On the grassland that originally belonged to the Xiongnu and Hu people in the northern empire of Great Qin, the snow had already melted away long ago, and everywhere was lush and green.
From time to time, one could see one of the herdsmen, grazing their cattle and sheep.
Everyone’s face was a little more relaxed, as they didn’t have to worry about possible attacks from other tribes or the Qin army like before.
Now everyone was a family.
Moreover, the grass was extraordinarily lush this year, so it was predictable that their cattle and sheep would naturally be fat.
At this moment a young shepherd was driving his own cattle and sheep, and thinking about using them to exchange for a woman to come back afterwards, he couldn’t help but sing aloud the praises of the God of Heaven in the grasslands.
Because he was originally just a small shepherd slave with nothing, now the grassland is also gradually changing, he is now no longer a slave.
The king’s court of the Huns had issued him these cattle and sheep at the order of the God of Heaven, and he would surely have his own little family after some more time.
Such a day was something that he could never have dared to think of before.
While thinking about the good life after that, he sang loudly, and his young and rough singing voice travelled far and wide in the grassland.
Just as he was enjoying his song, he suddenly felt a vibration coming from under his feet.
The young shepherd instantly frowned, but didn’t get too nervous and looked over towards the surroundings.
Sure enough, he saw a cavalry in the distance coming towards him, and behind the cavalry was an extremely long line.
The young shepherd recognised the cavalry’s dress, it was the Great Qin cavalry from the other side of the Great Wall.
He was even less panicked in his heart, the Qin army was the team of the Heavenly God, and their discipline had always been excellent.
Soon, this one Great Qin cavalry reached him and said something.
Only he didn’t understand the Great Qin language, good thing there was a Hun attendant next to him.
“Your honour needs your cattle and sheep, name your price, how much money is needed. ”
Hearing this, the young shepherd however shook his head and said.
“My cattle and sheep are to be taken for women, they are not for sale. ”
Of course he knew what money was, the merchants from inside the Great Qin Wall loved it, but in the grasslands, it didn’t serve much purpose.
Hearing this, the Qin army in the lead quickly cursed and
“These grassland people, are they all deadheads, they won’t sell even if they have money, tell him to bid as much as he wants. ”
If it was before, they would have just killed this herder directly, anyway, Great Qin and the Huns, have always been mortal enemies.
But now the other party is nominally one of their own people, they followed His Majesty here on his rounds, but also to proclaim the majesty of Great Qin.
So definitely can’t use such tactics.
So definitely can’t use such tactics.
At this time, the Hun attendant on the side said with a bitter smile.
“Shangguan, our clansmen are like this, I’m afraid that no matter what he will not sell his cattle and sheep. ”
“On the grasslands, we all exchange one thing for another.”
The head Qin soldier was numb from hearing this, it was not easy to resupply on the grasslands, and now there was still a distance to the next Qin garrison.
He had to be well stocked, just in case, even the smallest amount of cattle and sheep could not be spared, the grassland was not like the inland.
They could not afford to take any risks.
So with a little bit of ruthlessness, he said.
“Tell him that he has to sell these cattle and sheep even if he sells them, and even if he doesn’t! ”
“His Majesty is in the caravan behind us; do not force me to impose a levy! ”
This northern tour was to proclaim the majesty of Great Qin, so there was no need to hide his identity on purpose.
Hearing this, the Hun follower’s face turned serious as well, and he said to the young herdsman in front of him.
“His Majesty, the First Emperor of Great Qin, is right behind us, and he needs these cattle and sheep! ”
“If you are not willing to sell…”
This time before the Hun follower could finish his words, the young herdsman’s eyes snapped open and he said.
“His Majesty, the First Emperor of Great Qin? Isn’t that the father of the Heavenly God? ”
The Hun attendant nodded.
When the grasslands were proclaiming the God of Heaven, they naturally proclaimed the identity of the God of Heaven as well.
In their view, the Heavenly God was not only the Heavenly God of the Grasslands, but even more so, the Crown Prince of Great Qin, and the heir to the Emperor of the entire world.
They didn’t mind that their Heavenly God was the crown prince of Great Qin, it only showed the greatness of the Heavenly God.
Having received the confirmation, the young herdsman directly became, agitated, and said.
“I am willing to dedicate my cattle and sheep! You all take them! ”
“It is an honour to be able to give for the Father of the God of Heaven. ”
Seeing this scene, the leader of the Qin army was confused, he had allowed the other party to make any price they wanted and couldn’t even buy the cows and sheep they wanted to buy.
Now that he was merely reporting His Majesty’s name, but it had such an effect, he didn’t know what to do with it for a moment.
Thinking about His Majesty’s strict order not to bully unusual herdsmen, he could only talk about.
“Take all these cattle and sheep back, and let him follow us as well! ”
It was better to let his superiors bother about this matter.
Soon, Qin Jun took the cows and sheep along with the young shepherd and headed towards the caravan.
Soon, Qin Jun took the cows and sheep and the young shepherd together and walked towards the caravan.
At this time, in a caravan in the middle of the procession, Qin Shi Huang looked at the situation outside the caravan and said, with a few emotions.
“After travelling for so long in a row, this land seems to have no end. ”
Zhao Gao on the side heard this and said with a smile.
“Your Majesty, this just shows that my Great Qin is vast and boundless.”
Qin Shi Huang also couldn’t help but reveal a smile, not bad, didn’t he just want Great Qin to last for all time and unite the world.
When he was about to say something, he saw that the Qin army generals in charge of escorting outside the window were whispering something, and one of them even revealed a difficult look.
He immediately came to ask.
“Can there be something? ”
Hearing the enquiry the head Qin general said.
“Your majesty, just now a matter was reported, the herdsmen offered cattle and sheep but refused to receive money. ”
When the Qin general finished the story, Qin Shi Huang revealed a smile and said.
“The prodigal son’s majesty is actually greater than within the Great Wall. ”
“Just by virtue of his reputation, he made these people offer up their entire fortune, it seems that the grasslands are also free of worry.”
The majesty of a king could be best seen from the most ordinary people.
Zhao Lang was like a god in the grasslands nowadays.
Then continued.
“Since he has the heart to dedicate himself, then just accept it, let him follow us, and after joining up with the garrison, just compensate him more.”
It is not necessary to encourage or praise this some behaviour too much.
Treating it in an unusual manner is just that.
The Qin general at the head naturally took the order.
This little episode soon passed, and the Qin army continued to move all the way north.
Another few days later, just as Emperor Qin Shi Huang wanted to ride his horse and hunt some prey, a sudden tremor came from the ground.
The Qin army took up a defensive stance.
Well at this time a small team, came galloping wildly from a distance, and the cavalryman at the head of the team ran while signing up in a loud voice that the
“Black Ice Guards, Hei, come to greet His Majesty! ”
“Your Majesty, you have finally arrived!”
There seemed to be a few cries inside that voice.