The capital of the King of Qin, Xianyang.
It's late autumn again, and there are many pedestrians coming and going on the streets of Xianyang. Chinese people living in the city are in a hurry, and when they meet someone they know well, they often ask a few questions about the harvest.
Perhaps it's the law of conservation of luck - Qin was hit by a snowstorm last winter, but this year's farming harvest was quite good.
The farmer had a smile on his face and was happy in his heart.
As long as you can pay the tax, you don't have to worry about being punished by the Qin government... The laws of the Qin State are very strict, and the law officials will not care about your objective reasons. As long as you can't pay the tax, you will be severely punished. .
The punishment ranges from being banished from the city to Dan, and the severe punishments include reducing the rank and serving hard labor... It really frightens the people of Qin.
In short, Xianyang this year has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
It seems that last winter, Marquis Quyang of Chu personally led his elite troops on a long-distance attack in the snow - the shadow that had been brought to Xianyang City has dissipated with the passage of time.
In the palace, Ying Zhuo's life has always been dull.
Every day I just read and practice swordsmanship.
After performing a set of sword skills, the sword wind is everywhere. A beautiful ancient bronze sword formed into a pool of autumn water in Ying Zhuo's hand, and a simple and plain black linen cloth was wrapped around Ying Zhuo's protruding figure, dripping with sweat.
It can be regarded as a rare beauty in the dull and solemn Qin Palace.
This is the backyard of the Qin Palace, and it is impossible for a man to show up... Otherwise, looking at Ying Zhuo's trembling figure, his nose will bleed three thousand feet straight.
After finishing his sword practice, Ying Zhuo sheathed his sword, his plump and round chest rising and falling.
There were other passing princesses of the Qin Kingdom. Even though they were women, they inevitably glanced at her with greedy eyes, and then said with a hidden smile: "Sister Zhuo, you are practicing your sword again."
"Has your young husband written to you?"
"Hehe, that handsome little barbarian from Chu country, must he have forgotten his sister..." the princess said teasingly.
Ying Zhuo's face suddenly turned red, and his heroic appearance disappeared without a trace in an instant.
"What... what little husband? You haven't settled down yet." Ying Zhuo was half ashamed and half annoyed: "If you keep talking nonsense, don't blame my sister for asking you to practice sword fighting with me."
A string of laughter like silver bells made Ying Zhuo so embarrassed that he wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
This engagement was decided so hastily!
I am clearly several years older than that... that little guy.
It’s really embarrassing just to think about it!
It's been a long time, but that damn Xiong Wuliang hasn't even written a letter to Ying Zhuo... Has anyone treated his fiancée like this?
Every time Ying Zhuo thought about this, she would get very angry...but in turn, it also made her breathe a sigh of relief. If Xiong Wuliang really sent a letter every now and then, you and I would talk about something in it. Nasty words like "bed-warming maid" made Ying Zhuo so ashamed and angry that he wanted to die.
Despite this, Ying Zhuo still has so much... well, so much hope for Xiong Wuliang's letter...
Humph, you actually ignored me, what a straight man!
Having said that, Ying Zhuo was very worried - it would be fine if Xiong Wuliang didn't write a letter, but there shouldn't be any accidents, right?
Otherwise, why can’t Xiong Wuliang’s name even be seen in official news?
It was as if the Marquis Quyang, who had swept through all the countries in recent years and was so famous, suddenly disappeared.
Whether it was the alliance between Qi and Chu, or the mutual envoys between Wei, Han and Chu... it stands to reason that Xiong Wuliang was the major contributor to all this.
On such an important occasion, Xiong Wuliang, as the great Sima of Chu State, should always show up.
Worry……
Thinking about...
well!
"What are you thinking about, sister?" A question interrupted Ying Zhuo's random thoughts.
Oops, that royal sister hasn’t left yet!
Ying Zhuo's face turned redder... red to the base of his ears.
Seeing this, the princess of Qin State smiled even more unscrupulously: "Sister Zhuo, if that little Nanman really forgets you, why don't I sacrifice myself and marry you to Chu State..."
Ying Zhuo was even more embarrassed and annoyed, with three blushes on her face... She took a deep breath, thought about it, and said with a smile: "I think my sister is pretty, so you might as well marry her with me."
"When the time comes, we sisters will be able to take care of each other when we are in a foreign country... I know Marquis Quyang won't mind."
Now, the princess of Qin who repeatedly teased her couldn't bear it anymore. Her face turned redder than Ying Zhuo's, and she kept begging for mercy...
Facts have once again proved that as long as you act gangster enough, other gangsters will be more shy than you.
Just at this moment, a maid stumbled over to the door and shouted: "Princess Zhuo! Princess - there is news about Marquis Quyang!"
She is Ying Zhuo's personal maid.
Ying Zhuo stood up in a flash, not caring about making the Wang sister next to him laugh, his face was full of surprise: "Quick, come in and talk!"
The maid rushed in and told how the Confucian giant embarrassed Qu Yanghou, how he made the bet, how Xiong Wuliang defeated the Confucian giant in public, and what Xiong Wuliang said in the academy...
Although it was not Xiong Wuliang's letter, at least there was news about the former.
While Ying Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes were filled with brilliance.
You had a quarrel with those rotten scholars and actually won the fight?
Tsk tsk.
It’s so different from the image of a dandy and a lazy person in my impression!
The passing princess of Qin couldn't help but laugh narrowly when she saw Ying Zhuo's concerned expression - and at the same time she was envious, and at the same time she made teasing remarks one after another...
The fight broke out for a while, and the laughter continued.
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Ying Ji happened to be passing by outside the door. Hearing the commotion inside, he couldn't help but ask, "What happened?"
The waiter beside him lowered his voice and truthfully reported the news about Xiong Wuliang...
Normally, any news about Xiong Wuliang would always arouse great interest in King Qin Ying Ji... But this time it was different.
Unexpectedly, Ying Ji showed a lack of interest. After listening to the chamberlain's brief explanation, he simply said "Oh" and didn't ask any more questions.
In fact, King Qin Ying Ji was upset at the moment——
There has been a lot of commotion recently in Bashu, the southwestern backyard of the Qin State.
Rebels and bandits in various places were in turmoil, and many sophisticated weapons were obtained from unknown sources... The rule of the Qin people in Bashu was severely impacted.
Rioters from all over the country armed themselves, massacred Qin immigrants, intercepted and killed Qin officials... It was a very outrageous scene.
I originally thought that the untouchables took the risk to rebel because they could not withstand the high taxes and severe punishments imposed by the Qin State... However, after careful analysis, it was discovered that the Bashu people who rebelled were not only well-equipped, but also had very powerful weapons. intelligence capabilities.
The overall planning of the rebel armies is also quite organized - the rebel armies in various places echo each other, cooperate with each other, and have a tacit understanding.
Obviously, there is a behind-the-scenes manipulating all of this.
Grandma... is with me, right?
The Qin State conducted many encirclement and suppression campaigns, but could never find the main force of the rebel army... Instead, they were ambushed and killed by the Bashu rebel army who was familiar with the terrain, causing considerable losses.
All this has made Empress Dowager Xuan and Wei Ran anxious and worried about losing a lot of hair.
Although Ying Ji is not in charge of the government and has no right to interfere in political affairs - he is still worried about it... After careful calculation, he has not eaten well for many days.
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(On this mooncake festival, Lao Yi is here to wish all book friends good health, happiness and contentment! In the comment area, deduction 1: academic progress, a windfall from heaven! Deduction 2: the crush takes the initiative to confess his love! Deduction 3: Lao Yi sacrifices his appearance, Kiss you)
