"What does the Prime Minister mean?" Zhao Gao asked tentatively.
Since Li Si brought up this topic, he must have his own thoughts on it.
"We must find a way to wake His Majesty up and establish an heir!" Li Si said, but he didn't say anything more.
At this point, as the prime minister, he naturally knew that speaking too much would lead to mistakes, after all, they hadn't reached that stage yet.
Zhao Gao's eyes darted around. This old fellow was becoming increasingly cunning. Was he trying to trick him?
However, Li Si's words were not without reason. His Majesty's health was deteriorating, and if Fusu were to be made emperor, the Confucian school would likely rise to prominence in the court.
Because Fusu always believed in Confucianism!
However, they did not have the final say on this matter. Zhao Gao was loyal to Ying Zheng because when he was in charge of the Black Ice Platform, he had promised Lu Li that he would never do anything detrimental to the Qin Dynasty.
Ying Zheng was unconscious for five days before he finally woke up thanks to the best efforts of the imperial physicians.
He looked weak, with pale lips and sunken eyes, as if his energy had been completely drained.
Zhao Gao stepped forward and knelt beside Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, you have finally awakened!"
Ying Zheng smiled weakly and said, "Get up. You've had a hard time."
Zhao Gao quickly stood up and respectfully said, "It is my duty to share Your Majesty's burdens; I dare not claim credit for it."
"How long have I been unconscious?" Ying Zheng asked.
"Your Majesty, five days!" Zhao Gao replied.
Ying Zheng sat up weakly, coughed violently a few times, and his face became even more pale.
"His Majesty......"
Zhao Gao called out worriedly, feeling very uneasy.
Ying Zheng waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about, and then asked, "Has there been any news from Guigu recently?"
Zhao Gao shook his head and said, "The people from the Black Ice Guard haven't sent back any news yet."
Ying Zheng sighed, and a tear seemed to well up in his eyes.
"I...I'm afraid I won't make it. I won't live to see the day when Master awakens." Ying Zheng's tone was very low.
"Your Majesty, you will definitely get better!" Zhao Gao said in a panic.
"I know my own body..." Ying Zheng said, then suddenly coughed up another mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty!" Zhao Gao exclaimed in surprise.
He quickly reached out and pressed down on Ying Zheng to help him catch his breath.
"Your Majesty, you must not give up! The imperial physician said that your weakness is due to overwork. As long as you take good care of yourself, you will definitely recover!" Zhao Gao said anxiously.
A glimmer of hope flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes, but it quickly faded away.
He knew his body better than anyone else.
"Summon Li Si..." Ying Zheng said with difficulty.
Zhao Gao's heart skipped a beat; he knew that Ying Zheng might be about to give his final instructions!
Li Si quickly arrived at Ying Zheng's carriage. His expression was very solemn. Seeing Ying Zheng's weak appearance, he couldn't help but frown.
"Your Majesty, I am late," Li Si said, clasping his hands in greeting.
"Prime Minister, there's no need for such formalities. Please sit down," Ying Zheng said, waving his hand.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Si nodded in agreement and sat down next to Ying Zheng.
"I have summoned you here today because I wish to establish an heir apparent!"
Upon hearing Ying Zheng's words, Li Si and Zhao Gao were not too shocked. They had already guessed it, which is why they had been planning this matter for the past few days.
"I believe that establishing an heir apparent is a matter of great importance, and I urge Your Majesty to consider it carefully!" Li Si said solemnly.
Ying Zheng remained silent for a long while, then looked at Li Si and said, "My mind is made up; I will make Fusu the crown prince..."
"But Your Majesty!"
Just as Li Si was about to retort, he was suddenly interrupted.
"I have made my decision, and this matter is not to be changed!" Ying Zheng's tone was unequivocal.
"But..." Li Si hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
"I am already terminally ill. If this continues, I'm afraid..." Ying Zheng said, his eyes reddening, and he coughed up two mouthfuls of blood.
Upon seeing this, Li Si and Zhao Gao quickly went forward to help him up.
"You two are the people I trust most, you must assist Fusu well," Ying Zheng instructed.
After saying this, Li Si sighed, sat down and drafted the imperial edict. Ying Zheng took out the Imperial Seal and stamped it with his seal.
May you live a long and prosperous life, blessed by Heaven!
After everything was arranged, Ying Zheng said, "Summon Fusu back from the Great Wall!"
"Your Majesty, what about General Meng?" Zhao Gao asked.
Ying Zheng shook his head and said, "The threat of the Xiongnu has not been completely eradicated. Let Meng Tian continue to guard the Great Wall!"
"Yes, sir!"
"You may leave. I wish to be alone for a while."
After saying this, Ying Zheng waved his hand, dismissing the two men.
Ying Zheng sat alone on the couch, his eyes revealing boundless sorrow and reluctance.
"My lord, I may not live to see you wake up!" Ying Zheng murmured.
A tear rolled down his cheek.
In this world, there is only one person who can be Ying Zheng's friend: Lu Li.
Their relationship was extraordinary, and Ying Zheng's trust in Lu Li was also beyond ordinary people!
The First Emperor, who swept across the land and whose power shook the world, was described by later generations as ruthless and cruel, a tyrant.
But at this moment, his last bit of tenderness as emperor was reserved for Lu Li.
That was a bond between teacher and friend, a bond between the closest and dearest brothers!
When he first ascended the throne of Qin, he faced threats from six states outside the capital, internal threats from Lü Buwei who controlled the court, and numerous hidden dangers.
It was Lu Li's appearance that led to the construction of the Black Ice Platform for him, helping him resolve crises time and time again.
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