Chapter 3: Seeking Longevity

Since Zhao Gao is the most prominent among eunuchs and has a residence, it is only natural that he would also have a beautiful wife. Although Zhou Tian currently lacks certain physical attributes, he still harbors many thoughts in his mind. Naturally, Zhou Tian must meet Zhao Gao's beautiful wife.

Indeed, the adult possesses keen insight. Xu Fu flattered, saying: "There are as many as 5,000 young boys and girls, and as for the 3,000 people who will embark on the journey to the East in search of medicine, further selection is still required"

"Select some of the foolish, the weak in body, and preferably those with some ailments from among the five thousand people, and send the rest back. " Zhou Tian looked down from a height at the five thousand children before him. Among them, there were certainly many with bright eyes and clever minds, but there were also a considerable number with dull gazes and sickly appearances. If these children were to cross over to Japan, who knows what kind of development Japan might undergo.

As one of the few powerful figures in the Qin Dynasty, Zhao Gao's residence was naturally not small. Although it was considerably inferior to the imperial palace, it was still one of the few large estates in the city of Xianyang

Among these five thousand people, it is natural to select some who are clever and strong, as the task of seeking medicine is of utmost importance to the little man. Xu Fu noticed that Zhou Tian was very interested in the tea in his hand and could not help but say with delight: "This tea is picked from the high mountains in the southwest. If you like it, I will have the remaining tea sent to your residence shortly."

Indeed, it is a beautiful picture book. Zhou Tian gazed at the beauty before him, feeling a stir in his heart; however, he had no thoughts of desecrating this beauty.

After a simple meal, Zhou Tian entered the room of Madam Zhao Gao

After a night of intimate conversation, Zhou Tian indeed uncovered many secrets, and some of Zhao Gao's small habits naturally fell into Zhou Tian's grasp. In this way, the likelihood of exposing himself was significantly reduced.

Please clarify, esteemed adult. Xu Fu said, wiping away a bead of sweat.

After easing the heaviness in his heart, Zhou Tianwen turned to Xu Fu beside him and said, "There are certainly more than three thousand of these young boys and girls, aren't there"

However, upon entering the study and seeing the bamboo slips piled higher than himself, Zhou Tian was left dumbfounded

Xu Fu noticed that Zhou Tian seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the selection of young boys and girls, which made him break out in a cold sweat. After all, the other party was a close attendant of Emperor Shi Huang. If the other party spoke ill of him in front of the Emperor, he would no longer need to seek the elixir of immortality; he would likely be destined for eternal infamy.

The petty person understood that if there were no waves tomorrow, he would board the ship to seek the elixir. Although Xu Fu did not comprehend Zhao Gao's intentions, the latter was, after all, his superior. Moreover, the matter of the elixir of immortality was inherently uncertain; if he went, the likelihood of returning was slim, and it was not worth offending the other party over this matter

This method of selection is not good. Zhou Tian glanced at Xu Fu and said: The Emperor has entrusted this matter to me, which naturally shows his trust in me. I wonder if Lord Xu would be willing to hear my opinion

The next morning, Zhou Tian looked at Zhao's wife, who appeared to be half-asleep, and suddenly a thought crossed his mind: "Isn't the idiom 'a baseless talk' derived from this?

I do not know much about Zhou Tian, but Qin Shi Huang's notorious penchant for killing is quite well-known. Although I have traversed into the body of Zhao Gao, I possess not a trace of Zhao Gao's memories. If I were to say something wrong, I could be executed by Qin Shi Huang without any recourse for explanation. Moreover, I have a historical collection task to complete; if I fail the task, my life would also be at stake.

As soon as Zhou Tianyi entered the Zhao residence, he plunged straight into the study. Zhao Gao, as an inner servant of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, must have been very attentive to the emperor. It is possible that there are records of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's behaviors and preferences, such as confidential documents, in this study.

After a thorough search, Zhou Tian indeed made some discoveries. Among this pile of bamboo slips, there are records of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's daily activities. These records are quite detailed and are written in the hand of Zhao Gao himself. It seems that Zhao Gao's rise to his current position is not solely due to flattery; at the very least, his intelligence work is commendable.

Do you think I am joking? Although Zhou Tian is not an actor, he has watched quite a few movies, especially action romance films, or rather, spy films. Therefore, it is quite easy for Zhou Tian to put on an expression that could scare Xu Fu.

I wonder what criteria Lord Xu uses for selection. Zhou Tian took a sip of the tea sent by Xu Fu. Hmm, this tea is quite good. It's nice to be an official; as soon as one opens their mouth, someone comes to deliver tea.

"Surely, the adult is not joking," Xu Fu was taken aback. No matter how he thought about it, Xu Fu never expected that Zhou Tian would say such a thing.

This bamboo slip is indeed the key to Zhou Tian's survival. There is no time to lose; he must examine it immediately. Fortunately, although the number of bamboo slips appears daunting, the recorded content is not extensive. After half an hour, Zhou Tian had thoroughly reviewed the contents. In addition to documenting some of Qin Shi Huang's daily activities, it also outlined a network of relationships. With this network, Zhou Tian felt a sense of assurance. At the very least, the likelihood of misidentifying others during future encounters had significantly decreased. It also outlined a network of relationships, and with this network, Zhou Tian felt a sense of assurance. At the very least, the likelihood of misidentifying others during future encounters had significantly decreased.

Xu Fu wanted to say something more, but he was silenced by a glare from Zhou Tian, and could only repeatedly agree.

After sending Xu Fu away, Zhou Tian returned to his residence in a sedan chair. Although Zhao Gao was a eunuch, he had risen to a prominent position among eunuchs, and thus a residence was indispensable. However, as an inner servant of Qin Shi Huang, he generally could not reside in his own home.

There is no other way; one must grit their teeth and search for it. Otherwise, when meeting Qin Shi Huang tomorrow, one will not even know what to say.

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Of course, the above words are the excuses Zhou Tian made for himself, while the reality is: Zhou Tian, who has lost his manhood, suffers from insufficient hormone secretion (look how well I understand biology), making it impossible for him to experience sexual desire; in simple terms, he has the will but lacks the ability.

In Zhou Tian's eyes, this woman was as pure as a lotus flower, as the saying goes, "One can admire it from afar, but it should not be touched."

Thinking of this group of children heading to the desolate East Japan, Zhou Tian felt a surge of sympathy in his heart, yet he knew that such matters were beyond his ability to change; the desire for immortality of Qin Shi Huang was exceptionally resolute

I had previously heard that Confucius was over 1.8 meters tall. At first, Zhou Tian did not believe it, but after this series of events, he has become completely convinced. Reading through tens of thousands of words in a book is certainly more than the training volume of the national football team. Not to mention, if we let those football players come and read the Analects for a couple of days, it would not only enhance their cultural literacy but also significantly improve their physical fitness. ... Ah, I seem to have digressed, it feels like I'm rambling ...

Although Zhou Tian feels powerless, he cannot just sit idly this evening. So, let us talk; perhaps we might uncover some secrets about Zhao Gao.

Facing the group of young boys and girls in front of him, Zhou Tian suddenly felt like a human trafficker. However, Xu Fu beside him did not share this awareness and did not think that taking four or five-year-old children away from their parents and pushing them into the unknown was an extremely cruel act

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However, the situation that Zhou Tian is currently facing is not an ordinary one, so Zhou Tian chose to return to his residence rather than the imperial palace

Delays lead to changes; therefore, Xu Fu should leave as early as possible. Otherwise, if Qin Shi Huang sees Xu Fu taking a ship full of fools to search for the elixir of immortality, he is likely to become furious on the spot, and might even execute the person responsible for this matter.

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I believe that Lord Xu is a wise man. Once everyone is gathered, we shall set sail. Zhou Tian coldly smiled and said, "The king is quite anxious; let us not keep him waiting any longer"

After finding that bamboo slip, Zhou Tian let out a long sigh. Goodness, no wonder the scholars before the Han Dynasty were all exceptionally skilled in both literature and martial arts. It seems that in order to excel in studies before the Han Dynasty, one must possess a strong physique. How well someone said, knowledge is power. It appears that the culprit behind the frail constitution of the Chinese people is that fellow named Cai Lun.

With so many bamboo slips, one must find out which year to look for them. Moreover, the bamboo slips that record the preferences and behaviors of Qin Shi Huang should be classified as top secret, and their storage location should be sufficiently discreet. Without careful searching, it is virtually impossible to locate them.