Zhao Gao is the mastermind of the dune plot, and the main figure of destroying Qin. Zhao Gao's life story has been misinterpreted by people for two thousand years, thinking that he was born as a eunuch.
There are two main reasons for this phenomenon:
First, Zhao Gao has always been recorded as an official and a eunuch in the history books, but it is generally believed that eunuchs are eunuchs. But the word "official" actually means serving in the palace, and eunuchs were called eunuchs in ancient times, and eunuchs in the palace generally became official eunuchs.
Secondly, in history, it is common for eunuchs to die. There were ten attendants in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wei Zhongxian in the Ming Dynasty and Li in the Qing Dynasty. It seems that people believe that eunuchs play politics. As for the truth, it doesn't seem so important.
But Zhao Gao was not a eunuch in history, Zhao Gao was actually a native of Zhao, and Zhao Gao's father was a proton exiled to Qin by Zhao. During the Warring States Period, his unpopular prince was often taken hostage in other countries, and Zhao Gao's father was one of them. Later, he met Zhao Gao's mother, formed a family and gave birth to Zhao Gao.
Zhao Gao was smart and studious since childhood, and became an official as a civilian. At the age of 23, he entered the imperial court as an official. Similar to the secretary of the emperor, Zhao Gao's calligraphy level is first-class. He was second only to Prime Minister Li Si in the State of Qin and was appreciated by Ying Zheng, the king of Qin. He stood out from many officials and was appointed as an official of CRRC. The commander of Zhongchefu is mainly responsible for the management of the emperor's chariots and horses, and has extremely high requirements for the management of chariots and horses and the ability to defend the safety of the emperor. According to the laws of the Qin Dynasty, qualified drivers are all over seven feet and five inches tall, skilled in driving, able to chase Mercedes-Benz horses, get on and off, and drive around. Strong martial arts, can draw eight stones to strengthen the crossbow, can open the bow left and right in the gallop. Thus, Zhao Gao, who was competent for the decree, should not be a sinister image in people's impression, but a rare talent with both civil and military skills in Qin Gong at that time.
However, when Zhao Gao had a bright future, he broke the laws of Qin, committed a big crime and was jailed. The first emperor appointed Meng Tian's younger brother and minister Meng Yi to hear the case. According to the Qin law, Meng Qian sentenced Zhao Gao to death and dismissed him. But the late emperor loved talents, not only pardoned Zhao Gao, but also reinstated Zhao Gao. This incident made Zhao Gao hate Meng Zhi's guts, and it had a noticeable influence on the subsequent sand dune plot and the fate of the Montessori family.
It's interesting to think about it. Qin Shihuang's father is the royal family of Qin State. He made an oath from Qin to Zhao and married Zhao. Qin Shihuang was born in Handan, the capital of Zhao, and later destroyed Zhao. Zhao Gao's ancestors were the royal family of Zhao, who moved from Zhao to Qin. Zhao Gao was born in Xianyang, Qin Dou and later Qin Dynasty. Zhao Gao and Qin Shihuang played the role of exchanging destruction in history.