Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 290 Ying Qin Xin Tu
In the seventh year of the Han Dynasty,
Because Han Wangxin was dissatisfied with Liu Bang's attitude towards him, he fled to the Xiongnu, which led to the Xiongnu attacking the Central Plains from Dai.

After being repelled and severely injured by the Qin in Longxi, the Xiongnu finally recovered enough strength after seven years of recuperation and made a comeback, coveting the fertile land and tempting wealth of the Central Plains.

When Liu Bang heard about this, he jumped up and down and yelled, "How dare the barbarians invade my country!"

Subsequently,

He personally led his army to resist the Huns, but because he underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly, he was besieged by the people of Yinggong on Mount Baideng for seven days and seven nights.

Fortunately,

The main force of the Han Dynasty rushed over and put heavy pressure on the Xiongnu.

People who draw bows come and go like the wind and are not good at prolonged battles.

Liu Bang, the Han Dynasty emperor, lived in fear in the mountains.
The Huns gathered at the foot of the mountain were also a little overwhelmed.

Nomadic people who pursue water and grass for survival cannot stay in one place for too long.

Moreover, in the previous confrontation,
The Huns were defeated repeatedly by the Han army and knew the strength of the Han army.

The reason why the Han emperor was trapped on Baideng Mountain was simply because the other side made a mistake and underestimated the enemy strategically.

Therefore, after receiving the money and goods sent by the Han people, the Xiongnu leader Maodun Chanyu decided to withdraw his troops and return to the grassland.

When he returned,
Looking at the harvest of this expedition, I sighed:
So many treasures,

The dynasty in the Central Plains was so rich!

If the Qin Dynasty still ruled now,

Meng Tian still guards the Great Wall.

I'm afraid there's no way I can get close to it, and there's no way I can gain such a reward.

When Liu Bang was helped onto the carriage and returned to Chang'an, he could not help but sigh to his ministers:
"The people on the grasslands use bows differently from those in the Central Plains."

"I relied on my past achievements and underestimated my opponent, which led to the siege of Baideng. I caused you all to run around for this... This is my fault!"

Upon hearing this, the ministers began to comfort the emperor.

But Liu Bang was still unhappy.

He specifically ordered to take a detour to see the Great Wall.

When Liu Bang climbed up the endless high wall and looked at the completely different scenery inside and outside, he was silent for a long time.

then,

He slowly turned around and said to his ministers, "After fighting the Huns, I finally understand why Qin Shihuang built the Great Wall."

Then he remembered the third year of the reign of Qin II, when Fusu personally led an expedition to Longxi to resist the invasion of the Huns.

Although that battle,

In a sense, it was very beneficial for the anti-Qin army to attack Guanzhong.

But Liu Bang is now the emperor who controls the world.

Twenty-four counties,

There are several vassal states.

It's all on him!

How could he let go of such a heavy responsibility!

The position under your butt determines what you think in your head!
"The Great Wall still needs to be repaired..."

Touching the old bricks and stones that were said to have been piled up during the Zhao State a hundred years ago, Liu Bang let out a soft sigh.

He then gave new orders to his ministers:
"Although we have negotiated peace with the Xiongnu, the barbarians are greedy and treacherous, and their temperaments are like those of beasts. They cannot be trusted."

"So the Great Wall needs to continue to be repaired and its gaps filled."

Meng Tian supervised the construction of the Great Wall.
He was transferred back to the Central Plains before his achievements were completed.
He then died in Hangu Pass.

up to now,

The newly born Han Dynasty took over this task.

"Then, we need to train more horses, gather all the good horses in the country, and raise a cavalry for future generations..."

Liu Bang said, "The Xiongnu are good at running, and the grassland is vast. If we don't have horses and only rely on walking, there is no way to catch up with them."

"at last……"

"Go and repair the tomb for Qin II Fusu."

"He deserves it."

The Han emperor, who had just been beaten by the Xiongnu, realized:
It was not easy to build the Jingguan in Longxi.

Fusu originally had the opportunity to retreat to Bashu.
But he gave up escaping and chose to lead his troops to resist the Huns.
This is his performance as a gentleman and the emperor of Central Plains.

He was not ashamed of his identity.

So he should enjoy the sacrifice.

"Go find the descendants of Qin Ying and have them guard the tomb of Emperor Qin II!"

……

"Ah!"

The distant new summer,
Ying Pijiang, who had already finished his coronation ceremony and embarked on a new journey, suddenly sneezed.

He said, “Someone must be talking about me behind my back!”

Hei Yi held his child in his arms and laughed, "Why didn't you catch a cold?"

“Because this isn’t a good thing.”

Ying Pijiang rode on his horse and looked at the unknown land in the distance.

He had grown into a man, looked strong and resembled his father in appearance.

However, the long-term displacement and the support and following of the tribesmen,
His brows were filled with determination and hope.

Because he must show this kind of face to his people, with a fearless and uplifting attitude, to give confidence to those around him on the road to searching for new land.

Therefore,
Ying Pijiang will not get sick.
He also cannot get sick.

If he falls,
So what should Ying Qin do next?
So Hei Yi restrained his playful smile, lowered his head and stroked his offspring's soft hair.

This child,

The child was born to him and the female leader Yuzhi, and is now less than three years old.

At an age when the body has not yet grown up,
At an age when you run too fast, you are prone to falling.

He has followed his parents and boarded a carriage for a long journey.

Fortunately,

He did not get sick because of the difficult journey.

At this moment, the child was nestling in his father's arms, spitting out of boredom.

Hei Yi wiped the child's face, pinched his cheek, then raised his head and said to Ying Pijiang, "Is General Zhang in good health?"

Ying Pijiang sighed and shook his head.

"I'm afraid there won't be many days left."

"If I had known earlier, I should have ignored his request and let him stay with Xinxia."

Zhang Han,

He was an official of the Qin Dynasty.

During the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, he served as Shaofu, responsible for managing the royal assets.

By the time of Emperor II,
Because of frequent wars, Zhang Han was recommended to switch from civil to military affairs, and followed Fusu to Longxi, where he resisted the attacks of the Huns and made great contributions.

He can definitely be described as a talented person who is both civil and military.

After the fall of the Qin Dynasty,

Zhang Han did not accept Liu Bang's recruitment, but chose to continue to follow the descendants of Ying Qin.

He says:
"I have served two generations of emperors and am already old. How can I give up my loyalty for the sake of wealth and honor?"

"My good friend Hei Zhuang died for the country in Yaoguan. Although I did not die for the country, I should also keep my original intention and end it well."

then,

He followed Hei Yi and carried the coffin of Emperor Ershi to Yongcheng.

Afterwards, he wandered around.

Zhang Han also followed Ying Pijiang and helped him defeat many barbarians who blocked his way.

on the way,
He also served as Ying Pijiang's teacher, teaching him knowledge about marching and fighting.

With Zhang Han's selfless guidance,

And the barbarians along the way offered their allegiance,

Ying Pijiang grew very fast.

When we arrived at Xinxia,
The King of Xia, who brought peace to the troubled times, was also amazed by his talent.

King Xia clapped his hands and said with emotion: "No wonder the First Emperor had such high expectations for you. You are indeed the son of Qin!"

"If you were a few years older, the outcome of Zhu Xia would be unknown!"

It's just God's will.

What can we do about it?

Ying Pijiang could only remain silent about this and quietly recuperate and grow in Xinxia.

He recruited many people and stored up abundant supplies through the items he brought from the various states of Xia and the funding from the King of Xia.

After King Xia crowned him,

He was about to lead his men to explore the unknown lands in the West.

But Zhang Han was ill at this time.

His old body had already endured a lot of torture on the way to Xinxia.

The weather in the new summer was extremely hot and humid, making it unbearable for him.

So of course he got sick, and his body ached all the time, and no medicine could relieve it.

then,

Ying Pijiang wanted him to stay in Xinxia to recuperate and not continue to endure the pain of the journey.

But Zhang Han still said, "It has to be done from beginning to end!"

"Your Majesty will surely be able to rebuild the Qin Empire. How can I stop halfway and not witness this with my own eyes?"

He followed regardless of the obstruction and said with his eyes wide open:
I will definitely be able to hold on until the day when Ying Pijiang restores his country.

Are you feeling sore and having trouble walking?
snort!
Just a little bit of wind and frost!

Just say it louder,
I still can't feel well.

When he reached western Persia and was about to come into contact with the praised and prosperous land of Mesopotamia, Zhang Han was finally unable to rise again.

Ying Pijiang was very sad about this.

His teacher, someone he was close to, would soon leave him.

The passing of an old minister who had served three generations of the Qin Dynasty also meant that the breath from the past was diluted again.

Looking up, he was standing on a strange land.
Strangers are coming and going.
They spoke a strange language and followed strange customs...

The hometown in Ying Pijiang's memory could not keep up with his journey after all and was about to be left behind.

But it doesn’t matter!

Memories will fade.

But it can also be rebuilt.

Ying Pijiang thought confidently:
I will definitely be able to occupy vast and fertile land outside the domain and spread the aura of the Qin Empire here!
that night,

Zhang Han died.

Ying Pijiang buried him on the spot and built a small tomb.

Subsequently,

He turned and left, walking on the rising sun and setting sun, holding up the black bird flag of the Qin Dynasty, singing the sonorous and powerful songs of the old Qin people, and continued to walk towards the distance.

He passed through Ctesiphon, now the capital of Persia,
It turned north in front of the vast sea west of Persia and finally stopped in front of a new sea area.

To use the language of the barbarians in the west, this sea area should be called "Euxin Sea", which means "hospitable sea".

The wind and waves here are not big.
The climate is mild and there is plenty of rainfall.

There are vast plains along the coast, densely wooded, and many rivers flow into it.

There is a hole in the southwest corner of the sea, which connects to the sea sandwiched between two continents.

This means that it is not a closed sea that would become bitter and salty due to evaporation of water vapor over a long period of time.

It is open, rich, conducive to navigation and communication, and can be used for farming, logging and construction.

Ying Pijiang was very satisfied with this place.

He stretched out his long whip, pointed at the sea and said, "This will be the place where the Qin Dynasty will be reestablished!"

"I am here to fulfill the promise that the Zhou emperor made to the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty seven hundred years ago—"

The land west of Qishan,
It should be ruled by Ying Qin!

(End of this chapter)