"By the destiny of heaven, the emperor decreed that Prime Minister Li Sijin said that Wuchenghou Wang Jian has served the empire all his life and has worked hard and made great achievements. He deserves to enjoy glory and wealth and live his remaining years in Chang'an City.
Therefore, Wang Bi, the son of Marquis Wucheng, is granted the title of Marquis of Tongwu and takes over the post of Protector of the Western Regions. From the day when Marquis Wucheng receives the imperial edict, he will complete the handover within one month and return to Chang'an to resume his duties. I express my gratitude for this."
After the young eunuch recited the imperial edict, he saluted Wang Jian and said, "Wu Chenghou, please accept the edict."
Wang Jian took the imperial edict with a smile and praised: "I didn't expect Prime Minister Li to be very considerate of this old man. I really have to thank him when I return to Chang'an."
"This father-in-law has come a long way. Thank you for your hard work. Please come and take your father-in-law down to rest. We will also withdraw five hundred gold from the logistics camp for you to drink tea on the day."
The young eunuch hurriedly said: "Wu Chenghou is too polite. I don't need the gold ticket. I can't afford it."
Wang Jian said with a smile: "My father-in-law, feel free to accept it, but if you don't accept it, I'm afraid I will keep my father-in-law in the Western Regions for a few more days and entertain you well."
The young eunuch couldn't help but feel a chill, and quickly bowed and replied: "Then I would like to thank the Marquis. The Marquis is busy with business, so I will take my leave first."
After that, under the leadership of the guards arranged by Wang Jian, he went to the guest room to rest.
As soon as the little eunuch left, the smile on Wang Jian's face immediately disappeared and he murmured: "Your Majesty, do you really want to catch them all?"
Although Wang Jian looked down upon Li Si, he really didn't believe that this imperial edict was proposed by Li Si.
Wanting to be here, Wang Jian couldn't help but feel envious of Xu Fu. He was alone and had no worries. He retreated decisively and didn't have to worry about death.
The Wang family has been Qin generals for generations. Faced with such a situation, what should he do? Wang Jian couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
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During the expedition to the Northern Governor's Mansion, Meng Ao also received the imperial edict that his son Meng Tian should take over the position of Governor. He could not calm down for a long time.
Not long after, Meng Ao received another handwritten letter sent by Meng Tian, arranged by his close associates. The letter detailed the Qin Emperor's intention to recall all the powerful masters, and clearly stated that if his father was unwilling to do so, he could follow the example of the national master.
Since Meng Tian was seriously injured by Gongsun Qi, he has been quietly recuperating in the palace, but as he holds the position of court captain, he can naturally get a lot of information close to the water.
When Meng Tian learned that Xu Fu had escaped, he almost wanted to vomit blood. He spent so much money to win over Lin Ze, just so that Xu Fu could help him at the critical moment.
Unexpectedly, not long after Lin Zecai collected the resources of the Meng family, Xu Fu disappeared.
Before he could get back the resources, Lin Ze was implicated in death row, and then he even disappeared, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead.
In Meng Tian's view, Xu Fu understood Emperor Qin better than other masters. Now that he had escaped, it naturally meant that the danger had reached the extreme. Therefore, he very openly advised his father to follow suit.
After Meng Ao read Meng Tian's private message, he turned it into ashes and went directly to the northwest without thinking much.
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During the expedition to Liao Mansion in the northeast, after Feng Quji received the imperial edict, he immediately summoned his confidants and said, "Go and bring the people from Korea over. I have important matters to tell him."
Soon a man wearing strange clothes that were wide at the top and narrow at the bottom came in. He knelt down and saluted Feng Quji and said, "Li Chengmin of Goryeo pays homage to Lord Feng of the Kingdom of Shangguo."
Feng Quji quickly said: "No need to be polite, I want to ask you, you told me before that Goryeo has a magical secret technique called plastic surgery, which can change the appearance of ordinary people. I wonder if it can be done on multiple people quickly.
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Li Chengmin replied: "Reporting to the Marquis, I, Goryeo, do have this magic. Normally, the changed appearance can be guaranteed for twenty years. May I ask, the Marquis, if you ever need it?"
Feng Quji said happily: "Then you go back quickly and gather a group of masters who know this magic. I will be of great use."
Li Chengmin replied in a neither arrogant nor humble manner: "I wonder how the Marquis considered the ironware transaction that I discussed with the Marquis last time?"
Feng Quji's eyes were cold when he heard this, and he said in a cold voice: "Do you want to use this to bargain with me? Aren't you afraid that I will lead troops to conquer Goryeo and chop off the head of the King of Goryeo?"
"Don't think that just because His Majesty has pardoned and conferred upon you, you will feel that you can bargain with me, Great Qin. In ten days, if I cannot see the people you brought, you should prepare more coffins."
Li Chengmin immediately knelt down and said, "I don't dare. It's true that our country is in urgent need of iron tools. The citizens even have insufficient supplies of hunting swords. Life is becoming increasingly difficult. Please have mercy on me."
Feng Quji's face softened and he said, "When the people arrive, I will have someone transport a hundred thousand kilograms of iron for you. As long as you obey, what does a little iron mean?"
Hearing this, Li Chengmin kowtowed several times: "Thank you so much, Lord Marquis, for the reward. I will immediately mobilize plastic surgery experts from China."
Feng Quji waved his hand and asked him to step back.
After Li Chengmin left, Feng Quji sighed: "I just hope that in time, I can change the appearance of a few important people in the Feng family and replace them with death row prisoners. In this way, I and the Feng family may be saved."
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After conquering the Baiyue Mansion in the south, Zhao Tuo gently put down the imperial edict and said to Yu Xuanji: "Go and ask the Venerable Wisdom to come."
Yu Xuanji followed the instructions and brought back a young man with his hair tied in a bun.
As soon as the man walked into the room, he reached out and took off the bun on his head, revealing his smooth forehead. He said with a helpless look on his face: "Every time I see the Marquis, it is so complicated."
Zhao Tuo disapproved and said: "Who made your sect's external characteristics so obvious? Just be safe and cautious, and there is nothing wrong."
The wise venerable smiled and replied: "Only by cutting off the threads of worry can you achieve the great road. Hasn't Master Hou understood it thoroughly?"
Zhao Tuo interrupted: "I invite your venerable master to come here today, not because I want to discuss Buddhism with you, but because I have other important matters."
The wise venerable was not annoyed at all and said: "Please give me your instructions."
Zhao Tuo said calmly: "I want the direct descendants of the Zhao family to enter the pure land of the Buddhist sect to avoid the limelight. I wonder if your venerable master can make some arrangements."
The Wisdom Venerable replied bluntly: "Theoretically, the Pure Land of Buddhism only accepts people who are Buddhist disciples. If the descendants of the Marquis want to enter, they only need to believe in my Buddha."
Zhao Tuo said disapprovingly: "What about me?"
The wise venerable smiled and replied: "If the Marquis wants to enter, it won't be a big problem. I can vouch for the Marquis."
Zhao Tuo waved his hand and said: "Okay, as is the old rule, I will help Buddhism in another place once. After I bring my family to southern Xinjiang, Buddhism will arrange for someone to take them to the Pure Land to hide for a while."
The wise man remained silent.
Zhao Tuo said in a deep voice: "What? The Buddhists want to betray their trust? You must know that in order to help you successfully control Nanzhao, I did not hesitate to design Young Master Hu Hai to provoke disputes, and even dispatched hundreds of thousands of elites to help you eliminate Nanzhao's stubborn forces.
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"Now that I'm asking for a reward, is this how you treat me?"
The wise venerable smiled and said: "Master Hou, please don't get excited, I just agreed to this matter."
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In Xianyang Palace, Grand Commander fell in front of Emperor Qin and recounted the reactions of the masters that the secret guards had inquired about.
Regarding Zhao Tuo and Feng Quji, we only gathered that they often met strangers recently, but we were unable to find out what they talked about specifically.
Da Siming specifically mentioned Meng Ao's receipt of Meng Tian's family letter. As for Wang Jian's words about teaching Li Si a lesson, they were also clearly recorded.
Emperor Qin nodded and sneered: "I said, if you want to escape, you have to see if I allow it or not?"