They had been traveling day and night for more than ten days. Finally, they saw a large army of Great Qin on the ancient path. Other than the Great Qin flag, there was also a commander flag with the word "King" written on it. It was obvious that this was the Qin army that Wang Li was leading back to Xianyang.
A few days ago, Wang Li had received an imperial edict from Qin II, asking him to bring the 300,000 soldiers guarding the border of the Great Wall back to Xianyang.
After receiving the imperial edict, Wang Li knew that the situation was extremely critical and did not dare to delay any longer. Thus, he gathered all the soldiers and began to lead the army to Xianyang. That was why he was met by the Moon Goddess's trusted aide here.
"Who is it? The military camp is an important place. No trespassing is allowed." As soon as the Moon Goddesses 'trusted aides approached Wang Li's army, they were stopped by the soldiers at the outermost perimeter.
"May I ask if General Wang Li is here? We are here on the orders of the Kingdom Protector to deliver the First Emperor's decree to General Wang Li.”The leader of the Moon Goddesses said to the soldiers as he took out the Moon Goddesses 'token.
When the soldiers heard that the Moon God's people were here to pass on the First Emperor's decree, they were all stunned. Wasn't the First Emperor already dead?
However, when they saw the Yueshen's token, they felt that this matter was too important for a soldier like them to decide. Thus, a soldier hurried towards the commander's camp where Wang Li was.
At this moment, Wang Li was busy discussing with the generals.
"Reporting to the Great General, there is someone outside who wants to see the Great General. They say that they are here to deliver the imperial edict of the First Emperor.”The soldier reported truthfully.
"Which Emperor's imperial edict is this?" Wang Li thought he had heard wrongly and asked again.
Wang Li wasn't the only one who thought this way. Even the generals around Wang Li thought the same. After all, everyone knew that the First Emperor had been dead for more than two years.
When they thought of the First Emperor, the generals 'faces darkened.
If the First Emperor was still around, the Great Qin Empire would be in such a mess today. There were rebels everywhere, and Wu Guang's army had already reached Hangu Pass and was about to reach Xianyang City.
At this moment, they all missed the good times when the First Emperor was still in power. When the First Emperor was still in power, who in the world dared to rebel? Who dared to be so presumptuous in the Great Qin Empire?
"They, they came to pass on the imperial edict of the First Emperor.”When the soldier saw Wang Li and the other generals looking at him, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
"That person is so bold. He actually dared to use the name of the First Emperor to swindle people and even deceive this general. Drag that person out and beat him ten times with a stick before driving him away.”After Wang Li heard this, he confirmed that he did not hear wrongly, so he said a little angrily.
He was angry because that person dared to use the First Emperor he respected the most to deceive people. This was something he couldn't tolerate. Moreover, the other party obviously treated him as a fool. Everyone knew that the First Emperor had died more than two years ago. Didn't he think that he wasn't smart enough?
"But, but, that person said, said that it was sent by the Nation Protector, and there was also a keepsake from the Nation Protector.”The soldier hesitated for a moment before handing the Moon Goddess 'token to Wang Li.
"Quick, quickly invite that person in. No, this general will personally bring the generals to welcome him.”After Wang Li saw the Moon Goddess 'token, he stood up and said in a hurried tone. Then, he led the generals out of the tent and headed towards the main gate of the camp.
Although Wang Li didn't have a deep personal relationship with the Moon Goddess, he knew the Moon Goddess's abilities and personality. In such a major matter, she wouldn't spout nonsense without full confidence and evidence.
At this moment, Wang Li and the other generals had mixed feelings. They had a glimmer of hope that the First Emperor was still alive, but they were also afraid that the news would be false and make them happy for nothing.
"This General is the Commander of this army, Wang Li. May I know which Emperor's decree this Lord is here to convey?”Wang Li couldn't help but ask when he saw the trusted aide of the Moon Goddess. This matter concerned the First Emperor, so he had to be cautious and nervous.
Wang Li looked at that person, and his expression actually became a little nervous. He was a dignified general who led hundreds of thousands of troops, but he had never been so nervous even on the battlefield.
"I am here on the orders of the Kingdom Protector to deliver the imperial edict of the First Emperor. Wang Li, accept the edict.”The man said, then took out a piece of silk from his bosom, on which Ying Zheng had written an imperial edict.
"General Wang Li, accept the decree!" Although Wang Li had many questions in his heart, he temporarily suppressed them. Then, he knelt on the ground and shouted respectfully.
Whoosh! As Wang Li knelt down, the generals and soldiers behind him knelt down in unison with respectful expressions. Then, everyone listened carefully as the person read out the imperial edict.
"General Wang Li accepts the decree. Long live the First Emperor, long live, long live.”After that person finished reading, Wang Li shouted again.
"Long live the First Emperor, long live, long live!”After the other generals and soldiers heard this, they all cheered. Then, the soldiers began to discuss in private.
"Is it really the imperial edict of the First Emperor?”
Is the First Emperor still alive?"
"I hope this is true."
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Wang Li naturally heard the discussions of the soldiers, but he didn't stop them. Instead, he stood up and hurried forward to take the imperial edict from the First Emperor.
When he saw the words on the imperial edict, Wang Li's eyes couldn't help but narrow. That's right, this was indeed the First Emperor's handwriting. He was very familiar with it. Only the First Emperor could write such domineering words.
However, there was no jade seal on the back, which made Wang Li frown slightly.
"The jade seal is with His Majesty Qin II. His Majesty the First Emperor is not in Xianyang, so the jade seal is not with him.”The person who passed the imperial edict seemed to have seen through Wang Li's thoughts and explained to Wang Li.
"Where is the First Emperor now? Is he healthy?”However, Wang Li thought that Zhao Gao and Huhai did not want to hand over the power, so he was a little worried about the First Emperor's safety.
"The First Emperor is doing very well. When the general arrives at Xianyang, he will naturally be able to see the First Emperor.”The man smiled faintly. He was thinking that even he hadn't seen the First Emperor, so how would he know if the First Emperor was doing well?
"Sorry to trouble you, sir. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!”Wang Li was almost certain that the First Emperor was still alive. He was in a good mood and was generous.
"Thank you, General. I'll take my leave first.”The man did not stand on ceremony. After accepting Wang Li's gold, he left with the others.
"Great General, is this really the imperial edict of the First Emperor?”After the messenger left, the group of generals behind Wang Li surrounded him and asked with anticipation.
"It is indeed the imperial edict personally written by the First Emperor!”Wang Li nodded.
"That's great, the First Emperor is still alive, the heavens have eyes! The heavens bless Great Qin!" After receiving Wang Li's confirmation, many of the older generals couldn't help but cry.
The First Emperor was still alive, and this was incredibly good news for them. They seemed to see hope for the Great Qin Empire to rise again, and they seemed to see the First Emperor leading them to unify the six countries.
"Long live the Great Qin Empire, long live the First Emperor, long live!”Some generals couldn't help but kneel in the direction of Xianyang City and shout.
"Long live the Great Qin Empire, long live the First Emperor, long live!”The 300,000 soldiers in the camp all knelt down in the direction of Xianyang City and cheered.
The shouts of the 300,000-strong army shook the heavens and the earth, echoing in the sky for a long time.
At this moment, all the soldiers and generals were no longer as confused and helpless as before. Their eyes were full of vigor, and their faces were filled with excitement.
At this moment, they had finally found their military spirit.
At this moment, they finally saw hope and a future!
This was not only their hope and future, but also Great Qin's.
At this moment, the sleeping lion finally woke up and bared its fangs again.
"The army has set off. I will bring you back to Xianyang to pay your respects to the First Emperor!”Seeing the soldiers 'high morale, Wang Li couldn't help but say with a heroic expression. He couldn't wait any longer.
"Return to Xianyang and pay my respects to the First Emperor!”All the soldiers cheered. At this moment, their fighting spirit and morale reached an unprecedented high. They couldn't wait to rush to Xianyang City and see the First Emperor in their hearts. Even if it was just a glance from afar, they would be satisfied.
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