"Brothers, you have done this to me today. If we let this emperor go back, it will be the death of your entire families. Brothers, we have no other choice. Kill him and we can live!"
"I know you have been blinded by Liu Yu's sweet words. Anyone who lays down their weapons and ceases to resist will be pardoned by me!"
"this......"
"He really looks like His Majesty. I served as a guard in the palace for a while and have seen what His Majesty looks like..."
"Can His Majesty truly forgive our sins?"
"Whom should we listen to?"
The soldiers following Liu Yu began to waver.
They were originally palace guards who had been replaced, and they were loyal to the Qin Dynasty. Now, they were just following their Commandant of the Guards to make a name for themselves.
Unexpectedly, I encountered His Majesty.
"Brothers, don't listen to this dog emperor's sweet talk. He says he'll forgive and forget, but when you go back, your families will still be slaughtered by him! He's a tyrant, a cruel man. How can you trust the words of a tyrant?"
Right now.
Liu Yu has completely gone all out.
He knew that if he went back, he would be torn to pieces, and if he didn't keep these people in check, he would have no chance of survival.
"Good, Liu Yu, you're very good. I was really blind to have served as your subject for over twenty years!"
The First Emperor drew the Dingqin Sword from his waist.
The Dingqin Sword is very long.
It was somewhat difficult for him to hold it with one hand, so he gripped the Dingqin Sword with both hands.
"tyrant!"
Liu Yu also drew his bronze sword from his waist, spurred his warhorse, and charged toward the location of the First Emperor.
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
"Whoosh!"
A feathered arrow, piercing the dawn, hurtled through the air and struck Liu Yu squarely on the top of the head.
"Protect His Majesty!"
"Kill them!"
Those who lay down their weapons will not be killed!
Large troop of Qin cavalry surged in from behind like a tidal wave.
"Your Majesty, I, the garrison commander of Hangu Pass, have arrived late to rescue you. Please forgive me!"
"Good, you've come at the right time! Quickly kill these treacherous rebels for me!"
"promise!"
"Was that arrow you fired just now?"
"It is not this humble servant, but General Wang Li!"
"Alright! Where is Wang Li?"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Wang Li has rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor and killing the bandit leader. He has been promoted to Protector-General and given the rank of Right General!"
"This humble general thanks Your Majesty!"
Wang Li was overjoyed to hear of His Majesty's generous reward to him.
After all, his grandfather's official rank was only that of a former general.
He's already been promoted to Right General, and he's not far off!
"Dong Yi has rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor and has been promoted to the position of garrison commander of Hangu Pass. He has been granted the seal of a general and has the authority to appoint and dismiss all personnel at Hangu Pass."
"This humble general thanks Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing the First Emperor's decree, Dong Yi was overjoyed. It was as if he had been promoted several ranks at once, a promotion so fast it was like riding a rocket!
Of course, saving the emperor has always been considered a great achievement.
The First Emperor's generous reward was entirely justified.
As for Wang Li, it was because his grandfather Wang Jian had passed away a few days ago that the First Emperor, mindful of their past relationship, promoted him from a subordinate general to a right general.
"The Qin army is here! The Qin army is here! We are saved!"
at this time.
Inside the cave, Xiang Yu had already collapsed from exhaustion.
And what about Li Lin?
He was shot in the buttocks with an arrow, lost too much blood, and fell into a coma.
Xiang Liang was the only one struggling to keep going.
Now that the arrows outside have stopped, he couldn't help but feel a sense of joy, as if he had survived a calamity. In this joy, he reopened the wound on his arm.
His old illness relapsed.
He was in so much pain that he collapsed to the ground.
"Quickly, they're inside the cave. Move the rocks out of the cave!"
"promise!"
He looked up at the Qin soldiers moving stones outside the cave, then closed his eyes with a sense of peace...
Early the next morning.
The First Emperor issued an edict to restore order to the area around Xianyang and led Wang Li and others back to the capital.
Upon arriving in Xianyang City.
It was already noon on the second day.
Under the care of the imperial physician, Li Lin slowly regained consciousness.
He opened his eyes and looked.
He found himself lying in a luxurious place, the interior decorated with elegant patterns of dragons and phoenixes, mountains and seas, and even a phoenix descending to earth, all in the distinct style of the Qin Dynasty.
His first thought was that he was still in the Qin Dynasty.
"Phew, I'm still in the Qin Dynasty, still alive. I'm just glad I didn't die!"
He got up, preparing to sit down with his back against the wall.
The sudden pain from the wound on his buttocks made him grit his teeth and let out a pig-like scream, "Damn it, these sons of bitches, they can't even aim properly, they had to shoot right here! Luckily it didn't graz my front, otherwise I would have been completely destroyed!"
"Oh dear, isn't our Prime Minister always such a polite person? Why is he swearing like this as soon as he wakes up today? That's not very elegant!"
Who is it?
He felt the voice sounded familiar, and when he turned around, he saw that the person sitting by the screen drinking tea was none other than his beloved wife, Princess Manyin.
"Ahem, even a clay figure has some temper. Besides, isn't this the behavior of a gentleman? If one doesn't vent their anger, wouldn't they be no different from a hypocrite?"
"Hahaha, you're such a smooth talker. Now that all the rebels have been arrested, shouldn't you be taking them home?"
"Yes, once my injuries have healed somewhat, I will bring Madam back to the manor!"
"Okay!"
Man Yin chuckled and skipped to the bedside, extending her jade-like fingers to poke his cheek.
They were laughing and joking.
Suddenly the door was pushed open.
The man's face turned ashen, and he coughed several times, saying, "Manyin? Li Lin is seriously injured, how could you act so recklessly? Why can't you hurry up? A girl shouldn't have any self-restraint!"
Man Yin stuck out her tongue and quickly moved aside, her face flushed red.
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