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Chapter 2 The ghost knocks on the door in the middle of the night

Under the setting sun, the Xiangxi River flows slowly and ripples.This is the most beautiful section of the Xiangxi River, named Goddess Bay. It is said that a goddess bathed here, hence the name.The people along the Xiangxi River built a goddess temple on the bank, hoping to be blessed by the goddess.

Regardless of whether the goddess has blessed others, Donglai is indeed a real beneficiary.Among other things, he was an orphan with no relatives and no house to live in. It was this Goddess Temple that provided him with shelter from the wind and rain.And today's resurrection from the dead is also due to the blessing of the goddess in the eyes of many people.

At this time, in the Goddess Temple, Yin Xu was leaning against the door, and Yuniang was carefully bandaging the wound on Donglai's forehead.

"Brother Donglai, does it hurt?" Yuniang's voice was soft and caring.

"It's okay, it doesn't hurt!" Receiving the deep care of the pure little lolita somewhat made up for Yin Xu's depression of being framed and blamed when he traveled in a daze.

"I was really scared today. Madam Ma really gave you that jade pendant?" Yuniang was very skeptical about this, because Ma's daily impression was not very good.

Yin Xu smiled faintly, looked at the innocent little girl in front of him, and said softly: "As for what she thought before, I don't know, but now she must be willing. Anyway, this jade pendant belongs to me now."

As he spoke, he took it out of his bosom, and the crystal jasper was carved with carp patterns, which was considered exquisite in Yin Xu's opinion.

"For you!" Yin Xu didn't have the habit of wearing ornaments, so it's a pity to leave them alone, but it's just right to give them to Yuniang, and the affection is worthy.

"Give it to me?" Yuniang was a little surprised, and then came back to her senses. This was the first time in Li Yuniang's life that she received a gift from a man.Looking at the phoenix-patterned jade pendant in front of her, her heart suddenly felt like a deer, and her face turned red.

Yu Niang took the jade pendant and tied it around her neck immediately. She was as beautiful as jade, so delicate and charming.

The setting sun is gradually falling, and the green hills in the distance are inlaid with a golden border, and the Xiangxi River is half of the river and half of the river is red.

"I should go back, otherwise Daddy should be worried." Yu Niang reluctantly left, walking all the way, lowering her head from time to time to play with the jade pendant around her neck.

After sending Li Yuniang away, Yin Xu hurriedly got up to work, preparing a big gift for Wu Youcai tonight.The water towns in the south already produce a lot of fish, shrimps, eels and crabs. The Xiangxi River is behind the Goddess Temple, so it is more convenient.Holding a "shovel" made of a wooden stick, Yin Xu tossed and tumbled among the mud and water plants by the river for a while, and a few long reptiles jumped out. Yin Xu wrapped it in lotus leaves and held it in his hand.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a water snake, but a greasy eel.

He leaned against the moso bamboo on his shoulders behind the Goddess Temple, and happily returned to his residence.

Knife?

Just when I was about to start, I realized that I lacked the necessary tools!After Qin Shihuang destroyed the six kingdoms, he collected soldiers from all over the world, gathered them in Xianyang, and sold them as twelve people of Zhongjijin.Even kitchen knives are used by ten households, so this thing is really short of items.

Yin Xu searched around the temple and found a small piece of copper under the statue of the goddess. It is unknown which year or month it fell from the sacrificial vessel.Yin Xu was overjoyed. He took it to the stone by the river and made a sharp cut.

With the knife in his hand and the eel struggling, a drop of learning fell into the bamboo tube, and a sly smile flickered across the corner of Yin Xu's mouth.

The night soon covered the land, and the sun rose to work and the sun went in to rest is the most basic law of life of the ancients, especially in the small town of the Qin Dynasty 2000 years ago, it fell into silence at the moment of sunset.This is Yin Xu's first night in ancient times. As a modern person who is used to nightlife, he is really uncomfortable.In order to pass the long night, he could only compose, direct and enjoy a good show by himself.

In the dark night, Yin Xu tidied up the sackcloth on his body, and the rough linen cloth stuck to his body, making him feel comfortable at all.No way, who made this era without cotton?Silk fabrics are soft and soft, but it's a pity that they don't have the financial strength, so worrying!
Who made us a poor boy?Yin Xu put on the straw sandals that fit the feet but not the eyes, and went out with the bamboo tube containing the eel blood.

The home of Wu Zhong, the head of the pavilion, is about two miles away from the Goddess Temple, and is also close to the Xiangxi River. The night breeze rustled the leaves.Yin Xu approached quietly, and sprinkled part of the eel blood in the bamboo tube on the gate of Wu's house.After that, he climbed over the wall and sneaked into the courtyard. The low wall was a piece of cake for him who was a soldier.According to Donglai's memory, he found the residence of Wu Youcai and Ma Shi, and quietly smeared it with rice field eel blood.When I was about to leave to watch a good show, I found that the front hall of Wu’s house was still brightly lit. Curiosity made me listen to the root of the wall for the first time in ancient times.

"Wu Zhong of Xiangxi Pavilion pays homage to County Captain Chen."

The county captain's sudden visit made Wu Zhong, the little pavilion chief, terrified.There's no harm in being wary until you know what's going on.

"Ting Zhang Wu, don't need to be too polite!"This person is Chen Kui, the county captain of Fanyi.

In the Qin system, counties with more than [-] households set up county magistrates, and counties with less than [-] households set up county magistrates, who were the head of a county.Under the county magistrate, there are Cheng and Wei.The county lieutenant is responsible for the military and security of a county.

In the special historical period, the regime of the Qin Dynasty had the characteristics of military dictatorship, so the task of the county lieutenant was particularly heavy.All military affairs, public security, collection of corvees, management of soldiers and other matters must be completed by the county lieutenant.It is true that he is busy, but he also has great power. He is the second most powerful figure after the county magistrate.

It is precisely because of this that Wu Zhong is absolutely respectful to Chen Kui.After taking his seat, he asked with a smile, "Master County Captain is busy with business. It is a great honor to visit the town today."

pleasure?What luck?Talking nonsense with your eyes open, what good can the county come to at night?Wu Zhong smiled wryly in his heart, it was really helpless to say something insincere!

Chen Kui smiled lightly: "I'm here on official business. I just came back from Donghu Town, so I stopped by here to meet you!"

"Oh? But paying taxes for money and food?" Wu Zhong asked tentatively, feeling very uneasy.

"No! The imperial court has an order, and this official came to convey it." Chen Kui sighed, and said, "His Majesty the First Emperor has passed away."

"What? His Majesty the First Emperor died?"

Anyone who hears this news will be shocked.The first emperor through the ages who swept the world, ruled the world, and dominated the world-Qin Shihuang died?

Yin Xu squatted at the base of the back wall, his body shook suddenly and almost made a sound.Unexpectedly, on the first day when I came to ancient times, I heard the news of Qin Shihuang's death, alas!However, he finally determined that this year was the 37th year of Qin Shihuang.

"His Majesty the First Emperor died of illness on the sand dune platform during his tour. The dragon body has now been transported back to Xianyang, and the imperial court has ordered the whole country to mourn."

Wu Zhong hesitated for a moment, then asked in a daze, "Oh, may I ask County Captain Chen, the successor is...but Mr. Fusu?"

"Bold, how can you guess the holy will?"

Uh?
"His Majesty the First Emperor issued an edict to appoint the young son Hu Hai as the crown prince. He has ascended the throne in Xianyang and is called the second emperor."

"Ah? Oh!"

Wu Zhong's face was nothing but surprise.

"As for Fusu... He colluded with Meng Tian, ​​intending to cause chaos, and the emperor's last edict has ordered him to die."

Although Chen Kui said that, he was also puzzled like everyone else in his heart.Fusu is the eldest son, always wise and wise, His Majesty the First Emperor expected him well, why was he suddenly given to death?
Make trouble?How far-fetched is this reason!How ridiculous!Besides, of the dozen or so princes of His Majesty the First Emperor, why did the youngest Hu Hai succeed him?

A series of questions shrouded the hearts of the people all over the world, and they dared to be angry but dared not speak.If one accidentally made a slip of the tongue, the hat of a treasonable offender would be deducted, but that would be the end of ransacking the family and exterminating the entire family.

Under Chen Kui's scolding, Wu Zhong came back to his senses and immediately realized the seriousness of his problem.Immediately smiled respectfully and said: "I hope the county captain will forgive me for the small slip of the tongue."

How could Chen Xianwei really argue with him, saying: "Remember, be cautious!"

Yin Xu could hear clearly from under the wall that the facts were exactly the same as history, Hu Hai ascended the throne, Zhao Gao maintained the government, and the people were in dire straits.At this time a year later, Chen Sheng and Wu Guanghui rose up in Daze Township, sounding the clarion call for the collapse of the Qin Dynasty.Maybe then, I should do something...

In the hall, Wu Zhong asked, "What does the little one need to do? Please tell the county lieutenant." Wu Zhong asked with a smile.Qin Shihuang is dead, and ordinary people who come here can report the funeral, but what about the county captain who has to work?Now that Chen Kui is here in person, there must be other things.

Chen Kuiwei pondered and said: "Now the imperial court has two major tasks. One is to speed up the construction of the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum, and the other is to renovate the straight road of Kuaiji. The second emperor will come to visit! Both projects require a large number of civilians. Lishan has already been handed over to Donghu Town, and you need to come out of Xiangxi Town to build the Chi Road."

Sure enough, Wu Zhong asked, "How many people do you want?"

"Hundreds of civilian husbands, set off in ten days!"

"Ah? Oh!" Wu Zhong immediately understood, if there were few people, would the county captain come to the door in person?
"Mr. Wu Ting, the new emperor has ascended the throne, Vientiane will be renewed, work hard!"

"It's really shameless!" Yin Xu cursed secretly in his heart, and at this moment, there were continuous knocks on the door.

"The fun has begun!" Yin Xu snickered and slipped out of Wu Mansion.

Throughout the night, people kept opening the front door and back house of Wu's house, but no one was seen.It doesn't matter once or twice, but the Wu family will feel a little scared after more times. Could it be that they have seen a ghost?For a while, people were in panic, and the county captain Chen who was staying at Wu's house was also in shock.

In the early morning of the second day, Yin Xu squatted at the gate of the Goddess Temple, gnawed on the grilled eel meat, and listened to various rumors about the Wu family.

The ghost knocked on the door in the middle of the night. It seemed that the Wu family really sat down and had a bad conscience, and all kinds of rumors were overwhelming for a while.Yin Xu threw down the eel bone in his hand, and said with a smile: "Continue tonight, there is eel meat to eat every day, why not do it?"
(End of this chapter)