At night.
Qin Shihuang was lying on a comfortable bed. The bed is very strange, with two levels above and below. It's covered with bamboo mats, so it's cool to sleep in during the summer.
"Wu Chenghou."
"I'm here."
Obviously, Wang Jian didn't sleep either.
So much happened during this time. Even now, he can't accept it. After rejuvenating, they become more energetic.
After pacifying the Six Kingdoms, Wang Jian got his wish and was granted the title of Marquis of Wucheng. It means military success, which can be said to be the highest honor of a Qin general. Later, Wang Jian declined Qin Shihuang's offer to stay. Choose to retreat bravely and return to your hometown, Pinyang, to retire.
Even so, Qin Shihuang still gave him a sinecure - the Grand Master among the three divisions. This time, Qin Shihuang asked the Wang family to follow Mount Tai's Zen conferment. This honor can only be enjoyed by the Wang family in the whole country.
In the past, Qin Shihuang had just ascended the throne and had not yet taken power. Wang Jian has been a general since the period of King Zhao. Over the years, the two of them stayed up all night countless times. In Xianyang Palace, the future was discussed excitedly. Thinking about the unification of the world in the future, what will it be like?
"One day, a small man will have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of a general with thousands of troops!"
That year, Qin Shihuang was crowned. Lu Buwei controlled the state affairs, and Lao Ai conspired to rebel. In this deadlock, Wang Jian deployed his troops to prepare for the attack.
In the end, Wang Jian fought to the death to protect Qin Shihuang and killed Lao Ai and hundreds of his followers. He dismissed Lu Buwei and moved his clan to Shu.
From then on, Qin Shihuang completely took control of the country!
The point of the sword is invincible!
They raised troops to put an end to the riots, and the six kings fell into disgrace.
Now, the world is at peace!
"What do you think of this boy?"
"Strange man!"
Wang Jian's evaluation was only two words long.
"He has an extraordinary mind and a deep city. I have a feeling that he seems to be hiding something. However, he is kind and honest."
Cao Xiu is willing to help these two people who are strangers to each other. There are dozens of servants in the house, and none of them are sallow or thin. Wang Jian observed carefully and found that none of them were injured. In other words, Cao Xiu rarely punished his slaves.
"What the old master said is true."
Qin Shihuang sat on the bed, looked at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, and smiled. "Now that the world is settled, there are rebellions everywhere. I was originally worried that there would be no successors, but now it's good. It will take another thirty years for me to return to my youth!"
"These thirty years are enough for me to realize my ambitions. What are the six countries? I still want to lead the warriors of Great Qin to conquer a huge territory!"
"Wu Chenghou, can you still fight?"
Wang Jian stood up from the bed, his eyes flushed, and he bowed respectfully.
"I am willing to fight to the death for Great Qin!"
"good!"
Qin Shihuang nodded in approval, stood up and helped Wang Jian up. The monarch and his ministers seemed to have returned to twenty years ago. At that time, they were very high-spirited and regarded the Six Kingdoms as nothing!
"Mamaipi, are you going to sleep?"
"What are the ghosts yelling about at night?"
Cao Xiu's yelling suddenly sounded.
"..."
Qin Shihuang's enthusiasm disappeared in an instant. At the same time, they have returned to reality from fantasy. What's the use of being excited now?
Now we have to think of a way to return to Xianyang and take power as soon as possible!
Now that the world has begun to settle down, everything is unsettled. The remnants of the Six Kingdoms are hiding in the dark, ready to make a move. If it is known that he has disappeared mysteriously, there will be chaos!
"Wu Chenghou, do you have any good ideas now?"
"I do have a plan."
Wang Jian squinted his eyes and looked around.
"I can write a letter and send it to Pinyang Mansion. Li'er should still be in the mansion now. If he sees my handwritten letter, he will understand. At that time, just ask him to bring someone here."
"good!"
Letters have been around since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and the Qin Dynasty also had special postmen responsible for delivering letters. For example, Heifu's family letters unearthed in later generations are quite famous.
This matter happened to be under the jurisdiction of the local pavilion chief.
Isn’t Cao Xiu the pavilion chief of Sishui?
As long as Cao Xiu helps, isn't it simple?
…
The next day, early morning.
Cao Xiu hummed a little tune and stood in the yard brushing her teeth.
Qin Shihuang and Wang Jian came over.
"Xiu'er, what are you doing?"
"brush teeth."
Cao Xiu said and threw the two toothbrushes away.
This is a crude toothbrush he made himself. He drilled densely packed holes out of bamboo and filled them with pig bristles. It's okay to use green salt charcoal as toothpaste to brush your teeth.
Qin Shi Huang looked over and over carefully.
"It's really ingenious."
Just like when he brushes his teeth on a daily basis, he simply rinses his mouth with salt water and then pokes it twice with a willow branch and that's it. And Qian Shou doesn't care about this anymore. If he doesn't eat enough salt, how can he be willing to use it to brush his teeth?
At most, you can just use charcoal.
"I have something I need you to do."
Wang Jian stepped forward, looking old-fashioned.
"Please beg me."
"Ahem, please!"
"I won't do it even if you beg me."
"How dare you fool me?!"
Wang Jian's fiery temper suddenly rose.
"I'm not kidding you anymore, what do you want my help with?"
Cao Xiu simply thought these two were interesting. After all, it was rare to joke seriously. It's okay to tease these two, they are both much younger.
"I want to write a letter."
"Is it for the family?"
"Um."
"Aren't you an orphan?"
"..."
Cao Xiu stared at these two tough guys.
So, these two are lost?
It would be a good thing if we could find our relatives. He knew how uncomfortable the family felt when their child was lost. It doesn't matter if it's a trivial matter.
"I am the director of the Surabaya Pavilion, and it is my job to write and deliver letters. Tell me, who do you want to write to, and where is your home?"
"Internal history of Pinyang County, Wang Li."
"Oh, it turns out to be Wang Li." Cao Xiu waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's a trivial matter... what a ghost!!!"
"Forehead?"
Wang Jian was stunned for a moment, not knowing why.
Isn't this as simple as having hands?
"Wait a minute, in whose name do you want to deliver the letter?"
"Of course it belongs to me!"
"who?"
"Wang Jian!"
"I'll strangle you to death!"
He finally understood that there was definitely something wrong with these two tough guys. Sending letters these days is similar to that of later generations. First, you have to show your identity to verify your identity, and then fill in the recipient's information.
But that doesn’t mean you can give it to whomever you want. Otherwise, wouldn't Cao Xiu be able to write letters to the three ministers and nine ministers in the court every day?
"Isn't it simple?"
"As a little pavilion chief, do I have this ability?"
Cao Xiu held the toothbrush and laughed angrily.
He must have picked up two idiots, right?
"Don't worry, send it. If something happens, I will spare you the death penalty!"
Qin Shihuang spoke with great confidence.
"I'll strangle you to death now!"
Cao Xiu’s molar teeth were almost broken.
If he wants to send a letter, then he is really G!
Not to mention anything else, just the crime of impersonating Wang Jian is enough to kill Cao Xiu hundreds of times!
"Stop being so silly and hurry up and brush your teeth and wash your face!"
"After breakfast, you both go to work for me!"
"..."
Wang Jian was dumbfounded.
Qin Shihuang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
How come Cao Xiu always doesn't play by the rules? !
