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Zhao Mansion.

In the west hall, the carved doors and windows were half-closed, and the sun shone through the window lattices, casting mottled shadows. There were several quaint tables and chairs in the hall, with exquisite patterns carved on them. There were several landscape paintings hanging on the walls, adding a touch of elegance to the whole room.

"You seem to have lost some weight since your trip back home. Eat more. This rice porridge is a good food to stimulate your appetite."

Yi Huawei looked at the morning light opposite him, picked up the millet and red date porridge in front of him, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.

Chenxi was wearing a lavender dress. She had lost some weight after not seeing her for a few months. She looked much more beautiful, but her complexion was very good. Her ruddy face was full of eyebrows and her eyes were full of autumn water. Her long black hair was tied into an exquisite bun, and a pearl hairpin was shining in her hair, shining with a warm light.

Looking at Yi Huawei, Chen Xi's eyes were full of tenderness, and he chuckled and said, "Slow down, no one is trying to snatch the drink from you, and I can't even drink as fast as you do."

Qiu Ju, who was standing by in a light green dress, was serving nimbly. After hearing Chen Xi's words, she chuckled and took Yi Huawei's bowl, saying, "It's better to eat more. I heard that the general of Zhao State, Lian Po, could still eat a bucket of rice and ten pounds of meat in one meal when he was in his seventies or eighties. I heard that he was as strong as an ox. Lord Zhao should eat more."

"Ten pounds of meat..., haha~, who told you that? I haven't said anything yet, but you're worried about your parents? You have a nice girl, I like her, ask her to follow me."

Chenxi chuckled twice and turned to look at Yi Huawei.

When Qiuju came back with the porridge, her smile froze on her face and she immediately looked at Yi Huawei for help.

Seeing Qiuju's wrinkled face, Chenxi chuckled and said, "Okay, you look like you're about to cry. Have I wronged you?"

"Okay, this girl is too stubborn to be teased."

Yi Huawei smiled, looked at Chen Xi and said, "Take a good rest after coming back this time..."

At this moment, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside. The sound came from far away and the rhythm was tight, instantly breaking the original quiet atmosphere in the house.

"Your Excellency, Wu Shiluo has an urgent report--"

When Yi Huawei heard this, his expression suddenly became serious, and his brows knitted slightly. Chenxi also straightened her face, and a look of worry and curiosity appeared on her beautiful face.

An usher in dark palace clothes hurried in from outside. He looked anxious, with beads of sweat on his forehead, and held a scroll of bamboo slips in his hands.

Seeing this, Qiu Ju hurried forward, quickly took the bamboo slips, then walked up to Yi Huawei and handed it to him respectfully.

Yi Huawei reached out to take the bamboo slips, and with a flick of his fingers, he unfolded them. His eyes were as sharp as torches, and after quickly scanning them a few times, he frowned.

Seeing this, Chenxi leaned forward slightly and asked with some concern: "What happened? What is the purpose of this urgent report from Wu Shiluo?"

Yi Huawei's face was as gloomy as water: "News came from Wu Shiluo that the Xiongnu are training their troops on a large scale. Since Maodun ascended the throne, he has annexed the Donghu with lightning speed, and now his power has greatly increased. He has strong soldiers and horses, and there are 300,000 soldiers under his command. Such a powerful strength seems to have given him a lot of arrogant confidence. Humph!" Yi Huawei's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a disdainful sneer.

Chenxi frowned and bit her lower lip slightly. "It's really alarming that the Huns have recovered so quickly. If we let them come in again, I don't know how many innocent people will lose their homes and become homeless."

"No problem, haha."

Yi Huawei smiled lightly: "I'm not afraid of him coming, I'm just afraid of him not coming. I'm just worried that there won't be anyone to work on this project. Shangjun has Meng Tian guarding it, the Xiongnu won't dare to invade easily. As for Longxi... The county lieutenant of Longxi is Li Xin, right?"

Yi Huawei narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. He turned to look at Qiu Ju beside him and said, "Bring me a pen!"

"promise!"

Qiuju responded and hurried towards the study.

It was only May. The Xiongnu liked to cross the border and plunder in autumn and winter. This was because they lived a nomadic life and focused their energy on herding in summer and autumn. In autumn, the Xiongnu soldiers and their mounts had been resting for a long time and were strong, so they chose to launch an attack at this time.

In winter, the Xiongnu would go south to raid the border to rob resources because of the scarcity of resources, especially food and cloth. In addition, the agricultural peoples harvested food and resources in winter, which was also one of the reasons why the Xiongnu chose to raid the border at this time.

However, who said that the Qin Dynasty can only defend and not attack?

Today, the Qin army is strong and powerful. The use of the three-piece set of horse harnesses has given the Qin cavalry even more power. The newly refined several tons of explosives are even more powerful weapons. And the crossbow made by Yilan can play a huge role on the battlefield. Yi Huawei really couldn't think of how the Qin army could lose in the face of such strength.

At present, many major projects such as the Yellow River control, straight road repair and shipyard construction are being carried out in full swing. These projects require a large number of manpower, and 300,000 strong men are not enough.

After we deal with the Xiongnu, we should capture some slaves from Nanyue, as well as Jizi Joseon...

...............

Although it is May, the wind in Longxi is still a little cool due to the altitude.

Li Xin, wearing black armor, stood motionless on the top of the Didao Great Wall, looking towards the west with deep eyes, letting half of his white hair flutter in the wind. His figure was as straight as a pine tree, as if he had merged into the Great Wall.

Longxi County is the vital throat connecting the Guanzhong area with the Hexi Corridor and the Western Regions.

The Longxi region itself has vast land, and its terrain includes grasslands and hills, which provide good conditions for the development of agriculture and animal husbandry. The local animal husbandry is prosperous, which can provide the army with strategic resources such as high-quality horses. At the same time, agricultural output also provides necessary food and grass support for the local garrison and passing troops, which is the material basis for the army's long-term stationing and combat.

If Longxi is lost, the Guanzhong region will be directly exposed to the military threat from the West, and at the same time, the transportation between the Central Plains and the Western Regions will be cut off, affecting trade, cultural exchanges and the layout of military strategy.

Four hundred years ago, Duke Mu of Qin used You Yu's strategy to expand westwards, demonstrating the great ambition of the Qin State.

You Yu, a wise man from the Western Rong, gave advice to Duke Mu of Qin, which rapidly expanded the influence of the Qin State in the west. Under the powerful offensive of the Qin State, the eight Western Rong states surrendered one after another. The once powerful tribes such as Mianzhu, Xianrong, and Zhai Zhu had to lower their proud heads and become the vassal of the Qin State.

By the time of King Zhao of Qin, the power of Qin State was even stronger. King Zhao of Qin decisively dispatched troops to destroy Yiqu. Yiqu, a nomadic regime that had long been in opposition to Qin State, was wiped out under the iron hoof of Qin State. After destroying Yiqu, Qin State established two counties, Longxi and Beidi, and set up "counties" and "roads" in the local area for management. Didao became the westernmost end of these newly conquered lands and an important strategic stronghold in the west of Qin State.

The second governor of Longxi was Li Chong, who was Li Xin's grandfather. Li Xin lived in Didao for many years when he was young. Although his family was from Huaili, Guanzhong, he had a deep affection for the land of Longxi and could be considered half a Longxi person. During his days in Didao, Li Xin witnessed the efforts his grandfather made to govern Longxi. Li Chong was well aware of the strategic importance of Longxi. He actively strengthened border defense construction and built the Great Wall to resist external threats. This Great Wall was built when Li Chong was the governor. Starting from Lintao in the south and ending in Shangjun in the north, it winds along the hills like a giant dragon lying on the earth.

The Great Wall is not very high, just over 20 feet, made of rough stone and earth, with coarse cloth tiles. Although it looks plain, it stretches across the pass, with mountains on both sides, occupying a natural barrier. A beacon tower was built every two miles, and a group of people were stationed there. Five people guarded the beacon tower, always alert to the enemy's movements; five people patrolled the top of the city to ensure the safety of the Great Wall.

The Longxi Great Wall is not only a military defense line, but also a symbol of Qin's rule over the west. It witnessed the rise and power of Qin, and also witnessed the loyalty and dedication of countless soldiers. Under the protection of the Great Wall, the people of Longxi were able to live and work in peace and contentment and develop production. They reclaimed wasteland, planted food, and raised livestock, contributing to the prosperity of Qin.

Looking at this familiar yet desolate scenery, a feeling of frustration and irritability surged in his heart again, and Li Xin let out a deep breath.

As early as 20 years ago, Li Xin had already made his mark. As a captain, he went on an expedition with Wang Jian, marching from Taiyuan and Yunzhong to attack the State of Zhao. He personally led the army across the Xiawu Mountain and captured the Hengshan County of Zhao with lightning speed. In that battle, his heroic name spread far and wide, and he made great military achievements.

Eighteen years ago, in the war to destroy Yan, Li Xin went to the battlefield as a deputy general. On the bank of Yanshui River, he commanded with confidence, and his soldiers were like tigers descending from the mountains, defeating the Yan army. That victory frightened the King of Yan, and he even cut off the head of Prince Dan and came to surrender. At that time, Li Xin was trusted by the First Emperor. His status was much higher than that of an ordinary county lieutenant, and he attracted much attention in the court.

During the first attack on Chu, he was entrusted with an important task, replacing Wang Jian and commanding an army of 200,000.

However, fate seemed to play a cruel joke on him. In the first attack on Chu, Li Xin suffered a disastrous defeat, seven captains died on the battlefield, and the army of tens of thousands was almost completely destroyed.

From then on, Li Xin lost the trust of Qin Shi Huang. His title was stripped, his position was taken away, and he was driven to Liaoxi to guard the border. In that remote place, Li Xin experienced the bitterness and loneliness of failure.

Although Li Xin made some military achievements in the later wars to destroy Yan, Dai and Qi, it was still difficult to conceal the shadow of the failure of the attack on Chu.

Meng Tian has returned to the central government and is highly valued, but he is still wandering around the border counties. The reincarnation of fate has brought him back to Longxi County. Here, he looks at the familiar mountains and rivers with a lot of emotions in his heart. The past glory and failure are intertwined in his heart.

Just as Li Xin sighed silently, feeling the ups and downs of fate, a guard came running from a distance. The guard's footsteps were hurried, raising dust all the way, and his expression was nervous and anxious. When he ran to Li Xin, he knelt on one knee and reported loudly:

"General, this is His Majesty's order."

"what??"

Li Xin was slightly stunned, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. His thoughts, which were originally immersed in memories and emotions, were instantly interrupted. He then came to his senses and quickly reached out to remove the wax, his movements slightly anxious. The wax fell off, revealing a corner of the imperial edict. Li Xin carefully opened the imperial edict, staring closely at the words on it, reading it word by word.

After a moment, Li Xin couldn't hide his excitement and burst into laughter. The laughter was hearty and heroic, as if it was going to sweep away the depression and boredom of the past few years. The laughter echoed over the Great Wall, startling the nearby birds to flap their wings and fly away.

"General, what's the good news?"

The personal guard was filled with curiosity as he saw the general, who had rarely laughed in years, laughing heartily. He couldn't help but ask, his eyes full of anticipation.

Li Xin's frown relaxed, his face filled with joy, and he shouted, "Let's go back. Where is my messenger? Take me to see him!"

"promise!"

The guard immediately stood up and responded respectfully. He turned around and led the way, while Li Xin followed behind with big strides, his steps brisk and powerful.

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Didao County.

The city wall was built with huge stones and compacted soil. After years of trials and tribulations, it was still as solid as ever. On the city wall, soldiers held long spears and looked around with sharp eyes.

In the county town, the streets are crisscrossed. Although they are not wide, they are wide enough for pedestrians and vehicles to pass. The road surface is compacted with loess, and occasionally you can see some stone slabs that have been worn smooth by time.

On both sides of the street, there are shops scattered in an orderly manner, including grocery stores selling various daily necessities, bakeries with the aroma of wheat, and inns that provide a place to rest. People shuttle back and forth on the street, some busy carrying goods, some chatting leisurely.

The county government is located in the center of the county. It is a magnificent building. The vermilion gate is tall and majestic. Above the gate hangs a black plaque with four large characters "Longxi County Government" written in seal script. On both sides of the gate, majestic stone lions squat quietly.

The county governor's office is in the left corner of the county town.

Some common locust trees, poplar trees, etc. are planted in the spacious courtyard, bringing a touch of coolness to the hot summer days.

Surrounding the courtyard are rows of neatly arranged houses. The architectural style of the houses is simple and elegant, with roofs covered with grey tiles and walls made of loess and stones.

“Da Da Da~”

The sound of rapid horse hooves approached from afar, breaking the tranquility of the courtyard. The ground shook slightly, as if thousands of horses were galloping towards them.

"Xu~~"

With a long neigh, the sound of horse hooves stopped abruptly. Then, a hearty voice came in: "Where is the messenger!?"

The voice was loud and powerful, full of authority and expectation.

Xiao He was sitting in the courtyard, quietly looking at the surrounding environment. Hearing the sound of horse hooves and the hearty voice, he hurriedly stood up and went to greet them.

A white-haired general in armor dismounted from his horse in a clean and neat motion. His figure was as straight as a pine tree, and his armor shone with a metallic luster under the sunlight.

Li Xin walked in with big strides, followed by several guards. The guards all looked solemn and followed closely behind Li Xin.

With a respectful look on his face, Xiao He saluted Li Xin and said, "Xiao He, the commander of Guanzhong, greets General Li!"

(End of this chapter)