy and chaotic times, power is the most intoxicating thing. With power, you can be arrogant, you can kill without restraint, you can possess everything you want, and destroy everything that is not pleasing to the eye.
What's more, you don't need to do it yourself, you just need to move your mouth and fingers, naturally there are countless capable people, loyal ministers and good people will solve your problems for you.
The eldest son of Lao Ai and Zhao Ji was nearly seven years old, and was conceived by Qin Yiren a few months after his death. Although there was a gap of several months, it is not impossible to ambiguous the past.
As long as Zhao Ji is willing to nod her head and push the eldest son to the top despite all opinions, there is still a certain degree of success.
And before all these plans, one person's death is required—the death of Ying Zheng.
Ling Qi thought for a while and said, "Master Hou, instead of sending the Six Swordsmen to risk the assassination, it is better to let Ying Zheng return to the capital first."
"In the entire Xianyang City, you have your eyeliner everywhere. Although he is a king, this is your territory. Except for Lu Buwei, you have no fear of anyone."
"For Yingzheng, the palace is even less safe."
When Lao Ai heard the words, she sneered and said, "Doctor Zhong is right, hehe. Anyway, if that's the case, let's wait until he returns to Xianyang to make plans."
Ling Qi's words are not without reason.
Over the years, he has vigorously recruited his disciples, recruited warriors from the rivers and lakes, recruited strange men and strangers, trained three thousand warriors and soldiers, and was extremely brave.
In addition, thousands of family members, as well as Yongcheng, the capital of the Qin State and 300 miles (150 kilometers) away from Xianyang, is also his territory, where the county soldiers and court soldiers from all over the country are his confidantes.
As long as he gives an order, he can recruit nearly [-] soldiers and [-] elite martial artists within a day.
The fighting power of this army is definitely better than [-] soldiers, and if this force suddenly breaks out, it will definitely accomplish great things.
In the same day, the Queen Mother Zhao Ji, Changping Lord Xiong Qi, the Wang clan, the Meng clan...all the forces in Qin State received secret intelligence reports.
That man is back!
For a time, before the Yingzheng people arrived, Xianyang City was already undercurrents and murderous threats.