Daming Super Dimension Company, President Zhu Yuanzhang!

Ban Chao's status in the Western Regions is very high.

He solved the great troubles in the Western Regions, and the Emperor of the Han Dynasty did not treat him badly. In the seventh year of Yongyuan, Emperor Liu Zhao of the Han Dynasty issued an edict to confer him the title of Marquis of Dingyuan, with a settlement of thousands of households. Later generations called him "Ban Dingyuan".

"Ban Chao went to the Western Regions in his twenties and made numerous achievements. He was even more loyal to the court. Until the twelfth year of Yongyuan, Ban Chao wrote a letter requesting to return to the Han Dynasty. His sister Ban Zhao also requested to recall him. The memorial was delivered and Liu Zhao agreed to summon Ban Chao back to the court. According to records, Ban Chao stayed in the Western Regions for a total of thirty-one years.

When Xiao Ran said this, he suddenly remembered, "This year happens to be the time when Ban Chao passes away."

"What! My brother is going to die this year?!" Ban Zhao was shocked.

"Your Majesty has arranged the best physician for my brother. How could it happen so suddenly?"

Xiao Ran was helpless, "I have been fighting for many years, and I am far away in the Western Region. I am already old, and my body will certainly not be able to hold on. No matter how good the medical skills are, it can only delay death, and it cannot be delayed for too long."

Even the hospitals of later generations may not be able to save an old person whose body has been strained for many years.

Ban Zhao was stunned. As Ban Chao's sister, she knew that there was nothing wrong with what Xiao Ran said.

She murmured to herself, "I thought my brother could last another two years."

"Sir, can you give me an approximate time so that my family can be prepared."

"August." Xiao Ran said.

Ban Zhao stood up and bowed respectfully, "Thank you sir."

Then, he looked at Liu Bang and said, "I'm sorry that I can't stay in the palace with peace of mind. I sincerely ask His Majesty Emperor Taizu to allow me to return to the palace to find my brother."

"Go." Liu Bang nodded in agreement.

Ban Zhao left in a hurry.

Only Xiao Ran and Liu Bang were left in the hall again.

Liu Bang poured the tea and asked, "Who do you think will be poisoning this time?"

"I'm afraid she's still the Yin Queen."

Xiao Ran had already speculated on this issue.

"Queen Yin has been queen for many years and has no heirs. She is cruel and ruthless. What's more, Queen Dou is dead. Even if someone misses Queen Dou's kindness, the only one they want to kill is Liu Zhao."

Liu Bang had the same idea.

Time passed quickly, and Liu Zhao returned to the hall with a gloomy face, anger still remaining in his eyes.

"The matter has been investigated clearly. It was Queen Yin who killed other princes because she had no heirs. Even the eunuchs around me had her arrangements."

Xiao Ran and Liu Bang were not surprised.

No wonder Liu Zhao has not found out the truth for so many years.

"I have ordered that all the palace officials involved be killed and Queen Yin be killed. I will tell the world tomorrow morning so that Queen Yin's crimes will be known to the world!"

The more he talked, the angrier he became. Liu Zhao never expected that Queen Yin, who once slept with him, could be so cruel as to murder an innocent child.

Xiao Ran said: "The hidden danger of the heir's death has been resolved. Now that the order is complete, you can pay first."

"The queen and my children are still alive in future generations." Liu Zhao was slightly stunned and said hurriedly.

"I didn't ask you to click confirmation to send the child and Queen Deng back. You have to pay gold first." Xiao Ran explained.

After Liu Zhao understood this, he asked the palace servants to go to the treasury to get the gold.

"Okay, once the children recover, I will send them back."

Xiao Ran said with a smile.

He looked at Liu Bang again, "Do you have anything else to tell me? If not, just leave."

Liu Bang shook his head, "I said before that it's time to go back."

The two figures disappeared into the hall.

……

Jimo ancient city
After returning to Xiao Ran's house, Liu Bang went directly back to his palace without staying much.

Xiao Ran went to the hospital to see several children and Queen Deng Sui.

For convenience, several children were arranged in one ward. Empress Ma was worried that Deng Sui would not be able to take care of them, so she personally helped.

When Xiao Ran came in with the fruit, Deng Sui was alone and the four children watched TV quietly.

"Mr. Xiao, have you found the results of the investigation into the matter in the palace?"

Deng Sui couldn't help asking eagerly. She had been thinking about things in the palace these days.

"Found out." Xiao Ran nodded and told in detail what happened in the palace.

Deng Sui sighed, "I didn't expect Queen Yin to be so vicious."

Xiao Ran laughed and asked, "Queen Deng, why don't you know that she has evil thoughts?"

Without any change in his expression, Deng Sui said softly: "I don't have the ability to predict. How can I know it?"

"Yeah."

Xiao Ran didn't believe it.

But I was too lazy to continue to care about it, so I put the fruit on the cabinet.

"When the little princess recovers, I will send you back."

"Then I'll trouble Mr. Xiao," Deng Sui said.

When the doctor came to check the ward, he learned that the little princess could be discharged from the hospital to recuperate. Queen Ma happened to be back at this time.

Xiao Ran asked Deng Sui's opinion, "Should I send you back now, or wait a little longer."

"There is a turmoil in the palace, and the imperial doctors may also be implicated. Let's wait until the princess is completely recovered before going back." Deng Sui showed a worried look.

"Okay, then stay a little longer and I will come over to see you from time to time." Xiao Ran said.

Seeing several children, Xiao Ran suddenly said, "If you are too bored in the hospital, you can ask aunt to take you to a nearby park."

Deng Sui agreed.

Queen Ma said softly: "Don't forget to eat properly at home."

"I know, auntie, if you have anything to do, just tell the nurse and she will contact me." Xiao Ran said with a smile.

After paying the hospitalization fee, Xiao Ran went home directly.

Huo Qubing was rarely here. He was eating fruit happily, but the TV was playing the drama "The Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period".

"I heard that you took an order. What are the customer's needs?"

Sensing Xiao Ran's return, Huo Qubing handed over an apple and asked curiously.

Xiao Ran took it and took a bite, "If I hadn't gone through the poisoning of the heir this time, there would probably only be a seriously ill prince left in the palace."

Liu Sheng, who survived in history, suffered from epilepsy, and his treatment is now very slow.

Xiao Ran didn't need to think about this to know that Liu Zhao would choose to let Liu Sheng stay in future generations for treatment.

"Children are so innocent, and the struggle in the palace is really tragic." They are all ancients, and Huo Qubing knows very well why the prince died tragically.

"Princes and princesses cannot avoid fighting for power and favor." There are many records in the history that Xiao Ran has read.

Huo Qubing said: "I went there this time to help fight. I fought in the desert for several days and almost died of thirst."

What he is best at is fighting, so he never takes other orders.

"You should be careful. If you are still fighting after leaving the Han Dynasty, your body will not be able to withstand your torment." Xiao Ran was speechless. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che sent Huo Qubing here to recuperate his health. If he is tired, he might as well be idle in the Han Dynasty.

Huo Qubing waved his hand, "Don't worry, I didn't go to the battlefield, I just commanded from behind."

Not wanting to be talked about, he quickly changed the subject.

"Last time I told Fusu that I wanted to see Meng Tian, ​​but I didn't know when he would come over."

Xiao Ran threw away the apple core and said, "If you want to go, then go now. Anyway, you have nothing to do in your free time."

"Would it disturb the First Emperor if I just go there?" Huo Qubing was still a little in awe of Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng.

That was the emperor who conquered the Seven Kingdoms. Last time he went to watch, he didn't dare to speak.

Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows, "Why, are you afraid?"

"How could I be afraid! I am a general who went to the battlefield to kill people at a young age. Of course I will not be afraid of the First Emperor!" Huo Qubing glared and quickly retorted.

"Then just go." Xiao Ran urged directly. It was no big deal to disturb the First Emperor Ying Zheng. The workaholic had no time to deal with them.

Xiao Ran and Huo Qubing turned around and disappeared into the living room.

……

221 BC

The twenty-sixth year of the reign of Emperor Qin

Epang Palace

Xiao Ran appeared in the palace and immediately saw the First Emperor Ying Zheng who was reviewing the memorial.

The black dragon robe looks darker than the last time we met.

Ying Zheng noticed someone was there for the first time. He looked up and saw that it was Xiao Ran and Huo Qubing, and calmly continued to read what was written on the paper.

"It seems that the paper has been made. How about it? You made a lot of money, right?" Xiao Ran stepped forward and asked with a smile.

Ying Zheng finished reviewing the paper in his hand and then replied slowly, "The treasury is full."

It can be seen that I really made a lot of money.

Conquering the Seven Kingdoms consumes a lot of manpower, material and financial resources. Even if the world is conquered, various rectifications will be required. Once it is completed, it will be good if the national treasury is not empty.

Now that Ying Zheng holds the manufacturing of paper, the treasury will be full and it will be easier to implement policies.

Xiao Ran was not surprised. It was strange that one of the four great inventions did not make money.

"We came here to find Fusu. Last time we said we were going to introduce Meng Tian to Qu Bing."

"Fusu and Mengtian are at the training ground. I will order someone to take you there." Ying Zheng was not interested in this matter and casually summoned palace officials to lead the way.

Xiao Ran and Huo Qubing followed, and soon they saw Fusu riding a horse.

This is a place specially set up in the palace for princes to learn riding, archery and martial arts.

Chasing behind Fusu was Gongzi Gao. He tried hard to catch up but failed.

Huo Qubing felt hot at the sight, "How about we try it too?"

"I can't ride a horse." Xiao Ran said.

Huo Qubing grabbed him and walked to the stables not far away, "It's easy to ride a horse. Come on, come on, I'll teach you."

After a casual glance, Huo Qubing found the docile horse, "This is it. You will never be thrown off."

"Okay, I'll try."

Xiao Ran was moved.

Many young people in later generations may have never seen a horse, but when they were young, no one had the desire to ride a horse and ride a sword to the ends of the earth.

Under Huo Qubing's guidance, Xiao Ran successfully mounted the horse and walked slowly.

Unexpectedly, Huo Qubing slapped Xiao Ran hard and the horse ran wildly and almost sent Xiao Ran away.

Huo Qubing laughed, got on his horse and caught up with Xiao Ran.

"Look, you're a fast learner. I'm going to compete with Fusu. You take your time!"

Xiao Ran was speechless, but he still found his hand in the horse's galloping and tried to catch up with Huo Qubing.

As expected of a general who has been fighting all year round, Huo Qubing let his horse run wildly, letting go of its gallop, and in the blink of an eye he was shoulder to shoulder with Fusu.

Xiao Ran reluctantly followed.

"Why did you come to Daqin?" Fusu was surprised.

The passed young master Gao caught a glimpse of Xiao Ran passing by him and immediately reined in his horse. This was the gentleman sitting with his father, and he dared to get close to him.

None of Ying Zheng's heirs were afraid of him, so Prince Gao consciously turned around and prepared to rest.

"Do you want to compete?" Huo Qubing tightened the reins and the horse raised its front hooves.

Fusu smiled and said, "Then let's compete."

Both of them are young talents with their own pride, and of course they will not give up the opportunity to compete.

Xiao Ran approached slowly, "Where's General Meng? Let him be the referee."

"General Meng just went to deal with something. He should be back soon." Fusu slowed down and answered gently.

Unknowingly, the three of them returned to the stables.

Meng Tian happened to come back.

Young Master Gao, who thought he had the lowest status present, bowed silently and said, "I have met Mr. Xiao."

"Mr. Xiao, why are you here? Has His Majesty encountered any trouble again?" Meng Tian asked doubtfully.

Xiao Ran shook his head, dismounted, raised his hand and pointed at Huo Qubing.

"He wants to get to know General Meng."

Huo Qubing jumped off his horse and stepped forward to speak.

"General Mengtian, I am Huo Qubing, your general from hundreds of years later. I have long heard that you and the First Emperor conquered the world and made many achievements. I respect you very much."

Meng Tian squinted his eyes and looked Huo Qubing up and down, feeling very happy. This is a good seedling.

He smiled heartily and patted Huo Qubing on the shoulder, "Young student, I'm afraid you have made many achievements and you look to be in good health."

"It's okay, it's okay. I just won a few battles. I can't compare with General Meng when you conquered the world." Huo Qubing showed his big white teeth and was not false in the slightest.

After punching him, Meng Tian said angrily: "You kid, stop saying these things."

"It's very rare to meet each other. How about I treat you to a drink tonight?"

Huo Qubing looked at Xiao Ran.

"Okay, but you have to go to my house to drink." Xiao Ran said.

The wine in Da Qin is not good to drink.

Meng Tian was stunned, "Where is Mr. Xiao's mansion?"

"You'll know when you go. Young Master Gao, let's go together." Seeing that Young Master Gao was quiet and silent, Xiao Ran took the initiative to invite him.

The young master was flattered and said, "I'm not good at drinking. I'm afraid it will ruin Mr. Xiao's fun."

Huo Qubing laughed out loud, "You're not old, you can drink."

"That would be disrespectful." Young Master Gao reluctantly agreed.

Fusu didn't have any objections, but he hadn't forgotten that he wanted to compete with Huo Qubing on horseback.

"General Meng, Qubing and I want to compete in equestrian skills. Please be a witness."

Meng Tian waved his hand, "It's a small matter, let me see what you young people are capable of. If you are a good man, you can go too."

Hearing this, the young master had a sad expression on his face.

Xiao Ran didn't wait for Meng Tian to speak before he said, "I just learned it, so I won't participate."

With some regret, Meng Tian looked away, urging Huo Qubing and Fusu, as well as Gongzi Gao who didn't want to go.

The three horses rushed out together, Huo Qubing rode away, and Fusu slowly approached.

And Young Master Gao followed him neither far nor near.

Fusu, who found the opportunity and wanted to get past Huo Qubing, whipped him violently, causing the horse to accelerate in pain.

Huo Qubing leaned down slightly, clamped his legs together, and whipped him in the same way.

He soon distanced himself from Fusu again.

Meng Tian admired it very much and said curiously, "Mr. Xiao, this Huo Qubing must have been on the battlefield for many years, right?"

"Yes, he beat the Xiongnu in fear when he was a teenager." When Xiao Ran spoke, Huo Qubing had already reached the finish line.

Fusu took a few breaths and said, "General Huo, I lost."

This competition made him feel happy and a smile appeared on his face.

"Then you have to treat me to a drink." Huo Qubing teased.

Fusu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "That's natural." (End of Chapter)