Fifteen days later, Xianyang City was deserted.
Onlookers have crowded the roads along the way from the south gate of Xianyang. A hundred steps outside the city gate, Li Si, Feng Jie and other ministers lined up in order, waiting for my return.
On the left side of the city wall is a huge notice: The Great Victory in Liaodong, and on the right is: The Great Victory in the Grassland.
When they saw the Qin Zi Banner and the Black Dragon Flag appearing from afar, the people of Xianyang were already excited. I don't know who started it. They shouted, "Your Majesty, Ten Thousand Years of Great Qin!" The shouts became louder and louder.
The Yuefu musicians began to play the triumphal music of the Qin Dynasty in unison, and the high-pitched and festive music could not be heard.
When we got closer, I did not ride in a carriage, but rode a horse and walked in front. Behind me were Meng Tian on the right, Wu Jian on the left, and behind me were Wang Li, the front and rear generals, partial generals, etc.
When the people saw me approaching, they became even more enthusiastic and their shouts were deafening.
All the officials saluted together and shouted: "Your Majesty, ten thousand years! Ten thousand years of the Qin Dynasty!"
At this moment, I realized the feeling of being admired by thousands of people, achieving success and becoming famous, and feeling like I was about to reach immortality. Just one word: great!
I walked up to the high platform that had been built in advance and looked at the crowds of people around me. I was afraid that the entire Xianyang City was here!
It wasn't until half a quarter of an hour later that the shouts gradually subsided due to Li Si's constant gestures.
This time I did not let Li Si do the work for me. I cleared my throat and said loudly: "Subjects of Great Qin, from today on, every Qin person in Great Qin can hold their heads high and say: Great Qin defeated the Xiongnu!"
"The great victory in Liaodong killed 100,000 enemies, plundered thousands of miles of land, captured countless cattle, sheep, humans and animals, and killed the leaders of Donghu and Beihu! The great victory in the grassland killed 120,000 enemies, left thousands of miles west of Deshui, and gained 900 miles north and south! The four great Xiongnu Two of the tribe were wiped out by Great Qin! The remaining two also fled north in panic!"
Deafening cheers suddenly sounded from below, as if they were going to scatter the white clouds in the sky.
When everyone gradually calmed down, I stretched out my hand to wave, and two sergeants immediately brought Touman Shanyu up.
I pointed at the dying Touman Chanyu: "Subjects of Great Qin! Do you know who he is?"
Everyone shook their heads.
"He is the Chanyu of the Huns, the king of the Huns: Touman Chanyu!"
There was silence below, and the people were stunned, and then shouted louder than before: "The Qin army is mighty! Your Majesty is mighty!"
The Xiongnu have invaded the Central Plains for hundreds of years, and now even their Chanyu has been captured. Who has ever made such an unparalleled contribution that shocked the past and the present?
When I led hundreds of officials back to Xianyang Palace, the entire Xianyang city was still in a state of excitement, and the news spread rapidly to all corners of the country at a speed that was completely unsuitable for this era.
The world was shocked for a moment.
Old Zhao land. "The Donghu and Xiongnu who had caused trouble for hundreds of years were actually destroyed by the emperor? The emperor of the Qin people was so talented and strategic, no wonder he dared to make bold statements: The name of the country is Da Qin, and people are Qin people, fine! As long as it can bring us a good life, no matter what Whether Zhao people are kings or Qin people are emperors, we all obey!"
Old Yan land. "The Rong and Di troubles that have troubled the Zhou Dynasty for eight hundred years were first caused by Yiqu and then by the Huns. Now they directly caused the Huns to flee north and weakened the Hu people. It was not in vain that the Emperor of Zhou sealed such a Qin state. It can also be regarded as the Qin people's invasion. To put an end to the crime of destroying Zhou and Yan..."
The other six kingdoms were shocked by Da Qin's current military power. If the six kingdoms were destroyed, they could find countless reasons, such as treacherous ministers who misled the country, stupid kings, etc. Qin's strong soldiers and horses were not the main reasons.
But this time they had to admit that defeating the Xiongnu and Hu people relied entirely on force. This temporarily shocked many Xiaoxiao who still intended to rebel against Qin after four years of recuperation.
Xianyang Palace, Sihai Palace.
After complimenting each other and humbling each other with the ministers in Xianyang Palace, I called Li Si and Meng Tian to Sihai Palace.
Seeing my smiling face, several people were also overjoyed. I glanced around and found that Li Si and the other three were a little preoccupied.
"Why, it seems like Prime Minister Li, Prime Minister Feng and Dr. Yu are worried?"
Li Si gritted his teeth, he had to talk about this matter sooner or later, just let him be disappointed. Who let himself be the right prime minister?
"Back to Your Majesty, I have some issues here that need your Majesty's decision urgently."
"Oh?" I suppressed my smile. It might be a bit tricky to make Li Si anxious: "But it doesn't hurt to talk."
Li Si cupped his hands and said: "First, I received a report that a new leader suddenly appeared in Beihu, named Zalut. He not only unified Beihu, but also took advantage of the defeat of the Xiongnu to occupy the territory including Langting. The whole southern prairie!”
"Zarut moved so fast?" I was a little surprised.
Li Si was startled: "Your Majesty knows this person?"
The people here are all the three princes and generals of the Qin Dynasty. I did not hide anything and told the story about Zarut, and everyone suddenly realized it.
Finally, I frowned slightly and said, "This Zalut has some abilities. I gave him the signal to occupy the southern grassland. I thought it would take some effort, but I didn't expect that he still has time to get involved in the Xiongnu Wolf Court?"
Wu Jian cupped his hands and said, "I think we should take more precautions."
Wu Jian has resigned as general, and will be appointed as right general when he returns to the army.
I nodded. If I let him grow unscrupulously, wouldn't it mean that I helped him unify the grassland? That's really digging your own grave.
"Qiwan, you send three secret letters. One is to Zarut, telling him that no matter what method he uses, the Hu people will officially open trade with Daqin in half a year. At the same time, I will give the Hu people at most two years. Completely change the view and attitude towards Da Qin, and all tribes must be pro-Qin." Two years later, he was not strong enough to compete with Da Qin.
"The second letter was given to Hazhusu under his account, asking him to ensure that at least half of the Hu people's army is in his hands. Unless he gets my edict or Zalut goes against the decision of the Qin Dynasty, he must not fight with Zalut. To confront him, you must gain Zalut's trust." Zalut knew that Hajusu was sent by me, and even if he was not dissatisfied, he would still feel grudge.
"The third letter is to Feng Youcheng, the governor of Shanggu County, asking him to pay close attention to Beihu's movements and report to me immediately if he finds anything wrong." Hazhusu is his man, and he is more comfortable controlling it himself.
After the arrangements were made, I looked at Li Si.
"Prime Minister Feng said the first one, but what about the second one?"
"Back to Your Majesty, secondly, the officials sent to Donghu have arrived, but although Donghu has cultivated land, most of it is still swamp. In order to increase their grain production, Your Majesty ordered to give them Da Qin's new farm tools, planting methods, etc. Some ministers Worry, if the barbarians become stronger..."
I nodded.
"I have considered this issue. So what those officials have to do next is to brainwash those barbarians."
Feng Jie asked curiously: "Your Majesty, what is brainwashing?"
I smiled and said, "It's very simple. Just like the supervisors, the Four Classics, and the flags, Da Qin will send people to constantly tell those barbarians how great Da Qin is. Being annexed by Da Qin is their blessing. Good times are still to come. …Wait, something like that.”
