Chapter 8: Zhang Han's Return to Heart

  After a long while, Hu Hai coughed twice and said: "Eh, that green pearl, I won't let myself be played to death just after arriving. You've already put away the arrow, haven't you? It doesn't have an arrowhead anyway. So you can rest assured."

  Lu Zhu heard Hu Hai's words and immediately lost her shyness, turning around with wide eyes: "Ah? No arrowhead? This slave was in a hurry at the time and didn't see it." She quickly went to find the arrows that had already been collected, completely ignoring the two words "just arrived" in Hu Hai's sentence.

  "Ah, indeed there is no arrowhead. Your Majesty, how could Zhao Gao come up with a plot to assassinate you with an arrowless arrow? It's truly strange." Green Pearl muttered to herself as she turned the feathered arrow over and over in her hands.

  Huhai saw Lü Zhu had already forgotten what just happened and laughed: "I say, the heavenly secret must not be revealed."

  Lu Zhu saw Hu Hai's inscrutable face and ran over to pull on his sleeve, coquettishly saying: "Your Majesty, won't you tell your servant what's going on? Tell me, tell me."

  "It may be that the brave warriors who shot arrows under Zhao Gao's command were subdued by my majestic aura, and not daring to disobey Zhao Gao's orders, they used an arrow without a head to assassinate me." Hu Hai did not want to tell Lü Zhu about this bloody scene he had directed.

  It was unexpected that Lu Zhu listened to Hu Hai's obviously perfunctory words and nodded her small head, saying: "It must be so, Your Majesty is wise and powerful, the son of heaven, it must be that the dead soldier came to his senses and did not dare to provoke heaven."

  Lu Zhu thought more and more affirmatively, with a big pair of eyes shining with worshipful light looking at Hu Hai.

  Hu Hai couldn't help but rub his nose, what's going on here? He casually fabricated a reason that the First Emperor had a dream and told him he was the son of heaven to deceive the world and cover up the fact that he suddenly became wise. And this girl actually believed it.

  "Has Cui Niang returned?" Hu Hai didn't want to get entangled in this question, he was afraid of blushing.

  Now Hu Hai understood that Lu Zhu had a good weakness, when you don't want to entangle with this slightly silly girl on a certain issue, the best way is to immediately change the subject, and this little girl will follow your topic and forget her previous purpose.

  As expected, Lü Zhu heard Hu Hai's words and immediately stopped entangling him with the question of whether he was wise and brave. She replied: "Earlier, Sister Cui said a few words to Your Majesty and then took off her imperial crown. She hasn't come back yet."

  At this point, Lü Zhu suddenly thought of a new question, "Your Majesty, what did you say to Cui Niang when you went out in your imperial headdress? Hehe, she didn't see Your Majesty's majestic appearance just now and must be regretful to death."

  Huhai looked at the lovely appearance of Lü Zhi, and with a smile in his heart, he pretended to be serious and said: "When she comes back, you can tell her about my wise and powerful majesty. Now go and call Zhang Han into the palace. I have something to ask him."

  As soon as Hu Hai wanted to summon Zhang Han, Lü Zhu quickly stuck out her tongue and said: "I'll go and announce the arrival of Lord Zhang right away." She turned around and skipped away to deliver the edict, but in her heart she was thinking about how to tell Cui Niang about His Majesty's wise and powerful deeds.

  Looking at the green pearl that has gradually restored its original color, replacing the original Hu Hai, Hu Hai is also filled with joy in his heart. A beautiful woman who pleases herself is always a pleasure to behold and delightful to be around.

  Zhang Han had been waiting outside the carriage for Hu Hai's summons, so when he heard the transmission from Lv Zhu, he came quickly.

  Zhang Han knelt down on the ground, his forehead tightly pressed against the thick carpet, and said loudly: "Your humble subject Zhang Han pays homage to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live forever, forever, and ever!"

  Huhai narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhang Han, who was kneeling on the ground. Before Zhang Han arrived, Huhai had been searching in his mind for that little bit of knowledge about the historical figures of the late Qin Dynasty.

  However, apart from thinking that Zhang Han led the laborers building Epang Palace on Mount Li and various prisoners in Xianyang to defeat Chen Sheng's and Wu Guang's army when they approached Xianyang with no soldiers available.

  Later it seemed that he surrendered to Xiang Yu. Since he came himself, this general who was still able to lead troops would definitely not have the opportunity to surrender to Xiang Yu again.

  Hu Hai did not speak, Zhang Han knelt on the ground and could clearly feel Hu Hai's gaze wandering over him. This gaze made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, and now he revered the unfathomable Hu Hai with utmost respect.

  The monarch's power is granted by heaven. Zhang Han's words to Hu Hai, which were inspired by the First Emperor's dream, made him deeply believe that he was the son of heaven.

  If it weren't for the First Emperor's enlightenment, how could Huhai, who had been mediocre and untalented for nearly twenty years, suddenly say such moving and heroic words that won over the hearts of the soldiers? How could he directly design the assassination of his previously trusted teacher Zhao Gao?

  If previously Zhang Han was like most people, having some doubts about Hu Hai's throne, then at this time, after experiencing a series of events, Zhang Han had become a firm supporter of Hu Hai's throne.

  The change in him was not so much a respect for Hu Hai at this time, but rather Zhang Han's deep fear of the dream entrusted to Hu Hai and his Emperor Shi Huangdi. Why did Emperor Shi Huangdi not pass on to Fusu but to Hu Hai who had always been mediocre and untalented? Was it precisely because he knew that Hu Hai was the son of heaven, protected by the heavens?

  Having understood this point, Zhang Han's attitude towards Hu Hai in front of him was not only respectful but also more fearful. The son of heaven, how could he be profaned?

  If it can be said that Zhang Han was previously forced to agree with the plan due to the tiger tally in the hands of the palace maid, then at this time, Zhang Han felt boundless joy and gratitude for being able to wisely follow Hu Hai's orders without refusing out of fear of Zhao Gao's power.

  She was extremely grateful to the little palace maid who had persuaded her to pass on Hu Hai's order, and Zhang Han even thought that if she hadn't followed Hu Hai's orders, Hu Hai would have definitely had another move to kill Zhao Gao.

  At this thought, Zhang Han seemed to have already seen the party members of Zhao Gao and the kings, nobles and ministers who spoke three and four words about Hu Hai's throne in Xianyang City, and heard the shocking and tragic ending after hearing today's news.

  At this time, if Huhai could hear what Zhang Han was thinking in his heart, he would definitely burst out laughing three times. He would never have thought that his temporary cleverness and nonsense would have such an effect.

  However, there is one thing that Zhang Han guessed correctly. If Zhang Han had not acted according to plan, Hu Hai would have had a backup plan.

  Hu Hai made three plans. The first plan was that Zhang Han would follow his orders, act according to the plan, and send someone to pretend to assassinate him among Zhao Gao's followers, thereby directly killing Zhao Gao, which was the best strategy;

  The second plan is that if Zhao Gao's plot to control Hu Hai through the fake imperial edict was exposed and failed, and Zhang Han did not obey his orders, then Hu Hai would not have killed Zhao Gao today because he had no guarantee of winning, this is a middle strategy.

  The third plan was that Zhang Han did not listen to his own orders, and after Zhao Gao's plot to secretly control him was exposed, he wanted to die together with the net, so Hu Hai could only take the only way out - personally take off his clothes and kill Zhao Gao, which is the worst plan.

  Fortunately, heaven blessed and Zhang Han obeyed orders. Zhao Gao indeed wanted to die together with the net, and in the end, everyone was happy.

  After a long time, just when Zhang Han was sweating and feeling uneasy, Hu Hai spoke up.

  "Today we will execute Zhao Gao this traitor, Zhang Liang should be the first to achieve merit, and tomorrow when we arrive at Xianyang, everyone will be rewarded together."

  "Your Majesty is the son of Heaven, protected by Heaven. I, your subject, dare not take credit." Zhang Han deeply knelt on the ground and said.

  Huhai heard Zhang Han's words, pouted and secretly thought that he was indeed brought by the heavens, but whether he was the son of heaven or not, only the heavens themselves knew.

  "Zhang Ai Qing's loyalty I naturally see with my own eyes, but for those who have made contributions, how can they not be rewarded? Rise up."

  "Thank you for your great kindness." Zhang Han bowed and thanked him.

  Looking at Zhang Han standing respectfully beside him, from Zhang Han's previous performance, Hu Hai knew that he had thoroughly subdued this great general, and his mood was greatly improved.

  "Is everything all right outside?" Hu Hai asked with a smile.

  "I report to Your Majesty, Zhao Gao and his accomplices have all been executed, their corpses have been disposed of." Zhang Han replied respectfully.

  "Hmm, Zhao Gong's head will be brought back to Xianyang for display, and his body will be buried on the spot. From now on, Zhang Ai will attend me personally, I have many things to ask Zhang Ai." Hu Hai stood up, preparing to get off the carriage.

  "Ah!" Even with Zhang Han's city, after hearing Hu Hai's words, he couldn't help but reveal a joyful expression at this moment. He knew that he had already gained Hu Hai's trust. With great joy, he responded loudly.

  When Hu Hai walked out of the carriage, the sky was already dark.