Lin Ze, who returned to Lin Mansion from Wuchenghou Mansion, couldn't help but sigh after getting off the carriage.
From Yu Linze's point of view, if Emperor Qin's actions were purely for the sake of longevity, there would be no right or wrong from Emperor Qin's point of view. On the contrary, such actions that did not achieve the goal and would never give up were in line with his emperor's behavior. style.
It's just that it's too unfair to a group of masters. Considering their great contributions to the Qin Dynasty, they really shouldn't end up like this.
Lin Ze concentrated slightly and secretly warned himself: "If Emperor Qin does not die or grow, he will never be able to advance to the rank of Grandmaster."
As for the promise to Wang Jian, Lin Ze just kept it secretly in his mind and planned to act according to the situation in the future. After all, he promised to do his best to help, not to help at any cost.
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In the early spring of the year 495 of Emperor Qin, the loyal and trustworthy Hou Meng Ao died of illness on his bed. His grandson Mengyi went to Xianyang Palace in person to report his funeral to Emperor Qin.
Emperor Qin issued an order on the spot to bury Zhongxinhou Meng Ao with the courtesy of a prince, and personally visited the Zhongxinhou Mansion to express his condolences to Meng Ao as a show of favor.
For a while, Chang'an was shaken again. It was not until a month later, after Meng Ao was buried, that it slowly subsided.
Because another incident happened at this time, which attracted the attention of Chang'an residents.
The envoy team dispatched by the Wang family, the new head of the Goryeo Kingdom, officially arrived in Chang'an, and Emperor Qin arranged for a guest from one of the Nine Qings to receive them.
Later, the envoy from Koryo was summoned by Emperor Qin and respectfully presented the surrender form, the seal of the King of Koryo, the national register, and the map of the entire territory of Koryo to express his surrender to Emperor Qin.
He also informed Emperor Qin that the Lord of Goryeo was raising a hundred carts of treasures and a hundred carts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, which would be presented to His Majesty the Qin Emperor together with a peerless beauty.
Emperor Longyan of Qin was very happy and immediately expressed his pardon for the sins committed by the original owner of the Koryo Kingdom, continued to accept tribute from the Koryo Kingdom, and named Meng Yi as Shangqing, a second-rank official. He led a team to the Koryo Kingdom and brought back treasures and beauties.
After receiving the imperial edict, Meng Yi selected a thousand elites from the Forbidden Army in accordance with the edict to serve as an envoy to Goryeo to welcome the new concubine of Emperor Qin.
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In the north, after receiving the news of his father's death, Meng Tian immediately fell to the ground and cried loudly. The soldiers around him all felt moved and secretly wiped their eyes.
However, Meng Tian, who was responsible for guarding the land, according to Qin law, was not allowed to leave the garrison easily without obtaining the imperial edict, leaving only a feeling of sorrow and anger in his heart that could not be vented.
Three days later, Meng Tian's three armies swore an oath and personally led an army of 100,000 to attack the Hu people and annihilated more than 30 Hu tribes in a row before leading his army back to the camp.
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In the early summer of the 495th year of the Qin Emperor's reign, Wuchenghou Wang Jian was hunting in Shanglin Garden. His old injury recurred and he died.
When Emperor Qin learned about this in Xianyang Palace, he immediately sighed and said: "The fall of generals in the Qin Empire is really a tragedy for the few and a tragedy for the empire. It is sad and deplorable!"
In the mourning hall of Wuchenghou Mansion, Lin Ze bowed three times to the coffin containing Wang Jian's body with a solemn face, and respectfully laid three sticks of incense to express his condolences.
When Wang Li returned the gift, Lin Ze supported him and calmly comforted him: "The deceased is gone. Brother Wang, this is the occasion to express his condolences."
With tears on his face, Wang Li replied firmly: "Brother Lin, please rest assured that the Wang family will not fall."
Suddenly someone in the outer courtyard shouted: "The imperial edict has arrived, and the descendants of Marquis Wu Cheng will receive it."
I saw Zhao Gao and several young eunuchs holding the imperial edict in their hands, stepping into the mourning hall, and said in a deep voice to Wang Li: "Wang Li, please accept the edict."
Wang Li, who was dressed in filial piety, knelt down in the tunnel and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Li, accepts the order."
Zhao Gao opened the imperial edict and said: "By God's decree, the emperor has issued an edict that the imperial general Wang Jian, the Marquis of Wucheng, has fought hard for the country all his life and made unparalleled military exploits. Although he was granted a title, it was not enough to reward him. Unfortunately, the general has passed away.
As a reward, my grandson Wang Li will be given the title of Marquis of Wucheng to inherit the title."
"In addition, Wang Jian, the Marquis of Wucheng, was buried with honors according to the rites of the princes, and all the expenses were borne by the state treasury. I admire this."
As soon as this imperial edict came out, all the guests who came to express their condolences were amazed. These are three princes from the same family. Looking at the entire empire, only the Wang family has this honor. The favor of the Wang family is evident.
After Wang Li thanked him, he silently accepted the imperial edict and continued to kneel aside to watch Wang Jian's funeral and fulfill his filial piety.
Zhao Gao then said to Wang Li: "Your Majesty originally wanted to come here to express condolences in person, but when he thought of seeing the old Marquis' body, he might not be able to restrain his sadness, so he asked our family to offer him a stick of incense. I also hope that the Marquis of Wucheng will not
Be surprised."
After hearing this, Wang Li had no choice but to bow in the direction of Xianyang Palace and said, "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
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In the Protectorate of the Western Regions, Wang Ben received the news of Wang Jian's death and immediately smashed everything in the commander's tent to pieces.
After smashing the things, Wang Ben was still angry.
General Youya came in and reported: "I would like to inform you, Lord Marquis, that there is a dispute between two small countries in the Western Regions over an oasis. The two sides have fought with each other, regardless of victory or defeat. Now, as usual, both sides have sent envoys to us for help.
, I hope I can come forward to mediate the dispute."
When Wang Ben heard this, his anger could no longer be suppressed, and he said angrily: "Since they couldn't stop arguing and even used weapons, why don't they continue to fight until they are almost dead? Naturally, there is no need to fight for water sources."
Ya Jiang was stunned and said with an embarrassed look: "Then according to the wishes of the Marquis, we just let it go? But in the past, the old Marquis would arrange for someone to mediate to maintain the stability of the Western Regions and ensure the empire's presence in the Western Regions.
Interests."
When Wang Ben heard the words "Old Marquis", his eyes immediately flashed with coldness, his teeth were startled, and he did not dare to speak for a while.
I heard a sneer at the corner of Wang Ben's lips, and said in a cold voice: "Manage it, you must take care of it. I have ordered you to gather 10,000 elite soldiers in the school. I will personally lead an army to crush these two people who don't know whether to live or die.
Da Qin brought trouble to the small country."
General Ya looked horrified, thinking that he heard wrongly, and couldn't help but said: "Master Marquis, it is completely normal for this kind of dispute to occur in the Western Regions. If we rashly destroy people's countries, I am afraid it will cause panic among the people of all countries in the Western Regions. This is not consistent."
The empire extracts resources for its own benefit."
Wang Ben's face was filled with cold light and he said coldly: "Are you going to disobey my military order?"
General Ya quickly prostrated himself in the tunnel and said: "I don't dare, general."
Wang Ben said with cold eyes: "I'm sorry you don't dare, go and give the order."
General Ya only hesitated for a moment, then Wang Ben pulled out his sword, pointed at General Ya and said: "Those who disobey orders will die."
Yajiang's heart trembled, and he no longer dared to hesitate any longer, and hurriedly ran out to deliver the order.
A quarter of an hour later, 10,000 fine cavalry galloped away to the west.
In an oasis, two small countries each gathered thousands of people to confront each other, arguing that this oasis belonged to their own country.
Suddenly, the earth shook, and ten thousand Daqin cavalry wearing black armor came from a distance.
The commanders-in-chief of the two countries immediately came forward to greet them, with smiles on their faces and said: "We sincerely welcome the envoy of our country, who has come to mediate."
However, what made the two of them look horrified was that the Great Qin cavalry did not stop as usual and trampled directly towards them.
Half a quarter of an hour later, the two armies were completely wiped out. The commanders of the two small countries did not understand until their death why the Great Qin State would take action against them?
However, the Daqin cavalry, which destroyed the two armies, did not stop there and headed towards the regions of the two countries.
When they arrived at the area between the two countries, Wang Ben coldly ordered: "Kill them all, leaving no one behind." After saying that, he rushed out at the first opportunity.
The Qin cavalry, who were accustomed to obeying military orders, killed the people of the two small countries without blinking an eye.
A few days later, the news that the Western Region Protectorate sent troops to destroy two small countries spread throughout the Western Region, and people in all countries were panicked for a while.