Vol 20 Chapter 3 (1/2)
Book 20 Chapter 3 – The Joining Of The 5 States
The next day Xiang Shaolong used the excuse that he have to rest and tend to his injuries to lead his pretty wives and beloved children as well as the 18 warriors back to the far Yi personally led troops to escort the Yi will take over the Military Token while Xiang Shaolong is not around At the sa’s duties
If it was in the past, Lu Buill certainly object But now, as long as Xiao Pan has no objections,
Of course, Lu Buwei still holds actual power as the Premier, it’s just that now the line between the different duties are very clearly drawn and if he insists on interfering in certainhis boundary
No one will be willing to let go of his oer, that’s why Lu Buweiforces with Du Bi and Pu Hu
Power struggles are still on the rise
After they rode out of Xianyang City, Ji Yanran urged her horse and ca with concern, “They wantedyou pain?”
Teng Yi, as on the other side coh, “Yanran, don’t you wish to find out too?”
Ji Yanran pouted, “Second Brother, you’refun of me”
On seeing her extre can’t help but feel energized and he replied with a s”
Teng Yi looked pensive as he said, “After all of you reach the far is to be careful and set up defenses I’m really afraid that Lu Buill take the risk to sneak an attack again, or get people to deal with you through Du Bi and Pu Hu”
Ji Yanran replied, “Hishow they can bring to fruition the plans to control the military Ever since Lu Buwei appeared, he frivolously enerals andcontrol of the iet rid of this bad practice, Lu Buwei can forget abouttroops to deal with us Otherwise, we’ll just have to move our oarriors and mercenaries out!”
Ever since Shang Yang’s reforht control over thethe system of seal, tally and document
Seal refers to the ruler’s imperial seal All military orders and documents, if it’s not affixed with the imperial seal, will be rendered useless But because Xiao Pan has yet to be crowned, his docuer, Zhu Ji’s additional seal before it can be considered effective
Tally refers to the Tiger Tally, made of copper with inscriptions carved on its back It’s in two pieces, to be held by the ruler and the general respectively It has to be issued by the ruler and checked to ensure its authenticity before one can mobilize troops But because of Lu Buwei’s tyranny and his excuse that he had to build up the empire and deal with the continuous wars, he held on to the tally and refused to return it Many times he used his own premier seal in place of Xiao Pan and Zhu Ji’s imperial seals to mess up and take over the ruler’s authority
Document refers to the travel document that rulers will issue so that troops froh the passes
The three items: seal, tally and document must all be present in order to be effective Any mobilization of troops that will ah this process But Lu Buwei’s authority is higher than his otten rid of this requireon’s reputation and finally
Teng Yi furrowed his brows, “But this is still of not uarding the borders for decades
Ji Yanran said with a senerals who already hold the seal, tally and docue army will come to attack the farm On top of that, with Huan Qi’s swift reinforceood days ahead!”
Xiang Shaolong chortled happily, “But if Learned Lady Ji wants to use the s to wash her crea the journey”
A verse froret, depicting the tragedy between E dynasty
Ji Yanran sighed, “Using the s to wash her creahts Yanran’s heart”
Xiang Shaolong’s enthusias the s to wash her creamy skin, this hen she first received the eed his horse forith a slap
During the next few days, Xiang Shaolong enjoyed a carefree life After practicing his swordplay everyday, he’ll either tour the area with his beloved wives,and archery skills When he’s free, he’ll study the ems in the Mohist Addendum or discuss world events with Learned Lady Ji to increase his knowledge in the various areas
Looking at Bao’er growing up stronger and stronger day by day, that sense of joy and satisfaction is so else can replace
His father-in-law Wu Yingyuan was busy keeping in contact with Wu Zhuo, as outside the farm, and would occasionally leave to purchase supplies
Tao Fang will personally coularly to tell hi
During this period he only returned to Xianyang twice, to conduct the grand wedding feast of Jing Jun and Lu Dan’er and to attend the wedding of Yang Duan and Ying Ying
Ti Ling and Lord Changping suddenly ca one another for such a long time, it was naturally a joyous reunion
After dinner, while wang Ling and Lord Changping were chatting with him in the main hall, the former said solemnly, “The Crown Prince will be 17 years old in a few et a Crown Princess Lu Buwei strongly supportsprincess fro”
Xiang Shaolong has already guessed that their sudden long journey to visit hiuidly, “What is the Dowager’s opinion on this?”
Lord Changping shts and opinion on this Last du and before that, she has stopped attending court sessions for more than 10 days It seems that Lao Ai has become her spokesperson”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly sighing Of course he knows that Zhu Ji is hiding in Yongdu so that others will not find out she’s giving birth to a child of Lao Ai’s He asked quietly, “Did Lao Ai go with her?”
wang Ling shook his head, “No! He is now in a fierce struggle with Lu Buwei, how can he leave so easily?”
Looking at their expressions, he knew that they are having suspicions about Zhu Ji’s sudden departure fro
He tested them, “So who do both of you think is suitable to be the Crown Princess?”
wang Ling replied, “Meixiu, the granddaughter of wang Chi She’s just turned 15, very pretty, virtuous and knowledgeable No one else is more suited than her to be the Crown Princess”
Xiang Shaolong agreed, “If that is the case, she is indeed very ideal But it’s best that you ements for the Crown Prince to meet her If he’s happy with the choice, it’s easier for us to talk The only worry now is that the Dowager will disagree”
Lord Changping said, “This is precisely the reason e’ve coer about this on er left the city, she once told the Crown Prince that if she’s not around, Xiang Shaolong can make decisions on her behalf on all matters”
Xiang Shaolong was taken aback, “Really!”
wang Ling said, “The Crown Prince said it hi’s eyes and knowledge the most”
Xiang Shaolong was suddenly enlightened He knows that Lao Ai must have someone else inthat if Lao Ai gets his way, her relationshi+p with Xiao Pan orsen so she’s pushi+ng this problem to him
In view of the current situation, even Lao Ai would have no choice but to give so
Xiang Shaolong said happily, “Then we’ll proceed with your wishes Hey, are you going to sendunder escort?”
The both of the that
Lord Changping suddenly changed the topic, “Lord Xinling and King Anli died within two days of each other The Crown Prince has ascended the throne as King of Wei and the Queen is Dan Meimei”
Xiang Shaolong was secretly shocked, Although he and Lord Xinling were ene news of his death Henceforth the lives of Lady Pingyuan and Lord Shaoyuan will surely be difficult
wang Ling continued, “Lian Po has indeed escaped back to Chu Accordingly it was Lord Longyang who let him off, otherwise I’m afraid he’d have become the burial accompaniment of Master Wuji”
Xiang Shaolong tried his best not to think about things beyond his control and asked, “Has Lu Buwei been up to anything lately?”
Lord Changping sighed, “Lu Buwei and Lao Ai are having hts every other week Meng Ao is leading troops to attack Han and has taken down 15 cities in a row, his reputation is growing rapidly The Yans and the Zhaos have started fighting again The Zhaos are using Li Mu as their commander, and how can the Yans be hishave all been taken by Li Mu Luckily the King of Zhao was afraid of Li Mu getting stronger and have ordered him to halt his troops, otherwise maybe he’ll have attached the capital of Yan by now”
Xiang Shaolong thought of Price Dan and was feeling perplexed as he asked, “Qi and Yan are not fighting, instead it’s Zhao and Yan fighting What is going on?”
wang Ling said, “We’re not sure either, seeht over land Ever since the Yans joined Chu to target Qi, they’re now thinking of getting back the land that was taken over by the Zhaos, thus the fights”
Lord Changping added, “Now Meng Ao is busypreparations to attack Wei with Lu Buwei’s support We objected strongly because thisof the five states But Meng Ao is away and Lu Buwei strongly argues that if we do not continue with our military efforts, it’ll be difficult for us to e and protect the Three Eastern Coainst hiether, they’re indeed te Chi is now at the border of Zhao to keep the Zhaos in check”
Three Eastern Commandery is in modern day Shannxi
Lord Changping continued, “The Crown Prince oncewill be able to lead the arer day by day, which will make it even for difficult for us to move Lu Buwei”
Xiang Shaolong smiled wryly, “Let’s please settle the e! Have Du Bi and Pu Hu been up to anything lately?”
wang Ling replied, “They’re still trying to expand their power Cheng Qian gave the excuse that he has to deal with border security to keep on recruiting soldiers and with the financial backing of Pu Hu, sooner or later there’ll be trouble Now the battles in the east are increasing and no one has the time to bother with them”
Xiang Shaolong signed, “Let’s drink! These o back with you to Xianyang tomorrow”
The two of them were ecstatic
Three du and she really accepted Xiang Shaolong’s suggestion to disregard Lu Buwei’s objections and let Xiao Pan appoint wang Chi’s granddaughter wang Meixiu as the Crown Princess and at the sa
The next year, Meng Ao, under the support of wang Qian and Yang Rui, lauched major attacks on Wei and took over over 20 cities like Suanzao, Yan, Xu, Yaoren, Yongqiu, Shanyang etc, aside from the Eastern Coinal Three Eastern Commandery
At the saeneral Ju Xin to attack Zhao but was killed by the Zhao general Pang Nuan
Just as the Zhaos were about to attack Yan, they heard that the Weis were badly defeated by the Qin arhtened that they made peace with the Yans
At this ti Nuan saw that the situation was amiss and orried that he’ll be sandwiched between enemies so he took it upon hiain resulted in the coalition of the five states Zhao, Chu, Wei, Yan and Han and launched aAo Whereas Li Mu, the faeneral whose reputation far precedes hi Chi so that he was unable to go and give reinforcements The military updates came so fast and furious that the Qin court was shaken
After Xiao Pan received the reports he i and suddenly, Xiang Shaolong’s idyllic days which he has enjoyed for quite some time came to an end
Ji Yanran knows that he won’t be able to escape fro to Xianyang with hi to spend a little more time with him
They’ve just entered the city gates when they bu period of recuperation
Although he has lost weight, he is still as energetic as before, his health totally recovered What is evenShaolong as he said calmly, “I have been ordered to wait here to welcoeneral please enter the Palace ihness”
Then he lowered his voice and added, “That blade fros which I never knew in the past!”
Xiang Shaolong was very tempted to ask him ‘For exa his wives and child to return to the Wu residence, he rode towards the Palace with Guan Zhongxie
The at was obviously tense as the passers-by moved hurriedly on their way Soldiers on patrol and troopsmilitary supplies could be seen everywhere The at storm
To the Qins, they have never forgotten the previous defeat under the coalition of the five states previously and now it see so naturally they were all feeling alarmed as they talked about it
Guan Zhongxie said, “I’ll beThird Missy next month, I’ feast”
Xiang Shaolong answered with a wry smile, “I hope I’ll be able to co feast!”
A sarcastic look flashed past Guan Zhongxie’s eyes as he just s
Xiang Shaolong was secretly feeling hateful but there was nothing he can do to him
Everyone knows that in this face off with the approaching coalition army, the outcome is almost a complete loss and they’ll just be defeated He can start counting his lucky stars if he evenAo has just been badly defeated by the coalition ar to take over the reins One can iine the difficulty
The two of theht to the Palace
Xiao Pan aiting alone at the study for him
This future Emperor Qin is 18 years old in na in another three years He was strong and well built and on seeing Xiang Shaolong cohtly After sending the servants away, he pulled him aside to sit down and said seriously, “Teacher, save me!”
Xiang Shaolong was startled, “It’s not that serious!”