Qin Official

On the tenth day of the second lunar month in the thirty-eighth year of Qin Shihuang, spring plowing was taking place in the land of Jianghan. Marquis Wu Zhong ordered the general's packhorses to be lent to the people for farming. No matter whether the army was stationed or the people were in the fields, production could not be left behind.

And on the top of the towering Wanshan Mountain, a funeral was being held.

However, the several military officers and officials who were ordered to attend the funeral with Hei Fu did not show any sadness on their faces. They were joking, whispering, and yawning. Hei Fu did not care about them and only asked Shusun Tong to follow his instructions. Etiquette, follow the steps.

Because those buried today are not the officers and soldiers under Heifu, but their enemy—Feng Jie, who committed suicide in Jiangzhou County three months ago!

The day before yesterday, Heifu had someone take out Feng Jie's head from the ice cellar, formally announced Feng Jie's death to the soldiers of the three armies, and held a memorial ceremony for Feng Jie and Feng Wuze, who died in Jiangling last year. A decent funeral.

Not only did they have to offer sacrifices, but they also carved agarwood as a body for Feng Jie, put Feng Wuze's remains into the best coffin, and buried him on Wanshan Mountain in the south of Xiangyang City with the courtesy of a monarch and a minister. Fengshui treasure land, facing northwest Xianyang direction.

On the day of the burial, officials of all sizes were ordered to attend the funeral, and Heifu himself paid homage...

But he saw Lao Hei with a sad face. He walked forward, picked up a handful of soil, and gently sprinkled it on the graves of Feng Wuze and Feng Jing's uncle and nephew. Then he knelt down on one knee and bowed for a long time:

"Feng Wuze, Marquis of Wuxin, is the elder in our army, the chariot commander Feng Jie, and is also a colleague of Heifu. The two of us once drove the Huns to the north of the Great Wall, and rode horses in the desert. Although we have no personal relationship, we worked together for The cause of the First Emperor was sacrificed and shed blood."

"Even if they are my enemies and lack justice, when it comes to personal character and morality, Hei Fu also respects them."

"The Feng family was misled by a treacherous minister and rebellious son. She helped Zhou to commit cruelty and blocked the righteous soldiers, which was a huge mistake. But as far as the false emperor was concerned, she was still loyal and never failed Hu Hai! However, she was punished by her clan, her clan was destroyed, and her reputation was insulted. , everyone in the world feels sorry for him, and so does Hei Fu!"

When he got to the emotional point, he was so filled with righteous indignation that he completely forgot who was the one who slandered Feng Jie in the first place, saying that he "repented when he had lost his way and resolutely surrendered", and even asked Lu Jia to write an essay in Feng Jie's tone to scold Hu Hai.

Now, all these have become the evidence compiled by the traitor and traitor in the court to murder the loyal minister. The case was tried in Xianyang and the person was killed by Hu Hai. What does it have to do with his black husband?

Didn't Hu Hai convict Feng of "treason"? One of the major crimes was Feng Jie's "surrender".

Okay, the real leader of the "rebellion" will go out in person to prove that it was a misunderstanding. Feng Jie clearly died in a fierce battle. The entire Feng family is 100% loyal to Hu Hai!

Considering that going too far is not enough, Heifu only sacrificed Feng Wuze and Feng Jie. When word spread about this, others could naturally compare them with Feng Quji's fate and draw the conclusion that such a foolish and loyal minister, Hu Hai If you kill everyone, let alone others?

On the contrary, Marquis Wu Zhong understands justice well and respects his opponents. Even if he was an enemy, he would not settle the matter afterwards. Don't you think about it?

Hei Fu's face was not red, and his heart was not beating. He took out the paper from his sleeve and read the eulogy written by Shu Suntong solemnly.

"In the past, when dragons were killed, Bi Gan was dissected, Chang was prosperous, and Zixu was unreliable. Therefore, the four sons were virtuous, but their bodies were inevitably killed!"

"Every master desires the loyalty of his ministers, but loyalty may not necessarily be believed. Therefore, Chang Hong died in Shu, and the people of Shu hid his blood for three years, and it turned into green. The soldiers flowed in the river, because they followed the currents and the waves, and they came and went according to the tide. , stirred up the bank and collapsed, and appeared for several years. Its head was as big as a wheel, and its eyes were like lightning. It had four hairs and shot them ten miles away, attracting people from Yue to Wu."

"Hu Hai's unrighteousness is greater than that of Jie, Zhou, and Fucha, and he is an ignorant and hypocritical king. How can he be a scheming? Today, Heifu buried Wu Xinhou and Feng Jie in a grand ceremony, hoping to protect his green-blooded heart and make the world know about it. I also hope that the two kings will be there under the spring. Ling, when the Northern Expeditionary Army knocks at Wuguan and enters Xianyang, you should use your soul to support our army. Hei Fu will kill the heads of Hu Hai and Zhao Gao to sacrifice the Feng family!"

"If the officers and generals of the prefectures and counties can come to their senses after seeing Feng's affairs and surrender to the righteous master, don't ask any questions!"

Shusun Tong looked at the sky and thought that if the dead could really manifest spirits, the two uncles and nephews of the Feng family would most want to hack Mr. Hei to death in front of his grave!

It's a pity that the sky is clear today, with no thunder or snow in the sky.

In this world, good people don't live long, and evil people live for thousands of years.

So Heifu thought that if he wanted to fight the evil people and win in this troubled world, he must first become the evil person!

At three o'clock in the day, the performance was over. Heifu patted the soil and stood up, very satisfied.

Shusun Tong was really good at funerals. No matter what his rank, he could handle them all with ease. He was also a good writer and could describe white things as black and red things as green.

So Heifu asked him to continue to be a "doctor" and specialize in propaganda matters in the army. He was just looking for justice for Heifu's army and condemning the perverse actions of Hu Hai and the rebels of the six countries...

Then he would follow Hei's orders and publicize it to Nanyang, Hanzhong, and Guanzhong, so that the world could see clearly the face of Xianyang's ignorant king and sycophant, and also understand the justice of Wu Zhonghou's imperial edict to appease Nan!

Considering that this incident was not dramatic enough to spread brainwashing among the people, Heifu also had someone make up a story:

"After Feng Jie died, Zhao Tuo captured the red horse he was sitting on and presented it to Hei Fu. Hei Fu made people feed him well, but the horse died without eating fodder for several days!"

So Wu Zhonghou sighed: "Ma Shang is like this, let alone Feng Hu?"

So he decided to give Feng a grand burial!

Shusun Tong struck the knot and praised: "Your Majesty, in this way, the cause and effect will be seamless, and it will be easier to pass on by word of mouth."

Heifu looked back at the tombs of Feng's uncle and nephew, and said: "It's not enough. Feng's funeral has been completed. Young Master Gao and Fusu's second son cannot be left behind. We must make a gesture to tell the public forces in Guanzhong that Hei I am definitely not plotting to treason and usurp the throne, but I want to protect the loyal ministers of the First Emperor's bloodline so that they can surrender with confidence, and I can protect the young masters from Hu Hai's murderous hands!"

A grasshopper's legs are small but also meat. If there is anyone who is willing to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, the black husband will not refuse him.

"It is better for you to write the memorial to the two young masters with your wonderful pen. You want to boast him as a virtuous young master in ancient times... Well, you know what I mean."

Shusun Tong immediately said: "Your Majesty, how about applying the deeds of the two virtuous princes of the Wei Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period to the second son Gao and Fusu?"

Heifu had read Zuo Zhuan and had some impression: "Are you talking about Gongzi Ji and Gongzi Shou?"

"Exactly!"

What this story tells is that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Xuang of Wei was very fatuous. His youngest son Shuo coveted the throne of his eldest son, Gongzi Ji, so he and his mother Qi Jiangjin slandered Duke Xuan of Wei and planned to kill Gongzi Ji. Qi Jiang's other son, Gongzi Shou, had a very good relationship with Gongzi Ji. After learning about the incident, he hurriedly informed him.

However, Prince Ji was very similar to Fusu in history. He had a strong temperament and said, "The father gave the son death, how dare he live?" He was ready to die resolutely.

Young Master Ji couldn't bear it, so he got Young Master Ji drunk, put on his clothes, and went on the road in his place, and was killed in the boat. Young Master Ji woke up and hurried away, but he was late. He was so sad that he revealed his identity and went with him. Killed.

The people of Wei commemorated the two sons with the poem "Two Sons in the Same Boat".

"The second son is riding in a boat, and the scenery is overwhelming. I would like to talk about my son, and I will nourish him in the heart! The second son is riding in a boat, and I will be fascinated by his passing. I am willing to talk about my son, and I will not do any harm!"

Shusun Tong has already thought about the adapted story:

The second son of the First Emperor, Prince Gao, was a polite and virtuous man who respected his father, brother and nephew. He was a perfect man. After the First Emperor was murdered, Prince Gao knew that Hu Hai wanted to murder Fu Su's second son, so he protected him repeatedly and took him to eat and sleep with him, so that Hu Hai could not find a chance to do it. .

But the traitor Zhao Gao gave Hu Hai an idea. He used the funeral of the First Emperor to trick the young master into leaving the city. He also sent people to hang Fusu's second son to death, killed him together with 7,000 palace maids and 3,000 craftsmen, and buried him in Lishan Mountain.

When Prince Gao learned about this, he was very sad and accused Hu Hai of being unfair in his position. Hu Hai became angry.

At the same time, Hu Hai was greedy for the beauty of Prince Gao's wife, who was also Feng Quji's daughter. He had evil intentions and wanted to lure her into the palace for adultery. However, Mrs. Gao resolutely refused to comply. Hu Hai was angry, so he killed her and raped her body. He also conspired with Zhao Gao to arrange the charges, and finally killed Mr. Gao and the entire Feng family!

"Hu Hai is so rich in blood debt that it's hard to write about it!"

Hei Fu gritted his teeth and said: "Shu Sun Tong, you can go free and collect evidence of Hu Hai's crimes. He committed adultery in the harem of the late emperor, dissected pregnant women, ate their babies, raised tigers and leopards, kept prostitutes and dwarfs, drank wine and meat, and burned them with cannons. Whatever he did, Everything that happened must be recorded 'truthfully' and told to everyone in the world!"

He smiled and said: "I want this false emperor to become a collection of tyrannical lords such as Xia Jie, Shang Zhou, Zhou Li, and Zhou You, and be infamy for thousands of years!"

Shusun Tong secretly said: "Zigong once said that Zhou's bad deeds are worse than this. It is because a gentleman's evil is in the lower class, and all the evil in the world will go there. But at any rate, the coffin was sealed after death, Wu Zhong Hou is planning to make Hu Hai an unprecedented tyrant while he is still alive."

He knew it in his heart, but he still flattered him endlessly. Shusun said: "In the past, King Zhou cut Bigan to see his heart. Ji Zi was afraid, so he made Xiang Kuang a slave, and Zhou imprisoned him again. The master and young master of Yin were He carries his sacrificial instruments and goes around the world."

"This is the same as the situation now. Hu Hai has killed Feng Quji, the young master Gao and others, and imprisoned Meng Tian, ​​Meng Yi and other young masters. His wickedness is even worse than that of Jie, Zhou and Li You. When the people in Guanzhong hear this, they will pity Feng and hate Hu Hai. . When the princes and princes enter the pass, if anyone encounters them, they will throw stones at them if they are burnt."

The next script is to imitate King Wu in defeating Zhou, fight in Muye, have Shang soldiers switch sides, release Jizi's prisoner, seal Bigan's tomb, and show Shang Rong's residence, all in one go!

In the eyes of Confucian scholars, as long as the great righteousness of "benevolence and righteousness" is grasped, the people will return like running water and be invincible in the world.

Heifu was not so optimistic: "As long as Wang Ben is still alive, things will not go so smoothly."

These mind-attack strategies are only auxiliary. Even if they can disrupt the enemy's mind and undermine their morale, they cannot be left behind in the battle.

As soon as the spring plowing ends, a new round of offensive will begin. This time, the Northern Expedition will sound the clarion call to attack!

Back in Xiangyang City, Heifu asked Ji Ying, who was in charge of sending intelligence to the armies and was appointed "Captain of the Army Guard":

"Did Dongmen Leopard receive the order?"

Ji Ying promised: "The letter has been delivered to Ah Bao. He has led his troops to Yunguan (Yunxian County, Hubei Province). In early March, his 20,000 men will give up attacking Nanzheng and march towards Danyang instead!"

At that time, Heifu will also let the main force of Nanyang advance northward, taking advantage of Wang Ben's army's new defeat at the hands of Xiang Tiedan, and the Northern Expeditionary Army will capture Danyang in one fell swoop and enter Wuguan.

Generals from Guanzhong and Nanyang will send large armies to fight the Northern Expedition in Danyang.

But Heifu's eyes were fixed on the west side of the map, Hanzhong County.

Last year, the Dongmen Leopards captured Xicheng, which was only separated from Xianyang by a mountain range, and was connected by Ziwu Road. Hu Hai was very panicked and hurriedly sent 70,000 to 80,000 newly recruited soldiers into Nanzheng to retake Xicheng. The Northern Expeditionary Army of Bashu has also entered Shangyong. At present, the two sides have gathered more than 100,000 troops in Hanzhong and are facing each other across the Han River.

Heifu wants to send Dongmen Bao away and give up on Hanzhong.

But in fact, that is the real target of this spring offensive!

"Where is Han Xin? Where is he?" Heifu glanced at the cities along the Han River.

Ji Ying said: "General Han Pi has reached the highest level!"

"Great kindness!"

Heifu said solemnly:

"Pass on my military order, any generals or commanders in the army who dare to leak Han Xin to Hanzhong and become a general will be killed!"

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ps: Chapter 2 is at night.