Xianyang.

The autumn wind has ceased, and the winter cold is everywhere.

The former Xiangbang Mansion was much deserted at the moment, although it was not as good as it was, it was also less popular.

Lu Buwei stood in the courtyard, looking at the fading old tree with emotion in his heart.

From the Lai’s rebellion to the present, in a few months, everything seems to have changed.

When King Qin began to govern, Lu Buwei lost the name of adjunct and left the throne of power. Although he was still Da Qin's minister, he was no longer the one with power in the world.

King Qin was more powerful than Lu Buwei had imagined. Whether it was in the army or in the court, he divided and drew in, drawing away the power from his side a little bit.

But within a few months, the people who had gathered around Lu Buwei had gone halfway.The rest is unpredictable.

Cheng Yu's rebellion almost wiped out the Korean relatives headed by the Queen Mother.And the relatives of the Chu family, headed by the Empress Dowager Huayang, are becoming more and more prosperous now that Changping Jun became the prime minister, and has gradually become a big voice in the court.

The alliance between Lu Buwei and Zhao Ji is the key to controlling Qin.

Because of this status and righteousness, the local clan, generals, and those who have been Qin officials for generations will obey Lu Buwei's instructions.At least, they will not object.

After Zhao Ji was imprisoned, Lu Buwei's power was severely damaged.It can almost be said that those Qin officials had already left his side at the moment King Qin reigned.Even before Qin Wang took office, it was already like this.For example, the Meng family.

The rest is Ke Qing promoted by Lu Buwei over the years.They dare not leave Lu Buwei's side because they are afraid that once Lu Buwei falls, they will also be implicated.

The native family of Qin was suppressed by Lu Buwei for too long; however, after that rebellion, this suppression has become less effective.

The family is brewing to promote a major coup to expel Ke Qing.Because only in this way, many seats will be vacated in the court hall for their people to take up positions.

Those Keqing were also aware of it, and therefore, at this time, they would be even more reluctant to give up Lu Buwei.

However, this relationship is not reliable.

"Sangbang, Li Si and Han Fei have privately hosted a number of guest officials who had been promoted by Xiangbang these days."

"Got it!"

Lu Buwei said lightly, as if he didn't care much about the words of his spy.

From the army, the harem to the current court, Lu Buwei can feel that the power puzzle he originally composed is being pulled away piece by piece.

The situation is stable, but the undercurrents under the water are already quite turbulent. Perhaps as long as an accident, it will set off a huge wave.

Lu Buwei is in danger, but surprisingly, his heart is very calm.

Li Si was discovered and promoted by Lu Buwei.Li Si is very talented, coupled with his identity, can easily win the trust of those unfamiliar guests.

The other sharper sword was brought back by King Qin.

This is an age that pays attention to blood, Han Fei's identity, talents, and knowledge can more easily recruit those guest officials, regardless of their background.

These two swords were slowly cutting off the last strength around Lu Buwei.In the end, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay in this position for long.

"How is Zhao Shuang over there?"

Lu Buwei can't reverse the current situation, because he has lost his heart.Da Qin's power returned to Da Qin's master, and he was naturally no longer needed.

"Since Hanyang Jun entered Nanzheng Land, 100,000 tribes have successively entered the fief. With some means, Hanyang Jun has suppressed the local Shanyi in a short time and is now reclaiming 100,000 mu of land behind Yingshan River."

Lu Buwei smiled and sighed in his heart: This Zhao Shuang is really amazing.

"Continue at this speed, and it won't take long for him to fully control his territory."

However, Lu Buwei did not understand after all. As the head of the family, Zhao Shuang did not stay in the prosperous place of Xianyang, but ran into the ravines of the land of Bashu. Why?

Depressed, Lu Buwei was stuck in the game, but at this time he couldn't think of a way to break the game.

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Changping Monarch Mansion.

"Brother, these days are really happy!"

With a smile on Chang Wenjun's face, the depression that was suppressed by Lu Buwei in the past was wiped out, and his heart was full of joy.

Changping Jun is more stable than Chang Wenjun, but a slight smile can be seen on his face.

"Nowadays, whether it is military generals, aristocratic families or courtiers in the court, they all want to bring down Lu Buwei. The only thing left is the Ke Qing he promoted over the years, but under the offensive of Han Fei and Li Si, they began to divide. "

Having said this, Jun Changping touched his beard, and he seemed to have seen the moment of Lu Buwei's downfall in his eyes.

"It won't be long before Lu Buwei will not be Da Qin's Xiangbang."

"It's just that, I heard that the children of the aristocracy have connected in private recently to expel Ke Qing. Will it affect us?"

Chang Wenjun was a little worried.After all, they are foreign relatives, and many people from Chu are attached to them, many of whom are also Keqing.

"It is indeed worthy of vigilance."

Mr. Changping also had some concerns in his heart.In the rebellion not long ago, almost all of Qin's family sided with King Qin.Now, this force has become stronger and stronger, and it has begun to spread towards the court.

After all, Qin State adopted the system of military merit nominations.Without military merit, one cannot obtain the title.However, even so, you can still fight for a position in the court.

It is impossible for Qin State to arbitrarily increase official positions and add redundant officials, so the rest will only be taken from Ke Qing.Once these evil wolves become mad, anyone will bite them.

After all, the family of Qin couldn't understand Lu Buwei, but they didn't wait to see the Chu family led by the two brothers of Changping Jun.

But as long as the Queen Mother Huayang is here, Changping Jun is not too worried.

"So what should I do?"

Chang Wenjun’s voice made Changping Jun’s heart startled, and suddenly he thought of someone, the one that Changping Jun didn’t want to think of.

"At this time, Zhao Shuang is in Nanzheng."

With Zhao Shuang, the contradiction between Changping Monarch and the Qin family will not be so acute.In this way, he will be able to concentrate more easily and get Lu Buwei down first.

"They or we all know that the enemy at this time is Lu Buwei, and there will not be much conflict for the time being."

Chang Ping Jun waved his hand so that Chang Wen Jun didn't have to worry.

"So, should we work harder and let those aristocratic families rush ahead and deal with Lu Buwei for us?"

After listening to Chang Ping Jun's judgment, Chang Wen Jun was a little eager, but Chang Ping Jun stopped.

"Wait! Only by taking away the last strength from Lu Buwei's side a little bit, until there is nothing left at the end, can you make a contribution with one blow and kill him."

Jun Changping's face was solemn, very calm.