Chapter 160 Thoughts of Beauty and Emperor’s Ambition

Xianyang City is very lively today.

Without him, the Qin Crown Prince Ying Ziyi will return to the city today.

Before Ying Ziyi's team even approached Xianyang City, a hundred miles away, three thousand ghost prison knights and dozens of swordsmen were already stationed on the spot. Because Xianyang is the capital of the emperor, no one can approach it privately without the Qin Emperor's will. As the prince, Ying Ziyi had a team directly belonging to him in Xianyang City, the East Palace Guards. There are about 3,000 personal guards in the East Palace, all of whom are served by the eldest son of the noble family of the Qin clan in Guanzhong. This is a team whose symbolic significance is greater than its actual significance, because no one expects them to go into battle to kill the enemy. Their usual training tends to be etiquette training.

Flags are fluttering and soldiers are arrayed. On the official road, Ying Ziyi's chariot kept moving forward. Groups of Hell Ghost Riders moved back, and groups of East Palace Guards took over the defense along the planned route.

In terms of strength, compared to the Hell Ghost Riders, the East Palace Guards were far behind. But in terms of appearance, the Hell Ghost Rider with disheveled hair and unrestrained appearance is far worse than the East Palace guards who are dressed in black armor, holding brand-new ritual utensils, tall and slender, and each one has a beautiful tree facing the wind. One chip.

No one on either side can tolerate the other. However, with Ying Ziyi's chariot as the center, the handover between the two parties was proceeding in an orderly manner.

"I would like to send you to His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The handsome horses neighed, and under the sun, the three thousand hell ghost riders shouted in unison, shaking the world and frightening the group of East Palace guards to the point of trembling with fear. However, due to their youthful nature, this group of East Palace guards refused to admit defeat after all. They raised their long swords and banged them on the ground, repeating the cycle. Their momentum was not inferior to that of the Hell Ghost Riders.

Zhang Han smiled, led the Ghost Rider from Hell, looked at Ying Ziyi's chariot going away, and said to Zhao Tuo beside him: "Let's go to Shu."

The three thousand riders immediately jumped on their horses' heads, and the sound of hooves rumbled in the wilderness. Three thousand Hell Ghost Riders were heading towards Shuzhong without stopping.

The closer it is to Xianyang, the more people are watching the excitement around. Amid the surging crowds, they were all separated by soldiers.

The prince's status in a country is second only to that of the emperor. The team that Ying Ziyi returned to the capital followed the etiquette. Although it was inferior to Emperor Qin, it was far higher than the other princes. Even the eldest son Fusu could not compare.

The sergeants in the army, the yamen soldiers in the county, the servants under the pavilion chief, layer after layer, 100,000 people control every detail of the hundred-mile long road.

The gate of Xianyang City is approaching. Ying Ziyi's chariot slowly drove into the city.

Above the long street, in a secluded alley, there was a sickly woman in plain clothes, looking at the slowly advancing team.

"What a prince of Qin. He has been missing for several months. As soon as he returned to Xianyang, he created a huge situation."

"Ayan, why did Ying Ziyi create such a battle?"

There were several people faintly visible in the alley, all of whom were farmers. Tian Meng, the leader of Lieshan Hall, asked his daughter. Tian Yan has been in the eldest son Fusu's house for more than a year and is deeply trusted by him. On weekdays, she helps Fusu deal with the secret affairs in Yiying Mansion, interacts with the forces in the world, and is an important link between the farmer's family and the eldest son's manor.

"Prince Qin is declaring his sovereignty to everyone. During the few months he left Xianyang, undercurrents were raging in Xianyang City. Many of Emperor Qin's dozen sons were not idle. But these rumors, tricks, and conspiracy secrets, at this moment They were all shocked by the overwhelming momentum. The Prince of Qin gave a greeting, and tens of thousands of troops in Guanzhong obeyed his orders. They marched hundreds of miles overnight to guard the hundreds of miles of road. In the Qin State, except the Emperor of Qin, who else has this Waiting for the prestige and momentum. Before Prince Qin returned to Xianyang City, the news came that the dissidents in Xianyang City had disappeared without a trace." Tian Yan chuckled and took a step forward. After she walked out of the alley, the noise in the market suddenly increased a hundred times.

Tian Yan looked at the Xianyang Palace in the distance. Under the sun, her pale face had a sickly beauty.

"Father, look at how peaceful and peaceful the huge Xianyang Palace is at the moment. It seems to be just like what is recorded in the classics. Brothers, friends and brothers are respectful, and the king and his ministers are in harmony."

Tian Meng frowned and said, "In that case, Master Fusu has no hope at all?"

Tian Yan returned to the cold alley again and asked: "Maybe, Emperor Qin's world is full of variables. Father, let me ask here, do you really want to obey the orders of Lord Changping and Xiakui and be loyal to the Young Master Fusu, Lieshan Hall is really willing to be a pioneer?"

Tian Meng looked at his daughter and said without a trace of hesitation: "Young Master Fusu has been very kind to me, the entire Lieshan Hall and even the farm family. In the battle on the broken stone cliff that day, if it weren't for Young Master Fusu risking his life to protect him, , my farm family may have been completely destroyed. I, Tian Meng, must repay such a great kindness."

As if he already knew his father's answer, Tian Yan said: "In this case, my farmer must get rid of the traitor first."

"Traitor?" Tian Meng looked at the inexplicable smile on his daughter's face and said doubtfully.

In front of the imperial city, Ying Ziyi's car slowly stopped. In the wide square, the guards of the East Palace on the thoroughfare spread out, guarding the last stretch of road before the imperial city.

The royal road is vertical, horizontal and square, along with north, south, east and west. Ying Ziyi walked on it, and the road was as white as jade, connecting to the gate of the magnificent building in the distance, Xianyang Palace. The palace walls are tall, with a guard every ten paces and a water tank every hundred paces. There are turrets on both sides of the palace gate and at the four corners of the palace wall to monitor the movements around the imperial city.

The cloud platform is high and locked, and the palace is stretched. The huge palace is hidden behind the palace grounds, solemn and majestic. Ying Ziyi, dressed in black Jiuzhanggun uniform, walked step by step on the marble road, slowly heading towards the giant beast-like palace.

As we got closer, we felt a sense of pressure. The main hall is like a giant beast. If an official has never been to Xianyang in his life, just seeing such a huge and majestic palace, he may have to kneel down and be so frightened that he cannot help himself. This is the dignity that a king should have. On the high platform hundreds of steps in front of the temple. The civil and military officials of the Great Qin Dynasty, the noble clan members, and the sons of Emperor Qin are all listed on this long staircase. The soldiers with swords and swords were guarding the side, and the tigers were patrolling outside.

Ying Ziyi walked up the steps and was hit by three shouts like a tsunami.

"I am waiting to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"I am waiting to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"I am waiting to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Ying Ziyi didn't answer, and he didn't need to answer. He moved forward without stopping, heading towards the huge door in front of the hall.

Ying Ziyi walked across the hundreds of steps, and the warrior guarding the palace gate slowly opened the gate.

The chamberlains on both sides took off Ying Ziyi's shoes. He stepped into the hall. Then, the strongman guarding the gate slowly closed the gate.

The palace was empty and there was no one. Unlike the scorching heat outside, there was a coolness in the air in the temple.

Emperor Qin Yingzheng is sitting on the throne, wearing a black crown and a dragon pattern with twelve chapters.

"Are you finally willing to come back?"

Ying Ziyi walked ten steps in front of the throne when Brother Zheng suddenly spoke.

"I know I was wrong." Ying Ziyi said sincerely. No matter what, just give in first.

Brother Zheng looked at Ying Ziyi, looking at his son who had his head lowered and seemed to be respectful, a smile flashed across his face.

"How sure are you of winning Shushan?"

The smile disappeared in an instant, and the emperor's face returned to the applied indifference.

"Ten percent."

"Ba and Shu have been isolated from the world for a long time. Ever since Sima mistakenly attacked Shu, Shu has always been the granary of our Great Qin. The people of Bashu have strong folk customs. Shu Mountain is famous for its witchcraft and is very popular in the local area. Party members are trying to fight against the New Deal. If it is not handled well, it may start a rebellion, so you must be careful." Brother Zheng warned.

"My son, I understand."

The two regions of Bashu and Bashu were most of the areas in Yizhou in later generations. For the Qin State, it is a very important strategic location. First, there are thousands of miles of fertile wilderness in the middle of Sichuan, and it has become even more fertile since the construction of Dujiangyan. The Shucang built near Chengdu is a large granary comparable to the Aocang near Xingyang. The Qin State relied on Bashu, Hanzhong, and Guanzhong to accumulate huge resources, and then dominated the world. Of the two, Yizhou is located in the upper reaches of Jianghan and has a condescending advantage over Nanjun, Nanyangjun and other old Chu lands. Whether economically or militarily, Bashu and Shu are of great value to the Qin State.

It can be said that Bashu and Bashu are the backyard of Qin. And right in this backyard, there is a force like Shushan that does not respond to the court's call, but has a strong influence on the people of Bashu.

The empire has sent several groups of envoys to Shushan, but without exception, they all returned empty-handed.

For such a force, Ying Ziyi just wanted to say, wish them good luck.

You know, Brother Zheng is not a very patient person. When the empire attacks the world, more than a million blood will be shed? Among the hundreds of schools of thought, the top ones, the Legalists, the Yin-Yang School, the famous schools, and the public losers all joined the empire. The Taoists hid in the mountains and forests and did not care about the world. The Confucians closed their doors and studied peacefully. The farmer's attitude is ambiguous, and his relationship with his son Fusu is unusual. The Moh family, the only one who disobeyed the control, was also under the military ban at this moment, and its power had shrunk several times.

For Brother Zheng, being powerful is the biggest sin. And if he is powerful enough to threaten the empire's rule, but refuses to obey the empire's call, congratulations, he is already on Brother Zheng's blacklist.

Throughout his life, Brother Zheng was a powerful figure. In a fit of anger, he commanded millions of troops to massacre cities and annihilate countries. He never showed any mercy. The princes of the six countries and hundreds of families could only cower and bow their heads under the hands of Brother Zheng, lingering for a while. As for the people who were lucky enough to be on Brother Zheng's blacklist, Ying Ziyi shuddered just thinking about it.

Most of those who dare to challenge Brother Zheng head-on are already buried in the grave. The only ones left alive are the grasshoppers after autumn, and they can’t jump around for more than a few days.

Brother Zheng's life can be described in two words: tough. If I had to add an adjective, it would be extremely tough.

As for Shushan, this thorn in the side, unfortunately, has already been on Brother Zheng's blacklist. For Ying Ziyi, Shu Mountain has a more important meaning, and that is Shu Brocade, the most important and precious material on the Silk Road.

"It is said that you have been at Yin Yang's house for several months, but they didn't notice it. This is very interesting. I would like to ask here, what do you think of it?" Brother Zheng asked.

"You have ulterior motives." Ying Ziyi's answer was very concise.

"The answer is very accurate." Brother Zheng's mouth curved slightly, as if he was very satisfied with Ying Ziyi's answer.

Ying Ziyi was a little confused. He raised his head slightly and asked, "Since your father knows that the Yin Yang family has ulterior motives, why do you still use it?"

Brother Zheng smiled and looked at Ying Ziyi, his expression seemed to say, you are still too young. "For an emperor, he will have countless knives at his disposal to solve countless thorny issues, both overt and covert. What is important is not the knife itself, but where the knife is pointing?"

"What if one day it points to the empire?" Ying Ziyi asked tentatively.

Brother Zheng snorted coldly, "Then there is no need for this sword to exist. Each of the hundreds of schools of thought can become a sword in my hand, but each of these swords may point to the empire, to me, or even Pointing at you. The world is so big, there are only a few people holding swords, and most of them have been destroyed by me, but this does not mean that the empire can be stable for a long time. Shushan is just a minor problem after all. The reason why I want to solve Shushan is for the next step. Strategic services to the Empire.”

"What does Father mean?"

"Baiyue!"

Ying Ziyi took a breath, Emperor Qin finally wanted to take action against Baiyue. Ying Ziyi knew that in history, the Qin State used 500,000 Qin troops and spent countless amounts of money. It took two southern expeditions to finally conquer Baiyue.

"The Yue Yi in the south and the Donghu Xiongnu in the north have always been a serious problem for the empire. If we don't get rid of them both, how can the empire's eternal foundation survive forever?" Brother Zheng waved his huge sleeves and said domineeringly. said.

Ying Ziyi knew that in order to conquer Baiyue in the south, the empire used 500,000 people. To expel the Xiongnu from the north, the empire mobilized 300,000 people. Among them, during the troubled times of Qin and Han, the 500,000 Qin army, led by Zhao Tuo, definitely did not go north, but took root and fell leaves locally. However, due to the lack of historical data, the 300,000 elite Qin troops under Meng Tian disappeared without a trace after Meng Tian's death.

But one thing is certain, these 300,000 people did not participate in the Qin army's suppression of the rebellion of the remaining tribes of the six countries during the years after the fall of Qin. When Qin was at its most critical, it was Zhang Han who ordered Shu Qin II to massacre 200,000 prisoners from Lishan, so that the Qin army had sufficient troops.

Ying Ziyi was a little afraid of the unknown. Ying Ziyi didn't know what impact Emperor Qin's decision would have on the future of Qin? At least, in another world, if these 800,000 soldiers were still in Guanzhong, it is still unclear whether Xiang Yu and Liu Bang could successfully invade Xianyang.

"You are afraid." Brother Zheng looked at Ying Ziyi who was deep in thought and said.

"Yes, Father." Ying Ziyi said honestly.

"Actually, I have been worried these past few days. I even couldn't sleep in bed, thinking about whether this decision was correct? But later, I still made this decision. Do you know why?"

Ying Ziyi shook his head, expressing his ignorance.

"On the long border of the empire, there is already a Great Wall. If I don't attack Baiyue, do I have to build another one in the south? How can a man live in peace in this world? It is not right to guard the path of corpses by the mountains and the sea. It’s what our generation did. We, the vast China, have no reason to fear the barbarians. Baiyue, the wolf tribe, is certainly fierce. But in front of the Qin cavalry, if you don’t enter our China, sooner or later, there will only be hundreds of thousands more corpses!"

At this moment, Ying Ziyi was really excited.