klisemfg Chapter 212 Eastern Tour - Rewards
Chapter 212 Eastern Tour - Rewards
The First Emperor slowly put the elixir into his mouth, his eyes revealing a hint of determination and expectation, and then he swallowed it without hesitation.
The pill melted in the mouth and went down the throat with a hint of warmth.
Afterwards, the First Emperor returned to the big tent in the camp, lay down gently on the soft couch and began to rest.
At this time, Li Si, Zhao Gao, Hu Hai, Xu Fu and others were all standing quietly in the tent, with expressions of both curiosity and nervousness.
A moment later, the First Emperor suddenly felt a warm current surging into his heart like a tide. The warm current seemed to have magical power, making his body gradually become lighter, as if the burden he was carrying had disappeared in an instant.
He opened his eyes, a glint of surprise in them that he could hardly conceal. He looked straight at Xu Fu, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement, and exclaimed loudly, "Mr. Xu, this elixir is indeed effective! I feel as if I have become decades younger, refreshed, and my energy is extremely vigorous!"
Xu Fu was overjoyed upon seeing this. He quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying loudly, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for having tasted the elixir. This is a sign of Heaven's blessing on our Great Qin! Your Majesty is destined by heaven, and you must obtain this elixir to continue your legacy for eternity."
Not wanting to be outdone, Zhao Gao quickly chimed in with a broad smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on finally getting what you wished for. Your Majesty has always been blessed with great fortune. This elixir will surely ensure your health and prosperity, allowing you to rule the Great Qin Empire for generations to come."
Seeing this, everyone present knelt down to express their warm congratulations.
For a moment, the tent was filled with the sound of flattery.
Meng Yi's gaze shifted quickly and steadily between Zhao Gao's sinister face and Xu Fu's pretentious demeanor, his mind becoming increasingly resolute. "It seems this so-called elixir of immortality is truly an elaborate hoax! Their ulterior motives are truly sinister."
However, the almighty First Emperor was immersed in the fantasy of immortality and did not notice that Li Si's face was becoming increasingly gloomy.
Li Si pondered inwardly, "If this elixir is truly as miraculous as the legends say, and Xu Fu were to use it to threaten Your Majesty, the consequences would be unimaginable! The Qin Empire would be plunged into chaos, and how could I, your ministers, explain this to the people?"
After seeing everyone's reaction, Zhao Gao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and a look of pride gradually appeared on his face.
He thought to himself, "As long as His Majesty firmly believes that the elixir Xu Fu brought back is genuine and effective, then Xu Fu will naturally be highly valued by His Majesty. Both Zhao Gao and Master Hu Hai will benefit greatly from this matter. Then, we can gain a firm foothold in the court and control more power."
The First Emperor stood up excitedly, as if he had suddenly become decades younger.
He paced anxiously back and forth in the small tent, his eyes flashing with fanaticism, and he kept muttering to himself, "I must let everyone know that I have found the way to immortality. Let those evil-minded villains see who is the true master! Let's see if they dare to cause trouble in my presence again."
Li Si, seeing this, was extremely anxious. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, you must proceed with caution in this matter. You must not cause unnecessary trouble due to impulsiveness. There may be many unknown risks involved. You must think carefully before making a decision."
Upon hearing this, the First Emperor waved his dragon arm, his face filled with disdain. He declared, "No problem. I have the elixir in my hand, so what is there to fear? Those opposing voices are merely the clamour of clowns. How can they hinder my pursuit of immortality?"
After saying this, he continued to immerse himself in the beautiful vision of immortality in the future.
Hu Hai stood respectfully before the First Emperor, bowed slightly, and said flatteringly, "Congratulations, father! Your wish has come true. Our Great Qin will surely prosper for thousands of years."
The First Emperor sat firmly on the dragon throne, looked at Hu Hai with satisfaction, nodded slightly, and then said in a voice as loud as a bell: "Hu Hai, you have also made a contribution to your father's acquisition of this elixir, and you deserve a reward."
His voice was like a loud bell, full of majesty and kindness.
Hu Hai quickly bowed again and said humbly, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. It is my duty to share your worries. Moreover, it was Master Zhao Gao who was able to find Master Xu."
The First Emperor looked at Hu Hai, his face filled with joy, and said with a satisfied smile, "Not arrogant or impatient, very good!" His eyes were like the warm spring sun, revealing his admiration for Hu Hai.
Zhao Gao stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I am deeply ashamed to receive your praise, Your Excellency. It is my great honor to be able to assist Your Majesty in resolving his problems. Your Majesty's health and well-being are a blessing to the Qin Empire and all the people of the world."
The First Emperor waved his hand, motioning Zhao Gao to stand up, and then said: "You don't have to be modest. Hu Hai, Zhao Gao, Xu Fu and the soldiers who went out to sea to search for immortals have all made contributions to the discovery of the elixir, and they should be rewarded!" His tone was firm and decisive, and his voice echoed in the hall.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the First Emperor, looking forward to his next reward.
The First Emperor looked around, his eyes revealing majesty and confidence.
His gaze lingered on Hu Hai for a moment, then he continued, "Hu Hai, I appoint you as Lord Chang'an, to assist the Prime Minister in handling government affairs and governing the Great Qin Empire."
After hearing this, Hu Hai was so excited that he knelt down to express his gratitude. His voice trembled as he said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will do my best to live up to your expectations!"
The First Emperor nodded slightly and then said to Zhao Gao, "Zhao Gao, you have made great contributions in assisting Hu Hai. I will promote you to the rank of Junior Minister with a silver seal and a blue ribbon, and grant you the title of Junior Minister. You will continue to serve the Qin Dynasty."
Zhao Gao bowed again to express his gratitude and said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will serve you to the utmost, until my death!"
Finally, the First Emperor looked at Xu Fu, a glint of admiration in his eyes, and said, "Xu Fu, you have made great contributions in finding the elixir. I will appoint you as the same official as Taizhu, give you a silver seal and a blue ribbon, and give you a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land."
Xu Fu knelt to express his gratitude, his voice filled with excitement and joy, as if it could break through the clouds: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great grace. I will redouble my efforts to find the elixir of immortality for Your Majesty as soon as possible, so as to ensure Your Majesty's longevity and the eternal stability of the Qin Empire!"
The First Emperor smiled and said in a resounding voice, "Promote Deputy General Zhao Ben to the rank of General of the Imperial Guards. Also, reward the soldiers who will go out to sea to search for immortals with one hundred half-liang coins each."
At this time, the First Emperor's face was even more radiant and shining, as if the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty was right before his eyes.
The First Emperor looked at everything with satisfaction and a smile on his face. He believed that under his leadership, the future of the Qin Dynasty would be prosperous and flourishing.