The leisurely life of the Qin people

Chapter 201 Heart's Destiny
Huan Chu sometimes disliked Xiang Liang's way of being, and even more so the ideas that Xiang Liang instilled in Xiang Yu.

In the following days, Xiang Yu would frequently visit Jing.

Jing was an extraordinary person. It should be said that all the teachers who went to teach in rural areas were different from the people Xiang Yu had associated with before.

Jing is a pragmatic person, but also a rather casual person who doesn't care much about etiquette.

Xiang Yu asked, "If someone wanted to restore Chu, what would you do?"

Jing said, "I think it depends on the person."

Hearing that Jing did not directly oppose the restoration of Chu, Xiang Yu smiled and said, "You also feel that the people of Chu want to restore Chu."

Huan Chu accompanied Xiang Yu on his excursion as usual, but upon hearing Xiang Yu's question, he knew that Jing's answer would surely disappoint him.

Jing asked Xiang Yu, "Xiang Ji?"

"Jing, just speak frankly," Xiang Yu said solemnly.

Looking at the fields in the distance, Jing said with a relaxed expression, "If we're talking about restoring Chu, is it the people who want to restore Chu or just a few individuals? In other words, is it for the sake of the people of Chu, or for the ambitions of a few individuals?"

After saying that, Jing left again; he had to go to class.

Seeing Xiang Yu's dejected expression, Huan Chu patted him on the back and said, "These volunteer teachers are all like this; they always try to see things from the perspective of those who love the world."

Xiang Yu returned dejectedly.

After spending a month with Jing, Xiang Yu had indeed changed somewhat.

But Huan Chu knew that as long as Xiang Liang was still alive, Xiang Yu would still become the person Xiang Liang wanted him to be, because Xiang Liang was the person who could most directly influence Xiang Yu.

Xianyang.

It was the 36th year of the First Emperor's reign, in the fourth month.

It is currently the beginning of summer in Guanzhong.

Summer came late this year, and the night breeze still carried a chill.

On a high platform in Xianyang Palace, the armillary sphere stood beneath the starry sky.

Fusu sat in front of the armillary sphere, reading a book called Lüshi Chunqiu. In Lüshi Chunqiu, they listed a star that served as the host of the heart as the Heavenly Emperor's Bright Hall, which was likened to the stability of the country.

This was the consensus of scholars from various countries at the time; they all believed that it was an imperial star, and that once this imperial star changed, the fate of the nation would be altered.

Fusu, sitting by the oil lamp, looked up at the tall armillary sphere.

This armillary sphere was cast in bronze and exuded a sense of infinite mystery under the starry sky, but Fusu knew that it was just a few calculation formulas.

The armillary sphere is essentially a giant calculator.

Not far away, Tian An was taking care of his youngest son, Li, who had already fallen asleep in his cradle.

Fusu put down the scroll of Lüshi Chunqiu in his hand and instructed, "Father Emperor is still awake at this hour, isn't he?"

"Reporting to Young Master, the Emperor is still in Zhangtai Palace reviewing state affairs."

Fusu wrote a letter and waved to Tian An.

Tian An stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Young Master."

Fusu spoke a few words to him in a low voice, and then Tian An quickly left.

The eunuch standing nearby didn't know what the young master and Tian An had discussed; he only saw the young master leave with his young master Li on his back.

Historically, the last recorded instance of Mars guarding the heart of the sky occurred three hundred years ago, when Duke Zhao of Lu passed away. At that time, someone did indeed record that instance of Mars guarding the heart of the sky.

This happened several more times afterward. According to the extensive records, there were about eight instances of Mars guarding the heart of the heart, but not every one of them coincided with a major event.

And now this celestial event is about to occur.

In the hands of conspirators, such matters can be a major asset in driving large-scale events.

For Qin, however, some things were quite strange. This summer, a meteorite would fall in Dongjun, and the words "The First Emperor died and the land was divided" would be carved on the meteorite.

This is like a nail being driven into the heart of a country, and it is also the most difficult calamity for this country.

Astrological signs are harmless; the human heart is more terrifying than ominous signs.

Tian An left Xianyang Palace overnight, and no one in the palace knew why this Grand Attendant of Gaoquan Palace was in such a hurry.

Tian An didn't return until dawn. Fu Su, who was jogging, asked, "Did it go smoothly?"

"Prefect Zhang has already sent someone to Shangjun."

"it is good."

After tidying himself up and having breakfast, Fusu went to the court meeting.

As usual, the court meeting at Zhangtai Palace should have been very peaceful today, and since the young master went to Yongcheng to pay respects to his ancestors, there hadn't even been a spring flood in Guanzhong.

Most people believe this year should be a bumper year.

After the ministers finished reporting on state affairs and left, Fusu saw that his teacher and Zhang Cang remained in Zhangtai Palace.

Seeing this, Fusu simply stayed as well.

After all the officials had left, Li Si asked, "Zhang Cang, do you know that this matter cannot be spoken of lightly?"

Seeing Zhang Cang looking to him for help, Fusu said, "There have indeed been signs of this recently; it was me who said it."

Li Si pressed further, "Young master, is it true?"

Fusu wanted to say that Mars was indeed approaching the host planet, most likely within the next day or two, but the Prime Minister did not understand this, so he said, "The celestial sphere can predict celestial phenomena."

Li Si paced back and forth inside the Zhangtai Palace with his hands behind his back.

Fortunately, this time it wasn't mentioned in the court meeting, showing that Zhang Cang was still very prudent in his work.

Seeing Zhang Cang looking at him with pleading eyes again, Fusu gave him a reassuring look, making him swallow his next words.

Ying Zheng was having a meal in the rear hall.

A palace attendant came to report: "The young master, the prime minister, and Zhang Fucheng are still arguing in the front hall."

Ying Zheng had just finished eating a bite of vegetables when he said, "Wasn't the court meeting over? What were they arguing about?"

Seeing that the eunuch in front of him did not reply, Ying Zheng looked up at him and ordered, "Bring them all here."

"Yes."

Before long, Li Si and Fusu arrived at the rear hall first, followed by Zhang Cang.

Ying Zheng continued eating, looking at the three people in front of him, and asked, "What are you arguing about?"

Li Si bowed and said, "Your subject and I have discussed the recent changes in the celestial phenomena."

"Hehe..." Ying Zheng suddenly chuckled and asked, "What changes have occurred?"

"There is an unusual movement on the Imperial Star."

Ying Zheng stopped using his chopsticks and looked at the three people in front of him.

After a short while, Ying Zheng continued eating. He was naturally at ease with Fusu and trusted Li Si, not to mention that Zhang Cang was his son's helper. All three of them were trustworthy.

If they are the ones who said it, then it must be true.

Zhang Cang received a look from the Prime Minister and stepped forward to explain: "I have recently consulted many ancient books and found that such celestial phenomena have occurred several times. Seven of them were peaceful, but only one was related to the critical illness of Duke Zhao of Lu."

Ying Zheng said, "So it's not a big deal?"

Fusu bowed and said, "Father, but we cannot ignore this; we need to plan ahead."

Li Si said, "Your subject wishes to observe the stars with you, my lord."

Ying Zheng said, "Alright."

The three bowed and left the inner hall. Fusu walked in the sunlight, thinking about what would happen next, when he heard the Prime Minister and Zhang Cang arguing behind him again.

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Note: That's all for today, still owes 1,000 words.

Today, Xiao Zhang went to the hospital for a follow-up examination, and the doctor warned him again that he should not stay up late and that he needed to go to bed early.

Xiao Zhang needs time to adjust his schedule and try to catch up on the missed updates before the end of the month.

(End of this chapter)