Chapter 361: The Great Unification, the World Returns to Qin
Jixia Academy is located on a mountain on the outskirts of Linzi City.
Standing in the Academy, you can see Qi Palace and Linzi City Gate from a distance, and naturally you can also see the Qin people attacking the city.
After Xunzi and Zou Yan left, the position of Jixia Dajiu was vacant. Tian Lingchen, a native of Qi, temporarily took charge of the academy and led all the teachers to study.
Tian Lingchen's ancestor was the famous Qi general Tian Ji (horse racer, besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao).
Although Jixia is a school, it can be said to be on par with Qin Ye's imperial palace and Chu people's Mo palace. In addition to studying, it also has the function of helping the people of Qi to breed and train spies. There are things in Qi that are beyond ordinary people's understanding.
In most cases, Jixia will take charge of the matter.
Jixia has always served the Qi people's clan, including the great wine ceremony in the Academy, and was also appointed by the King of Qi.
But this time, in the final battle of the Qin people's attack on Linzi, Jixia chose to stay out of the battle and did not participate in the battle.
Not only was it because the Qin army immediately sent troops to surround Jixia Academy after it approached Linzi, there were also more complicated reasons.
One of the main reasons was that Tian Lingchen chose to surrender from the beginning, allowing Jixia to give up resistance and allowing Jixia to be deeply besieged by the Qin army.
In Tian Lingchen's words, since the Qin army has already attacked Linzi, the victory or defeat is already decided, so why bother to attack Jixia again?
Therefore, at the final moment of life and death for the Qi people, he chose to keep Jixia out of the matter. It seemed cold-blooded, but he might have preserved Jixia, the contemporary academic holy place, because of this.
When the Qin army attacked the city, Tian Lingchen watched from a distance.
At this time, he was standing on the high ground of Jixia Academy, looking at Linzi.
After the Qin army broke through the city, they quickly entered the city and completely controlled the situation.
Throughout the battle to break the city, the efficiency, combat effectiveness, discipline, etc. displayed by the Qin army made Tian Lingchen feel shocked and sad.
It was shocking because the Qin people's military prowess and strict military discipline were rare in the world!
Especially when that demon-like figure appeared, the Qin army burst out with fighting spirit and enthusiasm, which even gave Tian Lingchen the idea that the Qin army could not defeat it.
The reason for feeling sad is that Tian Lingchen is not without feelings for Da Qi.
It is difficult to express the feeling of powerlessness I felt when I saw Da Qi perishing in front of my eyes.
Tian Lingchen burst into tears unconsciously.
Wearing a green robe, he stood with his hands hanging down. His thin face looked delicate, he was nearly sixty years old, and he had a short beard on his smooth chin.
"The Qin army has entered the city. Where should I go? Please give me an idea."
An old man walked in from outside the door and came behind Tian Lingchen.
There is no such title as Erjijiu in Jixia. It was Tian Lingchen who named it himself to show that although he was the head of the academy, he did not dare to compare with Xunzi and Zou Yan.
"I ordered the remnants of the clan to be cleared out of the academy and let them leave on their own. If they refuse to leave, all of them will be captured. Have you done this well?"
Tian Lingchen suppressed his ups and downs of emotions and said.
"I have followed Erjijiu's instructions to capture people with clan backgrounds in the academy."
The old man asked: "Does Erjijiu do this because he wants to wait for Lord Qin to come and sacrifice the members of the clan in the academy to protect the academy?"
Tian Lingchen smiled self-deprecatingly: "Qin commanded millions of soldiers, and after defeating Qi, it has completed its hegemony of unifying China.
The whole country of Qi can only stop it for half a year, do you think Lord Qin will come to visit me in person?"
The old man said of course: "Our country is the most outstanding place for learning in the world. It is said that the King of Qin has always wanted to seek talents. Shouldn't he come to our country?"
Moreover, I observed that the Qin army surrounded my Jixia, but did not attack, which shows that there is room for leeway.
It can be seen that the King of Qin should treat my Majesty with courtesy!"
Tian Lingchen shook his head slightly: "You are wrong. I dare to assert that if our subordinates do not take the initiative to express their attitude, the Qin army may attack at any time.
The reason why the people of Qin have not attacked Jixia yet is probably for the sake of Xun Sheng and Zou Sheng. After all, this was the place where they studied, and there are still many disciples of saints in the academy."
Tian Lingchen paused and then said: "Prepare your chariot and horses, I will go to see the King of Qin right away."
Tian Lingchen's chariots and horses quickly came out of Jixia and headed all the way to the place where the Qin army camped outside the city.
From time to time, you can encounter the Qin army galloping by on the road, riding tall horses, wearing black armor, and going back and forth between Linzi and the military camp with murderous intent, showing their elite and fierce aura.
When Tian Lingchen arrived at the Qin army's tent, Qingyang Hou had just come out of the city and entered the military camp before him.
Along with the Marquis of Qingyang, there were also guests from Tiandan Mansion such as Yan Ji who was captured alive in the city by the Dragon Armor Forbidden Army led by Generals Fang Junhu and Xin Wutong of the Qin Army Ye Yufu after the city was broken.
These people were captured in one fell swoop and were in a state of panic.
The leader, Yan Ji, had one of his arms torn off by Xin Wu's hands, and his chest was hit until it collapsed. He was severely injured and lost all his energy, and his face looked ashen.
Compared with Yan Ji and other prisoners, Qingyang Hou's condition is much better.
He came to surrender on behalf of the clan.
Xinwu Suzhi's princess Yan Huansha was brought to Xianyang from Qi by Qingyanghou, so she treated Qingyanghou with courtesy.
Qingyang Marquis hunched over and went through a series of inspections before entering the Chinese army's tent to see Zhao Huaizhong.
Zhao Huaizhong was not afraid of assassination, but the people below him were dedicated to their duties. They took every necessary step and touched every inch of Qingyang Hou's body.
After making sure there were no problems, he took him into the Chinese army's tent.
Soon after, Tian Lingchen was also brought in.
In the spacious Chinese army tent, there was only one person sitting behind a low seat in the center, and his identity was unknown.
The man sat like a heavy mountain, with a majestic aura, and beside him lay the mythical beast Qilin.
The other people standing in the account are all famous generals of the Qin Army.
Behind King Qin, there was a man and a woman standing on the left and right.
The woman was an extremely beautiful female general, with a slim figure, wearing light armor and a large cloak.
The other person is a man in white robes wearing a bronze mask.
Jixia was in charge of half of the intelligence of the Qi people, so Tian Lingchen knew at the first sight that the two people behind King Qin were the world-famous Deputy Shi Baiyao of the Night Emperor and the saint Yu Gui of the Butian Sect, who was once one of the three sects and nine sects in the world.
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Standing in front of the King of Qin, standing on both sides, were Wang Jian, Wei Liao, Lian Po, Li Mu, Mu Qianshui, Ji Qian and others serving as bodyguards.
In this large tent of the Chinese army, there were no less than ten people who were saints or above, which made Tian Lingchen feel more and more powerful about Qin at this time.
Qingyang Hou, who came in first, was groveling and saying auspicious words:
"When we first met, your Majesty was still the crown prince of Qin.
In the next few years, although the villain was in Qi, he heard day and night about the great king and the Qin army fighting hundreds of battles.
Now that the Qin Dynasty has destroyed the six kingdoms and unified the world, I am here to wish you great success and success, and to set a precedent that has never been seen in a hundred generations!"
After speaking, Marquis Qingyang straightened up slightly, but his waist was still lowered, his eyebrows lowered and his eyes lowered.
"I am an old friend to you. You go back and tell the Qi clan that I will not kill them all, but there are many people in the Qi clan who have done evil in the past.
These people should be killed according to Qin law!"
Zhao Huaizhong finished the treatment of the Qi people's clan in a few words. They neither treated them kindly nor brutally killed them, but killed some of the disobedient ones and left some to Qingyang to wait for their lives. This was a pity that those who could be used could be used to appease the Qi people.
Qingyang Hou secretly sighed and agreed loudly.
Zhao Huaizhong looked at Tian Lingchen: "Are you Jixia's current sacrificial wine?"
"yes."
Tian Lingchen stepped forward and said, "On behalf of Jixia, I am here to pay homage to the King of Qin.
Jixia is willing to hand over everything in his hands, including the palace ruler, the palace ruler, to show his sincerity!
From now on, Jixia will concentrate on teaching, I wonder if the King of Qin might let the three thousand students in Jixia go?"
There are two treasures under Jixia, one is the Academy Sword and the other is the Academy Ruler.
Not long ago, Mu Qianshui defeated Cao Qing and snatched the Xuegong Sword. After snatching it, he had given it to Zhao Huaizhong. If he took the Xuegong Ruler again, Jixia would be empty.
Zhao Huaizhong said: "Before I came to Qi, both Zou Sheng and Xun Sheng came to me and asked me to leave a little hope for Jixia, so as not to chill the hearts of the students all over the world.
In your hearts, do you think I am a cold and bloodthirsty person?"
I don't think so, but you are obviously... Qingyang Hou thought to himself.
In the past few years, the Qin army has been conquering everywhere, and six countries have been destroyed by it one after another. There have been countless killings during this period. Is there any doubt that the King of Qin is bloodthirsty?
...Qingyang Marquis did not dare to complain, but related thoughts flashed through his mind uncontrollably.
"Xun Sheng and Zou Sheng are both very respected people. I will consider their requests."
Zhao Huaizhong only said that he would consider it, but did not give a clear answer on how to deal with Jixia. After saying this, he stood up from his seat, surrounded by Wang Jian, Wei Liao and others, opened the big tent and came outside the tent.
Qingyang Hou and Tian Lingchen didn't know how to deal with themselves, and they didn't dare to leave without permission, so they had to follow the team cautiously.
When the two of them walked out of the tent, they saw that outside the tent, the Qin army was gathering from all directions like a tide.
Inside and outside the city, there were hundreds of thousands of Qin troops, so dark that it was difficult to see the edges.
However, although the Qin army was numerous, there was no noise at all. The oppressive force coming from the silence was particularly frightening.
The Qin army, armored and armed, gathered from all over the place, as if waiting for review.
The sunset shines in the evening, and the sunset is gorgeous.
Zhao Huaizhong climbed onto the chariot with his hands behind his back, looking down at the hundreds of thousands of Qin generals and brave men.
Before the Qin army entered Linzi, King Qi Jian had already breathed his last breath in the palace.
In April of that year, Qin captured Linzi, the capital of the Qi people, and captured more than 34,000 Qi people's remaining soldiers. They beheaded Yan Ji and other Qi generals to show off to the public!
On the same day, Tian Dan also died at home, and he and Qi Wangjian died one after another when the Qi people subjugated the country and before Qin unified the country.
It was evening, and 400,000 Qin troops were standing outside Linzi City. The atmosphere was dignified with a trace of uncontrollable excitement.
Zhao Huaizhong, who had become the emperor in a practical sense and unified the six countries, stood on the chariot and faced the 400,000 Qin troops.
The afterglow of the setting sun fell on his face, deepening the sense of depth in his face.
Zhao Huaizhong's eyes were bright, and he scanned the Qin army. His deep voice sounded in the ears of each Qin army, and he said slowly and slowly: "All the generals are brave. From this moment on, this world belongs to me, the Qin Dynasty."
Just this sentence made countless Qin soldiers suddenly moved, followed by a strong sense of pride.
The city of Linzi was destroyed, and the people of Qi were destroyed. This world belongs to Qin!
Thinking of the prosperity and glory that will come after Qin defeats Qi, as well as the significance it represents, the Qin army who personally participated in the siege, whether they were generals or ordinary soldiers, were all agitated at this moment.
Qin swept Liuhe and destroyed the six kingdoms, which was the result of the hard work of generations of Qin people.
Since Qin claimed to be king, it has accumulated over six dynasties to reach where it is today.
Outside Linzi City, every Qin army, or in other words, every Qin person, contributed their own strength to destroy Qi and wipe out the six kingdoms at this moment.
Ordinary people, only ten or twenty households can raise one Qin army elite.
Now that Qin has unified the six countries and embraced all the Central Plains, every Qin soldier has an indescribable pride, pride, and... love in his heart.
It is precisely because of this pride of being a Qin man and his love for the Qin Dynasty that Zhao Huai was speechless, and some Qin Jun's tears flowed down unconsciously and burst out of his eyes...
More Qin Jun's eyes were gradually blurred by tears.
Their tears contained their loyalty and perseverance as Qin soldiers, as well as their respect and admiration for Zhao Huaizhong.
He also has a strong sense of belonging to Da Qin.
The bravery in the past was only for the Great Qin in my heart and for the unification of the six kingdoms at this moment!
Warm tears were shed outside Linzi City, which had now become the territory of Qin!