Seeing the flags of Qin ablaze on his wagon, the guards nodded. "Follow us," they said. Leading Chen Wei through a maze of corridors, they brought him to a small suite in the palace. "The minister is in a meeting. If you would please wait here, he will be with you shortly."Jack Flack wrote:Halfway through the month of December, a caravan arrives at the gates of Luoyang, flying the flags of Qin, and being led by a powerful man on horseback, with an axe strapped to his back. As he approached the guards, he waved the carriage behind him to stop. Looking to the guards, he dismounted his horse and bowed.
Chen Wei: I have come to speak to Minister Zhao, or one of his ministers. My name is Chen Wei. I believe he is expecting me. I have come with news and tribute from Huyang.
The man waited, not moving to disarm himself, or provide further explanation of his presence.
As the men walked away, one nodded to Chen Wei and closed the door, locking it behind him.
The guards made way. He was met just inside the door by the Prime Minister, who looked somewhat shocked. "Supreme Commander, what is the meaning of this?"Nash wrote:Zhang Han arrived at the capital of the 'true' Qin government with his only remaining prisoner in tow, Ying Fusu. Fusu was bound about the wrists, ankles and torso, as customary, and also had a black hood on so as not to allow anyone to recognize him. Zhang Han came upon the imperial palace and called to the guards.
Zhang Han: I am Zhang Han, Supreme Commander of the Qin Army! I have brought a gift for His Imperial Majesty! Please alert Chancellor Li, Minister Zhao, and His Imperial Majesty as to my arrival!
Seeing the situation more clearly after a moment, the man changed his mind. "Nevermind. Please follow me." Li Si led the man to an audience chamber, and had a servant fetch Zhao Gao and Emperor Huhai. Looking back to Zhang Han, Li Si smiled. "Now. Before the others arrive, why don't you tell me what is going on?"