The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

Xianyang City, the situation is changing!

After successfully executing Li Si and all the officials connected with him, Zhao Gao turned his ambitious and scheming eyes to another powerful opponent - Feng Quji.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the court was extremely tense.

Feng Quji has become an insurmountable obstacle on Zhao Gao's path to greater power.

You must know that Feng Quji not only had a respected status himself, but also had many officials who were dependent on him because he had served as prime minister in the court for a long time.

Furthermore, his son Feng Jie held the crucial position of Commander of the Southern Army, commanding an army of 50,000 elite soldiers. Such immense power and influence instilled in Zhao Gao a deep hatred for Feng Quji, who he was determined to eliminate.

As a result, rumors spread all over Xianyang City. These rumors were like poisonous arrows, shooting at Feng Quji.

All of them accused Feng Quji of forming a clique for personal gain and having evil intentions, and even accused him of more serious crimes such as "intending to rebel".

One day, a tense atmosphere filled the majestic palace.

The ministers filed in and lined up neatly in the court, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Hu Hai.

When Hu Hai finally showed up, the entire court fell silent.

Everyone shouted in unison, "Long live His Majesty! Long live the Great Qin!"

Zhao Gao stood aside, staring ahead with a cold look in his eyes. He secretly signaled the Minister of Justice to order Wei Zhuang to take action.

Wei Zhuang walked to the front of the hall, bowed, and then began to impeach Feng Quji passionately.

He spoke eloquently and listed a series of false charges, portraying Feng Quji as a treacherous minister with ulterior motives who attempted to usurp power.

Feng Quji listened quietly to these groundless accusations, his heart filled with resentment.

After Wei Zhuang finished speaking, he stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Hu Hai, and then said righteously, "Your Majesty, I am loyal to you and have no ulterior motives. These so-called crimes are completely false and were deliberately framed!"

Hu Hai sat on the dragon throne, squinting his eyes slightly and looking at the two people below.

Since he successfully ascended the throne, Hu Hai's heart has gradually expanded to the extreme, becoming more and more arrogant and conceited. Now facing such a situation, he can't help but feel a little hesitant.

On the one hand, he was indeed wary of Feng Quji. After all, the Feng family had great influence in the court and many followers. On the other hand, Feng Jie held a large number of troops in his hands. If he handled it improperly, it might cause civil unrest.

As Hu Hai fell into deep thought, the atmosphere in the court grew increasingly solemn. Everyone held their breath, awaiting the emperor's final decision...

Hu Hai was silent for a long time, then slowly spoke, "Lord Feng, I do not want to believe these accusations. But since this matter has been brought up, I must investigate. I order you to remain in the palace for the time being, pending an investigation."

Feng Quji looked surprised and was about to argue again, but Hu Hai raised his hand to stop him.

Seeing this, Zhao Gao's eyes flashed with displeasure.

After leaving court, he quietly found Wei Zhuang.

"It is a pity that today's incident failed to bring down Feng Quji in one fell swoop."

Wei Zhuang also looked helpless.

Zhao Gao said gloomily, "We can't give up just yet. We need to send someone to closely monitor Feng's residence. If we can find even the slightest evidence against him, we'll make sure he can't turn the tables."

After Feng Quji returned home, he was well aware of the danger he faced. He secretly summoned his confidants and instructed them, "It seems Zhao Gao will not give up. Immediately contact Feng Jie and tell him to hold his troops in place and not act rashly, as this would give him an excuse to criticize us. The Feng family is a loyal and righteous family, and we will not be easily slandered by such a villain."

At this time in Xianyang, various forces were undercurrents surging, and the situation was like a taut string that would break at the slightest mistake. Everyone was waiting for the next opportunity in this power game.

That night, the Zhangtai Palace was brightly lit.

Hu Hai sat on the dragon throne, playing with the imperial seal in his hand. His eyes were sometimes cold, and sometimes flashed with cunning.

In the main hall, Zhao Gao and Tu You stood quietly, their figures seeming a little dim in the candlelight.

Hu Hai suddenly raised his head and glared at Zhao Gao, "Teacher, are you really sure Feng Quji is guilty?"

Zhao Gao quickly leaned forward and replied, "Your Majesty, I have only heard rumors, and I believe a thorough investigation is necessary to rectify the situation."

Hu Hai sneered, and the laughter seemed to echo in the hall, making people shudder.

He slowly stood up, walked over to Zhao Gao, looked down at him, and said, "Although I am young, I am not stupid. How could I not know about the fight between you and Feng Quji?"

Zhao Gao's heart tightened and his face turned pale instantly.

He raised his head and looked at Hu Hai in confusion. He found that Hu Hai's eyes no longer had the cowardice of the past, but were replaced by an elusive depth.

Hu Hai sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy face and a hint of anger in his eyes.

Zhao Gao stood aside, with his head lowered and his eyes flickering, as if avoiding Hu Hai's gaze.

Hu Hai slammed the table and shouted, "Zhao Gao, how dare you deceive me! You claim Feng Quji is plotting rebellion. Do you have any evidence?"

Zhao Gao was startled, but he remained composed and replied, "Your Majesty, Feng Quji has evil intentions and resents you. I have solid evidence."

Hu Hai sneered, "Evidence? What you call evidence are those trumped-up charges? Zhao Gao, do you think I'm a fool?"

Zhao Gao quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am loyal to you and would never dare to deceive you in the slightest. Feng Quji, however, has evil intentions. I was only compelled to act out of concern for your safety."

Hu Hai stood up, walked over to Zhao Gao, looked down at him and said, "Teacher, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You want to use me to get rid of Feng Quji and then take power for yourself, right?"

Zhao Gao repeatedly denied it, saying, "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention. I am only driven to eliminate Feng Quji, this powerful minister, for the sake of the Qin Empire and the stability of Your Majesty's throne."

"Teacher, please stand up." Hu Hai's face was as gloomy as water, and he said slowly, "I can temporarily not hold you responsible. Let's end this matter here. But teacher, don't think that because you helped me ascend to the throne, you can do whatever you want."

Hu Hai stared at Zhao Gao with an eagle-like gaze.

Zhao Gao's heart tightened. He could feel Hu Hai's gaze on him, making him dare not slack off in the slightest.

"That was because I had no choice and no one to rely on at that time, but now I have firmly sat on the throne. I will not choose to burn bridges after crossing the river and abandon the donkey after it has done its job. But teacher, you also have to do your work with peace of mind!" Hu Hai's voice echoed in the hall with an unquestionable firmness.

Fine beads of sweat began to seep out of Zhao Gao's forehead. He glanced at Tu You out of the corner of his eye and saw that Tu You was tightly gripping the hilt of the sword, staring at him with a sharp gaze.

Only then did Zhao Gao realize that Hu Hai had secretly seized the military power and had been forbearing, waiting for the right opportunity to show his strength.

Zhao Gao quickly responded, "Your Majesty is wise and enlightened. I will do my best to assist you." His voice was filled with a hint of flattery and awe, but also revealed his inner uneasiness.

Hu Hai waved his hand and sat back on the throne. He closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, as if trying to calm his inner turmoil. "Teacher, go down. Remember, I am the ruler of the Qin Dynasty. I am the Heaven."

Zhao Gao backed away with his body bent, his steps seeming a little unsteady.

When he walked to the door of the hall, he couldn't help but look back at Hu Hai, only to see Hu Hai's back.

Zhao Gao took a deep breath and walked out of the hall.

He knew that from this moment on, he had to act more cautiously, otherwise, if he was not careful, he might end up in an irretrievable situation.