The Great Qin Dynasty: The egg of the Black Bird was revered as a national guardian beast.

"Phew, I'm finally back."

Raising his head and looking at a city in the distance, Xuan Ye gripped the pack at his feet and flew into the mountains and forests.

Not long after, a person came out carrying a bag.

This bag contained some clothes, as well as the rare medicinal herbs he had searched for.

They took it with them and headed towards the city.

Standing below the city, Xuan Ye raised his head and saw three large characters hanging above the city gate.

Huaiyin County.

With his eyes narrowed, Xuan Ye stood there deep in thought.

Before the city gate stood guards, armed with spears, checking identification documents.

Without verification, passage is prohibited!

He lowered his eyes and walked forward.

He was dressed in a dark black robe, but it looked exquisite and luxurious, unlike the clothes worn by the common people around him.

The city gate guards dared not neglect their duty.

His tone became somewhat respectful: "This esteemed guest, do you have any credentials?"

He did not verify the transmission.

But after showing the official seal to the guards at the city gate, who were holding the tally of two thousand shi (a unit of grain), they immediately let him pass!

Two thousand shi (a unit of grain measure) is equivalent to the rank of prefect.

Not to mention the "Zhong Er Qian Shi" (中二千石), which refers to a high-ranking official in the capital, holding a silver seal and blue ribbon.

After receiving the official seal and insignia, they entered Huaiyin County.

Having been in the Qin Dynasty for a long time, this was his first time visiting a county town under the Qin's jurisdiction, and he found it quite novel.

Looking around, I saw those strange clothes and local specialties.

Before long, after asking for directions, Xuan Ye arrived at the county court.

Arriving at the county court,

Xuan Ye presented the talisman and raised his head: "Summon the county magistrate to see me immediately."

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"Han Xin, are you alright? It's all because of me that Butcher Wang is making things difficult for you. Don't believe his words."

"You will surely become famous throughout the world and become a great general."

Beside the stream, a young man sat under a tree, holding a sword, watching the ants at his feet.

A woman was weeping in front of him.

The man closed his eyes tightly, his hands trembling slightly, clearly indicating that he was very agitated.

Because just a few days ago...

Han Xin... crawled between the legs of a butcher!

The humiliation of being forced to crawl between someone's legs was like a piercing pain in his heart, and even now he still cannot calm down!

He raised his head and looked at the woman who was comforting him.

His voice trembled.

"Ji Tao..."

"I..."

He lowered his head heavily: "I'm just a good-for-nothing. How can I become famous throughout the world? How can I become a great general?"

As he said this, he clenched his fists tightly.

The fingernails dug into his flesh, causing pain, but compared to the pain in his heart, what was that?

Ji Tao looked at Han Xin with heartache in her eyes.

"Didn't you say that you would definitely achieve greater feats than General Wang, or even Lord Wu'an?"

"We cannot stop moving forward now that we have encountered a setback."

She, too, has no idea of ​​the suffering in Han Xin's heart.

But she didn't want to see the confident young man who was determined to become a great general become depressed.

Han Xin's voice was hoarse and bitter.

"I am not Wang Jian, I have neither the favor of His Majesty the First Emperor nor his family background."

"Now there is no war, and no place for us to fight!"

He raised his hand.

I lowered my eyes and looked at my trembling hands.

"What good is it if I become a great general? How can I possibly realize my ambitions?"

He never doubted himself.

I have always had unwavering confidence in my abilities!

But what this world lacks is never a thoroughbred horse, but a discerning eye to recognize one.

But then, a pleasant voice rang out.

"So what?"

"You are neither Lord Wu'an nor General Wang, but you are Han Xin, so why must you follow the path of others?"

"If you don't have the Emperor's favor, then find an opportunity to show your talents and ambitions; if you don't have a family background, then create one."

Even if it doesn't work out, as long as I tried, I have no regrets.

One sentence struck him like a giant bell, repeatedly hitting his heart.

Han Xin's eyes suddenly sharpened.

"yes……"

"I am me, I am Han Xin!"

He stood up, looked at Ji Tao, and then, as if possessed, picked up the woman and spun her around.

"Hahaha."

"I am Han Xin, I am who I am!"

"Even without a distinguished family background, I can still rise from a common soldier to a great general!"

Han Xin's voice echoed through the mountains, interspersed with many of Ji Tao's exclamations.

But soon the sound faded away.

Han Xin stood in front of Ji Tao, remained silent for a moment, then took the long sword from under the tree and held it to his chest.

Then he looked at Ji Tao.

"I want to leave Huaiyin and find a place where I can use my talents."

"Then what should I do?" Ji Tao asked.

After a moment of surprise, Han Xin raised his hand and gently placed it on Ji Tao's shoulder, patting it lightly.

"wait for me...."

"When I become rich and powerful, I will come back to marry you!"

After saying that, he picked up his longsword and left.

Only Ji Tao remained, standing by the stream, watching Han Xin's figure gradually disappear into the distance.

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the other side.

When Han Xin emerged from the forest, he saw a man leading a group of county soldiers toward him.

"Are you Han Xin?"

After a moment of surprise, Han Xin raised his sword, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "I am indeed Han Xin. May I ask what brings you here, esteemed official?"

"I am the clerk of Huaiyin."

The man raised his hand, signaling the county soldiers behind him to stop, and slowly walked over, revealing his identity.

He smiled and said, "Let's go, a distinguished person wants to see you."

Han Xin declined, saying, "My status is too lowly to offend your noble eyes. Please help me decline."

The clerk of Huaiyin was taken aback.

But the nobleman specifically requested to see Han Xin by name.

He forced a smile and said, "Han Xin, our esteemed guest has specifically requested to see you. Please don't make things difficult for us."

Han Xin frowned and remained silent.

The clerk from Huaiyin stepped forward and, after much persuasion, finally convinced Han Xin.

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County government.

Xuan Ye was respectfully ushered to the seat of honor.

The magistrate, assistant magistrate, and lieutenant of Huaiyin County sat in the east seat in order, followed by the subordinate officials of Huaiyin.

The maids carried food boxes and served food to everyone.

The female musicians also played the zither and sheng, singing and dancing lightly, creating a lively atmosphere for a while.

Everyone here laughed along with Xuan Ye's every word, regardless of whether they heard it or not, or whether it was funny or not.

The magistrate enthusiastically introduced each dish that was served.

The county magistrate, standing to the side, hadn't had a chance to interject.

After the magistrate finished introducing the dishes, he seized the opportunity, immediately picked up his wine cup, and stood up to offer a toast.

"Sir, the dishes will taste even better with fine wine!"

Xuan Ye raised his wine cup and simply nodded.

He raised his hand and drank the wine cup to the bottom.

After the maidservants filled his cup, he raised the wine cup, looked at everyone present, and raised the wine cup again.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Magistrate, Assistant Magistrate, Commandant, and all the officials."

The dozen or so people at the host's table immediately stood up from their seats.

He raised his wine cup: "It is an honor for us lowly officials to have Your Excellency grace Huaiyin County with Your presence!"

After finishing his drink, the magistrate of Huaiyin County said.

"It is an honor for us to have you grace Huaiyin with your presence. We have prepared a small gift, and we hope you will accept it with pleasure."

The magistrate of Huaiyin County had just finished speaking when

The atmosphere immediately became lively, with others chiming in.

"Shangguan, I have also prepared a small gift."

"Me too."

Me too.

Seated, Xuan Ye shook his head, "Please don't do that. With such hospitality from you all, how could I accept a gift?"

The county magistrate stood up, a faint smile on his face.

"Oh, Shangguan, please don't refuse. It's just a small token of our appreciation, nothing valuable."

The county constable nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the county magistrate's words make sense."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Seeing their enthusiasm, Xuan Ye reluctantly accepted it.

He sighed, "You've really put me through a lot."

But just then, the clerk from Huaiyin who had left earlier came in and addressed the person in the seat of honor.

"Shangguan, Han Xin has been brought."