Your Majesty, do not attack Rome yet, or the Qin Dynasty will perish!

Autumn of 208 BC.

The Greek Federation of India submitted to the Qin Dynasty and voluntarily became a vassal state of the Qin Empire.

The Mauryan monarch Shariputra signed a diplomatic agreement with the Qin Dynasty in the name of the Magadha Kingdom.

The first unified dynasty in South Asian history has disintegrated.

The Gandhara and Mathura kingdoms in the north, and the Andhra and Kalinga kingdoms in the south, rose to prominence one after another.

The Indian subcontinent has once again descended into a state of conflict among nations.

At the same time, Emperor Ying Xuan of Qin issued proclamations to West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia, announcing his conquest of the three kingdoms of Parthia, Bactria, and Kangju.

The shadow of war gradually loomed over Central Asia, and North Africa, Europe, West Asia and other places successively submitted to the Qin Dynasty.

The education of 15 million people in the ten provinces of the Western Continent was carried out in an orderly manner.

The once Hellenized vast region is visibly losing its last vestiges of Macedonia.

With the advancement of the Qin Dynasty's equal-field system, the standardization of writing, cart tracks, and weights and measures, a new chapter was opened in the western lands.

The Greek and Macedonian nobles who refused to submit were exiled to Crete to live among the Jews.

A large number of people from various ethnic groups migrated to the Lianghe Province, and the population of Chang'an exceeded one million.

The Mesopotamian plain once again became the focus of attention in the West, with caravans coming and going in an endless stream.

European barbarian tribes and North African nomadic groups accepted the investiture from the Qin envoys, who bestowed upon them weapons, armor, and official seals.

The Qin Empire replaced the Alexander Empire, and the Black Bird flag was planted in North Africa, the Mediterranean coast, the South Caucasus, and other places.

The unique Eastern virtues of gentleness, kindness, respect, frugality, and humility, combined with the ferocious and ruthless nature of the Qin army, unleashed unprecedented vitality.

..............

Longxi County, thousands of miles away, at the foot of the Longshan Mountains.

The autumn wind is bleak, leaves are falling, the weather is getting cooler, and the earth is turning golden.

Two elderly men sat leisurely in the courtyard, playing chess and sipping tea.

He had white hair but a youthful face, rosy complexion, and was full of energy.

A man with a resolute face, sharp eyes, and thick, graying beard, resembling a venerable lion.

"Father."

"A message has arrived from the Central Plains."

A handsome young man strode in, interrupting the game between the two.

"Heng'er".

"Don't panic in anything; remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses before you."

"This is a true man."

Wei Liao calmly put away the chess pieces and earnestly gave instructions.

Wei Heng composed himself, his face showing anxiety, and respectfully said, "Grandfather."

"News has come from the remnants of the Black Ice Guard."

"The Supreme General was defeated. Xiang Liang defeated the Qin army in Dong'e and Dingtao."

"The Chu army's detachment, led by Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, killed Li You, the governor of Sanchuan Commandery, at Yongqiu."

"What does the Marquis of Longxi think?"

Wei Liao stroked his long beard and asked slowly.

"A skilled strategist secures an invincible position while also preventing the enemy from suffering defeat."

"The Chu army is in grave danger!"

A glint of light flashed in Li Xinhu's eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.

What?

Wei Heng's eyes widened. Clearly, the Chu army had the upper hand, so why did Marquis Li Xin of Longxi think that the Chu army was going to lose?

"Zhang Han was meticulous and his military tactics were flawless."

"Although Xiang Liang was the son of Xiang Yan and had a deep family tradition of learning, he was not an unparalleled commander."

"The Chu army has won several great victories, but this time they are likely to suffer a crushing defeat at Dingtao."

Wei Liao said quietly.

"Father."

Wei Heng's heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Are you saying that all of this was a trap deliberately prepared by the General for Xiang Liang?"

"Hahaha."

Upon hearing this, Wei Liao and Li Xin exchanged a smile.

"The Grand Commandant has such a fine grandson, which makes Xin quite envious."

Li Xin did not hold back his praise.

Most of his descendants were mediocre, at best reaching the level of county or prefecture officials.

Wei Heng, the grandson of Wei Liao, was only sixteen years old, yet he was already able to see beyond the surface and grasp the deeper layers of military strategy, which was truly remarkable.

"Lord of Longxi, you flatter me."

"This time, the Second Emperor will surely mobilize all the troops in Xianyang to support Zhang Han."

"Zhang Han's victory and the Chu army's defeat are a foregone conclusion."

"What is the Marquis of Longxi's opinion on what will happen next?"

Wei Liao then posed a question.

Li Xin shook his head and said inexplicably, "The Grand Commandant probably already has the answer, why ask me?"

"Yes, everything is preordained."

Wei Liao looked in the direction of Xianyang and remained silent for a long time.

'???'

Wei Heng was completely baffled, having no idea what kind of riddle the two old men were playing.

"The blessings bestowed by a virtuous person will last only three generations."

"The Marquis of Wucheng and his son, the Marquis of Tongwu, were wise and virtuous throughout their lives."

"Wang Lizhi is highly talented but lacks ability and is not fit for important positions."

"The Second Emperor arbitrarily ordered them to move south, and the Great Wall was no longer able to defend against the Xiongnu."

"Henan is in grave danger!"

"Even more so, is Zhang Han greater, or Wang Li greater?"

"The Northern Army and the Convict Army are bound to have a falling out, which will lead to even greater bitter consequences."

Wei Liao took a sip of tea and said meaningfully.

"The Wang family's wealth and status are likely to be ruined by this Marquis of Wucheng."

Li Xin smiled, completely disregarding Wang Li.

After the Qin Dynasty unified the world, the First Emperor did not grant fiefdoms or grant land to others, and he did not regain his throne.

The title of Marquis Che was the highest nobility, granting the privilege of owning a fief. Both Lu Buwei's Marquis Wenxin and his Marquis Longxi were Marquises Che.

The wealth and status of the Wang family across three generations was ultimately earned through the bloody battles fought by Wang Jian and his son Wang Ben, while Wang Li simply reaped the benefits.

Everything changed the moment Wang Li accepted Hu Hai's edict and took over the command of 300,000 northern troops from Meng Tian.

"My grandfather was the Marquis of Longxi."

"Is there no hope left for the Qin Dynasty?"

Hearing that the two had surprisingly similar views, Wei Heng hesitated and said.

"What does the Grand Commandant think?"

Li Xin looked at Wei Liao, his tiger-like eyes flashing with a strange light.

"A few days ago, I observed the celestial phenomena and saw that the imperial star had moved westward."

Wei Liao brought up something in a rambling, mysterious way.

"The old Grand Commandant said he's coming back."

Li Xin spoke without hesitation.

"That's exactly right."

Wei Liao nodded and said seriously.

Who is it?

Wei Heng looked puzzled.

Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a galloping horse.

"Seven years have passed in the blink of an eye. Looking back on that boy who used to dance with a spoon."

"I find it unbelievable, just like I believe."

Li Xin's eyes were filled with memories, long-lost memories resurfacing in his mind.

"We didn't expect this, and neither did His Majesty."

Wei Liao exclaimed, "A thirteen-year-old boy has persuaded the Mengxi and Bai clans to serve him."

"He led only three thousand cavalrymen, traveled thousands of miles to Hexi, and destroyed thirty-six kingdoms."

"With no fewer than a million people under his rule, he single-handedly expanded the territory of the Qin Dynasty to a vast extent that rivaled that of the Central Plains."

"The name of west Jun is widely known among merchants. If he were to establish a kingdom, he would surely become a powerful ruler."

"Grandfather, who is this 'Lord of the West' you and the Marquis of Longxi were talking about?"

Wei Heng's curiosity was evident on his face.

This was the first time he had ever heard the title "west Jun".

"Heng'er".

"Haven't you always wondered why I came to the foot of Longshan Mountain?"

"And why did they live next to the Marquis of Longxi?"

Wei Liao said with a kind and gentle expression.

"Um."

At this moment, Wei Heng's thirst for knowledge reached its peak.