Chapter 1359: Han Banner Under Heaven (Forty-Nine) 4 Clouds Move (Nine)
Xianyang was once the capital of the Qin Kingdom, which was once powerful and dominated all other countries. Once upon a time, a sneeze here would cause the whole world to catch a cold and cough. The owner of the black palace would have an unlucky country with just one thought. From then on, The people of Qin at that time were very proud. Even if they were not rich, even if they fell asleep tonight, they would still think about where to go to earn a day's food money tomorrow, but And hinder their pride as a Qin people.
But now, everything is different. In just ten years, the powerful Qin State suddenly fell from the cliff into the abyss, as if it had stepped on the air. It kept falling downwards, as if There’s no sign of stopping yet.
At that time, the bustling city was a place that everyone in the world longed for. Scholars from all over the world rushed here to present their own strategies for governing the country and bringing peace to the world, hoping to gain favor and soar to the sky. Countless businessmen gather here because there are countless business opportunities here that can help them realize their dream of becoming richest in the world. But now, all that is presented to the world is decay and desolation. Even though it is already the end of June, the weather has already warmed up, but in Xianyang City, it seems that we are still immersed in the cold winter, which makes people shudder.
Thick lead clouds seemed to be pressing on the top of the city wall, which was extremely depressing. On the depressed streets, few shops were still open. Since last year, wars broke out in various parts of the Qin State due to Fan Sui's reforms, and goods were extremely scarce. There was originally a supply of goods from the Han Kingdom, but since this year, whether it is from the direction of Hangu Pass or from the direction of Yingchuan, the import of Han goods has been very small, and only some people with connections can smuggle it in. Obtain goods, but the price of such goods is naturally high, and how can ordinary people afford it?
At this time, Xianyang, the capital of Qin State, was full of beggars and robberies were rampant. Is there any trace of a capital city there?
Shopkeeper Su of the grocery store sat on a bench next to the door, looking at the sparse pedestrians on the street with a sad face. On the shelves behind him, a few pitiful goods were sparsely placed. They were just a few pieces of homespun cloth and some local specialties that he personally went to the countryside to collect. Nowadays, business is becoming more and more difficult to do. He is worried about not having any goods, and he is also worried about not being able to sell the goods. Even a family like his that was originally relatively well-off is now on the verge of bankruptcy. Thinking of the mouths of the family eating in the backyard, Boss Su feels bitter.
When will this day end?
"It's going to rain!" The roar of idlers came from the distance.
Boss Su raised his head and looked up at the dark sky, "It's going to rain."
With a bang, a big drop of rain fell on the stone steps in front of the door, splashing some dust. Immediately afterwards, more and more raindrops fell from the sky, weaving a dense rain curtain between the sky and the earth.
"Come on, come on, rain harder, let's wash away the dirt in this world!" Shopkeeper Su stood up with a silent sigh,
Chi Li picked up the door panel on one side and placed it on the door piece by piece.
In Xianyang City, the few shops were closed one by one amidst the heavy rain, and there was no business in the first place. It's raining so hard, so there's naturally no business.
"Go on, go down harder!" Xianyang Palace, Heibingtai Hall. King Qin Yingying stood in front of the window, stretched out his arms, and roared loudly, as if the heavy rain could wash away the haze in his heart.
He thinks he is an extraordinary talent who can conquer the world when he mounts his horse and govern the government when he dismounts. When he was a prince, his father said so, the courtiers said so, and he thought so too. But when he truly reached this position, he no longer had his father's shield to protect him from the wind and rain. Only then did Dashan realize how difficult things are in the world, and governing the government is far from what he imagined.
It shouldn't be like this. Looking at the continuous rain outside, Ying Ying felt angry in his heart. Why was it that the same policy in Gaoyuan, Han Dynasty, was able to achieve great success, but when it came to Qin, it caused wars everywhere. Now the Qin Dynasty is devastated and on the verge of death. Not much different.
It's because of those bastard ministers who are sabotaging my king's reform plan. These bastards, the country is on the verge of collapse, the Han people are aggressive, and the country's destruction and genocide are just around the corner, but they still cling to their own interests. As everyone knows, when the Han army arrives in Xianyang, what will they have left?
Looking back, Ying Ying's face was full of tears.
"My incompetence has made the king so worried, and I will die as a result of my guilt!" Fan Sui looked at Ying Ying and knelt on the ground with all his body prostrated. The white hair on his head was particularly eye-catching in Ying Ying's eyes.
"Come on, Shofu, it's not your fault. You know it, and I know it too." Ying Ying sighed: "The national policy advocated by Shofu has been successful in Han Dynasty. The prosperity of Han Dynasty today is all due to this. , Even in our Qin State, Tan Feng did an excellent job in Yingchuan, but in other places, there were many mistakes. What is the problem? Needless to say? "
Fan Sui sighed: "Your Majesty, if you want to save the crisis now, you can only make up your mind. Unless Lu Chao dies, reform will be difficult to achieve. Li Ru's national policy has been implemented in our Da Qin for decades, and the world's scholars, officials and gentry are all ** all come from Li's theory. Although Li Ru died, Lu Chao still exists, and this person is also a general with military power. People in the world only look at his words and deeds. As long as this person exists, reform will not be accomplished. Please make up your mind, Your Majesty.”
"Since you know that he has a large army, how can I kill him easily? He doesn't leave Hangu Pass, isn't it to guard against me?" Ying Ying's tone was full of helplessness. "If he is willing to come to Xianyang, a guard can take his life. If he doesn't come to Xianyang, I am the king, what can I do to him? I don't know how many people in this capital have written letters of loyalty to him today!"
"Your Majesty, although Lu Chao has great power, the soldiers and generals under his command are ultimately the tiger guards of our Great Qin. If your Majesty makes up his mind and summons him to Xianyang with a clear edict, if he doesn't come, it will be against your order. Your Majesty can legitimately remove his position as the general. If he loses his position as the general, will those tiger and wolf soldiers still listen to him? If he is willing to come to Xianyang, as your Majesty said, a guard with a knife will understand."
Ying Ying was silent.
"Your Majesty, if you don't make up your mind, it will be too late." Fan Sui kowtowed repeatedly.
"Prime Minister Fan, once this edict is issued, Lu Chao and I will no longer have any room for maneuver. It will be a life-and-death struggle. If he does not obey the edict and those soldiers are unwilling to betray him, there will be big problems." Ying Ying said.
"Your Majesty, if Lu Chao still thinks of the past relationship between you and him, will he be so rebellious as he is now? We have already torn our faces apart. Every day of delay will give Lu Chao one more day to operate!"
Ying Ying's hurried footsteps sounded in the hall. After a while, he stood still suddenly, "Okay, as you said, the Qin Dynasty is already like this, and we have to fight in the end. Come, Xuan Mingtai is here to see you."
"Your Majesty, Mingtai, the commander of the Black Ice Platform, strode into the hall and kowtowed to Ying Ying as a courtesy.
"Mingtai, the Han army is now raising troops in Lubin. I am worried. I have written an imperial edict to summon the general back to Xianyang to discuss countermeasures with him. You should choose a suitable person to escort the envoy to Hangu Pass to announce the edict!" Ying Ying said.
"Ah!" Mingtai raised his head in surprise, "Your Majesty, this..."
"No need to say, I have made up my mind."
"I obey your command." Mingtai bowed, "Your Majesty, General Bai Qi is not in Xianyang now. Should we recall General Bai to Xianyang before making plans?"
"Bai Qi is now suppressing the rebellion in Xiangjun. How can he rush back in a hurry? Besides, there are still 30,000 Xuanyi Guards in Xianyang City. What are you worried about?" Ying Ying asked.
"Yes, I made a mistake." Mingtai said, "I will dispatch people right away."
"If Lu Chao obeys the imperial edict, then everything will be fine. When he returns to Xianyang, I will still give him wealth and honor. If he does not obey the imperial edict, there is another secret edict on the special envoy who announces the imperial edict. It is the edict to arrest the traitor Lu Chao and bring him to Xianyang. The people you select must not only be reliable, but also brave. Do you understand?"
"I understand! Your Majesty, if it is not the case, I will go there myself!" Mingtai suggested.
"No, you stay in Xianyang. You cannot leave at this time." Yingying waved his hand, "That's it, arrange it right away."
Mingtai walked out of the palace, and his tense expression finally relaxed. It's finally here. Are we going to do it? Very good, the big show is about to begin! Fan Sui is really a scholar. It is really ridiculous to give such a suggestion to the king. With an imperial edict, he wants to take the life of a general who commands hundreds of thousands of troops. It is really a fantasy. In the past, in order to let Meng Tian die, the pre-Qin Wulie King spent so much effort and used so many means to quietly disintegrate the 200,000 Qin border troops. Now he actually wants to force the issue. Very good. This time, there is no need to find an excuse. Bai Qi is still in Xiangjun. Far water cannot save the nearby fire. There are only 30,000 Xuanyi Guards left. Haha, in the grand city of Xianyang, they can't even climb up the city wall and stand on the city wall.
He walked towards his office with ease. Of course, he had to send some capable people! What he has been planning for half his life is finally going to have a result. It is really exciting to think about it.
The rain finally stopped in the afternoon, the sky was blue again, a rainbow crossed the sky, and Mr. Su, the grocery store owner, opened the door again. Standing at the door, he watched a team of black guards escort an official with a seal past his shop and headed out of the city. Not long after, he saw a cavalryman with a colorful flag flying past the door, splashing dirty water that stained his fine clothes. It was a messenger who reported victory. Judging from their uniforms, they should be from the new army. It seemed that General Bai had suppressed the rebellion in Xiangjun again.
"Poor!" Mr. Su sighed, not knowing who he was pitying. (To be continued.)
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