The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

On the other side, after Zhao Gao came out of the royal city of Xianyang, he rode his horse all the way to Feng Jie's mansion.

After Zhao Gao learned from Zhao Ben that Xu Fu had not found the elixir, he began to make plans. Now that he knew Xu Fu could not find the elixir of immortality, he needed to consider how to deal with this situation.

Zhao Gao knew that if the First Emperor knew about this, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, he had no choice but to do everything in his power to help Hu Hai ascend the throne.

This is also the reason why Zhao Ben threatened Xu Fu, demanding that he must return within two years and personally refine the elixir.

Although Zhao Gao was a eunuch, he was well aware that there was no such thing as an elixir of immortality. These were merely wishful thinking of those in power.

However, it was precisely because of this understanding that Zhao Gao was able to cleverly use the First Emperor's desire and urgency for immortality to achieve his own goals.

At this moment, Zhao Gao was anxiously looking for Feng Jie because he knew the real purpose of the First Emperor sending Feng Jie to inspect the counties along the eastern coast. This inspection was not a simple inspection, but to go to receive the elixir of immortality that Xu Fu had sought.

Zhao Gao knew that if Xu Fu failed to bring back the elixir of immortality, both he and Hu Hai would be in great danger. Therefore, he devised a plan and decided to send Zhao Cheng to accompany Feng Jie so that they could understand the situation in a timely manner and take appropriate measures.

Zhao Gao was well aware of the importance of this eastern tour, and he hoped that through Zhao Cheng's participation, he could ensure that they could control the situation and avoid any accidents. Only in this way could they successfully overcome this crisis and create better conditions for Hu Hai's ascension to the throne.

Zhao Gao, dressed in his official uniform, hurried to Feng Jie's house. After a servant informed him, he was ushered into the house and sat opposite Feng Jie in the study.

Zhao Gao spoke straight to the point, "Lord Feng, His Majesty attaches great importance to Master Xu's return from his quest for immortality. He is deeply concerned that something unexpected might happen during his journey, so he has specifically ordered me to keep a close eye on this matter."

Feng Jie smiled and responded, "Master Zhao, how can I cooperate with you?"

In fact, Feng Jie knew very well that Zhao Gao must have other intentions in coming this time, but the Feng family had already boarded Zhao Gao's pirate ship, and he was unwilling to ask more questions. Besides, his father Feng Quji had also warned him that Zhao Gao was a cruel and ruthless person, and he must never trust him too much or get too involved in it.

Zhao Gao smiled faintly and spoke sincerely, "Lord Feng, His Majesty has dispatched you to inspect the coastal counties and prefectures, and has instructed you to keep an eye out for any unusual activity. I'm concerned that you're too busy to attend to other matters, so I've specially dispatched Zhao Cheng to assist you. This will ensure that everything goes smoothly and that the elixir arrives safely."

Feng Jie heard this, and although he felt a little unhappy, he remained calm on the surface and said, "That's great. With Zhao Cheng's help, this trip will definitely be smoother."

Seeing this, Zhao Gao continued, "Lord Feng, this is a matter of great importance. I urge you and Zhao Cheng to be extremely cautious and avoid making any mistakes. If we can successfully retrieve the elixir, His Majesty will undoubtedly be delighted and will undoubtedly reward you both."

Feng Jie responded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Lord Zhao. I and Zhao Cheng will do our best. But can this elixir really make people immortal?"

A strange look flashed in Zhao Gao's eyes, and he whispered, "Lord Feng, be careful with your words! Your Majesty has been pursuing immortality for many years. Could it be that Your Majesty is wrong?"

After the two discussed the details, Zhao Gao stood up and said goodbye.

After leaving Feng Mansion, Zhao Gao looked at the clear sky of Xianyang and sneered to himself, "This piece of sky will be under my control sooner or later..."

Let’s talk about Han Xin and Kuai Che.

Ever since Han Xin was instructed by Meng Yi to test Kuai Che's feelings, the two of them have often been inseparable.

Given Han Xin's ability to speak and act, his true thoughts certainly could not be hidden from Kuai Che. After all, Kuai Che was one of the most outstanding strategists during the Chu-Han period and easily saw through Han Xin's intentions.

However, Kuai Che did not expose him, because he felt that Han Xin had a unique temperament that attracted him. It was not that Kuai Che had any special hobbies, but that this temperament made him feel close.

Kuai Che had a desire to make friends with Han Xin, just like meeting an old friend who had not seen each other for many years. This is why he agreed to let Han Xin come to Xianyang from Huaiyin.

Seeing that Han Xin had made no progress, Meng Yi decided to go and meet Kuai Che himself.

One day, Meng Yi rode his horse to a farm outside Xianyang City.

As soon as Meng Yi entered the door, he saw Han Xin and Kuai Che.

Meng Yi looked up and saw Kuai Che standing next to Han Xin. He was tall and slender, with an upright posture. He was about thirty years old, with a thin face, high cheekbones, and a slightly protruding chin, which made him look very resolute. His eyes were deep and bright. He was wearing a black robe, a white belt around his waist, and a pair of black cloth shoes.

In general, Kuai Che's appearance gives people the impression of wisdom, perseverance, confidence and courage.

Meng Yi couldn't help but sigh: "This person is quite charming!" His eyes fell on the two people who were talking in the distance, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Watching the two men conversing happily, Meng Yi glanced at Han Xin, then at Kuai Che, and couldn't help but sigh. He thought, "In this life, although Han Xin and Kuai Che didn't have a master-subject relationship, they were able to become close friends. Perhaps this is also a kind of fate."

When Han Xin saw Meng Yi, he immediately walked up to him, bowed deeply, and said respectfully, "Greetings, General!" A sincere smile spread across his face, and his eyes revealed deep respect for Meng Yi.

Meng Yi smiled and waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for such formalities. Then he turned to look at Kuai Che and said with a smile, "This should be Mr. Kuai, right? I have heard of your great name for a long time!"

Through his daily conversations with Han Xin, Kuai Che often felt Meng Yi's loyalty and admiration from Han Xin's words. This made Kuai Che curious about Meng Yi. Today, he finally had the opportunity to see him in person. As expected, he found that Meng Yi had a unique charm that made people feel warm and different.

So, Kuai Che hurriedly took a step forward, saluted respectfully to Meng Yi, and said in a low but powerful voice: "I don't deserve it. Kuai Che greets you, sir!"

Meng Yi smiled slightly and said softly, "Brothers, please don't be too reserved. Let's go inside and talk in detail!"

After saying this, Meng Yi took the lead and walked into the room. Han Xin and Kuai Che glanced at each other and followed Meng Yi into the room.