usatvline Chapter 15: Is the "Hu" the "Hu" of Hu Hai, not the "Hu" of the Hu peo
Chapter 15: Is the "Hu" the "Hu" of Hu Hai, not the "Hu" of the Hu peo
Hu……
The "Hu" in Hu Hai!
They were not Xiongnu, not Hu people, and not northern barbarians!
It was none other than his beloved youngest son, Hu Hai, whom he had never considered a threat!
Ying Zheng was completely stunned, utterly stunned.
He had considered fratricide, the chaos caused by powerful ministers, the restoration of the six kingdoms, foreign invasion, and even natural and man-made disasters...
He never expected that it was Hu Hai who would destroy the Qin Dynasty, Hu Hai who would succeed to the throne, and Hu Hai who would kill Fusu!
The youngest son who played and frolicked at his knees, seemingly innocent and without ambition?
That spoiled brat who can't even understand government decrees and is too lazy to approve memorials?
The child he never put on the list of candidates for the throne, and didn't even let him participate much in court affairs?
How is that possible?!
How could it be Hu Hai?!
When the alchemist Lu Sheng returned from his quest for immortality, he left behind this prophecy.
He immediately concluded that the "Hu" in the prophecy referred to the Xiongnu Hu people who burned, killed, looted, and repeatedly violated the territory of the Qin Dynasty on the northern border!
In those years, in order to break the prophecy of national subjugation and to eliminate border troubles forever.
He spared no expense in expending national resources, repeatedly dispatching large armies to the north, defeating the Xiongnu one after another, forcing them to flee far north of the Gobi Desert, where they dared not venture south.
After that, he ordered the construction of the Great Wall, solely to completely block the invasion of the Hu people and safeguard the eternal Qin dynasty.
He devoted half his life to defending against foreign enemies and conquering barbarians, believing that he had completely eliminated the hidden dangers that would lead to the downfall of the Qin Dynasty.
They were convinced that the Qin dynasty was impregnable and that no one could shake it.
But he never expected that the "Hu" he had been guarding against and fighting against for so many years would be the same one.
It wasn't the "Hu" of the northern nomads at all, but the "Hu" of his beloved youngest son, Hu Hai!
In the end, the one who truly destroyed his Great Qin was his own son!
"Hu...Hu Hai..."
Ying Zheng finally managed to squeeze out two words from the immense shock, his voice hoarse beyond recognition.
Filled with disbelief and bewilderment, she thought, "How could it be him... how could it be him...?"
In his mind, Hu Hai simply didn't have the courage, the ability, or the qualifications.
In terms of seniority, they are not up to par; in terms of talent and virtue, they are not comparable; and in terms of character, they are far behind.
How could such a child dare to forge an imperial edict?
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How dare you kill your brother?
How dare you ascend the throne and declare yourself emperor?
How could he possibly become the "Hu" who "brought down the Qin Dynasty"?!
The more Ying Zheng thought about it, the colder he felt. A chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, making him feel cold all over.
He always believed that the threat from the Great Qin was far away, on the border, or in the shadows.
Little did they know, the greatest threat was kept hidden deep within the palace, favored and close at hand!
The people inside the hall were in an uproar.
"What?! The one who succeeded to the throne is... the eighteenth prince, Huhai?!"
"How could this be? Prince Huhai is young and has never been involved in politics. How could he possibly do such a thing?"
"The one who destroyed Qin was Hu... and that 'Hu' was actually Hu Hai?!"
On the left, Prime Minister Li Si was startled. His tightly furrowed brows relaxed completely, then tightened even more in an instant. His expression changed drastically, and he stood there dumbfounded, unable to recover for a long time.
As Fusu's grammar teacher and also frequently taught Huhai law, he was extremely familiar with both princes.
In his mind, Hu Hai was always unruly and incapable of being of great use. He had no imperial qualities whatsoever. How could he inherit the throne, and how could he become the culprit behind the downfall of the Qin Dynasty?
Jiang Qing's words overturned his understanding, shocked him, and filled him with horror and panic.
General Meng Tian, standing to the side, widened his eyes, his fighting spirit instantly vanishing. It was simply too absurd, making it impossible for him to muster even a trace of fighting spirit!
He guarded the northern frontier for many years, and was ordered by Ying Zheng to resist the Xiongnu on many occasions. He also knew the prophecy that "the one who will destroy Qin is Hu."
I always thought the threat to the Qin Dynasty was in the north, but now that I know the truth, I feel dizzy and disoriented.
I couldn't accept this fact at all, and my hands were trembling slightly uncontrollably.
Standing on the right, Right Chancellor Feng Quji was the first to recover from the shock.
His expression was solemn as he strode out of the ranks of civil officials, bowed deeply to Ying Zheng, and spoke with an urgent yet earnest tone:
"Your Majesty! What Mr. Jiang said is too shocking. It concerns the fate of the Great Qin and the innocence of the young master. We cannot make a hasty judgment!"
Your Majesty, I humbly request that you immediately summon the Eighteenth Prince Huhai to the palace for a face-to-face interrogation to ascertain the truth!
Although Mr. Jiang's words are not entirely unbelievable, we cannot draw conclusions so easily!
Otherwise, where would the Qin law stand? We must not allow such remarks to disrupt the court and slander the prince!
Feng Quji was a composed man and knew that this matter was of utmost importance.
Only by summoning Hu Hai to the palace for a confrontation can the truth of Jiang Qing's words be verified, and an explanation be given to the entire court.
In the corner of the main hall, Zhao Gao, who had been huddled up, was suddenly awakened when Jiang Qing mentioned Hu Hai's name.
He shuddered violently and collapsed to the ground.
He knew better than anyone else present that what Jiang Qing said was the whole truth!
Over the years, he deliberately treated Fusu coldly. Although it was not an open act of alienation or targeting, it was a way of subtly making Ying Zheng gradually develop resentment towards Fusu.
Instead, he went to great lengths to please and befriend the young and unruly Hu Hai, carefully teaching him and gradually winning him over.
What is the purpose?
All they were doing was betting that Hu Hai, that good-for-nothing, would eventually ascend the throne and become emperor.
Will he then be able to seize power by virtue of his role in supporting the emperor, sideline this useless second emperor, and control the entire Qin Dynasty?!
Now that Jiang Qing has exposed all of this, it is tantamount to laying all his conspiracies and schemes bare before Ying Zheng and the entire court!
Zhao Gao's fear had already overwhelmed him; he was drenched in cold sweat and dared not even breathe properly.
He could only keep his head down, praying that Ying Zheng would not look at him.
He prayed even more that Jiang Qing would not continue speaking and would expose him as the mastermind behind everything.
Fusu, standing to the side, was struck dumb, his face deathly pale. He leaned weakly against a pillar in the hall, his eyes vacant and his mind filled with confusion.
He never imagined that his eighteenth brother, who was usually innocent, playful, and respectful to him, would be the one who usurped the throne and forced him to his death.
The kind-hearted man was even unwilling to believe this fact, but seeing Ying Zheng's distraught appearance...
Looking at Jiang Qing's confident expression, it probably wasn't a lie! The glimmer of hope in my heart vanished.
The entire court was in an uproar, and under the leadership of the Right Chancellor, they all demanded that the Eighteen Princes be summoned for questioning.
All eyes were scanning back and forth in the direction of Ying Zheng, Jiang Qing, and Hu Hai's residence.
The entire hall was plunged into unprecedented chaos and tension.
Jiang Qing remained unmoved, as if all of this was just a passing cloud, and he was merely an onlooker!
Seated upright on the brocade stool in the hall, he took in everyone's reactions, his expression remaining calm and composed, a faint smile playing on his lips.
This was all because system notifications were flooding Jiang Qing's mind, causing her shock level to skyrocket:
[Ding! Detected that Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, has completely awakened, his cognition has undergone a radical reversal, and he has gained an epic level of shock value +8000!]
[Ding! Detected extreme shock and mental collapse in Li Si and Meng Tian, each gaining +3000 Shock Points!]
[Ding! Detected that Zhao Gao's conspiracy is about to be exposed, extreme fear has been detected, gaining Shock Value +5000!]
[Ding! Detected that the entire court was in shock, triggering a massive increase of 6000 in group shock value!]
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