Volume 1: Entering Great Qin for the First Time Chapter 27: Wei Liao Offers His Assistance

  After Hu Hai and the other generals went out and closed the door, he let go of Yu Rang's hand and sat down on a couch in the main hall, saying: "Old love, I don't know why you would be so frightened when you see me?"

  Huhai called Wang Li and others to leave, just because he found that when he was supporting Yu Ruo, the old man's narrowed eyes saw a flash of horror on his face.

  If it wasn't for Hu Hai's timely support of the old man's arm, he wouldn't have clearly felt the sudden tension in his muscles at that moment. Otherwise, Hu Hai would have thought it was just his own eyes playing tricks on him. That's why Hu Hai let Wang Li and others leave, he wanted to know why the old man was like this.

  When he heard Hu Hai's words, Wei Liao's body shook violently as he lay in bed, a ray of light burst out, and he slowly sat up straight.

  The lieutenant could not help but be shocked and frightened.

  Historical records do not differ, Wei Liao indeed knew how to read physiognomy. He wanted to leave Xianyang and hide in the world because he thought that Qin Shi Huang's punishment was too severe, when asking for help, he could still listen to advice, but after things were done, he would become arrogant and self-willed.

  Hu Hai, as the most favored youngest son of the First Emperor, had a nine-five appearance that could ascend to the throne, which he had seen early on. However, he also saw that Hu Hai was a typical short-lived person with little kindness and few favors.

  However, at this time, Hu Hai's appearance was even more majestic than before. Although his face looked withered and dry, his body was strong and robust, full of energy, and the purple color on his forehead was not a bit like the short-lived appearance he had seen before.

  Wei Lü did not answer Hu Hai's words, but instead said: "Your Majesty, may I take a look at the back of your head?"

  Although he was perplexed by Wei Liao's inexplicable request, Hu Hai thought that the person in front of him might indeed be able to help him resolve his current predicament and perfect his plan.

  The strategy that Hu Hai thought of not only relates to the issue of his self-confidence, but also concerns a major plan in his mind, so whether this strategy can be improved and implemented is especially important for him.

  Wei Liao walked barefoot to the back of Hu Hai, lifted his hand and opened up the hair on the back of Hu Hai's head, a small, fine scar without any hair appeared in front of Wei Liao, seeing this little finger-long scar, Wei Liao let out a sigh of relief.

  "Your Majesty, forgive me." Wei Lü said with a bow to Hu Hai.

  Hu Hai had already guessed why Wei Liao wanted to look at his back. Wei Liao must have discovered the change in him and suspected that he was an imposter, so he wanted to see his back.

  But his own brain must have a special mark belonging to Hu Hai, and this mark happens to be known by Wei Liao, so he wants to see the back of his brain in order to verify whether he is Hu Hai himself.

  But it seems like I passed anyway.

  Huhai didn't think wrong, Wei Liao indeed wanted to see if this Huhai was the same as that Huhai. When Huhai was young, under Zhao Gao's guidance, in order to win Qin Shi Huang's favor, he was persuaded by Zhao Gao to ride a horse and personally hunt a mountain chicken to present to Qin Shi Huang, but ended up falling off the horse and suffering a head injury that nearly killed him.

  At that time, Hu Hai was rescued by a famous doctor who was found everywhere by the order of Ying Zheng, but after Hu Hai's injury healed, there was a scar without hair on the back of his head, which neither Ying Zheng nor Zhao Gao knew.

  Only Wei Lü and the famous doctor who treated Hu Hai knew. After Hu Hai's great calamity, although he did not hunt down the mountain chicken, this intention made Ying Zheng very satisfied, and from then on, he was even more favored.

  Huhai guessed the purpose of Wei Lian, but he was not too worried. This body was originally Huhai's, and whoever wanted to find out the difference through the body was absolutely impossible.

  As for consciousness and soul, they are even less of a concern. Although his own arrival was mysterious, he didn't think anyone would think of this aspect.

  "I have come this time to visit you, old friend, and I have something to ask for your guidance."

  Hu Hai didn't want to get entangled in the doubts about himself that Wei Liao had just expressed, although he didn't know why Wei Liao suspected him. At this point, it was clear that Wei Liao had already confirmed that Hu Hai was indeed himself. Hu Hai didn't want to create unnecessary trouble, so he straightforwardly stated the purpose of his visit to see Wei Liao.

  "The old minister is advanced in years and fears he can no longer share Your Majesty's worries." said Wei Liao.

  Huhai heard Wei Liao's words and looked at him with a smile that was not quite a smile, saying: "I don't know where the old love can have an old and weak appearance?"

  He was at a loss for words, so he simply closed his eyes and started acting recklessly.

  "Someone, hang the map I brought on the wall of the main hall." Hu Hai shouted loudly towards the outside of the door, ignoring Wei Lü.

  Before long, Meng Li brought several forbidden soldiers to arrange the large map of the land in Hu Hai's palace. As he was about to leave, Meng Li looked at Wei Liao with a full breath and muttered: "Isn't it supposed to be dead? Why doesn't it look like that?"

  Several eunuchs heard Meng Li's muttering and couldn't help but laugh, Hu Hai also lost his voice in laughter, coughing heavily, Meng Li hastily retreated from the main hall.

  Wei Lian also obviously heard Meng Li's muttering, but his face remained calm. It was only from his constantly twitching mouth and furrowed brow that one could tell this old man was probably furious at Meng Li's words.

  "Old love, why not listen to what I have to say first and see if you can help me with my troubles?" Hu Hai put on a very humble attitude, after all, the other person was older and more talented, while he himself needed their help.

  After finishing, Hu Hai saw Wei Liao staring at the map hanging in the hall without speaking, and secretly smiled to himself, pointing out his previous thoughts on using space to exchange time to respond to the current situation of Qin.

  Huhai spoke with great care, and didn't notice that Wei Liao, who was originally sitting on the soft couch, had gotten up at some point and come to stand in front of the map, staring at it intently as he listened to Huhai's strategy, his eyes shining brighter and brighter as he listened.

  Just as Hu Hai finished telling the three shortcomings that Wang Li had mentioned, he turned around to say that there was a fourth one, but when he turned his head, he suddenly found that Wei Liao was standing right beside him with an agitated expression and piercing eyes staring at him.

  Hu Hai was startled and immediately felt uneasy under the fiery gaze of Wei Liao, stuttering: "Beloved, what's going on?"

  Wei Zifu bowed again and said: "Your old minister dares to ask, is this plan really what Your Majesty has thought of?"

  This remark made Hu Hai unhappy, as it was the result of his hard work all day, combining and analyzing numerous cases from ancient to modern times. How dare you question my character?

  But thinking of his predecessor Hu Hai, Hu Hai still held back his discontent and said: "It is what I have thought."

  Wei Liao also sensed Hu Hai's displeasure, but at this moment his emotions were surging, and upon hearing Hu Hai's affirmative response, he couldn't help but shed tears of joy. He went forward, kneeling and bowing to the ground, saying: "Your Majesty is wise! With such a wise ruler, Heaven will bless our Great Qin!"

  This completely stunned Hu Hai, who still had some anger left in him. However, at this moment, he also understood that although the old man didn't know why he wanted to escape from Xianyang and distance himself from Ying Zheng, it was clear that he had never harbored any resentment towards Great Qin due to the First Emperor's imprisonment, but instead had been quietly paying attention to Great Qin.

  Hu Hai hastily supported Wei Liao and said: "General, are you willing to help me guard our great Qin and sweep across the world once again?"

  When Hu Hai introduced his countermeasures earlier, he had already mentioned the current situation of Qin in advance. Wei Liao also understood the precarious situation that Qin was facing at this time.

  Wei Zhuang knelt down and bowed his head: "Your old minister is willing to die for Your Majesty."

  "Good, good! With your help, I have nothing to worry about this unrest in the world!"

  Huhai helped up Wei Liao, who was excitedly laughing.

  Outside the gate, Wang Li and others had been listening with their ears perked up to the situation in the main hall. At this moment, they heard Hu Hai's loud laughter, and suddenly understood that Yuelai must have agreed to come out of retirement again to serve the Great Qin.

  Wang Li and others were overjoyed, beaming with delight.

  At this time, Hu Hai loudly said: "Wang Ai and other Ai come in."

  Wang Li entered the gate and knelt down on the ground, saying: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, you have obtained a good minister again!"

  The other generals also knelt down at the same time and said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, you have gained a good minister again!"

  Hu Hai's mood improved greatly after receiving the gift, and with a pair of panda-like eyes, he smiled and said: "Let's celebrate together!"

  This out-of-tune remark made Wang Li and Wei Lian stare at each other, unable to cry or laugh, and then burst into laughter.

  At this time, Wei Liao had already put on his shoes. Hu Hai said: "I don't know what you think of the plan I just mentioned, please teach me!" He bowed deeply to Wei Liao.

  Before, Wei Lü dared to put on a show and pretend to be a big shot. Now that he had decided to support Hu Hai, he naturally did not dare to accept Hu Hai's great gift. He hastily dodged to one side and evaded Hu Hai's gift, saying: "Your Majesty is killing an old minister."

  Hu Hai did not insist, but said again: "Please, dear minister, teach me."

  "Wei Liao said before the map: 'Your Majesty's talent is beyond me, and it would be my good fortune to help Your Majesty with the overall plan. However, I observe that Your Majesty's strategy seems to be grander than just preparing for the current situation of the Great Qin. Please forgive my ignorance, but I hope you will inform me so that I can assist Your Majesty in planning without hindering your plans.'"