Ying Zheng didn't understand what Chu Jiu was saying either, but why did he have to leave Xianyang?
"Alright, let's go back to the palace."
Now that all six states have been destroyed, there are still many things that Ying Zheng needs to do.
Meanwhile, in Xianyang, the capital of Qin, the people were all decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, spreading the news with great enthusiasm.
The streets were bustling with people, creating a lively atmosphere.
Sitting in the carriage, Ying Zheng was also very excited. After six generations of hard work, the Qin state had finally unified the world.
"Chu Jiu, where is your ancestral home?" Ying Zheng suddenly asked.
Chu Jiu was taken aback, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, my ancestral home is Handan. I once fled with my parents, but my mother was killed by the rebel army. I was taken in by my master."
Ying Zheng nodded and said nothing more.
Upon returning to Xianyang Palace, Li Si found Qin's ministers already waiting for him, and he made a series of preparations.
"Your Majesty, now that the world is unified, how can using the word 'king' still reflect Your Majesty's dignity?"
After listening, Ying Zheng nodded, confirming that it was indeed so.
"Your Majesty, I have devised a name; please take a look!"
After saying this, Li Si handed the bamboo slip in his hand to Ying Zheng.
Then Ying Zheng unfolded the scroll and saw what Li Si had written.
"King Ying Zheng of Qin swept across the six states, unified the world, and his achievements surpassed those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors! He should be called the First Emperor! He shall call himself '朕' (Zhen)!"
Ying Zheng was stunned by Li Si's words: "His achievements surpass those of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the First Emperor!"
"Hahaha! Minister Li, I...no! I really like your suggestion!!!"
"Your Majesty, next year our Qin Kingdom will be able to hold its founding ceremony, and Your Majesty will need to offer sacrifices to Heaven and ancestors! And hold the Fengshan ceremony!"
After thinking for a moment, Ying Zheng said, "Let's hold the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai."
Mount Tai is the foremost of the Five Sacred Mountains and symbolizes the supreme power of the Qin Dynasty.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
In 220 BC, Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, held the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.
This signifies the most glorious period of the Qin Dynasty, and history has further transformed from a slave society to a feudal society!
After the Fengshan ceremony, Ying Zheng bestowed titles upon his officials, including Li Si, Wang Jian, and Meng Tian, all of whom were granted important official positions.
Chu Jiu also received a reward from Ying Zheng.
The eunuch arrived at Chu Jiu's residence with Ying Zheng's imperial edict.
"Chu Jiu has performed his duties diligently in command of the Black Ice Guard and is hereby promoted to the position of Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office! The name Chu Jiu shall no longer be used. Because his ancestral home is Handan, I hereby bestow upon him the surname Zhao and the given name Zhao Gao!"
At this moment, Chu Jiu suddenly raised his head and stared at the eunuch in disbelief.
"Your Excellency, what are you daydreaming about? Quickly receive the imperial decree!"
Chu Jiu finally realized what was happening, but her body trembled involuntarily as she accepted the imperial edict.
"Congratulations, sir! I hope you will continue to guide me in the future!" the eunuch said with a fawning smile.
Chu Jiu smiled awkwardly and took out a gold ingot from his pocket, handing it to the eunuch.
"Thank you for your hard work, Father-in-law. Let's look after each other!"
After the eunuch left, Chu Jiu seemed to have all her strength drained away and collapsed to the ground.
Zhao Gao...
He was none other than Zhao Gao, whom the master had been searching for!
Chu Jiu knew about Lu Li's search for Zhao Gao in the palace and had been keeping an eye out for him. He was ready to assassinate Zhao Gao as soon as he found out who he was.
But he never expected that the First Emperor, Ying Zheng, would bestow upon him a surname and a name; he was actually Zhao Gao!
"No...impossible! How could I be Zhao Gao? Why would my master want to kill me? Absolutely impossible!"
Chu Jiu was so terrified of Lu Li that she had lost her mind.
"I...I have to go find my master!"
"No! Master... Master will kill me!"
Several people named Liu Ji have already been killed by Wei Zhuang, and there are no people named Liu Ji left in Pei County.
If Lu Li knew that he was Zhao Gao, Lu Li would definitely kill him.
Although he didn't know what the name Zhao Gao meant, he knew that Lu Li wanted Zhao Gao dead!
After a night of internal struggle, Chu Jiu finally made up his mind.
He couldn't hide the fact that he had changed his name to Zhao Gao, so rather than waiting for Lu Li to kill him, he might as well take the initiative to confess to Lu Li.
His life was saved by Lu Li in the first place, and whether he lives or dies depends entirely on Lu Li's word!
After thinking it through, he rushed to Yunmeng Mountain the next day without stopping.
At this time, Lu Li had not yet received the news, because he had completely handed over the Black Ice Platform to Chu Jiu.
"Brother Lu, Chu Jiu is back," Lu Fusheng said with a smile.
"It's been a year, and this kid has finally come back to see me. Let him in!"
A short while later, Lu Fusheng led Chu Jiu in.
"You little rascal, it's been a year, and you only just realized you'd come back to visit!" Lu Li said with a hint of reproach.
Chu Jiu's expression changed, and he was so frightened that he immediately knelt down on the ground with a thud, hitting his head on the ground with a "thud"!
His actions startled Lu Li, who quickly said, "What are you doing? I'm not really blaming you."
"Master! There is something I must report to you!"
Seeing Chu Jiu kneeling on the ground, refusing to get up for a long time, with blood from her forehead staining the floor red, Lu Li knew that something must have happened.
"Tell me, what happened?"
Chu Jiu trembled all over and said in a hoarse voice, "Master, His Majesty has appointed me as the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office!"
"Oh? Isn't this a good thing? Why are you...?"
"Master! His Majesty has bestowed upon me the surname Zhao and the given name Zhao Gao!!!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Li jumped up from his chair and looked at Chu Jiu in disbelief.
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