The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

After a detailed interrogation, Meng Yi was extremely surprised. He never dreamed that this incident was so closely related to the spies of the Baiyue survivors!

His brows furrowed tightly, as if facing a grave crisis. His tone grew deep and serious as he asked, word by word, "Are you truly spies from the Baiyue tribe in southern Xinjiang? Why would you risk everything to infiltrate Yunyang County and spread the poison everywhere?"

Faced with Meng Yi's questioning, the spies lowered their heads and remained silent.

Seeing this, Meng Yi did not retreat at all. Instead, he continued to press forward, shouting angrily, "Tell me! What is your ulterior motive behind doing this?"

Finally, under the pressure of Meng Yi's powerful aura, one of the spies slowly raised his head, his body trembling uncontrollably, and replied in a trembling voice: "We...we are actually under the instructions of Prince Dodon of Nanyue. We want to use this plague to weaken the overall strength of the Qin State..."

Hearing this, Meng Yi was shocked. He had never expected that a prince of a fallen country would resort to such despicable means.

Xiao He, standing nearby, was furious. He stamped his feet vigorously and said angrily, "My Lord, these people have killed so many innocent people just to satisfy their own selfish desires. Their crimes are truly heinous and they deserve death!"

Meng Yi's face was frighteningly gloomy, and his voice, forced through gritted teeth, carried an endless chill. "Xiao He, Han Xin, remember this: those who are not of our race must have different hearts. Far away in the sea, there is a place called Dongying Island. It's just a tiny place, but it's home to a group of sinister and cunning people. When you are strong, they will flatter you and fawn over you; but if you become weak, they will pounce on you like hungry wolves and bite you mercilessly! One day, I will personally cross the sea, destroy their lair, and completely exterminate this group of villains!"

Han Xin and Xiao He looked at each other. Although they didn't know why Meng Yi harbored such a deep hatred for these people, they could truly feel the raging anger and firm determination in Meng Yi's heart.

The two men said in unison: "We are willing to obey the general's orders and serve him wholeheartedly!"

Meng Yi nodded slightly to show his satisfaction, and there was a hint of imperceptible admiration in his eyes.

Then, without hesitation, he stood up and turned to Han Xin, giving him an order: "Han Xin, without further delay, escort these spies to Xianyang and hand them over to His Majesty for personal punishment!"

Han Xin respectfully clasped his fists in agreement, then turned and left. His movements were quick and decisive, without any delay.

Looking at Han Xin's receding figure, Meng Yi's eyes became more profound...

Afterwards, Meng Yi knew that the matter was of great importance and did not dare to delay even a little, so he sent someone to report the emergency to Prince Fusu as quickly as possible.

In the letter, he described the entire incident in detail with vivid and detailed words, emphasizing the sinister intentions of the surrounding ethnic groups who harbored evil intentions and had ulterior motives.

After reading the letter, Prince Fusu couldn't help but frown and his face became extremely solemn, because he knew very well that this matter was of great importance and the consequences would be disastrous if not handled properly.

So he made a prompt decision and immediately set off back to Xianyang, and reported the whole matter to the First Emperor.

Upon hearing the news, the First Emperor flew into a rage, his expression instantly darkening. He issued a thunderous order: severely punish any spies lurking within the Qin Empire! At the same time, comprehensively strengthen the defenses along the southern border to ensure the safety of the border region.

In addition, he also sent special personnel to conduct in-depth investigations into the royal family dynamics of Dong'ou (Yue) and Minyue, Nanyue, Xi'ou and other countries after their destruction, in order to prevent them from secretly colluding and plotting evil.

At this time, Fusu respectfully advised the First Emperor, "Father, the plague crisis that broke out in Yunyang County was fortunately discovered and reported promptly by General Meng Yi, which enabled the crisis to be successfully resolved in the shortest possible time."

The First Emperor nodded slightly in agreement, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He slowly said, "Fusu, you've done a great job this time. This sudden plague crisis has made me realize that the potential threats facing our Great Qin are far more than just internal. The surrounding situation also requires our highest attention, and we cannot afford to be careless."

Fusu agreed deeply and responded firmly, "Your Majesty, Father, is wise and sagacious. These foreign tribes' actions are clearly malicious and deliberate provocations. We must not take them lightly and must further strengthen our vigilance to prevent any further harm."

The First Emperor's eyes were resolute, like a blazing torch, filled with determination and authority. "I have issued orders to comprehensively strengthen the defenses of the southern border region, execute all members of the Nanyue royal family, and hunt down the Nanyue prince with all my might. At the same time, closely monitor the actions of the royal families of the other three kingdoms, including Dong'ou. If any unusual behavior is discovered, it must be severely punished without mercy. No leniency will be shown!"

Fusu respectfully accepted the decree, fully aware of the weight of his responsibility. "Your Majesty, I will faithfully obey your instructions. Although the current epidemic crisis has been resolved, we must not let our guard down. We must further strengthen supervision and management of all regions to prevent such incidents from recurring."

The First Emperor nodded with satisfaction, praising Fusu's vigilance and caution. "I am very pleased that you have come to this realization. From now on, you will need to communicate more closely with Meng Yi and other generals to jointly protect the mountains and rivers of the Qin Empire."

Fusu immediately knelt down and clasped his fists, expressing his loyalty and determination to the First Emperor: "I will live up to your trust and do my utmost to complete the mission!"

At this point, after more than two months of efforts by everyone, the plague crisis in Yunyang County was finally resolved. The people cheered and were grateful to Fusu and others.

However, this turmoil made Meng Yi realize that not only did the Qin Dynasty have internal hidden dangers, but the surrounding situation was also like a turbulent sea and was not peaceful.

After resolving the Yunyang County issue, Meng Yi hurried back to Xianyang. He knew that if he wanted to control the situation, he had to take the initiative and delve into the situation outside of Xianyang.

After carefully studying the relevant information, Meng Yi asked Li Ziwei to inquire about the construction status of the Jinyiwei.

Meng Yi looked at Li Ziwei and asked, "What is the current size of the Jinyiwei? Do they have the ability to extend their intelligence reach beyond Xianyang?"

Li Ziwei bowed respectfully and replied, "My Lord, the Jinyiwei has grown considerably in size. We have successfully established an intelligence network in most of the Neishi Commandery, including Xianyang City and its surrounding areas, Yongcheng, Lantian, Gaoling, Zhiyang, and Pinyang. We have also established liaison stations in Yanmen Commandery, Jiuyuan Commandery, Yunzhong Commandery, and Shang Commandery."

Hearing this, Meng Yi's face lit up with joy. He smiled and praised, "Not bad! In just a few months, you've already seen initial results. It's truly gratifying."

Li Ziwei smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, my lord. With time, we will be able to cover the entire northern region, and even the entire country, like a spider web."

Meng Yi nodded slightly in agreement, then continued, "Well, but don't rush into anything. Remember to carefully select reliable individuals. For now, you can select a group of elite individuals and send them to southern Xinjiang to closely monitor the movements of various forces and gather intelligence. Remember, don't raise unnecessary alarms."

Li Ziwei nodded solemnly and replied, "I will follow your instructions, my lord. Rest assured, my lord, our intelligence department is currently composed primarily of loyal veterans who have retired, as well as widows who are willing to join the effort. The operations department, on the other hand, consists of the Meng family's retainers and the orphans we have carefully nurtured."

"Very good." Meng Yi expressed satisfaction with Li Ziwei's arrangements. "Also, pay more attention to the movements of the princes and ministers. I have a feeling that those people won't stay in the west peacefully."

"Yes, my lord. I will send more people to collect relevant intelligence." Li Ziwei replied.

Meng Yi pondered for a moment, then continued, "Also, send someone to protect Prince Fusu. He has a special status, and no one can afford to make any mistakes."

"I understand." Li Ziwei said firmly.

Meng Yi looked out the window and thought to himself, "It seems the world is becoming increasingly unstable..."

A few days later, a mysterious team quietly left Xianyang and set out for southern Xinjiang.