Chapter 221 Variables in Xianyang City
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao He handed Ying Gao a thin letter that was also written on the fabric.
Cao Shen was in Xianyang, which was a secret line left by Ying Gao. Only he and Xiao He and the Zhu family knew that Cao Shenhui regularly sent the raiders left by the Zhu family in Xianyang City to the place where Ying Gao was, and told Ying Gao all the big and small things that happened in Xianyang City.
Of course, this matter was carried out through Xiao He. According to Ying Gao's statement, if Cao Shen's letter arrives, Xiao He can check it in advance, and then decide whether to tell Ying Gao based on the situation. Of course, Ying Gao doesn't want to know the big things.
In the past few months, Xiao He had almost never informed Ying Gao of any important matters in Xianyang City. This was almost the first time Xiao He mentioned Cao Shen's letter.
Ying Gao opened the letter and saw that his face became a little more solemn again.
Unlike Feng Quji's obscureness, Cao Shen must not have any cover for Ying Gao. He said in his letter that the Qin Dynasty, which had been calm before, suddenly broke out from somewhere less than a month ago that the First Emperor had not been able to handle government affairs in the court for two months. Now almost all the Qin Dynasty governments are controlled by Meng Yi and Feng Quji.
This is the first half of this letter. After Ying Gao finished reading it, he contacted Feng Quji's Shanshan's words and basically confirmed that what Cao Shen wrote in the letter was basically true. The reason why Feng Quji asked himself to go back was the same as what he imagined in his mind after receiving the letter, which was probably related to the First Emperor.
Apart from the physical problems of Emperor Qin, at this stage, there was basically nothing else that could directly defeat Ying Gao in Chen County and eliminate the good news that he was beheaded by a bandit leader such as Xiang Liang.
However, Cao Shen's letter was still in the second half. Cao Shen couldn't go to Xianyang Palace to see if this was the case. However, he asked through his relationships in Xianyang City for so long, and basically he was sure of this matter.
Just when Cao Shen wanted to tell Ying Gao about this, something that made him even more alert appeared. Suddenly, overnight, Cao Shen found a large group of people appeared in the camp outside Xianyang City.
In this sensitive period, Cao Shen should have asked about such a thing. Now the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty is Prince Gao, and the First Emperor has not been to court for a long time as rumored. Who gave the order to dispatch troops? It is obviously something worth digging in depth.
After many inquiries, Cao Shen finally learned that the 50,000 troops were transferred from Shangjun, led by a deputy general of Meng Tian. The person who gave such an order was nothing but Meng Yi, who is now the first person under the First Emperor in the Qin Dynasty.
When he heard that this was Meng Yi's intention, Cao Shen couldn't help but fight a cold war. If this was Feng Quji's intention, Cao Shen would not even take care of it, but Meng Yi would be different. Meng Yi and Meng Tian were the only ones in the court of the Qin Dynasty. It can be said that if Ying Gao had not risen, the Feng family and his son would not have been taken seriously by other brothers at all.
Meng Tian controls an army of 150,000 in Shangjun, which is the strongest combat-capable army in the Qin Dynasty. Meng Yi's popularity and ability in the court are unparalleled, so at this time Meng Yi's transfer of troops into Xianyang City may not be a bad thing for Ying Gao, but it is always necessary to be careful.
So in the letter Cao Shen to Xiao He and Ying Gao, the second half was informing Ying Gao that Meng Yi had dispatched 50,000 troops to the barracks outside Xianyang City.
It was also this incident that made Xiao He quickly deliver the letter to Ying Gao.
"Since that's the case, I don't hide it from the sir. According to the letter from the right prime minister, the fact that my father failed to attend court for two months is probably true. It was just that everyone blocked the news before, so there was no rumor in Xianyang City and the world. But if this continues, it is inevitable that the exposure will be revealed. Now there are rumors in Xianyang City..."
Although Feng Quji did not say it, Ying Gao knew how anxious this matter was from the tone he had in his words. It was precisely because of this that Ying Gao eagerly sent Han Xin and Sima Xin to the north to wipe out the anti-Qin forces, and brought Zhang Han, who had no reputation and ability in Xianyang, back.
"Even if the Lord is sick, even if rumors spread in Xianyang City, as long as the young master can return to Xianyang quickly, no matter what kind of rumors will disappear. Fortunately, the rebellion is already in the late stage. With two generals, Han Xin and Sima Xin, the two generals, will be very smooth to eliminate the anti-Qin forces in the San Jin and the old land of Yan, but..."
Speaking of this, Xiao He glanced at Ying Gao, obviously there was something unfinished, and he didn't know if he should say it.
"Sir, are you worried about the 50,000 troops in Shangjun outside Xianyang City?" Xiao He thought, how could Ying Gao not know, and asked calmly.
"Young Master is really necessary to guard against Meng Yi's transfer of these 50,000 troops from Shangjun. If this matter is only to prevent the ulterior motives in Xianyang City, or have other purposes, you should prepare for it early."
Xiao He obviously cannot believe Meng Yi's actions 100%.
"The people and horses of Shangjun are the most loyal branches of my great Qin. They are all composed of my old Qin children. Even if Meng Yi has some intentions, he will never dare to use the soldiers and horses of Shangjun."
"If the emperor is only seriously ill, then Meng Yi will naturally not dare to make any usurpation, but please forgive me for your words, once the emperor has already...with the power of the Meng brothers in the Qin Dynasty..."
Xiao He said this, and the meaning was obvious. If the First Emperor was really just sick, it would be easy to say. He would just transfer 50,000 troops to maintain stability, and there was nothing he said.
But if the Emperor had already been in Xianyang City at this time, he had not told him before because he was afraid of affecting Ying Gao's battle, then Meng Yi's dispatch of troops was not due to the order of the First Emperor, but his private behavior. In this way, you, a crown prince who has not yet ascended the throne, cannot be too confident in this matter.
"Sir, I mean..." Ying Gao did not blame Xiao He for saying such words, but continued to ask calmly.
"Let's transfer General Han Xin to Xianyang for the time being. General Han Xin is not a Qin person, but is only loyal to the prince. If something happens, he will be a trump card in the prince's hands!"
I'm not out of context, haha
Chapter completed!