The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

That night, in the stillness of the night, Meng Yi and Lu Su fell asleep in each other's arms.

In the silence, Meng Yi asked softly, "Susu, how are my sister-in-law and Xiao Lu recovering?"

Lu Su lay quietly in Meng Yi's arms, sighing softly as she replied, "Sister-in-law's condition has gradually stabilized, but Xiaolu still seems a little afraid of interacting with others. He has become taciturn and has lost his former liveliness and cuteness."

Meng Yi frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said solemnly, "The child may have been frightened and needs some time to calm down. You and Xuemei can visit him more often in the next two days and show more concern for him."

Lu Su nodded obediently and replied, "Yes, don't worry, my husband. Xuemei and I will visit Xiaolu often."

Then, she said with emotion: "When Xiaolu went missing that day, Mrs. Tian was really scared and almost collapsed."

Meng Yi reached out his hand, gently stroked Lu Su's cheek, and said with a soothing smile, "How pitiful are the hearts of all parents in the world. Why do you have to feel so much for them?"

Lu Su responded coquettishly, "I'm just putting myself in her shoes. If it was our own child who was lost, I'd probably be even more panicked than Sister Tian! It's like my heart is being eaten by millions of ants, or thrown into a bottomless abyss. What kind of pain and despair would that be!"

Meng Yi chuckled and said jokingly, "Then we have to have a child first, what do you think, my lady?"

Lu Su blushed immediately and murmured softly, "I will follow my husband's instructions in everything, but... my husband, please be gentle."

After that, the room fell into a warm silence, with only the intertwined breathing sounds of the two people, as if telling of endless tenderness and sweetness.

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The next morning, the sun slowly rose, and strands of golden sunlight streamed through the window, gently scattering across the room. After experiencing the passionate lovemaking of the previous night, Meng Yi and Lu Su slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky, then slowly opened their eyes.

Under the careful care of the maids, they hurriedly finished washing and had breakfast.

Lu Su takes Xuemei to visit Tian and Xiaolu. Meanwhile, Meng Yi invites Li Ziwei.

After both of them sat down, Li Ziwei asked, "Young General, what do you want to see me about?"

Meng Yi smiled slightly, then said, "There's something very important going on right now, and I think you're the most suitable candidate. However, this may mean you won't be able to fight on the battlefield for the next few years. Therefore, I'd like to ask for your opinion first."

Hearing this, Li Ziwei immediately stood up, bowed and said: "Young General, please give me your orders! As long as it is your order, I, Li Ziwei, will do it even if it means my death!" His voice was firm and powerful, revealing his absolute loyalty to Meng Yi.

Meng Yi said solemnly, "You've witnessed the tragic scene in Longyi City firsthand. These people are truly ruthless. They're willing to sacrifice the lives of innocent people for such illusory things. Now that we're about to enter Xianyang, the situation we'll face will only become more dangerous. Therefore, I've decided to establish a secret detective intelligence network, which you will be in charge of."

Li Ziwei bowed respectfully and said, "Young General, your righteousness is unparalleled and truly admirable. I am willing to follow you until death."

"Excellent! I was right." Meng Yi showed a satisfied look and nodded slightly. "Tell me about your specific plan."

Li Ziwei replied, "This spy network can be divided into two parts for now: one is responsible for spying and gathering intelligence, and the other is focused on the operation and maintenance of the spy network to prevent traitors or leaks of secrets."

Meng Yi agreed, saying, "No problem, but this mission is extremely difficult. For now, we'll limit our scope to the Guanzhong area, with a particular focus on Xianyang. We must also ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our intelligence."

Li Ziwei said with a determined look, "Young General, please rest assured. I will definitely not let you down in your mission!"

Meng Yi gently patted his shoulder and said in a serious and meaningful tone, "Ziwei, you must be extra careful on this trip. If you encounter any danger, remember to save your own life first."

"Thank you, young general, for your concern and advice. I naturally understand. I wonder if you can transfer Zhao Da and others here? They are experienced and can quickly take over the affairs." Li Ziwei replied.

Meng Yi smiled and replied, "Okay, no problem at all. I'll write a letter to Brother Pang right away to explain the matter."

Meng Yi again warned, "You must prioritize your own safety and avoid any rash actions. Also, avoid the Black Ice Platform whenever possible. Our Jinyiwei should rely on the Fan Trading Company first. When the time is right, we can gradually expand into brothels, inns, taverns, cavalry, and other areas."

After saying this, Meng Yi pulled out a token from his pocket and continued, "As for the funds, just take this token. This is the general token of the Fan Company. With it, you can withdraw money at will."

Li Ziwei solemnly took the token with both hands, then said calmly, "Don't worry, General. I will definitely complete the mission successfully!"

Afterwards, Meng Yi informed Li Ziwei of the specific plan and arrangements. The two discussed some details and finally decided to name the spy network Jinyiwei, with one commander-in-chief and two deputy commanders, under whose jurisdiction the Intelligence Department and the Operations Department would be.

After leaving Meng Yi's residence, Li Ziwei immediately set about selecting suitable personnel to form the Jinyiwei. He was well aware of the importance and sensitivity of this task and had to choose reliable and capable people.

At the same time, Meng Yi, Xiao He and others were also actively preparing for what to do after entering Xianyang.

This is a later story. After careful consideration, Li Ziwei selected a group of trusted confidants who had followed him on the battlefield. They were not only agile but also loyal to the Meng family. Li Ziwei gave them rigorous training, teaching them various reconnaissance and confidentiality techniques.

At the same time, Li Ziwei used the resources of Fan's Trading Company to secretly establish multiple contact points and intelligence collection stations in Xianyang City. He also established contacts with some underworld figures in the city to obtain more clues and information.

With the efforts of the Jinyiwei, they gradually grasped the dynamics of various forces in the city, including some activities of the Black Ice Platform Organization. However, they always kept a low profile and did not attract anyone's attention.

It is worth mentioning that the Qin Dynasty’s intelligence agency was called “Heibingtai”, and the Chief Justice Wei Liao was the head of “Heibingtai”, which was equivalent to the director of the Inspection Institute.

The "Black Ice Platform" only obeys the orders of Qin Shi Huang. The intelligence personnel in the "Black Ice Platform" are called "Black Soldiers", which means soldiers walking in the dark, and the most elite death squads in the "Black Ice Platform" are called "Black Guards". The "Black Guards" are led by the Sixteenth Captain of the Black Ice Platform.

After the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, during this period, the "Black Ice Platform" was led by Tingwei Liao, and the "Black Guard" was led by Black Ice Sixteenth Wei. This shows that the "Black Ice Platform", as the intelligence agency of the Qin Dynasty, belonged to the military system, had a strong military background, and had less involvement in local areas.