Chapter 143 Sweeping Them All in One Wrap
Xiaoyue and Xiang Yu quickly began a sweet romance, and Yi Xiaochuan, who was focused on physical training and constantly striving for improvement, was the last to know about it in the entire Imperial Preceptor's Mansion.
I felt a little awkward when I first found out, but I quickly convinced myself that it was a good thing. Xiang Yu had become Xiang Yu of Xianyang, so he definitely wouldn't commit suicide at Wujiang River, and Xiaoyue would have a good ending.
Although he and Gao Lan weren't very close, he was quite happy to see Xiao Yue, who looked exactly like Gao Lan, find happiness.
When I'm happy, I want to give myself a break and go out for a stroll.
Just then, the results of the palace examination came out, so he decided to join in the fun and go take a look.
The crowd was bustling and noisy. Halfway there, they spotted Liu Ji's familiar figure. Before Yi Xiaochuan could greet him, Liu Ji warmly came forward: "I knew Brother Yi would come today. Come on, let's sit at the tavern. Xiao He and the others are waiting."
Yi Xiaochuan smiled awkwardly, too embarrassed to admit that he was just there to join in the fun. He could only obediently follow Liu Ji into the tavern and greet a table of acquaintances.
"Brother Yi, have you seen Zhao Ping'an at the Imperial Preceptor's residence?"
Fan Kuai pulled him aside and asked curiously.
Yi Xiaochuan smiled and said, "Of course I have."
"Then..." Fan Kuai wanted to ask more, but Zhou Bo nudged him with his elbow, signaling him to shut up.
Remembering that the Grand Commandant had ordered them to keep quiet and not mention it again, Fan Kuai awkwardly shut his mouth and said nothing more.
"Come on, let's drink, let's drink."
Liu Ji raised his glass with a grin, easing the atmosphere, and everyone obliged and drank along.
He was preoccupied with the final result and had no interest in chatting. He quietly drank a few glasses, his mind completely focused on the outside world.
"They're out! They're out!"
Hearing the sounds of gongs and drums outside and the screams from the crowd, everyone couldn't help but stand up.
To prevent stampedes, no one was allowed within a ten-foot radius of the posted notice. Soldiers would loudly read out the results, and only after the results were read out were people allowed to come forward to check and copy them.
The tavern chosen by Liu Ji and others was the one closest to the notice posting, so they could hear the soldiers' voices without even leaving the tavern.
"Zhang Liang of Yingchuan, who ranked first in the written examination!"
"!" Yi Xiaochuan almost doubted his ears. Who? Zhang Liang? Which Zhang Liang? Could it be the "Sage of Strategy" Zhang Liang who assassinated the Qin emperor?
In his dazed state, Yi Xiaochuan didn't hear what came next. It wasn't until cheers erupted around him that he realized Xiao He had won third place in the first class, also known as Tan Hua, while Cao Can had won first place in the second class, Chuan Lu.
Yi Xiaochuan followed the crowd and offered a few words of congratulations, but soon the first place winner of the martial arts test, "Han Xin," shocked him again.
Fan Kuai, Xiahou Ying, and Zhou Bo were also on the list. With all five of his friends on the list, Liu Ji was overjoyed.
But Yi Xiaochuan couldn't help but feel a little pity when he looked at him. He'd already poached all the key members of the team, and he was still happy?
He made an excuse and left in a hurry. Watching his retreating figure, the group of people who had been happy suddenly fell silent. Fan Kuai, who had the most fiery temper, asked unhappily, "What did he mean? What kind of look was that just now?"
Liu Ji chuckled, "I guess they feel sorry for me because you all got in."
To be honest, Yi Xiaochuan hasn't suffered much since he transmigrated to this point. In fact, because of Gao Yao's status and position, he lives better than most people, which makes his demeanor very easy to read.
However, Liu Ji misunderstood the meaning of his "compassion".
Xiao He frowned and looked at Liu Ji, "What are you thinking? After seeing Xianyang, are you still willing to stay in Pei County as a mere village head?"
Liu Ji took a sip of wine. "Don't worry, although I'm not good at anything, finding a way out is no problem. Once I'm in Xianyang, I won't want to leave."
"It's good that you know what's going on."
Unaware that not only had the founding team of the Han Dynasty been poached, but that the founding emperor would soon be surrendering to the Qin Dynasty, Yi Xiaochuan returned to the Imperial Preceptor's residence in a daze.
Han Xin is one thing, but what about Zhang Liang? Wasn't he wholeheartedly loyal to the state of Han? Does it make sense that the guy who attempted to assassinate the Qin emperor became the top scholar in the Qin Dynasty?
Just as Yi Xiaochuan, filled with doubt, was about to complain to Gao Yao, he saw Xiaoyue leading a strange woman inside.
"Xiaoyue".
"Brother Yi."
Xiaoyue turned around, smiled and greeted him. The woman behind her raised her head slightly, revealing a pure and sweet face, her bright eyes carefully observing him.
Yi Xiaochuan subconsciously flashed a charming smile. "And who is this young lady?"
"This is Lü Su, the apprentice chosen by Mr. Cui."
Xiaoyue introduced the two, "Susu, this is Yi Xiaochuan, the Imperial Advisor's younger brother."
Lu Su bowed and greeted Young Master Yi.
"No need to be so polite. Just call me Brother Yi, like Xiaoyue does."
"Brother Yi," Lu Su called out shyly.
"I'm going to take Susu to see Mr. Cui."
"Go ahead, I won't take up any more of your time."
Watching the two leave, Yi Xiaochuan stroked his chin. "Why is this research fanatic thinking of taking on apprentices?"
"Knock knock"
Yi Xiaochuan knocked on the door and plopped down in front of Gao Yao, eagerly saying, "Brother, did you know? Han Xin got first place in the martial arts exam! Zhang Liang got first place in the literary exam!"
Gao Yao raised his head slightly, remaining calm and composed: "I know."
"You knew all along?" Yi Xiaochuan was somewhat surprised, but then thought it made sense and asked, "I can understand Han Xin, but what about Zhang Liang? Isn't he hostile to the Qin Dynasty?"
Gao Yao sighed, "Xiao Chuan, I thought that after you learned about Xiang Shaolong's existence, you would seriously inquire about the current situation."
Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaochuan guiltily touched his nose. He had indeed relaxed a lot now that he felt he had found Gao Yao and latched onto his coattails.
"In fact, the Qin Dynasty's unification of the six states here was much faster than in history, and the royal families of each state were confined to the outskirts of Xianyang, living a self-sufficient life like farmers, and all the children had to receive Qin culture and education."
The hardships of life had worn down their edges and extinguished their ambitions; national and personal grievances were no match for the future of their children. Scientific expeditions were the only opportunity they could seize.
Yi Xiaochuan suddenly realized, "So this is a completely new version of Zhang Liang who has received the education of the Qin Dynasty. Truly brilliant! Not only did he win without bloodshed, but he also turned the enemy into his own men..."
Yi Xiaochuan shook his head, full of admiration, then glanced at the list on Gao Yao's table and asked curiously, "What's this?"
"Oh, the list of female officials." Gao Yao casually dropped another bombshell on Yi Xiaochuan.
"Female officer?"
Yi Xiaochuan was surprised. He took the paper from Gao Yao and looked at the name at the top, shouting even louder, "Lü Zhi?!"
"Are you surprised? Lü Zhi's talent is no less than anyone else's."
Zhang Liang went from assassinating the Qin emperor to submitting to Qin, so it's reasonable for Empress Lü Zhi, the founding empress of the Han dynasty and the one with real power, to become a female official of the Qin dynasty, right?
Yi Xiaochuan tried to convince himself, "However, how could His Majesty agree to have a female official?"
"They are all his subjects, why distinguish between men and women?"
On this point, Gao Yao and Ying Zheng were in complete agreement: as long as something can do something, what does it matter whether it is male or female? Ying Zheng even intended not to let any strange beasts go. On the territory of Qin, anything with intelligence had to work for him!
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