The brothers who traveled westward in those years

Chapter 706 0014, Puppet Chu
Ever since Zhao Zheng lived in the palace, he could meet Zhao Xiongqi every now and then.Although the two of them formed a big bond, they are quite polite when they meet each other on weekdays.Zhao Zheng took the initiative to say hello to Zhao Xiongqi, and the latter would politely call Zhao Zheng Brother Zheng.

Zhao Zheng followed Lu Buwei to learn how to govern the country, and Zhao Xiongqi has not been idle these days.The Empress Dowager Huayang found him the best teacher, and the most important thing was to teach him how to practice martial arts.The State of Qin respected the strong, so the Empress Dowager Huayang's plan was very clear.

Regardless of Zhao Zheng's opinions on governing the Qin State, it is impossible for him to be Zhao Xiongqi's opponent in terms of military quality.As long as Zhao Xiongqi can beat Zhao Zheng in terms of military quality, he will definitely be the king of Qin in the future.

In a blink of an eye, it has been a year since Zhao Zheng entered the palace. Seeing that King Qinzhuang's health was getting worse day by day, the Empress Dowager Huayang sent someone to invite King Qinzhuang to her bedroom.

Although she can make decisions about all affairs of the Qin state, according to the clan practice, the monarch needs to personally issue an edict on this matter.So the Empress Dowager Huayang found King Qin Zhuang, hoping that he could make a will and make his second son, Zhao Xiongqi, the Prince of Qin.

Ever since Zhao Zichu returned to Qin with Lu Buwei, he hasn't had a good day.At the beginning, he was trying to win Madam Huayang's favor, and later he was trying to become the prince.In the end, everything came true, but he became one of the few puppet emperors in the history of Qin.

He can't decide who to marry, he can't decide what to do, and now he can't control the matter of establishing a prince.Zhao Zichu coughed heavily, but did not answer the Empress Dowager Huayang's words.He really didn't know what to say, and there were a thousand and ten thousand reluctances in his heart.But can he say it?Dare he say it?

Seeing that Zhao Zichu remained silent, the Empress Dowager Huayang immediately lowered her face and asked, "Is there something on my mind?"

"Cough, cough, cough." King Qin Zhuang coughed several times, with a smile on his face, and said, "I've made my mother worry, but I have something I want to discuss with my mother."

King Qin Zhuang didn't come up with the idea, someone had already expected it.At this time, King Qin Zhuang could only do what the man said, otherwise he could only obediently listen to the Queen Mother Huayang.

Zhao Ji's mother and son lived in Handan all year round, and Zhao Zichu felt guilty towards them.In addition, Lu Buwei has been accompanying him recently, so Zhao Zichu has long learned from Lu Buwei that the Empress Dowager Huayang is ready to make the second prince Zhao Xiongqi the crown prince.I came to him today not to discuss but to inform him, just to inform him who to be the crown prince.

Now that the words were out of his mouth, Zhao Zichu said what Lu Buwei had said to him.He didn't want to make the second prince Zhao Xiongqi the prince, he wanted to make the eldest prince Zhao Zheng the prince of Qin.This is in line with the laws of the Qin royal family and the rule of establishing the elders but not the young.

When he said these words, Zhao Zichu didn't dare to look into the eyes of the Empress Dowager Huayang.Because he knew that the Queen Mother Huayang must be very angry. Since he became the adopted son of the Queen Mother Huayang, this was the first time he had confronted the Queen Mother Huayang.

The problem is that Zhao Zichu thinks what Lu Buwei said is very reasonable. His health is getting worse day by day. If he dies that day, who will take care of Zhao Zheng's mother and son.

They had been living in Handan of Zhao State before, but now they returned to Qin State for only a year, and most people in Qin State did not know them.The royal family of Qin rejected them even more, and many people even made their mothers trip up and wear small shoes both openly and secretly.

Zhao Zichu has heard about these things for a long time, and some things have been confirmed.But he didn't make a move, nor did he secretly send someone to teach those guys who don't have a long memory.

According to Lu Buwei, these things are all conducive to Zhao Zheng's growth.Children who grow up in adversity are often more promising than those who grow up in prosperity.If Zhao Zheng couldn't stand even this little setback, then he wouldn't have to think about being the king of Qin in the future.

When Zhao Zichu was in power, no one would dare to grow up to deal with Zhao Zheng's mother and son. If Zhao Zichu died one day, the situation of Zhao Zheng's mother and son would be in danger.First of all, the Empress Dowager Huayang will not let them go, and Zhao Xiongqi and Concubine Zhao will not let them go either.At that time, Zhao Zheng's mother and son will undoubtedly die, and they will die miserably.

This is the first reason why Zhao Zichu wants to make Zhao Zheng the prince, but this is not the main reason, the most important reason is the second reason.

The Empress Dowager Huayang is from Chu State, and Concubine Zhao is also from Chu State. If Zhao Xiongqi is made the King of Qin State, Qin State will sooner or later become Chu State's dinner.This was said by Lu Buwei, and Zhao Zichu felt that what he said was very reasonable.

In recent years, Qin State has continued to expand its territory, but no matter which country to attack, Chu State is the safest one.Because the Empress Dowager Huayang was the Crown Princess, then the Empress, and now the Empress Dowager.She can influence the exaggerated plans of the Qin monarch, and list Chu as an ally rather than an enemy.

But there is another reason why Zhao Zichu didn't make Zhao Xiongqi the prince, and this reason made him hard to say.Only when he and Lu Buwei are two people can he say these words.

In order to become Mrs. Huayang's adoptive son, Zhao Zichu left his own mother aside and stayed by Mrs. Huayang's side all the time.Taking care of Mrs. Huayang was more attentive than taking care of his own mother. Later, he finally became Mrs. Huayang's adoptive son.

Lord An became the king of Qin, and Lu Buwei asked him to compete for the crown prince.He became a marionette once, and he did whatever Lu Buwei asked him to do, and finally became the prince of Qin.

At that time, Zhao Zichu was like, if one day he really becomes the king of Qin, he must change some bad policies for him.Emperor An Guojun died only three days after succeeding to the throne. Zhao Zichu picked up a big deal and became the king of Qin State.

He didn't expect happiness to come so suddenly, let alone the sad puppet life that had just begun.First, there are some small matters to modify certain policies. No matter what Zhao Zichu ordered, he was unable to modify any of the policies in the end.Only later did he know the reason. The former Mrs. Huayang and the current Empress Dowager Huayang have a decree that all affairs of the Qin State must be subject to the Queen Mother's imperial seal.

From that day on, Zhao Zichu, the king of Qin Zhuang, had become a decoration, and had no decision-making power above the court. Even if it was an urgent matter, he could only wait for the Empress Dowager Huayang to make a final decision.

It's not that he hasn't thought about resisting, nor has he never done so.But he was alone and weak, and the Zhao clan hated him and dared not turn against the Queen Mother Huayang. Later, they gradually alienated King Qin Zhuang, and many old people asked for leave to go home to rest.

No one in the court spoke for King Qin Zhuang, and there were still many people talking about King Qin Zhuang behind his back in private.In a rage, King Qin Zhuang killed several eunuchs, but he was also severely reprimanded by the Queen Mother Huayang.Those eunuchs were all sent by the Empress Dowager Huayang to serve King Qin Zhuang in name, but in reality they were monitoring his every move.

(End of this chapter)