Chapter 25 The Trip to Mount Li
At the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, this is where the imperial mausoleum of the First Emperor is located. Since the First Emperor ascended the throne at the age of thirteen, Lu Buwei has taken the lead and began to select the site to build the imperial mausoleum at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain. Later, the First Emperor took charge personally, eradicated Lao Ai, imprisoned his mother, and forced Lu Buwei to death.
, the imperial mausoleum passed into the hands of the First Emperor, who personally directed the construction of the imperial mausoleum.
After Shang Yang's reform, the Qin State gradually became prosperous and powerful, with sufficient troops and advanced weapons. Iron spearheads and arrowheads began to appear, laying the foundation for the Qin State's powerful spear arrays and arrow arrays. At the same time, the Qin State's copper smelting
It is also very exquisite. The longest Qin sword can reach five feet. This also enabled the ambitious Shi Huang to pacify the six kingdoms and unify the world within a few years. However, after the world was unified, Qin Shi Huang was not satisfied with the status quo. He conquered the Xiongnu and expanded the palace.
, build the imperial mausoleum.
Among them, the imperial mausoleum project is especially huge. After the unification of the world, the First Emperor mobilized hundreds of thousands of corvees from various countries. The original design of the imperial mausoleum was also overturned, and large-scale construction of the imperial mausoleum began, with a total area of up to 60 square kilometers.
The scale of the project has never been seen before in ancient and modern times, and countless people die from exhaustion and illness every year. According to rumors, corpses litter the fields and block the Wei River, which shows the scale of the imperial mausoleum project.
At this time, Fusu and Ziying had returned to Guanzhong, but Fusu was not in a hurry to return to Xianyang. After entering the pass from Hangu Pass, he galloped all the way to the northern foot of Lishan Mountain and the construction site of the imperial mausoleum. Here at this time,
Meng Yi was responsible for supervising the construction. Fu Su only wanted to meet Meng Yi and learn about the current situation in Xianyang, and then rushed back to Xianyang.
Thirty miles away from Lishan Mountain, there are hundreds of pottery furnaces responsible for firing pottery figurines. Each pottery furnace has two workers who pull the gongs to make them burn more vigorously. The pottery figurines in these pottery furnaces
, the figurine bodies will be made based on the most brave soldiers of the Qin Army to protect the imperial mausoleum. At this time, Fusu has arrived at the pottery furnace, and several craftsmen are releasing the heat from the furnace. Soon, another batch of pottery figurines will be made.
will be carried out.
Hundreds of thousands of these pottery figurines will be produced, and each pottery figurine will be equipped with weapons. This will be a major expense that the Qin State cannot bear. In Fusu's eyes, if the weapons buried with the imperial tombs are stored in the national treasury
, in the future, it will be used to fight against any emergencies, but at this time, it has to be buried underground with his father. Although it is a pity, Fusu is powerless.
Fusu stood near the pottery stove and watched for a while. Batteries of pottery figurines were being carried out, and their faces were lifelike. Fusu couldn't help but sigh, and turned to look at Ziying. Ziying smiled and waved his hands. The two of them got on their horses at the same time and headed towards Lishan Mountain.
Go to the construction site.
After turning around the smelting plant, we arrived at the foot of Lishan Mountain. Huge boulders were being transported from Shu and were being loaded onto wooden carts, preparing to be pulled up the mountain by manpower. Moreover, the wide road was covered with blood. Apparently, something had just appeared here.
I don't know how many people will die in this accident, but I have seen this kind of scene so often that I have become accustomed to it.
After crossing Chidao, everyone ran on the broad Lishan corridor. Soon, they came to the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum which was under construction. The deep pit was like a bottomless black hole. Here, the mausoleum of the First Emperor would be located. It is said that the mausoleum is
It has penetrated Lishan Mountain. It is huge and luxurious. However, the project has not yet been completed and the road is difficult to travel. Fusu has no interest in going down to take a look.
I don't know when an official came to Fusu's side, bowed and saluted: "Greetings to the emperor's uncle, and greetings to the young master."
Fusu was looking at the huge imperial mausoleum project at this time. He was awakened by his subordinate officials and couldn't help asking: "Where are you, Lord Meng?"
The subordinate officer turned around, pointed to the top of the mountain, and said with a smile: "Master Meng is inspecting the mountain. Young master, I am not lazy. I will call Master Meng to come down."
Fusu followed the officer's hand and looked towards the mountain, shook his head and said, "Forget it, I will go up in person."
The officer wanted to dissuade him, but Fusu had already started walking up the mountain. Ziying waved his hand to signal the officer not to say anything, so the officer had no choice but to lower his head and follow behind. At this time, Fusu pointed at the building under construction.
Shanhuang Mausoleum, asked: "How deep is the construction here?"
Seeing Fusu's question, the subordinate officer looked at the bottom of the imperial mausoleum. It was pitch black, with only sporadic torch light coming from it. The subordinate official couldn't help but shuddered and reported: "Hui Gongzi, according to a craftsman,
, the underground pool has been opened. A few days ago, more than 7,000 people drowned, but His Majesty the Emperor ordered that it be completed by walking 300 feet aside. In my humble opinion, I am afraid that the imperial mausoleum at this time should be more than 500 feet.
Already."
Fusu nodded, said no more, and walked quickly to the top of the mountain. On the side, Ziying stopped and watched. Such a huge project by the First Emperor would cause countless casualties and laborers, consume the national treasury, and expand the world. It would arouse public outrage. Moreover, the Ying family
He has been in charge of Qin for generations and has never built an imperial mausoleum so extravagantly. Ziying knew clearly in his heart that if the First Emperor continued to squander like this endlessly, I am afraid that even if Qin unified the world, it would not be able to sit firmly for generations to come.
country.
But Ziying could only think about these words in his heart. He could not mention it to anyone. Once exposed, even if he was the younger brother of the First Emperor, he would still be punished. Thinking of this, Ziying couldn't help but secretly sigh,
The sound was extremely small, but it was still heard by Fusu on the side. At this time, Fusu stopped and looked at the bottomless imperial mausoleum on the side. Fusu sighed: "Uncle Emperor, if I were to
The king spends so much money building the imperial mausoleum, and the world is so vast, why should the common people suffer?"
Fusu's voice was slightly jerky. He glanced at the emperor's uncle Ziying and continued: "If I return to Xianyang this time, the first thing I will do is to hold a recruitment hall to recruit talents and change the current situation of Qin. The second thing
The thing is to persuade my father to cancel the construction of imperial mausoleums, cancel the conquest of the Xiongnu, revive agriculture and animal husbandry, and give the people a stable life so that the descendants of the Six Kingdoms will not have any opportunity or excuse to rebel..."
Fusu wanted to continue talking, but Ziying reached out and patted him heavily on the shoulder, reminding him: "There are many people here, so don't talk nonsense, sir. Once someone with a heart hears it, your life will be in danger!
"
"Worried about life?" Fusu muttered, he still felt a lot of unwillingness, and it was hard to calm down in his heart for a long time, but the emperor's uncle reminded Fusu that he didn't dare not listen, so he could only suppress the anger in his chest, nodded slightly, and the two of them slowly walked towards
They continued to travel to the top of the mountain. Soon, after passing several checkpoints, Fusu and Ziying arrived at the top of the mountain. In the distance, a group of people gathered together, discussing something.
Shusun Tong was the first to see Meng Yi on the top of the mountain, holding a blueprint in his hand. He whispered a few words into Fusu's ear and pointed forward. Fusu looked along the direction and saw Meng Yi not far away.
He couldn't help but laugh, and walked with everyone to where Meng Yi was. But at this moment, the subordinate officer beside Meng Yi also spotted Fu Su walking towards him, and reminded Meng Yi. Only then did Meng Yi realize that Fu Su, Zi
Ying and others have arrived at the top of the mountain.
Meng Yi handed the drawings to his subordinates. After explaining a few words, he hurriedly greeted Fusu. As he approached, Meng Yi bowed and saluted: "I have seen the young master in my humble position."
"Master Meng supervised the construction of the imperial mausoleum. Thank you for your hard work. I came to visit you deliberately. I also hope that Master Meng will give you some advice." Fu Sulang smiled and helped Meng Yi up. These official words must be said to let these subordinate officials know.
, I did not come to Meng Yi deliberately. At this time, Meng Yi also understood and said with a smile: "Young master can come to Lishan for inspection, which shows that my emperor attaches great importance to Lishan. We might as well go to the account and talk."
Fusu nodded, and several subordinate officers were busy. Meng Yi led Fusu and his party to the big tent not far away. When they approached the tent, Fusu ordered Su Jiao to guard the tent and not allow anyone to enter.
Walked into the big tent with Meng Yi and others.
Soon, several soldiers brought tea, placed it in front of everyone, bowed and left. The curtain of the big tent was closed again, but the light in the room was still bright. At this time, Meng Yi had lost the smile he had when they just met, his expression was serious, and he lowered his head in thought.
I don’t know how long it took before Meng Yi raised his head and said: "Sir, during the time you left, many things happened in Xianyang..."
Ziying interrupted Meng Yi at this moment, made a silence gesture, stood up and looked around the tent. Meng Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle, don't worry, it's very safe here, and my confidants are stationed around."
Ziying was relieved and said with a smile: "Master Meng, tell me, what happened in Xianyang recently?"
Meng Yi nodded and said in a deep voice: "Since the young master went north to take the oath and took a detour to Qidi, Xianyang began to become turbulent. At first, His Majesty the Emperor visited Lanchi and was robbed by bandits. His Majesty the Emperor was furious and ordered the whole city to
Da Suo, Guanzhong completely suppressed bandits, but Xianyang ordered Yan Le to take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, and many people who secretly supported the young master were unjustly imprisoned and quietly killed!"
Fusu was furious and hit the table with his right hand, making a muffled sound: "Bang."
But Meng Yi had no intention of stopping and continued: "Not long ago, the alchemist Lu Sheng absconded, causing turmoil in Guanzhong again. I heard that His Majesty the Emperor is planning to appoint Zhang Han, the young master, to investigate the matter thoroughly, and Zhang Han is also Zhao Gao
If these people are allowed to continue like this, the young master will be in danger...!"
Fusu's anger was about to reach its peak. Will Xianyang City be turned upside down in just three months after he left? Thinking of this, Fusu stood up angrily and roared: "Who is Zhao Gao? He ate the Bear Heart Leopard."
You dare to go against me. When I get back, I will impeach him and remove him from all positions!"
Speaking of this, Fusu threw the tea cup to the ground angrily and said angrily: "And Yan Le, doesn't he want to be the Xianyang order? Who dares to clean me up secretly? Who gave him such boldness?"
Fusu's anger had already exploded. It wasn't until he was about to rush out of the tent that he was hugged by Meng Yi and Ziying, who refused to let go. They tore at each other for a while before Fusu's anger subsided slightly. At this time, Ziying
Ying sighed and advised: "A little impatience will ruin the big plan. You'd better be patient."
Meng Yi also nodded and advised: "Young Master, don't forget that Yan Le is Zhao Gao's son-in-law. It is only natural that they colluded to harm the Young Master. At this time, His Majesty has already become confused because of the Lu Sheng case. If the Young Master
If I go to see His Majesty at this time, not only will the matter not be resolved, I'm afraid it will even set me on fire, sir, think twice!"
Chapter completed!