The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

January of the 35th year of the First Emperor's reign (212 BC).

The land of Jiuyuan was covered in snow, the wind howled, and the icy air seemed to freeze all signs of life. However, within the General's Mansion, tension and anxiety continued to rise like a burning flame.

In the east courtyard, Meng Tian paced anxiously in the courtyard. His steps were filled with uneasiness and worry, and each step seemed so heavy.

From time to time, the sound of Yu Shu giving birth could be heard in the room. The sound was like a sharp sword, piercing the softest part of Meng Tian's heart.

Meng Yuan stayed quietly beside Meng Tian, ​​his eyes revealing an indescribable concern.

Maids busily shuttled back and forth across the courtyard, steaming basins of water in their hands, like messengers of hope. Inside, Meng Yuan's wife, Zhang, comforted Yu Shu and arranged for the maids. Her gentleness and patience became the warmest force of this moment.

As the seconds ticked by, Meng Tian's heart tightened, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He couldn't help but think of his wife, the woman who had stood by him through countless trials and tribulations, now struggling on the brink of life and death. He prayed silently, hoping that the heavens would keep them and their child safe.

Meng Yuan looked at his elder brother's expression, and his heart was filled with worry. He knew that his elder brother was under great pressure at the moment, but he didn't know how to comfort him. He could only stand aside silently, giving him support and encouragement with his eyes.

Finally, the clear cry of a baby broke the silence. Like a ray of dawn, the sound illuminated the softest corner of Meng Tian's heart. A smile of surprise instantly spread across his face, and tears of excitement welled in his eyes. He rushed to the room impatiently, but was stopped by Zhang.

Zhang smiled and said, "Brother, don't worry. Mother and child are safe and everything is fine. It's just that you are cold now, and mother and child are weak and can't stand the cold. You should go to the warm room and wait for a while."

Hearing this, Meng Tian smiled awkwardly and patted his forehead lightly: "Look at me, I was too happy and forgot about this. My sister-in-law is right, I was too reckless."

Zhang quickly consoled him, "Brother, you're just too worried. It's human nature. But you still need to pay attention to some details to avoid causing them unnecessary trouble."

Meng Tian nodded repeatedly in agreement. Then, as Zhang had instructed, he went to the nearby greenhouse to warm himself up. After watching Meng Tian enter the greenhouse, Zhang returned to the house to care for his wife and the newborn.

A moment later, Meng Tian saw the weak but happy Yu Shu holding a lovely child in her arms. At that moment, all the fatigue and worries disappeared, replaced by endless joy.

Meng Yuan followed Meng Tian into the room. He watched the birth of a new life with excitement in his eyes. He knew that this child would bring new hope and vitality to the entire family.

At this moment, Meng Tian felt the miracle of life and the warmth of family. He understood that no matter how great the difficulties, as long as he had his family by his side, everything would be better. He hugged Yu Shu and the child tightly, feeling the strength of family love.

Yu Shu opened her eyes, looked at Meng Tian tenderly, and said softly, "Husband, our child is born. Shall we give him a name?" Her voice was gentle and full of love, as if it could melt people's hearts.

Meng Tian's face lit up with joy as he heard his wife's words. He gazed quietly at his wife and child, a deep sense of responsibility and fatherly love welling up in his heart. After a moment's thought, he said, "My dear, I think the name 'Meng Xuan' is a good one. It embodies both masculine spirit and scholarly grace. I hope he will grow up to be a talented and responsible man."

Yu Shu smiled and nodded, agreeing with her husband's opinion. She gently stroked the child's face, her eyes full of love.

"Meng Xuan, Meng Xuan..." Yu Shu muttered softly, her eyes full of expectations for the future, "I hope he can thrive and become a man of integrity."

Zhang smiled and agreed, "Brother, sister-in-law, Meng Xuan is a very good name. It will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."

At this moment, the little fellow seemed to understand and waved his pink little hands. Seeing this, everyone smiled happily.

Meng Yuan walked forward and gently stroked Meng Xuan's little face, "Xuan'er, uncle will protect you in the future."

The wind outside was still biting cold, but inside the house was filled with warmth and happiness. The Montessori family sat together, welcoming the arrival of this new life.

In Xianyang City's Juxian Hall, a group of individuals with "the world in their hearts" gathered. Most of these individuals were moderates, descendants of the nobles of the Six Kingdoms. They cherished the desire to restore their homeland, but knew that force was incapable of achieving this goal. Therefore, they placed their hopes on achieving their ideals through gentle means.

One way was to leverage Fusu's influence. As the First Emperor's eldest son, Fusu commanded considerable attention. The descendants of the nobles of the six kingdoms believed that if Fusu ascended the throne, they might be able to persuade him to implement a system of feudal fiefdoms, thereby restoring their respective kingdoms. Consequently, they turned their attention to Fusu, attempting to approach him and secure his support.

However, rather than taking direct action, they opted for a more subtle approach. They cultivated relationships with the ministers close to Fusu, hoping to convey their wishes to him through them. At the same time, they actively participated in court affairs to demonstrate their abilities and gain Fusu's approval.

Fusu's teachers, however, were generally more moderate. They taught him to prioritize benevolence, righteousness, and morality, and to govern the country with justice. They believed that only in this way could he win the support of the people and achieve lasting peace. Under their influence, Fusu gradually developed into a benevolent and righteous ruler, deeply sympathetic to the plight of the descendants of the nobility of the six kingdoms.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu were no exception. Through their interactions with Fusu, they deeply felt his benevolence and generosity. They believed that if Fusu became emperor, he would treat the people of the world with kindness and grant the descendants of the nobles of the six kingdoms greater freedom and development. Therefore, they harbored great hopes for Fusu, hoping that he could help them realize their dream of restoring their country.

Recently, Confucian scholars, led by Chunyu Yue, and prominent figures in the Juxian Hall, had noticed the First Emperor's declining health. They knew the Emperor was advancing in years, yet the position of Crown Prince remained vacant. Consequently, they turned their attention to Fusu, the eldest son. They began to frequently contact Fusu, urging him to submit a petition to restore the feudal system.

However, a deeper conspiracy lay behind this. Some ministers harbored ulterior motives. These were already radical members of the aristocracy of the six states, deeply hostile to the Qin dynasty. They knew that submitting a petition to restore the feudal system at this time would inevitably incur the wrath of the First Emperor and put Fusu in a difficult position.

But they still spared no effort to add fuel to the fire and try to create chaos so that they could take advantage of the situation and achieve their ulterior motives.

These ministers with ulterior motives secretly incited the emotions of Confucian scholars and celebrities, making them believe that only the restoration of the feudal system could save the Qin Empire. As the first emperor's most valued son, Fusu might be able to gain the emperor's attention if he proposed this suggestion.

So they kept putting pressure on Fusu, making him believe that he had a heavy responsibility and had to stand up and speak for the future of the country.