Chapter 66 The Overlord of Western Chu
Thanks to Xiang Shaolong's decisive handling, this coup did not bring major turmoil to the country, and the empire also had the best successor.

Xiang Shaolong is very excited, the land of China is developing in the best direction, and the future of the empire is worth looking forward to.

Cooperating with Gan Luo, Meng Tian successfully controlled the Dune Palace, and the news of the death of the first emperor spread throughout the world.

After Meng Tian asked Xianyang for instructions, he escorted the body of the first emperor back to Xianyang. Zhao Gao, Li Si and Hu Hai became prisoners and were escorted back to Xianyang at the same time.

Fusu did not deal with these sinners first, but buried the first emperor first, and then ascended the throne, becoming the second emperor, announcing it to the world and appeasing the hearts of the people.

Xiang Shaolong didn't see Li Si.

Since Xiang Shaolong's resignation, Xiang Shaolong has been alienated from the courtiers, especially the important officials like Li Si, and the relationship between the two has become increasingly weak, but this time Li Si agreed to force Xiang Shaolong to death and also let the two friends end.

As for Zhao Gao, Xiang Shaolong has no friendship with him at all.He was promoted by the first emperor himself. He had taught Mr. Hu Hai to judge cases and judge prisons. He was good at communication and gained the trust of the first emperor and Mr. Hu Hai. These were the reasons why he took risks in order to seek greater power.

As the prime minister of the empire, Li Si committed a crime and was imprisoned, which made the position of prime minister vacant and affected the operation of the country. All the ministers were gearing up to compete.

Fusu didn't consider other people, but begged Xiang Shaolong to come out again to help the empire through this extraordinary period.

Xiang Shaolong didn't refuse, he readily accepted.Fusu is the most perfect and successful king in Xiang Shaolong's eyes.

The first emperor had a domineering and tough personality, and he was suitable for opening up territories and making contributions in troubled times.And Fusu Zhai is kind-hearted, caring for the common people, and dislikes luxury. It is most suitable for stabilizing the country and recuperating.

Zhao Gao and Li Si were beheaded, Fusu finally couldn't bear to kill Hu Hai, but imprisoned him.

The empire turned a new page, the new emperor came to the throne, and wanted to amnesty the world, but Xiang Shaolong felt that it was natural for the wicked to be punished, and that punishments should not be arbitrarily commuted to benefit a few wicked people, it is better to reduce taxes so that the vast majority of the people I am grateful for the kindness of the emperor.Fusu accepted Xiang Shaolong's suggestion.

After Xiang Shaolong took office, he transferred Xiao He, the jailer from Pei County, to the central government.

Xiao He himself was also confused, he didn't understand how his timing turned, and he was shocked when he saw Xiang Shaolong.Unexpectedly, the wandering man whom he met in a hurry ten years ago turned out to be Xiang Shaolong, the king of Jin, the legendary figure of the empire, and now he made another appearance.

He has been doing nothing all these years, but he is not too young now, so he really can't figure out which eye Xiang Shaolong sees that he is talented.

Xiao He intends to bring out some of his friends from Pei County, but after all, he has no autonomy this time, so he has to wait and see the situation.

Xiang Shaolong took Xiao He by his side, just like supporting Li Si back then.

Xiang Shaolong always believed that Li Si was the most outstanding talent he had ever seen, but it was a pity that his greed killed him.

Xiao He is much older than Li Si's age. In fact, this age is not an advantage, and it is not worth cultivating.

But, firstly, as a leader in the anti-Qin camp, Xiang Shaolong wanted to pull him over first, and secondly, Xiang Shaolong still had a star-chasing mentality, and Xiao He still had great potential.

Fusu stopped the construction of Efang Palace, encouraged agriculture, stimulated industry and commerce, pursued frugality, and practiced it personally.

Xiang Shaolong secretly sent people to Shu County to look for Guan Zhongxie and Xiang Yu, but they had long since disappeared.

Xiang Shaolong instructed Gan Luo to deploy a large number of spies in the Wuyue area in the east of the river, transfer Meng Tian back to the center, and send general Li Xin to guard the border.

On this day, Gan Luo paid a surprise visit and met Xiang Shaolong secretly.

Gan Luo said: "Master Prime Minister, a lot of people have gradually gathered in the land of Wuzhong in recent years. It is normal for the population to increase year by year, and such news does not attract my attention. But because the Prime Minister is very concerned about Jiangdong's information, I will pay more attention to it." After paying attention, I found that many of these people are old nobles from the original Chu state, I think this kind of gathering is not very normal, is it just what the prime minister has been worried about?"

Xiang Shaolong thought for a while, and said: "It is true that we should not take it lightly. Back then, Chu State was a first-class big country, with many heroes, powerful nobles, and a large population under its control. It fought against us, the battle was fierce, and the hatred for us was not small. I have always wanted to give preferential treatment to the common people through national policies, so as to increase the Chu people's sense of belonging to Daqin, but it is inevitable that there will still be stubborn adventurers who want to stand out and disturb the world. You strengthen your penetration into this area, and your Do not take risks and be safe. Do you know who their leader is?"

Gan Luo said: "I don't have any clues. Now I just know that there are more and more old Chu people in Wuzhong, and I haven't found any other changes at all."

Xiang Shaolong said: "The secrecy work has been done well. Now the common people live in a stable life, and the people's hearts are settled. Only those stubborn people are still dreaming of dreams. There are few followers, and it is not easy to rebel."

Xiang Shaolong ordered Meng Tian that the army should also pay close attention to the situation in Jiangdong, in case something serious happens, they must be able to respond in time.

In 209 BC, the first year of Qin II, a sudden rebellion broke out in Wuzhong, and the rebel army quickly swept the land of Wuyue.

Xiang Shaolong was furious, he had made very detailed preparations for not knowing the foretelling, and he was simply cheating, even in this way, the rebels could make such a big splash, what are the intelligence personnel doing?
Faced with Xiang Shaolong's anger, Gan Luo was also very helpless, saying: "Many of our intelligence personnel got involved, but they were all at the bottom. Their core members were all old people from the original Chu state. Even the middle-level people can’t get in. When there’s a sudden attack, our people don’t have time to report.”

Xiang Shaolong suppressed his anger and looked at the Second Emperor.

Fu Su was very calm, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that they have a long time to prepare. Father died, without the deterrence of a peerless strongman. Taking advantage of the fact that I have just ascended the throne and the political situation is unstable, it is indeed the time to launch it. In a few more years, when I have stabilized the court, they will have no chance. Please calm down, Your Excellency, Your Excellency, your preparations are sufficient, and I have absolute confidence in suppressing this rebellion."

Meng Tian was the commander, and Wang Ben's sons Wang Li and Zhang Han were the vanguards. They quickly assembled an army of 20, rushed to Jiangdong with lightning speed, and dispatched troops to Kuaiji.

Xiang Shaolong left Xiao He to exercise the power of prime minister on his behalf, and he and Gan Luo also came to the front line.

Xiang Yu launched suddenly, his record was brilliant, and his prestige was greatly boosted for a while. He proclaimed himself the "Overlord of Western Chu", and he had the potential to swallow mountains and rivers with arrogance.

But he didn't expect Daqin to react immediately, the speed of the army's assembly exceeded his imagination, and to further expand the results of the battle, the Qin army had already approached the city, and the commander was the god of war Meng Tian.

Meng Tian is the idol of all soldiers. He joined the army at a young age and fought north and south.

Xiang Yu is a young hero with unstoppable courage. Most of his generals are descendants of Chu nobles, and some of them are disciples of Guan Zhongxie.His senior brothers, especially his senior brother Long Qi, are outstanding in military strength. Even if they join the Qin army, they have a great chance to stand out.

Xiang Shaolong saw the adult Xiang Yu in front of the two armies.

Xiang Yu was about the same height as himself, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a face like a jade crown, eyes like bright stars, broad shoulders, thin waist, and slender limbs.He is wearing a golden helmet and armor, wearing a big red robe, wearing tiger-headed combat boots, and wielding a chiseled golden tiger-headed spear one foot two feet nine inches long.Riding on a tall horse, with a peerless appearance, he can be called "the proud son of heaven", coupled with a noble background, he looks like a "dominant president".

Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but praise: "He's really an enviable young man."

Xiang Yu was not only handsome, but also capable. On the battlefield, he had no opponent at all, and there were very few generals in the Qin army who could fight against him.

The 120-nine-jin Overlord Spear flew up and down in his hands, and the Qin army lost its soldiers and generals, and had to rush forward.

Xiang Yu was outnumbered and did not lose the slightest bit. In the first battle, the Qin army was discouraged, while the morale of the Chu army was greatly boosted, and Xiang Yu was even more admired.

Xiang Shaolong's warrior heart, which had been silent for many years, began to stir. Facing a peerless general like Xiang Yu, wouldn't it be a pity that he couldn't fight against him!
Xiang Shaolong decided to fight Xiang Yu.As soon as he said this, Meng Tian was shocked and refused to agree.

Since Xiang Shaolong defeated Cao Qiudao, he was known as the number one in the world, but that was all many years ago.Now that he is over sixty years old, and this is an immediate battle, he can be [-]% sure that Xiang Shaolong is no match for Xiang Yu.Moreover, Xiang Shaolong is still the Prime Minister at this time, so how could he do such a thing like charging into battle.

It's not good to expressly look down on Xiang Shaolong, but Meng Tian just emphasized that as a prime minister, but fighting decisively on the battlefield, where will these generals be placed?
Xiang Shaolong also knew that they were afraid that he would be in danger, but Xiang Yu was no less attractive to him than Cao Qiudao. Like martial arts, he practiced diligently. Although he was old, his ambition was still there.

When Cao Qiudao fought against him back then, he was also in his sixties, although his immediate steps were different, Xiang Shaolong was confident that he would still have the strength to fight against Xiang Yu.

Although Meng Tian insisted against it, Xiang Shaolong is respected here after all, even though he never checks and meddles in military affairs.

Xiang Shaolong said to Meng Tian: "Although I am the prime minister, in the army, I am just an idler, far less important than you. Even if something happens to me, there is someone in the army, and there will be no chaos. And I don't think Xiang Yu It can kill me, at worst, and I can get out of it unscathed. If you refuse to accept it, we will go to the school grounds to compete now."

Meng Tian waved his hands again and again, and said: "I dare not fight His Highness Prince Jin. You have been my idol since childhood, and you are also a legend in the army. I feel very sorry that you did not stay in the army all the time, and let me study by your side."

Xiang Shaolong said: "I want to fight Xiang Yu, but it's just a show of courage. As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, you can't learn from me. If I were in your position, I would never make this decision. Speaking of military talent, I am not as good as you and Wang Jian, because I have you in the army, so I left the army."

(End of this chapter)

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