After the rebels entered the pass, Zhou Wen moved Jindun's chariots to the front, using chariots to clear the way, with the cavalry in the middle and the infantry behind, and they drove straight in. Along the way, people all over the country fled. The defeated Qin soldiers rushed to Liyi and Zhiyang, alarming the people, and there was an unprecedented panic in Guanzhong.
At this time, Zhao Gao saw frequent reports of defeat in Xianyang, and the military situation was urgent, so he gathered all the people involved in the incident and asked them in detail. When he confirmed that the Chu army had entered the pass, he couldn't help but feel nervous, and he began to think about how to get out of the predicament. Zhao Gao thought at this time: Ever since he became the Lang Zhongling, I don't know how many people hated him and even wanted to kill him, but no one could do anything to him. Why? It’s because the emperor loves him exclusively! Now the people of Shandong are rebelling and the Chu people are entering the Pass. This is indeed the first time in hundreds of years. A group of rabble, even if they are not a group of simple thieves, they are some rebels who want to restore the foundation of Chu State. But how can we have a thousand chariots and hundreds of thousands of infantry? This is simply incredible! I also heard that Chen Sheng was originally a recruit sent to the north by the Qin State for garrison, an insignificant garrison. He dared to ignore the supreme laws and majesty of our great Qin State and rebelled. I also heard that he established a country called 'Zhang Chu State'? This person is really bold and reckless. A while ago, a messenger said that the rebels had captured several counties, and Li You even asked the court for reinforcements. Li You, he is Li Si's son, how can he reinforce him? Doesn't reinforcement of Li You mean reinforcement of Li Si? When Li You holds military power outside, he is building up Li Si's foreign aid. If he gets rid of Li You first with the help of one thing, wouldn't it mean that Li Si's foreign aid is cut off? Hehe, they Chu people invaded the customs, but not only did Li You not ban it, there must be a ghost inside! Now the only way is to get rid of Li You first, and then shift all the responsibility to Li Si. This is the best way to eliminate political opponents! When Zhao Gao thought of this, he began to make a fuss about Li and his son.
Zhao Gao then found an official who was responsible for the matter, gave him such instructions, and then led him to Xianyang Palace to see the Second Emperor. When the Second Emperor heard that the thieves had broken into Hangu Pass, he was also frightened. He asked Zhao Gao: "Didn't you say that the government was arresting them? Why haven't they been arrested? What did General Ying do? ? A few days ago, he sent someone to say that the country was peaceful and safe." Zhao Gao just played with cat's claw wool and talked randomly. He said: "I heard that thieves are very cunning. They tricked the old general into getting drunk and then broke in." After hearing this, the Second Emperor burst out laughing angrily and said, "I regard the old general as a The pillar of the country, how could he be so derelict in his duties? Where is he now?" Zhao Gao said: "I heard that he was hijacked by thieves. I don't know where he is? I can't say what the situation of the thieves is. But I asked There have been many people who made trouble, but they didn't dare to tell the truth!" The second son asked why he didn't dare to tell the truth. Zhao Gao rolled the black eyes in his triangular eyes and replied slyly: "It's because I'm afraid of someone!" The second son asked who he was afraid of. Zhao Gao replied maliciously: "Afraid of Prime Minister Li Si!" The second generation was even more puzzled and asked angrily: "Why are you afraid of him?" Zhao Gao's eyes rolled back and he said: "The huge Sanchuan County , if Li You was loyal to his duty and caught all the thieves, how could there be today's situation? I heard that Li You secretly communicated with the thieves, and he deliberately allowed the thieves to run rampant." The second generation asked Li You where he is now. at. Zhao Gaodao said: "According to reports from officials in Shandong, Li You was stationed in Xingyang City, eating and drinking, and living a degenerate life, but he himself was safe and sound!" The second generation became angry and said: "Is Li You really such a person? Zhao Gao replied: "That's true. It's just that the officials who made the trouble didn't dare to talk about it. If your majesty doesn't believe it, call in the people who made the trouble in Shandong and ask for details." The second generation immediately sent a messenger to see him.
This messenger was brought in by Zhao Gao. After he saw the second generation, he followed Zhao Gao's wishes and made a random false accusation against Li Si and his son. He also said that no one else dared to say anything about it. When the Second Emperor heard this, he remembered that Li Si had strongly recommended Li You to be the governor of Sanchuan County. He became furious and said, "Prime Minister Li, Prime Minister Li, how could you do this?" He then asked Zhao Gao: "You Why didn't you report it earlier?" Zhao Gao hurriedly knelt down and said, "I am also worried about the Prime Minister's revenge! Doesn't your Majesty know that the Prime Minister looks down on me?" The Second Emperor sent an order to arrest and punish all the officials and messengers who had made trouble before. Then he said: "Some people escaped from Afang Palace some time ago. The imperial court replenished and equipped the lieutenant army. Now it is immediately sent to attack the thieves. They must drive these Chu people out." Zhao Gao said: "But who will lead the army? What?" The Second Emperor said: "Pass my edict! Send Li Si to the palace quickly!" Zhao Gao saw that the Second Emperor had been angered and was secretly happy, so he immediately sent the order for Li Si to enter the palace.
Because the Second Emperor was close to Zhao Gao and alienated the virtuous ministers, a group of loyal ministers and generals of the Qin State had long since left the court. But now, when these old ministers heard that someone had broken into Hangu Pass, they could not sit still and became patriotic. They had to be loyal to the country, so at this time, a large group of veterans and wise ministers had already arrived at Xianyang Palace, waiting for the Second Emperor to summon them. But the Second Emperor summoned Li Si first. When the second son saw Li Si coming to the palace, he scolded him with all his face: "Prime Minister Li, all the thieves have entered the prison, do you know?" Li Si was confused by the question, so he replied at a loss: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I just learned about the situation!" The second said: "You recommended Li You to be the governor of Sanchuan County at the beginning, but now, why did the thieves cross Sanchuan and enter Hangu Pass, but he was safe and sound? Why is this? Is he conniving? What did thieves do? Ah? What do you think?" Li Si replied in panic: "Your Majesty, I heard that Quan Zi was surrounded in Xingyang City. How could he condone thieves? I am serving Your Majesty in the court, even if he is Li Youchang Even with the courage of an elephant, he would not do such a thing! Your Majesty, please take a closer look." The second generation said: "Then tell me, what should I do now that thieves have broken into Hangu Pass? Do I need to cure it first? Are you guilty of harming the country by falsely recommending talents?" Li suddenly panicked and hurriedly knelt on the ground and trembled: "Li You really didn't stop that group of people, he is indeed incompetent!"
The second emperor saw that Li Si had no choice but to summon all the ministers to discuss the matter. When the ministers came to the hall, the Second Emperor looked at them and said: "Sanchuan County Governor Li You is so incompetent that he can't even catch a group of thieves! And Captain Guan Yingkui actually got the thieves drunk! If this matter is spread, If you go out, the common people will laugh out loud! This is really unreasonable! Do you want me to hand over Xianyang to the rebels now? Are you all talking? Why are you all mute?" At this time, an old minister stood among the courtiers. He is particularly eye-catching, with a white beard and a solemn expression. He looks to be over sixty years old. He is Wang Bi, the son of the famous general Wang Jian of Qin. He defeated the three countries of Wei, Yan, and Qi among the Six Kingdoms, so Wang Ben was also a famous veteran general. Not long ago, Yingbu had his second son Wang Yun killed because of his rebellion, and now he heard that his third son Wang Ao had also died for the country. He was so hurt that he fell ill from grief. But when he heard that the Chu people had entered Guanzhong, he stepped forward again and came to the court. He was determined to contribute his final strength to the country. After listening to the words of the second generation, he said with great righteousness: "Your Majesty, I am willing to share the country's worries, and now I am willing to lead the army to fight against the thieves!"
When the Second Emperor heard that someone wanted to take the initiative to attack the thieves, he quickly raised his head and looked at Wang Bi carefully, and then said with great emotion: "The old general is commendable for his loyalty and bravery, and he is worthy of being the pillar of the Qin State. But there are hundreds of thousands of thieves, and the lieutenant The army only has tens of thousands of people, and the old general is already over sixty years old?" Wang Ben said: "The soldiers are good, but not many. Although the Chu people are arrogant, they are just a mob. As long as the Qin army can stop the attack to the east of Liyi Water, I will be able to repel the rebels!" The second generation's mind went blank, so he said: "Old General, I'm afraid it can't be done with tens of thousands of troops in Xianyang, right?" Wang Ben seemed to have already thought about what he was going to say. If so, he confidently said: "Your Majesty, the Qin State is now facing a disaster. In this extraordinary period, we must think of extraordinary methods!" The second generation asked: "What good advice does the old general have? Come to me quickly." Wang Ben said He said: "The situation is urgent now, and it is too late to mobilize troops from elsewhere. I heard that the late emperor's mausoleum has been completed, and there are still more than 100,000 prisoners serving in Lishan Mountain. They are playing in the water again. I risk my life to ask your majesty: Please pardon them immediately, and then give them weapons to attack the thieves. This will surely turn the tide!"
When the Second Emperor heard this, he was shocked and praised it greatly: "General Wang, this plan is brilliant! I will do it immediately, do it immediately! But who will lead the troops?" Suddenly an official ran in and reported: "Report! Your Majesty, Ningtai has fallen, and the thieves are fierce. They are clearing the way with chariots and are attacking Zheng County!" The king and ministers of Qin State were shocked. Wang Ben said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the situation is urgent. The lieutenant army will be led by the minister; the disciples of Lishan can send someone else to lead it!" The second generation asked hurriedly: "You are a famous general of the Qin State. Who else can lead the army besides you?" Huh?" Wang Ben said, "I recommend a person who can lead many disciples!" The second generation quickly asked who it was. Wang Ben still said confidently: "It is Zhang Han, the general who supervises the disciples in Lishan Mountain."
Before the second son could speak, Zhao Gaoxian laughed and said: "How can a small general serve as a young master and attack thieves? Now unless Sun and Wu are reincarnated, someone else! Huh... But you are so good, you recommended an unknown person? When Wang Ben saw Zhao Gao interjecting, he said angrily: "What do you mean, do you want to hand over Xianyang to others?" Zhao Gao was speechless with this question. The second generation also asked a little puzzled: "Yes, General Wang, I have never heard of this man's deeds, how can he be useful?" Wang Ben said: "Your Majesty, this man once attacked and destroyed the Han Kingdom and Zhao Guo has made great contributions in the battles, and I know him. Moreover, he has been responsible for the construction of the late emperor's mausoleum for a long time, and he knows the disciples very well, so he will be able to convince them. When the late emperor was buried a few months ago, I saw him The army is well prepared and the funeral arrangements are orderly. If we let him lead Lishan's disciples to attack him unprepared, he will definitely be able to win by surprise!"
Suddenly another official came to report: "Report! Your Majesty, the rebel vanguard has arrived in Zheng County!" Everyone who heard the news was stunned and the whole court was in chaos. The Second Emperor said helplessly: "The traitors are coming. Even if the disciples of Lishan are pardoned, are you afraid it will be too late?" Wang Ben said angrily: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will make a decision based on the situation when I get to the front line: I can fight Just fight. If you can't fight, I can pretend to surrender first. As long as the rebels can be stabilized, it will be the first step to success!" Everyone who heard this suddenly looked at Wang Ben and stopped making noise. Wang Ben said categorically: "I rushed to Liyi. If there is a huge disparity in strength between the enemy and us, I will pretend to surrender. We must stabilize the thieves. Then let Zhang Han attack as soon as possible. The thieves will be hard to guard against. Besides, they are coming all the way. There must also be pride, not to mention that they are marching day and night, and they are at the end of the war!" The second generation said with tears: "Old General, this is a good idea, but if you go deep into the tiger's den, if something unexpected happens..." Wang Benzhengyi He solemnly said: "Your Majesty, it is my wish to be loyal to the country. Please don't think of me!" The second generation was so moved that he almost shed tears.
Seeing Wang Ben's loyalty and bravery, General Feng Jie was moved and said: "Your Majesty, Xianyang Lieutenant Yang Xiong and Palace Lieutenant Sima Yi both have bravery that no man can match. If they are allowed to serve as General Wang's deputies, they will be even more powerful than a tiger!" The emperor was overjoyed and immediately sent word to Yang Xiong and Sima Yi to go to the palace. Yang Xiong and Sima Yi came to the main hall, knelt down and shouted long live. When the Second Emperor saw that one was a big man with red face and yellow beard, and the other was a big man with yellow face and purple beard, he asked them to stand up and talk. The two stood up proudly, as powerful as cheetahs. Seeing how powerful the two men were, the second generation admired: "They are really strong men!" He asked the red-faced one: "What is your name? What is your ability?" The big man said: "I am Yang Xiong, the captain of Xianyang. A thief from Shandong. In my opinion, they are like grass! I am willing to cut them all with my sword and offer them to the palace!" The yellow-faced man also said angrily: "What General Yang said is exactly what I want! The two of us will definitely be able to cut off the thief's head. Dedicate your head to Tingque!" The voices of the two people talking were like thunder, which made the second generation stunned and kept praising: "Good! Good! With such a fierce husband, I have nothing to worry about." He immediately sealed the seal. Wang Ben was made the general, and was given the seal and ribbon of Jie Yue, and Yang Xiong and Sima Yi were made deputy generals. Yang Xiong heard that the second son said that he was a fierce man. In order to show his strength, when he kowtowed to thank him, he fell down and broke a floor tile. The second generation was shocked and said: "I love you with a bronze head and an iron head. I will definitely kill the thieves and make meritorious service!" He immediately sent an envoy to Lishan to pardon the disciples, and then worshiped Zhang Han as a general. Wang Ben bid farewell to the Second Emperor and walked out of the hall without hesitation. The ministers watched him leave with tears in their eyes. After Wang Ben came out, he, Yang Xiong, and Sima Yi led the lieutenant army and immediately rushed to Liyi.
At the foot of Mount Li, one hundred thousand craftsmen, who were called disciples of the Qin State, were building the tomb of the First Emperor. They shouted in unison, some pushed the earth up the mountain with carts, and some carried baskets on their backs. Everyone struggled to reach the top of the mountain. The more than 10,000 Qin soldiers who oversaw the work were closely watching every move of the craftsmen with weapons in hand, for fear that someone would slow down the work or escape. The newly built Lishan Tomb has turned into a bald mountain, which looks majestic and majestic. At this time, a general who was nearly fifty years old was standing on the top of Daling to supervise everyone's construction. This tall general in armor is Zhang Han, the young general who has been supervising the construction of the mausoleum here all year round. Zhang Han, nicknamed Shaorong, has a deep red face, a gray beard, deep eyes and broad cheeks. He looks solemn and respectable, and he is also dusty. At this time, someone suddenly came up the mountain to report: "Lord Angel is here, please come down to the general to speak." When Zhang Han heard the report, he could hardly believe his ears, because he was only a junior officer responsible for building the Qin Mausoleum, and usually nothing happened. Summoned by the emperor. Now I heard that the angel was coming, so I hurried down the mountain to see the angel.
The envoy was already waiting at the office at the foot of the mountain. Zhang Han came to the Yamen and saw the envoy. He saluted and said, "Why are you here, Lord Angel?" The envoy suddenly shouted, "Zhang Han accepts the edict!" Zhang Han was very surprised and hurriedly knelt down to accept the edict. The messenger read out: "A group of thieves are about to arrive in Xianyang. I now pardon all the prisoners in Lishan and ask you to lead them to attack the thieves. If you can repel the thieves and behead the perpetrators, the court will definitely grant you a title." Hou. Accept the edict!" Zhang Han looked surprised and could only accept the edict. The messenger added: "Your Majesty has appointed Wang Ben as the general. He has led the lieutenant army to Liyi to fight against the bandits. Before leaving, I recommended that you lead the disciples to fight against the bandits. You should also make contributions to the country as soon as possible!" Zhang Han Hearing this, I was shocked. He never expected that the rebels from Shandong would come so quickly? He never expected that the Second Emperor would ask him to lead his disciples to fight against thieves. However, he did not dare to think too much, so he immediately obeyed the order and then walked out of the office to gather his disciples.
