As a result, the First Emperor became quite impatient and ordered him to send troops immediately. Xu Fu even sarcastically remarked to the side that Meng Tian might be plotting to establish his own independent regime.
Left with no other choice, Meng Tian led his Great Wall army to attack the anti-Qin alliance.
But when he received news of Wang Li's defeat and death, and Zhang Han's defection to the enemy, Meng Tian's heart sank to the bottom.
He knew Wang Li's abilities, yet he still died.
He knew Zhang Han's abilities; after joining the anti-Qin alliance, the other side's strength would surely increase dramatically!
However, like the Wang family, the Meng family had served as generals in the Qin state for generations and had received great favors from the Qin royal family. Even though they knew that this battle was likely to end badly, they still had to go.
At this moment, a personal guard suddenly walked in from outside the tent and said, "General, Prime Minister Li Si requests an audience."
Meng Tian frowned and said, "Li Si? What does he want to see me for? Let him in."
Li Si and the Meng family were never on the same side. He was extremely selfish and would stop at nothing to achieve his interests. He was a capable but unscrupulous person.
A moment later, Li Si, his hat and belt disheveled and seemingly in a great hurry, almost ran into Meng Tian's tent and said directly, "General Meng! Forget about the anti-Qin alliance, go back to Xianyang City immediately and kill that sorcerer Xu Fu!"
The anti-Qin alliance is unimportant; His Majesty is no longer the same His Majesty he once was!
These 300,000 Great Wall troops are the last vestige of strength for our Great Qin. If the Great Wall troops are gone, the fate of our Great Qin will be completely sealed!
Meng Tian frowned and said, "Li Si, what exactly are you talking about that's all jumbled up?"
The army has already set off, but you have not issued any orders, yet you are ordering me to lead the army back to Xianyang now and to lead the army into the city. Are you trying to make me rebel?
And how can the anti-Qin alliance not be important? That's an army of 700,000! Enough to overthrow my Great Qin! How can you say that's not important?
"Besides, weren't you on good terms with Xu Fu? You often used his influence to flaunt your power in the court, so why are you calling him a sorcerer now?"
By the end, a mocking expression appeared on Meng Tian's face.
How could he possibly agree to something so important like Li Si's request?
Moreover, this guy is a treacherous villain, putting on an act in front of me right now, who knows what kind of bad scheme he's plotting.
Li Si knew his image in Meng Tian's eyes. He sighed and said, "I know General Meng doesn't trust me, but although I, Li Si, am seizing power for my own sake, I don't want the ship of Qin to sink!"
At first, I did intend to curry favor with Xu Fu. After all, Xu Fu was trusted by His Majesty, so it was only natural for me to curry favor with him. Not only me, but Zhao Gao also listened to Xu Fu's every word.
But later I gradually realized that something was wrong; His Majesty was acting strangely!
Over the years, His Majesty has not only failed to see you, but also I have not seen you. Batch after batch of craftsmen have entered the Epang Palace, but not a single one has come out.
Even Zhao Gao hasn't been able to see His Majesty in the past two years; he can only hear His Majesty's voice from afar.
After General Meng left, Xu Fu also left. Zhao Gao remembered something: His Majesty has not yet given you the Tiger Tally.
So he thought of reminding His Majesty, but His Majesty did not respond.
Recalling the Emperor's unusual behavior over the past two years, Zhao Gao mustered his courage and boldly lifted the curtain in front of the Emperor, only to witness a scene he could never have imagined!
Meng Tian couldn't help but ask, "What exactly did Zhao Gao see?"
Li Si trembled slightly and said, "Zhao Gao said His Majesty is short of funds!"
Meng Tian was taken aback: "What did you say? His Majesty is free? What do you mean by free?"
"It means exactly what it says! His Majesty has become an empty shell, his eye sockets are empty, and his mouth is empty too!"
Even so, His Majesty was still alive, and he questioned Zhao Gao about why he had barged in without his permission.
Zhao Gao was terrified and fled the palace to find me. After much thought, I've concluded that the only one capable of turning the tide for our Great Qin is you, General!
Meng Tian let out a long breath and said in a deep voice, "Li Si, if I told you these things, would you believe me? Not to mention that you were the one who told Zhao Gao this."
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Li Si was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile.
He knew perfectly well what kind of people Zhao Gao and he were.
He also knew how many obstacles he had caused for the Meng family.
Therefore, Meng Tian certainly wouldn't believe what he and Zhao Gao were saying. If he did, he would be a real idiot.
Meng Tian waved his hand and said, "Although I don't believe it, I won't disregard your words."
After the battle with the anti-Qin alliance, I will naturally return to the palace and confront His Majesty with you.
In short, I, Meng Tian, would never do such a rebellious act as leading troops into Xianyang!
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