Before Gao Shu had even finished listening to Li Lin's words, he almost coughed up blood. If it weren't for the fact that he had developed such a good mindset after more than thirty years of being in the complex environment and struggles of the harem.
He was about to break down in the next second, so how could he be nodding and agreeing with this shameless Li Lin like he is now?
"Hahaha, alright, alright, it's time for this humble official to get going, it's getting late!"
Just as Gao Shu finished speaking, Li Lin was about to pack up and leave.
As for the others who came to see him off, he did not intend to meet with them one by one.
Firstly, there wasn't enough time.
Secondly, it's completely unnecessary.
After all, if the First Emperor were to find out about this, he would most likely become suspicious of it.
Throughout history, emperors have been most sensitive to their ministers forming factions.
So many people came to see you off in private.
If you were to rebel one day, would all these people want to support you?
So to avoid this unnecessary trouble, Li Lin simply waved and nodded to them before getting back into the carriage and setting off.
The others were not received by Li Lin.
They all looked somewhat resentful.
After all, he was a favorite of the First Emperor. If one could gain his favor, one could use his name to get promoted in the future.
As for their little schemes.
Li Lin was aware of this.
That's why she refused so decisively.
As for the eunuchs in the palace, he did not refuse them, firstly because these eunuchs did not have real power; most of their real power was given to them by the emperor.
Even Zhao Gao after the First Emperor's death.
His power was not as great as that of Qin Er Shi, but he was good at deception and managed to fool Qin Er Shi, Hu Hai, into a state of utter weakness.
Secondly, it was because these eunuchs were closest to the emperor.
They are far more powerful than pillow talk!
Some people may think that the concubines had the greatest influence on the emperor, but that's wrong. The ones who had the greatest influence on the emperor were never the concubines, but the eunuchs!
Therefore, Li Lin was not afraid to make friends with them.
After all, associating with them is equivalent to associating with the emperor, which is commonly known as the royalists.
Secondly, they had a huge influence on the emperor. If they said anything good about him to the emperor, it would more or less affect the emperor's judgment of him.
This is very important.
Beside the city gate, a group of disappointed people watched the speeding carriages and three thousand soldiers depart in a hurry, and most of them felt their spirits plummet.
Only Zhang Mo and Gao Shu showed a hint of joy on their faces.
It wasn't that they met with Li Lin, nor that they made overtures to him.
Instead, it was Li Lin who made them both laugh.
"Zhang Mo, is this the Li Zhongcheng you were talking about who's giving you so much trouble? To be honest, this guy almost broke my composure. Before, I thought you were talking nonsense, but now I understand. He's really hard to deal with, and too smart!"
"Huh? Steward Gao, what do you mean by that? Wasn't he just too shameless? He's clearly just an ordinary person, how come he became so clever in front of you, Steward Gao?"
"Haha, Zhang Mo, you are a trusted confidant whom our family has nurtured. What do you think of our family's judgment?"
"The steward has extremely high standards and has never misjudged anyone in his life."
"Do you believe me if I say that even we can't see through him?"
"ah?"
Zhang Mo was walking back to the palace when he suddenly froze.
Is what Steward Gao said true?
Is Li Lin really that clever? So much so that he's hard to see through?
"He just deliberately accepted our praise with a stiff upper lip, just to test whether we were worth befriending. Do you think he's really shameless?"
"That's true. After all, His Majesty values him so highly. If he didn't have anything more outstanding than others, how could His Majesty treat him like this?"
After some analysis, the two eunuchs came to this conclusion.
If Li Lin, who was sitting inside the carriage, found out...
You'll probably laugh until tears stream down your face, right?
He really hadn't planned that much at the time, and he wasn't being modest at all. But Gao Shu's flattery was so sweet, so he simply accepted it without hesitation.
I never imagined that I would be misunderstood so deeply.
At this moment, Li Lin was appreciating the pristine natural scenery and looking at the thatched houses one after another. He was filled with emotion, but after seeing so many, the feeling of emotion disappeared.
Boredom ensued, which made him anxious. He couldn't help but ask, "General Zhang, how far is Mount Li from Xianyang? Can we reach Mount Li before tonight?"
"Lord Li, please don't be impatient. Mount Li is more than a hundred li away from Xianyang City. If you could ride a warhorse, you could reach it in a day without any problem. Now that you are in a carriage, I estimate it will take about a day and a half. You should arrive before midnight tonight. By the way, there is Huaqing Pool next to Mount Li, with several hot springs. You can soak in the hot springs there to relax when you get there!"
Zhang Han was a meticulous man; he had thoroughly investigated the area around Mount Li before setting off.
Now I can just blurt it out.
This made Li Lin look at him with new respect.
[This Zhang Han may appear to be a rough man, but he is actually incredibly shrewd and calculating. It seems that those who leave their mark on history are not to be underestimated. The reason he is only a second-rate general in Qin is because those first-rate generals are simply too extraordinary. Even though he may seem second-rate, he is still one of the most outstanding talents in the entire country and should not be underestimated!]
"Alright, I'll take a nap first. If we encounter any troublesome situations on the way, wake me up. As for other situations, you can handle them yourselves!"
"promise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he yawned. He was so bored in the carriage that he wanted to sleep, so he leaned against the carriage and fell asleep.
"call......"
Seeing this, Zhang Han, who was leading the way on his warhorse, couldn't help but shake his head, feeling frustrated.
This thing,
Is he truly the "talented person" favored by His Majesty?
I just can't figure out what talent he has.
His Majesty even married the princess to him. This pretty boy, apart from being a bit handsome, what makes him more reliable than me?
It's amazing that he could fall asleep so carefree on such a bumpy carriage.
That's absolutely inhuman!
Your Majesty, I, Zhang Han, am a truly great talent! You should give me an important position! Who is this Li Lin? Is he really reliable?
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