Chapter 14: The First Emperor's Journey to the East
In the blink of an eye, a year has passed, and it seems that people have gradually forgotten the Confucian case that once happened in Xianyang, and few people talk about this matter anymore, even if it is wanted for the Xiang family, it has been gradually washed away by the pace of time.
But even so, not long ago, a news came out from Xianyang that shocked the whole country, the backbone of the Zhaoxian Pavilion had been bewitched several times, and the descendants of Xiang Yan, Xiang Zhuang, Zaiba County, were arrested and handed over to the custody of the internal history.
The world is reckless, and the people are shocked, even the well-informed officials from all walks of life, the local heroes, the Fusu of the prison army Mobei, etc., are all convinced, but this matter can only be hidden from everyone, but not from the protagonist of this matter, Xiang Zhuang.
This is the Qin Dynasty creating public opinion, not giving any hope and opportunity to the remnants of the Zhaoxian Pavilion, which also makes the forces that want to rebel no longer stupid // stupid // want // move, they begin to hibernate.
Not only did the news that Xiang Zhuang was split by the car shocked the whole country, but even the army of Qin's southern invasion also encountered setbacks, once led 500,000 troops south to the barbarian general Tu Sui, and then fought // Invaded South Vietnam, established checkpoints, and stabilized the foundation of South Vietnam, due to improper disposal, the army looted everywhere, harassing the place, making the people of South Vietnam unbearable, rose up to resist, and the general Tu Sui was killed by the chaotic people.
The army stationed in South Vietnam is mainly composed of prisoners, business travelers and sons-in-law, they have no combat effectiveness, pacify the South Barbarians, mainly rely on numbers, momentum and luck, suddenly encountered, the military camp was in chaos, fortunately, the deputy general Zhao Tuo stabilized the situation in time, reported the local situation to the First Emperor, the First Emperor was worried, and ordered the general Ren Huan to serve as the chief general of South Vietnam, guarding the land of South Vietnam.
A series of turmoil, so that the Qin political turmoil, the people in the heart of the panic, the annual increasing number of conscription, rising taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and the local government and often bullying the people, so that the people everywhere live in dire straits, but even so, the first emperor still does not know how to reflect, he is still immersed in his own dream of peace, at this moment, from Xianyang came another shocking news: the first emperor decided to tour the east, this is also the fifth time in his life to tour the east.
The tension in Xianyang did not spread to Huiji County in Jiangdong, which is adjacent to the East China Sea and thousands of miles away from Xianyang, and the government decree is always the slowest place to spread, however, there are also some careerists who will establish their own news monopoly institutions and use various methods to spread the news from the Central Plains, but these monopoly news institutions are not developed, and the sources of information may not be reliable and practical.
At this time, Xiang Zhuang has gradually become more calm from an immature teenager, he is twenty-two years old this year, and he has been fully integrated into this history in the thirteen years of the Qin State.
The development of the craftsman shop has entered a stable stage, although Xuanzi has always refused to stay in Huiji, but he has promised to provide the Xiang family with all the knowledge and technology of sword casting, and Xuanzi said that if there is any problem, you can ask him, and he is willing to help deal with it.
Although Xuanzi had agreed to help, Xiang Zhuang knew that Xuanzi must have some kind of special formula in his hand, but he was unwilling to take it out easily, or he had some concerns, Xiang Zhuang also tried to mention this matter several times, wanting to turn around and get the secret recipe, but Xuanzi was shrewd, and in the end it was fruitless.
At this time, Xiang Zhuang sat in the boat, a long fishing rod hanging on the boat, this is a compulsory course for him in the near future, fishing can cultivate sentiment, but also can make Xiang Zhuang's heart as calm as water, at this time he squinted his eyes slightly, as if thinking, and seemed to rest, aside, the melodious sound of the piano echoed, a table, a piano, an incense burner green smoke owl, this is Cao Feng playing the piano.
Perhaps it is talented, only half a month of study, Cao Feng has mastered the skills of playing the piano, at this time the beautiful sound of the piano floats around the boat, more poetic.
Suddenly, the fishing rod on the bow of the boat shook slightly, Xiang Zhuang's eyes were fast, he pulled up the fishing rod and raised it upward, a fish was dragged out of the water by Xiang Zhuang, and fell straight into the fish basket, and the sound of the piano on the side also stopped, Xiang Zhuang faintly heard that someone on the shore was shouting to himself, he put away the fishing rod, got up and looked, it was Xiang Sheng, at this time he had driven his horse to the nearest shore, and shouted loudly: "Zhuang Gongzi, Liang Gong asked you to go back quickly, there is an urgent matter to discuss." ”
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In the secret room of Lu Mansion, several tables were put together, Xiang Liang was in the center, and on the side, it was Xiang Bo, Cao Wuyi and Xiang Yu and others gathered together, Xiang Liang's eyebrows were furrowed at this time, and Xiang Yu on the side was also rubbing his hands, it seemed that they were discussing something important.
Soon, Xiang Sheng led Xiang Zhuang into the secret room, Xiang Zhuang gave everyone a salute, and also came to the table, there was a short silence, Xiang Liang coughed dryly, looked at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Since everyone is here, let's start." ”
Everyone's eyes invariably looked at Xiang Liang, Xiang Liang pondered slightly, and said softly: "I got the latest information, the first emperor has been touring the east, passing through Yunmeng, going up Jiuzhi Mountain, crossing the south after sacrificing to Shun Mound, crossing Danyang, entering Qiantang, and Linzhejiang. ”
Speaking of this, Xiang Liang looked at the people in the room, and continued: "This is an opportunity, a chance to assassinate the First Emperor, we have been waiting for this day for a long time!" ”
Although Xiang Liang's voice was very soft, his tone was slightly urgent, which made people feel like they were boiling and eager to try, and on the side, Xiang Yu had already stroked // touched the copper sword on his waist, and said with a smile: "Uncle, you just command, my nephew is willing to bear the brunt." ”
Xiang Liang nodded with satisfaction, he looked at everyone again, and then arranged: "The dead soldiers of our Xiang family are nearly 100 people at this time, and there are Yin Hong's private army under Yu'er, a total of 2,000 people, if the arrangement is thorough, we will definitely succeed." ”
Xiang Liang's eyes fell on Xiang Zhuang and Xiang Yu, and ordered: "Zhuang'er, you choose three capable dead soldiers, with bows and crossbows, ambush in the mountains, waiting for the opportunity to move, Yu'er, you lead the private army, has been escorted, wandering at the foot of the mountain, if Zhuang'er succeeds, you can go up the mountain to answer, the rest of the people, follow me, ambush near Huiji Mountain, Xiang It, you take ten people, prepare five boats, once lost, we can retreat from the waterway." ”
Speaking of this, Xiang Liang sighed lightly, and said: "Once the assassination is successful, we can rise up in Huiji County and call on the Quartet, the great cause can be accomplished, and the Chu State can be revived!" ”
Everyone was immersed in excitement, Xiang Liang's plan can be said to be perfect, and the odds of winning are also very high, but once it is not handled well, the more than 200,000 troops beside Qin Shihuang will surround the dead soldiers, in that way, the chance of escaping from Huiji Mountain is almost zero, but for the dream of the Xiang family's recovery, everyone will spell out their lives and dreams.
But just when everyone decided to receive the task, an anxious voice sounded: "Uncle, I have something to say!" ”
Everyone's eyes looked like torches, the person who spoke was Xiang Zhuang, at this time he had already gotten up, and his eyes also wandered on everyone, and soon, Xiang Zhuang sorted out his thoughts, and then said slowly: "I don't agree with the assassination of the First Emperor in Huiji Mountain." ”
Everyone was stunned by Xiang Zhuang's actions, seeing the great cause of the Xiang family, the opportunity to regain Chu, and the assassination of the First Emperor was close at hand, Xiang Zhuang actually came out to oppose it? Could it be that in the moment of crisis, he became a bear? Xiang Yu stood up suddenly, slapped the table angrily, and said hatefully: "Zhuang'er, what do you mean by this?" ”
Xiang Zhuang shook his hand and sighed: "Brother Yu, don't be angry first, listen to me!" ”
"I don't listen! You just tell me if you're going or not! Xiang Yu was furious and a little irrational, and at this time, Xiang Liang on the side scolded: "Yu'er, you sit down first!" ”
Xiang Yu glanced at Xiang Liang, had to sit down, at this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiang Zhuang, to Xiang Zhuang invisibly, exerted a lot of pressure, in fact, Xiang Zhuang can answer everyone in one sentence, that is, according to history, the first emperor this year, will die on the road to the east, his death, will bring about the destruction of the Qin State, but in this way, everyone will question Xiang Zhuang, and will also question whether Xiang Zhuang has schizophrenia, this answer is unacceptable to everyone.
After thinking for a while, Xiang Zhuang decided to find a topic from Fusu to persuade everyone, and then said: "My nephew thinks that my uncle's plan is seamless, and if the opportunity is moderate, we can indeed successfully assassinate the first emperor. ”
Speaking of this, Xiang Zhuang glanced at everyone, everyone was listening carefully, at this time, Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly, and said: "But everyone think about it, could it be that when the First Emperor goes out on patrol, will there be any slackness in his defense?" He will definitely arrange for the army to enter Huiji Mountain in advance, even if the first emperor is successfully assassinated, the Qin State will inevitably be in chaos, and Huiji County will also be in a hundred days, there are Qin army patrols everywhere, and 200,000 Qin troops will also be stationed here, can my uncle have a chance to rise up? At that time, they would make wedding dresses for others. ”
Xiang Liang pondered for a moment and reprimanded: "Keep talking, who will you make a wedding dress for?" ”
Xiang Zhuang saw that Xiang Liang was already a little tempted, so he continued: "Uncle try to imagine, the original son Fusu has been demoted to the Mobei Supervision Army, far away from the political center of Xianyang, I am afraid that this time the Eastern Tour, the First Emperor has never recalled Fusu, it is conceivable that Fusu has lost the throne, but once the uncle succeeds in assassinating the First Emperor, Xianyang is empty, and Guanzhong is turbulent. The originally turbulent Qin State will return to calm again, not to mention, Fusu has great ambitions, and he is better at managing the government and winning people's hearts than his father, at that time, can my uncle still shake the Qin State? ”
Xiang Zhuang's words, not unreasonable, Xiang Liang fell into contemplation, even Cao Wuyi, also from Xiang Zhuang's words, heard the clues, perhaps, Xiang Zhuang is right, although Xiang Yu is still a little dissatisfied, but Xiang Zhuang's words, every sentence is reasonable, he can't refute it, so he has to bow his head and remain silent, I don't know how long it took, Xiang Liang got up, put away the map on the table, sighed, and ordered: "This matter, let's stop for the time being, let's go back." ”