"Forty years ago, a rare war occurred in Zhuxia that had not happened in thousands of years."
"At that time, there were many other Xia and Warring States states, but the most powerful among them were undoubtedly the Qin State, the Zhao State, and the Chu State!"
"Because of Shangdang, South Korea originally wanted to dedicate the land of Shangdang to the Qin State, but was rejected by Feng Ting, the governor of Shangdang County, who instead dedicated the land to the State of Zhao!"
"Not long after, Qin and Zhao fought. The two countries invested millions of manpower. It was a battle for the fate of the country. The outcome of that battle was tragic."
"Zhao's national fortunes declined greatly and it almost lost its ability to compete with Qin. Although Qin won, it suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Handan. Coupled with Lord Xinling's strategy, Qin suffered a lot of trauma."
"Compared to the Zhao State, it is already much better, especially...after the Battle of Changping, Qin Guo Wenxin Hou Lu Buwei gradually became famous, and later became the Prime Minister."
"Although this man is a merchant, he has outstanding political achievements. He conquered the Second Zhou Dynasty and swallowed up the three Jin Dynasties. Qin's national power has recovered and it has the potential to dominate!"
Sitting behind the case, the Zhu family thought for a moment.
Looking at Mr. Fusu again, there are some things... It doesn't hurt to talk about it. It seems like something happened not long ago, it seems like something happened suddenly a few years ago.
The root cause...has been traced back a long time.
"..."
Fusu listened quietly without interrupting the Zhu family.
He should know what he wants to know and give him a chance.
Will he catch it?
Sweeping the remaining pearls on the table in front of him, he reached out and opened the lid of the wooden box. The next moment... rays of cold light burst out from the box.
The light is soft and illuminates the surrounding area.
What the Zhu family just said is what they know. After the Battle of Changping, the Qin State also fell into a state of chaos.
Fortunately... there is indeed the existence of Wen Xinhou, who stabilizes the overall situation of the government.
Coupled with Wang Wan, Meng Ao, Wang Jian, Yang Duanhe, who were promoted by Wen Xin, and supplemented by the methods of Qin, Qin recovered quickly.
Therefore, no other country in Shandong could compete with Qin, and Lord Xinling's five-nation attack on Qin was only the last moment.
After the death of Lord Xinling..., the states in Shandong were no longer able to plot against Qin.
Even if he plots against Qin, it is just a delaying and exhausting strategy like Zheng's.
"Qin's dominance is not a good thing for all countries. In addition, Wen Xinhou once made no secret of planning a unification strategy, and all countries are in danger."
"Qin and Chu have been in-laws for hundreds of years, and there are people in the country who don't want to see that kind of situation."
"Especially Xiang Yan, a member of the Xiang clan, is a brave and brave man who plans for the future, but does not want Qin to continue to be strong."
"The same is true for hundreds of schools of thought, the six-fingered black knights of the Mohist family, the heroes of the peasant family, some people from the Confucian school, some small families in the land of Yanzhao, some inheritances in the land of Qilu..."
"Those who really take action are the farmers and the Mohists!"
"At that time, looking at all the countries, the only one that still had the ability and foundation to compete with the Qin State was the Chu State. Therefore, many scholars from hundreds of schools entered the Chu State."
"Even the current head of Confucianism, Fu Nian, traveled to the capital of Chu and stayed there for several years, teaching many Confucian disciples."
"The purpose of all this... is for Qin."
"They are trying their best to reverse the major events of the Xia Dynasty and reverse the situation of Qin's dominance."
"This... is so difficult. If it were an ordinary monarch, it would be fine. Unfortunately, His Majesty the First Emperor... is an extraordinary person."
"No matter whether trouble arises from the harem or disrupts Qin with the policies of other countries, it is of no use."
"Young Master should also know some things at that time. Many ladies in the harem of Xianyang Palace, the death of beauties, Zheng Guoqu, the places outside the pass, and the movements in Jiuyuan were all plotted."
Sensing a strange look in the depths of Mr. Fu Su's eyes, a helpless smile flashed across Zhu's face, and he bowed his hands.
They have done too many things, but to no avail.
"At that time, I had already remembered it."
"..., I can't believe it's that kind of reason."
Fusu was shocked.
The Zhu family did say some things that they didn't know, and some of them were even palace secrets. Of course, I wasn't interested in them either.
I remember the harem disputes very clearly.
Mrs. Chu!
The princess of Chu!
She treated herself very well, she had nothing to do, and because of the Queen Mother Huayang, she always took good care of herself, taught her her own interests, and taught her how to read.
Later, she died.
Committed suicide in the harem.
Before that, it seemed that Mrs. Min of the Zhao Kingdom had also died. Mrs. Min...for a while, my father liked her very much.
I still doubted why Mrs. Chu was like that. At that time, I also thought that Mrs. Chu might have done something that displeased my father, or violated Qin's law.
So much so.
Now..., it's not that simple.
"It was also at that time that General Xiang Yan and some leaders of hundreds of families contacted Changping Lord!"
"Changping Lord is the Prime Minister of the Qin State and holds a high position. If he is willing to take action, everything will be much easier."
"At first, Lord Changping did not agree, but he also did not report us to His Majesty the First Emperor. Later... Mrs. Chu from the harem, Queen Mother Huayang and others left one after another."
"Coupled with the fact that His Majesty the First Emperor intentionally or unintentionally took action against the foreign relatives of Chu in the court, Lord Changping... agreed."
"He has the purest royal blood of Chu State after all. If he doesn't do it, Chu State will fall into an absolute crisis!"
The Zhu family kept talking, and in the quiet side room, the voice was very...clear.
"..."
"How does that relate to what's happening on the farm today?"
Fusu raised his eyebrows.
After listening to it now, I can say that I have gained something. I have learned some secrets that I didn't know before, and many things can be explained.
Those... have no value.
Of no value to oneself.
Shennongtang Zhu family!
Want to survive?
Then you have to show your unique value.
"Relationship?"
"Sir, what the Zhu family said earlier seemed to be disorderly, but in fact... within a few years of the Qin State going east to attack and destroy other countries, the various families and the Lord Changping were closely connected."
"It's also because of Lord Changping that various schools of thought were able to escape some critical situations, and even the farmers' families became much stronger."
"Master, do you know what instructions Changping Lord gave before Shouchun City was destroyed?"
The Zhu family is not in a hurry.
There seems to be no connection, but everything is connected.
Without the past, how can we be connected to the present?
"..."
Fusu looked at the Zhu family in silence.
When the Chu Kingdom fell, he was indeed by his side and a witness with his own eyes, but...how did he know what Changping Jun told him before his death?
Um?
Could it be related to myself?
Otherwise, why did the Zhu family come to see him tonight?
"Changping Lord, before the city is destroyed, leave a way for all the disciples to escape!"
The mask on Zhu Jia's face was a little embarrassing.
The question I just asked seems a bit redundant.
However, those are not big things.
With a calm look restored, he stood up after committing the crime, walked to Mr. Fusu's case, and bowed deeply.
"The way out?"
"The Mo family has been destroyed!"
"The farm family is about to be destroyed!"
"Confucianism has shown sincerity!"
"What's the way out?"
Fusu suddenly laughed.
Zhu Jiazhi's words are quite false. Changping Lord... does have a different position in his heart, but how can a dead person predict and grasp the current situation?
No one can do it!
"Mo Family!"
"The Mohist family... is the path they chose. They did not follow the arrangements of Lord Changping back then, perhaps for other reasons."
"Farmers have their own choices."
"The core of that retreat...is Young Master!"
"Master Fusu, you are our retreat!"
In response to Mr. Fusu's rhetorical question, a different kind of smile flashed across Zhu's face, and the shape of the mask looked a bit strange.
Mo family!
Lu Zhenlang, giant Jishui... they can all have their own paths, but as for the consequences... they need to bear them themselves.
After saying that, he bowed deeply again.
"..."
"Isn't this a joke?"
"Mr. Changping has been dead for several years. Regardless of whether his words are true or false, how can they be used?"
"farmhouse!"
"In my opinion, it is already a fight between trapped beasts."
Fusu also stood up.
Is this how the Master of the Zhu Family of Shennong Hall lobbied him? It seemed... not very successful, because he didn't have any heartbeat.
On the contrary, the current situation of the peasant family has become troubled internally and externally. After adding Xiao He's strategy to annihilate the peasant family, he is more popular with his father.
The position of crown prince... there is a great chance that it will fall on you.
If this is the Zhu family's plan, there is no need to go out.
"Destroy the peasants!"
"Sir, with the current strength of the Qin State, plus the nets, shadow guards, and the 50,000 armor-piercing soldiers of Tongwuhou and Wang Ben, the peasants really have no chance."
"By destroying the peasant family, the young master can also get credit, and even... seek the position of heir apparent!"
"The position of Crown Prince!"
"Does the young master know His Majesty the First Emperor?"
"Young Master, do you know why His Majesty the First Emperor has not appointed a crown prince? Is it simply because you are not suitable and unable to take on such important responsibilities?"
The Zhu family continued to talk.
"What do you want to say?"
Fusu's expression moved slightly, and he walked out after committing suicide, stepped into the side room, and walked casually.
Crown Prince!
Regarding this point, what the Zhu family said really resonated with me.
It has been nearly thirty years since my father ascended the throne as King of Qin, and there are many young masters in Xianyang Palace. According to etiquette and convention, he should have been appointed a heir apparent long ago.
Crown Prince!
It’s also the foundation of the country!
If he said that his father didn't care about this matter, Fusu... wouldn't believe it.
"Mr. Changping once mentioned this matter."
"His Majesty the First Emperor will not easily appoint a crown prince. If he really has to wait until the moment he appoints a prince, I'm afraid it will be when His Majesty the First Emperor has left."
"First, when the Qin State was first established, His Majesty the First Emperor needed to grasp the authority and implement various national policies. If there was a prince, the authority would be scattered and the temple would have two purposes, which was not in line with His Majesty the First Emperor's wishes."
"Secondly, His Majesty the First Emperor feels that he has not appointed a crown prince because His Majesty the First Emperor is still in good health."
"In addition, the Yin Yang Family Mirage has not yet gone to sea. Mr. Fusu should know the purpose of the Yin Yang Family Mirage."
"Thirdly, the First Emperor loved Madam Li. For thousands of years, many sons have been valued more than their mothers. Perhaps he wanted to see how Madam Li's remaining sons would fare in the future!"
"After all, His Majesty the First Emperor can afford to wait. Moreover, a few years ago, there seemed to be news in Xianyang Palace that Mrs. Lili was the queen. Mr. Fusu should know what this means."
"Since the Spring and Autumn Period, it is not unreasonable to establish a direct descendant for seniority rather than virtue, and to establish a son for honor rather than seniority."
"Fourth, Mr. Fusu has never been in line with His Majesty the First Emperor's wishes and has never met His Majesty the First Emperor's requirements!"
"Based on Mr. Fusu's many years of experience, he is excellent in both civil and military affairs. Following the practice of the Spring and Autumn Period for hundreds of years, he should have been crown prince long ago."
"Fifth,..."
"..."
As Zhu Jia spoke, his short body turned and looked at Mr. Fusu. What he said was all for Mr. Fusu's sake. He did not believe that Mr. Fusu had not thought this way.
"What exactly do you want to say?"
Fusu felt irritated deep in his heart for no reason.
There were several fine lines on his eyebrows. He turned his back to the Zhu family and said one word directly. After saying so much, did he want to say that he could not become the heir apparent?
Do you want to forgive the farmer?
"Master!"
"If from today on, all the schools of thought are willing to help the young master win the title of crown prince, and help the young master ascend to the position of emperor in the future!"
"What do you think, Master?"
The Zhu family bowed deeply once again.
All the things I said before were all because of this statement.
I believe in Lord Changping's conclusion that His Majesty the First Emperor will not easily appoint a crown prince. Fusu's thoughts... were also shaken just now.
Hundreds of schools of thought!
If you want to survive, there is no chance for His Majesty the First Emperor.
There is only another chance!
"What?"
In an instant.
Fusu's expression suddenly changed.
How dare the Zhu family say this?
How dare all the schools of thought have such meaning!
The position of prince, the position of emperor... is something they can plan for? Are they still bragging about helping themselves to ascend to the throne?
******
"Master!"
"You have been standing here since yesterday. Xiaomeng will be fine!"
"In Zhu Xia, other women may be in danger when they give birth to children, but Xiaomeng is definitely not in danger!"
Spring passes quickly.
Spring in the south of the Yangtze River is even more like this. In less than two months, it will be early summer. The sky is much hotter, and everything in the world is more vibrant, prosperous, and brighter.
At this time.
The deep courtyard of the Jiangnan Governor's Residence.
Falling into a different... atmosphere, maids walked around one after another, holding various supplies in their hands as they entered and exited the current focal room.
Each of the maids walked lightly and carefully, not daring to make the slightest mistake.
In front of the house.
Zhou Qingzheng stood quietly, sometimes pacing, sometimes looking up at Taixu, sometimes looking at the movements of the maids in the courtyard, sometimes...
Beside him, Yun Shu, Xue'er, Nong Yu, Qian Hong, and Yan Lingji were all there. Except for Bai Qianhong and Yan Lingji, Yun Shu and the other three were busy at different times.
Every hour, someone changes, either Xue'er or Nongyu.
Watching another group of maids quickly enter the room in front of them, Nong Yu said softly.
Since yesterday, Xiao Meng has been feeling strange about her body and is about to give birth to a child.
Therefore, the formations that had been prepared in the mansion were activated without any pause. Until today, almost twelve hours have passed.
But Xiaomeng’s child has not been born yet.
The young master has been waiting here since Xiaomeng entered the room yesterday, and he has been waiting here until now. During this period, he didn't have any meals, but he only ate a few snacks and drank some tea.
"I naturally know it!"
Zhou Qing smiled slightly.
Whether something happened to Xiao Meng or not, he knew very clearly in his mind.
But... I just couldn't help it. When Concubine Dongjun Yan gave birth to Xi'er, she was not around and didn't know the specific situation.
Thinking about it, it's pretty much the same as it is now.
Now Xiaomeng is like this. No matter what, she has to wait and wait for her child to be born.
"Alas, the young master's eldest son is about to be born."
Yan Lingji sighed and stroked her belly with one hand. Why was she so unsatisfied? It would be great if there was a baby boy in her belly.
"Xiaomeng, Qianhong is also envious!"
Bai Qianhong also smiled softly.
The young master naturally loves them all, but... the most special one among them is Xiaomeng.
Since Xiaomeng came down from Tianzong, she has been with the young master almost all the time, which is a treatment that none of them have.
And Xiaomeng is indeed special.
Apart from the young master, everything is about cultivation.
Therefore, when he first came down the mountain, Xiaomeng's cultivation was the weakest, but now he is the strongest, and he may be the first to break into the vacuum.
Now she is about to give birth to her first child.
The key is still a boy!
Even more enviable.
Especially... this child... is very good. If he gives birth to a boy, or if Yanling gives birth to a boy, there will be a little trouble.
But Xiaomeng... wouldn't have this trouble.
It can be said that Haotian shows mercy.
"Um?"
Suddenly, when Bai Qianhong and others were whispering something, Zhou Qing's whole body suddenly became filled with purple mysterious light, and then he looked straight into the room.
After taking a breath, a loud sound of a baby crying was heard in the room.