Great Qin had a prosperous age

Chapter 514 The rats are coming out (please give me a monthly recommendation ticket!)

The front door of Zhao Mansion was extremely deserted, but places like the back garden, cellar, and tunnels were very lively.Yang Moucong stood in front of the door and waited with a light and delicate copper crown on his head.

Yang Moucong was sitting on the horse, with delicate stirrups under his feet, a riding whip in his hand, and his eyes were slightly red.When the emperor came to Handan City, all the idlers and others were forced to stay behind closed doors.

Yang Miao quietly placed a box on the carriage behind him. Inside the box was a copper edict.

Under such protective measures, most of the people walking cautiously on the streets are rebels.They wore black clothes and carried swords illegally.No matter where he goes, he is a very eye-catching presence.

At this time, Li Zuoche's white clothes and black rider seemed particularly abrupt.

No, he just slipped out from behind the field of the Zhao Mansion, and immediately saw the mighty army.

Li Zuoche was frightened and happy, and staggered.

He was happy that he left the Zhao Mansion early, but he was scared that these people blocked his way and turned out to be waiting for him.

The leading general claimed to be the envoy sent by the governor of Handan.

"Mr. Li, my lord wants to see you. My lord has been waiting for me in the mansion for a long time."

Li Zuoche frowned.

It would definitely not be a good thing to come to him at this time, he had to slip away first.But when he saw that this man had brought a carriage to invite him, his heart trembled.

You know, Qin II is in the Handan Palace at the moment.

But Li Zuoche had no room to refuse.

"Please help me lead the way."

"Please."

The messenger who claimed to be from the county government turned out to be the emperor's confidant Xia Hei.

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In front of the gate of the Zhao residence, half an hour passed.

Yang Moucong was really impatient to wait, but Zhao Xie's reaction told him that a bloody battle in Handan City was inevitable.

He is a general of the empire and a close minister serving the emperor. It cannot be so simple to deal with things.

"Your Majesty - There are many disciples gathered in the Zhao Mansion today. It is obvious that they have bad intentions. They intend to provoke His Majesty the Emperor. The Lord has been waiting for a long time, which shows that Zhao Xie does not respect His Majesty. The villain thinks that the Lord should be On His Majesty’s orders, Zhao Xie will be arrested and beheaded as soon as possible.”

After hearing the officer's reminder, Yang Moutong's eyes darkened, and he shook his head slightly.

"A mere patriarch dares to provoke His Majesty the Emperor. He must be prepared. He refuses to come out at the moment, he must be well prepared. There must be many ambushes set up in this mansion."

As he spoke, Yang Miao's eyes flashed with sparks.

Now is the time for His Majesty the Emperor to employ people. He must show his ability by doing a small thing.

Meng Tian's position as captain of the army guard...

Thinking of this, Yang Mucong's fist naturally became hard again.

"I heard that half of the people in Handan City are surnamed Zhao. And today's Zhao Xie is still a relative of the former Empress Dowager Zhao. Back then, the late emperor came to Handan in person and executed the Zhao clan official who had a grudge against the late emperor's biological mother. The Zhao Xie who was left behind The clan members are either blood relatives of our Qin clan, or relatives of the late Queen Mother Zhao."

"I have heard that this person has a very strong appeal in the old land of Zhao State, and the reason is here. Once we take action, there will definitely be a large-scale riot in Handan City. Your Majesty the Emperor came to Handan City to appease the people. If there is a bloody turmoil, , On the contrary, the little man’s wish came true.”

"Everyone in the world says that there are many generous and tragic people in the land of Yan and Zhao. But in my opinion, Yang, they are just petty thieves. The reason why Zhao Xie refuses to come out is actually because the mansion has prepared tunnels and cellars. . Once we are lured in, he will definitely escape through a secret passage."

"If we attack rashly, he will definitely escape and give us a slap in the face. At that time, it will not just be us who cannot report to His Majesty the Emperor, the situation will become more serious, and His Majesty the Emperor's reputation will be compromised Damn it, I’m afraid it’s your and my heads that will be needed by then.”

Yang Moucong analyzed the pros and cons, which made the subordinate officials who came together to announce the decree frightened.

"Then, my lord, what should we do?"

Yang Miao's eyes gleamed, he tilted his head slightly and smiled contemptuously.

"They won't come out, and we won't go in."

"But if I can't wait in, how can I get someone?"

"Lead the channel here."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present immediately understood what Yang Mucong meant, and they all praised and said:
"Wonderful! I'm waiting in the light and Zhao Xie is in the dark. The tunnels in his house must be accessible in all directions, but if you add water, you can force the mice out of their holes."

"Okay, let's do it like this."

Yang Mu gave an order, and the Qin soldiers and generals began to shrink and surround the formation layer by layer.As soon as the Zhao people's secret whistles, which were deployed around the Zhao Mansion in advance, saw the Qin people taking action, they immediately sounded the whistle to warn them.

Yang Miao looked around alertly.

For the dignitaries of the empire, preventing traps must be done in advance.

"If you want to catch mice, you have to block all the holes. Tell the city defense to tighten the gate guard, and others will block the street exits."

"Hi!"

After receiving the order, the soldiers of Qin State formed an array with nine-foot long swords in hand.

This was the most elite team in the Qin Empire. When they picked up their swords and crossbows and formed an array, they already overwhelmed their opponents in terms of momentum.

Yang Miao held the short whip in his hand with one hand and looked at the tightly closed door intently.

If Zhao really wants to enrich the country, he should act more cautiously. Open provocation is not the style of Zhao Xie and others.These rats have always lived under the protection of Qin officials. Otherwise, how could they have grown so strong that they did not take the emperor into consideration.

Fortunately, II received a secret report in advance, so when he entered Handan City this time, the deployment was quite thorough.

Fortunately for Yang Moucong, he was an insider of this operation, which showed that His Majesty the Emperor still trusted him.

After the death of the late emperor, a storm arose in the court, with the old and new factions fighting overtly and covertly, and the second emperor deliberately encouraged this division in order to achieve the purpose of controlling and balancing the situation in the court.

However, His Majesty the Emperor has never taken any practical action to appease the old party.

But in order to gain a foothold in front of the new emperor, he, Yang Mucong, made his position known immediately.Yang Mucong was very concerned about the status of Dong Yi and others, and the New Deal was his best opportunity.

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Handan Palace.

At the turn of spring and summer, the whole city of Handan is naturally in a prosperous state. In the garden of the Handan Palace, the vegetation is lush and no one takes care of it. The garden does not look like a garden.

A tall, handsome young man sat on a high platform next to the garden.He was wearing a black crown robe, and the bow on his forehead swayed slightly in the wind.

There are music officials on both sides of the high platform, playing xun and piano.The musicians are gray and black

The gurgling water is accompanied by the sound of the high pavilion and the deep forest. Standing on the high platform, the young man can enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.

He sat on the high platform with a solemn expression, without any sign of enjoyment, and placed his hands very carefully on his knees.

From this high platform, you can see the nearest beacon tower and directly see the Changping barrier - Taihang Mountain.

At this time today, it was the time when the governors from other counties in Zhao region came to pay homage to the Second Emperor.

The emperor sat far away on a high platform, his face covered by hanging curtains, making it impossible to see his face. He was surrounded by tiger guards in black armor and holding long swords to add to his majesty.

Naturally, these county guards who came to perform Hajj all knew II.

Ten years of being a prince is enough for all the bureaucrats at the top of the empire to know the new emperor.

It's just that through the steps and the ledge, everyone couldn't see clearly the emperor's face.

The governors of Taiyuan County, Julu County, Dai County, Guangyang County, Hanoi County and Dong County all came to see the emperor, as well as the resident generals, a total of 15 people.

"I'm waiting to meet your Majesty the Emperor."

These ministers who have been stationed abroad for many years either have titles and have won the trust of Ying Zheng, or they have been recommended by the late prime minister, the current prime minister, and the high officials in the court.

To put it bluntly, they are an extension of the power of the central government, and most of them represent military aristocrats behind their backs.

The middle and upper classes who rose to prominence through military exploits were far more stubborn and difficult to deal with than the military elites who suffered from factional strife in Xianyang and were deeply intimidated by the emperor.As for the subordinate officials, most of them came from the Qin State Law School. Generally speaking, they were not very prestigious. However, when they were in a strange environment, they naturally had to listen to the words of the highest officer.

Obviously, there are many shortcomings in the county system that was implemented across the country after the unification of the Six Kingdoms.

The operation of the bureaucracy requires extremely developed and convenient transportation.

In the current environment, Qin people themselves psychologically went to other countries to serve as officials. This feeling of being forced to stay away from the political center of Qin was by no means a sense of burden from being reused by the emperor, but a feeling of being driven away from the imperial power. Alienation and loss.

Qu Ying, the commander-in-chief of Hanoi County, looked domineering even though he was meeting the emperor.His heart was filled with resentment.

As Zuo Shu Zhang, his official rank is not low. He was a high-ranking general who accompanied the late emperor on his eastward tour of the Taihang Mountains when he toured the world.

But facing the second generation, he didn't seem so good-tempered.

After the ministers bowed and paid homage, the visitor ordered the emperor to reply:
"Flat body."

This sound obviously caught Qu Ying by surprise.

Then, Lang Zhongling stepped forward and said to the ministers:
"Today's banquet was organized by His Majesty the Emperor himself, specifically to entertain the generals who have been stationed abroad for many years and have worked hard and achieved great results. Let's have a banquet."

This is just a reward banquet for the emperor, not a meeting of the princes. Even the dancing and music have been omitted.

I thought the emperor would say a few more words to them, but I didn't expect that the emperor would start the banquet so directly.

Qu Ying's eyes darkened.

Under normal circumstances, the emperor himself spoke at banquets, but today it was Lang Zhongling who spoke. Although it was a bit special, it was in line with etiquette. When the ministers heard it, some of them naturally started to murmur in their hearts.

This discussion is naturally about the martial law in Zhao Guocheng today.

Qu Ying tried to suppress him several times, but finally, prompted by Teng Yu's eyes, he took the initiative to ask questions.

Teng Yu, his background is not small.He and Fusu were both members of the Qin royal family.

It's just that the Qin State is different from other countries. The Qin State implements a military merit system. For the descendants of the concubines who bear the title of Ying and are not heirs to the throne, the Qin State has always changed the surnames of these concubines.

That is to say, Chi Wu is a descendant of Chi, the great Sima Gongzi of the Ying Qin clan.

As for Teng Yu, his surname was only born recently.But when it comes to the origin of his surname, everyone present is familiar with it.Because he is a descendant of Teng, the former Shigong of the Qin Dynasty.

Gongzi Teng was the concubine of the former King An Guo, and was much younger than King Zhuangxiang of Qin (Ying Yiren).

It's just that the descendants of Gongzi Teng have long been far away from the center of power of the Qin clan. Naturally, he cannot continue to be named Qin Ying.

In any case, although the surname has been changed, Teng Yu and the late emperor are cousins.

In short, Teng Yu clearly knew that the emperor in front of him was still his junior in terms of seniority.

In terms of age, Teng Yu is indeed older than Fu Su.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I would like to send you my regards to Your Majesty, Teng Yu."

On the high platform, when the emperor heard these words, a flash of panic flashed in his eyes.

At this time, even if you don't speak, it won't work.

"Is there something wrong with Master Teng?"

Teng Yu pretended to bow and said:
"His Majesty the Emperor, I heard that His Majesty the Emperor ordered the abolition of the old surnames of the Six Kingdoms and the change of surnames. This is really a good deed and will help your Majesty stabilize the country."

Teng Yu stood in the audience and could not clearly see the emperor's expression, which made him slightly dissatisfied.

how?He, who once served the late emperor through life and death and accompanied him at his side, was now so alienated from them by the new emperor.

Yang Mucong gritted his teeth slightly and listened to the aloof emperor say:

"Chief Teng is well-informed. Before my edict was issued, Chief Teng actually knew about it first."

Teng Yu was a little surprised that the edict had not been issued yet.

Emperor, what does this mean?
Teng Yu was slightly panicked.

"When I came here, I saw many people on the road. They told me that today, His Majesty the Emperor sent people to seal the main temple of the Zhao family clan. At the same time, he issued an edict to abolish the Zhao family, and also sent people to change the surname of the Zhao family. I thought that , since Your Majesty asked the Zhao clan to change their surname, I think the other five countries will do the same."

Listening to this, Qu Ying felt that the atmosphere today was not right, and it seemed that it was not the right time to start.

Teng Yu continued:

"It's just that I'm very surprised. Your Majesty has so many state affairs, how can you find time to host a banquet for us people today? It shows that His Majesty the Emperor is in a hurry. I think your Majesty's complicated arrangements must be related to what happened in Xianyang City a few days ago. "

Xianyang——

Everyone present, when they heard this word, their expressions changed.

Not to mention the one sitting on the stage.

At this moment, a large number of dead soldiers suddenly sprang out of the ground like rats, and they poured out from the corners of the Handan Palace.

Handan is a city with a long history, but it is also a city with very chaotic management.In the early years, the hostage son of the state of Qin was able to escape from the state of Zhao because he took advantage of the chaotic management of the city of Handan in the state of Zhao.

Even if the Qin State later took over the management, it only made the personnel structure of Handan City even more chaotic.The nobles of the subjugated country, the common people of Qi and Yan who were forcibly moved from Qi and Yan to Handan City by an edict from Qin Shihuang, the people of the original Handan capital, the exiled swordsmen, the noble scholars from hundreds of schools of thought scattered all over the world, and all kinds of people. It’s both.

In this way, it is even easier to place people in Handan City with the status of Qin officials and generals.

Moreover, Handan is not the capital of Xianyang, so who would care about Qin officials like the governor of Hanoi going to the Handan palace in Zhao to arrange personnel in advance.

At this time, Qu Ying also stood up and said:
"Your Majesty heard that, under the name of His Majesty, Wang Wu, the royal censor, rejected the important ministers of the late emperor, and unexpectedly detained Shangqing Yao Jia and twelve dukes for no reason. His Majesty knew about this a long time ago, but he still did nothing. Even Don't hesitate to come to Handan City to summon us. Since we are here today, we want to ask His Majesty, what is His Majesty's plan, and how do you want to deal with Wang Wu, the official censor?"

(End of this chapter)