"Weiqiao has arrived..."

Zhao Tuo opened the curtain and stood up excitedly, looking at the bridge across the Wei River in the distance.

"Weiqiao..."

For every general and noble who had been loyal to the Black Dragon Banner of the Qin Empire, the Weiqiao's status in their minds was second only to the farming and warfare system brought by Shang Jun and the Ying clan.

This is because, in a sense, this bridge is a symbol of the Qin Empire.

In the Qin Dynasty, whether it was a galloping road or a straight road, whether it was the new road in the south, the Huizhong Road in the north, or the five-foot road in the mountains in the southwest. (Note 1)

All roads, and their final destination, are at Weiqiao.

The Qin Empire used this to control the whole country.

At that time, after Zhao Tuo decided to become independent, the first order he issued was to burn down the Xindao checkpoint, drop huge rocks, and block the Lingqu canal, so as to block all insurrectionary troops from China or envoys coming to mobilize troops.

In addition, this bridge is not just a terminal point for world road traffic.

In the hearts of the Qin army generals and nobles, it is also a symbol of the Qin Empire's hegemony and prosperity.

This bridge, which has been built since the Zhao Dynasty, has witnessed the glory and strength of the entire Qin Empire.

Bai Qi, Wang Jian and Mengtian, Zhang Yi, Lu Buwei and Li Si, all the famous officials and ministers of the Qin Empire once stopped on the Wei Bridge to express their emotions facing the roaring Wei River.

Therefore, when the First Emperor rebuilt the Wei Bridge, he specifically ordered the relevant departments to use "the law of heaven and earth" as the design idea for the Wei Bridge project.

After the re-construction, the scale of the Wei Bridge has tripled.

From a bridge just for the aristocratic residents of Xianyang to enter and exit, it has become a transportation hub that spans the north and south of the Wei River and connects the world.

After the re-construction, the Wei Bridge became one of the symbols of the Qin Empire.

As the saying goes, "The Wei River runs through the capital, with the sky and Han (the Milky Way) as the symbol, crossing the south with a cross-bridge, and leading the cows with the law."

The First Emperor loved this bridge very much. He once praised it and said: I have set the four poles of the Zhou Dynasty, the latitude and longitude of the world, the three kings and the five emperors, who can compare with it?

After seventy years, I once again saw this symbol of my motherland spanning the north and south of the Wei River.

Zhao Tuo felt a little wet in his eyes.

Just looking around, the Qin tiles of the Qin Palace in those days have now become the bricks of Han Dynasty in Seoul.

"The wheat is getting better and better, and the grass and millet are more greasy..." Zhao Tuo sighed and said, "He is so naughty and childish. He is not on good terms with me..."

At this moment, Zhao Tuo finally discovered that he was still the Great Qin Cavalryman, Long Qieling of Nanhai County.

That is the so-called left behind the old and the young.

The motorcade passed by the Wei Bridge, and the bridge deck creaked under the pressure of the wheels.

Under the bridge, the endlessly flowing Wei River flows eastward.

The bridge is still the familiar bridge, but the homeland is no longer the familiar homeland.

In fact, he may be the last Qin general and Qin official left in the entire world.

Zhao Tuo felt extremely lonely, and he had the urge to look up to the sky and scream: Who is this in the long sky?!

When the motorcade passed the Weiqiao, the majestic Chang'an City was already close at hand.

Zhao Tuo looked back to the south on the other side of the river.

The ruins hidden among the mountains, under the debris of bricks and tiles.

He seemed to see the black dragon flag fluttering in the wind, and the familiar Xianyang City standing tall in the morning sun.

There seemed to be cheering people on the top of the city. The city was filled with the aroma of wine, and the drunken brothers and sisters were supporting each other and talking to each other.

He looked back and moved forward. The towering Chang'an City Wall was already in sight.

"Chang'an Township..." Zhao Tuo whispered.

Seventy years ago, the place where that city was located was still a manor and countryside surrounding the Qin Palace.

"No...this is Chang'an City!"

Now, this former suburban village of Xianyang City, the township outside Xingle Palace, is now the sacred capital of China and the capital of the Han Dynasty!

History has always been so ruthless!

Chaoge, the capital of Shang Dynasty, Haojing, the capital of Zongzhou, and Xianyang, the capital of Qin Dynasty.

The once capital of Fengyi, the center of the world, has all been buried under ruins.

Zhao Tuo knew that it was time to say goodbye to the past.

Now, the world is dominated by the Han Dynasty!

…………………………

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has gone out of the city to personally greet His Majesty. Please get out of the car..."

An official from the Han Dynasty rode a horse and came to Zhao Tuo's chariot and said.

Zhao Tuo raised his eyes and looked at him, knowing that this person was Taichang of the Han Dynasty, who was now his maternal relative, Nanpi Marquis Dou Pengzu.

We are also considered old friends.

Back then, Dou Pengzu's father, Dou Changjun, had written letters to him.

I have to admit that Dou Changjun's literary talent was very good, and the letters he wrote were full of emotion and emotion, which almost moved him.

but……

I am so moved that I cannot eat it as food.

Just like his emotion and sigh just now.

When he reaches his age, his emotions and sentiments are no longer able to influence his thinking and decision-making.

If it were not for the fact that the Han Dynasty is now powerful and dominates the world, the Emperor of Han would have shown signs of being ordered by Heaven.

No matter how moved he is, how emotional he is, or how sad he is.

In the end, it will only be moved, sighed and lamented.

It will never turn into actual action.

"Please Taichang, please report back to the emperor." Zhao Tuo sat in the car and cupped his hands and said: "The great elder of the barbarians has entrusted me with your entrustment. Fortunately, your majesty will not give up. He will not treat me as a despicable man. He goes out of the city to welcome me. I am grateful and wish to serve the Han Dynasty forever."

Han Yuyi, to repay His Majesty’s kindness!”

"I am truly impressed by your Majesty's kindness, and I will report it to the Emperor!" Dou Pengzu said in return, and then he said: "Please get off your Majesty and walk on foot to pay homage to the Emperor!"

"Nuo!" Zhao Tuo bowed again, and then, with the support of the eunuch attendants who followed him, he stood up with difficulty and got out of the car.

Then, he leaned on his crutches tremblingly, bowed step by step, and said loudly: "The great elder of the barbarians has entrusted me with the imperial edict to pay homage to the Holy Emperor..."

His voice was very loud, not unlike his old body at all.

When I was young, a horseman came from the east, holding the Emperor's Festival in his hand, and said: "The Emperor has an edict: King Gaodi of South Vietnam personally conferred the title of Taizong Changjia, who has always been an elder of the South Kingdom. He gave him a few sticks and praised him without name! Enter the court.

Don’t follow!”

When Zhao Tuo heard this, he hurriedly said with a trembling voice: "Your Majesty's holy grace, I express my gratitude to you, and hereby honor your edict..."

Well, the mantra of the so-called "Barbarian Great Elder Chentuo" was suddenly thrown into Java.

Then, he stood up tremblingly and walked slowly forward with the help of his attendants.

……………………

Liu Che sat upright on the banquet, watching the performance not far away.

There was a smile on the corner of the mouth.

"Old fox..." Liu Che laughed and cursed in his heart.

Who is Zhao Tuo?

He served at the side of Qin Shihuang, followed the Qin army, defeated Chu and destroyed Qi, and then transferred to Baiyue. After seventy years of ups and downs, he was still a mixture of heroes and tyrants.

This kind of person, if he excels in acting, even Oscar-winning actor DiCaprio would kneel down!

"Let's play music!" Liu Che waved and said.

Suddenly, the chimes rang and the sheng and zithers played together.

Dozens of children sang the song "Qin Feng. Weiyang" in Qin opera.

"I'm sending my uncle off to Weiyang, why should I give him as a gift? I'm going to take a yellow carriage!"

"I'm sending my uncle off to Weiyang, why should I give him a beautiful jade pendant?"

This is the song Liu Che personally selected to welcome Zhao Tuo. Liu Che believes that Zhao Tuo should know what he is thinking after hearing this familiar Qin Feng.

Between Zhu Xia, no matter what, they are still relatives and comrades whose bones are broken and their tendons are connected!

Even if there was hatred like Wu Yue, or feuds like Qin Chu, today, they could just smile at each other and forget their grudges.

What about South Vietnam?

When a wanderer returns home, no matter how unfilial he is outside or messing around, his mother will serve him a bowl of sweet corn porridge.
To be continued...