Daqin: The beginning of the collapse of the sky, sweeping across the Western Regions

Ying Zheng walked out of the court slowly, his figure appearing tall and firm in the spacious hall.

His heart was full of confidence and expectation. He knew that in the days to come, he would lead Daqin to a more glorious future.

Ministers and generals also left the court one after another, with determination and resoluteness on their faces.

They knew that in the days to come, they would prepare for this great campaign and work hard for the unification and glory of the Qin State.

After adjourning the court, Zhao Gao hurriedly left the court and went straight to Hu Hai's residence.

He was filled with worry and anxiety, and wanted to discuss with Hu Hai the matter of attacking Korea.

However, when he approached Hu Hai's mansion, he heard a woman's laughter coming from inside.

Zhao Gao's footsteps suddenly stopped and his face darkened instantly.

He knew clearly that Hu Hai had been obsessed with women and neglected state affairs recently, which made him very dissatisfied and worried.

He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and then walked into the mansion.

As soon as he stepped into the gate of the mansion, the scene before him made his face darken instantly.

Hu Hai was seen playing and joking with several maids, his laughter was charming and indulgent.

They seemed to have completely ignored the decisions made in the court and the affairs of state, and were only concerned with enjoying the pleasure in front of them.

Zhao Gao's face turned gloomy as water, and he felt a strong sense of disappointment and anger.

In Hu Hai's mansion, a group of young and beautiful maids gathered together, laughing and talking.

They were either chasing and playing, or teasing each other, with carefree smiles on their faces.

Their voices were clear and melodious, as melodious as the singing of a yellow oriole, making the entire mansion full of life and vigor.

However, when Zhao Gao stepped into the mansion, everything changed.

The originally lively and cheerful atmosphere suddenly became solemn, and the maids' laughter stopped abruptly, as if their mouths were covered by an invisible big hand.

Their eyes all turned to the door, filled with fear and anxiety.

Zhao Gao appeared at the door. His face was frighteningly gloomy and his cold eyes were like a sharp blade, mercilessly sweeping across every corner of the hall.

His appearance seemed to bring a chill that made people shiver.

The maids' eyes met Zhao Gao's, their heartbeats suddenly quickened, and their breathing became rapid.

The chill was like a gust of cold wind, penetrating their bodies and completely freezing their laughter.

Their faces turned pale, their lips trembled slightly, and fear flashed in their eyes.

They knew very well that Zhao Gao was a ruthless man who had a huge influence on Hu Hai. He was also a ruthless and unscrupulous person.

In front of Zhao Gao, they felt as insignificant as fragile ants, and any careless move could lead to serious consequences.

So the maids hurriedly stopped what they were doing. Some of them lowered their heads, not daring to look Zhao Gao in the eye; others quickly stepped aside, trying to make themselves less conspicuous.

Their movements were flustered and nervous, for fear of attracting Zhao Gao's attention. Their actions revealed their awe and fear of Zhao Gao, and no one dared to make a sound at this time.

Hu Hai also felt the sudden change in the atmosphere. He turned around and faced Zhao Gao, trying to ease the tense atmosphere with a relaxed tone: "Teacher, you are here. These maids are not sensible, please don't mind."

Zhao Gao ignored Hu Hai's words. His eyes were still cold as he questioned Hu Hai directly: "Sir, the court just discussed the important matter of attacking South Korea, but you are here indulging in pleasure? Don't you really want the throne?"

Hu Hai was speechless after hearing Zhao Gao's words. He knew that his behavior was indeed inappropriate, but under the pressure from Zhao Gao, he didn't know how to defend himself.

The maids dared not even utter a word, they were secretly thankful that Zhao Gao's attention was not on them. They decided to leave here as soon as possible to avoid causing Zhao Gao's displeasure.

Hu Hai looked at Zhao Gao in front of him, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that his behavior today might have left a bad impression on Zhao Gao, but he also felt a little unhappy. After all, he was a prince of the Qin Dynasty. Couldn't he even have a moment of happiness?

Hu Hai turned his head and saw the guards standing quietly beside him. He waved his hand, signaling the guards to move out the stool.

The guards moved quickly and brought a carved stool in front of Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao sat down and adjusted his posture to make himself look more majestic.

"What important matter happened in the court today?"

Hu Hai asked, with a barely perceptible hint of fatigue in his voice.

Zhao Gao did not dare to neglect him. He knew that although Hu Hai might sometimes indulge in pleasure, he was still very concerned about national affairs.

The guard quickly gathered his thoughts and began to report: "Sir, today the court mainly discussed the matter of attacking South Korea."

"The king has decided to appoint a general as commander-in-chief to lead the army to attack Han."

When Hu Hai heard this, he frowned slightly and asked, "Who was chosen as the commander-in-chief?"

Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes, then replied, "The king has taken a liking to Nei Shi Teng and intends to appoint him as commander-in-chief."

Hu Hai sat on a stool, his chin in his hand and his brows furrowed.

When Zhao Gao mentioned Nei Shi Teng's name, his eyes narrowed and a look of doubt appeared on his face.

"Neishiteng? Who is this guy?"

There was a hint of displeasure in Hu Hai's voice. He was unfamiliar with the name and had a bad feeling in his heart.

Zhao Gao was still present at this time. When he heard Hu Hai's question, he stepped forward and explained, "Sir, Nei Shi Teng is a newcomer promoted by your majesty recently. It is said that he has performed well in local governance and is highly appreciated by the king."

Hu Hai's face became even gloomier. He couldn't understand why such an important military operation as attacking Korea would fall into the hands of an unknown person.

His voice revealed dissatisfaction and confusion: "How can such a nobody take on such an important task? There are so many experienced generals in the court, why don't you choose them?"

Zhao Gao frowned slightly. He knew that he could not change Ying Zheng's decision, but he also understood Hu Hai's feelings.

He whispered to comfort him: "Sir, the king's decision must have a profound meaning. Although Nei Shi Teng is not well-known, he must have something extraordinary to be appreciated by His Majesty."

Hu Hai stood up and began to pace back and forth in the hall. The displeasure and confusion in his heart gradually turned into anger.

He began to realize that he was marginalized in the court, and this feeling of being ignored made him very uncomfortable.