The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

Meng Tian and Meng Yi arrived at the First Emperor's bedroom. He was sitting at his desk, intently reading through a mountain of official documents. His brow was slightly furrowed, a hint of fatigue on his face, as if he were pondering something important.

Seeing them come in, the First Emperor slowly put down the documents in his hand, raised his head, looked at them with a sharp gaze, and said in a calm and majestic voice: "You are here."

Meng Tian and Meng Yi hurried forward and bowed in unison, saying, "Your Majesty."

The First Emperor nodded slightly, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips, and he said softly, "I am very satisfied with what happened in the palace today. Meng Yi, you did a great job."

The First Emperor's eyes revealed his admiration for Meng Yi.

Meng Yi bowed his head and said respectfully, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I was only doing my duty."

The First Emperor smiled and continued, "You are absolutely right. Great Qin needs a firm stance. But I also hope you understand that toughness isn't the only tactic used in the court. Sometimes, flexibility can be turned into a sharp weapon, and using softness to overcome hardness reveals wisdom."

Meng Yi listened respectfully to the teachings of the First Emperor.

Meng Yi said in panic, "Your Majesty, your teaching is correct. I will definitely keep it in mind."

The First Emperor nodded, his tone becoming more serious. "However, the hearts of people in the court are unpredictable. You should be more careful in what you say and do in the future. Don't take it lightly."

Meng Yi's expression was solemn and dignified. He clasped his hands together and bowed, saying, "I will bear in mind your Majesty's teachings and will act with care and caution. I will definitely not disappoint your Majesty's expectations."

The First Emperor then spoke again, "Although the Xiongnu have been repelled, the border areas are still not at peace. Meng Tian, ​​you must continue to hold fast to the frontier and never allow yourself to slack off!"

Meng Tian accepted the order respectfully and said, "I will do as you command."

The First Emperor turned his gaze to Meng Yi and instructed him, "Meng Yi, you will stay in the capital and learn from Li Si to handle various government affairs, especially the social security issues in Xianyang City. Xianyang has been in a very unstable state recently."

Meng Yi replied firmly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will fulfill my mission."

The First Emperor nodded slightly, expressing his satisfaction, and then said, "Very good, then you may leave first."

After paying their respects, Meng Tian and Meng Yi slowly stepped aside.

After leaving the palace, Meng Yi whispered to Meng Tian, ​​"Brother, I'm afraid this return to the capital won't be too peaceful! This really stirs up a thousand waves!" There was a hint of worry in his tone.

Meng Tian was silent for a moment, then replied gravely, "As a minister, it is my duty to serve the country faithfully. However, this return to the capital may indeed bring about many uncertainties. But no matter what, you must stand firm and not waver in the slightest. Remember, in your dealings with others, you must not take sides or arbitrarily take sides. We only need to be loyal to Your Majesty. In all other matters, we must be impartial and stick to our duties."

Meng Yi listened and nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood. Then, the two of them turned and left together, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance.

The next morning, the sun shone across the earth, illuminating the Jiuyuan North Camp.

The First Emperor sat upright in his tall chariot drawn by four steed horses, his expression solemn and majestic. His sharp eyes, like lightning, scanned the endless frontier army array before him.

The First Emperor was wearing a black dragon robe and a crown on his head. The flags beside him fluttered in the wind, as if declaring his supreme authority to the world.

The soldiers in the phalanx, each clad in heavy armor and holding gleaming, sharp weapons, stood in unison like a steel fortress. Their eyes were resolute and courageous, revealing their desire and determination for battle.

As the First Emperor's chariot slowly entered the military camp, a deep and powerful drumbeat suddenly rang out, piercing the ears like thunder. The soldiers shouted in unison: "Long live your majesty, long live the Great Qin!"

The passionate shouts shook the sky and echoed between heaven and earth. It was so powerful that it made people's blood boil.

The First Emperor nodded slightly, expressing his satisfaction. He raised his hand, signaling the drums to stop. Suddenly, the world fell silent, with only the gentle breeze rustling the military flags.

Then, the First Emperor began to review the army. As the chariots moved steadily through the phalanxes, he carefully examined the equipment and mental state of each soldier.

After the review, the First Emperor ascended the platform and gazed down at the army, braced for battle. A surge of ambition surged within him. These brave and fearless soldiers would be his ultimate weapon for conquering the world. He believed that under his leadership, this army would be invincible and unstoppable.

The First Emperor sat upright on a high platform, his expression solemn and majestic. Beside him stood a group of civil and military officials, their expressions respectful, their heads slightly bowed, waiting for the emperor's instructions.

At the front of the army, a general held his head high and shouted, "Your Majesty has ordered the drill to begin!"

In an instant, drums roared, shaking the earth; flags fluttered, blocking out the sky. The border troops marched in unison, pouring into the training ground like a torrent of steel.

The armies of both sides quickly deployed their troops. Their strict military discipline and coordinated actions made them look like a moving mountain, steady and resolute, intimidating to the very sight of them. Qin Shi Huang gazed at the battlefield, a flicker of satisfaction in his eyes.

As the drill began, arrows rained down upon the opposing camp, a dense hail of arrows interwoven into a web of death in the air. Deafening cries of battle echoed through the sky, and the roars of soldiers and the clatter of horses' hooves echoed throughout the battlefield.

Shields in hand, the soldiers deftly dodged the barrage of arrows, pressing forward. Their movements were deft and precise, each swing of their swords laced with the resolve and courage of a desperate struggle. The flashes of blades clashed as both sides clashed back and forth, neither side yielding, leaving the outcome uncertain.

The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, sat upright on his throne, his gaze fixed intently on this fierce and thrilling battle. His expression sometimes shifted from serious to earnest, with a slight nod of appreciation; other times, his face became pensive, as if he were pondering something important.

The ministers beside him were whispering to each other, praising the bravery and tenacity of the border soldiers.

As time went on, the battle grew increasingly tense and exciting. After a thrilling, overwhelming charge, one army, like a tiger descending from the mountain, was unstoppable and finally succeeded in breaking through the enemy's tight and sturdy defenses, achieving this crucial victory!

Suddenly, cheers resounded throughout the battlefield. The soldiers were excited and raised their sharp weapons high, showing their bravery and heroism.

Seeing this, the First Emperor Ying Zheng could not help but stand up and said in a voice as loud as a bell: "The border troops are mighty! I am very pleased!" His voice was like thunder, spreading to every corner of the martial arts field.

Hearing the praise from the First Emperor, the soldiers were even more excited and shouted in unison: "Long live Your Majesty, and long live the Great Qin!" The passionate shouts were deafening, resounding through the sky, and echoing between heaven and earth for a long time.

At this moment, Emperor Qin Shi Huang looked at the majestic and imposing border army in front of him, his heart filled with confidence and pride.

He knew very well that it was precisely because of the possession of such an elite, battle-skilled and courageous army that the Qin Empire was able to dominate the world and be invincible.

Looking into the future, he firmly believed that under his outstanding leadership, the Qin Dynasty would be invincible, enjoy long-term peace and stability, and create an unprecedented glorious era!

The First Emperor walked down from the platform and came before the victorious army.

The First Emperor surveyed his soldiers and declared, "During this exercise, you have demonstrated remarkable courage and fighting prowess. However, victory in war depends not only on force but also on wisdom and strategy. From now on, I hope that all of you generals will continuously enhance your military capabilities and make new contributions to the prosperity of the Great Qin Empire!"

The generals knelt down to express their gratitude and vowed to be loyal to the First Emperor and devote their lives to the Qin Empire.

The First Emperor nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to disperse the soldiers. He looked back at the vast territory, and his heart was filled with infinite ambition.

"The glory of the Qin Dynasty will continue in our hands!" The First Emperor murmured to himself, his eyes firm and full of power.