Da Qin: Self-destruction and time travel, I will extend my life for Qin for a thousand years

Chapter 157 Meeting Chen Sheng and Wu Guang
"Chen Sheng and Wu Guang?"

"Were they the initiators of the great peasant uprising in the late Qin Dynasty?"

When Ying Zheng heard these two names, his curiosity was immediately aroused.

Cui Yuan has said more than once that a peasant uprising will break out at the end of Qin Dynasty, and Ying Zheng also has his own views on this.

"If I guessed correctly, they are actually just puppets that were pushed out!"

Ying Zheng said slowly: "Although the power of people's hearts is very strong, without the guidance of people with ulterior motives, it is still difficult for something like a peasant uprising to break out, let alone the first peasant uprising in our Chinese history. .”

"At the beginning, the Western Zhou Dynasty was about to perish and was surrounded by crises. The king of Zhou Li, Hu, who took office, was an extremely greedy and tyrannical monarch."

"He appointed the profit-hungry Rongyi Gong as a minister, allowed him to monopolize the income of the mountains, forests and rivers, and prohibited the common people from woodworking, fishing, and hunting, resulting in the "Li Wang's Patent" repeatedly criticized in history books."

"Eventually, the majority of the people living in the capital rose up and broke out in the first civilian riot in history, which was called the "Chinese riot."

"The angry crowd was like water bursting from a dike, rushing into the palace with a force of thousands of miles. King Zhou Li could not resist the raging torrent, and fled from the palace in panic, crossed the Yellow River, and fled to the pig."

"After this incident, the Western Zhou Dynasty was completely unable to recover and entered the countdown to its demise."

"But even so, it is just a riot by the Chinese people, far from reaching the level of a peasant uprising."

"Chen Sheng and Wu Guang should be just the flag that others put on the table."

Cui Yuan nodded: "Your Majesty is wise. This is indeed the case."

"Later generations also had similar speculations about this matter. After all, although Chen Sheng and Wu Guang were the initiators of the peasant uprising in the late Qin Dynasty."

"But in fact, almost all the results of the subsequent uprising were absorbed by the remnants of the Six Nations."

"As for Chen Sheng and Wu Guang themselves, a few months after the uprising, one was killed by his subordinates in Xingyang, and the other was killed by his own coachman."

Although history has spoken highly of the Chen Sheng-Wu Uprising, in Cui Yuan's view, this uprising was essentially a tragedy.

This is because archaeological evidence from later generations has proven that those who failed to meet their deadlines in the Qin Dynasty would not be beheaded. Cui Yuan himself had also studied the laws of the Qin Dynasty, and indeed there was no such provision.

Even before Cui Yuan suggested amending the laws of the Qin Dynasty, those who missed the deadline would only be compensated with a pair of wooden armor.

This is simply a small punishment for Daqin, which has a developed military equipment manufacturing industry and even has assembly line production.

Although it is also possible that the law was changed after Hu Hai, the second emperor of Qin, came to power.

But the problem is that Ying Huhai is simply a person who is greedy for pleasure and has no independent opinions. He has no intention of changing the law.

With this time, he might as well communicate with a few more beauties.

As for Zhao Gao, this guy was too busy to overthrow Li Si and monopolized the court, so how could he care about such a small thing?

It is almost certain that the direct cause of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising was that he would be executed because he could not escort the corvee on time.

Either Ma Qian of the Taishi Company made it up, or the remnants of the Six Kingdoms at that time were so terrifying that they forcibly fabricated a law, deliberately stimulating conflicts between the Qin Dynasty and the people.

"it is as expected!"

Ying Zheng showed an expected expression.

Although there is no direct evidence, this result, which is extremely beneficial to the remnants of the Six Nations, is enough to prove his guess.

Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, from beginning to end, were nothing but puppets of the remnants of the Six Kingdoms!

"So Your Majesty."

Cui Yuan chuckled and said, "Are we going to meet these two people?"

"They are right on the edge of the Yellow River. When Yin Man and I were inspecting the landforms of the Yellow River, we happened to pass by."

"Of course I want to go!" Ying Zheng agreed without even thinking.

How could he miss such a good thing?

Although it may be a bit difficult for Fusu to have him handle so many government affairs, he must be used to it.

……

Yingchuan County, Yangcheng
This is a huge city located south of the Yellow River and one of the origins of Chinese civilization.

One thousand and eight hundred years ago from the Qin Dynasty, Dayu established the first dynasty in Chinese history - the Xia Dynasty in the royal city of Yangcheng!

The so-called Yangcheng is actually the city where the sun rises!

During the Spring and Autumn Period, this was the city of Zheng State.

In Da Qin, it was established as Yangcheng County and belonged to Yingchuan County.

"Ahh~"

On the outskirts of Yangcheng, Chen Sheng, who was employed to plow the fields, suddenly sneezed. This seemed to be a trigger that caused dissatisfaction in his heart to rise!

Chen Sheng is actually not an ordinary citizen, but a nobleman from a noble family.

Even his family is not an ordinary family, but the Chen Wang family, one of the former vassal states!
Although the Chen State was destroyed by the Chu State during the Warring States Period, Chen Sheng's family was forced to change their surname to the former country name because they were afraid of being hunted down by the King of Chu.

However, the inherited books within the family have not been lost, so although Chen Sheng was poor since he was a child, he was still able to read history books and understand the past and present.

"I have obviously read the books of sages, so I should go and make some achievements."

"In the end, we can only work as farm laborers here with these ignorant people. How sad!"

Chen Sheng was very dissatisfied and wanted to immediately throw down the Quyuli and go home.

Let whoever likes to do this kind of time-wasting work do it!
But thinking about the empty rice vat at home, I had to lower my head and continue working.

"It's time to rest!"

Outside the plowing fields, the landlord's servants were shouting loudly for the farmhands to come back.

It's almost noon now, the hottest time of the day, so it's time to have lunch.

"understood!"

Chen Sheng weakly agreed, then stopped farming and walked to the shady place on the field ridge to eat and rest with other farmhands.

While eating, he was still complaining.

"Why are we born to work in order to survive, but those princes and generals lack nothing?"

"We obviously worked so hard, but in the end we could only eat gruel, and we didn't even have a decent shade."

After lamenting and resenting alone for a long time, he said to his fellow farmhands: "If anyone becomes rich in the future, let's not forget each other."

When his companions who were employed with him heard this, they all thought that Chen Sheng was wishful thinking, and replied with a smile: "You are hired to plow fields, how can you be rich?"

Chen Sheng's expression froze, he was silent for a moment, drank the porridge and water in his hand, and sighed: "Alas! How can small birds like swallows and sparrows understand the lofty aspirations of geese and swans!"

Sure enough, ignorant people who have not read books will never be able to immediately understand the vastness of the outside world!

He wanted to say more, but with his good eyesight, he noticed that the landlord's servant who had just called him to wait for dinner came over again, and he immediately shut his mouth.

It's okay to talk to the farmhands, but if the servants heard it and told the landlord, Chen Sheng would definitely not be able to live with it.

"You guys are so lucky. Stop staying in the fields and come to our house to rest!"

"A big shot from the city came to the master's house with a troupe and wants to give you a free show!"

The servants shouted, but none of the farmhands including Chen Sheng were happy.

It's a good thing that the troupe is not performing, but it means they can't rest today.

Not only did he have to walk all day in the sun and sweat profusely, but he also had to rush back to work.The servant knew what was going on when he saw the faces of these people, and quickly urged: "Look at the way you guys put out the fire one by one!"

"Everyone, get up quickly. Our master has already told us that we don't have to work this afternoon!"

"If you really don't want to come, then just work in the fields!"

As soon as the servant finished speaking, he didn't even have to wait for another second. The pigs that were originally taken away couldn't take action immediately!
Just kidding, with such a good thing, who would stay here and do farm work!

Chen Sheng was also among them. Although he didn't understand why the man who was always known for being stingy suddenly showed such kindness, it was a good thing after all.

Everyone immediately rushed to the master's house, came to the spacious courtyard, and began to register one by one in front of a young man.

On the other side, a huge stage is also being built.

In addition, there was a group of strangers who seemed to be farm laborers as well.

"Wu Guang, why are you here!"

Chen Sheng was shocked when he saw an acquaintance!
Wu Guang was from Yangxia County next door. Like himself, he came from a declining aristocratic family and had read loose books for several years.

Therefore, the two of them have a lot in common. When they are not working, they often drink together.

He never expected that he would meet him under such circumstances.

"Oh, it turns out to be Chen Sheng, what a coincidence!"

Wu Guang also spotted Chen Sheng and immediately greeted him warmly.

He walked up quickly and explained why he was here.

"The person who came to the city this time may have a really big background. There are rumors that he came from Neishi County."

Wu Guang said seriously: "Farmers in Yangcheng and Yangxia have recently been asked to watch these plays, which has become very popular."

Neishi County?
Chen Sheng's eyes moved when he heard this.

Isn't that where His Majesty the First Emperor and Cui Shenxian are located?
Although Cui Yuan has only been in Da Qin for a short time, his name has already spread throughout Da Qin because of his earth-shattering talents.

Especially those reform measures made the entire group of people worship them as gods!

Many immortal monuments have been erected in various places.

"Brother Chen."

Wu Guang looked serious and continued: "I think there may be His Majesty or even Cui Shenxian's instruction behind this matter."

"Yeah!" Chen Sheng nodded in agreement.

"I heard similar rumors when I was working before, saying that Cui Shenxian was inspecting the banks of the Yellow River."

"Maybe this opera tour will be led by Cui Shenxian."

After Wu Guang's reminder, Chen Sheng also remembered the rumors he had heard before.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but show excitement on his face!
That's Cui Yuan, the real immortal in heaven!

If I am lucky enough to meet him and show off my talents, I will definitely be able to reach the sky in one step!
Although the imperial examination system has been gradually promoted, it is only limited to the noble class.

Declined nobles like them, without any meritorious deeds, still have no chance to gain fame.

"It would be great if I could see Cui Shenxian."

"Yes! Then we have hope of getting rid of our current life."

As Chen Sheng and Wu Guang spoke, both of them sighed.

They have obviously studied and were born extraordinary, but they have to do the most menial jobs with ordinary people. This is an indescribable torture for them.

"Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, why do you want to see Cui Shenxian?"

A young man's voice sounded behind them, and the two of them suddenly turned their heads in horror!
"why you!"

Chen Sheng's heartbeat quickened as he recognized the source of the sound.

It was the boy who had registered their names just now, and there was a pretty girl beside him, a middle-aged man with a smiling face!

How could he come to find himself?
"Don't be nervous, I just saw that you two are famous and have extraordinary backgrounds, so I came here specifically to make friends with you!"

"My name is Wang Yuan, this is my daughter-in-law Man, and this is my father-in-law Zheng."

The young man seems to have a very straightforward personality. He says what he says without hiding anything.

When Chen Sheng and Wu Guang heard this, their expressions relaxed slightly.

Indeed, because the people did not read much, famous people in Da Qin were very rare, and they basically came from big families.

Since the young man in front of him was registered, he must have read books and came from a wealthy family, so it was reasonable for him to come here specifically to make friends.

"I've met Brother Wang."

"Brother Wang is so elegant!"

The two of them did not dare to neglect and quickly returned the gift.

If the etiquette of others is in place, they cannot be rude.

"The show is about to start, why don't we sit down and watch it together!"

After Wang Yuan chatted with the two for a few words, he enthusiastically suggested.

Chen Sheng and Wu Guang couldn't refuse, so they allowed themselves to be pulled to the front of the stage.

There is a row of mats placed here, and there is a pressing table in front of it, with a large number of exquisite fruits and melons placed on it.

Among them, the left and right sides were already full of people.

One of them was the landlord who hired Chen Sheng and Wu Guang to do farm work.

But he only sat in the far left corner, and he looked horrified!

Wang Yuan took the two of them and sat in the middle, on the left, while Man and Zheng were on the right.

The moment a few people sat down, people in other shops became obviously nervous!

What is the identity of this young man?
When Chen She and Wu Guang saw this scene, they were secretly surprised!

This young man named Wang Yuan is obviously just a minor official who registered his name. Why does he feel that he has a higher status than their master?
Not only could he sit in the front row, but the people around him who seemed to have extraordinary status all looked frightened.

"Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, this drama is about to begin!"

Before the two of them could think more, Wang Yuan's laughing voice came over.

About to start?

Hearing this, the two of them subconsciously looked towards the stage.

There, the curtain was slowly being raised, and a troupe woman who seemed to be the host walked onto the stage and announced the title of the upcoming play to everyone.

"I've kept you all waiting!"

"The play we are going to perform this time is called...

Daze Township Uprising! "

(End of this chapter)