The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

As Qin Shi Huang's favorite concubine, Yu Shu had many opportunities to spend time with him.

Direct assassination was obviously not advisable. The Qin state valued martial arts, and the Qin emperor himself possessed considerable martial skills. The chances of Yu Shu, a frail woman, succeeding in assassinating him were extremely low.

Moreover, Yi Xiaochuan would certainly not agree to Yu Shu taking such a risk.

The most suitable and safest method right now is, of course, poisoning.

Yu Shu had frequent close contact with the Emperor Qin, giving her many opportunities to poison him.

The poisons used in the Qin Dynasty were relatively simple, and most could be detected by silver needles. Moreover, eunuchs were always asked to taste the poisons, so poisoning was not easy.

"Take it."

Lu Yao took out a box of medicine from his person and handed it to Yi Xiaochuan.

This was the chemotherapy injection solution in Lu Yao's storage space; it was colorless and odorless.

Yi Xiaochuan held the medicine box and looked at the packaging description, and then he knew what it was.

He hesitated slightly, knowing that if Yu Shu's poisoning was discovered, her fate would be dire.

“This chemotherapy injection is used in small batches, so it will not arouse suspicion.”

Lu Yao noticed Yi Xiaochuan's worry and explained it to him.

Most importantly, this medicine cannot be detected by silver needles.

Furthermore, the eunuchs who tasted the food would not always be the same person, so the probability of being discovered was extremely low.

When chemotherapy injections are taken in sufficient quantities, the cells in the body will gradually die, leading to irreversible death.

If the plan succeeds, Qin Shi Huang will die from a strange illness, rather than being judged as poisoned.

Yi Xiaochuan's eyes gradually hardened as he gripped the medicine in his hand.

"I'll go and talk to Yu Shu."

Yi Xiaochuan took the medicine and turned to walk towards the inner hall. They were willing to do anything to be together.

Watching Yi Xiaochuan's retreating figure, Lu Yao's lips curled up slightly.

"How much of the world's origin will Qin Shi Huang's premature death bring me?"

Standing alone in the pavilion, Lu Yao calmly looked at the enormous city of Xianyang, pondering his plans.

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The Qin Palace's main hall, with its deep black architectural style, exudes solemnity and grandeur. The Qin Emperor sits on his dragon throne, looking down upon his ministers.

The Emperor Qin received Lu Yao and Yi Xiaochuan in the main hall and was in a very good mood.

On the third day after Yu Shu took the medicine, the imperial physician came to the palace to check on her condition. After discovering that Yu Shu's plague had been cured, he reported to the Emperor Qin.

The Emperor Qin was overjoyed and immediately summoned the two men, which led to the scene in the main hall.

Standing in the main hall were some of the Qin court officials, including Li Si and Fusu.

"Your Majesty, we congratulate you. Consort Li is blessed by Heaven, and the two doctors are also highly skilled in medicine, which is why this plague has been resolved."

Li Si stepped forward, holding a jade tablet, and bowed to congratulate the Qin Emperor.

"You two not only cured Consort Li, but also protected me from bandits during my tour. I will reward you handsomely."

Seeing that the two were the same chivalrous men he had met at the Orchid Pond and Bamboo Forest, the Emperor of Qin decided to increase their rewards.

Yi Xiaochuan looked at Qin Shi Huang on the dragon throne with surprise. Wasn't this the servant who begged for wine back then? He never expected that he would become the current emperor of Qin.

Lu Yao had already discussed it with Yi Xiaochuan. They didn't want any money or anything else; they just wanted a title and the opportunity to join the Qin army.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I have something to report to you, and I hope you will grant me permission."

Lu Yao bowed deeply in gratitude and addressed the Emperor Qin.

“Please speak freely, righteous man.”

Qin Shi Huang looked at Lu Yao with some curiosity.

"My brother and I have practiced martial arts for over ten years and possess great skills, but we have never had the opportunity to serve the Great Qin and realize our ambitions. I beg Your Majesty to help my brother and me fulfill our aspirations to serve the Great Qin."

Lu Yao's acting talent was brought to its fullest potential, perfectly embodying the spirit of being willing to die for the Qin Dynasty.

"I am willing to go through fire and water for the Great Qin!"

Yi Xiaochuan also cooperated by speaking loudly.

"Haha, I never imagined that these two righteous men had such a patriotic heart!"

"In that case, I hereby appoint you, Lu Yao, as the Commandant of the Expeditionary Army, responsible for sweeping away the bandits within the Qin territory."

Qin Shi Huang rewarded Lu Yao for his two merits, thus fulfilling Lu Yao's desire to serve the country.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Yao stood up and bowed in gratitude.

"I heard the day before yesterday that General Meng Tian has found his long-lost younger brother. Is this true?"

The Emperor Qin looked at Meng Tian in the main hall and asked a question.

"Your Majesty is wise. This righteous man, Yi Xiaochuan, is none other than my long-lost younger brother, Meng Yi."

Meng Tian was slightly taken aback by Qin Shi Huang's words, and immediately went into the main hall to reply.

In fact, Meng Tian did not intend to speak up for Yi Xiaochuan today in order to avoid suspicion.

He didn't understand how Qin Shi Huang knew about this.

As the emperor of Qin, Qin Huang naturally had his own intelligence channels, and his words today were intended to warn his ministers.

Since the emperor was going to reward Lu Yao and Yi Xiaochuan, he had naturally seen their intelligence, including the fact that Lu Yao had once been Fusu's advisor.

"Since he is a descendant of the Meng family and has such a chivalrous heart, let him be incorporated into the general's ranks."

The Emperor Qin was pleased with Meng Tian's appearance and placed Yi Xiaochuan under Meng Tian's command.

Yi Xiaochuan opened his mouth, wanting to explain that he wasn't Meng Yi, but simply himself, but he also understood that this wasn't the time to argue.

The ceremony of bestowing honors ended quickly. After Lu Yao and his companion left the hall, they exchanged a knowing smile, their unspoken understanding unspoken.

Since Lu Yao already had the intention to overthrow the Qin Dynasty, his current desire to join the Qin army was not a contradiction, but rather a legitimate way to train soldiers.

Training dozens of men in his home would be no problem for him, let alone hundreds or thousands. If he dared to do that, he would be convicted of treason the next day.

Now, Qin Shi Huang has appointed him as the Commandant of the Expeditionary Army, who can lead a thousand soldiers, which is perfect for him to do.

As a military officer, he could select a thousand men from among those serving in the military to form a battalion under his command.

He could naturally and gradually replace these thousand people with his own.

This will also be his core force; he can't rely solely on the rebels to fight the enemy.

The Chen Sheng and Wu Guang uprising was a typical peasant uprising, with tens of thousands of people participating, yet it was still defeated by a Qin army of only a thousand or so, and was powerless to fight.

If we wait until the uprising to train the soldiers, it will be too late.

Yu Shu's illness has only been initially cured, and she still needs to have follow-up appointments for a period of time. Lu Yao has entrusted this matter to Yi Xiaochuan.

If Yu Shu successfully poisoned the Qin Emperor with that box of chemotherapy injections, then his lifespan would only be about one or two years.

After leaving the palace and parting ways with Yi Xiaochuan, Lu Yao did not immediately return to the Lu residence.

Instead, they went to Prince Fusu's residence and waited for him to finish court.

Even in the military, you need connections in the imperial court to get ahead. Without the backing of influential figures in the court, many things become difficult.

As Fusu's former advisor, Lu Yao was naturally part of Fusu's faction.

The Emperor Qin naturally thought so too, which is why he gave Lu Yao the opportunity to lead the army.