AWB Chapter 56 Hu Hai: I want you to be buried with me!
Chapter 56 Hu Hai: I want you to be buried with me!
"Listen up, all of you!"
The old factory director stood on a high platform, his piercing gaze sweeping over everyone!
"Our factory hasn't gone bankrupt!"
"It's the country! The country needs us!!!"
"Starting today! Our factory will be carrying out a top-secret mission!"
Everyone was stunned by this sudden news!
country?
Top secret mission?!
Seeing their stunned expressions, the old factory director raised his voice again.
"I know everyone has their difficulties!"
"Therefore! I hereby declare!"
"Starting today! Everyone's salary will be increased fivefold!!!"
"A top-tier national technical expert will be coming to coordinate with us shortly!"
"Everyone, pay close attention!"
"Keep it up!"
"Let everyone see that the workers of our Huagong No. 6 Factory are all outstanding!"
"This year! I promise everyone a prosperous New Year!!!"
quiet!
After a deathly silence!
It was a volcanic eruption of revelry!!!
"oh!!!"
"Long live the factory manager!!!"
Five times the salary! Am I dreaming?!
The despair in everyone's eyes was instantly replaced by disbelief!
The worker raises his hammer high!
Shout as loud as you want!
……
Xianyang, Qilin Hall.
Suppressed!
The hall was deathly silent!
The civil and military officials stood on both sides, and no one dared to utter a sound.
Just then.
Prime Minister Li Si stepped out from the queue.
His face was completely bloodless.
All eyes of the officials instantly focused on him!
Everyone felt a strong sense of unease!
Li Si took a deep breath, his voice hoarse.
"My lord, I have a report to report!"
"To defend against the Xiongnu in the north and for the eternal stability of the Qin Dynasty, I humbly request Your Majesty—"
He paused for a moment, then suddenly raised his voice!
"Conscript a million laborers! Rebuild the Great Wall!!!"
boom!
These words caused an uproar inside the Qilin Hall!
The entire court fell into a deathly silence!
next second!
Blasted!
It's completely blown up!
"What?!"
"A million laborers? Has Lord Li gone mad?!"
"The Qin Dynasty has just unified the country, and everything needs to be rebuilt! This is threatening the very foundation of the nation!"
The official in charge of the national finances, the Minister of Agriculture, dropped his official tablet to the ground with a "thud".
He pointed at Li Si, his lips trembling, unable to utter a single word!
in the corner.
The historian's eyes suddenly flashed with green light!
He frantically carved on the bamboo slips with the carving knife in his hand.
The speed was extremely fast, and he was even muttering to himself:
"Breaking news! Breaking news! There's an earth-shattering scoop today!!!"
All the civil officials' criticisms were instantly turned against Li Si!
"Prime Minister! Do you know the consequences of your actions?!"
"Prime Minister Li! Withdraw the agreement! Absolutely not!"
"..."
however.
Just as the civil service was in a state of high spirits.
The military generals, led by Marquis Wang Ben of Tongwu, all had their brows furrowed!
Wang Ben, a meritorious general who followed his father in conquering six states.
He stared intently at Li Si, his eyes filled with incomprehension and scrutiny!
Something's not right!
A military officer whispered to his colleague,
"Li Si championed the rule of law and placed the utmost importance on recuperation and development!"
Why bring up such a national policy today?
"This isn't like him at all!"
Just as the imperial court was in chaos!
"Enough!!!"
A furious roar came from the dragon throne!
Ying Zheng slammed his fist on the dragon table, his eyes blazing with fury!
"The Xiongnu have repeatedly invaded our borders and slaughtered our people!"
"Building the Great Wall was to defend against foreign enemies and to ensure lasting peace for the Qin Dynasty!"
"This is a beneficial act for the country! What's wrong with it?"
The cold voice silenced all the noise!
All the officials fell silent, not daring to utter a sound!
Ying Zheng looked down, about to make the final decision!
"Father!"
A clear and urgent voice rang out!
Prince Fusu!
He stepped out of the queue and bowed deeply to Ying Zheng!
"Father! I believe this matter requires careful consideration!"
"The empire has just been pacified, and the people's hearts are not yet settled. If we conscript a million laborers at this time, it may cause resentment among the people!"
"This is detrimental to the country, Father!"
As soon as Fusu spoke, the court, which had just quieted down, instantly erupted into noise again!
Those who support it and those who oppose it each hold their own opinions!
Ying Zheng watched all this with a cold eye, but couldn't help laughing inwardly.
While arguing his case, Fusu couldn't help but glance at the entrance of the Qilin Hall again and again.
His heart was filled with doubt and unease.
Why hasn't the teacher arrived yet?
According to the time, he should have arrived by now!
……
Outside the Qilin Hall!
Just as Zhang Fan was about to step onto the steps!
A figure suddenly appeared!
He stood firmly in front of Zhang Fan!
Someone come here!
It was none other than the eighteenth prince, Huhai!
His eyes were bloodshot, fixed intently on Zhang Fan!
That look in his eyes was filled with resentment and madness!
3 months ago.
He was still in Dongjun when he received the devastating news that his teacher, Zhao Gao, had died suddenly!
After quickly finishing his business, he rushed back to Xianyang like a madman!
But only one result was obtained—
Zhao Gao, by order of His Majesty, shall be executed by Zhang Fan!
Just thinking about the person who taught me since I was a child!
He died at the hands of this man!
The murderous intent in his heart could no longer be suppressed!
Zhang Fan's steps gradually came to a stop.
He looked at Hu Hai in front of him, his eyes showing no emotion.
"Get out of the way!" The voice was cold and devoid of warmth.
boom!!!
These two words instantly ignited all the anger in Hu Hai's heart!
"Get out of the way?!"
Hu Hai's voice became sharp and shrill with anger!
"Zhang Fan! How dare you!"
"The Emperor has decreed that your Academy of Natural History shall not be involved in court affairs!"
"What brings you into the Qilin Palace today?"
"Are you defying the imperial decree?!"
Zhang Fan's gaze finally showed a slight change.
That's the look you give someone who thinks they're an idiot.
"I have come on His Majesty's orders."
"By imperial decree?!"
Hu Hai, enraged, laughed instead.
"What brings you here on imperial orders?"
"So that they can kill more people like my teacher who are loyal to the Qin Dynasty?"
"Zhao Gao... he deserves to die!"
Zhang Fan's voice remained calm, but every word pierced Hu Hai's heart!
"you!"
Hu Hai's breathing instantly became extremely heavy.
He pointed at Zhang Fan, his body trembling.
"How dare you say a teacher deserves to die!"
"My teacher served my father the emperor his entire life, with unwavering loyalty!"
"What right do you have to slander him!"
Zhang Fan gently shook his head.
He was too lazy to explain anymore.
"You were deceived by him too."
"You're asking for it!!!"
Hu Hai's rationality completely collapsed at this moment!
All his pretense and cunning were shattered by these piercing words!
"Clang!!!"
A loud metallic scraping sound rang out!
Hu Hai suddenly drew the sword from his waist, the blade reflecting a deadly cold light!
His eyes were bloodshot, he was completely insane, and with all his might, he raised his long sword and slashed it down fiercely towards Zhang Fan's head!
"I want you to pay with your life as a prisoner for the teacher!!!"