In a state of solemnity, the army slowly entered Xianyang.
The other courtiers were a bit dumbfounded.
After this original boasting of feats, there could still be some etiquette to be performed.
Now it’s all gone?
The ministers instantly looked at the First Emperor, only to see the other party reveal a kind smile that they had never seen before.
Without saying a word, he followed the army’s lead.
The courtiers were even more confused, today’s Crown Prince didn’t look like a Crown Prince, how come His Majesty didn’t look like His Majesty either?
It was Zhao Gao who was quick to see the opportunity and urged in a low voice that
“What are you waiting for, hurry up and follow them!”
“Where to? To the altar!”
A high altar was set up in Xianyang City today for sacrifices.
But the courtiers didn’t put too much stock in it, thinking that they would mainly praise the prince’s achievements, and at the end of the day, a simple sacrifice would be all that was needed.
This is the meaning is fine.
After all, the crown prince will be their emperor in the future, and these soldiers who died in battle will be of little use.
Take to the stage on the sacrifice, but also can enter the Imperial Tomb at Mount Li, is already a great favour!
What more do you want?
But now that the Crown Prince has done this, the sacrifice is the focus instead.
The courtiers thought in their hearts and followed along.
Soon, the army arrived in front of the high platform.
Zhao Lang raised his eyes and saw Old Huang standing on the high platform wearing a specially made Taoist robe with a solemn face.
Next to him were a few other Taoist family members, all of whom were a picture of Taoism.
It should be noted that Taoism and Taoism were not exactly the same, there was still a difference in them, only nowadays, Taoism was also founded by a few people groping around by Old Huang.
So it was slightly different from Zhao Lang’s last life.
It was more inclined towards mind soothing, and in addition it would also teach martial arts, healing arts, Taoist doctrines, and so on.
Followed to soothe the spirit, strengthen the body, and increase cultivation and knowledge.
Having seen Zhao Lang bring the soldiers who died in battle to the front, Old Taoist Yellowstone said at this time with extreme solemnity.
“Sacrifice the spirits of the heroes!”
A burst of Daoist immortal music slowly sounded, and Old Taoist Yellowstone began to recite the words of sacrifice with a solemn expression.
The words of sacrifice were extremely formal, and they also involved the classics of the Taoist school.
Zhao Lang had some difficulty listening to it, but he could feel the grandeur in it! Generosity!
Together with this Taoist Immortal Music, Zhao Lang, who was standing in the middle, felt as if his mind had been drawn away.
Slightly turning back to look at that one carriage.
Zhao Lang seemed to see countless green, warm, and familiar faces.
After the compulsory education in his previous life, Zhao Lang was actually considered a materialist.
Of course, this didn’t stop him from being afraid of the dark and ghosts, not to mention not daring to go to the cemetery.
However, when he was in a special place in his last life, he would not have any fear.
And now, looking at these people in front of him, he naturally wouldn’t be afraid either.
Today’s sacrifice was naturally for them.
It was for them.
No need to say more.
Zhao Lang’s thoughts slowly drifted with the Daoist immortal music.
All the people were also infected, and with solemn faces, they saluted after Old Taoist Yellowstone.
Huang Shi’s voice also gradually brought Zhao Lang back to his senses, and he heard Old Huang say.
“From today onwards, all generals will enter the Imperial Tomb in Mount Li, and ascend to the heavens to list the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals!”
“As long as my Chinese blood survives, the sacrifices will continue!”
“May the spirits of all the heroes bless my China for ten thousand years!”
All the people couldn’t help but follow at this time, saying.
“May the spirits of all the heroes protect my Huaxia for ten thousand years!”
Old Huang put the words of sacrifice into the fire pot.
The people watched as the words of sacrifice then turned into a green smoke that went straight up into the sky.
From now on, in their hearts, the sky had its own people.
A thought naturally arose in their minds that the
When one is going to leave this world in the future, then one will inevitably go to heaven as well.
After all, the selfsame army had gone there, so they would definitely go.
After they went, they should help out, and the territory in heaven was certainly going to be the biggest.
When the sacrifice was completed.
Old Huang led the people to leave the high platform, and there were guards who had been prepared to come out to escort the Yingling away.
They set off directly towards Mount Li now, between the two places, there was still some distance.
Qin Shi Huang looked at the people’s faces with either pride, joy, or sadness.
However, he felt an unusual aura of heart.
He knew that this was the pride and confidence that Zhao Lang gave the people to die for their country.
Looking at the puzzled looks of most of the courtiers, he suddenly felt that these courtiers of his own ceremonial army seemed to have lost track of Zhao Lang’s footsteps.
The gazes of both sides were no longer on the same level.
In fact, if Zhao Lang hadn’t been explaining his approach to him, he was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to keep up.
Looking at Zhao Lang’s young face again, Qin Shi Huang’s heart became even more determined in his previous decision.
While he was still around, he had to familiarise Zhao Lang as soon as possible, on how to manage this empire.
But at this moment, the courtiers were once again a little confused.
What should be done next?
Previously, it was after the sacrifice was finished, they went straight to the court.
But that’s not right, so many troops are still there.
Luckily, Zhao Gao quickly ordered an attendant.
The attendant quickly came forward and said.
“The spirits of the heroes have ascended to heaven, and His Majesty is rewarding all the generals for their achievements!”
Qin Shi Huang alone slowly walked up to the high platform.
The people once again saluted fervently and cried out, the
“Long live Your Majesty!”
Although their First Emperor had issued the edict long ago, they also knew that the generals were entering the Imperial Tomb at Mount Li.
This did not stop them from expressing their respect at this time.
From ancient times to the present, which emperor or king was willing to share a tomb with the people and soldiers?
Qin Shi Huang looked at the people below and after nodding slightly, but instead of starting directly, he said to Zhao Lang, saying.
“Long’er, come up.”
Zhao Lang was slightly stunned for a moment, hearing that his old man wasn’t the one who called out for the Crown Prince, before he walked up to the high platform.
Looking at Zhao Lang, who was covered in dust and already almost as tall as himself,, he sighed and said.
“Wave, you’ve grown up.”
Zhao Lang was slightly unaccustomed to facing his old dad in public, suddenly speaking so formally.
Picking the back of his head, he smiled and said.
“Father, didn’t I grow up a long time ago? What’s wrong with you?”
Qin Shi Huang patted the other’s shoulder and said with a smile that
“Yes yes yes, having grown up a long time ago, it’s time to take on some things then.”
Then turning round, he said to all the people, saying.
“From today onwards, Great Qin is supervised by the Crown Prince!”
Hearing this, Zhao Lang was slightly stunned and was about to refuse.
There was one thing to say, although he wanted to do his old man a favour, he didn’t have much of an idea about his old man’s current position.
Emperor, it wasn’t easy in the first place.
But looking at Pops, who had already lost some weight, he paused.
Pops was too tired and indeed needed to rest.
After Qin Shi Huang finished, he personally pushed Zhao Lang in front of him.
By this time, the group of ministers had already gone numb, when they were previously discussing about answering the army.
There was no mention of this matter.
Today’s matter, there is not a single thing is in accordance with the original procedure!
Forget it, the heart is tired.
Do what you have to do.
A ruthless Prince who took over Goguryeo and pacified the Six Kingdoms Rebellion without the need for them, his subjects.
Can they still stop each other or what?
Can’t afford to mess with anyone. Stay honest.
The ministers who were originally affiliated with the Hundred Schools of Thought couldn’t help but smile.
They were already in the Crown Prince lineage when Zhao Lang was enthroned as the Crown Prince. Gu
Now that Zhao Lang had come to power so quickly, their opportunity was at hand!
It was natural to be happy.
The people, however, were not so mindful, and seeing this scene, they became even more and more excited, almost shouting wildly that the
“Long live the Crown Prince, long live Your Majesty, long live Great Qin, long live Huaxia!”
Zhao Lang stood on the high platform, and the voices coming from all sides merged into his chest.
He suddenly somewhat understood the significance and reason for his arrival in Great Qin.
It was for these people to live a little better.
Because the people of Huaxia deserved to live a little better.
Taking a slight breath, Zhao Lang lifted his hand like his old man had done earlier at the city gates.
The entire city, instantly quiet.
Zhao Lang slowly said.
“Discuss the merits and rewards.”
Soon, there were ritual officials on both sides who stepped out, took out the merit list that had been prepared long ago, and began to recite it!
Countless messengers travelled to and from the area, placing the printed books of titles into the hands of centurions at all levels.
During these times when the army was marching, the officials were also on the job.
The army was over 100,000 strong, and there were still people on guard in Chu.
Those who came back, could not all enter the city.
So it’s impossible to just hand them out one by one in place.
As for the rewards and so on afterwards, they would naturally be delivered to each of them.
The ceremonial officials were quick, and after completing the rewards.
The army gave thanks and with Zhao Lang’s order, then slowly exited Xianyang.
After all the arrangements were done, it was also late in the evening.
It was also impossible to go to court today.
Everyone looked at the two fathers and sons on the stage.
Qin Shi Huang said blandly.
“Since it’s getting late, let’s each go home.”
After saying that, Emperor Qin Shi Huang led Zhao Lang, under the escort of the Black Ice Guards, in the direction of the imperial palace, just like an old father picking up his son who had returned from a conquest.
The people left behind, however, looked at each other in disbelief.
Zhao Gao quickly said.
“Ministers, since His Majesty has spoken, then all please return.”
Still, Wang Ben was the first to smile and
“Then this general will take his own boy back first.”
After saying that, he pulled Wang Li back and added.
“I heard General Meng say that you have done a few stupid things in the army?”
“It seems that it’s father that I’ve been too lax with you on a regular basis.”
Wang Li’s voice came from far away.
“Father, father, my ears! There are so many people, Father… Grandfather! You save me!”
Not long after, Wang Ben’s voice came through and
“Ai ai ai, father, father, my ears! So many ministers are there! Father…”
Soon, all the ministers retreated one by one.
Zhao Gao was about to leave at this time, but a figure stood out beside him and said with a smile that
“Teacher, are you alright?”
Zhao Gao looked at the visitor, his eyes lit up, and with a few moments of joy, he said.
“Nu! How come I didn’t see you just now!”
“Come come come, let’s follow His Majesty and the Crown Prince first.”
With those words, Zhao Gao also led Nu away from here.
The two of them also talked cheerfully all the way.
Soon they returned inside the palace.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang took Zhao Lang directly inside the palace and gave instructions that no one was allowed to enter.
Zhao Gao happened to take advantage of this time to teach Nu a lesson in passing, but was slightly struck by the feeling that he seemed to have missed something.
Nu asked with extreme concern at this time.
“Teacher, what’s wrong?”
Looking at Nu on the side, Zhao Gao’s heart was instantly filled with joy, waving his hand and saying that
“No harm, it should be something unimportant, come, teacher will teach you again.”
At this time, in front of the palace gate, Hu Hai was standing at the door with a sad face.
Just like last time, the imperial son who returned from the expedition is not allowed to enter the palace without His Majesty’s permission.
But Emperor Qin Shi Huang was only concerned about pulling Zhao Lang back to the palace, but he didn’t care about Hu He.
Hu Hai looked at the cold guards, but he could only whimper and
“Father, I am also your son!”
Of course, this whimpering could not be heard by Qin Shi Huang and Zhao Lang who were talking head on.
Inside the palace, Zhao Lang was sitting beside Qin Shi Huang with a slight restraint.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang smiled at this time and said.
“Come, tell father about what you did this time.”
Although there had been battle reports, how could they be as good as Zhao Lang’s own words?
Zhao Lang nodded, poured a cup of water for his old dad, and began to speak briefly about what happened after he went out this time.
The thrilling parts were all skimmed over.
Didn’t want to make Pops worry.
The interesting parts, however, can be talked about more.
It makes Qin Shi Huang laugh from time to time.
Outside the palace, Zhao Gao was giving a lesson to his slave, but when he heard Qin Shi Huang’s laughter, he couldn’t help but wipe the corners of his eyes.
How long had it been since his own majesty had laughed so freely?
Soon, night fell.
Qin Shi Huang also heard about Xiang Yu at this time, and his face became slightly more serious and
“In that case, this Xiang Yu is worthy of the reputation of Overlord.”
“Letting it go just like that, I’m afraid the other side won’t let it go.”
Zhao Lang nodded, then smiled and said.
“Father, I won’t either… If Xiang wants to open up another place to come outside of Baiyue, it will take at least ten years.”
“After ten years, my Great Qin has also birthed a new generation, it’s the right time to open up.”
“These places, since they are a continuation of the Chu rebellion, it’s only natural that we also want to quell the rebellion.”
Hearing this, Qin Shi Huang couldn’t help but nod slightly, he certainly thought the same.
Especially after hearing Zhao Lang say that in those places, food could be grown all year round, then there was even more reason not to let it go!
The sky was all his, and this earth, naturally.
When he said Zhao Tuo, Qin Shi Huang’s couldn’t help but caution that
“This man, Zhao Tuo, is an able minister, if you use him well, there will be no problems in the land of Baiyue.”
“But you must also be more on guard.”
As for why he himself didn’t need to be on guard, it was simple, because he was the First Emperor of Great Qin.
Zhao Lang nodded and told the story of using gunpowder to break through the Elephant Valley.
Qin Shi Huangdi was then relieved.
Soon, the night was already deep.
Zhao Lang looked at this old man who already had a tired look, got up and said.
“Father, you can rest first, tomorrow child will come back to accompany you, there is time after that anyway.”
Qin Shi Huang nodded slightly and was about to agree, but his heart moved.
Getting up, he took out a four-square box from a hidden cabinet and placed it in front of Zhao Lang.
“Father, what is this?”
Qin Shi Huang, however, did not speak and directly opened the box, taking out something wrapped in precious silk.
Opening the silk revealed a jade seal.
Above the jade seal, five dragons intersected, an extraordinary momentum.
Emperor Qin Shihuang gently pressed the jade seal down, and eight big characters fell on the silk.
“By the Mandate of Heaven Both Longevity and Eternal Prosperity.”
Even if Zhao Lang didn’t know any more about history, he knew what this was.
“The Jade Seal of Transmission!”
Zhao Lang muttered.
Looking at Zhao Lang’s surprised look, Qin Shi Huang smiled and
“Like? Then it’s yours.”
When.
With a muffled sound, Zhao Lang sat down with a solid thump.