Chapter 187 Fiefdom

Qin Palace.

The sun was shining brightly, illuminating every inch of the earth.

In the palace, hundreds of officials gathered, and a pool of clear water exuded a trace of clarity, eliminating the boredom in the heart.

This is a special day. The Chengyu Rebellion has been put down, and the atmosphere above Guanzhong is full of blood.

Those who were involved with Cheng Xi were exiled or executed, from Qianshou to Jiuqing.

The storm has not subsided yet, and the number of people in the huge Qin Palace has become a little sparse.

However, for the remaining people, looking at the heads of their former colleagues in the court, all they can think of is to go one step further.

The power void needed to be filled, but it started in the weirdest way.

"Although Lao Ai is an eunuch in the Aijia palace, this is her first achievement in pacifying the Chengyu Rebellion, so she should be rewarded accordingly."

Queen Mother Zhao, who had not been to Xianyang for a long time, returned from Yongcheng, sat next to King Qin, and spoke slowly.

"What does the Queen Mother mean?"

"It is appropriate to be granted the title of Marquis and be given land!"

As soon as he said these words, all the officials in the court were shocked. Not only were they surprised at the value of this reward, but what was even more strange was the change in the power structure in the court.

Both Lu Buwei and Zhao Ji were not from the Qin Dynasty. After entering the Qin Dynasty, one became the prime minister and controlled the government, and the other was the queen and was in charge of the inner palace. Only then can the power structure formed be stable.

But now, she promoted an eunuch and granted him a title. Does this mean that Zhao Ji no longer trusts Lu Buwei and wants to start a new business?

In the palace, Lao Ai knelt on the ground and knelt on the ground with her head. When he raised his head, he looked at Lu Buwei, the leader of the ministers, and at the young figure in the crowd, his face full of joy.

"Just follow the Queen Mother's wishes."

"Then make Lao Ai the Marquis of Changxin, grant him the land of Taiyuan, and grant him the title of Shanyang."

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness."

Lu Buwei had a gloomy face and looked at the officials, many of whom were snickering.

There is a Marquis of Wenxin and a Marquis of Changxin. It is very obvious what Empress Dowager Zhao wants to express.

There must be a rift between Zhao Ji and Lu Buwei.

"I think there is still one person who wants to reward this time to put an end to the chaos."

King Qin looked at Zhao Shuang among the ministers.

"Hanyang Jun!"

"I'm here!"

Zhao Shuang walked out of the crowd of officials, came to Lao Ai's side, and bowed his hands.

"If it weren't for your loyalty, how could you have seen through the treacherous plot and deserve a reward?"

"I dare not accept the reward."

Zhao Shuang lowered his head and spoke humbly.

"I don't have much merit, so I can't bear to be so favored by your Majesty. I have a request!"

"Please tell me, Qing!"

"He became a traitor and raised an army to rebel. His crime deserves death. However, the innocent people are innocent. There are also people in the clan who are implicated. I ask the king to forgive his crimes."

As soon as Zhao Shuang said this, Queen Mother Zhao frowned lightly and scolded her.

"Mr. Hanyang thinks that following Cheng Xi and treason should not be punished, so why should he be forgiven?"

Zhao Shuang bowed again, cupped his hands and said.

"I think they are indeed innocent. They have no intention of treason, they are just implicated."

Lao Ai knelt on the ground, shocked in her heart. She had always been guilty of treason and was afraid that it would not be eradicated. How could anyone plead for mercy?

What exactly does Zhao Shuang want to do?

The moment Zhao Shuang spoke up, many important members of the clan stood up among the courtiers. They did not participate in the rebellion, but they were inextricably related to Cheng Yu.

Their relatives and children are either in Chengyu's army or are closely related to Chengyu.

This storm is getting more and more intense. If there is a mass killing, with the butcher's knife at hand, these people will also be trembling with fear.

Therefore, when Zhao Shuang walked out, they followed him, hoping that the storm would stop.

At this moment, an unexpected person walked out.

"I second the proposal!"

The leader of the group of ministers, Lu Buwei, the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, raised his hands and said.

The moment Lu Buwei spoke out, all the courtiers who were attached to him agreed.

"Xiangbang, why are you here too?"

Empress Dowager Zhao murmured, but just as she was starting to speak, there was another sound in her ears.

Seeing this, Lord Changping also stood up.

"I second the proposal!"

Then, all the Chu officials also spoke in agreement.

The huge court hall was suddenly filled with darkness.

King Qin's eyes fell from Zhao Shuang to Lao Ai, who was still kneeling on the ground.

"Marquis Changxin, what do you think?"

"My slave, my slave, I think what Lord Hanyang said is absolutely true."

On the Luan seat, Zhao Ji sat down weakly, feeling panicked.

"Then it will be as per Han Yangjun's instructions."

"I will thank you for your kindness."

After the dynasty dispersed, hundreds of officials left the palace one after another.

But today, there is a difference. Above the Great Qin court, another faction has emerged.

As soon as Lao Ai came to court, he was surrounded by his trusted subordinates. Compared with Lu Buwei, Chang Pingjun and others, he is much more ostentatious.

"Hanyang Jun!"

A long way away, Lao Ai called Zhao Shuang.

Zhao Shuang looked back and saw Lao Ai walking over with someone, his whole body was indescribably trembling.

On the jade steps, Lao Ai looked down at him.

"I heard that Lord Hanyang is preparing to return to his fiefdom?"

"Exactly!"

"There are so many wonderful things in Xianyang, but many dignitaries are too lazy to leave. Why is it that Lord Hanyang, at such a young age, is willing to give up on this great prosperity, and instead rush back to the poor valleys like Yongdi?"

As soon as Lao Ai said this, several people behind him burst into snickers. Lao Ai humiliated Zhao Shuang in front of all the courtiers just to lose his face.

Because among the enemies in Lao Ai's heart, Zhao Shuang is the weakest. Moreover, he had to figure out one thing. What was going on with the longevity lock that Wei Zhuang showed him?

"I am hosting a banquet in my mansion. Please be sure to show your respect to Lord Hanyang."

Zhao Shuang smacked his mouth, feeling a little regretful.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the banquet held by Marquis Chang Xin."

Lao Ai's complexion changed, her eyes sharp, and she spoke softly.

"Your Majesty, things are different now!"

The identity has changed, which makes Lao Ai's mood very different. He is now a Chehou, at the pinnacle of military merit and rank in the Qin Dynasty, and has his own feudal kingdom.

As for Zhao Shuang, he didn't even have a decent official position in the court.

"Today is indeed different from the past. Marquis Changxin must take care of it!"

Zhao Shuang smiled softly, turned around, ignored Lao Ai, walked down the jade steps, and walked away.

The middle doctor Ling Qi looked at Zhao Shuang's back with some dissatisfaction.

"Master Hou, Zhao Shuang is too disrespectful to you. Do you want me?"

"It doesn't matter."

After all, Lao Ai was a little wary of the young man in front of her.

On the jade steps, Lord Changping leaned on the railing and looked at this scene with some disdain. People of Changpingjun's background looked down upon Lao Ai.

There is a natural gap between nobles and common people.

A person who was born as an eunuch, was suddenly granted a title of Marquis and granted land, and suddenly became a Marquis of Che. How could he dare to be so arrogant without thinking about restraint?

Lord Changping waved his sleeves, turned around and left, cursing lightly.

"idiot!"