Daqin: When I return from sea, I will offer you a map of the world

Chapter 261 Zhao Si Li Si Zhao Gao Separation of Powers
Although deep down in his heart, he hoped that Emperor Shihuang would be safe.

But Li Si was already regarded as an extremely human minister, and the right minister Wang Wan was almost a transparent person in the court. Li Si had basically reached the extreme of a human minister, and all that was left was to go one step further and become the right minister of the Great Qin Dynasty.

Originally, at the beginning of the Qiangui Order, Li Si could become the right minister and realize the ultimate goal of life.

But everything was twisted because of the body of the first emperor.

Li Si didn't really want to think carefully, and he didn't dare to think carefully, but the more he avoided it, the more out of control his mind became.

Who will be the crown prince?Who will succeed the President?
Help Su!There is no doubt that it is Fusu!

Because the first emperor did not establish a queen, there is no so-called concubine in a strict sense.

But Fusu is the undoubted eldest son, and the voices in the court are extremely high, and even Fusu's brothers and sisters are also convinced of Fusu.

Whether it is the clan or the civil and military officials, from any point of view, Fusu is recognized as the best successor, and even the first emperor himself tends to let Fusu inherit the great rule.

From the perspective of the people, Fusu has always been famous. Fusu's mother is also a direct descendant of Chu State, and Fusu himself has a very high reputation in Chu State.

Not to mention, Fusu made another great contribution in Longxi this time, defeating the Xiongnu in one fell swoop, and expanding the territory of Great Qin for thousands of miles.

Only by helping Su succeed to the throne can the situation in Daqin be stabilized and any twists and turns in Daqin can be avoided.

This is the optimal solution for most people, and it is also the optimal solution for Daqin.

But for Li Si, that didn't seem to be the case.

Fusu has always advocated the enfeoffment system...

It's fine to admire the enfeoffment system, Fusu's teacher Chun Yuyue was also indirectly sent to the west by Li Si...

Fusu has always relied heavily on the brothers of the Meng family... When the first emperor had no problems, no one would think about it or dare to think about it. Even if they have different positions, everyone can finally put state affairs first under the pressure of the first emperor.

Because the first emperor has been in power for decades, and he has proved with practical actions that as long as he has made great contributions to the country, the first emperor will not kill the donkey, and will also give his courtiers the most basic dignity.

But what about Fusu?
He is not afraid that he will encounter unexpected disasters on the way to realize his ideals, or face the same ending as Shang Jun.

Divided into pieces?Li Si had already done mental construction.

Not to mention five horses, but fifty horses, so what?

However, he was only afraid that everything would lose the possibility of starting.

To achieve great things, to open up an unprecedented road, you have to get along with each other. He and Fu Su don't have such a relationship foundation, nor do they have such trust.

Even, they still have certain festivals.

Li Si rubbed his face, restrained his almost uncontrollable thoughts, and looked up at the deep night sky.

At this moment he initiated a sincere prayer.

For the first emperor, but also for himself.

……

The next day, Emperor Shi Huang's health still did not improve.

Sick in bed, barely ate two mouthfuls, Xia Wuqiu was still frowning after careful inspection.

On the contrary, the first emperor looked normal, but continued to deal with government affairs with his weak and tired body.

Zhao Gao and Zhao Si served in the house.

Zhao Gao was handpicked by the first emperor, and Zhao Si had no room to refuse.

At this time, Zhao Si couldn't pretend anymore, and his guard and indifference towards Zhao Gao could be seen with naked eyes.

Although Zhao Gao came in to serve, he was very interested in not showing his eyes in front of Zhao Si, instead he shrank aside, unless there was something to call him, Zhao Gao would never make the slightest sound or move.

Zhao Si glanced at Zhao Gao who was standing in the corner, with alert eyes, and then looked at Shi Huangdi who was still dealing with government affairs while dragging his extremely weak body.

Zhao Si noticed that Emperor Shi Huang couldn't even read a complete article of government affairs. Every time he read it for a short while, Emperor Shi Huang would rest with his forehead resting for a long time.

Lift the brush and write a few words, and your breathing will become rapid.

Seeing this, Zhao Si felt anxious in his heart, and finally couldn't sit still.

"Your Majesty, let's rest for a while. At this time of the year, please take care of your body." Zhao Si said earnestly.

"The affairs of a country depend on this. I can rest, but things will not stop because of me, and they will only increase." Shi Huang shook his head with a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Shi Huang waved his hand, and it seemed that he had expended a lot of energy, and he paused for a long time before recovering.

"Your Majesty is only sick, why have you ever neglected state affairs? At this time, I ask Your Majesty to put your health first, so that you can get better as soon as possible. Is there no one who can share your majesty's worries with the accompanying princes?

Your Majesty can assign political affairs to Li Xiang. Li Xiang has governed the country for many years, and there will be no mistakes. " Zhao Si said.

Zhao Si was well aware of the importance that the first emperor attached to political affairs, but at this time, if he still insisted on dealing with the memorial when he scored three times out of breath, wouldn't it be just looking for trouble?
The First Emperor didn't speak, he just kept his brush and looked at Zhao Si quietly.

Beneath the weak appearance is a sharp scrutiny.

"I dare you, Your Majesty, please put your body first!
Your Majesty can ask Li Xianglai to review these memorials for you. If you are not talented, you can read the results of Li Xiang's review for your majesty. If your majesty is satisfied, you will seal it with a seal. If your majesty is not satisfied, I will send it back for Li Xiang to review again until your majesty is satisfied. until! "

Zhao Si knew that Emperor Shi Huang attached great importance to these things, so he made a compromise suggestion.

The first emperor didn't speak, and seemed to be thinking about the feasibility.

"Yes!" Shi Huang pondered for a long time, and finally gave an answer.

Zhao Si didn't hesitate anymore, first he supported the First Emperor to lie on the bed, and then he sent a large pile of memorials to Li Si.

So the next process became, Zhao Si sent the memorial back and forth, Li Si was in charge of reviewing it, Zhao Si sent it back to Li Si after reviewing the memorial, and then read the memorial to the First Emperor next to the First Emperor and Li Si's review result.

"Zhao Gao..."

After Zhao Si finished reading a memorial and Li Si's comments, the First Emperor suddenly spoke.

Zhao Gao, who has always been like a transparent person, bowed and said, "The minister is here!"

"print!"

Zhao Gao was overjoyed when he heard the sound, and immediately bowed and stood on the other side of Shi Huangdi.

Every time after Zhao Si finished reading, Emperor Shihuang gave a reply, and Zhao Gao was responsible for using the seal beside him.

Zhao Si knew Zhao Gao's original appearance in history. When the first emperor handed over the power of stamping to Zhao Gao, he wanted to speak several times, but he hesitated to speak after opening his mouth several times.

From the perspective of the first emperor, the choice of the first emperor is understandable.

After all, Zhao Gao has served the first emperor for about 20 years, and Zhao Gao himself is the head of the courtiers.

The first emperor was unwell, and it was difficult to review government affairs. It was impossible to entrust everything to anyone.

In all fairness, Zhao Si is indeed not qualified to be responsible for commemorating and stamping memorials.

From any point of view, it is a reasonable decision to divide this power into three parts.

Three people, each holding a right.

As long as the three people don't reach an agreement completely, no one can make a fuss about the memorial.

At this time, with the body of the first emperor as the most important thing, Zhao Si was not a person fighting for power and profit, so he didn't open his mouth.

He only hoped that Emperor Shihuang would get better after putting aside the exhaustion of government affairs and Xia Wuqie's treatment.

But it backfired.

On the third day when Zhao Si, Zhao Gao and Li Si took full control of the country, Shi Huang's condition worsened further.

This time, it came more violently.

Shi Huangdi couldn't even get out of bed, and his speech became completely weak, and he was groggy most of the time when he got off the whole day.

The whole person's complexion was withered and yellow, and he seemed to be dying of illness.

Xia Wuqiu was urgently invited again.

Zhao Si and Zhao Gao waited outside the bedroom, until after a long time, Xia Wuqie's figure walked out from inside.

"Doctor Xia, how is the situation?" Zhao Si anxiously held Xia Wuqie's arm.

Seeing Zhao Si's anxious expression, Xia Wuju was a little embarrassed, covered his face with his sleeve, didn't say much, just opened his mouth and let out a sigh and walked away quickly.

Zhao Si stood at the same spot, looking at Zhao Gao who was also panicked and anxious, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Xia Wuqi hid his face and walked away, showing no face to confront him, which showed that Emperor Shi Huang's body might have really reached a point where it was completely irreparable.

Zhao Gao was cast aside for no reason by Zhao Si's cold gaze, and a chill rose up his back.

For some reason, he always felt that the way Zhao Si looked at him just now was full of killing intent.

But this is a completely unreasonable thing, he obviously has no feud with Zhao Si, and even showed his friendship many times, even if the two failed to become friends, it would not be so murderous.

Reminiscent of the recent physical condition of the first emperor, Zhao Gao had some guesses in his mind.

Zhao Si didn't care, just went into the bedroom on his own, and Zhao Gao followed immediately.

In the side room, there are still many doctors discussing and discussing.

They are all so sick, they must brainstorm ideas, and it is impossible to count on Xia Wuqi to be alone.

They all probably knew the situation of the first emperor, and they all felt that it was extremely difficult right now, so they said what they said.

Since ordinary medicine cannot cure diseases, medical treatment inevitably begins to tilt towards the mysterious side.

Some suggested that witch sacrifices could be used to treat the diseases of the First Emperor.

Others suggested setting up altars to pray for heaven, earth, rivers and mountains.

Some simply suggested human sacrifice...

Objectively speaking, human sacrifice in this era has not yet died out.

Everything is relatively primitive and barbaric. Objectively speaking, the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor can be regarded as setting an example to avoid human martyrdom.

finally……

A group of doctors came to a relatively reliable conclusion.

"Set up a sacrifice and pray for the mountains, rivers and rivers."

Zhao Si immediately became alert when he heard the sound.

Why was the Dune Change successful?Meng Yi, as the first emperor's loyal minister, what exactly is he doing at this time?

History has given the answer.

At this critical moment, because the first emperor was seriously ill, Meng Yi went back to the mountains and rivers to pray for the first emperor on behalf of the first emperor!

(End of this chapter)