It is said that after Li Xin was demoted to a concubine, he stayed at home all day long, although he knew in his heart that it would be impossible to participate in leading the troops to fight in the future... Depressed

However, studying the art of war never fell short, and every day at home I reviewed past and recent wars, found out the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and analyzed the reasons for victory and defeat and how to turn the tide of the war

Perhaps only by immersing ourselves in the ocean of military science can we forget our troubles, forget Zhao Gao's power, the decline of the Ying clan, and the rise of the six countries of the Kwantung region again...

Heartache, helplessness, resentment... But nothing can be done

This afternoon, the sun was in full bloom, and Li Xin, as usual, was dressed in plain linen clothes, lying on a bamboo chair and holding a bamboo slip "Wu Zi's Art of War" to read with relish

Next to the bamboo chair is a wooden sand table, surrounded by wooden planks, and it is full of sand, and its sand is in a shape similar to that near Hangu Pass...

"Father, I just got the news that King Yingziying of Qin has held a ceremony to ascend to the throne at the right time, and now he has summoned Guanzhong!"

Li Xinhu, who was lying on the bamboo chair, trembled, put down the bamboo slip in his hand, sat up, and looked up to see a tall and upright, heroic young man walking slowly

This person is Li Xin's only son Li Nian, the grandfather of Li Guang and Li Ling, the general of the Han Dynasty in the later generations, just over 22 years old this year, since he was a child, under the influence of his father Li Xin, he likes to be good at fighting soldiers, and he uses swords and guns on weekdays to exercise his ability to kill the enemy, in order to fight for Daqin like his father when he was young

Though... It's very unrealistic, this is all due to the bad reputation of his father's defeat of the Chu State

Li Xin looked at the square and resolute young face, and said with a straight face: "Oh? I didn't expect King Qin to have such courage, but he was really the master. ”

Li Nian said a little unwillingly: "Father, even if King Qin ascends, the threat from the Six Kingdoms has not weakened. Guanzhong is facing the end of being slaughtered..."

"Now that Great Qin has long been led by unscrupulous generals, what can be done to solve this crisis? The temple has returned to the Ying family, King Qin is wise, why doesn't my father take advantage of this to recommend himself, and then reuse it? ”

After hearing this, Li Xin pondered for a moment, shook his head lightly and smiled helplessly: "Nian'er, I can serve Daqin again, and I should do it for my father." It's just that... How can the general of the defeated army be used by the King of Qin again? ”

"Father... Then the father should also talk to the King of Qin, and he knows that his father's attainments in the battlefield of the art of war have long been different from more than ten years ago, what if the King of Qin values it? ”

Li Xin laughed and said, "Stinky boy, you can't wait." A skill is useless at a young age, do you want to gain fame by being a father? ”

Li Nian was immediately embarrassed after hearing this, his face flushed to his neck, as if he had been told something in his heart: "Father is still so stubborn, if you don't go out of the mountain, then you will watch Daqin be killed, and countless old Qin people will die under the butcher's knife?" I don't regret seeing you at that time. ”

Li Xin looked at his son who was full of resentment, put away his smile and said solemnly: "Stinky boy, you are still too young... How similar it is to being a father when you were younger. ”

Li Nian was dissatisfied: "How can it be the same? During the period of the First Emperor, the Qin State was thriving in the conquest of the Six Kingdoms, and even partial defeats did not affect the final outcome. ”

But how can the situation compare with then? If I don't come forward, I'm afraid that it will be difficult for my Li family to raise their heads in the future, and I can't afford to be called a sinner. ”

After hearing this, Li Xin stood up and said with a serious face: "Nian'er, my father said that you are young because you haven't seen the current situation in the temple clearly. ”

"Do you think that the current Qin State will definitely die without Li Xin? Then you think too highly of your father. ”

Li Nian's face changed, and he frowned and said: "The temple has been returned to the King of Qin, and there is no general in the Guanzhong now." Who else but the father could be responsible? Nian Er was puzzled. ”

Li Xin, who was quite tall and strong, took two steps to the side and came to the shade of a tree next to him: "Let my father teach you a lesson." ”

“......”

"In recent days, Xianyang has been turbulent, the Ying clan has seized power, and yesterday beheaded thousands of thieves. In your opinion, how did King Qin do it? ”

Li Nian was stunned, he really hadn't thought about this question in detail, he only knew that Ying Ziying had a powerful approach, and said: "Father, this is not clear, according to the news obtained by the son-in-law, the King of Qin is wise and martial, and he planned to kill Zhao Gao earlier, and then took charge of the temple and ascended the throne. Prince Qin is intelligent, capable, and has means, isn't this exactly the heroic and martial master that my Great Qin needs most? ”

Li Xin shook his head and said: "You can't look at the surface of things, the news you get is the news that the people in the city know." ”

"And since seizing the military power, do you know who is the current lieutenant commander of the city defense army?"

Li Nian thought about it for a while, and replied casually: "Ying Jingyu, the eldest son of Great Qin, this is not a secret matter, almost everyone knows about it. ”

Li Xindao: "The problem is here, this son is not yet 17 years old, have you heard of the Qin Dynasty, when has there been a weak crown child serving as the head minister?" ”

Li Nian pondered for a while and said: "Father is worried, during the reign of King Yingzheng of Qin, Prime Minister Lü Buwei sent twelve-year-old Ganluo to Zhao State to lobby for the expansion of Hejian County, and finally Qin State obtained the land of Hejian without spending a single soldier, and King Qin named 12-year-old Ganluo as Shangqing, and gave Ganluo a land reward. At that time, the prime minister and Shangqing's official rank were about the same, so the story of Ganluo's 12-year-old visit to the prime minister became a good story among the people. ”

Li Xin looked at his son who was so dead, and he was suddenly angry, this stubbornness was too similar to his young self, if he was allowed to hold a heavy position at this time, he would inevitably repeat the mistakes of his young self

"Humph! Children cannot be taught. ”

"Father, I..." Li Nian was scolded by his father for a while

"Naganro has some talents, but it's just a battle of words. Besides, at that time, there was a powerful Great Qin coercing the Six Kingdoms, and you could return with a full load if you were stupid. ”

“......”

Li Xin continued: "Today's situation is not the same, when I talked to Feng Tuo, I knew a little about Ying Ziying. Although Prince Qin has some talents, he is not as good as the first emperor. Now that the Ying family can turn things around, it must not be an action secretly planned by Ziying. ”

Li Nian was even more puzzled: "Father, the son is stupid, if it is not the King of Qin, is it still the eldest son Ying Jingyu?" ”

The corners of Li Xin's mouth rose: "Yes, if my father expects it, the person who made plans behind King Qin's back and assassinated Dongjian to seize power is Gongzi Ying Jingyu!" ”

"It's... This... How can this Great Qin Gongzi have such means and such great talents? ”

Li Xin put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky and said, "God really bless me Daqin!" It was this person who rekindled his father's hope for Daqin, as if he had seen the reincarnation of the First Emperor. No... Perhaps his talent and ambition are not inferior to those of the First Emperor. ”

Li Nian said: "Even so, how can my father conclude that Gongzi Yu has the ability to lead troops?" Gongziyu has never commanded a major battle. The major matter of the soldiers, the life and death of the country, even if they have great talents, how can they take on such a heavy responsibility? ”

After hearing this, Li Xin shook his head and smiled, as if he was mocking his son: "As a father at this weak age, he doesn't have such mental means, even if he leads the army to destroy the country more than ten years later, he still can't escape the taboo of the impatient and light on the enemy." ”

"This son can solve such a major crisis in the Qin State, no less than experiencing a large-scale war, at least my father dare not say that he can defeat this son before the age of 40..."

As they spoke, Li Xin's father and son suddenly frowned deeply, as if they heard the sound of carriages outside the palace gate, and the sound of soldiers walking in unison came from far and near......