The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

Chapter 206 Eastern Tour - Countermeasures

After Zhao Ping left with the imperial guards, Meng Yi hurried forward to untie the ropes that bound Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu.

"Master, brother, why are you here?" Meng Yi hurried to the sides of Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu, his tone full of worry.

Xiang Liang smiled slightly and did not reveal to Meng Yi the earth-shaking words that Xiang Yu had just said.

He gently patted Meng Yi's shoulder and said slowly, "Yi'er, His Majesty's eastern tour this time was so grand, and we were curious, so we came out to see the excitement, but we didn't expect to run into such an incident."

Xiang Yu patted Meng Yi's shoulder excitedly and said with a broad grin, "Brother Yi, you were truly impressive just now. Two snaps, so crisp and clear!"

As Xiang Yu spoke, he stretched out his hands and imitated Meng Yi's actions just now, with deep admiration in his eyes.

Meng Yi looked at Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu, shook his head slowly, smiled helplessly, sighed deeply, and said:

"Master, Big Brother, you don't have to be so polite. This is what a disciple should do. However, His Majesty is currently resting for the night in Kuaiji City. And Zhao Gao will definitely not let go of what happened in Xianyang. It's best for you to find a place to hide for a few days until the incident has died down before you can act again."

As he spoke, Meng Yi looked around from time to time.

Xiang Liang nodded, his expression becoming unusually serious, and he replied firmly, "Yier, don't worry. We will stay in the Fan Mansion honestly for the next few days and won't go anywhere."

Meng Yi nodded slightly to show his approval, then looked around and found that the eastern tour team was already heading towards the county governor's office.

He quickly lowered his voice and said anxiously, "This is not a place to stay for long. Master, Big Brother, you should leave here as soon as possible and return to the Fan Mansion. I will come to visit you later."

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu looked at each other and nodded in agreement, then they quickly turned around and left this place full of right and wrong.

After the two men walked away, Meng Yi, Meng Xin and others quickened their pace and quickly caught up with the East Tour Team in front.

As the sun set, the sky was dyed orange and red. Meng Yi rode his horse and slowly returned to his residence.

The residence arranged for Meng Yi was located near the county magistrate's mansion, which was originally the residence of the Inspector General.

Also living here was the Imperial Censor Yao Jia, but he lived in the east wing, while Meng Yi lived in the west wing.

Although this mansion is not large in scale, it has a quiet environment and is surrounded by green trees, making it particularly peaceful.

Meng Yi walked quietly on the bluestone path. The surrounding environment was quiet and peaceful, making him feel a long-lost sense of comfort.

At the same time, Li Ziwei and Kuai Che had been quietly following the First Emperor's eastern tour.

That very night, Meng Yi decided to invite Kuai Che to discuss some things.

The streets were unusually quiet at night, with almost no sound except the occasional chirping of insects.

The moonlight sprinkled on the ground, covering the entire Kuaiji City with a layer of silver gauze.

Several dim yellow oil lamps were lit in Meng Yi's guest room, and the dim light illuminated the entire room.

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Meng Yi got up and opened the door. Kuai Che was standing outside.

Meng Yi smiled and invited Kuai Che in, and then the two sat opposite each other.

Meng Yi personally poured a cup of steaming hot tea for Kuai Che and handed it to him.

Kuai Che gratefully accepted the teacup and took a sip, feeling the fragrance of the tea spreading in his mouth. Then, he put the teacup down and looked at Meng Yi.

Then, Meng Yi told Kuai Che everything that happened between him and Zhao Ping on the street today, and explained to him in detail the general course and reasons of the incident.

After listening to this, Kuai Che slowly put down his teacup and said softly, "Your Excellency, although this matter is just an old grudge, Zhao Gao is narrow-minded, insidious, treacherous, and vindictive. He will definitely exaggerate and complain to Your Majesty."

Meng Yi nodded slightly in agreement. "Sir, you make sense. While unauthorized mobilization of the Imperial Guards is an act of contempt for Your Majesty's authority, Zhao Gao is deeply favored by Your Majesty, and this operation is also aimed at arresting those involved in the previous Juxian Hall. Therefore, the issue of unauthorized mobilization of the Imperial Guards is a matter of some severity, and Your Majesty should not easily hold Zhao Gao accountable."

After a pause, Meng Yi continued, "However, this incident inevitably involves Prince Fusu. Your Majesty already harbored dissatisfaction with Fusu during the initial discussions on the county system and the feudal system. Furthermore, the Confucian scholars and the scholars in the Juxian Hall who supported Fusu have inflicted even greater dislike on Your Majesty. If Zhao Gao seizes this opportunity to stir up trouble, I'm afraid my master Xiang Liang and my elder brother Xiang Yu will be in grave danger."

Kuai Che looked at Meng Yi with admiration in his eyes, thinking to himself, "This young general of the Meng family, it seems, is not only a man of outstanding literary talent and martial arts, but also a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. I, Kuai, am truly fortunate to have met such a wise leader!"

He quickly bowed and said, "General, please think carefully. Your Majesty has come to the land of Chu, Wu, and Yue in person. First, you solemnly offered sacrifices to Emperor Shun, and now you are reverently worshipping King Yu. What is your purpose behind this?"

Meng Yi suddenly understood as if he had suddenly realized something. He said with joy, "So that's how it is! Sir, that's a brilliant idea!"

The First Emperor's actions all demonstrated an important concept: the righteousness of China lies in unification! Through these actions, he conveyed a message to the people of Chu, Wu, and Yue: the Qin people's unification of the world was in accordance with the will of heaven, and wars should no longer be started for personal glory.

Meng Yi couldn't help but smile. He continued, "According to your inference, Your Majesty is doing this to appease the people of Chu, Wu, and Yue. After all, the Xiang family is a prominent family in Chu. Therefore, this matter will most likely come to nothing."

Kuai Che nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Meng Yi's point of view.

Meng Yi said sincerely, "Sir, you are truly far-sighted. I am ashamed of myself."

Kuai Che quickly shook his head and replied humbly, "General, you are too kind. You are in the middle of an incident, and it is inevitable that you will be affected by emotions and the situation. Sometimes it is difficult to see the whole picture. As an observer, I can naturally see it more clearly."

Meng Yi smiled and said to Kuai Che, "Sir, you are indeed very wise. I am relieved now. However, we cannot be careless and need to pay close attention to changes in the situation."

Then, Kuai Che pointed out to Meng Yi various details that needed attention.

Meng Yi listened very carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time.

Before I knew it, a long time had passed and the night was getting darker and darker.