I am not a seventh-generation descendant of Lord Wu'an from the Qin Dynasty.

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Silent all night.

Bai Qi opened his eyes, feeling refreshed. Looking at his wife sleeping soundly beside him, he quietly got up.

The mute woman, Qi Tian, ​​vaguely sensed his departure, mumbled something, and then tilted her head to continue sleeping.

Bai Qi turned around and closed the inner room door. He turned to look at the rising sun, stretched his limbs comfortably, and then looked down.

[Da Qin Nong/General: Bai Qi]

Attack: 13+3

Physical Fitness: 13+3

[Mental state: 11+2]

【耕地种田·6级：569/600（耕地+60%，种田+60%）】

【射箭矛刺·4级：312/400（射箭+40%，矛刺+40%）】

【骑兵统御·1级：13/100（骑兵+10%，统御+10%）】

After acquiring the fifth-level Grand Master's Seal and the official appointment as a 2500-man Lord, the system panel gained a new skill: Cavalry Command, which allowed him to get rid of his short-legged crossbow horse.

Bai Qi was promoted from a Qin soldier to the commander of 500 men, entering the second level of the Qin soldier ranks.

Qin Qing, a scholar-official!

As for why the governor of Zhutian County remained unchanged, he felt it was a temporary appointment rather than a formal one.

But on this very day, before Bai Qi could even try out his new training skills, Li Tian, ​​the commander of a thousand men, returned.

Good news: the battle to suppress bandits in the Taihang Mountains has eased somewhat; most of the stubborn bandits and their strongholds have been wiped out, and the remaining bandits can now be apprehended.

Everyone in the recruit camp made meritorious contributions, and all the acting generals were removed from their positions, while twenty were promoted to garrison commanders.

The luckiest of them all was Li Kui, the spy who went into the mountains, because Wang Wei and Meng Tian had promised him a reward before the battle.

He seized the opportunity to behead the bandit leader of Guying Ridge, and was promoted to the rank of 2500-man leader on the spot.

As a result, Tian Baijiang was depressed for several days. Fortunately, Li Tianqian was transferred to a local post as the magistrate of Wanhutian County, and Tian Baijiang was promoted to county lieutenant.

The thousand-strong new recruit camp was split in two: five hundred elite soldiers were incorporated into the campaign camp against Han, and five hundred new recruits were transferred to county soldiers.

It can be said that everyone is happy and every family is celebrating!

Bad news: Bai Qi's affair in Zhutian County is over. Bai Qi's five hundred soldiers are gone.

Bai Qi is going to Xianyang to participate in the so-called selection of new talents for Shanglin Garden, to be appointed as a general, granted the title of Grand Master, join the Imperial Guard, protect the King of Qin, and participate in military exercises.

What the hell? Shanglin Garden, the Imperial Guards? Isn't this a story from the Han Dynasty? What does this have to do with you, King Zheng of Qin?

The Butterfly Effect!

He was just suppressing bandits in the Taihang Mountains. What did that have to do with the Xianyang Palace, which was thousands of miles away?

Li Tian thought Bai Qi was extremely excited, so he patted him on the shoulder with an envious look.

"Go home and rest for two days, then prepare to depart! Don't worry, Tian will look after your sister-in-law at home. As for Xianyang, Tian has already informed my cousin Li Si..."

"Damn it, the culprit has shown up! Why are you sending me a private message from over a thousand miles away?"

"He is currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Imperial Garden, and is under the command of Prime Minister Lü. He will take care of you."

Bai Qi fell silent. This official position, this ability to navigate social situations so skillfully, truly lived up to the destiny of becoming the future Grand Chancellor under the Zheng Brother.

Bai Qi's lips curled slightly as he squeezed Li Tian's hand tightly, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"Thank you so much!"

Li Tian gritted his teeth and endured the pain in his palm.

"Bai Qizi seems genuinely happy; look how much force he's using."

Should I tell him about the surprises my cousin prepared for him along the way? No, it's best not to spoil his good mood. After all, it's not very dignified!

Bai Qi was lost in thought when he drew his bowstring taut and released a six-qian arrow.

swoosh~

One hundred and twenty paces away, a large willow tree swaying in the wind suddenly burst open its bark, and a sharp three-edged arrow penetrated more than halfway in, with the tip slightly protruding from the back.

"A two-stone precious bow and six-qian arrows are ultimately too easy. A three-stone bow is rare; Tian County has none."

Bai Qi clenched his fist, feeling the force of 160 kilograms coursing through his muscles and bones.

"I wonder if my 16 points in attack and physique are enough to dominate Xianyang?!"

"only……"

Bai Qi turned his head and glanced at the half-open door of the inner room, where his longing was brewing.

"Should we go now, or wait a bit?"

In the blink of an eye, three days have passed.

On this day, the usually peaceful and tranquil Xishui Township welcomed a group of uninvited guests on tall horses.

"Bai Qizi, come out quickly! Your 133,000 servants who have rendered meritorious service in killing the enemy have arrived."

"Hurry, hurry, all you do is rush, are you trying to summon a soul first thing in the morning?"

Bai Qi got up and opened the door unhappily, only to find Li Tian grinning and Tian Baijiang, or rather, County Commandant Tian, ​​looking embarrassed.

From Instructor Tian to General Tian and then to County Commandant Tian, ​​only seven or eight months passed in the blink of an eye. He had caught up with the great Qin Dynasty's rapid expansion.

And aren't I the same?

Bai Qi chuckled self-deprecatingly, knowing in his heart that Li Tian and the other two had arrived together, probably to urge him to set off.

As expected, Li Tian revealed his secret as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Tsk tsk, look at this."

"The Fifth Master, who's about to enter Xianyang, is something else indeed; his imperious manner is quite something..."

Bai Qi immediately brushed away Li Tian's lewd hand that was patting his shoulder, and said with his head held high.

"Level nine, fifth-class doctor, I'll put that into practice for you once I get back from Xianyang."

Behind her, Tsumata, who was holding her pregnant belly, looked slightly pale.

County Magistrate Tian coughed lightly, offering a brief reminder and interrupting their conversation.

"Bai Qizi, 120 households of slave farmers, and thirteen servants and concubines are all here."

Bai Qi nodded silently.

Li Tian interrupted, "Thirteen delicate and frail young women of sixteen or seventeen, all carefully selected by your brother according to your preferences..."

Bai Qi quickly covered his foul mouth, knowing that if he continued talking, he would lose all face.

"Xiuer, Yuer, lead them!"

When Bai Qi turned to give the order, he finally saw his wife Tian Weibai's beautiful face, which looked apologetic.

Tsumata shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

But the sadness in his eyes was clearly visible.

Bai Qi felt a pang in his heart. He wanted to tell her that he wouldn't go to Xianyang and would stay home with her to help her prepare for childbirth, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. Three days had passed and he still hadn't said it.

He wanted to go to Xianyang!

Two newlywed women led thirteen young maids of sixteen or seventeen into the house to teach them manners.

The 120 households of serfs had their own land looked after by people brought by the county magistrate and the villagers.

Everyone entered the room and took their seats.

Li Tian's first words drew a glare from Bai Qi.

"Bai Qi, your house is a bit small, not worthy of the five great doctors going to Xianyang. We'll move to the county tomorrow... or, how about we expand it here?"

Li Tian looked at him questioningly.

Bai Qi's eyes said, "Are you never going to stop?"

County Commandant Tian entered the room and sat down, breaking the silence, and began to recount the future prospects of his fellow soldiers.

"Li Kui was lucky; he got a 2500-man bandit chieftain for free. Wang Yi gave him special permission to expand the Lone Eagle Ridge bandit stronghold in the Taihang Mountains to block the bandits from fleeing north to the Zhao Kingdom."

"Sun Cheng has become more honest. He no longer rides his tall horse and looks at people with a sidelong glance. He spends his days going into the mountains and forests, hoping to win another two or five hundred masters."

Bai Qi shook his head inwardly. The Taihang Mountains are only so big, and there are only so many bandits. There's no room for another lucky guy like the 2500-strong bandit leader.

Li Tian continued, "Bai Qizi, the policies you have drafted are excellent. I have already promoted them throughout the county, striving to take this opportunity to expand the population and make it a county with ten thousand households."

This is a solid political achievement, encouraging agriculture and promoting people's well-being, which is much more reassuring than fighting over military merits.

"Sun, the clerk, is experienced in government affairs, diligent, and popular. I have appointed him to temporarily serve as the county magistrate."

"That You Kuiwu from Xinyi Township did a good job. I've promoted him to thief-catching officer of Tian County."

"There's also the local village head, Mr. Sun. If you're reluctant to leave your old house, you can ask him to be a patrolman in Xishui Township and help look after the house."

"Ha, is this what they mean by 'when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven'?!"

Bai Qi remained silent, then nodded. He knew in his heart that the trip to Xianyang was not to be refused.

That day and night, all the guests left.

Bai Qi stroked his wife Tian Gao's protruding belly, stood up abruptly, and said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Tian'er, will you come with me to Xianyang?"

His wife Tianqiao's face turned pale, her palms trembled visibly, and she shook her head in terror.

Bai Qi frowned. "You don't want to go to Xianyang? Are you afraid the journey is too far?"

"Don't worry, we can hire a carriage, padded with extra brocade blankets, and travel slowly along the way..."

Tsumata reached out and covered his mouth, shook her head firmly, pointed at him, then at herself, clasped her hands together, and bowed her head in prayer.

"You want me to go to Xianyang by myself, while you stay home and pray for me day and night?"

Tsumata nodded vigorously, her jade-like face resting against his neck, a gentle rubbing against him, a tender comfort.

Bai Qi remained silent for a while. Over the past three days, he had been carefully examining his wife's health. Seeing that she was strong and healthy and had a long breath, he dared to suggest going to Xianyang together.

To be honest, he had no idea what to do if he rashly changed history, got caught up in the power struggle between the King of Qin and Prime Minister Lü, and had to protect his pregnant wife.

But the situation had forced him to this point, and he was unwilling to be separated from his wife and children. He tried to find a way to have the best of both worlds, but to his surprise, his wife Tian refused.

Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief, but the guilt in his eyes deepened.

With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for!

"Tian'er, Xianyang is a long and arduous journey. Years have passed since we parted. Come and spend one last time with your husband!"

Tsumata couldn't speak, but she opened her red lips and shyly stuck out her little tongue...