Chapter 554: Hit Mr. Gao and I’ll take you in!

Chapter 554: Hit Mr. Gao and I’ll take you in!

Gongzi Gao's mind was as clear as a mirror at this time. He knew that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to him, and he must not admit those things no matter what. Because as long as he didn't admit it, there was still a glimmer of hope; but once he admitted it, he would probably fall into an irretrievable situation. After all, he had heard of Gao Yao's cruelty. Whether it was Zhao Tuo in the past or the people who resisted Gao Yao in the south, almost all of them disappeared, and he was moody and could attack him at any time.

In fact, Gongzi Gao's response was not wrong. Gao Yao's spies were indeed everywhere in the entire Qin Palace. However, these spies were only human after all, not omnipotent gods, and they could not predict the future. Apart from the fact that Gongzi Gao met with people from the Hundred Families, they did not notice anything unusual.

Moreover, the things that Gongzi Gao discussed with the people of the Hundred Schools were nothing more than some requests or academic issues, and there was no sign of collusion at all. Therefore, from the current situation, Gongzi Gao did not have any handle in Gao Yao's hands.

The reason why Gao Yao questioned Gongzi Gao was to test his reaction and see if he would reveal any flaws. When Gao Yao saw Gongzi Gao's panic, his doubts were reduced. After all, under Gao Yao's control, Gongzi Gao was like an ant being played with in the palm of his hand, and could not make any big waves.

Another aspect is that when the imperial army attacked, the entire southern border fell into panic. Many people in the southern border were filled with fear and anxiety, and this emotion also had a significant impact on the officialdom.

In this context, if Gongzi Gao wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, his chances of success would actually be much higher than they are now. After all, people's psychological defenses were very fragile at that time, and they were easily persuaded and might overreact to any disturbance.

But Gongzi Gao did not cause any trouble at that time. The possibility of causing trouble at this time when the southern border was stable was really low, which also made Gao Yao relax his vigilance to a certain extent. He just suspected that Gongzi Gao might be used by someone, and his purpose was nothing more than to show off himself and win a way out for himself.

After all, Gongzi Gao was not a stupid person, he naturally understood the interests involved. Perhaps one day in the future, Gongzi Gao would most likely become a stepping stone for Gao Yao to ascend the throne, but the final outcome would probably be death.

Therefore, Master Gao wanted to do something, hoping that Gao Yao would remember their old friendship and give him a chance to spend his old age in peace.

"Your Majesty, this world is so complicated and full of chaos. To put it another way, I, Gao Yao, don't mind handing over this beautiful land to Your Majesty. But, Your Majesty, are you really capable of taking on the weight of this world?"

At this moment, Gao Yao slowly walked towards Gongzi Gao, talking as he walked. His tone was calm but with a hint of sarcasm.

Gongzi Gao was startled when he saw this, and he quickly stood up from his seat and walked towards Gao Yao. He had a forced smile on his face, but his eyes revealed deep doubt and vigilance.

Although what Gao Yao said did sound very exciting, Gongzi Gao was well aware of the interests involved and he would never easily believe Gao Yao's words.

"Prime Minister, the world is today thanks to your hard work. I am only doing you a small favor. I am well aware of this." Gongzi Gao suppressed his inner uneasiness and tried to keep his voice steady.

However, facing Gao Yao's dominance, Gongzi Gao felt that his pressure was increasing. He had to answer carefully, fearing that he would accidentally anger the powerful prime minister.

"Your Majesty, let me guess, the benefit that the Baijia has given you should be that you obey orders, step into officialdom step by step, and become a real helper of the King of Qin, right?" Gao Yao raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking at Gongzi Gao with a smile, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

Gongzi Gao's heart tightened. He didn't expect Gao Yao to express his concerns so directly. He hesitated for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

At this moment, Gao Yao suddenly stretched out a big hand and placed it heavily on Gongzi Gao's shoulder. This sudden action startled Gongzi Gao, and his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

"Okay, Your Majesty, take a good rest. Since Your Majesty is willing to contribute to the Southern Territory, I tend to approve of it. Someone come here!" Gao Yao's voice sounded in Gongzi Gao's ears, with an unquestionable majesty.

Following Gao Yao's order, the originally quiet main hall suddenly became noisy. Teams of guards rushed to the main hall entrance as fast as the wind. They were dressed in uniform, holding spears, and looked aggressive.

"Go, take these gentlemen away and send them to Shangshan College!"

Gao Yao's voice echoed in the hall, his tone firm and decisive.

"Here!"

The guards responded in unison and turned to the backyard without hesitation. In the eyes of these people, there was no King Qin, only Gao Yao. The King Qin's Mansion was completely unimportant in their eyes.

Upon hearing Gao Yao's order, Gongzi Gao's face turned pale instantly. He widened his eyes, looked at Gao Yao with horror, and stammered, "Prime Minister...Prime Minister, what are you doing..."

Gongzi Gao's voice revealed obvious anxiety and fear. He obviously did not expect Gao Yao to suddenly issue such an order. Not only that, his family in Xianyang and his children after arriving in the southern border were also involved. Especially his five sons, ranging in age from more than ten years old to infants. Now Gao Yao wanted to take them all away with just one word. How could Gongzi Gao not be anxious?

However, facing Gongzi Gao's questioning, Gao Yao appeared unusually calm.

Gao Yao smiled slightly and explained slowly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. This is entirely for your future. I will teach the young masters carefully and make them people with both virtue and talent, so that they can help your Majesty solve problems. Your Majesty can rest assured."

Although Gao Yao's words were high-sounding, Gongzi Gao knew it clearly in his heart. He knew that Gao Yao was threatening him with his child, forcing him to obey Gao Yao. Thinking of this, Gongzi Gao became more and more anxious.

"Your Majesty, you seem a little impatient these days. In my humble opinion, you should be more calm and collected. Your Majesty, do you need me to find a place for you and your wives to stay so that you can calm down?"

When Gongzi Gao heard this, he secretly thought that it was not good. He naturally understood what Gao Yao meant. If he continued to insist, not only would his son be in danger, but even his wife would become Gao Yao's prisoner. Thinking of this, Gongzi Gao hurriedly said, "No, it's not necessary. Thank you for your trouble, Prime Minister!"