"Extra Number, Extra Number - The rebel general Shen Tuhu conspired to collude with Liu Ji to rebel, and was beheaded by the general Wang Ben at Yaoguan; the traitor Liu Ji was killed by thunder outside Wuguan City; the imperial court recruited 100,000 troops from Shu County,

We will arrive in Xianyang today. Your Majesty is recruiting troops from the people. Those who are willing to join the army will be given five taels of silver per person per month. General Yang Duan and an army of 100,000 troops will go out of the clouds to defeat the Xiongnu Touman Shanyu in Yinshan. Meng Duo, the Marquis of Gangwu, is about to leave Hangu.

Guan captured the Three Jin Dynasties; Zhang Han and Sima Xin pretended to surrender to Xiang Yu, waiting for the opportunity; Chu was in civil strife, Xiang Yu killed Song Yi, the champion of Qingzi, and King Huai of Chu wanted to kill him - "all good news.

Xianyang City, which has been dull and solemn these days, seems to be extremely crowded and the flowers are blooming. On the main street, oxen-drawn carts, horse-drawn carts, and cart shafts are clashing with each other; pairs of traders, wanderers, and crowds gather. Shops and street vendors line both sides of the street.

One after another, there are wine shops with waving flags in the wind, butcher shops with a vague meat flavor, colorful dyeing shops, and iron shops that clang and sparks are flying. Sheep, cows, dogs, chickens, bamboo shoots, lotus roots, and sunflowers.

, silks, satins, cottons, wheat, noodles, and other daily necessities are all available. Officials wear E-guan belts and have majestic utensils; errands in blue robes and green hats serve diligently before and after running around; monks twist Buddha beads in their hands and make noise.

Take tranquility in the middle; the alchemists chatted and laughed happily, the Confucian scholars, in groups of three or five, impassionedly discussed world affairs, discussed "Poetry" and "Jing"; walked among the alchemists, holding white flags, showing off, asking questions, boasting, and peeping at women,

Swindling gold and silver; skilled craftsmen walking around the streets to solicit business; brothel girls, wearing heavy makeup, frivolous and charming; martial arts knights, bare-chested, wearing swords, swaggering through the market, with cold expressions and arrogance -

It can be said that there are all three religions and nine streams!!

Among the bustling crowd, six men with different postures came from the direction of the Dazheng Palace. Two of them were elderly, but they had straight waists and sharp eyes like eagles, looking around cautiously; there was also a scholar in a scholar's shirt.

Dressed in Confucian attire, with a smile on his face, his whole body exuded a sense of nobility; a guy who nodded and bowed with a slavish look on his face was accompanying him. There were two people among these people, one of whom had a big face, big ears, thick eyebrows and big eyes.

, with a sloppy beard and the appearance of a rogue in the market; the one in the middle is a falcon, with deep eyes, a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and a playful smile. No matter how you look at it, he looks like a landowner's son of a bitch!

Although he has grown up to be such a virtuous person, the people around him are extremely respectful to him. When talking to him, they always bend down and smile.

Yes, this person is none other than Wang Zhu, the second emperor of the Qin Dynasty who has recently reformed his evil ways and worked hard to govern. The market scoundrel next to him is his brother Li Shiqi. His friendship with him is the most iron-clad.

Wang Zhu brought Gong Ziying, Wang Ben and Li Xin out to investigate the sentiments of the people. It has been three days since he issued the edict of sin, and the "Daqin Daily" has also published the Emperor of Qin's "Anti-Chu Speech" in recent days, vigorously promoting it.

The operation of these three policies: freedom of speech, meritocracy, and letting bygones be bygones.

Wang Zhu would not misjudge the person. Zhou Qingchen's work efficiency was indeed not low. That night, according to Wang Zhu's wishes, the "Daqin Daily" was divided into three sections. The first was to report on the latest developments on the front line; the second was to publish

The editorial criticizes the perverted behavior of the rebels in various places to massacre civilians, especially the civilians of the Qin State. The third is to promptly inform the people of the government's various reform measures, such as redressing unjust imprisonment and abolishing corvee.

Of course, Zhou Qingchen was an ancient man after all, and he was not very clear about the nature of "newspapers" and "public opinion." But after Wang Zhu's patient guidance, he understood everything.

For example, in the first issue of the newspaper, Zhou Qingchen wrote a battle report. He wrote like this: "Chu State General Xiang Yu led an army of 400,000 troops to attack Hangu Pass, intending to fight decisively -" "The Qin army was defeated in Xiangcheng, and Xiang Yu massacred the city -

"

Wang Zhu saw how this could work. The people in Xianyang City were so frightened that they collapsed without a fight. He quickly "modified" it.

Wang Zhu changed it like this: "Xiang Yu, a bandit in Wuzhong, under the guise of Xiang Yan, gathered a crowd to rebel, robbed homes and houses, and committed all kinds of evil. Taking advantage of the Xiongnu invasion, he intended to invade Hangu Pass, but was intercepted and killed by our Qin soldiers and civilians along the way. He lost his troops and was defeated. Han's army was defeated.

Outside Guguan is his burial place——"

"The King of the Qin Dynasty, thinking of God's virtues of good life, could not bear to go to Xiangcheng, and the people of Chengyang were tortured by the war, and deliberately lured Xiang Yu to fight outside Hangu Pass. Little did he know that the Jingman of Chu State was barbaric, cruel, and addicted to

Blood is easy to kill. After entering Xiangcheng and Chengyang, they massacred nearly half a million civilians {exaggeration}. Countless women were brutally raped, and no one from eight to eighty years old was spared! Such atrocities of beasts!

, has aroused the indignation of the people everywhere. Many people have taken up arms and joined the imperial army to pursue and intercept the rebels. The end of the rebels has come, and the victory of Wang Shi is just around the corner. People, this kind of extinction

The imperial court will never sit idly by and ignore the behavior of human nature. Please rest assured, common people, the imperial court has assembled a large army to protect the safety of your lives and property. The rebels have committed their own sins and are dying - Xiang Yu has suffered from a serious illness recently because he committed too many crimes.

He is suffering from dysentery and is recuperating in the army - the situation is very good - "

Wang Zhu narrowed his eyes and said to Zhou Qingchen: "This is the right way to write it!"

So Zhou Qingchen drew inferences from one example and reinterpreted the Battle of Julu using Wang Zhu's ideas.

"A few months ago, a mob rose up and bandits ran rampant. They captured the prefectures and counties - outside Julu City. The king's army won a complete victory and wiped out 600,000 Chu mobs. The soldiers of the Qin Dynasty were one to ten. They looked at everyone and the whole world was shocked. How could the world

Hidden traitor, the Xiang family evildoer actually used vicious witchcraft on the young master Zhang Han at the last moment, causing Zhang Han's body to be controlled by evil spirits, and he surrendered to the enemy ignorantly. Xiang Yu was so mad that he burned 400,000 loyal and brave Qin soldiers in their sleep.

Ashes—horrible, miserable—"

This is tantamount to directly denying the defeat and surrender of the Qin army at Julu. It is said that 400,000 Qin troops were burned to death in their sleep.

"Xiang Yu, this thief, is simply inhumane. If he enters Xianyang, we won't even be able to survive -"

"No, I heard that that guy is not a descendant of Chu general Xiang Yan at all, but a thousand-year-old bear spirit who has been practicing in Kuaiji Mountain."

"Don't worry, haven't you heard? Your Majesty has activated a group of veteran generals who are accustomed to fighting to go to Hangu Pass to defend against the enemy, and has recruited hundreds of thousands of horses in Shu County. The rebels have gone against the grain and cannot enter Hangu at all.

close."

"Once Zhao Gao dies, the world will be clarified. Your Majesty was deceived by this eunuch—"

"It's better now. We don't have to do corvee anymore, and even taxes have been reduced. Our life is much better."

"Being a soldier earns five taels of silver per month. If you catch up with the county magistrate, it will be worth it even if you die——"

Wang Zhu walked around the street, and all he could hear were voices singing praises and sharing the same hatred and hatred. He felt secretly happy and couldn't help but laugh: "Has Zou Ming moved all the treasures out?"

Wang Ben said: "Your Majesty, it's not so fast. Zou Ming said that there are three or four underground palaces that are more than ten times larger than the Tianhe Palace. It will take at least two thousand people a month to evacuate them."

If you have money, you are the boss! Wang Zhu said carelessly: "Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man. In the next decree, whoever gets Xiang Yu's head will be rewarded with 10,000 gold and be granted a hundred thousand households."

This amount is ten times the reward Liu Bang offered to Xiang Yu.

Wang Zhu turned to Li Shiqi and said, "Brother, how are you doing with the investigation of the Chu army's anecdotes?" Li Shiqi said sternly, "Then there is still need to investigate, there are too many, including robbing men and women, killing people, stealing goods, and extorting goods.

Blackmail is everywhere. Wherever Xiang Yu's army has passed, almost three feet of ground has been dug and no grass can grow. That thing can escape my eyes."

Wang Zhu smiled and said: "Brother, making contributions to the court is not much better than following the rebels."

Li Shiqi thought to himself, I just got on the pirate ship and you killed Butcher Shen. All the dirty water was poured on me. Even if I have a hundred mouths, I can't explain it clearly.

Several people were talking while walking, and Wang Ben suddenly stopped in front of a stall selling cloth!

"Shu brocade, Shu brocade, come and buy it, you only need one piece of gold——"

The cloth seller was a white-haired old man who was about the same age as Wang Ben. He was tall and strong, with a loud voice. He was dressed in rags, had sword-like eyebrows and tiger eyes, and had a full beard. He looked very powerful. After Wang Ben stopped,

Li Xin was also stunned. The two exchanged glances, both showing surprise!

"This isn't—"

Li Xindao: "My mother is Huanjuan——"

Wang Ben stepped forward and shouted excitedly: "Huanjue—General Huanjue—"

The old man selling cloth paused in his movements and slowly turned his head. As soon as their eyes met, he cried out: "This is not Wang Ben——general——"

When Wang Bi heard that it was really Huan Jue, he was overjoyed. He went up to hold his hand and said, "Huan Jue, what are you doing--what are you-" Huan Jue looked at the people behind Wang Bi. He didn't recognize Qin.

The second generation thought he was Wang Ben's friend, so he sighed and said, "It's hard to describe in words, it's hard to describe in words."

Li Xin also ran over, cupped his hands and said, "General Huan, do you still recognize me?" Huan Jue was stunned for a moment: "Yes - Old General Li Xin -"

Li Xin smiled and said: "Exactly, exactly. General Huan, look who is here -" Li Xin was about to introduce, Wang Zhu grabbed the conversation and said: "It turns out to be General Huanjuan, and this is Mr. Li

Disciples of the general, it is a great honor for me to admire the general’s grace today.”

Wang Ben said: "Your Majesty——"

Wang Zhu's mind suddenly moved and he rushed to say: "Since we met here by chance, why not find a place to have a few drinks."

Wang Ben said: "My home is nearby, come to my home."

Li Xin said: "We haven't seen each other for many years, so don't refuse, General Huan." When Huan Yan saw Li Xin and Wang Ben covered in silk and cloth, he felt a little sad in his heart. He wanted to refuse, but he still had to make a living on the street.

Eat, it’s not a good idea to offend these big men, so he reluctantly said, “As long as the two generals don’t dislike me for being a lowly businessman.”

Wang Ben grabbed Huan Jue's hand affectionately: "What are you talking about? I remember when you and I fought on the battlefield together, riding a war horse and sacrificing our lives. It was such a pleasure. Why are you so polite to me? Let's go home.

go."

There is a clear river to the south of the main street, and a wide and flat road that can accommodate three carriages runs through the river. The willow trees on the roadside are blowing in the autumn wind, dragging some dry branches and swaying back and forth.

This road leads directly from the Dazheng Palace to Wang Ben's General's Mansion. It is a corridor exclusively used by the Wang family to go to court. Common people are not allowed to walk on it.

A dozen miles' drive along the main road, there is a house with a deep courtyard and high walls. The courtyard is ten acres in area. In front of the door there are a pair of majestic stone lions as tall as the gatehouse. Towers, pavilions, pavilions, pavilions, rockery fountains, everything you need.

Far away, I could hear the sound of gurgling water jumping in the air.

When everyone got off the black carriage, a large group of servants and wives from Wang Ben's family were already waiting outside to greet them. Wang Zhu noticed that among them was a beautiful young woman with a filial piety and a sad face. He concluded that this person should be Wang Li's wife.

Wang Ben sighed softly: "Please——"

Everyone followed Wang Ben through the jade-paved front yard, to a shiny black wooden building in the middle of the yard, and entered a simple and dignified elegant room on the second floor. The room was neatly arranged with hundreds of scholars.

There are bamboo slips, silk inscriptions, brocade books and daily brushes and inkstones. There is a table in the middle. On the table is a half-folded slip, like a book the owner has just read or an article with still wet ink. The opposite wall

There is a horizontal plaque hanging on it, with the seal script on it: "Be prepared for danger in times of peace, be prepared and be prepared, and be safe." The font is majestic, with energy flowing through the mountains and rivers, and the power of the universe, making it particularly eye-catching.

Wang Ben said to Huan Yan, "We haven't seen each other for many years, and we have a lot to say to each other. There are many people in the living room talking about things, so it's not convenient to talk in detail. I specially invite you to come to my son Wang Li's study for a while."

Wang Zhu's heart shook in his chest like a rubber ball. What did Wang Ben mean?

Huan Ye sighed, "I have heard about Mr. Ling. It is hateful - Zhao Gao is hateful - there is nothing we can do!"

Wang Ben waved his hand for everyone to sit on the floor. He ordered his servants to hold a banquet, and then closed the doors and windows of the wooden building. He carefully asked Huan Jue: "My lord, how did you get here?"

Huanjue smiled bitterly and said: "General Wang, you don't have to be so cautious. I, Huanjue, have already been half buried in the ground. Am I still afraid of death? Since I was defeated at the hands of Li Mu that year, one hundred thousand soldiers were wiped out and were dismissed from their official positions. Because

It has been more than 20 years since I fled to Yan State for fear of being executed. In the past 20 years, I have not missed my hometown for a day. Recently I heard that the Chu army went on a rampage and brutally slaughtered my Qinchuan people.

Everyone who had anything to do with the Qin State was burned and killed. I care about my homeland, so I returned. But - things have changed and people have changed before me. As a defeated general and an old man, it is difficult for me to do anything."

Li Xin sighed and said, "General Huan, you might as well not have run away at that time. Look at me, I was defeated by Xiang Yan and lost 200,000 troops. I was not killed. I just took back my official position and fiefdom."

Wang Ben said: "Yes, the First Emperor has announced to the world that he will reward you with a thousand pieces of gold and one hundred thousand households. It is not because you defeated the country and humiliated the country, but because you escaped and treason!"
To be continued...