The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

One day, Fusu's "Juxian Hall" welcomed two uninvited guests.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu arrived in Xianyang.

Everyone knows that Prince Fusu of the Qin Dynasty is gentle, resolute, brave, and values ​​​​talent. The "Juxian Hall" he established in Xianyang is like a beacon shining with wisdom, attracting talents from all over the world.

At the beginning, the First Emperor was full of confidence in himself. After conquering the six kingdoms, he did not kill all the nobles of the six kingdoms, but moved them to Xianyang and treated them well.

In the bustling city of Xianyang, there stands a magnificent and imposing building. It is Fusu's "Juxian Hall." Its unique architectural style, with red walls and yellow tiles, is resplendent and magnificent, resembling a grand palace.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu arrived in Xianyang and were captivated by its magnificent architecture. They walked through the spacious streets, lined with bustling shops and bustling crowds. Lush trees lined the streets, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled shadows.

In the Juxian Hall, Fusu heard the servant report that the person was a member of the Xiang clan, so he asked someone to welcome him in.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu entered the Hall of Selected Talents, a spacious and bright place, richly decorated with exquisite calligraphy and paintings adorning the walls. In the center stood a large desk, upon which were placed the four treasures of the study, and a circle of chairs surrounded it for discussion and exchange.

At this time, Fusu was sitting at his desk, concentrating on reading an ancient book. Beside him stood several staff members, talking in low voices.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu walked into the hall and saluted Fusu. Fusu raised his head, smiled, and gestured for them to sit down.

But when he saw Xiang Yu, Fusu couldn't help but secretly praise him, what a heroic young man! Xiang Yu was tall and strong, with a dignified appearance. His eyes revealed a sense of determination and dominance. He was like a sleeping lion, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.

"I wonder why you two are here?" Fusu asked gently.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu exchanged a glance, then Xiang Liang stood up and said, "Sir, we are nobles of the State of Chu. Now that Chu has been destroyed, we are homeless. We have come to Xianyang to seek your protection."

Fusu frowned slightly after hearing this, thought for a moment, and then said, "Mr. Xiang, I understand your situation. However, His Majesty has always treated the nobles of the six kingdoms with kindness. You can live and work in peace in Xianyang without worrying."

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu felt a sense of relief after hearing this. They bowed to Fusu with gratitude and said, "Your Excellency, we are deeply grateful for your kindness and righteousness."

Xiang Liang then bowed and continued, "Everyone knows that you are a kind and righteous man. I have brought my nephew here to see if I can find a job with you."

Fusu smiled and said, "Mr. Xiang, you are too kind. If you two have real talent and knowledge, I will naturally not be stingy with it. I wonder what your specialties are, Brother Xiang?"

Xiang Yu stood up and said in a loud voice: "I have practiced martial arts since I was young and am familiar with military books. I am willing to serve you!"

Fusu looked Xiang Yu up and down, then smiled and said, "Since Brother Xiang has practiced martial arts since he was young, I'm sure his skills must be very advanced, right?"

Xiang Yu said proudly: "I don't deserve it, but my martial arts skills are quite good."

Fusu nodded and then asked, "Brother Xiang is well-versed in military books, so he must be well-versed in military tactics, right?"

Xiang Yu confidently replied, "I have some knowledge of military tactics. I have read books such as The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Art of War by Sun Bin."

Fusu said admiringly: "It seems that Brother Xiang is not only a martial arts expert, but also very talented. I am very happy to meet Brother Xiang."

Xiang Yu said modestly, "You are too kind, sir. I only know a little bit about it."

Fusu then turned to Xiang Liang and asked, "What does Mr. Xiang think of the current situation?"

Xiang Liang pondered for a moment and said, "Now that the country has just been stabilized, there is much to be done. I believe the most urgent task is to reduce taxes and levies so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Fusu nodded and said, "What Xiang Gong said makes a lot of sense. I share the same sentiment. However, governing the world is no easy task. It requires both strength and intelligence."

Xiang Liang said confidently, "We believe you have the ability, and I am willing to help you."

Fusu smiled and said, "Okay, I admire your talents and courage. I hope you can become my capable assistants."

Xiang Liang said gratefully, "Thank you for your trust, sir. We will do our best to live up to your expectations."

Then the two of them settled down in Juxian Hall.

The words are divided into two parts.

As for Gao Yao, he has been losing his memory since he traveled to Xia Pi of the Qin Dynasty last year.

I only remember some vague fragments:

A girl, his sister Gao Lan;

One man is Yi Xiaochuan;

And he has superb cooking skills.

Apart from this, he knew nothing else.

At the beginning, he couldn't even communicate because he couldn't understand the Qin Dynasty characters. In order to survive, he could only squat at the door of the county town restaurant every day to pick up some leftovers to fill his stomach.

The restaurant owner felt sorry for him and hired him as a waiter.

However, the good times did not last long. Before long, the chef of the restaurant was poached by a nearby winery with a high salary.

Faced with this situation, the shopkeeper was gloomy and sighed all day long. Seeing that the restaurant was about to close down, Gao Yao suddenly stepped forward and said that he could take charge of cooking.

After hearing this, the shopkeeper couldn't help but look suspicious, thinking how could this poor boy cook?

However, now that things have come to this, let's try our best!

The shopkeeper decided to let Gao Yao give it a try.

I didn’t expect that this try would bring me such a pleasant surprise!

The dishes Gao makes are not only delicious but also varied.

This time, the shopkeeper was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling, and kept praising Gao Yao as a talented chef.

From then on, Gao Yao's life took a turn for the better and his restaurant became famous far and wide.

At the beginning of this year, because the First Emperor was busy with government affairs and had a lot of things to do, he had a poor appetite, so Bai Li left the palace to find a famous chef to come up with some fresh dishes.

When Bai Li arrived in Donghai County, he heard that there was a chef in Xiapi who could cook a variety of dishes with unique flavors.

After hearing the news, Bai Li came to the restaurant. After tasting the dishes prepared by Gao Yao, he praised them highly and immediately decided to take Gao Yao back to the palace.

In this way, Gao Yao followed Bai Li to Xianyang, entered the palace, and became an imperial chef.

Gao Yao quickly gained recognition from everyone in the Shang Shi Fang thanks to his exceptional cooking skills, and also earned Bai Li's appreciation and respect. His cooking skills were so refined that he became an indispensable member of the Shang Shi Fang.

Gao Yao also had an easygoing personality. Whenever he created a new dish, he would always share a portion with everyone. More importantly, he had no desire to compete for status, and this peaceful attitude helped him establish good relationships with the people in the Shang Shi Fang.

Time passed to the middle of this year, and a grand banquet was held. Due to Gao Yao's outstanding cooking skills, he was entrusted with the important task of being the head chef.

While busy serving dishes, he unexpectedly spotted a familiar palace maid named Gao Lan. This moment reminded him of the past, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.