The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

The first grand court meeting was held in February of the 37th year of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s reign.

Early that morning, the dawn was just breaking, and the sun shone through the clouds onto the streets and alleys of Xianyang City. A gentle breeze blew, bringing a hint of spring.

The entire Xianyang Royal City seemed to be shrouded in a layer of golden light, appearing particularly solemn and dignified.

In the court of Zhangtai Palace, the ministers stood in neat rows, dressed in official uniforms and with solemn expressions.

The First Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his tired eyes revealing an unshakable authority. He was dressed in a black dragon robe and wore a crown on his head, symbolizing imperial power. His whole body exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

The First Emperor cleared his throat and spoke in a loud and powerful voice: "Yu Heng, announce the decree!" His eyes swept over the ministers, making everyone feel his majesty.

In the main hall of Zhangtai Palace, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified. The ministers listened quietly to the First Emperor's edict.

At that moment, Yu Heng stood on the steps in the center of the hall, holding a scroll of imperial edict in his hand. His voice was clear and loud: "Your Majesty decrees: Yao Jia is promoted to the position of Imperial Censor. Veteran General Yang Duanhe is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Duwei Army. Tu You is appointed Imperial General in charge of the Imperial Guards. Xin Sheng is temporarily appointed as the Minister of Justice. Feng Jie is to inspect the eastern coastal counties."

After Yu Heng finished reading the imperial edict, there was a slight commotion in the court.

The ministers whispered about the new appointments, some expressed appreciation, while others looked worried.

As a talented and loyal official, Yao Jia had already made his mark when the six kingdoms were pacified and the world was unified. His promotion to the position of Chief Censor is undoubtedly a recognition of his ability.

Yang Duanhe, an experienced veteran, had fought on the battlefield with Wang Jian, Meng Wu and others. However, Wang Jian and Meng Wu had passed away one after another, and the central government lacked veteran generals. Therefore, although he was already sixty years old, he was still entrusted with important tasks and became the commander of the Duwei Army. This shows the trust and reliance of the First Emperor on him.

It is worth mentioning that Feng Jie’s son Feng Yu was also given an important position and was appointed as the General of the Imperial Guard.

In the hall, Yao Jia stood aside, secretly thrilled. He knew this was the First Emperor's recognition and trust in him. He quickly stepped forward, saluted, and said in a resounding voice, "Your Majesty, I will do my best to live up to your trust."

Yang Duanhe's face was solemn, fully aware of the weight of responsibility he shouldered. He clasped his fists toward the First Emperor and said firmly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. Although I am old, I will dedicate myself to the great Qin and protect it with all my heart."

Tu You took a step forward, his sleeves fluttering in the wind as he bowed. His eyes revealed a firmness as he said, "Your Majesty, I will strictly guard the palace and ensure that the guards are in perfect condition."

Xin Sheng also stepped out, his steps steady and powerful, and he said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I will fulfill my mission, enforce the law impartially, and uphold the dignity of the laws of the Great Qin."

The First Emperor nodded slightly, his gaze filled with dignity and confidence. He glanced at his ministers and said slowly, "My dear ministers, this personnel change is for the long-term stability of our Great Qin. I hope you will all work together to assist me in building a foundation that will endure for generations to come."

As the First Emperor finished speaking, the ministers bowed and responded, "We will follow your Majesty's instructions!" Their voices were in unison and loud, echoing in the hall.

At this moment, sunlight streamed through the windows of the main hall onto the ground, creating patches of bright light. The figures of the ministers appeared particularly solemn in these patches of light, yet they also appeared to be flickering.

After the grand court meeting ended, the ministers began to carry out their new missions, and the entire Xianyang city became busy.

After leaving the royal city of Xianyang, Meng Yi muttered to himself, "Could it be that Feng Jie has other plans for the eastern coastal counties? No, Xu Fu will also return and land in March or April. Could it be..."

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared not far ahead. It was Han Xin. He walked towards them quickly with a faint smile on his face.

Meng Yi was filled with confusion and curiosity. He looked at Han Xin and couldn't help asking, "Zhong Yan, why are you here?"

Han Xin stepped forward, walked in front of Meng Yi, bowed respectfully, and replied firmly, "My lord, I have someone I would like to recommend to you!"

When Meng Yi heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He felt a little curious and asked quickly, "Oh? Who on earth could have earned your approval?"

Afterwards, Meng Yi and Han Xin got on the carriage together.

After Meng Yi sat down, Han Xin smiled slightly and slowly said, "Kuai Che!"

"Kuai Che?" Meng Yi frowned, lost in thought. His mind quickly searched for information about Kuai Che. He didn't know much about him, but he knew that Kuai Che had persuaded Han Xin to declare himself king and had persuaded Han Xin to spare Xiang Yu during the Battle of Haixia, hoping to create a three-way balance of power and then gradually conquer the world. This showed that Kuai Che was a man of exceptional wisdom and eloquence.

Thinking of this, Meng Yi couldn't help but sigh: "It really is a dream come true. I was worried about the lack of counselors a while ago."

Meng Yi immediately smiled. "Zhong Yan, where is this person now? How did you get to know him?"

Han Xin quickly replied, "This man is at a farm outside the city. I happened to meet him a while ago while returning to Xianyang from Huaiyin with Ji Tao. We hit it off immediately. We had a very pleasant conversation and I discovered that he has a unique perspective on the world situation. If he can be used by the Lord, he will surely be able to assist the Lord! So we agreed on a time to meet him."

Meng Yi couldn't help but feel delighted: "Although Kuai Che isn't as talented as Fan Zeng and Zhang Liang, he's not much different from Chen Ping. If I can get his help, I'll definitely be able to avoid many detours in the future. It seems that Han Xin and Kuai Che are also destined to meet."

Then, Meng Yi nodded with satisfaction, his lips curled up slightly, his eyes gleaming with approval, and he said with a smile: "Zhong Yan, you are really discerning to be able to discover a talent like Kuai Che. It seems that you are not only a thousand-mile horse, but also a horse trainer!"

Han Xin smiled and humbly replied, "Your Majesty, I am flattered. This was merely an accidental discovery. It's strange to say, but when I met Kuai Che, I felt a strange sense of familiarity. His words and actions reveal his ambition and his eagerness to showcase his talents. His assistance would be a powerful asset. Furthermore, he possesses unique and insightful insights into the current state of affairs, and perhaps he could offer your Majesty some new ideas and strategies."

Meng Yi nodded slightly, agreeing with Han Xin's point of view. A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. He continued, "Well, you are quite right. However, whether Kuai Che is truly willing to serve us remains to be seen. How about this: you should first contact him and test his attitude and thoughts. Make a decision after you have a clear understanding."

Han Xin bowed and accepted the order, turned and left, preparing to contact Kuai Che according to Meng Yi's instructions.