The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

After Zhao Gao returned from the Lieutenant's Office, he went back to his own residence without stopping.

As soon as Zhao Gao entered the palace, he saw Zhao Cheng anxiously waiting for him. Zhao Cheng immediately stepped forward to greet him and said respectfully, "Brother, you're finally back!"

Zhao Gao glanced at Zhao Cheng and asked softly, "Second brother, how is the task I asked you to do going?"

Zhao Cheng quickly replied, "Don't worry, brother. Many low-level officials from the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court have already joined us."

Zhao Gao nodded and said with satisfaction, "Very good, well done. However, there is one more thing I need you to do."

When Zhao Cheng heard this, he quickly asked, "Brother, please tell me what you need."

Zhao Gao pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Secretly send someone to Xianyang City to investigate Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu. If they find any trace of them, report to me immediately."

Zhao Cheng nodded and said, "Don't worry, brother. I will personally arrange for people to investigate their whereabouts."

Zhao Gao nodded and continued, "Remember, this matter must be kept secret. No word of it should be leaked."

Zhao Cheng replied solemnly, "Don't worry, brother. I understand the stakes involved."

After saying this, Zhao Cheng immediately turned around and left, and began to arrange people to investigate the whereabouts of Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu.

The next morning, the sun shone through the clouds onto the streets and alleys of Xianyang City.

Zhao Ping arrived at the door of Zhao Gao's mansion early. After waiting for permission, he tidied his clothes and walked into the mansion.

There was a faint scent of sandalwood in Zhao Gao's study, and exquisite calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls.

Zhao Gao sat at the desk, looking at the bamboo slips in his hand with a gloomy expression.

Zhao Ping stood respectfully in front of Zhao Gao and said with his head down, "Sir, after a large-scale investigation of personnel relationships, we finally discovered the interpersonal dealings between Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu. But..." At this point, Zhao Ping hesitated, as if he found it difficult to speak.

Zhao Gao saw this and showed an unhappy look on his face. He asked in a deep voice, "Tell me quickly, what is it? Just say it!"

Zhao Ping said anxiously, "It's just that these two are related to Lord Meng Yi. It's said that they have known each other for a long time. I wondered if they couldn't be found even after searching the entire city, maybe they were in the Meng Mansion? So I came to report this to you, Lord."

Zhao Gao's frown deepened after hearing Zhao Ping's words. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Zhao Ping, I was right about you. There's a vacant position for a Deputy Chief in the Lieutenant's Office. Once this matter is resolved, I'll recommend you to Lord Feng."

Zhao Ping was delighted when he heard this and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you for the promotion, sir! I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Zhao Gao smiled and said, "You go back first. Remember to secretly send people to monitor the Meng residence. Don't alert the enemy."

Zhao Ping said respectfully, "Don't worry, sir!" After that, Zhao Ping left the study.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun gradually disappeared into the horizon, and the entire Xianyang city was shrouded in a faint twilight.

Zhao Gao sat at the desk in his study, anxiously waiting for news from Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ping.

Finally, his servant walked quickly into the study and handed the letters from Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ping to Zhao Gao.

Zhao Gao hurriedly opened the letter and read it carefully. Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ping told him that they had found traces of Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu in the Meng residence. Zhao Gao's face showed a smug smile, and he secretly rejoiced: "Finally found you."

Zhao Gao immediately picked up his pen and wrote back to Zhao Cheng and Zhao Ping, respectively, instructing them to keep a close watch on the Meng residence and not let Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu escape.

After Zhao Gao finished writing the letter, he handed it to his attendant and asked him to deliver it immediately. He stood up and paced back and forth in his study, thinking about his next plan.

He knew that it would be impossible to capture Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu by simply trying to enter the Meng residence. Suddenly, Zhao Gao had an idea. Feng Jie, as a lieutenant, had the responsibility of apprehending thieves and arresting criminals. If he could convince him to come forward, he could avoid exposing himself and further strengthen the relationship between the two.

Zhao Gao secretly planned in his heart that after capturing the two men, he would use Xiang Liang, Xiang Yu and others to capture a group of his political enemies.

In this city shrouded in twilight, Zhao Gao's conspiracy is quietly unfolding.

The next morning, Zhao Gao had just entered the royal city when he saw a group of people coming outside the Afang Palace. He looked closely and found that the people were Feng Jie.

Zhao Gao hurried forward, bowed, and said with a smile, "Lieutenant, I am honored to meet you."

Feng Jie also returned the greeting and said, "Master Zhao, do you have any information on the whereabouts of the suspect in Juxian Hall?"

Zhao Gao looked around and said to Feng Jie, "Sir Feng, it's not convenient to talk here. Please follow me."

As he spoke, Zhao Gao brought Feng Jie to a side hall near Shangshifang.

After the two men sat down, Zhao Gao finally spoke: "We have traces of the suspects, but to catch them, we need Lord Feng to take action personally."

Feng Jie showed a puzzled expression and asked, "Oh? Is there such a thing? Is there anyone in Xianyang City who would not give face to Lord Zhao?"

Zhao Gao smiled awkwardly, then said softly: "Although His Majesty has allowed me to assist you in supervising the Juxiantang case, the Lieutenant's Office is after all your subordinate, Lord Feng, and arresting vicious criminals is the duty of the Lieutenant's Office!" As he spoke, he secretly observed Feng Jie's reaction, as if he wanted to see some clues from the other's expression.

After hearing this, Feng Jie nodded slightly, indicating that he understood Zhao Gao's meaning, and then responded: "Lord Zhao is absolutely right. In that case, how do you think I should cooperate?" His tone was unusually calm.

Seeing this, Zhao Gao showed a barely perceptible smile on his face, and then he slowly said: "We found traces of several thieves in the Meng Mansion, and according to the clues, these thieves seem to have had dealings with Meng Yi for a long time. However, due to the special status of the Meng Mansion, it is not convenient for me to take people to investigate directly, so I hope that Lord Feng can lead his men there in person." After speaking, he looked at Feng Jie expectantly, waiting for his answer.

Feng Jie thought for a while, and finally nodded in agreement, and promised: "Okay, after the court session, I will immediately lead my men to the Meng Mansion."

When Zhao Gao heard this reply, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Feng." A hint of pride flashed in his eyes, as if everything was going according to his plan.

Finally, the two men stood up, walked out of the side hall side by side, and began to prepare for their next actions with their own thoughts.

However, they did not realize that there was a figure hiding outside the window, listening to every word they said.

The figure lurked there quietly, seemingly blending in with the surroundings. Through the cracks in the window, his gaze was fixed on the two people inside the room. He listened to their conversation, an anxious expression on his face.