my grandfather was qin shi huang

"Madam, if you bear with me a little longer, we will be home soon..."

Outside the carriage, Wang Li, who was wearing black armor, stretched out his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He turned his head on the horse and looked at Princess Jianning who was lifting the curtains to look out. Princess Jianning is now more than four months pregnant. In this hot weather, it is indeed difficult for her to travel long distances.

But Wang Li was ordered to return to Beijing and serve as lieutenant. Naturally, he could not leave his pregnant wife in Wuwei.

But you can imagine the hardships of traveling with a pregnant woman in this kind of weather. Of course, as a pregnant woman, Jianning had an even harder time. Although it was morning and the weather was a little cooler, she still couldn't hide her fatigue while sitting in the carriage.

"Husband, don't worry, I'm not that delicate..."

Jianning responded to her husband's concern with a gentle smile.

"I've met General Wang!"

When the captain who was guarding the city saw the person coming, he quickly came up and saluted loudly. As a third-generation official of the Great Qin Dynasty, there are very few senior officers and soldiers in Xianyang City who don't know this man.

Wang Li returned the gift with a smile, and without any prompting from the other party, he consciously took out the clerical talisman for his deployment back to Xianyang.

The other party glanced at it symbolically, then handed it back with both hands with a smile.

"Congratulations to General Wang on your promotion. In a few days, when you are free, I will host a banquet in Tianxiang Pavilion to welcome you and wash away your dust..."

Wang Li smiled and cupped his hands.

"Haha, okay, let's make it a deal. I will have a good meal for you when the time comes. You kid, don't be reluctant to let others serve you good wine..."

The captain smiled and got out of the way.

"Then the general will be waiting..."

Seeing his general chatting and laughing with Wang Li, no stranger to him, the soldiers behind him couldn't help but feel a little more in awe of their immediate superior.

Once you enter the city, you will be completely safe.

Wang Li immediately ordered the personal guards who were following him to escort his wife home first, while he himself went straight to Zhangtai Palace.

According to what Xiao He told him in private before coming here.

"The general is the most trusted person of His Highness. His Highness arranged for the general to guard Wuwei and asked the general to help him guard the throat of Wuwei. This time, there was no warning and the general was suddenly transferred back to Xianyang. I secretly speculated that there might be something unexpected. A big event has happened and a general is needed to help His Highness. The general should leave as soon as possible rather than later..."

He quickly came to respect Xiao He and believed in Xiao He's strategy. He was deeply convinced after hearing it.

If Xiao He hadn't stopped him, I thought that since His Highness didn't send a private message to tell him to go back as soon as possible, and there was no letter from the house to explain it in private, it should be that the matter was not too urgent yet, and it may not be His Highness who acted too eagerly. His original intention was to abandon his wife, Princess Jianning, and fight back alone.

At this time, although he saw that everything in Xianyang was stable and there was nothing abnormal, Wang Li, who knew Zhao Ying's habits well, still did not dare to show any slightness.

Wang Li returned to Beijing.

Upon hearing Wang Li's arrival, Zhao Ying personally walked out of the hall to greet him.

"I, Wang Li, have met His Highness Taisun——"

Wang Li looked at Zhao Ying who came out with a smile on his face, and couldn't help but feel warm in his heart. He immediately took a few steps forward and bowed to greet him. Zhao Ying couldn't help but laugh, stepped forward and hugged his arm, and then, with a straight face, he pretended to be displeased.

"Brother-in-law, we are all brothers. Why are you so different from each other..."

Listening to Zhao Ying's joking name, Wang Li couldn't help but start to raise the corners of his mouth. Finally, he hugged Zhao Ying's arm with his backhand and couldn't help but look at each other and laugh with Zhao Ying.

"Yes, brother-in-law, what you said makes sense!"

After saying that, the two held hands and burst into hearty laughter. The sense of alienation they felt when they first met disappeared in an instant, and they felt like they were back to the days when we hunted together, trained together, and rode on the battlefield together.

Who is not a brother-in-law anymore?

At noon that day, Zhao Ying did not leave any food and asked Wang Li to go back to his home first. He had been gone for several months, and when he came back, he had to meet his elders first. Moreover, when I came back this time, there were some things that I couldn't explain to him, but I believed that Old General Wang Jian would definitely mention the things that should be mentioned.

In the evening, Zhao Ying held a banquet at home to cleanse Wang Li.

Chen Ping, the censor Zhongcheng, Zhang Liang, the commander of the Che Mansion, and Cao Shen, the chief assistant of the cabinet. In addition to the imperial military school captains who need to be on duty in the palace, these former military commanders, including some personal soldiers, were called in to help each other. accompany.

Zhao Qi, who had been appointed as the Xianyang Lieutenant, was also called to attend the banquet.

While drinking and drinking, everyone talked about the past when they followed Zhao Ying to sweep across Mobei and pacify the Yuezhi. They still felt passionate and warm. As if they were in front of each other, they felt more and more intimate with each other.

The next day, Wang Li took office.

With the decree of the First Emperor, Zhao Ying's approval, and the support of Taiwei Liao and veteran general Wang Jian, in just two days, Wang Li completely took control of the garrison in Xianyang City.

Zhao Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It was on this day that Zhao Ying finally met Yingbu, whom he had missed for a long time!
Zhao Ying personally received him in Zhangtai Palace, had a pleasant conversation with him, and greatly appreciated his military skills and bravery. He promoted him to be his halberd holder on the spot and asked him to accompany him around.

After leaving Zhangtai Palace, the smile on Yingbu's face gradually faded, and there was already a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

I originally thought that His Highness the Emperor’s Grandson had gone to great lengths to find me to find a way to reuse me, but I didn’t expect that he was only given a small halberd wielder. It was simply a humiliation!
"How can you, a true man, lead a horse and become depressed and unhappy?"

Yingbu looked back at the towering palace, then turned to look at Mang behind him.

"Rather than being despised and humiliated, it is better to live freely in the mountains and fields. I am going to abandon my official position today and fly away with the dozen brothers from Lishan..."

Mang looked at Yingbu, who had decided to go, and hesitated many times, but in the end he nodded heavily, feeling a little ashamed.

"I would have made a mistake and caused my brother to run away in vain..."

"You two, please stay -"

When Mang was about to send Yingbu away, he was stopped by a gentle voice. The two of them turned around in surprise, only to find that the young man who had just been standing respectfully behind the emperor's grandson had quickly chased after him, and they couldn't help but stop in confusion.

However, the other party did not go around in circles, walked straight to Yingbu, and asked in a gentle voice.

"Do you know what this halberd wielder means?"

Yingbu couldn't help but was slightly startled, and then felt a little unhappy in his heart.

Zhang Liang had already seen the change in expression on his face and immediately smiled.

"His Highness has had four halberd bearers. The first halberd bearer was the now famous General Han Xinhan, Marquis of Jingbian. The second halberd bearer was just me, and now he is appreciated by His Highness. Yi is the commander of the Che Mansion and is a member of Taisun She. The third is Xiang Yu, the former general of Zhenbei and the lieutenant of Yanbei County. The fourth is General Gengzuigu who is now in charge of Taisun's Mansion and is now in charge of Taisun's army. …”

Having said this, Zhang Liang smiled meaningfully.

"Now, you will be the fifth halberd bearer beside His Highness..."

Yingbu couldn't help but be stunned! Ah, there is such a tradition among the halberd-bearing men!
After Zhang Liang left in a daze, Mang looked at Yingbu who was in a daze, secretly took out a handful of Qin Banliang and stuffed it into Yingbu's arms, but then asked again with some hesitation.

"Brother, we still have to go -"

Yingbu coughed dryly and turned away.

"Ahem, I just thought about it. Speaking of which, Your Highness finally exempted me from the name of a prisoner. It seems a little bad to just leave like this. It's not something a hero would do..."

Mang was overjoyed and took Yingbu's hand.

"That's great. From now on, you and my brother will be taken care of in the court!"

After saying that, he didn't bother to observe Yingbu's face and said happily.

"In a few days, we will go back to Lishan, pay the atonement for those brothers, and bring those brothers to Xianyang..."

……

Looking at Zhang Liang who turned back from outside the hall, Zhao Ying couldn't help but reveal an imperceptible smile. Now his facial perception has already exceeded the limit that normal people can understand. As long as he wants to listen, he can hear it from a hundred meters away. , you can almost hear the needle drop.

Zhang Liang's meaningful reminder naturally fell into his ears word for word.

However, he did not reveal Zhang Liang's little thoughts and continued to devote himself to the memorial in front of him with an indifferent expression.

At this time, it was already the fifth day of July, the twenty-seventh year of the First Emperor.

The push for grace under the personal auspices of Right Prime Minister Feng Quji is in full swing, and the silver standard under the auspices of Left Prime Minister Li Si has also begun to bear fruit and is gradually entering the formal stage.

The original coin shortage situation has been greatly improved.

It has only been a few days since the official document about allowing the world's wealthy families to develop the Western Region was sent out, and there has been no feedback from various places, but there has been a great response in the Guanzhong area.

For the Guanzhong people who have long been accustomed to the military merit system, this is almost a proposition that does not need to be considered.

If you don’t go out, how can you build a successful career? If you don’t go out, how can you earn land for your family? If you don’t go out, how can you exempt your family from corvee and reduce taxes?
After more than a hundred years, the concept of military merit has already penetrated into the bones of the people in Guanzhong.

This information was sent to Zhao Ying's desk one after another, becoming the first-hand information Zhao Ying had.

But at this time, although Zhao Ying was looking at these memorials, his mind was not on these matters at all. However, now that he is the grandson of the emperor who oversees the country, he has to look calm and calm.

Otherwise, Great Qin would really be doomed.

In the past few days, he has never given up his efforts to save the First Emperor. However, the development of penicillin still failed. This thing, even if you know the principles and techniques for its formation and absorption, it still has to go through a process, so you can't rush it at all.

Wei Weiyang's experiment has made some progress. Surprisingly, the energy in her body is not as violent as the energy in Zhao Ying's body. However, after three days, more than a dozen people still died, three or four. Nearly one-third were lost, and the rest were injured to varying degrees.

Wei Weiyang, who had never killed anyone before, almost lost control of his emotions.

Although Zhao Ying was anxious, he had to temporarily postpone the experiment, knowing that he must give Wei Weiyang time to adjust himself. Otherwise, it would be impossible to fulfill the important task of treating the First Emperor.

However, the First Emperor's body became increasingly weak.

In the past few days, the First Emperor's appetite was getting lower and lower, and he was becoming more and more lethargic. However, he could not sleep well and would wake up every once in a while. This made Zhao Ying's heart sink more and more. Sun Li and other doctors The official was almost in despair.

Although the phlegm syndrome has been relieved, various other symptoms have gradually become more prominent.

And the First Emperor finally realized something.

In the morning of July 6, the twenty-seventh year of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor woke up again and personally issued an order to summon Zong Zheng Yingxi, Taiwei Liao, Wuchenghou Wang Jian, right minister Feng Quji, left minister Li Si, and Shangqing Meng Yi, Shaofu Shilu, governed Su Nei Shiteng, went into the palace to discuss secretly.

In the afternoon, several important officials in the court came out of the First Emperor's palace with serious faces and dispersed.

Later, Zhao Ying, the emperor's grandson, was summoned by the police.

Looking at the First Emperor who was leaning weakly on the bed, Zhao Ying, who had already had a vague premonition, couldn't help but feel a sore nose. He quickly stepped forward, took the First Emperor's increasingly skinny hand, and knelt down at the head of the First Emperor's bed.

"Big father..."

The First Emperor looked at his eldest grandson who was expressing his true feelings, smiled weakly, and raised his hand, as if he wanted to touch Zhao Ying's head out of habit. Zhao Ying quickly bent down and put his head close to the First Emperor's hand.

The First Emperor gently touched Zhao Ying's head, his eyes becoming softer and softer.

"My father's days are numbered..."

When Zhao Ying heard this, tears fell instantly. During these days of getting along with each other, the old man in front of him had given him care and love far beyond that of a grandfather. In his heart, he respected and loved him, and he had already regarded this old man as his real grandfather.

"Father, don't talk nonsense. There will always be a way. I, I have almost found a way..."

The First Emperor smiled and shook his head.

"Everyone will have this day. Compared with other people, my eldest father is lucky enough——"

The First Emperor looked at the handsome young man in front of him, whose facial features were vaguely similar to his own when he was young, and finally a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.

"With you here, my eldest father has nothing to worry about. You are stronger than me. Our ancestors of all generations have laid down this land in your hands. I have nothing to worry about. Even if I die, I can still do it." It’s full of smiles…”

Zhao Ying opened his mouth to say something, but his voice was choked and he didn't know how to speak.

On the contrary, it was the First Emperor who looked very calm.

"I have conquered the world all my life, and in my later years I have a grandson like you. I have nothing to regret in my heart. My only thought now is to watch you take over my power and become the second emperor of my Great Qin..."

"Father, please don't think nonsense..."

Zhao Ying grabbed the hand of the First Emperor and said with tears.

"My grandson, I have asked someone to develop an ancient miracle medicine. It will be completed soon. Dad must not lose heart..."

The First Emperor patted his head gently.

"Silly boy, why are you crying - my eldest father will not die so easily..."

Zhao Ying nodded vigorously.

"Father, you won't die. That miracle medicine is almost ready!"

The First Emperor nodded obediently like coaxing a child.

"Okay..." (End of Chapter)