When Ying Zheng first heard of Su Che's reputation a few years ago, he was still in his twenties, and now he is nearly forty!
Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and so many things have happened during this period.
Ying Zheng went from being a Qin King who had just gained great power to the current ruler of the world.
At this moment, Ying Zheng, just standing here, exudes an indescribable pressure.
That is the momentum from the superior.
It is the momentum generated by accumulation over time.
Ying Zheng didn't say anything and didn't make any movements. He just looked at Su Che quietly.
But sight also has weight.
Nowadays, there is no one in the world who can look Ying Zheng in the eye.
Even the princes whose countries were destroyed did not dare to look up at Ying Zheng.
Under his terrifying aura, everyone would subconsciously lower their heads.
Only Su Che was different. He raised his head and looked at Ying Zheng, ignoring the heavy gaze and not caring at all that the person in front of him was the ruler of the world.
Ying Zheng looked at Su Che with some surprise.
Is there anyone in this world who dares to look me in the eye?
Are you really not afraid of death?
That's right.
Maybe he really is not afraid of death.
After all, someone who is afraid of death would not refuse me again and again, even when the war with Qi State was already a foregone conclusion! !
Thinking of this, Ying Zheng spoke up and asked slowly: "Sir, do you have anything else to say now?"
This is to ask for punishment, but also to find a reason.
Over the years, Ying Zheng invited Su Che many times.
But they were all rejected by Su Che.
This made Ying Zheng feel very embarrassed.
Now that he has conquered the last State of Qi, he wants to hear what the Mohist sage in front of him can say to refuse.
Faced with Ying Zheng's call for punishment, Su Che felt helpless.
To be honest, he really didn't expect this situation to happen.
After thinking for a while, Su Che decided to give the First Emperor, who had no place to release his energy after unifying the world, another goal.
Su Che showed a slightly burdened smile and said, "Congratulations to your majesty for sweeping across the world and sweeping across the wasteland. I have a gift for your majesty."
Ying Zheng, who came to question the culprit, was stunned for a moment and asked in a somewhat curious tone: "Gift, what gift?"
"Your Majesty, please look, what is this?" Su Che took out a roll of parchment and slowly opened it. On it was the approximate distribution of mountains, rivers and rivers. It was actually a carefully made parchment map!
"map?"
Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment and subconsciously took a step back.
At this moment, the guards on both sides immediately stepped forward and drew their swords: "Protect His Majesty!"
The assassination using the map happened once before, and these guards all have PTSD!
These guards even planned to kill the people in front of them directly to eliminate the danger completely!
Otherwise, if the King of Qin made the slightest mistake, even if he just got a scratch, they would be killed without a complete body, and even their families would be implicated!
Just as the guards were about to take action, Ying Zheng waved his hand and said, "Wait a minute!"
Ying Zheng did not believe that this Mohist saint was the kind of assassin who was willing to sacrifice his life, even though there were rumors that he was able to lift a tripod and smash people to death with it.
But Ying Zheng still believed in his own judgment!
As expected.
When Su Che slowly spread out the map, there was no sharp dagger inside.
This is a map.
Just a little weird.
Ying Zheng frowned and looked at the spread-out sheepskin map carefully. He was a little confused for a moment and couldn't help asking, "What kind of map is this? I have never seen it before..."
“Huh!”
At this moment, Ying Zheng saw a part of the map. He took two steps forward, pointed to a place on the map, and couldn't help asking, "Is this China?"
Ying Zheng had sharp eyes and in just a moment, he found the location of China on the map.
But this is normal.
After all, Su Che's map was made with China as the center point.
Ying Zheng pointed to the top and bottom of the map and said slowly: "After clearing the world and unifying the six kingdoms, I plan to take the land of Baiyue in the south, and then let Meng Tian build the Great Wall in the north to guard the frontier, pushing the Xiongnu back more than 700 miles, so that the Hu people dare not go south to graze their horses, and the soldiers dare not bend their bows to complain!"
"But on your map, you can still see the land behind the Hu people and the Baiyue..."
“You can even see overseas countries!”
Before Su Che could help explain, Ying Zheng, who had a keen sense of smell, had already realized the importance of this map.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Su Che, and asked curiously: "How did you make this map? Are you serious? Why can you make such a map?"
When saying this, there was some disbelief in Ying Zheng's tone.
Even the current Qin State cannot draw such a map.
It's incredible.
Ying Zheng felt like a brand new door was slowly opening to him.
Su Che explained: "The Mohists built large ships that can sail far. As long as they store a certain amount of supplies, they can sail along the coast without encountering any danger."
"If you take a more adventurous approach, you can sail in the vast ocean. However, in that case, the chance of survival will be much lower. There are too few large ships that can sail in the ocean, and even fewer helmsmen who can sail in the ocean. In addition, there are unknown dangers in the depths of the ocean..."
"Over the past decade or so, merchants have continued to sail far and wide, bringing back all kinds of intelligence and piecing together one nautical chart after another."
"I used those sea charts, plus the map of the seven kingdoms, to draw this map."
"This map is called: World Map!"
After listening to Su Che's words, Ying Zheng was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses. This map really had too much of an impact on him.
"The map of China is not detailed enough." Ying Zheng said.
"Haha, the map of China is a state secret. How can we have such ability? We can only mark the approximate location." Su Che clasped his hands and said helplessly. He didn't dare to draw it too detailed, as that would cross the line.
Even now, this map is still very dangerous.
"That's right." Ying Zheng nodded slowly, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Su Che was a little subtle. He originally came here to call for an explanation, but he didn't expect to get such a huge surprise.
Ying Zheng stroked the sheepskin map with his palm and couldn't help but sighed, "I didn't expect you to be able to present such a generous gift. This must be a map you have been preparing for a long time, right?"
"Yes." Su Che nodded.
"Did you know that I would come to see you?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
"Even if Your Majesty does not come to see me, we will present this map to Your Majesty." Su Che said hurriedly.
Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction. "I will take this map. You have done a great deed by offering me this map. I always reward those who have done good deeds. Tell me, what do you want?"
Su Che said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, I want Pei County."
When Ying Zheng heard this, he was very satisfied. He finally made the person in front of him bow down and submit to him. The word "subject" really touched Ying Zheng's heart.
Ying Zheng rolled up the sheepskin map and put it into his sleeve, saying casually: "I remember Pei County is your hometown, right? You haven't forgotten your roots, so... I'll grant you Pei County, and you will be the Marquis of Pei'an."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Su Che bowed quickly.
Marquis of Pei'an was able to obtain such a title and own Pei County as his fief. If we count his military merits, it must have been a very great reward.
Ying Zheng looked at Su Che and said, "Just continue to be a great Mohist scholar, research various new objects, and continue to create new things for our Great Qin."
This was the reason why Ying Zheng came to find Su Che in the first place.
He admired Su Che's new Mohist idea that science and technology would make the country prosperous! He created all kinds of new things, improved people's productivity, and made the country rich and the people strong!
This way, he can do even more things!
Although he unified the world, Ying Zheng still had a lot to do!
Su Che listened to this and understood the implicit meaning of Ying Zheng's words. He would not stop here, especially after seeing this world map.
His original target was only the land of Baiyue and the grasslands of the Hu people, but now he has a new target.
world!
He wants to conquer the world!
Su Che did not persuade Ying Zheng to stop, take a break, and give the people some breathing time.
If he really stopped, how could Su Che rebel?
Could it be that he really became the assistant minister of the First Emperor?
What a joke!
As the saying goes, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, and even the present Ying Zheng is no exception.
Rather than being his subject, it is better to start my own business!
Set a small goal and survive Ying Zheng first!
these days.
Su Che pays special attention to health preservation.
If nothing unexpected happens in this life, I should be able to compete with Zhang Cang and see who can live longer between me and this health master?
For Liu Bang.
There is actually only one essential solution to many complex problems, and that is to live long enough!!
Why could Zhu Yuanzhang do whatever he wanted and kill anyone he wanted?
In addition to other reasons, the most important reason is that he can live a long time!
So, sometimes, living long enough is really important!
After this conversation, Su Che bid farewell to King Ying Zheng of Qin, and then prepared to return home with the title of "Marquis of Pei'an"!
As the saying goes, if you don't return home in splendor, it's like walking in splendor at night.
Now that Su Che has got the title of Marquis of Pei'an, he naturally has to return to his hometown to show off.
When Su Che first came to the Jixia Academy in Qi State to study, he was still a ten-year-old child. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, the six kingdoms have been destroyed, and the world has been unified. It is truly a world of changes.
Su Che was wearing his favorite bright red Chu costume and a tall Chu crown. He was truly the most handsome guy in the crowd.
His younger brother Liu Jiao also went back with him.
Ten years after Su Che was released, his younger brother Liu Jiao was born.
Then Liu Jiao grew up and came to the Jixia Academy to study. He became a disciple of Xunzi and a disciple of his senior brother Su Che, Fuqiu Bo, and learned the "Book of Songs".
Now that the world is unified, Liu Jiao also wants to go home with his third brother.
Like Su Che, Liu Jiao hasn't been home for many years.
Over the years, we have basically communicated through letters.
Now that I have embarked on the journey home, I inexplicably feel a sense of homesickness.
"Third brother, will we live in Pei County permanently in the future?" Liu Jiao asked.
"Well, there was a Marquis of Peijiang in Pei County before, who was a relative of the King of Wei. Now that the State of Wei has been destroyed, he is naturally no longer a marquis, and is no longer eligible to live in his mansion." Su Che nodded and said slowly: "His mansion is now mine. Let's go back to our hometown first, pick up our parents, and live in the marquis' mansion."
Su Che talked about his general plan for the future.
Liu Jiao felt relieved after hearing this. After returning home, he could continue to study the Book of Songs, continue his studies, and even bring some of his old friends over. His third brother would probably agree...
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Pei County.
Fengyi.
Zhongyangli.
The county magistrate had received the news long ago, and hurriedly brought his team and some gifts to the old Liu family in Zhongyangli.
At this moment, Old Man Liu had just returned home and saw soldiers surrounding his door. He immediately sat down on the ground, scared to death.
Old Man Liu's mind went blank, and he subconsciously thought: What is going on? Is my house going to be confiscated?
My family has been farmers for generations, and we are all honest people. We have never committed any crime. Why are there so many soldiers?
Who committed the crime?
Is he the honest boss?
Or is it the second brother who likes to do some small business?
Or were they the third and fourth brothers who went to Qi State?
Old Man Liu stood up trembling and walked over in a daze.
He has already prepared himself for death. No matter what he has done wrong, he will not be able to escape!
If you want to die, you must die knowingly!
Just when Old Man Liu was thinking this, he suddenly realized that the atmosphere at home was a little bit strange?
Not far away, his wife, the eldest and second sons, as well as the eldest son's wife and the second son's wife, were chatting and laughing with those officers?
What is going on here!
Old Man Liu was a little confused.
When he entered the courtyard, the county magistrate Shi Can immediately bowed to Old Master Liu and said with a smile, "Hello, Old Master Liu!"
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. I'm just a commoner. How dare I have such a title?" Old Man Liu waved his hands quickly. He also recognized the person in front of him. It was the county magistrate of this county!
It’s not that he recognized the person, but he recognized the clothes on the county magistrate Shi Can. These are clothes that only the county magistrate can wear. Who else could it be if not the county magistrate of this county?
"Don't worry, Mr. Liu. I'm here to tell you a great piece of news." County Magistrate Shi Can said hurriedly.
"Excuse me, what's the matter?" Old Man Liu asked hurriedly.
"It's like this. Your third son has been conferred the title of Marquis of Pei'an in Pei County by the current emperor. The entire Pei County is his fief! I'm here to congratulate you, old man!" said the county magistrate Shi Can with a smile.
"What?!" Hearing this, Old Master Liu was stunned. "Didn't my son go to Qi? He also became a great figure in the Mohist school. Why was he named Marquis of Pei'an by the current emperor?"
"This is something I don't know." County Magistrate Shi Can shook his head and continued, "However, as far as I know, after His Majesty destroyed the State of Qi, the only person he went to see was your son!"